A sports equipment cleaning device

Abstract

The application discloses a sports equipment cleaning device, which comprises a cleaning cylinder, an upper opening is formed in the upper side wall of the cleaning cylinder, and a lower opening is formed in the lower side wall of the cleaning cylinder; a fence assembly is rotationally connected to the inner wall of the cleaning cylinder; an equipment fixing assembly is arranged in the fence assembly and used for fixing sports equipment to be cleaned; an identification assembly is arranged on the inner wall of the cleaning cylinder and used for identifying the type of the sports equipment; a rotating baffle is rotationally connected to the outer wall of the cleaning cylinder and used for closing the upper opening and the lower opening by rotating; a liquid supply assembly is arranged below the cleaning cylinder, and a water outlet is connected to the cleaning cylinder. The fence assembly comprises an intercepting fence which is rotationally connected to the cleaning cylinder. The sports equipment cleaning device provided by the application overcomes the defects of the prior art, solves the problems of low cleaning efficiency and complicated operation of traditional sports equipment, and realizes non-damage, stable and high-adaptability cleaning of sports equipment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of sports equipment cleaning, specifically to a sports equipment cleaning device. Background Technology

[0002] Sports equipment refers to all kinds of equipment, gear, and supplies used in competitive sports and fitness exercises. Sports equipment and sports are interdependent and mutually reinforcing; the popularization of sports and the diversification of sports programs have led to the development of the types and specifications of sports equipment. There are three main classification methods for sports equipment: The first is based on the sport, such as track and field equipment, weightlifting equipment, and ice and snow equipment. The second is based on the nature of the equipment, generally divided into designated equipment, personal equipment, venue equipment, and other equipment. The third is based on the purpose of the equipment, divided into competitive sports equipment and auxiliary equipment.

[0003] Most existing sports equipment cleaning devices can only clean single balls, resulting in poor adaptability and low cleaning efficiency. Some batch cleaning devices use mechanical paddles to flip the balls, which can easily cause collisions and surface abrasion, and cannot stably hold irregularly shaped equipment such as rackets. At the same time, traditional devices require manual selection of cleaning modes, which is cumbersome and cannot automatically adjust the cleaning intensity, time, and speed according to different equipment such as basketballs, footballs, volleyballs, and badminton rackets.

[0004] Therefore, a sports equipment cleaning device is proposed to address the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the existing defects and provide a sports equipment cleaning device that solves the problems of low cleaning efficiency and cumbersome operation of traditional sports equipment cleaning, and realizes non-destructive, stable and highly adaptable cleaning of sports equipment.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a sports equipment cleaning device, comprising: The cleaning drum has an upper opening on its upper side wall and a lower opening on its lower side wall; The baffle assembly is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the cleaning cylinder; An equipment fixing component is disposed inside the fence assembly to fix the sports equipment to be cleaned; An identification component is disposed on the inner wall of the cleaning cylinder to identify the type of sports equipment; Rotate the baffle, which is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the cleaning cylinder, to close the upper opening and the lower opening by rotation; A liquid supply assembly is located below the cleaning cylinder, and its outlet is connected to the cleaning cylinder.

[0007] Preferably, the fence assembly includes: A barrier grid is rotatably connected inside the cleaning cylinder; a lever is connected to each bar of the barrier grid. The second drive component is located at the rear end of the cleaning cylinder and extends through the cleaning cylinder to connect to the interception grid.

[0008] Preferably, the device fixation assembly includes: An inflatable airbag is fixedly connected to the interception grid and is connected to an airbag inflation device; a pressure sensor is provided between the inflatable airbag and the airbag inflation device.

[0009] Preferably, the identification component includes: The identification camera is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the cleaning drum and communicates with an external control device.

[0010] Preferably, the liquid supply assembly includes: A clean water tank and a drain tank, wherein the drain tank is located below the washing cylinder and the clean water tank is disposed on one side of the drain tank; The outlet of the water tank is connected to a pipe via a water pump, and the other end of the pipe is connected to the rear end of the cleaning cylinder; the side wall of the pipe is connected to the cleaning liquid tank.

[0011] Preferably, the rotating baffle is a C-shaped opening cylindrical part; a fan is connected to one side wall of the rotating baffle, and a rotating sand box is fixedly connected to the opening on the other side, and sand and gravel are placed inside the rotating sand box; One end of the rotating sand box is connected to the first drive assembly.

[0012] Preferably, the second driving component includes: A barrier gear, with a sleeve fixedly connected to the middle of the barrier gear, and a pipe rotatably connected to the inner wall of the sleeve through a first rotating shaft. One end of the sleeve passes through the rear side wall of the cleaning cylinder and connects to the barrier. The guard gear meshes with the second drive gear, which is fixedly connected to the output end of the second drive motor.

[0013] Preferably, the first driving component includes: A baffle gear is located on the rear side wall of the cleaning cylinder and is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the sleeve via a second bearing in the middle. A connecting plate is fixedly connected to one side wall of the baffle gear, and the lower end of the connecting plate is fixedly connected to the rotating sand box. The baffle gear is meshed with a first drive gear, which is fixedly connected to the output end of a first motor.

[0014] Preferably, the front end of the cleaning cylinder is rotatably connected to a switch door.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are: the sports equipment cleaning device, by setting a second drive motor to drive the interception grid and the deflector to rotate, allows the sand and gravel to fully contact the balls, improving the physical cleaning effect, and is especially suitable for removing stubborn stains (such as sweat stains and mud stains).

[0016] By setting up a cleaning solution and clean water circulation system: the cleaning solution tank and the clean water tank are supplied in stages to ensure accurate addition of cleaning agent, and the rinsing stage is carried out with clean water to thoroughly rinse and avoid residue; the control of the drain valve enables centralized treatment of wastewater, which meets environmental protection requirements.

[0017] By integrating a drying function: the fan is precisely positioned at the top of the cleaning cylinder, combined with the continuous tumbling of the balls, accelerating moisture evaporation and meeting immediate usage needs.

[0018] By using inflatable airbags for flexible compression and fixation: After AI recognition, the airbags on both sides automatically inflate, using flexible pressure to clamp the equipment from symmetrical positions on both sides, keeping it centered, stable, and without shaking or displacement within the cleaning tube. This flexible clamping does not damage the surface of the equipment, scratch the ball, or break the racket strings. It can adaptively clamp equipment of different sizes and shapes, greatly improving its adaptability.

[0019] By incorporating AI to automatically identify equipment types, the device uses a built-in camera to capture images of the equipment, automatically determines the equipment type using image recognition algorithms, and transmits the identification results to the main control system. In summary, through innovative design of the mechanical structure and automated control, it solves the problems of low cleaning efficiency and cumbersome operation in traditional sports equipment cleaning, achieving non-destructive, stable, and highly adaptable cleaning of sports equipment, while also considering resource conservation and environmental protection requirements, demonstrating significant technological advancement and practicality. Attached Figure Description

[0020] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the invention and form part of the specification. They are used in conjunction with embodiments of the invention to explain the invention and do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings: Figure 1 This is an isometric view of the sports equipment cleaning device of the present invention; Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the sports equipment cleaning device of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a rear view of the sports equipment cleaning device of the present invention; Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the sports equipment cleaning device of the present invention from another perspective; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom of the sports equipment cleaning device of the present invention; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the application of the inflatable airbag of the present invention; Figure 7This is a detailed diagram showing the connection of the inflatable airbag of the present invention; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the inflation of the inflatable airbag of the present invention.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Cleaning cylinder; 2. Upper opening; 3. Lower opening; 4. Rotating baffle; 5. Barrier; 6. Toggle plate; 7. Inflatable airbag; 8. Airbag inflation device; 9. Pressure sensor; 10. Identification camera; 11. Fan; 12. Rotating sand box; 13. Clean water tank; 14. Drainage tank; 15. Pipe; 16. Cleaning fluid tank; 17. Barrier gear; 18. Sleeve; 19. Second drive motor; 20. Baffle gear; 21. Connecting plate; 22. First motor; 23. Water pump; 24. Opening / closing door. Detailed Implementation

[0022] 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.

[0023] like Figure 1-8 As shown, a sports equipment cleaning device includes a cleaning cylinder 1, a fence assembly, an equipment fixing assembly, an identification assembly, a rotating baffle 4, and a liquid supply assembly. The cleaning cylinder 1 has an upper opening 2 on its upper side wall and a lower opening 3 on its lower side wall. A switch door 24 is rotatably connected to the front end of the cleaning cylinder 1. The fence assembly is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the cleaning cylinder 1. The equipment fixing assembly is located inside the fence assembly to fix the sports equipment to be cleaned. The identification assembly is located on the inner wall of the cleaning cylinder 1 to identify the type of sports equipment. The rotating baffle 4 is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the cleaning cylinder 1 to close the upper opening 2 and the lower opening 3 by rotation. The liquid supply assembly is located below the cleaning cylinder 1, and its outlet is connected to the cleaning cylinder 1.

[0024] Specifically, the barrier assembly includes an interception grid 5, which is rotatably connected inside the cleaning cylinder 1; a lever 6 is connected to each bar of the interception grid 5; and a second drive assembly is located at the rear end of the cleaning cylinder 1, passing through the cleaning cylinder 1 and connecting to the interception grid 5.

[0025] Specifically, the second drive assembly includes a barrier gear 17, a sleeve 18 fixedly connected to the middle of the barrier gear 17, a pipe 15 rotatably connected to the inner wall of the sleeve 18 via a first rotating shaft, and one end of the sleeve 18 penetrating the rear side wall of the cleaning cylinder 1 and connecting to the interception grid 5; the barrier gear 17 meshes with a second drive gear, and the second drive gear is fixedly connected to the output end of the second drive motor 19.

[0026] Specifically, the instrument fixation component includes an inflatable airbag 7, which is fixedly connected to the barrier 5 and connected to an airbag inflation device 8; a pressure sensor 9 is provided between the inflatable airbag 7 and the airbag inflation device 8.

[0027] Specifically, the identification component includes an identification camera 10, which is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the cleaning cylinder 1 and communicates with an external control device. The control device is an AI control motherboard, which has preset cleaning parameter models for basketballs, footballs, volleyballs, badminton rackets, tennis rackets, etc. It can automatically identify the type and size of the equipment and output control signals to the inflatable airbag 7, the blower 11, the first drive component, and the second drive component. The airbag is made of flexible silicone or TPU material with anti-slip texture on the surface. After inflation, it can flexibly squeeze and clamp the ball or racket to achieve centered fixation without deflation, pinching, or displacement.

[0028] Specifically, the liquid supply assembly includes a clean water tank 13 and a drain tank 14. The drain tank 14 is located below the cleaning cylinder 1, and the clean water tank 13 is located on one side of the drain tank 14. The outlet of the clean water tank 13 is connected to a pipe 15 through a water pump 23, and the other end of the pipe 15 is connected to the rear end of the cleaning cylinder 1. The side wall of the pipe 15 is connected to the cleaning liquid tank 16.

[0029] Specifically, the rotating baffle 4 is a C-shaped open cylinder; a fan 11 is connected to one side wall of the rotating baffle 4, and a rotating sand box 12 is fixedly connected to the opening on the other side, with sand and gravel placed inside the rotating sand box 12; one end of the rotating sand box 12 is connected to the first drive assembly. The bottom of the rotating sand box 12 has a filter screen structure, which enables the wastewater in the cleaning cylinder 1 to be discharged into the drain tank 14.

[0030] Specifically, the first drive assembly includes a baffle gear 20, which is located on the rear side wall of the cleaning cylinder 1 and is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the sleeve 18 via a second bearing in the middle; a connecting plate 21 is fixedly connected to one side wall of the baffle gear 20, and a rotating sand box 12 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the connecting plate 21; the baffle gear 20 is meshed with a first drive gear, which is fixedly connected to the output end of the first motor 22.

[0031] When in use, the balls to be cleaned are placed into the cleaning cylinder 1. After the switch door 24 is closed, the recognition camera 10 on the inner wall of the cleaning cylinder 1 automatically captures the image of the instrument. The external control device recognizes the type of instrument (such as basketball, football, etc.) and automatically matches the corresponding cleaning program according to the preset database, accurately setting the cleaning time, the rotation speed of the interception grid 5 and the deflector 6, the amount of cleaning fluid and the drying time.

[0032] The airbag inflation device 8 is activated, slowly inflating the airbags 7 on both sides, and fixing the instrument to be cleaned in the center through flexible compression; the pressure sensor 9 monitors the clamping pressure in real time, and automatically stops inflation and maintains a stable clamping state when the pressure reaches the preset safety threshold to avoid instrument deformation or displacement.

[0033] The first motor 22 drives the baffle gear 20 and the connecting plate 21 to rotate, causing the rotating sand box 10 to rotate until it is aligned with the upper opening 2 of the cleaning cylinder 1, and pouring the clean sand or zeolite inside into the cleaning cylinder 1; then the water pump 23 pumps the water in the clean water tank 13 into the cleaning cylinder 1 through the pipe 15, and at the same time the cleaning liquid tank 16 injects a metered amount of cleaning liquid into the pipe 15, so that the water and cleaning liquid are mixed and enter the cylinder. The second drive motor 19 drives the barrier gear 17 and the sleeve 18 to rotate, causing the interception grid 5 and the deflector 6 to rotate synchronously, turning the sand, water and balls in the cylinder. Through the physical impact of the sand and the chemical decontamination effect of the cleaning liquid, the dirt on the surface of the instrument is efficiently removed.

[0034] After cleaning, the drain valve of the drain tank 14 is opened, and the first motor 22 drives the rotating sand box 12 to rotate below the lower opening 3. The sand and gravel in the cleaning cylinder 1 flow back into the rotating sand box 12 through the lower opening 3 to complete the recycling. Then, the rotating baffle 4 rotates to close the lower opening 3. Subsequently, the valve of the cleaning liquid tank 16 is closed, and the water pump 23 injects clean water into the cleaning cylinder 1 again through the pipe 15 to rinse the instruments and remove residual cleaning liquid and impurities. After rinsing, the rotating baffle 4 rotates to open the lower opening 3 and discharge the sewage in the cylinder.

[0035] After rinsing, the second drive motor 19 continues to drive the intercepting grid 5 to rotate, causing the balls to tumble continuously. At the same time, the first motor 22 drives the baffle gear 20 to rotate, rotating the fan 11 on the rotating baffle 4 to the top opening 2. The fan 11 starts blowing air, which, together with the tumbling of the balls, achieves all-round air drying. After air drying, the inflatable airbag 7 quickly deflates and resets, the second drive motor 19 stops running, and the switch door 24 can be opened to take out the cleaned instruments.

[0036] This sports equipment cleaning device achieves high-intensity impact and friction cleaning of the surface of balls through the mixing and agitation of sand (or zeolite) and water, mechanical stirring, and the synergistic effect of cleaning fluid, significantly improving cleaning efficiency. The integrated design of the three stages of cleaning, rinsing, and drying reduces manual intervention and improves overall processing efficiency.

[0037] With the advantages of automation and ease of operation, the integration of automated devices such as the first motor 22, the second drive motor 19, and the fan 11 enables automated control of the cleaning process (such as sand and gravel feeding, water circulation, drainage, and drying). The operation steps are simplified, and users only need to open / close the switch door 24 to complete the entire cleaning process.

[0038] With the advantages of resource conservation and environmental protection, the separate design of the water purification tank 13 and the drainage tank 14, combined with the rotating sand tank 12 with the filter screen structure, can realize the recycling of cleaning liquid and sand (such as sand recycling and wastewater filtration), reducing water waste; the use of zeolite and other adsorbent materials can reduce the amount of chemical cleaning agents used, reducing environmental pollution.

[0039] With the advantages of optimized structural design and applicability, the ring array rod structure of the interception grid 5 and the cooperation of the deflector plate 6 ensure that the balls roll evenly in the cleaning cylinder 1, avoiding cleaning dead corners; the design of the upper opening 2 and lower opening 3 of the cleaning cylinder 1 and the sand and gravel feeding mechanism are suitable for balls of different sizes and weights (such as basketballs, footballs, etc.), enhancing the versatility of the device.

[0040] With the advantages of multi-functional integration and high efficiency, the waterproof design of the drying fan 11 and the linkage of the rotating baffle 4 enable rapid air drying after cleaning, shorten the drying time of the ball surface, and avoid secondary pollution or inconvenience caused by moisture; the rinsing stage uses clean water circulation to further remove residual cleaning agents.

[0041] With advantages of safety and ease of maintenance, the sealed switch door 24 of the cleaning cylinder 1 prevents water or sand from splashing out during the cleaning process, ensuring operational safety; modular components (such as the cleaning fluid tank 16, rotating sand box 12, and filter screen) are easy to disassemble for cleaning or replacement, reducing maintenance costs.

[0042] The AI-controlled mainboard operates fully automatically without manual mode selection. AI automatically identifies the equipment and matches the rotation speed, time, and cleaning intensity, making operation extremely simple and significantly improving ease of use. The flexible, damage-free inflatable airbag uses soft compression to prevent scratching the ball surface or damaging the racket. It can stably hold balls and rackets of different sizes, solving the problems of damage and jamming associated with traditional mechanical clamping.

[0043] This sports equipment cleaning device utilizes a second drive motor 19 to rotate the intercepting grid 5 and the toggle plate 6, ensuring full contact between the sand and the balls, thus enhancing the physical cleaning effect, especially suitable for removing stubborn stains (such as sweat and mud). The device features a circulating cleaning solution and clean water system: the cleaning solution tank 16 and the clean water tank 13 supply the solution in stages, ensuring precise addition of cleaning agent. The rinsing stage involves thorough rinsing with clean water to prevent residue. The drain valve controls wastewater for centralized treatment, meeting environmental protection requirements. An integrated drying function is included: the fan 11 is precisely positioned at the top of the cleaning cylinder 1, combined with the continuous tumbling of the balls, accelerating moisture evaporation and meeting immediate usage needs. A flexible compression and fixing mechanism with inflatable airbags is also included: after AI recognition, the two inflatable airbags 7 automatically inflate, using flexible pressure to clamp the equipment from symmetrical positions, keeping it centered, stable, and without shaking or displacement within the cleaning cylinder 1. The flexible clamping mechanism does not damage the surface of the equipment, scratch the ball, or break the racket strings. It can adaptively clamp equipment of different sizes and shapes, significantly improving its adaptability. AI automatically identifies the type of equipment: the device uses a built-in recognition camera 10 to capture images of the equipment, automatically determines the equipment type using image recognition algorithms, and transmits the identification result to the main control system. In summary, through innovative design of mechanical structure and automated control, the device solves the problems of low cleaning efficiency and cumbersome operation in traditional sports equipment cleaning. It achieves non-destructive, stable, and highly adaptable cleaning of sports equipment, while also considering resource conservation and environmental protection requirements, demonstrating significant technological advancement and practicality.

[0044] Finally, it should be noted that the above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A sports equipment cleaning device, characterized in that, include: The cleaning cylinder (1) has an upper opening (2) on its upper side wall and a lower opening (3) on its lower side wall. The fence assembly is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the cleaning cylinder (1); An equipment fixing component is disposed inside the fence assembly to fix the sports equipment to be cleaned; An identification component is provided on the inner wall of the cleaning cylinder (1) to identify the type of sports equipment; Rotate the baffle (4), which is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the cleaning cylinder (1), so as to close the upper opening (2) and the lower opening (3) by rotation. The liquid supply assembly is located below the cleaning cylinder (1), and the water outlet is connected to the cleaning cylinder (1).

2. The sports equipment cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fence assembly includes: A barrier (5) is rotatably connected inside the cleaning cylinder (1); a lever (6) is connected to each barrier bar of the barrier (5). The second drive assembly is located at the rear end of the cleaning cylinder (1) and passes through the cleaning cylinder (1) to connect to the interception grid (5).

3. The sports equipment cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The device fixation assembly includes: An inflatable airbag (7) is fixedly connected to the interception grid (5) and the inflatable airbag (7) is connected to the airbag inflation device (8); a pressure sensor (9) is provided between the inflatable airbag (7) and the airbag inflation device (8).

4. The sports equipment cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The identification component includes: The identification camera (10) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the cleaning cylinder (1) and is connected to an external control device.

5. The sports equipment cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The liquid supply assembly includes: A clean water tank (13) and a drain tank (14), wherein the drain tank (14) is located below the washing cylinder (1), and the clean water tank (13) is disposed on one side of the drain tank (14); The outlet of the water tank (13) is connected to the pipe (15) via the water pump (23), and the other end of the pipe (15) is connected to the rear end of the cleaning cylinder (1); the side wall of the pipe (15) is connected to the cleaning liquid tank (16).

6. The sports equipment cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The rotating baffle (4) is a C-shaped cylinder with an opening; a fan (11) is connected to one side wall of the rotating baffle (4), and a rotating sand box (12) is fixedly connected to the opening on the other side, and sand and gravel are placed inside the rotating sand box (12). One end of the rotating sand box (12) is connected to the first drive assembly.

7. The sports equipment cleaning device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The second driving component includes: A barrier gear (17) is fixedly connected to a sleeve (18) in the middle. The inner wall of the sleeve (18) is rotatably connected to a pipe (15) through a first rotating shaft. One end of the sleeve (18) passes through the rear side wall of the cleaning cylinder (1) and is connected to the barrier (5). The guard gear (17) meshes with the second drive gear, which is fixedly connected to the output end of the second drive motor (19).

8. The sports equipment cleaning device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The first driving component includes: A baffle gear (20) is located on the rear side wall of the cleaning cylinder (1) and is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the sleeve (18) via a second bearing in the middle. A connecting plate (21) is fixedly connected to one side wall of the baffle gear (20), and the lower end of the connecting plate (21) is fixedly connected to the rotating sand box (12). The baffle gear (20) is meshed with a first drive gear, which is fixedly connected to the output end of the first motor (22).

9. The sports equipment cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front end of the cleaning cylinder (1) is rotatably connected to the switch door (24).

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