CN111759248A

CN111759248A - Cleaning equipment

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Publication number: CN111759248A
Application number: CN202010761813.8A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 王晓东; 徐浩
Original assignee: Shanghai Minglue Artificial Intelligence Group Co Ltd
Current assignee: Shanghai Minglue Artificial Intelligence Group Co Ltd
Priority date: 2020-07-31
Filing date: 2020-07-31
Publication date: 2020-10-13

Abstract

The present invention provides a cleaning apparatus for cleaning a target object, the cleaning apparatus including: the cleaning pool is used for containing cleaning liquid; the cleaning device comprises a bearing part for bearing a target object, and at least part of the cleaning device is movably arranged so that at least part of the bearing part is immersed in the cleaning liquid in the cleaning pool or is separated from the contact with the cleaning liquid in the cleaning pool; the first conveying device is used for conveying the target object to be cleaned onto the bearing part from the loading position; and the second conveying device is used for conveying the cleaned target object to a blanking position from the bearing part. The cleaning equipment solves the problem of low cleaning efficiency of the cleaning equipment in the prior art.

Description

Cleaning equipment

Technical Field

The invention relates to the field of article cleaning, in particular to cleaning equipment.

Background

Currently, some cleaning operations, while partially automated, still require manual intervention.

For example, in the process of cleaning tableware, an operator is required to put tableware to be cleaned at a feeding position into a cleaning pool, and after cleaning is finished, the operator is required to take out the tableware in the cleaning pool and place the tableware at a discharging position, so that the operation is complicated, the cleaning efficiency is low, and the risk of recontamination of the cleaned tableware exists.

Therefore, the existing cleaning equipment still has the problems of low mechanization degree and low cleaning efficiency.

Disclosure of Invention

The invention mainly aims to provide a cleaning device to solve the problem of low cleaning efficiency of the cleaning device in the prior art.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a cleaning apparatus for cleaning a target object, the cleaning apparatus including: the cleaning pool is used for containing cleaning liquid; the cleaning device comprises a bearing part for bearing a target object, and at least part of the cleaning device is movably arranged so that at least part of the bearing part is immersed in the cleaning liquid in the cleaning pool or is separated from the contact with the cleaning liquid in the cleaning pool; the first conveying device is used for conveying the target object to be cleaned onto the bearing part from the loading position; and the second conveying device is used for conveying the cleaned target object to a blanking position from the bearing part.

Further, the cleaning equipment comprises an auxiliary conveying device, the auxiliary conveying device is arranged on the bearing part, and the auxiliary conveying device is used for conveying the target object on the bearing part to the second conveying device.

Further, the first conveying device, the second conveying device and the auxiliary conveying device are all of a conveying line structure.

Furthermore, the cleaning device comprises a rotating bracket, the rotating bracket is rotatably arranged around a first preset axis, the bearing part is hung on the rotating bracket, and the bearing part is rotatably arranged around a second preset axis relative to the rotating bracket; wherein the first predetermined axis is parallel to the second predetermined axis.

Further, the bearing part is a plurality of, and a plurality of bearing parts are evenly distributed around first predetermined axis.

Further, the first conveyor and/or the second conveyor are movably arranged relative to the washing device to have an abutting state abutting against the carrying portion and a separated state separating from the carrying portion.

Further, the first conveying device and/or the second conveying device are provided with inserting ends, and when the first conveying device and/or the second conveying device are in a butt joint state, the inserting ends are inserted below the bearing part to support the bearing part.

Further, the cleaning apparatus includes: the two linear driving mechanisms are respectively connected with the first conveying device and the second conveying device in a one-to-one correspondence manner so as to drive the first conveying device and the second conveying device to move correspondingly through the driving of the two linear driving mechanisms; the two linear guide mechanisms are respectively connected with the first conveying device and the second conveying device in a one-to-one correspondence mode, so that the movement of the first conveying device and the movement of the second conveying device are guided through the two linear guide mechanisms.

Further, the linear driving mechanism comprises a rack, a first motor and a first gear, the rack is mounted on the first conveying device or the second conveying device, the first gear is meshed with the rack, and the first gear is connected with an output shaft of the first motor so as to drive the rack to move when the first motor drives the first gear to rotate; the linear guide mechanism comprises a slide rail and a slide block, the slide block is slidably arranged on the slide rail, and the slide block is connected with the first conveying device or the second conveying device.

Further, the cleaning equipment comprises a rinsing device, wherein the rinsing device is arranged above the cleaning pool, so that the target object on the bearing part is rinsed through the rinsing device after the bearing part is separated from the cleaning liquid in the cleaning pool.

Further, the cleaning equipment comprises an ultrasonic wave generating device, and the ultrasonic wave generating device is used for emitting ultrasonic waves into the cleaning pool; and/or, the cleaning apparatus includes a spoiler having a liquid ejection hole to eject the cleaning liquid toward the target object through the liquid ejection hole.

The cleaning equipment applying the technical scheme of the invention is used for cleaning the target object, and comprises: the cleaning pool is used for containing cleaning liquid; the cleaning device comprises a bearing part for bearing a target object, and at least part of the cleaning device is movably arranged so that at least part of the bearing part is immersed in the cleaning liquid in the cleaning pool or is separated from the contact with the cleaning liquid in the cleaning pool; the first conveying device is used for conveying the target object to be cleaned onto the bearing part from the loading position; and the second conveying device is used for conveying the cleaned target object to a blanking position from the bearing part. Therefore, the first conveying device can convey the target object at the feeding position to the bearing part of the cleaning device, then the cleaning device moves to enable the bearing part to bear the target object to be immersed in the cleaning liquid for cleaning, and after the cleaning is finished, the bearing part and the target object are taken out of the cleaning liquid, and then the cleaned target object is conveyed to the discharging position through the second conveying device. The whole cleaning process is completed by machinery without manual participation, the cleaning efficiency can be effectively improved, and the operation sanitation can be favorably ensured.

Drawings

The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this application, illustrate embodiments of the invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the invention and not to limit the invention. In the drawings:

FIG. 1 shows a schematic structural view of an embodiment of a cleaning apparatus according to the invention from one perspective;

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating a first perspective of a first conveyor of an embodiment of a cleaning apparatus according to the present invention;

FIG. 3 shows a schematic view from a second perspective of an embodiment of a cleaning apparatus according to the invention with the first conveyor in a docked state;

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a third perspective of the first conveyor of an embodiment of the cleaning apparatus according to the present invention;

FIG. 5 shows a schematic structural view of an embodiment of a cleaning apparatus according to the invention from another perspective;

fig. 6 shows an enlarged schematic view of a partial region of the embodiment of the cleaning device in fig. 5.

Wherein the figures include the following reference numerals:

1. a cleaning tank; 2. a cleaning device; 21. a bearing part; 22. rotating the bracket; 3. a first conveying device; 31. a driving roller; 32. a driven drum; 33. a transmission belt; 4. a second conveying device; 41. a plug end; 5. a linear drive mechanism; 51. a rack; 52. a first motor; 53. a first gear; 6. a linear guide mechanism; 61. a slide rail; 62. a slider; 7. a flow disturbing device; 8. a second motor; 81. a second gear; 9. a slewing bearing; 100. a target object; 200. a feeding position; 300. a blanking position; 400. and (5) rinsing the device.

Detailed Description

It should be noted that the embodiments and features of the embodiments in the present application may be combined with each other without conflict. The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the embodiments with reference to the attached drawings.

Referring to fig. 1 to 6, the present invention provides a cleaning apparatus for cleaning a target object 100, the cleaning apparatus including: the cleaning pool 1, the cleaning pool 1 is used for containing cleaning liquid; a cleaning device 2, the cleaning device 2 comprising a carrier part 21 for carrying the target object 100, at least part of the cleaning device 2 being movably arranged to immerse at least part of the carrier part 21 in the cleaning liquid in the cleaning bath 1 or to bring the carrier part 21 out of contact with the cleaning liquid in the cleaning bath 1; a first conveying device 3 for conveying the target object 100 to be cleaned from the loading position 200 onto the carrier 21; and a second conveying device 4 for conveying the cleaned target object 100 from the carrying section 21 to the blanking position 300.

The cleaning apparatus of the present invention comprises: the cleaning pool 1, the cleaning pool 1 is used for containing cleaning liquid; a cleaning device 2, the cleaning device 2 comprising a carrier part 21 for carrying the target object 100, at least part of the cleaning device 2 being movably arranged to immerse at least part of the carrier part 21 in the cleaning liquid in the cleaning bath 1 or to bring the carrier part 21 out of contact with the cleaning liquid in the cleaning bath 1; a first conveying device 3 for conveying the target object 100 to be cleaned from the loading position 200 onto the carrier 21; and a second conveying device 4 for conveying the cleaned target object 100 from the carrying section 21 to the blanking position 300. In this way, the first conveyor 3 can convey the target object 100 at the loading position 200 to the loading portion 21 of the cleaning apparatus 2, then the cleaning apparatus 2 moves to immerse the target object 100 on the loading portion 21 in the cleaning liquid for cleaning, and after the cleaning is completed, the loading portion 21 and the target object 100 are taken out of the cleaning liquid, and then the cleaned target object 100 is conveyed to the unloading position by the second conveyor 4. The whole cleaning process is completed by machinery without manual participation, the cleaning efficiency can be effectively improved, and the operation sanitation can be favorably ensured.

The cleaning equipment comprises a feeding platform and a discharging platform, wherein the feeding position 200 is a table top of the feeding platform, and the discharging position 300 is a table top of the discharging platform. In order to fully utilize the space of the cleaning device, a solid waste recycling device can be arranged inside the feeding platform and/or the discharging platform, and the solid waste recycling device is used for recycling the solid waste cleaned from the target object 100.

In order to enable the target object 100 to be smoothly transferred among the first conveyor 3, the carrying section 21, and the second conveyor 4, the cleaning apparatus includes an auxiliary conveyor provided on the carrying section 21 for conveying the target object on the carrying section 21 onto the second conveyor 4.

Specifically, the first conveyor 3, the second conveyor 4, and the auxiliary conveyor are all of a conveyor line structure. The conveying line structure can be a belt conveying line, a roller conveying line, a chain plate conveying line and the like. Of course, the first conveying device 3, the second conveying device 4 and the auxiliary conveying device may also adopt other structures capable of realizing conveying function, such as a cylinder pushing structure, a slope sliding structure and the like. In this embodiment, because first conveyor 3, second conveyor 4, supplementary conveyor are the transfer chain structure, can play more steady transport effect, more important time, because supplementary conveyor's existence, target object 100 can realize shifting between first conveyor 3, supplementary conveyor, second conveyor 4, the flexibility that target object 100 shifted has been guaranteed, can realize automatic transfer and washing in whole cleaning process, need not artifical the participation, the labour has been liberated.

In this embodiment, the transmission line structure is a roller transmission line, the roller transmission line includes a driving roller 31 and a plurality of driven rollers 32, the driving roller 31 and the plurality of driven rollers 32 are connected through a transmission belt 33, the driving roller 31 is driven by a motor to rotate, so as to drive the plurality of driven rollers 32 to rotate, and the transmission of the target object 100 is realized.

Specifically, the cleaning device 2 includes a rotating bracket 22, the rotating bracket 22 is rotatably disposed around a first predetermined axis, the carrying part 21 is hung on the rotating bracket 22, and the carrying part 21 is rotatably disposed around a second predetermined axis relative to the rotating bracket 22; wherein the first predetermined axis is parallel to the second predetermined axis. In this way, it can be ensured that the bearing part 21 can always stably support the target object 100 during the rotation of the rotating bracket 22, and the rotating bracket 22 can make the bearing part 21 move in the vertical direction during the rotation, and because the bearing part 21 can rotate relative to the rotating bracket 22, the bearing part 21 can always stably support the target object 100 (i.e. in the posture of fig. 1, the bearing surface of the bearing part 21 is always in the horizontal state, and does not incline), so that the bearing part 21 can be smoothly immersed into or taken out of the cleaning liquid.

Bearing part 21 is articulated through the pivot with runing rest 22, and runing rest 22 is the carousel, and the carousel is columniform frame construction, and frame construction includes two circular framves that set up along presetting the direction interval, and the both ends of pivot are articulated with two circular framves one-to-one respectively. In this embodiment, the carrying portion 21 is a basket, and the basket is provided with a plurality of grid-shaped holes, so as to facilitate the inflow and outflow of the cleaning liquid and dirt.

In order to improve the refreshing efficiency and reduce the waiting time of feeding and discharging, the bearing parts 21 are multiple, and the bearing parts 21 are uniformly distributed around the first preset axis. Preferably, in order to improve the rotating smoothness of the rotating bracket 22, the number of the bearing parts 21 is even, the even number of the bearing parts 21 are divided into a plurality of groups, each group of the bearing parts 21 includes two bearing parts 21, and the two bearing parts 21 of each group of the bearing parts 21 are symmetrically arranged relative to the first predetermined axis. Of course, the number of the bearing parts 21 can be an odd number, and the odd number of the bearing parts 21 are uniformly distributed around the first predetermined axis, so that the rotating bracket 22 can be smoothly rotated.

In addition, the first conveyor 3 and/or the second conveyor 4 are movably disposed with respect to the washing device 2 to have an abutting state abutting against the carrying portion 21 and a separated state separated from the carrying portion 21. In this way, by controlling the movement of the first conveyor 3 and/or the second conveyor 4 relative to the carrier 21, the target object 100 can be transferred more flexibly. Specifically, when the first conveyor 3 and/or the second conveyor 4 are in the abutting state, the first conveyor 3 and/or the second conveyor 4 abut against the bearing portion 21, so that the target object 100 can be transferred more smoothly, and when the first conveyor 3 and/or the second conveyor 4 are in the separated state, the first conveyor 3 and/or the second conveyor 4 are separated from the bearing portion 21, so that the influence on the rotation of the rotating bracket 22 is avoided.

Specifically, the first conveying device 3 and/or the second conveying device 4 has a plugging end 41, and when the first conveying device 3 and/or the second conveying device 4 is in a butting state, the plugging end 41 is inserted below the bearing part 21 to support the bearing part 21. In this way, the bearing part 21 can be prevented from rotating due to unbalanced stress during the transfer of the target object 100, thereby being beneficial to ensuring the smooth transportation of the target object 100.

The cleaning apparatus includes: the two linear driving mechanisms 5 are respectively connected with the first conveying device 3 and the second conveying device 4 in a one-to-one correspondence mode, so that the two linear driving mechanisms 5 drive the first conveying device 3 and the second conveying device 4 to move correspondingly; and the two linear guide mechanisms 6 are respectively connected with the first conveying device 3 and the second conveying device 4 in a one-to-one correspondence mode, so that the movement of the first conveying device 3 and the movement of the second conveying device 4 are guided through the two linear guide mechanisms 6. Specifically, the two linear driving mechanisms 5 are respectively and correspondingly installed on the table tops of the feeding platform and the discharging platform, that is, the two linear driving mechanisms 5 are respectively and correspondingly installed at the feeding position 200 and the discharging position 300; the two linear guide mechanisms 6 are respectively and correspondingly installed on the table-boards of the feeding platform and the blanking platform, that is, the two linear guide mechanisms 6 are respectively and correspondingly installed at the feeding position 200 and the blanking position 300. This is advantageous in ensuring the compactness of the structure of the cleaning apparatus and in enabling the two linear driving mechanisms 5 and the two linear guide mechanisms 6 to be stably supported.

In the embodiment, the linear driving mechanism 5 includes a rack 51, a first motor 52, and a first gear 53, the rack 51 is mounted on the first conveying device 3 or the second conveying device 4, the first gear 53 is engaged with the rack 51, and the first gear 53 is connected to an output shaft of the first motor 52 to drive the rack 51 to move when the first motor 52 drives the first gear 53 to rotate; the linear guide mechanism 6 comprises a slide rail 61 and a slide block 62, the slide block 62 is slidably mounted on the slide rail 61, and the slide block 62 is connected with the first conveying device 3 or the second conveying device 4.

In addition, in order to improve the cleaning effect on the target object 100, the cleaning apparatus includes a rinsing device 400, and the rinsing device 400 is disposed above the cleaning tank 1 to rinse the target object 100 on the carrying portion 21 by the rinsing device 400 after the carrying portion 21 is out of contact with the cleaning liquid in the cleaning tank 1.

The cleaning apparatus further includes an ultrasonic wave generating device for emitting ultrasonic waves into the cleaning tank 1 to clean the target object 100 using ultrasonic vibration; and/or, the cleaning apparatus includes the spoiler 7, and the spoiler 7 has a liquid ejecting hole to eject the cleaning liquid toward the target object 100 through the liquid ejecting hole, which facilitates to remove the stain from the target object 100.

Specifically, the turbulent flow device 7 comprises a turbulent flow pipe, and the liquid spraying hole is formed in the turbulent flow pipe. To improve the turbulence effect, the turbulence pipes are arced pipes that are arranged around at least part of the rotating support 22.

In addition, the cleaning equipment comprises a support frame, a second motor 8, a second gear 81 and a slewing bearing 9, the support frame is connected with the rotating support 22 through the slewing bearing 9, the second motor 8 is fixed on the support frame, the second gear 81 is connected with an output shaft of the second motor 8, annular gear teeth are arranged on the part, connected with the rotating support 22, of the slewing bearing 9, and the second gear 81 is matched with the annular gear teeth, so that when the second motor 8 works, the rotating support 22 is driven to rotate through the second gear 81.

Specifically, the washing device is a tableware washing device, and the target object 100 is tableware or the target object 100 is a combination of tableware and a basket, that is, a basket carrying the tableware.

In this embodiment, the target object 100 includes a basket and a plurality of dishes accommodated in the basket, and the plurality of dishes are placed in the basket according to a predetermined placement requirement.

From the above description, it can be seen that the above-described embodiments of the present invention achieve the following technical effects:

Spatially relative terms, such as "above … …," "above … …," "above … …," "above," and the like, may be used herein for ease of description to describe one device or feature's spatial relationship to another device or feature as illustrated in the figures. It will be understood that the spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation depicted in the figures. For example, if a device in the figures is turned over, devices described as "above" or "on" other devices or configurations would then be oriented "below" or "under" the other devices or configurations. Thus, the exemplary term "above … …" can include both an orientation of "above … …" and "below … …". The device may be otherwise variously oriented (rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations) and the spatially relative descriptors used herein interpreted accordingly.

It is noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of example embodiments according to the present application. As used herein, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, and it should be understood that when the terms "comprises" and/or "comprising" are used in this specification, they specify the presence of stated features, steps, operations, devices, components, and/or combinations thereof, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," and the like in the description and claims of this application and in the drawings described above are used for distinguishing between similar elements and not necessarily for describing a particular sequential or chronological order. It is to be understood that the data so used is interchangeable under appropriate circumstances such that the embodiments of the application described herein are, for example, capable of operation in sequences other than those illustrated or otherwise described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprises," "comprising," and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, system, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of steps or elements is not necessarily limited to those steps or elements expressly listed, but may include other steps or elements not expressly listed or inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention, and various modifications and changes may be made by those skilled in the art. Any modification, equivalent replacement, or improvement made within the spirit and principle of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A cleaning apparatus for cleaning a target object (100), characterized by comprising:

a washing tank (1), wherein the washing tank (1) is used for containing washing liquid;

a cleaning device (2), the cleaning device (2) comprising a carrier part (21) for carrying the target object (100), at least part of the cleaning device (2) being movably arranged to immerse at least part of the carrier part (21) in cleaning liquid within the cleaning basin (1) or to bring the carrier part (21) out of contact with cleaning liquid within the cleaning basin (1);

a first conveying device (3) for conveying the target object (100) to be cleaned from a loading position (200) onto the carrier (21);

and the second conveying device (4) is used for conveying the cleaned target object (100) to a blanking position (300) from the bearing part (21).

2. The cleaning apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises an auxiliary conveyor device arranged on the carrier part (21) for conveying the target objects located on the carrier part (21) onto the second conveyor device (4).

3. The cleaning apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that the first conveyor (3), the second conveyor (4) and the auxiliary conveyor are all of a conveyor line structure.

4. A washing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the washing device (2) comprises a rotating stand (22), the rotating stand (22) being rotatably arranged around a first predetermined axis, the carrying section (21) being suspended on the rotating stand (22), the carrying section (21) being rotatably arranged around a second predetermined axis relative to the rotating stand (22); wherein the first predetermined axis is parallel to the second predetermined axis.

5. A washing apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that the carrier (21) is plural, the plural carriers (21) being evenly distributed about the first predetermined axis.

6. A washing apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that the first conveyor (3) and/or the second conveyor (4) are movably arranged with respect to the washing device (2) to have an abutting state abutting the carrier (21) and a disengaged state disengaging the carrier (21).

7. A cleaning device according to claim 6, characterized in that the first conveyor (3) and/or the second conveyor (4) has a plug-in end (41), which plug-in end (41) is inserted below the carrier (21) to support the carrier (21) when the first conveyor (3) and/or the second conveyor (4) are in the docked state.

8. The cleaning apparatus defined in claim 6, comprising:

the two linear driving mechanisms (5), the two linear driving mechanisms (5) are respectively connected with the first conveying device (3) and the second conveying device (4) in a one-to-one correspondence manner, so that the two linear driving mechanisms (5) drive the first conveying device (3) and the second conveying device (4) to move correspondingly;

the two linear guide mechanisms (6) are respectively connected with the first conveying device (3) and the second conveying device (4) in a one-to-one correspondence mode, and therefore the movement of the first conveying device (3) and the movement of the second conveying device (4) are guided through the two linear guide mechanisms (6).

9. The washing apparatus according to claim 8, characterized in that the linear driving mechanism (5) comprises a rack (51), a first motor (52), and a first gear (53), wherein the rack (51) is mounted on the first conveyor (3) or the second conveyor (4), the first gear (53) is engaged with the rack (51), and the first gear (53) is connected with an output shaft of the first motor (52) to drive the rack (51) to move when the first motor (52) rotates the first gear (53);

the linear guide mechanism (6) comprises a slide rail (61) and a slide block (62), the slide block (62) is slidably mounted on the slide rail (61), and the slide block (62) is connected with the first conveying device (3) or the second conveying device (4).

10. A cleaning device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the cleaning device comprises a rinsing device (400), the rinsing device (400) being arranged above the cleaning tank (1) for rinsing the target object (100) on the carrier part (21) by means of the rinsing device (400) after the carrier part (21) has been brought out of contact with the cleaning liquid in the cleaning tank (1).

11. The cleaning apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that it comprises ultrasonic generation means for emitting ultrasonic waves into the cleaning tank (1); and/or the presence of a gas in the gas,

the cleaning apparatus includes a spoiler (7), the spoiler (7) having a liquid ejection hole to eject a cleaning liquid toward the target object (100) through the liquid ejection hole.