Three-channel washing machine
The three-channel cleaning machine integrates the cleaning, air blowing, and drying of trays and plastic frames, solving the problem of residual wastewater after cleaning, reducing secondary pollution and water waste, and improving the cleaning effect.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- KUNSHAN THONGLAY HARDWARE MACHINERY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-29
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-10
AI Technical Summary
Existing pallet and plastic crate cleaning equipment lacks a drying structure after cleaning, resulting in residual wastewater on the surface of the cleaned products, which is susceptible to secondary contamination, and the dripping wastewater also wastes water resources.
A three-channel cleaning machine was designed, comprising a first channel, a second channel, and a third channel, which are used for cleaning pallets and plastic frames respectively. Combined with rollers, conveyor belts, cleaning components, air cutting, and drying sections, it achieves integrated cleaning, air blowing, and drying processes.
It effectively avoids secondary pollution of pallets and plastic crates during transportation, reduces water waste, and improves cleaning effectiveness and equipment utilization efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cleaning equipment technology, and more specifically, to a three-channel cleaning machine. Background Technology
[0002] Both pallets and plastic crates can be used in the conveying industry to carry goods and facilitate subsequent transfer. Both pallets and plastic crates need to be cleaned after processing.
[0003] Existing pallet and plastic crate cleaning equipment lacks a drying mechanism after cleaning, leaving wastewater residue on the surfaces of the pallets and crates. This can lead to secondary contamination during subsequent transport, reducing the cleaning effectiveness and wasting water resources by dripping onto the site. Therefore, we propose a three-channel cleaning machine. Utility Model Content
[0004] To solve the above problems, this utility model provides a three-channel cleaning machine, which adopts the following technical solution:
[0005] The three-channel cleaning machine includes a base, a bracket fixedly installed at the bottom of the base, a support plate fixedly installed on one side of the base, a control cabinet fixedly installed at the top of the support plate, a water storage tank at the top of the base, and a frame at the top of the base. The frame has a first channel, a second channel, and a third channel. Multiple rollers arranged in a linear array are rotatably installed in the first channel, and conveyor belts are installed in both the second and third channels.
[0006] The frame includes a feeding section located at the top of the base, a cleaning section on one side of the feeding section, an air blowing section on the side of the cleaning section away from the feeding section, and a drying section on the side of the air blowing section away from the cleaning section. Exhaust components are provided at the top of the cleaning section, the air blowing section, and the drying section.
[0007] The first channel is equipped with a first cleaning component, and the second channel and the third channel are equipped with a second cleaning component. The inner walls on both sides of the blowing section are equipped with multiple first air cutters arranged in a linear array, and the inner walls on both sides of the drying section are fixedly equipped with multiple second air cutters arranged in a linear array.
[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, during equipment use, the operator erects the pallet and places it in the first channel. The first channel contains rollers that transport the pallet into the cleaning section. The cleaning section contains a first cleaning component that draws water from a storage tank and rinses the pallet, immediately cleaning it. The operator then places the plastic frame into the second and third channels, which are then conveyed to the cleaning section via conveyor belts. Above the two conveyor belts is a second cleaning component that sprays water onto the plastic frame, cleaning it. After cleaning, the pallet and plastic frame are transported to the blowing section by rollers and conveyor belts respectively. The blowing section contains multiple... The first air cutter is connected to a high-pressure air pump, which generates airflow that blows onto the surface of the trays and plastic frames. This helps to accelerate the descent of residual wastewater from the trays and plastic frames. The preliminarily dried trays and plastic frames are then moved to the drying section, which contains a second air cutter connected to a hot air pump. The hot air pump generates heat that is blown onto the side walls of the trays and plastic frames through the second air cutter, further drying them and facilitating subsequent material handling. An air curtain is installed at the end of the drying section away from the washing section to reduce heat loss. The equipment integrates washing and drying functions, improving its overall performance.
[0009] Furthermore, the exhaust assembly includes an exhaust fan fixedly installed at the top of the cleaning section, the blowing section, and the drying section. Two symmetrically distributed suction frames are fixedly installed at the top of each of the cleaning section, the blowing section, and the drying section. A three-way connector is provided between the two suction frames on the same side, and the three-way connector is connected to the side opposite to the exhaust fan on the same side.
[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, the suction generated by the operation of the exhaust fan allows the gas in the cleaning section, the blowing section and the drying section to enter the exhaust fan through the suction frame and the three-way connector set on the same side, which can play the role of exhaust. In addition, the suction frame is equipped with the existing technology of intercepting baffles, which helps to prevent a large amount of water vapor from being drawn away and damaging the exhaust fan. The diverted liquid returns to the water storage tank.
[0011] Furthermore, the first cleaning assembly includes multiple first coils disposed within the first channel. Each first coil is inverted "U" shape. Each first coil has multiple first nozzles arranged in a curved array on its sidewall. A first multi-port connector is provided above the cleaning section. The bottom end of the first multi-port connector penetrates the cleaning section and communicates with the first coil. A first water pump is fixedly installed at the top of the support plate. A first connecting pipe connects the first water pump and the first multi-port connector. A first conduit is fixedly connected to the end of the first water pump away from the first connecting pipe. The first conduit extends into the water storage tank.
[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, water is drawn from the water storage tank by the first water pump and enters the first connecting pipe. The water then enters the first multi-way connector through the first connecting pipe. The water is then diverted to the first coil through the first multi-way connector. Finally, the water is sprayed onto the surface of the tray through the first nozzle, which can effectively clean the tray.
[0013] Furthermore, the second cleaning assembly includes multiple second coils disposed within the cleaning section. The second coils are located above the two conveyor belts. A second multi-way connector is provided above the cleaning section. A second water pump is fixedly installed at the top of the support plate. A second connecting pipe is connected between the second water pump and the second multi-way connector. The second multi-way connector passes through the cleaning section. The tops of the multiple second coils are all connected to the second multi-way connector. The bottoms of the multiple second coils are provided with multiple second nozzles distributed in a linear array.
[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, water is drawn from the water storage tank by the second water pump and enters the second connecting pipe. The water then enters the second multi-way connector through the second connecting pipe and is distributed to the second coil through the second multi-way connector. Subsequently, the water is sprayed onto the plastic frame through the second nozzle, which can clean the plastic frame. The multiple second coils facilitate multiple cleanings of the plastic frame, which helps to improve the cleaning effect of the equipment.
[0015] Furthermore, the inner wall of the water storage tank near the support plate is equipped with a high-level liquid level sensor and a low-level liquid level sensor that are symmetrically distributed. The base is fixedly installed with an inlet pipe and a drain pipe on the side away from the support plate. The inlet pipe is located above the drain pipe, and the ends of the inlet pipe and the drain pipe near the support plate both penetrate into the water storage tank.
[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, the water inlet pipe is connected to the existing liquid replenishment mechanism. The water storage tank is equipped with a high-level liquid level sensor and a low-level liquid level sensor. When the water level on the inner wall of the water storage tank is lower than that of the low-level liquid level sensor, water can be replenished into the water storage tank through the existing liquid replenishment mechanism. When the high-level liquid level sensor contacts the water source, the replenishment of water into the water storage tank can be stopped, achieving the effect of autonomous liquid replenishment. A drain pipe is provided on one side of the base to facilitate the subsequent cleaning of the water storage tank and discharge of wastewater. The side wall of the drain pipe can be equipped with an existing control valve.
[0017] Furthermore, the water storage tank is equipped with filter cotton, which is located below the washing section. The bottom inner wall of the water storage tank, located below the drying section, is inclined.
[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, the water storage tank is equipped with filter cotton inside, which plays the role of filtering the wastewater blown down by the air drying process. In addition, the bottom of the water storage tank is inclined, which facilitates wastewater filtration and subsequent use.
[0019] In summary, this utility model has the following beneficial technical effects:
[0020] (1) In this utility model, the cooperation of the first channel, the second channel, the third channel, the first cleaning component and the second cleaning component makes it easy for the equipment to clean the tray and the plastic frame at the same time. Furthermore, the setting of the air blowing section and the drying section facilitates the subsequent drying of the tray and the plastic frame, reducing the waste of water resources and helping to avoid secondary pollution of the tray and the plastic frame during rotation. Attached Figure Description
[0021] Figure 1 This is a first-view structural schematic diagram of the three-channel cleaning machine of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the three-channel cleaning machine of this utility model from a second perspective;
[0023] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the three-channel cleaning machine of this utility model;
[0024] Figure 4 This utility model is a three-channel cleaning machine. Figure 3 A magnified view of A in the middle.
[0025] Explanation of the labels in the diagram:
[0026] 1. Base; 2. Support plate; 3. Conveyor belt; 4. Control cabinet; 5. Frame; 51. Feeding section; 52. Washing section; 53. Air blowing section; 54. Drying section; 6. First channel; 7. Second channel; 8. Third channel; 9. Exhaust fan; 10. T-joint; 11. Suction frame; 12. First multi-way connector; 13. First connecting pipe; 14. Second multi-way connector; 15. Second connecting pipe; 16. First water pump; 17. Second water pump; 18. Water storage tank; 19. First air cutter; 20. Second air cutter; 21. Roller; 22. First coil; 23. Second coil. Detailed Implementation
[0027] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0028] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "outer," "top / bottom," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element 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. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0029] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "equipped with," "sleeved / connected," "connected," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be a connection within two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0030] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1-4 The present invention will be described in further detail below.
[0031] Please see Figure 1-4 A three-channel cleaning machine includes a base 1, a bracket fixedly installed at the bottom of the base 1, a support plate 2 fixedly installed on one side of the base 1, a control cabinet 4 fixedly installed at the top of the support plate 2, a water storage tank 18 at the top of the base 1, and a frame 5 at the top of the base 1. The frame 5 has a first channel 6, a second channel 7, and a third channel 8. Multiple rollers 21 arranged in a linear array are rotatably installed in the first channel 6. Conveyor belts 3 are installed in both the second channel 7 and the third channel 8. The frame 5 includes a feeding section 51 located at the top of the base 1, and a cleaning section 52 on one side of the feeding section 51. A blowing section 53 is provided on the side of the washing section 52 away from the feeding section 51, and a drying section 54 is provided on the side of the blowing section 53 away from the washing section 52. Exhaust assemblies are provided at the top of the washing section 52, the blowing section 53, and the drying section 54. The exhaust assemblies include exhaust fans 9 fixedly installed at the top of the washing section 52, the blowing section 53, and the drying section 54. Two symmetrically distributed suction frames 11 are fixedly installed at the top of the washing section 52, the blowing section 53, and the drying section 54. A three-way connector 10 is provided between the two suction frames 11 on the same side. The three-way connector 10 is connected to the side opposite to the exhaust fan 9 on the same side.
[0032] The suction generated by the operation of the exhaust fan 9 allows the gas in the cleaning section 52, the blowing section 53 and the drying section 54 to enter the exhaust fan 9 through the suction frame 11 and the three-way connector 10 set on the same side, which can play the role of exhaust. In addition, the suction frame 11 is equipped with existing intercepting baffles, which helps to prevent a large amount of water vapor from being drawn away and damaging the exhaust fan 9. The diverted liquid returns to the water storage tank 18.
[0033] The first channel 6 is equipped with a first cleaning assembly, which includes multiple first coils 22 disposed within the first channel 6. Each first coil 22 is inverted "U" shape. Each first coil 22 has multiple first nozzles arranged in a curved array on its side wall. A first multi-port connector 12 is provided above the cleaning section 52. The bottom end of the first multi-port connector 12 passes through the cleaning section 52 and communicates with the first coil 22. A first water pump 16 is fixedly installed at the top of the support plate 2. A first connecting pipe 13 is connected between the first water pump 16 and the first multi-port connector 12. A first conduit is fixedly connected to the end of the first water pump 16 away from the first connecting pipe 13. The first conduit passes through the water storage tank 18.
[0034] When using the equipment, the staff places the tray upright in the first channel 6. The first channel 6 is equipped with a roller 21. The roller 21 transports the tray into the cleaning section 52. The first water pump 16 draws water from the water storage tank 18 into the first connecting pipe 13. The water then flows through the first connecting pipe 13 into the first multi-way connector 12. The water is then distributed through the first multi-way connector 12 to the first coil 22. Finally, the water is sprayed onto the surface of the tray through the first nozzle, thus cleaning the tray.
[0035] A second cleaning assembly is provided between the second channel 7 and the third channel 8. The second cleaning assembly includes multiple second coils 23 disposed within the cleaning section 52. The second coils 23 are located above the two conveyor belts 3. A second multi-port connector 14 is provided above the cleaning section 52. A second water pump 17 is fixedly installed at the top of the support plate 2. A second connecting pipe 15 is connected between the second water pump 17 and the second multi-port connector 14. The second multi-port connector 14 passes through the cleaning section 52. The tops of the multiple second coils 23 are all connected to the second multi-port connector 14. The bottoms of the multiple second coils 23 are provided with multiple second nozzles distributed in a linear array.
[0036] Workers place the plastic frame into the second channel 7 and the third channel 8, and then it is transported to the cleaning section 52 by the conveyor belt 3. The second water pump 17 draws water from the water storage tank 18 and enters the second connecting pipe 15. The water then enters the second multi-way connector 14 through the second connecting pipe 15 and is distributed to the second coil 23 through the second multi-way connector 14. The water is then sprayed onto the plastic frame through the second nozzle, which can clean the plastic frame. The setting of multiple second coils 23 facilitates multiple cleaning of the plastic frame and helps to improve the cleaning effect of the equipment.
[0037] The inner walls of both sides of the blowing section 53 are provided with multiple first air cutters 19 arranged in a linear array, and the inner walls of both sides of the drying section 54 are fixedly installed with multiple second air cutters 20 arranged in a linear array. After cleaning, the trays and plastic frames are conveyed into the blowing section 53 by the rollers 21 and the conveyor belt 3, respectively. The blowing section 53 is provided with multiple first air cutters 19, all of which are connected to high-pressure air pumps of the prior art. The high-pressure air pumps generate air pressure, which blows the first air cutters 19 onto the surface of the trays and plastic frames, which helps to accelerate the surface cleaning of the trays and plastic frames. Due to the falling speed of residual wastewater, the initially dried trays and plastic frames move to the drying section 54. The drying section 54 is equipped with a second air cutter 20, which is connected to a hot air pump. The hot air pump generates heat, which is blown through the second air cutter 20 to the side walls of the trays and plastic frames to further dry them, facilitating subsequent material handling. An air curtain is installed inside the drying section 54 at the end away from the washing section 52 to reduce heat loss. The equipment has the function of integrating washing and drying, which helps to improve the equipment's performance.
[0038] The inner wall of the water storage tank 18 near the support plate 2 is equipped with symmetrically distributed high-level and low-level liquid level sensors. The base 1 is fixedly installed with an inlet pipe and a drain pipe on the side away from the support plate 2. The inlet pipe is located above the drain pipe. The ends of the inlet pipe and the drain pipe near the support plate 2 both extend into the water storage tank 18. The inlet pipe is connected to the liquid replenishment mechanism of the prior art. The water storage tank 18 is equipped with high-level and low-level liquid level sensors. When the water level on the inner wall of the water storage tank 18 is lower than that of the low-level liquid level sensor, water can be replenished into the water storage tank 18 through the liquid replenishment mechanism of the prior art. When the high-level liquid level sensor contacts the water source, the replenishment of water into the water storage tank 18 can be stopped, achieving the effect of self-liquid replenishment. The base 1 is equipped with a drain pipe on one side to facilitate the subsequent cleaning of the water storage tank 18 and discharge of wastewater. The side wall of the drain pipe can be equipped with a control valve of the prior art.
[0039] The water storage tank 18 is equipped with filter cotton, which is located below the washing section 52. The bottom inner wall of the water storage tank 18, located below the drying section 54, is inclined. The filter cotton inside the water storage tank 18 serves to filter the wastewater from the air drying process. The inclined bottom inner wall of the water storage tank 18 facilitates wastewater filtration and subsequent reuse.
[0040] The implementation principle of this utility model embodiment is as follows: When using the equipment, the operator erects the tray and places it in the first channel 6. The first channel 6 is equipped with a roller 21, which transports the tray into the cleaning section 52. The cleaning section 52 is equipped with a first cleaning component, which draws water from the water storage tank 18 and rinses the tray, immediately cleaning it. The operator then places the plastic frame into the second channel 7 and the third channel 8, and then transports it to the cleaning section 52 via the conveyor belt 3. A second cleaning component is located above the two conveyor belts 3, spraying water onto the plastic frame, thus cleaning it. After cleaning, the tray and plastic frame are transported to the blowing section 53 by the roller 21 and the conveyor belt 3, respectively. The blowing section 53... The equipment 3 is equipped with multiple first air cutters 19, each connected to a high-pressure air pump. The high-pressure air pump generates airflow that blows from the first air cutters 19 onto the surface of the trays and plastic frames, which helps to accelerate the descent of residual wastewater from the trays and plastic frames. The preliminarily dried trays and plastic frames move to the drying section 54. The drying section 54 is equipped with second air cutters 20, which are connected to a hot air pump. The hot air pump generates heat that is blown through the second air cutters 20 onto the side walls of the trays and plastic frames, further drying them and facilitating subsequent material handling. An air curtain is installed at the end of the drying section 54 away from the cleaning section 52 to reduce heat loss. The equipment has integrated cleaning and drying functions, which helps to improve the efficiency of the equipment.
[0041] The above are all 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 to the structure, shape and principle of this utility model should be covered within the scope of protection of this utility model.
Claims
1. A three-channel cleaning machine, characterized in that: Includes a base (1), a bracket is fixedly installed at the bottom of the base (1), a support plate (2) is fixedly installed on one side of the base (1), a control cabinet (4) is fixedly installed at the top of the support plate (2), a water storage tank (18) is opened at the top of the base (1), a frame (5) is provided at the top of the base (1), the frame (5) is provided with a first channel (6), a second channel (7) and a third channel (8), a plurality of rollers (21) arranged in a linear array are rotatably installed in the first channel (6), and a conveyor belt (3) is provided in both the second channel (7) and the third channel (8); The frame (5) includes a feeding section (51) disposed at the top of the base (1), a cleaning section (52) is provided on one side of the feeding section (51), a blowing section (53) is provided on the side of the cleaning section (52) away from the feeding section (51), and a drying section (54) is provided on the side of the blowing section (53) away from the cleaning section (52). The top of the cleaning section (52), the blowing section (53) and the drying section (54) are all provided with exhaust components. The first channel (6) is provided with a first cleaning component, the second channel (7) and the third channel (8) are provided with a second cleaning component, the inner walls on both sides of the blowing section (53) are provided with a plurality of first air cutters (19) arranged in a linear array, and the inner walls on both sides of the drying section (54) are fixedly installed with a plurality of second air cutters (20) arranged in a linear array.
2. The three-channel cleaning machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The exhaust assembly includes a blower (9) fixedly installed at the top of the cleaning section (52), the blowing section (53) and the drying section (54). Two symmetrically distributed suction frames (11) are fixedly installed at the top of each of the cleaning section (52), the blowing section (53) and the drying section (54). A three-way connector (10) is provided between the two suction frames (11) on the same side. The three-way connector (10) is connected to the side opposite to the blower (9) on the same side.
3. The three-channel cleaning machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first cleaning assembly includes multiple first coils (22) disposed in the first channel (6). Each first coil (22) is inverted "U" shape. Each first coil (22) has multiple first nozzles arranged in a curved array on its side wall. A first multi-port connector (12) is provided above the cleaning section (52). The bottom end of the first multi-port connector (12) passes through the cleaning section (52) and communicates with the first coil (22). A first water pump (16) is fixedly installed at the top of the support plate (2). A first connecting pipe (13) is connected between the first water pump (16) and the first multi-port connector (12). A first conduit is fixedly connected to the end of the first water pump (16) away from the first connecting pipe (13). The first conduit passes through the water storage tank (18).
4. The three-channel cleaning machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second cleaning assembly includes multiple second coils (23) disposed within the cleaning section (52). The second coils (23) are located above the two conveyor belts (3). A second multi-port connector (14) is provided above the cleaning section (52). A second water pump (17) is fixedly installed on the top of the support plate (2). A second connecting pipe (15) is connected between the second water pump (17) and the second multi-port connector (14). The second multi-port connector (14) penetrates the cleaning section (52). The tops of the multiple second coils (23) are all connected to the second multi-port connector (14). The bottoms of the multiple second coils (23) are provided with multiple second nozzles arranged in a linear array.
5. The three-channel cleaning machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water storage tank (18) has a high-level liquid level sensor and a low-level liquid level sensor symmetrically distributed on the inner wall of the side near the support plate (2). The base (1) is fixedly installed with an inlet pipe and a drain pipe on the side away from the support plate (2). The inlet pipe is located above the drain pipe. The ends of the inlet pipe and the drain pipe near the support plate (2) both penetrate into the water storage tank (18).
6. The three-channel cleaning machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water storage tank (18) is equipped with filter cotton, which is located below the washing section (52). The bottom inner wall of the water storage tank (18) located below the drying section (54) is inclined.