EP3015043A1 - Device and method for cleaning drink containers - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to an apparatus and a method for cleaning drinking containers.
- Such devices have long been known from the prior art and are used for example in festivals, fairs and the like. It is known, for example, that a container to be cleaned is slipped onto a rinsing body and is thus rinsed. However, often occurs in such devices, the problem that the rinsing process is either relatively expensive or not sufficient cleaning quality of the vessels is achieved.
- the present invention is therefore based on the object to provide an apparatus and a method available, which allow a more efficient cleaning of the containers to be cleaned.
- These containers may be, but are not limited to, beer steins, wine glasses, coffee cups, mulled wine cups, and the like.
- An inventive device for cleaning drinking containers has a transport device, which transports the drinking containers along a predetermined transport path. Furthermore, the device has a first cleaning device, which acts on the drinking containers for their purification with a first flowable (cleaning) medium.
- the device has a second cleaning device, which is arranged in the transport direction of the drinking containers after the first cleaning device and which acts on the drinking containers for their purification with a flowable medium.
- the device has at least one rotating device which rotates the drinking containers during transport and in particular also during their cleaning with respect to a longitudinal direction of the drinking containers relative to at least one cleaning device.
- the cleaning device on the one hand transports the beverage containers, on the other hand, however, allows a relative rotation between the containers and at least one cleaning device.
- the longitudinal direction of the container is understood to mean a direction which is in particular perpendicular to a bottom of the container.
- An upright container is a vertical direction.
- At least one cleaning device has a loading device, which acts on a region of the drinking container with the flowable medium, in particular a region of the inner wall of the container and / or a region of the outer wall of the container, but also, if necessary, edges of the container.
- a loading device acts on a region of the drinking container with the flowable medium, in particular a region of the inner wall of the container and / or a region of the outer wall of the container, but also, if necessary, edges of the container.
- traces of dirt such as lipstick traces or the like, which are often difficult to clean in the prior art, can be found, for example, on the edges of such containers.
- the rotating device thereby rotates the container itself with respect to its longitudinal axis.
- a rotating device is provided which rotates the cleaning device instead.
- the cleaning device could have nozzle elements which are arranged on a rotatable carrier.
- a plurality of nozzles could be arranged on a rotating carrier.
- several such nozzle carrier could be provided.
- the cleaning device could also have one or more spray heads, which emit a cleaning medium in different directions or which in turn have rotatable spray heads.
- the cleaning device has an element which is movable in a longitudinal direction of the drinking containers to be cleaned.
- a cleaning head could also be introduced into an interior of the container or could also be guided along an outer surface of the drinking container to be cleaned.
- the first cleaning medium and the second cleaning medium differ in at least one property. It would be possible that these are physically or chemically different media. However, it would also be conceivable that the cleaning media differ by a further physical property, such as a temperature. For example, it would be possible to first wash the containers with a warm liquid, then wash with a cold liquid, and if necessary still rinse with a clear liquid.
- the transport path is a linear transport path, i. That is, the containers to be cleaned are transported along a straight direction.
- the transport path it would also be possible for the transport path to be a circular or circular segment-shaped transport path and thus the cleaning device is designed, for example, as a rotary.
- the device has a housing which at least partially surrounds this transport path.
- elements of the cleaning devices can be arranged.
- the device also has a reservoir for a cleaning medium, such as for wastewater.
- a cleaning medium such as for wastewater.
- filter elements may be provided, which serve for cleaning the cleaning medium, such as a rinse water.
- one or more circuits are provided for cleaning media.
- a rinse water it would also be possible for a rinse water to be used again after a rinse of the containers for a pre-cleaning process.
- the device also has a treatment device for the cleaning media, such as a treatment device for a rinse water and the like.
- the device has a heating device for heating at least one fluid medium.
- a heating element or the like may be provided.
- the device can also be operated independently of a hot water connection.
- the device has at least one pump device for conveying at least one flowable medium.
- the device is designed to be movable, for example arranged on wheels, so that it can also be used on the move.
- the device described here may also be used for other products, for example motor vehicle parts and the like, which should preferably also be rotated during a cleaning process.
- the transport device has a first side guide means, and a second side guide means and the drinking container is arranged during transport between the first side guide means and the second side guide means.
- the side guiding means it would be possible, for example, for the side guiding means to be circulating conveyor belts which receive the drinking container to be cleaned between them and transport them in this way.
- the container is thus gripped on an outer circumference.
- the side guide means has a width which is smaller than a longitudinal extent of the container to be cleaned.
- this width is at least one side guide means and preferably both side guide means also less than half of the longitudinal extent of the container to be cleaned.
- the transport means is adapted to transport the containers in an inclined position, i. an inclined position relative to a usual (especially horizontal) standing position.
- a bottom of the containers during this transport (relative to a horizontal plane) be inclined at an angle between 2 ° and 50 °, preferably between 5 ° and 45 °, preferably between 10 ° and 40 ° and more preferably between 10 ° and 30 °.
- the two mentioned side guide means are also arranged obliquely and / or offset from one another in the vertical direction.
- a storage area is arranged in front of the side guide means or in front of the transport device, on which the drinking container to be cleaned can be arranged.
- the containers to be cleaned between the said side guide means can be inserted and transported through the device.
- the side guide means on drive means such as electric motors.
- the device has a dividing device, which generates a predetermined distance between the drinking containers to be cleaned, in particular during the cleaning process.
- these one-part means may be, for example, one-piece screws, which produce a desired distance between the containers.
- the transport device itself to be operated in a clocked manner and in this way to ensure that the containers to be cleaned are transported through the device at defined intervals.
- the device could for example have an inlet rail, or a jam section, in which initially the drinking containers are supplied piece by piece, in order to then be isolated from the transport device and in particular transported at a predetermined distance from each other.
- the above-mentioned side guide means are drivable at different speeds in the transport direction of the containers. By these different speeds or the resulting relative speed and a rotation of the containers can be achieved.
- the transport device transports the containers with a defined distance from each other.
- a first drinking container is located in the region of a first cleaning device and a subsequent or preceding drinking container in the region of a second cleaning device.
- the side guide means are drivable in opposite directions.
- the containers are rotated by the side guide means, but are not transported in the transport direction during this rotation.
- a plurality of these transport devices are arranged side by side. In this way, the throughput of the system can be increased. It would also be possible for a plurality of such lateral guide means to be arranged one above the other. This approach would have the advantage that a plurality of superposed side guide means can be driven by a drive, for example by using corresponding longer drive shafts.
- a side guide means at least temporarily, if necessary. However, also completely or is stationary. In this case, both the transport of the container, as well as a rotation of this container is achieved by the movement of the other side guide means.
- the transport device allows a clocked transport of the containers. As mentioned above, in this way a drinking container can be transported from a first cleaning device to a second cleaning device and cleaned in the region of this cleaning device in each case.
- the cleaning devices could have brush elements and the like which can be inserted in particular in an interior of the drinking containers.
- At least one cleaning device is suitable and intended to act on the containers with a flowable medium having a temperature of at most -10 degrees Celsius.
- the Applicant has discovered that exposing the containers to very cool media, such as dry ice, can remove very efficient separation of debris, such as lipsticks, on containers.
- this cleaning device in the transport direction of the containers to at least the second, preferably the last cleaning device which passes through the container to be cleaned.
- Another advantage of this embodiment is that the containers are not only cleaned, but also cooled, which is especially when used for example at folk festivals in the summer of very high advantage, since then again filled in these containers beverage, such as beer, lighter can be cooled.
- a cleaning device which is arranged upstream and in particular immediately upstream of the cleaning device, which acts on the containers with at most -10 degrees cold medium applied to the containers with a cooled medium, for example with cool water.
- a cooled medium for example with cool water.
- said cleaning means allows the containers to be charged with a medium which is less than -10 ° C, preferably less than -20 ° C, preferably less than -30 ° C, preferably less than -40 ° C, preferably less than -50 ° C, and more preferably less than -60 ° C.
- this medium is a gaseous or vaporous medium, and more preferably this is dry ice.
- the containers to be cleaned are charged with at least three flowable media, more preferably at least with water of a first temperature, with water of a second temperature deviating from the first temperature and with said flowable medium having a temperature of less than -10 ° C. ,
- the device has a third cleaning device, which acts on the drinking containers for their purification with a third flowable cleaning medium.
- the device also has a drying device for cleaning the containers.
- a drying device for cleaning the containers. This may be, for example, an air drying.
- the transport device transports the containers along a straight-line transport path.
- the transport device transports the containers along a horizontal transport path.
- At least one cleaning element of at least one cleaning device is arranged during the cleaning process below the container to be cleaned.
- the containers to be cleaned are conveyed above the respective cleaning devices and in particular above the cleaning nozzles.
- the containers are preferably transported upside down.
- the drinking containers are containers which have an orifice or an upper peripheral edge whose cross-section is not significantly smaller than a base body of the drinking containers adjoining thereto.
- the drinking containers may preferably have a substantially cylindrical inner cross section.
- cleaning elements below both the drinking containers or their transport path are arranged, as well as for example laterally thereof.
- the drinking container to be cleaned is cleaned both inside and outside.
- individual cleaning elements are also aligned on an edge of the containers, since in use often significant contamination (for example, by lipsticks) can occur.
- the present invention is further directed to a method for washing drinking containers, wherein the drinking containers are transported along a predetermined transport path and the drinking containers are acted upon for their purification by means of a first cleaning means with a first flowable medium and by means of a particular subsequent second cleaning means with a second flowable medium are applied.
- the drinking containers are at least temporarily rotated during the cleaning process against at least one cleaning device with respect to its longitudinal direction. It is therefore also proposed on the method side, that during cleaning, a rotation of the containers (and / or a rotation of the cleaning device) is made. In this way, it is again possible to completely clean the wall of drinking containers.
- the drinking containers are selected from a group of drinking containers containing beer mugs, wine glasses, beer glasses, coffee cups, mulled wine cups and the like.
- the drinking containers are drinking containers which have a handle or handle.
- the drinking containers are gripped during their transport at a portion which lies in the longitudinal direction of the drinking containers between the handle member and a bottom of the container.
- the said handle or handle element of the container can also be cleaned.
- the drinking containers are transported clocked during the cleaning process, ie the transport of the containers is interrupted at least once, in particular to perform a cleaning operation on the container during this standstill of the container.
- a standstill of the container is primarily understood to mean a stoppage in the transport direction, which means that the container, even if it is stationary or substantially stationary in the transport direction, can still be rotated about its longitudinal axis. In other words, it is rotated at least temporarily during the cleaning process of the container this only about its longitudinal direction, but not simultaneously moved or transported in the transport direction.
- the container is charged with a flowable medium which has a temperature of less than -10 ° C.
- the container is subjected to at least two different flowable media, which with respect to each other have a temperature difference of at least 20 °, preferably at least 40 °, preferably at least 50 ° and more preferably at least 60 ° and more preferably at least 80 °.
- the drinking containers are transported isolated by the transport device. This means that there is a given distance between the drinking containers.
- this distance between the drinking containers is between 10 cm and 80 cm, preferably between 20 cm and 60 cm and particularly preferably between 30 cm and 50 cm.
- the containers are gripped during their transport on a peripheral wall of the drinking containers.
- FIG. 1 shows a side view of a device 1 for cleaning beverage containers 10. These beverage containers 10 can be supplied by a user 20 and then be conveyed through a device only partially shown here transport device 2 along the transport path P through the device 1.
- the device 1 has a first cleaning device 4, a second cleaning device 6, a third cleaning device 14 and a fourth cleaning device 16.
- cleaning devices are each shown only schematically, in particular, the spray or Beauftschungsabitese are visible.
- the containers are charged with a warm liquid, for example with hot water.
- the second cleaning device 6 takes place an application of cold water.
- the cleaning device 14 rinse with fresh water.
- the cleaning device 16 can still be charged with a cold medium, for example with dry ice and / or compressed air. This can be done by the fourth cleaning device and a drying of the containers.
- Reference numeral 54 denotes a storage area on which the user can turn off a drinking container in order to supply it to the cleaning device 1. It would be possible that this storage area is inclined so that the drinking container is fed by the action of gravity to the cleaning process.
- the reference numeral 30 refers to a housing of the device 1, in which in particular the individual circuits or the loading devices are arranged. This housing can be opened, for example, by means of a cover 34, so that the user 20 access to the device 1 and, for example, can intervene in the event of an error.
- These cleaning devices 4, 6, 14 and 16 preferably each have loading devices such as nozzles, which act on the containers 10 with the cleaning media.
- the reference numeral 8 roughly indicates schematically a rotating device, which causes a rotation of the containers 10 about their respective longitudinal axis L. In this case, the rotation, as explained in detail below, can be achieved by different driving speeds of two side guide belts. However, these side guide belts are also components of the transport device 2.
- rotating means are available, which grip the container at the bottom and can rotate so.
- the reference numeral 32 refers to a first pump device, which serves for conveying, for example, hot water for the corresponding hot water purification.
- the reference numeral 34 denotes a second pump means which serves to convey cold water.
- Reference numerals 26 and 28 designate drive devices which, for example, drive the side guide belts for transporting the containers 10.
- FIG. 2 shows a page representation of in FIG. 1 shown device. It can be seen here again the tray 54 to which the container 10 can be turned off. This tray is here diagonally opposite a horizontal plane, that is, that the container 10 is placed obliquely on the device. As mentioned, a flow of media can be made easier by this slope.
- the reference numeral 26 again indicates the drive for the two side guide belts 22 and 24.
- the reference numeral 52 denotes a level switch, which can detect, for example, a liquid level of the device. For example, it can be determined whether there is still sufficient liquid in reservoirs for the cleaning media.
- light barrier switches can be provided in the initial region of the device, which detect the presence of a container, wherein subsequently this container can be transported into the device.
- the reference symbol S schematically indicates the impact areas, or liquid jets, with which the containers 10 are acted upon.
- FIG. 3 shows a sectional view of in FIG. 1 shown device along the line AA.
- the two side guide belts 22 and 24 are provided, which are designed here as revolving conveyor belts, and which grip the containers 10 on the outer circumference to promote them so.
- Reference numeral 58 designates a filter device such as, in particular, a coarse filter suitable for filtering out coarse dirt particles (for example, particles falling out of the containers). These dirt particles should not get into a fluid circuit accordingly.
- the reference numeral 36 denotes a stopper device, which can be activated in each case so as to generate the clocked transport of the containers or a transport with a predetermined distance between the containers.
- the reference numeral 56 denotes a heater such as a heater used for heating the hot water.
- a heater such as a heater used for heating the hot water.
- the machine can also be operated independently of hot water connections.
- the device it would also be possible for the device to have liquid reservoirs so that it can also be operated completely (in the presence of a power connection) for a specific time. This may be useful, for example, in public festivals and the like.
- the device may also have a drain for wastewater.
- the device could also have a reservoir for dry ice to pressurize the containers for their cleaning but also for their cooling with dry ice.
- This reservoir may preferably be isolated from an environment.
- FIG. 4 shows a plan view of in FIG. 1 shown device. It can also be seen opening means 62, 64 to open the device, for example, for cleaning purposes. In addition, the four cleaning devices 4,6, 14 and 16 are again provided. These can, as mentioned above, the containers 10 circumferentially but especially clean from the inside.
- the reference numeral 72 denotes a device for fresh water flushing. It is possible that fresh water is supplied via a port.
- rod-like body 76 which extend parallel to the transport travel P of the containers 10.
- This rod-like body 76 which is also in FIG. 5
- rod-like bodies can also be hollow or have outlet openings through which a cleaning medium can emerge and thus can act on the containers 10, in particular from below.
- FIG. 5 shows a perspective view of in FIG. 1 shown device. It can be seen here that between the individual cleaning zones, which are formed by the above-mentioned cleaning devices 4, 6, 14 and 16, wall elements 74 can be present, which essentially only allow the passage of the containers 10. In this way, a distinction between the individual cleaning areas can be made.
- the device may have a CIP (Cleaning In Place) device (not shown) which enables cleaning of the device itself.
- CIP Cosmetic In Place
- further nozzles may be arranged in the interior of the housing, which allow, for example, a loading of wall areas or areas of the transport device for their cleaning. In this way, in particular an automatic cleaning of the device is possible.
- a catcher for collecting liquids or again a supply to the two pumps 32 and 34. In this way, detergent cycles can be created.
- a plurality of receiving devices for the different cleaning media may be present below the transport path, which are delimited in particular from each other.
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Eine Vorrichtung (1) zum Reinigen von Trinkbehältnissen, mit einer Transporteinrichtung (2), welche die Trinkbehältnisse (10) entlang eines vorgegebenen Transportpfads (P) transportiert, mit einer ersten Reinigungseinrichtung (4), welche die Trinkbehältnisse (10) zu deren Reinigung mit einem ersten fließfähigen Medium beaufschlagt, mit einer zweiten Reinigungseinrichtung (6), welche in der Transportrichtung der Trinkbehältnisse (10) nach der ersten Reinigungseinrichtung (4) angeordnet ist, und welche die Trinkbehältnisse zu deren Reinigung mit einem zweiten fließfähigen Medium beaufschlagt. Erfindungsgemäß weist die Vorrichtung wenigstens eine Dreheinrichtung (8) auf, welche die Trinkbehältnisse während ihres Transports und insbesondere auch während ihrer Reinigung bezüglich einer Längsrichtung der Trinkbehältnisse (10) relativ zu wenigstens einer Reinigungseinrichtung (4, 6) dreht.A device (1) for cleaning drinking containers, with a transport device (2), which transports the drinking containers (10) along a predetermined transport path (P), with a first cleaning device (4), which with the drinking containers (10) for their cleaning a first flowable medium is applied, with a second cleaning device (6) which is arranged in the transport direction of the drinking containers (10) after the first cleaning device (4), and which acts on the drinking containers for their purification with a second flowable medium. According to the invention, the device has at least one rotating device (8) which rotates the drinking containers during their transport and in particular also during their cleaning with respect to a longitudinal direction of the drinking containers (10) relative to at least one cleaning device (4, 6).
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Die vorliegende Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine Vorrichtung und ein Verfahren zum Reinigen von Trinkbehältnissen. Derartige Vorrichtungen sind aus dem Stand der Technik seit langem bekannt und finden beispielsweise bei Festen, Jahrmärkten und dergleichen Anwendung. Dabei ist es beispielsweise bekannt, dass ein zu reinigendes Behältnis auf einen Spülkörper aufgestülpt wird und so gespült wird. Oftmals tritt jedoch bei derartigen Vorrichtungen das Problem auf, dass der Spülvorgang entweder relativ aufwendig ist oder noch keine ausreichende Reinigungsqualität der Gefäße erreicht wird.The present invention relates to an apparatus and a method for cleaning drinking containers. Such devices have long been known from the prior art and are used for example in festivals, fairs and the like. It is known, for example, that a container to be cleaned is slipped onto a rinsing body and is thus rinsed. However, often occurs in such devices, the problem that the rinsing process is either relatively expensive or not sufficient cleaning quality of the vessels is achieved.
Der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt daher die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Vorrichtung und ein Verfahren zur Verfügung zu stellen, welche eine effizientere Reinigung der zu reinigenden Behältnisse ermöglichen. Bei diesen Behältern kann es sich dabei insbesondere, aber nicht ausschließlich, um Bierkrüge, Weingläser, Kaffeetassen, Glühweintassen und dergleichen handeln.The present invention is therefore based on the object to provide an apparatus and a method available, which allow a more efficient cleaning of the containers to be cleaned. These containers may be, but are not limited to, beer steins, wine glasses, coffee cups, mulled wine cups, and the like.
Eine erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung zum Reinigen von Trinkbehältnissen weist eine Transporteinrichtung auf, welche die Trinkbehältnisse entlang eines vorgegebenen Transportpfades transportiert. Weiterhin weist die Vorrichtung eine erste Reinigungseinrichtung auf, welche die Trinkbehältnisse zu deren Reinigung mit einem ersten fließfähigen (Reinigungs)medium beaufschlagt.An inventive device for cleaning drinking containers has a transport device, which transports the drinking containers along a predetermined transport path. Furthermore, the device has a first cleaning device, which acts on the drinking containers for their purification with a first flowable (cleaning) medium.
Weiterhin weist die Vorrichtung eine zweite Reinigungseinrichtung auf, welche in der Transportrichtung der Trinkbehältnisse nach der ersten Reinigungseinrichtung angeordnet ist und welche die Trinkbehältnisse zu deren Reinigung mit einem fließfähigen Medium beaufschlagt.Furthermore, the device has a second cleaning device, which is arranged in the transport direction of the drinking containers after the first cleaning device and which acts on the drinking containers for their purification with a flowable medium.
Erfindungsgemäß weist die Vorrichtung wenigstens eine Dreheinrichtung auf, welche die Trinkbehältnisse während des Transports und insbesondere auch während ihrer Reinigung bezüglich einer Längsrichtung der Trinkbehältnisse relativ zu wenigstens einer Reinigungseinrichtung dreht.According to the invention, the device has at least one rotating device which rotates the drinking containers during transport and in particular also during their cleaning with respect to a longitudinal direction of the drinking containers relative to at least one cleaning device.
Es wird daher vorgeschlagen, dass die Reinigungseinrichtung einerseits die Getränkebehältnisse transportiert, andererseits jedoch auch eine Relativdrehung zwischen den Behältnissen und wenigstens einer Reinigungseinrichtung ermöglicht. Unter der Längsrichtung des Behältnisses wird dabei eine Richtung verstanden, welche insbesondere senkrecht zu einem Boden des Behältnisses steht. Bei einem aufrecht stehenden Behältnis handelt es sich hierbei um eine vertikale Richtung.It is therefore proposed that the cleaning device on the one hand transports the beverage containers, on the other hand, however, allows a relative rotation between the containers and at least one cleaning device. The longitudinal direction of the container is understood to mean a direction which is in particular perpendicular to a bottom of the container. An upright container is a vertical direction.
Durch die so beschriebene Drehung der Behältnisse kann eine vollumfängliche Reinigung der Behältnisse erreicht werden. Insbesondere weist wenigstens eine Reinigungseinrichtung eine Beaufschlagungseinrichtung auf, welche einen Bereich des Trinkbehältnisses mit dem fließfähigen Medium beaufschlagt, insbesondere einen Bereich der Innenwandung des Behältnisses und/oder einen Bereich der Außenwandung des Behältnisses, aber auch ggfs. Ränder des Behältnisses. So können sich beispielsweise insbesondere an den Rändern derartiger Behältnisse Schmutzspuren wie beispielsweise Lippenstiftspuren oder dergleichen befinden, deren Reinigung im Stand der Technik oftmals schwierig ist.By the rotation of the containers thus described a full cleaning of the containers can be achieved. In particular, at least one cleaning device has a loading device, which acts on a region of the drinking container with the flowable medium, in particular a region of the inner wall of the container and / or a region of the outer wall of the container, but also, if necessary, edges of the container. For example, traces of dirt, such as lipstick traces or the like, which are often difficult to clean in the prior art, can be found, for example, on the edges of such containers.
Vorteilhaft dreht die Dreheinrichtung dabei das Behältnis selbst bezüglich seiner Längsachse. Es wäre jedoch auch möglich, dass eine Dreheinrichtung vorgesehen ist, welche anstelle dessen die Reinigungseinrichtung dreht. So könnte beispielsweise die Reinigungseinrichtung Düsenelemente aufweisen, die an einem drehbaren Träger angeordnet sind. Dabei könnten mehrere Düsen an einem rotierenden Träger angeordnet sein. Auch könnten mehrere derartige Düsenträger vorgesehen sein. Auch könnte die Reinigungseinrichtung einen oder mehrere Sprühköpfe aufweisen, welche ein Reinigungsmedium in unterschiedlichen Richtungen ausgeben oder welche wiederum drehbare Sprühköpfe aufweisen.Advantageously, the rotating device thereby rotates the container itself with respect to its longitudinal axis. However, it would also be possible that a rotating device is provided which rotates the cleaning device instead. For example, the cleaning device could have nozzle elements which are arranged on a rotatable carrier. In this case, a plurality of nozzles could be arranged on a rotating carrier. Also, several such nozzle carrier could be provided. The cleaning device could also have one or more spray heads, which emit a cleaning medium in different directions or which in turn have rotatable spray heads.
Weiterhin wäre es auch denkbar, dass die Reinigungseinrichtung ein Element aufweist, welches auch in einer Längsrichtung der zu reinigenden Trinkbehältnisse bewegbar ist. So könnte beispielsweise zum Zwecke der Reinigung auch ein Reinigungskopf in einen Innenraum des Behältnisses eingeführt werden oder auch entlang einer Außenoberfläche des zu reinigenden Trinkbehältnisses entlang geführt werden.Furthermore, it would also be conceivable that the cleaning device has an element which is movable in a longitudinal direction of the drinking containers to be cleaned. For example, for the purpose of cleaning, a cleaning head could also be introduced into an interior of the container or could also be guided along an outer surface of the drinking container to be cleaned.
Vorteilhaft unterscheiden sich das erste Reinigungsmedium und das zweite Reinigungsmedium in wenigstens einer Eigenschaft. Dabei wäre es möglich, dass es sich hierbei um physikalisch oder chemisch unterschiedliche Medien handelt. Es wäre jedoch auch denkbar, dass sich die Reinigungsmedien durch eine weitere physikalische Eigenschaft, wie etwa eine Temperatur unterscheiden. So wäre es beispielsweise möglich, dass zunächst ein Waschen der Behältnisse mit einer warmen Flüssigkeit erfolgt, anschließend ein Waschen mit einer kalten Flüssigkeit und ggfs. noch ein weiteres Spülen mit einer klaren Flüssigkeit.Advantageously, the first cleaning medium and the second cleaning medium differ in at least one property. It would be possible that these are physically or chemically different media. However, it would also be conceivable that the cleaning media differ by a further physical property, such as a temperature. For example, it would be possible to first wash the containers with a warm liquid, then wash with a cold liquid, and if necessary still rinse with a clear liquid.
Bei einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausführungsform handelt es sich bei dem Transportpfad um einen linearen Transportpfad, d. h., die zu reinigenden Behältnisse werden entlang einer geraden Richtung transportiert. Es wäre jedoch auch möglich, dass es sich bei dem Transportpfad um einen kreis- oder kreissegmentförmigen Transportpfad handelt und so die Reinigungseinrichtung beispielsweise als Rundläufer ausgebildet ist.In a further advantageous embodiment, the transport path is a linear transport path, i. That is, the containers to be cleaned are transported along a straight direction. However, it would also be possible for the transport path to be a circular or circular segment-shaped transport path and thus the cleaning device is designed, for example, as a rotary.
Vorteilhaft weist die Vorrichtung ein Gehäuse auf, welches diesen Transportpfad wenigstens abschnittsweise umgibt. In diesem Gehäuse können dabei auch Elemente der Reinigungseinrichtungen angeordnet sein.Advantageously, the device has a housing which at least partially surrounds this transport path. In this case also elements of the cleaning devices can be arranged.
Bei einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausführungsform weist die Vorrichtung auch ein Reservoir für ein Reinigungsmedium, wie beispielsweise für Abwasser auf. Weiterhin können Filterelemente vorgesehen sein, welche zum Reinigen des Reinigungsmediums, wie beispielsweise eines Spülwassers dienen. Daneben wäre es auch denkbar, dass ein oder mehrere Kreisläufe für Reinigungsmedien vorgesehen sind. So wäre es beispielsweise auch möglich, dass ein Klarspülwasser nach dem Spülen der Behältnisse nochmals für einen Vorreinigungsvorgang verwendet wird. Bei einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausführungsform weist die Vorrichtung auch eine Aufbereitungseinrichtung für die Reinigungsmedien auf, wie beispielsweise eine Aufbereitungseinrichtung für ein Spülwasser und dergleichen.In a further advantageous embodiment, the device also has a reservoir for a cleaning medium, such as for wastewater. Furthermore, filter elements may be provided, which serve for cleaning the cleaning medium, such as a rinse water. In addition, it would also be conceivable that one or more circuits are provided for cleaning media. For example, it would also be possible for a rinse water to be used again after a rinse of the containers for a pre-cleaning process. In a further advantageous embodiment, the device also has a treatment device for the cleaning media, such as a treatment device for a rinse water and the like.
Bei einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausführungsform weist die Vorrichtung eine Heizeinrichtung zur Erwärmung wenigstens eines fließfähigen Mediums auf. So kann beispielsweise ein Heizstab oder dergleichen vorgesehen sein. Auf diese Weise kann die Vorrichtung auch unabhängig von einem Warmwasseranschluss betrieben werden. Weiterhin weist die Vorrichtung wenigstens eine Pumpeneinrichtung zum Fördern wenigstens eines fließfähigen Mediums auf. Bevorzugt ist die Vorrichtung bewegbar ausgebildet, beispielsweise auf Rädern angeordnet, so dass sie auch mobil eingesetzt werden kann.In a further advantageous embodiment, the device has a heating device for heating at least one fluid medium. For example, a heating element or the like may be provided. In this way, the device can also be operated independently of a hot water connection. Furthermore, the device has at least one pump device for conveying at least one flowable medium. Preferably, the device is designed to be movable, for example arranged on wheels, so that it can also be used on the move.
Es wird darauf hingewiesen, dass die hier beschriebene Vorrichtung ggfs. auch für andere Produkte einsetzbar ist, beispielsweise Kraftfahrzeugteile und dergleichen, die dabei bevorzugt ebenfalls während eines Reinigungsvorgangs gedreht werden sollten.It should be noted that the device described here may also be used for other products, for example motor vehicle parts and the like, which should preferably also be rotated during a cleaning process.
Bei einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausführungsform weist die Transporteinrichtung ein erstes Seitenführungsmittel auf, sowie ein zweites Seitenführungsmittel und das Trinkbehältnis ist während des Transports zwischen dem ersten Seitenführungsmittel und dem zweiten Seitenführungsmittel angeordnet. So wäre es beispielsweise möglich, dass es sich bei den Seitenführungsmitteln um umlaufende Transportbänder handelt, welche das zu reinigende Trinkbehältnis zwischen sich aufnehmen und auf diese Weise transportieren. Vorteilhaft wird damit das Behältnis an einem Außenumfang gegriffen. Dabei weist bevorzugt das Seitenführungsmittel eine Breite auf, welche geringer ist, als eine Längsausdehnung des zu reinigenden Behältnisses. Bevorzugt ist diese Breite wenigstens eines Seitenführungsmittels und bevorzugt beider Seitenführungsmittel auch geringer als die Hälfte der Längsausdehnung des zu reinigenden Behältnisses.In a further advantageous embodiment, the transport device has a first side guide means, and a second side guide means and the drinking container is arranged during transport between the first side guide means and the second side guide means. Thus, it would be possible, for example, for the side guiding means to be circulating conveyor belts which receive the drinking container to be cleaned between them and transport them in this way. Advantageously, the container is thus gripped on an outer circumference. In this case, preferably, the side guide means has a width which is smaller than a longitudinal extent of the container to be cleaned. Preferably, this width is at least one side guide means and preferably both side guide means also less than half of the longitudinal extent of the container to be cleaned.
Auf diese Weise ist es möglich, dass auch Behältnisse zwischen diesen beiden Seitenführungsmitteln gedreht werden, welche Henkel und Griffelemente aufweisen. So ist es beispielsweise möglich, dass die Seitenführungsmittel das Behältnis hängend greifen, insbesondere in einer umgedrehten Position und dabei bevorzugt oberhalb des Griffelements (d. h. bei normal auf einem Tisch stehendem Behältnis unterhalb des Griffes greifen würden). Auf diese Weise behindert auch bei einer Drehung der Griff eben diese Drehung des Behältnisses nicht.In this way, it is possible that containers are rotated between these two side guide means, which have handles and handle elements. It is thus possible, for example, for the side guide means to grip the container in a suspended manner, in particular in an inverted position and preferably above the gripping element (ie, when the container is standing normally on a table below the handle). In this way, even with a rotation of the handle just does not hinder this rotation of the container.
Bevorzugt ist die Transporteinrichtung derart ausgebildet, dass sie die Behältnisse in einer geneigten Position transportiert, d.h. einer geneigten Position gegenüber einer üblichen (insbesondere horizontalen) Standposition. Bevorzugt kann dabei ein Boden der Behältnisse während dieses Transports (gegenüber einer horizontalen Ebene) in einem Winkel geneigt sein, der zwischen 2° und 50°, bevorzugt zwischen 5° und 45°, bevorzugt zwischen 10° und 40° und besonders bevorzugt zwischen 10° und 30° liegt. Durch eine derartige Neigung kann ein abfließen von Reinigungsmedien und oder Verschmutzungen erleichtert werden. Dabei wäre es möglich, dass die beiden erwähnten Seitenführungsmittel ebenfalls schräg angeordnet sind und/oder in vertikaler Richtung zueinander versetzt sind.Preferably, the transport means is adapted to transport the containers in an inclined position, i. an inclined position relative to a usual (especially horizontal) standing position. Preferably, a bottom of the containers during this transport (relative to a horizontal plane) be inclined at an angle between 2 ° and 50 °, preferably between 5 ° and 45 °, preferably between 10 ° and 40 ° and more preferably between 10 ° and 30 °. By such an inclination, a drainage of cleaning media and or soiling can be facilitated. It would be possible that the two mentioned side guide means are also arranged obliquely and / or offset from one another in the vertical direction.
Bei einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausführungsform ist vor den Seitenführungsmitteln bzw. vor der Transporteinrichtung eine Abstellfläche angeordnet, auf welcher das zu reinigende Trinkbehältnis angeordnet werden kann.In a further advantageous embodiment, a storage area is arranged in front of the side guide means or in front of the transport device, on which the drinking container to be cleaned can be arranged.
So können die zu reinigenden Behältnisse zwischen die genannten Seitenführungsmittel eingeschoben werden und so durch die Vorrichtung transportiert werden. Bevorzugt weisen die Seitenführungsmittel Antriebsmittel wie etwa Elektromotoren auf.Thus, the containers to be cleaned between the said side guide means can be inserted and transported through the device. Preferably, the side guide means on drive means such as electric motors.
Bei einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausführungsform weist die Vorrichtung eine Einteileinrichtung auf, welche zwischen den zu reinigenden Trinkbehältnissen, insbesondere während des Reinigungsvorgangs einen vorbestimmten Abstand erzeugt. Auf diese Weise ist der unten genauer beschriebene getaktete Betrieb möglich. Bei diesen Einteilmitteln kann es sich beispielsweise um Einteilschnecken handeln, welche einen Soll-Abstand zwischen den Behältnissen erzeugen. Auch wäre es möglich, dass die Transporteinrichtung selbst getaktet betrieben wird und auf diese Weise dafür gesorgt wird, dass die zu reinigenden Behältnisse in definierten Abständen durch die Vorrichtung transportiert werden. So könnte die Vorrichtung beispielsweise eine Zulaufschiene aufweisen, bzw. eine Staustrecke, in der zunächst die Trinkbehältnisse Stück an Stück zugeführt werden, um dann anschließend von der Transporteinrichtung vereinzelt und insbesondere mit einem vorbestimmten Abstand zueinander transportiert zu werden.In a further advantageous embodiment, the device has a dividing device, which generates a predetermined distance between the drinking containers to be cleaned, in particular during the cleaning process. In this way, the clocked operation described in more detail below is possible. These one-part means may be, for example, one-piece screws, which produce a desired distance between the containers. It would also be possible for the transport device itself to be operated in a clocked manner and in this way to ensure that the containers to be cleaned are transported through the device at defined intervals. Thus, the device could for example have an inlet rail, or a jam section, in which initially the drinking containers are supplied piece by piece, in order to then be isolated from the transport device and in particular transported at a predetermined distance from each other.
Bei einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausführungsform sind die oben erwähnten Seitenführungsmittel mit unterschiedlichen Geschwindigkeiten in der Transportrichtung der Behältnisse antreibbar. Durch diese unterschiedlichen Geschwindigkeiten bzw. die resultierende Relativgeschwindigkeit kann auch eine Drehung der Behältnisse erreicht werden.In a further advantageous embodiment, the above-mentioned side guide means are drivable at different speeds in the transport direction of the containers. By these different speeds or the resulting relative speed and a rotation of the containers can be achieved.
Vorteilhaft transportiert die Transporteinrichtung die Behältnisse mit einem definierten Abstand zueinander. So ist es möglich, dass sich ein erstes Trinkbehältnis im Bereich einer ersten Reinigungseinrichtung befindet und ein nachfolgendes bzw. vorausgehendes Trinkbehältnis im Bereich einer zweiten Reinigungseinrichtung. Auf diese Weise ist insbesondere auch ein getakteter Betrieb möglich, bei dem die Behältnisse getaktet von einer Reinigungsstation zur nächsten Reinigungsstation transportiert werden. Weiterhin wäre es auch möglich, dass die Seitenführungsmittel auch in entgegengesetzten Richtungen antreibbar sind. So wäre es möglich, dass die Behältnisse durch die Seitenführungsmittel gedreht werden, jedoch während dieser Drehung nicht in der Transportrichtung transportiert werden.Advantageously, the transport device transports the containers with a defined distance from each other. Thus, it is possible that a first drinking container is located in the region of a first cleaning device and a subsequent or preceding drinking container in the region of a second cleaning device. In this way, in particular a clocked operation is possible in which the containers are cyclically transported from one cleaning station to the next cleaning station. Furthermore, it would also be possible that the side guide means are drivable in opposite directions. Thus, it would be possible that the containers are rotated by the side guide means, but are not transported in the transport direction during this rotation.
Bei einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausführungsform wäre es auch möglich, dass mehrere dieser Transporteinrichtungen, die jeweils Seitenführungsmittel aufweisen, nebeneinander angeordnet sind. Auf diese Weise kann der Durchsatz der Anlage erhöht werden. Auch wäre es möglich, dass mehrere derartiger Seitenführungsmittel übereinander angeordnet sind. Diese Vorgehensweise hätte den Vorteil, dass mit einem Antrieb mehrere übereinander angeordnete Seitenführungsmittel angetrieben werden können, beispielsweise durch Verwendung entsprechender längerer Antriebswellen.In a further advantageous embodiment, it would also be possible that a plurality of these transport devices, each having side guide means, are arranged side by side. In this way, the throughput of the system can be increased. It would also be possible for a plurality of such lateral guide means to be arranged one above the other. This approach would have the advantage that a plurality of superposed side guide means can be driven by a drive, for example by using corresponding longer drive shafts.
Es wäre weiterhin auch möglich, dass ein Seitenführungsmittel wenigstens zeitweise, ggfs. jedoch auch vollständig steht bzw. stationär angeordnet ist. In diesem Falle wird durch die Bewegung des anderen Seitenführungsmittels sowohl ein Transport des Behältnisses, als auch eine Drehung dieses Behältnisses erreicht.It would also be possible that a side guide means at least temporarily, if necessary. However, also completely or is stationary. In this case, both the transport of the container, as well as a rotation of this container is achieved by the movement of the other side guide means.
Bei einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausführungsform ermöglicht die Transporteinrichtung einen getakteten Transport der Behältnisse. Wie oben erwähnt, kann auf diese Weise ein Trinkbehältnis von einer ersten Reinigungseinrichtung zu einer zweiten Reinigungseinrichtung transportiert werden und im Bereich dieser Reinigungseinrichtung jeweils gereinigt werden.In a further advantageous embodiment, the transport device allows a clocked transport of the containers. As mentioned above, in this way a drinking container can be transported from a first cleaning device to a second cleaning device and cleaned in the region of this cleaning device in each case.
Bei einer weiteren Ausführungsform wäre es auch denkbar, dass die Reinigungseinrichtungen Bürstenelemente und dergleichen aufweisen, welche insbesondere in einem Innenraum der Trinkbehältnisse einführbar sind.In a further embodiment, it would also be conceivable for the cleaning devices to have brush elements and the like which can be inserted in particular in an interior of the drinking containers.
Bei einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausführungsform ist wenigstens eine Reinigungseinrichtung dazu geeignet und bestimmt, die Behältnisse mit einem fließfähigen Medium zu beaufschlagen, welches eine Temperatur von höchstens -10 Grad Celsius aufweist.In a further advantageous embodiment, at least one cleaning device is suitable and intended to act on the containers with a flowable medium having a temperature of at most -10 degrees Celsius.
Die Anmelderin hat herausgefunden, dass die Beaufschlagung der Behältnisse mit sehr kühlen Medien, beispielsweise mit Trockeneis eine sehr effiziente Ablösung von Schmutzresten, beispielsweise Lippenstiften auf Behältnissen entfernen kann. Vorteilhaft handelt es sich bei dieser Reinigungseinrichtung in der Transportrichtung der Behältnisse um zumindest die zweite, bevorzugt die letzte Reinigungseinrichtung, welche das zu reinigende Behältnis durchläuft. Ein weiterer Vorteil dieser Ausgestaltung liegt darin, dass die Behältnisse nicht nur gereinigt, sondern auch gekühlt werden, was insbesondere bei der Verwendung beispielsweise auf Volksfesten im Sommer von sehr hohem Vorteil ist, da dann das erneut in diese Behältnisse eingefüllte Getränk, beispielsweise Bier, leichter gekühlt werden kann.The Applicant has discovered that exposing the containers to very cool media, such as dry ice, can remove very efficient separation of debris, such as lipsticks, on containers. Advantageously, this cleaning device in the transport direction of the containers to at least the second, preferably the last cleaning device which passes through the container to be cleaned. Another advantage of this embodiment is that the containers are not only cleaned, but also cooled, which is especially when used for example at folk festivals in the summer of very high advantage, since then again filled in these containers beverage, such as beer, lighter can be cooled.
Vorteilhaft beaufschlagt eine Reinigungseinrichtung, welche stromaufwärts und insbesondere unmittelbar stromaufwärts bezüglich der Reinigungseinrichtung angeordnet ist, welche die Behältnisse mit dem höchstens -10 Grad kalten Medium beaufschlagt, die Behältnisse mit einem gekühlten Medium, beispielsweise mit kühlem Wasser. Auf diese Weise kann erreicht werden, dass der Temperaturgradient zwischen diesen beiden fließfähigen Medien nicht allzu hoch ist, und daher kann die Gefahr eines Springens des Materials der Trinkbehältnisse vermieden bzw. verringert werden.Advantageously, a cleaning device, which is arranged upstream and in particular immediately upstream of the cleaning device, which acts on the containers with at most -10 degrees cold medium applied to the containers with a cooled medium, for example with cool water. In this way it can be achieved that the temperature gradient between these two flowable media is not too high, and therefore the risk of jumping of the material of the drinking containers can be avoided or reduced.
Unter der Eignung der Reinigungseinrichtung zum Beaufschlagen der Behältnisse mit einem entsprechend kaltem Medium wird verstanden, dass insbesondere diejenigen Spendeorgane, wie beispielsweise Düsen und dergleichen, hinsichtlich ihrer Materialauswahl so ausgelegt sind, dass sie auch die Beaufschlagung mit einem sehr kalten Medium erlauben. Vorteilhaft erlaubt die besagte Reinigungseinrichtung die Beaufschlagung der Behältnisse mit einem Medium, welches weniger als -10°C, bevorzugt weniger als -20°C, bevorzugt weniger als -30°C, bevorzugt weniger als -40°C, bevorzugt weniger als -50°C, und besonders bevorzugt weniger als -60°C beträgt.Under the suitability of the cleaning device for acting on the containers with a correspondingly cold medium is understood that in particular those donor organs, such as nozzles and the like, are designed in terms of their choice of material so that they also allow the application of a very cold medium. Advantageously, said cleaning means allows the containers to be charged with a medium which is less than -10 ° C, preferably less than -20 ° C, preferably less than -30 ° C, preferably less than -40 ° C, preferably less than -50 ° C, and more preferably less than -60 ° C.
Wie erwähnt, kann durch diese sehr tiefen Temperaturen eine sehr effiziente Reinigung erreicht werden. Vorteilhaft handelt es sich bei diesem Medium um ein gas- oder dampfförmiges Medium, und besonders bevorzugt handelt es sich hierbei um Trockeneis.As mentioned, a very efficient cleaning can be achieved by these very low temperatures. Advantageously, this medium is a gaseous or vaporous medium, and more preferably this is dry ice.
Vorteilhaft werden die zu reinigenden Behältnisse mit wenigstens drei fließfähigen Medien beaufschlagt, besonders bevorzugt zumindest mit Wasser einer ersten Temperatur, mit Wasser einer zweiten von der ersten Temperatur abweichenden Temperatur und mit dem besagten fließfähigen Medium, welches eine Temperatur von weniger als -10°C aufweist.Advantageously, the containers to be cleaned are charged with at least three flowable media, more preferably at least with water of a first temperature, with water of a second temperature deviating from the first temperature and with said flowable medium having a temperature of less than -10 ° C. ,
Bei einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausführungsform weist die Vorrichtung eine dritte Reinigungseinrichtung auf, welche die Trinkbehältnisse zu deren Reinigung mit einem dritten fließfähigen Reinigungsmedium beaufschlägt.In a further advantageous embodiment, the device has a third cleaning device, which acts on the drinking containers for their purification with a third flowable cleaning medium.
Bei einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausführungsform weist die Vorrichtung auch eine Trocknungseinrichtung zum Reinigen der Behältnisse auf. Dabei kann es sich beispielsweise um eine Lufttrocknung handeln.In a further advantageous embodiment, the device also has a drying device for cleaning the containers. This may be, for example, an air drying.
Bei einer weiteren Ausführungsform transportiert die Transporteinrichtung die Behältnisse entlang eines geradlinigen Transportpfads. Vorteilhaft transportiert die Transporteinrichtung die Behältnisse auch entlang eines horizontalen Transportpfads.In a further embodiment, the transport device transports the containers along a straight-line transport path. Advantageously, the transport device transports the containers along a horizontal transport path.
Bei einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausführungsform ist wenigstens ein Reinigungselement wenigstens einer Reinigungseinrichtung während des Reinigungsvorgangs unterhalb des zu reinigenden Behältnisses angeordnet. Bei dieser Ausführungsform wird vorgeschlagen, dass die zu reinigenden Behältnisse oberhalb der jeweiligen Reinigungseinrichtungen und insbesondere oberhalb der Reinigungsdüsen gefördert werden. Bei dieser Ausgestaltung werden die Behältnisse bevorzugt kopfüber transportiert.In a further advantageous embodiment, at least one cleaning element of at least one cleaning device is arranged during the cleaning process below the container to be cleaned. In this embodiment, it is proposed that the containers to be cleaned are conveyed above the respective cleaning devices and in particular above the cleaning nozzles. In this embodiment, the containers are preferably transported upside down.
Vorteilhaft handelt es sich bei den Trinkbehältnissen um Behältnisse, welche eine Mündung bzw. einen oberen Umfangsrand aufweisen, dessen Querschnitt nicht erheblich kleiner ist, als ein sich hieran anschließender Grundkörper der Trinkbehältnisse. Bevorzugt können dabei beispielsweise die Trinkbehältnisse einen im Wesentlichen zylinderförmigen Innenquerschnitt aufweisen. Es wäre jedoch auch möglich, dass Reinigungselemente sowohl unterhalb der Trinkbehältnisse oder deren Transportpfad angeordnet sind, als auch beispielsweise seitlich hiervon.Advantageously, the drinking containers are containers which have an orifice or an upper peripheral edge whose cross-section is not significantly smaller than a base body of the drinking containers adjoining thereto. For example, the drinking containers may preferably have a substantially cylindrical inner cross section. However, it would also be possible to have cleaning elements below both the drinking containers or their transport path are arranged, as well as for example laterally thereof.
Auf diese Weise ist es möglich, dass das zu reinigende Trinkbehältnis sowohl innen als auch außen gereinigt wird. Weiterhin ist es bevorzugt auch möglich, dass einzelne Reinigungselemente auch auf einen Rand der Behältnisse ausgerichtet sind, da hier im Gebrauch oftmals erhebliche Verschmutzungen (beispielsweise durch Lippenstifte) auftreten können.In this way, it is possible that the drinking container to be cleaned is cleaned both inside and outside. Furthermore, it is preferably also possible that individual cleaning elements are also aligned on an edge of the containers, since in use often significant contamination (for example, by lipsticks) can occur.
Die vorliegende Erfindung ist weiterhin auf ein Verfahren zum Waschen von Trinkbehältnissen gerichtet, wobei die Trinkbehältnisse entlang eines vorgegebenen Transportpfades transportiert werden und die Trinkbehältnisse zu ihrer Reinigung mittels einer ersten Reinigungseinrichtung mit einem ersten fließfähigen Medium beaufschlagt werden und mittels einer insbesondere nachfolgenden zweiten Reinigungseinrichtung mit einem zweiten fließfähigen Medium beaufschlagt werden.The present invention is further directed to a method for washing drinking containers, wherein the drinking containers are transported along a predetermined transport path and the drinking containers are acted upon for their purification by means of a first cleaning means with a first flowable medium and by means of a particular subsequent second cleaning means with a second flowable medium are applied.
Erfindungsgemäß werden die Trinkbehältnisse wenigstens zeitweise währen des Reinigungsvorgangs gegenüber wenigstens einer Reinigungseinrichtung bezüglich ihrer Längsrichtung gedreht. Es wird daher auch verfahrensseitig vorgeschlagen, dass während des Reinigens ein Drehen der Behältnisse (und/oder eine Drehung der Reinigungseinrichtung) vorgenommen wird. Auf diese Weise ist es wiederum möglich, die Wandung der Trinkbehältnisse vollständig zu reinigen.According to the invention, the drinking containers are at least temporarily rotated during the cleaning process against at least one cleaning device with respect to its longitudinal direction. It is therefore also proposed on the method side, that during cleaning, a rotation of the containers (and / or a rotation of the cleaning device) is made. In this way, it is again possible to completely clean the wall of drinking containers.
Bei einem weiteren vorteilhaften Verfahren sind die Trinkbehältnisse aus einer Gruppe von Trinkbehältnissen ausgewählt, welche Bierkrüge, Weingläser, Biergläser, Kaffeetassen, Glühweintassen und dergleichen enthält. Insbesondere handelt es sich bei dem Trinkbehältnissen um Trinkbehältnisse, welche einen Griff oder Henkel aufweisen.In a further advantageous method, the drinking containers are selected from a group of drinking containers containing beer mugs, wine glasses, beer glasses, coffee cups, mulled wine cups and the like. In particular, the drinking containers are drinking containers which have a handle or handle.
Vorteilhaft werden die Trinkbehältnisse während ihres Transports an einem Abschnitt gegriffen, der in der Längsrichtung der Trinkbehältnisse zwischen dem Griffelement und einem Boden des Behältnisses liegt. Auf diese Weise kann während des Reinigens auch das besagte Henkel- bzw. Griffelement des Behältnisses gereinigt werden.Advantageously, the drinking containers are gripped during their transport at a portion which lies in the longitudinal direction of the drinking containers between the handle member and a bottom of the container. In this way, during cleaning, the said handle or handle element of the container can also be cleaned.
Vorteilhaft werden die Trinkbehältnisse während des Reinigungsvorgangs getaktet transportiert, d. h. der Transport der Behältnisse wird zumindest einmal unterbrochen, insbesondere um während dieses Stillstandes des Behältnisses einen Reinigungsvorgang an dem Behältnis durchzuführen. Unter einem Stillstand des Behältnisses wird hierbei jedoch primär ein Stillstand in der Transportrichtung verstanden, was bedeutet, dass das Behältnis, selbst wenn es in der Transportrichtung stillsteht oder im Wesentlichen stillsteht noch um seine Längsachse gedreht werden kann. Mit anderen Worten wird dabei wenigstens zeitweise während des Reinigungsvorgangs des Behältnisses dieses nur um seine Längsrichtung gedreht, nicht jedoch gleichzeitig in der Transportrichtung fortbewegt bzw. transportiert.Advantageously, the drinking containers are transported clocked during the cleaning process, ie the transport of the containers is interrupted at least once, in particular to perform a cleaning operation on the container during this standstill of the container. However, a standstill of the container is primarily understood to mean a stoppage in the transport direction, which means that the container, even if it is stationary or substantially stationary in the transport direction, can still be rotated about its longitudinal axis. In other words, it is rotated at least temporarily during the cleaning process of the container this only about its longitudinal direction, but not simultaneously moved or transported in the transport direction.
Bei einem weiteren vorteilhaften Verfahren wird das Behältnis mit einem fließfähigen Medium beaufschlagt, welches eine Temperatur von weniger als -10°C aufweist.In a further advantageous method, the container is charged with a flowable medium which has a temperature of less than -10 ° C.
Bevorzugt wird das Behältnis mit wenigstens zwei unterschiedlichen fließfähigen Medien beaufschlagt, welche hinsichtlich einander eine Temperaturdifferenz von wenigstens 20°, bevorzugt von wenigstens 40°, bevorzugt von wenigstens 50° und besonders bevorzugt von wenigstens 60° und besonders bevorzugt von wenigstens 80° aufweisen.Preferably, the container is subjected to at least two different flowable media, which with respect to each other have a temperature difference of at least 20 °, preferably at least 40 °, preferably at least 50 ° and more preferably at least 60 ° and more preferably at least 80 °.
Bei einem weiteren bevorzugten Verfahren werden die Trinkbehältnisse durch die Transporteinrichtung vereinzelt transportiert. Dies bedeutet, dass zwischen den Trinkbehältnissen ein vorgegebener Abstand liegt. Vorteilhaft liegt dieser Abstand zwischen den Trinkbehältnissen zwischen 10 cm und 80 cm, bevorzugt zwischen 20 cm und 60 cm und besonders bevorzugt zwischen 30 cm und 50 cm. Bei einem weiteren bevorzugten Verfahren, werden die Behältnisse während ihres Transports an einer Umfangswandung der Trinkbehältnisse gegriffen.In a further preferred method, the drinking containers are transported isolated by the transport device. This means that there is a given distance between the drinking containers. Advantageously, this distance between the drinking containers is between 10 cm and 80 cm, preferably between 20 cm and 60 cm and particularly preferably between 30 cm and 50 cm. In a further preferred method, the containers are gripped during their transport on a peripheral wall of the drinking containers.
Weitere Vorteile und Ausführungsformen ergeben sich aus den beigefügten Zeichnungen.Further advantages and embodiments will become apparent from the accompanying drawings.
Dabei zeigen:
- Figur 1
- eine Seitenansicht einer erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung zum Reinigen von Getränkebehältnissen;
Figur 2- eine Frontansicht der in
Figur 1 gezeigten Vorrichtung; - Figur 3
- eine Ansicht entlang der Linie A-A aus
Figur 1 ; Figur 4- eine Draufsicht auf die in
Figur 1 gezeigte Vorrichtung; und - Figur 5
- eine perspektivische Ansicht der in
Figur 1 gezeigten Vorrichtung.
- FIG. 1
- a side view of a device according to the invention for cleaning beverage containers;
- FIG. 2
- a front view of in
FIG. 1 shown device; - FIG. 3
- a view along the line AA
FIG. 1 ; - FIG. 4
- a top view of the in
FIG. 1 shown device; and - FIG. 5
- a perspective view of in
FIG. 1 shown device.
Diese Reinigungseinrichtungen sind jeweils nur schematisch dargestellt, wobei insbesondere die Sprüh- bzw. Beaufschlagungsabschnitte sichtbar sind. Durch die erste Reinigungseinrichtung 4 werden die Behältnisse mit einer warmen Flüssigkeit, beispielsweise mit Warmwasser beaufschlagt. Durch die zweite Reinigungseinrichtung 6 erfolgt eine Beaufschlagung mit kaltem Wasser. Durch die Reinigungseinrichtung 14 erfolgt ein Spülen mit Frischwasser. Optional kann durch die Reinigungseinrichtung 16 noch eine Beaufschlagung mit einem kalten Medium, beispielsweise mit Trockeneis und/oder Druckluft erfolgen. Damit kann durch die vierte Reinigungseinrichtung auch ein Trocknen der Behältnisse erfolgen.These cleaning devices are each shown only schematically, in particular, the spray or Beaufschlagungsabschnitte are visible. By the
Das Bezugszeichen 54 kennzeichnet eine Abstellfläche, auf der der Benutzer ein Trinkbehältnis abstellen kann, um dieses der Reinigungsvorrichtung 1 zuzuführen. Es wäre dabei möglich, dass diese Abstellfläche derart geneigt ist, dass das Trinkbehältnis durch die Wirkung der Schwerkraft dem Reinigungsvorgang zugeführt wird.
Das Bezugszeichen 30 bezieht sich auf ein Gehäuse der Vorrichtung 1, in dem insbesondere auch die einzelnen Kreisläufe bzw. die Beaufschlagungseinrichtungen angeordnet sind. Dieses Gehäuse kann beispielsweise mittels eines Deckels 34 geöffnet werden, so dass der Benutzer 20 Zugang zu der Vorrichtung 1 enthält und beispielsweise auch im Fehlerfalle eingreifen kann. Diese Reinigunseinrichtungen 4, 6, 14 und 16 weisen bevorzugt jeweils Beaufschlagungseinrichtungen wie Düsen auf, welche die Behältnisse 10 mit den Reinigungsmedien beaufschlagen. Das Bezugszeichen 8 kennzeichnet grob schematisch eine Dreheinrichtung, welche eine Drehung der Behältnisse 10 um ihre jeweilige Längsachse L bewirkt. Dabei kann die Drehung, wie unten genau erläutert, durch unterschiedliche Antriebsgeschwindigkeiten zweier Seitenführungsbänder erreicht werden. Diese Seitenführungsbänder sind hier jedoch auch Bestandteile der Transporteinrichtung 2.The
Es wäre jedoch auch denkbar, dass Dreheinrichtungen vorhanden sind, welche das Behältnis an dessen Boden greifen und so drehen können.However, it would also be conceivable that rotating means are available, which grip the container at the bottom and can rotate so.
Das Bezugszeichen 32 bezieht sich auf eine erste Pumpeneinrichtung, welche zum Fördern beispielsweise von Warmwasser für die entsprechende Warmwasserreinigung dient. Das Bezugszeichen 34 kennzeichnet eine zweite Pumpeneinrichtung, welche zum Fördern von Kaltwasser dient. Die Bezugszeichen 26 und 28 kennzeichnen Antriebseinrichtungen, welche beispielsweise die Seitenführungsbänder zum Transportieren der Behältnisse 10 antreiben.The
Weiterhin können in dem Anfangsbereich der Vorrichtung Lichtschrankenschalter vorgesehen sein, die das Vorhandensein eines Behältnisses erfassen wobei anschließend entsprechend dieses Behältnis in die Vorrichtung transportiert werden kann. Das Bezugszeichen S kennzeichnet schematisch die Aufschlagungsbereiche, bzw. Flüssigkeitsstrahlen, mit denen die Behältnisse 10 beaufschlagt werden.Furthermore, light barrier switches can be provided in the initial region of the device, which detect the presence of a container, wherein subsequently this container can be transported into the device. The reference symbol S schematically indicates the impact areas, or liquid jets, with which the
Als Bezugszeichen 58 kennzeichnet eine Filtereinrichtung wie insbesondere einen Grobfilter, der zum Herausfiltern von groben Schmutzpartikeln (z.B. aus den Behältnissen herausfallenden Partikeln) geeignet ist. Diese Schmutzpartikel sollen entsprechend nicht in einem Flüssigkeitskreislauf gelangen. Das Bezugszeichen 36 kennzeichnet eine Stoppereinrichtung, welche jeweils aktiviert werden kann, um so den getakteten Transport der Behältnisse bzw. einen Transport mit einem vorgegebenen Abstand zwischen den Behältnissen zu erzeugen.
Das Bezugszeichen 56 kennzeichnet eine Heizeinrichtung wie beispielsweise einen Heizstab, der zur Erwärmung des Warmwassers dient. Auf diese Weise kann, wie oben erwähnt, die Maschine auch unabhängig von Warmwasseranschlüssen betrieben werden.
In einer weiteren Ausgestaltung wäre es auch möglich, dass die Vorrichtung über Flüssigkeitsreservoirs verfügt, sodass sie auch vollständig (bei Vorhandensein eines Stromanschlusses) für eine bestimmte Zeit bedient werden kann. Dies kann beispielsweise bei der Anwendung auf Volksfesten und dergleichen von Nutzen sein. Bei einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausführungsform kann die Vorrichtung auch einen Ablass für Abwasser aufweisen.The
In a further embodiment, it would also be possible for the device to have liquid reservoirs so that it can also be operated completely (in the presence of a power connection) for a specific time. This may be useful, for example, in public festivals and the like. In a further advantageous embodiment, the device may also have a drain for wastewater.
Daneben könnte die Vorrichtung auch ein Reservoir für Trockeneis aufweisen, um die Behältnisse zu deren Reinigung aber auch zu deren Kühlung mit Trockeneis zu beaufschlagen. Dieses Reservoir kann dabei bevorzugt gegenüber einer Umgebung isoliert sein.In addition, the device could also have a reservoir for dry ice to pressurize the containers for their cleaning but also for their cooling with dry ice. This reservoir may preferably be isolated from an environment.
Man erkennt weiterhin innerhalb des Gehäuses zwischen den beiden Seitenführungseinrichtungen 22 und 24 stangenartige Körper 76, die sich parallel zu den Transportfahrt P der Behältnisse 10 erstrecken. Diese stangenartigen Körper 76, die auch in
Weiterhin kann die Vorrichtung eine (nicht gezeigte) CIP (Cleaning in place) Einrichtung aufweisen, welche eine Reinigung der Einrichtung selbst ermöglicht. Zu diesem Zweck können im Inneren des Gehäuses weitere Düsen angeordnet sein, welche beispielsweise eine Beaufschlagung von Wandungsbereichen oder Bereichen der Transporteinrichtung zu deren Reinigung ermöglichen. Auf diese Weise wird insbesondre auch eine selbsttätige Reinigung der Vorrichtung möglich.Furthermore, the device may have a CIP (Cleaning In Place) device (not shown) which enables cleaning of the device itself. For this purpose, further nozzles may be arranged in the interior of the housing, which allow, for example, a loading of wall areas or areas of the transport device for their cleaning. In this way, in particular an automatic cleaning of the device is possible.
Unterhalb des Transportpfades der Behältnisse kann weiterhin eine Auffangeinrichtung zum Auffangen von Flüssigkeiten sein bzw. auch wieder eine Zuführung zu den beiden Pumpen 32 und 34. Auf diese Weise können Reinigungsmittelkreisläufe geschaffen werden. Dabei können unterhalb des Transportpfades auch mehrere Auffangeinrichtungen für die unterschiedlichen Reinigungsmedien vorhanden sein, welche insbesondere voneinander abgegrenzt sind.Below the transport path of the containers may further be a catcher for collecting liquids or again a supply to the two
Die Anmelderin behält sich vor, sämtliche in den Anmeldungsunterlagen offenbarten Merkmale werden als erfindungswesentlich zu beanspruchen, sofern sie einzeln oder in Kombination gegenüber dem Stand der Technik neu sind. Es wird weiterhin darauf hingewiesen, dass in den einzelnen Figuren auch Merkmale beschrieben wurden, welche für sich genommen vorteilhaft sein können. Der Fachmann erkennt unmittelbar, dass ein bestimmtes in einer Figur beschriebenes Merkmal auch ohne die Übernahme weiterer Merkmale aus dieser Figur vorteilhaft sein kann. Ferner erkennt der Fachmann, dass sich auch Vorteile durch eine Kombination mehrerer in einzelnen oder in unterschiedlichen Figuren gezeigter Merkmale ergeben können.The Applicant reserves the right to claim all the features disclosed in the application documents as essential to the invention, provided they are novel individually or in combination with respect to the prior art. It is further noted that features have been described in the individual figures, which taken alone may be advantageous. The person skilled in the art immediately recognizes that a particular feature described in one figure can also be advantageous without taking over further features from this figure. Furthermore, the person skilled in the art recognizes that advantages can also result from a combination of several features shown in individual or in different figures.
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- zweite Reinigungseinrichtungsecond cleaning device
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- Benutzeruser
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- Antriebseinrichtungdriving means
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- Gehäusecasing
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- erste Pumpeneinrichtungfirst pump device
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- zweite Pumpeneinrichtungsecond pump device
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- Ablagefiling
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- Heizeinrichtungheater
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dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
die Vorrichtung wenigstens eine Dreheinrichtung (8) aufweist, welche die Trinkbehältnisse während ihres Transports und insbesondere auch während ihrer Reinigung bezüglich einer Längsrichtung der Trinkbehältnisse (10) relativ zu wenigstens einer Reinigungseinrichtung (4, 6) dreht.Device (1) for cleaning drinking containers, with a transport device (2), which transports the drinking containers (10) along a predetermined transport path (P), with a first cleaning device (4), which the drinking containers (10) with a acted upon first flowable medium, with a second cleaning device (6), which in the transport direction of the drinking containers (10) after the first cleaning device (4) is arranged, and which acts on the drinking containers for their purification with a second flowable medium,
characterized in that
the device has at least one rotating device (8) which rotates the drinking containers during their transport and in particular also during their cleaning with respect to a longitudinal direction of the drinking containers (10) relative to at least one cleaning device (4, 6).
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
die Transporteinrichtung (2) ein erstes Seitenführungsmittel (22) aufweist, sowie ein zweites Seitenführungsmittel (24) und das Trinkbehältnis (10) während des Transports zwischen diesen beiden Seitenführungsmitteln (22, 24) angeordnet sind.Device (1) according to claim 1,
characterized in that
the transport device (2) has a first side guide means (22), and a second side guide means (24) and the drinking container (10) are arranged during transport between these two side guide means (22, 24).
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
die beiden Seitenführungsmittel mit unterschiedlichen Geschwindigkeiten antreibbar sind.Device (1) according to claim 2,
characterized in that
the two side guide means are driven at different speeds.
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
die Transporteinrichtung (2) einen getakteten Transport der Behältnisse (10) ermöglicht.Device (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that
the transport device (2) allows a clocked transport of the containers (10).
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
wenigstens eine Reinigungseinrichtung (4, 6) dazu geeignet und bestimmt ist, die Behältnisse (10) mit einem fließfähigen Medium zu beaufschlagen, welches eine Temperatur von wenigstens -10°C aufweist.Device (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that
at least one cleaning device (4, 6) is suitable and intended to act on the containers (10) with a flowable medium having a temperature of at least -10 ° C.
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
die Vorrichtung (1) eine dritte Reinigungseinrichtung (14) aufweist, welche die Trinkbehältnisse (10) zu deren Reinigung mit einem ersten fließfähigen Reinigungsmedium beaufschlagt.Device (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that
the device (1) has a third cleaning device (14), which acts on the drinking containers (10) to clean them with a first flowable cleaning medium.
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
die Transporteinrichtung (2) die Trinkbehältnisse (10) entlang eines geradlinigen Transportpfads (P) transportiert.Device (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that
the transport device (2) transports the drinking containers (10) along a rectilinear transport path (P).
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
wenigstens ein Reinigungselement wenigstens einer Reinigungseinrichtung unterhalb dem zu reinigenden Behältnis (10) angeordnet ist.Device (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that
at least one cleaning element of at least one cleaning device below the container to be cleaned (10) is arranged.
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
die Trinkbehältnisse (10) wenigstens zeitweise während des Reinigungsvorganges bezüglich ihrer Längsrichtung (L) gedreht werden.Method (1) for washing drinking containers (10), wherein the drinking containers (10) transported along a predetermined transport path (P) and the drinking containers (10) for their purification by a first cleaning means (4) are acted upon with a first flowable medium and be acted upon by a second cleaning device (6) with a second flowable medium,
characterized in that
the drinking containers (10) are at least temporarily rotated during the cleaning process with respect to their longitudinal direction (L).
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
die Trinkbehältnisse (10) getaktet transportiert werden.Method according to claim 8,
characterized in that
the drinking containers (10) are transported clocked.
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
die Trinkbehältnisse aus einer Gruppe von Trinkbehältnissen ausgewählt sind, welche Bierkrüge, Weingläser, Kaffeetassen und dergleichen enthält.Method according to claim 8,
characterized in that
the drinking containers are selected from a group of drinking containers containing beer mugs, wine glasses, coffee cups and the like.
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