Visual cleaning device and method for quick assembly and disassembly of grating ruler

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of precise instrument cleaning, in particular to a visual cleaning device and method for quick assembly and disassembly of a grating ruler. According to the device, a visual system, a control system, a driving module, a signal circuit, a shell, a driving wheel, a guide wheel, a rotary belt, a cleaning belt, a guide groove, a solvent box, a cleaning scraper blade, a liquid supplementing pipeline and the like are adopted, so that the device can be quickly assembled and disassembled, the ruler surface can be cleaned, and the size measurement error of the grating ruler displacement sensor caused by ruler surface pollution can be reduced; and the checking and recording work of the cleanliness of the ruler surface can be completed. The grating ruler cleaning device is reasonable in structure, easy to assemble and disassemble, easy and convenient to operate and efficient in cleaning, and has positive significance on grating ruler cleaning work of high-precision equipment and tools. The device can be directly applied to the field of cleaning of grating scale position sensors of related structures.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of precision instrument cleaning, and in particular to a device and method for quick assembly and disassembly of a grating ruler with visual cleaning capabilities. Background Art

[0002] Grating scales are precision measuring elements used for high-precision position measurement. During use, they can become contaminated by dust, oil, and other contaminants, which can affect measurement accuracy. Traditional cleaning and visualization methods often require specialized personnel and complex equipment, and are inconvenient to operate. Therefore, developing a device that is easy to install and remove, simple to operate, and capable of visualization and cleaning is crucial. Summary of the Invention

[0003] Purpose of the invention: To provide a visual cleaning device and method for quick assembly and disassembly of a grating scale. This device and method allows for quick assembly and disassembly, cleaning the scale surface, reducing dimensional measurement errors caused by scale surface contamination in the grating scale displacement sensor, and completing the inspection and recording of scale surface cleanliness.

[0004] Technical solution: A visual cleaning device for quick assembly and disassembly of a grating ruler, comprising: a visual system, a control system, a driving wheel, a guide wheel, a rotary belt, a cleaning belt, a guide groove, a solvent box, and a cleaning scraper. The visual system is provided with a high-definition micro camera for real-time transmission of scale surface images, and the cleanliness of the grating ruler surface is compared and analyzed by a monitor; the visual system is also provided with a fill light for providing illumination for the working process of the camera, so as to facilitate monitoring of the grating ruler surface; the control system is electrically connected to the driving motor and the control part; the reading head on the grating ruler is connected to the bottom of the housing; the driving wheel, the guide wheel and the rotary belt are connected to the driving motor to drive the driving wheel through a bevel gear structure to rotate the grating ruler sideways. It is changed to horizontal rotation in the same direction as the movement of the grating scale surface to drive the guide wheel; the rotary belt completes one rotation as the guide wheel and the drive wheel rotate; the cleaning belt is bonded to the rotary belt; the guide groove is to avoid the grating scale displacement sensor connection plug, and passes through the scale box shielding protection strip with the minimum cross-sectional area along the grating scale movement direction, and the rotary belt is located in the guide groove; the solvent box is used to store biodegradable wiping solvent for applying wiping solvent to the cleaning belt; the cleaning scraper is arranged at the lower end of the visual cleaning device for quick loading and unloading of the grating scale and is in contact with the grating scale surface, and is used to remove large particles of debris on the scale surface in combination with the compressed air provided by the grating scale displacement sensor.

[0005] Furthermore, the visual system monitors the status through cameras, performs data comparison and analysis through monitors, and selects the cleaning method.

[0006] Furthermore, the control system is divided into three cleaning modes: single-point positioning cleaning, timed cleaning or manual control cleaning.

[0007] Furthermore, a liquid replenishing pipeline is provided on the solvent box for replenishing the solvent to the solvent box.

[0008] Furthermore, the cleaning tape is a strip-shaped wiping cloth with adhesive on the back side, and the cleaning tape is bonded to the rotary belt through the adhesive.

[0009] Furthermore, the cleaning belt is adhesively connected to the rotary belt, and cleaning belts of different materials and sizes can be replaced according to usage requirements.

[0010] Furthermore, the reading head on the grating ruler is connected to the bottom of the shell in a detachable snap-fit ​​connection.

[0011] Furthermore, the cleaning tape is a strip-shaped wiping cloth.

[0012] A method for visual cleaning of a grating ruler during quick assembly and disassembly is provided, wherein the method is performed by means of the above-mentioned device for visual cleaning of a grating ruler during quick assembly and disassembly, and the method comprises the following steps: Step 1: Select the cleaning tape according to the size of the grating to be cleaned and the working environment; Step 2: Adhere the cleaning belt to the rotating belt; Step 3: Use the visual system to inspect the scale surface and select a cleaning method based on the degree of contamination; Step 4: After cleaning is completed, the machine will be inspected and the cleanliness will be reviewed through the visual system. If the cleanliness of the scale surface meets the requirements, the machine will automatically stop, otherwise it will return to step 3.

[0013] Beneficial effects: The present application provides a visual cleaning device and method for quick assembly and disassembly of a grating scale. The device of the present invention uses a visual system, a control system, a drive module, a signal circuit, a housing, a drive wheel, a guide wheel, a rotary belt, a cleaning belt, a guide groove, a solvent box, a cleaning scraper, and a refill line, etc., to achieve quick assembly and disassembly of the device and cleaning of the scale surface, reduce the dimensional measurement error of the grating scale displacement sensor caused by scale surface contamination, and complete the inspection and recording of the scale surface cleanliness. The present application has a reasonable structure, is easy to assemble and disassemble, simple to operate, and cleans efficiently, and has positive significance for the cleaning of grating scales of high-precision equipment and tooling. It can be directly extended to the field of cleaning of grating scale position sensors with related structures. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of this application; Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the main body inner cavity structure; Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the guide groove; Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the drive system; Explanation of the accompanying symbols: 1 visual system, 2 control system, 3-1 drive motor, 3-2 control part, 4 signal line, 5 housing, 6 drive wheel, 7 guide wheel, 8 rotary belt, 9 cleaning belt, 10 guide groove, 11 solvent box, 12 cleaning scraper, 13 liquid replenishing pipeline, 14 grating scale reading head, 15 grating scale body, 16 grating scale surface. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0015] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the implementation of this application clearer, the technical solutions in the implementation of this application will be described in more detail below in conjunction with the drawings in the implementation of this application. In the drawings, the same or similar numbers throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements with the same or similar functions. The described implementation is a part of the implementation of this application, not all of the implementations. The implementation described below with reference to the drawings is exemplary and is intended to be used to explain this application, and should not be understood as a limitation on this application. Based on the implementation in this application, all other implementations obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of this application. The implementation of this application is described in detail below in conjunction with the drawings.

[0016] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "axial", "vertical", "up", "down", "upper end", "bottom end", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating the orientation or position relationship, are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0017] The present application provides a visual cleaning device for quick assembly and disassembly of a grating ruler, comprising: a visual system, a control system, a driving wheel, a guide wheel, a rotary belt, a cleaning belt, a guide groove, a solvent box, and a cleaning scraper. The visual system is provided with a high-definition micro camera for transmitting scale surface images in real time, and comparing and analyzing the cleanliness of the grating ruler surface through a monitor; the visual system is also provided with a fill light for providing illumination for the working process of the camera, so as to facilitate monitoring of the grating ruler surface; the control system is electrically connected to the driving motor and the control part; the reading head on the grating ruler is connected to the bottom of the housing; the driving wheel, the guide wheel and the rotary belt are connected to the driving motor to drive the driving wheel through the bevel gear structure to move the grating ruler sideways. The rotation is converted into a horizontal rotary rotation in the same direction as the movement of the grating scale surface, thereby driving the guide wheel; the rotary belt completes one rotation as the guide wheel and the drive wheel rotate; the cleaning belt is bonded to the rotary belt; the guide groove is to avoid the grating scale displacement sensor connection plug, and passes through the scale box shielding protection strip with the minimum cross-sectional area along the grating scale movement direction, and the rotary belt is located in the guide groove; the solvent box is used to store biodegradable wiping solvent for applying wiping solvent to the cleaning belt; the cleaning scraper is arranged at the lower end of the visual cleaning device for quick loading and unloading of the grating scale and is in contact with the grating scale surface, and is used to remove large particles of debris from the scale surface in combination with the compressed air provided by the grating scale displacement sensor.

[0018] A further improvement is that the visual system monitors the status through cameras, performs data comparison and analysis through monitors, and selects the cleaning method.

[0019] A further improvement is that the control system is divided into three cleaning modes: single-point positioning cleaning, timed cleaning or manual control cleaning.

[0020] A further improvement is that a liquid replenishing pipeline is provided on the solvent box for replenishing the solvent to the solvent box.

[0021] A further improvement is that the cleaning tape is a strip-shaped wiping cloth with adhesive on the back side, and the cleaning tape is bonded to the rotary belt via the adhesive.

[0022] A further improvement is that the cleaning belt is adhesively connected to the rotary belt, and the cleaning belts of different materials and sizes can be replaced according to usage requirements.

[0023] A further improvement is that the reading head on the grating ruler is connected to the bottom of the housing in a detachable snap-fit ​​connection.

[0024] A further improvement is that the cleaning tape is a strip-shaped wiping cloth.

[0025] A method for visual cleaning of a grating ruler during quick assembly and disassembly is provided, wherein the method is performed by means of the above-mentioned device for visual cleaning of a grating ruler during quick assembly and disassembly, and the method comprises the following steps: Step 1: Select the cleaning tape according to the size of the grating to be cleaned and the working environment; Step 2: Adhere the cleaning belt to the rotating belt; Step 3: Use the visual system to inspect the scale surface and select a cleaning method based on the degree of contamination; Step 4: After cleaning is completed, the machine will be inspected and the cleanliness will be reviewed through the visual system. If the cleanliness of the scale surface meets the requirements, the machine will automatically stop, otherwise it will return to step 3.

[0026] The technical solution of the present application is described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0027] Participate in the Figures 1 to 4 The entire visual cleaning device is connected to the grating scale reading head 14 of the grating scale body 15 through a detachable snap-on connection at the bottom of the shell 5, which can achieve the function of quick installation and quick removal.

[0028] When the device is installed, the visual system 1 needs to be fine-tuned to adapt to the scale surface height position of different types of grating rulers.

[0029] To prepare, open the housing cover and adhere the cleaning tape to the rotating belt 8. By rotating the guide wheel 7, the entire rotating cleaning tape 9 is attached. During use, as the rotating belt 8 rotates, cleaning solvent is applied through the leakage hole below the solvent box 11, completing the cleaning of the scale surface. After extended use, the cleaning tape can be quickly replaced. A refill line 13 is provided on the solvent box 11 for replenishing the solvent.

[0030] During the movement of the scale displacement sensor, the cleaning device can monitor the cleanliness of the scale surface 16 via the control system 2 and the visual system 1. The cleaning device can be activated by single-point positioning cleaning, timed cleaning, or manually controlled cleaning to complete the cleaning of the scale surface 16. During the cleaning process, the control unit 3-2 of the drive system drives the left and right drive motors 3-1. The bevel gear structure converts the lateral rotation into horizontal rotation in the same direction as the movement of the scale surface 16, driving the drive wheel 6 and guide wheel 7, guiding the cleaning belt 9 adhered to the rotating belt 8, and adhering the cleaning solvent through the leakage hole below the solvent box 11 to complete the cleaning of the scale surface. The rotating belt avoids the scale displacement sensor connection plug through the guide groove 10. The cleaning scraper 12 can be combined with the compressed air provided by the scale displacement sensor to remove large particulate contaminants from the scale surface.

[0031] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of the present application, but the scope of protection of the present application is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions that can be easily conceived by a person skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this application should be included in the scope of protection of the present application. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present application should be based on the scope of protection of the claims.

Claims

1. A visual cleaning device for grating ruler quick assembly and disassembly, characterized in that , including: visual system, control system, driving wheel, guide wheel, rotary belt, cleaning belt, guide groove, solvent box, cleaning scraper, among which, the visual system is equipped with a high-definition micro camera for real-time transmission of scale surface images, and the cleanliness of the grating scale surface is analyzed by comparison on the monitor; the visual system is also equipped with a fill light to provide lighting for the working process of the camera, so as to facilitate the monitoring of the grating scale surface; the control system is electrically connected to the driving motor and the control part; the reading head on the grating scale is connected to the bottom of the shell; the driving wheel, guide wheel and rotary belt are connected. The driving motor drives the driving wheel through the bevel gear structure, converting the lateral rotation into the grating scale surface The horizontal rotary rotation in the same moving direction drives the guide wheel; the rotary belt completes one rotation as the guide wheel and the drive wheel rotate; the cleaning belt is bonded to the rotary belt; the guide groove is to avoid the connection plug of the grating scale displacement sensor, and passes through the scale box shielding protection strip along the grating scale movement direction with the minimum cross-sectional area, and the rotary belt is located in the guide groove; the solvent box is used to store biodegradable wiping solvent for applying wiping solvent to the cleaning belt; the cleaning scraper is arranged at the lower end of the visual cleaning device for quick loading and unloading of the grating scale and is in contact with the scale surface of the grating scale, and is used to remove large particles of debris on the scale surface in combination with the compressed air provided by the grating scale displacement sensor.

2. The device for quick assembly and disassembly of a grating ruler and visual cleaning according to claim 1, characterized in that: The visual system monitors the status through cameras, compares and analyzes data through monitors, and selects the cleaning method.

3. The device for quick assembly and disassembly of a grating ruler and visual cleaning according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control system has three cleaning modes: single-point positioning cleaning, timed cleaning or manual control cleaning.

4. The device for quick assembly and disassembly of a grating ruler with visual cleaning according to claim 1, characterized in that: The solvent box is provided with a liquid replenishing pipeline for replenishing the solvent box with solvent.

5. The device for quick assembly and disassembly of a grating ruler with visual cleaning according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning tape is a strip-shaped wiping cloth with adhesive on the back, and the cleaning tape is adhered to the rotary belt through the adhesive.

6. The device for quick assembly and disassembly of a grating ruler with visual cleaning according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning belt is adhesively connected to the rotary belt, and cleaning belts of different materials and sizes can be replaced according to usage requirements.

7. The device for quick assembly and disassembly of a grating ruler with visual cleaning according to claim 1, characterized in that: The reading head on the grating scale is connected to the bottom of the housing in a detachable snap-on manner.

8. The device for quick assembly and disassembly of a grating ruler with visual cleaning according to claim 1, characterized in that: Cleaning tapes are strips of wipes.

9. A visual cleaning method for quick assembly and disassembly of a grating ruler, characterized in that: The method is performed by means of a visual cleaning device for quick assembly and disassembly of a grating scale according to any one of claims 1 to 8, and the method comprises the following steps: Step 1: Select the cleaning tape according to the size of the grating to be cleaned and the working environment; Step 2: Adhere the cleaning belt to the rotating belt; Step 3: Use the visual system to inspect the scale surface and select a cleaning method based on the degree of contamination; Step 4: After cleaning is completed, the machine will be inspected and the cleanliness will be reviewed through the visual system. If the cleanliness of the scale surface meets the requirements, the machine will automatically stop, otherwise it will return to step 3.

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