A device for cleaning beverage cans
The design of cross-cleaning with a ring-shaped cleaning rack and a spray rack solves the problem of insufficient cleaning of beverage cans, achieving efficient cleaning and drying of beverage cans and improving production efficiency.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- YICHANG HONGMENGYUAN GUOYE BIOTECHNOLOGY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-02
- Publication Date
- 2026-08-04
AI Technical Summary
Existing beverage can cleaning equipment is ineffective in cleaning stacked or multi-layered cans, especially the lower-layer cans, resulting in insufficient cleaning.
A beverage can cleaning device has been designed, including an annular cleaning rack and an annular spray rack. Spray nozzles are evenly arranged on the inner and outer edges of the spray rack. The annular spray nozzles cross-clean the inner and outer sides of the can. Combined with water pump supply and cylinder control of the lifting rack, a thorough cleaning of a single can is achieved.
It achieves thorough spray cleaning of beverage cans, improving the cleaning effect, and the drying component ensures that the cans are dry after cleaning, facilitating subsequent packaging.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of beverage production technology, and in particular to a beverage can cleaning device. Background Technology
[0002] During the beverage injection process, some beverage liquid will inevitably splash onto the outer wall of the can, causing contamination. Therefore, a cleaning device is needed to clean the outer wall of the can.
[0003] Utility model patent CN222659435U discloses a beverage can cleaning device, relating to the field of beverage canning technology. This device can dry water stains on the outer wall of beverage cans, facilitating subsequent packaging and improving production efficiency. Simultaneously, through the coordinated use of a fixed side plate, a drive motor, a first gear, a second gear, and a fan, it can rotate the perforated box and the beverage cans inside, thus improving both the cleaning and drying effects and increasing overall cleaning efficiency.
[0004] However, in the above-mentioned device, when cleaning the outer wall of beverage cans, the beverage cans need to be stacked in a hollow box. For cans that are stacked or placed in multiple layers, the water flow coverage and pressure are insufficient, especially for the lower layer of cans, resulting in poor cleaning effect and incomplete cleaning. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a beverage can cleaning device that can thoroughly spray individual beverage cans, effectively improving the cleaning effect and making the cleaning more thorough.
[0006] The above-mentioned technical objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: a beverage can cleaning device, including a cleaning box, a cleaning rack slidably connected inside the cleaning box, the cleaning rack being annular, and a plurality of grooves for placing individual beverage cans being arranged along its circumference on the cleaning rack, the grooves being hollowed out, a lifting frame being provided on the top of the cleaning box, and a cleaning assembly being provided on the lifting frame, the cleaning assembly including an annular spray rack, the spray rack being hollow inside, a plurality of first spray heads being evenly arranged along the circumference at the inner edge of the spray rack, and a plurality of second spray heads being evenly arranged along the circumference at the outer edge of the spray rack, the first spray heads and the second spray heads being arranged opposite each other.
[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, beverage cans are placed in the grooves, and the cleaning rack is moved to the bottom of the cleaning components. The spray rack descends to cover the cleaning rack. Since both the cleaning rack and the spray rack are circular, the first nozzle cleans the inside of the beverage cans, and the second nozzle cleans the outside of the beverage cans. The first and second nozzles achieve cross-cleaning of the beverage cans, which effectively improves the cleaning effect and makes the cleaning more thorough.
[0008] A further feature of this invention is that a water tank is provided on the top of the cleaning box, a water pipe is connected between the water tank and the spray frame, and a water pump is provided in the water tank to send water into the water pipe.
[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, the water pump sends water from the water tank into the spray frame through the water pipe, and sprays it out through the first and second nozzles to clean the beverage cans.
[0010] A further feature of this invention is that the horizontal length between the inner and outer edges of the spray rack is greater than the horizontal length between the inner and outer edges of the cleaning rack.
[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, it is ensured that the spray frame can completely cover the cleaning frame after it is lowered, thus guaranteeing the subsequent cleaning effect.
[0012] A further feature of this invention is that a vertically arranged first cylinder is fixedly connected to the cleaning tank, and the output end of the first cylinder is fixedly connected to the lifting frame.
[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, the first cylinder is used to control the lifting frame to drive the spray frame to rise and fall.
[0014] A further feature of this invention is that: transmission plates are fixedly connected to both ends of the cleaning rack; a drive screw is rotatably connected to one end of the cleaning box in a horizontal direction; a drive motor is fixedly connected to the end of the drive screw via a coupling; the drive motor is fixedly connected to the cleaning box; a guide rod is provided in a horizontal direction at the end of the cleaning box away from the drive screw; one of the transmission plates is threadedly connected to the drive screw; and the other transmission plate is slidably connected to the guide rod.
[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, the drive motor controls the drive screw to rotate, and the transmission plate, which is threadedly connected to the drive screw, drives the cleaning frame to move horizontally in the cleaning box; the guide rod provides a limiting and guiding function for the movement of the cleaning frame.
[0016] A further feature of this invention is that the cleaning tank is provided with a horizontal sliding groove, the drive screw and the guide rod are both disposed inside the sliding groove, the transmission plate is embedded in the sliding groove and the transmission plate is slidably connected to the sliding groove.
[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, the slide groove provides a limiting and guiding function for the horizontal sliding of the transmission plate. At the same time, the drive screw is set inside the slide groove to effectively prevent water from splashing onto the drive screw during the cleaning process, thus ensuring the service life of the drive screw.
[0018] A further feature of this invention is that the cleaning box is also equipped with a drying component, which is located on one side of the cleaning component. The drying component includes a transmission frame that is slidably disposed in the cleaning box. A fan and a circular drying rack are fixedly connected to the transmission frame. An air supply pipe is fixedly installed at the output end of the fan. One end of the air supply pipe is connected to the drying rack. The drying rack is hollow inside. Several air outlet pipes are evenly arranged around the bottom of the drying rack. The ends of the air outlet pipes are inclined towards the center of the drying rack.
[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, after the cleaning is completed, the cleaning rack moves to the bottom of the drying rack, the drying rack descends, the fan starts, and the beverage cans are dried through the air supply pipe and the air outlet pipe.
[0020] A further feature of this invention is that the diameter of the drying rack is larger than the diameter of the washing rack.
[0021] By adopting the above technical solution, the drying rack can completely cover the washing rack after it is lowered, so that the air blown out by the drying rack and the air outlet pipe can be fully applied to the washing rack.
[0022] A further feature of this invention is that a second cylinder in a vertical direction is fixedly installed inside the cleaning tank, and the output end of the second cylinder is fixedly connected to the transmission frame.
[0023] By adopting the above technical solution, the second cylinder is used to control the lifting and lowering of the transmission frame and the drying frame.
[0024] A further feature of this invention is that a switch door is provided on one side of the cleaning tank.
[0025] By adopting the above technical solution, the drive motor controls the drive screw to rotate, so that the cleaning rack moves close to the switch door. At this time, the switch door is opened, and drinks can be placed into the groove or taken out.
[0026] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0027] 1. Place the beverage cans in the grooves and move the cleaning rack below the cleaning components. The spray rack descends to cover the cleaning rack. Since both the cleaning rack and the spray rack are circular, the first nozzle cleans the inside of the beverage cans, and the second nozzle cleans the outside of the beverage cans. The first and second nozzles perform cross-cleaning of the beverage cans, which can thoroughly spray each beverage can, effectively improving the cleaning effect and making the cleaning more thorough.
[0028] 2. After cleaning, the cleaning rack moves below the drying rack, the drying rack descends, the fan starts, and the beverage cans are dried through the air supply pipe and air outlet pipe to facilitate subsequent packaging. Attached Figure Description
[0029] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.
[0031] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the first cross-sectional structure of this utility model.
[0032] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point A in the middle.
[0033] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the cleaning box of this utility model.
[0034] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the second cross-sectional structure of this utility model.
[0035] In the diagram, 1. Cleaning tank; 2. Cleaning rack; 3. Groove; 4. Lifting rack; 5. Spray rack; 6. First spray head; 7. Second spray head; 8. Water tank; 9. Water pipe; 10. First cylinder; 11. Transmission plate; 12. Drive screw; 13. Drive motor; 14. Guide rod; 15. Slide rail; 16. Transmission rack; 17. Drying rack; 18. Fan; 19. Air outlet pipe; 20. Second cylinder; 21. Opening / closing door. Detailed Implementation
[0036] The technical solution of this utility model will now be clearly and completely described with reference to specific embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0037] Example: Please refer to Figure 1-5A beverage can cleaning device includes a cleaning tank 1, a cleaning rack 2 slidably connected inside the cleaning tank 1, the cleaning rack 2 being annular, and having several grooves 3 along its circumference for individually placing beverage cans. The grooves 3 are hollow. A lifting frame 4 is provided on the top of the cleaning tank 1, and a cleaning assembly is provided on the lifting frame 4. The cleaning assembly includes an annular spray rack 5, which is hollow inside. Several first nozzles 6 are evenly arranged circumferentially along the inner edge of the spray rack 5, and several second nozzles 7 are evenly arranged circumferentially along the outer edge of the spray rack 5. The first nozzles 6 and second nozzles 7 are arranged opposite each other. Beverage cans are placed in the grooves 3 respectively. The cleaning rack 2 is moved to below the cleaning assembly, and the spray rack 5 descends to cover the cleaning rack 2. Since both the cleaning rack 2 and the spray rack 5 are annular, the first nozzles 6 clean the inside of the beverage cans, and the second nozzles 7 clean the outside of the beverage cans. The first nozzles 6 and the second nozzles 7 achieve cross-cleaning of the beverage cans, effectively improving the cleaning effect and making the cleaning more thorough.
[0038] Furthermore, a water tank 8 is installed on the top of the cleaning tank 1, and a water pipe 9 connects the water tank 8 to the spray frame 5. A water pump is installed in the water tank 8 to deliver water into the water pipe 9. The water pump delivers the water from the water tank 8 through the water pipe 9 into the spray frame 5, and sprays it out through the first nozzle 6 and the second nozzle 7 to clean the beverage cans. The water pipe 9 is a flexible hose to accommodate the height of the spray frame 5.
[0039] Furthermore, the horizontal length between the inner and outer edges of the spray frame 5 is greater than the horizontal length between the inner and outer edges of the cleaning frame 2, ensuring that the spray frame 5 can completely cover the cleaning frame 2 after it is lowered, thus ensuring the subsequent cleaning effect.
[0040] Furthermore, a vertically arranged first cylinder 10 is fixedly connected to the cleaning tank 1. The output end of the first cylinder 10 is fixedly connected to the lifting frame 4, which is used to control the lifting frame 4 to drive the spray frame 5 to rise and fall.
[0041] Furthermore, transmission plates 11 are fixedly connected to both ends of the cleaning rack 2. A drive screw 12 is rotatably connected to one end of the cleaning box 1 in the horizontal direction. A drive motor 13 is fixedly connected to the end of the drive screw 12 through a coupling. The drive motor 13 is fixedly connected to the cleaning box 1. A guide rod 14 is set in the horizontal direction at the end of the cleaning box 1 away from the drive screw 12. One transmission plate 11 is threadedly connected to the drive screw 12, and the other transmission plate 11 is slidably connected to the guide rod 14. The drive motor 13 controls the rotation of the drive screw 12, and the transmission plate 11 threadedly connected to the drive screw 12 drives the cleaning rack 2 to move in the horizontal direction in the cleaning box 1. The guide rod 14 provides a limiting and guiding function for the movement of the cleaning rack 2.
[0042] Furthermore, the cleaning tank 1 is provided with a horizontal slide groove 15. The drive screw 12 and the guide rod 14 are both located inside the slide groove 15. The transmission plate 11 is embedded in the slide groove 15 and is slidably connected to the slide groove 15. The slide groove 15 provides a limiting and guiding function for the horizontal sliding of the transmission plate 11. At the same time, the drive screw 12 is located inside the slide groove 15 to effectively prevent water from splashing onto the drive screw 12 during the cleaning process, thus ensuring the service life of the drive screw 12.
[0043] Furthermore, a drying assembly is also provided in the cleaning box 1. The drying assembly is located on one side of the cleaning assembly. The drying assembly includes a transmission frame 16 that is slidably disposed in the cleaning box 1. A fan 18 and a circular drying rack 17 are fixedly connected to the transmission frame 16. An air supply pipe is fixedly installed at the output end of the fan 18. One end of the air supply pipe is connected to the drying rack 17. The drying rack 17 is hollow inside. Several air outlet pipes 19 are evenly arranged around the bottom of the drying rack 17. The ends of the air outlet pipes 19 are inclined towards the center of the drying rack 17. After cleaning, the cleaning rack 2 moves to the bottom of the drying rack 17, the drying rack 17 descends, the fan 18 is started, and the beverage cans are dried through the air supply pipe and the air outlet pipes 19.
[0044] The central axis of the washing rack 2 is set collinearly with the central axis of the spray rack 5 and the drying rack 17 to ensure that the spray rack 5 and the drying rack 17 can completely cover the washing rack 2 during washing and drying.
[0045] Furthermore, the diameter of the drying rack 17 is larger than the diameter of the washing rack 2. After the drying rack 17 is lowered, it can completely wrap around the washing rack 2, so that the air blown out by the drying rack 17 and the air outlet 19 can be fully applied to the washing rack 2.
[0046] Furthermore, a vertical second cylinder 20 is fixedly installed inside the cleaning box 1. The output end of the second cylinder 20 is fixedly connected to the transmission frame 16 and is used to control the transmission frame 16 to drive the drying rack 17 to rise and fall.
[0047] Furthermore, a switch door 21 is provided on one side of the cleaning tank 1. The switch door 21 is hinged in the cleaning tank 1. The switch door 21 can be opened by flipping it upward. The drive motor 13 controls the drive screw 12 to rotate, so that the cleaning rack 2 moves close to the switch door 21. At this time, the switch door 21 can be opened to place or take out beverages into the groove 3.
[0048] Working principle of this utility model:
[0049] The drive motor 13 controls the drive screw 12 to rotate, causing the cleaning rack 2 to move closer to the switch door 21. The switch door 21 is opened, and the beverage is placed in the groove 3. The cleaning rack 2 is then moved to the bottom of the cleaning assembly. The spray rack 5 descends to cover the cleaning rack 2. The water pump sends water from the water tank 8 through the water pipe 9 into the spray rack 5, which sprays water through the first nozzle 6 and the second nozzle 7 to clean the beverage cans. After cleaning, the cleaning rack 2 moves to the bottom of the drying rack 17. The drying rack 17 descends, and the fan 18 starts, drying the beverage cans through the air supply pipe and the air outlet pipe 19.
[0050] The contents not described in detail in this specification are existing technologies known to those skilled in the art.
[0051] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A device for cleaning containers for beverages, comprising a washing tank (1), characterized in that: The cleaning box (1) is slidably connected to a cleaning rack (2). The cleaning rack (2) is ring-shaped. The cleaning rack (2) has several grooves (3) arranged along its circumference for placing individual beverage cans. The grooves (3) are hollow. The top of the cleaning box (1) is provided with a lifting rack (4). The lifting rack (4) is provided with a cleaning assembly. The cleaning assembly includes a ring-shaped spray rack (5). The spray rack (5) is hollow inside. Several first nozzles (6) are evenly arranged along the circumference at the inner edge of the spray rack (5). Several second nozzles (7) are evenly arranged along the circumference at the outer edge of the spray rack (5). The first nozzles (6) and the second nozzles (7) are arranged opposite to each other.
2. The beverage can cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning tank (1) is equipped with a water tank (8) on top, and a water pipe (9) is connected between the water tank (8) and the spray frame (5). A water pump is installed in the water tank (8) to send water into the water pipe (9).
3. The beverage can cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The horizontal length between the inner and outer edges of the spray rack (5) is greater than the horizontal length between the inner and outer edges of the cleaning rack (2).
4. The beverage can cleaning device according to claim 3, characterized in that: A vertically arranged first cylinder (10) is fixedly connected to the cleaning tank (1), and the output end of the first cylinder (10) is fixedly connected to the lifting frame (4).
5. The beverage can cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning rack (2) is fixedly connected to transmission plates (11) at both ends. The cleaning box (1) is rotatably connected to a drive screw (12) at one end in the horizontal direction. The drive screw (12) is fixedly connected to a drive motor (13) at the end through a coupling. The drive motor (13) is fixedly connected to the cleaning box (1). The end of the cleaning box (1) away from the drive screw (12) is provided with a guide rod (14) in the horizontal direction. One of the transmission plates (11) is threadedly connected to the drive screw (12), and the other transmission plate (11) is slidably connected to the guide rod (14).
6. The beverage can cleaning device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The cleaning tank (1) is provided with a horizontal sliding groove (15). The drive screw (12) and guide rod (14) are both located inside the sliding groove (15). The transmission plate (11) is embedded in the sliding groove (15) and the transmission plate (11) is slidably connected to the sliding groove (15).
7. The beverage can cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning box (1) is also equipped with a drying component. The drying component is located on one side of the cleaning component. The drying component includes a transmission frame (16) that is slidably disposed in the cleaning box (1). A fan (18) and a circular drying rack (17) are fixedly connected to the transmission frame (16). An air supply pipe is fixedly installed at the output end of the fan (18). One end of the air supply pipe is connected to the drying rack (17). The drying rack (17) is hollow inside. Several air outlet pipes (19) are evenly arranged around the bottom of the drying rack (17). The ends of the air outlet pipes (19) are inclined toward the center of the drying rack (17).
8. A beverage can cleaning device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The diameter of the drying rack (17) is larger than the diameter of the washing rack (2).
9. A beverage can cleaning device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The cleaning tank (1) is fixedly equipped with a second cylinder (20) in a vertical direction, and the output end of the second cylinder (20) is fixedly connected to the transmission frame (16).
10. A beverage canning cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning tank (1) is equipped with a switch door (21) on one side.