Pipe oil removing mechanism
By designing a pipe oil stain removal mechanism, and utilizing winding, clamping and squeezing components to achieve automated cleaning, the problem of low efficiency in manual cleaning of metal pipe oil stains is solved, and a highly efficient and stable automatic cleaning effect is achieved.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SUZHOU YANGLING AUTOMATION EQUIP CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2024-04-19
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-26
AI Technical Summary
In existing technologies, metal pipes often retain oil stains at the ends after plastic forming, and manual cleaning is inefficient and difficult to control in terms of cleaning quality.
A pipe oil stain removal mechanism was designed, including a winding assembly, a clamping assembly, a swing assembly, and a squeezing cleaning assembly. The mechanism uses an automated cleaning cloth to wipe away oil stains from the pipe ends, and the swing assembly makes the pipe rotate in either the forward or reverse direction. Combined with the squeezing cleaning assembly, the mechanism achieves automated cleaning.
It achieves automated cleaning with good results, facilitates control of cleaning quality, improves cleaning efficiency, enhances the stability of pipe rotation, and extends the service life of the mechanism.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of cleaning mechanisms, and more specifically to a pipe oil stain removal mechanism. Background Technology
[0002] Plastic forming is a process that utilizes the plasticity of materials to manufacture parts with little or no cutting under the external force of tools and molds. Consider a metal tube that, after plastic forming, develops a ring-shaped protrusion at its end. After the forming process, oil residue remains on the tube, requiring cleaning. Current cleaning methods typically involve manual wiping of the oil; however, manual cleaning easily leads to operator fatigue and makes it difficult to control the cleaning quality. Summary of the Invention
[0003] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this invention is to provide a pipe oil stain removal mechanism to overcome the above-mentioned defects in the existing technology, perform automatic cleaning with good cleaning effect and easy control of cleaning quality.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:
[0005] A pipe oil stain removal mechanism includes a frame body with a cleaning area, and a winding assembly, a clamping assembly, a swinging assembly, and a squeezing cleaning assembly mounted on the frame body.
[0006] A connecting sleeve is rotatably connected to one side of the frame. The connecting sleeve has a through hole for the pipe to pass through. A connecting plate is fixedly connected to one side of the connecting sleeve. The connecting plate is used to mount the clamping assembly, which is used to clamp the pipe. The swing assembly drives the connecting sleeve to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise so that the pipe rotates synchronously.
[0007] The take-up assembly includes several rollers, a take-up roller, and a take-up drive. The rollers are around which the cleaning tape passes and is taken up. The take-up drive drives the take-up roller to rotate. The cleaning tape within the cleaning area includes two cleaning sections that move in opposite directions.
[0008] The extrusion cleaning assembly extrudes two cleaning sections to cover the outside of the tube.
[0009] In this invention, preferably, the rocking assembly includes a linear drive and a rocker arm. One end of the rocker arm is fixedly connected to the connecting sleeve, and the other end of the rocker arm is rotatably connected to the output end of the linear drive. The mounting end of the linear drive is rotatably connected to the frame. When the output end of the linear drive extends or retracts, the rocker arm drives the connecting sleeve to rotate in the forward or reverse direction.
[0010] In this invention, preferably, the clamping assembly includes a clamping drive and two clamping blocks arranged opposite each other, each of the two clamping blocks being provided with a clamping groove, and the clamping drive driving the two clamping blocks to move closer to each other or further away from each other.
[0011] In this invention, preferably, the clamping groove includes an arc surface and two guide surfaces, the arc surface being formed between the two guide surfaces, the arc surface being used to abut against the side of the tube, and the guide surfaces being used to guide the tube to the arc surface.
[0012] In this invention, preferably, the connecting plate has a connecting hole, the connecting hole is fitted onto the connecting sleeve, and the connecting plate has a plurality of fixing holes, the fixing holes communicating with the connecting holes, the fixing holes being used to install fasteners so that the connecting plate and the connecting sleeve are fixedly connected.
[0013] In this invention, preferably, the squeeze cleaning assembly includes a squeeze drive and two squeeze blocks, the two squeeze blocks are disposed on both sides of the tube, two squeeze protrusions are formed on the sides of the squeeze blocks that are close to each other, the cleaning area is formed between the two squeeze protrusions, and the squeeze drive drives the two squeeze blocks to move closer to each other or further away from each other.
[0014] In this invention, preferably, the pipe oil stain removal mechanism includes a tensioning assembly, which includes a tensioning frame, a retaining block, and a tensioning drive. The tensioning frame is rotatably connected to the frame, and a tensioning roller is provided on the tensioning frame. When the tensioning frame rotates on the frame, the tensioning roller can abut against the cleaning cloth. Depending on the direction of movement of the cleaning cloth, the tensioning roller is positioned between the winding drive and the retaining block. The retaining block is positioned on one side of one of the rollers, and the tensioning drive is used to drive the retaining block to abut against the corresponding roller.
[0015] In this invention, preferably, the frame is provided with a connecting frame, the connecting frame has a receiving groove in the middle and divides the connecting frame into two connecting parts, both of which are plate-shaped and arranged parallel to each other. The receiving groove is used to accommodate the rocker arm. Each connecting part is fixedly connected with a connecting support plate, and the connecting support plate is arranged on both sides of the connecting frame. The connecting sleeve passes through the two connecting support plates, and a rotating bearing is provided between the connecting sleeve and the connecting support plate.
[0016] In this invention, preferably, the clamping drive includes two synchronously reverse-output terminals, and the clamping drive is configured as a translational finger cylinder.
[0017] The beneficial effects of this invention are:
[0018] 1. This invention automatically winds up the cleaning cloth tape using a winding assembly, installs the tube using a clamping assembly, enables the tube and clamping assembly to rotate in either the forward or reverse direction using a swinging assembly, and squeezes the cleaning cloth tape using a squeezing cleaning assembly. The tension on the cleaning cloth tape is used to clean the tube, making it easier to wipe away the annular protrusions at the end of the tube, thus achieving automated cleaning and making it easy to control the cleaning effect.
[0019] 2. This invention, through the setting of connecting sleeve and connecting frame, utilizes the connecting support plate on the connecting frame to connect with the connecting sleeve, extending the installation distance of the connecting sleeve, thereby enhancing the stability of the connecting sleeve installation and improving the stability of the pipe rotation. Furthermore, the installation of the connecting plate, connecting sleeve, and connecting support plate is set to rely on the outer circular surface or inner circular hole for positioning, resulting in good concentricity. This further enhances the stability of the pipe during rotation, reduces the impact of pipe vibration on the clamping drive components, and improves the overall service life of the mechanism.
[0020] 3. The present invention uses a rocker arm and a linear drive unit. The linear drive unit drives the rocker arm to rotate back and forth. The rocker arm swings back and forth, causing the connecting sleeve to rotate back and forth. The speed of the rotation changes accordingly. The rotation speed of the tube is consistent with that of the connecting sleeve. The relative speed between the rotation speed of the tube and the cleaning cloth belt changes, resulting in a good cleaning effect. Attached Figure Description
[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this embodiment;
[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the main view structure of this embodiment;
[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the clamping component, the swinging component, and the squeezing cleaning component in this embodiment;
[0024] Figure 4 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the structure in this embodiment;
[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping block in this embodiment.
[0026] Figure label:
[0027] 1. Frame body; 11. Roller; 12. Take-up roller; 121. Take-up drive component; 13. Connecting frame; 131. Connecting part; 14. Connecting support plate; 15. Rotary bearing; 2. Connecting sleeve; 21. Connecting plate; 211. Connecting hole; 3. Pipe; 4. Rocker arm; 41. Linear drive component; 5. Clamping block; 501. Clamping groove; 502. Arc surface; 503. Guide surface; 51. Clamping drive component; 6. Extrusion block; 601. Extrusion protrusion; 61. Extrusion drive component; 7. Tensioning frame; 71. Tensioning roller; 8. Holding block; 81. Tensioning drive component. Detailed Implementation
[0028] 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 some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0029] It should be noted that when a component is described as "fixed to" another component, it can be directly on the other component or may have a component in between. When a component is considered "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or may have a component in between. When a component is considered "set on" another component, it can be directly set on the other component or may have a component in between. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this document are for illustrative purposes only.
[0030] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein in the description of the invention is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.
[0031] Please also see Figures 1 to 5 This embodiment provides a pipe oil stain removal mechanism, including a frame body 1, a cleaning area provided on the frame body 1, and a winding assembly, a clamping assembly, a swinging assembly and a squeezing cleaning assembly provided on the frame body 1.
[0032] In this implementation plan, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the winding assembly includes several rollers 11, a winding roller 12, and a winding drive 121. The rollers 11 are for the cleaning cloth to be wound around and wound onto the winding roller 12. The winding drive 121 is used to drive the winding roller 12 to rotate. The cleaning cloth in the cleaning area includes two cleaning sections that move in opposite directions.
[0033] In this implementation plan, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 4As shown, the oil stain removal mechanism of pipe 3 includes a tensioning assembly, which includes a tensioning frame 7, a retaining block 8, and a tensioning drive 81. The tensioning frame 7 is rotatably connected to the frame, and a tensioning roller 71 is provided on the tensioning frame 7. When the tensioning frame 7 rotates on the frame, the tensioning roller 71 can abut against the cleaning cloth. According to the moving direction of the cleaning cloth, the tensioning roller 71 is positioned between the winding drive 121 and the retaining block 8. The retaining block 8 is positioned on one side of one of the rollers 11, and the tensioning drive 81 is used to drive the retaining block 8 to abut against the corresponding roller 11. When the tensioning drive 81 drives the retaining block 8 to move, the retaining block 8 can abut against the corresponding roller 11, thereby fixing the length of the cleaning cloth passing through each roller 11. Then, the winding drive 121 drives the winding roller 12 to rotate, thus tensioning the cleaning cloth.
[0034] In this implementation plan, refer to Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the squeeze cleaning assembly squeezes two cleaning sections to cover the outside of the tube 3. The squeeze cleaning assembly includes a squeeze drive 61 and two squeeze blocks 6, which are disposed on both sides of the tube 3. Two squeeze protrusions 601 are formed on the sides of the squeeze blocks 6 that are close to each other. The cleaning area is formed between the two squeeze protrusions 601. The squeeze drive 61 drives the two squeeze blocks 6 to move closer to each other or further apart. In this embodiment, the squeeze drive 61 is specifically two opposing double-rod cylinders. The squeeze cleaning assembly facilitates cleaning the end of the tube 3 and can adapt to tubes 3 of various shapes without being limited by the size of the tube 3.
[0035] In this implementation plan, refer to Figures 1 to 4 As shown, a connecting sleeve 2 is rotatably connected to one side of the frame. A through hole is formed on the connecting sleeve 2 for the pipe 3 to pass through. A connecting plate 21 is fixedly connected to one side of the connecting sleeve 2. The connecting plate 21 is used to install a clamping assembly, which clamps the pipe 3. A rocking assembly drives the connecting sleeve 2 to rotate in either the forward or reverse direction so that the pipe 3 rotates synchronously. The rocking assembly includes a linear drive 41 and a rocker arm 4. One end of the rocker arm 4 is fixedly connected to the connecting sleeve 2, and the other end of the rocker arm 4 is rotatably connected to the output end of the linear drive 41. The mounting end of the linear drive 41 is rotatably connected to the frame. When the output end of the linear drive 41 extends or retracts, the rocker arm 4 drives the connecting sleeve 2 to rotate in either the forward or reverse direction.
[0036] This invention automatically winds up the cleaning cloth using a winding assembly, installs the tube 3 using a clamping assembly, and enables the tube 3 and the clamping assembly to rotate in either the forward or reverse direction using a swinging assembly. The cleaning cloth is squeezed by a squeezing cleaning assembly, and the tension on the cleaning cloth is used to clean the tube 3. This facilitates the removal of the annular protrusions at the end of the tube 3, achieving automated cleaning and making it easy to control the cleaning effect.
[0037] The present invention uses a rocker arm 4 and a linear drive unit 41 to drive the rocker arm 4 to rotate back and forth. The rocker arm 4 swings back and forth, causing the connecting sleeve 2 to rotate back and forth. The speed of rotation changes accordingly. The rotation speed of the tube 3 is consistent with that of the connecting sleeve 2. The relative speed between the rotation speed of the tube 3 and the cleaning cloth belt changes, resulting in a good cleaning effect.
[0038] A connecting hole 211 is provided on the connecting plate 21, and the connecting hole 211 is fitted onto the connecting sleeve 2. Several fixing holes are provided on the connecting plate 21, and the fixing holes communicate with the connecting hole 211. The fixing holes are used to install fasteners to fix the connecting plate 21 and the connecting sleeve 2. This configuration facilitates the control of the installation accuracy between the clamping assembly and the connecting sleeve 2.
[0039] A connecting frame 13 is provided on the frame. A receiving groove is opened in the middle of the connecting frame 13, dividing the connecting frame 13 into two connecting parts 131. The two connecting parts 131 are plate-shaped and arranged parallel to each other. The receiving groove is used to accommodate the rocker arm 4. A connecting support plate 14 is fixedly connected to each connecting part 131, and the connecting support plate 14 is arranged on both sides of the connecting frame 13. The connecting sleeve 2 passes through the two connecting support plates 14, and a rotating bearing 15 is provided between the connecting sleeve 2 and the connecting support plate 14.
[0040] This invention, through the arrangement of connecting sleeve 2 and connecting frame 13, utilizes the connecting support plate 14 on the connecting frame 13 to connect with connecting sleeve 2, thereby extending the installation distance of connecting sleeve 2, enhancing the installation stability of connecting sleeve 2, improving the rotation stability of pipe 3, and setting the installation of connecting plate 21, connecting sleeve 2 and connecting support plate 14 to rely on the outer circular surface or inner circular hole for positioning, with good concentricity, thus making pipe 3 highly stable during rotation, reducing the impact of pipe 3 vibration on clamping drive component 51, and improving the overall service life of the mechanism.
[0041] Please refer to Figures 1 to 5The clamping assembly includes a clamping drive 51 and two opposing clamping blocks 5. Each clamping block 5 has a clamping groove 501. The clamping drive 51 drives the two clamping blocks 5 to move closer or further apart. The clamping groove 501 includes an arc surface 502 and two guide surfaces 503. The arc surface 502 is formed between the arc surface and the two guide surfaces 503. The arc surface 502 is used to abut against the side of the tube 3, and the guide surfaces 503 are used to guide the tube 3 to the arc surface 502. In this embodiment, the installation position of the tube 3 is critical. That is, the diameter of the clamped tube 3 needs to be kept coaxial with the connecting sleeve 2 to reduce the vibration during the rotor rotation, reduce the impact on various components, and thus reduce wear and improve the overall service life of the mechanism. The clamping drive 51 includes two synchronously reverse-output ends. The clamping drive 51 is set as a translational finger cylinder. At this time, the synchronicity of the clamping drive 51 is good, and the two clamping blocks 5 can move synchronously in opposite directions.
[0042] Working principle:
[0043] Before use, the tension of the cleaning cloth is first adjusted. The cleaning cloth passes through each roller 11 in sequence and is wound onto the take-up roller 12. The tensioning drive 81 drives the retaining block 8 to abut against the side of the corresponding roller 11. Then, the position of the tensioning frame 7 is adjusted to tension the cleaning cloth between the take-up roller 12 and the retaining block 8. The tensioning drive 81 drives the retaining block 8 to reset. The tube 3 is clamped. The clamping drive 51 drives the two clamping blocks 5 to move away from each other, and the tube 3 is placed between the two clamping blocks 5. The end of the tube 3 is placed between two opposing extrusion blocks 6. Then, the clamping drive 51 drives the two clamping blocks 5 to move closer together to fix the tube 3. The extrusion drive 61 drives the two extrusion blocks 6 to move closer together, and the extrusion part extrudes the cleaning cloth, so that the cleaning cloth wraps around the end of the tube 3. Then cleaning begins. The output end of the linear drive 41 extends or retracts repeatedly, driving the rocker arm 4 to rotate back and forth. The connecting sleeve 2 and the rocker arm 4 rotate synchronously back and forth, and the rotation speed changes relative to each other during the rotation. The end of the tube 3 repeatedly rubs against the cleaning cloth to achieve the cleaning effect. During the cleaning process, the winding drive 121 drives the cloth to move.
[0044] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention. The scope of protection of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. All technical solutions falling within the scope of the present invention's concept are within the scope of protection of the present invention. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, any improvements and modifications made without departing from the principle of the present invention should also be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention.
Claims
1. A pipe oil stain removal mechanism, characterized in that: Includes a frame body (1), on which a cleaning area is provided, and on which a winding assembly, a clamping assembly, a swinging assembly and a squeezing cleaning assembly are provided. A connecting sleeve (2) is rotatably connected to one side of the frame. A through hole is formed on the connecting sleeve (2) for the tube (3) to pass through. A connecting plate (21) is fixedly connected to one side of the connecting sleeve (2). The connecting plate (21) is used to install the clamping assembly. The clamping assembly is used to clamp the tube (3). The swing assembly drives the connecting sleeve (2) to rotate in the forward or reverse direction so that the tube (3) rotates synchronously. The winding assembly includes several rollers (11), a winding roller (12), and a winding drive (121). The rollers (11) are for the cleaning tape to be wound around and onto the winding roller (12). The winding drive (121) is used to drive the winding roller (12) to rotate. The cleaning tape located in the cleaning area includes two cleaning sections that move in opposite directions. The extrusion cleaning assembly extrudes two cleaning sections to cover the outside of the tube (3); The rocking assembly includes a linear drive (41) and a rocker arm (4). One end of the rocker arm (4) is fixedly connected to the connecting sleeve (2), and the other end of the rocker arm (4) is rotatably connected to the output end of the linear drive (41). The mounting end of the linear drive (41) is rotatably connected to the frame. When the output end of the linear drive (41) extends or retracts, the rocker arm (4) drives the connecting sleeve (2) to rotate in the forward or reverse direction. A connecting frame (13) is provided on the frame. A receiving groove is provided in the middle of the connecting frame (13), dividing the connecting frame (13) into two connecting parts (131). The two connecting parts (131) are plate-shaped and arranged parallel to each other. The receiving groove is used to accommodate the rocker arm (4). A connecting support plate (14) is fixedly connected to each connecting part (131), and the connecting support plate (14) is provided on both sides of the connecting frame (13). The connecting sleeve (2) passes through the two connecting support plates (14). A rotating bearing (15) is provided between the connecting sleeve (2) and the connecting support plate (14).
2. The pipe oil stain removal mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping assembly includes a clamping drive (51) and two clamping blocks (5) arranged opposite each other. Each of the two clamping blocks (5) is provided with a clamping groove (501). The clamping drive (51) drives the two clamping blocks (5) to move closer to each other or further away from each other.
3. The pipe oil stain removal mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The clamping groove (501) includes an arc surface (502) and two guide surfaces (503). The arc surface (502) is formed between the two guide surfaces (503). The arc surface (502) is used to abut against the side of the tube (3). The guide surfaces (503) are used to guide the tube (3) to the arc surface (502).
4. The pipe oil stain removal mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting plate (21) has a connecting hole (211) which is fitted onto the connecting sleeve (2). The connecting plate (21) has several fixing holes which are connected to the connecting hole (211). The fixing holes are used to install fasteners so that the connecting plate (21) and the connecting sleeve (2) are fixedly connected.
5. The pipe oil stain removal mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The squeeze cleaning assembly includes a squeeze drive (61) and two squeeze blocks (6). The two squeeze blocks (6) are disposed on both sides of the tube (3). Two squeeze protrusions (601) are formed on the sides of the squeeze blocks (6) that are close to each other. The cleaning area is formed between the two squeeze protrusions (601). The squeeze drive (61) drives the two squeeze blocks (6) to move closer to each other or further away from each other.
6. The pipe oil stain removal mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pipe oil stain removal mechanism includes a tensioning assembly, which includes a tensioning frame (7), a retaining block (8), and a tensioning drive (81). The tensioning frame (7) is rotatably connected to the frame. A tensioning roller (71) is provided on the tensioning frame (7). When the tensioning frame (7) rotates on the frame, the tensioning roller (71) can abut against the cleaning cloth. According to the moving direction of the cleaning cloth, the tensioning roller (71) is located between the winding drive (121) and the retaining block (8). The retaining block (8) is located on one side of one of the rollers (11). The tensioning drive (81) is used to drive the retaining block (8) to abut against the corresponding roller (11).
7. The pipe oil stain removal mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The clamping drive (51) includes two synchronously reverse output terminals, and the clamping drive (51) is configured as a translational finger cylinder.