Novel suction nozzle cleaning machine

Abstract

The invention discloses a novel suction nozzle cleaning machine which comprises a suction nozzle carrying jig. The transportation module is used for driving the suction nozzle carrying jig to move; the first cleaning device is located on one side of the suction nozzle cleaning station, and the first cleaning device is provided with a first enclosure box with an opening facing the suction nozzle cleaning station and a first cleaning assembly arranged in the first enclosure box; the second cleaning device is located on the other side of the suction nozzle cleaning station, and the second cleaning device is provided with a second enclosure box with an opening facing the first cleaning device and a second cleaning assembly arranged in the second enclosure box; the driving butt joint device is arranged on the first cleaning device and / or the second cleaning device and used for driving the first cleaning device and the second cleaning device to be relatively close to or away from each other; when the suction nozzle is cleaned, the opening of the first enclosure box and the opening of the second enclosure box press the suction nozzle carrying jig located at the suction nozzle cleaning station, and a closed cleaning cavity is defined.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of nozzle cleaning devices, specifically a novel nozzle cleaning machine. Background Technology

[0002] A nozzle cleaning machine is a device used to clean nozzles so that they can be reused. In the prior art, such as the cleaning equipment pushing mechanism disclosed in patent application number CN202322302082.2, a conveying device is used to transport the nozzle cleaning fixture: a conveying device is needed to transport the nozzle cleaning fixture from the preparation loading station to the cleaning loading station, and another conveying device is needed from the cleaning loading station to the cleaning chamber; the innovation of this patent is the addition of a clamping connector and a lifting device in front of the cleaning chamber to fix and lock the nozzle cleaning fixture after it enters the cleaning chamber.

[0003] This type of conventional nozzle cleaning machine obviously has high production costs and takes up a lot of space, which affects customers' purchasing decisions. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention addresses the above-mentioned problems by proposing a novel nozzle cleaning machine, aiming to solve the technical issues in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a novel nozzle cleaning machine, comprising: A nozzle transport fixture is used to clamp and position multiple nozzles to be cleaned. A transport module is used to drive the nozzle transport fixture to move between the nozzle pick-up and drop station and the nozzle cleaning station; A first cleaning device is located on one side of the nozzle cleaning station. The first cleaning device has a first enclosed box with an opening facing the nozzle cleaning station and a first cleaning component disposed inside the first enclosed box. The second cleaning device is located on the other side of the nozzle cleaning station. The second cleaning device is provided with a second enclosure box with an opening facing the first cleaning device and a second cleaning component disposed inside the second enclosure box. A drive docking device is provided on the first cleaning device and / or the second cleaning device, and is used to drive the first cleaning device and the second cleaning device to move closer or further apart; when cleaning the suction nozzle, the opening of the first enclosure box and the opening of the second enclosure box press the suction nozzle transport fixture located at the suction nozzle cleaning station, forming a closed cleaning chamber.

[0006] Furthermore, the nozzle transport fixture includes a support docking plate, a connecting base plate, and a nozzle positioning plate; the support docking plate is provided with a connecting groove to accommodate the connecting base plate; the connecting base plate is used to clamp the nozzle positioning plate; and the nozzle positioning plate is used to accommodate the nozzle to be cleaned.

[0007] Furthermore, the supporting docking plate is provided with a docking step corresponding to the first enclosure box.

[0008] Furthermore, it includes a first guide component; the support docking plate is connected to the first guide component; when the transport module drives the suction nozzle carrier fixture to move, the suction nozzle carrier fixture moves along the guiding direction of the first guide component.

[0009] Furthermore, it includes a first detection component, which includes a first mobile platform and a first detection camera installed at the power output end of the first mobile platform; the first detection component is located at the nozzle pick-up and drop station and is positioned adjacent to the first cleaning device.

[0010] Furthermore, it includes a first detection component, which includes a first mobile platform and a first detection camera installed at the power output end of the first mobile platform; the first detection component is located on one side of the nozzle pick-up and drop station and is adjacent to the first cleaning device.

[0011] Furthermore, it includes a second detection component, which includes a second mobile platform and a second detection camera installed at the power output end of the second mobile platform; the second detection component is located on the other side of the nozzle pick-up and drop station and is adjacent to the second cleaning device.

[0012] Furthermore, it includes a frame; the drive docking device is a linear actuator, and the housing of the linear actuator is fixed to the frame; when the drive docking device is provided in the first cleaning device and the second cleaning device, the number of linear actuators is two, and their power output ends are respectively connected to the first enclosure box and the second enclosure box.

[0013] Furthermore, it includes a second guide assembly; the number of the second guide assemblies is two sets, one set of the second guide assemblies connecting the first enclosure box and the frame; the other set of the second guide assemblies connecting the second enclosure box and the frame.

[0014] Furthermore, when claim 7 refers to claim 6, the transport module is used to drive the suction nozzle transport fixture to move along the X-axis direction; the first moving platform and the second moving platform are both used to provide moving power output in the Y-axis direction and the Z-axis direction; the drive docking device is used to provide moving power output in the Z-axis direction.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention provides a novel nozzle cleaning machine that can reduce the number of workstations by one. The nozzle transport fixture only needs to be placed and picked up by manual or automated equipment at the nozzle pick-up and place station, and then driven to the nozzle cleaning station by the transport module for cleaning. This reduces the space occupied by the nozzle cleaning machine and lowers the manufacturing cost. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a novel nozzle cleaning machine according to this application.

[0017] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the structure of a novel nozzle cleaning machine according to this application.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the first cleaning device of a novel nozzle cleaning machine according to this application.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the first cleaning device of a novel nozzle cleaning machine according to this application from another perspective.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the second cleaning device and the second detection component of a novel nozzle cleaning machine according to this application.

[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the first detection component of a novel nozzle cleaning machine according to this application.

[0022] Figure 7 This is an exploded view of the nozzle transport fixture structure of a novel nozzle cleaning machine according to this application.

[0023] The reference numerals in the figure are as follows: 1. Suction nozzle transport fixture; 110. Support docking plate; 111. Docking step; 120. Connecting base plate; 130. Suction nozzle positioning plate; 2. Transport module; 3. First cleaning device; 310. First enclosure box; 320. First cleaning assembly; 4. Second cleaning device; 410. Second enclosure box; 420. Second cleaning assembly; 5. Drive docking device; 6. First guide assembly; 7. Frame; 8. First detection assembly; 810. First moving platform; 820. First detection camera; 9. Second detection assembly; 910. Second moving platform; 920. Second detection camera; 10. Second guide assembly. Detailed Implementation

[0024] 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 protection scope of the present invention. It is understood that the accompanying drawings are provided for reference and illustration only, and are not intended to limit the present invention. The connection relationships shown in the accompanying drawings are only for clear description and do not limit the connection method.

[0025] It should be noted that when a component is considered to be "connected" to another component, it can be directly connected to the other component, or there may be an intervening component. 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. It should also be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "connected," and "linked" should be interpreted broadly, for example, as a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; as a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; or as a connection within two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the invention.

[0026] It should also be noted that in the description of this invention, the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are used only for the convenience of describing the invention and for simplifying the description, 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 invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0027] Please refer to Figure 1 - Figure 7 This embodiment provides a novel nozzle cleaning machine, comprising: A nozzle transport fixture 1 is used to clamp and position multiple nozzles to be cleaned. Transport module 2, which is used to drive the nozzle transport fixture 1 to move between the nozzle pick-up and drop station and the nozzle cleaning station; The first cleaning device 3 is located on one side of the nozzle cleaning station. The first cleaning device 3 is provided with a first enclosure box 310 with an opening facing the nozzle cleaning station and a first cleaning component 320 disposed in the first enclosure box 310. The second cleaning device 4 is located on the other side of the nozzle cleaning station. The second cleaning device 4 is provided with a second enclosure box 410 with an opening facing the first cleaning device 3 and a second cleaning component 420 disposed in the second enclosure box 410. A drive docking device 5 is provided on the first cleaning device 3 and / or the second cleaning device 4, and is used to drive the first cleaning device 3 and the second cleaning device 4 to move closer or further away from each other; when cleaning the suction nozzle, the opening of the first enclosure box 310 and the opening of the second enclosure box 410 press and hold the suction nozzle transport fixture 1 located at the suction nozzle cleaning station, forming a closed cleaning chamber.

[0028] With this new type of nozzle cleaning machine, one less workstation can be set up. The nozzle transport fixture 1 only needs to be at the nozzle pick-up and place station, where manual or automated equipment picks up and places the nozzles to be cleaned. The transport module 2 drives the nozzles to the nozzle cleaning station for cleaning, reducing the space occupied by the nozzle cleaning machine and lowering manufacturing costs.

[0029] In some embodiments, the first cleaning device 3 and the second cleaning device 4 are arranged vertically, with the first cleaning component 320 cleaning the nozzle at the upper end and the second cleaning device 4 cleaning the nozzle at the lower end.

[0030] After the nozzle transport fixture 1 arrives at the nozzle cleaning station, the drive docking device 5 drives the first cleaning device 3 and / or the second cleaning device 4 to move closer together. This causes the openings of the first enclosure box 310 and the second enclosure box 410 to press against the nozzle transport fixture 1 located at the nozzle cleaning station, forming a closed cleaning chamber. This novel layout eliminates the need for additional sealing and fixing mechanisms, allowing the nozzle transport fixture 1 to be positioned within the cleaning chamber enclosed by the openings of the first enclosure box 310 and the second enclosure box 410. This optimizes the equipment's space utilization and reduces manufacturing costs.

[0031] Preferably, the second enclosure box 410 can be made taller and have a larger volume than the first enclosure box 310, so that it can hold more cleaning waste liquid and facilitate subsequent centralized treatment.

[0032] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 7The suction nozzle transport fixture 1 includes a support docking plate 110, a connecting base plate 120, and a suction nozzle positioning plate 130; the support docking plate 110 is provided with a connecting groove to accommodate the connecting base plate 120; the connecting base plate 120 is used to clamp the suction nozzle positioning plate 130; the suction nozzle positioning plate 130 is used to accommodate the suction nozzle to be cleaned.

[0033] In some embodiments, the supporting docking plate 110 and the connecting base plate 120 are both relatively large, and there are three suction nozzle positioning plates 130. This eliminates the need to set up a transport module 2 for each suction nozzle positioning plate 130. Instead, the three suction nozzle positioning plates 130 share one transport module 2, saving the need for transport module 2. This reduces the manufacturing difficulty and weight of a single suction nozzle positioning plate 130 and facilitates manual loading and unloading.

[0034] Please refer to Figure 7 The supporting docking plate 110 is provided with a docking step 111 corresponding to the first enclosure box 310.

[0035] By connecting the steps 111, the opening edge of the first enclosure box 310 can be more tightly connected to the supporting connecting plate 110, preventing the cleaning fluid generated during cleaning from splashing to the outside.

[0036] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 7 It includes a first guide component 6; the support docking plate 110 is connected to the first guide component 6; when the transport module 2 drives the suction nozzle transport fixture 1 to move, the suction nozzle transport fixture 1 moves along the guide direction of the first guide component 6.

[0037] In some embodiments, the first guide component 6 includes a slide rail connected to the frame 7, a slider slidably connected to the slide rail, and the slider being connected to the lower end face of the support docking plate 110.

[0038] This improves the accuracy of the nozzle transport fixture 1 in moving between the nozzle cleaning station and the nozzle pick-up and drop-off station.

[0039] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , Figure 6 The first detection component 8 includes a first mobile platform 810 and a first detection camera 820 installed at the power output end of the first mobile platform 810. The first detection component 8 is located on one side of the nozzle pick-up and drop station and is located adjacent to the first cleaning device 3.

[0040] During the process of moving the nozzle from the nozzle cleaning station to the nozzle pick-up and drop station after cleaning, or at the nozzle pick-up and drop station, the first moving platform 810 drives the first detection camera 820 to visually collect and identify the cleaned nozzle end on the nozzle transport fixture 1 to judge the cleaning quality, so that the final cleaned nozzle is cleaned in accordance with the requirements.

[0041] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , Figure 5 The second detection component 9 includes a second mobile platform 910 and a second detection camera 920 installed at the power output end of the second mobile platform 910. The second detection component 9 is located on the other side of the nozzle pick-up and drop station and is adjacent to the second cleaning device 4.

[0042] After the nozzle is cleaned, during the process of moving from the nozzle cleaning station to the nozzle pick-up and drop station, or at the nozzle pick-up and drop station, the second moving platform 910 drives the second detection camera 920 to move, visually collect and identify the other end of the cleaned nozzle on the nozzle transport fixture 1, judge the cleaning quality, and ensure that the finally cleaned nozzle is clean to the required standard.

[0043] With this reasonable distribution design that includes both the first detection component 8 and the second detection component 9, a thorough and convenient inspection can be completed without the need for cumbersome operations on the nozzle positioning plate 130 when the nozzle being cleaned is being inspected.

[0044] Please refer to Figure 1 - Figure 4 The device includes a frame 7; the drive docking device 5 is a linear actuator, and the housing of the linear actuator is fixed to the frame 7; when the drive docking device 5 is provided in the first cleaning device 3 and the second cleaning device 4, there are two linear actuators, and their power output ends are respectively connected to the first enclosure box 310 and the second enclosure box 410.

[0045] Linear actuators can use existing technologies such as cylinders and electric actuators to output power in the linear reciprocating direction.

[0046] The linear actuators are two in number, which allows the first cleaning device 3 and the second cleaning device 4 to be relatively far apart under the drive of the linear actuators after the cleaning of the nozzle in the nozzle transport fixture 1 is completed. This prevents the support docking plate 110 from interfering with the first enclosure box 310 and the second enclosure box 410, and causing undesirable friction and wear.

[0047] Please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 5It includes a second guide component 10; there are two sets of the second guide components 10, one set of the second guide components 10 connects the first enclosure box 310 and the frame 7; the other set of the second guide components 10 connects the second enclosure box 410 and the frame 7.

[0048] In some embodiments, the second guide assembly 10 is a guide sleeve mounted on the frame 7 and a guide rod mounted on the first enclosure box 310 and the second enclosure box 410 and cooperating with the guide sleeve.

[0049] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 5 , Figure 6 The transport module 2 is used to drive the suction nozzle transport fixture 1 to move along the X-axis direction, including the positive and negative directions along the X-axis.

[0050] In some embodiments, the transport module 2 includes a drive motor mounted on the frame 7, a synchronous belt and a synchronous belt pulley assembly connected to the power output shaft of the drive motor; and a support docking plate 110 connected to the synchronous belt.

[0051] Both the first mobile platform 810 and the second mobile platform 910 are used to provide movement power output in the Y-axis and Z-axis directions; With the X-axis movement power provided by the transport module 2, the nozzles on the nozzle positioning plate 130 can be inspected row by row simultaneously during the process of moving from the nozzle cleaning station to the nozzle pick-up and drop-off station after the nozzles have been cleaned. This eliminates the need for the first moving platform 810 and the second moving platform 910 to use costly three-axis moving platforms, resulting in a clever and reasonable design.

[0052] The drive docking device 5 is used to provide Z-axis movement power output, including the positive and negative directions along the Z-axis.

[0053] In the specification and claims of this application, the terms "comprising / including" and "having / including" and variations thereof are used to specify the presence of the stated features, values, steps or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, values, steps, components or combinations thereof.

[0054] Some features of the present invention are described in different embodiments for clarity; however, these features may also be described in combination in a single embodiment. Conversely, some features of the present invention are described only in a single embodiment for brevity; however, these features may also be described individually or in any suitable combination in different embodiments.

[0055] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A new nozzle cleaning machine, characterized in that: include: A nozzle carrying jig, the nozzle carrying jig is used to clamp and position a plurality of nozzles to be cleaned; A transport module, the transport module is used to drive the nozzle transport jig to move between the nozzle pick-up and placement station and the nozzle cleaning station; A first cleaning device, the first cleaning device is located at one side of the nozzle cleaning station, the first cleaning device is provided with a first enclosure box with an opening toward the nozzle cleaning station, and a first cleaning assembly provided in the first enclosure box; A second cleaning device, the second cleaning device is located at the other side of the nozzle cleaning station, the second cleaning device is provided with a second enclosure with an opening toward the first cleaning device, and a second cleaning assembly is provided in the second enclosure; A driving docking device is provided on the first cleaning device and / or the second cleaning device, and is used for driving the first cleaning device and the second cleaning device to be relatively close to or away from each other; when cleaning the suction nozzle, the first enclosure box opening and the second enclosure box opening press the suction nozzle carrying jig located at the suction nozzle cleaning station to enclose a closed cleaning chamber.

2. A novel nozzle cleaning machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The nozzle carrying fixture includes a supporting docking plate, a connecting base plate, and a nozzle positioning plate; the supporting docking plate is provided with a connecting groove for accommodating the connecting base plate; the connecting base plate is used to clamp the nozzle positioning plate; the nozzle positioning plate is used to accommodate and connect the cleaned nozzle.

3. A novel nozzle cleaning machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The supporting docking plate is provided with a docking step corresponding to the first enclosure box.

4. A novel nozzle cleaning machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: It includes a first guide component; the supporting docking plate is connected to the first guide component; when the transport module drives the nozzle carrier to move, the nozzle carrier moves along the guide direction of the first guide component.

5. A novel nozzle cleaning machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: It includes a first detection component, which includes a first mobile platform and a first detection camera installed at the power output end of the first mobile platform; the first detection component is arranged on one side of the suction nozzle picking and placing station and is arranged adjacent to the first cleaning device.

6. A novel nozzle cleaning machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: It includes a second detection component, which includes a second mobile platform and a second detection camera installed at the power output end of the second mobile platform; the second detection component is arranged on the other side of the suction nozzle picking and placing station and is arranged adjacent to the second cleaning device.

7. A novel nozzle cleaning machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: It includes a frame; the driving docking device is a linear drive, and the housing of the linear drive is fixed to the frame; when the driving docking device is arranged on the first cleaning device and the second cleaning device, the number of the linear drives is two, and their power output ends are respectively connected to the first enclosure box and the second enclosure box.

8. A novel nozzle cleaning machine according to claim 7, characterized in that: It includes two groups of second guide components, one group of the second guide components connects the first enclosure box and the frame, and the other group of the second guide components connects the second enclosure box and the frame.

9. A novel nozzle cleaning machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: When claim 6 refers to claim 5, the transport module is used to drive the nozzle carrier fixture to move along the X-axis direction; the first mobile platform and the second mobile platform are both used to provide power output for movement in the Y-axis direction and the Z-axis direction; and the drive docking device is used to provide power output for movement in the Z-axis direction.

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