A cleaning device for removing scale from an aluminum-plastic tube

Abstract

The application discloses an aluminum-plastic pipe descaling cleaning device and belongs to the technical field of pipeline cleaning. The device comprises a cleaning end module, a pipeline connecting module, a water tank module, a water pump module, a base support, a pipeline rotating module and a control module. The water tank module is connected with the water pump module, the water pump module is connected with the pipeline rotating module, the pipeline rotating module is connected with the pipeline connecting module, and the pipeline connecting module is connected with the cleaning end module. The cleaning end module is used for cleaning dirt in the pipeline, and the pipeline connecting module is used for connecting and fixing the pipeline. The application is used for cleaning home decoration pipelines. The aluminum-plastic pipe descaling cleaning device can effectively clean dirt in aluminum-plastic composite pipes, does not cause damage to the pipeline and does not need an additional connecting inlet.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of pipeline cleaning technology, specifically to a descaling and cleaning device for aluminum-plastic pipes. Background Technology

[0002] Flexible pipes, such as aluminum-plastic composite pipes, are increasingly appearing on the market. They offer advantages such as good shapeability, flexibility, convenient coiled transport, and easy quick-connect fitting. However, due to their special structure, these pipes are prone to accumulating dirt and grime. Over time, this buildup can easily lead to blockages and even obstruction. This dirt affects water flow, significantly reducing the user's experience. This is especially true in home plumbing, where pipes are often concealed within walls, are small, and have complex internal connections, making them difficult to clean. Currently, the following pipe cleaning methods are available on the market:

[0003] 1. High-pressure water jet cleaning method: This method removes dirt from the inside of pipes using high-pressure water. However, this method is not suitable for household pipes because it is difficult to find a suitable connection point and it can easily damage the pipes.

[0004] 2. Spray cleaning with chemical cleaners is a costly method that is not suitable for household pipes due to the difficulty in finding suitable connection points and the need to evacuate the pipes first.

[0005] In summary, current pipe cleaning methods are ineffective for household pipes. This aluminum-plastic composite pipe descaling and cleaning device can effectively remove dirt from aluminum-plastic composite pipes without damaging the pipes and requires no additional connection. Summary of the Invention

[0006] To address the aforementioned problems in the existing technology, this invention provides an aluminum-plastic pipe descaling and cleaning device that can effectively physically remove scale and other impurities adhering to the pipe wall inside the pipe.

[0007] The technical solution of the present invention is as follows: A cleaning device for aluminum-plastic pipes includes a cleaning end module, a pipe connection module, a water tank module, a water pump module, a pipe rotation module, and a control module. The cleaning end module includes a rubber brush, a brush fixing component, a motor fixing component, a motor, a hexagonal cap, a support component, and a flow channel component. The brush fixing component houses the motor fixing component, and a bearing is provided between the motor fixing component and the brush fixing component. A motor is fixed inside the motor fixing component, and the output end of the motor is connected to the rubber brush. A rubber brush is connected to one side of the brush fixing component, and a bearing is provided outside the brush fixing component. A hexagonal cap is provided outside the bearing for fixing the bearing. A support component is provided on one side of the bearing, and the support component is threadedly connected to the hexagonal cap. The bearing is connected to the motor fixing component, and a flow channel component is threadedly connected to the rear side of the support component.

[0008] The brush fixing component has a flow channel through hole at the front end and a first flow channel hole at the rear end. The motor fixing component has a second flow channel hole, the sleeve support component has a third flow channel hole, and the flow channel component has a fourth flow channel hole. The flow channel through hole, the first flow channel hole, the second flow channel hole, and the third flow channel hole are connected in sequence. The fourth flow channel hole of the flow channel component is connected to the intermediate flexible tube, and the third flow channel hole is connected to the inner flexible tube.

[0009] Multiple external support components are provided on the outside of the sleeve support component. The external support components include support wheels, support rods, and telescopic rods. One end of the support rod is hinged to the sleeve support component, and the other end is provided with a support wheel. The support wheel is attached to the wall of the aluminum-plastic pipe. One end of the telescopic rod is hinged to the sleeve support component, and the other end is hinged to the lower part of the support rod.

[0010] The pipe connection module includes a connecting insert, a union, an outer pipe, a sliding block, a sliding rod, and a baffle. The sliding block is mounted on the sliding rod and can slide left and right on the sliding rod. An outer pipe is fixed on the sliding block and is connected to the connecting insert via a union. An intermediate flexible hose passes through the outer pipe. The connecting insert is screwed to the outlet end of the aluminum-plastic pipe. The baffle is fixed to the rear side of the sliding block and is located above the water tank. The intermediate flexible hose is connected to the outer coil, and an inner flexible hose is installed inside the intermediate flexible hose, which is connected to the inner coil.

[0011] The water tank module includes a water tank and a liquid level float sensor. The liquid level float sensor is installed inside the water tank to detect the liquid level height inside the water tank. The water tank is connected to a water pump, and a filter screen is installed at the connection between the water tank and the water pump. The upper part of the water tank has an open structure.

[0012] The water pump module includes two water pumps, which are fixed to the base bracket with screws. One end of one water pump is connected to the water pump connection end of the water tank, and the other end is connected to the inner flow channel connection end of the pipe rotation module. One end of the other water pump is connected to the water pump connection end of the water tank, and the other end is connected to the middle flow channel connection end of the pipe rotation module.

[0013] The pipe rotation module includes a coil and a flow channel branch section. The coil is wound around a rotating shaft, one end of which is connected to a motor. Bearings are installed at both ends of the rotating shaft. The coil includes an outer coil and an inner coil, with the inner coil located inside the outer coil. The flow channel branch section includes an inner flow channel and a middle flow channel. One end of the outer coil is connected to the middle flow channel, and the other end is connected to the intermediate flexible hose of the pipe connection module. One end of the inner coil is connected to the inner flow channel, and the other end is connected to the inner flexible hose of the pipe connection module. The inner flow channel and the middle flow channel are respectively connected to a water pump through a union joint.

[0014] The water tank module, water pump module, pipe rotation module, and control module are fixed on the base bracket, and the two ends of the slide rod of the pipe connection module are fixed on the base bracket through the bracket.

[0015] The base support is equipped with a handrail, and the bottom of the base support is equipped with casters.

[0016] The control module includes an electrical cabinet and a human-machine console. The electrical cabinet and the human-machine console are connected, and the human-machine console is connected to the motor and the water pump.

[0017] This invention is used for cleaning pipes in home decoration. This aluminum-plastic pipe descaling and cleaning device can effectively clean the dirt in aluminum-plastic composite pipes without damaging the pipes. It does not require an additional connection port and is easy to use. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of the flow channel branching section of the rotating pipe module;

[0022] Figure 5 A cross-sectional view for cleaning up the end module;

[0023] Figure 6 A partial schematic diagram for cleaning the end module;

[0024] Figure 7 This is a structural schematic diagram of the motor mounting components;

[0025] Figure 8 This is a structural diagram showing the support components attached.

[0026] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure with the support components attached;

[0027] In the diagram: 1-Clean end module, 2-Pipe connection module, 3-Water tank module, 4-Water pump module, 5-Base bracket, 6-Pipe rotation module, 7-Control module, 11-Rubber brush, 12-Brush fixing component, 13-Motor fixing component, 14-Motor, 15-Hexagonal cap, 16-Sleeve support component, 17-Flow channel component, 18-External support component, 19-Bearing, 121-Flow channel through hole, 122-First flow channel hole, 131-Second flow channel hole, 161-Third flow channel hole, 17 1-Fourth flow channel hole, 181-Support wheel, 182-Support rod, 183-Telescopic rod, 21-Connecting insert, 22-Joint, 23-Outer pipe, 24-Sliding block, 25-Slide rod, 26-Baffle, 27-Intermediate hose, 28-Inner hose, 29-Electrical hose, 51-Handrail, 52-Pulley, 61-Motor, 62-Shaft, 63-Coil, 64-Middle flow channel, 65-Inner flow channel, 66-Diverter, 67-Electrical box, 71-Electrical cabinet, 72-Human machine control console. Implementation

[0028] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0029] like Figure 1-5 As shown, an aluminum-plastic pipe descaling and cleaning device includes a cleaning end module 1, a pipe connection module 2, a water tank module 3, a water pump module 4, a base bracket 5, a pipe rotation module 6, and a control module 7. The cleaning end module 1 includes a rubber brush 11, a brush fixing component 12, a motor fixing component 13, a motor 14, a hexagonal cap 15, a support component 16, and a flow channel component 17.

[0030] The brush fixing component 12 is provided with a motor fixing component 13. A bearing is provided between the motor fixing component 13 and the brush fixing component 12. A hexagonal cap 15 fixes the bearing. The motor fixing component 13 has a motor placement space inside. The motor 14 is fixed in the motor placement space. The protruding surface has male threads. The motor fixing component 13 has a flow channel hole on its outside. There is a bearing between the motor placement space and the flow channel hole. The outer side is connected to the rubber brush fixing component.

[0031] The output end of the motor 14 is connected to the rubber brush 11. The rubber brush 11 is connected to one side of the brush fixing part 12. The brush fixing part 12 is provided with a bearing. A hexagonal cap 15 is provided on the outside of the bearing. The hexagonal cap 15 is used to fix the bearing. A support part 16 is provided on one side of the bearing. The hexagonal cap 15 is threadedly connected to the support part 16 to fix the bearing. The bearing is connected to the motor fixing part. A flow channel part 17 is threadedly connected to the rear side of the support part 16.

[0032] The support piece has a female threaded hole at its center, which is connected to the male thread of the threaded connector of the inner hose 28. A third flow channel hole 161 is provided on the outer side of the threaded hole. The support piece has a male thread that is connected to the female thread of the hexagonal cap 15. The other end has a thread that is connected to the flow channel piece 17.

[0033] The brush fixing component 12 has a flow channel through hole 121 at the front end and a first flow channel hole 122 at the rear end. The motor fixing component 13 has a second flow channel hole 131. The sleeve support component 16 has a third flow channel hole 161. The flow channel component 17 has a fourth flow channel hole 171. The flow channel through hole 121, the first flow channel hole 122, the second flow channel hole 131, and the third flow channel hole 161 are connected in sequence. The fourth flow channel hole 171 of the flow channel component 17 is connected to the intermediate flexible tube 27, and the third flow channel hole 161 is connected to the inner flexible tube 28.

[0034] One end of the intermediate hose 27 has a male thread structure, which mates with the female thread on the support member 16. The space between the intermediate hose 27 and the inner hose 28 forms a flow channel. One end of the inner hose 28 has a female thread hexagonal structure, which mates with the male thread on the outer support member 16. Water flows through the inner hose 28, through the third flow channel hole 161 of the support member 16, the second flow channel hole 131 on the motor fixing member 13, and the first flow channel hole 122 on the brush fixing member 12, finally connecting to the flow channel through hole 21 in the middle of the end of the rubber brush fixing member.

[0035] The end of the electrical hose 29 is a threaded connector, which is a female thread that connects with the male thread of the motor fixing component 13. The electrical hose 29 and the threaded connector are connected by a vented connector structure. The space between the inner hose 28 and the electrical hose 29 is an internal flow channel.

[0036] Multiple external support members 18 are provided on the outside of the sleeve support member 16. Each external support member 18 includes a support wheel 181, a support rod 182, and a telescopic rod 183. One end of the support rod 182 is hinged to the sleeve support member 16, and the other end is fitted with the support wheel 181, which rests against the wall of the aluminum-plastic pipe. One end of the telescopic rod 183 is hinged to the sleeve support member 182, and the other end is hinged to the lower part of the support rod 182. A spring is installed inside the telescopic rod 183. Due to the spring's action, the overall force is directed outwards, causing the support wheel to adhere to the wall of the aluminum-plastic pipe. This multi-point support helps control the overall directionality and offset of the cleaning end module 1, maintaining it in a favorable position.

[0037] The pipe connection module 6 includes a connecting insert 21, a union 22, an outer pipe 23, a sliding block 24, a sliding rod 25, and a baffle 26. The sliding block 24 is mounted on the sliding rod 25 and can slide left and right on the sliding rod 25 to adjust the position of the cleaning end module 1. An outer pipe 23 is fixed on the sliding block 24. The outer pipe 23 is connected to the connecting insert 21 through the union 22. An intermediate flexible tube 27 is inserted inside the outer pipe 23. The space between the outer pipe 23 and the intermediate flexible tube 27 is the outer flow channel. The space between the intermediate flexible tube 27 and the inner flexible tube 28 is the middle flow channel. An electrical flexible tube is inserted inside the inner flexible tube 28. The electrical flexible tube contains wires connected to the motor. The space between the inner flexible tube 28 and the electrical flexible tube is the inner flow channel. The connecting insert 21 is threadedly connected to the outlet end of the aluminum-plastic pipe. The baffle 26 is fixed to the rear side of the sliding block 24. The baffle 26 is located above the water tank. After the water flows out of the outer channel, it will not spray around, but will be blocked by the baffle 26 and fall into the water tank below. The intermediate hose 27 is connected to the outer coil 23. An inner hose 28 is provided inside the intermediate hose 27, and the inner hose 28 is connected to the inner coil.

[0038] The water tank module 3 includes a water tank and a liquid level float sensor. The liquid level float sensor is installed inside the water tank to detect the liquid level. The water tank is connected to a water pump, and a filter screen is installed at the connection between the water tank and the water pump. The upper part of the water tank has an open structure. The water tank is used to store water and impurities. The open structure at the top facilitates cleaning, and the water in the tank can be recycled and reused.

[0039] The water pump module 4 includes two water pumps, which are fixed to the base bracket 5 by screws and nuts. One end of one water pump is connected to the water pump connection end of the water tank, and the other end is connected to the inner flow channel connection end of the pipe rotation module 6. One end of the other water pump is connected to the water pump connection end of the water tank, and the other end is connected to the middle flow channel connection end of the pipe rotation module 6.

[0040] The pipe rotation module includes a coil 63 and a flow channel divider, with protective covers installed on the outer sides of the coil 63 and the flow channel divider. The coil 63 is wound around a rotating shaft 62, with one end of the coil 63 extending from the middle of the non-motor side. One end of the rotating shaft 62 is connected to a motor 61, and bearings are installed at both ends of the rotating shaft 62. The coil 63 includes an outer coil and an inner coil, with the inner coil located inside the outer coil. An electrical flexible conduit is installed inside the inner coil and connected to an electrical box. The electrical box contains control circuitry and a power supply, and has a door on the side for maintenance, replacement, and charging. After cleaning the pipe, the motor 61 is started to rotate the rotating shaft 62, retracting the extended coil.

[0041] The flow channel branching section includes an inner flow channel 65 and a middle flow channel 64. One end of the outer coil extends from the non-motor side and is connected to the middle flow channel 64, while the other end is connected to the intermediate flexible hose 27 of the pipe connection module 2. One end of the inner coil extends from the non-motor side and is connected to the inner flow channel, while the other end is connected to the inner flexible hose 28 of the pipe connection module 2. The inner flow channel 65 and the middle flow channel 64 are respectively connected to the water pump through a union joint.

[0042] The central flow channel secures the intermediate flexible hose via a clamping mechanism. The other end connects to the outer layer of the diverter, and is connected to the water pipe via a hexagonal insert, sealed with a sealing ring, and then connected to the water pump via another water pipe. The diverter has an external bearing secured with two hexagonal caps. A small inner flow channel pipe passes through the center of the diverter, connecting to the inner flow channel. This small pipe is sealed with a sealing ring and connects to another water pipe, which in turn connects to the water pump. All components before the diverter rotate with the motor, while the components after it do not.

[0043] Water in the middle channel is pumped through the middle channel and passes sequentially through the water tank, the middle channel, the outer coil, the intermediate hose, and the fourth flow channel hole of the flow channel component 17; water in the inner channel is pumped through the inner channel and passes sequentially through the water tank, the inner channel, the inner coil, the inner hose, the third flow channel hole of the support component 16, the second flow channel hole of the motor fixing component 13, the first flow channel hole of the brush fixing component 12, and the flow channel through hole of the brush fixing component 12.

[0044] The control module includes an electrical cabinet 71 and a human-machine console 72. The electrical cabinet 71 and the human-machine console 72 are connected. The human-machine console 72 is connected to the motor and the water pump and is used to control the start, stop and forward / reverse rotation of the motor and the water pump.

[0045] Water tank module 3 is connected to water pump module 4, water pump module 4 is connected to pipe rotation module 6, pipe rotation module 6 is connected to pipe connection module 2, and pipe connection module 2 is connected to cleaning end module 1. Cleaning end module 1 is used to clean dirt inside the pipe, and pipe connection module 2 is used to connect and fix the pipe. This invention is used for cleaning pipes in home decoration. This aluminum-plastic pipe descaling and cleaning device can effectively clean dirt in aluminum-plastic composite pipes without damaging the pipes and does not require additional connection inlets.

[0046] The water tank module 3, water pump module 4, pipe rotation module 6, and control module 7 are fixed on the base bracket 5. The two ends of the slide rod 25 of the pipe connection module 2 are fixed on the base bracket 5 through the bracket. The base bracket 5 is used to fix the module components. The base bracket 5 is provided with a handrail 51 and a pulley 52 at the bottom. The handrail 51 facilitates the movement of the equipment by personnel.

[0047] Usage: First, insert the cleaning end module 1 into the aluminum-plastic pipe. Then, thread the connecting insert 21 of the pipe connection module 2 to the end of the aluminum-plastic pipe. Seal the end of the aluminum-plastic pipe away from the pipe connection module. Start the water pump and motor. Water in the middle channel flows out through the fourth channel 171 after passing through the middle channel. A portion of the water then flows sequentially through the channel through-hole 121, the first channel hole 122, the second channel hole 131, and the third channel hole 161 to the inner channel. The middle channel is under positive pressure, and the inner channel is under negative pressure. The inner channel draws water in, the inside of the aluminum-plastic pipe is under negative pressure, and the outer channel drains water. The pressure difference causes the cleaning end module 1 to move towards the sealed end of the aluminum-plastic pipe. Simultaneously, the drainage from the middle channel to the outer channel creates a reaction force, moving the cleaning end module 1 towards the sealed end of the aluminum-plastic pipe. Continue until the cleaning end module 1 reaches the end of the aluminum-plastic pipe.

[0048] At this point, the motor 14 inside the cleaning end module is activated again. The rotation of motor 14 drives the rubber brush 11 to rotate. The water pump in the inner channel changes direction. Water in the middle channel passes through the middle channel and exits from the fourth channel 171 hole. Then, the water falls into the water tank through the outer channel. Water in the inner channel passes through the inner channel and then sequentially through the third channel hole 161, the second channel hole 131, the first channel hole 122, and the channel through hole 121 before falling into the water tank through the outer channel. At this time, the inner channel and the middle channel are under positive pressure. The positive pressure drainage in the inner channel causes the rubber brush 11 to expand under positive pressure, rotating and cleaning the dirt on the inner pipe wall. The positive pressure drainage in the middle channel creates a reaction force when draining into the outer channel, preventing the cleaning end module from flowing out too quickly due to the drainage from the inner channel, thus increasing the cleanliness of the pipe cleaning. Simultaneously, the motor 61 of the pipe cleaning module reverses to retract the cable, slowly pulling out the cleaning end module 1. Due to the internal positive pressure, the dirt scraped off by the rubber brush 11 flows out along the outer channel to the water tank, instead of flowing into the inner and middle channels, thus improving the service life of the equipment.

Claims

1. An aluminum plastic tube descaling cleaning device, comprising a cleaning end module (1), a pipe connecting module (2), a water tank module (3), a water pump module (4), a pipe rotating module (6), a control module (7), characterized in that: The cleaning end module (1) comprises a rubber brush (11), a brush fixing part (12), a motor fixing part (13), a motor (14), a hexagonal cap (15), a sleeve support part (16), and a flow channel part (17). The motor fixing part (13) is arranged in the brush fixing part (12), and a bearing is arranged between the motor fixing part (13) and the brush fixing part (12). The motor (14) is fixed in the motor fixing part (13), and the output end of the motor (14) is connected with the rubber brush (11). The rubber brush (11) is connected to one side of the brush fixing part (12). The brush fixing part (12) is externally provided with a bearing, and the hexagonal cap (15) is arranged outside the bearing. The hexagonal cap (15) is used for fixing the bearing. The sleeve support part (16) is arranged on one side of the bearing, and is threadedly connected with the hexagonal cap (15). The bearing is connected with the motor fixing part. The flow channel part (17) is threadedly connected to the rear side of the sleeve support part (16). The front end of the brush fixing part (12) is provided with a flow channel through hole (121), and the rear end is provided with a first flow channel hole (122). The motor fixing part (13) is provided with a second flow channel hole (131). The sleeve support part (16) is provided with a third flow channel hole (161). The flow channel part (17) is provided with a fourth flow channel hole (171). The flow channel through hole (121), the first flow channel hole (122), the second flow channel hole (131), and the third flow channel hole (161) are sequentially communicated. The fourth flow channel hole (171) of the flow channel part (17) is connected with a middle hose (27).Third flow channel hole (161) and inner hose (28) are communicated, the pipeline connecting module (6) includes connecting insert (21), joint (22), outer pipeline (23), sliding block (24), slide rod (25), baffle (26), the sliding block (24) is arranged on slide rod (25), can slide left and right on slide rod (25), the sliding block (24) is fixed with an outer pipeline (23), and the outer pipeline (23) is connected between connecting insert (21) and joint (22), and the intermediate hose (27) is arranged in the outer pipeline (23), and the connecting insert (21) is screwed with the outlet end of aluminium plastic pipe, the baffle (26) is fixed in the rear side of sliding block (24), and the baffle (26) is located above the water tank, and the intermediate hose (27) is connected with outer coil pipe, and the intermediate hose (27) is provided with inner hose (28), and the inner hose (28) is connected with inner coil pipe, the pipeline rotating module includes coil pipe (63) and flow channel shunt part, the coil pipe (63) is wound on the rotating shaft (62), and the one end of rotating shaft (62) is connected with motor (61), and the both ends of rotating shaft (62) are provided with bearing, the coil pipe (63) includes outer coil pipe and inner coil pipe, and the inner coil pipe is arranged in the outer coil pipe, the flow channel shunt part includes inner flow channel (65) and middle flow channel (64), one end of the outer coil pipe is connected with middle flow channel (64), and the other end is connected with the intermediate hose (27) of pipeline connecting module (2), one end of the inner coil pipe is connected with inner flow channel, and the other end is connected with the inner hose (28) of pipeline connecting module (2), and inner flow channel (65) and middle flow channel (64) are connected with water pump through joint respectively.

2. The apparatus for cleaning the aluminum-plastic composite pipe according to claim 1, wherein: The sleeve support (16) is externally provided with a plurality of external supports (18), which include a support wheel (181), a support rod (182) and a telescopic rod (183).

3. The apparatus for cleaning the aluminum-plastic composite pipe according to claim 1, wherein: The water tank module (3) comprises a water tank and a liquid level float ball sensor, the liquid level float ball sensor is arranged in the water tank and is used for detecting the liquid level height in the water tank, the water tank is connected with the water pump, a filter screen is arranged at the connection position of the water tank and the water pump, and the upper portion of the water tank is of an open structure.

4. The apparatus for cleaning the aluminum-plastic composite pipe according to claim 1, wherein: The water pump module (4) comprises two water pumps, the two water pumps are fixed on the base support (5) through screws, one end of one water pump is connected with the water pump connection end of the water tank, and the other end is connected with the inner flow channel connection end of the pipeline rotating module (6); one end of the other water pump is connected with the water pump connection end of the water tank, and the other end is connected with the middle flow channel connection end of the pipeline rotating module (6).

5. The apparatus for cleaning the aluminum-plastic composite pipe according to claim 1, wherein: The water tank module (3), the water pump module (4), the pipeline rotating module (6) and the control module (7) are fixed on the base support (5), and the two ends of the slide rod (25) of the pipeline connecting module (2) are fixed on the base support (5) through supports.

6. An apparatus for cleaning the inside of an aluminum-plastic pipe according to claim 5, wherein: The base support (5) is provided with a handrail (51), and the bottom of the base support (5) is provided with a pulley (52).

7. The apparatus for cleaning the aluminum-plastic composite pipe according to claim 1, wherein: The control module comprises an electrical cabinet (71) and a man-machine console (72), the electrical cabinet (71) and the man-machine console (72) are connected, and the man-machine console (72) is connected with the motor and the water pump.

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