Container cleaning device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a container cleaning device which comprises a supporting mechanism, a cleaning liquid supply mechanism and a drying mechanism, the supporting mechanism comprises a branch pipe, the branch pipe is provided with an inlet and an outlet, the branch pipe is suitable for allowing a container to be inserted therein so that the outlet can stretch into the container, and the cleaning liquid supply mechanism is connected with the inlet; the cleaning fluid supply mechanism is suitable for conveying cleaning fluid to the branch pipes, and the drying mechanism is connected with the inlet and suitable for conveying airflow to the branch pipes. Cleaning liquid is conveyed to the branch pipe through the cleaning liquid supply mechanism, the cleaning liquid is sprayed out from the outlet of the branch pipe so as to be sprayed to the inner wall of the container, cleaning of the container is achieved, airflow is conveyed to the branch pipe through the drying mechanism, the airflow is sprayed out from the outlet of the branch pipe so as to be sprayed to the inner wall of the container, and drying of the container is achieved. And for containers such as small-caliber long-neck big-belly bottles, not only can the cleaning be effectively realized, but also the drying period can be shortened.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of experimental apparatus, and in particular to a container cleaning apparatus. Background Technology

[0002] In experiments, small-diameter, long-necked, wide-bodied bottles are frequently used, such as Leigh flasks. A 250ml Leigh flask has a mouth diameter of approximately 20-25mm, with a wide opening for easy sample filling and cleaning. The bottom is round or slightly flattened, with a diameter of approximately 50-60mm, and is wide for stability. Other types include density bottles, reagent bottles, Kipp flask generators, and multi-necked flasks. Due to their unique shape, such as a long neck and narrow mouth, these sample bottles experience capillary action during cleaning, making it difficult to inject cleaning solution, and the drying period after each cleaning is also very long. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application aims to at least partially solve one of the technical problems in the related art. To this end, this application proposes a container cleaning device.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this application discloses a container cleaning apparatus, the container cleaning apparatus comprising:

[0005] A support mechanism including a branch pipe having an inlet and an outlet, the branch pipe being adapted for inserting a container thereon such that the outlet extends into the interior of the container;

[0006] A cleaning fluid supply mechanism, connected to the inlet, is adapted to deliver cleaning fluid toward the branch pipe; and

[0007] A drying mechanism is connected to the inlet, and the drying mechanism is adapted to deliver airflow toward the branch pipe.

[0008] In some embodiments of this application, the support mechanism further includes a base, the branch pipe is disposed on the base, a receiving cavity is formed inside the base, the inlet is connected to the receiving cavity, the cleaning fluid supply mechanism is connected to the receiving cavity, and the drying mechanism is connected to the receiving cavity.

[0009] In some embodiments of this application, the base is provided with a mounting hole, and the branch pipe is detachably inserted into the mounting hole.

[0010] In some embodiments of this application, the base is provided with a first inlet and a second inlet connected to the receiving cavity, the cleaning fluid supply mechanism is connected to the first inlet, and the drying mechanism is connected to the second inlet.

[0011] In some embodiments of this application, a first valve body suitable for opening and closing is provided between the cleaning fluid supply mechanism and the receiving cavity, and a second valve body suitable for opening and closing is provided between the drying mechanism and the receiving cavity.

[0012] In some embodiments of this application, the cleaning fluid supply mechanism includes a storage tank and a power pump connected to the storage tank. The storage tank is adapted to store cleaning fluid, and the power pump is adapted to pump the cleaning fluid toward the branch pipe.

[0013] In some embodiments of this application, the storage tank includes a first tank and a second tank, the first tank being adapted to store a first cleaning fluid, the second tank being adapted to store a second cleaning fluid, and the power pump being connected to the first tank and the second tank to pump either the first cleaning fluid or the second cleaning fluid toward the branch pipe.

[0014] In some embodiments of this application, the first tank is a pretreatment device for the second tank, the first cleaning liquid is water, and the second cleaning liquid is a solvent that is miscible with water and volatile.

[0015] In some embodiments of this application, a third valve body suitable for opening and closing is provided between the first tank and the power pump, and a fourth valve body suitable for opening and closing is provided between the second tank and the power pump.

[0016] In some embodiments of this application, the container cleaning apparatus further includes a settling tank adapted to receive the cleaning liquid after cleaning the container.

[0017] In some embodiments of this application, the support mechanism further includes a base, the branch pipe is disposed on the base, the base is provided with an overflow port, and the sedimentation tank is disposed below the base and connected to the overflow port.

[0018] In some embodiments of this application, the settling tank is configured to be removable.

[0019] In some embodiments of this application, the settling tank is configured to be retractable.

[0020] In some embodiments of this application, the sidewall of the sedimentation tank is provided with a viewing window.

[0021] In some embodiments of this application, the settling tank and the storage tank of the cleaning fluid supply mechanism are connected.

[0022] In some embodiments of this application, a fifth valve body suitable for opening and closing is provided between the sedimentation tank and the storage tank.

[0023] In some embodiments of this application, a filter is provided between the sedimentation tank and the storage tank.

[0024] In some embodiments of this application, the sedimentation tank and the first tank of the storage tank are connected.

[0025] In some embodiments of this application, the support mechanism further includes a base, the branch pipe is disposed on the base, the container cleaning device further includes a housing, the housing is connected to the base to form a cavity with the base, and the branch pipe is located in the cavity.

[0026] In some embodiments of this application, the container cleaning device further includes a partition located in the cavity and connected to the outer shell. The partition has a positioning hole for the branch pipe to pass through and for the container to pass through. The container is adapted to be fixed to the partition to be suspended when passing through the positioning hole.

[0027] In some embodiments of this application, the partition is height-adjustable relative to the outer casing.

[0028] In some embodiments of this application, the inner wall of the outer shell is provided with a plurality of support ribs arranged at intervals along the height direction of the outer shell, and the partition is adapted to be connected to any of the support ribs.

[0029] In some embodiments of this application, the positioning hole is adapted for the neck of the container to pass through and engage with the bottom of the container.

[0030] In some embodiments of this application, a movable part is provided around the positioning hole, the movable part being adapted to abut against the container and elastically deform when the container passes through the positioning hole.

[0031] In some embodiments of this application, the drying mechanism includes a heater and a fan, wherein the heater is adapted to heat the airflow driven by the fan.

[0032] In some embodiments of this application, the container cleaning device further includes a controller connected to the first valve body, second valve body, third valve body, fourth valve body and fifth valve body of the container cleaning device, and connected to the cleaning fluid supply mechanism and the drying mechanism, so as to control the operation of the first valve body, second valve body, third valve body, fourth valve body, fifth valve body, cleaning fluid supply mechanism and drying mechanism.

[0033] In this technical solution, the container is inserted into the branch pipe, allowing the branch pipe to extend into the interior of the container. A cleaning fluid supply mechanism delivers cleaning fluid to the branch pipe, which then sprays out from the outlet of the branch pipe onto the inner wall of the container, thus cleaning the container. A drying mechanism delivers airflow to the branch pipe, which then sprays out from the outlet of the branch pipe onto the inner wall of the container, thus drying the container. For containers of the small-diameter, long-necked, and wide-bellied type, this solution not only effectively cleans the container but also shortens the drying cycle.

[0034] Other advantages of this application will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description or may be learned by practice of this application. Attached Figure Description

[0035] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other designs can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0036] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the container cleaning device in some embodiments;

[0037] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the disassembly and assembly of the branch pipe and the base in some embodiments;

[0038] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the container and partition assembly in some embodiments;

[0039] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the partition at a certain height in some embodiments;

[0040] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the partition at a different height in some embodiments.

[0041] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0042] Support mechanism 1000, branch pipe 1100, inlet 1110, outlet 1120, base 1200, receiving cavity 1201, first inlet 1210, second inlet 1220, mounting hole 1230, overflow port 1240, cleaning fluid supply mechanism 2000, storage tank 2100, first tank body 2110, second tank body 2120, power pump 2200, drying mechanism 3000, fan 3100, heater 3200, sedimentation tank 4000, overflow port 4100, outer shell 5000, cavity 5100, partition 5200, positioning hole 5210, support rib 5300, first valve body 6100, second valve body 6200, third valve body 6300, fourth valve body 6400, fifth valve body 6500, container 7000.

[0043] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this application will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0044] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0045] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of this application are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.

[0046] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "connection," "fixed," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "fixed" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can mean a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can mean the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0047] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" in this application is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but only on the basis of being achievable by those skilled in the art. If the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, such a combination of technical solutions should be considered non-existent and not within the scope of protection claimed in this application.

[0048] This application discloses a container cleaning device, combined with Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, the container cleaning device includes a support mechanism 1000, a cleaning fluid supply mechanism 2000, and a drying mechanism 3000. The support mechanism 1000 includes a branch pipe 1100 having an inlet 1110 and an outlet 1120. The branch pipe 1100 is used for inserting a container 7000 thereon so that the outlet 1120 extends into the interior of the container 7000. The cleaning fluid supply mechanism 2000 is connected to the inlet 1110 and is adapted to deliver cleaning fluid toward the branch pipe 1100. The drying mechanism 3000 is connected to the inlet 1110 and is adapted to deliver airflow toward the branch pipe 1100.

[0049] The cleaning fluid supply mechanism 2000 is a component for discharging cleaning fluid. The cleaning fluid supply mechanism 2000 is connected to the inlet 1110 of the branch pipe 1100. When the cleaning fluid supply mechanism 2000 delivers cleaning fluid to the branch pipe 1100, the cleaning fluid is finally ejected from the outlet 1120 of the branch pipe 1100. The drying mechanism 3000 is a component for discharging airflow. The drying mechanism 3000 is connected to the inlet 1110 of the branch pipe 1100. When the drying mechanism 3000 delivers airflow to the branch pipe 1100, the airflow is finally ejected from the outlet 1120 of the branch pipe 1100. When cleaning container 7000 is required, container 7000 needs to be inserted into branch pipe 1100. For example, branch pipe 1100 extends vertically, and container 7000 is inserted upside down (opening of container 7000 facing downwards) into branch pipe 1100. The outlet 1120 of branch pipe 1100 extends into the interior of container 7000. Container 7000 is first cleaned and then dried. Cleaning fluid supplied by cleaning fluid supply mechanism 2000 is sprayed from outlet 1120 of branch pipe 1100 onto the inner wall of container 7000. The cleaning fluid carries away substances from the inner wall of container 7000, thus cleaning container 7000. The cleaned cleaning fluid is discharged from the opening of container 7000. The airflow delivered by the drying unit 3000 is ejected from the outlet 1120 of the branch pipe 1100 and sprayed into the interior of the container 7000. The airflow carries away the cleaning liquid adhering to the inner wall of the container 7000, thus drying the container 7000. The dried airflow is discharged from the opening of the container 7000. Since the branch pipe 1100 extends into the interior of the container 7000, both the cleaning liquid and the airflow can easily reach the interior of the container 7000. For containers 7000 of the small-diameter, long-necked, and wide-bellied type, this method can effectively achieve cleaning and shorten the drying cycle.

[0050] For example, in the lithium battery field, it is often necessary to measure the relevant properties of cathode materials. However, cathode materials have small average particle sizes, often only a few micrometers or even nanometers. The sample bottles (a type of container 7000, such as a Leigh specific gravity bottle) used for measuring the performance of cathode materials are also small-diameter, long-necked, and wide-bellied bottles. In existing methods, it is difficult for the cleaning solution to enter the interior of the sample bottle during the cleaning process. Cathode materials are also very easy to be adsorbed on the inner wall of the sample bottle during the cleaning process, and the drying cycle after cleaning is very long. The measurement of cathode materials must ensure that the sample bottle is completely dry; otherwise, the cathode material will combine with water to form residual alkali, which will affect the accuracy of the data. By applying the container cleaning device in this embodiment to the lithium battery field, the cleaning solution can reach the interior of the sample bottle directly. The spraying of the cleaning solution enhances the flushing of the inner wall of the sample bottle, effectively washing away the cathode material adsorbed on the inner wall of the sample bottle. After cleaning, airflow is delivered directly to the interior of the sample bottle to achieve effective drying of the sample bottle and shorten the drying cycle.

[0051] Optionally, there can be multiple outlets 1120 on the same branch pipe 1100, where multiple means two or more, to expand the spray range.

[0052] Optionally, there can be multiple branch pipes 1100, where multiple means two or more. Each branch pipe 1100 can be used to insert a container 7000, thus enabling multiple containers 7000 to be cleaned and dried simultaneously.

[0053] Combination Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, the support mechanism 1000 further includes a base 1200, a branch pipe 1100 disposed on the base 1200, a receiving cavity 1201 formed inside the base 1200, an inlet 1110 connected to the receiving cavity 1201, a cleaning fluid supply mechanism 2000 connected to the receiving cavity 1201, and a drying mechanism 3000 connected to the receiving cavity 1201.

[0054] In this embodiment, the base 1200 supports the branch pipe 1100. A receiving cavity 1201 is provided in the base 1200, which connects the cleaning fluid supply mechanism 2000 and the inlet 1110 of the branch pipe 1100, as well as the drying mechanism 3000 and the inlet 1110 of the branch pipe 1100. The cleaning fluid supplied by the cleaning fluid supply mechanism 2000 enters the receiving cavity 1201, then enters the inlet 1110 through the receiving cavity 1201 and reaches the branch pipe 1100, finally being ejected from the outlet 1120 of the branch pipe 1100. Similarly, the cleaning fluid supplied by the drying mechanism 3000 enters the receiving cavity 1201, then enters the inlet 1110 through the receiving cavity 1201 and reaches the branch pipe 1100, finally being ejected from the outlet 1120 of the branch pipe 1100. Especially when there are multiple branch pipes 1100, there is no need for a one-to-one connection between the cleaning fluid supply mechanism 2000 and the branch pipe 1100, or between the drying mechanism 3000 and the branch pipe 1100, making it more convenient to deliver cleaning fluid and airflow to multiple branch pipes 1100 at the same time.

[0055] In some embodiments, combined with Figure 1 As shown, a first valve body 6100 is provided between the cleaning fluid supply mechanism 2000 and the receiving cavity 1201. The first valve body 6100 can be opened and closed (opening and closing means having the function of opening the pipeline and closing the pipeline, the same below). A second valve body 6200 is provided between the drying mechanism 3000 and the receiving cavity 1201. The second valve body 6200 can be opened and closed.

[0056] When the container 7000 needs to be cleaned, the first valve body 6100 is opened and the second valve body 6200 is closed. The cleaning fluid supplied by the cleaning fluid supply mechanism 2000 flows through the first valve body 6100 and enters the receiving cavity 1201. Since the second valve body 6200 is closed, the cleaning fluid cannot flow through the second valve body 6200 and is transported to the drying mechanism 3000. The cleaning fluid flowing into the receiving cavity 1201 continues to be transported to the branch pipe 1100 and sprayed out from the outlet 1120 of the branch pipe 1100.

[0057] When the container 7000 needs to be dried, the first valve body 6100 is closed and the second valve body 6200 is opened. The airflow provided by the drying mechanism 3000 flows through the second valve body 6200 and enters the receiving cavity 1201. Since the first valve body 6100 is closed, the airflow cannot flow through the first valve body 6100 and is delivered to the cleaning fluid supply mechanism 2000. The airflow flowing into the receiving cavity 1201 continues to be delivered to the branch pipe 1100 and is sprayed out from the outlet 1120 of the branch pipe 1100.

[0058] The connection between the cleaning fluid supply mechanism 2000 and the receiving cavity 1201, and the connection between the drying mechanism 3000 and the receiving cavity 1201, can be achieved in the following manner, combined with Figure 1 As shown, the base 1200 is provided with a first inlet 1210 and a second inlet 1220 connected to the receiving cavity 1201. A cleaning fluid supply mechanism 2000 is connected to the first inlet 1210, and a drying mechanism 3000 is connected to the second inlet 1220. The cleaning fluid supplied by the cleaning fluid supply mechanism 2000 enters the receiving cavity 1201 through the first inlet 1210, and the airflow supplied by the drying mechanism 3000 enters the receiving cavity 1201 through the second inlet 1220. Alternatively, the cleaning fluid supply mechanism 2000 and the receiving cavity 1201 can be connected to the same inlet of the base 1200.

[0059] When a first valve body 6100 and a second valve body 6200 are provided, the first valve body 6100 can be located between the cleaning fluid supply mechanism 2000 and the first inlet 1210, and the second valve body 6200 can be located between the drying mechanism 3000 and the second inlet 1220. The second valve body 6200 can be located near or on the second inlet 1220 to prevent cleaning fluid from entering the pipeline between the second valve body 6200 and the second inlet 1220 when cleaning the container 7000. When using the drying mechanism (3000) for drying, the drying time of residual cleaning fluid is shorter. It can be understood that the first valve body 6100 being located at the first inlet 1210 and the second valve body 6200 being located at the second inlet 1220 can also be regarded as the first valve body 6100 being located between the cleaning fluid supply mechanism 2000 and the first inlet 1210, and the second valve body 6200 being located between the drying mechanism 3000 and the second inlet 1220, and so on.

[0060] To facilitate the assembly of the base 1200 and the branch pipe 1100, combined with Figure 2 As shown, the branch pipe 1100 and the base 1200 are designed to be detachably connected. Specifically, the base 1200 is provided with a mounting hole 1230. When assembling the base 1200 and the branch pipe 1100, the branch pipe 1100 is inserted into the mounting hole 1230 (that is, the inlet 1110 and the receiving cavity 1201 are connected), and is detachable relative to the mounting hole 1230, thus connecting the inlet 1110 of the branch pipe 1100 to the receiving cavity 1201. This design facilitates the assembly between the base 1200 and the branch pipe 1100, and also facilitates the unblocking or replacement of the branch pipe 1100 in case of damage or blockage. It is understandable that when the branch pipe 1100 is inserted into the mounting hole 1230, a seal needs to be formed between the branch pipe 1100 and the mounting hole 1230 to prevent leakage. For example, the mounting hole 1230 is provided with a sealing ring, which abuts against the sealing ring when the branch pipe 1100 is inserted into the mounting hole 1230 to form a seal.

[0061] Combination Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, the cleaning fluid supply mechanism 2000 includes a storage tank 2100 and a power pump 2200. The power pump 2200 is connected to the storage tank 2100, which is suitable for storing cleaning fluid. The power pump 2200 is used to pump the cleaning fluid toward the branch pipe 1100. A suitable cleaning fluid can be selected and injected into the storage tank 2100 according to the actual situation. When the container 7000 needs to be cleaned, the power pump 2200 is turned on, drawing the cleaning fluid stored in the storage tank 2100 and pumping it toward the branch pipe 1100, so that the cleaning fluid is finally sprayed out from the outlet 1120 of the branch pipe 1100.

[0062] Combination Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, the storage tank 2100 includes a first tank body 2110 and a second tank body 2120. The first tank body 2110 is adapted to store a first cleaning fluid, and the second tank body 2120 is adapted to store a second cleaning fluid. A power pump 2200 is connected to the first tank body 2110 and the second tank body 2120 to pump either the first cleaning fluid or the second cleaning fluid toward the branch pipe 1100.

[0063] The first and second cleaning solutions are different. The power pump 2200 can select the appropriate cleaning solution according to the actual cleaning needs, making the cleaning more targeted. Alternatively, the power pump 2200 can first select the first cleaning solution and then select the second cleaning solution to clean the container 7000. By using the two cleaning solutions in combination, the cleaning effect is improved.

[0064] For example, the first tank 2110 serves as a pretreatment device for the second tank 2120. The first cleaning solution is water, which can be tap water, pure water, deionized water, demagnetizing water, etc. The second cleaning solution is a water-miscible and volatile solvent, such as ethanol. Pre-washing with water removes most of the substances at a lower cost. Then, ethanol is used for cleaning. Based on the surface tension of ethanol, it allows for more thorough wetting of the remaining substances, making it easier to remove them. Furthermore, ethanol is water-miscible and easily evaporates, allowing for faster evaporation during subsequent drying.

[0065] Since the first tank 2110 is connected to the power pump 2200, and the second tank 2120 is also connected to the power pump 2200, in order to facilitate the power pump 2200 to draw either the first cleaning fluid or the second cleaning fluid, in some embodiments, a combination of... Figure 1 As shown, a third valve body 6300 is provided between the first tank 2110 and the power pump 2200. The third valve body 6300 can be opened and closed. A fourth valve body 6400 is provided between the second tank 2120 and the power pump 2200. The fourth valve body 6400 can also be opened and closed. When the first cleaning solution is needed to clean the container 7000, the third valve body 6300 is opened and the fourth valve body 6400 is closed. The power pump 2200 draws the first cleaning solution from the first tank 2110 and pumps it towards the branch pipe 1100. When the second cleaning solution is needed to clean the container 7000, the third valve body 6300 is closed and the fourth valve body 6400 is opened. The power pump 2200 draws the second cleaning solution from the second tank 2120 and pumps it towards the branch pipe 1100.

[0066] Combination Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, the container cleaning apparatus further includes a recovery mechanism adapted to receive the cleaning fluid after cleaning the container 7000. As described above, the cleaning fluid is sprayed from the outlet 1120 of the branch pipe 1100 onto the inner wall of the container 7000, and then flows out from the opening of the container 7000. In this embodiment, a recovery mechanism is provided for temporarily storing the cleaning fluid after cleaning the container 7000, facilitating subsequent processing. For example, the recovery mechanism includes a settling tank 4000, which receives and temporarily stores the cleaning fluid after cleaning the container 7000.

[0067] The settling tank 4000 collects the cleaning fluid from the cleaning container 7000 in the following manner: The base 1200 is equipped with an overflow port 1240, and the settling tank 4000 is positioned below the base 1200 and connected to the overflow port 1240. See [link / reference] Figure 1As shown, container 7000 is inverted and inserted into branch pipe 1100. Cleaning fluid is sprayed out from outlet 1120 of branch pipe 1100 to clean container 7000. After cleaning container 7000, the cleaning fluid flows out from the opening of container 7000 and falls onto base 1200. It continues to flow toward outlet 1240 and flows downward through outlet 1240 to sedimentation tank 4000, where it is temporarily collected. The upper surface of base 1200 can be designed to tilt toward outlet 1240 to make it easier for the cleaning fluid dripping onto base 1200 to flow toward outlet 1240.

[0068] Optionally, the settling tank 4000 is configured to be detachable. After sufficient cleaning fluid has been collected, the settling tank 4000 can be disassembled for further processing. For example, the settling tank 4000 can be configured to be detachable by a pull-out design, facilitating its assembly and disassembly. In particular, the side wall of the settling tank 4000 can be provided with a viewing window, allowing operators to observe the internal conditions of the settling tank 4000 through the viewing window.

[0069] The cleaning fluid entering the settling tank 4000 contains particulate matter. This particulate matter settles in the settling tank 4000, and the cleaning fluid can then be recycled. Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, the sedimentation tank 4000 and the storage tank 2100 of the cleaning fluid supply mechanism 2000 are connected, and the cleaning fluid can be returned to the storage tank 2100 for reuse. The sedimentation tank 4000 discharges the cleaning fluid through its overflow port 4100. The overflow port 1240 needs to be offset from the overflow port 4100 by a certain distance, for example, the overflow port 4100 is on the right and the overflow port 1240 is on the left (this arrangement is not shown in the attached figure, in which the overflow port 1240 and the overflow port 4100 are both on the right side of the illustrated position). With this arrangement, the cleaning fluid can be prevented from rushing directly from the overflow port 1240 to the vicinity of the overflow port 4100, which would affect the sedimentation effect. The cleaning fluid falling into the sedimentation tank 4000 needs to flow a certain distance to reach the overflow port 4100, which is more conducive to the sedimentation of particulate matter.

[0070] Optionally, a filter is installed between the settling tank 4000 and the storage tank 2100. When the cleaning liquid is returned to the storage tank 2100, particulate matter is further filtered out by the filter. For example, the filter is a filter screen with a pore size of no more than 5μm.

[0071] Optionally, a fifth valve body 6500 is provided between the sedimentation tank 4000 and the storage tank 2100. The fifth valve body 6500 can be opened and closed. When the liquid level in the sedimentation tank 4000 reaches a preset height, the cleaning liquid is opened and flows back to the storage tank 2100 through the fifth valve body 6500. For example, it can flow back to the storage tank 2100 under the action of gravity. Of course, a corresponding pump can also be set to achieve pumping.

[0072] When the storage tank 2100 includes a first tank 2110 and a second tank 2120, the settling tank 4000 is connected to the first tank 2110. For example, the container 7000 is first cleaned with a first cleaning solution, and then the container 7000 is cleaned with a second cleaning solution. The cleaning solution collected in the settling tank 4000 contains both the first and second cleaning solutions. The cleaning solution in the settling tank 4000 is returned to the first tank 2110 for recycling. During the return journey, particulate matter is filtered out by a filter (although most of the particulate matter settles in the settling tank 4000, the cleaning solution still contains some particulate matter). Since only the first tank 2110 is returned, after cleaning the container 7000 with the first cleaning solution from the first tank 2110, the container 7000 still needs to be cleaned with the second cleaning solution from the second tank 2120. This ensures that the cleaning effect on the container 7000 is still achieved.

[0073] Combination Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, the container cleaning device further includes a housing 5000, which is connected to a base 1200 to form a cavity 5100. A branch pipe 1100 is located in the cavity 5100. Cleaning liquid is sprayed into the container 7000 through the outlet 1120 of the branch pipe 1100. After cleaning the container 7000, the cleaning liquid flows out from the opening of the container 7000 and drips onto the base 1200. To prevent the cleaning liquid dripping onto the base 1200 from splashing in all directions and to facilitate collection, this embodiment forms a cavity 5100 by setting a housing 5000 connected to the base 1200. The cleaning liquid dripping from the opening of the container 7000 onto the base 1200 will be blocked by the housing 5000 even if splashing occurs. At the same time, the cleaning liquid dripping onto the base 1200 gathers on the upper surface of the base 1200 and is then discharged into the settling tank 4000 through the outlet 1240.

[0074] Combination Figure 1 and Figure 3As shown, in some embodiments, the container cleaning device further includes a partition 5200 located in the cavity 5100 and connected to the outer shell 5000. The partition 5200 has a positioning hole 5210 for the branch pipe 1100 to pass through and for the container 7000 to pass through. The container 7000 is adapted to be fixed to the partition 5200 and suspended when passing through the positioning hole 5210. The branch pipe 1100 passes through the positioning hole 5210 and its outlet 1120 is located above the partition 5200. The container 7000 is inverted into the branch pipe 1100 and passes through the positioning hole 5210, thereby being fixed to the partition 5200. There are several ways to fix the container 7000 to the partition 5200. For example, the positioning hole 5210 can clamp the container 7000, thus suspending the container 7000. Alternatively, the neck of the container 7000 can pass through the positioning hole 5210, while the bottom of the container 7000 can be secured to the positioning hole 5210, thus suspending the container (the bottom of the container 7000 is relatively large, allowing it to be secured to the positioning hole 5210). Optionally, combined with... Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the partition 5200 is designed to be height-adjustable relative to the outer shell 5000, thus accommodating containers 7000 of different heights.

[0075] The height adjustment of container 7000 can be achieved through the following scheme, combined with Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the inner wall of the outer casing 5000 is provided with a plurality of support ribs 5300 arranged at intervals along the height direction of the outer casing 5000. The partition 5200 is adapted to be connected to any of the support ribs 5300. When the partition 5200 is connected to the support rib 5300 located relatively lower, the partition 5200 is located in a relatively lower position. When the partition 5200 is connected to the support rib 5300 located relatively upper, the partition 5200 is located in a relatively upper position. There are various ways to connect the partition 5200 and the support rib 5300, such as snap-fit ​​connection, screw connection, etc. In this embodiment, the partition 5200 can be supported by the support rib 5300 under the action of gravity, which facilitates the adjustment of different heights of the partition 5200.

[0076] Optionally, in some embodiments, a movable part is provided around the positioning hole 5210. The movable part is adapted to abut against the container 7000 and elastically deform when the container 7000 passes through the positioning hole 5210. When the container 7000 passes through the positioning hole 5210 and abuts against the movable part, the movable part exhibits corresponding movement, thus accommodating containers 7000 of different diameters. For example, the movable part can elastically deform. When the diameter of the container 7000 is relatively small, the deformation of the movable part is relatively small; when the diameter of the container 7000 is relatively large, the deformation of the movable part is relatively large. Both can achieve abutment against the container 7000, improve the stability of the swing, and adapt to more specifications of containers 7000.

[0077] Combination Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, the drying mechanism 3000 includes a heater 3200 and a fan 3100. The heater 3200 is adapted to heat the airflow driven by the fan 3100, so that the airflow provided by the drying mechanism 3000 is a hot airflow, thereby achieving hot air drying of the container 7000 and improving drying efficiency.

[0078] In some embodiments, the container cleaning apparatus further includes a controller connected to the first valve body 6100, the second valve body 6200, the third valve body 6300, the fourth valve body 6400, and the fifth valve body 6500 of the container cleaning apparatus, and connected to the cleaning fluid supply mechanism 2000 and the drying mechanism 3000, so as to control the operation of the first valve body 6100, the second valve body 6200, the third valve body 6300, the fourth valve body 6400, the fifth valve body 6500, the cleaning fluid supply mechanism 2000, and the drying mechanism 3000.

[0079] In this embodiment, the cleaning fluid supply mechanism 2000 includes a first tank 2110, a second tank 2120, and a power pump 2200; the drying mechanism 3000 includes a fan 3100 and a heater 3200; and the first valve body 6100, the second valve body 6200, the third valve body 6300, the fourth valve body 6400, and the fifth valve body 6500 can be solenoid valves, or other valve bodies.

[0080] The first valve body 6100, the second valve body 6200, the third valve body 6300, the fourth valve body 6400, the fifth valve body 6500, the power pump 2200, the fan 3100, and the heater 3200 are in the off state before the container cleaning device is started. The controller can perform the following operations:

[0081] The first valve body 6100 and the third valve body 6300 are opened, and the power pump 2200 is turned on. The power pump 2200 draws the first cleaning liquid from the first tank 2110 and pumps it toward the branch pipe 1100. The first cleaning liquid is sprayed from the outlet 1120 of the branch pipe 1100 into the interior of the container 7000 to clean the container 7000. After cleaning the container 7000, the first cleaning liquid flows to the settling tank 4000.

[0082] After cleaning container 7000 with the first cleaning solution, container 7000 can continue to be cleaned with the second cleaning solution. The third valve 6300 is closed and the fourth valve 6400 is opened. The power pump 2200 draws the second cleaning solution from the second tank 2120 and pumps it toward the branch pipe 1100. The second cleaning solution is sprayed from the outlet 1120 of the branch pipe 1100 into the interior of container 7000 to clean container 7000. The second cleaning solution after cleaning container 7000 flows to sedimentation tank 4000.

[0083] After cleaning container 7000 with the second cleaning fluid, drying can be performed. The first valve body 6100, the fourth valve body 6400 and the power pump 2200 are closed, while the second valve body 6200, the fan 3100 and the heater 3200 are turned on. The airflow is pumped towards the branch pipe 1100, and the airflow is sprayed from the outlet 1120 of the branch pipe 1100 into the interior of container 7000, thereby drying container 7000.

[0084] When the liquid level in the settling tank 4000 reaches the preset threshold, the fifth valve 6500 is opened, and the cleaning liquid in the settling tank 4000 is filtered and flows back into the first storage tank 2100 for recycling.

[0085] Understandably, the cleaning time, cleaning pressure, drying temperature, and drying time can be set according to the actual situation.

[0086] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and does not limit the patent scope of this application. Any equivalent structural transformations made based on the concept of this application and the contents of the specification and drawings of this application, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A container cleaning device, characterized in that, include: A support mechanism (1000) includes a branch pipe (1100) having an inlet (1110) and an outlet (1120), the branch pipe (1100) being adapted to allow a container (7000) to be inserted therein such that the outlet (1120) extends into the interior of the container (7000); A cleaning fluid supply mechanism (2000), connected to the inlet (1110), is adapted to supply cleaning fluid toward the branch pipe (1100); and A drying mechanism (3000) is connected to the inlet (1110), and the drying mechanism (3000) is adapted to deliver airflow toward the branch pipe (1100).

2. The container cleaning device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The support mechanism (1000) further includes a base (1200), the branch pipe (1100) is disposed on the base (1200), the base (1200) has a receiving cavity (1201) inside, the inlet (1110) is connected to the receiving cavity (1201), the cleaning fluid supply mechanism (2000) is connected to the receiving cavity (1201), and the drying mechanism (3000) is connected to the receiving cavity (1201).

3. The container cleaning device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The base (1200) is provided with a mounting hole (1230), and the branch pipe (1100) can be detachably inserted into the mounting hole (1230); And / or, the base (1200) is provided with a first inlet (1210) and a second inlet (1220) connected to the receiving cavity (1201), the cleaning fluid supply mechanism (2000) is connected to the first inlet (1210), and the drying mechanism (3000) is connected to the second inlet (1220); And / or, a first valve body (6100) suitable for opening and closing is provided between the cleaning fluid supply mechanism (2000) and the receiving cavity (1201), and a second valve body (6200) suitable for opening and closing is provided between the drying mechanism (3000) and the receiving cavity (1201).

4. The container cleaning device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The cleaning fluid supply mechanism (2000) includes a storage tank (2100) and a power pump (2200) connected to the storage tank (2100). The storage tank (2100) is adapted to store cleaning fluid, and the power pump (2200) is adapted to pump the cleaning fluid toward the branch pipe (1100).

5. The container cleaning apparatus as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The storage tank (2100) includes a first tank (2110) and a second tank (2120). The first tank (2110) is adapted to store a first cleaning fluid, and the second tank (2120) is adapted to store a second cleaning fluid. The power pump (2200) is connected to the first tank (2110) and the second tank (2120) to pump either the first cleaning fluid or the second cleaning fluid toward the branch pipe (1100).

6. The container cleaning apparatus as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The first tank (2110) is a pretreatment device for the second tank (2120), the first cleaning liquid is water, and the second cleaning liquid is a solvent that is miscible with water and can be volatilized; And / or, a third valve body (6300) suitable for opening and closing is provided between the first tank (2110) and the power pump (2200), and a fourth valve body (6400) suitable for opening and closing is provided between the second tank (2120) and the power pump (2200).

7. The container cleaning apparatus as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The container cleaning apparatus further includes a settling tank (4000) adapted to receive the cleaning liquid after cleaning the container (7000).

8. The container cleaning apparatus as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The support mechanism (1000) also includes a base (1200), the branch pipe (1100) is disposed on the base (1200), the base (1200) is provided with an outlet (1240), and the sedimentation tank (4000) is disposed below the base (1200) and connected to the outlet (1240).

9. The container cleaning apparatus as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The sedimentation tank (4000) and the storage tank (2100) of the cleaning fluid supply mechanism (2000) are connected.

10. The container cleaning apparatus as described in claim 9, characterized in that, A fifth valve body (6500) suitable for opening and closing is provided between the sedimentation tank (4000) and the storage tank (2100); and / or, a filter is provided between the sedimentation tank (4000) and the storage tank (2100); and / or, the first tank body (2110) of the sedimentation tank (4000) and the storage tank (2100) is connected.

11. The container cleaning apparatus as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The support mechanism (1000) further includes a base (1200), the branch pipe (1100) is disposed on the base (1200), the container cleaning device further includes a shell (5000), the shell (5000) is connected to the base (1200) to form a cavity (5100) with the base (1200), and the branch pipe (1100) is located in the cavity (5100).

12. The container cleaning apparatus as described in claim 11, characterized in that, The container cleaning device further includes a partition (5200) located in the cavity (5100) and connected to the outer shell (5000). The partition (5200) has a positioning hole (5210) for the branch pipe (1100) to pass through and for the container (7000) to pass through. The container (7000) is adapted to be fixed to the partition (5200) and suspended when passing through the positioning hole (5210).

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