Movable cleaning structure and method for conveying line body part

Abstract

The invention discloses a movable cleaning structure and method for a conveying line body component, the movable cleaning structure comprises a conveying component assembled in a conveying equipment main body and an ultrasonic cleaning pool assembly used for cleaning the conveying component, and the ultrasonic cleaning pool assembly is arranged in the conveying equipment main body and located in a running path of the conveying component; and the ultrasonic cleaning pool assembly is movably butted with a trolley assembly outside the conveying equipment main body. The problem that in the prior art, a flexible, environment-friendly and efficient cleaning mode for transportation components of large transportation equipment is lacked is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of equipment cleaning, and in particular to a movable cleaning structure and method for conveyor line components. Background Technology

[0002] In existing technologies, conveyor components in some equipment transport lines, such as oven conveyor chains, mesh chains, and mesh belts, accumulate a large amount of dirt, condensed product volatiles, and carbonized lubricating oil after long-term use. If this dirt is not cleaned for a long time, it will affect the product contact parts and increase wear on the transport structure. To address this issue, manufacturers use specialized cleaning equipment placed at the location of the conveyor components, such as at the bottom of the conveyor chain, and then the chain is placed in a cleaning tank containing cleaning solution for cleaning.

[0003] However, the aforementioned cleaning methods have several problems. First, the cleaning equipment itself is bulky, requiring modifications to the conveyor system to accommodate it. Furthermore, the cleaning equipment involves liquids and electrical components, and its integration with the conveyor system can easily lead to malfunctions and affect product quality. Second, regarding environmental protection, existing cleaning equipment cannot promptly replace the liquid or discharge waste. It requires disassembling each piece of equipment after cleaning, draining the waste liquid, replenishing the cleaning solution, and then reassembling it. Clearly, the existing cleaning methods not only significantly increase costs, requiring separate cleaning equipment for each conveyor line and making management difficult, but also pose risks of damaging or interfering with production equipment and are environmentally unfriendly.

[0004] In view of this, this solution proposes a mobile cleaning structure and method for conveyor line components. It adopts an externally integrated trolley, in conjunction with a small ultrasonic cleaning tank installed inside the conveyor line. It does not require much modification to the existing conveyor equipment. The trolley is flexible and can be connected to various production lines for cleaning. The trolley itself has functions such as liquid discharge, liquid collection, and heating. The ultrasonic cleaning tank not only has a high degree of cleaning and is safe to use, but can also cooperate with the trolley to collect waste and discharge waste and replenish liquid after cleaning, eliminating the risk of liquid remaining inside the conveyor line equipment for a long time. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The technical solution of this invention aims to at least partially solve one of the technical problems in related technologies. Therefore, the main objective of this invention is to provide a moving cleaning structure and method for conveyor line components, aiming to address the problem in the prior art of lacking a flexible, environmentally friendly, and efficient cleaning method for transport components of large transport equipment.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a movable cleaning structure and method for conveyor line components, including a conveying component assembled inside the main body of the conveying equipment, and an ultrasonic cleaning tank assembly for cleaning the conveying component. The ultrasonic cleaning tank assembly is disposed inside the main body of the conveying equipment and located in the running path of the conveying component. The ultrasonic cleaning tank assembly is movably connected to a trolley assembly located outside the main body of the conveying equipment. The ultrasonic cleaning tank assembly includes an acoustic transducer disposed at the bottom of the cleaning tank, and an inlet and an outlet connector connected to one side of the cleaning tank. A power connector for the acoustic transducer is provided on one side of the cleaning tank. The trolley assembly includes a solution cavity disposed inside the trolley body. The solution cavity is provided with an inlet port and an outlet port on the outside for connecting to the inlet port and the outlet port respectively. The outlet port is connected to a drain pump, and the inlet port is connected to a water pump. The trolley body is provided with a power interface for connecting to the vibrator power connector.

[0007] As a further embodiment of the present invention, the interior of the trolley body is provided with a waste outlet, the top of the waste outlet is connected to the bottom of the solution cavity, and the bottom of the waste outlet extends from one side of the trolley body to the outside.

[0008] As a further embodiment of the present invention, the main body of the trolley is provided with a heating tube for heating the cleaning solution in the solution cavity, and the heating tube is located in the middle region of the solution cavity.

[0009] As a further embodiment of the present invention, the ultrasonic cleaning tank assembly further includes an air nozzle located above the conveying component, and the air nozzle is disposed on the side in which the conveying component moves out of the cleaning tank.

[0010] As a further embodiment of the present invention, the cleaning pool is provided with mounting frames on both sides for fixing to the main body of the conveying equipment.

[0011] As a further embodiment of the present invention, a control console and a push rod are provided on the outer side of the main body of the vehicle, and omnidirectional wheels are provided at the bottom of the main body of the vehicle.

[0012] As a further embodiment of the present invention, the water inlet connector is also connected to a flow control valve.

[0013] A method for cleaning moving parts of a conveyor line includes the following steps: The cleaning tank is placed in the main body of the conveying equipment, with the cleaning tank positioned on one side of the conveying component to be cleaned, and one section of the conveying component is kept immersed in the cleaning tank. After the cleaning solution is filled into the solution cavity, the entire trolley assembly is moved to the position of the main body of the conveying equipment and close to the ultrasonic cleaning tank assembly. Connect the water inlet connector and the water outlet connector to the water inlet interface and the water outlet interface respectively, and connect the oscillator power connector to the power interface; After the water pump and the sonic vibrator are started, the cleaning solution in the solution cavity enters the cleaning tank and works with the sonic vibrator to clean the conveying components. After the preset cleaning time is completed, the water pump and sonic vibrator are turned off, and the drainage pump is started to allow the waste liquid in the cleaning tank to flow back into the solution chamber. Disconnect the trolley body from the cleaning tank and move the trolley assembly to the designated waste discharge location. Discharge the waste liquid inside the solution chamber by opening the waste discharge port.

[0014] As a further embodiment of the present invention, when cleaning the conveying component, the conveying component is provided with an air nozzle for drying at an upper position in the transmission direction.

[0015] As a further embodiment of the present invention, before water is supplied to the cleaning tank, the cleaning solution is heated inside the solution cavity through the heating pipe.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: By fixing the ultrasonic cleaning tank assembly inside the main body of the conveyor equipment and connecting it with the external movable trolley assembly, flexible, efficient and environmentally friendly cleaning of the conveyor line components is achieved.

[0017] Specifically, this solution breaks down traditional, bulky, and complex fixed cleaning equipment into two parts: a compact built-in cleaning tank and a functionally integrated mobile trolley. This allows the conveying equipment itself to be retrofitted with cleaning functionality without major modifications, significantly reducing modification costs and risks. One trolley component can serve multiple production lines. During the cleaning process, the trolley component supplies and recovers the cleaning solution to the cleaning tank via water pumps and drainage pumps. Combined with the ultrasonic action of the sonic transducer, the cleaning effect is ensured. The solution chamber has heating capabilities, further improving cleaning efficiency. This completely avoids the safety hazards and equipment corrosion risks caused by long-term retention of cleaning liquid inside the conveying equipment. Furthermore, the waste liquid after cleaning can be promptly recovered and transported by the trolley to a designated location for centralized treatment, greatly improving environmental friendliness and operational convenience.

[0018] Overall, this solution ensures efficient and thorough cleaning while also offering flexibility, safety, and economy, effectively addressing the challenges of cleaning, managing, and disposing of waste from conveyor components in large transportation equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention 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 some embodiments of the technical solutions of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the conveying components and ultrasonic cleaning tank assembly installed in the main body of the conveying equipment in this invention.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the conveying component of the present invention undergoing ultrasonic cleaning in a cleaning tank.

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of each component of the ultrasonic cleaning tank assembly in this invention.

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the arrangement of the acoustic oscillator at the bottom of the cleaning tank in this invention.

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the external structure of the vehicle component in this invention.

[0025] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the interfaces provided for the vehicle component in this invention.

[0026] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the internal disassembly structure of the vehicle component in this invention.

[0027] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the main implementation process of the present invention.

[0028] label name label name 1 Conveying equipment body 30 Car body 10 Conveying components 300 solution cavity 2 Ultrasonic cleaning tank components 301 water pump 20 cleaning pool 302 Drain pump 21 Acoustic oscillator 303 heating element 22 air nozzle 304 Waste discharge outlet 23 Assembly rack 31 swivel wheels 24 Oscillator power connector 32 console 25 Water inlet connector 33 Power interface 26 Water outlet connector 34 Water inlet 27 Flow control valve 35 Water outlet 3 Car components 36 putter Detailed Implementation

[0029] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0030] The term "one embodiment" or "implementation" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "top," "bottom," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are used only for the convenience of describing the present invention and for simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. Moreover, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of the present invention described herein can be implemented in orders other than those illustrated or described herein.

[0031] Please see the appendix Figure 1-8 , This technical solution relates to a mobile cleaning structure and method for conveyor line components. The ultrasonic cleaning tank assembly (2) is fixedly installed inside the main body (1) of the conveying equipment and located in the running path of the conveying component (10), so that a section of the conveying component (10) can be immersed in the cleaning tank (20) for cleaning during operation. The ultrasonic cleaning tank assembly (2) is connected to the external trolley assembly (3) through a movable docking method to realize the supply, recovery and power support of cleaning fluid.

[0032] More specifically, the ultrasonic cleaning tank assembly (2) includes a cleaning tank (20), with an acoustic transducer (21) installed at the bottom of the tank to generate ultrasonic cleaning action. The cleaning tank (20) is provided with an inlet connector (25) and an outlet connector (26) on one side, for the inflow and outflow of cleaning fluid, respectively. The acoustic transducer (21) is also provided with a power connector (24) for power supply. The trolley assembly (3) includes a trolley body (30) with a solution chamber (300) inside for storing cleaning solution. The solution chamber (300) has an inlet (34) and an outlet (35) on the outside, which are connected to the inlet connector (25) and outlet connector (26) of the ultrasonic cleaning tank assembly (2), respectively. The outlet (35) is connected to the drain pump (302), and the inlet (34) is connected to the water pump (301). The power interface (33) of the trolley body (30) is connected to the vibrator power connector (24) to provide power to the acoustic vibrator (21).

[0033] In practice, the cleaning tank (20) is first installed inside the main body (1) of the conveying equipment. The position is adjusted so that one section of the conveying component (10) can be immersed in the cleaning tank (20). Then, the trolley assembly (3) is moved to the vicinity of the main body (1). By connecting the water inlet connector (25) to the water inlet interface (34), the water outlet connector (26) to the water outlet interface (35), and the vibrator power connector (24) to the power interface (33), the water pump (301) and the ultrasonic vibrator (21) are started. The cleaning solution is pumped from the solution chamber (300) into the cleaning tank (20), and the ultrasonic waves start working to clean the conveying component (10) efficiently. After cleaning, the water pump (301) and the ultrasonic vibrator (21) are turned off, and the drain pump (302) is started to pump the waste liquid in the cleaning tank (20) back to the solution chamber (300). Finally, all connections are disconnected, and the trolley assembly (3) is moved to the designated position for waste liquid discharge. The entire cleaning process is flexible and controllable. The trolley component (3) can be moved to different conveying equipment at any time to provide services without the need for large-scale modifications to existing equipment. The ultrasonic cleaning tank component (2) is small in size, reducing the space occupied and installation difficulty. At the same time, the trolley component (3) centrally manages the circulation, heating and waste discharge of the cleaning fluid, improving cleaning efficiency and environmental friendliness. It avoids the risk of liquid remaining inside the equipment for a long time and also reduces the potential for failure caused by water and electricity integration. Overall, it achieves efficient, safe and convenient cleaning of the conveying components (10) of large transport equipment.

[0034] It is understood that the trolley in this solution can be a manually propelled trolley or a trolley with its own power that can automatically move to the designated position. The ultrasonic cleaning method used in this solution is only a preferred method; other cleaning methods can be used depending on the actual cleaning needs, such as a solution tank without ultrasonic devices, or a cleaning tank with internal physical cleaning structures like cleaning brushes. The main body 1 of the conveying equipment in this solution can be a conveyor line structure of various equipment, such as the conveying mechanism in welding equipment, a conveyor chain for metal sheets, or various conveyor belts.

[0035] Reference Appendix Figure 7 As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, in this solution, the interior of the trolley body (30) is provided with a waste discharge port (304), the top of the waste discharge port (304) is directly connected to the bottom of the solution cavity (300), and its bottom extends from one side of the trolley body (30) to the external space.

[0036] In real-world scenarios, for example, after the cleaning operation is completed, when the waste liquid containing dirt is recycled into the solution chamber (300), the trolley is moved to the designated waste discharge location, the waste discharge port (304) is opened, and the waste liquid is discharged to the designated treatment location. The entire process does not require complicated disassembly or pipe connection operations, which greatly simplifies the waste discharge process, improves the convenience and efficiency of operation, and also helps to maintain the cleanliness of the working environment.

[0037] Of course, depending on actual needs, the waste discharge structure can also take other forms. For example, waste can be discharged by connecting a detachable hose to the upper part of the solution chamber (300). The hose leads directly to the waste collection bucket. Compared with the traditional method of discharging wastewater through a pipe or disassembling it again after cleaning, this solution offers more environmentally friendly waste discharge methods and is more convenient.

[0038] Reference Appendix Figure 7 As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, since some cleaning solvents need to be heated to a certain temperature to achieve the best cleaning effect, in this solution, a heating tube (303) is installed in the middle section of the solution cavity (300) inside the main body (30) of the trolley. Before the cleaning solution is pumped to the cleaning tank (20), it is preheated. By heating the cleaning solution in advance, its activity in the subsequent ultrasonic cleaning process can be effectively improved. Especially for certain specific oil stains or condensates, the warm cleaning solution can significantly improve the decomposition efficiency and cleaning effect, thereby making the entire cleaning process more thorough and faster.

[0039] Reference Appendix Figure 2 In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the ultrasonic cleaning tank assembly (2) is provided with an air nozzle (22) above the side in which the conveying component (10) moves out of the cleaning tank (20).

[0040] For example, in actual operation, when the conveying component (10) finishes cleaning and leaves the cleaning solution, the air nozzle (22) blows air onto its surface to quickly blow away the residual droplets and dry them, effectively preventing the cleaning solution from being carried into the subsequent conveying equipment and avoiding the risk of contamination or corrosion to the equipment itself or the products in transit.

[0041] Optionally, the drying of components is not limited to this method. For example, a high-power hot air blower can be installed on the conveyor path for drying, or a special water-absorbing roller can be set above the conveyor component (10) to scrape off and absorb excess liquid.

[0042] Reference Appendix Figure 3As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the cleaning pool (20) is provided with mounting racks (23) on both sides that can be modified according to different equipment structures. Unlike the complicated traditional methods of modifying equipment, this solution only requires a simple fixing structure to quickly and reliably install the small cleaning pool (20) into place.

[0043] Reference Appendix Figure 5 As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, this solution provides a control console (32) on the outer side of the trolley body (30) and is equipped with a push rod (36), while universal wheels (31) are installed at its bottom. The control console (32) can be used to manually adjust things such as the flow rate of the cleaning fluid and the heating temperature. The combination of the push rod (36) and the universal wheels (31) allows the trolley assembly (3) to be pushed to different conveying equipment positions.

[0044] Understandably, the trolley in this solution can be manually pushed or moved, or it can be moved and controlled automatically with high automation, including flow rate and temperature.

[0045] Reference Appendix Figure 3 As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a flow control valve (27) is connected to the water inlet connector (25). By manually adjusting the valve, the flow rate of the cleaning solution flowing from the solution chamber (300) into the cleaning tank (20) can be precisely controlled. This allows the operator to flexibly adjust the liquid level and flow rate according to the actual cleaning needs and the degree of dirtiness of the conveying components (10), ensuring effective cleaning coverage while avoiding unnecessary waste of solution or splashing into the equipment due to excessive flow, which could cause malfunctions.

[0046] The following points need to be explained: (1) The accompanying drawings of the embodiments of this disclosure only involve the structures involved in the embodiments of this disclosure. Other structures can be referred to the general design.

[0047] (2) Where there is no conflict, features of the same embodiment and different embodiments of this disclosure can be combined with each other.

[0048] The above are merely specific embodiments of this disclosure, but the scope of protection of this disclosure is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this disclosure should be included within the scope of protection of this disclosure. Therefore, the scope of protection of this disclosure should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A mobile cleaning structure for conveying line body components, characterized by, The utility model relates to a kind of moving cleaning structure of conveying line body component, including the following steps: S1, the cleaning pool is placed in the conveying equipment main body, the cleaning pool is placed in the conveying component to be cleaned one side, and keep the conveying component one segment is immersed in the cleaning pool; S2, after filling cleaning solution in the solution cavity, the whole trolley assembly is moved to the position of the conveying equipment main body, and close to the position of ultrasonic cleaning pool assembly; S3, the water inlet connector and the water outlet connector are communicated with the water inlet interface and the water outlet interface respectively, and the vibrator power connector is connected with the power interface; 2. The moving cleaning structure of a conveying line component according to claim 1, characterized in that, S4, after starting the water pump, the vibrator, the cleaning solution in the solution cavity enters the cleaning pool, and cooperates with the vibrator to clean the conveying component; 3. The moving cleaning structure of a conveying line component according to claim 1, characterized in that, S5, after cleaning to the end of preset time, the water pump, the vibrator are closed, and the waste liquid in the cleaning pool is returned to the solution cavity by starting the drain pump; 4. The moving cleaning structure of a delivery line component according to claim 1, wherein S6, remove the pipeline connection of the trolley main body and the cleaning pool, move trolley assembly to the designated waste discharge position, and discharge the waste liquid in the solution cavity by opening the waste discharge port.

5. The moving cleaning structure of a conveying line component according to claim 1, characterized in that, When cleaning the conveying component, the air nozzle for drying is arranged above the conveying component in the transmission direction.

6. The moving cleaning structure of a conveying line component according to claim 1, wherein ​ 7. The moving cleaning structure of a conveying line component according to claim 1, characterized in that, ​ 8. A method of mobile cleaning of a conveyor line component, characterized in that ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 9. The mobile cleaning method of a conveyor line component according to claim 8, characterized in that, ​ 10. The method of mobile cleaning of a conveyor line component according to claim 8, wherein, The interior of the solution chamber is heated by the heating tube before feed water is introduced to the cleaning tank.

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