A graphite boat cleaning apparatus

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of graphite boat cleaning and discloses a graphite boat cleaning device, including a cleaning tank and a cleaning frame. The cleaning tank is equipped with an acid pickling tank, a rinsing tank, and a cleaning tank. A water spray plate for rinsing with clean water is installed on the cleaning tank at the cleaning tank. A moving structure is installed on the cleaning tank, which drives a lifting structure to move back and forth. A detection structure for pH value detection is installed at the acid pickling tank. The lifting structure drives the cleaning frame to move up and down. The invention includes a second U-shaped seat, a second servo motor, a second lead screw, a moving seat, a first drive motor, and a cleaning brush at the bottom of a second support base. After the graphite boat is immersed in the acid pickling tank, the moving structure is raised to a suitable position, and the cleaning brush can move back and forth to scrub the inner tank of the graphite boat, thus improving the cleaning effect.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of graphite boat cleaning, and in particular to a device for cleaning graphite boats. Background Technology

[0002] Graphite boat is a new type of energy storage device based on graphene. Its working principle is to combine graphene materials with other materials to achieve energy storage and release. It has the characteristics of high temperature resistance, good chemical stability, high strength and excellent electrical conductivity.

[0003] When processing products using graphite boats, some impurities will remain inside the inner tank of the graphite boat. It is necessary to use cleaning equipment to clean the graphite boat. The cleaning equipment will pickle the graphite boat in an acid pickling tank. A pH sensor will be used in the acid pickling tank to detect the acidity and alkalinity in real time. When the sensor is damaged, it cannot be replaced in time. Moreover, replacement requires manual operation, which is not very portable. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the problems mentioned in the background art, the present invention provides a cleaning device for graphite boats.

[0005] The present invention provides a technical solution for a graphite boat cleaning device, which adopts the following approach:

[0006] A cleaning device for graphite boats includes a cleaning tank and a cleaning frame. The cleaning tank is equipped with an acid pickling tank, a rinsing tank, and a cleaning tank. A water spray plate for rinsing with clean water is installed on the cleaning tank at the cleaning tank. A movable structure is installed on the cleaning tank, which drives a lifting structure to move back and forth. A detection structure for pH value detection is installed at the acid pickling tank. The lifting structure drives the cleaning frame to move up and down.

[0007] The detection structure includes a fixing block installed on the outer wall of the cleaning tank. A third cylinder is fixedly installed at the bottom of the fixing block. The output end of the third cylinder is connected to a first L-shaped strip. A detection head is provided at the bottom of the first L-shaped strip. The detection head is threadedly installed with a connector on the first L-shaped strip. The detection head is connected to a pH meter via a wire.

[0008] Preferably, the detection structure further includes a second L-shaped strip at the top of the cleaning tank, a fourth cylinder at the top of the second L-shaped strip, the output end of the fourth cylinder being connected to the storage shell, a fifth cylinder on the outer wall of the storage shell, the output end of the fifth cylinder being connected to a shaft inside the storage shell, a first mounting block and a second mounting block being fixedly mounted on the shaft, a second drive motor being fixedly mounted at the bottom of the first mounting block, the output end of the second drive motor being connected to a first positioning cylinder, a third drive motor being located at the bottom of the second mounting block, the output end of the third drive motor being connected to the second positioning cylinder, and guide blocks at the top of the first and second mounting blocks, with guide rods passing through through holes in the guide blocks, the two ends of the guide rods being connected to the inner wall of the storage shell.

[0009] Preferably, the bottom of the first positioning cylinder and the second positioning cylinder are provided with a clamping assembly. The clamping assembly includes an electric cylinder installed on the outer wall of the first positioning cylinder and the second positioning cylinder, and the output end of the electric cylinder is connected to the clamping block.

[0010] Preferably, the movable structure includes a first connecting seat and a second connecting seat installed on the top of the cleaning tank. A first servo motor is fixedly installed on the first connecting seat. The output end of the first servo motor is connected to one end of a first lead screw. The other end of the first lead screw is installed with a bearing seat installed on the second connecting seat via a bearing. A thread sleeve seat is also installed on the first lead screw. The thread sleeve seat is fixedly installed at both ends of a first U-shaped seat.

[0011] Preferably, the lifting structure includes a first U-shaped seat, a first cylinder is fixedly installed on the top of the first U-shaped seat, and the output end of the first cylinder is fixedly installed between the first support seat and the first support seat.

[0012] Preferably, a second cylinder is provided on the top of the first support base, and the output end of the second cylinder is fixedly installed between the second support base and the second support base. A second U-shaped seat is fixedly installed on the bottom of the second support base. A second servo motor is provided on the outer wall of the second U-shaped seat. The output end of the second servo motor is connected to one end of a second lead screw. The other end of the second lead screw is installed with a bearing seat installed on the inner wall of the second U-shaped seat through a bearing. The second lead screw is also adapted to be installed with a movable seat. A slider is provided on the top of the movable seat, and the slider moves in a groove opened on the inner wall of the second U-shaped seat. A first drive motor is installed on the movable seat, and the output end of the first drive motor is fixedly installed between the first drive motor and the cleaning brush.

[0013] Preferably, the bottom of the cleaning frame is provided with a placement groove, the screw hole on the side wall of the placement groove is adapted to be installed with the rotating screw, and one end of the rotating screw is installed with a bearing seat installed on the outer wall of the limiting block through a bearing, and a graphite boat is placed in the placement groove.

[0014] Preferably, the cleaning frame has a raised edge on its frame wall, and the raised edge is inserted into the slots opened at both ends of the first support base. The first support base is provided with a fixing pin to fix the raised edge.

[0015] In summary, the present invention has the following beneficial technical effects:

[0016] 1. This invention is equipped with a detection structure. When the detection head in the detection structure is damaged, a third cylinder is provided in the detection structure. The third cylinder can drive the first L-shaped strip to move up and down, thereby removing the detection head located in the pickling tank. After it is moved to a suitable position, the fourth cylinder will work, driving the storage shell to move down to a suitable position. The second positioning cylinder will cover the detection head, and the clamping assembly will clamp the detection head. Then, the third drive motor will work to rotate and remove the detection head. The fifth cylinder will work to move the first positioning cylinder to a suitable position, placing the detection head in the first positioning cylinder at the connector on the first L-shaped strip and rotating it for installation. This eliminates the need for manual installation, making it simple to operate and highly functional.

[0017] 2. The present invention is provided with a second U-shaped seat, a second servo motor, a second lead screw, a moving seat, a first drive motor and a cleaning brush at the bottom of the second support base. After the graphite boat is immersed in the pickling tank for pickling and soaking, the moving structure is lifted to a suitable position, and the cleaning brush can move back and forth to brush the inner tank of the graphite boat, thereby improving the cleaning effect of the graphite boat. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a graphite boat cleaning device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the position and structure of the first support base in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the position and structure of the cleaning frame in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 4 This is an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 Enlarged view of the structure at point A;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of a graphite boat cleaning device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 6This is an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 Enlarged view of the structure at point B;

[0024] Figure 7 This is an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5 Enlarged view of the structure at point C;

[0025] Figure 8 This is an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5 Enlarged view of the structure at point D.

[0026] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Cleaning tank; 2. Pickling tank; 3. Rinsing tank; 4. Cleaning tank; 5. First connecting seat; 6. Second connecting seat; 7. First servo motor; 8. First lead screw; 9. First U-shaped seat; 10. First cylinder; 11. First support seat; 12. Second cylinder; 13. Second support seat; 14. Cleaning frame; 15. Water spray plate; 16. Graphite boat; 17. Rotating screw; 18. Limit block; 19. Second U-shaped seat; 20. Second servo motor; 21. Second lead screw; 2 2. Movable seat; 23. First drive motor; 24. Cleaning brush; 25. Fixing block; 26. Third cylinder; 27. First L-shaped strip; 28. Second L-shaped strip; 29. ​​Storage shell; 30. Fourth cylinder; 31. Fifth cylinder; 32. Guide rod; 33. First mounting block; 34. Guide block; 35. Second mounting block; 36. Second drive motor; 37. First positioning cylinder; 38. Third drive motor; 39. Second positioning cylinder; 40. Electric cylinder; 41. Detection head; 42. Placement slot. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figures 1-8 The present invention will be described in further detail below.

[0028] This invention discloses a cleaning device for graphite boats, including a cleaning tank 1 and a cleaning frame 14. The cleaning tank 1 is provided with an acid pickling tank 2, a rinsing tank 3 and a cleaning tank 4. A water spray plate 15 for rinsing with clean water is provided on the cleaning tank 1 at the cleaning tank 4. A movable structure is installed on the cleaning tank 1, which drives a lifting structure to move back and forth. A detection structure for pH value detection is provided at the acid pickling tank 2. The lifting structure drives the cleaning frame 14 to move up and down.

[0029] The detection structure includes a fixing block 25 installed on the outer wall of the cleaning tank 1. A third cylinder 26 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the fixing block 25. The output end of the third cylinder 26 is connected to a first L-shaped bar 27. A detection head 41 is provided at the bottom of the first L-shaped bar 27. The detection head 41 is threadedly installed with a connector on the first L-shaped bar 27. The detection head 41 is connected to a pH meter via a wire. The detection structure also includes a second L-shaped bar 28 provided at the top of the cleaning tank 1. A fourth cylinder 30 is provided at the top of the second L-shaped bar 28. The output end of the fourth cylinder 30 is connected to a receiving shell 29 for storage. A fifth cylinder 31 is provided on the outer wall of the housing 29. The output end of the fifth cylinder 31 is connected to a shaft inside the housing 29. A first mounting block 33 and a second mounting block 35 are fixedly mounted on the shaft. A second drive motor 36 is fixedly mounted on the bottom of the first mounting block 33. The output end of the second drive motor 36 is connected to a first positioning cylinder 37. A third drive motor 38 is provided on the bottom of the second mounting block 35. The output end of the third drive motor 38 is connected to a second positioning cylinder 39. A guide block 34 is provided on the top of the first mounting block 33 and the second mounting block 35. A through hole is opened in the guide block 34. A guide rod 32 is provided, with both ends of the guide rod 32 connected to the inner wall of the housing 29. Clamping assemblies are provided at the bottom of the first positioning cylinder 37 and the second positioning cylinder 39. The clamping assemblies include electric cylinders 40 mounted on the outer walls of the first positioning cylinder 37 and the second positioning cylinder 39. The output end of the electric cylinder 40 is connected to the clamping block. When the detection head 41 in the detection structure is damaged, the third cylinder 26 operates, driving the first L-shaped strip 27 upwards, causing the detection head 41 on the first L-shaped strip 27 to slowly move out of the pickling tank 2. After moving to the appropriate position, the fourth cylinder 30 on the second L-shaped strip 28... The system operates by moving the storage shell 29 downwards to a suitable position. The second positioning cylinder 39 inside the storage shell 29 covers the detection head 41. Then, the clamping assembly clamps the detection head 41. The third drive motor 38 operates, driving the second positioning cylinder 39 to rotate and remove the detection head 41 from the connector. Then, the fifth cylinder 31 operates, driving the first mounting block 33 to move, so that the first positioning cylinder 37 moves to a suitable position. The detection head 41 clamped by the clamping assembly inside the first positioning cylinder 37, together with the second drive motor 36, is installed on the corresponding connector, completing the replacement of the detection head 41. The operation is simple.

[0030] See Figure 1 The movable structure includes a first connecting seat 5 and a second connecting seat 6 installed on the top of the cleaning tank 1. A first servo motor 7 is fixedly installed on the first connecting seat 5. The output end of the first servo motor 7 is connected to one end of the first lead screw 8. The other end of the first lead screw 8 is installed with a bearing seat installed on the second connecting seat 6 through a bearing. A thread sleeve seat is also installed on the first lead screw 8. The thread sleeve seat is fixedly installed at both ends of the first U-shaped seat 9.

[0031] See Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 5 The lifting structure includes a first U-shaped seat 9, a first cylinder 10 fixedly mounted on the top of the first U-shaped seat 9, the output end of the first cylinder 10 fixedly mounted between a first support seat 11, a second cylinder 12 mounted on the top of the first support seat 11, the output end of the second cylinder 12 fixedly mounted between a second support seat 13, a second U-shaped seat 19 fixedly mounted on the bottom of the second support seat 13, a second servo motor 20 mounted on the outer wall of the second U-shaped seat 19, the output end of the second servo motor 20 connected to one end of a second lead screw 21, and the other end of the second lead screw 21 connected to a bearing seat mounted on the inner wall of the second U-shaped seat 19 via a bearing. The second lead screw 21 is also fitted with the movable seat 22. The top of the movable seat 22 is provided with a slider, and the slider moves in the groove opened on the inner wall of the second U-shaped seat 19. The first drive motor 23 is installed on the movable seat 22. The output end of the first drive motor 23 is fixedly installed between the cleaning brush 24 and the first servo motor 7 in the moving structure works, driving the first lead screw 8 to rotate. After the first lead screw 8 rotates, it drives the lifting structure to move above the pickling tank 2. The first cylinder 10 in the lifting structure works, driving the first support seat 11 to move downward, so that the cleaning frame 14 is immersed in the pickling tank 2 for preliminary soaking and cleaning.

[0032] See Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 The bottom of the cleaning frame 14 is provided with a placement groove 42. The screw hole on the side wall of the placement groove 42 is adapted to be installed with the rotating screw 17. One end of the rotating screw 17 is installed with the bearing seat installed on the outer wall of the limiting block 18 through the bearing. A graphite boat 16 is placed in the placement groove 42. The frame wall of the cleaning frame 14 is provided with a protruding edge, which is inserted into the slots opened at both ends of the first support base 11. The first support base 11 is provided with a fixing pin to fix the protruding edge.

[0033] The implementation principle of a graphite boat cleaning device according to an embodiment of the present invention is as follows: When cleaning the graphite boat 16, the graphite boat 16 is placed in the placement slot 42 within the cleaning frame 14. The corresponding rotating screw 17 is rotated, causing the corresponding limiting block 18 to move and clamp the graphite boat 16. After clamping, the first servo motor 7 in the moving structure operates, driving the first lead screw 8 to rotate. After the first lead screw 8 rotates, it drives the lifting structure to move above the pickling tank 2. The first cylinder 10 in the lifting structure operates, driving the first support base 11 to move downward, causing the cleaning frame to... The cleaning frame 14 is immersed in the pickling tank 2 for initial soaking and cleaning. After soaking and cleaning, the impurities in the inner tank of the graphite boat 16 will be loosened. Then, the first cylinder 10 in the lifting structure will drive the first support seat 11 to move upward, moving the cleaning frame 14 above the pickling tank 2. Then, the second cylinder 12 will work, driving the second support seat 13 to move downward. After moving to the appropriate position, the second servo motor 20 will work, driving the second lead screw 21 to work. In addition, after the first drive motor 23 works, it will drive the cleaning brush 24 to rotate, cleaning the inner tank of the graphite boat 16, increasing the cleaning effect on the graphite boat 16. After cleaning, the moving structure moves the cleaning frame 14 above the rinsing tank 3, then places it in the rinsing tank 3 for rinsing, and finally moves it to the cleaning tank 4 for rinsing with clean water. Combined with the water spray plate 15, the graphite boat 16 is sprayed with water to rinse it, thus completing the cleaning of the graphite boat 16. When the detection head 41 in the detection structure is damaged, the third cylinder 26 operates, moving the first L-shaped strip 27 upwards, causing the detection head 41 on the first L-shaped strip 27 to slowly move out of the pickling tank 2. After moving to the appropriate position, the fourth cylinder 30 on the second L-shaped strip 28 operates, moving... The movable storage shell 29 moves downward to a suitable position, and the second positioning cylinder 39 inside the storage shell 29 covers the detection head 41. Then, the clamping assembly clamps the detection head 41, the third drive motor 38 works, driving the second positioning cylinder 39 to rotate and remove the detection head 41 from the connector. Then, the fifth cylinder 31 works, driving the first mounting block 33 to move, so that the first positioning cylinder 37 moves to a suitable position. The detection head 41 clamped by the clamping assembly inside the first positioning cylinder 37, together with the second drive motor 36, is installed on the corresponding connector, completing the replacement of the detection head 41. The operation is simple.

[0034] The above are all preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape and principle of the present invention should be covered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A cleaning device for graphite boats, comprising a cleaning tank (1) and a cleaning frame (14), wherein the cleaning tank (1) is provided with an acid pickling tank (2), a rinsing tank (3) and a cleaning tank (4), wherein a water spray plate (15) for rinsing with clean water is provided on the cleaning tank (1) at the cleaning tank (4), and a movable structure is installed on the cleaning tank (1), wherein the movable structure drives a lifting structure to move back and forth, characterized in that: The pickling tank (2) is equipped with a detection structure for pH value detection, and the lifting structure drives the cleaning frame (14) to move up and down; The detection structure includes a fixing block (25) installed on the outer wall of the cleaning tank (1), a third cylinder (26) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the fixing block (25), the output end of the third cylinder (26) is connected to the first L-shaped bar (27), a detection head (41) is provided at the bottom of the first L-shaped bar (27), the detection head (41) is threadedly installed with the connector on the first L-shaped bar (27), and the detection head (41) is connected to the pH value detector through a wire. The detection structure also includes a second L-shaped strip (28) set at the top of the cleaning tank (1), a fourth cylinder (30) set at the top of the second L-shaped strip (28), the output end of the fourth cylinder (30) being connected to the storage shell (29), a fifth cylinder (31) set on the outer wall of the storage shell (29), the output end of the fifth cylinder (31) being connected to the shaft inside the storage shell (29), a first mounting block (33) and a second mounting block (35) being fixedly installed on the shaft, and a first mounting block (33) and a second mounting block (35) being fixedly installed at the bottom of the first mounting block (33). Two drive motors (36) are connected to the first positioning cylinder (37) at their output ends. A third drive motor (38) is provided at the bottom of the second mounting block (35). The output end of the third drive motor (38) is connected to the second positioning cylinder (39). A guide block (34) is provided at the top of the first mounting block (33) and the second mounting block (35). A guide rod (32) passes through the through hole opened on the guide block (34). The two ends of the guide rod (32) are connected to the inner wall of the storage shell (29). The first positioning cylinder (37) and the second positioning cylinder (39) are provided with clamping components at their inner bottom ends. The clamping components include electric cylinders (40) installed on the outer walls of the first positioning cylinder (37) and the second positioning cylinder (39). The output end of the electric cylinder (40) is connected to the clamping block. The lifting structure includes a first U-shaped seat (9), and a first cylinder (10) is fixedly installed on the top of the first U-shaped seat (9). The output end of the first cylinder (10) is fixedly installed between the first support seat (11). A second cylinder (12) is provided on the top of the first support base (11). The output end of the second cylinder (12) is fixedly installed between the second support base (13). A second U-shaped seat (19) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the second support base (13). A second servo motor (20) is provided on the outer wall of the second U-shaped seat (19). The output end of the second servo motor (20) is connected to one end of the second lead screw (21). The other end of the second lead screw (21) is installed with a bearing seat installed on the inner wall of the second U-shaped seat (19) through a bearing. The second lead screw (21) is also adapted to be installed with a movable seat (22). A slider is provided on the top of the movable seat (22). The slider moves in a groove opened on the inner wall of the second U-shaped seat (19). A first drive motor (23) is installed on the movable seat (22). The output end of the first drive motor (23) is fixedly installed between the first drive motor (23) and the cleaning brush (24).

2. The graphite boat cleaning equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The movable structure includes a first connecting seat (5) and a second connecting seat (6) installed on the top of the cleaning tank (1). A first servo motor (7) is fixedly installed on the first connecting seat (5). The output end of the first servo motor (7) is connected to one end of a first lead screw (8). The other end of the first lead screw (8) is installed with a bearing seat installed on the second connecting seat (6) through a bearing. A thread sleeve seat is also installed on the first lead screw (8). The thread sleeve seat is fixedly installed at both ends of a first U-shaped seat (9).

3. The graphite boat cleaning equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the cleaning frame (14) is provided with a placement groove (42). The screw hole on the side wall of the placement groove (42) is adapted to be installed with the rotating screw (17). One end of the rotating screw (17) is installed with the bearing seat installed on the outer wall of the limiting block (18) through a bearing. A graphite boat (16) is placed in the placement groove (42).

4. The graphite boat cleaning equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning frame (14) has a raised edge on its frame wall, and the raised edge is inserted into the slots opened at both ends of the first support base (11). The first support base (11) is provided with a fixing pin to fix the raised edge.

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