Reverse filling and cleaning station

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of reverse filling and cleaning stations, and discloses a reverse filling and cleaning station which comprises a cleaning station body, a valve array is fixedly connected in the cleaning station body, a liquid taking head is fixedly connected above the cleaning station body, a fourth connecting port is fixedly connected below the interior of the liquid taking head, and the valve array is fixedly connected with the valve array. And a third connecting opening is fixedly connected to one side of the interior of the liquid taking head, and a sealing head is movably connected to one side of the interior of the liquid taking head in a sleeving mode. According to the reverse filling and cleaning station, by means of the liquid taking head, the reverse filling and cleaning station can be conveniently in butt joint with transferring equipment for reverse filling, the automation degree of work is improved, the production efficiency is improved, by means of the installation hopper, a hop barrel can be conveniently cleaned, the integration degree of the equipment is improved, and the production process is optimized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of reverse filling and cleaning stations, and in particular to a reverse filling and cleaning station. Background Technology

[0002] In beer brewing, saccharification is a crucial step, through which starch is converted into fermentable sugars. To optimize this process and influence the final beer's flavor, color, and texture, adjuncts are often used for saccharification. These adjuncts not only improve the utilization rate of raw materials but also reduce costs and improve the beer's taste and stability.

[0003] In the beer brewing process, it is often necessary to transfer saccharification adjuncts to transfer equipment before they are injected into the next production process. However, existing beer brewing processes are inconvenient for filling saccharification adjuncts into easily transferable adjunct tanks. Furthermore, hop barrels used for adjunct production are prone to contamination after use due to residual materials, requiring separate cleaning equipment and disrupting the production flow. Therefore, a reverse bottling and cleaning station is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main purpose of this utility model is to provide a reverse filling and cleaning station, which solves the problem in the existing beer brewing process that it is inconvenient to fill the saccharification adjuncts into the adjunct barrels that are easy to transport, and that the hop barrels used to produce adjuncts are prone to residual materials inside after use, causing pollution and requiring separate equipment for cleaning, which affects the production process.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0006] A reverse filling cleaning station includes a cleaning station body, a valve array fixedly connected inside the cleaning station body, a liquid receiving head fixedly connected above the cleaning station body, a fourth connection port fixedly connected to the lower interior of the liquid receiving head, a third connection port fixedly connected to one side of the interior of the liquid receiving head, and a sealing head movably sleeved on one side of the interior of the liquid receiving head.

[0007] Furthermore, a mounting backplate is fixedly connected to the top of the cleaning station body, and a control box is fixedly connected to the top of the mounting backplate.

[0008] Furthermore, two limiting rods are fixedly connected at equal intervals inside the mounting back plate, and two limiting sleeves are movably sleeved on the outside of each of the two limiting rods. A transmission plate is fixedly connected to the outside of the four limiting sleeves. An electric push rod is fixedly connected inside the mounting back plate, and the lower output end of the electric push rod is fixedly connected to the transmission plate.

[0009] Furthermore, a connecting bracket is fixedly connected to the outer side of the transmission plate, a pressure plate is fixedly connected to the lower part of the connecting bracket, a hop barrel abuts against the lower part of the pressure plate, an installation hopper abuts against the lower part of the hop barrel, the installation hopper is fixedly connected to the main body of the cleaning station, a first connection port is fixedly connected to the lower part of the installation hopper, and a second connection port is fixedly connected to one side of the installation hopper.

[0010] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0011] 1. This utility model, through its specially designed liquid feeding head, facilitates reverse filling by docking with transfer equipment, thereby improving the automation level and production efficiency. During reverse filling, the injection head of the external device is aligned with the liquid feeding head. The injection head pushes the sealing head through the injection port until the saccharification excipient can pass through the gap between the liquid feeding head and the sealing head via the valve array. At this point, the saccharification excipient is injected into the sealing head through the third connection port, and then discharged from the gap between the liquid feeding head and the sealing head onto the injection head and into the transfer equipment. This design facilitates reverse filling by docking with transfer equipment, thereby improving the automation level and production efficiency.

[0012] 2. This utility model, through its installed hopper, facilitates the cleaning of hop barrels, improves equipment integration, and optimizes the production process. When cleaning is required, an external robotic arm places the hop barrel on the installed hopper with its opening facing downwards. The electric push rod is activated, driving the pressure plate via a transmission plate and connecting bracket. The pressure plate presses the hop barrel firmly from above. Cleaning fluid is injected through the second connection port to clean the inner wall of the hop barrel. The cleaning fluid is discharged into the first connection port under gravity. After cleaning, the pressure plate is moved in the opposite direction to loosen the pressure on the hop barrel, allowing it to be removed. This design facilitates hop barrel cleaning, improves equipment integration, and optimizes the production process.

[0013] The parts of the device not covered herein are the same as or can be implemented using existing technologies. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a reverse filling and cleaning station according to the present invention from the first angle.

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a reverse filling and cleaning station according to the present invention from a second angle.

[0016] Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of the valve array of a reverse filling and cleaning station according to the present invention.

[0017] Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of an electric push rod with finger massage function according to this utility model.

[0018] Figure 5 This is a partial structural diagram of the liquid feeding head and the injection head of the transfer equipment in the docking state of a reverse filling and cleaning station according to this utility model.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Cleaning station body; 2. Control box; 3. Mounting back plate; 4. Electric push rod; 5. Transmission plate; 6. Limit sleeve; 7. Limit rod; 8. Hops barrel; 9. Connecting bracket; 10. Pressure plate; 11. First connection port; 12. Second connection port; 13. Valve array; 14. Liquid feeding head; 15. Sealing head; 16. Third connection port; 17. Fourth connection port; 18. Installing hopper. Detailed Implementation

[0020] To make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects of this utility model easier to understand, the present utility model will be further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments.

[0021] like Figures 1-5 As shown, a reverse filling cleaning station includes a cleaning station body 1. A valve array 13 is fixedly connected inside the cleaning station body 1. A liquid feeding head 14 is fixedly connected above the cleaning station body 1. A fourth connection port 17 is fixedly connected to the lower part of the liquid feeding head 14. A third connection port 16 is fixedly connected to one side of the liquid feeding head 14. A sealing head 15 is movably sleeved on one side of the liquid feeding head 14. By adopting the above technical solution, the third connection port 16 is connected to the valve array 13 through a pipeline, and the fourth connection port 17 is connected to the valve array 13 through a pipeline.

[0022] Valve array 13 is connected to equipment such as air compressor and material tank through pipelines, and the flow direction of materials in the pipeline can be controlled by valve array 13 as needed.

[0023] The interior of the sealing head 15 is connected to the interior of the liquid feeding head 14 by a spring. The spring's elastic coefficient is designed to keep the sealing head 15 abutting against the inner wall of the liquid feeding head 14 when not affected by external force. At the same time, a sealing gasket is installed on the inner wall of the liquid feeding head 14, which enables the sealing head 15 to achieve a seal when it abuts against the liquid feeding head 14.

[0024] The spring is sleeved on the outside of the fourth connection port 17. The fourth connection port 17 can limit the movement of the spring, so that the spring can only drive the sealing head 15 to move up and down in a straight line.

[0025] There is a certain space inside the liquid feeding head 14. When the sealing head 15 moves to the position inside the liquid feeding head 14, the saccharification excipients can be discharged from the gap between the sealing head 15 and the liquid feeding head 14.

[0026] The fourth connection port 17 is an exhaust pipe, which facilitates the exhaust of the cleaning station.

[0027] The third connection port 16 is equipped with a flow meter, which can control the amount of saccharification excipients discharged.

[0028] The liquid dispensing head 14 is engraved with an AGV equipment positioning QR code on the outside, which facilitates the docking of the liquid dispensing head 14 with the injection head of the transfer equipment.

[0029] The injection head that docks with the liquid feeding head 14 is existing technology. It can utilize the principle of a wine spear distributor. The injection head is equipped with a cylinder that can push the injection head and thus push the sealing head 15.

[0030] A mounting backplate 3 is fixedly connected to the top of the cleaning station body 1, and a control box 2 is fixedly connected to the top of the mounting backplate 3. By adopting the above technical solution, the control box 2 can control the electrical equipment on the cleaning station.

[0031] Inside the mounting backplate 3, two limiting rods 7 are fixedly connected at equal intervals. Two limiting sleeves 6 are movably sleeved on the outside of each of the two limiting rods 7. A transmission plate 5 is fixedly connected to the outside of the four limiting sleeves 6. An electric push rod 4 is fixedly connected inside the mounting backplate 3. The lower output end of the electric push rod 4 is fixedly connected to the transmission plate 5. By adopting the above technical solution, a protective cover is installed on the outside of the mounting backplate 3, which can protect the movement of the electric push rod 4.

[0032] A connecting bracket 9 is fixedly connected to the outer side of the transmission plate 5. A pressure plate 10 is fixedly connected to the lower part of the connecting bracket 9. A hop barrel 8 is abutted to the lower part of the pressure plate 10. An installation hopper 18 is abutted to the lower part of the hop barrel 8. The installation hopper 18 is fixedly connected to the main body 1 of the cleaning station. A first connection port 11 is fixedly connected to the lower part of the installation hopper 18. A second connection port 12 is fixedly connected to one side of the installation hopper 18. By adopting the above technical solution, a sealing gasket is installed on the inner side of the installation hopper 18. When the lower part of the hop barrel 8 abuts against the installation hopper 18, a seal can be achieved.

[0033] The first connection port 11 and the second connection port 12 are connected to the valve array 13 through pipelines. By controlling the valve array 13, the flow direction of the pipelines of the second connection port 12 and the second connection port 12 can be controlled.

[0034] A nozzle is installed on the inside of the second connection port 12, which can spray the cleaning fluid into the hop barrel 8.

[0035] It should be noted that in actual use, when the external power supply is connected through the control box 2, during reverse filling, the injection head of the external device is aligned with the liquid feeding head 14. The injection head pushes the sealing head 15 through the injection port until the saccharification excipient can pass through the gap between the liquid feeding head 14 and the sealing head 15 through the valve array 13. At this time, the saccharification excipient is injected into the sealing head 15 through the third connection port 16. Then, the saccharification excipient is discharged from the gap between the liquid feeding head 14 and the sealing head 15 onto the injection head and enters the transfer equipment.

[0036] When cleaning the hop barrel is required, an external robotic arm places the hop barrel on the installation hopper 18 with the open end facing down. The electric push rod 4 is activated, and the electric push rod 4 drives the pressure plate 10 to move through the transmission plate 5 and the connecting bracket 9. The pressure plate 10 presses and fixes the hop barrel 8 from above. Cleaning fluid is injected through the second connection port 12 to clean the inner wall of the hop barrel. The cleaning fluid is discharged into the first connection port 11 under the action of gravity. After cleaning is completed, the pressure plate 10 is moved in the opposite direction and no longer presses the hop barrel 8, so the hop barrel 8 can be removed.

[0037] This utility model provides a reverse filling and cleaning station, which solves the problem in the existing beer brewing process that it is inconvenient to fill the saccharification adjuncts into the adjunct tanks that are easy to transport. After use, the hop barrels used to produce adjuncts are prone to residual materials inside, causing pollution and requiring separate equipment for cleaning, which affects the production process. This is quite practical.

[0038] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claims. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A reverse filling cleaning station, comprising a cleaning station body (1), characterized in that, A valve array (13) is fixedly connected inside the main body (1) of the cleaning station. A liquid feed head (14) is fixedly connected above the main body (1). A fourth connection port (17) is fixedly connected to the lower part of the liquid feed head (14). A third connection port (16) is fixedly connected to one side of the liquid feed head (14). A sealing head (15) is movably sleeved on one side of the liquid feed head (14).

2. The reverse filling and cleaning station according to claim 1, characterized in that: A mounting backplate (3) is fixedly connected to the top of the cleaning station body (1), and a control box (2) is fixedly connected to the top of the mounting backplate (3).

3. The reverse filling and cleaning station according to claim 2, characterized in that: The mounting back plate (3) has two equidistant fixed connections inside, and two movably sleeved sleeves (6) are attached to the outside of each of the two fixed connections. A transmission plate (5) is fixedly connected to the outside of the four fixed sleeves (6). An electric push rod (4) is fixedly connected inside the mounting back plate (3), and the transmission plate (5) is fixedly connected to the lower output end of the electric push rod (4).

4. A reverse filling and cleaning station according to claim 3, characterized in that: A connecting bracket (9) is fixedly connected to the outside of the transmission plate (5). A pressure plate (10) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting bracket (9). A hop barrel (8) is abutted to the bottom of the pressure plate (10). An installation hopper (18) is abutted to the bottom of the hop barrel (8). The installation hopper (18) is fixedly connected to the main body (1) of the cleaning station. A first connection port (11) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the installation hopper (18). A second connection port (12) is fixedly connected to one side of the installation hopper (18).

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