Fiber cleaning device

Abstract

The invention provides a fiber cleaning device which comprises a driven shaft, a tensioning unit and a driving unit, and one or more cleaning units are arranged between the tensioning unit and the driving unit. Wherein fibers are wound on the driven shaft, pass through the tensioning unit and the cleaning unit and are finally wound on the driving unit; the tensioning unit is used as a buffering part and generates adjustable tension; by controlling the driving unit, the speed of the winding process is adjusted, meanwhile, the winding position is adjusted, ordered winding of fibers is achieved, and the fibers can stably pass through the cleaning unit. The invention develops a simpler and more economical fiber cleaning device, so that the whole fiber cleaning process is more automatic, and manpower and material resources are saved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of cleaning devices, and in particular to a fiber cleaning device. Background Art

[0002] High-performance fibers refer to chemical fibers with special physical and chemical structures, properties and uses, or special functions. They generally have excellent properties such as high tensile strength, high modulus, good toughness, high temperature resistance, and wear resistance. They are widely used in aerospace, national defense, military industry, medical equipment and other fields. At present, in the production process of medical devices, high-performance fibers are mostly cleaned by wiping or soaking the entire roll. Although this type of method is simple, the cleaning is usually not thorough, and entanglement is prone to occur during the cleaning process. There are problems such as low cleaning efficiency, time-consuming and labor-intensive, and poor washing effect, which have an adverse effect on the quality of the product. Existing devices for cleaning high-performance fibers are usually complex, require a large space, and are not easy to deploy in a clean workshop. After cleaning, an extrusion device is required to squeeze out the moisture inside the silk thread and then dry it separately. This not only increases costs and wastes resources, but also has defects such as many steps, complex operations, and inconvenience.

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to design a small, compact, simpler, more economical, energy-saving and efficient automatic cleaning device suitable for use in clean areas to achieve the cleaning and drying of high-performance fiber wires. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to solve the shortcomings of the prior art, such as low cleaning efficiency, time-consuming and labor-intensive, and poor washing effect, and to provide a small, compact, simpler, more economical, energy-saving and efficient fiber cleaning device.

[0005] To achieve this objective, the present invention provides a fiber cleaning device comprising a driven shaft, a tensioning unit, and a drive unit, with one or more cleaning units disposed between the tensioning and driving units. Fiber is wound around the driven shaft, passing through the tensioning and cleaning units, and finally onto the drive unit. The tensioning unit acts as a buffer, generating adjustable tension. By controlling the drive unit, the winding speed and position are adjusted, achieving orderly fiber winding and ensuring smooth passage through the cleaning units.

[0006] Among them, the driven shaft consists of a support frame, a bearing and a winding wheel. The winding wheel is fixed on the bearing, and the winding wheel rotates freely under the drive of the bearing.

[0007] The tensioning unit is connected by a tension rod and a spring, and a roller is installed on the top. The tension rod supports the fiber to a certain height to avoid collision with the cleaning unit. At the same time, the spring acts as a buffer to the speed when the wire harness is wound, preventing the tension generated during winding from causing the shaft to shake.

[0008] Several rollers are fixed at the bottom of the cleaning unit, and the fibers are transferred to the rollers through the tensioning unit so that the fibers can be immersed in the cleaning agent in the cleaning unit.

[0009] The drive unit consists of a motor, a linear module, bearings and a winding wheel. The motor provides power for the entire fiber cleaning device by controlling the rotation of the bearings; the linear module controls the forward and backward movement of the bearings and adjusts the winding position of the fiber so that the cleaned fiber is evenly and orderly wound on the winding wheel.

[0010] The fiber cleaning unit also features a UV lamp to dry and sterilize the cleaned fibers, allowing for a continuous cleaning, drying, and sterilization process. A rinsing tank filled with pure water is located behind the cleaning unit, allowing the cleaned fibers to be rinsed again with pure water, achieving two consecutive washes. The rinsing tank houses a miniature ultrasonic motor and a temperature sensor. The ultrasonic motor enables ultrasonic cleaning for enhanced cleaning results, while the temperature sensor monitors temperature changes within the rinsing tank.

[0011] The beneficial effect of the present invention is that the fiber cleaning device of the present invention can automatically control the rotation and movement of the rotating shaft to adjust the winding direction and position of the wire harness to achieve automation. During the winding process, the high-strength fiber passes through the cleaning tank, and after cleaning, it is dried and sterilized under the irradiation of ultraviolet light, thereby achieving the simultaneous cleaning, drying and sterilization of the high-strength fiber. The entire device can be modularly adjusted as needed, so that the entire cleaning device can be more miniaturized, lightweight and integrated, thereby improving the cleaning efficiency of the material and the degree of adjustment freedom. The significance of the present invention lies in the development of a simpler and more economical high-strength fiber cleaning device, which cleans the residual impurities on the fiber while achieving drying and secondary sterilization, which can reduce costs and reduce energy waste. In addition, the entire high-strength fiber cleaning process is made more automated, saving manpower and material resources.

[0012] In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, preferred embodiments are given below and described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the specific embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are 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.

[0014] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a fiber cleaning device according to a first embodiment of the present invention;

[0015] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of a fiber cleaning device according to a second embodiment of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 3 FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of a fiber cleaning device according to a third embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0017] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. The components of the embodiments of the present invention generally described and shown in the drawings herein can be arranged and designed in various different configurations. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely represents selected embodiments of the present invention. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0018] The present invention utilizes power provided by a transmission system to control the entire device, driving the rotation of the rotating shaft and rollers while simultaneously controlling the axial movement of the rotating shaft. This allows the winding position of the high-strength fiber to be adjusted, achieving orderly fiber winding. A tension controller acts as a buffer to generate adjustable tension. By controlling the motor (or motors), the speed of the winding process is adjusted, allowing the high-strength fiber to smoothly pass through the cleaning area. A cleaning agent (such as a non-toxic or volatile cleaning solution such as pure water, ethanol, or isopropyl alcohol) can be placed within the cleaning area. A disinfection or drying unit can also be provided for disinfecting and drying the fiber. A single cleaning agent can serve as the minimum cleaning unit, while different cleaning units can perform different cleaning operations (such as cleaning, soaking, or rinsing). By combining multiple units, such as combining cleaning and rinsing of high-strength fibers, residual cleaning agent can be removed after cleaning, ensuring fiber cleanliness. For cleaning applications requiring higher cleanliness and precision, an ultrasonic cleaning system and temperature control system can be installed within the cleaning area to enhance the device's decontamination capabilities and achieve high-quality and precise fiber cleaning. In addition, drying equipment is installed in the entire cleaning system, which can be ultraviolet or infrared drying and curing lamps. While the fiber is being cleaned, the high temperature conditions of ultraviolet lamps or infrared irradiation can not only promote the rapid volatilization of moisture on the fiber surface and achieve drying, but also play a role in secondary disinfection and sterilization.

[0019] The present invention is described in further detail below so that those skilled in the art can implement the invention with reference to the description.

[0020] First, please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a fiber cleaning device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The device mainly includes two rotating shafts, a tension rod, rollers, a cleaning tank, a motor, a linear module and an ultraviolet lamp. The first rotating shaft is composed of a support frame 11, a bearing 12 and a winding wheel 13. The winding wheel 13 is fixed on the bearing 12, and the winding wheel 13 rotates freely under the drive of the bearing 12. The tension rod 14 is connected to the spring 15 and a roller 16 is assembled on the top. The tension rod 14 supports the high-strength fiber to a certain height to avoid collision with the cleaning tank 17. At the same time, the spring 15 acts as a buffer to the speed when the wire harness is wound, preventing the tension generated during winding from causing the rotating shaft to shake. The high-strength fiber is transferred by the roller 16 on the tension rod 14 to the roller 18 and the roller 19. The rollers 18 and 19 are fixed at the bottom of the cleaning tank 17, so that the high-strength fiber can be immersed in the cleaning agent. The cleaned high-strength fiber reaches the second rotating shaft, which is similarly composed of a bearing 110 and a winding wheel 111. In addition, the rotating shaft is equipped with a motor 112 and a linear module 113. The motor 112 controls the rotation of this rotating shaft, thereby driving the rotation of the rotating shaft and rollers in the entire device, providing power for the entire system. The linear module 113 controls the forward and backward movement of the second rotating shaft, adjusts the winding position of the high-strength fiber, and ensures that the cleaned fiber is evenly and orderly wound on the winding wheel 111. The ultraviolet lamp 114 is placed on the far right to dry and sterilize the fiber wound on the winding wheel 111. The entire device can realize the continuous cleaning, drying and sterilization processes.

[0021] The following is a second embodiment, Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a fiber cleaning device according to a second embodiment of the present invention. High-strength fibers are transported from a first rotating shaft, consisting of a support frame 21, bearings 22, and a winding reel 23, via a tension rod 24 and rollers 26, 28, and 29 to a cleaning tank 27 containing a cleaning agent. The tension rod 24 is connected to a spring 25 and topped with a roller 26. The tension rod 24 supports the high-strength fibers at a certain height to prevent collision with the cleaning tank 17. The spring 25 also acts as a buffer during winding. A rinsing tank 211 filled with pure water is located behind the cleaning tank 27. The high-strength fibers are first rinsed with the cleaning agent in the cleaning tank 27 and then transferred to the rinsing tank 211 by rollers 210, 212, and 213 for a second rinse with pure water, achieving two consecutive washes and improving cleaning efficiency. After being rinsed with pure water, the high-strength fibers reach the second rotating shaft and are wound in an orderly manner on the winding reel 214. They are then dried and sterilized by ultraviolet light 218. The cleaned high-strength fiber arrives at the second rotating shaft, which is similarly composed of a bearing 215 and a winding wheel 214. In addition, the rotating shaft is equipped with a motor 216 and a linear module 217.

[0022] The following is a third embodiment, Figure 3This is a schematic diagram of a fiber cleaning device according to a third embodiment of the present invention. High-strength fibers are transported from the winding reel 33 of the first rotating shaft, which is composed of a support frame 31, bearings 32, and a winding reel 33, via a tension rod 34 and rollers 36, 38, and 39 to a cleaning tank 37 filled with cleaning agent. The tension rod 34 is connected to a spring 35 and equipped with a roller 36 on top. The tension rod 34 supports the high-strength fibers at a certain height to prevent collision with the cleaning tank 37. The spring 35 also acts as a buffer during winding. A rinsing tank 311 filled with pure water is located behind the cleaning tank 37. The high-strength fibers are first cleaned with the cleaning agent in the cleaning tank 37 and then transported by rollers 310, 312, and 313 to the rinsing tank 311 for a second rinse with pure water, achieving two consecutive washes. A miniature ultrasonic motor 314 and a temperature sensor 315 are located within the rinsing tank 311. The ultrasonic motor 314 enables ultrasonic cleaning of the high-strength fibers, resulting in a more effective cleaning effect. Temperature sensor 315 monitors temperature fluctuations within the water tank. The cleaned high-strength fiber reaches the second rotating shaft, which similarly consists of bearings 317 and a winding wheel 316. It is also equipped with a motor 318 and a linear module 319. The high-strength fiber is then dried and sterilized by ultraviolet light 320.

[0023] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been disclosed above, they are not limited to the applications listed in the specification and exemplary embodiments. They can be applied to a variety of fields suitable for the present invention. Further modifications will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific details and illustrations shown and described herein without departing from the general concept defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A fiber cleaning device, characterized in that It comprises a driven shaft, a tensioning unit and a driving unit, with one or more cleaning units arranged between the tensioning unit and the driving unit; wherein: the driven shaft is wound with fiber, which passes through the tensioning unit and the cleaning unit and is finally wound onto the driving unit; the tensioning unit acts as a buffer component to generate adjustable tension; by controlling the driving unit, the speed of the winding process is adjusted, and at the same time the winding position is adjusted to achieve orderly winding of the fiber, so that the fiber can pass smoothly through the cleaning unit.

2. A fiber cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that The driven shaft is composed of a support frame, a bearing and a winding wheel. The winding wheel is fixed on the bearing, and the winding wheel rotates freely under the drive of the bearing.

3. A fiber cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that The tensioning unit is connected by a tension rod and a spring, and a roller is installed on the top. The tension rod supports the fiber to a certain height to avoid collision with the cleaning unit. At the same time, the spring acts as a buffer to the speed when the wire harness is wound, preventing the tension generated during winding from causing the rotating shaft to shake.

4. A fiber cleaning device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that A plurality of rollers are fixed at the bottom of the cleaning unit, and the fibers are transferred to the plurality of rollers through the tensioning unit so that the fibers can be immersed in the cleaning agent in the cleaning unit.

5. A fiber cleaning device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that The drive unit consists of a motor, a linear module, a bearing and a winding wheel. The motor provides power for the entire fiber cleaning device by controlling the rotation of the bearing; the linear module controls the forward and backward movement of the bearing to adjust the winding position of the fiber so that the cleaned fiber is evenly and orderly wound on the winding wheel.

6. A fiber cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that The fiber cleaning device is also provided with an ultraviolet lamp to dry and sterilize the cleaned fibers. The entire device can realize the continuous cleaning, drying and sterilization processes.

7. A fiber cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that A rinsing tank containing pure water is placed behind the cleaning unit, so that the cleaned fibers are rinsed again with pure water, thereby achieving two consecutive cleanings.

8. A fiber cleaning device according to claim 7, characterized in that A micro ultrasonic motor and a temperature sensor are placed in the rinsing tank. The ultrasonic motor can realize ultrasonic cleaning with better cleaning effect. The temperature sensor is used to monitor the temperature change in the rinsing tank.

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