A kind of sponge processing dehydration drying device

By designing an automatic flipping dehydration and drying device for sponge processing, the problem of uneven sponge drying was solved, the drying efficiency and uniformity were improved, and automatic collection was achieved.

CN118089357BActive Publication Date: 2026-05-08江苏云塑海绵制品有限公司
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CN · China
Patent Type
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江苏云塑海绵制品有限公司
Filing Date
2024-04-02
Publication Date
2026-05-08

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Technical Problem

Existing sponge drying devices cannot automatically rotate, resulting in uneven drying and low efficiency.

Method used

A dehydration and drying device for sponge processing was designed, comprising a conveyor belt, a drying box, a fixing mechanism, a rotating mechanism, and a rearward lifting mechanism. It can automatically flip the sponge for multi-sided drying and automatically collect it after drying.

Benefits of technology

It enables automatic tumbling and drying of sponges, improving drying efficiency, ensuring uniform drying, and efficiently collecting the dried sponges.

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Abstract

The present application relates to the field of drying device, specifically to a kind of dehydration drying device for sponge processing, including: conveyor belt, drying box and baffle are arranged on the conveyor belt, for making the sponge to be dried that is automatically conveyed from conveyor belt is pressed against baffle at baffle and is positioned in preset position, the baffle is placed in drying box, for making the sponge to be dried to carry out drying operation;Still including fixing mechanism, for the sponge to be dried that reaches preset position is fixed;Still including rotating mechanism, for the fixed sponge to be dried is lifted to preset position and carries out multi-surface drying or rotary drying;Still including rear lifting mechanism, for the baffle is moved and lifted, prevent hindering the rotation of the sponge to be dried.This device can make the sponge to be dried automatically reach preset drying position and carry out multi-position drying, and make after drying is completed automatically fall into collection box and be collected.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of drying equipment, and more particularly to a dehydration and drying device for sponge processing. Background Technology

[0002] A sponge is a porous material with good water absorption, which can be used to clean items.

[0003] Commonly used sponges are made from wood cellulose fibers or foamed plastic polymers. There are also natural sponges made from sponge animals, most of which are used for body cleaning or painting. Additionally, there are three other types of synthetic sponges made from materials such as low-density polyether (non-absorbent), polyvinyl alcohol (highly absorbent material with no obvious pores), and polyester.

[0004] Most existing sponge drying devices cannot automatically rotate during drying. If they could automatically rotate during drying, the drying efficiency would be greatly improved.

[0005] As in the prior art, Chinese patent application number 202223221788.8 describes a rapid drying device for sponge processing, including a support block; a conveyor belt is installed at the top of the support block, and a drying box is installed above the conveyor belt. The drying box is installed at the top of the support block, and an adjustment component is provided at the top of the support block. When using the device, the sponge should be placed in the middle of the conveyor belt to ensure that the surface of the sponge is more evenly positioned relative to the air vent of the dryer, thus promoting more thorough drying. During the transmission process, the sponge may shift, causing its position inside the drying box to change, thereby affecting the drying effect inside the drying box, resulting in uneven drying, requiring a longer drying time, and thus reducing drying efficiency. This invention improves the drying efficiency.

[0006] The device also cannot automatically rotate for drying. Therefore, a dehydration and drying device for sponge processing was designed, which can automatically rotate for drying, thus greatly improving drying efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0007] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the defects of the existing technology. The present invention proposes a dehydration and drying device for sponge processing. The device can automatically flip to perform drying operations, thereby greatly improving the drying efficiency.

[0008] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is: a dehydration and drying device for sponge processing, comprising:

[0009] A conveyor belt, on which a drying chamber and a baffle are provided, for making the sponge to be dried automatically conveyed from the conveyor belt press against the baffle and limit it to a preset position. The baffle is placed inside the drying chamber to make the sponge to be dried perform the drying operation.

[0010] It also includes a fixing mechanism for fixing the sponge to be dried once it has reached the preset position;

[0011] It also includes a rotating mechanism for raising the fixed sponge to be dried to a preset position for multi-face drying or rotational drying;

[0012] It also includes a rearward lifting mechanism, which is used to move the baffle backward and lift it to prevent obstruction of the rotation of the sponge to be dried. After the drying operation is completed, the sponge to be dried is automatically released from the bottom of the baffle after the mechanism releases the fixation.

[0013] Furthermore, the fixing mechanism includes two slide rails, which are respectively placed on both sides of the conveyor belt. Each of the two slide rails is slidably connected to a first sliding plate in a left-right limiting manner. The slide rails are provided with L-shaped grooves, and the first sliding plates are provided with inclined grooves. The inclined grooves and L-shaped grooves are slidably connected to a limiting post in a limiting manner. The outer wall of the limiting post is fixedly connected to two retaining rings, which are located on one side of the slide rail and the side of the first sliding plate away from the slide rail, respectively, so that the limiting post can be stably placed in the L-shaped groove and the inclined groove.

[0014] It also includes a drive mechanism that causes the first slide to move left and right;

[0015] A fixed bearing seat is fixedly connected to one side of the limiting post, and a first rotating post is rotatably connected to the fixed bearing seat. An automatic release mechanism is fixedly connected to the side of the first rotating post away from the fixed bearing seat. The automatic release mechanisms on the two slide rails press the two sides of the sponge to be dried tightly.

[0016] Furthermore, the automatic release mechanism includes an auxiliary plate, an auxiliary plate is fixedly connected to the side of the first rotating column away from the fixed bearing seat, a cylinder is fixedly connected to the auxiliary plate, a pressure plate is connected to the telescopic end of the rack, and the two pressure plates press the two sides of the sponge to be dried tightly.

[0017] Furthermore, the driving mechanism includes a second side plate and a first motor. The two sides of the slide rail are fixedly connected to the second side plate, and a threaded rod is rotatably connected between the two second side plates. The power output end of the first motor is connected to the threaded rod.

[0018] Furthermore, the rotating mechanism includes a gear, with the gear fixedly connected to the outer wall of the first rotating column, and also includes a first fixed plate with a rack fixedly installed on the first fixed plate. When the gear rises to a preset height, it meshes with the rack, so that the sponge to be dried rotates when it is raised to the preset height, thereby enabling the sponge to be dried to rotate stably and safely.

[0019] Furthermore, the rearward lifting mechanism includes a cam, and the outer wall of the first rotating column is fixedly connected to the cam;

[0020] It also includes a second fixed plate, on which a second sliding plate is slidably connected in the front and rear directions via a first limiting groove. A third sliding plate is slidably connected in the upper and lower directions to the second sliding plate. A first connecting plate is fixedly connected to the third sliding plate. A baffle is fixedly connected to the side of the first connecting plate away from the third sliding plate. A first mounting plate is fixedly connected to the side of the third sliding plate away from the second sliding plate. A second sliding sleeve is fixedly connected to the side of the first mounting plate away from the third sliding plate. A first sliding column is slidably connected to the side of the second sliding sleeve away from the first mounting plate. The first sliding sleeve is fixedly connected to the first sliding column away from the second sliding sleeve. A second elastic element is connected between the first sliding sleeve and the second sliding sleeve. The first rotating column slides within the first sliding sleeve.

[0021] A second mounting plate is fixedly connected to the side of the first mounting plate away from the third sliding plate. A roller is rotatably connected to the second mounting plate, and the roller cooperates with a cam to move the second mounting plate back and forth.

[0022] Furthermore, a collection box is provided at the tail end of the conveyor belt.

[0023] Furthermore, the conveyor belt includes two first side plates, two conveyor belt connecting columns are rotatably connected between the two first side plates, a conveyor belt is sleeved between the two conveyor belt connecting columns, and a servo motor for driving the conveyor belt connecting columns is also included.

[0024] Furthermore, a slot is provided on the first side plate, through which the pressure plate can squeeze the sponge to be dried.

[0025] Furthermore, a guide plate is fixedly installed on the first side plate to guide the sponge to be dried.

[0026] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention include: the device can automatically bring the sponge to be dried to a preset drying position for multi-position drying, and automatically fall into the collection box for collection after drying.

[0027] Furthermore, during the drying process, the sponge can be rotated to dry from multiple sides, and it maintains a stable and safe state during the drying process, preventing external forces from abrading the sponge and ensuring that the sponge is in a good and safe condition during drying.

[0028] This device is suitable for fully automated drying of large quantities of sponges, representing a significant improvement over traditional step-by-step drying and greatly shortening the production cycle. Attached Figure Description

[0029] The disclosure of this invention is illustrated with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this invention. In the drawings, the same reference numerals are used to refer to the same parts. Wherein:

[0030] Figure 1 The schematic diagram shows a top view of the structure of a transparent drying oven according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 2 The illustration shows a proposal based on one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 A partially enlarged structural diagram;

[0032] Figure 3 The illustration shows a proposal based on one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 A partially enlarged structural diagram;

[0033] Figure 4 The diagram schematically shows an enlarged structural schematic at point A according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 5 The diagram schematically shows an enlarged structural schematic at point B according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 6 The diagram schematically shows an enlarged structural schematic at point C according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 7 The schematic diagram shows a front view of a slide rail according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 8 The schematic diagram shows a top view of the overall structure of the device according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 9 The schematic diagram shows a structural schematic of a drying oven according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] Labels in the diagram: 1. Conveyor belt; 2. Collection box; 3. First side plate; 4. Sponge to be dried; 5. Groove; 6. Baffle; 7. First connecting plate; 8. Slide rail; 9. First motor; 10. First sliding plate; 11. Limiting post; 12. Retaining ring; 13. Fixed bearing seat; 14. First rotating post; 15. Gear; 16. First fixed plate; 17. Rack; 18. Second fixed plate; 19. First limiting groove; 20. ... 21. Second limiting slide; 22. Third slide; 23. Pressure plate; 26. Auxiliary plate; 27. Cylinder; 28. First mounting plate; 29. ​​Second mounting plate; 30. Roller; 31. Cam; 32. First sliding sleeve; 33. Second sliding sleeve; 34. First sliding column; 35. Second side plate; 36. L-shaped groove; 37. Inclined groove; 38. Second elastic element; 39. Guide plate; 40. Drying oven; 41. Threaded rod. Detailed Implementation

[0040] It is readily understood that, based on the technical solution of this invention, those skilled in the art can propose various interchangeable structural methods and implementations without altering the essential spirit of the invention. Therefore, the following detailed embodiments and accompanying drawings are merely illustrative examples of the technical solution of this invention and should not be considered as the entirety of the invention or as limitations or restrictions on the technical solution of this invention.

[0041] Example 1:

[0042] Key reference Figure 1 The conveyor belt 1 is an existing conveyor belt, that is, the conveyor belt 1 includes two first side plates 3, two conveyor belt connecting columns are rotatably connected between the two first side plates 3, and a conveyor belt is sleeved between the two conveyor belt connecting columns. The power output end of the servo motor is connected to the conveyor belt connecting columns to drive the conveyor belt to move.

[0043] Key reference Figure 8-9 A baffle 6 is provided above the conveyor belt 1 to block the sponge 4 to be dried when it reaches the baffle 6, thereby allowing the sponge 4 to reach a preset position. A drying box 40 is provided on the conveyor belt 1, which is placed on top of the baffle 6. The drying box 40 dries the sponge 4 blocked at the baffle 6 through its drying air head.

[0044] Key reference Figure 2-7A slide rail 8 is fixedly connected to both sides of the conveyor belt 1. A first slide plate 10 is slidably connected to the slide rail 8 for left and right limiting. An L-shaped groove 36 is opened on the slide rail 8, and an inclined groove 37 is opened on the first slide plate 10. A limiting post 11 is slidably connected between the inclined groove 37 and the L-shaped groove 36 for limiting. Two retaining rings 12 are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the limiting post 11. One retaining ring 12 is on one side of the slide rail 8, and the other retaining ring 12 is on the side of the first slide plate 10 away from the slide rail 8, so that the limiting post 11 can be stably placed in the inclined groove 37 and the L-shaped groove 36. A fixed bearing seat 13 is fixedly connected to one end of the limiting post 11. A first rotating post 14 is rotatably connected to the fixed bearing seat 13. An auxiliary plate 26 is fixedly connected to the end of the first rotating post 14 away from the fixed bearing seat 13. A cylinder 27 is fixedly connected to the auxiliary plate 26. A pressure plate 23 is connected to the output end of the cylinder 27. Two pressure plates 23 can pass through the slots 5 on the first side plate 3 to clamp the two ends of the sponge 4 to be dried.

[0045] The slide rail 8 is fixedly connected to two second side plates 35, and a threaded rod 41 is rotatably connected between the two second side plates 35. A first motor 9 is fixedly connected to the second side plate 35, and the power output end of the first motor 9 is connected to the threaded rod 41.

[0046] A gear 15 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the first rotating column 14. A first fixed plate 16 is fixedly connected to both sides of the conveyor belt 1. A rack 17 is fixedly connected to the upper middle part of the first fixed plate 16. After the gear 15 moves forward horizontally for a certain distance, it moves vertically upward for a certain distance and then meshes with the rack 17.

[0047] Example 2: Based on Example 1, a technical means is added to ensure that the baffle 6 does not obstruct the rotation of the sponge 4 to be dried and that the dried sponge can be automatically conveyed out.

[0048] like Figure 1 As shown, at least two cams 31 in the same direction are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the first rotating column 14.

[0049] A second fixed plate 18 is fixedly connected to both sides of the conveyor belt 1. The second fixed plate 18 is slidably connected to a second slide plate 20 through a first limiting groove 19 on it. The second slide plate 20 is slidably connected to a third slide plate 22 through a second limiting groove 21 on it. A first connecting plate 7 is fixedly connected to one side of the third slide plate 22, and the first connecting plate 7 is perpendicular to the third slide plate 22. The ends of the two first connecting plates 7 on both sides away from the third slide plate 22 are fixedly connected to the two sides of the baffle 6.

[0050] A first mounting plate 28 is fixedly connected to the end of the third sliding plate 22 away from the second sliding plate 20. A second sliding sleeve 33 is fixedly connected to the side of the first mounting plate 28 away from the third sliding plate 22. A first sliding post 34 is slidably connected within the second sliding sleeve 33. A first sliding sleeve 32 is fixedly connected to the end of the first sliding post 34 away from the second sliding sleeve 33. A first rotating post 14 is slidably connected left and right within the first sliding sleeve 32 and can be rotatably connected within the first sliding sleeve 32. The first rotating post 14 and the second sliding sleeve 33 are perpendicular. A second elastic element 38 connects the second sliding sleeve 33 and the first sliding sleeve 32.

[0051] A second mounting plate 29, the same number as the cam 31, is fixedly connected to the end of the first mounting plate 28 away from the third sliding plate 22. Rollers 30 are rotatably connected to the second mounting plate 29, and the rollers 30 cooperate with the cam 31 to press against the surface. This causes the rotating first rotating column 14 to move the baffle 6 backward, ensuring that the baffle 6 does not obstruct the rotation of the sponge 4 to be dried.

[0052] The other structures in this embodiment are the same as in Embodiment 1.

[0053] Example 3: Based on Example 2, a technical means for guiding and conveying the sponge 4 to be dried was added.

[0054] like Figure 1 As shown, guide plates 39 are fixedly connected to both first side plates 3, and the two guide plates 39 guide the conveying of the sponge 4 to be dried.

[0055] The other structures in this embodiment are the same as in Embodiment 2.

[0056] In practice, the power supply to conveyor belt 1 is first turned on to enable it to perform conveying operations. Then, the sponge to be dried is placed on conveyor belt 1. This can be done manually or by using another conveyor belt to periodically transfer the sponge onto conveyor belt 1. When a preset time is set or a sensor detects that the sponge 4 to be dried has reached the baffle 6, the two first motors 9 are simultaneously activated, causing the threaded rod 41 to rotate. This drives the two first sliding plates 10 to move closer together. Simultaneously, the two first rotating columns 14 and the pressure plate 23 also move closer together, pressing the two pressure plates 23 together to tighten and fix the ends of the sponge 4 to be dried.

[0057] Meanwhile, the two first motors 9 are simultaneously started. The L-shaped groove 36 and the inclined groove 37 engage, causing the limiting column 11, fixed bearing seat 13, first rotating column 14, auxiliary plate 26, and pressure plate 23 to move upwards. The two pressure plates 23 then move the sponge 4 to be dried upwards. When the sponge 4 has moved an upward distance, the gear 15 and rack 17 mesh, causing the first rotating column 14 to rotate. This causes the sponge 4, which has been compressed and raised to a preset height, to rotate. The rotating sponge 4 is then dried by the drying chamber 40. The drying process is stopped for a preset time every 90 degrees of rotation of the sponge 4, meaning the drying process is completed after the preset time.

[0058] Furthermore, as the sponge 4 to be dried rotates, the baffle 6 moves backward in cooperation with the roller 30 and the cam 31.

[0059] Furthermore, when the first rotating column 14 moves upward, it drives the third sliding plate 22, the first connecting plate 7, and the baffle 6 to move upward, i.e., tilting upward and backward. At this time, the baffle 6 can no longer block the movement of the sponge 4 to be dried. That is, when the preset time for drying is completed, the automatic retraction cylinder 27 causes the sponge 4 to be dried to fall onto the conveyor belt 1 and be conveyed to the collection box 2 at the end of the conveyor belt 1 for collection. At this time, the first motor 9 reverses to return the mechanism to the initial position, and then a new sponge 4 is put in for the repeat operation, so as to dry the sponges in batches with high efficiency.

[0060] The technical scope of this invention is not limited to the content described above. Those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to the above embodiments without departing from the technical concept of this invention, and all such modifications and variations should fall within the protection scope of this invention.

Claims

1. A dehydration and drying device for sponge processing, characterized in that, include: A conveyor belt (1) is provided with a drying box (40) and a baffle (6) to make the sponge (4) to be dried automatically conveyed from the conveyor belt (1) press against the baffle (6) and limit it to a preset position. The baffle (6) is placed in the drying box (40) to make the sponge (4) to be dried perform drying operations. It also includes a fixing mechanism for fixing the sponge (4) to be dried when it reaches the preset position; The fixing mechanism includes two slide rails (8), which are respectively placed on both sides of the conveyor belt (1). Each slide rail (8) has a first sliding plate (10) slidably connected to it in both left and right directions. An L-shaped groove (36) is provided on the slide rail (8), and an inclined groove (37) is provided on the first sliding plate (10). The inclined groove (37) and the L-shaped groove (36) are slidably connected to a limiting post (11). Two retaining rings (12) are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the limiting post (11). The two retaining rings (12) are located on one side of the slide rail (8) and the side of the first sliding plate (10) away from the slide rail (8), respectively, to ensure that the limiting post (11) can be stably placed in the L-shaped groove (36) and the inclined groove (37). The mechanism also includes a driving mechanism for moving the first sliding plate (10) left and right. A fixed bearing seat (13) is fixedly connected to one side of the limiting post (11), and a rotating connecting... A first rotating column (14) is connected to the first rotating column (14) and an automatic release mechanism is fixedly connected to the side of the first rotating column (14) away from the fixed bearing seat (13). The automatic release mechanisms on the two slide rails (8) press the two sides of the sponge (4) to be dried. The automatic release mechanism includes an auxiliary plate (26). An auxiliary plate (26) is fixedly connected to the side of the first rotating column (14) away from the fixed bearing seat (13). A cylinder (27) is fixedly connected to the auxiliary plate (26). A pressure plate (23) is connected to the telescopic end of the cylinder (27). The two pressure plates (23) press the two sides of the sponge (4) to be dried. The drive mechanism includes a second side plate (35) and a first motor (9). A second side plate (35) is fixedly connected to both sides of the slide rail (8). A threaded rod (41) is rotatably connected between the two second side plates (35). The power output end of the first motor (9) is connected to the threaded rod (41). It also includes a rotating mechanism for raising the fixed sponge (4) to a preset position for multi-sided drying or rotational drying; the rotating mechanism includes a gear (15), the outer wall of the first rotating column (14) is fixedly connected to the gear (15), and also includes a first fixed plate (16), on which a rack (17) is fixedly installed. When the gear (15) rises to a preset height, it meshes with the rack (17), so that the sponge (4) to be dried performs a rotation operation when raised to the preset height, thereby making the sponge (4) to be dried rotate stably and safely; It also includes a rearward lifting mechanism for moving the baffle (6) backward and lifting it to prevent obstructing the rotation of the sponge (4) to be dried. After the drying operation is completed, the sponge (4) to be dried is released from the bottom of the baffle (6) after the automatic release mechanism releases the fixation. The rearward lifting mechanism includes a cam (31), which is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the first rotating column (14); it also includes a second fixing plate (18), which is slidably connected to a second sliding plate (20) via a first limiting groove (19) on it. The second sliding plate (20) is slidably connected to a third sliding plate (22) on the second sliding plate (20). A first connecting plate (7) is fixedly connected to the third sliding plate (22). A baffle (6) is fixedly connected to the side of the first connecting plate (7) away from the third sliding plate (22). A first mounting plate (28) is fixedly connected to the side of the third sliding plate (22) away from the second sliding plate (20). A second sliding sleeve (33) is fixedly connected to one side. A first sliding column (34) is slidably connected to the side of the second sliding sleeve (33) away from the first mounting plate (28). A first sliding sleeve (32) is fixedly connected to the side of the first sliding column (34) away from the second sliding sleeve (33). A second elastic element (38) is connected between the first sliding sleeve (32) and the second sliding sleeve (33). The first rotating column (14) slides inside the first sliding sleeve (32). A second mounting plate (29) is fixedly connected to the side of the first mounting plate (28) away from the third sliding plate (22). A roller (30) is rotatably connected to the second mounting plate (29). The roller (30) cooperates with the cam (31) to make the second mounting plate (29) move back and forth.

2. The dehydration and drying device for sponge processing according to claim 1, characterized in that, A collection box (2) is provided at the tail end of the conveyor belt (1).

3. The dehydration and drying device for sponge processing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The conveyor belt (1) includes two first side plates (3), two conveyor belt connecting columns are rotatably connected between the two first side plates (3), a conveyor belt is sleeved between the two conveyor belt connecting columns, and a servo motor for driving the conveyor belt connecting columns is also included.

4. The dehydration and drying device for sponge processing according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first side plate (3) has a slot (5) and the pressure plate (23) can pass through the slot (5) to squeeze the sponge (4) to be dried.

5. The dehydration and drying device for sponge processing according to claim 4, characterized in that, A guide plate (39) is fixedly installed on the first side plate (3) for guiding the sponge (4) to be dried.

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