KR101584540B1 - Automatic cleaning apparatus for big size container - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an automatic cleaning device for large food containers.
The cleaning apparatus according to the present invention includes a cleaning space having a cylindrical shape into which a container as a cleaning object is to be charged and a cleaning space formed with a drain port to allow the washing water sprayed into the cleaning space and the separated foreign matter to slip down, Body; A cover having a container fixing means for blocking or opening the inlet of the washing space and capable of fixing the container as a cleaning object in an embossed form; Closing means for blocking or opening the washing space while blocking the opening of the washing space, wherein when the opening of the washing unit is blocked, And an injection nozzle having an internal cleaning spray nozzle for spraying wash water toward the inside of the container positioned in the cleaning space forming body and an external cleaning spray nozzle for spraying wash water toward the outside of the container, Wherein the spray nozzle for cleaning the inside of the container comprises washing water spraying means rotating around the circumference while simultaneously spraying washing water on the bottom and sides of the container.
The apparatus of the present invention is characterized in that it is cleaned in a sanitary environment and is excellent in cleaning efficiency, has a simple structure, and has a low occurrence rate of components, which are located in the cleaning space.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention [0001] The present invention relates to a large-

The present invention relates to a container cleaning apparatus for cleaning a large container.

Food processing and processing companies store and transport materials in large containers.

In order to maintain the cleanliness of the working environment, it is necessary to wash, sterilize, and dry large containers that contain food and the like from time to time.

Japanese Utility Model Registration No. 3046988 and the like disclose structures for cleaning containers.

Conventionally, a large-sized container automatic washing apparatus has a structure for spraying high-pressure washing water into a container to remove foreign matter adhering to the surface of the container.

However, in the conventional large-sized container washing apparatus, foreign substances such as food waste separated from the surface of the container are stagnated inside the washing apparatus, and the washing environment is not hygienic because of using the washing water discharged through the foreign material again there was.

In addition, since a method of rotating the container itself or the like is used, there is a problem that the structure is complicated and the rate of occurrence of a failure is also high.

In addition, the conventional automatic cleaning apparatus for large-sized containers has a problem that the cleaning efficiency is less than expected.

Japanese Registered Utility Model No. 3046988

Disclosure of Invention Technical Problem [8] Accordingly, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a method and apparatus for cleaning a large- The object of the present invention is to provide a large-sized food container automatic cleaning device which not only has a low incidence rate but also has a high cleaning efficiency.

In the present invention, the cylindrical cleaning space 11 is provided with a container to be cleaned so that the container is positioned so that the inlet of the container is directed downward, and the cleaning water is sprayed to the interior of the container A spray nozzle having an injection nozzle and an external washing spray nozzle for spraying washing water to the outside of the container is rotated while drawing a circumferential line along the inner wall shape of the washing space to perform a cleaning operation for removing foreign substances adhered to the container do.

In addition, a drainage hole is formed in the lower part of the washing space to discharge the collected foreign substances to the outside of the washing space together with the washing water sprayed on the lower part of the washing space, so that the washing space always maintains a sanitary environment.

In addition, the foreign matter discharged to the outside of the washing space is filtered by the filter, and the foreign matter removing filter is exposed to the outside so that the operator can remove the foreign matter from time to time. Respectively.

The apparatus of the present invention includes a cleaning space having a cylindrical shape to which a container to be cleaned is to be inserted, a cleaning space formed with a drain port to allow the washing water sprayed into the washing space and separated foreign substances to slide down and to be discharged to the outside of the washing space It has a body.

Further, the lid has a lid having a container fixing means capable of blocking or opening the inlet of the lid, and fixing the lid as the object to be cleaned.

When the washing space is cut off, the lid is provided with an opening / closing means for rotating the lid so as to block the washing space so that the opening of the container fixed to the lid is positioned in the washing space.

In addition, the washing water is sprayed through the body for spraying the washing water toward the inside of the container located in the washing space forming body and the spray nozzle for spraying the washing water toward the outside of the container. And a washing water spraying means.

In the present invention, a cylindrical container is inserted and positioned in a cylindrical cleaning space, the inlet of the container is positioned to face downward, the inside of the container positioned in the cleaning space is cleaned by the inner cleaning spray nozzle, The outer part is cleaned by an external cleaning spray nozzle and the cleaning water is sprayed while being rotated. A drain hole is formed in the lower part of the cleaning space so that the foreign matter gathered down and the sprayed wash water are discharged to the outside together. Cleaning is performed, and cleaning efficiency is excellent.

In addition, the structure of the apparatus is simple, the number of components located in the cleaning space is small, and the failure occurrence rate is also low.

The cleaning space is further provided with a filter for filtering foreign substances discharged together with the water through a drain port of the body. In the case where the filter is provided in the form of being exposed to the outside, an operation for removing foreign matter may be performed during the cleaning operation. It is possible to work, and it is easy to remove foreign matters.

In addition, the washing water spraying means has a reusable water storage tank for overflowing the washing water used for washing the container, spraying the washing water in the reusable water storage tank toward the container put in the washing space, So that the cleaning efficiency can be improved while the washing water is saved.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Fig. 1 is a schematic view for explaining a large-sized food container automatic washing apparatus of the present invention,
FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the lid rotating mover shown in FIG. 1; FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the lid rotating mover shown in FIG. 1; Is sprayed
3 is a schematic view for explaining a container fixing means which is a component of the present invention
A: Schematic diagram for explaining the projection provided on the cover
B: Schematic view of the lid with latching grooves
C: Schematic diagram of a state in which a projection is inserted in the latching groove

The present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

The accompanying drawings, however, are merely illustrative of the application of the teachings of the present invention in order to more particularly describe the techniques of the present invention.

Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the form of the accompanying drawings, and the description of the claims is not limited to the form of the accompanying drawings.

The object of the present invention is to maintain the hygienic condition of the washing space at all times in cleaning a large container used for transportation and storage of foods and the like, to provide an excellent cleaning efficiency, and to reduce the rate of malfunction.

To this end, in the present invention, the cleaning space 11 is formed in a cylindrical shape, and the foreign matter separated by the cleaning is smoothly discharged to the outside of the cleaning space through the drain hole formed in the cleaning space so that the cleaning space is always in a sanitary state.

In addition, the injection of the washing water includes a spray nozzle for spraying the washing water toward the inside of the container placed in the washing space forming body and an spray nozzle for spraying the washing water to the outside of the container So that the cleaning efficiency is excellent.

The cleaning apparatus of the present invention has a cylindrical cleaning space 11 into which a container as a cleaning object is to be introduced so that the cleaning water sprayed into the cleaning space 11 slips down to be collected and discharged to the outside of the cleaning space 11 And a cleaning space forming body 10 having a drain hole 12 formed therein.

The lid 20 is provided with a container fixing means 21 for blocking or opening the inlet of the washing space 11 and fixing the container 1 as an object to be cleaned.

When the lid 20 is opened or closed in the washing space 11 but the washing space 11 is blocked, the inlet of the container 1 fixed to the lid 20 is positioned in the washing space 11, (30) for rotating the lid (20) so as to be in a facing state.

In addition, an inner cleaning spray nozzle 41a for spraying the cleaning water toward the inside of the container 1 positioned in the cleaning space forming body 10 and an outer cleaning spray nozzle 41b for spraying the cleaning water toward the outside of the container, And a washing water injecting means (40) for injecting washing water through a body (41) provided with an injection nozzle.

The reason why the inlet of the container 1 is directed to the lower portion of the cleaning space 11 is to smoothly flow out foreign substances separated from the inside of the container 1. [

The purpose of making the washing space 11 cylindrical is to prevent the foreign substances separated from the container 1 from stagnating at a specific portion of the washing space 11. (For smooth discharge of foreign matter and washing water) It is preferable that the cleaning space 11 is inclined and a drain hole 12 is formed in a lower portion of the inclined portion)

The opening and closing means 30, which is a constituent element of the present invention, can be implemented in various forms.

The lid 20 is detached from the washing space forming body 10 so that the lid 20 can be rotated while the surface for blocking the washing space 11 faces upward, And a lid rotary moving body 31 for moving the lid 20 in the opposite direction.

The lid rotary moving body 31 can be realized in the form of a moving body having a cylinder or a ball screw.

As shown in the accompanying drawings, the lid 20 is connected to the rotary shaft 31a. When the rotary shaft 31a is rotated, the lid 20 is rotated about the rotary shaft 31a, (11).

Of course, in the structure of the accompanying drawings, the cover 20 blocking the cleaning space 11 is separated from the cleaning space 11 when the rotation shaft 31a is rotated in the opposite direction, Lt; / RTI >

The rotation of the rotary shaft 31a can be realized by a motor or the like.

It is easy to move the large container 1 and place it on the lid 20 when the lid 20 is detached from the cleaning space 11 and is seated on the floor as shown in the accompanying drawings.

Particularly, in the case where the wheel 1a is attached to the large container, it is easier to move the large container 1 over the lid 20 to place it thereon.

That is, the opening and closing means 30 lifts the container 1 while rotating the lid 20 so that the cover 20 is separated from the washing space forming body 10 so that the surface blocking the washing space 11 faces upward, The operator can move the container 1 placed on the floor and move the container 1 with the wheels 1a to a position where the operator can push the container 1 and move the container 1 over the lid 20 and fix the lid 20 in the opposite direction, And the cover rotating body 31 may be placed in the washing space while being inverted in the container 1 fixed to the cover 20.

The container fixing means 21 for fixing the container 1 to the lid 20 is provided with a protrusion 21a formed on the outer side of the container 1 and a protrusion 21a located on the lid 20, And an engaging groove 21b which is engaged with the engaging groove 21b.

This structure allows the large container 1 to move so that the projection 21a positioned on the outer side of the container 1 is inserted into the latching groove 21b of the lid 20 and the fixing is completed, If the lid 20 is moved so as to be separated from the groove 21b, the lid 20 is separated, which is convenient to use.

Particularly, considering that a large food container is very heavy, the method of moving and fixing the container 1 with the wheel 1a on the cover 20 is very convenient to use

The washing water spraying means 40, which is a constituent element of the present invention, can be implemented in various forms.

And may be implemented such that tap water (corresponding to washing water) is sprayed when the valve is connected to the water pipe or the like simply.

However, such a structure is difficult to spray the washing water at a high pressure, which may result in the washing efficiency being less than expected.

Therefore, it is preferable to supply the stored wash water through the high-pressure pump so that the wash water is sprayed at a high pressure.

In such a structure using a high-pressure pump, if the water used once is discarded immediately, it is difficult to continuously supply the washing water, and the excessive amount of washing water is discarded.

Therefore, the washing water spraying means 40 can be realized in the form of having the reusable water storage tank 42 in which the water used for washing the container overflows.

That is, the washing water in the reusable water storage tank 42 is sprayed toward the container put in the washing space 11, and the unused clean washing water is sprayed thereafter to wash the container 1 again, thereby reducing the waste of the washing water.

The inner cleaning spray nozzle 41a can be divided into a spraying of wash water toward the bottom surface of the container and a spray of wash water toward the inner wall of the container as shown in the accompanying drawings.

As shown in the accompanying drawings, the internal cleaning nozzle for spraying the cleaning water toward the bottom surface of the container and the internal cleaning spray nozzle for spraying the cleaning water toward the inner wall of the container have excellent cleaning efficiency.

It is preferable that the plurality of external cleaning spray nozzles 41b are located in the height direction of the container.

In such a structure, when the body 41 having the injection nozzle is designed to rotate in the circumferential direction along the shape of the inner wall of the washing space inside the washing space forming body 10, the inner washing spraying nozzle 41a and the outside washing spraying nozzle 41a, Since the washing water is sprayed while the washing water 41b is rotated, most of the inner and outer surfaces of the container are directly fitted with the washing water, so that the washing efficiency is excellent and the construction is simple.

In the present invention, the washing water spraying means 40 may be designed to spray the washing water to clean the large-sized container 1 and spray sterilized by spraying high-temperature steam.

The washing water injecting means 40 for this purpose has a steam supply line for supplying the steam generating means and the generated steam to the body 41 having the injection nozzle so as to be sprayed.

The present invention is a structure in which foreign matter separated from the container 1 together with washing water sprayed through the drain port 12 of the washing space forming body 10 is discharged to the outside of the washing space 11.

Therefore, there is a need to separate and remove these foreign substances.

The apparatus may further include a filter 50 for filtering the foreign substances discharged together with the water through the drain port 12 of the washing space forming body 10.

Particularly when the reusable water storage tank 42 for reusing the discharged wash water is provided.

The filter 50 for separating foreign matter can be realized in various forms, but a form having a mesh net (screen filter) is preferable

In addition, the filter 50 may be provided to be exposed to the outside so as to easily check the foreign matter filtered by the filter 50 and to easily remove the foreign matter if it is larger than the set value.

More preferably, the first filter 51 and the second filter 52 are composed of a first filter 51 and a second filter 52. The second filter 52 filters the foreign matter passed through the first filter 51 more finely, 51 are exposed to the outside so that they can be visually confirmed and removed.

In the present invention, when a considerable amount of water flowing down from the inside of the lid 20 is dropped on the floor when the lid 20 is rotated for opening the washing space forming body 10, the operator slips and a safety accident may occur There is a hygienic problem.

Therefore, it is necessary to prevent the water used for cleaning from falling on the floor of the place where the cleaning apparatus of the present invention is installed.

This is so that when the lid 20 is detached from the washing space forming body 10 and rotated, the water collecting guide 22, which slides down on the inside of the lid 20 and flows down, So that the falling water is prevented from falling on the floor of the installation place.

That is, the water flowing down the water collecting guide 22 falls down on the circulation path of the washing water to be reused for washing, so that it does not fall on the floor.

The water collecting guide 22 is preferably realized in the form of a pipe as shown in the accompanying drawings.

That is, the water flowing down to the lower part of the lid 20 flows into the hollow (flow path) formed inside the water collecting guide 22 and flows along the hollow to be discharged.

1. Container
1a. wheel
10. Cleaning space forming body
11. Cleaning space
12. Sewer
20. Cover
21. Tightening means
21a. spin
21b. Latching groove
22. Collecting guide
30. Switching means
31. Cover rotating mobile body
31a. Rotating shaft
31b. cylinder
40. Washing water spraying means
41. Body with injection nozzle
41a. Spray nozzle for internal cleaning
41b. Spray nozzle for external cleaning
42. Reusable water storage tank
50. Filter
51. First filter
52. Second filter

Claims (5)

delete An apparatus for automatic cleaning of food containers,
The cleaning apparatus includes a cylindrical cleaning space 11 into which a container 1 as a cleaning object is to be charged and a cleaning unit 11 for cleaning the cleaning water to be discharged to the outside of the cleaning space 11, (10) formed with a washing space (12);
A cover (20) having a container fixing means (21) adapted to block or open the inlet of the cleaning space (11) and to fix the container (1) as a cleaning object in an embossed form;
When the lid 20 blocks or opens the washing space 11 but the washing space 11 is blocked, the inlet of the container 1 fixed to the lid 20 is positioned in the washing space 11, Closing means (30) for rotating the lid (20) so as to be in a state of being closed;
(41a) for spraying the washing water toward the inside of the container placed in the washing space forming body (10) and an external washing spraying nozzle (41b) for spraying the washing water toward the outside of the container And a washing water spraying means (40) for spraying washing water through the nozzle body (41), the inner washing spraying nozzle (41a) rotating around the circumference while simultaneously spraying the washing water on the bottom and side surfaces of the container Respectively,
A water collecting guide 22 is formed in the lid 20 so that the water slidably falls down from the inside of the lid 20 when the lid 20 is separated from the washing space forming body 10 and rotated. A large food container self-cleaning device that prevents falling to the floor.
3. The method of claim 2,
The container fixing means 21 moves the container 1 so that the protrusion 21a located on the outer side of the container 1 is inserted into the locking groove 21b of the lid 20, (20) is removed by moving the lid (20) so that the lid (21a) is separated from the latching groove (21b).
The method according to claim 2 or 3,
And a filter 50 for filtering the foreign substances discharged together with the water through the drain port 12 of the washing space forming body 10. The first filter 51 and the second filter 52, The second filter 52 more closely filters the foreign matter passed through the first filter 51. The first filter 51 is configured to allow the foreign matter filtered out to be exposed to the outside, Automatic cleaning device for large food containers.
The method according to claim 2 or 3,
The washing water injecting means 40 has a reusing water storage tank 42 in which the washing water used for washing the container overflows and is connected to the reusable water storage tank 42 toward the container 1 charged in the washing space 11. [ And washing the container (1) by spraying unused washing water after washing.

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