Chemical mixing vent for foam washing and rinsing devices

Abstract

The invention relates to a chemical mixing vent (6) for use in foam washing and rinsing devices (100) comprising at least one air inlet (2), a water inlet (3) connected to a clean water source, a white water transportation line (11) and a rinsing water transportation line (10), characterized in that it comprises a mixing chamber (6.3), a water inlet (6.1) having a wide angle inlet path (6.4) for inletting water into said mixing chamber (6.3), and a foam outlet (6.2) having a narrow angle outlet path (6.5) for conveying foam formed as a result of chemical mixing with water in said mixing chamber (6.3) to the white water transportation line (11).

Description

[0001] CHEMICAL MIXING VENT FOR FOAM WASHING AND RINSING DEVICES TECHNICAL FIELD

[0002] The invention relates to a chemical mixing vent for foam washing and rinsing devices for use in areas requiring hygiene.

[0003] PRIOR ART

[0004] In many businesses, especially in food businesses that require hygiene, regular washing of the facility is of great importance. There are satellite washing systems that use water, chemicals and compressed air to wash such enterprises. These systems are widely used, especially in large areas or in plants with multiple wash points. The main advantages of satellite washing systems are that provide access to many washing areas in large facilities with a central source; increase productivity by reducing labor and time loss; and offer automatic washing solutions that can meet high hygiene requirements. These systems are widely used to ensure hygiene in food processing plants, large production facilities and even in some animal husbandry areas.

[0005] In the present art, the chemical mixing vent is of high importance in foam washing and rinsing devices. If the position, dimensions and even the material of this part are not chosen correctly, it cannot fully fulfill its function.

[0006] As a result of the research conducted on the present technique, a utility model application 2016 / 02553 was found. The invention relates to a satellite washing system for disinfecting places such as dairies, meat factories, tomato paste factories, etc. where ambient cleanliness is important, by spraying chemical-based foam and rinsing it with water to create foam with air pressure.

[0007] As a result, the problems mentioned above, which could not be solved in the light of the existing technique, necessitated an innovation in the relevant technical field. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF INVENTION

[0008] The present invention relates to a foam washing and rinsing system for eliminating the aforementioned disadvantages and bringing new advantages to the field of the art.

[0009] The main purpose of the invention is to provide a device capable of performing both foam washing and rinsing operations to ensure hygiene, especially in food production facilities, and where both operations can be performed by means of a single chemical mixing vent.

[0010] The most important purpose of the invention is to obtain foam with high foam consistency quality by forming structures with different angles or taper in the water inlet and white water outlet regions of the chemical mixing vent. Especially since the cone dimensions are different in both areas and the material is completely plastic-based material, the foam can be thrown to a more distant level and the problems experienced in the existing technique are eliminated.

[0011] The purpose of the invention is to provide a structure that combines rinse water and white water and allows both rinse water and white water to be discharged.

[0012] A further purpose of the invention is to provide a chemical mixing vent positioned between two different parallel lines.

[0013] A further purpose of the invention is to provide a chemical mixing vent which allows a comfortable stable flow of chemical agents.

[0014] Another purpose of the invention is to provide an efficient and stable chemical mixing vent with a structure suitable for use at different bar pressures and suitably designed mixing chambers and diversion chambers.

[0015] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES Figure 1 is a frontal two-dimensional view showing the area where the chemical mixing vent is located in the inventive foam washing and rinsing device.

[0016] Figure 2 is an individual perspective view of the inventive chemical mixing vent.

[0017] Figure 3 is a front sectional view of the inventive chemical mixing vent.

[0018] Figure 4 is a top view of the channel of the inventive chemical mixing vent.

[0019] REFERENCE NUMBERS

[0020] 100 Device

[0021] 1 Reservoir

[0022] 2 Air Inlet

[0023] 3 Water Inlet

[0024] 4 Chemical Agent Inlet

[0025] 5 Diverter Valve

[0026] 6 Chemical Mixing Vent

[0027] 6.1 Water inlet

[0028] 6.2 Foam outlet

[0029] 6.3 Mixing chamber

[0030] 6.4 Wide angle inlet path

[0031] 6.5 Narrow angle outlet path

[0032] 6.6 Channel

[0033] 7 Air Inlet Valve

[0034] 8 Air Regulator

[0035] 9 Air Inlet Check Valve

[0036] 10 Rinse Water Transportation Line

[0037] 11 White water Transportation Line

[0038] 12 Water Outlet

[0039] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF INVENTION

[0040] Figure-1 illustrates a foam washing and rinsing device (100) comprising an air inlet (2) connected to a compressed air source, at least one reservoir (1), a water inlet (3) connected to a clean water source, and a chemical agent inlet (4) and valve (5) connected to a chemical agent source. There is a diverter valve (5) that controls the direction of the water coming from the clean water supply, allowing the device (100) to operate in foaming and rinsing modes. In rinse mode, clean water is transported directly to the water outlet (12) via a rinse water transportation line (10) located downstream of the diverter valve (5). In foaming mode, clean water reaches a chemical mixing vent (6). In the chemical mixing vent (6), the water from the clean water source and the chemical agent from the chemical agent source are mixed. The chemical mixing vent (6) contains a chemical agent inlet end where the chemical from the chemical agent source enters. The air required for foaming the water mixed with the chemical is supplied from a compressed air source.

[0041] Figures 2 and 3 illustrate individual perspective and cross-sectional views of the chemical mixing vent (6). The chemical mixing vent (6) comprises a mixing chamber (6.3) having at least one chemical agent inlet (4) and where the chemical entering through the chemical agent inlet (4) meets the chemical. The said mixing chamber (6.3) comprises a water inlet (6.1) with a wide angle inlet path (6.4) for inlet of water into the said mixing chamber (6.3) and a foam outlet (6.2) with a narrow angle outlet path (6.5) for conveying the foam formed as a result of chemical mixing with water in the said mixing chamber (6.3) to the white water transportation line (11 ).

[0042] In this mixing chamber (6.3), the diameter (a) of the wide angle inlet path (6.4) is formed compared to the diameter (b) of the narrow angle outlet path (6.5) in order to form the desired consistency of the foam, so in this case is from a>b. The diameter (b) of the said narrow angle outlet path (6.5) is 2.36 mm. The diameter (a) of the wide angle inlet path (6.4) is 3.05 mm.

[0043] The wide angle inlet path (6.4) extending towards the mixing chamber (6.3) has a wide conical form extending rigidly straight, while the other narrow angle outlet path (6.5) has a narrow conical form flattening towards the end point. As can be seen in Figure-3, the end part of the narrow angle outlet path (6.5) towards the mixing chamber (6.3) changes from conical to straight. However, the conical extension of the wide angle inlet path (6.4) proceeds in a rigid straight line without undergoing any other form. This configuration of the form results in a higher quality, homogenized foam with the desired consistency. To ensure this consistency, the chemical agent inlet (4) mentioned above contains a narrow rectangular channel (6.6). On the other hand; the narrow angled outlet path (6.5) extending towards the mixing chamber (6.3) has a narrow conical form extending towards the mixing chamber (6.3) but the end part close to the mixing chamber (6.3) has a straight form. The chemical mixing vent (6) has a monolithic structure and is made entirely of plastic and plastic-based materials. The plastic-based material contributes to the formation of better quality and viscous foam. However, in order to ensure foam quality and long distance pressurization; it comprises the narrow angle outlet path (6.5) with a longer path extension (hi) compared to the mentioned wide angle inlet path (6.4) extension (h2).

[0044] There is an air inlet valve (7) connected to the air inlet (2) to provide the on / off function of the compressed air supply, an air regulator (8) to adjust the air pressure according to the desired foam ratio and an air inlet check valve (9) to prevent water from escaping back. After the air inlet valve (7) is turned to the open position, the air from the compressed air source is transported to the air regulator (8) via an air delivery pipe. The pressurized air meets the chemical-containing water coming out of the chemical mixing vent (6) through the air delivery pipe, resulting in foam formation. The resulting white water is transported to the water outlet (12) via a white water transportation line (11 ) extending from the outlet end of the chemical mixing vent (6).

[0045] In the light of the information given above, the inventive foam washing and rinsing device (100) operates as follows. After the device (100) is connected to the compressed air source, clean water source and chemical agent source, the diverter valve (5) is turned according to the mode in which the device (100) is to be operated. When foam washing is desired with the device (100), the steering arm is moved to the appropriate position and the water coming from the clean water source is directed to the chemical mixing vent (6). Here, clean water is mixed with the chemical that has entered the chemical mixing vent (6) from the chemical agent inlet end. At the same time, the air inlet check valve (9) is opened to allow the pressurized air to enter the device (100). The chemical-containing water coming out of the chemical mixing vent (6) meets the air coming from the compressed air source and foams. The air pressure is adjusted by the air regulator (8) according to the desired amount of foam. The white water reaches the water outlet (12) from the white water transportation line (11) and is sprayed to the area to be washed by means of a hose. When rinsing is desired, the diverter valve (5) is moved to the appropriate position so that clean water is directed directly to the rinse water transportation line (10). The water carried in the rinse water transportation line (10) reaches the water outlet (12) and is sprayed to the area to be rinsed through the hose. Thus, both foam washing and rinsing are performed with a single water outlet (12).

[0046] The diverter valve (5) comprises a rinse water transportation line (10) for conveying clean water to the water outlet (12) when in rinsing mode, and a white water transportation line (11 ) for conveying white water combined in the chemical mixing vent (6) to the water outlet (12) when the diverter valve (5) is in foaming mode. On the other hand, in order to ensure sufficient flow of rinse water and to ensure easy flow of pressure and flow rate, the diameter of the white water transportation line (h) has a large diameter compared to the diameter of the rinse water transportation line (hi ).

Claims

CLAIMS1. A chemical mixing vent (6) for use in foam washing and rinsing devices (100) comprising at least one air inlet (2), a water inlet (3) connected to a clean water supply, a white water transportation line (11) and a rinse water transportation line (10), characterized in that it comprises the following;- a mixing chamber (6.3) with at least one chemical agent inlet (4) where the chemical and water entering through the chemical agent inlet (4) meet, - water inlet (6.1 ) with a wide angle inlet path (6.4) for the introduction of water into the aforementioned mixing chamber (6.3),- the foam outlet (6.2) with an narrow angle outlet (6.5) for the delivery of the foam formed by chemical mixing with water in the mixing chamber (6.3) to the white water transportation line (11 ).

2. The chemical mixing vent (6) according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises a diameter (a) of a wide angle inlet path (6.4) compared to a diameter (b) of an narrow angle outlet path (6.5) for the formation of foam of the desired consistency in the said mixing chamber (6.3).

3. The chemical mixing vent (6) according to claim 1, characterized in that said wide angle inlet path (6.4) extending towards said mixing chamber (6.3) comprises a rigidly straight extending wide conical form.

4. The chemical mixing vent (6) according to claim 1, characterized in that said narrow angle outlet path (6.5) extending towards said mixing chamber (6.3) comprises a narrow conical form extending towards said mixing chamber (6.3), but the end portion close to said mixing chamber (6.3) comprises a straight form.

5. The chemical mixing vent (6) according to claim 1, characterized in that the diameter (b) of said narrow angle outlet path (6.5) is 2.36 mm and the diameter (a) of said wide angle inlet path (6.4) is 3.05 mm.

6. The chemical mixing vent (6) according to claim 1, characterized in that said chemical agent inlet (4) comprises a channel (6.6) having a narrow rectangular form.

7. The chemical mixing vent (6) according to claim 1, characterized in that it is made of plastic and plastic-based material having a monolithic structure.

8. The chemical mixing vent (6) according to claim 2, characterized in that it comprises a narrow angle outlet path (6.5) with a longer path extension (hi) compared to the extension (h2) of said wide angle inlet path (6.4) to ensure foam quality and long distance pressurization.

9. The chemical mixing vent (6) according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises a rinse water transportation line (10) for conveying clean water to the water outlet (12) while the diverter valve (5) is in rinsing mode, and a white water transportation line (11) for conveying white water combined in the chemical mixing vent (6) to the water outlet (12) while the diverter valve (5) is in foaming mode.

10. The chemical mixing vent (6) according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises a white water transportation line (11) diameter (h) having a large diameter compared to the diameter of the rinse water transportation line (hi) to ensure sufficient flow of rinse water and easy flow of pressure and flow rate.

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