KR20220017827A - Device and method for preparation instant wet wipes - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a wet tissue technology section, and especially, to an instant wet tissue manufacturing apparatus and method. The instant wet tissue manufacturing method comprises: a case; a control module; a material storage module for storing a compressed tissue block to be impregnated; a liquid storage module for storing impregnation liquid of the compressed tissue block; an impregnation area which impregnates the compressed tissue block; and a liquid transfer module which transfers the impregnation liquid of the liquid storage module to the impregnation area, wherein the compressed tissue block and the impregnation liquid are separated to be stored. According to the present invention, the instant wet tissue manufacturing apparatus has a simple and reasonable structure, is appropriate for everyday use, secures immediacy of wet tissue production, and secures effect of using the manufactured wet tissue.

Description

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PREPARATION INSTANT WET WIPES

The present invention relates to the technical field of wet wipes, and more particularly, to an apparatus and method for producing instant wet wipes.

Wet wipes have more desirable cleaning properties than dry wipes, so they are preferred in many places, and the use of wet wipes in daily life is becoming more and more common. Existing wet tissue delivery methods are all industrial production methods, and packaged products are presented to consumers, and there are two types. One is a multi-layer, single-package, multiple-pull remover wipe, suitable for use at home or in public places, and the other is a single-package, suitable for personal portable use; The two types have one and the same problem, that is, the manufactured wet wipes are easily deteriorated and cannot be stored for a long time, and the liquid in the wet wipes is affected by the storage conditions and deteriorates after a predetermined period of time and cannot be used. In particular, remover wipes Since the opening is frequently opened and closed, the sealing is not good, so that the liquid in the wet tissue can volatilize or become contaminated with bacteria in the opening, resulting in drying or deterioration; Existing wet wipes sold in the market need to be used in a short period of time if they are unpacked and used only once.

In order to solve the problem that wet wipes are easily deteriorated and cannot be stored for a long time, some instant wet tissue making devices have been released on the market. can guarantee the effectiveness of the use of The Chinese invention patent with the application number CN200710056311.X discloses a tissue wetting mechanism comprising a tissue wetting power roller, a tissue wetting drive roller and a tissue wetting zone, the tissue wetting power roller and the tissue wetting drive roller are capable of passing through the tissue. Consists of a friction power transmission pair, a tissue wetting belt is wound on the tissue wetting power roller, and non-water sections are installed at equal intervals on the tissue wetting belt, and the distance between the sections is 1/2 to 1 of the circumference of the tissue wetting belt. /8, and the width of the section is between 2 and 15 mm; the bottom of the tissue soaking zone is impregnated with the liquid in the liquid storage chamber, and the tissue soaking zone with the wetting liquid wets the tissue intermittently; Its beneficial effect is that the tissue is immediately wetted at once to obtain the effect of using the tissue frequently and wetting the tissue from time to time; Its structure is complicated and inconvenient for daily use, and since its impregnating liquid and the tissue to be impregnated are not stored separately, the tissue to be impregnated easily absorbs the volatilized impregnating liquid, making it impossible to realize the immediacy of manufacturing the wet tissue, It may affect the effectiveness of using the manufactured wet wipes.

An object of the present invention is to provide an instant wet tissue manufacturing apparatus in view of the shortcomings of the prior art, which has a simple and reasonable structure, suitable for daily use, and can ensure the immediacy of manufacturing wet tissues, can ensure the effectiveness of the use of wet wipes; The present invention also provides a method for making an instant wet tissue.

In order to realize the above object, the technical solution used by the present invention is a case, a control module, a material storage module for storing the compressed tissue block to be impregnated, a liquid storage module for storing the impregnating liquid of the compressed tissue block, and a compressed tissue block An instant wet tissue manufacturing apparatus comprising: an impregnation region to be impregnated; and a liquid transport module for transporting the impregnation liquid in the liquid storage module to the impregnation region, wherein the compressed tissue block and the impregnation liquid are separated and stored.

As a further improvement to the above solution, the compressed tissue block is located in a case, and a tissue dispensing mechanism for dispensing a compressed tissue block or semi-impregnated compressed tissue block or impregnated compressed tissue block to be impregnated in the case to the outside of the case this is installed

As an additional improvement to the above solution, the tissue dispensing mechanism includes a tissue dispensing tray that is slidably connected to the inside of the case along a horizontal direction, and a power mechanism that drives the tissue dispensing tray to slide, and the power mechanism is on the tissue dispensing tray. The drive connection is made, and the power mechanism is electrically coupled to the control module.

As an additional improvement to the above solution, the impregnation region is an impregnation groove installed to be depressed on the tissue delivery tray, and the impregnation groove has an impregnation prevention pedestal that is slidably connected in a vertical direction, and the impregnation prevention pedestal is in the material storage module. supporting the compressed tissue block to be impregnated upward, and the upper part of the side wall of the impregnation groove is higher than the lower side of the side wall of the compressed tissue block to be impregnated located at the lowest part on the anti-impregnation pedestal; When the compressed tissue block is not sent, the impregnation prevention pedestal is installed to protrude from the bottom wall of the impregnation groove, and the compressed tissue block does not contact the bottom wall of the impregnation groove; When sending the compressed tissue block, the impregnation prevention pedestal is installed to be recessed in the bottom wall of the impregnation groove or aligned with the bottom wall of the impregnation groove, and the compressed tissue block is in contact with the bottom wall of the impregnation groove.

As a further improvement to the above solution, the material storage module is a material storage container, the material storage container is inserted and installed in the case in a detachable manner, the material storage container is molded with a material storage cavity for storing the compressed tissue block, The bottom of the reservoir is provided with a material discharge port, the material discharge port and the material storage cavity communicate with each other, and the material discharge port is provided with a blocking member; When the blocking member is not pushed, the blocking member holds up the compressed tissue block; When the blocking member is pushed, the blocking member stops supporting the compressed tissue block upwards, and the compressed tissue block is pulled away from the material outlet.

As a further improvement to the above solution, there is provided in the case a pushing member that pushes the blocking member away so that the compressed tissue block in the material storage cavity is dislodged.

As a further improvement to the above solution, the liquid transport module includes a liquid pump, a liquid inlet pipe and a liquid outlet pipe, one end of the liquid inlet pipe and the liquid storage module communicate with each other, and the other end of the liquid inlet pipe and the liquid The input end of the pump communicates with each other, one end of the liquid outlet pipe and the output end of the liquid pump communicate with each other, the other end of the liquid outlet pipe and the impregnated region communicate with each other, and the liquid pump is electrically connected to the control module.

As a further improvement to the above solution, the liquid transport module includes a liquid release amount regulating module for controlling an amount of the impregnating liquid transported to the impregnation region, the liquid release amount regulating module being electrically connected to the control module.

As an additional improvement to the above solution, the present invention further includes a tissue dispensing module for controlling tissue dispensing and a detection module for detecting the presence or absence of a compressed tissue block in the impregnated area, wherein the tissue dispensing module and the detection module are each controlled electrically connected to the module.

As an additional improvement to the solution, a heating module for heating the impregnating liquid and/or a cooling module for cooling the impregnating liquid and/or a disinfecting module for sterilizing the impregnating liquid are installed in the case, the heating module, cooling The module and the disinfection module are each electrically connected to the control module.

How to make instant wipes,

Step A of preparing a compressed tissue block and an impregnating liquid;

Step B to separate and store the compressed tissue block and the impregnating liquid in advance;

step C of sending the instant compressed tissue block to the impregnation area and the impregnating liquid to the impregnation area when receiving the wipe making signal; and

The compressed tissue block comprises a step D contacting and absorbing the impregnating liquid to form a wet tissue.

As a further improvement to the above solution, in the step C, the amount of the impregnating liquid sent to the impregnation region each time is a predetermined amount.

As a further improvement to the above solution, the predetermined amount size is adjustable.

As a further improvement to the above solution, in the step C, the impregnating liquid is heated or cooled.

As a further improvement to the above solution, in the step C, the impregnating liquid is disinfected.

As an additional improvement to the above solution, in step A, when the compressed tissue block is manufactured, a functional additive is added to the compressed tissue block, and the functional additive is one of a flavoring agent, a whitening agent, a bactericidal disinfectant, and a mosquito repellent; are many

As a further improvement to the above solution, in step A, when the compressed tissue block is manufactured, characters and/or patterns are printed on the compressed tissue block.

As an additional improvement to the above solution, in step A, when the compressed tissue block is manufactured, a larger amount of compression is applied to the peripheral edge of the compressed tissue block, so that the compressed tissue block has a high density and compression Forms an inhibitor to slow the rate of hygroscopic expansion of the peripheral edge of the tissue block.

As a further improvement to the above solution, in step C, the rate of sending the impregnating liquid to the impregnating area is controlled to be equal to or slower than the rate at which the compressed tissue block absorbs the impregnating liquid.

As a further improvement to the above solution, in the step C, the impregnating liquid sent to the impregnation area is sent intermittently in several portions.

As a further improvement to the above solution, in step C, the order of sending the compressed tissue block to the impregnation area and the impregnating liquid to the impregnating area is: first sending the compressed tissue block to the impregnating area and then the impregnating liquid into the impregnating area The sending order is one of sending the impregnating liquid first to the impregnating region and then sending the compressed tissue block to the impregnating region, and sending the compressed tissue block and the impregnating liquid to the impregnating region at the same time.

Advantageous effects of the present invention are as follows. The instant wet tissue manufacturing apparatus provided by the present invention includes a case, a control module, a material storage module for storing a compressed tissue block to be impregnated, a liquid storage module for storing an impregnating liquid of the compressed tissue block, an impregnation region for impregnating the compressed tissue block, and a liquid a liquid transport module for transporting the impregnating liquid in the storage module to the impregnation region, wherein the compressed tissue block and the impregnating liquid are stored separately; The present invention has the following advantages.

1. The compressed tissue block of the present invention is stored separately from the impregnating liquid, and when it is necessary to prepare wet tissues, the compressed tissue block is sent to the impregnating area and the impregnating liquid is sent to the impregnating area through the liquid transport module, and the compressed tissue block is impregnated Contacting and absorbing the liquid, and storing the compressed tissue block separately from the impregnating liquid in the impregnation standby process, it is possible to prevent the compressed tissue block from contacting and absorbing the impregnating liquid volatilized in the impregnating standby process, the present invention provides a structure is simple and reasonable, suitable for daily use, and can ensure the immediacy of the production of wet wipes, and can guarantee the effectiveness of using the prepared wet wipes.

2. Compared with normal tissue blocks, the present invention makes the wipes from compressed tissue blocks to accommodate more tissue blocks in the case of small volume devices, eliminating the need to frequently add tissue blocks to the device and making it easier to use More convenient, and also, the wet tissue made of the compressed tissue block has excellent elasticity and strength, so that the effect of using the prepared wet tissue can be guaranteed.

3. The liquid transport module of the present invention includes a liquid pump and a liquid discharge amount control module, can control the pumping time of the liquid pump to control the pumping amount of the liquid pump, and impregnate the impregnated area by a predetermined amount through the liquid pump Since the liquid can be transported, the compressed tissue block can be impregnated in a predetermined amount, the effect of using the prepared wet tissue can be ensured, and the amount of the impregnating liquid sent to the impregnation area can be adjusted through the liquid release amount control module, so that the specific Wet wipes of different humidity sizes can be manufactured according to the use situation, the range of use is wider, and the practicality is stronger.

4. The material storage module of the present invention is a material storage bin, the material storage bin is inserted and installed in the case in a detachable manner, the material storage bin can be used immediately after insertion, and when the compressed tissue block is refilled, the compressed tissue block is not left You can refill the compressed tissue block by simply taking out the original material reservoir and inserting the material reservoir with the built-in compressed tissue block into the wet tissue making device, the whole process is very simple and convenient, and you can touch the refilling compressed tissue block by hand. The compressed tissue block can be replenished into the wet tissue making apparatus without the need to contaminate the replenished compressed tissue block, and the produced wet tissue is cleaner and more hygienic.

5. Since the compressed tissue block cannot completely absorb the impregnating liquid, the impregnating liquid inevitably remains in the impregnating groove after one wet tissue is manufactured, and the impregnated groove of the tissue dispensing mechanism of the present invention is slidingly connected in the vertical direction. There is an anti-impregnation base, the anti-impregnation base supports the compressed tissue block to be impregnated upward, and by raising and lowering the anti-impregnation base, it is possible to control whether the compressed tissue block comes into contact with the bottom wall of the impregnation groove, and the compressed tissue block waits for impregnation In the process, it is possible to avoid contact with the impregnating liquid and not to absorb the impregnating liquid, and it is possible to ensure the immediacy of the production of the wet tissue, so that the effect of using the prepared wet tissue can be ensured.

6. A heating module capable of heating the impregnation liquid, a cooling module capable of cooling the impregnation liquid, and a disinfection module capable of sterilizing the impregnation liquid are installed in the case of the present invention, and manufactured through the heating module and the cooling module By controlling the temperature of the wet wipes, it is possible to manufacture wet wipes of the required temperature size according to the actual use situation of the individual, so the practicality is stronger. .

7. Since the compressed tissue block expands after absorbing moisture, in the process of waiting for impregnation, the compressed tissue block absorbs the surrounding liquid vapor without direct contact with the impregnating liquid, causing a small amount of expansion, and the peripheral edge of the compressed tissue block absorbs moisture easily. to expand, and the peripheral edge of the compressed tissue block absorbs moisture and is easily caught in the material outlet after expansion, so that it does not fall off smoothly, affecting subsequent production of wet tissues; In the case of manufacturing the compressed tissue block of the present invention, by applying a larger amount of compression to the peripheral edge of the compressed tissue block, the compactness of the peripheral edge of the compressed tissue block is large, and suppression of slowing down the hygroscopic expansion rate of the peripheral edge of the compressed tissue block forming a part, and through the restraining part, the rate of hygroscopic expansion of the peripheral edge of the compressed tissue block can be slowed down, the peripheral edge of the compressed tissue block is not easily absorbed by moisture in the process of waiting for impregnation and does not expand, and it is possible to ensure that the compressed tissue block falls off smoothly. and can ensure that the wet wipes are manufactured smoothly.

1 is a structural schematic diagram of Example 1 of the instant wet tissue manufacturing apparatus according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of part A of FIG. 1 .
FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of part B of FIG. 1 .
4 is a structural schematic diagram of a material storage tank according to the present invention.
5 is a block diagram of a control principle according to the present invention;
6 is a structural schematic diagram of a compressed tissue block according to the present invention.
7 is a schematic diagram of a cross-sectional structure of a compressed tissue block according to the present invention.
8 is a schematic diagram illustrating the positional relationship between a compressed tissue block, an impregnated area, and a case according to the present invention.
9 is a schematic diagram showing the positional relationship between the compressed tissue block, the impregnated area, and the case according to the present invention.
10 is a schematic diagram showing the positional relationship between the compressed tissue block, the impregnated area, and the case according to the present invention.
11 is a schematic diagram of the positional relationship between the compressed tissue block, the impregnated area, and the case according to the present invention.
12 is a schematic diagram showing the positional relationship between the compressed tissue block, the impregnated area, and the case according to the present invention.
13 is a structural schematic diagram of Example 2 of the instant wet tissue manufacturing apparatus according to the present invention.

In Embodiment 1, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 7 , the instant wet tissue manufacturing apparatus includes a case 2 , a control module 3 , a material storage module for storing the compressed tissue block 1 to be impregnated, and a compressed tissue block A liquid storage module for storing the impregnation liquid of (1), an impregnation region 82 for impregnating the compressed tissue block 1, and a liquid transport module for transporting the impregnation liquid in the liquid storage module to the impregnation region 82, The compressed tissue block (1) and the impregnating liquid are stored separately, and the liquid storage module in this embodiment is a liquid storage container (4); A compressed tissue block (1) is placed in a case (2), and a compressed tissue block (1) to be impregnated or a semi-impregnated compressed tissue block (1) or an impregnated compressed tissue block (1) is placed in the case (2). 2) a tissue dispensing mechanism for dispensing to the outside is installed; The compressed tissue block 1 and the impregnating liquid of the present invention are stored separately, and when wet wipes are to be prepared, the compressed tissue block 1 is sent to the impregnating region 82 and the impregnating liquid is transferred to the impregnating region ( 82), the compressed tissue block 1 contacts and absorbs the impregnating liquid, and in the impregnation standby process, the compressed tissue block 1 is stored separately from the impregnating liquid, so that the compressed tissue block 1 is in the impregnating standby process. It is possible to prevent contact and absorption of the volatilized impregnating liquid, and the present invention has a simple and reasonable structure, suitable for daily use, as well as guaranteeing the immediacy of the production of wet wipes, and the use of the manufactured wipes effectiveness can be guaranteed.

Compared with a normal tissue block, the present invention makes the wipes with a compressed tissue block 1 to accommodate more tissue blocks in the case of a small-volume device, eliminating the need to frequently add tissue blocks to the device and using It is more convenient to do, and also, the wet tissue made of the compressed tissue block 1 has excellent elasticity and strength, so that the effect of using the prepared wet tissue can be ensured.

The material storage module is a material reservoir 5, the material reservoir 5 is inserted and installed in the case 2 in a detachable manner, and the material reservoir 5 has a material storage cavity 51 for storing the compressed tissue block 1 ) is molded, and the material outlet 53 is provided at the bottom of the material reservoir 5, the material outlet 53 and the material storage cavity 51 communicate with each other, and the material outlet 53 has a blocking member installed; When the blocking member is not pushed, the blocking member holds the compressed tissue block 1 upward; When the blocking member is pushed, the blocking member stops supporting the compressed tissue block 1 upward, and the compressed tissue block 1 comes out of the material outlet 53 ; In the case (2) is provided a pushing member (6) which pushes the blocking member to release the compressed tissue block (1) in the material storage cavity (51); Take out the original material reservoir 5 in which the compressed tissue block 1 is not left, and insert the material reservoir 5 in which the compressed tissue block 1 is built-in down into the wet tissue making device, and the pushing member 6 By pushing the blocking member of the material outlet 53, the compressed tissue block 1 in the material storage cavity 51 falls down from within the material storage cavity 51 due to gravity, thereby replenishing the compressed tissue block 1 to complete; The material storage module of the present invention is a material storage container (5), the material storage container (5) is inserted and installed in the case (2) in a detachable manner, the material storage container (5) can be used immediately after insertion, and the compressed tissue block (1) ), take out the original material reservoir (5) in which the compressed tissue block (1) does not remain and insert the material reservoir (5) with the compressed tissue block (1) into the wet tissue making device. The block (1) can be replenished, the whole process is very simple and convenient, and the compressed tissue block (1) can be replenished without the need to touch the replenishing compressed tissue block (1) by hand, so that the replenished compressed tissue Without contaminating the block 1, the prepared wet wipes are cleaner and more hygienic.

At the bottom of the outer side of the material reservoir 5, a tight part 52 that guides the compressed tissue block 1 to come off inward is installed and molded to be depressed, and the tight part 52 is the compressed tissue block coming off. By causing an adjustment and guiding action to (1), and allowing the compressed tissue block (1) to fall in a smooth and orderly manner, the wet tissue making apparatus facilitates the subsequent transport of the compressed tissue block (1).

The blocking member is a material container cover 54 with a blocking claw 55, and the material container cover 54 is installed to cover the bottom of the cylinder; When the blocking claw 55 is not pushed, the upper part of the blocking claw 55 is installed to protrude at the material outlet 53 and supports the compressed tissue block 1 upward; When the blocking claw 55 is pushed, the upper part of the blocking claw 55 stops supporting the compressed tissue block 1 upward, and the blocking claw 55 is made of an elastic material; When the material reservoir 5 is inserted into the wet tissue manufacturing apparatus, the pushing member 6 in the wet tissue manufacturing apparatus pushes the blocking claw 55 installed to protrude the material outlet 53 upward, and the blocking claw 55 is the material outlet Pushed to the rim of 53 , the shut-off claw 55 stops holding the compressed tissue block 1 upward, and the compressed tissue block 1 comes off the material outlet 53 .

The material reservoir 5 has a cylindrical structure, which is good and easy to detach; Since the material reservoir 5 is made of a transparent material, it is convenient to observe the remaining state of the compressed tissue block 1, the compressed tissue block 1 can be replenished in an instant, and the compressed tissue block 1 is not used. It prevents situations where it cannot be done, and has strong practicality.

The liquid transport module includes a liquid pump 7 , a liquid inlet pipe 71 and a liquid outlet pipe 72 , and one end of the liquid inlet pipe 71 and the liquid storage module communicate with each other, and the liquid inlet pipe 71 The other end and the input end of the liquid pump 7 communicate with each other, one end of the liquid outlet pipe 72 and the output end of the liquid pump 7 communicate with each other, the other end of the liquid outlet pipe 72 and the impregnated area 82 are in communication with each other, and the liquid pump 7 is electrically connected to the control module 3 ; the liquid transport module includes a liquid release amount regulating module 73 for controlling an amount of impregnating liquid transported to the impregnation region 82 , the liquid release amount regulating module 73 is electrically connected to the control module 3 ; By controlling the pumping time of the liquid pump 7, the pumping amount of the liquid pump 7 can be controlled, and a predetermined amount of the impregnating liquid can be transported to the impregnation region 82 through the liquid pump 7, so that the compression Since the tissue block 1 can be impregnated in a predetermined amount, the effect of using the prepared wet tissue can be ensured, and the amount of impregnating liquid sent to the impregnation region 82 through the liquid release amount control module 73 can be adjusted, Wet wipes of different humidity sizes can be manufactured according to specific usage situations, and the range of use is wider and the practicality is stronger.

The tissue dispensing mechanism includes a tissue dispensing tray 8 slidably connected to the inside of the case 2 along a horizontal direction, and a power mechanism 81 for driving the tissue dispensing tray 8 to slide, the power mechanism 81 comprising: drive connected to the tissue dispensing tray 8 , and the power mechanism 81 is electrically connected to the control module 3 ; The impregnation region 82 is an impregnation groove installed to be depressed on the tissue delivery tray 8, and the impregnation groove has an impregnation prevention pedestal 83 that is slidably connected in a vertical direction, and the impregnation prevention pedestal 83 is a material storage module supporting the compressed tissue block (1) to be impregnated during the process, and the upper part of the side wall of the impregnation groove is higher than the bottom of the side of the compressed tissue block to be impregnated (1) located at the lowest part on the anti-impregnation pedestal (83); When the compressed tissue block 1 is not sent, the impregnation prevention pedestal 83 is installed to protrude from the bottom wall of the impregnation groove, and the compressed tissue block 1 does not contact the bottom wall of the impregnation groove; When sending the compressed tissue block 1, the impregnation prevention pedestal 83 is installed to be recessed in the bottom wall of the impregnation groove or aligned with the bottom wall of the impregnation groove, and the compressed tissue block 1 is in contact with the bottom wall of the impregnation groove. become; A sliding rail 84 is installed at the bottom of the tissue dispensing tray 8, and a stepped hole 85 is installed in the tissue dispensing tray 8 in the vertical direction, and the small hole of the stepped hole 85 is a step Located above the large hole of the hole 85, the small hole of the stepped hole 85 and the impregnated groove communicate with each other, and the sliding rod 86 is inserted into the small hole of the stepped hole 85, and the sliding rod The upper part of the 86 is vertical upward and is connected to the impregnation prevention pedestal 83, and the bottom of the sliding rod 86 is vertically downward and in contact with the sliding rail 84, One side is inclined downward and the guide part 87 is molded; A sliding sleeve 88 is sleeved on the bottom of the sliding rod 86, and the bottom of the sliding rod 86 is in contact with the sliding rail 84 through the sliding sleeve 88, and the sliding rod 86 ) can be brought into sliding contact with the sliding rail 84 more smoothly through the sliding sleeve 88, so that the lifting and lowering of the sliding rod 86 in the step hole 85 can be implemented more smoothly; The sliding rod 86 is covered with a compression spring 89 , and one end of the compression spring 89 is vertical upward and is compacted on the upper wall of the large hole of the step hole 85 , and the other end of the compression spring 89 . is vertical down and compacts on top of the sliding sleeve 88; As the tissue dispensing tray 8 slides outward, the sliding rod 86 gradually moves outward, and when the sliding rod 86 moves to the guide portion 87 of the sliding rail 84 , the sliding rod 86 ) is gradually directed downward and the anti-impregnation pedestal 83 faces downward, and the compressed tissue block 1 is in contact with the bottom wall of the impregnation groove; As the tissue dispensing tray 8 slides inward, the sliding rod 86 gradually moves inward, and when the sliding rod 86 slides from the guide portion 87 of the sliding rail 84, the sliding rod ( 86 is gradually directed upwards and the anti-impregnation pedestal 83 is upward; Since the compressed tissue block 1 cannot completely absorb the impregnating liquid, the impregnating liquid inevitably remains in the impregnating groove after one wet tissue is manufactured. There is an impregnation prevention pedestal 83 that is used, and the impregnation prevention pedestal 83 supports the compressed tissue block 1 to be impregnated upward, and through the elevation of the impregnation prevention pedestal 83, the compressed tissue block 1 moves into the impregnation groove. It is possible to control whether it is in contact with the bottom wall, and it is possible to ensure that the compressed tissue block 1 does not contact the impregnating liquid and absorb the impregnating liquid during the impregnation standby process, and it is possible to ensure the immediacy of the manufacture of wet tissues, so that the manufactured The effectiveness of the use of wet wipes can be guaranteed.

The anti-impregnation pedestal 83 supports a plurality of compressed tissue blocks 1 upward, and each compressed tissue block 1 is sequentially stacked from top to bottom; A baffle 90 is installed in the case 2, the baffle 90 is located at the top of the tip of the anti-impregnation pedestal 83, and the bottom height of the baffle 90 is the compressed tissue block 1 located at the lowest part. ) greater than or equal to the upper height of the baffle 90, and the lower height of the baffle 90 is less than the upper height of the compressed tissue block 1 located at the second-to-last bottom; The baffle 90 may allow only the compressed tissue block 1 located at the lowest portion to pass through, and may ensure that only one compressed tissue block 1 is delivered at a time.

By changing the position of the guide part 87 on the sliding rail 84 , the compressed tissue block 1 comes into contact with the bottom wall of the impregnation groove before the entire tissue delivery tray 8 slides out of the case 2 . to the outside of the case (2) after the compressed tissue block (1) is impregnated; When a part of the entire tissue delivery tray 8 slides out of the case 2, the compressed tissue block 1 is brought into contact with the bottom wall of the impregnation groove, that is, the edge of the compressed tissue block 1 is impregnated and the case ( 2) is sent to the outside of; When the entire tissue delivery tray 8 slides out of the case 2, the compressed tissue block 1 is brought into contact with the bottom wall of the impregnation groove, that is, the compressed tissue block 1 is sent out of the case 2 when impregnated

The present invention further includes a tissue dispensing module 9 for controlling tissue dispensing and a detection module 10 for detecting the presence or absence of a compressed tissue block 1 in the impregnated area 82, the tissue dispensing module 9 and each of the detection modules 10 is electrically connected to the control module 3; The tissue sending module 9 in this embodiment is a capacitive touch sensor, and the touch of tissue sending can be implemented through the capacitive touch sensor, and the capacitive touch sensor is installed in the hatch, making it convenient to use and high-tech can give people a better experience; Of course, in another embodiment, the tissue dispensing module 9 may be an infrared sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, a pressure sensor, a microswitch, or the like; The detection module 10 in this embodiment is an infrared sensor, and it is possible to detect the presence or absence of the compressed tissue block 1 in the impregnated area 82 very quickly and accurately through the infrared sensor, and the infrared sensor detects the presence of the compressed tissue block 1 in the impregnated area before the tissue is sent out. When detecting that there is a compressed tissue block 1 in 82, the infrared sensor sends a signal to the control module 3 that the tissue dispensing tray 8 is capable of dispensing; If the infrared sensor detects that there is no compressed tissue block 1 in the impregnated area 82 after sending the tissue, that is, after taking the wet tissue, the infrared sensor sends a signal to the control module 3 that the tissue dispensing tray 8 can be retracted, ; Of course, in another embodiment, the detection module 10 may be an ultrasonic sensor, a pressure sensor, or the like.

In the case 2, a heating module 11 for heating the impregnation liquid, a cooling module 12 for cooling the impregnation liquid, a disinfection module 13 for sterilizing the impregnation liquid, and a temperature sensor 14 for detecting the impregnation liquid temperature is installed, and the heating module 11 , the cooling module 12 , the disinfection module 13 and the temperature sensor 14 are each electrically connected to the control module 3 ; Since the temperature of the manufactured wipes can be adjusted through the heating module 11, the cooling module 12 and the temperature sensor 14, the practicality is stronger by manufacturing the wipes of the required temperature size according to the actual use situation of the individual; The disinfection module in this embodiment is an electrolytic electrode, and an electrolytic solution having a disinfection function can be prepared through the on/off of the electrolytic electrode, and when the impregnated liquid is disinfected through the disinfection module 13, the manufactured wet tissue is safer and more hygienic can be

A functional additive is adsorbed to the compressed tissue block 1, and the functional additive is one or more of a flavoring agent, a whitening agent, a sterilizing agent, and a mosquito repellent; Before the compressed tissue block 1 is compressed, one or more functional additives of a flavoring agent, whitening agent, disinfectant and mosquito repellent are added to the compressed tissue block 1, and then the compressed tissue block 1 is compressed and molded. let; The functional additive takes effect after the compressed tissue block 1 is impregnated, heated or cooled; Compared to the existing functional wipes, the efficacy of the wipes decreases rapidly depending on the storage date, so the functional additive is added to the compressed tissue block 1 in advance, and when using the wet wipes, the compressed tissue block 1 is impregnated to make instant The effect of using can be obtained, and the efficacy of the functional additive in the wet tissue can be maximized, so that the wet tissue can obtain the best use effect.

The compressed tissue block 1 is printed with characters and/or patterns, and characters and/or patterns can be added to the wet tissues according to the actual use situation, giving people a pleasant use experience; Characters and/or patterns are printed before the compressed tissue block 1 is compressed, and the printing ink may be temperature-sensitive ink and humidity-sensitive ink in addition to normal ink, and appears after heating, cooling or humidification, so that people It can give you unexpected surprises.

How to make instant wipes,

Step A of preparing a compressed tissue block (1) and an impregnating liquid;

Step B to separate and store the compressed tissue block 1 and the impregnating liquid in advance;

step C of sending the compressed tissue block 1 to the impregnating region 82 and sending the impregnating liquid to the impregnating region 82 in instantaneous upon receiving the wipe making signal; and

The compressed tissue block 1 comprises a step D which is formed into a wet tissue by contacting and absorbing the impregnating liquid.

The compressed tissue block 1 is stored in the material storage module, the impregnating liquid is stored in the liquid storage module, and the compressed tissue block 1 and the impregnating liquid are stored separately.

Here, by controlling the pumping amount of the liquid pump 7, the amount of impregnating liquid sent to the impregnation region 82 each time can be set to a predetermined amount, the compressed tissue block can be impregnated with a predetermined amount, and use of the prepared wet tissue effectiveness can be guaranteed.

The quantitative size is adjustable, and the amount of impregnating liquid sent to the impregnation region 82 through the liquid release amount control module 73 can be adjusted, so that wet wipes of different humidity sizes can be manufactured according to specific use situations, and the use range is It is wider and more practical.

In step C, the impregnating liquid is heated or cooled, and the temperature of the prepared wet wipes can be adjusted through the heating module 11 and the cooling module 12, so that the wet wipes of the required temperature size are manufactured according to the actual use situation of the individual. more practical; By changing the mounting positions of the heating module 11 and the cooling module 12, the impregnating liquid can be heated or cooled before sending the impregnating liquid to the impregnating region 82, and after sending the impregnating liquid to the impregnating region 82 The impregnating liquid may be heated or cooled, and the impregnating liquid may be heated or cooled at the same time as the impregnating liquid is directed to the impregnating region 82 .

In the step C, by disinfecting the impregnating liquid and disinfecting the impregnating liquid through the disinfection module 13, the prepared wet tissue is safer and more hygienic; By changing the mounting position of the disinfection module 13, the impregnating liquid can be disinfected before sending the impregnating liquid to the impregnating region 82, and the impregnating liquid can be disinfected after sending the impregnating liquid to the impregnating region 82, It is also possible to sterilize the impregnating liquid while sending the impregnating liquid to the impregnating region 82 .

In the step A, when the compressed tissue block 1 is manufactured, a functional additive is added to the compressed tissue block 1, wherein the functional additive is one or more of a flavoring agent, a whitening agent, a disinfectant, and a mosquito repellent; Before compressing the compressed tissue block 1, one or more functional additives of a fragrance, whitening agent, disinfectant and mosquito repellent are added to the compressed tissue block 1, and then the compressed tissue block 1 is compressed and molded. let; The functional additive takes effect after the compressed tissue block 1 is impregnated, heated or cooled; Compared to the existing functional wipes, the efficacy of the wipes decreases rapidly depending on the storage date, so the functional additive is added to the compressed tissue block 1 in advance, and when using the wet wipes, the compressed tissue block 1 is impregnated to make instant The effect of using can be obtained, and the efficacy of the functional additive in the wet tissue can be maximized, so that the wet tissue can obtain the best use effect.

In the step A, when the compressed tissue block 1 is manufactured, characters and/or patterns may be printed on the compressed tissue block 1, and characters and/or patterns may be added to the wet tissues according to the actual use situation, can give people a pleasant use experience; Characters and/or patterns are printed before the compressed tissue block 1 is compressed, and the printing ink may be temperature-sensitive ink and humidity-sensitive ink in addition to normal ink, and appears after heating, cooling or humidification, so that people It can give you unexpected surprises.

Since the compressed tissue block expands after absorbing moisture, in the process of waiting for impregnation, the compressed tissue block absorbs the surrounding liquid vapor without direct contact with the impregnating liquid to cause a small amount of expansion, and the peripheral edge of the compressed tissue block easily absorbs moisture and expands and the peripheral edge of the compressed tissue block absorbs moisture and expands, and then easily gets caught in the material outlet and does not fall off smoothly, affecting subsequent production of wet tissues; In step A, when the compressed tissue block 1 is manufactured, a larger amount of compression is applied to the peripheral edge of the compressed tissue block 1, for example, when the compressed tissue block 1 is molded, the compressed tissue A suppressor that presses the edge of the block 1 to make the periphery of the compressed tissue block 1 easier to have a greater density than the compressed tissue block 1 and slows the rate of hygroscopic expansion of the periphery of the compressed tissue block 1 (15) can be formed, and the rate of moisture absorption and expansion of the peripheral edge of the compressed tissue block 1 can be slowed down through the restraining part 15, and the peripheral edge of the compressed tissue block 1 can easily absorb moisture during the impregnation standby process. Therefore, it is possible to ensure that the compressed tissue block 1 falls smoothly, and it is possible to ensure that the wet tissue is smoothly manufactured.

Since the compressed tissue block 1 takes a certain amount of time to absorb the impregnating liquid, if the speed of sending the impregnating liquid to the impregnating region 82 is too fast, the compressed tissue block 1 may not properly absorb the impregnating liquid, Since the impregnating liquid can accumulate and overflow from the impregnating region 82, in step C above, the rate of sending the impregnating liquid to the impregnating region 82 is set to be equal to or slower than the rate at which the compressed tissue block 1 absorbs the impregnating liquid. control, so that the compressed tissue block 1 can sufficiently absorb the impregnating liquid, and prevent the impregnating liquid from accumulating and overflowing from the impregnating area 82; Controlling the speed of sending the impregnating liquid to the impregnation region 82 to be equal to or slower than the rate at which the compressed tissue block 1 absorbs the impregnating liquid can be implemented in the following two ways. First, the impregnating liquid is continuously pumped through the liquid pump 7, and the rate at which the liquid pump 7 continuously pumps the impregnating liquid is slower than the rate at which the compressed tissue block 1 contacts and absorbs the impregnating liquid, or or control to be equal; Second, the impregnation liquid sent to the impregnation region 82 through the liquid pump 7 is divided into several times and sent intermittently.

In step C above, the sequence of sending the compressed tissue block 1 to the impregnating region 82 and sending the impregnating liquid to the impregnating region 82 is: first sending the compressed tissue block 1 to the impregnating region 82 and then impregnating The order of sending the liquid to the impregnating region 82, first sending the impregnating liquid to the impregnating region 82, and then sending the compressed tissue block 1 to the impregnating region 82, and the compressed tissue block 1 and the impregnating liquid at the same time It is one of the order of sending to the impregnation area (82).

In the present invention, the compressed tissue block 1 is impregnated and then the impregnated compressed tissue block 1 can be sent, and the compressed tissue block 1 can be simultaneously impregnated and sent, and also the compressed tissue block 1 can be After sending out, the compressed tissue block (1) can be impregnated.

As shown in FIG. 8 , the positional relationship between the compressed tissue block 1 , the impregnated area 82 and the case 2 is that the compressed tissue block 1 is located outside the case 2 , and the impregnated area 82 is ) may be located on the outside of the case (2).

9, the positional relationship between the compressed tissue block 1, the impregnated area 82 and the case 2 is that the compressed tissue block 1 is located in the case 2, and the impregnated area 82 is Located in the case 2 , the tissue dispensing mechanism may be to dispensing the compressed tissue block 1 and the impregnated area 82 to the outside of the case 2 .

10, the positional relationship between the compressed tissue block 1, the impregnated area 82 and the case 2 is that the compressed tissue block 1 is located in the case 2, and the impregnated area 82 is Located on the outside of the case (2), the tissue dispensing mechanism may be to dispensing the compressed tissue block (1) to the impregnated area (82) outside the case (2).

11, the positional relationship between the compressed tissue block 1, the impregnated area 82 and the case 2 is that the compressed tissue block 1 is located in the case 2, and the impregnated area 82 is Located on the top of the case (2), the tissue dispensing mechanism may be to send the compressed tissue block (1) to the impregnated area (82).

12, the positional relationship between the compressed tissue block 1, the impregnated area 82, and the case 2 is that the compressed tissue block 1 is located outside the case 2, and the impregnated area 82 ) may be located in the upper part of the case (2).

In Example 2, as shown in FIG. 13, the differences between this Example and Example 1 are as follows. The instant wet tissue manufacturing apparatus of this embodiment does not have a tissue dispensing mechanism, the material storage module does not need to be installed in the case 2, and the material storage module can store any article in the compressed tissue block 1, for example It may be a packaging bag, a packaging box, etc. of the compressed tissue block 1, the compressed tissue block 1 is installed on the outside of the case 2, the impregnated area 82 is located on the outside of the case (2); Put the compressed tissue block 1 to be impregnated into the impregnation region 82, and transport the impregnating liquid in the liquid storage module to the impregnation region 82 through the liquid transport module, and after the compressed tissue block 1 is impregnated, the tissue The impregnated compressed tissue block 1 is taken directly out of the impregnated area 82 without the need for dispensing by the dispensing mechanism. The remaining parts are the same as in Example 1, and will not be repeated any longer.

Working principle:

separately storing the compressed tissue block 1 and the impregnating liquid in the device; When the sensing area of the tissue dispensing module 9 is touched, the power mechanism 81 drives the tissue dispensing tray 8 to slide outward; As the tissue delivery tray 8 slides outward, the side wall of the impregnation groove pushes the side of the compressed tissue block 1 located at the lowest part outward, and the sliding rod 86 gradually moves outward, and the sliding rod ( After the 86 moves to the guide part 87 of the sliding rail 84, the sliding rod 86 gradually faces downward and the impregnation prevention pedestal 83 faces downward, and the compressed tissue block 1 located at the lowest part ) is in contact with the bottom wall of the impregnation groove; The liquid pump 7 transports the impregnating liquid of the liquid storage module to the impregnation groove, and the compressed tissue block 1 is formed into a wet tissue by contacting and absorbing the impregnating liquid; After taking the impregnated wet tissue, the power mechanism 81 drives the tissue dispensing tray 8 to slide inward; As the tissue dispensing tray 8 slides inward, the sliding rod 86 gradually moves inward, and when the sliding rod 86 slides from the guide portion 87 of the sliding rail 84, the sliding rod ( 86) gradually faces upward and turns the anti-impregnation pedestal 83 upward, and the compressed tissue block 1 located in the second bottom as the tip of the original anti-impregnation pedestal 83 is dropped to the bottom of the immersion-resistant pedestal 83. Thus, the whole process of manufacturing one instant wet tissue is completed; The compressed tissue block (1) of the present invention and the impregnating liquid are stored separately, and when wet wipes are to be manufactured, the compressed tissue block (1) is sent to the impregnating region 82 and the impregnating liquid is passed through the liquid transport module to the impregnating region. sending 82, the compressed tissue block 1 contacts and absorbs the impregnating liquid, and the compressed tissue block 1 is stored separately from the impregnating liquid during the impregnation standby process, so that the compressed tissue block 1 is stored in the impregnating standby process. It is possible to prevent contact and absorption of the volatilized impregnating liquid, and the present invention has a simple and reasonable structure, suitable for daily use, as well as guaranteeing the immediacy of the production of wet wipes, and the use of the manufactured wipes effectiveness can be guaranteed.

Of course, the above contents are only preferred embodiments of the present invention, and all equivalent changes or modifications made according to the structure, features and principles described in the scope of the patent application of the present invention are included within the scope of the patent application of the present invention.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1: compressed tissue block, 2: case, 3: control module, 4: liquid reservoir, 5: material reservoir, 51: material storage cavity, 52: tight part, 53: material outlet, 54: material container cover, 55: blocking Claw, 6: pushing member, 7: liquid pump, 71: liquid inlet pipe, 72: liquid outlet pipe, 73: liquid discharge amount control module, 8: tissue dispensing tray, 81: power mechanism, 82: impregnated area, 83: impregnated Prevention pedestal, 84: sliding rail, 85: step hole, 86: sliding rod, 87: guide part, 88: sliding sleeve, 89: compression spring, 90: baffle, 9: tissue sending module, 10: detection module, 11: Heating module, 12: cooling module, 13: disinfection module, 14: temperature sensor, 15: suppression unit

Claims (21)

In the instant wet tissue manufacturing apparatus comprising a case (2) and a control module (3),
a material storage module for storing the compressed tissue block (1) to be impregnated, a liquid storage module for storing the impregnating liquid of the compressed tissue block (1), an impregnation region 82 for impregnating the compressed tissue block (1) and the liquid The instant wet tissue manufacturing apparatus, characterized in that it further comprises a liquid transport module for transporting the impregnating liquid in the storage module to the impregnating region (82), wherein the compressed tissue block (1) and the impregnating liquid are stored separately. According to claim 1,
The compressed tissue block (1) is located in the case (2), and in the case (2) is the compressed tissue block (1) to be impregnated or the semi-impregnated compressed tissue block (1) or the impregnated compressed tissue block (1) ) to the outside of the case (2), instant wet tissue manufacturing apparatus, characterized in that the tissue dispensing mechanism is installed. 3. The method of claim 2,
The tissue dispensing mechanism includes a tissue dispensing tray 8 slidably connected to the inside of the case 2 along a horizontal direction, and a power mechanism 81 for driving the tissue dispensing tray 8 to slide, the power mechanism (81) is drivingly connected to the tissue dispensing tray (8), and the power mechanism (81) is electrically connected to the control module (3). 4. The method of claim 3,
The impregnation region 82 is an impregnation groove installed to be depressed on the tissue delivery tray 8, and the impregnation groove has an impregnation prevention pedestal 83 that is slidably connected in a vertical direction, and the impregnation prevention pedestal 83. supports the compressed tissue block 1 to be impregnated in the material storage module upward, and the upper side of the side wall of the impregnation groove is the side of the compressed tissue block 1 to be impregnated located at the lowest part on the impregnation prevention pedestal 83 . higher than the bottom; When the compressed tissue block 1 is not sent out, the impregnation prevention pedestal 83 is installed to protrude from the bottom wall of the impregnation groove, and the compressed tissue block 1 does not contact the bottom wall of the impregnation groove; When sending out the compressed tissue block 1, the impregnation prevention support 83 is installed to be recessed in the bottom wall of the impregnation groove or aligned with the bottom wall of the impregnation groove, and the compressed tissue block 1 is the impregnation Instant wet tissue manufacturing apparatus, characterized in that in contact with the bottom wall of the groove. The method of claim 1,
The material storage module is a material storage container 5, the material storage container 5 is inserted and installed in the case 2 in a detachable manner, and the material storage container 5 stores the compressed tissue block 1 A material storage cavity 51 is molded, and a material outlet 53 is installed at the bottom of the material reservoir 5, the material outlet 53 and the material storage cavity 51 communicate with each other, The material outlet 53 is provided with a blocking member; when the blocking member is not pushed, the blocking member holds the compressed tissue block (1) upward; Instant wet tissue production, characterized in that when the blocking member is pushed, the blocking member stops supporting the compressed tissue block (1) upwards, and the compressed tissue block (1) comes off from the material outlet (53). Device. 6. The method of claim 5,
The instant wet tissue making apparatus according to claim 2, wherein a pushing member (6) is installed in the case (2) to push the blocking member so that the compressed tissue block (1) in the material storage cavity (51) comes off. According to claim 1,
The liquid transport module includes a liquid pump 7 , a liquid inlet pipe 71 and a liquid outlet pipe 72 , and one end of the liquid inlet pipe 71 and the liquid storage module communicate with each other, and the liquid inlet pipe 71 communicates with each other. The other end of the pipe 71 and the input end of the liquid pump 7 communicate with each other, one end of the liquid outlet pipe 72 and the output end of the liquid pump 7 communicate with each other, and the liquid outlet pipe 72 and the other end of the impregnated area (82) are in communication with each other, and the liquid pump (7) is electrically connected to the control module (3). According to claim 1,
The liquid transport module includes the liquid release amount regulating module 73 for controlling the amount of impregnating liquid transported to the impregnation region 82 , and the liquid release amount regulating module 73 is electrically connected to the control module 3 . Instant wet tissue manufacturing apparatus, characterized in that connected. According to claim 1,
Further comprising a tissue dispensing module 9 for controlling tissue dispensing and a detection module 10 for detecting the presence or absence of the compressed tissue block 1 in the impregnated area 82, the tissue dispensing module 9 and The instant wet tissue manufacturing apparatus, characterized in that each of the detection modules (10) is electrically connected to the control module (3). 10. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 9,
A heating module 11 for heating the impregnating liquid and/or a cooling module 12 for cooling the impregnating liquid and/or a disinfecting module 13 for sterilizing the impregnating liquid are installed in the case 2, The instant wet tissue manufacturing apparatus, characterized in that the module (11), the cooling module (12) and the disinfection module (13) are each electrically connected to the control module (3). A method for manufacturing instant wipes, comprising:
Step A of preparing a compressed tissue block (1) and an impregnating liquid;
Step B of storing the compressed tissue block (1) and the impregnating liquid separately in advance;
step C of sending the compressed tissue block (1) to the impregnating region (82) in an instant, and sending the impregnating liquid to the impregnating region (82) when receiving a wet tissue preparation signal; and
The method of claim 1, wherein the compressed tissue block (1) is formed into a wet tissue by contacting and absorbing the impregnating liquid. 12. The method of claim 11,
In the step C, the amount of the impregnating liquid sent to the impregnation region (82) each time is a predetermined amount. 13. The method of claim 12,
The instant wet tissue manufacturing method, characterized in that the size of the predetermined amount can be adjusted. 12. The method of claim 11,
In the step C, instant wet tissue manufacturing method, characterized in that heating or cooling the impregnating liquid. 12. The method of claim 11,
In the step C, instant wet tissue manufacturing method, characterized in that for sterilizing the impregnating liquid. 12. The method of claim 11,
In step A, when manufacturing the compressed tissue block 1, a functional additive is added to the compressed tissue block 1, and the functional additive is one or more of a fragrance, a whitening agent, a disinfectant, and a mosquito repellent. Instant wet tissue manufacturing method, characterized in that. 12. The method of claim 11,
In the step A, when the compressed tissue block (1) is manufactured, characters and/or patterns are printed on the compressed tissue block (1). 12. The method of claim 11,
In the step A, when manufacturing the compressed tissue block 1, a larger compression amount is applied to the peripheral edge of the compressed tissue block 1, so that the compressed tissue block 1 has a high density. , Instant wet tissue manufacturing method, characterized in that forming the suppression portion (15) to slow the rate of moisture absorption and expansion of the peripheral edge of the compressed tissue block (1). 12. The method of claim 11,
In the step C, the speed of sending the impregnating liquid to the impregnating region (82) is controlled to be equal to or slower than the rate at which the compressed tissue block (1) absorbs the impregnating liquid. . 12. The method of claim 11,
In the step C, the instant wet tissue manufacturing method, characterized in that the impregnating liquid sent to the impregnation region (82) is divided into several times and sent intermittently. 12. The method of claim 11,
In step C, the order of sending the compressed tissue block 1 to the impregnating region 82 and sending the impregnating liquid to the impregnating region 82 is, first, the compressed tissue block 1 to the impregnating region 82 (82) and then sending the impregnating liquid to the impregnating region (82), first sending the impregnating liquid to the impregnating region (82) and then sending the compressed tissue block (1) to the impregnating region (82) A method for making instant wipes, characterized in that it is one of a sequence and a sequence of simultaneously sending the compressed tissue block (1) and the impregnating liquid to the immersion area (82).

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