Power rail cleaning device

Abstract

The application discloses a power supply rail cleaning device, and belongs to the field of automobile charging equipment. The device comprises a mobile carrier for moving on the power supply rail, a cleaning track arranged on the mobile carrier and used for contacting the power supply rail, and a driving member for driving the cleaning track to transmit power. A plurality of through holes are arranged on the cleaning track. The middle part of the cleaning track is provided with a mounting area. A blowing assembly is arranged on the mounting area. The blowing assembly enables air to flow to the power supply rail through the through holes. A plurality of air flow grooves are arranged on the cleaning track. The air flow grooves are connected with the outside environment and the through holes. The mobile carrier can autonomously move on the power supply rail, and the cleaning track can continuously contact the rail. The power supply rail can be automatically and uninterruptedly cleaned. The cleaning efficiency is improved, and the interference on the main operation process is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of automotive charging equipment, and more specifically, to a power supply rail cleaning device. Background Technology

[0002] The application of rail-guided vehicles (such as RGVs) is becoming increasingly widespread in fields such as mobile charging stations, automated logistics, warehousing, and smart manufacturing. These devices typically obtain power through fixed power supply rails. However, in complex industrial environments, the power supply rails are exposed to the air for extended periods, easily accumulating dust, oil, and other particulate impurities. These contaminants adhere to the rail surface, especially in the contact area between the rail and the power receiver, forming an insulating layer. This increases contact resistance, generates electrical sparks, exacerbates power loss, and can even lead to power outages or equipment damage, severely impacting the equipment's operating efficiency, stability, and safety.

[0003] Currently, the cleaning and maintenance of power supply rails mostly rely on manual periodic wiping or the use of simple cleaning tools. This method is not only inefficient and difficult to guarantee the cleaning effect, but it also needs to be carried out when the equipment is stopped, which affects the continuity of the overall work process. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The summary section of this application is intended to provide a brief overview of the concepts, which will be described in detail in the detailed description section below. This summary section is not intended to identify key or essential features of the claimed technical solutions, nor is it intended to limit the scope of the claimed technical solutions.

[0005] To address the technical problems mentioned in the background section, some embodiments of this application provide a power supply rail cleaning device, comprising: a mobile carrier for moving on the power supply rail; a cleaning track disposed on the mobile carrier for contacting the power supply rail; a driving component for driving the cleaning track; wherein, the cleaning track has multiple through holes; the cleaning track has an installation area in its middle, and an air blowing component is disposed in the installation area, the air blowing component causing air to flow through the through holes to the power supply rail; the cleaning track also has multiple airflow grooves, the airflow grooves connecting the through holes to the external environment.

[0006] Furthermore, a cleaning brush is provided on the cleaning track, and the cleaning brush is used to contact the power supply rail.

[0007] Furthermore, a receiving box is provided below the cleaning track.

[0008] Furthermore, the receiving box is fixed to the mobile carrier, and the receiving box partially encloses the cleaning track; the receiving box is provided with scraping teeth, which are located on the side of the cleaning track away from the power supply rail; the scraping teeth are in contact with the cleaning brush.

[0009] Furthermore, the receiving box is detachably and fixedly connected to the mobile carrier.

[0010] Furthermore, the blowing assembly includes: a connecting frame and a vortex fan; the connecting frame is connected to the mobile carrier, the vortex fan is disposed in the installation area, and the vortex fan is connected to the connecting frame; the air inlet direction of the vortex fan is the same as the direction of the drive axis of the cleaning track; the air outlet direction of the vortex fan intersects with the power supply guide rail.

[0011] Furthermore, the mobile carrier is provided with an active roller and a driven roller, and the cleaning track is wound around the active roller and the driven roller; the driving member is provided on the mobile carrier and is used to drive the active roller to rotate; the driven roller is detachably connected to the mobile carrier.

[0012] Furthermore, the mobile carrier is provided with an articulated frame and a rotating shaft; the driven roller is inserted into the rotating shaft; the articulated frame is hinged to the mobile carrier; the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the articulated frame; a control structure is provided between the articulated frame and the mobile carrier, the control structure being used to drive the articulated frame to rotate closer to the mobile carrier, so that the driven wheel moves away from the driving wheel and tensions the cleaning track.

[0013] Furthermore, the control structure includes a screw; a pressing part is formed on the screw; a screw hole that mates with the screw is provided on the moving carrier; and the pressing part contacts the hinge frame.

[0014] Furthermore, a slot is provided on the driven roller, the rotating shaft is inserted into the slot, and a plurality of omnidirectional balls are provided on the outer wall of the rotating shaft that contact the inner wall of the slot.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this application are as follows:

[0016] 1. Highly efficient and automated cleaning: By enabling a mobile carrier (such as an RGV vehicle) to move autonomously on the power supply rail, the cleaning track is in continuous contact with the rail, achieving automated and uninterrupted cleaning of the power supply rail, significantly improving cleaning efficiency and reducing interference with the main operation process.

[0017] 2. Dual cleanup mechanism for better results:

[0018] 2.1 Mechanical cleaning: The cleaning brushes installed on the tracks can effectively scrape and remove stubborn dirt attached to the guide rails through direct contact and friction.

[0019] 2.2 Airflow-assisted cleaning: Unique air-blowing components (such as vortex fans) blow air directionally to the power supply rail through the perforations on the track, instantly blowing away the fine dust and impurities that have just been cleaned away from the contact area, and forming an effective airflow channel with the airflow grooves on the track, preventing dust from adhering again and greatly improving the overall cleaning effect.

[0020] 3. Self-cleaning and waste recycling system: The receiving bin at the bottom of the device collects the cleaned impurities, enabling centralized waste treatment. The scraper teeth on the receiving bin automatically remove dirt adhering to the tracks, keeping them clean and ensuring continuous, efficient cleaning capabilities while reducing maintenance frequency.

[0021] 4. Optimized transmission and tension design:

[0022] 4.1 Reverse Differential Transmission: The transmission direction of the cleaning track is opposite to the movement direction of the moving carrier, which increases the relative speed between the track and the guide rail, enhances the shearing force and effect of cleaning, and is equivalent to achieving higher cleaning efficiency at the same movement speed.

[0023] 4.2 Convenient Tensioning and Replacement Mechanism: The tensioning mechanism, consisting of a hinge frame, rotating shaft, and control screw, allows for easy tensioning and loosening of the tracks, making track installation and removal extremely simple and facilitating subsequent maintenance and component replacement. The omnidirectional ball joint design further reduces installation resistance. Attached Figure Description

[0024] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of the application and to make other features, objects, and advantages of the application more apparent. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of this application are used to explain the application and do not constitute an undue limitation of the application.

[0025] Furthermore, throughout the accompanying drawings, the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements. It should be understood that the drawings are schematic, and the elements are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0026] In the attached diagram:

[0027] Figure 1 This is an overall schematic diagram based on an embodiment of this application;

[0028] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram as part of an embodiment, mainly showing an observation from another perspective. Figure 1 The structure;

[0029] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of a part of an embodiment, mainly showing the structure for cleaning the tracks and some surrounding parts;

[0030] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of a part of the embodiment, mainly showing the structure of the receiving box;

[0031] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram as part of an embodiment, mainly showing the structure of the driven roller and some surrounding parts.

[0032] Figure label:

[0033] 1. Mobile carrier;

[0034] 2. Clean the tracks; 21. Through holes; 22. Installation area; 23. Airflow channels;

[0035] 3. Driving component; 31. Driven roller; 32. Driven roller; 321. Slot;

[0036] 4. Air blowing assembly; 41. Connecting bracket; 42. Vortex fan;

[0037] 5. Receiving box;

[0038] 6. Scraping the teeth;

[0039] 7. Hinge frame; 71. Rotating pivot; 72. Universal ball joint;

[0040] 8. Control Structure: 81. Screw; 82. Pressure Section;

[0041] 9. Power supply guide rail. Detailed Implementation

[0042] Embodiments of this disclosure will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. While some embodiments of this disclosure are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that this disclosure can be implemented in various forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a more thorough and complete understanding of this disclosure. It should be understood that the accompanying drawings and embodiments of this disclosure are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this disclosure.

[0043] It should also be noted that, for ease of description, only the parts relevant to the invention are shown in the accompanying drawings. Unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this disclosure can be combined with each other.

[0044] It should be noted that the concepts of "first" and "second" mentioned in this disclosure are used only to distinguish different devices, modules or units, and are not used to limit the order of functions performed by these devices, modules or units or their interdependencies.

[0045] It should be noted that the terms "a" and "a plurality of" used in this disclosure are illustrative rather than restrictive, and those skilled in the art should understand that, unless otherwise expressly indicated in the context, they should be understood as "one or more".

[0046] This disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0047] Reference Figure 1-5 ,

[0048] A power supply rail cleaning device includes: a mobile carrier 1, a cleaning track 2, a drive component 3, and an air blowing assembly 4.

[0049] A mobile carrier 1 for moving along the power supply rail is used. A cleaning track 2 is mounted on the mobile carrier 1 and contacts the power supply rail. A drive unit 3 drives the cleaning track 2. The cleaning track 2 has multiple through holes 21 and a mounting area 22 in its center. An air blowing assembly 4 is installed in the mounting area 22, allowing air to flow through the through holes 21 to the power supply rail. The cleaning track 2 also has multiple airflow grooves 23, which connect the through holes 21 to the external environment. The driving direction of the cleaning track 2 is opposite to the moving direction of the mobile carrier 1, resulting in a faster movement speed and better cleaning effect relative to the mobile carrier 1. The mobile carrier 1 is a railcar; for example, if the power supply rail uses an RGV track, the mobile carrier 1 uses an RGV vehicle body.

[0050] By employing the aforementioned technical solution, when the mobile carrier 1 moves along the power supply guide rail, the cleaning track 2 on the mobile carrier 1 contacts the power supply guide rail, thereby directly cleaning dust and impurities on the power supply guide rail, ensuring its cleanliness and preventing power supply efficiency from being affected by dust and impurities. The air blowing component 4 further assists in blowing away the dust and impurities cleaned by the cleaning track 2, improving the effectiveness of the cleaning track 2 in removing dust and impurities from the power supply guide rail. This further enhances the power supply efficiency of the power supply guide rail.

[0051] Specifically, the cleaning track 2 is equipped with a cleaning brush, which is used to contact the power supply guide rail.

[0052] Specifically, a receiving box 5 is installed below the cleaning track 2 in the power supply guide rail. After the cleaning track 2 cleans the dust and impurities on the power supply guide rail, the dust and impurities fall directly into the receiving box 5 for recycling.

[0053] Specifically, in the power supply guide rail, the receiving box 5 is fixed to the moving carrier 1, and the receiving box 5 partially encloses the cleaning track 2; the receiving box 5 is provided with scraper teeth 6, which are located on the side of the cleaning track 2 away from the power supply guide rail; the scraper teeth 6 contact the cleaning brush. The scraper teeth 6 clean the cleaning track 2, keeping it clean and improving the cleaning effect of the cleaning track 2 on the power supply guide rail.

[0054] Specifically, the receiving box 5 and the mobile carrier 1 are detachably connected and fixed together. This facilitates the subsequent disassembly of the receiving box 5 and the emptying of dust and impurities from it. The receiving box 5 and the mobile carrier 1 can be magnetically or bolted together.

[0055] Specifically, the blower assembly includes a connecting frame 41 and a vortex fan 42. The connecting frame 41 is connected to the mobile carrier 1, and the vortex fan 42 is disposed in the installation area 22 and connected to the connecting frame 41. The air inlet direction of the vortex fan 42 is the same as the drive axis direction of the cleaning track 2; the air outlet direction of the vortex fan 42 intersects with the power supply guide rail. By utilizing the vortex fan, air can be more effectively drawn in directly through the side gaps of the cleaning track 2 and directly blown out through the perforations 21 on the cleaning track 2, thus better ensuring the intensity of the outward airflow.

[0056] Specifically, the power supply guide rail includes a driving roller 31 and a driven roller 32 mounted on the moving carrier 1, with the cleaning track 2 wound around the driving roller 31 and the driven roller 32. A driving component 3 is mounted on the moving carrier 1 and is used to drive the driving roller 31 to rotate. The driven roller 32 is detachably connected to the moving carrier 1. This detachable connection of the driven roller 32 facilitates the disassembly of the cleaning track 2, and thus also facilitates its replacement.

[0057] Specifically, the power supply guide rail includes a hinge frame 7 and a rotating shaft 71 on the moving carrier 1; the driven roller 32 is inserted into the rotating shaft 71; the hinge frame 7 is hinged to the moving carrier 1; the rotating shaft 71 is rotatably connected to the hinge frame 7; a control structure exists between the hinge frame 7 and the moving body, which drives the hinge frame 7 to rotate closer to the moving carrier 1, so that the driven wheel moves away from the driving wheel and tensions the cleaning track 2. The control structure includes a screw; a pressure portion is formed on the screw; a screw hole that mates with the screw is provided on the moving carrier 1; the pressure portion contacts the hinge frame 7.

[0058] The power supply guide rail utilizes a hinge-type disassembly principle. After the driven roller 32 is inserted into the rotating shaft 71, rotating the screw will cause the hinge frame 7 to move closer to the moving carrier 1. Simultaneously, the rotation of the hinge frame 7 will cause the driven roller 32 to move away from the driving roller 31, actively tensioning the cleaning track 2, facilitating installation. That is, the driven roller 32 can be installed when the cleaning track 2 is completely relaxed, and then the hinge frame 7 can be rotated closer to the moving carrier 1. Because the driven roller 32 is inserted into the insert shaft, as the insert shaft rotates with the hinge frame 7, the driven roller 32 does not move closer to the moving carrier 1, but slides relative to the insert shaft. This achieves convenient installation and disassembly of the driven roller 32. During installation, the cleaning track 2 can be in a relaxed state, allowing the driven roller 32 to gradually move away from the driving roller 31 for easier installation. During disassembly, the driven roller 32 can be removed first. As the driven roller 32 is removed, it moves towards the driving roller 31, also facilitating the disassembly of the cleaning track 2.

[0059] More specifically, the driven roller 32 is provided with a slot 321, into which the rotating shaft 71 is inserted. Multiple universal balls 72 are provided on the outer wall of the rotating shaft 71, contacting the inner wall of the slot 321. Utilizing the universal balls 72 on the rotating shaft 71, the driven roller 32 can move axially relative to the rotating shaft 71 and rotate on the rotating shaft 71 more easily. This greatly reduces the resistance to the movement of the driven roller 32 relative to the rotating shaft 71, resulting in less resistance during installation and facilitating installation and disassembly.

[0060] The working process of the power supply rail cleaning device is as follows:

[0061] Power supply guide rail 1, start-up and movement: The mobile carrier 1 (such as an RGV vehicle body) begins to move on the power supply guide rail. At the same time, the drive unit 3 starts, driving the drive roller 31 to rotate, which in turn drives the cleaning track 2 wrapped around the drive roller 31 and the driven roller 32 to start transmission. Crucially, the transmission direction of the cleaning track 2 is set to be opposite to the forward direction of the mobile carrier 1.

[0062] Power supply guide rail 2, contact and cleaning: During movement, the surface of the cleaning track 2 (or the cleaning brushes installed on it) maintains close contact with the surface of the power supply guide rail. Since the track drive direction is opposite to the carrier movement direction, a "reverse cleaning" effect is generated, effectively scraping off dust and impurities from the guide rail surface at a higher relative speed.

[0063] Power supply guide rail 3, air blowing assistance: While cleaning track 2 is in operation, the air blowing assembly 4 (such as a vortex fan 42) installed in its internal mounting area 22 is activated. Air is drawn in from the gaps on the side of the cleaning track 2, then pressurized and blown vertically or obliquely onto the surface of the power supply guide rail through the through-holes 21 on the track. This airflow blows up and disperses the light dust that has just been stripped and not carried away by the track, preventing it from settling again.

[0064] Power supply guide rail 4, waste collection and track self-cleaning: Most of the impurities that are cleaned and blown off fall into the receiving box 5 fixed below the mobile carrier 1 under the guidance of gravity and airflow. When the cleaning track 2 passes over the receiving box 5, the scraper teeth 6 set on the box body come into contact with the non-working surface of the track, scraping off the residual dirt adhering to the track and letting it fall into the receiving box 5, thereby completing the cleaning of the cleaning track 2 itself and ensuring the cleaning effect of its next cycle.

[0065] Power supply guide rail 5, maintenance process: When it is necessary to replace the cleaning track 2 or dump waste, first loosen the screw of the control structure, so that the articulated frame 7 rotates away from the moving carrier 1 under the action of gravity or external force. The driven roller 32 then moves closer to the driving roller 31, and the cleaning track 2 loosens. At this time, the driven roller 32 can be easily removed from the rotating shaft 71, and then the old cleaning track 2 can be removed. After installing the new track, reinstall the driven roller 32, tighten the screw, and push the articulated frame 7 to rotate through the pressure part, so that the driven roller 32 moves away from the driving roller 31, and the track can be re-tensioned. The receiving box 5 can also be disassembled and cleaned by releasing the magnetic attraction or unscrewing the bolts.

[0066] The above description is merely a selection of preferred embodiments of this disclosure and an explanation of the technical principles employed. Those skilled in the art should understand that the scope of the invention involved in the embodiments of this disclosure is not limited to technical solutions formed by specific combinations of the above-described technical features, but should also cover other technical solutions formed by arbitrary combinations of the above-described technical features or their equivalents without departing from the above-described inventive concept. For example, technical solutions formed by substituting the above-described features with (but not limited to) technical features with similar functions disclosed in the embodiments of this disclosure.

Claims

1. A power supply rail cleaning device, characterized in that, include: A mobile carrier for moving on the power supply rail; A cleaning track is provided on the mobile carrier, and the cleaning track is used to contact the power supply rail; The driving component is used to drive the cleaning track transmission; The cleaning track has multiple through holes; the middle of the cleaning track has an installation area, and the installation area is equipped with an air blowing component, which allows air to flow through the through holes to the power supply rail. The cleaning track is also provided with multiple airflow grooves, which connect the through holes to the external environment.

2. The power supply rail cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning track is equipped with cleaning brushes, which are used to contact the power supply rail.

3. The power supply rail cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A receiving box is installed below the cleaning track.

4. The power supply rail cleaning device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The receiving box is fixed to the mobile carrier, and the receiving box covers part of the cleaning track; The receiving box is equipped with scraping teeth, which are located on the side of the cleaning track away from the power supply rail; the scraping teeth are in contact with the cleaning brush.

5. The power supply rail cleaning device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The receiving box is detachably and fixedly connected to the mobile carrier.

6. The power supply rail cleaning device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The blower assembly includes: a connecting frame and a vortex fan; the connecting frame is connected to the mobile carrier, the vortex fan is disposed in the installation area, and the vortex fan is connected to the connecting frame; The air intake direction of the vortex fan is the same as the transmission axis direction of the cleaning track; the air outlet direction of the vortex fan intersects with the power supply guide rail.

7. The power supply rail cleaning device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The mobile carrier is equipped with an active roller and a driven roller, and the cleaning track is wound around the active roller and the driven roller; The driving component is mounted on the mobile carrier and is used to drive the active roller to rotate. The driven roller is detachably connected to the moving carrier.

8. The power supply rail cleaning device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The mobile carrier is equipped with a hinge frame and a rotating shaft; the driven roller is inserted into the rotating shaft. The hinge frame is hinged to the mobile carrier; the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the hinge frame; The control structure between the articulated frame and the moving body is used to drive the articulated frame to rotate closer to the moving carrier, so that the driven wheel moves away from the driving wheel and tensions the track.

9. The power supply rail cleaning device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The control structure includes a screw; a pressure section is formed on the screw; and a screw hole that mates with the screw is provided on the moving carrier. The pressure part contacts the hinge frame.

10. The power supply rail cleaning device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The driven roller is provided with a slot, the rotating shaft is inserted into the slot, and a plurality of omnidirectional balls are provided on the outer wall of the rotating shaft that contact the inner wall of the slot.

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