Electric sterilizing clamp for upper end of house-shaped milk box

By designing an electric sterilization clamp for the top of the gable-top milk carton, and using a motor-driven gear transmission mechanism and clamping components to achieve automated sterilization, the problems of long sterilization time, low efficiency and poor consistency of gable-top milk cartons are solved, and a fast and comprehensive sterilization effect is achieved.

CN224523653UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-21GUANGZHOU FENGXING MILK CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
GUANGZHOU FENGXING MILK CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-04
Publication Date
2026-07-21

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Technical Problem

The existing technology for sterilizing the top of the gable-top milk carton is time-consuming, inefficient, cumbersome, and inconsistent, and there is a lack of specialized rapid sterilization tools.

Method used

Design an electric sterilization clamp for the top of a gable-top milk carton, including a support frame, an electric clamp, and a sterilization component. The clamp is driven by a motor to achieve automated wiping, covering and sterilizing all surfaces of the milk carton.

Benefits of technology

This reduces the single operation time to 3-5 seconds, increasing efficiency by more than 3 times and ensuring comprehensive and consistent disinfection.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of electric disinfection clamps for the upper end of house type milk box, it is related to milk production technical field.The device includes support frame, electric clamp and disinfection component.Support frame is constituted by base, stand and slide bar, and electric clamp is slid on slide bar by pushing air rod.Disinfection component is divided into mobile end and fixed end: mobile end is integrated in electric clamp, including handle wiping plate, inclined plane wiping plate, main surface wiping plate and disinfectant containing box;Fixed end is arranged in support frame, including protrusion matched with milk box recess and side wiping plate.Gripping member is driven by gear transmission mechanism to clamp milk box, disinfectant penetrates to the cotton layer of each wiping plate through catheter, and the automation disinfection of all complex surfaces on the upper end of milk box is completed once, which significantly improves efficiency.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of milk production technology, specifically an electric sterilization clamp for the top of a gable-top milk carton. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, in the dairy packaging industry, before microbial testing of gable-top milk cartons, it is usually necessary to sterilize the gable structure (including the front, back, and the recessed sides). This is done by manually wiping these four surfaces sequentially with 75% ethanol cotton balls. While this process is effective, it has significant drawbacks: 1. Time consumption: Each gable-shaped milk box requires 10-15 seconds of operation time, and the cumulative time consumption is significant during batch testing.

[0003] 2. Low efficiency: Manually wiping each surface is inefficient.

[0004] 3. Cumbersome operation: It requires flipping the milk carton or adjusting the hand position to ensure that all surfaces are wiped, especially the concave sides, which are not easy to wipe properly.

[0005] 4. Consistency risk: Manual operation may result in differences in wiping force, coverage area, and time, which may affect the consistency of disinfection effect.

[0006] There is a lack of a rapid sterilization tool in the existing technology that is specifically designed for the complex geometry of the top of the gable-top milk carton and can cover all surfaces that need to be sterilized (especially the concave surfaces) at one time; therefore, we propose an electric sterilization clamp for the top of the gable-top milk carton. Utility Model Content

[0007] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide an electric sterilization clamp for the upper part of a gable-shaped milk carton, which can effectively solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0008] To solve the above problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is: an electric sterilization clamp for the upper part of a roof-shaped milk carton, comprising a support frame, an electric clamp, and a sterilization component. The support frame consists of a base, a column, and a sliding rod; the column is vertically mounted on the base; the sliding rod is embedded in the top of the column and parallel to the base; the electric clamp is mounted on the sliding rod and slidably connected to it; a push rod is also provided at the top of the column; the output end of the push rod is connected to the electric clamp; the sterilization component is divided into a movable end and a fixed end; the movable end is mounted on the electric clamp, and the fixed end is mounted on the support frame, the movable end and the fixed end cooperating with the electric clamp to clamp and sterilize the milk carton.

[0009] As a further preferred embodiment of this utility model, the electric clamp is composed of a mounting plate, a gear transmission mechanism, a connecting rod, and a clamping component, wherein there are four connecting rods and two clamping components; The mounting plate is divided into a sliding plate and a rotating plate. The sliding plate is mounted on a slide rod and slidably connected to the slide rod, and the sliding plate is connected to the output end of the push rod. A first motor is provided on the sliding plate, and the sliding plate is connected to the top of the rotating plate through the output end of the first motor. A second motor is provided on the rotating plate. A drive gear is sleeved on the output end of the second motor. The gear transmission mechanism consists of four gear shanks. The main body of each gear shank is a circular gear with a mounting hole in the middle that is hinged to the rotating plate. The shanks have meshing teeth distributed around the periphery and extend into shanks at the edges. The ends of the shanks have mounting holes that are hinged to clamping components. Two gear shanks are symmetrically arranged on one side of the rotating plate, and the other two gear shanks are symmetrically arranged on the other side of the rotating plate. The two gear shanks mounted on the same side mesh with each other, and one of the four gear shanks meshes with the driving gear. Of the four connecting rods, two are symmetrically arranged on one side of the rotating plate, and the other two are symmetrically arranged on the other side of the rotating plate. One end of each connecting rod is hinged to the corresponding gear shank, and the other end of each connecting rod is hinged to the corresponding clamping component. The rotating plate, gear shank, connecting rods, and clamping components form a mutually constrained quadrilateral frame structure.

[0010] As a further preferred embodiment of this utility model, the movable end of the disinfection component includes a disinfectant reservoir, a handle wiping plate, an inclined wiping plate, and a main wiping plate. The inner sides of the handle wiping plate, the inclined wiping plate, and the main wiping plate are all provided with cotton layers, and the outer sides are provided with liquid interfaces connected to the cotton layers. The handle wiping plate is embedded in the bottom of the rotating plate, located between two connecting rods. Two inclined wiping plates are symmetrically arranged and installed on the inner sides of corresponding connecting rods. Two main wiping plates are symmetrically arranged and installed on the inner sides of corresponding clamping parts. The disinfectant reservoir is mounted on a sliding plate. The disinfectant reservoir is provided with multiple conduits connected to the liquid interfaces of the handle wiping plate, the inclined wiping plate, and the main wiping plate.

[0011] As a further preferred embodiment of this utility model, the fixed end of the disinfection component includes a protrusion, a side wiping plate, and a diversion pipe. The protrusion is mounted on the column, and the shape of the protrusion corresponds to the recessed part on the side of the roof-shaped milk carton. The side wiping plate is mounted on the column and located below the protrusion. The base, the protrusion, and the side wiping plate are all embedded with cotton layers. The diversion pipes are respectively connected to the cotton layers, and the diversion pipes are provided with liquid interfaces. The liquid interfaces are provided with conduits and disinfectant containers. The disinfectant containers flow disinfectant through the conduits into the cotton layers on the handle wiping plate, the inclined wiping plate, the main wiping plate, the protrusion, the side wiping plate, and the base. After permeation, the cotton layers are filled with disinfectant. The cotton layers are removable and replaceable.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides an electric sterilization clip for the upper part of a gable-top milk carton, which has the following beneficial effects: The mobile and fixed ends work together, with the handle wiping plate, the inclined wiping plate and the main wiping plate covering the top three sides of the milk carton. The protrusions precisely match the side recesses, and together with the side wiping plates and the cotton layer of the base, five sides can be disinfected simultaneously. Then, the rotating plate completes the disinfection of all six sides, reducing the time for a single operation to 3-5 seconds, which is more than 3 times more efficient than manual operation. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a structural disassembly diagram of the present utility model. Figure 1 ; Figure 2 This is a structural disassembly diagram of the present utility model. Figure 2 ; Figure 3 This is a structural disassembly diagram of the present utility model. Figure 3 ; Figure 4 This is a structural disassembly diagram of the present utility model. Figure 4 ; Figure 5 This is a structural disassembly diagram of the present utility model. Figure 5 ; Figure 6 This is a structural disassembly diagram of the present utility model. Figure 6 ; The components include: 1. Support frame; 1-1. Base; 1-2. Column; 1-3. Slide rod; 2. Electric clamp; 2-1. Mounting plate; 2-11. Sliding plate; 2-12. Rotating plate; 2-2. Gear transmission mechanism; 2-21. Gear shank; 2-3. Connecting rod; 2-4. Clamping component; 3. Disinfection assembly; 3-1. Disinfectant container; 3-2. Handle wiping plate; 3-3. Sloping wiping plate; 3-4. Main wiping plate; 3-5. Protrusion; 3-6. Side wiping plate; 3-7. Diversion pipeline; 4. Push rod; 5. First motor; 6. Second motor; 7. Drive gear; 8. Cotton layer; 9. Liquid interface. Detailed Implementation

[0014] It should be noted that if the embodiments of this utility model involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.

[0015] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this utility model involve descriptions such as "first" or "second", such descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated.

[0016] In addition, if "and / or" or "and / or" appears in the text, it means three parallel options. For example, "A and / or B" includes option A, option B, or option A and B are satisfied at the same time.

[0017] Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0018] Reference Figure 1-6 This utility model provides an electric sterilization clamp for the upper part of a roof-shaped milk carton, including a support frame 1, an electric clamp 2, and a sterilization component 3. The support frame 1 consists of a base 1-1, a column 1-2, and a slide rod 1-3. The column 1-2 is vertically mounted on the base 1-1. The slide rod 1-3 is embedded in the top of the column 1-2 and is parallel to the base 1-1. The electric clamp 2 is mounted on the slide rod 1-3 and slidably connected to it. A push rod 4 is also provided at the top of the column 1-2. The output end of the push rod 4 is connected to the electric clamp 2. The sterilization component 3 is divided into a movable end and a fixed end. The movable end is mounted on the electric clamp 2, and the fixed end is mounted on the support frame 1. The movable end and the fixed end cooperate with the electric clamp 2 to clamp and sterilize the milk carton.

[0019] As a further preferred embodiment of this utility model, the electric clamp 2 is composed of a mounting plate 2-1, a gear transmission mechanism 2-2, a connecting rod 2-3, and a clamping member 2-4, wherein the connecting rod 2-3 is provided with four parts, and the clamping member 2-4 is provided with two parts; The mounting plate 2-1 is divided into a sliding plate 2-11 and a rotating plate 2-12. The sliding plate 2-11 is mounted on the slide rod 1-3 and slidably connected to the slide rod 1-3, and the sliding plate 2-11 is connected to the output end of the push rod 4. A first motor 5 is provided on the sliding plate 2-11, and the sliding plate 2-11 is connected to the top of the rotating plate 2-12 through the output end of the first motor 5. The rotating plate 2-12 is provided with a second motor 6. A drive gear 7 is sleeved on the output end of the second motor 6. The gear transmission mechanism 2-2 consists of four gear shanks 2-21. The main body of each gear shank 2-21 is a circular gear. It has a mounting hole in the middle and is hinged to the rotating plate 2-12. It has meshing teeth distributed around its periphery and a long shank extending from its edge. The end of the long shank has a mounting hole and is hinged to the clamping member 2-4. Two gear shanks 2-21 are symmetrically arranged on one side of the rotating plate 2-12, and the other two gear shanks 2-21 are symmetrically arranged on the other side of the rotating plate 2-12. The two gear shanks 2-21 mounted on the same side are meshed with each other, and one of the four gear shanks 2-21 is meshed with the driving gear 7. The four connecting rods 2-3 are arranged such that two connecting rods 2-3 are symmetrically arranged on one side of the rotating plate 2-12, and the other two connecting rods 2-3 are symmetrically arranged on the other side of the rotating plate 2-12. One end of each connecting rod 2-3 is hinged to the corresponding gear shank 2-21, and the other end of each connecting rod 2-3 is hinged to the corresponding clamping member 2-4. The rotating plate 2-12, the gear shank 2-21, the connecting rods 2-3, and the clamping member 2-4 form a mutually constrained quadrilateral frame structure. The rotation of the drive gear 7 drives one of the gear shanks 2-21, and then the two symmetrical gear shanks 2-21 move accordingly. Due to the mutually constrained quadrilateral frame structure, the connecting rods 2-3 and the clamping member 2-4 will move simultaneously, thus clamping the milk box.

[0020] As a further preferred embodiment of this utility model, the movable end of the disinfection component 3 includes a disinfectant reservoir 3-1, a handle wiping plate 3-2, an inclined wiping plate 3-3, and a main wiping plate 3-4. The inner sides of the handle wiping plate 3-2, the inclined wiping plate 3-3, and the main wiping plate 3-4 are all provided with cotton layers 8, and the outer sides are provided with liquid interfaces 9 connected to the cotton layers 8. The handle wiping plate 3-2 is embedded in the bottom of the rotating plate 2-12, located between two connecting rods 2-3. Two inclined wiping plates 3-3 are symmetrically arranged and installed on the inner sides of the corresponding connecting rods 2-3. Two main wiping plates 3-4 are symmetrically arranged and installed on the inner sides of the corresponding clamping members 2-4. The disinfectant reservoir 3-1 is installed on the sliding plate 2-11. The disinfectant reservoir 3-1 is provided with multiple conduits that are respectively connected to the liquid interfaces 9 of the handle wiping plate 3-2, the inclined wiping plate 3-3, and the main wiping plate 3-4.

[0021] As a further preferred embodiment of this utility model, the fixed end of the disinfection component 3 includes a protrusion 3-5, a side wiping plate 3-6, and a diversion pipe 3-7. The protrusion 3-5 is installed on the column 1-2, and the shape of the protrusion 3-5 corresponds to the recessed part on the side of the roof-shaped milk box. The side wiping plate 3-6 is installed on the column 1-2 and located below the protrusion 3-5. The base 1-1, the protrusion 3-5, and the side wiping plate 3-6 are all embedded with cotton layers 8. The diversion pipe 3-7 is connected to the cotton layers 8 respectively, and the diversion pipe 3-7 is provided with a liquid interface 9. The liquid interface 9 is provided with a conduit and a disinfectant container 3-1. The disinfectant container 3-1 uses various conduits to deliver disinfectant to the handle wiping plate 3-2, the inclined wiping plate 3-3, the main wiping plate 3-4, the protrusion 3-5, the side wiping plate 3-6, and the cotton layer 8 on the base 1-1. The cotton layer 8 is filled with disinfectant through permeation and is removable and replaceable.

[0022] As a specific embodiment of this utility model: First, the device is installed on the production line. By pushing the air rod 4, the electric clamp 2 is brought close to the milk carton. At the same time, the second motor 6 drives the drive gear 7 to rotate. Through the meshing gear shank 2-21, the four connecting rods 2-3 are linked, so that the clamping part 2-4 clamps the main body of the milk carton. The disinfectant is delivered from the disinfectant container 3-1 through the conduit to the cotton layer 8 at each position. At this time, the handle wiping plate (3-2) is embedded in the handle on the top surface of the milk carton to wipe and disinfect the handle on the top surface of the milk carton. The inclined wiping plate 3-3 is attached to the slope of the top of the milk carton, and the main surface wiping plate 3-4 covers the handle. Cover the front and back of the milk carton, then retract the push rod 4 to make the milk carton adhere to the protrusion 3-5, the side wiping plate 3-6, and the cotton layer of the base 1-1, achieving simultaneous disinfection of five sides. Then push the push rod 4 out, while controlling the first motor 5 to rotate the rotating plate 2-12 180°. Then retract the push rod 4 again to complete the disinfection of all six sides of the milk carton. Then push the push rod 4 out, release the electric clamp 2, and put the milk carton back on the production line. Then repeat the disinfection process for the next milk carton, reducing the time of a single operation to 3-5 seconds, and improving efficiency by more than 3 times compared to manual operation.

[0023] As needed, the above-mentioned installation, setting, or connection methods include, but are not limited to, screws, riveting, welding or sleeve, fixing, etc. The installation, setting, or connection method shall be selected according to the working scenario.

[0024] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. All equivalent structural transformations made under the inventive concept of the present utility model using the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An electric sterilization clamp for the upper part of a gable-top milk carton, comprising a support frame (1), an electric clamp (2), and a sterilization assembly (3), characterized in that, The support frame (1) consists of a base (1-1), a column (1-2), and a slide rod (1-3); the column (1-2) is vertically installed on the base (1-1); the slide rod (1-3) is embedded in the top of the column (1-2) and is parallel to the base (1-1); the electric clamp (2) is installed on the slide rod (1-3) and is slidably connected to the slide rod (1-3); the top of the column (1-2) is also provided with a push rod (4); the output end of the push rod (4) is connected to the electric clamp (2); the sterilization component (3) is divided into a moving end and a fixed end; the moving end is installed on the electric clamp (2), and the fixed end is installed on the support frame (1). The moving end and the fixed end cooperate with the electric clamp (2) to clamp and sterilize the milk box.

2. The electric sterilization clamp for the upper part of a gable-top milk carton according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electric clamp (2) consists of a mounting plate (2-1), a gear transmission mechanism (2-2), a connecting rod (2-3), and a clamping component (2-4), wherein the connecting rod (2-3) has four components and the clamping component (2-4) has two components. The mounting plate (2-1) is divided into a sliding plate (2-11) and a rotating plate (2-12). The sliding plate (2-11) is mounted on the slide rod (1-3) and slidably connected to the slide rod (1-3). The sliding plate (2-11) is connected to the output end of the push rod (4). A first motor (5) is provided on the sliding plate (2-11). The sliding plate (2-11) is connected to the top of the rotating plate (2-12) through the output end of the first motor (5). A second motor (6) is provided on the rotating plate (2-12). A drive gear (7) is sleeved on the output end of the second motor (6). The gear transmission mechanism (2-2) consists of four gear shanks (2-21). The main body of the gear shank (2-21) is a circular gear. It has a mounting hole in the middle and is hinged to the rotating plate (2-12). It has meshing teeth distributed around the periphery and a long shank extending from the edge. The end of the long shank has a mounting hole and is hinged to the clamping member (2-4). Two gear shanks (2-21) are symmetrically arranged on one side of the rotating plate (2-12), and the other two gear shanks (2-21) are symmetrically arranged on the other side of the rotating plate (2-12). The two gear shanks (2-21) installed on the same side are meshed with each other, and one of the four gear shanks (2-21) is meshed with the driving gear (7). The four connecting rods (2-3) are symmetrically arranged, with two connecting rods (2-3) symmetrically arranged on one side of the rotating plate (2-12) and the other two connecting rods (2-3) symmetrically arranged on the other side of the rotating plate (2-12). One end of each connecting rod (2-3) is hinged to the corresponding gear shank (2-21), and the other end of each connecting rod (2-3) is hinged to the corresponding clamping member (2-4).

3. The electric sterilization clamp for the upper part of a gable-top milk carton according to claim 2, characterized in that, The moving end of the disinfection component (3) includes a disinfectant container (3-1), a handle wiping plate (3-2), an inclined wiping plate (3-3), and a main wiping plate (3-4). The handle wiping plate (3-2), the inclined wiping plate (3-3), and the main wiping plate (3-4) are all provided with cotton layers (8) on their inner sides, and liquid interfaces (9) are provided on their outer sides to connect to the cotton layers (8). The handle wiping plate (3-2) is embedded in the bottom of the rotating plate (2-12) and is located between the two connecting rods (2-3). Two inclined wiping plates (3-3) are symmetrically arranged and are respectively installed on the inner side of the corresponding connecting rod (2-3); two main wiping plates (3-4) are symmetrically arranged and are respectively installed on the inner side of the corresponding clamping member (2-4); the disinfectant container (3-1) is installed on the sliding plate (2-11); the disinfectant container (3-1) is provided with multiple conduits that are respectively connected to the liquid interface (9) of the handle wiping plate (3-2), the inclined wiping plate (3-3) and the main wiping plate (3-4).

4. The electric sterilization clamp for the upper part of a gable-top milk carton according to claim 3, characterized in that, The fixed end of the disinfection component (3) includes a protrusion (3-5), a side wiping plate (3-6), and a diversion pipe (3-7). The protrusion (3-5) is installed on the column (1-2), and the shape of the protrusion (3-5) corresponds to the recessed part on the side of the roof-shaped milk box. The side wiping plate (3-6) is installed on the column (1-2) and located below the protrusion (3-5). The base (1-1), the protrusion (3-5), and the side wiping plate (3-6) are all embedded with cotton layers (8). The diversion pipe (3-7) is connected to the cotton layers (8) respectively, and the diversion pipe (3-7) is provided with a liquid interface (9). The liquid interface (9) is provided with a conduit and communicates with the disinfectant container (3-1).