Robot with cleaning and drying functions

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of cleaning robots, and discloses a robot with cleaning and drying functions, which comprises a cleaning box, a fixing frame and a sliding rail are fixedly mounted in the cleaning box, a sliding frame is slidably mounted on the sliding rail, and the sliding frame is driven by a third cylinder fixedly mounted on the cleaning box to move; the vibration assembly drives the bearing frame to drive the cup to move up and down in a reciprocating mode, efficient relative friction is formed in cooperation with cleaning cotton stretching into the cup, the inner wall of the cup is deeply cleaned, after cleaning is completed, the driving source drives the rotating plate to turn over so that an opening of the cup faces downwards, and accumulated water is poured by means of gravity; and meanwhile, the vibration assembly is started again to shake off residual water drops on the inner wall, the dehydration process before cleaning and drying is efficiently linked, the defect that traditional inner wall cleaning is not thorough is overcome, water residues are reduced through gravity and vibration dual dehydration, a foundation is laid for subsequent drying, and the overall operation efficiency is greatly improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of cleaning robot technology, and more specifically to a robot with cleaning and drying functions. Background Technology

[0002] Generally, cleaning and drying robots are used for cleaning cups in scenarios such as catering and home use. During the cleaning operation, it is necessary to thoroughly clean the inner and outer walls of the cups. After cleaning, residual water is removed and the cups are dried to prevent the growth of bacteria and ensure that the cups can be used quickly.

[0003] In practice, existing equipment often leaves a lot of moisture after cleaning the inside of the cup. This moisture adheres to the cup wall and bottom. If drying is performed directly, it will not only take longer but also increase energy consumption, resulting in low work efficiency. In addition, the internal and external cleaning steps of existing equipment are separated and need to be completed in stages, making it impossible to achieve simultaneous cleaning. This not only prolongs the overall work process but may also lead to discontinuous cleaning due to the step-by-step operation, resulting in omissions in cleaning the internal or external walls and affecting the overall cleaning effect of the cup. Based on this, the present invention aims to provide a robot with cleaning and drying functions that can reduce residual moisture after cleaning, shorten drying time, and achieve simultaneous cleaning of the internal and external walls. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by providing a robot with cleaning and drying functions, thereby solving the technical problems in the prior art.

[0005] The objective of this invention can be achieved through the following technical solutions: A robot with washing and drying functions includes: A cleaning tank, wherein a fixed frame and a slide rail are fixedly installed inside the cleaning tank, a sliding frame is slidably installed on the slide rail, the sliding frame is driven to move by a third cylinder fixedly installed on the cleaning tank, a dryer is fixedly installed on the sliding frame, a water spray head is fixedly installed on the top plate of the cleaning tank, the water spray head is used to spray cleaning liquid into the cup to be cleaned, and a drain port is provided at the bottom of the cleaning tank; A rotating plate is rotatably mounted on a fixed frame and driven to rotate by a drive source. A support frame is slidably mounted on the rotating plate, and a guide rod is slidably mounted at each of the four corners of the rotating plate. The guide rods are fixedly connected to the support frame. A vibration assembly is provided on the rotating plate to drive the support frame to rise and fall. Multiple trays are fixedly mounted on the support frame. Two symmetrically arranged clamps are slidably mounted in each tray, and a cup is placed in each tray. The two clamps are used to clamp and fix the cup, and the clamps are driven to move by a power component. The first cylinder is fixedly installed on the top plate of the cleaning tank. A horizontal plate is fixedly installed on the movable end of the first cylinder. Multiple connecting blocks are fixedly installed on the bottom of the horizontal plate. A cleaning cotton is fixedly installed on the bottom of each connecting block. The cleaning cotton is in contact with the inner wall of the cup. A tensioning component is provided in each connecting block.

[0006] As a further aspect of the present invention: the vibration assembly includes a spring and a cam, the bearing frame is connected to the rotating plate through the spring, the spring preload causes the bearing frame to move closer to the rotating plate, the cam is rotatably mounted on the rotating plate, the cam is driven to rotate by an output source, when the tip of the cam approaches the bearing frame, the bearing frame overcomes the spring preload and moves away from the rotating plate, when the tip of the cam moves away from the bearing frame, the bearing frame moves closer to the rotating plate.

[0007] As a further aspect of the present invention: the vibration assembly further includes a sleeve, and each of the guide rods is fitted with a sleeve on its outer circular surface. The guide rod and the sleeve are slidably connected. The sleeve is fixedly installed on the rotating plate. When the tip of the cam rotates away from the bearing frame, the bearing frame approaches the rotating plate and abuts against the sleeve. At this time, there is a gap between the cam and the bearing frame.

[0008] As a further aspect of the present invention: a retaining ring is fixedly installed at the end of each guide rod away from the bearing frame, and the outer diameter of the retaining ring is larger than the diameter of the guide rod.

[0009] As a further aspect of the present invention: the tensioning assembly includes two tensioning blocks, a slider, and a connecting rod. The two tensioning blocks are slidably installed inside the connecting block, and the slider is slidably installed inside the connecting block. The slider is driven to move by a second cylinder fixedly installed on the connecting block. One end of each tensioning block located inside the connecting block is connected to the slider through the connecting rod. The two ends of the connecting rod are rotatably connected to the tensioning block and the slider, respectively. When the second cylinder extends, the slider approaches the tensioning block. At this time, the two tensioning blocks move away from each other and abut against the inner wall of the cup. When the second cylinder retracts, the slider moves away from the tensioning block. At this time, the two tensioning blocks move closer to each other and away from the inner wall of the cup.

[0010] As a further embodiment of the present invention: a fixing plate is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the cleaning tank, and a plurality of annular cotton balls are fixedly installed on the fixing plate. The annular cotton balls are arranged coaxially with the cup. When the two tensioning blocks abut against the inner wall of the cup, the power component drives the clamping plate away from the cup. At this time, the first cylinder contracts and drives the horizontal plate to rise, so that the connecting block drives the cup to rise through the tensioning blocks, and the annular cotton balls slide with the outer surface of the cup.

[0011] As a further aspect of the present invention: a shield is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the cleaning tank. When the third cylinder retracts, the sliding frame drives the dryer to move below the shield.

[0012] As a further aspect of the present invention, the connecting block and the cleaning cotton are detachably connected.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this invention are: 1. In this invention, the vibrating component drives the carrier frame to move the cup up and down reciprocatingly. This, combined with the cleaning cotton already inserted into the cup, forms a highly efficient relative friction, achieving deep cleaning of the inner wall of the cup. After cleaning, the drive source drives the rotating plate to flip so that the cup opening faces downwards, allowing the accumulated water to be poured out by gravity. At the same time, the vibrating component is activated again to shake off the residual water droplets on the inner wall. The cleaning and pre-drying dehydration processes are efficiently connected, which not only solves the drawback of incomplete cleaning of the inner wall in traditional methods, but also reduces residual moisture through dual dehydration by gravity and vibration, laying the foundation for subsequent drying and greatly improving the overall operating efficiency.

[0014] 2. In this invention, the tensioning component drives the tensioning block to abut against the inner wall of the cup to form a stable clamping, and works with the first cylinder to drive the cup to rise and fall, so that the annular cotton can simultaneously wipe the outer wall of the cup, achieving integrated cleaning of the inner and outer walls. Moreover, the shielding cover provides effective protection for the dryer during the cleaning stage, avoiding splashing and corrosion of the cleaning liquid. This not only avoids the tediousness of cleaning the inner and outer walls in separate steps, but also extends the service life of the drying equipment, taking into account cleaning quality, ease of operation and equipment protection.

[0015] 3. In this invention, the sleeve provides precise guidance for the guide rod, the retaining ring prevents the guide rod from slipping, and the linkage between the cam and the spring realizes stable lifting and vibration of the bearing frame, which not only ensures the uniformity of relative friction during cleaning, but also avoids the cup tipping over and being damaged during the flipping and vibration process; the detachable design of the connecting block and the cleaning cotton facilitates later replacement and maintenance. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The invention will now be further described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of the cleaning box in this invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the dryer in this invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the support frame in this invention; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the connecting block in this invention; Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of the connecting block in this invention.

[0018] In the diagram: 1. Cleaning box; 2. Fixing frame; 3. Rotating plate; 4. Bearing frame; 5. Spring; 6. Guide rod; 7. Cam; 8. Sleeve; 9. Cup; 10. First cylinder; 11. Horizontal plate; 12. Connecting block; 13. Cleaning cotton; 14. Tensioning block; 15. Slider; 16. Connecting rod; 17. Second cylinder; 18. Tray; 19. Clamping plate; 20. Spray head; 21. Fixing plate; 22. Annular cotton; 23. Slide rail; 24. Sliding frame; 25. Dryer; 26. Third cylinder; 27. Shield; 28. Retaining ring. Detailed Implementation

[0019] 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 some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. 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.

[0020] Please see Figures 1-6 As shown, the present invention is a robot with cleaning and drying functions, comprising: A cleaning tank 1 is provided, with a fixed frame 2 and a slide rail 23 fixedly installed inside. A sliding frame 24 is slidably installed on the slide rail 23. The sliding frame 24 is driven to move by a third cylinder 26 fixedly installed on the cleaning tank 1. A dryer 25 is fixedly installed on the sliding frame 24. A water spray head 20 is fixedly installed on the top plate of the cleaning tank 1. The water spray head 20 is used to spray cleaning liquid into the cup 9 to be cleaned. A drain port is provided at the bottom of the cleaning tank 1. A rotating plate 3 is rotatably mounted on a fixed frame 2. The rotating plate 3 is driven to rotate by a drive source. A bearing frame 4 is slidably mounted on the rotating plate 3. A guide rod 6 is slidably mounted at each of the four corners of the rotating plate 3. The guide rod 6 is fixedly connected to the bearing frame 4. A vibration component is provided on the rotating plate 3. The vibration component is used to drive the bearing frame 4 to rise and fall. Multiple trays 18 are fixedly mounted on the bearing frame 4. Two symmetrically arranged clamping plates 19 are slidably mounted in each tray 18. A cup 9 is placed in the tray 18. The two clamping plates 19 are used to clamp and fix the cup 9. The clamping plates 19 are driven to move by a power component. The first cylinder 10 is fixedly installed on the top plate of the cleaning tank 1. A horizontal plate 11 is fixedly installed on the movable end of the first cylinder 10. A plurality of connecting blocks 12 are fixedly installed at the bottom of the horizontal plate 11. A cleaning cotton 13 is fixedly installed at the bottom of each connecting block 12. The cleaning cotton 13 is in contact with the inner wall of the cup 9. A tensioning component is provided in each connecting block 12.

[0021] In one embodiment, the drive source can be a servo motor, a rotary cylinder, or other mechanisms capable of rotational motion. The power component can be an electric cylinder, an electric telescopic rod, or other mechanisms capable of linear reciprocating motion. This embodiment does not impose specific limitations on these components.

[0022] The working principle of this invention is as follows: First, the cup 9 to be cleaned is placed vertically upward in the tray 18. The power component drives the two clamping plates 19 to move closer to each other, clamping and fixing the cup 9 to prevent it from tipping over or shifting during subsequent movements. Then, the first cylinder 10 extends, driving the horizontal plate 11 and the connecting block 12 to move downward in sync, so that the cleaning cotton 13 can be precisely inserted into the cup 9 and contact the inner wall. Immediately afterwards, the spray nozzle 20 sprays cleaning liquid into the cup 9. At the same time, the vibration component is activated, driving the carrier frame 4 to move the cup 9 up and down reciprocally. By utilizing the relative movement between the cup 9 and the cleaning cotton 13, efficient friction cleaning of the inner wall of the cup 9 is achieved. The waste liquid generated during cleaning is discharged through the drain port at the bottom of the cleaning tank 1, solving the problems of incomplete cleaning and low efficiency of manual cleaning of the inner wall. After cleaning, the drying stage begins. The drive source drives the rotating plate 3 to rotate 180 degrees, so that the cup 9 faces downwards. Most of the water remaining in the cup 9 is automatically poured out under gravity. Then, the vibration component is activated again, causing the support frame 4 and the cup 9 to vibrate up and down, shaking off the water droplets attached to the inner wall and reducing residual moisture. This solves the problem of long drying time and high energy consumption caused by residual water. Finally, the third cylinder 26 drives the sliding frame 24 to move along the slide rail 23, moving the dryer 25 under the cup 9 and starting the dryer 25 to complete the drying operation. The entire process integrates cleaning and drying without manual intervention.

[0023] like Figures 1-4 As shown, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the vibration assembly includes a spring 5 and a cam 7. The bearing frame 4 is connected to the rotating plate 3 via the spring 5. The preload of the spring 5 causes the bearing frame 4 to move closer to the rotating plate 3. The cam 7 is rotatably mounted on the rotating plate 3. The cam 7 is driven to rotate by an output source. When the tip of the cam 7 approaches the bearing frame 4, the bearing frame 4 overcomes the preload of the spring 5 and moves away from the rotating plate 3. When the tip of the cam 7 rotates away from the bearing frame 4, the bearing frame 4 moves closer to the rotating plate 3.

[0024] Specifically, the vibration assembly also includes a sleeve 8. Each guide rod 6 has a sleeve 8 fitted onto its outer circular surface. The guide rod 6 and the sleeve 8 are slidably connected. The sleeve 8 is fixedly installed on the rotating plate 3. When the tip of the cam 7 rotates away from the bearing frame 4, the bearing frame 4 approaches the rotating plate 3 and abuts against the sleeve 8. At this time, there is a gap between the cam 7 and the bearing frame 4.

[0025] In one embodiment, the output source may be a servo motor, a servo motor or other components, or other mechanisms capable of rotational motion. This embodiment does not impose any specific limitations on these components.

[0026] In practical application, the output source drives the cam 7 to rotate continuously. Through the cooperation of the cam 7 and the spring 5, the stable lifting and lowering of the support frame 4 is achieved. The sleeve 8 provides guidance for the guide rod 6, ensuring that the support frame 4 does not tilt during the lifting and lowering process, thus preventing the cup 9 from tipping over and being damaged. At the same time, the gap formed by the support frame 4 abutting against the sleeve 8 can prevent the cam 7 from continuously contacting the support frame 4 and causing wear, thus extending the service life of the components and solving the problems of unstable operation and easy wear of the vibration mechanism.

[0027] like Figures 1-3 As shown, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a retaining ring 28 is fixedly installed at the end of each guide rod 6 away from the bearing frame 4, and the outer diameter of the retaining ring 28 is larger than the diameter of the guide rod 6.

[0028] In practical application, when the vibration component drives the bearing frame 4 to slide the guide rod 6 upward along the sleeve 8, the retaining ring 28 can effectively prevent the guide rod 6 from slipping out of the sleeve 8. Similarly, when the rotating plate 3 is rotated 180 degrees, the retaining ring 28 can also prevent the spring 5 from being overstretched under the action of gravity, causing the guide rod 6 to slip out of the sleeve 8.

[0029] like Figures 1-6 As shown, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the tensioning assembly includes two tensioning blocks 14, a slider 15, and a connecting rod 16. The two tensioning blocks 14 are slidably installed in the connecting block 12, and the slider 15 is slidably installed in the connecting block 12. The slider 15 is driven to move by a second cylinder 17 fixedly installed on the connecting block 12. One end of each tensioning block 14 located in the connecting block 12 is connected to the slider 15 through the connecting rod 16. The two ends of the connecting rod 16 are rotatably connected to the tensioning block 14 and the slider 15, respectively. When the second cylinder 17 extends, the slider 15 approaches the tensioning block 14. At this time, the two tensioning blocks 14 move away from each other and abut against the inner wall of the cup 9. When the second cylinder 17 retracts, the slider 15 moves away from the tensioning block 14. At this time, the two tensioning blocks 14 move closer to each other and away from the inner wall of the cup 9.

[0030] Specifically, a fixing plate 21 is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the cleaning tank 1, and multiple annular cotton 22s are fixedly installed on the fixing plate 21. The annular cotton 22s are coaxially arranged with the cup 9. When the two tensioning blocks 14 abut against the inner wall of the cup 9, the power component drives the clamping plate 19 away from the cup 9. At this time, the first cylinder 10 contracts and drives the horizontal plate 11 to rise, so that the connecting block 12 drives the cup 9 to rise through the tensioning blocks 14. The annular cotton 22 slides with the outer surface of the cup 9.

[0031] In practical application, after the cleaning cotton 13 is inserted into the cup 9, the connecting block 12 will also enter the cup 9. At this time, the second cylinder 17 extends to drive the slider 15 to move, and the connecting rod 16 drives the two tensioning blocks 14 to open and abut against the inner wall of the cup 9. Then, the power component drives the clamping plate 19 away from the cup 9. At this time, the first cylinder 10 contracts to drive all the cups 9 to rise. During the rise of the cups 9, the annular cotton 22 wipes and cleans the outer wall of the cups 9 simultaneously, realizing integrated cleaning of the inner and outer walls. This avoids the problem of only cleaning the inner wall of the cups 9, which requires secondary processing. The tensioning block 14 drives the cups 9 to rise and fall, ensuring that the cups 9 and the annular cotton 22 are precisely matched, avoiding deviation that would cause uneven cleaning of the outer wall, and improving the overall cleaning quality.

[0032] like Figures 1-3 As shown, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a shield 27 is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the cleaning tank 1. When the third cylinder 26 retracts, the sliding frame 24 drives the dryer 25 to move below the shield 27.

[0033] In practical application, during the cleaning stage, the dryer 25 is housed under the shield 27. The shield 27 can prevent the cleaning liquid from splashing onto the surface of the dryer 25, avoiding electrical short circuits and component corrosion, extending the service life of the dryer 25, and solving the problem of cleaning liquid damaging the drying equipment. During drying, the third cylinder 26 drives the dryer 25 to move out and accurately align with the cup 9 for drying, taking into account both protection and work efficiency.

[0034] like Figures 1-6 As shown, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the connecting block 12 and the cleaning cotton 13 are detachably connected.

[0035] In practical applications, the cleaning cotton 13 will wear out and get dirty after long-term use. The detachable structure makes it easy to quickly replace the new cleaning cotton 13, ensuring the cleaning effect. At the same time, it is convenient to centrally clean and disinfect the dirty cleaning cotton 13, which solves the problems of the cleaning cotton 13 being difficult to replace and easy to breed bacteria. There is no need to replace the entire connecting block 12, reducing equipment maintenance costs and improving the flexibility of use.

[0036] The foregoing has provided a detailed description of one embodiment of the present invention, but this description is merely a preferred embodiment and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention. All equivalent variations and modifications made within the scope of the claims of this invention should still fall within the patent coverage of this invention.

Claims

1. A robot with washing and drying functions, characterized in that, include: A cleaning tank (1) is provided with a fixed frame (2) and a slide rail (23) inside. A sliding frame (24) is slidably installed on the slide rail (23). The sliding frame (24) is driven to move by a third cylinder (26) fixedly installed on the cleaning tank (1). A dryer (25) is fixedly installed on the sliding frame (24). A water spray head (20) is fixedly installed on the top plate of the cleaning tank (1). The water spray head (20) is used to spray cleaning liquid into the cup (9) to be cleaned. A drain port is provided at the bottom of the cleaning tank (1). A rotating plate (3) is rotatably mounted on a fixed frame (2). The rotating plate (3) is driven to rotate by a drive source. A bearing frame (4) is slidably mounted on the rotating plate (3). A guide rod (6) is slidably mounted at each of the four corners of the rotating plate (3). The guide rod (6) is fixedly connected to the bearing frame (4). A vibration component is provided on the rotating plate (3). The vibration component is used to drive the bearing frame (4) to rise and fall. Multiple trays (18) are fixedly mounted on the bearing frame (4). Two symmetrically arranged clamps (19) are slidably mounted in each tray (18). A cup (9) is placed in the tray (18). The two clamps (19) are used to clamp and fix the cup (9). The clamps (19) are driven to move by a power component. The first cylinder (10) is fixedly installed on the top plate of the cleaning tank (1). A horizontal plate (11) is fixedly installed on the movable end of the first cylinder (10). Multiple connecting blocks (12) are fixedly installed at the bottom of the horizontal plate (11). A cleaning cotton (13) is fixedly installed at the bottom of each connecting block (12). The cleaning cotton (13) is in contact with the inner wall of the cup (9). A tensioning component is provided in each connecting block (12).

2. The robot with cleaning and drying functions according to claim 1, characterized in that, The vibration assembly includes a spring (5) and a cam (7). The support frame (4) is connected to the rotating plate (3) via the spring (5). The preload of the spring (5) causes the support frame (4) to move closer to the rotating plate (3). The cam (7) is rotatably mounted on the rotating plate (3). The cam (7) is driven to rotate by the output source. When the tip of the cam (7) approaches the support frame (4), the support frame (4) overcomes the preload of the spring (5) and moves away from the rotating plate (3). When the tip of the cam (7) moves away from the support frame (4), the support frame (4) moves closer to the rotating plate (3).

3. A robot with cleaning and drying functions according to claim 2, characterized in that, The vibration assembly also includes a sleeve (8). Each guide rod (6) has a sleeve (8) fitted on its outer surface. The guide rod (6) and the sleeve (8) are slidably connected. The sleeve (8) is fixedly installed on the rotating plate (3). When the tip of the cam (7) rotates away from the support frame (4), the support frame (4) approaches the rotating plate (3) and abuts against the sleeve (8). At this time, there is a gap between the cam (7) and the support frame (4).

4. A robot with cleaning and drying functions according to claim 3, characterized in that, Each of the guide rods (6) is fixedly fitted with a retaining ring (28) at the end away from the bearing frame (4), and the outer diameter of the retaining ring (28) is larger than the diameter of the guide rod (6).

5. A robot with cleaning and drying functions according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tensioning assembly includes two tensioning blocks (14), a slider (15), and a connecting rod (16). The two tensioning blocks (14) are slidably installed in the connecting block (12), and the slider (15) is slidably installed in the connecting block (12). The slider (15) is driven to move by a second cylinder (17) fixedly installed on the connecting block (12). One end of each tensioning block (14) located in the connecting block (12) is connected to the slider (15) through the connecting rod (16). The two ends of the connecting rod (16) are rotatably connected to the tensioning block (14) and the slider (15) respectively. When the second cylinder (17) extends, the slider (15) approaches the tensioning block (14). At this time, the two tensioning blocks (14) move away from each other and abut against the inner wall of the cup (9). When the second cylinder (17) retracts, the slider (15) moves away from the tensioning block (14). At this time, the two tensioning blocks (14) move closer to each other and away from the inner wall of the cup (9).

6. A robot with cleaning and drying functions according to claim 5, characterized in that, A fixing plate (21) is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the cleaning box (1). Multiple annular cotton (22) is fixedly installed on the fixing plate (21). The annular cotton (22) is coaxially arranged with the cup (9). When the two tensioning blocks (14) abut against the inner wall of the cup (9), the power component drives the clamping plate (19) away from the cup (9). At this time, the first cylinder (10) contracts and drives the horizontal plate (11) to rise, so that the connecting block (12) drives the cup (9) to rise through the tensioning block (14). The annular cotton (22) slides with the outer surface of the cup (9).

7. A robot with cleaning and drying functions according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner wall of the cleaning tank (1) is fixedly installed with a shield (27). When the third cylinder (26) retracts, the sliding frame (24) drives the dryer (25) to move below the shield (27).

8. A robot with cleaning and drying functions according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting block (12) and the cleaning cotton (13) are detachably connected.

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