EP2087945B1 - Cleaning assemblies for containers - Google Patents

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EP2087945B1
EP2087945B1 EP08022033A EP08022033A EP2087945B1 EP 2087945 B1 EP2087945 B1 EP 2087945B1 EP 08022033 A EP08022033 A EP 08022033A EP 08022033 A EP08022033 A EP 08022033A EP 2087945 B1 EP2087945 B1 EP 2087945B1
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Heinz Humele
Franz Gmeiner
Kersten Thoms
Timm Kirchhoff
Bernd Hansen
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
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    • B08B—CLEANING IN GENERAL; PREVENTION OF FOULING IN GENERAL
    • B08B9/00—Cleaning hollow articles by methods or apparatus specially adapted thereto 
    • B08B9/08—Cleaning containers, e.g. tanks
    • B08B9/20—Cleaning containers, e.g. tanks by using apparatus into or on to which containers, e.g. bottles, jars, cans are brought
    • B08B9/42—Cleaning containers, e.g. tanks by using apparatus into or on to which containers, e.g. bottles, jars, cans are brought the apparatus being characterised by means for conveying or carrying containers therethrough
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B08—CLEANING
    • B08B—CLEANING IN GENERAL; PREVENTION OF FOULING IN GENERAL
    • B08B9/00—Cleaning hollow articles by methods or apparatus specially adapted thereto 
    • B08B9/08—Cleaning containers, e.g. tanks
    • B08B9/20—Cleaning containers, e.g. tanks by using apparatus into or on to which containers, e.g. bottles, jars, cans are brought
    • B08B9/42—Cleaning containers, e.g. tanks by using apparatus into or on to which containers, e.g. bottles, jars, cans are brought the apparatus being characterised by means for conveying or carrying containers therethrough
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  • the invention relates to a cleaning system for containers, in particular bottles, the type explained in the preamble of claim 1.
  • Such a cleaning system is for example from the EP 536530 known.
  • the known cleaning system includes a conveyor, which is in the form of an endless chain and has a plurality of receiving devices into which the bottles can be hung.
  • the bottles are then freely suspended by a cleaning container, which is filled with detergent.
  • the conveyor is guided within the cleaning container over a holding time range, ie the conveyor is guided, for example via spiral or helical paths that extend the conveying path and thus the contact time with the detergent.
  • the bottles must remain completely submerged in the cleaning bath, ie a lot of space is required for the cleaning bath; and it has a considerable weight.
  • the cleaning agent in the entire cleaning container must be kept at an elevated temperature, which is extremely energy-consuming.
  • a large amount of cleaning agent which must be disposed of properly after consumption.
  • the invention has for its object to provide an energy-saving and space-saving and economical with detergent immediate cleaning system.
  • the object is achieved by a cleaning system with the features of claim 1 and a method for cleaning with the features of claim 16.
  • the quivers are preferably dimensioned so that at least one container can be picked up and completely immersed in the quenching agent in the quiver, wherein the quiver is preferably designed so that the container with its upwardly facing filling opening, that is standing upright, submerged in the cleaning bath can be.
  • the temperature of the detergent may optionally be maintained even without reheating over the entire duration of the cleaning process.
  • the quiver It is also advantageous to equip the quiver with a device for intensifying the cleaning effect, for example, to ensure that the cleaning agent is set in motion in the quiver, since thus the holding time, d. H. the residence time of the container in the quiver can be shortened.
  • a closure of the quiver prevents on the one hand a heat loss and on the other hand the loss of detergent by accidental shocks or blows during the conveying process.
  • the quivers are formed as part of the conveyor, d. H. connected directly in the form of a chain of quivers.
  • the cleaning system further includes facilities and / or stations and / or cleaning circuits that are designed specifically for the inventive use of the quiver.
  • a spray nozzle cleaning has the advantage that several cleaning agents can be used and that achieved by different spray pressures, a mechanical treatment and its intensity can be precisely metered.
  • the container 2 in the illustrated embodiment are bottles.
  • the containers 2 are made of plastic or glass, but may be of any other suitable and cleanable material.
  • the cleaning system 1 is designed for cleaning reusable bottles, wherein the bottles are emptied of residues, cleaned inside and outside and freed of any adhering labels or shrink sleeves or the like. Depending on the type of container to be cleaned, however, other cleaning steps and other precautions or system parts may be necessary.
  • the cleaning system 1 contains in the illustrated embodiment, a pre-treatment device 3, which is realized with a conventional construction.
  • the preferably unmixed containers enter the pretreatment device in a row.
  • the possibly already sprayed container for emptying residues are tilted (preferably by about 100 °) and set up again. In the tilted state, they are preferably additionally rotated, for example via a belt drive, in order to accelerate the emptying process and to assist the forward movement of the containers.
  • the containers are formed into a row with predetermined distances from each other, which can be done for example via a Einteilschnecke 4 and an inlet star 5.
  • the Etikettenentfemungs Rhein 7 preferably includes a laser that removes the labels or perforated to give the subsequently applied detergent more attack option.
  • the rotary 6 further offers the possibility to pass the container 2 on a conveyor 8 with an endless circulating conveyor 9.
  • the conveyor 8 includes, as Fig. 2 shows a plurality of receiving means for the container 2, which are inventively formed as a liquid-tight quiver 10 and allow individual treatment of the container 2.
  • quiver is meant any type of receptacle capable of receiving both detergent and at least one container 2 and transporting it over a conveyor line.
  • each quiver 10 contains only one container 2, but it is also possible to form the quiver 10 so that two or more containers 2 can be accommodated in a quiver 10.
  • the capacity and shape of the bowl 10 are matched to the shape and dimensions of the container 2 so that the container (s) 2 can be substantially completely submerged in a detergent bath located in the quiver 10.
  • the containers can also be stored lying down, it is preferred to design the quivers 10 such that the containers stand upright, i. H. with upwardly facing filling opening, taken in the quiver 10 and can be submerged in the cleaning bath located there.
  • the quiver 10 includes a peripheral wall 10a, a bottom 10b and is preferably closed with a lid 10c.
  • the quiver 10 is preferably thermally insulated, wherein the heat insulation in the illustrated embodiment extends over the peripheral wall 10a, the bottom 10b and the lid 10c.
  • spacers 12 are provided, which hold the container 2 at a distance from the quiver 10, so that it can be washed around on all sides by the cleaning bath.
  • the conveyor 9 of the conveyor 8 is as Fig. 2 shows, preferably from directly in the form of a quiver chain interconnected quivers 10.
  • the connection is made in the illustrated embodiment via connecting tabs 13 which are each firmly connected to the quivers 10 and protrude on opposite sides of the quiver 10.
  • the connecting straps of two adjacent quivers 10 are connected to each other via a hinge 14.
  • the joint 14 allows those degrees of freedom of a relative movement of two adjacent quiver 10, which are necessary in the course of the conveying path, as described below.
  • the container 2 are used by the rotary 6 in the quiver 10 of the conveyor 9. This is preferably done by lowering the rotary 6 in the case below led quiver 10. Before or after insertion into the quiver 10, the container 2 are filled with detergent. Subsequently, the quiver 10 are guided with the containers 2 disposed therein in a Umlenkschleife or transfer conveyor 15, in which the quivers 10 are filled with detergent so that the container 2 are completely covered by detergent.
  • any known cleaning agent in particular cleaning liquor, can be used, which has also been used for cleaning these containers 2.
  • a cleaning liquor is preferably used, which was heated to about 60 ° C. This is another advantage over cleaning the containers in conventional caustic baths where the caustic must be heated to 80 ° C.
  • the container 2 and the quiver 10 will be the same detergent However, it is possible to use different cleaning agents and / or different concentrations inside and outside of the container 2.
  • the detergent-filled quiver 10 and container 2 pass from the transfer conveyor 15 into a holding time zone 16, so that the detergent can come into contact with the container 2 for a time required for a thorough cleaning.
  • the holding time range 16 is formed by a correspondingly long-sized conveying path, which is constructed in the illustrated embodiment in the form of a treatment tower, on the circumference of the endless conveyor 9, guided by appropriate guides, spirally or in the form of a helix in the inner and outer circle up and is guided downwards.
  • the required process times are achieved by optimal dimensioning of the spiral diameter and the number of turns.
  • the possibly existing device for intensifying the cleaning effect is put into operation, d. H. in particular, the cleaning agent in the quiver 10 and / or in the container 2 is put into turbulence, for example by an air bubbling being switched on.
  • the endless conveyor 9 After passing through the holding time range 16, the endless conveyor 9 reaches a further rotary 17, with which the containers 2 are lifted out of the quivers 10 and emptied, for example by tilting.
  • the endless conveyor 9 with the quivers 10 reaches a circulation device 18, at which the quivers 10 are emptied and rinsed. The lye is treated again. Subsequently, the empty quivers return to the rotary 6, where newly arrived container 2 either first lowered into the quiver 10 and then filled or filled first and then lowered into the quiver 10.
  • the containers 2 taken over and emptied by the rotary 17 can then be supplied to any suitable further treatment or, if the cleaning is completed, subjected to a rinsing and drying process or a storage process.
  • the second cleaning cycle N begins again on a rotary, d. H. the rotary 17, on which the containers are lowered into the quiver 10 of another endless conveyor 19, which corresponds in design terms to the endless conveyor 9.
  • a rotary, d. H. the rotary 17, on which the containers are lowered into the quiver 10 of another endless conveyor 19, which corresponds in design terms to the endless conveyor 9.
  • the filled with the containers 2 quiver 10 are transferred to a transfer conveyor 20, which corresponds to the transfer conveyor 15.
  • the quiver 10 are filled.
  • the filling of the container and / or the quiver takes place with a cleaning agent, which preferably differs from the cleaning agent in the first cycle.
  • the cleaning agent in the second cleaning cycle is also an alkali, but with a lower temperature of about 50 ° C.
  • the endless conveyor 19 with the filled quivers 10 and containers 2 passes into a holding time region 21, which is also designed as a treatment tower, around which the endless conveyor 19 in upward and downward spirals in the inner or outer circle, guided by corresponding guides, slings. Again, the cleaning effect can be enhanced by generating turbulence.
  • the endless conveyor 19 After the end of the holding time range 21, the endless conveyor 19 reaches a third rotary 22, the so-called rinser, where the containers 2 are emptied and lifted out of the quivers 10. Then the container 2 on the Guide rail a short arc segment along the circumference of the rotary runner 22 promoted and thereby rinsed clear, for example by a spray treatment with fresh water. After rinsing, the containers pass into a discharge conveyor 23, where the cleaning result may be monitored and the containers are withdrawn for further processing.
  • the endless conveyor 19 with the quivers passes via a deflection conveyor 24 back to the second rotary 17, whereby the quivers are emptied and possibly rinsed, for example, with the wastewater rinsing the container 2 when rinsing the container 2.
  • the advantages according to the invention are also achieved if only one of the two cleaning circuits, in particular the cleaning circuit H, is carried out with the containers accommodated in quivers.
  • a good cleaning effect is also achieved if the holding time region 21 is formed in the second cleaning cycle N for a spray treatment.
  • the endless conveyor 19 contains no liquid-tight quiver, but supports that do not hold back the liquid, ie either supports for suspending the container 2 or baskets or similar receptacles.
  • the containers 2 can be treated by spraying or high-pressure nozzles during the passage of the holding time region 21. This has the decisive advantage that the containers 2 in the holding time region 21 can be treated with different cleaning agents, successively or simultaneously.
  • the containers 2 can be treated in each turn or spiral on the treatment tower with another cleaning agent, including fresh water.
  • the cleaning fluids are collected at the end of each spiral and pumped for further use or treatment.
  • the nozzles used for the treatment can be arranged stationary or moved along partial sections or the entire area with the endless conveyor 19.
  • the baskets or suspensions can be tilted by means of guide rails so that intensive additional mechanical internal and external cleaning is ensured.
  • This variant allows a gentle temperature control, optimum cleaning effect and adjustment of the cleaning intensity over pressure, Temperature and flow rate of the cleaning media and is thus resource-saving.
  • the spray treatment described does not necessarily have to be used together with a treatment of the containers in the quiver.
  • quivers can be used with closable drain holes, which can be used either closed for a dip treatment or opened for a spray treatment, depending on the requirements.

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The device has a conveyor (9) arranged on a container (2) using a receiving device that includes liquid-proof receptacles (10). The receptacles exhibit a volumetric capacity for accommodating the container. The receptacle includes a spacer (12) for the container. The receptacles are interconnected with a chain. Filling and emptying stations are provided for the container and arranged at the conveyor. A device for intensifying a cleaning effect is provided at the receptacles and/or at the conveyors. An independent claim is also included for a method for cleaning a container i.e. bottle.

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Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine Reinigungsanlage für Behälter, insbesondere Flaschen, der im Oberbegriff von Anspruch 1 erläuterten Art.The invention relates to a cleaning system for containers, in particular bottles, the type explained in the preamble of claim 1.

Eine derartige Reinigungsanlage ist beispielsweise aus der EP 536530 bekannt. Die bekannte Reinigungsanlage enthält eine Fördereinrichtung, die in Form einer Endloskette ausgebildet ist und eine Vielzahl von Aufnahmeeinrichtungen aufweist, in die die Flaschen eingehängt werden können. Die Flaschen werden dann frei hängend durch einen Reinigungsbehälter gefördert, der mit Reinigungsmittel gefüllt ist. Um dem Reinigungsmittel genügend Zeit zu geben, seine Reinigungswirkung zu entfalten, wird die Fördereinrichtung innerhalb des Reinigungsbehälters über eine Haltezeitstrecke geführt, d. h. die Fördereinrichtung wird beispielsweise über spiralige oder wendelförmige Wege geleitet, die den Förderweg und somit die Kontaktzeit mit dem Reinigungsmittel verlängern. Über die gesamte Haltezeitstrecke müssen die Flaschen jedoch vollständig im Reinigungsbad eingetaucht bleiben, d. h. für das Reinigungsbad ist sehr viel Platz erforderlich; und es hat ein beträchtliches Gewicht. Hinzu kommt, dass das Reinigungsmittel im gesamten Reinigungsbehälter auf einer erhöhten Temperatur gehalten werden muss, was äußerst energieaufwendig ist. Darüber hinaus fällt eine große Menge Reinigungsmittel an, die nach dem Verbrauch korrekt entsorgt werden muss.Such a cleaning system is for example from the EP 536530 known. The known cleaning system includes a conveyor, which is in the form of an endless chain and has a plurality of receiving devices into which the bottles can be hung. The bottles are then freely suspended by a cleaning container, which is filled with detergent. In order to give the cleaning agent sufficient time to develop its cleaning effect, the conveyor is guided within the cleaning container over a holding time range, ie the conveyor is guided, for example via spiral or helical paths that extend the conveying path and thus the contact time with the detergent. However, over the entire holding time range, the bottles must remain completely submerged in the cleaning bath, ie a lot of space is required for the cleaning bath; and it has a considerable weight. In addition, the cleaning agent in the entire cleaning container must be kept at an elevated temperature, which is extremely energy-consuming. In addition, a large amount of cleaning agent, which must be disposed of properly after consumption.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine energie- und raumsparende und sparsam mit Reinigungsmittel umgehende Reinigungsanlage zu schaffen.The invention has for its object to provide an energy-saving and space-saving and economical with detergent immediate cleaning system.

Die Aufgabe wird durch eine Reinigungsanlage mit den Merkmalen des Anspruches 1 und ein Verfahren zum Reinigen mit den Merkmalen des Anspruches 16 gelöst.The object is achieved by a cleaning system with the features of claim 1 and a method for cleaning with the features of claim 16.

Durch die erfindungsgemäße Verwendung eines flüssigkeitsdichten Köchers, der den Behälter aufnimmt, ist eine Individualreinigung des Behälters im eigenen Köcher möglich, so dass die großvolumigen Reinigungsbäder mit ihren statischen Anforderungen wegen des hohen Gewichts (40 bis 60 t) nicht mehr notwendig sind. Weiterhin kann die Behandlungstemperatur gesenkt und die Durchlaufzeit verringert werden. Zugleich wird die Menge an Reinigungsmittel und der Frischwasserverbrauch stark verringertThe inventive use of a liquid-tight quiver, which receives the container, an individual cleaning of the container in its own quiver is possible, so that the bulky cleaning baths with their static requirements because of the high weight (40 to 60 t) are no longer necessary. Furthermore, the treatment temperature can be lowered and the cycle time reduced become. At the same time, the amount of detergent and the fresh water consumption is greatly reduced

Vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen der Erfindung sind den Unteransprüchen zu entnehmen.Advantageous developments of the invention can be found in the dependent claims.

Die Köcher sind bevorzugt so bemessen, dass wenigstens ein Behälter aufgenommen und vollständig in das im Köcher befindliche Reinigungsmittel eingetaucht werden kann, wobei der Köcher bevorzugt so ausgebildet ist, dass der Behälter mit seiner nach oben weisenden Einfüllöffnung, das heißt aufrecht stehend, im Reinigungsbad untergetaucht werden kann.The quivers are preferably dimensioned so that at least one container can be picked up and completely immersed in the quenching agent in the quiver, wherein the quiver is preferably designed so that the container with its upwardly facing filling opening, that is standing upright, submerged in the cleaning bath can be.

Durch eine Wärmeisolierung des Köchers kann die Temperatur des Reinigungsmittels gegebenenfalls auch ohne Nachheizung über die gesamte Dauer des Reinigungsvorgangs aufrecht erhalten werden.By a heat insulation of the quiver, the temperature of the detergent may optionally be maintained even without reheating over the entire duration of the cleaning process.

Es ist weiterhin vorteilhaft, den Köcher mit einer Einrichtung zum Intensivieren der Reinigungswirkung auszurüsten, beispielsweise dafür zu sorgen, dass das Reinigungsmittel im Köcher in Bewegung versetzt wird, da damit die Haltezeit, d. h. die Verweilzeit der Behälter im Köcher verkürzt werden kann.It is also advantageous to equip the quiver with a device for intensifying the cleaning effect, for example, to ensure that the cleaning agent is set in motion in the quiver, since thus the holding time, d. H. the residence time of the container in the quiver can be shortened.

Ein Verschluss des Köchers verhindert einerseits einen Wärmeverlust und andererseits den Verlust von Reinigungsmittel durch unbeabsichtigte Stöße oder Schläge während des Fördervorgangs.A closure of the quiver prevents on the one hand a heat loss and on the other hand the loss of detergent by accidental shocks or blows during the conveying process.

Bevorzugt werden die Köcher als Teil der Fördereinrichtung ausgebildet, d. h. in Form einer Köcherkette direkt miteinander verbunden.Preferably, the quivers are formed as part of the conveyor, d. H. connected directly in the form of a chain of quivers.

Die Reinigungsanlage enthält weiterhin Einrichtungen und/oder Stationen und/oder Reinigungskreisläufe, die speziell auf die erfindungsgemäße Verwendung der Köcher ausgelegt sind.The cleaning system further includes facilities and / or stations and / or cleaning circuits that are designed specifically for the inventive use of the quiver.

Eine Sprühdüsenreinigung hat den Vorteil, dass mehrere Reinigungsmittel eingesetzt werden können und dass durch unterschiedliche Sprühdrücke eine mechanische Behandlung erreicht und in ihrer Intensität genau dosiert werden kann.A spray nozzle cleaning has the advantage that several cleaning agents can be used and that achieved by different spray pressures, a mechanical treatment and its intensity can be precisely metered.

Ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung wird nachfolgend anhand der Zeichnungen näher erläutert. Es zeigt:

Fig. 1
eine schematische Darstellung einer erfindungsgemäßen Reinigungsanlage, und
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eine schematische Darstellung einer Fördereinrichtung für die Reinigungsanlage nach Fig. 1
An embodiment of the invention will be explained in more detail with reference to the drawings. It shows:
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a schematic representation of a cleaning system according to the invention, and
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a schematic representation of a conveyor for the cleaning system according to Fig. 1

Aus den Fig. 1 und 2 ist eine Reinigungsanlage 1 für Behälter 2, insbesondere Mehrwegverpackungen für Getränke, ersichtlich, wobei die Behälter 2 im dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel Flaschen sind. Die Behälter 2 bestehen aus Kunststoff oder Glas, können jedoch aus jedem anderen geeigneten und reinigungsfähigem Material sein. Für die nachfolgende Beschreibung soll angenommen werden, dass die Reinigungsanlage 1 zum Reinigen von Mehrwegflaschen ausgebildet ist, wobei die Flaschen von Resten entleert, innen und außen gereinigt sowie von eventuell anhaftenden Etiketten oder Schrumpfhülsen oder dergleichen befreit werden. Je nach Art des zu reinigenden Behälters können jedoch auch andere Reinigungsschritte und andere Vorkehrungen bzw. Anlagenteile notwendig sein.From the Fig. 1 and 2 is a cleaning system 1 for container 2, in particular reusable packaging for drinks, can be seen, the container 2 in the illustrated embodiment are bottles. The containers 2 are made of plastic or glass, but may be of any other suitable and cleanable material. For the following description, it should be assumed that the cleaning system 1 is designed for cleaning reusable bottles, wherein the bottles are emptied of residues, cleaned inside and outside and freed of any adhering labels or shrink sleeves or the like. Depending on the type of container to be cleaned, however, other cleaning steps and other precautions or system parts may be necessary.

Die Reinigungsanlage 1 enthält im dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel eine Vorbehandlungseinrichtung 3, die mit einer herkömmlichen Konstruktion verwirklicht wird. Die bevorzugt sortenreinen Behälter laufen in einer Reihe in die Vorbehandlungseinrichtung ein. Durch bekannte Konstruktionen, beispielsweise mittels Stützgeländer, werden die ggf. bereits übersprühten Behälter zum Entleeren von Resten gekippt (bevorzugt um etwa 100°) und wieder aufgestellt. In gekipptem Zustand werden sie bevorzugt zusätzlich in Rotation versetzt, beispielsweise über einen Riemenantrieb, um den Entleerungsvorgang zu beschleunigen und die Vorwärtsbewegung der Behälter zu unterstützen. Dann werden die Behälter zu einer Reihe mit vorbestimmten Abständen zueinander formiert, was beispielsweise über eine Einteilschnecke 4 und einen Einlaufstern 5 geschehen kann. Von diesem gelangen die Behälter auf einen Rundläufer 6, dem eine Einrichtung 7 zum Entfernen und/oder Perforieren und/oder Einschneiden von Etiketten oder Schrumpfhülsen oder dergleichen zugeordnet ist. Die Etikettenentfemungseinrichtung 7 enthält bevorzugt einen Laser, der die Etiketten abträgt oder perforiert, um dem nachfolgend aufgebrachten Reinigungsmittel mehr Angriffsmöglichkeit zu geben.The cleaning system 1 contains in the illustrated embodiment, a pre-treatment device 3, which is realized with a conventional construction. The preferably unmixed containers enter the pretreatment device in a row. By known constructions, for example by means of supporting railings, the possibly already sprayed container for emptying residues are tilted (preferably by about 100 °) and set up again. In the tilted state, they are preferably additionally rotated, for example via a belt drive, in order to accelerate the emptying process and to assist the forward movement of the containers. Then, the containers are formed into a row with predetermined distances from each other, which can be done for example via a Einteilschnecke 4 and an inlet star 5. From this, the containers reach a rotary 6, the means 7 for removing and / or perforating and / or cutting of labels or shrink sleeves or the like is assigned. The Etikettenentfemungseinrichtung 7 preferably includes a laser that removes the labels or perforated to give the subsequently applied detergent more attack option.

Der Rundläufer 6 bietet weiterhin die Möglichkeit, die Behälter 2 auf eine Fördereinrichtung 8 mit einem endlos umlaufenden Förderer 9 zu übergeben. Die Fördereinrichtung 8 enthält, wie Fig. 2 zeigt, eine Vielzahl von Aufnahmeeinrichtungen für die Behälter 2, die erfindungsgemäß als flüssigkeitsdichte Köcher 10 ausgebildet sind und eine Individualbehandlung der Behälter 2 erlauben. Mit dem Begriff "Köcher" ist jede Art von Aufnahmebehälter gemeint, der in der Lage ist, sowohl Reinigungsmittel als auch wenigstens einen Behälter 2 aufzunehmen und über eine Förderstrecke zu transportieren. Im dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel enthält jeder Köcher 10 nur einen Behälter 2, es ist jedoch auch möglich, die Köcher 10 so auszubilden, dass zwei oder noch mehr Behälter 2 in einem Köcher 10 untergebracht werden können.The rotary 6 further offers the possibility to pass the container 2 on a conveyor 8 with an endless circulating conveyor 9. The conveyor 8 includes, as Fig. 2 shows a plurality of receiving means for the container 2, which are inventively formed as a liquid-tight quiver 10 and allow individual treatment of the container 2. By the term "quiver" is meant any type of receptacle capable of receiving both detergent and at least one container 2 and transporting it over a conveyor line. In the illustrated embodiment, each quiver 10 contains only one container 2, but it is also possible to form the quiver 10 so that two or more containers 2 can be accommodated in a quiver 10.

Das Fassungsvermögen und die Form des Köchers 10 sind so auf die Form und Abmessungen des Behälters 2 abgestimmt, dass der oder die Behälter 2 im Wesentlichen vollständig in ein Reinigungsmittelbad eingetaucht werden können, das sich im Köcher 10 befindet. Obwohl die Behälter auch liegend aufgenommen werden können, ist es bevorzugt, die Köcher 10 so auszugestalten, dass die Behälter stehend, d. h. mit nach oben weisender Einfüllöffnung, im Köcher 10 aufgenommen und in das dort befindliche Reinigungsbad untergetaucht werden können.The capacity and shape of the bowl 10 are matched to the shape and dimensions of the container 2 so that the container (s) 2 can be substantially completely submerged in a detergent bath located in the quiver 10. Although the containers can also be stored lying down, it is preferred to design the quivers 10 such that the containers stand upright, i. H. with upwardly facing filling opening, taken in the quiver 10 and can be submerged in the cleaning bath located there.

Der Köcher 10 enthält eine Umfangswandung 10a, einen Boden 10b und ist bevorzugt mit einem Deckel 10c verschlossen. Der Köcher 10 ist bevorzugt wärmeisoliert, wobei sich die Wärmeisolierung im dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel über die Umfangswandung 10a, den Boden 10b und den Deckel 10c erstreckt.The quiver 10 includes a peripheral wall 10a, a bottom 10b and is preferably closed with a lid 10c. The quiver 10 is preferably thermally insulated, wherein the heat insulation in the illustrated embodiment extends over the peripheral wall 10a, the bottom 10b and the lid 10c.

Im Inneren des Köchers 10 sind Abstandshalter 12 vorgesehen, die den Behälter 2 in Abstand zum Köcher 10 halten, so dass er allseitig vom Reinigungsbad umspült werden kann.In the interior of the quiver 10 spacers 12 are provided, which hold the container 2 at a distance from the quiver 10, so that it can be washed around on all sides by the cleaning bath.

Im Köcher 10 selbst und/oder an der Fördereinrichtung 8 und/oder entlang des Förderweges der Fördereinrichtung 8 können nicht dargestellte Einrichtungen zur Intensivierung der Reinigungswirkung vorgesehen sein, die die Reinigungswirkung durch eine Turbulenz im Reinigungsbad, d. h. eine Relativbewegung zwischen dem Reinigungsbad und dem Behälter 2 verstärken. Turbulenzen können beispielsweise durch eine Luftbesprudelung im Köcher 10, eine Sonotrode zur Ultraschallreinigung, einen Magnetantrieb mit innenliegendem Magnet-rührer oder dergleichen erzeugt werden.In the quiver 10 itself and / or on the conveyor 8 and / or along the conveying path of the conveyor 8, means not shown for intensifying the cleaning effect can be provided, the cleaning effect by turbulence in the cleaning bath, d. H. amplify a relative movement between the cleaning bath and the container 2. Turbulence can be generated, for example, by Luftbeprudelung in the quiver 10, a sonotrode for ultrasonic cleaning, a magnetic drive with internal magnetic stirrer or the like.

Der Förderer 9 der Fördereinrichtung 8 besteht, wie Fig. 2 zeigt, bevorzugt aus direkt in Form einer Köcherkette miteinander verbundenen Köchern 10. Die Verbindung erfolgt im dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel über Verbindungslaschen 13, die jeweils fest mit den Köchern 10 verbunden sind und an gegenüberliegenden Seiten vom Köcher 10 vorstehen. Die Verbindungslaschen zweier benachbarter Köcher 10 werden über ein Gelenk 14 miteinander verbunden. Das Gelenk 14 gestattet diejenigen Freiheitsgrade einer Relativbewegung zweier benachbarter Köcher 10, die im Verlauf des Förderweges, wie nachfolgend noch beschrieben, notwendig sind.The conveyor 9 of the conveyor 8 is as Fig. 2 shows, preferably from directly in the form of a quiver chain interconnected quivers 10. The connection is made in the illustrated embodiment via connecting tabs 13 which are each firmly connected to the quivers 10 and protrude on opposite sides of the quiver 10. The connecting straps of two adjacent quivers 10 are connected to each other via a hinge 14. The joint 14 allows those degrees of freedom of a relative movement of two adjacent quiver 10, which are necessary in the course of the conveying path, as described below.

Die Behälter 2 werden vom Rundläufer 6 in die Köcher 10 des Förderers 9 eingesetzt. Dies geschieht bevorzugt durch Absenken vom Rundläufer 6 in die darunter vorbeigeführten Köcher 10. Vor oder nach dem Einsetzen in die Köcher 10 werden die Behälter 2 mit Reinigungsmittel gefüllt. Anschließend werden die Köcher 10 mit den darin angeordneten Behältern 2 in eine Umlenkschleife bzw. Übergabeförderer 15 geleitet, in dem die Köcher 10 so mit Reinigungsmittel gefüllt werden, dass die Behälter 2 vollständig von Reinigungsmittel bedeckt sind.The container 2 are used by the rotary 6 in the quiver 10 of the conveyor 9. This is preferably done by lowering the rotary 6 in the case below led quiver 10. Before or after insertion into the quiver 10, the container 2 are filled with detergent. Subsequently, the quiver 10 are guided with the containers 2 disposed therein in a Umlenkschleife or transfer conveyor 15, in which the quivers 10 are filled with detergent so that the container 2 are completely covered by detergent.

Als Reinigungsmittel kann jedes bekannte Reinigungsmittel, insbesondere Reinigungslauge, verwendet werden, das auch bisher zur Reinigung dieser Behälter 2 eingesetzt wurde. Zum Reinigen von Mehrwegverpackungen, wie beispielsweise Flaschen, wird bevorzugt eine Reinigungslauge eingesetzt, die auf ca. 60° C erwärmt wurde. Dies ist ein weiterer Vorteil gegenüber dem Reinigen der Behälter in herkömmlichen Laugenbädern wo die Lauge auf 80° C erhitzt werden muss. In den meisten Fällen wird sich im Behälter 2 und im Köcher 10 das gleiche Reinigungsmittel befinden, es ist jedoch möglich, unterschiedliche Reinigungsmittel und/oder unterschiedliche Konzentrationen innerhalb und außerhalb des Behälters 2 einzusetzen.As a cleaning agent, any known cleaning agent, in particular cleaning liquor, can be used, which has also been used for cleaning these containers 2. For cleaning reusable packaging, such as bottles, a cleaning liquor is preferably used, which was heated to about 60 ° C. This is another advantage over cleaning the containers in conventional caustic baths where the caustic must be heated to 80 ° C. In most cases, the container 2 and the quiver 10 will be the same detergent However, it is possible to use different cleaning agents and / or different concentrations inside and outside of the container 2.

Die mit Reinigungsmittel gefüllten Köcher 10 und Behälter 2 gelangen vom Übergabeförderer 15 in einen Haltezeitbereich 16, damit das Reinigungsmittel eine für eine gründliche Reinigung erforderliche Zeit mit dem Behälter 2 in Kontakt kommen kann. Der Haltezeitbereich 16 wird durch einen entsprechend lang bemessenen Förderweg gebildet, der im dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel in Form eines Behandlungsturms konstruiert ist, an dessen Umfang der endlose Förderer 9, geleitet durch entsprechende Führungen, spiralig oder in Form einer Wendel im Innen- und Außenkreis auf- und abwärts geführt wird. Die erforderlichen Prozesszeiten werden durch optimale Dimensionierung der Spiraldurchmesser und der Anzahl der Windungen erreicht. Zumindest während der Förderbewegung durch den Haltezeitbereich 16 wird die ggf. vorhandene Einrichtung zur Intensivierung der Reinigungswirkung in Betrieb gesetzt, d. h. es wird insbesondere das Reinigungsmittel im Köcher 10 und/oder im Behälter 2 in Turbulenzen versetzt, beispielsweise indem eine Luftbesprudelung eingeschaltet wird.The detergent-filled quiver 10 and container 2 pass from the transfer conveyor 15 into a holding time zone 16, so that the detergent can come into contact with the container 2 for a time required for a thorough cleaning. The holding time range 16 is formed by a correspondingly long-sized conveying path, which is constructed in the illustrated embodiment in the form of a treatment tower, on the circumference of the endless conveyor 9, guided by appropriate guides, spirally or in the form of a helix in the inner and outer circle up and is guided downwards. The required process times are achieved by optimal dimensioning of the spiral diameter and the number of turns. At least during the conveying movement through the holding time region 16, the possibly existing device for intensifying the cleaning effect is put into operation, d. H. in particular, the cleaning agent in the quiver 10 and / or in the container 2 is put into turbulence, for example by an air bubbling being switched on.

Nach dem Durchlaufen des Haltezeitbereichs 16 gelangt der Endlosförderer 9 an einen weiteren Rundläufer 17, mit dem die Behälter 2 aus den Köchern 10 herausgehoben und entleert werden, beispielsweise durch Kippen. Der Endlosförderer 9 mit den Köchern 10 gelangt zu einer Umlaufeinrichtung 18, an der die Köcher 10 geleert und gespült werden. Die Lauge wird wieder aufbereitet. Anschließend gelangen die leeren Köcher wieder zurück zum Rundläufer 6, wo neu angekommene Behälter 2 entweder zuerst in die Köcher 10 gesenkt und dann befüllt oder zuerst befüllt und dann in die Köcher 10 abgesenkt werden.After passing through the holding time range 16, the endless conveyor 9 reaches a further rotary 17, with which the containers 2 are lifted out of the quivers 10 and emptied, for example by tilting. The endless conveyor 9 with the quivers 10 reaches a circulation device 18, at which the quivers 10 are emptied and rinsed. The lye is treated again. Subsequently, the empty quivers return to the rotary 6, where newly arrived container 2 either first lowered into the quiver 10 and then filled or filled first and then lowered into the quiver 10.

Die vom Rundläufer 17 übernommenen und geleerten Behälter 2 können dann jeder geeigneten Weiterbehandlung zugeführt oder, falls die Reinigung beendet wird, einem Spül- und Trocknungsprozess oder einem Aufbewahrungsprozess unterworfen werden.The containers 2 taken over and emptied by the rotary 17 can then be supplied to any suitable further treatment or, if the cleaning is completed, subjected to a rinsing and drying process or a storage process.

Bevorzugt durchlaufen die Behälter 2, nach dem oben beschriebenen ersten Reinigungskreislauf H, der der Hauptreinigung dient, einen zweiten Reinigungskreislauf N für eine Nachreinigung, insbesondere zum Entkeimen und Klarspülen, der im Hinblick auf seine konstruktive Ausgestaltung im Wesentlichen dem ersten Reinigungskreislauf H mit dem ersten Rundläufer 6, dem Endlosförderer 9, dem Übergabeförderer 15, dem Haltezeitbereich 16 und dem Übergabeförderer 18 entspricht.Preferably, the containers 2, after the above-described first cleaning circuit H, which serves for the main cleaning, pass through a second cleaning circuit N for a subsequent cleaning, in particular for sterilizing and rinsing, which in terms of its structural design essentially corresponds to the first cleaning circuit H with the first rotary 6, the endless conveyor 9, the transfer conveyor 15, the holding time region 16 and the transfer conveyor 18 corresponds.

Der zweite Reinigungskreislauf N beginnt wiederum an einem Rundläufer, d. h. dem Rundläufer 17, an dem die Behälter in die Köcher 10 eines weiteren Endlosförderers 19 abgesenkt werden, der in konstruktiver Hinsicht dem Endlosförderer 9 entspricht. Vor oder nach dem Absenken werden die Behälter 2 mit einem Reinigungsmittel gefüllt. Anschließend werden die mit den Behältern 2 gefüllten Köcher 10 an einen Übergabeförderer 20 übergeben, der dem Übergabeförderer 15 entspricht. Hier werden die Köcher 10 befüllt. Im zweiten Reinigungskreislauf erfolgt die Befüllung der Behälter und/oder der Köcher mit einem Reinigungsmittel, das sich bevorzugt vom Reinigungsmittel im ersten Kreislauf unterscheidet. Insbesondere ist das Reinigungsmittel im zweiten Reinigungskreislauf ebenfalls eine Lauge, jedoch mit einer niedrigeren Temperatur von etwa 50° C. Durch die Individualbehandlung der Behälter 2 im Köcher 10 kann auch wirtschaftlich mit Reinigungstabletten, beispielsweise für eine Sprudelreinigung oder eine Neutralisation des pH-Wertes, gearbeitet werden.The second cleaning cycle N begins again on a rotary, d. H. the rotary 17, on which the containers are lowered into the quiver 10 of another endless conveyor 19, which corresponds in design terms to the endless conveyor 9. Before or after lowering the container 2 are filled with a detergent. Subsequently, the filled with the containers 2 quiver 10 are transferred to a transfer conveyor 20, which corresponds to the transfer conveyor 15. Here the quiver 10 are filled. In the second cleaning cycle, the filling of the container and / or the quiver takes place with a cleaning agent, which preferably differs from the cleaning agent in the first cycle. In particular, the cleaning agent in the second cleaning cycle is also an alkali, but with a lower temperature of about 50 ° C. By the individual treatment of the container 2 in the quiver 10 can also be used economically with cleaning tablets, for example for a bubble cleaning or neutralization of the pH become.

Der Endlosförderer 19 mit den befüllten Köchern 10 und Behältern 2 gelangt wiederum in einen Haltezeitbereich 21, der ebenfalls als Behandlungsturm ausgebildet ist, um den sich der Endlosförderer 19 in Aufwärts- und Abwärtswendeln im Innen- bzw. Außenkreis, geleitet durch entsprechende Führungen, schlingt. Auch hier kann die Reinigungswirkung durch das Erzeugen von Turbulenzen verstärkt werden.The endless conveyor 19 with the filled quivers 10 and containers 2 in turn passes into a holding time region 21, which is also designed as a treatment tower, around which the endless conveyor 19 in upward and downward spirals in the inner or outer circle, guided by corresponding guides, slings. Again, the cleaning effect can be enhanced by generating turbulence.

Nach dem Ende des Haltezeitbereichs 21 gelangt der Endlosförderer 19 zu einem dritten Rundläufer 22, dem sogenannten Rinser, wo die Behälter 2 geleert und aus den Köchern 10 herausgehoben werden. Dann werden die Behälter 2 über die Führungsschiene ein kurzes Bogensegment entlang des Umfangs des Rundläufers 22 gefördert und dabei klargespült, beispielsweise durch eine Sprühbehandlung mit Frischwasser. Nach dem Klarspülen gelangen die Behälter in einen Auslaufförderer 23, wo das Reinigungsergebnis ggf. überwacht und die Behälter zur Weiterverarbeitung abgezogen werden.After the end of the holding time range 21, the endless conveyor 19 reaches a third rotary 22, the so-called rinser, where the containers 2 are emptied and lifted out of the quivers 10. Then the container 2 on the Guide rail a short arc segment along the circumference of the rotary runner 22 promoted and thereby rinsed clear, for example by a spray treatment with fresh water. After rinsing, the containers pass into a discharge conveyor 23, where the cleaning result may be monitored and the containers are withdrawn for further processing.

Der Endlosförderer 19 mit den Köchern gelangt über einen Umlenkförderer 24 wieder zurück zum zweiten Rundläufer 17, wobei auch die Köcher geleert und ggf. gespült werden, beispielsweise mit dem beim Klarspülen des Behälters 2 am Rinnser 22 anfallenden Abwasser.The endless conveyor 19 with the quivers passes via a deflection conveyor 24 back to the second rotary 17, whereby the quivers are emptied and possibly rinsed, for example, with the wastewater rinsing the container 2 when rinsing the container 2.

Die erfindungsgemäßen Vorteile werden auch erreicht, wenn lediglich einer der beiden Reinigungskreisläufe, insbesondere der Reinigungskreislauf H, mit den in Köchern aufgenommenen Behältern durchgeführt wird. Eine gute Reinigungswirkung wird auch erreicht, wenn der Haltezeitbereich 21 im zweiten Reinigungskreislauf N für eine Spritzbehandlung ausgebildet ist. Zu diesem Zweck enthält der Endlosförderer 19 keine flüssigkeitsdichten Köcher, sondern Halterungen, die die Flüssigkeit nicht zurück halten, d. h. entweder Halterungen zum freien Aufhängen der Behälter 2 oder Körbe oder vergleichbare Aufnahmeeinrichtungen. Auf diese Weise können die Behälter 2 während des Durchlaufs des Haltezeitbereichs 21 durch Sprüh- oder Hochdruck-Düsen behandelt werden. Dies hat den entscheidenden Vorteil, dass die Behälter 2 im Haltezeitbereich 21 mit unterschiedlichen Reinigungsmitteln, nacheinander oder gleichzeitig, behandelt werden können. So können die Behälter 2 beispielsweise in jeder Windung oder Spirale am Behandlungsturm mit einem anderen Reinigungsmittel, einschließlich Frischwasser, behandelt werden. Die Reinigungsflüssigkeiten werden am Ende jeder Spirale aufgefangen und zum weiteren Einsatz oder zum Aufbereiten gepumpt. Die zur Behandlung verwendeten Düsen können stationär angeordnet oder auf Teilstrecken bzw. den gesamten Bereich mit dem Endlosförderer 19 mitbewegt werden. Die Körbe oder Aufhängungen können durch Führungsschienen in der Neigung verändert werden, so dass eine intensive zusätzliche mechanische Innen- und Außenreinigung gewährleistet ist. Diese Variante ermöglicht eine schonende Temperaturführung, optimale Reinigungswirkung und Einstellmöglichkeit der Reinigungsintensität über Druck, Temperatur und Durchsatzmenge der Reinigungsmedien und ist damit Ressourcen schonend. Die beschriebene Spritzbehandlung muss jedoch nicht unbedingt zusammen mit einer Behandlung der Behälter im Köcher eingesetzt werden. Andererseits können Köcher mit verschließbaren Ablauföffnungen eingesetzt werden, die je nach den Anforderungen entweder geschlossen für eine Tauchbehandlung oder geöffnet für eine Sprühbehandlung eingesetzt werden können.The advantages according to the invention are also achieved if only one of the two cleaning circuits, in particular the cleaning circuit H, is carried out with the containers accommodated in quivers. A good cleaning effect is also achieved if the holding time region 21 is formed in the second cleaning cycle N for a spray treatment. For this purpose, the endless conveyor 19 contains no liquid-tight quiver, but supports that do not hold back the liquid, ie either supports for suspending the container 2 or baskets or similar receptacles. In this way, the containers 2 can be treated by spraying or high-pressure nozzles during the passage of the holding time region 21. This has the decisive advantage that the containers 2 in the holding time region 21 can be treated with different cleaning agents, successively or simultaneously. Thus, for example, the containers 2 can be treated in each turn or spiral on the treatment tower with another cleaning agent, including fresh water. The cleaning fluids are collected at the end of each spiral and pumped for further use or treatment. The nozzles used for the treatment can be arranged stationary or moved along partial sections or the entire area with the endless conveyor 19. The baskets or suspensions can be tilted by means of guide rails so that intensive additional mechanical internal and external cleaning is ensured. This variant allows a gentle temperature control, optimum cleaning effect and adjustment of the cleaning intensity over pressure, Temperature and flow rate of the cleaning media and is thus resource-saving. However, the spray treatment described does not necessarily have to be used together with a treatment of the containers in the quiver. On the other hand quivers can be used with closable drain holes, which can be used either closed for a dip treatment or opened for a spray treatment, depending on the requirements.

In Abwandlung der beschriebenen und gezeichneten Ausführungsbeispiele können andere Fördereinrichtungen statt der gezeigten Rundläufer und Behandlungstürme usw. eingesetzt werden. Es ist weiterhin nicht unbedingt erforderlich, die Köcher an einem Endlosförderer anzuordnen, bzw. zu einem Endlosförderer zusammenzustellen, vielmehr können die Köcher auch durch Rundläufer, Bandförderer oder dergleichen getragen werden. Die Haupt- und Nachbehandlung der Behälter in den beiden Reinigungskreisläufen können durch einen einzigen Reinigungsvorgang ersetzt werden.In a modification of the described and illustrated embodiments, other conveyors instead of the rotary and treatment towers shown, etc. can be used. Furthermore, it is not absolutely necessary to arrange the quivers on an endless conveyor, or to assemble them into an endless conveyor; rather, the quivers can also be carried by rotary machines, belt conveyors or the like. The main and after treatment of the containers in the two cleaning circuits can be replaced by a single cleaning operation.

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  1. Cleaning assembly (1) for containers (2), particularly bottles, comprising a conveying device (9, 19) on which the containers (2) are arranged by the aid of a receptacle means, characterized in that the receptacle means contains a liquid-tight tubular (10).
  2. Cleaning assembly as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the tubular (10) has a capacity that is sufficient for substantially completely receiving at least one container (2).
  3. Cleaning assembly as claimed in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the tubular (10) has a capacity that is sufficient for receiving at least one upright standing container (2) having a filling opening that points upwards.
  4. Cleaning assembly as claimed in one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the tubular (10) is heat-insulated.
  5. Cleaning assembly as claimed in one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the tubular (10) is equipped with a means for intensifying the cleaning effect.
  6. Cleaning assembly as claimed in one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the tubular (10) comprises spacers (12) for the container (2).
  7. Cleaning assembly as claimed in at least one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the tubular (10) is closable.
  8. Cleaning assembly as claimed in one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the conveying device (9, 19) contains a plurality of tubulars (10) connected to one another to form a chain.
  9. Cleaning assembly as claimed in one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that a filling and discharge station (15, 18, 20, 24) is provided for the tubular (10) arranged at the conveying device (9, 10).
  10. Cleaning assembly as claimed in one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that a filling and discharge station (6, 17, 22) is provided for the container (2) arranged at the conveying device (9, 19).
  11. Cleaning assembly as claimed in one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the conveying device (9, 19) comprises a dwell time area (16, 21).
  12. Cleaning assembly as claimed in claim 11, characterized in that the dwell time area (16, 21) is formed as a spirally or helically shaped conveying path.
  13. Cleaning assembly as claimed in one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that a first cleaning cycle (H) is provided for a main cleaning process and a second cleaning cycle (N) is provided for a post-cleaning process and/or rinsing process, wherein at least the first cleaning cycle (H) contains an endless conveyor (9) provided with liquid-tight tubulars (10).
  14. Cleaning assembly as claimed in claim 13, characterized in that at least the first cleaning cycle (H) comprises a means (6) for filling the container (2) with a cleaning agent, a means (15) for filling the tubular (10) with a cleaning agent and a means (6) for inserting the container (2) into the tubular (10).
  15. Cleaning assembly as claimed in one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that spray nozzles for spray cleaning the containers (2) are provided.
  16. Method of cleaning a container (2), particularly a bottle, comprising cleaning agents, wherein the container (2) is moved during the cleaning process by the aid of a conveying device (9, 19), characterized by an individual cleaning of the container (2) in a tubular (10) filled with the cleaning agent and moved through the conveying device (9, 19).
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