A cleaning device for a container for rod-shaped articles

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of cleaning device for bar product storage container, including bar product container and cleaning mechanism, the bar product container includes container base and container side plate, the front and rear ends of two the container side plate are equipped with vertical end plate, the cleaning mechanism is used to when relative movement with the bar product container is generated, pass through the vertical end plate and enter the inside of the bar product container, and sweep the container base and the container side plate.This device is aimed at the structural features and use mode of bar product container, make cleaning mechanism and bar product container in the process of relative movement into the inside of bar product container, by the way of contact and sweep the container base and container side plate of bar product container, effectively complete the cleaning of packing product container inside, on the one hand can effectively remove the impurities adhered together, on the other hand also can prevent impurities from being blown to other positions.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a container cleaning device, specifically, a cleaning device for storage containers of rod-shaped products. Background Technology

[0002] In the tobacco processing and manufacturing industry, when transporting cigarettes, filters, and other rod-shaped materials related to cigarette products produced by upstream equipment to downstream equipment, the continuous rod-shaped materials are typically conveyed in a multi-layered stacked manner via conveyor equipment, with short-term storage in between before being conveyed to the downstream equipment. Alternatively, they may be briefly stored in a container, which is then emptied and re-conveyed to the downstream equipment in a multi-layered stacked manner by the conveyor mechanism. The applicant's Chinese invention patent CN202310853654.8 discloses a conveying and filling device and method for rod-shaped products, which describes the above-mentioned content in detail.

[0003] Currently, when rod-shaped products are stored in containers, the containers are often not cleaned or prepared before filling. This can lead to contamination of the rod-shaped products after filling, resulting in a decline in their quality. Furthermore, if there are residual rod-shaped products or other debris inside the container, it may cause problems such as jamming during the filling process and disordered arrangement of the rod-shaped products inside the container after filling.

[0004] In existing technologies, cleaning rod-shaped product containers is usually achieved by inverting the container 180°. However, impurities may adhere to the inside of the container, and simply inverting the container will result in insufficient cleaning. In addition, some equipment uses a spray system to clean containers. This method can cause impurities to be scattered to other locations after being sprayed. Long-term operation may cause machine malfunctions, requiring regular maintenance by a specialist.

[0005] In order to solve the above problems, people have been seeking an ideal technological solution. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by providing a cleaning device for storage containers of rod-shaped products. By having the cleaning mechanism come into contact with the container of rod-shaped products, the device effectively cleans the inside of the packaged product container. On the one hand, it can effectively remove impurities that are stuck together, and on the other hand, it can prevent impurities from being blown to other locations.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: it includes a rod-shaped product container and a cleaning mechanism. The rod-shaped product container includes a container base and container side plates. Both ends of the two container side plates are provided with vertical end plates. The cleaning mechanism is used to enter the interior of the rod-shaped product container through the vertical end plates when it moves relative to the rod-shaped product container, and to sweep across the container base and the container side plates.

[0008] Based on the above, the vertical end plate is slidably disposed on the container base, and the vertical end plate slides synchronously with the sliding horizontal plate at the bottom of the container base; an opening and closing guide plate is provided directly below the cleaning mechanism, and the opening and closing guide plate squeezes the two sliding horizontal plates from the middle to make the two sliding horizontal plates move away from each other, so that the vertical end plate changes from a closed state inside the container side plate to an open state outside the container side plate.

[0009] Based on the above, the container base is provided with a spindle at the bottom, the sliding cross plate slides along the spindle, and the spindle is provided with an elastic element that abuts against the sliding cross plate so that the vertical end plate has a tendency to close.

[0010] Based on the above, the sliding cross plate is provided with a linear bearing, and the sliding cross plate slides along the spindle through the linear bearing.

[0011] Based on the above, the bottom of the container base is provided with a sliding groove to accommodate the sliding cross plate and the spindle, and a guide groove to allow the opening and closing guide plate to pass through the container base.

[0012] Based on the above, the cleaning device also includes a conveying mechanism, the rod-shaped product container is conveyed by the conveying mechanism, and the opening and closing guide plate is installed on the conveying mechanism.

[0013] Based on the above, the vertical end plate and the sliding horizontal plate are connected by a sliding connecting plate. The sliding connecting plate is slidably disposed at the end of the container base. An end cover plate installed on the container base is also provided on the outside of the sliding connecting plate. A sliding cavity of the sliding connecting plate is formed between the end cover plate and the container base.

[0014] Based on the above, the opening and closing guide plate is made of a chamfered rectangular plate. After the opening and closing guide plate enters between the two sliding cross plates from the two chamfered positions, the two sliding cross plates gradually move away from each other.

[0015] Based on the above, the cleaning mechanism includes a mounting plate, a horizontal brush, and a vertical brush. The horizontal brush is mounted on the bottom of the mounting plate to contact the container base, and the vertical brush is mounted on both sides of the mounting plate to contact the two container side plates.

[0016] Based on the above, the horizontal brush can be adjusted up and down on the mounting plate, and the vertical brush can be adjusted left and right on the mounting plate.

[0017] This utility model has substantial features and advancements compared to the prior art. Specifically, this device, taking into account the structural characteristics and usage of rod-shaped product containers, allows the cleaning mechanism to penetrate deep into the interior of the rod-shaped product container during relative movement. By contacting and sweeping the container base and side plates, it effectively cleans the interior of the packaged product container. On the one hand, it can effectively remove impurities stuck together, and on the other hand, it can prevent impurities from being blown to other locations.

[0018] Simultaneously, the vertical end plates, originally fixed at both ends of the rod-shaped product container, are made slidable. These end plates open during the movement of the rod-shaped product container, allowing the cleaning mechanism to smoothly enter and clean the inner wall. The cleaning mechanism enters the interior of the rod-shaped product container via the side plate. The opening guide plate, made of chamfered rectangular sheet, presses the two sliding cross plates apart, opening the vertical end plates. A highly efficient and compact transmission structure is constructed using the sliding cross plates, spindle, linear bearing, sliding connecting plate, and end cover plate, enabling the sliding cross plates 14 and the vertical end plates to slide synchronously. Sliding grooves and guide grooves are provided at the bottom of the container base, allowing the vertical end plates to open simultaneously while the rod-shaped product container is being conveyed. The cleaning mechanism, using strip brushes and adjusting their position, cleans the rod-shaped product container with sufficient force. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a rod-shaped product container;

[0021] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of a rod-shaped container viewed from below, as well as detailed schematic diagrams of some of its structures.

[0022] In the figure, the reference numerals are as follows: rod-shaped product container 1, container base 11, container side plate 12, vertical end plate 13, sliding cross plate 14, mandrel 15, linear bearing 16, sliding connecting plate 17, end cover plate 18, side cover plate 19; opening and closing guide plate 3; cleaning mechanism 2, mounting plate 21, horizontal brush 22, vertical brush 23; conveying mechanism 4. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described in detail below through specific embodiments.

[0024] Example 1

[0025] like Figures 1-3 As shown, the cleaning device for the storage container of rod-shaped products in this embodiment includes a rod-shaped product container 1, which is an open container for stacking rod-shaped materials from the top opening into the container; the rod-shaped product container 1 includes a container base 11, container side plates 12 and vertical end plates 13, and vertical end plates 13 are provided at both the front and rear ends of the two container side plates 12, so that the front and rear ends of the rod-shaped product container 1 are provided with a pair of vertical end plates 13.

[0026] As in the prior art, the distance between the two container side plates 12 of the rod-shaped product container 1 is slightly larger than the length of the rod-shaped product, so that the rod-shaped material (i.e., the rod-shaped product, such as cigarettes) is exactly between the two container side plates 12. When many rod-shaped materials are placed between the two container side plates 12, they will roll off towards both ends of the rod-shaped product container 1 when they are stacked. Therefore, vertical end plates 13 are needed to seal the front and rear ends of the rod-shaped product container 1. Installing the two vertical end plates 13 at the ends of the rod-shaped product container 1 can effectively prevent the rod-shaped material from rolling out of the rod-shaped product container 1. Moreover, the guide plate used to guide the rod-shaped material into the packaging product container 1 can also enter the rod-shaped product container 1 from between the two vertical end plates 13 to guide the rod-shaped material to be stacked into the rod-shaped product container 1.

[0027] The rod-shaped product container 1 is transported by the conveyor line most of the time, making it difficult to clean. In the prior art, the rod-shaped product container 1 is cleaned by inverting it or by blowing it. However, this makes it difficult to remove the impurities that are stuck together, and the impurities blown away will also be scattered to other locations.

[0028] The cleaning device for a storage container for rod-shaped products of this application includes a cleaning mechanism 2, which is used to enter the interior of the rod-shaped product container 1 through the vertical end plate 13 when it moves relative to the rod-shaped product container 1, and sweep across the container base 11 and the container side plate 12.

[0029] In this application, the cleaning mechanism 2 achieves the purpose of cleaning the rod-shaped product container 1 by contacting the container base 11 and the container side plate 12. Compared with the cleaning methods of inverted containers or blown containers, the contact cleaning method can effectively remove the impurities stuck together, and can also prevent the impurities from being blown to other positions by sweeping them out.

[0030] Regarding the relative movement between the cleaning mechanism 2 and the rod-shaped product container 1, for example, the cleaning mechanism 2 can be positioned above the transport line of the rod-shaped product container 1. When the rod-shaped product container 1 is moved by the transport line, it will be effectively cleaned after reaching the bottom of the cleaning mechanism 2. Of course, a cleaning mechanism 2 that moves along a specific line can also be used. For example, in other embodiments, the cleaning mechanism 2 can be driven by a drive mechanism to enter the rod-shaped product container 1, and after entering the rod-shaped product container 1, it can repeatedly brush the inner wall of the rod-shaped product container 1.

[0031] In this application, the device, taking into account the structural characteristics and usage of the rod-shaped product container 1, allows the cleaning mechanism 2 to penetrate into the interior of the rod-shaped product container 1 during relative movement. By contacting and sweeping the container base 11 and container side plate 12 of the rod-shaped product container 1, it effectively cleans the interior of the packaged product container. On the one hand, it can effectively remove impurities that are stuck together, and on the other hand, it can prevent impurities from being blown to other locations.

[0032] Example 2

[0033] Based on Example 1, such as Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, the vertical end plate 13 is slidably mounted on the container base 11. The vertical end plate 13 and the sliding horizontal plate 14 at the bottom of the container base 11 slide synchronously. Therefore, by sliding the sliding horizontal plate 14, the vertical end plate 13 can be slid. The cleaning mechanism 2 is provided with an opening and closing guide plate 3 directly below it. The opening and closing guide plate 3 squeezes the two sliding horizontal plates 14 from the middle to make them move away from each other, and changes the vertical end plate 13 from a closed state inside the container side plate 12 to an open state outside the container side plate 12. Since the cleaning mechanism 2 is located directly above the opening and closing guide plate 3, after the container side plate 12 is squeezed open by the opening and closing guide plate 3, the cleaning mechanism 2 can directly enter the interior of the rod-shaped product container 1 and complete the cleaning operation of the rod-shaped product container 1 by contacting and sweeping the container base 11 and the container side plate 12 of the rod-shaped product container 1.

[0034] A gap is provided between the container side plate 12 and the vertical end plate 13 to ensure that the vertical end plate 13 does not contact the container side plate 12 during the opening process, thereby reducing the friction on the vertical end plate 13 during opening and ensuring the stability of the opening and closing process.

[0035] By using the above method, the cleaning mechanism 2 enters the interior of the rod-shaped product container 1 through the container side plate 12, making full use of the structural characteristics and usage of the rod-shaped product container 1 itself. The vertical end plates 13, which were originally fixed at both ends of the rod-shaped product container 1, are made to be slidable, and the vertical end plates 13 are opened during the movement of the rod-shaped product container 1, so that the cleaning mechanism 2 can smoothly enter the rod-shaped product container 1 and clean the inner wall of the rod-shaped product container 1.

[0036] In other embodiments, for example, the width of the vertical end plate 13 can be reduced, and the cleaning mechanism 2 can use a soft strip brush. The soft strip brush deforms when passing through the vertical end plate 13, and returns to its original shape after entering the rod-shaped product container 1. By contacting the container base 11 and the container side plate 12, it achieves the purpose of cleaning the rod-shaped product container 1. However, this method has cleaning dead corners and cannot completely sweep out impurities. For another example, the cleaning mechanism 2 can be extended and retracted vertically by a telescopic structure. When the rod-shaped product container 1 reaches directly below the cleaning mechanism 2, the cleaning mechanism 2 extends downward to reach the interior of the rod-shaped product container 1, completes the cleaning, and then extends upward. This method cannot completely sweep out impurities and needs to be used in conjunction with a vacuum cleaner to remove the impurities. For example, the vertical end plate 13 is hinged to the end of the container side plate 12. When the cleaning mechanism 2 passes the vertical end plate 13, it can push the vertical end plate 13 to rotate and open (the front vertical end plate 13 rotates and enters the groove on the container side plate 12), and the cleaning mechanism 2 can also enter the interior of the rod-shaped product container 1. However, frequent use of this method will affect the service life of the cleaning mechanism 2.

[0037] Regarding the sliding method of the sliding plate 14, as follows: Figure 3 As shown, a spindle 15 is provided at the bottom of the container base 11, and a sliding cross plate 14 slides along the spindle 15. An elastic element abuts against the sliding cross plate 14 on the spindle 15 to give the vertical end plate 13 a tendency to close. For example, one end of the spindle 15 is fixed to the container base 11, and the spindle 15 can be fixed by a side cover plate 19. The other end of the spindle 15 is suspended and the sliding cross plate 14 is mounted thereon. The elastic element pushes the sliding cross plate 14 to tend to move away from the side cover plate 19. Furthermore, a linear bearing 16 is provided on the sliding cross plate 14, and the sliding cross plate 14 slides along the spindle 15 via the linear bearing 16.

[0038] Regarding the synchronous sliding method of the vertical end plate 13 and the sliding horizontal plate 14, as follows: Figure 3As shown, the vertical end plate 13 and the sliding horizontal plate 14 are connected by a sliding connecting plate 17. The sliding connecting plate 17 is slidably disposed at the end of the container base 11. An end cover plate 18 is also provided on the outside of the sliding connecting plate 17 and installed on the container base 11. A sliding cavity of the sliding connecting plate 17 is formed between the end cover plate 18 and the container base 11. The sliding cavity is formed by the gaps on both sides of the protrusion on the middle surface of the end cover plate 18 after it is connected to the container base 11.

[0039] Regarding the method by which the opening and closing guide plate 3 presses the two sliding cross plates 14 apart from the middle, such as... Figure 1 As shown, the opening and closing guide plate 3 is made of a chamfered rectangular plate. After the opening and closing guide plate 3 enters between the two sliding horizontal plates 14 from the two chamfered positions (the two oblique sides at the ends), the two sliding horizontal plates 14 gradually move away from each other. When the side of the opening and closing guide plate (the side of the middle position) abuts against the two sliding horizontal plates 14, the sliding horizontal plates 14 will slide to the maximum distance to open the vertical end plate 13.

[0040] Example 3

[0041] Based on Example 2, such as Figure 1 As shown, the cleaning device for the storage container of rod-shaped products in this embodiment also includes a conveying mechanism 4. The conveying mechanism 4 can be a conveyor belt or the like. The rod-shaped product container 1 is conveyed by the conveying mechanism 4. The opening and closing guide plate 3 is installed on the conveying mechanism 4. The rod-shaped product container 1 will pass through the opening and closing guide plate 3 during the process of being conveyed by the conveying mechanism 4.

[0042] like Figure 3 As shown, the bottom of the container base 11 is provided with a sliding groove to accommodate the sliding cross plate 14 and the spindle 15. The sliding groove allows the sliding cross plate 14 and the spindle 15 to be placed inside the container base 11, so that the transport and sliding of the sliding cross plate 14 interfere during the normal transport of the container base 11.

[0043] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, the bottom of the container base 11 is provided with a guide groove for the opening and closing guide plate 3 to pass through the container base 11. The sliding groove is provided on both sides of the guide groove. The bottom surfaces of the container base 11 on both sides of the guide groove can normally contact the conveying mechanism 4 to be conveyed, and the opening and closing guide plate 3 can pass smoothly.

[0044] Example 4

[0045] Based on the above embodiments, the cleaning mechanism 2 includes a mounting plate 21, a horizontal brush 22, and a vertical brush 23. The horizontal brush 22 is mounted on the bottom of the mounting plate 21 to contact the container base 11, and the vertical brush 23 is mounted on both sides of the mounting plate 21 to contact the two container side plates 12. In other embodiments, roller brushes, disc brushes, etc. can also be used instead of the brushes.

[0046] The horizontal brush 22 can be adjusted up and down on the mounting plate 21, and the vertical brush 23 can be adjusted left and right on the mounting plate 21. By adjusting the position, the horizontal brush 22 and the vertical brush 23 can clean the rod-shaped product container 1 with sufficient force.

[0047] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and not to limit it; although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the specific implementation of this utility model or equivalent substitutions can be made to some technical features without departing from the spirit of the technical solution of this utility model, and all such modifications and substitutions should be covered within the scope of the technical solution claimed by this utility model.

Claims

1. A cleaning device for a storage container of rod-shaped products, characterized in that, The device includes a rod-shaped product container (1) and a cleaning mechanism (2). The rod-shaped product container (1) includes a container base (11) and a container side plate (12). Both ends of the two container side plates (12) are provided with vertical end plates (13). The cleaning mechanism (2) is used to enter the interior of the rod-shaped product container (1) through the vertical end plates (13) when it moves relative to the rod-shaped product container (1) and sweeps over the container base (11) and the container side plate (12).

2. The cleaning device for a storage container of rod-shaped products according to claim 1, characterized in that, The vertical end plate (13) is slidably disposed on the container base (11), and the vertical end plate (13) slides synchronously with the sliding horizontal plate (14) at the bottom of the container base (11); an opening and closing guide plate (3) is provided directly below the cleaning mechanism (2), and the opening and closing guide plate (3) squeezes the two sliding horizontal plates (14) from the middle to make the two sliding horizontal plates (14) move away from each other, so that the vertical end plate (13) changes from a closed state inside the container side plate (12) to an open state outside the container side plate (12).

3. The cleaning device for a storage container of rod-shaped products according to claim 2, characterized in that, The container base (11) has a spindle (15) at the bottom, and the sliding cross plate (14) slides along the spindle (15). The spindle (15) has an elastic element that abuts against the sliding cross plate (14) so ​​that the vertical end plate (13) has a tendency to close.

4. The cleaning device for a storage container of rod-shaped products according to claim 3, characterized in that, The sliding cross plate (14) is provided with a linear bearing (16), and the sliding cross plate (14) slides along the spindle (15) through the linear bearing (16).

5. The cleaning apparatus for a storage container of rod-shaped products according to claim 3, characterized in that, The container base (11) has a sliding groove at the bottom to accommodate the sliding cross plate (14) and the spindle (15), and a guide groove to allow the opening and closing guide plate (3) to pass through the container base (11).

6. The cleaning apparatus for a storage container of rod-shaped products according to claim 5, characterized in that, The cleaning device also includes a conveying mechanism (4), the rod-shaped product container (1) is conveyed by the conveying mechanism (4), and the opening and closing guide plate (3) is installed on the conveying mechanism (4).

7. The cleaning apparatus for a storage container of rod-shaped products according to claim 2, characterized in that, The vertical end plate (13) and the sliding horizontal plate (14) are connected by a sliding connecting plate (17). The sliding connecting plate (17) is slidably disposed at the end of the container base (11). An end cover plate (18) is also provided on the outside of the sliding connecting plate (17) and installed on the container base (11). The end cover plate (18) and the container base (11) form a sliding cavity of the sliding connecting plate (17).

8. The cleaning apparatus for a storage container of rod-shaped articles according to any one of claims 2-7, characterized in that, The opening and closing guide plate (3) is made of a chamfered rectangular plate. After the opening and closing guide plate (3) enters between the two sliding horizontal plates (14) from the two chamfered positions, the two sliding horizontal plates (14) gradually move away from each other.

9. The cleaning apparatus for a storage container of rod-shaped products according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cleaning mechanism (2) includes a mounting plate (21), a horizontal brush (22) and a vertical brush (23). The horizontal brush (22) is mounted on the bottom of the mounting plate (21) to contact the container base (11), and the vertical brush (23) is mounted on both sides of the mounting plate (21) to contact the two container side plates (12).

10. The cleaning apparatus for a storage container of rod-shaped products according to claim 9, characterized in that, The horizontal brush (22) can be adjusted up and down on the mounting plate (21), and the vertical brush (23) can be adjusted left and right on the mounting plate (21).

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