A sterilization equipment temperature monitoring probe point arrangement

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of sterilization equipment temperature monitoring probe distribution device, it is related to temperature monitoring equipment technical field, including base plate, and at least three layers of temperature measuring component, it is connected above base plate along vertical direction distribution, temperature measuring component includes the extension unit for temperature measurement, and the telescopic unit of adjusting the vertical position of extension unit;Wherein, extension unit includes cylinder, at least three groups of arms are provided on cylinder, arm is structured as the structure that can outwardly extend or contract, temperature sensing probe is configured at arm end, for collecting temperature at different positions.The arm in the design can be outwardly unfolded or contracted, to improve the monitoring coverage of temperature sensing probe, cooperate the telescopic unit capable of adjusting the vertical position of temperature sensing probe, so that temperature sensing probe can be flexibly and evenly arranged in wall body, can cover the position that traditional suspension type is difficult to reach, greatly improve the convenience of temperature sensing probe installation and the flexibility of monitoring layout.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of temperature monitoring equipment technology, and in particular to a temperature monitoring probe placement device for sterilization equipment. Background Technology

[0002] In industries such as pharmaceuticals, food processing, and medicine, the performance of sterilization equipment directly affects product quality and safety. Temperature uniformity testing is a key step in ensuring sterilization effectiveness during equipment validation and verification.

[0003] However, existing sterilization equipment has significant limitations in temperature monitoring. Due to its smooth and flat interior, it lacks a fixture to hang the temperature monitoring probe, making it difficult to install traditional probes stably. As a result, temperature data at key locations inside the sterilization chamber cannot be effectively collected.

[0004] On the other hand, conventional monitoring methods can only place probes on the inner wall of the equipment or at a limited number of fixed points, which cannot cover temperature changes at different heights and radial positions inside the cavity. This can easily lead to the omission of "hot spots" and "cold spots", resulting in deviations in the assessment of temperature uniformity, which in turn affects the effectiveness verification and parameter optimization of the sterilization process. Utility Model Content

[0005] This invention aims to at least partially solve one of the technical problems in related technologies. To this end, this invention proposes a temperature monitoring probe placement device for sterilization equipment.

[0006] The technical solution to the technical problem solved by this utility model is as follows:

[0007] This utility model proposes a temperature monitoring probe placement device for sterilization equipment, including a base for supporting the entire device; at least three layers of temperature measuring components are distributed and connected to the base in a vertical direction. The temperature measuring components include an extension unit for temperature measurement and a telescopic unit for adjusting the vertical position of the extension unit; wherein, the extension unit includes a column, and at least three sets of extension arms are provided on the column. The extension arms are constructed to be able to extend or retract outward, and a temperature sensing probe is provided at the end of the extension arm for collecting the temperature at different locations.

[0008] Preferably, the telescopic unit and the extension unit are fixed together by a spacer.

[0009] Preferably, the outer wall of the column is fitted with a movable ring, which is located below the extended arm and can slide vertically along the central axis of the column and be positioned at the target position; one end of several sets of extended arms is hinged to the outer wall of the column, and an auxiliary connecting rod is hinged between the extended arm body and the movable ring; when the movable ring moves upward along the column, the extended arm is driven to unfold outward into an umbrella shape through the constraint force transmitted by the auxiliary connecting rod.

[0010] Preferably, the outer wall of the column has an external threaded section, and a first gear is rotatably provided at the bottom of the column via a drive unit. A rotating ring is provided at intervals above the first gear. The rotating ring is rotatably connected to the lower part of the movable ring, and its inner wall can be threadedly engaged with the external threaded section. The rotating ring and the first gear are connected by at least two sets of telescopic sleeves. When the first gear rotates, the force is transmitted through the telescopic rod to drive the rotating ring to rotate synchronously. The rotating ring moves upward in thread engagement with the external threaded section and pushes the movable ring upward, thereby realizing the unfolding of the arm.

[0011] Preferably, the device further includes a drive unit comprising a drive motor, which is positioned below the partition. Its output shaft passes through the partition and is connected to a second gear. The second gear meshes with the first gear and drives the first gear to rotate.

[0012] Preferably, the outer wall of the column is fitted with a protective cover, which is fixed above the partition and covers and protects the first gear and the second gear inside.

[0013] Preferably, the end of the arm is provided with an embedding groove, the temperature sensing probe is placed in the embedding groove, and the temperature sensing probe is tied and fixed in the embedding groove by a rope.

[0014] Preferably, the telescopic unit includes an electrically operated telescopic rod disposed between the two partitions.

[0015] Preferably, a corrugated pipe is connected between the upper and lower partitions of the telescopic unit, and the electric telescopic rod is placed inside the corrugated pipe.

[0016] The above technical solution has the following advantages or beneficial effects:

[0017] In this invention, a stable and reliable support is formed by the base, eliminating the need for fixation on the inner wall of the equipment. At the same time, the extension arm of the extension unit can be extended or retracted to improve the monitoring coverage of the temperature sensing probe. Combined with the telescopic unit that can adjust the vertical position of the temperature sensing probe, the temperature sensing probe can be flexibly and evenly arranged in the wall, covering areas that are difficult to reach with traditional hanging probes. This greatly improves the convenience of temperature sensing probe installation and the flexibility of monitoring layout. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The accompanying drawings are provided to further understand the present invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of the present invention to explain the present invention and do not constitute a limitation thereof.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is the front view of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a single temperature measuring component in this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a single extension component in this utility model;

[0023] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0024] 1. Base; 2. Divider;

[0025] 3. Extension unit; 31. Column; 32. Extended arm; 33. Temperature sensor probe; 34. Movable ring; 35. Auxiliary connecting rod; 36. External thread section; 37. First gear; 38. Rotary ring; 39. Telescopic sleeve; 310. Second gear; 311. Drive motor; 312. Protective cover; 313. Embedded groove; 314. Rope;

[0026] 5. Telescopic unit; 51. Electric telescopic pole; 52. Corrugated pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To make the objectives, features, and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the embodiments described below are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0028] It should be noted that in the description of this utility model, the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "inner", "outer", etc., indicating the direction or positional relationship are based on the direction or positional relationship shown in the drawings. This is only for the convenience of description and does not indicate or imply that the device or element must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0029] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0030] like Figures 1 to 4As shown, this embodiment proposes a temperature monitoring probe placement device for sterilization equipment, which includes a base 1 for supporting the entire device and maintaining its stability, and at least three layers of temperature measuring components. These components are vertically distributed and connected above the base 1. Each temperature measuring component includes an extension unit 3 with a temperature sensing probe 33 for temperature measurement, and a telescopic unit 5 for adjusting the vertical position of the extension unit 3. The extension unit 3 includes a column 31 with at least three sets of extendable arms 32. The arms 32 are configured to extend or retract outwards, and each arm 32 has a temperature sensing probe 33 at its end for collecting temperature data at different locations. The telescopic unit 5 and the extension unit 3 are fixed together by a spacer 2, which provides both positioning for both and physical isolation, accurately dividing the corresponding areas.

[0031] During equipment verification and validation, it is necessary to test the temperature uniformity within the equipment's internal space. Therefore, the proper distribution of temperature monitoring probes 33 is particularly important for monitoring temperature changes. Since the inner walls of typical sterilization equipment are smooth and lack any components for suspending the temperature monitoring probes 33, it is impossible to monitor the temperature within the cavity.

[0032] To address the issue of the lack of hanging components inside sterilization equipment, this device provides reliable support through a stable base 1 design, eliminating the need for fixation to the equipment's inner wall. Simultaneously, the extension arm 32 of the extension unit 3 can expand or retract outwards, and the telescopic unit 5 can adjust its vertical position, allowing the temperature sensing probe 33 to be flexibly and evenly distributed within the sterilization chamber, covering areas difficult to reach using traditional methods. This significantly improves the ease of installation of the temperature sensing probe 33 and the flexibility of the monitoring layout.

[0033] Furthermore, by distributing multi-layered temperature sensing components vertically, along with multiple temperature sensing probes 33 at the end of the extension arm 32, full-coverage monitoring of the temperature scene in the three-dimensional space within the cavity is achieved. Compared to traditional limited point-of-sight deployment, this method can accurately capture temperature changes at different locations within the cavity, thereby avoiding the omission of "hot spots" and "cold spots," providing comprehensive and accurate data support for temperature uniformity assessment, and ensuring the reliability of sterilization process validation.

[0034] In some embodiments, reference Figure 4To enable the extension and retraction of the arms 32, a movable ring 34 is fitted onto the outer wall of the column 31. The movable ring 34 is positioned below the arms 32 and can slide vertically along the central axis of the column 31, positioning itself at the target location. One end of each of the aforementioned arms 32 is hinged to the outer wall of the column 31. An auxiliary connecting rod 35 is hinged between the arm body of the arms 32 and the movable ring 34. When the movable ring 34 moves upward along the column 31, the arms 32 are supported by the constraint and force transmission of the convex connecting rod, thereby driving the arms 32 to unfold outward into an umbrella shape. This allows the temperature sensing probes 33 at the ends of the arms 32 to be flexibly and evenly arranged within the cavity, thereby increasing the monitoring range of the temperature sensing probes 33.

[0035] Furthermore, in order to enable the movable ring 34 to slide along the column 31 to the designed position and then be positioned, an external thread section 36 is provided on the outer wall of the column 31. A first gear 37 is rotatably provided at the bottom of the column 31 through a drive unit. A rotating ring 38 is provided at intervals above the first gear 37. The rotating ring 38 is rotatably connected to the lower part of the movable ring 34. The inner wall of the rotating ring 38 has an internal thread section, which can be threadedly engaged with the external thread section 36 on the column 31. The rotating ring 38 and the first gear 37 are connected by at least two sets of telescopic sleeves 39 so that the rotating ring 38 can be driven to rotate when the first gear 37 rotates.

[0036] Specifically, when the first gear 37 rotates, it drives the upper rotating ring 38 to rotate through the telescopic sleeve 39. During the rotation of the rotating ring 38, it forms a helical pair motion with the external thread section 36 in the column 31, thereby pushing the movable ring 34 above the rotating ring 38 to move upward.

[0037] In some embodiments, the drive unit includes a drive motor 311, which is positioned below the partition 2. Its output shaft passes through the partition and is connected to a second gear 310. The second gear 310 meshes with a first gear 37, thereby driving the first gear 37 to rotate above the partition. To prevent damage to the first gear 37 and the second gear 310 due to external collisions, a protective cover 312 is fitted onto the outer wall of the column 31. This protective cover 312 is fixed above the partition, enclosing and protecting the first gear 37 and the second gear 310 within it.

[0038] To achieve a more stable positioning of the temperature sensing probe 33, an embedding groove 313 is provided at the end of the extension arm 32. The temperature sensing probe 33 is placed in the embedding groove 313 and is secured in place by a rope 314. The design of the rope 314 and the embedding groove 313 facilitates the replacement and maintenance of the temperature sensing probe 33; simply untie the rope 314 to remove the probe.

[0039] In some embodiments, the telescopic unit 5 includes an electric telescopic rod 51 disposed between the two partitions 2. The electric telescopic rod 51 disposed at the bottom of the extension unit 3 drives it to move vertically, so as to reasonably adjust the position of each temperature sensing probe 33, thereby realizing the monitoring of the temperature of the entire cavity space.

[0040] To prevent damage to the electric telescopic rod 51 from external impacts, a corrugated pipe 52 is connected between the upper and lower partitions 2 of the telescopic unit 5, and the electric telescopic rod 51 is placed inside the corrugated pipe 52. The corrugated pipe 52 can adaptively adjust according to the working state of the electric telescopic rod 51, always keeping the electric telescopic rod 51 covered inside, which can effectively protect the equipment and improve the overall aesthetics of the device.

[0041] Although the specific embodiments of the utility model have been described above in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, this is not intended to limit the scope of protection of the utility model. Based on the technical solution of the utility model, various modifications or variations that can be made by those skilled in the art without creative effort are still within the scope of protection of the utility model.

Claims

1. A temperature monitoring probe placement device for sterilization equipment, characterized in that, include: The base (1) is used to support the entire device; At least three temperature measuring components are distributed and connected above the base (1) in a vertical direction. The temperature measuring components include an extension unit (3) for temperature measurement and a telescopic unit (5) for adjusting the vertical position of the extension unit (3). The extension unit (3) includes a column (31) on which at least three sets of extension arms (32) are provided. The extension arms (32) are constructed to extend outward or retract. Temperature sensing probes (33) are provided at the ends of the extension arms (32) for collecting the temperature at different locations.

2. The temperature monitoring probe placement device for sterilization equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The telescopic unit (5) and the extension unit (3) are fixed at intervals by a partition plate (2).

3. The temperature monitoring probe placement device for sterilization equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The outer wall of the column (31) is fitted with a movable ring (34), which is located below the extension arm (32) and can slide vertically along the central axis of the column (31) and be positioned at the target position. Several sets of arms (32) are hinged at one end to the outer wall of the column (31). An auxiliary connecting rod (35) is hinged between the arm body (32) and the movable ring (34). When the movable ring (34) moves up along the column (31), the arm (32) is driven to unfold outward into an umbrella shape by the constraint force transmitted through the auxiliary connecting rod (35).

4. The temperature monitoring probe placement device for sterilization equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The outer wall of the column (31) has an external thread section (36), and the bottom of the column (31) is rotatably provided with a first gear (37) via a drive unit. A rotating ring (38) is provided at intervals above the first gear (37). The rotating ring (38) is rotatably connected to the lower part of the movable ring (34), and its inner wall can be threaded with the external thread section (36). The rotating ring (38) and the first gear (37) are connected by at least two sets of telescopic sleeves (39). When the first gear (37) rotates, the force transmitted by the telescopic rod drives the rotating ring (38) to rotate synchronously. The rotating ring (38) moves upward in thread engagement with the external thread section (36) and pushes the movable ring (34) upward, thereby realizing the unfolding of the arm (32).

5. The temperature monitoring probe placement device for sterilization equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, It also includes a drive unit including a drive motor (311), which is located below the partition (2). Its output shaft passes through the partition (2) and is connected to a second gear (310). The second gear (310) meshes with the first gear (37) and drives the first gear (37) to rotate.

6. The temperature monitoring probe placement device for sterilization equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The outer wall of the column (31) is fitted with a protective cover (312), which is fixed above the partition and covers and protects the first gear (37) and the second gear (310) inside.

7. The temperature monitoring probe placement device for sterilization equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The arm (32) has an embedded groove (313) at its end. The temperature sensing probe (33) is placed in the embedded groove (313) and is tied and fixed in the embedded groove (313) by a rope (314).

8. The temperature monitoring probe placement device for sterilization equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The telescopic unit (5) includes an electric telescopic rod (51) disposed between the two partitions (2).

9. The temperature monitoring probe placement device for sterilization equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that, The upper and lower partitions (2) of the telescopic unit (5) are connected by a corrugated pipe (52), and the electric telescopic rod (51) is placed inside the corrugated pipe (52).

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