A drinking water bucket cleaning apparatus
By adopting a slot and buckle structure and locking component design in the drinking water barrel cleaning equipment, the problems of cumbersome brush replacement and stripped bolts are solved, enabling quick disassembly and assembly of the brush rod and efficient maintenance of the equipment.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- DAZHOU YUHE FOOD CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-31
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-14
AI Technical Summary
The existing drinking water tank cleaning equipment has a cumbersome brush replacement process, and frequent disassembly can cause bolts and bolt holes to strip, posing a safety hazard and reducing equipment maintenance efficiency.
The design employs a slot and buckle structure, combined with locking components and steel balls, to enable quick assembly, disassembly, and locking of the brush handle, avoiding the use of bolts.
It improves the efficiency of brush assembly and disassembly, prevents damage to brush handles and mounting bases, and enhances equipment maintenance efficiency and safety.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of water bucket cleaning equipment, and in particular to a drinking water bucket cleaning equipment. Background Technology
[0002] Drinking water containers are made of PC / PET plastic or stainless steel and their cleanliness directly affects drinking water safety. Long-term use can easily lead to the growth of bacteria and algae and the accumulation of limescale, making thorough cleaning difficult by hand. Professional cleaning equipment uses high-pressure water jets or cleaning brushes to achieve 360° cleaning without dead angles, combined with standardized disinfection procedures to effectively kill microorganisms and remove stubborn stains.
[0003] The most common cleaning equipment for drinking water barrels is the barrel brushing machine. The barrel brushing machine mainly consists of a stainless steel frame, a motor-driven pulley-hollow shaft transmission system, inner and outer brushes, and a high-pressure spray assembly. When it is working, the water barrel is inverted and fixed, and the barrel wall, bottom and groove are physically scrubbed by rotating the brush and spraying disinfectant, which effectively removes algae and dirt. The cleaning wastewater is discharged in a centralized manner through a special channel, realizing mechanized and efficient cleaning.
[0004] In existing barrel brushing machines, the brushes and hollow shafts are usually fixed by bolts. When the brushes wear out and need to be replaced, tools such as wrenches are required to remove the bolts, which is cumbersome and time-consuming. Especially in batch cleaning operations, frequent brush replacements will significantly reduce the efficiency of equipment maintenance. At the same time, the bolt connection is prone to loosening during long-term rotation and vibration, posing a safety hazard. Furthermore, the bolt holes are prone to stripping due to frequent disassembly and assembly, which can lead to damage to the hollow shaft or the base of the brush. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a brush fixing structure that requires no tools, is easy to disassemble and assemble, and has a reliable connection. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problem that the brush replacement process in the prior art is cumbersome, and frequent disassembly can cause stripping of bolts and bolt holes, which in turn can lead to damage to the hollow shaft or the bottom of the brush. Therefore, this invention proposes a drinking water bucket cleaning device.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0007] A drinking water bucket cleaning device includes a frame, a mounting base rotatably mounted on the frame, and a brush rod movably mounted on the mounting base. The brush rod mainly consists of an outer brush rod and an inner brush rod, and a brush is fixedly mounted on the brush rod. The device also includes: buckles evenly distributed circumferentially on the mounting base; both the outer and inner brush rods have "L"-shaped slots at their ends; when the buckles are inserted into the slots and rotated, the brush rod locks or unlocks the mounting base; and a locking element movably mounted within the buckles, which, when engaged with the brush rod, keeps the brush rod locked to the mounting base.
[0008] To prevent the buckle from disengaging from the slot, preferably, the locking element includes a steel ball movably installed inside the buckle, a spring is provided inside the buckle, and the two ends of the spring abut against the steel ball and the buckle respectively. An arc-shaped groove is provided in the slot, and the arc-shaped groove is adapted to the steel ball. When the steel ball moves, the brush rod is unlocked or locked from the mounting base.
[0009] To prevent circumferential movement after the brush rod is fixed, a locking plate is fixedly installed on the steel ball, and a fastening plate is fixedly installed in the slot. The fastening surfaces of the locking plate and the fastening plate are provided with rectangular protrusions, and the rectangular protrusions of the locking plate and the fastening plate are installed in a staggered manner. When the locking plate moves with the steel ball, the fastening plate and the locking plate are engaged or disengaged.
[0010] To facilitate the locking plate's initial disengagement from the fastening plate, the protrusion height of the steel ball is further specified as 2-4 mm, and the locking plate is fixedly installed on the protruding surface of the steel ball, with the distance between the locking plate and the highest point of the protrusion of the steel ball being 2-4 mm.
[0011] To facilitate the disassembly of the brush rods, both the outer and inner brush rods are slidably equipped with unlocking rods. When the unlocking rods are pushed, they push the steel balls to move and disengage the locking plate and the fastening plate.
[0012] To facilitate the installation of the brush rod, preferably, both the outer and inner brush rods have positioning grooves at their ends, and the extension rod of the mounting base is adapted to the positioning grooves. When the extension rod is inserted into the positioning grooves, the brush rod and the positioning base are initially positioned.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the present invention provides a drinking water bucket cleaning device, which has the following beneficial effects:
[0014] 1. This drinking water bucket cleaning equipment uses a slot on the brush rod and a buckle on the mounting base to allow for quick assembly and disassembly of the brush rod by inserting and rotating it. This avoids the problem of bolts stripping or damaging the brush rod due to frequent disassembly and assembly, thus effectively improving the efficiency of brush rod assembly and disassembly, and consequently improving equipment maintenance efficiency.
[0015] 2. This drinking water bucket cleaning equipment uses steel balls in the locking mechanism to further lock the buckle and slot after installation, thereby preventing the brush rod from moving circumferentially due to high-speed rotation during operation, which could lead to the brush rod accidentally falling off the mounting base.
[0016] The parts of this device not described herein are the same as or can be implemented using existing technologies. This utility model utilizes the slots and buckles respectively provided on the brush rod and the mounting base to improve the speed of brush rod assembly and disassembly, thereby improving equipment maintenance efficiency, effectively avoiding the time-consuming problem of bolt installation, and preventing the stripping of bolts during frequent assembly and disassembly, effectively protecting the brush rod and the mounting base. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is an isometric structural diagram of a drinking water bucket cleaning device proposed in this utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the external brush rod structure of a drinking water bucket cleaning device proposed in this utility model;
[0019] Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of a drinking water bucket cleaning device proposed in this utility model. Figure 1 ;
[0020] Figure 4 This utility model proposes a drinking water bucket cleaning device. Figure 3 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle;
[0021] Figure 5 This is a partial structural diagram of the external brush rod of a drinking water bucket cleaning device proposed in this utility model;
[0022] Figure 6 This utility model proposes a drinking water bucket cleaning device. Figure 5 Enlarged structural diagram at point B;
[0023] Figure 7 This is a partial exploded structural diagram of the mounting base of a drinking water bucket cleaning device proposed in this utility model.
[0024] In the diagram: 1. Frame; 2. Mounting base; 3. Outer brush rod; 31. Slot; 32. Fastening plate; 4. Inner brush rod; 5. Buckle; 6. Spring; 7. Steel ball; 8. Locking plate; 9. Unlocking rod. Detailed Implementation
[0025] 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.
[0026] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.
[0027] Example:
[0028] Reference Figures 1-7 A drinking water bucket cleaning device includes a frame 1, with a water spray pipe for cleaning installed inside the frame 1. A mounting base 2 is rotatably mounted on the frame 1. A drive motor is mounted on the frame 1; the drive motor in this application is a FLUKOR50 brushless motor, and the drive motor is connected to the mounting base 2 via a belt or gear. It is worth noting that the above-mentioned drive technology is a mature technology of existing bucket cleaning machines, which will not be elaborated here. A brush rod is movably mounted on the mounting base 2. The brush rod mainly consists of an outer brush rod 3 and an inner brush rod 4. Drainage holes for cleaning the inner wall of the bucket are evenly distributed on the outer cylindrical surface of the inner brush rod 4, and a brush is fixedly mounted on the brush rod. The ends of the outer brush rod 3 and the inner brush rod 4 are provided with positioning grooves. The extension rod of the mounting base 2 is adapted to the positioning groove. When the extension rod is inserted into the positioning groove, the brush... The brush rod is initially positioned with the positioning seat to facilitate the installation of the brush rod by the staff. It also includes: the mounting seat 2 has buckles 5 evenly distributed around its circumference, and the ends of the outer brush rod 3 and the inner brush rod 4 are provided with "L"-shaped slots 31. When the buckle 5 is inserted into the slot 31 and rotated, the brush rod and the mounting seat 2 are locked or unlocked. When the brush rod is rotated clockwise, the brush rod and the mounting seat 2 are locked, and vice versa, the brush rod and the mounting seat 2 are unlocked, thereby improving the efficiency of the assembly and disassembly of the brush rod and the mounting seat 2. At the same time, the assembly and disassembly of the brush rod can be carried out without the aid of tools. A locking element is movably installed in the buckle 5. When the locking element is engaged with the brush rod, the brush rod and the mounting seat 2 remain locked. The locking element fixes the brush rod and the mounting seat 2, thereby preventing the brush rod from accidentally falling off the mounting seat 2 due to circumferential movement of the brush rod during equipment operation.
[0029] Specifically, the brush rod is quickly disassembled and assembled by inserting and rotating the slot 31 on the brush rod and the buckle 5 on the mounting base 2. This avoids the problem of stripped bolts or bolt holes caused by frequent disassembly and assembly, which can lead to damage to the brush rod. This effectively improves the efficiency of brush rod disassembly and assembly, thereby improving equipment maintenance efficiency.
[0030] The locking mechanism includes a steel ball 7 movably installed within the buckle 5. A spring 6 is installed within the buckle 5, with both ends of the spring 6 abutting against the steel ball 7 and the buckle 5 respectively. An arc-shaped groove is provided in the slot 31, which is adapted to the steel ball 7. When the steel ball 7 moves, the brush rod and the mounting base 2 are unlocked or locked. When the steel ball 7 contacts the arc-shaped groove, the steel ball 7 and the arc-shaped groove are engaged, thereby improving the fastening effect between the brush rod and the mounting base 2. Conversely, when the steel ball 7 disengages from the arc-shaped groove, the brush rod can be removed from the mounting base 2, thereby improving the disassembly and assembly efficiency when replacing the brush rod. This avoids the problem of stripped bolts due to frequent disassembly and assembly, which could lead to damage to the brush rod or the mounting base 2.
[0031] Specifically, by using the steel ball 7 set by the locking component to further lock the buckle 5 and the slot 31 after installation, the problem of brush rod moving circumferentially due to high-speed rotation during operation is prevented, which could lead to the brush rod accidentally falling off the mounting base 2.
[0032] A locking plate 8 is fixedly installed on the steel ball 7, and a fastening plate 32 is fixedly installed in the slot 31. Both the locking plate 8 and the fastening plate 32 have rectangular protrusions on their fastening surfaces, and these protrusions are staggered. When the locking plate 8 moves with the steel ball 7, the fastening plate 32 and the locking plate 8 engage or disengage. When the steel ball 7 is pushed by the deformation of the spring 6, the fastening plate 32 engages with the locking plate 8, thereby improving the fastening effect of the brush rod and the mounting base 2. This effectively prevents the brush rod from circumferentially moving due to high-speed rotation during operation, which could cause the buckle 5 to accidentally disengage from the slot 31. The protrusion height of the steel ball 7 is 2-4mm, and the locking plate 8 is fixedly installed on the protruding surface of the steel ball 7. The distance from the highest point is 2-4mm. In this application, the protrusion height of the steel ball 7 is 2mm, and the distance between the locking plate 8 and the steel ball 7 is also 2mm. When the steel ball 7 disengages from the arc groove, the locking plate 8 disengages from the fastening plate 32, which facilitates the rotation of the brush. This avoids the problem of motion interference caused by the locking plate 8 and the fastening plate 32 remaining in a snap-fit state after the steel ball 7 disengages. On the one hand, the locking effect of the locking plate 8 and the fastening plate 32 is used to enhance the locking effect of the brush rod and the mounting base 2 to prevent the brush rod from moving circumferentially, which could lead to the buckle 5 accidentally disengaging from the slot 31. On the other hand, it prevents the problem of motion interference caused by the locking plate 8 and the fastening plate 32 remaining in a snap-fit state after the steel ball 7 disengages from the arc groove when the brush rod is rotated.
[0033] Both the outer brush rod 3 and the inner brush rod 4 are slidably mounted with unlocking rods 9. When the unlocking rod 9 is pushed, it pushes the steel ball 7 to move and disengages the locking plate 8 and the fastening plate 32, thereby facilitating the disassembly of the brush rod from the mounting base 2, improving the efficiency of disassembling the brush rod, thus avoiding the need to use tools to disassemble the brush rod, and preventing the problem of stripping due to the use of bolts, which could damage the brush rod or the mounting base 2.
[0034] In this utility model, when assembling the brush rod, the operator aligns the positioning groove on the brush rod with the extension rod on the mounting base 2, then inserts the brush rod into the mounting base 2. When the brush rod is rotated, the buckle 5 enters the slot 31. Further, after the buckle 5 enters the slot 31, the brush rod is rotated clockwise again until the steel ball 7 is inserted into the arc groove and a noticeable blocking feeling occurs. At this time, the locking plate 8 engages with the fastening plate 32, and the assembly of the brush rod is completed. The drinking water bucket is then installed on the inner brush rod 4. After the drive motor is started, it drives the mounting base 2 to rotate, which in turn drives the outer brush rod 3 and the inner brush rod 4 to rotate. The brush on the inner brush rod 4 is affected by centrifugal force and thus remains perpendicular to the axis of the inner brush rod 4. At this time, the brushes on the inner brush rod 4 and the outer brush rod 3 are in contact with the drinking water bucket and work in conjunction with the water spray pipe and drain hole to achieve the cleaning effect of the drinking water bucket, cleaning the inner and outer walls of the drinking water bucket and keeping the drinking water bucket clean.
[0035] When the brush needs to be replaced or repaired, the operator simply needs to hold the unlocking lever 9 and apply pressure, causing the unlocking lever 9 to push the steel ball 7 to move, which in turn moves the locking plate 8 and disengages it from the fastening plate 32. At this time, the brush rod is unlocked from the mounting base 2. Rotating the brush rod counterclockwise and pulling it upwards along the circumference of the brush rod will disengage the buckle 5 from the slot 31, thus completing the disassembly of the brush rod. This allows for the complete replacement and repair of the brush and brush rod. Compared with the bolt fixing method, this method effectively improves the disassembly and assembly speed, thereby improving the equipment maintenance efficiency. At the same time, it can protect the brush rod and mounting base 2, avoiding stripping that could damage the brush rod or mounting rod.
[0036] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A drinking water bucket cleaning device, comprising a frame (1), a mounting base (2) rotatably mounted on the frame (1), and a brush rod movably mounted on the mounting base (2), the brush rod mainly consisting of an outer brush rod (3) and an inner brush rod (4), and a bristle brush fixedly mounted on the brush rod, characterized in that, Also includes: The buckles (5) are evenly distributed around the mounting base (2). The ends of the outer brush rod (3) and the inner brush rod (4) are provided with "L"-shaped slots (31). When the buckles (5) are inserted into the slots (31) and rotated, the brush rods are locked or unlocked from the mounting base (2). The locking element is installed in the buckle (5). When the locking element is engaged with the brush rod, the brush rod and the mounting base (2) remain locked.
2. The drinking water tank cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking component includes a steel ball (7) movably installed in the buckle (5). A spring (6) is provided in the buckle (5), and the two ends of the spring (6) abut against the steel ball (7) and the buckle (5) respectively. An arc-shaped groove is provided in the slot (31), and the arc-shaped groove is adapted to the steel ball (7). When the steel ball (7) moves, the brush rod and the mounting base (2) are unlocked or locked.
3. The drinking water tank cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that, A locking plate (8) is fixedly installed on the steel ball (7), and a fastening plate (32) is fixedly installed in the slot (31). The fastening surfaces of the locking plate (8) and the fastening plate (32) are provided with rectangular protrusions, and the rectangular protrusions of the locking plate (8) and the fastening plate (32) are installed in a staggered manner. When the locking plate (8) moves with the steel ball (7), the fastening plate (32) and the locking plate (8) are engaged or disengaged.
4. A drinking water tank cleaning device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The protrusion height of the steel ball (7) is 2-4mm, and the locking plate (8) is fixedly installed on the protruding surface of the steel ball (7). The distance between the locking plate (8) and the highest protruding point of the steel ball (7) is 2-4mm.
5. A drinking water tank cleaning device according to claim 3, characterized in that, Each brush rod is slidably mounted with an unlocking rod (9). When the unlocking rod (9) is pushed, the unlocking rod (9) pushes the steel ball (7) to move and causes the locking plate (8) and the fastening plate (32) to disengage.
6. A drinking water tank cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ends of the brush rods are provided with positioning grooves. The extension rod of the mounting base (2) is adapted to the positioning groove. When the extension rod is inserted into the positioning groove, the brush rod and the positioning base are initially positioned.