A sterilization device for ice cream production tanks

Abstract

This utility model discloses a can sterilization device for ice cream production, including a conveyor line for transversely transporting cans, and a clamping and feeding mechanism and an ultraviolet sterilization mechanism. The clamping and feeding mechanism is located on one side of the conveyor line and includes a base, a rotary cylinder, a support plate, a lifting cylinder, and a clamping cylinder. The rotary cylinder is mounted on the base and connected to the support plate. The cylinder body of the lifting cylinder is fixed on the support plate, and the piston rod of the lifting cylinder faces upward and is fixedly connected to a lifting plate. The cylinder body of the clamping cylinder is fixed on one side of the lifting plate. The front end of the clamping cylinder is provided with a guide rail, and two sliders are provided in the guide rail. Each slider is connected to a clamping plate, and a V-groove is provided on the opposite side of the two clamping plates. The clamping and feeding mechanism is used to send the cans on the conveyor line to the ultraviolet sterilization mechanism for sterilization.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of disinfection device technology, specifically a disinfection device for ice cream production tanks. Background Technology

[0002] In ice cream production, can sterilization is a crucial step, as its hygiene directly affects product quality and safety. Currently, ultraviolet (UV) sterilization tunnels are widely used in ice cream production. These tunnels, through UV lamp irradiation, effectively kill bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms on the outer wall of the can, achieving relatively comprehensive sterilization. However, in actual production, the sterilization of the inner wall of the can has consistently been a challenge for manufacturers.

[0003] Due to the complex structure of the cans, there are many hard-to-reach corners on the inner walls, such as the bottom, side wall recesses, and narrow crevices. Conventional ultraviolet (UV) sterilization channels typically only irradiate from the outside of the can during sterilization, failing to penetrate these hard-to-reach areas. This results in incomplete sterilization of the inner walls, posing a potential hygiene and safety hazard. This could not only affect the taste and quality of the ice cream but also cause food hygiene problems, posing health risks to consumers. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model relates to a tank sterilization device for ice cream production. This device has a simple and reliable structure, effectively solves the aforementioned technical problems, and is suitable for widespread use. To achieve the above objectives, this utility model is implemented through the following technical solution:

[0005] An ice cream can sterilization device includes a conveyor line for transversely transporting cans, and a clamping and feeding mechanism and an ultraviolet sterilization mechanism. The clamping and feeding mechanism is located on one side of the conveyor line and includes a base, a rotary cylinder, a support plate, a lifting cylinder, and a clamping cylinder. The rotary cylinder is mounted on the base and connected to the support plate for driving its rotation. The cylinder body of the lifting cylinder is fixed on the support plate, and its piston rod faces upward and is fixedly connected to a lifting plate. The cylinder body of the clamping cylinder is fixed on one side of the lifting plate. The front end of the clamping cylinder is provided with a guide rail, and two sliders that can move closer or further apart synchronously are provided in the guide rail. Each slider is connected to a clamping plate, and a V-groove is provided on the opposite side of the two clamping plates. The clamping and feeding mechanism is used to deliver the cans on the conveyor line to the ultraviolet sterilization mechanism for sterilization.

[0006] Based on the above scheme and as a preferred embodiment of the above scheme: the ultraviolet disinfection mechanism includes a mounting base and a lamp tube. The mounting base is connected to the equipment bracket. The mounting base has two symmetrical bolt mounting holes. The mounting base is connected to the equipment bracket by bolt connection. The lamp tube is located at the lower part of the mounting base.

[0007] Based on the above scheme and as a preferred option, the four lamps are arranged symmetrically in pairs in a rectangular array.

[0008] Based on the above scheme and as a preferred embodiment of the above scheme: the lifting cylinder is a double-rod cylinder.

[0009] Based on the above scheme and as a preferred embodiment of the above scheme: the bottom of the base is provided with two symmetrical support plates on the left and right sides, and the support plates are provided with waist-shaped holes that run through the top and bottom.

[0010] The outstanding and beneficial technical effects of this invention compared to the prior art are as follows: The ice cream production tank disinfection device of this invention, as a supplementary disinfection method after conventional disinfection, can accurately transfer the tank to the ultraviolet disinfection mechanism through an innovatively designed clamping and feeding mechanism, which can comprehensively disinfect the inner wall of the tank. This effectively solves the problem that conventional ultraviolet sterilization channels cannot thoroughly clean the dead corners of the inner wall of the tank, significantly improving the thoroughness of tank disinfection and the level of hygiene assurance. At the same time, the automated operation mode of the equipment reduces manual intervention, improving production efficiency while reducing labor costs. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the device's operating status;

[0012] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping and feeding mechanism;

[0013] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of an ultraviolet disinfection system. Detailed Implementation

[0014] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the specific implementation methods and embodiments described below are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0015] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the appendix. Figure 1The directions or positional relationships shown are only for the purpose of describing this utility model, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0016] In the description of this application, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated.

[0017] To solve the above technical problems, such as Figure 1-3 As shown, this utility model designs a can sterilization device for ice cream production, including a conveyor line 1 for transversely transporting cans, and a clamping and feeding mechanism and an ultraviolet sterilization mechanism. The clamping and feeding mechanism is located on one side of the conveyor line 1 and includes a base 2, a rotary cylinder 3, a support plate 4, a lifting cylinder 5, and a clamping cylinder 12. The rotary cylinder 3 is mounted on the base 2 and connected to the support plate 4 to drive its rotation. The cylinder body of the lifting cylinder 5 is fixed on the support plate 4, and the piston rod of the lifting cylinder 5 faces upward and is fixedly connected to a lifting plate 6. The cylinder body of the clamping cylinder 12 is fixed on one side of the lifting plate 6. The front end of the clamping cylinder 12 is provided with a guide rail 7, and two sliders 8 that can move closer or further apart synchronously are provided in the guide rail 7. Each slider 8 is connected to a clamping plate 9. Two clamping plates 9 are provided with V-shaped grooves on opposite sides. The clamping and feeding mechanism is used to send the cans on the conveyor line 1 to the ultraviolet disinfection unit for disinfection. Through the coordinated action of the rotary cylinder 3, the lifting cylinder 5 and the clamping cylinder 12, the clamping and feeding mechanism can accurately clamp the cans from the conveyor line 1 and send them to the designated position of the ultraviolet disinfection unit. The rotary cylinder 3 can accurately adjust the angle of the support plate 4 as needed, and the lifting cylinder 5 can control the height of the clamping cylinder 12 so that it can accurately adjust the height position of the can. The guide rail 7 and the slider 8 at the front end of the clamping cylinder 12 are designed to ensure that the clamping plates 9 can move closer to or away from the cans synchronously, achieving stable and accurate clamping. The entire clamping and feeding process does not require manual operation, which reduces the intensity of manual labor, improves production efficiency, and avoids problems such as can damage or inadequate disinfection caused by human factors.

[0018] The V-groove can adapt to the shape of the tank. When the clamping plate 9 clamps the tank, the tank can be stably embedded in the V-groove, preventing the tank from sliding or shaking during transportation and ensuring the accuracy and stability of the tank's position during the disinfection process.

[0019] In this embodiment, it is further preferred that the ultraviolet disinfection mechanism includes a mounting base 10 and a lamp tube 11. The mounting base 10 is connected to the equipment bracket. The mounting base 10 has two symmetrical bolt mounting holes 14. The mounting base 10 is connected to the equipment bracket by bolts. The lamp tube 11 is located at the lower part of the mounting base 10. The mounting base 10 is connected to the equipment bracket by bolts, which makes the installation process of the ultraviolet disinfection mechanism simple and quick. The design of two symmetrical bolt mounting holes ensures the symmetry and stability of the installation. At the same time, it is convenient to quickly disassemble for maintenance or replacement when needed, without the need for complicated tools or long disassembly and assembly operations, thus improving the efficiency of equipment maintenance.

[0020] In this embodiment, it is further preferred that the four lamps 11 are arranged symmetrically in pairs in a rectangular array, which can improve the all-round and uniform irradiation of the outer wall of the tank, and ensure that the inner side of the tank receives sufficient ultraviolet rays, thereby effectively killing bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms on the surface of the tank.

[0021] In this embodiment, it is further preferred that an electrically controlled turntable 13 is provided between the mounting base 10 and the equipment. The electrically controlled turntable 13 can drive the mounting base 10 to rotate. During the disinfection process, the rotation of the electrically controlled turntable makes the ultraviolet irradiation dynamic, so that the ultraviolet rays can cover the surface of the tank more evenly, thereby enhancing the disinfection performance and improving the disinfection efficiency and quality.

[0022] In this embodiment, it is further preferred that the lifting cylinder 5 is a double-rod cylinder. The double-rod cylinder can provide a greater load-bearing capacity. When clamping a heavy tank, the double-rod cylinder can more effectively distribute the load and reduce the force on a single piston rod, thereby reducing the wear and failure risk of the cylinder during operation.

[0023] In this embodiment, it is further preferred that two supporting horizontal plates are symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the bottom of the base 2. The supporting horizontal plates are provided with waist-shaped holes that run through the top and bottom. Bolts are installed in the waist-shaped holes, which greatly facilitates the installation and adjustment of the equipment. The design of the waist-shaped holes allows the installation position of the base 2 to be adjusted within a certain range, and can be flexibly fine-tuned according to the actual production layout and equipment installation requirements.

[0024] In actual operation, the tank is transported laterally to the clamping and feeding mechanism via conveyor line 1 and then stops. Either a telescopic limit mechanism or the automatic stopping mechanism of conveyor line 1 can be used, and there are no specific restrictions. After the tank is in position, the two clamping plates 9 clamp the tank, and then the support plate 4 rotates 90 degrees and the lifting cylinder 5 drives the clamped tank to rise so that the lamp tube 11 enters the hole of the tank and continues to disinfect the inner wall of the tank with ultraviolet light for a period of time. After disinfection, the tank is put back into the conveyor line to continue to flow.

[0025] The above embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. Therefore, all equivalent changes made by those skilled in the art based on the structure, shape, and principle of this utility model should be included within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A can sterilization device for ice cream production, comprising a conveyor line for transversely transporting cans, characterized in that: It also includes a clamping and feeding mechanism and an ultraviolet disinfection mechanism. The clamping and feeding mechanism is located on one side of the conveyor line. The clamping and feeding mechanism includes a base, a rotary cylinder, a support plate, a lifting cylinder, and a clamping cylinder. The rotary cylinder is mounted on the base and is connected to the support plate to drive it to rotate. The cylinder body of the lifting cylinder is fixed on the support plate, and the piston rod of the lifting cylinder faces upward and is fixedly connected to the lifting plate. The cylinder body of the clamping cylinder is fixed on one side of the lifting plate. The front end of the clamping cylinder is provided with a guide rail, and two sliders that can move closer or further apart synchronously are provided in the guide rail. Each slider is connected to a clamping plate, and a V-groove is provided on the opposite side of the two clamping plates. The clamping and feeding mechanism is used to send the cans on the conveyor line to the ultraviolet disinfection mechanism for disinfection.

2. The ice cream production tank sterilization device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ultraviolet disinfection mechanism includes a mounting base and a lamp tube. The mounting base is connected to the equipment bracket. The mounting base has two symmetrical bolt mounting holes. The mounting base is connected to the equipment bracket by bolts. The lamp tube is located at the lower part of the mounting base.

3. The ice cream production tank sterilization device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The four light tubes are arranged symmetrically in pairs in a rectangular array.

4. The ice cream production tank sterilization device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting cylinder is a double-rod cylinder.

5. The ice cream production tank sterilization device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base has two symmetrical support plates on the left and right sides at the bottom, and the support plates have waist-shaped holes that run through them.

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