Power device for cleaning cup of filling machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to the related technical field of filling machines, in particular to a filling machine cleaning cup power device which comprises a base. The sliding plate and the driving piece are installed on the base, and the driving piece is connected with the sliding plate and can adjust the sliding plate to be in a first state and a second state; an outer push plate and an inner push plate are sequentially arranged on the sliding plate in the first direction. When the sliding plate is in a first state and a cleaning cup on the filling machine rotates in the circumferential direction, a shifting rod on the cleaning cup moves in a manner of being attached to the inner push plate so as to push out the cleaning cup; and when the sliding plate is in the second state and the cleaning cup on the filling machine rotates in the circumferential direction, the shifting rod on the cleaning cup is attached to the outer push plate to move so as to reset the cleaning cup. The outer push plate and the inner push plate are matched to automatically drive the cleaning cup to be pushed out or reset when the sliding plate is in the two states, normal operation of the filling machine is not affected after the cleaning cup is reset, the action process of the cleaning cup is simple and easy to operate, and meanwhile the lifting action of the filling machine is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of filling machines, specifically a power device for cleaning cups in a filling machine. Background Technology

[0002] During the filling process, the filling machine needs to be cleaned regularly. During cleaning, each valve port of the filling machine needs to be sealed. Typically, a corresponding cleaning cup is installed below each valve port; opening the cleaning cup seals the corresponding valve port.

[0003] The existing power unit is fixed on the filling machine platform. When the filling machine needs to be cleaned, the filling valve bracket on the filling machine needs to be lowered as a whole so that the lever of the cleaning cup is in a position where the power unit can move. Multiple cylinders drive different baffles and push plates to move the lever, thereby opening and closing the filling valve port of the cleaning cup. This cleaning cup operation process is relatively cumbersome, and the time for fully automatic opening and resetting of the CIP cleaning cup is long, resulting in poor operability. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a power device for cleaning cups in a filling machine, so as to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a power device for cleaning cups in a filling machine, comprising a base mounted on the filling machine; further comprising a sliding plate rotatably mounted on the base and a driving component mounted on the base, the driving component being connected to the sliding plate and capable of adjusting the sliding plate to be in a first state and a second state respectively; an outer push plate and an inner push plate are sequentially arranged on the sliding plate along a first direction; when the sliding plate is in the first state, and the cleaning cup on the filling machine rotates circumferentially, a lever on the cleaning cup moves against the inner push plate to push the cleaning cup out; when the sliding plate is in the second state, and the cleaning cup on the filling machine rotates circumferentially, a lever on the cleaning cup moves against the outer push plate to reset the cleaning cup.

[0006] As described above, in the filling machine's cup cleaning power unit, the distance between the outer push plate and the inner push plate gradually decreases along the circumferential rotation direction of the cup.

[0007] The filling machine cup cleaning power unit described above: both the outer push plate and the inner push plate are arc-shaped, and the opposite surfaces of the outer push plate and the inner push plate respectively form a reset surface and a push-out surface that contact the lever.

[0008] The filling machine cup cleaning power unit as described above: the driving component includes a cylinder hinged to the base, and the movable end of the cylinder is fixed to a connecting block rotatably mounted on the sliding plate.

[0009] The filling machine cup cleaning power unit as described above: the sliding plate is rotatably mounted on the base via a rotating shaft fixed thereto.

[0010] The filling machine cup cleaning power unit as described above: the base is fixed to the filling machine by at least one connecting rod fixed thereon.

[0011] The filling machine cup cleaning power unit described above: a sliding key is also installed on the side of the sliding plate facing the base, the sliding key passes through the sliding groove formed on the base and can slide along the sliding groove.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: the base is located below the cleaning cup, which can effectively eliminate the overall lifting action of the filling machine when performing CIP cleaning for the cleaning cup. At the same time, the outer push plate and the inner push plate work together to automatically drive the cleaning cup to push out or reset when the sliding plate is in two states. After the cleaning cup is reset, it does not affect the normal operation of the filling machine (that is, the power component of the cleaning cup always remains in the initial state), which makes the cleaning cup operation simple and easy to operate, and also reduces the lifting action of the filling machine, improving the overall practicality. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the power unit for cleaning cups in a filling machine;

[0014] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the power unit for cleaning cups in a filling machine from another angle;

[0015] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the power unit for the cleaning cup of the filling machine and the cleaning cup under normal rotation.

[0016] Figure 4 A schematic diagram showing the change in state of the power unit for cleaning cups in a filling machine from the second state to the first state;

[0017] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the action of the power unit for cleaning cups in a filling machine on the cleaning cups as it transitions from the second state to the first state.

[0018] In the diagram: 1-base, 2-connecting rod, 3-cylinder, 4-connecting block, 5-sliding plate, 6-outer push plate, 7-inner push plate, 8-sliding key, 9-sliding groove, 10-rotating shaft, 11-cleaning cup, 12-lever. Detailed Implementation

[0019] Various exemplary embodiments, features, and aspects of this application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals in the drawings denote elements that have the same or similar functions. Although various aspects of the embodiments are shown in the drawings, they are not necessarily drawn to scale unless specifically indicated otherwise.

[0020] The term “exemplary” as used herein means “serving as an example, embodiment, or illustration.” Any embodiment illustrated herein as “exemplary” is not necessarily to be construed as superior to or better than other embodiments.

[0021] Furthermore, to better illustrate this application, numerous specific details are provided in the following detailed embodiments. Those skilled in the art should understand that this application can be implemented even without certain specific details. In some instances, methods, means, and elements well-known to those skilled in the art have not been described in detail in order to highlight the main points of this application.

[0022] The CIP cleaning system (containing cleaning media such as acid, alkali, and hot water, which is unrelated to the filling machine, but the filling machine needs to be cleaned regularly, so these media are needed for cleaning) requires the filling machine to close the filling valves during cleaning. Therefore, a cleaning cup 11 is installed under each filling valve. The cleaning cup 11 needs to close each valve before CIP cleaning. The cleaning cup 11 is opened by moving radially along the circumferential frame that receives it (away from the center). When closed, the cleaning cup 11 moves towards the center.

[0023] Please see Figures 1-3 In this embodiment of the present invention, a power device for cleaning cups in a filling machine includes a base 1 mounted on the filling machine. Specifically, the base 1 is fixed to the filling machine by at least one connecting rod 2 fixed thereon. It also includes a sliding plate 5 rotatably mounted on the base 1 and a driving component mounted on the base 1. The driving component is connected to the sliding plate 5 and can adjust the sliding plate 5 to be in a first state and a second state respectively. The sliding plate 5 is rotatably mounted on the base 1 via a rotating shaft 10 fixed thereto. An outer push plate 6 and an inner push plate 7 are sequentially arranged on the sliding plate 5 along a first direction. When the sliding plate 5 is in the first state, and the cleaning cup 11 on the filling machine rotates circumferentially, a lever 12 on the cleaning cup 11 moves against the inner push plate 7 to push the cleaning cup 11 out. When the sliding plate 5 is in the second state, and the cleaning cup 11 on the filling machine rotates circumferentially, a lever 12 on the cleaning cup 11 moves against the outer push plate 6 to reset the cleaning cup 11.

[0024] It should be noted that the distance from the bottom of the lever 12 to the ground is greater than or equal to the distance from the upper surface of the sliding plate 5 to the ground, and less than the distance from the upper surface of the outer push plate 6 and the inner push plate 7 to the ground.

[0025] In this embodiment, the base 1 is located below the cleaning cup 11, which can effectively eliminate the overall lifting and lowering action of the filling machine when performing CIP cleaning on the cleaning cup. At the same time, the outer push plate 6 and the inner push plate 7 work together to automatically drive the cleaning cup 11 to push out or reset when the sliding plate 5 is in two states. After the cleaning cup 11 is reset, it does not affect the normal operation of the filling machine (that is, the cleaning cup power component always remains in the initial state). This makes the operation process of the cleaning cup 11 simple and easy to operate, while also reducing the lifting and lowering action of the filling machine and improving the overall practicality.

[0026] Specifically, please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 When the filling machine is in normal operation, the sliding plate 5 is in the second state (initial state), and the lever 12 on the cleaning cup 11 can smoothly pass through the gap formed between the outer push plate 6 and the inner push plate 7, that is, the power component of the cleaning cup always maintains its initial state. When cleaning is required, the sliding plate 5 rotates to the first state under the action of the driving component. When the cleaning cup 11 rotates circumferentially, the lever 12 enters between the outer push plate 6 and the inner push plate 7 and abuts against the side of the inner push plate 7 facing the outer push plate 6, and moves along the side trajectory of the inner push plate 7. The inner push plate 7 pushes out the cleaning cup 11, thereby opening the cleaning cup 11. When cleaning is completed, the sliding plate 5 rotates to the second state (initial state) under the action of the driving component. The lever 12 on the cleaning cup 11 enters between the outer push plate 6 and the inner push plate 7 and abuts against the side of the outer push plate 6 facing the inner push plate 7, and moves along the side trajectory of the outer push plate 6. The outer push plate 6 pushes the cleaning cup 11 back, thereby closing the cleaning cup 11 (cleaning cup 11 resets).

[0027] Furthermore, the distance between the outer push plate 6 and the inner push plate 7 gradually decreases along the circumferential rotation direction of the cleaning cup 11, while a gap is reserved for the smooth passage of the lever 12.

[0028] Preferably, in one embodiment, both the outer push plate 6 and the inner push plate 7 are arc-shaped, and the opposite surfaces of the outer push plate 6 and the inner push plate 7 respectively form a reset surface (the side trajectory of the outer push plate 6) and a push-out surface (the side trajectory of the inner push plate 7) that contact the lever 12, thereby realizing the smooth push-out or reset of the cleaning cup 11.

[0029] For example, in one embodiment, the driving component includes a cylinder 3 hinged to the base 1. The movable end of the cylinder 3 is fixed to a connecting block 4 rotatably mounted on the sliding plate 5. When the cylinder 3 extends or retracts, it drives the sliding plate 5 to rotate, thereby realizing the position switching of the sliding plate 5 in the first state and the second state.

[0030] To improve the stability of the rotation of the sliding plate 5, a sliding key 8 is also installed on the side of the sliding plate 5 facing the base 1. The sliding key 8 passes through the sliding groove 9 formed on the base 1 and can slide along the sliding groove 9.

[0031] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0032] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A power unit for cleaning cups in a filling machine, comprising a base (1) mounted on the filling machine; characterized in that, It also includes a sliding plate (5) and a driving component installed on the base (1). The driving component is connected to the sliding plate (5) and can adjust the sliding plate (5) to be in the first state and the second state respectively. An outer push plate (6) and an inner push plate (7) are arranged sequentially on the sliding plate (5) along the first direction. When the sliding plate (5) is in the first state, when the cleaning cup (11) on the filling machine rotates in the circumferential direction, the lever (12) on the cleaning cup (11) moves against the inner push plate (7) to push the cleaning cup (11) out. When the sliding plate (5) is in the second state, when the cleaning cup (11) on the filling machine rotates in the circumferential direction, the lever (12) on the cleaning cup (11) moves against the outer push plate (6) to reset the cleaning cup (11).

2. The power device for cleaning cups in a filling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The distance between the outer push plate (6) and the inner push plate (7) gradually decreases along the circumferential rotation direction of the cleaning cup (11).

3. The power device for cleaning cups in a filling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the outer push plate (6) and the inner push plate (7) are arc-shaped. The opposite surfaces of the outer push plate (6) and the inner push plate (7) respectively form a reset surface and a push-out surface that contact the lever (12).

4. The power device for cleaning cups in a filling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The driving component includes a cylinder (3) hinged to the base (1), and the movable end of the cylinder (3) is fixed to a connecting block (4) rotatably mounted on the sliding plate (5).

5. The power device for cleaning cups in a filling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sliding plate (5) is rotatably mounted on the base (1) via a rotating shaft (10) fixed thereto.

6. The power device for cleaning cups in a filling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base (1) is fixed to the filling machine by at least one connecting rod (2) fixed thereon.

7. The power device for cleaning cups in a filling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sliding plate (5) is also equipped with a sliding key (8) on the side facing the base (1). The sliding key (8) passes through the sliding groove (9) formed on the base (1) and can slide along the sliding groove (9).

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