KR102540943B1 - Washing automation device capable of reversing and moving dishes - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed is a washing automation device for reversing and moving dishes capable of automatically performing a transferring step of a plate, a washing step, and a drying step; and simultaneously saving labor costs and shortening washing time. The washing automation device for reversing and moving dishes comprises: a first transferring unit which transfers a dish in which a lower surface is arranged toward an upper part to a front side along a front-back direction; a distributing unit which senses the transferring dish through the first transferring unit, presses the dish along a left-right direction, and distributes the dish to one among a central column, a left column, and a right column; a reversing unit which reverses the dish to face the upper surface of the dish transferred through the first transferring unit to the upper part and transfers the dish to the front side; and a second transferring unit which slantly arranges the dish to the front-back direction to face the upper surface of the dish to the front direction by supporting the dish transferred through the reversing unit and transfers the dish to one direction.

Description

Washing automation device capable of reversing and moving dishes

The present invention relates to an automated washing device capable of inverting and moving dishes.

In general, a large-capacity automatic dishwasher that automatically cleans and dries a large amount of tableware is installed in large-scale restaurants, such as hotels, hospitals, schools, and companies, which serve group meals.

The large-capacity automatic dishwasher separates a large number of food trays generated from the food input unit and transferred to the food tray conveyor after a large number of people have eaten, and a washing process in which washing water is sprayed on each food tray transported on the conveyor, and the washing process is completed. It goes through a drying process to dry the plate.

At this time, the washing process and the drying process are performed through a washing device and a drying device, respectively.

However, in the prior art, only the washing and drying processes were performed unattended through each device, and the process of transferring the trays transferred to the waste conveyor to the washing device, the process of transferring the washed trays to the drying device, and the process of transferring the dried trays to the outside As the entire moving process must be performed by a worker, a lot of manpower and working time are required, so there are problems in that labor costs are greatly increased and a lot of cleaning time is required.

Registered Patent Publication No. 10-1554135

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to automatically perform the transfer process, washing process, and drying process of the tray, thereby reducing labor costs and simultaneously shortening the washing time. It is to provide a washing automation device capable of inverting and moving dishes that can be moved.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a washing automation device capable of reversing and moving dishes, which can stably transport food trays by firmly supporting them, thereby preventing damage and separation of the food trays due to the flow of the food trays. .

Another object of the present invention is to prevent damage to the food plate due to free fall by inverting the food plate by rotating it while holding the food plate using a circular disk instead of inverting the food plate by free fall during the transfer process of the food plate To provide an automatic washing device capable of inverting and moving dishes that can maintain the arrangement of trays in a constant manner.

The object of the present invention is not limited to the tasks mentioned above, and other tasks not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

An automated washing device capable of inverting and moving dishes according to an embodiment of the present invention for solving the above problems includes: a first transport unit configured to forwardly transfer dishes arranged with lower surfaces facing upward; a distribution unit configured to sense the dishes being transported through the first transfer unit, pressurize the dishes in a left-right direction, and distribute the dishes to one of a center row, a left row, and a right row; an inverting unit for inverting the tableware transported through the first transfer unit so that the upper surface of the tableware faces upward and transferring the tableware forward; and a second transfer unit configured to support the dishes transported through the reversing unit, dispose the dishes at an angle with respect to the front-back direction so that the upper surfaces of the dishes face forward, and transfer the dishes in one direction.

The first transfer unit includes a first frame structure supported on the ground and into which the tableware is fed from the rear along the front-back direction; A 1-1 driving shaft accommodated inside the first frame structure and rotatably coupled to the first frame structure; a first belt drive sprocket coupled to the 1-1 driving shaft and rotated by the 1-1 driving shaft; a 1-2 drive shaft accommodated inside the first frame structure, spaced apart from the 1-1 drive shaft, and rotatably coupled to the first frame structure; a second belt drive sprocket coupled to the first-second drive shaft and rotated by the first-second drive shaft; a chain plate conveyor belt coupled to the circumferences of the first belt drive sprocket and the second belt drive sprocket, and transporting the tableware placed thereon to the reversing unit while rotating in one direction when the first belt drive sprocket is rotated; and a first transfer drive unit configured to rotate the 1-1 drive shaft, wherein the first transfer drive unit includes: a first drive motor coupled to the first frame structure and generating rotational force; a 1-1 drive sprocket coupled to an end of the first drive motor and rotated by the first drive motor; a 1-2 drive sprocket coupled to an end of the 1-1 drive shaft and rotating together with the 1-1 drive shaft; and coupled to the circumferences of the 1-1 drive sprocket and the 1-2 drive sprocket, and transmits the rotational force of the 1-1 drive sprocket to the 1-2 drive sprocket to operate the 1-2 drive sprocket. A first driving chain that rotates; includes, wherein the distribution unit is coupled to the upper end of the first frame structure, the support plate having a guide slit parallel to the left and right direction is formed therein; a detection sensor disposed on the support plate and detecting the tableware being transported through the first transfer unit; an electric cylinder unit disposed above the support plate and configured to expand and contract along the left and right directions; a left and right transfer block disposed above the support plate, coupled to the electric cylinder unit, and moved along the left and right directions by the electric cylinder unit; a transfer wheel that is rotatably coupled to the left and right transfer block, contacts the upper surface of the support plate, and guides the movement of the left and right transfer block while rotating along the upper surface of the support plate when the left and right transfer block is moved; a transfer rod coupled to the left and right transfer block, a portion accommodated in the guide slit, and another portion disposed under the support plate, and moved in the left and right directions by the left and right transfer block; and a pressing tool coupled to an end of the transfer rod and disposed below the support plate, and pressurizing the tableware while moving along the left-right direction by the transfer rod to place the tableware at a preset position, wherein the reversing unit includes: , A rotating shaft accommodated inside the first frame structure and rotatably coupled to the first frame structure; a rotating disk arranged along the left-right direction on the rotating shaft to support the dishes transported by the first transfer unit, and to invert and transport the dishes forward while being rotated by the rotation shaft; a rotation drive configured to rotate the rotation shaft; a guiding inclined plate disposed obliquely below the rotating disk and guiding the tableware discharged from the rotating disk to the second transfer part; and a separation prevention plate disposed above the guiding inclined plate in the left and right directions to prevent separation of the dishes moving along the guiding inclined plate, wherein the rotation disk is configured to rotate in a circumferential direction of the rotation disk. a plurality of support grooves disposed on the rotating disk according to the rotation disk and supported by sliding edges of the dishes, wherein the rotation driving unit includes: a disk driving motor coupled to the first frame structure and generating rotational force; a first timing pulley coupled to an end of the disk driving motor and rotated by the disk driving motor; a second timing pulley coupled to an end of the rotating shaft and rotating together with the rotating shaft; and a timing belt coupled around the first timing pulley and the second timing pulley and rotating the second timing pulley by transmitting rotational force of the first timing pulley to the second timing pulley. .

The second conveying unit may include a second frame structure supported on the ground and disposed in front of the first frame structure; a 2-1 driving shaft accommodated inside the second frame structure and rotatably coupled to the second frame structure; a first chain rotation disk coupled to the 2-1 drive shaft and rotated by the 2-1 drive shaft; a 2-2 drive shaft accommodated inside the second frame structure, spaced apart from the 2-1 drive shaft, and rotatably coupled to the second frame structure; a second chain rotation disk coupled to the 2-2 drive shaft and rotated by the 2-2 drive shaft; Accommodated inside the second frame structure and disposed in plurality along the left-right direction, a portion along the front-back direction is coupled to the first chain rotation disk and the other portion is coupled to the second chain rotation disk, a chain link assembly which, when the first chain rotation disk is rotated, rotates in one direction and supports the dishes supported on the guide inclined plate at an angle with respect to the forward and backward directions and transfers them in one direction; guide rollers rotatably coupled to both ends of the chain link assembly, supported by the second frame structure, and guiding movement of the chain link assembly while being rotated along the second frame structure when the chain link assembly is rotated; and a second transfer driving unit configured to rotate the 2-1 drive shaft, wherein the first chain rotation disk and the second chain rotation disk are formed in plurality in a circumferential direction, respectively, and the chain link and a chain locking groove in which an end of the assembly is hooked and supported, wherein the chain link assembly includes link members that are rotatably coupled to each other along the front-back direction to form a loop structure and support the tableware in an inclined state; The link member includes: a link portion to which different link members are rotatably coupled to front and rear directions along the front and rear directions, and an end portion of the tableware is hooked and supported on an upper surface; a connecting pipe portion protruding from an outer surface of the link portion along the left-right direction and coupled to other adjacent link members along the left-right direction; and a hook portion protruding from an upper end of the link portion and supporting and inclinedly arranging dishes supported by another link member coupled to the front of the link portion from the rear, wherein the link portion is provided with an end portion of the dish. The hook part includes a separation prevention protrusion protruding from a rear surface of the hook part and hooking and supporting an end portion of the tableware accommodated in the mounting groove, wherein the second transfer driving part includes the second frame A second driving motor coupled to the structure and generating rotational force; a 2-1 drive sprocket coupled to an end of the second drive motor and rotated by the second drive motor; a 2-2 driving sprocket coupled to an end of the 2-1 driving shaft and rotating together with the 2-1 driving shaft; and coupled to the circumferences of the 2-1 drive sprocket and the 2-2 drive sprocket, and transmits the rotational force of the 2-1 drive sprocket to the 2-2 drive sprocket to form the 2-2 drive sprocket. It may include; a second driving chain that rotates.

a washing unit configured to wash the dishes being transported through the second transfer unit; and a drying unit configured to dry the dishes that have passed through the washing unit, wherein the washing unit includes: a third frame structure having a tunnel structure disposed in one section of the second frame structure along the front-back direction; an opening and closing door coupled to the third frame structure and configured to open and close a portion of the third frame structure; a spray line accommodated inside the third frame structure and washing the dishes by spraying water on the dishes passing through the third frame structure; a pump unit disposed outside the third frame structure and supplying water to the injection line; a contaminated water storage tank disposed under the third frame structure, communicating with the third frame structure, and storing water used to wash the dishes; and curtains respectively disposed at the inlet and outlet of the third frame structure to prevent the water washing the dishes from leaking out, wherein the spray line is connected to the pump unit, and the third frame structure is connected to the pump unit. a first water supply line disposed on the left side of the dishes accommodated in the structure; a second water supply line disposed on the right side of the dishes accommodated in the third frame structure; a third water supply line disposed above the dishes accommodated in the third frame structure and connecting the first water supply line and the second water supply line; a fourth water supply line disposed under the dishes accommodated in the third frame structure and connected to the first water supply line; first spray nozzles respectively disposed on the front and rear surfaces of the first water supply line in the front-back direction and spraying water toward the dishes; a plurality of second spray nozzles disposed on the front and rear surfaces of the second water supply line in the front-back direction, respectively, and spraying water toward the dishes; a plurality of third spray nozzles disposed on the front and rear surfaces of the third water supply line in the front-back direction, respectively, and spraying water toward the dishes; and a plurality of fourth spray nozzles disposed on the front and rear surfaces of the fourth water supply line in the front-back direction, respectively, and spraying water toward the dishes, wherein the drying unit includes: a fourth frame structure of a tunnel structure coupled to an upper portion and communicating with the third frame structure along the front-back direction; and a plurality of drying units disposed inside the fourth frame structure and drying the dishes by spraying hot air of a preset temperature from an upper part of the dishes passing through the fourth frame structure.

The drying unit is disposed on the fourth frame structure, and is configured to spray hot air to the dishes that have passed through the drying unit while moving in the front-back direction, the left-right direction, and the up-down direction within the fourth frame structure. and a drying unit, wherein the auxiliary drying unit includes: a first direction changing unit installed on the fourth frame structure and configured to be transported along the front-back direction; a second direction changing unit installed in the first direction changing unit and configured to be transported along the left and right directions; a third direction changing unit installed on the second direction changing unit and configured to rotate in a circumferential direction on a plane; a fourth direction changing unit installed on the third direction changing unit and configured to be transported along the vertical direction; and a hot air injection nozzle installed on the fourth direction change unit and configured to spray hot air, wherein the first direction change unit is installed on the fourth frame structure to generate rotational force. ; a first screw shaft disposed parallel to the forward and backward directions and rotated by the first direction changing motor; a first guide shaft disposed parallel to one side of the first screw shaft; a first slider coupled to the first screw shaft and the first guide shaft and moved in the forward and backward directions along outer surfaces of the first screw shaft and the first guide shaft by driving the first screw shaft; And a plurality of first end supports disposed on the fourth frame structure along the front-back direction and supporting both ends of the first screw shaft and the first guide shaft, wherein the second direction changing unit, a first direction shifting plate installed on the first slider and moved in the forward and backward directions by the first slider; a second direction changing motor installed on the first direction changing plate to generate rotational force; a second screw shaft disposed parallel to the left and right directions and rotated by the second direction changing motor; a second guide shaft disposed parallel to one side of the second screw shaft; a second slider coupled to the second screw shaft and the second guide shaft and transported in the left and right directions along outer surfaces of the second screw shaft and the second guide shaft by driving the second screw shaft; and second end supports disposed in plurality on the first direction changing plate along the left and right directions and supporting both ends of the second screw shaft and the second guide shaft, wherein the third direction changing unit comprises , Is installed on the second slider and moves in the left-right direction by the second slider; a third direction conversion motor installed in the moving box and generating rotational force; a first gear member coupled to the third direction change motor, disposed inside the moving box, and rotated by the third direction change motor; a second gear member disposed inside the moving box and rotated in engagement with the first gear member; and a rotating plate disposed outside the moving box and rotated by the second gear member, wherein the fourth direction changing unit is installed on the rotating plate and is rotated in a circumferential direction by the rotating plate. conversion plate; a fourth direction changing motor installed on the second direction changing plate to generate rotational force; a third screw shaft rotated by the fourth direction changing motor; a third end support installed on the second direction changing plate to support an end of the third screw shaft; a third slider coupled to the third screw shaft and transported along an outer surface of the third screw shaft when the third screw shaft is rotated; a lifting guide bar installed on the fourth direction changing motor and rotated along the moving direction of the third slider; A part is rotatably coupled to the third slider, and the other part is rotatably coupled to the lifting guide bar, and when the third slider is moved, the lifting guide bar is rotated between the third slider and the lifting guide bar. Rotating pressure bar for pressing and rotating; and a lifting plate coupled to an end of the lifting guide bar to support the hot air spray nozzle, and to move the hot air spray nozzle up and down while being moved in the vertical direction by the lifting guide bar.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, since the transfer process, washing process, and drying process of tableware are all automatically performed, labor costs can be reduced and washing time can be shortened at the same time.

In addition, the lower end of dishes that are transported in one direction in an inclined state by the chain link assembly is hooked and supported through the installation groove and separation prevention protrusion formed on the link member, and the rear end is supported through the hook, so that vibration is transmitted during transport. When water pressure is applied during washing and when air pressure is applied during drying, a stable fixed state can be maintained, and through this, damage and separation of dishes due to tableware flow can be prevented.

In addition, since the tableware is stably reversed through the rotating disk provided in the inverting unit during transport of the tableware, damage to the tableware is prevented and the arrangement of the tableware can be constantly maintained.

Effects according to the present invention are not limited by the contents exemplified above, and more various effects are included in the present invention.

1 is a perspective view showing an automated washing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a side view schematically illustrating a first transport unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a perspective view showing a distribution unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a plan view showing a distribution unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a side view schematically illustrating an inversion unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a perspective view showing an inversion part according to an embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a side view schematically illustrating a second transfer unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.
8 is a side view schematically showing a state in which a chain link assembly is coupled to a second chain rotation disk according to an embodiment of the present invention.
9 is a perspective view showing a portion of a chain link assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.
10 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which dishes are supported on link members according to an embodiment of the present invention.
11 is a perspective view showing a state in which a guide roller according to an embodiment of the present invention is supported by a second frame structure.
12 is a side view schematically illustrating a state in which a second transfer driver is coupled to a 2-1 drive shaft according to an embodiment of the present invention.
13 is a perspective view showing a cleaning unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.
14 is a perspective view showing a spray line according to an embodiment of the present invention.
15 is a side view schematically illustrating an auxiliary drying unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.
16 is a side view schematically illustrating a first direction changing unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.
17 is a schematic bottom view of a second direction changing unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.
18 is a side view schematically illustrating a third direction changing unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.
19 is a side view schematically illustrating a fourth direction changing unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, since various changes can be made to the embodiments, the scope of the patent application is not limited or limited by these embodiments. It should be understood that all changes, equivalents or substitutes to the embodiments are included within the scope of rights.

Specific structural or functional descriptions of the embodiments are disclosed for illustrative purposes only, and may be modified and implemented in various forms. Therefore, the embodiments are not limited to the specific disclosed form, and the scope of the present specification includes changes, equivalents, or substitutes included in the technical spirit.

Although terms such as first or second may be used to describe various components, such terms should only be construed for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another. For example, a first element may be termed a second element, and similarly, a second element may be termed a first element.

It should be understood that when an element is referred to as being “connected” to another element, it may be directly connected or connected to the other element, but other elements may exist in the middle.

Terms used in the examples are used only for descriptive purposes and should not be construed as limiting. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In this specification, terms such as "include" or "have" are intended to designate that there is a feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof described in the specification, but one or more other features It should be understood that the presence or addition of numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof is not precluded.

Unless defined otherwise, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by a person of ordinary skill in the art to which the embodiment belongs. Terms such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the meaning in the context of the related art, and unless explicitly defined in the present application, they should not be interpreted in an ideal or excessively formal meaning. don't

In addition, in the description with reference to the accompanying drawings, the same reference numerals are given to the same components regardless of reference numerals, and overlapping descriptions thereof will be omitted. In describing the embodiment, if it is determined that a detailed description of a related known technology may unnecessarily obscure the gist of the embodiment, the detailed description will be omitted.

Advantages and features of the present invention, and methods of achieving them, will become clear with reference to the detailed description of the following embodiments taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but will be implemented in various different forms, only these embodiments make the disclosure of the present invention complete, and common knowledge in the art to which the present invention belongs. It is provided to fully inform the holder of the scope of the invention, and the present invention is only defined by the scope of the claims.

In the embodiments of the present invention, unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, are the same as those commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs. It has meaning. Terms such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the meaning in the context of the related art, and unless explicitly defined in the embodiments of the present invention, an ideal or excessively formal meaning not be interpreted as

The shapes, sizes, ratios, angles, numbers, etc. disclosed in the drawings for explaining the embodiments of the present invention are illustrative, so the present invention is not limited to the details shown. In addition, in describing the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of related known technologies may unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of the present invention, the detailed description will be omitted. When 'includes', 'has', 'consists of', etc. mentioned in this specification is used, other parts may be added unless 'only' is used. In the case where a component is expressed in the singular, the case including the plural is included unless otherwise explicitly stated.

In interpreting the components, even if there is no separate explicit description, it is interpreted as including the error range.

In the case of a description of a positional relationship, for example, 'on top of', 'on top of', 'at the bottom of', 'next to', etc. Or, unless 'directly' is used, one or more other parts may be located between the two parts.

When an element or layer is referred to as “on” another element or layer, it includes all cases where another element or layer is directly on top of another element or another layer or other element intervenes therebetween. Like reference numbers designate like elements throughout the specification.

The size and thickness of each component shown in the drawings are shown for convenience of description, and the present invention is not necessarily limited to the size and thickness of the illustrated components.

Each feature of the various embodiments of the present invention can be partially or entirely combined or combined with each other, and as those skilled in the art can fully understand, various interlocking and driving operations are possible, and each embodiment can be implemented independently of each other. It may be possible to implement together in an association relationship.

1 is a perspective view showing an automated washing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1 , an automatic washing device 1000 capable of inverting and moving a tableware T according to an embodiment of the present invention (hereinafter referred to as 'automatic washing device 1000') is a pre-washed tableware T is input, it is configured to wash and dry the tableware T while automatically transporting the tableware T in one direction.

At this time, the washing automation device 1000 is configured to arrange the pre-washed dishes T in a plurality of rows and then invert the dishes T so that the upper surfaces of the dishes T face upward.

The washing automation device 1000 includes a first transfer unit 1, a distribution unit 2, an inversion unit 3 and a second transfer unit 4.

The first transfer unit 1 is configured to forwardly transfer the tableware T, the lower surface of which is disposed upward, in the front-back direction D1. Here, the lower surface of the tableware T is a surface supported by a target surface on which the tableware T is placed when the tableware T is used, and the upper surface of the tableware T is a surface for receiving food.

2 is a side view schematically illustrating a first transport unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.

1 and 2, the first transfer unit 1 includes a first frame structure 11, a 1-1 drive shaft 12, a 1 belt drive sprocket 13, and a 1-2 drive shaft 14. , a second belt drive sprocket 15, a chain plate conveyor belt 16, and a first transfer drive unit 17.

The first frame structure 11 is supported on the ground, and has a 1-1 drive shaft 12, a 1 belt drive sprocket 13, a 1-2 drive shaft 14, and a 2 belt drive sprocket 15 therein. and a chain plate conveyor belt 16 is accommodated.

An input port is formed at the rear of the first frame structure 11 .

Thus, the first frame structure 11 is loaded with tableware T from the rear along the front-back direction D1.

The 1-1 driving shaft 12 is accommodated inside the first frame structure 11 and rotatably coupled to the first frame structure 11 .

The 1-1 driving shaft 12 is rotated by the first transfer driving unit 17 .

The first belt drive sprocket 13 is coupled to the 1-1 drive shaft 12 and is rotated by the 1-1 drive shaft 12 .

A part of the chain plate conveyor belt 16 is coupled to the outer surface of the first belt drive sprocket 13 .

Accordingly, the first belt driving sprocket 13 rotates the chain plate conveyor belt 16 coupled to the outer surface.

The 1-2 driving shaft 14 is accommodated inside the first frame structure 11, is spaced apart from the 1-1 driving shaft 12, and is rotatably coupled to the first frame structure 11.

The second belt drive sprocket 15 is coupled to the 1-2 drive shaft 14 and is rotated by the 1-2 drive shaft 14 .

Another part of the chain plate conveyor belt 16 is coupled to the outer surface of the second belt drive sprocket 15 .

Accordingly, the second belt drive sprocket 15 is pressed and rotated by the chain plate conveyor belt 16 rotated by the first belt drive sprocket 13, and guides the rotation of the chain plate conveyor belt 16.

A chain plate conveyor belt (16) is coupled around the first belt drive sprocket (13) and the second belt drive sprocket (15).

When the first belt drive sprocket 13 is rotated, the chain plate conveyor belt 16 rotates in one direction and transfers the tableware T placed thereon to the reversing unit 3.

For example, the chain plate conveyor belt 16 may be formed in a structure in which a plurality of plates are rotatably coupled to each other.

The first transfer drive unit 17 is configured to rotate the 1-1 drive shaft 12 .

Specifically, the first transfer drive unit 17 is coupled to the first frame structure 11, coupled to the end of the first drive motor 171 and the first drive motor 171 generating a rotational force, the first drive The 1-1 drive sprocket 172 rotated by the motor 171 and the 1-2 drive sprocket coupled to the end of the 1-1 drive shaft 12 and rotated together with the 1-1 drive shaft 12 173 and coupled to the circumference of the 1-1 drive sprocket 172 and the 1-2 drive sprocket 173, and the rotational force of the 1-1 drive sprocket 172 is applied to the 1-2 drive sprocket 173 It may include a first drive chain 174 that rotates the 1st-2nd drive sprocket 173 by transmitting to.

3 is a perspective view showing a distribution unit according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a plan view showing a distribution unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIGS. 1, 3, and 4 , the distribution unit 2 detects the tableware T being transported through the first transfer unit 1 and presses the tableware T along the left-right direction D2 to Distribute to any one of the center row, left row and right row positions.

The distribution unit 2 includes a support plate 21, a detection sensor 22, an electric cylinder unit 23, a left and right transfer block 24, a transfer wheel 25, a transfer rod 26, and a pressing tool 27. can do.

The support plate 21 may be coupled to an upper end of the first frame structure 11 .

Inside the support plate 21, a part of the transfer rod 26 is accommodated, and a guide slit 211 is formed parallel to the left and right direction D2 to guide the transfer rod 26 in the left and right direction D2. It can be.

The detection sensor 22 is disposed on the support plate 21 and can detect the tableware T being transported through the first transfer unit 1 .

For example, the detection sensor 22 is disposed at the rear of the support plate 21 and detects dishes T, and the first sensor disposed in front of the support plate 21 and disposed at the center row, left row, and right row. (T) may include second sensors for detecting. The first sensor and the second sensor transmit a detection signal to the electric cylinder unit 23, and the electric cylinder unit 23 is stretched based on the detection signal to transport the tableware T to a set position. That is, when a detection signal is generated by the first sensor, the electric cylinder unit 23 may transfer the tableware T to a location where the detection signal is not generated among the second sensors.

The electric cylinder unit 23 may be disposed on the upper portion of the support plate 21 and may be configured to expand and contract along the left and right directions D2.

The left and right transfer block 24 is disposed above the support plate 21 and coupled to the electric cylinder unit 23, and can be moved along the left and right direction D2 by the electric cylinder unit 23.

The transfer wheel 25 is rotatably coupled to the left and right transfer block 24 and comes into contact with the upper surface of the support plate 21, and when the left and right transfer block 24 is moved, it rotates along the upper surface of the support plate 21 and the left and right transfer block ( 24) can be guided.

The transfer rod 26 is coupled to the left and right transfer block 24, a part is accommodated in the guide slit 211, and the other part is disposed under the support plate 21, and is moved in the left and right direction by the left and right transfer block 24 ( D2) can be moved.

The pressurizer 27 is coupled to the end of the transfer rod 26 and disposed below the support plate 21, and pressurizes the tableware T while being moved along the left-right direction D2 by the transfer rod 26. It can be placed in a set location.

5 is a side view schematically illustrating an inversion unit according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing an inversion unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIGS. 1, 5, and 6 , the reversing unit 3 inverts the tableware T so that the upper surface of the tableware T transferred through the first transfer unit 1 faces upward and transfers the tableware T forward. .

The reversing unit 3 may include a rotating shaft 31 , a rotating disk 32 , a rotating driving unit 33 , a guide inclined plate 34 and a separation prevention plate 35 .

The rotating shaft 31 may be accommodated inside the first frame structure 11 and rotatably coupled to the first frame structure 11 .

A plurality of rotating disks 32 are disposed on the rotating shaft 31 along the left-right direction D2 to support the dishes T transported by the first transfer unit 1, and rotated by the rotating shaft 31 to serve the dishes. s (T) can be reversed and transported forward.

At this time, a plurality of support grooves 321 are formed on the rotating disk 32 along the circumferential direction of the rotating disk 32, and the edges of the dishes T are slidably coupled and supported. can

The rotation drive unit 33 may be configured to rotate the rotation shaft 31 .

Specifically, the rotation drive unit 33 is coupled to the first frame structure 11, is coupled to a disk driving motor 331 generating a rotational force, is coupled to an end of the disk driving motor 331, and is coupled to the disk driving motor 331. The first timing pulley 332 rotated by, the second timing pulley 333 coupled to the end of the rotation shaft 31 and rotated together with the rotation shaft 31, and the first timing pulley 332 and the second timing pulley ( 333 and may include a timing belt 334 that rotates the second timing pulley 333 by transmitting rotational force of the first timing pulley 332 to the second timing pulley 333 .

The guiding inclined plate 34 is disposed obliquely under the rotating disk 32 and guides the tableware T discharged from the rotating disk 32 to the second transfer unit 4 .

For example, a plurality of guide swash plates 34 are formed on the upper part of the guide swash plate 34, a first accommodating groove in which a part of the rotating disks 32 is accommodated, and a plurality of guide swash plates 34 are formed on the lower part of the guide swash plate 34. and a second accommodating groove in which a part of the second transfer part 4 supporting the tableware T is accommodated.

A plurality of separation prevention plates 35 are disposed above the guide inclined plate 34 in the left and right direction D2, and support the edges of the dishes T moving along the guide inclined plate 34 so that the dishes T ) can be avoided.

7 is a side view schematically illustrating a second transfer unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 7 , the second transfer unit 4 supports the tableware T transferred through the reversing unit 3 and moves the tableware T forward and backward so that the top surface of the tableware T faces forward. It is arranged obliquely with respect to (D1), and is configured to transfer the tableware (T) in one direction.

The second transfer unit 4 includes a second frame structure 41, a 2-1 drive shaft 42, a first chain rotation disk 43, a 2-2 drive shaft 44, and a second chain rotation disk 45. , a chain link assembly 46, a guide roller 47, and a second transfer drive unit 48.

The second frame structure 41 may be supported on the ground and disposed in front of the first frame structure 11 .

The 2-1 driving shaft 42 is accommodated inside the second frame structure 41, is disposed in front of the 2-2 driving shaft 44, and can be rotatably coupled to the second frame structure 41. .

The 2-1 driving shaft 42 may be rotated by the second transfer driving unit 48 .

The first chain rotation disk 43 may be coupled to the 2-1 driving shaft 42 and rotate the chain link assembly 46 while being rotated by the 2-1 driving shaft 42 .

The 2-2 driving shaft 44 may be accommodated inside the second frame structure 41 and rotatably coupled to the second frame structure 41 .

The 2-2 driving shaft 44 may be spaced apart from the 2-1 driving shaft 42 and disposed behind the 2-1 driving shaft 42 .

The second chain rotation disk 45 is coupled to the 2-2 driving shaft 44 and rotates the chain link assembly 46 while being rotated by the 2-2 driving shaft 44 .

8 is a side view schematically showing a state in which a chain link assembly is coupled to a second chain rotation disk according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 8, the first chain rotation disk 43 and the second chain rotation disk 45 each have a plurality of chain locking grooves G in which the ends of the chain link assembly 46 are hooked and supported along the circumferential direction. can be formed

9 is a perspective view showing a portion of a chain link assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIGS. 7 and 9 , chain link assemblies 46 may be accommodated inside the second frame structure 41 and disposed in plurality along the left-right direction D2.

The chain link assemblies 46 may be formed in a loop structure.

A part of the chain link assemblies 46 may be coupled to the first chain rotation disk 43 and another part may be coupled to the second chain rotation disk 45 along the front-rear direction D1.

The chain link assemblies 46 are rotated in one direction when the first chain rotation disk 43 rotates, and supports the dishes T supported on the guide swash plate 34 at an angle with respect to the front-back direction D1 so as to rotate in one direction. can be transported

10 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which dishes are supported on link members according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 10 , the chain link assembly 46 may include link members 461 .

The link members 461 are rotatably coupled to each other along the front-back direction D1 to form a loop structure and support the tableware T in an inclined state.

Each link member 461 may include a link portion 461A, a connecting pipe portion 461B, and a hook portion 461C.

In the link portion 461A, different link members 461′ may be rotatably coupled to the front and the rear along the front-back direction D1.

An end portion of the tableware T may be hung and supported on the upper surface of the link portion 461A.

A mounting groove 461A1 in which the end of the tableware T is mounted may be formed on the upper surface of the link unit 461A.

The connecting pipe portion 461B protrudes from the outer surface of the link portion 461A along the left-right direction D2 and can be coupled to other adjacent link members 461″ along the left-right direction D2.

The hook part 461C may protrude from the upper end of the link part 461A.

The hook portion 461C may support the tableware T supported by the other link member 461' coupled to the front of the link portion 461A from the rear, and may be disposed at an angle.

An anti-separation protrusion 461C1 may be protruded from the rear surface of the hook portion 461C to hang and support the end of the tableware T accommodated in the holding groove 461A1.

11 is a perspective view showing a state in which a guide roller according to an embodiment of the present invention is supported by a second frame structure.

Referring to FIG. 11, the guide roller 47 is rotatably coupled to both ends of the chain link assembly 46 and supported by the second frame structure 41, and when the chain link assembly 46 rotates, the second frame While rotating along the structure 41 may guide the movement of the chain link assembly 46.

Referring to FIG. 7 , the second transfer driver 48 is coupled to the 2-1 drive shaft 42 and transmits power to the 2-1 drive shaft 42 to rotate the 2-1 drive shaft 42. It can be configured as a list.

12 is a side view schematically illustrating a state in which a second transfer driver is coupled to a 2-1 drive shaft according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 12, the second transport drive unit 48 is coupled to the second frame structure 41 and is coupled to a second drive motor 481 generating rotational force and an end of the second drive motor 481, The 2-1 drive sprocket 482 rotated by the second drive motor 481 is coupled to the end of the 2-1 drive shaft 42, and the 2-1 drive sprocket 482 rotates together with the 2-1 drive shaft 42. 2-drive sprocket 483 and the 2-1 drive sprocket 482 coupled to the circumference of the 2-2 drive sprocket 483, the rotational force of the 2-1 drive sprocket 482 is applied to the 2-2 drive sprocket It may include a second drive chain 484 that transmits to 483 to rotate the 2-2 drive sprocket 483.

Referring to FIG. 1 , the washing automation device 1000 is configured to wash and dry dishes T being transported through the second transfer unit 4 .

The washing automation device 1000 may further include a washing unit 5 and a drying unit 6 .

The cleaning unit 5 may be configured to wash the dishes T being transported through the second transfer unit 4 .

13 is a perspective view showing a cleaning unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.

7 and 13, the cleaning unit 5 includes a third frame structure 51, an opening and closing door 52, a spray line 53, a pump unit 54, a contaminated water storage tank 55, and a curtain. (56) may be included.

The third frame structure 51 may be disposed in one section of the second frame structure 41 along the front-back direction D1 and may be formed as a tunnel structure having an inside penetrated along the front-back direction D1.

The opening and closing door 52 may be coupled to the third frame structure 51 and configured to open and close a portion of the third frame structure 51 .

On the other hand, although not shown in the drawing, the opening and closing door 52 is composed of a plurality of door panels overlapping each other and is deployed in multiple stages along the vertical direction D3 to close a part of the third frame structure 51, It may be configured to open a portion of the third frame structure 51 by being folded in multiple stages along the vertical direction D3. At this time, a door deployment unit configured to elevate the opening and closing door 52 may be disposed in the third frame structure 51 .

For example, the opening and closing door 52 is slidably coupled to a first door panel fixed to the third frame structure 51 and to an outer surface of the first door panel in the vertical direction D3 so that the first door panel can move. A second door panel disposed to overlap the panel or deployed upward of the first door panel, coupled to the outer surface of the second door panel to be slidably movable along the vertical direction D3, and operated by the door deployment unit. It may include a third door panel that is arranged to overlap or is deployed above the second door panel. The door deployment unit is installed on the third frame structure 51 and extends while being deployed in multiple stages or contracts while being folded in multiple stages; When the cylinder unit for door deployment is extended, the third door panel is raised so that the second door panel and the third door panel are deployed, and when the cylinder unit for door deployment is contracted, the third door panel is lowered to open the second door panel. A door panel transfer block may be included to overlap the panel and the third door panel with the first door panel.

The spray line 53 may be accommodated inside the third frame structure 51 and spray water on the dishes T passing through the third frame structure 51 to wash the dishes T. there is.

14 is a perspective view showing a spray line according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 14 , the spray line 53 may include a plurality of water supply lines and a plurality of spray nozzles.

Specifically, the spray line 53 is connected to the pump unit 54, and the first water supply line 531 disposed on the left side of the dishes T accommodated in the third frame structure 51, the third frame structure A second water supply line 532 disposed on the right side of the dishes T accommodated in the 51, disposed above the dishes T accommodated in the third frame structure 51, and a first water supply line ( 531) and the second water supply line 532 are disposed below the third water supply line 533 and the dishes T accommodated in the third frame structure 51, and the first water supply line 531 ) It may include a fourth water supply line 534 connected to. In addition, a plurality of spray lines 53 are disposed on the front and rear surfaces of the first water supply line 531 in the front and rear direction D1, respectively, and are first spray nozzles for spraying water toward the dishes T ( 535), a plurality of second spray nozzles 536 disposed on the front and rear surfaces of the second water supply line 532 in the front and rear direction D1 and spraying water toward the dishes T, A plurality of third spray nozzles 537 are disposed on the front and rear surfaces of the third water supply line 533 along D1 and spray water toward the dishes T, and along the front and back direction D1. A plurality of fourth spray nozzles 538 are disposed on the front and rear surfaces of the fourth water supply line 534 and spray water toward the dishes T.

Referring to FIGS. 7 and 13 , the pump unit 54 is disposed outside the third frame structure 51 and is connected to the injection line 53 to supply water to the injection line 53 .

The contaminated water storage tank 55 may be disposed below the third frame structure 51 and communicate with the third frame structure 51 .

In the contaminated water storage tank 55 , water sprayed from the spray line 53 to wash the dishes T and then falling downward may be stored.

The curtains 56 are respectively disposed at the inlet and outlet of the third frame structure 51 to prevent water washing the dishes T from leaking out.

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 7 , the drying unit 6 may be configured to dry dishes T that have passed through the washing unit 5 .

The drying unit 6 may include a fourth frame structure 61 and a drying unit 62 .

The fourth frame structure 61 may be coupled to an upper portion of the second frame structure 41 and may be formed as a tunnel structure communicating with the third frame structure 51 along the front-back direction D1.

A plurality of drying units 62 are disposed inside the fourth frame structure 61, and spray hot air of a preset temperature from the top of the dishes T passing through the fourth frame structure 61 so that the dishes ( T) can be dried.

15 is a side view schematically illustrating an auxiliary drying unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 15 , the drying unit 6 may further include an auxiliary drying unit 63 .

The auxiliary drying unit 63 is disposed on the fourth frame structure 61 and is moved along the front-back direction D1, the left-right direction D2, and the up-and-down direction D3 within the fourth frame structure 61. It may be configured to spray heat to the dishes (T) passing through (62).

The auxiliary drying unit 63 includes a first direction change unit 631, a second direction change unit 632, a third direction change unit 633, a fourth direction change unit 634, and a hot air spray nozzle 635. can include

The first direction changing unit 631 is installed on the fourth frame structure 61 and may be configured to be transported along the forward and backward direction D1.

16 is a side view schematically illustrating a first direction changing unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 16, the first direction changing unit 631 is installed in the fourth frame structure 61 and is disposed in parallel with the first direction changing motor 631A generating rotational force, in the forward and backward direction D1, and A first screw shaft 631B rotated by a direction changing motor 631A, a first guide shaft 631C disposed parallel to one side of the first screw shaft 631B, a first screw shaft 631B, and A first coupled to the first guide shaft 631C and moved in the front-back direction D1 along the outer surface of the first screw shaft 631B and the first guide shaft 631C through driving of the first screw shaft 631B. A plurality of first end supports are disposed on the fourth frame structure 61 along the slider 631D and the front-back direction D1 and support both ends of the first screw shaft 631B and the first guide shaft 631C. (631E).

Referring to FIG. 15 , the second direction changing unit 632 is installed in the first direction changing unit 631 and may be configured to be transported along the left and right directions D2.

17 is a schematic bottom view of a second direction changing unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 17, the second direction changing unit 632 includes a first direction changing plate 632A installed on a first slider 631D and moved in the forward and backward direction D1 by the first slider 631D, A second screw shaft disposed in parallel to the left and right direction D2 and rotated by the second direction change motor 632B installed on the direction change plate 632A to generate rotational force 632C, a second guide shaft 632D disposed parallel to one side of the second screw shaft 632C, coupled to the second screw shaft 632C and the second guide shaft 632D, the second screw shaft The second slider 632E transferred in the left-right direction D2 along the outer surface of the second screw shaft 632C and the second guide shaft 632D through the driving of the 632C and the first slider 632E along the left-right direction D2. A plurality of second end supports 632F may be disposed on the direction changing plate 632A and support both ends of the second screw shaft 632C and the second guide shaft 632D.

Referring to FIG. 15 , the third direction changing unit 633 is installed on the second direction changing unit 632 and may be configured to rotate in a circumferential direction on a plane.

18 is a side view schematically illustrating a third direction changing unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 18, the third direction changing unit 633 is installed on the second slider 632E and is moved in the left and right direction D2 by the second slider 632E (633A) and moves (633A). A third direction shifting motor (633B) installed in and generating rotational force, coupled to the third direction shifting motor (633B) and disposed inside the moving box (633A) and rotated by the third direction shifting motor (633B) A first gear member (633C), a second gear member (633D) disposed inside the moving box (633A) and engaged with and rotated by the first gear member (633C) and a second gear member (633D) disposed outside the moving box (633A) A rotating plate 633E rotated by the member 633D may be included.

Referring to FIG. 15 , the fourth direction changing unit 634 is installed in the third direction changing unit 633 and may be configured to be transported along the vertical direction D3.

19 is a side view schematically illustrating a fourth direction changing unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 19, the fourth direction changing unit 634 includes a second direction changing plate 634A installed on a rotating plate 633E and rotated in a circumferential direction by the rotating plate 633E, and a second direction changing plate 634A. A third screw shaft 634C rotated by the fourth direction shifting motor 634B installed on and generating rotational force, and a third screw installed on the second direction shifting plate 634A rotated by the fourth direction shifting motor 634B. The third end support 634D supporting the end of the shaft 634C is coupled to the third screw shaft 634C and transported along the outer surface of the third screw shaft 634C when the third screw shaft 634C is rotated. A third slider 634E, a lifting guide bar 634F installed on the fourth direction changing motor 634B and rotated along the moving direction of the third slider 634E, a part of which is rotatable on the third slider 634E The other part is rotatably coupled to the elevating guide bar 634F and rotates between the third slider 634E and the elevating guide bar 634F when the third slider 634E moves to move the elevating guide bar 634F. The hot air spray nozzle 635 is coupled to the end of the rotating pressure bar 634G and the lift guide bar 634F, which rotate by pressing, to support the hot air spray nozzle 635, and is moved in the vertical direction D3 by the lift guide bar 634F. A lifting plate 634H for lifting the 635 may be included.

Referring to FIG. 15 , a hot air spray nozzle 635 may be installed in the fourth direction changing unit 634 and configured to spray hot air.

As described above, according to the embodiment of the present invention, since the transfer process, washing process, and drying process of tableware T are all performed automatically, labor costs can be reduced and washing time can be shortened at the same time.

In addition, the dishes T, which are transported in one direction in an inclined state by the chain link assembly 46, are supported by being hooked at the lower end through the mounting groove 461A1 formed in the link member 461 and the separation preventing protrusion 461C1. At the same time, since the rear part is supported through the hook part 461C, it can be stably fixed in all cases where vibration is transmitted during transport, when water pressure is applied during washing, and when air pressure is applied during drying. , Through this, it is possible to prevent damage and detachment of the tableware T due to the flow of the tableware T.

In addition, when the tableware T is transferred, the tableware T is stably reversed through the rotating disk 32 provided in the reversing unit 3, thereby preventing the tableware T from being damaged and aligning the tableware T. state can be maintained.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, the present invention is not necessarily limited to these embodiments, and may be variously modified and implemented without departing from the technical spirit of the present invention. . Therefore, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are not intended to limit the technical idea of the present invention, but to explain, and the scope of the technical idea of the present invention is not limited by these embodiments. Therefore, it should be understood that the embodiments described above are illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The protection scope of the present invention should be construed according to the claims below, and all technical ideas within the equivalent range should be construed as being included in the scope of the present invention.

Therefore, other implementations, other embodiments, and equivalents of the claims are within the scope of the following claims.

1000. Cleaning automation device
1. First transfer part
11. First frame structure
12. 1-1 driving shaft
13. First belt drive sprocket
14. 1-2 driving shaft
15. Second belt drive sprocket
16. Chain plate conveyor belt
17. First feed drive unit
171. First drive motor
172. 1-1 drive sprocket
173. 1-2 drive sprocket
174. First drive chain
2. Distribution section
21. Support plate
211. Guide slits
22. Detection sensor
23. Electric cylinder unit
24. Left and right transfer block
25. Feed wheel
26. Transfer rod
27. Pressurization
3. Inversion
31. Axis of rotation
32. Spinning disk
321. Support groove
33. Rotary drive unit
331. Disc drive motor
332. First timing pulley
333. Second timing pulley
334. Timing belt
34. Guide swash plate
35. Departure prevention plate
4. Second transfer part
41. Second frame structure
42. 2-1 drive shaft
43. 1st chain rotating disk
44. 2-2 drive shaft
45. 2nd chain rotating disk
G. Chain locking groove
46. Chain link assembly
461. Absence of links
461′. no other links
461″. other link members
461A. link part
461A1. deferred home
461b. connector part
461c. hook part
461C1. departure prevention protrusion
47. Guide roller
48. Second transfer drive unit
481. Second drive motor
482. 2-1 drive sprocket
483. 2-2 drive sprocket
484. Second drive chain
5. Washing section
51. Third frame structure
52. Opening and closing doors
53. Spray line
531. First water supply line
532. Second water supply line
533. Third water supply line
534. Fourth water supply line
535. First injection nozzle
536. Second injection nozzle
537. Third injection nozzle
538. Fourth injection nozzle
54. Pump unit
55. Contaminated water storage tank
56. Curtain
6. Drying section
61. Fourth frame structure
62. Drying unit
63. Auxiliary drying unit
631. First direction changing unit
631A. 1st direction changing motor
631b. 1st screw shaft
631 C. 1st guide axis
631D. 1st slider
631E. 1st end support
632. Second direction changing unit
632A. 1st turning plate
632b. 2nd direction changing motor
632C. 2nd screw shaft
632D. 2nd guide axis
632E. 2nd slider
632F. 2nd end support
633. Third direction change unit
633A. moved
633b. 3rd direction changing motor
633c. 1st gear member
633D. 2nd gear member
633E. turntable
634. Fourth direction changing unit
634A. 2nd turning plate
634b. 4th direction changing motor
634 C. 3rd screw shaft
634D. 3rd end support
634E. 3rd slider
634F. lift guide bar
634G. rotary pressure bar
634H. lift plate
635. Hot air blast nozzle
T. tableware

Claims (3)

a first transfer unit configured to forward forwardly transfer the dishes disposed with their lower surfaces facing upward;
a distribution unit configured to sense the dishes being transported through the first transfer unit, pressurize the dishes in a left-right direction, and distribute the dishes to one of a center row, a left row, and a right row;
an inverting unit for inverting the tableware transported through the first transfer unit so that the upper surface of the tableware faces upward and transferring the tableware forward; and
a second transfer unit configured to support the dishes transported through the reversing unit, arrange the dishes at an angle with respect to the front-back direction so that the upper surfaces of the dishes face forward, and transfer the dishes in one direction;
The first transfer part,
a first frame structure supported on the ground and into which the tableware is put from the rear along the front-rear direction;
A 1-1 driving shaft accommodated inside the first frame structure and rotatably coupled to the first frame structure;
a first belt drive sprocket coupled to the 1-1 driving shaft and rotated by the 1-1 driving shaft;
a 1-2 drive shaft accommodated inside the first frame structure, spaced apart from the 1-1 drive shaft, and rotatably coupled to the first frame structure;
a second belt drive sprocket coupled to the first-second drive shaft and rotated by the first-second drive shaft;
a chain plate conveyor belt coupled to the circumferences of the first belt drive sprocket and the second belt drive sprocket, and transporting the tableware placed thereon to the reversing unit while rotating in one direction when the first belt drive sprocket is rotated; and
A first transfer driver configured to rotate the 1-1 drive shaft; includes,
The first transfer drive unit,
A first driving motor coupled to the first frame structure and generating rotational force;
a 1-1 drive sprocket coupled to an end of the first drive motor and rotated by the first drive motor;
a 1-2 drive sprocket coupled to an end of the 1-1 drive shaft and rotating together with the 1-1 drive shaft; and
It is coupled around the 1-1 drive sprocket and the 1-2 drive sprocket, and transmits the rotational force of the 1-1 drive sprocket to the 1-2 drive sprocket to rotate the 1-2 drive sprocket. Including; a first drive chain to do,
the distribution unit,
a support plate coupled to an upper end of the first frame structure and having a guide slit formed therein parallel to the left and right directions;
a detection sensor disposed on the support plate and detecting the tableware being transported through the first transfer unit;
an electric cylinder unit disposed above the support plate and configured to expand and contract along the left and right directions;
a left and right transfer block disposed above the support plate, coupled to the electric cylinder unit, and moved along the left and right directions by the electric cylinder unit;
a transfer wheel that is rotatably coupled to the left and right transfer block, contacts the upper surface of the support plate, and guides the movement of the left and right transfer block while rotating along the upper surface of the support plate when the left and right transfer block is moved;
a transfer rod coupled to the left and right transfer block, a portion accommodated in the guide slit, and another portion disposed under the support plate, and moved in the left and right directions by the left and right transfer block; and
A pressing tool coupled to an end of the transfer rod and disposed below the support plate, and pressurizing the tableware while moving along the left-right direction by the transfer rod to place it at a preset position,
The reverse part,
A rotating shaft accommodated inside the first frame structure and rotatably coupled to the first frame structure;
a rotating disk arranged along the left-right direction on the rotating shaft to support the dishes transported by the first transfer unit, and to invert and transport the dishes forward while being rotated by the rotation shaft;
a rotation drive configured to rotate the rotation shaft;
a guiding inclined plate disposed obliquely below the rotating disk and guiding the tableware discharged from the rotating disk to the second transfer unit; and
A separation prevention plate disposed above the guiding inclined plate in the left and right direction to prevent separation of the dishes moving along the guiding inclined plate;
The rotating disk,
A plurality of support grooves are disposed on the rotating disk along the circumferential direction of the rotating disk, and the edges of the dishes are slidably coupled and supported.
The rotary drive unit,
a disc driving motor coupled to the first frame structure and generating rotational force;
a first timing pulley coupled to an end of the disk driving motor and rotated by the disk driving motor;
a second timing pulley coupled to an end of the rotating shaft and rotating together with the rotating shaft; and
a timing belt coupled around the first timing pulley and the second timing pulley and rotating the second timing pulley by transmitting rotational force of the first timing pulley to the second timing pulley; Reversible and movable washing automation device. delete According to claim 1,
The second transfer part,
A second frame structure supported on the ground and disposed in front of the first frame structure;
a 2-1 driving shaft accommodated inside the second frame structure and rotatably coupled to the second frame structure;
a first chain rotation disk coupled to the 2-1 drive shaft and rotated by the 2-1 drive shaft;
a 2-2 drive shaft accommodated inside the second frame structure, spaced apart from the 2-1 drive shaft, and rotatably coupled to the second frame structure;
a second chain rotation disk coupled to the 2-2 drive shaft and rotated by the 2-2 drive shaft;
Accommodated inside the second frame structure and disposed in plurality along the left-right direction, a portion along the front-back direction is coupled to the first chain rotation disk and the other portion is coupled to the second chain rotation disk, a chain link assembly which, when the first chain rotation disk is rotated, rotates in one direction and supports the dishes supported on the guide inclined plate at an angle with respect to the forward and backward directions and transfers them in one direction;
guide rollers rotatably coupled to both ends of the chain link assembly, supported by the second frame structure, and guiding movement of the chain link assembly while being rotated along the second frame structure when the chain link assembly is rotated; and
A second transfer driving unit configured to rotate the 2-1 drive shaft; includes,
The first chain rotation disk and the second chain rotation disk are respectively
A plurality of chain locking grooves are formed in a circumferential direction and the end of the chain link assembly is hooked and supported,
The chain link assembly,
Link members are rotatably coupled to each other along the front-back direction to form a loop structure and support the tableware in an inclined state;
The link member,
a link portion to which different link members are rotatably coupled to front and rear along the front-back direction, and an end portion of the tableware is hooked and supported on an upper surface;
a connecting pipe portion protruding from an outer surface of the link portion along the left-right direction and coupled to other adjacent link members along the left-right direction; and
A hook part protruding from the upper end of the link part and supporting and inclinedly arranging dishes supported by another link member coupled to the front of the link part from the rear,
The link part,
Including; a mounting groove in which the end of the tableware is mounted,
The hook part,
and a separation prevention protrusion protruding from a rear surface of the hook portion and hooking and supporting an end portion of the tableware accommodated in the mounting groove.
The second transfer drive unit,
a second driving motor coupled to the second frame structure and generating rotational force;
a 2-1 drive sprocket coupled to an end of the second drive motor and rotated by the second drive motor;
a 2-2 driving sprocket coupled to an end of the 2-1 driving shaft and rotating together with the 2-1 driving shaft; and
It is coupled around the 2-1 drive sprocket and the 2-2 drive sprocket, and transmits the rotational force of the 2-1 drive sprocket to the 2-2 drive sprocket to rotate the 2-2 drive sprocket. A washing automation device capable of reversing and moving dishes, including a second drive chain for doing so.

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