Movable Fluid Delivery Bar for Roller Brush Cleaning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing roller brush bed systems have limited cleaning capabilities due to the restricted spray areas of stationary sprayer nozzles, which fail to effectively clean the roller brushes, leading to incomplete sanitization and potential buildup of dirt, wax, or debris.
Innovation Solution
A movable fluid delivery system with a fluid source, supply tube, and drive system that moves a fluid delivery bar relative to the roller brushes, allowing for targeted spraying and improved cleaning efficiency by moving along the brush bed, including a combination of stationary and movable sprayer components to cover larger areas and remove stuck produce.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If stationary sprayer nozzles are used to spray fluid onto roller brushes, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but the spray area is limited and cleaning effectiveness is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent converts the stationary sprayer nozzle system into a dynamic, movable fluid delivery bar that travels along the roller brush bed. This movable bar carries multiple sprayer nozzles that can dynamically position themselves to clean different sections of the roller brushes, thereby expanding the effective spray area while maintaining manufacturing simplicity through modular design
2Device complexity
If stationary sprayer nozzles are used, then the device complexity is low, but the cleaning coverage is insufficient and buildup removal is inadequate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the cleaning function by dividing the roller brush bed into multiple sections, each served by individual sprayer nozzles mounted on the movable fluid delivery bar. This segmentation allows comprehensive coverage of the entire brush bed area, ensuring that each section receives adequate cleaning attention while maintaining manageable system complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The movable fluid delivery bar serves multiple functions: it transports fluid to multiple sprayer nozzles, positions itself along different sections of the roller brush bed, and enables comprehensive cleaning coverage. This multi-functionality increases productivity without proportionally increasing device complexity
3Ease of operation
If stationary sprayer nozzles are used, then the system is simple to operate, but the sanitization completeness is compromised due to limited spray reach
Solution Approach 1:
The movable fluid delivery bar continuously travels along the roller brush bed, providing continuous fluid delivery and cleaning action across all sections. This continuous operation ensures complete sanitization coverage without gaps, maintaining reliability while preserving ease of operation through automated movement
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The movable fluid delivery system enhances cleaning efficiency by ensuring thorough coverage and removal of debris from the roller brushes, improving sanitization and reducing buildup, compared to traditional stationary systems.
Implementation Method 1
a movable fluid delivery bar in fluid communication with the fluid supply tube and a drive system attached to the movable fluid delivery bar and configured to move the movable fluid delivery bar relative to the at least one roller brush and along the roller brush bed, wherein the movable fluid delivery bar is configured to spray fluid toward the at least one roller brush
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AI summary
A roller brush bed and a fluid delivery system are provided. The fluid deliver system includes a fluid source, a fluid supply tube connected to the fluid source, a movable fluid delivery bar in fluid communication with the fluid supply tube and a drive system attached to the movable fluid delivery bar and configured to move the movable fluid delivery bar relative to the at least one roller brush and along the roller brush bed, wherein the movable fluid delivery bar is configured to spray fluid toward the at least one roller brush as the movable fluid delivery bar is moved along the roller brush bed.