Self-cleaning linear module assembly

Abstract

This invention provides a self-cleaning linear module assembly, comprising: a slide rail carrier plate, a linear slide rail, a slider mechanism, a dust removal mechanism, and a dust collection mechanism. During operation, when self-cleaning is required, an external lead screw drives the drive block to move. The drive block, via a connecting plate and a connecting rod, drives the linear slider to move along the slide rail carrier plate. During this process, a blower blows air into the air chamber through a blower hose, a second air guide channel, and a first air guide channel, and finally discharges the air through various air holes. The airflow discharged from each air hole blows off dust inside the linear slide rail. A vacuum cleaner removes the blown-off dust through a suction pipe, a suction chamber, and various suction holes. This self-cleaning linear module assembly cleans the linear slide rail without generating dust, preventing dust contamination of the surrounding environment and making it environmentally friendly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of linear modules, and in particular to self-cleaning linear module assemblies. Background Technology

[0002] A linear module, also known as a Cartesian robot or linear slide, is an automated motion unit composed of linear guides, ball screws, and other components. Linear modules are mainly classified by their drive method into synchronous belt type, ball screw type, linear motor type, and rack and pinion type. The core components of a linear module include aluminum alloy profiles, guide rails, and transmission mechanisms. Their accuracy levels can be classified according to their positioning accuracy values ​​into ordinary, high, precision, ultra-precision, and ultra-high precision levels.

[0003] However, traditional linear modules, such as the technical solution to be protected by the invention entitled "Linear Module and Linear Module Mechanism" with application number CN201621492452.7, cannot achieve self-cleaning function and cannot meet the self-cleaning requirements. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a self-cleaning linear module component to address the technical problem that traditional linear modules cannot achieve self-cleaning functions and cannot meet self-cleaning requirements.

[0005] A self-cleaning linear module assembly includes: a slide rail carrier plate, a linear slide rail, a slider mechanism, a dust removal mechanism, and a dust collection mechanism; The linear slide rail is mounted on the slide rail carrier plate, and a dust collection chamber is provided inside the slide rail carrier plate. A plurality of dust collection holes are evenly provided on the top of the slide rail carrier plate, and each of the dust collection holes is connected to the dust collection chamber. The slider mechanism includes a linear slider, a connecting rod, a connecting plate, and a driving block. The linear slider is adapted to the linear slide rail, inserted into the linear slide rail, and slidably connected to the linear slide rail. The linear slider is connected to the connecting plate via the connecting rod, and the side of the connecting plate facing away from the connecting rod is connected to the driving block. An air-blowing chamber is provided inside the linear slider, and several air-blowing holes are evenly distributed on the side wall of the linear slider, each air-blowing hole communicating with the air-blowing chamber. A first air-guiding channel is provided inside the connecting rod, and a second air-guiding channel is provided inside the connecting plate. The second air-guiding channel communicates with the air-blowing chamber through the first air-guiding channel. A driving screw hole is provided on the driving block for screwing with an external lead screw. The dust removal mechanism includes a blower and a blower hose, and the blower is connected to the second air guide channel through the blower hose. The vacuuming mechanism includes a vacuum cleaner and a vacuum hose, and the input end of the vacuum cleaner is connected to the vacuum chamber through the vacuum hose.

[0006] In one embodiment, the drive block is a cylindrical structure.

[0007] In one embodiment, the drive block is a quadrangular prism structure.

[0008] In one embodiment, the connecting plate is a circular plate structure.

[0009] In one embodiment, the connecting plate is a rectangular plate structure.

[0010] In one embodiment, the connecting rod is a cylindrical structure.

[0011] In one embodiment, the connecting rod is a quadrangular prism structure.

[0012] In one embodiment, the blower hose is a soft rubber hose.

[0013] In one embodiment, the blower hose is a soft plastic tube.

[0014] In one embodiment, the blower hose is a soft silicone tube.

[0015] During operation, when self-cleaning is required, the external lead screw drives the drive block to move. The drive block, via a connecting plate and connecting rod, drives the linear slider to move along the slide rail carrier. During this process, a blower blows air into the air chamber through the blow hose, second air guide channel, and first air guide channel, ultimately expelling the air through each air hole. The airflow from each air hole blows away dust from inside the linear slide rail. A vacuum cleaner then removes the blown-away dust through the suction pipe, suction chamber, and suction holes. This self-cleaning linear module cleans the linear slide rail without generating dust, preventing dust contamination of the surrounding environment and making it environmentally friendly. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a self-cleaning linear module assembly in one embodiment; Figure 2 This is a partial structural diagram of a self-cleaning linear module component in one embodiment; Figure 3 for Figure 2 A partially enlarged structural diagram of some self-cleaning linear module components in the embodiment; Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of a self-cleaning linear module assembly in one embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0017] To make the above-mentioned objects, features, and advantages of the present invention more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention can be practiced in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below. In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships, are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the present invention.

[0018] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0019] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0020] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0021] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0022] Please refer to the following: Figures 1 to 4 The present invention provides a self-cleaning linear module assembly 10, which includes: a slide rail carrier plate 100, a linear slide rail 200, a slider mechanism 300, a dust removal mechanism 400, and a dust suction mechanism 500.

[0023] A linear slide rail 200 is mounted on a slide rail carrier plate 100. A dust collection chamber 101 is provided inside the slide rail carrier plate 100. Several dust collection holes 102 are evenly provided on the top of the slide rail carrier plate 100, and each dust collection hole 102 is connected to the dust collection chamber 101.

[0024] The slider mechanism 300 includes a linear slider 310, a connecting rod 320, a connecting plate 330, and a driving block 340. The linear slider 310 is adapted to the linear slide rail 200, and is inserted into and slidably connected to the linear slide rail 200. In this embodiment, the connecting plate 330 is a circular plate structure. In another embodiment, the connecting plate 330 is a rectangular plate structure. The linear slider 310 is connected to the connecting plate 330 via the connecting rod 320. In this embodiment, the connecting rod 320 is a cylindrical structure. In another embodiment, the connecting rod 320 is a quadrangular prism structure. The side of the connecting plate 330 facing away from the connecting rod 320 is connected to the driving block 340. In this embodiment, the driving block 340 is a cylindrical structure. In another embodiment, the driving block 340 is a quadrangular prism structure. A blowing chamber 301 is provided inside the linear slider 310, and a plurality of blowing holes 302 are evenly provided on the side wall of the linear slider 310, each blowing hole 302 communicating with the blowing chamber 301. A first air guide channel 303 is provided inside the connecting rod 320, and a second air guide channel 304 is provided inside the connecting plate 330. The second air guide channel 304 communicates with the blowing chamber 301 through the first air guide channel 303. A drive screw hole 305 is provided on the drive block 340 for screwing with an external lead screw.

[0025] The dust removal mechanism 400 includes a blower 410 and a blower hose 420, with the blower 410 connected to the second air passage 304 via the blower hose 420. In this embodiment, the blower hose 420 is a soft rubber tube. In another embodiment, the blower hose 420 is a soft plastic tube. In yet another embodiment, the blower hose 420 is a soft silicone tube.

[0026] The vacuuming mechanism 500 includes a vacuum cleaner 510 and a vacuum hose 520. The input end of the vacuum cleaner 510 is connected to the vacuum chamber 101 through the vacuum hose 520.

[0027] During operation, when self-cleaning is required, the external lead screw drives the drive block 340 to move. The drive block 340 drives the linear slider 310 to move along the slide rail carrier plate 100 via the connecting plate 330 and connecting rod 320. During this process, the blower 410 blows air towards the air chamber 301 through the blower hose 420, the second air guide channel 304, and the first air guide channel 303, and finally discharges it through each air hole 302. The airflow discharged from each air hole 302 blows off the dust inside the linear slide rail 200. The vacuum cleaner 510 removes the blown-off dust through the suction pipe 520, the suction chamber 101, and each suction hole 102. The self-cleaning linear module assembly 10 cleans the linear slide rail 200 without generating dust, avoiding dust contamination of the surrounding environment and being environmentally friendly.

[0028] To enhance the safety performance of the slider mechanism 300, the self-cleaning linear module assembly 10 also includes two anti-collision mechanisms 600, which are symmetrically arranged at both ends of the connecting plate 330. Two first buffer grooves 306 are symmetrically formed at both ends of the connecting plate 330. A second buffer groove 307 is formed in the middle area of ​​the bottom of each first buffer groove 306, and a third buffer groove 308 is formed in the middle area of ​​the bottom of each second buffer groove 307. Each anti-collision mechanism 600 includes an abutment plate 610, a sliding post 620, a first compression spring 630, and a buffer pad 640. One end of the sliding post 620 is connected to the middle area of ​​the abutment plate 610. The first compression spring 630 is adapted to the sliding post 620 and is sleeved on it. One end of the first compression spring 630 is connected to the side of the abutment plate 610 facing the sliding post 620, and the other end is connected to the bottom of the second buffer groove 307. The buffer pad 640 is connected to the bottom of the first buffer groove 306. The sliding post 620 is adapted to the third buffer groove 308, and is inserted into the third buffer groove 308 and slidably connected to the connecting plate 330. The abutment plate 610 is adapted to the first buffer groove 306, and can be inserted into the first buffer groove 306 and abut against the buffer pad 640. The first compression spring 630 can be completely housed in the second buffer groove 307. When the slider mechanism 300 runs to one end of the linear slide rail 200 and experiences overload, the abutment plate 610 will first contact the external baffle, and finally be inserted into the first buffer groove 306 and abut against the buffer pad 640. During this process, the abutment plate 610 compresses the first compression spring 630. That is to say, the first compression spring 630 and the buffer pad 640 buffer the impact force of the abutment plate 610, thereby improving the anti-collision performance of the slider mechanism 300 and improving the safety performance of the slider mechanism 300.

[0029] To further improve the buffering performance of the anti-collision mechanism 600, the anti-collision mechanism 600 also includes two buffer components 650. Two fourth buffer grooves 309 are symmetrically opened on both sides of the sidewall of the third buffer groove 308. The two buffer components 650 are symmetrically arranged, with each buffer component 650 correspondingly positioned within a fourth buffer groove 309. Each buffer component 650 includes a second compression spring 651 and a buffer block 652. The buffer block 652 is adapted to the fourth buffer groove 309, inserted into it, and slidably connected to the connecting plate 330. The buffer block 652 is elastically connected to the bottom of the fourth buffer groove 309 via the second compression spring 651. The two buffer blocks 652 abut against each other to form a blocking block, and a tapered drive groove 601 is opened in the middle region of the blocking block near the end of the sliding post 620. One end of the sliding column 620 is a tapered head 621, which is adapted to the tapered drive groove 601. The side wall of the tapered head 621 can slide against the inner wall of the tapered drive groove 601. After the slider mechanism 300 runs to the point where one end of the linear slide rail 200 experiences overload, the sliding column 620 drives each buffer block 652 to compress one of the second compression springs 651 through the tapered head 621. That is, the two second compression springs 651 buffer the impact force of the abutment plate 610, thereby improving the buffering performance of the anti-collision mechanism 600.

[0030] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0031] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of the present invention, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of the present invention, and these all fall within the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of this invention patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A self-cleaning linear module assembly, characterized in that, include: Slide rail carrier plate, linear slide rail, slider mechanism, dust removal mechanism and dust collection mechanism; The linear slide rail is mounted on the slide rail carrier plate, and a dust collection chamber is provided inside the slide rail carrier plate. A plurality of dust collection holes are evenly provided on the top of the slide rail carrier plate, and each of the dust collection holes is connected to the dust collection chamber. The slider mechanism includes a linear slider, a connecting rod, a connecting plate, and a driving block. The linear slider is adapted to the linear slide rail, inserted into the linear slide rail, and slidably connected to the linear slide rail. The linear slider is connected to the connecting plate via the connecting rod, and the side of the connecting plate facing away from the connecting rod is connected to the driving block. An air-blowing chamber is provided inside the linear slider, and several air-blowing holes are evenly distributed on the side wall of the linear slider, each air-blowing hole communicating with the air-blowing chamber. A first air-guiding channel is provided inside the connecting rod, and a second air-guiding channel is provided inside the connecting plate. The second air-guiding channel communicates with the air-blowing chamber through the first air-guiding channel. A driving screw hole is provided on the driving block for screwing with an external lead screw. The dust removal mechanism includes a blower and a blower hose, and the blower is connected to the second air guide channel through the blower hose. The vacuuming mechanism includes a vacuum cleaner and a vacuum hose, and the input end of the vacuum cleaner is connected to the vacuum chamber through the vacuum hose.

2. The self-cleaning linear module assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive block has a cylindrical structure.

3. The self-cleaning linear module assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive block has a quadrangular prism structure.

4. The self-cleaning linear module assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting plate is a circular plate structure.

5. The self-cleaning linear module assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting plate is a rectangular plate structure.

6. The self-cleaning linear module assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting rod has a cylindrical structure.

7. The self-cleaning linear module assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting rod has a quadrangular prism structure.

8. The self-cleaning linear module assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The blower hose is a soft rubber hose.

9. The self-cleaning linear module assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The blower hose is a soft plastic tube.

10. The self-cleaning linear module assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The blower hose is a soft silicone tube.

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