Roller cleaning device of embossing machine for optical cable production

Abstract

The invention provides an embossing machine roller cleaning device for optical cable production, which comprises a support assembly and a base mounted on the support assembly, a sliding block is slidably mounted on the base, a cleaning brush in contact with a roller is mounted on the sliding block, and a driving assembly in transmission connection with the sliding block is further mounted on the support assembly. The sliding block is driven by the driving assembly to slide relative to the base, and the cleaning brush is driven to move relative to the roller for cleaning. According to the roller cleaning device of the embossing machine for optical cable production, the roller is cleaned through reciprocating movement of the cleaning brush, the cleaning effect is better, and the cleaning efficiency is higher.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field related to optical cable manufacturing equipment, and more precisely to a roller cleaning device for a corrugating machine used in optical cable production. Background Art

[0002] With the increasing popularity of optical communication technology, the demand for optical cables is also increasing. Reducing the production cost of optical cables and increasing the first-time pass rate of optical cables are important research and development directions in this field. Existing optical cables generally consist of a cable core, a metal longitudinal sheath, and an outer sheath. The metal longitudinal sheath is generally formed by longitudinally wrapping metal strips such as steel and aluminum strips to protect the cable core. To further improve the compressive strength and bending performance of the optical cable, the surface of the steel or aluminum strips is also rolled into a pattern. This process is completed by a corrugating machine. Therefore, the quality of the corrugation is one of the main factors affecting the quality of the longitudinal sheath.

[0003] During long-term continuous operation of the corrugating machine, its rollers continuously generate heat, absorbing metal powder and dust. Metal powder, dust, oil, and other contaminants accumulate on the rollers. The rollers have spring structures. When contaminants accumulate, they cause the upper roller to tilt unilaterally, which in turn causes the metal strip to deviate, resulting in substandard corrugation depth, flanging, or strip breakage. This affects the first-pass yield of optical cable products and increases production costs. Therefore, the corrugating machine rollers need to be cleaned regularly to ensure that the corrugation depth is within the specified range of production standards and to avoid flanging or strip breakage.

[0004] Existing rollers mainly adopt mechanical cleaning solutions, such as using high-pressure air guns or dust suction devices, using compressed air or industrial vacuum cleaners to remove metal powder on the roller surface and in the gaps. The cleaning speed is fast, but it is difficult to clean some stubborn residues and fine particles in the roller grooves. For stubborn residues in the roller grooves, manual cleaning with wire brushes or scrapers can also be used. The cleaning effect is better, but the speed is slow and it is easy to damage the roller surface.

[0005] In summary, the art needs a roller cleaning device that has better cleaning effect, faster cleaning speed and does not cause damage to the roller. Summary of the Invention

[0006] In view of this, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a corrugating machine roller cleaning device for optical cable production, which drives the cleaning brush to move back and forth on the roller for cleaning through a driving device, with better cleaning effect and faster speed, and will not cause damage to the roller.

[0007] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention provides a corrugating machine roller cleaning device for optical cable production, comprising a bracket assembly and a base mounted on the bracket assembly, a slider slidably mounted on the base, a cleaning brush in contact with the roller mounted on the slider, and a drive assembly transmission-connected to the slider mounted on the bracket assembly. The slider is driven by the drive assembly to slide relative to the base, thereby driving the cleaning brush to move relative to the roller for cleaning.

[0008] Preferably, the end of the cleaning brush has an arc-shaped depression that fits the surface of the roller.

[0009] Preferably, the support assembly includes a support and a table mounted on the support, and the base and the driving assembly are both mounted on the top of the table.

[0010] Preferably, the table top is mounted on the bracket so as to be slidable up and down, and the table top is locked and connected to the bracket via an adjusting screw.

[0011] Preferably, a collecting trough is installed on the side of the table, and the collecting trough is located at the bottom of the cleaning brush.

[0012] Preferably, the collecting tank is magnetically connected to the table.

[0013] Preferably, a guide rail is installed on the base, and both ends of the guide rail are fixedly connected to the base through nuts respectively. The slider is slidably installed on the guide rail, and the slider slides along the axial direction of the guide rail.

[0014] Preferably, the driving assembly includes a motor, a crank and a connecting rod. The motor is installed in combination with the bracket assembly. The middle part of the crank is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor. One end of the connecting rod is rotatably connected to the top edge of the crank through a pin, and the other end of the connecting rod is rotatably connected to the slider through a pin.

[0015] Preferably, the cleaning brush has a plurality of symmetrically distributed card slots, and the slider has a plurality of buckles corresponding to the card slots respectively.

[0016] Preferably, the cleaning brush has a central positioning hole in the middle, and the sliding block has a central positioning column in the middle of the surface where it interfaces with the cleaning brush.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of the corrugator roller cleaning device for optical cable production disclosed in the present invention are: the corrugator roller cleaning device for optical cable production uses a cleaning brush to move back and forth to clean the roller, which has a better cleaning effect and higher cleaning efficiency; the corrugator roller cleaning device for optical cable production uses a nylon cleaning brush, which will not cause damage to the roller surface. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0019] like Figure 1 Shown is a top view of a corrugator roller cleaning device for optical cable production according to the present application.

[0020] like Figure 2 Shown is a front view of a corrugator roller cleaning device for optical cable production according to the present application.

[0021] like Figure 3 The figure shows an enlarged schematic diagram of the partial structure of the combined installation of the slider and the cleaning brush of a corrugating machine roller cleaning device for optical cable production in the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0023] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the present application discloses a roller cleaning device for a corrugating mill used in optical cable production, comprising a support assembly and a base 2 mounted on the support assembly. A slider 3 is slidably mounted on the base 2, and a cleaning brush 6 is mounted on the slider 3, which contacts the roller 100. The support assembly is also mounted with a drive assembly that is transmission-connected to the slider 3. The slider 3 is driven by the drive assembly to slide relative to the base 2, thereby driving the cleaning brush 6 to move relative to the roller 100, thereby cleaning the roller 100. The controlled reciprocating motion of the cleaning brush 6 results in a more dense cleaning effect and higher cleaning efficiency.

[0024] The cleaning brush 6 can be a nylon cleaning brush or a roller brush, preferably a nylon cleaning brush, which will not damage the surface of the roller 100 during the cleaning process. Furthermore, the end of the cleaning brush 6 has an arc-shaped depression that fits the surface of the roller 100, which has a better cleaning effect and higher efficiency.

[0025] The support assembly includes a support 10 and a table 11 mounted on the support 10. The base 2 and the drive assembly are both mounted on top of the table 11. The table 11 is mounted on the support 10 so that it can slide up and down. The table 11 is locked to the support 10 by adjusting screws 101. By changing the height of the table 11, it can adapt to rollers 100 of different heights, which has a wider range of applications.

[0026] A collecting trough 12 is installed on the side of the table 1. The collecting trough 12 is located at the bottom of the cleaning brush 6 and is used to collect debris particles generated by cleaning. After removing the collecting trough 12, it can be dumped and cleaned. Preferably, the collecting trough 12 is magnetically connected to the table 1, and the disassembly operation is more convenient and quick.

[0027] A guide rail 21 is installed on the base 2 , and both ends of the guide rail 21 are fixedly connected to the base 2 via nuts. The slider 3 is slidably installed on the guide rail 21 , and the slider 3 slides along the axial direction of the guide rail 21 .

[0028] The drive assembly includes a motor 4, a crank 51, and a connecting rod 52. The motor 4 is mounted in conjunction with the table 1. The middle portion of the crank 51 is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor 4. One end of the connecting rod 52 is rotatably connected to the top edge of the crank 51 via a pin 521. The other end of the connecting rod 52 is rotatably connected to the slider 3 via a pin 522. The operation of the motor 4 drives the crank 51 to rotate, which in turn drives the connecting rod 52 to move, driving the slider 3 to slide on the base 2.

[0029] See also Figure 3 The cleaning brush 6 is connected to the slider 3 via several snap-fit assemblies, facilitating replacement and cleaning of the cleaning brush 6. Specifically, the cleaning brush 6 has several symmetrically distributed snap-fit slots 62, and the slider 3 has several snap-fits 32 corresponding to the snap-fit slots 62. When the snap-fits 32 are inserted into the snap-fit slots 62, the cleaning brush 6 and the slider 3 are connected. Furthermore, the cleaning brush 6 has a central positioning hole 61 in the middle, and the slider 3 has a central positioning post 31 in the middle of the surface where it meets the cleaning brush 6. The provision of the central positioning post 31 and the central positioning hole 61 facilitates alignment during installation, improving installation convenience.

[0030] The above description of the disclosed embodiments is intended to enable one skilled in the art to implement or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to one skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments shown herein but is intended to conform to the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A roller cleaning device for a corrugating machine for optical cable production, characterized in that: It includes a bracket assembly and a base installed on the bracket assembly, a slider slidably installed on the base, a cleaning brush in contact with the roller is installed on the slider, and a driving assembly connected to the slider is also installed on the bracket assembly. The slider is driven by the driving assembly to slide relative to the base, driving the cleaning brush to move relative to the roller for cleaning.

2. The roller cleaning device for a corrugating machine for optical cable production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The end of the cleaning brush has an arc-shaped recess that fits the surface of the roller.

3. The roller cleaning device for a corrugating machine for optical cable production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support assembly includes a support and a table mounted on the support, and the base and the driving assembly are both mounted on the top of the table.

4. The roller cleaning device for a corrugating machine for producing optical cables according to claim 3, characterized in that: The table top is mounted on the bracket in a manner that it can slide up and down, and the table top is locked and connected to the bracket via adjusting screws.

5. The roller cleaning device for a corrugating machine for producing optical cables according to claim 3, characterized in that: A collecting trough is installed on the side of the table, and the collecting trough is located at the bottom of the cleaning brush.

6. The roller cleaning device for a corrugating machine for producing optical cables according to claim 5, characterized in that: The collecting tank is magnetically connected to the table.

7. The roller cleaning device for a corrugating machine for producing optical cables according to claim 1, wherein: A guide rail is installed on the base, and both ends of the guide rail are fixedly connected to the base through nuts. The slider is slidably installed on the guide rail, and the slider slides along the axial direction of the guide rail.

8. The roller cleaning device for a corrugating machine for optical cable production according to claim 1, wherein: The driving assembly includes a motor, a crank and a connecting rod. The motor is installed in combination with the bracket assembly. The middle part of the crank is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor. One end of the connecting rod is rotatably connected to the top edge of the crank through a pin, and the other end of the connecting rod is rotatably connected to the slider through a pin.

9. The roller cleaning device for a corrugating machine for producing optical cables according to claim 1, wherein: The cleaning brush is provided with a plurality of symmetrically distributed card slots, and the sliding block is provided with a plurality of buckles corresponding to the card slots respectively.

10. The roller cleaning device for a corrugating machine for optical cable production according to claim 9, characterized in that: The cleaning brush has a central positioning hole in the middle, and the sliding block has a central positioning column in the middle of a butt joint surface with the cleaning brush.

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