A mold cleaning apparatus

Abstract

The present application relates to a kind of mould cleaning equipment, mould cleaning equipment includes: mould cleaning equipment includes rack, moving device, mechanical arm, brush suction component, disinfecting component and wiping component, rack and the mechanical arm, brush suction component, disinfecting component and wiping component etc. component on rack can be moved to the mould where it needs to be cleaned by moving component, by the scraping of the grabbing of mechanical arm Brush suction component is moved to mould and the surface of mould is scraped and is sucked, then brush suction component is returned to rack;By the grabbing of wiping component that grabbing is moved to the opening above, so that wiping and disinfectant contact, and with the grabbing of moving to mould, and the surface of mould is wiped, then wiping component is returned to rack by the grabbing of grabbing.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the technical field of punching mechanisms, and in particular to a mold cleaning device. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of flexible circuit boards and SMT punch presses, mold cleaning has always been a manual, periodic process. The workflow mainly consists of the following steps: (Standing at the front of the equipment) First, manually brush away foreign objects from the lower mold surface. Second, manually take a lint-free cloth, soak it in alcohol, and wipe the lower mold surface. Third, manually visually inspect the cleanliness of the lower mold surface. (Standing at the rear of the equipment) Fourth, open the rear safety door, manually take a lint-free cloth, soak it in alcohol, and wipe the upper mold surface. Fifth, manually use a mirror to visually inspect the cleanliness of the upper mold surface, and finally close the door and start the equipment.

[0003] In the existing technology, the above-mentioned cleaning process is often carried out manually, which often results in omissions in the cleaning process, leaving fine debris on the mold. This can lead to precision problems during later use and increase the product scrap rate. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the aforementioned problems, the present invention aims to provide a mold cleaning device that solves the technical problem that, in the prior art, manual cleaning often results in omissions in the cleaning process, leading to the presence of fine debris on the mold, which in turn causes precision issues during later use and increases the product scrap rate.

[0005] The embodiments of the present invention adopt the following technical solutions: In a first aspect, embodiments of the present invention provide a mold cleaning device, the mold cleaning device comprising: frame; A moving device, located below the frame, is used to drive the frame to move; The robotic arm has one end mounted on a frame and can rotate relative to the frame, and the other end has a gripping part that can move relative to the frame in both the vertical and horizontal directions and can rotate relative to the frame. The brush and suction component, placed on the frame, is used to move with the gripping part to the mold and scrape and suck the surface of the mold when connected to the gripping part; The disinfection component is mounted on the frame and has a receiving cavity, a receiving tank, and an opening. The receiving tank and the receiving cavity are connected. The receiving cavity is used to store disinfectant and supply disinfectant to the receiving tank. The opening is connected to the receiving tank, which is used to contain disinfectant. The disinfectant is exposed from the opening. The wiping component, placed on the frame, has a wiping part that, when connected to the gripping part, moves with the gripping part to above the opening so that the wiping part comes into contact with the disinfectant, and moves with the gripping part to the mold to wipe the surface of the mold.

[0006] In some embodiments of this application, the brush suction component includes: The support frame is placed on the machine frame; The first quick-change component is mounted on the support frame and is used to connect and lock or unlock the gripping part; A scraper, mounted on a support frame, is used to scrape the surface of the mold when it is positioned on the mold. The suction component, mounted on the support frame, is used to suction the surface of the mold when it is positioned on the mold.

[0007] In some embodiments of this application, the suction element includes: The quick connector, mounted on the support frame, has a loose state and a locked state. When the quick connector is in the loose state, the air tube can be inserted into or detached from the quick connector. When the quick connector is in the locked state, the air tube is locked onto the quick connector. The first actuator, mounted on the support frame and connected to the quick connector, is used to control the quick connector to switch between the released and locked states. The storage bag, set on the support, has a first opening and a second opening. The first opening is connected to the quick connector. The scraper has a through-hole, one end of which is connected to the second opening. When the scraper is on the mold, the other end of the through-hole faces the mold.

[0008] In some embodiments of this application, the wiping component includes: The bracket is placed on the rack; The second quick-change component is mounted on the bracket and is used to connect and lock or unlock the gripping part. The output cylinder is rotatably mounted on the bracket, and the wiping device to be used is placed on the output cylinder; The recycling bin is rotatably mounted on the bracket, and the used wiping device is placed on the recycling bin; The second driver is mounted on the bracket and connected to the recycling cylinder. It is used to drive the recycling cylinder to rotate, thereby driving the output cylinder to output the wiping parts to be used and to place the used wiping parts on the recycling cylinder. The pressure component, mounted on the support and located on the path of the wiping component as it moves between the output and recovery cylinders, is used to press down on the wiping component so that it comes into contact with the mold.

[0009] In some embodiments of this application, the wiping component further includes: A damper, mounted on a bracket and connected to the output cylinder, is used to provide resistance to control the tension of the wiping piece being output from the output cylinder.

[0010] In some embodiments of this application, the pressure member includes: A rotating component is mounted on a support and can rotate relative to the support. The support has a guide groove, and the rotating component has a guide part that extends into the guide groove. The guide groove and the guide part are adapted to each other to limit the rotation range of the rotating component. The third actuator is mounted on the bracket and rotatably connected to the rotating component, and is used to drive the bracket to rotate relative to the rotating component. A flexible pad is provided on a rotating component, which has a first station and a second station that can be switched by rotation relative to a support. When the rotating part is in the first station, the flexible pad presses against the wiping part so that the wiping part comes into contact with the mold; When the rotating part is in the second position, the flexible pad does not apply force to the wiping part.

[0011] In some embodiments of this application, the pressure member further includes: The first roller is mounted on the support and can rotate relative to the support; The second roller is mounted on the support and can rotate relative to the support. The first roller and the second roller are located on both sides of the flexible pad to form a wiping area. The flexible pad presses against the wiping element located in the wiping area. The third roller is mounted on the support and can rotate relative to the support. It is located below the output cylinder to adjust the output direction and tension of the wiping component. The fourth roller is mounted on the support and can rotate relative to the support. It is located above the third driver to adjust the tension of the wiping element. The fifth roller is mounted on the support and can rotate relative to the support. It is located above the rotating part to adjust the output direction and tension of the wiping part. The sixth roller, mounted on the support and rotatable relative to the support, is located below the third driver to adjust the output direction and tension of the wiping element; The seventh roller is mounted on the support and can rotate relative to the support. It is located above the wiping element to adjust the output direction and tension of the wiping element. The eighth roller is mounted on the support and can rotate relative to the support, located below the wiping component; The ninth roller, mounted on the support and rotatable relative to it, is positioned above the wiping element to adjust its output direction and tension. The seventh, eighth, and ninth rollers form a clamping zone to prevent the wiping element from jumping. The output path of the wiping component is sequentially along the output cylinder, the third roller, the fourth roller, the fifth roller, the first roller, the second roller, the sixth roller, the seventh roller, the eighth roller, and the ninth roller to the recovery cylinder.

[0012] In some embodiments of this application, the stent includes: The first frame, the second quick-change component, the output cylinder, the recovery cylinder, and the second drive are mounted on the first frame; The second frame is rotatably connected to the first frame. The pressure component is set on the second frame. The first frame and the second frame switch between folded and unfolded states through a rotatable connection. When the first frame and the second frame are in the folded state, the angle between the first frame and the second frame is 30°-150°; When the first and second frames are in the unfolded state, the angle between the first and second frames is 150°-180°.

[0013] In some embodiments of this application, the wiping component further includes: The first connector connects to the second frame at one end; The second connector is rotatably connected to the first connector. The fourth actuator, mounted on the first frame and connected to the second connector, is used to drive one end of the first connector to move when the second connector moves, thereby causing the other end of the first connector to drive the second frame to rotate.

[0014] In some embodiments of this application, the disinfection component includes: A liquid storage tank is mounted on the frame, and a receiving cavity is located inside the liquid storage tank. The liquid storage tank also has a recovery cavity. The pump body is mounted on the frame, with one end connected to the receiving cavity; The storage box is mounted on the frame and is located above the liquid storage tank. The receiving slot and opening are located on the storage box, which has a reflux hole that connects to the recovery chamber. Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the embodiments of the present invention are as follows: In this embodiment, the mold cleaning equipment includes a frame, a moving device, a robotic arm, a brush suction component, a disinfection component, and a wiping component. The moving device can move the frame and the robotic arm, brush suction component, disinfection component, and wiping component on the frame to the mold that needs to be cleaned. The gripping part of the robotic arm grabs the brush suction component and moves it onto the mold to scrape and suck up the surface of the mold. Then, the brush suction component is returned to the frame. The gripping part grabs the wiping component and moves it above the opening so that the wiping component comes into contact with the disinfectant. The wiping component moves onto the mold with the gripping part and wipes the surface of the mold. Then, the gripping part returns the wiping component to the frame. The mold cleaning equipment of this embodiment can clean the mold mechanically without manual operation. Each step is performed sequentially, and there is no problem of missing steps in the cleaning process. It can adapt to various factory environments and effectively solves the technical problem that in the prior art, when the above-mentioned cleaning is performed manually, the cleaning process is often missed, resulting in fine debris on the mold, which easily leads to precision problems in later use and increases the product scrap rate. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the provided drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a mold cleaning device provided by the present invention.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram from another perspective of a mold cleaning device provided by the present invention.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram from another perspective of a mold cleaning device provided by the present invention.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the folded state of the wiping component of a mold cleaning device provided by the present invention.

[0020] Figure 5 This is another structural schematic diagram of the wiping component of a mold cleaning device provided by the present invention in its unfolded state.

[0021] Figure 6 This is another structural schematic diagram of the wiping component of a mold cleaning device provided by the present invention in a folded state.

[0022] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the disinfection component of a mold cleaning device provided by the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0024] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that 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. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the components or elements 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 embodiments of this application. In addition, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0025] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a replaceable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0026] In related technologies, particularly in the fields of flexible circuit boards and SMT punch presses, mold cleaning has traditionally been a manual, periodic process. The workflow mainly consists of the following steps: (Standing at the front of the equipment) First, manually brush away foreign matter from the lower mold surface; second, manually take a lint-free cloth, soak it in alcohol, and wipe the lower mold surface; third, manually visually inspect the cleanliness of the lower mold surface; (Standing at the rear of the equipment) Fourth, open the rear safety door, manually take a lint-free cloth, soak it in alcohol, and wipe the upper mold surface; fifth, manually use a mirror to visually inspect the cleanliness of the upper mold surface, and finally close the door and start the equipment. This workflow frequently results in incomplete cleaning and omissions, leading to the production of scrapped products later on.

[0027] The specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention.

[0028] like Figure 1-7 As shown, in a first aspect, embodiments of the present invention provide a mold cleaning device, the mold cleaning device comprising: frame; A moving device, located below the frame, is used to drive the frame to move; The robotic arm has one end mounted on a frame and can rotate relative to the frame, and the other end has a gripping part that can move relative to the frame in both the vertical and horizontal directions and can rotate relative to the frame. The brush and suction component, placed on the frame, is used to move with the gripping part to the mold and scrape and suck the surface of the mold when connected to the gripping part; The disinfection component, mounted on the frame, has a receiving cavity, a receiving tank, and an opening. The receiving tank and the receiving cavity are connected. The receiving cavity is used to store disinfectant and supply disinfectant to the receiving tank. The opening is connected to the receiving tank, which is used to hold disinfectant. The disinfectant is exposed from the opening. The wiping component, placed on the frame, has a wiping part that, when connected to the gripping part, moves with the gripping part to above the opening so that the wiping part comes into contact with the disinfectant, and moves with the gripping part to the mold to wipe the surface of the mold.

[0029] In this embodiment, the mold cleaning equipment includes a frame, a moving device, a robotic arm, a brush suction component, a disinfection component, and a wiping component. The moving device can move the frame and the robotic arm, brush suction component, disinfection component, and wiping component on the frame to the mold that needs to be cleaned. The gripping part of the robotic arm grabs the brush suction component and moves it onto the mold to scrape and suck up the surface of the mold. Then, the brush suction component is returned to the frame. The gripping part grabs the wiping component and moves it above the opening so that the wiping component comes into contact with the disinfectant. The wiping component moves onto the mold with the gripping part and wipes the surface of the mold. Then, the gripping part returns the wiping component to the frame. The mold cleaning equipment of this embodiment can clean the mold mechanically without manual operation. Each step is performed sequentially, and there is no problem of missing steps in the cleaning process. It can adapt to various factory environments and effectively solves the technical problem that in the prior art, when the above-mentioned cleaning is performed manually, the cleaning process is often missed, resulting in fine debris on the mold, which easily leads to precision problems in later use and increases the product scrap rate.

[0030] In the embodiments of this application, the frame can be a support frame, on which a first bracket for supporting the brush suction component and a second bracket for supporting the wiping component are installed. The brush suction component is placed on the first bracket and the wiping component is placed on the second bracket, so that the gripping part of the robotic arm can grip the brush suction component or the wiping component.

[0031] In this embodiment, the mobile device can be four wheels, three or five wheels, or other similar wheels, which facilitates the movement of the mobile device. In addition, the mobile device can also be integrated with the machine frame to form an AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle) that can move according to a customized route. Alternatively, it can be configured with a corresponding controller to move between the charging station and the mold cleaning station of the mold cleaning equipment according to navigation.

[0032] In this embodiment, the robotic arm can be a six-axis robot, a precision robotic arm designed for industrial automation capable of movement in six degrees of freedom. A six-axis robot can move along the x, y, and z axes, and can also rotate about these axes (roll, pitch, and yaw), mimicking the dexterity of a human arm. This special range of motion enables six-axis robots to perform complex tasks precisely and efficiently in various manufacturing processes.

[0033] A six-axis robot comprises a base, shoulder, pedestal, elbow joint, wrist, and end effector. The base forms the robot's foundation, providing stability and housing the control system. Also known as the pedestal, it is typically mounted on the ground and allows rotational movement about a vertical axis. The shoulder, connected to the base, is the first movable joint of the robotic arm. It enables the arm to raise and lower, providing vertical movement. The elbow joint connects the upper arm and forearm, allowing the arm to extend and retract. This component is crucial for reaching different points within the robot's working range. The wrist is a complex component, typically consisting of three joints, providing roll, pitch, and yaw movements. These movements allow for precise positioning of the end effector. The end effector, often referred to as the robot's "hand," is a tool or device attached to the wrist. It can be customized for different tasks such as grasping, welding, or spraying. Each of these components may have additional components such as gears and belts, which enhance the robot's overall functionality by providing specific movements and functions. Together, they enable the six-axis robot to perform complex tasks with precision and flexibility. Six-axis robots employ an articulated design that mimics the structure of a human arm. This anthropomorphic structure consists of a series of rotary joints connected by rigid links, enabling a wide range of motion and flexibility. The articulated design allows these robots to navigate around obstacles and approach workpieces from different angles, making them ideal for complex manufacturing environments. The structure of a six-axis robot achieves complex movements through rotation around six different axes. Each joint helps the robot to accurately position itself in three-dimensional space and determine the orientation of the end effector. This design enables the robot to perform tasks requiring dexterity and adaptability, such as welding curved surfaces or assembling complex components.

[0034] Six-axis robots can move along six different axes, giving them exceptional flexibility. Each axis contributes to the robot's overall range of motion, enabling it to precisely perform complex tasks. **Axis (Base):** Located at the bottom of the robot, this axis allows rotational movement about the robot's vertical axis. Often referred to as the "waist," it provides sweeping motion, extending the robot's working range. **Axis (Shoulder):** Located at the bottom of the robot's arm, this axis allows the arm to move up and down. It provides the primary lifting motion and significantly impacts the robot's extension capabilities. **Axis (Elbow):** Located at the joint between the upper and lower arm, this axis allows the arm to extend and retract, and works in conjunction with the axis to position the wrist as needed. **Axis (Wrist Roll):** The first of three wrist axes, this axis allows the wrist to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise. This movement is crucial for determining the orientation of the end effector, similar to the rolling motion of a human wrist. **Axis (Wrist Pitch):** This axis allows the wrist to move up and down, providing tilting motion. It is crucial for adjusting the angle at which the end effector approaches the workpiece. **Axis (Wrist Yaw):** The final axis allows the wrist to rotate left and right. This motion, combined with roll and pitch movements, allows the robot to approach the workpiece from virtually any angle. The first three axes (base, shoulder, and elbow) are primarily responsible for the robot arm's positioning in three-dimensional space. The last three axes (wrist roll, pitch, and yaw) provide the fine control required for precise positioning of the end effector.

[0035] In this embodiment, the gripping part is an end effector, which can be a gripper or a tool changer, such as an electromagnet or a robot quick-change disc. The robot quick-change disc, also known as a robot quick-change device or tool changer, is a device that enables the rapid replacement of robot end effectors (such as grippers, suction cups, etc.). Its design purpose is to reduce robot downtime caused by tool changes, thereby improving production efficiency. The quick-change disc typically consists of two parts: one part is mounted on the robot arm, called the robot side (Master side); the other part is mounted on the tool, called the tool side. These two parts are quickly connected and separated through a specially designed locking mechanism (such as ball locking, jaw locking, etc.). When a tool change is needed, the robot first moves the current tool to a safe position near the quick-change disc, then activates the unlocking mechanism of the quick-change disc to separate the tool side from the robot side. Next, the robot moves the new tool to the position of the quick-change disc, aligns it with the interface, and reactivates the locking mechanism of the quick-change disc to securely fix the new tool to the robot arm. The entire process can be completed in a few seconds, thus achieving the goal of quick tool change.

[0036] The brush-suction component, placed on the first bracket of the frame, can be moved above the mold when gripped by the robotic arm. The brush-suction component includes a brush and a suction structure. The brush scrapes the mold surface as the gripper moves, removing fine debris, dust, or residue without leaving it on the mold. The suction structure operates on the principle of a vacuum cleaner, using a negative pressure generator, a suction bag, and a suction port to draw dust and fine debris from the mold surface into the suction bag. The negative pressure is generated externally and connected to the suction structure via piping. This simultaneous brushing and suction cleans the mold surface, removing fine debris and dust, ensuring cleanliness and preventing defects from affecting mold closing precision during subsequent processing.

[0037] In the embodiments of this application, the disinfectant used in the disinfection component can be alcohol or disinfectant solution, etc., capable of disinfecting and cleaning the mold. The disinfectant is placed in a receiving cavity. When needed, the disinfectant can be pumped from the receiving cavity into a receiving tank. The receiving tank has an opening, allowing the wiping component to absorb the disinfectant and clean and disinfect the mold surface, ensuring the cleanliness of the mold surface. In some punching equipment fields, such as flexible circuit boards or SMT punching machines, the requirements for the mold surface are high, requiring disinfection and cleaning before punching. This embodiment can achieve the above-mentioned specific disinfection and cleaning requirements, and also avoids direct human contact, especially for some irritating disinfectants. With the mold cleaning equipment of this embodiment, the mold can be cleaned automatically by machine without human contact, which is convenient, fast, safe and reliable, ensuring the accuracy of punching.

[0038] In this embodiment, the wiping component can be mounted on the second bracket of the frame. The wiping component can be a base and a wiper mounted on the base. The wiper can be a lint-free cloth or a lint-free sponge, etc., capable of absorbing disinfectant and made of flexible material. The robotic arm grasps the wiper and moves it to the receiving tank. The wiper dips into the disinfectant from the opening. Driven by the gripping part of the robotic arm, the wiper continues to move above the mold. The gripping part of the robotic arm drives the wiper to wipe the surface of the mold, thereby achieving mechanized wiping of the mold surface. Based on the above-mentioned scraping and suction, the surface of the mold is further cleaned and disinfected. Parts of the surface that cannot be cleaned by wiping and suction can be cleaned by wiping and disinfection, achieving a high cleaning standard. This ensures that even the fine structure of the mold can be cleaned, ensuring that the mold maintains high precision in subsequent use after cleaning. Moreover, in this embodiment, disinfection is carried out by wiping the component with the disinfectant solution instead of spraying alcohol. This reduces the risk of fire caused by increased alcohol concentration in the air due to alcohol spraying, and effectively improves safety.

[0039] In some embodiments of this application, the brush suction component includes: The support frame is placed on the machine frame; The first quick-change component is mounted on the support frame and is used to connect and lock or unlock the gripping part; A scraper, mounted on a support frame, is used to scrape the surface of the mold when it is positioned on the mold. The suction component, mounted on the support frame, is used to suction the surface of the mold when it is positioned on the mold.

[0040] In the embodiments of this application, the support frame can be an integral frame, and the first quick-change component is a component that is compatible with the electromagnet of the gripping part or the quick-change disk of the robotic arm. For example, when the gripping part is an electromagnet, the first quick-change component is an iron block. For example, when the gripping part is a quick-change disk of the robotic arm, the first quick-change component is also a quick-change disk. The quick-change disk and the quick-change disk of the robotic arm are compatible with each other, that is, the gripping part is the quick-change female disk and the first quick-change component is the quick-change male disk. The structures of the two are compatible with each other, and can be quickly locked and quickly unlocked.

[0041] In this embodiment, the scraper includes a connecting frame and a brush. The connecting frame and the support frame can be integrated, or the connecting frame can be mounted on the support frame. The brush is mounted on the end of the connecting frame. The connecting frame has a through hole that extends to the wall where the brush is located. The brush is arranged around the through hole so that while brushing, it can cooperate with the suction component to perform suction, so that fine debris and dust on the mold can be sucked away by the suction component.

[0042] In this embodiment, the suction component can be a negative pressure generator and a dust bag connected to the negative pressure generator. The negative pressure generator is connected through a pipe and a connecting hole. While the scraping component is scraping on one side, suction is performed through the connecting hole, which is convenient and quick, and can ensure a high cleaning effect on the mold, with high cleaning efficiency.

[0043] In some embodiments of this application, the suction element includes: The quick connector, mounted on the support frame, has a loose state and a locked state. When the quick connector is in the loose state, the air tube can be inserted into or detached from the quick connector. When the quick connector is in the locked state, the air tube is locked onto the quick connector. The first actuator, mounted on the support frame and connected to the quick connector, is used to control the quick connector to switch between the released and locked states. The storage bag, set on the support frame, has a first opening and a second opening. The first opening is connected to the quick connector. The scraper has a through-hole, one end of which is connected to the second opening. When the scraper is on the mold, the other end of the through-hole faces the mold.

[0044] In this embodiment, the quick-connect fitting allows for rapid connection to an external air hose mechanism, ensuring a normal air supply. The first actuator can be a pneumatic cylinder, electric cylinder, hydraulic cylinder, or similar device.

[0045] In this embodiment, the quick connector includes: The quick-connect female connector is mounted on the support frame and has a through hole for gas to pass through. A pressure rod is mounted on a quick-connect female connector and can swing relative to the quick-connect female connector. One side of the pressure rod is connected to a first driver. The guide rod is connected to the support frame at one end and can move relative to the support frame. The other end is hinged to the other side of the pressure rod. When the first driver extends forward to drive one side of the pressure rod to move, the other side of the pressure rod can rotate, causing the pressure rod to swing and shift relative to the quick-connect female. The external pipe is equipped with a quick-connect male. After the quick-connect male is inserted into the quick-connect female, when the pressure rod swings and shifts, the protrusion on the pressure rod presses against the groove of the quick-connect male, so that the quick-connect male can be locked. When the first driver retracts backward, one side of the pressure rod moves backward, causing the protrusion of the pressure rod to disengage from the groove of the quick-connect male, so that the quick-connect male is unlocked and can be pulled out easily.

[0046] The quick-connector allows for easy connection of external air hoses, enabling rapid connection and disconnection of external negative pressure generators. This method is convenient, fast, and highly efficient.

[0047] In this embodiment, the storage bag is mounted on the support frame and connected to the connecting hole. The storage bag may contain a filter screen or the like, which can block and store fine debris and dust to prevent clogging of the air tube.

[0048] In some embodiments of this application, the wiping component includes: The bracket is placed on the rack; The second quick-change component is mounted on the bracket and is used to connect and lock or unlock the gripping part. The output cylinder is rotatably mounted on the bracket, and the wiping device to be used is placed on the output cylinder; The recycling bin is rotatably mounted on the bracket, and the used wiping device is placed on the recycling bin; The second driver is mounted on the bracket and connected to the recycling cylinder. It is used to drive the recycling cylinder to rotate, thereby driving the output cylinder to output the wiping parts to be used and to place the used wiping parts on the recycling cylinder. The pressure component, mounted on the support and located on the path of the wiping component as it moves between the output and recovery cylinders, is used to press down on the wiping component so that it comes into contact with the mold.

[0049] In the embodiments of this application, the second quick-change component and the first quick-change component can have the same structure, which facilitates gripping by the gripping unit. The bracket in this embodiment can be the entire frame, serving a supporting function.

[0050] In this embodiment, the second driver can be a motor, which can be connected to the recycling cylinder via a coupling. Alternatively, a first gear can be mounted on the motor, and a second gear can be mounted on the shaft of the recycling cylinder. The first and second gears mesh with each other to drive the recycling cylinder to rotate via the motor. The wiping component in this embodiment can be a lint-free cloth, which can be rolled up and placed on the output cylinder before passing through a pressing component and entering the recycling cylinder. Both the output cylinder and the recycling cylinder can be mounted on a bracket via bearings.

[0051] The gripping unit picks up the second quick-change part, causing the wiping component to move. A lint-free cloth, soaked in dechlorinant, is then moved to the mold, where it cleans the mold surface. The gripping unit then pulls the wiping component back onto the frame. During this process, the second driver rotates the recovery cylinder, causing the output cylinder to rotate and output the lint-free cloth. This causes the original lint-free cloth on the pressure component to detach from underneath, and a new lint-free cloth to be placed on the pressure component for the next cycle of cleaning.

[0052] The pressing component can include a mounting component and a sponge. The mounting component is mounted on the bracket, and the sponge is mounted on the mounting component by adhesive or embedding. The cleanroom cloth between the output cylinder and the recovery cylinder is pressed by the sponge, which can achieve tension control between the output cylinder and the recovery cylinder, and also hold the cleanroom cloth in place, so that the cleanroom cloth can act on the mold surface for wiping.

[0053] In some embodiments of this application, the wiping component further includes: A damper, mounted on a bracket and connected to the output cylinder, is used to provide resistance to control the tension of the wiping piece being output from the output cylinder.

[0054] In this embodiment, the damper is mounted on the bracket and connected to the rotating shaft of the output cylinder. The damper can provide resistance when the output cylinder rotates. When the second driver drives the recycling cylinder to rotate, the output cylinder can rotate slowly under the action of the damper and will not be pulled out quickly. Moreover, when the second driver stops outputting, it can tighten the cleanroom cloth between the output cylinder and the recycling cylinder so that the cleanroom cloth can maintain sufficient tension.

[0055] In some embodiments of this application, the pressure member includes: A rotating component is mounted on a support and can rotate relative to the support. The support has a guide groove, and the rotating component has a guide part that extends into the guide groove. The guide groove and the guide part are adapted to each other to limit the rotation range of the rotating component. The third actuator is mounted on the bracket and rotatably connected to the rotating component, and is used to drive the bracket to rotate relative to the rotating component. A flexible pad is provided on a rotating component, which has a first station and a second station that can be switched by rotation relative to a support. When the rotating part is in the first station, the flexible pad presses against the wiping part so that the wiping part comes into contact with the mold; When the rotating part is in the second position, the flexible pad does not apply force to the wiping part.

[0056] In this embodiment, the rotating component can be mounted on the bracket by bearings. The range of rotation of the rotating component can be limited by the guide groove and guide part, so as to avoid the rotating component from deviating during rotation.

[0057] In this embodiment, the wiping device can be a lint-free cloth.

[0058] The third actuator includes a drive unit such as a pneumatic cylinder, hydraulic cylinder, or electric cylinder, and a connecting rod. The first end of the drive unit and the connecting rod are hinged, and the other end of the connecting rod is hinged to a rotating component. It is bolted to a bracket. The third actuator drives the rotating component to rotate relative to the bracket, causing a flexible pad mounted on the rotating component to rotate with it. The flexible pad can be a sponge or flexible rubber, and can be attached to the bottom of the rotating component through adhesion, embedding, or snap-fit. The third actuator allows switching between driving the rotating component at a first and a second station. When the rotating component is at the first station, the flexible pad directly presses against the cleanroom cloth. The robotic arm's gripping part can grasp the wiping component, applying the cleanroom cloth from the flexible pad to the mold. The flexible pad is flexible and will not damage the mold, effectively wiping away residue from the mold surface. This method is convenient, quick, and provides good cleaning results. After the mold surface is wiped, when the gripping part moves the wiping component away from the mold surface, the third driver drives the rotating component to switch to the second station. This prevents the flexible pad from exerting force on the lint-free cloth, making it easier for the second driver to drive the recycling cylinder to rotate. This causes the lint-free cloth to move. During the movement, the lint-free cloth that was just in contact with the flexible pad is pulled away from the flexible pad, and a new, clean lint-free cloth enters under the flexible pad. At this time, the flexible pad will not press against the lint-free cloth, avoiding the problem of increased resistance when replacing the lint-free cloth and protecting the flexible pad from lateral force damage.

[0059] In some embodiments of this application, the pressure member further includes: The first roller is mounted on the support and can rotate relative to the support; The second roller is mounted on the support and can rotate relative to the support. The first roller and the second roller are located on both sides of the flexible pad to form a wiping area. The flexible pad presses against the wiping element located in the wiping area. The third roller is mounted on the support and can rotate relative to the support. It is located below the output cylinder to adjust the output direction and tension of the wiping component. The fourth roller is mounted on the support and can rotate relative to the support. It is located above the third driver to adjust the tension of the wiping element. The fifth roller is mounted on the support and can rotate relative to the support. It is located above the rotating part to adjust the output direction and tension of the wiping part. The sixth roller, mounted on the support and rotatable relative to the support, is located below the third driver to adjust the output direction and tension of the wiping element; The seventh roller is mounted on the support and can rotate relative to the support. It is located above the wiping element to adjust the output direction and tension of the wiping element. The eighth roller is mounted on the support and can rotate relative to the support, located below the wiping component; The ninth roller, mounted on the support and rotatable relative to the support, is positioned above the wiping element to adjust the output direction and tension of the wiping element; the seventh, eighth, and ninth rollers form a clamping area to prevent the wiping element from jumping. The output path of the wiping component is sequentially along the output cylinder, the third roller, the fourth roller, the fifth roller, the first roller, the second roller, the sixth roller, the seventh roller, the eighth roller, and the ninth roller to the recovery cylinder.

[0060] In this embodiment, the third, fourth, fifth, first, second, sixth, seventh, eighth, and ninth rollers are all mounted on the bracket via bearings and can rotate relative to the bracket. This allows the wiping component to slide stably on the third, fourth, fifth, first, second, sixth, seventh, eighth, and ninth rollers, avoiding the problem of tearing the nonwoven fabric due to excessive pressure.

[0061] A wiping area is formed between the first and second rollers. The flexible pad is directly opposite the lint-free cloth in the wiping area. When the rotating part is in the first station, the flexible pad presses against the wiping part, which can form a pre-tight tension through the first and second rollers. When wiping, the lint-free cloth can wipe the mold in a taut state, which improves the wiping effect.

[0062] The third, fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh rollers can provide the cleanroom cloth with the ability to change direction or pre-tension, so that the cleanroom cloth can maintain a certain tension and avoid slipping and falling off.

[0063] The seventh, eighth, and ninth rollers form a clamping zone, which is used to prevent the wiping components from jumping, so that the cleanroom cloth can maintain a relatively stable state during the output from the output cylinder and the recycling cylinder.

[0064] In some embodiments of this application, the stent includes: The first frame, the second quick-change component, the output cylinder, the recovery cylinder, and the second drive are mounted on the first frame; The second frame is rotatably connected to the first frame. The pressure component is set on the second frame. The first frame and the second frame switch between folded and unfolded states through a rotatable connection. When the first frame and the second frame are in the folded state, the angle between the first frame and the second frame is 30°-150°; When the first and second frames are in the unfolded state, the angle between the first and second frames is 150°-180°.

[0065] In the embodiments of this application, the first frame and the second frame are connected by a central pivot, so that the first frame and the second frame can rotate relative to each other, thereby allowing the first frame and the second frame to freely switch between a folded state and an unfolded state.

[0066] With the first and second frames folded, they can be in a basically vertical position, which facilitates the gripping and moving of the robotic arm and also makes it easier to wipe the mold with the flexible pad and lint-free cloth facing downwards.

[0067] When the first and second frames are in the unfolded state, they are basically in a straight line, making it easy to store and place them in a suitable location.

[0068] In some embodiments of this application, the wiping component further includes: The first connector connects to the second frame at one end; The second connector is rotatably connected to the first connector. The fourth drive is mounted on the first frame and connected to the second connector. When the second connector moves, it drives one end of the first connector to move, thereby causing the other end of the first connector to drive the second frame to rotate.

[0069] In the embodiments of this application, the fourth actuator can be a pneumatic cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder, or an electric cylinder, etc. The first connector can be bolted to the second frame, and the fourth actuator can be bolted to the second frame. The second connector and the first connector can be connected together by a rotating shaft. The second connector can be mounted on the output shaft of the fourth actuator and moves as the output shaft of the fourth actuator extends and retracts.

[0070] With the output shaft of the fourth driver extended, the second connector is driven to move outward. During the movement of the second connector, one end of the first connector moves downward, and the other end of the first connector rotates. During the rotation, the second frame is driven to rotate, thereby driving the first and second frames to a folded state.

[0071] When the output shaft of the fourth driver retracts, the second connector moves backward. During the movement of the second connector, one end of the first connector moves upward, and the other end of the first connector rotates. During the rotation, the second frame rotates, thereby driving the first and second frames to the unfolded state.

[0072] In some embodiments of this application, the disinfection component includes: A liquid storage tank is mounted on the frame, and a receiving cavity is located inside the liquid storage tank. The liquid storage tank also has a recovery cavity. The pump body is mounted on the frame, with one end connected to the receiving cavity; The storage box is mounted on the frame and is located above the liquid storage tank. The receiving slot and opening are located on the storage box, which has a reflux hole that connects to the recovery chamber.

[0073] In this embodiment, the liquid storage tank and the storage box can be bolted to the frame. The disinfectant can be alcohol. The disinfectant is pumped to the receiving tank of the storage box by the pump body. The height of the storage box is higher than that of the liquid storage tank. At this time, the liquid flows back into the recovery chamber under the action of gravity through the return hole on the storage box. In some scenarios with low requirements, the recovery chamber and the receiving chamber can be the same chamber.

[0074] To ensure that the storage box is above the liquid storage tank, a height bracket can be installed on the frame, and the storage box can be installed on the height bracket, thus placing the storage box above the liquid storage tank. Alternatively, the storage box can be installed directly above the liquid storage tank.

[0075] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, with each embodiment focusing on the differences from other embodiments. The same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referred to each other.

[0076] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use this application. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of this application. Therefore, this application is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A mold cleaning device, characterized in that, Mold cleaning equipment includes: frame; A moving device, located below the frame, is used to drive the frame to move; The robotic arm has one end mounted on a frame and can rotate relative to the frame, and the other end has a gripping part that can move relative to the frame in both the vertical and horizontal directions and can rotate relative to the frame. The brush and suction component, placed on the frame, is used to move with the gripping part to the mold and scrape and suck the surface of the mold when connected to the gripping part; A disinfection component, mounted on a frame, has a receiving cavity, a receiving tank, and an opening. The receiving tank and the receiving cavity are connected. The receiving cavity stores disinfectant and supplies disinfectant to the receiving tank. The opening communicates with the receiving tank, which holds the disinfectant, which protrudes from the opening. The wiping component, placed on the frame, has a wiping part for moving with the gripping part above the opening when connected to the gripping part, so that the wiping part comes into contact with the disinfectant, and moves with the gripping part onto the mold to wipe the surface of the mold; The brush suction component includes: The support frame is placed on the machine frame; The first quick-change component is mounted on the support frame and is used to connect and lock or unlock the gripping part; A scraper, mounted on a support frame, is used to scrape the surface of the mold when it is positioned on the mold. A suction component, mounted on a support frame, is used to suction the surface of the mold when positioned on the mold. The quick connector, mounted on the support frame, has a loose state and a locked state. When the quick connector is in the loose state, the air tube can be inserted into or detached from the quick connector. When the quick connector is in the locked state, the air tube is locked onto the quick connector. The first actuator, mounted on the support frame and connected to the quick connector, is used to control the quick connector to switch between the released and locked states. The storage bag is set on the support frame and has a first opening and a second opening. The first opening is connected to the quick connector. The scraper has a through hole. One end of the through hole is connected to the second opening. When the scraper is on the mold, the other end of the through hole faces the mold. The wiping components include: The bracket is placed on the rack; The second quick-change component is mounted on the bracket and is used to connect and lock or unlock the gripping part. The output cylinder is rotatably mounted on the bracket, and the wiping device to be used is placed on the output cylinder; The recycling bin is rotatably mounted on the bracket, and the used wiping device is placed on the recycling bin; The second driver is mounted on the bracket and connected to the recycling cylinder. It is used to drive the recycling cylinder to rotate, thereby driving the output cylinder to output the wiping parts to be used and to place the used wiping parts on the recycling cylinder. The pressure component, mounted on the support and located on the path of the wiping component as it moves between the output and recovery cylinders, is used to press down on the wiping component so that it comes into contact with the mold. The pressure components include: A rotating component is mounted on a support and can rotate relative to the support. The support has a guide groove, and the rotating component has a guide part that extends into the guide groove. The guide groove and the guide part are adapted to each other to limit the rotation range of the rotating component. The third actuator is mounted on the bracket and rotatably connected to the rotating component, and is used to drive the bracket to rotate relative to the rotating component. A flexible pad is provided on a rotating component, which has a first station and a second station that can be switched by rotation relative to a support. When the rotating part is in the first station, the flexible pad presses against the wiping part so that the wiping part comes into contact with the mold; When the rotating part is in the second position, the flexible pad does not apply force to the wiping part; The pressing components also include: first roller, second roller, third roller, fourth roller, fifth roller, sixth roller, seventh roller, eighth roller and ninth roller. The output path of the wiping component is sequentially along the output cylinder, third roller, fourth roller, fifth roller, first roller, second roller, sixth roller, seventh roller, eighth roller and ninth roller to the recovery cylinder; The support includes: The first frame, the second quick-change component, the output cylinder, the recovery cylinder, and the second drive are mounted on the first frame; The second frame is rotatably connected to the first frame. The pressure component is set on the second frame. The first frame and the second frame switch between folded and unfolded states through a rotatable connection. When the first frame and the second frame are in the folded state, the angle between the first frame and the second frame is 30°-150°; When the first and second frames are in the unfolded state, the angle between the first and second frames is 150°-180°.

2. The mold cleaning equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The wiping components also include: A damper, mounted on a bracket and connected to the output cylinder, is used to provide resistance to control the tension of the wiping material output by the output cylinder.

3. The mold cleaning equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The pressure component also includes: The first roller is mounted on the support and can rotate relative to the support; The second roller is mounted on the support and can rotate relative to the support. The first roller and the second roller are located on both sides of the flexible pad to form a wiping area. The flexible pad presses against the wiping element located in the wiping area. The third roller is mounted on the support and can rotate relative to the support. It is located below the output cylinder to adjust the output direction and tension of the wiping component. The fourth roller is mounted on the support and can rotate relative to the support. It is located above the third driver to adjust the tension of the wiping element. The fifth roller is mounted on the support and can rotate relative to the support. It is located above the rotating part to adjust the output direction and tension of the wiping part. The sixth roller, mounted on the support and rotatable relative to the support, is located below the third driver to adjust the output direction and tension of the wiping element; The seventh roller is mounted on the support and can rotate relative to the support. It is located above the wiping element to adjust the output direction and tension of the wiping element. The eighth roller is mounted on the support and can rotate relative to the support, located below the wiping component; The ninth roller, mounted on the support and rotatable relative to the support, is positioned above the wiping element to adjust the output direction and tension of the wiping element; the seventh, eighth, and ninth rollers form a clamping zone to prevent the wiping element from jumping.

4. The mold cleaning equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The wiping components also include: The first connector connects to the second frame at one end; The second connector is rotatably connected to the first connector. The fourth drive is mounted on the first frame and connected to the second connector. When the second connector moves, it drives one end of the first connector to move, thereby causing the other end of the first connector to drive the second frame to rotate.

5. The mold cleaning equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The disinfection components include: A liquid storage tank is mounted on the frame, and a receiving cavity is located inside the liquid storage tank. The liquid storage tank also has a recovery cavity. The pump body is mounted on the frame, with one end connected to the receiving cavity; The storage box is mounted on the frame and is located above the liquid storage tank. The receiving slot and opening are located on the storage box, which has a reflux hole that connects to the recovery chamber.

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