Rolling brush cleaning device

Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of rolling brush cleaning, and provides a rolling brush cleaning device, which comprises a shell, rotating supports, a gas blowing assembly and a cleaning assembly. The rotating supports are fixed to opposite sides of the shell in a first horizontal direction, and the central shaft of the rolling brush is rotatably connected to the rotating supports on both sides. The gas blowing assembly comprises a first driving element, a first control valve and a gas blowing nozzle. The first driving element can generate airflow, the gas blowing nozzle is connected to the first driving element, and the gas blowing nozzle sprays airflow on the rolling brush, so that the rolling brush can rotate around its axis. The first control valve is used to adjust the flow rate of the airflow. The cleaning assembly comprises a second driving element and a water spraying nozzle. The second driving element can generate water flow, and the water spraying nozzle is connected to the second driving element and can spray water flow on the rolling brush. In this way, airflow is used instead of a motor to drive the rolling brush to rotate, which reduces maintenance costs and realizes the automation of rolling brush cleaning, thereby reducing labor input.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of roller brush cleaning technology, and more particularly to a roller brush cleaning device. Background Technology

[0002] Commonly, before painting, workpieces need to be cleaned and wiped to reduce the adhesion of impurities. Since wiping is a repetitive and labor-intensive task, existing production workshops use robotic arms to replace manual labor. The robotic arms are equipped with roller brushes at their ends. By rotating the roller brushes around their axes, they can wipe and adsorb impurities on the workpiece surface, thus completing the cleaning.

[0003] Although the efficiency of using robotic arms has been significantly improved, the cleaning of the roller brush still largely relies on manual labor, especially the drying process, which is relatively time-consuming, taking about 12 hours to air dry naturally. Furthermore, the bristles of the roller brush tend to stick together after air drying, affecting the cleaning effect.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a roller brush cleaning device to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a roller brush cleaning device that can reduce equipment maintenance costs and automate roller brush cleaning, thereby reducing manpower input.

[0006] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] The roller brush cleaning device includes:

[0008] case;

[0009] Rotary supports are fixed in the first horizontal direction to the opposite sides of the housing, and the two ends of the central shaft of the roller brush are rotatably connected to the rotary supports on both sides respectively.

[0010] An air blowing assembly includes a first driving member, a first control valve, and an air blowing nozzle. The first driving member is capable of generating airflow. The air blowing nozzle is connected to the first driving member and sprays the airflow onto the roller brush, enabling the roller brush to rotate about its axial direction. The first control valve is used to adjust the flow rate of the airflow.

[0011] The cleaning assembly includes a second drive member and a water spray nozzle. The second drive member is capable of generating a water flow, and the water spray nozzle is connected to the second drive member and is capable of spraying the water flow onto the roller brush.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned roller brush cleaning device, the air blowing assembly further includes an air filter, which is connected to the first driving member, and the airflow enters the air blowing nozzle after passing through the air filter.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned roller brush cleaning device, the central shaft of the roller brush and the rotating support are rotatably connected by bearings.

[0014] As a preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned roller brush cleaning device, a cleaning chamber is provided inside the housing. The cleaning chamber includes a top wall and a water storage tank. The air blowing nozzle and the water spray nozzle are both fixed to the top wall. The water storage tank is fixed to the housing and located at the bottom of the cleaning chamber. The water storage tank includes a peripheral side wall and a bottom wall. A drain outlet is provided on the bottom wall.

[0015] As a preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned roller brush cleaning device, a first mounting base is fixed on the top wall, and the water spray nozzle is hinged to the first mounting base.

[0016] As a preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned roller brush cleaning device, a second mounting base is fixed on the top wall, and the air blowing nozzle is hinged to the second mounting base.

[0017] As a preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned roller brush cleaning device, the cleaning component further includes a second control valve, which is connected to the second driving component and is used to adjust the flow rate of the water.

[0018] As a preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned roller brush cleaning device, the first driving member is also connected to a heating element, and the airflow passes through the heating element and is ejected from the air blowing nozzle.

[0019] As a preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned roller brush cleaning device, the housing further includes a first stationary cavity and a second stationary cavity. The first stationary cavity, the cleaning cavity and the second stationary cavity are arranged in sequence along the vertical direction and all open to one side of the second horizontal direction.

[0020] The second horizontal direction mentioned above is perpendicular to the first horizontal direction mentioned above.

[0021] As a preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned roller brush cleaning device, a door is installed on one side of the housing in the second horizontal direction. The door is hinged to the housing in the vertical direction. The door is used to close the openings of the first settling chamber, the cleaning chamber and the second settling chamber. A water collection tank is provided at the bottom of the door.

[0022] Beneficial effects of this invention:

[0023] This application provides a roller brush cleaning device, including a housing, a rotating support, an air blowing assembly, and a cleaning assembly. The rotating supports are fixed to opposite sides of the housing in a first horizontal direction, and the axial ends of the central axis of the roller brush are rotatably connected to the rotating supports on both sides. The air blowing assembly includes a first driving member, a first control valve, and an air blowing nozzle. The first driving member generates airflow, and the air blowing nozzle is connected to the first driving member, spraying airflow onto the roller brush, enabling the roller brush to rotate around its axial direction. The first control valve is used to regulate the airflow velocity. The cleaning assembly includes a second driving member and a water spray nozzle. The second driving member generates water flow, and the water spray nozzle is connected to the second driving member, spraying water onto the roller brush.

[0024] Before cleaning the roller brush, its central axis is fitted onto rotating supports on both sides, allowing the brush to rotate along its own axis. During rinsing, the air-blowing and cleaning components operate simultaneously. The airflow generated by the air-blowing component acts on the roller brush, causing it to rotate around its axis. The cleaning component sprays water onto the roller brush, wetting it. As the brush rotates, centrifugal force is generated, causing water and impurities to be ejected. The cleaning component is then turned off, while the air-blowing component remains on, continuously generating airflow to drive the roller brush's rotation, allowing it to expel excess water and accelerating its drying process. This use of airflow instead of a motor to drive the roller brush reduces maintenance costs, automates cleaning, and minimizes manual labor. Attached Figure Description

[0025] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments of the present invention will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the content of the embodiments of the present invention and these drawings without creative effort.

[0026] Figure 1 This is a side view of the roller brush cleaning device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a front view of the roller brush cleaning device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the air blowing assembly and the cleaning assembly provided in the embodiments of the present invention.

[0029] In the picture:

[0030] X, first horizontal direction; Y, second horizontal direction;

[0031] 100. Roller brush;

[0032] 10. Housing; 11. Cleaning chamber; 111. Top wall; 112. Water tank; 113. First mounting base; 114. Second mounting base; 12. First settling chamber; 13. Second settling chamber; 14. Door;

[0033] 20. Rotary support;

[0034] 30. Air blowing assembly; 31. First control valve; 32. Air blowing nozzle; 33. Air filter; 34. First hose;

[0035] 40. Cleaning assembly; 41. Spray nozzle; 42. Second control valve; 43. Second hose. Detailed Implementation

[0036] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the invention and not intended to limit it. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, the accompanying drawings show only the parts relevant to the present invention, and not all of the structures.

[0037] In the description of this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0038] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0039] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper," "lower," "right," etc., refer to the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the present invention. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used only for distinction in description and have no special meaning.

[0040] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, this application provides a roller brush 100 cleaning device, including a housing 10, a rotating support 20, an air blowing assembly 30, and a cleaning assembly 40. The rotating support 20 is fixed to opposite sides of the housing 10 in a first horizontal direction X, and the axial ends of the central axis of the roller brush 100 are rotatably connected to the rotating supports 20 on both sides. The air blowing assembly 30 includes a first driving member, a first control valve 31, and an air blowing nozzle 32. The first driving member generates airflow, and the air blowing nozzle 32 is connected to the first driving member, spraying airflow onto the roller brush 100, allowing the roller brush 100 to rotate around its axial direction. The first control valve 31 is used to adjust the airflow velocity. The cleaning assembly 40 includes a second driving member and a water spray nozzle 41. The second driving member generates water flow, and the water spray nozzle 41 is connected to the second driving member, spraying water onto the roller brush 100.

[0041] Before cleaning the roller brush 100, the central shaft of the roller brush 100 is fitted onto the rotating supports 20 on both sides, allowing the roller brush 100 to rotate along its own axis. During the rinsing operation, the air-blowing assembly 30 and the cleaning assembly 40 operate simultaneously. The airflow generated by the air-blowing assembly 30 acts on the roller brush 100, causing it to rotate around its axis. The cleaning assembly 40 then sprays water onto the roller brush 100. After the water wets the roller brush 100, centrifugal force is generated as the roller brush 100 rotates, causing water and impurities to be ejected. The cleaning assembly 40 is then turned off, while the air-blowing assembly 30 remains on. The air-blowing assembly 30 continuously generates airflow to drive the roller brush 100 to rotate, causing it to expel the water it carries, and the airflow also accelerates the drying of the roller brush 100. Thus, using airflow instead of a motor to drive the roller brush 100 reduces maintenance costs and automates the cleaning of the roller brush 100, reducing labor input.

[0042] Specifically, the paired rotational supports 20 are placed symmetrically along the first horizontal direction X.

[0043] Furthermore, the roller brush 100 cleaning device also includes a scraper. One end of the scraper is hinged to the housing 10, and the hinge shaft is fitted with an elastic element. When the roller brush 100 is placed on the rotating support 20, the other end of the scraper applies a certain squeezing force to the roller brush 100, and the elastic element causes the other end of the scraper to have a tendency to move towards the side where the central axis of the roller brush 100 is located. In this way, by squeezing the roller brush 100 with the scraper, the sewage stored in the roller brush 100 is squeezed out, so that the roller brush 100 can reabsorb the clean water flow, quickly circulate water, and discharge the impurities in the roller brush 100.

[0044] Specifically, one end of the first driving component draws in air from outside the housing 10, compresses it to form an airflow, and then directs it to the air-blowing nozzle 32. Since dust and other impurities float in the air, and given the processing workshop environment, the suction generated by the first driving component easily traps metal debris in the air. This not only easily causes blockage of the first driving component and / or the air-blowing nozzle 32, but also sprays new impurities onto the roller brush 100, causing secondary pollution. Therefore, in this embodiment, the air-blowing assembly 30 also includes an air filter 33, which is connected to the first driving component. The airflow enters the air-blowing nozzle 32 after passing through the air filter 33. Thus, the air filter 33 filters impurities from the drawn-in air to ensure the cleanliness of the airflow.

[0045] Optionally, the central axis of the roller brush 100 is rotatably connected to the rotating support 20 via a bearing. This arrangement reduces rotational friction between the roller brush 100 and the rotating support 20, allowing the roller brush 100 to rotate more smoothly under the action of the air-blowing assembly 30.

[0046] Optionally, a cleaning chamber 11 is provided inside the housing 10. The cleaning chamber 11 includes a top wall 111 and a water storage tank 112. The air nozzle 32 and the water spray nozzle 41 are both fixed to the top wall 111. The water storage tank 112 is fixed to the housing 10 and located at the bottom of the cleaning chamber 11. The water storage tank 112 includes a peripheral side wall and a bottom wall, and the bottom wall has a drain outlet. With this configuration, when the spray targets of both the water spray nozzle 41 and the air nozzle 32 are the roller brush 100, the roller brush 100 is located below the water spray nozzle 41 and the air nozzle 32 in the vertical direction, which can reduce the impact of water flow on the air nozzle 32. In addition, the water storage tank 112 at the bottom can store some water, which can alleviate the drainage pressure of the drain outlet.

[0047] Furthermore, the water storage tank can continuously store water, allowing the roller brush 100 to be partially submerged in the water and rotate under the action of the air blowing component 30 for cleaning.

[0048] Optionally, a first mounting base 113 is fixed to the top wall 111, and the water nozzle 41 is hinged to the first mounting base 113. Specifically, the water nozzle 41 can be hinged to the first mounting base 113 in the second horizontal direction Y, thereby changing the spray position of the water nozzle 41 and the roller brush 100 in the first horizontal direction X to adapt to roller brushes 100 with different axial dimensions. The water nozzle 41 can also be hinged to the second mounting base 114 in the first horizontal direction X, thereby changing the spray position of the water nozzle 41 and the roller brush 100 in the second horizontal direction Y to adapt to roller brushes 100 with different radial dimensions.

[0049] Specifically, the air filter 33 is connected to the water nozzle 41 via the first hose 34.

[0050] Optionally, a second mounting base 114 is fixed to the top wall 111, and the air-blowing nozzle 32 is hinged to the second mounting base 114. Specifically, the air-blowing nozzle 32 can be hinged to the second mounting base 114 in the second horizontal direction Y, thereby changing the spray position of the air-blowing nozzle 32 and the roller brush 100 in the first horizontal direction X to adapt to roller brushes 100 with different axial dimensions. The air-blowing nozzle 32 can also be hinged to the second mounting base 114 in the first horizontal direction X, thereby changing the spray position of the air-blowing nozzle 32 and the roller brush 100 in the second horizontal direction Y to adapt to roller brushes 100 with different radial dimensions.

[0051] Specifically, the second control valve 42 is connected to the air blowing nozzle 32 via the second hose 43.

[0052] Optionally, the cleaning assembly 40 also includes a second control valve 42, which is connected to the second drive component and is used to adjust the flow rate of the water. In this way, the water flow in the cleaning assembly 40 can be adjusted according to the different water absorption levels of the roller brush 100 made of different materials, thereby saving water and ensuring that the roller brush 100 is cleaned thoroughly.

[0053] Furthermore, a liquid level sensor is installed in the water storage tank 112. When the water level in the water storage tank 112 reaches the level of the liquid level sensor, the second control valve 42 is closed, so that the water flow cannot flow into the cleaning chamber 11 temporarily, thus preventing the water in the water storage tank 112 from overflowing.

[0054] Optionally, the first drive unit is also connected to a heating element, and the airflow passes through the heating element and is ejected from the air blowing nozzle 32. With this configuration, when the air blowing assembly 30 dries the roller brush 100, the heating element is activated, the airflow temperature rises after passing through the heating element, forming a hot airflow, and the air blowing nozzle 32 sprays the hot airflow onto the roller brush 100, which can accelerate the drying process.

[0055] Optionally, the housing 10 further includes a first settling cavity 12 and a second settling cavity 13. The first settling cavity 12, the cleaning cavity 11, and the second settling cavity 13 are arranged sequentially in the vertical direction and all open towards the side of the second horizontal direction Y; the second horizontal direction Y is perpendicular to the first horizontal direction X. Specifically, the first settling cavity 12 is located below the cleaning cavity 11, and the second settling cavity 13 is located above the cleaning cavity 11. The first settling cavity 12 is used to hold the roller brush 100 to be cleaned, and the second settling cavity 13 is used to hold the roller brush 100 after cleaning. The opening directions of the three cavities are consistent, facilitating the storage and retrieval of the roller brush 100.

[0056] Optionally, a door 14 is installed on one side of the housing 10 in the second horizontal direction Y. The door 14 is hinged to the housing 10 in the vertical direction. The door 14 is used to close the openings of the first settling chamber 12, the cleaning chamber 11, and the second settling chamber 13. A water collection tank is provided at the bottom of the door 14. With this configuration, after the roller brush 100 in the cleaning chamber 11 has finished cleaning, the door 14 is opened, so that the first settling chamber 12, the cleaning chamber 11, and the second settling chamber 13 are all in an open state. The roller brush 100 that has been cleaned in the cleaning chamber 11 is placed in the second settling chamber 13 for use. The roller brush 100 to be cleaned in the first settling chamber 12 is placed in the cleaning chamber. Then the door 14 is closed, so that the three chambers form a relatively closed space, and the cleaning chamber 11 performs the cleaning work. Furthermore, as the roller brush 100 inside the cleaning chamber 11 rotates, it will fling out the water it contains and splash it onto the inside of the door 14. When the door 14 is opened, the liquid will slide down vertically and be collected by the water collection tank to keep the environment clean.

[0057] Furthermore, the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and the technical principles employed. Those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described herein, and various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions can be made without departing from the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, although the present invention has been described in detail through the above embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and may include many other equivalent embodiments without departing from the concept of the present invention, the scope of which is determined by the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A rolling brush cleaning device, characterized by, The utility model relates to a kind of rotating brush cleaning device, including: Shell (10); Rotary support (20), rotary support (20) is fixed in the first horizontal direction (X) to the opposite sides of the shell (10), the axial both ends of the central axis of rotating brush (100) are respectively connected with the rotary support (20) of two sides rotation; Air blowing assembly (30), the air blowing assembly (30) includes first driving piece, first control valve (31) and air blowing nozzle (32), the first driving piece can generate airflow, the air blowing nozzle (32) is connected with the first driving piece, the air blowing nozzle (32) is sprayed with the airflow on the rotating brush (100), so that the rotating brush (100) can rotate around its axial rotation, the first control valve (31) is used to adjust the flow rate of the airflow; Washing assembly (40), the washing assembly (40) includes second driving piece and water spraying nozzle (41), the second driving piece can generate water flow, the water spraying nozzle (41) is connected with the second driving piece, and the water flow can be sprayed on the rotating brush (100); Scraper, one end of the scraper is hinged to the shell (10), and the hinged shaft sleeve is provided with an elastic member, when the rotating brush (100) is placed on the rotary support (20), the other end of the scraper exerts a certain extrusion force on the rotating brush (100), and the elastic member makes the other end of the scraper have a tendency to move to the side of the central axis of the rotating brush (100); When flushing operation is carried out, the air blowing assembly (30) and the washing assembly (40) work simultaneously, with the rotation of the rotating brush (100), the moisture and impurities wrapped around the rotating brush (100) are thrown out under the action of centrifugal force, then the washing assembly (40) is closed, the air blowing assembly (30) remains open, the air blowing assembly (30) continuously generates the airflow to drive the rotating brush (100) to rotate, so that the rotating brush (100) throws out the moisture carried by itself, and the airflow can accelerate the air drying of the rotating brush (100).

2. The rolling brush washing apparatus of claim 1, wherein The air blowing assembly (30) further includes an air filter (33) connected with the first driving piece, and the airflow enters the air blowing nozzle (32) after passing through the air filter (33).

3. The rolling brush washing apparatus of claim 1, wherein The central axis of the rotating brush (100) is rotationally connected with the rotary support (20) through a bearing.

4. The rolling brush washing apparatus of claim 1, wherein The shell (10) is provided with a cleaning cavity (11), the cleaning cavity (11) includes a top wall (111) and a water storage tank (112), the air blowing nozzle (32) and the water spraying nozzle (41) are fixed to the top wall (111), the water storage tank (112) is fixed to the shell (10) and located at the bottom of the cleaning cavity (11), the water storage tank (112) includes a circumferential side wall and a bottom wall, and the bottom wall is provided with a drain port.

5. The rolling brush washing apparatus of claim 4, wherein The top wall (111) is fixed with a first mounting seat (113), and the water spraying nozzle (41) is hinged to the first mounting seat (113).

6. The rolling brush washing apparatus of claim 4, wherein The top wall (111) is fixed with a second mounting seat (114), and the air blowing nozzle (32) is hinged to the second mounting seat (114).

7. The rolling brush washing apparatus of claim 1, wherein The cleaning assembly (40) further comprises a second control valve (42) in communication with the second driving member for adjusting the flow rate of the water flow.

8. The rolling brush washing apparatus of claim 1, wherein The first driving member is further connected with a heating member, and the air flow is sprayed from the air blowing nozzle (32) after passing through the heating member.

9. The rolling brush washing apparatus of any one of claims 4-6, wherein, The shell (10) further comprises a first static chamber (12) and a second static chamber (13), the first static chamber (12), the cleaning chamber (11) and the second static chamber (13) are sequentially arranged along a vertical direction and are all opened to one side of a second horizontal direction (Y). The second horizontal direction (Y) is perpendicular to the first horizontal direction (X).

10. The rolling brush washing apparatus of claim 9, wherein, A door (14) is installed on one side of the shell (10) along the second horizontal direction (Y), the door (14) is hinged to the shell (10) along the vertical direction, the door (14) is used for closing the openings of the first static chamber (12), the cleaning chamber (11) and the second static chamber (13), and a water collecting groove is arranged at the bottom of the door (14).

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