A road barrier cleaning device

By combining water mist nozzles and sweeping rollers, the problems of water waste and water splashing in existing equipment are solved, achieving water-saving and safe cleaning effects and improving the practicality of the guardrail cleaning device.

CN116289721BActive Publication Date: 2026-04-21广东长大道路养护有限公司 +1
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
广东长大道路养护有限公司
Filing Date
2023-03-21
Publication Date
2026-04-21

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing road guardrail cleaning equipment wastes water resources and the water is prone to splashing, causing unnecessary trouble.

Method used

The design employs a water mist spray nozzle in conjunction with a cleaning roller. A spray pump converts water flow into water mist, which, combined with the rotation of the cleaning roller, scrubs the guardrail. Foldable cleaning baffles and a transfer module are also included to achieve repeated cleaning of the guardrail and effective blocking of water mist.

Benefits of technology

It saves water resources, reduces water splashing, improves cleaning effect and safety of use, and enhances user-friendly design.

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Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of road maintenance equipment, and specifically relates to a cleaning device for a road guardrail, which comprises a rack and a cleaning module. The cleaning module comprises a rotating cleaning roller and a water mist spray pipe arranged beside the cleaning roller. A plurality of spray nozzles are arranged on the water mist spray pipe. A spray pump is arranged on the rack and connected to the water mist spray pipe. The spray pump is used to convert water flow into water mist, which is introduced into the water mist spray pipe and sprayed from the spray nozzles to the guardrail to wet the guardrail. Meanwhile, the cleaning module drives the rotating cleaning roller to move along the extension direction of the guardrail to scrub the guardrail. The cleaning module of the road guardrail cleaning device of the present application uses a water mist spray pipe to cooperate with the cleaning roller. Through the supply of the spray pump, the water mist is evenly and gently sprayed from the spray nozzles of the water mist spray pipe to the guardrail to wet the dust and dirt accumulated on the guardrail. Then, the rotating cleaning roller is used to scrub the dirt clean, which saves a large amount of water resources and also minimizes the splashing of water flow caused by spraying.
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Description

[Technical Field]

[0002] This invention relates to the field of road maintenance equipment technology, specifically a cleaning device for road guardrails. [Background Technology]

[0004] Road guardrails are typically installed in the middle or on both sides of roads for protection. Due to prolonged exposure to the outdoors, they are frequently covered in dust from the air and dirt kicked up by passing vehicles. Therefore, with technological advancements, specialized equipment for cleaning road guardrails has emerged. However, existing road guardrail cleaning equipment usually uses high-pressure water jets to wash the guardrails, wasting water resources and potentially splashing water onto passing vehicles or pedestrians, causing unnecessary inconvenience. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a road guardrail cleaning device that conserves water resources and produces a gentler water flow. [Summary of the Invention]

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide a road guardrail cleaning device that solves the problems of existing road guardrail cleaning equipment wasting water resources and causing water to splash around.

[0007] The present invention provides the following technical solution: a road guardrail cleaning device, characterized in that: it includes a frame and a cleaning module movably mounted on the frame, the cleaning module including a rotating sweeping roller and a water mist spray pipe disposed beside the sweeping roller, the water mist spray pipe having a plurality of nozzles, the frame having a spray pump connected to the water mist spray pipe, the spray pump being used to convert water flow into water mist, introduce the water mist spray pipe and spray it onto the guardrail from the nozzles to moisten the guardrail, and simultaneously the cleaning module driving the sweeping roller rotating around its axis to move along the extension direction of the guardrail to scrub the guardrail.

[0008] As described above, in a road guardrail cleaning device, the sweeping roller is vertically arranged, the water mist spray pipes are arranged in two sets and respectively opposite to each other on the left and right sides of the sweeping roller, the nozzles are arranged linearly along the height direction of the water mist spray pipes, and the upper side of the cleaning module is provided with a water inlet that connects to both sets of water mist spray pipes simultaneously.

[0009] As described above, in a road guardrail cleaning device, water mist baffles are respectively provided on the left and right sides of the cleaning module, forming a cleaning zone between the water mist baffles, and the sweeping roller and water mist spray pipe are both located in the cleaning zone.

[0010] As described above, a road guardrail cleaning device includes a transfer module on the frame that can drive the cleaning module to move back and forth in the horizontal direction. The transfer module includes a first linear slide rail and a second linear slide rail arranged opposite to each other. A first slider is slidably disposed on the first linear slide rail on the upper side of the cleaning module, and a second slider is slidably disposed on the second linear slide rail on the lower side of the cleaning module.

[0011] As described above, a road guardrail cleaning device is provided with a module partition between the cleaning module and the spray pump. A cleaning baffle is hinged to the upper side of the frame. The cleaning baffle can swing around the hinge axis to unfold or fold. When unfolded, a cleaning cavity is formed between the cleaning baffle and the module partition, allowing the guardrail to pass through.

[0012] As described above, a road guardrail cleaning device includes a main baffle and a secondary baffle. The main baffle has an L-shaped cross-section and is hinged to the upper side of the frame on one side, and the secondary baffle is hinged to the opposite side on the other side. When the cleaning baffle is folded, the main baffle is placed close to the frame, and the secondary baffle swings around the hinge axis until it is placed close to the main baffle.

[0013] The road guardrail cleaning device described above further includes a water tank detachably mounted on the frame and connected to the spray pump. The water tank has a water inlet, and the module partition separates the water tank from the cleaning module.

[0014] The road guardrail cleaning device described above also includes a transfer chassis with several transfer rollers at the bottom. The frame is mounted on the transfer chassis, so that the cleaning module can also move under the drive of the transfer chassis.

[0015] In the road guardrail cleaning device described above, both the first linear slide rail and the second linear slide rail are parallel to the length direction of the transfer chassis, so that the cleaning module is located on the side of the transfer chassis.

[0016] As described above, in a road guardrail cleaning device, the bottom of the transfer chassis is further provided with a drive motor for driving the transfer rollers to rotate.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages:

[0018] 1. The cleaning module of the road guardrail cleaning device of the present invention uses a water mist spray pipe in conjunction with a sweeping roller. With the supply of a spray pump, water mist is evenly and gently sprayed onto the guardrail through the nozzle of the water mist spray pipe to moisten the dust and dirt accumulated on the guardrail. Then, the dirt is wiped clean by the rotation of the sweeping roller, which saves a lot of water resources and also minimizes the splashing caused by the spraying.

[0019] 2. The cleaning module of the road guardrail cleaning device of the present invention adopts the addition of a transfer module, which enables the cleaning module to move back and forth within a certain cleaning range, thereby achieving repeated cleaning of the guardrail within that range and ensuring the cleaning quality of the guardrail.

[0020] 3. The road guardrail cleaning device of the present invention adopts a design with added foldable cleaning baffles. After the cleaning baffles are unfolded, they form a cleaning chamber that allows the guardrail to pass through. This can block water mist and dirt that may splash out during the cleaning process to a great extent, making the device more user-friendly. [Attached Image Description]

[0022] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the road guardrail cleaning device of the present invention when the cleaning baffle is in a folded state.

[0023] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of section A;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the road guardrail cleaning device of the present invention when the cleaning baffle is in a folded state;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the road guardrail cleaning device of the present invention cleaning the guardrail located in the cleaning chamber after the cleaning baffle is unfolded.

[0026] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the road guardrail cleaning device of the present invention, showing the guardrail being cleaned in the cleaning chamber after the cleaning baffle is unfolded.

[0027] Figure 6 This is a side view of the road guardrail cleaning device of the present invention when the cleaning baffle is in a folded state.

Detailed Implementation Methods

[0029] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0030] Example 1: Please refer to the appendix Figure 1 To be continued Figure 6This embodiment provides a road guardrail cleaning device, characterized in that it includes a frame 1 and a cleaning module 2 movably mounted on the frame 1. The cleaning module 2 includes a rotating sweeping roller 21 and a water mist spray pipe 22 located beside the sweeping roller 21. The water mist spray pipe 22 is provided with a plurality of nozzles 221. The frame 1 is provided with a spray pump 3 connected to the water mist spray pipe 22. The spray pump 3 is used to convert water flow into water mist, introduce it into the water mist spray pipe 22, and spray it onto the guardrail from the nozzles 221 to moisten the guardrail. At the same time, the cleaning module 2 drives the sweeping roller 21, which is rotating around an axis, to move along the extension direction of the guardrail to scrub the guardrail. The cleaning module 2 of the road guardrail cleaning device provided in this embodiment uses a water mist spray pipe 22 in conjunction with a sweeping roller 21. With the supply of the spray pump 3, the water mist is evenly and gently sprayed onto the guardrail through the nozzle 221 of the water mist spray pipe 22 to moisten the dust and dirt accumulated on the guardrail. Then, the dirt is wiped clean by the rotation of the sweeping roller 21, which saves a lot of water resources and also minimizes the splashing caused by the spraying.

[0031] Furthermore, the sweeping roller 21 is vertically arranged, and the water mist spray pipes 22 are arranged in two sets, respectively positioned opposite each other on the left and right sides of the sweeping roller 21. The nozzles 221 are arranged linearly along the height direction of the water mist spray pipes 22, and the upper side of the cleaning module 2 is provided with a water inlet 222 that connects to both sets of water mist spray pipes 22. The vertically arranged sweeping roller 21 is suitable for use with laterally extended road guardrails.

[0032] Furthermore, water mist baffles 23 are respectively provided on the left and right sides of the cleaning module 2, forming a cleaning zone 24 between the water mist baffles 23. The cleaning roller 21 and the water mist spray pipe 22 are both located in the cleaning zone 24. The water mist baffles 23 can block some of the splashed water mist, and at the same time block dust and dirt that can partially combine with the water mist.

[0033] The frame 1 is equipped with a transfer module 4 that can drive the cleaning module 2 to move back and forth horizontally. The transfer module 4 includes a first linear slide rail 41 and a second linear slide rail 42 arranged opposite to each other. A first slider 25 is slidably mounted on the first linear slide rail 41 on the upper side of the cleaning module 2, and a second slider 26 is slidably mounted on the second linear slide rail 42 on the lower side of the cleaning module 2. Driven by the transfer module 4, the cleaning module 2 can move back and forth within a certain cleaning range, realizing repeated cleaning of the guardrail within that range and ensuring the cleaning quality of the guardrail.

[0034] A module partition 27 is provided between the cleaning module 2 and the spray pump 3. A cleaning baffle 5 is hinged to the upper side of the frame 1. The cleaning baffle 5 can swing around the hinge axis to unfold or fold. When unfolded, a cleaning chamber 51 is formed between the cleaning baffle 5 and the module partition 27, allowing the guardrail to pass through. The cleaning chamber 51 formed by the cleaning baffle 5 after unfolding can block water mist and dirt splashed out by the cleaning module 2 during cleaning within the reciprocating stroke range of the cleaning module 2 on the transfer module 4, preventing water mist and dirt from splashing onto the spray pump or the road, making the device more user-friendly.

[0035] The cleaning baffle 5 includes a main baffle 52 and a secondary baffle 53. The main baffle 52 has an L-shaped cross-section and is hinged to the upper side of the frame 1 on one side, and the secondary baffle 53 is hinged to the opposite side on the other side. When the cleaning baffle 5 is folded, the main baffle 52 is placed close to the frame 1, and the secondary baffle 53 swings around the hinge axis until it is placed close to the main baffle 52.

[0036] The road guardrail cleaning device also includes a water tank 6 detachably mounted on the frame 1 and connected to the spray pump 3. The water tank 6 has a water inlet, and the module partition 27 separates the water tank 6 from the cleaning module 2. The water tank 6 is used for water storage and supply, which facilitates the independent operation of the road guardrail cleaning device.

[0037] The road guardrail cleaning device also includes a transfer chassis 7, with several transfer rollers 71 at its bottom. The frame 1 is mounted on the transfer chassis 7, allowing the cleaning module 2 to move under the drive of the transfer chassis 7. Preferably, the first linear slide rail 41 and the second linear slide rail 42 are both parallel to the length direction of the transfer chassis 7, positioning the cleaning module 2 laterally on the transfer chassis 7. The transfer chassis 7 enables the cleaning module 2 to move alternately between different cleaning areas of the guardrail.

[0038] The bottom of the transfer chassis 7 is also equipped with a drive motor 72 for driving the transfer rollers 71 to rotate. Using electric power makes the device more energy-efficient and helps protect the environment.

[0039] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A road guardrail cleaning device, characterized in that: The system includes a frame (1) and a cleaning module (2) movably mounted on the frame (1). The cleaning module (2) includes a rotating cleaning roller (21) and a water mist spray pipe (22) located beside the cleaning roller (21). The water mist spray pipe (22) has several nozzles (221). The frame (1) is equipped with a spray pump (3) connected to the water mist spray pipe (22). The spray pump (3) is used to convert water flow into water mist, introduce it into the water mist spray pipe (22), and spray it onto the guardrail from the nozzles (221) to wet the guardrail. At the same time, the cleaning module (2) drives the cleaning roller (21) rotating around the axis to move along the extension direction of the guardrail to clean the guardrail. A module partition (27) is provided between the cleaning module (2) and the spray pump (3). A cleaning baffle (5) is hinged on the upper side of the frame (1). The cleaning baffle (5) can swing around the hinge axis to unfold or fold. When it is unfolded, a cleaning cavity (51) is formed between the cleaning baffle (5) and the module partition (27) that allows the guardrail to pass through.

2. The road guardrail cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning roller (21) is vertically arranged, and the water mist spray pipes (22) are arranged in two sets and respectively located on the left and right sides of the cleaning roller (21). The nozzles (221) are arranged linearly along the height direction of the water mist spray pipes (22). The upper side of the cleaning module (2) is provided with a water inlet (222) that connects to the two sets of water mist spray pipes (22) at the same time.

3. The road guardrail cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning module (2) has water mist baffles (23) arranged opposite to each other on its left and right sides, and a cleaning area (24) is formed between the water mist baffles (23). The cleaning roller (21) and the water mist spray pipe (22) are both located in the cleaning area (24).

4. The road guardrail cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The frame (1) is provided with a transfer module (4) that can drive the cleaning module (2) to move back and forth in the horizontal direction. The transfer module (4) includes a first linear slide rail (41) and a second linear slide rail (42) arranged opposite to each other. The upper side of the cleaning module (2) is connected to a first slider (25) that is slidably disposed on the first linear slide rail (41), and the lower side of the cleaning module (2) is connected to a second slider (26) that is slidably disposed on the second linear slide rail (42).

5. A road guardrail cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning baffle (5) includes a main baffle (52) and a secondary baffle (53). The main baffle (52) has an L-shaped cross-section and is hinged to the upper side of the frame (1) on one side and to the secondary baffle (53) on the opposite side. When the cleaning baffle (5) is folded, the main baffle (52) is placed close to the frame (1) and the secondary baffle (53) swings around the hinge axis until it is placed close to the main baffle (52).

6. A road guardrail cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a water tank (6) that is detachably mounted on the frame (1) and connected to the spray pump (3), the water tank (6) having a water inlet, and the module partition (27) spacing the water tank (6) from the cleaning module (2).

7. A road guardrail cleaning device according to claim 4, characterized in that: It also includes a transfer chassis (7), the bottom of which is provided with several transfer rollers (71), and the frame (1) is mounted on the transfer chassis (7), so that the cleaning module (2) can also move under the drive of the transfer chassis (7).

8. A road guardrail cleaning device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first linear slide rail (41) and the second linear slide rail (42) are both parallel to the length direction of the transfer chassis (7), so that the cleaning module (2) is located on the side of the transfer chassis (7).

9. A road guardrail cleaning device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The bottom of the transfer chassis (7) is also provided with a drive motor (72) for driving the transfer roller (71) to rotate.

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