Automatic cleaning line for automobile engine parts

Abstract

The invention discloses an automatic cleaning line for automobile engine parts, and relates to the technical field of automobile part cleaning. Comprising a cleaning tank, a plurality of partition plates are movably arranged in the cleaning tank at intervals, and a plurality of bubble generators are arranged on the bottom face in the cleaning tank; the water control rack is arranged on the top face of the cleaning tank in a sliding mode, and a water control table is rotationally arranged on the water control rack through a plurality of air cylinder sets. The hanging frame is arranged at the top of the cleaning tank; and the lifting frame is movably connected with the lifting frame through the mechanical clamping jaw. The cleaning device has the advantages that circulation is convenient, and the cleaning efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of automotive parts cleaning technology, specifically to an automated cleaning line for automotive engine parts. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, automotive engine parts require cleaning after processing. Existing technologies include manual placement in a cleaning tank for cleaning, followed by manual removal and transfer; this results in high labor intensity and low efficiency. Another method uses a chain conveyor belt to suspend the engine parts for transport, allowing them to pass through a cleaning tank for further cleaning. However, this leaves a significant amount of cleaning fluid adhering to the parts, requiring production line shutdown for drainage, thus extending the cleaning cycle and reducing overall cleaning efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To address the aforementioned technical shortcomings, the purpose of this invention is to provide an automated cleaning line for automotive engine parts, which offers advantages such as convenient transfer and improved cleaning efficiency.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: The present invention provides an automated cleaning line for automotive engine parts, comprising: The cleaning tank has multiple partitions that are installed at movable intervals, and multiple bubble generators are installed on the bottom surface of the cleaning tank. A water control platform is slidably mounted on the top surface of the cleaning tank. The water control platform is rotated on the water control platform by multiple cylinder groups. The hanging frame is installed at the top of the cleaning tank; The lifting frame is movably connected to the lifting frame via mechanical grippers.

[0005] Preferably, the cleaning tank has multiple partition slots symmetrically arranged on its two opposing inner walls. Each partition has an extension plate on its opposing sides, which is movably inserted into the corresponding partition slots. The distance from the top surface of the partition slot to the bottom surface of the cleaning tank is less than the distance from the top surface of the partition to the bottom surface of the cleaning tank. Furthermore, the top surfaces of the partition slot, the partition, and the extension plates are flush, which allows partitions to be installed in the corresponding partition slots according to the different sizes of the automotive engine parts, thereby facilitating the cleaning of the automotive engine parts.

[0006] Preferably, the water control platform includes: Guide rods are provided on two opposing side walls on the top surface of the cleaning tank, and the length direction of the guide rods is the same as the length direction of the cleaning tank. Each guide rod has a guide seat that slides on it. Each guide seat has a cylinder assembly at the center of its top surface. Each cylinder assembly has an adjusting block on its piston rod. The adjusting block slides on the top surface of the guide seat, so that after the hanging frame is placed in the water control platform, the adjusting block can be adjusted to the corresponding position by the cylinder assembly, so as to control the water in the car engine parts inside the hanging frame.

[0007] Preferably, the water control platform includes: The platform has semi-circular seats on the bottom surface at both ends near the partition groove, and drainage grooves on the side walls at both ends away from the partition groove. A rotating shaft is fixedly installed on each guide seat, corresponding to a semi-circular seat. The rotating shaft is located above the cylinder assembly, and the semi-circular seat is rotatably mounted on the rotating shaft at the corresponding position. The guide groove is an inclined structure. On the bottom surface of the opposite ends of the platform, there is a guide groove corresponding to the position of the cylinder group. The adjusting blocks are slidably set in the corresponding guide grooves. After the hanging frame is placed in the platform, the adjusting blocks are adjusted to the corresponding positions in the guide grooves by the cylinder group. This allows the platform and the semi-circular seat to swing back and forth about the rotation axis, so as to control the water in the car engine parts in the hanging frame.

[0008] Preferably, the cylinder assembly includes two symmetrically distributed cylinders, and the piston rods of the two cylinders move in opposite directions. Each cylinder's piston rod is provided with an adjusting block. The bottom surface of the adjusting block is slidably disposed on the top surface of the guide seat, and the top surface of the adjusting block is slidably disposed in the guide groove at the corresponding position. This allows the adjusting block to be adjusted to the corresponding position in the guide groove by the two cylinders after the hanging frame is placed in the platform. This enables the platform and the semi-circular seat to swing back and forth about the rotation axis, so as to control the water in the automotive engine parts inside the hanging frame.

[0009] Preferably, the length direction of the guide groove is the same as the length direction of the cleaning groove, and the distance from the end of the cleaning groove near the cylinder group to the top surface of the guide seat is greater than the distance from the end of the cleaning groove away from the cylinder group to the top surface of the guide seat. The two cylinders respectively adjust the adjusting block to the corresponding position in the guide groove, so that the platform and the semi-circular seat can swing back and forth about the rotation axis, so as to control the water of the car engine parts in the hanging frame.

[0010] Preferably, a filter screen is provided in the drain trough, and the position of the drain trough corresponds vertically to the position of the top surface of the cleaning tank, which can prevent the car engine parts in the hanging frame from sliding out of the drain trough when draining water.

[0011] Preferably, a chain conveyor belt is horizontally arranged on the lifting frame, and mechanical grippers are rotatably mounted on the chain conveyor belt to facilitate the movement of the lifting frame.

[0012] Preferably, the shape and size of the hanging frame are adapted to the shape and size of the table, making it easy to place the hanging frame on the table for water control.

[0013] Preferably, the top surface of the suspension frame is open, and a reinforcing frame of the same shape and size is movably provided on the opening of the top surface of the suspension frame, so as to facilitate the installation of reinforcing frames on the suspension frame according to the different sizes of automobile engine parts, so as to increase the height of the suspension frame.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: 1. After the hanging frame is held by mechanical grippers, it facilitates circulation and reduces the workload of manual cleaning; at the same time, the cleaned car engine parts can be placed on the water control platform for water control through mechanical grippers, which improves cleaning efficiency.

[0015] 2. After the hanging frame is placed in the platform, the adjusting block is adjusted to the corresponding position in the guide groove by the cylinder group, so that the platform and the semi-circular seat can swing back and forth on the axis of rotation, so as to control the water in the car engine parts in the hanging frame.

[0016] 3. Depending on the size of the car engine parts, partitions can be installed in the corresponding partition slots to facilitate cleaning of the car engine parts and improve applicability. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments 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 present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an automated cleaning line for automotive engine parts provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a partition structure for an automated cleaning line for automotive engine parts, provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a water control platform structure for an automated cleaning line for automotive engine parts, provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point A in the middle.

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the rotating shaft position of an automated cleaning line for automotive engine parts provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point B.

[0024] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the positions of two cylinders in an automated cleaning line for automotive engine parts provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the hanging frame structure of an automated cleaning line for automotive engine parts provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Cleaning tank; 11. Partition plate; 111. Extension plate; 12. Partition groove; 2. Water control platform; 21. Leakage tank; 211. Filter screen; 22. Water control platform; 221. Platform; 222. Semi-circular seat; 223. Rotating shaft; 224. Guide groove; 23. Cylinder assembly; 231. Cylinder; 24. Adjusting block; 25. Guide rod; 26. Guide seat; 3. Hanging frame; 4. Hanging frame; 41. Reinforcing frame; 5. Mechanical gripper. Detailed Implementation

[0027] 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.

[0028] Example 1 like Figures 1 to 3 , Figures 7 to 8 As shown, the present invention provides an automated cleaning line for automotive engine parts, including a cleaning tank 1, with multiple partitions 11 arranged at intervals in the cleaning tank 1, and multiple bubble generators arranged on the bottom surface of the cleaning tank 1; a water control platform 2 is slidably arranged on the top surface of the cleaning tank 1, and a water control platform 22 is rotatably arranged on the water control platform 2 via multiple cylinder groups 23; a hanging frame 3 is arranged on the top of the cleaning tank 1; and a hanging frame 4 is movably connected to the hanging frame 3 via mechanical grippers 5.

[0029] The car engine parts to be cleaned are placed in the hanging frame 4, and the hanging frame 4 is held in place by the mechanical grippers 5. The positions of the mechanical grippers 5 and the hanging frame 4 are adjusted on the hanging frame 3 so that the car engine parts in the hanging frame 4 are located in different positions in the cleaning tank 1 (depending on the different sizes of the car engine parts to be cleaned, the partitions 11 are first installed in different positions in the cleaning tank 1, so that the interior of the cleaning tank 1 can be divided into multiple parts, each of which can be filled with cleaning fluid; the bubble generator can effectively remove oil stains, metal shavings, particulate matter and other impurities from the car engine parts). After cleaning, the hanging frame 4 is held in place by the mechanical grippers 5 and moved on the hanging frame 3, so that the hanging frame 4 can be moved to the water control platform 22 to drain the cleaning fluid from the car engine parts; after the water is drained, the hanging frame 4 is held in place by the mechanical grippers 5 and removed, which improves the cleaning efficiency.

[0030] Example 2 like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, based on Embodiment 1, multiple partition grooves 12 are symmetrically arranged on the two opposing inner walls of the cleaning tank 1. Extension plates 111 are provided on both opposing sides of the partition 11. The extension plates 111 are movably inserted into the corresponding two partition grooves 12. The distance from the top surface of the partition groove 12 to the bottom surface of the cleaning tank 1 is less than the distance from the top surface of the partition 11 to the bottom surface of the cleaning tank 1. Furthermore, the top surfaces of the partition groove 12, the partition 11, and the extension plates 111 are flush. The automotive engine parts to be cleaned are placed in the hanging frame 4, and the hanging frame 4 is held in place by mechanical grippers 5. The positions of the mechanical gripper 5 and the hanging frame 4 are adjusted on the hanging frame 3 so that the car engine parts inside the hanging frame 4 are located in different positions inside the cleaning tank 1. (Depending on the different sizes of the car engine parts to be cleaned, the partition 11 is first installed in different positions inside the cleaning tank 1 (at this time, the extension plates 111 on the opposite sides of the partition 11 can be inserted into the two partition slots 12 at the corresponding positions respectively), thereby dividing the interior of the cleaning tank 1 into multiple parts. Each part inside the cleaning tank 1 can be filled with cleaning fluid, so that the car engine parts inside the hanging frame 4 can be cleaned.

[0031] The water control platform 2 includes guide rods 25. A guide rod 25 is installed on each of the two opposing side walls of the top surface of the cleaning tank 1, and the length direction of the guide rod 25 is the same as the length direction of the cleaning tank 1. A guide seat 26 is slidably installed on each guide rod 25. A cylinder assembly 23 is installed at the middle of the top surface of each guide seat 26. An adjusting block 24 is installed on the piston rod of each cylinder assembly 23, and the adjusting block 24 is slidably installed on the top surface of the guide seat 26. The water control platform 22 includes a platform 221. Semi-circular seats 222 are installed on the bottom surface of the platform 221 at both ends near the partition groove 12, and water leakage grooves 21 are installed on the side walls of the platform 221 at both ends away from the partition groove 12. A water leakage groove 21 is fixedly installed on each guide seat 26. 22 corresponds to a rotating shaft 223, which is located above the cylinder assembly 23. The semi-circular seat 222 is rotatably mounted on the rotating shaft 223 at the corresponding position. The guide groove 224 has an inclined structure. The bottom surfaces of the opposite ends of the platform 221 are each provided with a guide groove 224 corresponding to the position of the cylinder assembly 23. The adjusting blocks 24 are slidably mounted in the guide grooves 224 at the corresponding positions. The cylinder assembly 23 includes two symmetrically distributed cylinders 231, and the piston rods of the two cylinders 231 move in opposite directions. Each piston rod of the cylinder 231 is provided with an adjusting block 24. The bottom surface of the adjusting block 24 is slidably mounted on the top surface of the guide seat 26, and the top surface of the adjusting block 24 is slidably mounted in the guide groove 224 at the corresponding position.

[0032] After cleaning is complete, move the hanging frame 4 on the hanging frame 3 to move the hanging frame 4 to the water control platform 22 to drain the cleaning fluid from the car engine parts; that is, first place the hanging frame 4 in the platform 221; then simultaneously start the two cylinders 231 to drive the adjusting block 24 to move towards the cylinders 231. At this time, the bottom surface of the adjusting block 24 slides on the top surface of the guide seat 26 until the top surface of the adjusting block 24 slides into the corresponding guide groove 224 (the top surface of the adjusting block 24 and the guide groove 224 do not contact each other); at this time, the platform 221 and the semi-circular seat 222 can be manually rotated back and forth about the rotating shaft 223 (while the platform 221 rotates, the adjusting block 24 can be located in the guide groove 224). The groove 224 will not interfere with the platform 221, thus ensuring that the platform 221 can rotate back and forth. When the platform 221 rotates back and forth, the cleaning fluid on the car engine parts in the hanging frame 4 can flow out onto the platform 221. As the platform 221 rotates back and forth, the cleaning fluid can flow into the cleaning groove 1 through the drain groove 21 on the platform 221. After the water control is completed, the two cylinders 231 are activated to drive the adjusting block 24 to move away from the cylinder 231. At this time, the adjusting block 24 can be moved out from the guide groove 224 at the corresponding position to abut against the bottom surface of the platform 221. Thus, the platform 221 can be supported by the two adjusting blocks 24 at the same time, so that the platform 221 remains in a horizontal and stable state.

[0033] The guide seat 26 can also be slidably adjusted along the length of the guide rod 25, so that when draining water from the car engine parts in the hanging frame 4, the cleaning fluid can flow to the corresponding position in the cleaning tank 1; or the guide seat 26 can be slid along the length of the guide rod 25 to a suitable position according to the cleaning needs; multiple mechanical grippers 5 can also be provided, so that while draining water from the car engine parts placed on the platform 221, the mechanical grippers 5 can also be used to clamp the hanging frame 4 containing the car engine parts for cleaning, thereby improving cleaning efficiency.

[0034] Rollers (not shown in the attached drawings) can also be provided on the bottom surface of the adjusting block 24, and roller grooves are provided on the top surface of the guide seat 26 to facilitate the rolling of the rollers in the roller grooves, thereby improving the smoothness of the movement of the adjusting block 24 in the guide seat 26.

[0035] Example 3 like Figure 1 , Figures 3 to 7 As shown, based on Embodiment 1, the length direction of the guide groove 224 is the same as the length direction of the cleaning groove 1, and the distance from the end of the cleaning groove 1 near the cylinder group 23 to the top surface of the guide seat 26 is greater than the distance from the end of the cleaning groove 1 away from the cylinder group 23 to the top surface of the guide seat 26. The two cylinders 231 respectively adjust the adjusting block 24 to the corresponding position in the guide groove 224, while avoiding interference between the adjusting block 24 and the platform 221; when the platform 221 reciprocates, the cleaning of the automotive engine parts in the hanging frame 4... The liquid can flow onto the platform 221. As the platform 221 rotates back and forth, the cleaning liquid can flow into the cleaning tank 1 through the drain groove 21 on the platform 221. After the water control is completed, the two cylinders 231 are activated to drive the adjusting block 24 to move away from the cylinder 231. At this time, the adjusting block 24 can be moved out from the guide groove 224 at the corresponding position to abut against the bottom surface of the platform 221. Thus, the platform 221 can be supported by the two adjusting blocks 24 at the same time, so that the platform 221 remains in a horizontal and stable state.

[0036] A filter screen 211 is installed inside the water drain trough 21, and the position of the water drain trough 21 corresponds vertically to the position of the top surface of the cleaning tank 1; this can prevent the car engine parts in the hanging frame 4 from sliding out of the water drain trough 21 when draining water from the car engine parts in the hanging frame 4.

[0037] Example 4 like Figures 1 to 4 , Figure 8As shown, based on Embodiment 1, a chain conveyor belt is horizontally arranged on the hanging frame 3, and the mechanical gripper 5 is rotatably arranged on the chain conveyor belt. The car engine parts that need to be cleaned are placed in the hanging frame 3, and the hanging frame 3 is held by the mechanical gripper 5. The position of the mechanical gripper 5 can be adjusted by the chain conveyor belt on the hanging frame 3 (the chain conveyor belt is existing technology, so it will not be described in detail here, and it is not shown in the attached figure). (At the same time, the position of the hanging frame 4 can also be adjusted, so that the car engine parts in the hanging frame 4 are located in different positions in the cleaning tank 1, or the hanging frame 4 can be placed and moved to the water control platform 22 to remove the cleaning fluid on the car engine parts.

[0038] The shape and size of the hanging frame 4 are adapted to the shape and size of the platform 221 (and the width of the hanging frame 4 is smaller than the width of the top opening of the cleaning tank 1, so that the mechanical gripper 5 can be rotated on the chain conveyor belt and then the hanging frame 4 can be placed into the cleaning tank 1); after cleaning is completed, the hanging frame 4 is moved on the hanging frame 3, so that the hanging frame 4 can be moved to the platform 221 to remove the cleaning fluid on the car engine parts; at the same time, when the platform 221 swings back and forth on the axis of rotation 223, the hanging frame 4 can maintain a stable position on the platform 221.

[0039] The top surface of the hanging frame 4 is open, and a reinforcing frame 41 of the same shape and size is movably installed on the opening of the top surface of the hanging frame 4. This allows the reinforcing frame 41 to be installed on the hanging frame 4 according to the different sizes of the car engine parts. (The top opening of the hanging frame 4 may be provided with an annular groove, and the bottom surface of the reinforcing frame 41 may be provided with an annular protrusion that matches the annular groove. The annular protrusion is inserted into the annular groove, so that the reinforcing frame 41 can be installed on the top opening of the hanging frame 4.) This increases the height of the hanging frame 4, making it easier to place car engine parts.

[0040] Meanwhile, since the mechanical gripper 5 is rotatably mounted on the chain conveyor belt (the mechanical gripper 5 can be connected to the chain conveyor belt via a vertically mounted rotating rod), the position of the hanging frame 4 can be easily adjusted in the horizontal direction according to the cleaning needs, making it convenient for operators to carry out the operation.

[0041] The bottom surface of the hanging frame 4 can also be set as a screen-like structure (to prevent the car engine parts from slipping to the outside of the bottom surface of the hanging frame 4 when placing large-sized car engine parts), so that the cleaning fluid in the cleaning tank 1 can enter the hanging frame 4 after the hanging frame 4 is placed in the cleaning tank 1; at the same time, it is also convenient for the cleaning fluid in the hanging frame 4 to flow into the cleaning tank 1 after the hanging frame 4 is lifted from the cleaning tank 1.

[0042] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to this invention without departing from its spirit and scope. Therefore, if these modifications and variations fall within the scope of the claims of this invention and their equivalents, this invention also intends to include these modifications and variations.

Claims

1. An automated cleaning line for automotive engine parts, characterized in that, include: The cleaning tank (1) is equipped with multiple partitions (11) at movable intervals, and multiple bubble generators are installed on the bottom surface of the cleaning tank (1). Water control platform (2) is slidably set on the top surface of the cleaning tank (1). Water control platform (22) is rotatably set on the water control platform (2) by multiple cylinder groups (23). The hanging frame (3) is set on top of the cleaning tank (1); The hanging frame (4) is movably connected to the hanging frame (3) via mechanical grippers (5).

2. The automated cleaning line for automotive engine parts as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The cleaning tank (1) has multiple partition grooves (12) symmetrically arranged on its two opposing inner walls. The partition (11) has extension plates (111) on its opposing sides. The extension plates (111) are movably inserted into the two partition grooves (12) at the corresponding positions. The distance from the top surface of the partition groove (12) to the bottom surface of the cleaning tank (1) is less than the distance from the top surface of the partition (11) to the bottom surface of the cleaning tank (1). The top surfaces of the partition groove (12), the partition (11), and the extension plates (111) are flush.

3. The automated cleaning line for automotive engine parts as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The water control platform (2) includes: Guide rod (25), a guide rod (25) is provided on each of the two opposing side walls on the top surface of the cleaning tank (1), and the length direction of the guide rod (25) is the same as the length direction of the cleaning tank (1); Guide seat (26), each guide rod (25) is slidably provided with a guide seat (26), each guide seat (26) is provided with a cylinder group (23) at the middle position of the top surface of each guide seat (26), each cylinder group (23) is provided with an adjusting block (24) on the piston rod of the cylinder group (23), and the adjusting block (24) is slidably provided on the top surface of the guide seat (26).

4. The automated cleaning line for automotive engine parts as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The water control platform (22) includes: The platform (221) has semi-circular seats (222) on the bottom surface of both ends of the platform (221) near the partition groove (12), and drainage grooves (21) are provided on the side walls of both ends of the platform (221) away from the partition groove (12). Rotating shaft (223), each guide seat (26) is fixedly provided with a rotating shaft (223) corresponding to the semi-circular seat (222), the rotating shaft (223) is located above the cylinder group (23), and the semi-circular seat (222) is rotatably set on the rotating shaft (223) at the corresponding position; The guide groove (224) is an inclined structure. The bottom surface of the platform (221) at both opposite ends is provided with a guide groove (224) corresponding to the position of the cylinder group (23). The adjusting block (24) is slidably set in the guide groove (224) at the corresponding position.

5. An automated cleaning line for automotive engine parts as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The cylinder assembly (23) includes two symmetrically distributed cylinders (231), and the piston rods of the two cylinders (231) move in opposite directions. Each cylinder (231) has an adjusting block (24) on its piston rod. The bottom surface of the adjusting block (24) is slidably disposed on the top surface of the guide seat (26), and the top surface of the adjusting block (24) is slidably disposed in the guide groove (224) at the corresponding position.

6. An automated cleaning line for automotive engine parts as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The length direction of the guide groove (224) is the same as that of the cleaning groove (1), and the distance from the end of the cleaning groove (1) near the cylinder group (23) to the top surface of the guide seat (26) is greater than the distance from the end of the cleaning groove (1) away from the cylinder group (23) to the top surface of the guide seat (26).

7. An automated cleaning line for automotive engine parts as described in claim 4, characterized in that, A filter screen (211) is installed inside the water leakage tank (21), and the position of the water leakage tank (21) corresponds vertically to the position of the top surface of the cleaning tank (1).

8. An automated cleaning line for automotive engine parts as described in claim 1, characterized in that, A chain conveyor belt is horizontally installed on the hanging frame (3), and mechanical grippers (5) are installed on the chain conveyor belt.

9. An automated cleaning line for automotive engine parts as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The shape and size of the hanging frame (4) are adapted to the shape and size of the table (221).

10. An automated cleaning line for automotive engine parts as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The top surface of the hanging frame (4) is open, and a reinforcing frame (41) of the same shape and size is movably installed on the opening of the top surface of the hanging frame (4).

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