Gear tooth cleaning apparatus and method

Abstract

The application discloses a gear tooth cleaning device and a cleaning method. The gear tooth cleaning device comprises a holding mechanism, a display part arranged on the surface of the holding part, an extension mechanism, a first end of which is movably connected with the holding mechanism, the extension mechanism being telescopic at least along the length direction of the extension mechanism, a cleaning mechanism, a second end of the extension mechanism being movably connected with the cleaning mechanism, at least one surface of the cleaning mechanism being provided with a plurality of protruding parts, the plurality of protruding parts being arranged in the same direction, the extension direction of each protruding part being the same, and the arrangement direction of the plurality of protruding parts being intersected with the extension direction, and a sensor, which is installed on any one of the holding mechanism, the extension mechanism and the cleaning mechanism, and is in communication connection with the display part, the sensor having a sensing end, the sensing end being arranged towards the surface of the cleaning mechanism provided with the protruding parts, and being used for sensing the cleaning condition of the cleaning mechanism. The gear tooth cleaning device and the cleaning method can improve the cleaning effect and the cleaning efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of cleaning equipment technology, and in particular relates to a gear tooth cleaning device and cleaning method. Background Technology

[0002] During the operation of a vapor deposition machine, the organic source moves back and forth to perform a scanning operation. The mechanical structure supporting the movement of the organic source typically includes gear and rack transmission mechanisms. Over prolonged operation, these transmission mechanisms accumulate impurities such as adhering machine oil or worn metal filings, affecting their normal operation.

[0003] Currently, manual cleaning is usually required to clean gear transmission mechanisms. However, manual cleaning is difficult and not only cannot thoroughly clean the gear transmission mechanism, but also has the problem of low cleaning efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application provides a gear tooth cleaning device and cleaning method, which can improve the cleaning effect and cleaning efficiency of gear teeth.

[0005] This application provides a gear cleaning device, comprising: a holding mechanism including a holding member and a display member disposed on the surface of the holding member; an extension mechanism, a first end of which is movably connected to the holding mechanism, the extension mechanism being extendable at least along its own length; a cleaning mechanism, a second end of which is movably connected to the extension mechanism, at least one surface of the cleaning mechanism having a plurality of protrusions arranged in the same direction and extending in the same direction, wherein the arrangement direction and the extension direction of the plurality of protrusions intersect; and a sensor mounted on any one of the holding mechanism, the extension mechanism, and the cleaning mechanism, the sensor being communicatively connected to the display member, the sensor having a sensing end facing the surface of the cleaning mechanism with the protrusions, for sensing the cleaning status of the cleaning mechanism.

[0006] The gear cleaning device described above also includes a flexible component made of a flexible material. The flexible component covers multiple protrusions and is attached to the surface of each protrusion.

[0007] The tooth cleaning device described above has a flexible component that can hold cleaning fluid.

[0008] The gear cleaning device described above also includes a spray component, which is installed in any of the holding mechanism, extension mechanism, and cleaning mechanism. The spray component is used to spray cleaning liquid onto the flexible part.

[0009] The gear cleaning equipment described above includes a cleaning fluid comprising at least one of water-based, semi-aqueous, and solvent-based cleaning fluids.

[0010] The gear cleaning device described above further includes a fixing mechanism connected to the extension mechanism or the cleaning mechanism for fixing the flexible component. The fixing mechanism includes a connecting member and a clamping member connected to each other. The clamping member is movably connected to the extension mechanism or the cleaning mechanism through the connecting member so that the clamping member moves toward or away from the flexible component.

[0011] In the tooth cleaning device described above, the fixing mechanism is connected to the extension mechanism.

[0012] In the gear cleaning device described above, the cleaning mechanism is rotatably connected to the extension mechanism. The cleaning mechanism has a disc structure, and multiple protrusions are arranged circumferentially on the outer circumferential surface of the cleaning mechanism.

[0013] In the gear cleaning device described above, the cleaning mechanism is movably connected to the extension mechanism along the extension direction of its protrusions. The cleaning mechanism has a polygonal prism structure, and multiple protrusions are provided on at least two sides of the cleaning mechanism.

[0014] In the tooth cleaning device described above, multiple protrusions are provided on at least two sides parallel to the cleaning mechanism.

[0015] The gear cleaning device described above includes a first cleaning surface and a second cleaning surface, with multiple protrusions on the first and second cleaning surfaces. The first cleaning surface has a curved structure, and the second cleaning surface has a straight structure.

[0016] In the gear cleaning device described above, the holding mechanism also includes a control component installed on the holding member, and the extension mechanism has a connecting wire passing through it. The control component is electrically connected to the cleaning mechanism through the connecting wire and is used to control the cleaning mechanism to perform cleaning actions.

[0017] In the gear cleaning device described above, the control unit can control the rotation or linear motion of the cleaning mechanism.

[0018] In the gear cleaning device described above, the control unit can control the vibration of the cleaning mechanism.

[0019] In the gear cleaning device described above, the outer peripheral surface of the connector is fixedly connected to the extension mechanism, and the clamping member includes a rotating part and a clamping part connected to each other. The extension direction of the rotating part intersects with the extension direction of the clamping part. The rotating part is rotatably connected to the connector so as to drive the clamping part to rotate in a direction toward or away from the flexible member.

[0020] In the gear cleaning device described above, the connecting part has a cylindrical structure, and the rotating part has a shaft-shaped structure with the same extension direction as the extension mechanism. The rotating part is rotatably inserted into the connecting part.

[0021] In the gear cleaning device described above, the fixing mechanism includes at least two connecting members spaced apart along its own axial direction, a rotating part passing through the at least two connecting members in sequence, and a clamping part connected to a portion of the rotating part between two adjacent connecting members.

[0022] In the gear cleaning device described above, one end of the connector is fixedly connected to the extension mechanism, and the other end extends toward the flexible member. The clamping member is slidably installed on the connector along the extension direction of the connector, so as to slide in the direction toward or away from the flexible member.

[0023] In the gear cleaning device described above, the extending direction of the connecting member is the same as the extending direction of the extending mechanism.

[0024] In the tooth cleaning device described above, the connecting component is a slide rail structure, and the clamping component is a slide rod structure extending in the same direction as the connecting component.

[0025] In the gear cleaning device described above, the extension mechanism includes a fixed part and an extension part. The fixed part and the extension part extend in the same direction, and the extension part is slidably installed in the fixed part along its extension direction. The end of the fixed part away from the extension part is connected to the holding mechanism, and the end of the extension part away from the fixed part is connected to the cleaning mechanism.

[0026] In the tooth cleaning device described above, the fixing mechanism is connected to the extension.

[0027] The tooth cleaning device described above has a cylindrical structure for the fixed part and a shaft-shaped structure for the extension part.

[0028] On the other hand, this application also provides a cleaning method, wherein the cleaning operation is performed using the aforementioned gear cleaning equipment, and the cleaning method includes:

[0029] Adjust the connection angle between the holding mechanism and the extension mechanism so that the cleaning mechanism connected to the extension mechanism is aligned with the equipment to be cleaned;

[0030] Adjust the extension length of the extension mechanism to allow the cleaning mechanism to reach the cleaning position of the equipment to be cleaned;

[0031] Adjust the connection angle between the extension mechanism and the cleaning mechanism so that the multiple protrusions of the cleaning mechanism are aligned with the equipment to be cleaned;

[0032] Control the cleaning equipment to perform cleaning actions;

[0033] The cleaning status of the equipment to be cleaned can be determined by the display screen.

[0034] In the gear tooth cleaning device and cleaning method provided in this application embodiment, the gear tooth cleaning device includes a holding mechanism, an extension mechanism, a cleaning mechanism, and a sensor. The operator holds the holding part of the holding mechanism and adjusts the angle of the extension mechanism and the cleaning mechanism so that multiple protrusions of the cleaning mechanism are aligned with the gear tooth transmission mechanism to be cleaned. The arrangement direction of the multiple protrusions intersects with the extension direction, which can match the gear teeth in the gear tooth transmission mechanism, thereby cleaning the entire surface of the gear teeth. During the cleaning process, the sensor can transmit the real-time cleaning status to the display device. The operator can further clean or stop the operation according to the displayed cleaning status, thereby improving the cleaning effect and cleaning efficiency of the gear teeth. Attached Figure Description

[0035] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments of this application will be briefly introduced below. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0036] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the gear tooth cleaning device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0037] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the protrusion of the cleaning mechanism of the gear tooth cleaning device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0038] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of another protrusion of the cleaning mechanism of the gear tooth cleaning device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0039] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of another gear cleaning device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0040] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of another cleaning mechanism of the gear tooth cleaning device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0041] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the fixing mechanism of the gear tooth cleaning device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0042] Figure 7 This is a schematic flowchart of a cleaning method according to an embodiment of this application.

[0043] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0044] 1. Holding mechanism; 11. Holding component; 12. Display component; 13. Control component;

[0045] 2. Extension mechanism; 21. Connecting line; 22. Fixing part; 23. Extension part;

[0046] 3. Cleaning mechanism; 31. Protrusion; 32. First cleaning surface; 33. Second cleaning surface;

[0047] 4. Sensor; 41. Sensing terminal;

[0048] 5. Flexible components;

[0049] 6. Fixing mechanism; 61. Connecting part; 62. Clamping part; 621. Rotating part; 622. Clamping part. Detailed Implementation

[0050] The features and exemplary embodiments of various aspects of this application will be described in detail below. To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only intended to explain this application and not to limit it. For those skilled in the art, this application can be implemented without some of these specific details. The following description of the embodiments is merely to provide a better understanding of this application by illustrating examples.

[0051] Evaporation technology plays an important role in the manufacturing process of organic light-emitting displays (OLEDs). Evaporation refers to the process of evaporating coating materials in a vacuum environment by heating or other means to form gaseous particles. These particles fly towards the substrate and condense on its surface, eventually forming a solid thin film. Evaporation technology belongs to physical vapor deposition, which achieves the deposition of thin films through physical processes.

[0052] During the vapor deposition process, the vapor deposition machine is the main operating tool. Its organic source scans back and forth and needs to be switched left and right. After the organic source has been scanning for a long time, the internal mechanical structures such as gears and racks used for transmission will experience significant wear. Excessive wear will affect the transmission accuracy, leading to the downtime of the entire equipment and the shutdown of the entire production line. It will take at least 16 hours to restart the machine, which will seriously affect the production rhythm and result in significant overall losses.

[0053] To prevent excessive wear on the gears and racks within the organic source's transmission mechanism, regular cleaning of their teeth is necessary. However, due to the organic source's weight and numerous reciprocating scans, gears and racks experience significant wear. Lubricating oil injected daily, along with metal shavings from natural wear, easily accumulates in the gaps between the teeth. In cases where these gaps are small, normal manual cleaning often fails to thoroughly clean them. Furthermore, manually cleaning small gaps typically involves using a handheld alcohol-soaked lint-free cloth, which is inefficient. Therefore, current manual cleaning methods are not only labor-intensive and resource-intensive but also inefficient in terms of cleaning effectiveness.

[0054] In view of the problems existing in the current manual cleaning methods, this application provides a gear tooth cleaning device, which aims to solve the problem that the cleaning effect and cleaning efficiency of gear teeth are both low.

[0055] To better understand this application, the following will be combined with... Figures 1 to 7 The tooth cleaning device and cleaning method according to the embodiments of this application will be described in detail.

[0056] See Figures 1 to 3 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the gear tooth cleaning device provided in the embodiments of this application; Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of the protrusion 31 of the cleaning mechanism 3 of the gear cleaning device provided in this application embodiment; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of another protrusion 31 of the cleaning mechanism 3 of the gear cleaning device provided in this application embodiment.

[0057] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown in the figure, this application embodiment provides a gear tooth cleaning device, which includes a holding mechanism 1, an extension mechanism 2, a cleaning mechanism 3, and a sensor 4. The holding mechanism 1 is convenient for the operator to hold; the extension mechanism 2 is located between the holding mechanism 1 and the cleaning mechanism 3, increasing the distance between them. This allows the cleaning mechanism 3 to reach a greater distance when the operator holds the holding mechanism 1, ensuring that the cleaning mechanism 3 can reach the gear tooth to be cleaned even in complex cleaning environments. This improves the flexibility of the gear tooth cleaning device. The extension mechanism 2 also ensures that the operator does not need to put their hands into the gear tooth for cleaning, guaranteeing operational safety and facilitating the cleaning and maintenance of complex equipment. The sensor 4 can sense the real-time cleaning status. When the cleaning mechanism 3 is cleaning the gear tooth, the real-time cleaning status feedback from the sensor 4 can indicate the degree of cleaning at different locations of the gear tooth, allowing for targeted cleaning and ensuring that the gear tooth is completely cleaned. This ensures the efficiency and effectiveness of the cleaning process.

[0058] The holding mechanism 1 includes a holding member 11 and a display member 12 disposed on the surface of the holding member 11. The holding member 11 is shaped to facilitate the operator's grip, making it easier for the operator to perform cleaning operations and improving overall cleaning efficiency. The display member 12 is disposed on the surface of the holding member 11, specifically a display screen, which is connected to the sensor 4 and can display the cleaning status detected by the sensor 4 in real time. This allows the operator to obtain the cleaning status in a timely manner when cleaning with the holding member 11, so as to adjust the cleaning method and further improve cleaning efficiency. The targeted cleaning method also improves the cleaning effect on the gear teeth.

[0059] Specifically, the gripper 11 has an arc-shaped recess. The recess improves the operator's grip stability, while the arc-shaped structure ensures a comfortable grip. Furthermore, the recess can be located at any position on the outer peripheral surface of the gripper 11, or it can surround the outer peripheral surface of the gripper 11 circumferentially.

[0060] The first end of the extension mechanism 2 is movably connected to the holding mechanism 1. The extension mechanism 2 is telescopic at least along its own length. The telescopic setting of the extension mechanism 2 allows its own length to change, thereby controlling the interval distance between the holding mechanism 1 and the cleaning mechanism 3, so that the gear cleaning equipment can adapt to different working conditions. The operator can adjust the length of the extension mechanism 2 according to the position of different gear teeth so that the cleaning mechanism 3 can reach the position of the gear teeth to perform cleaning operations.

[0061] Specifically, the extension mechanism 2 and the holding mechanism 1 are movably connected by a ball joint, so that the extension mechanism 2 can rotate in any direction, thereby controlling the cleaning mechanism 3 connected to the extension mechanism 2 to reach any tooth position. Furthermore, the extension mechanism 2 can extend into the tooth at any angle, avoiding the situation where the rod-shaped extension mechanism 2 cannot reach the tooth position due to the fixed extension direction, thus improving the flexibility of the tooth cleaning equipment.

[0062] It should be noted that the connection between the extension mechanism 2 and the holding mechanism 1 in this application includes, but is not limited to, a ball joint connection, or any rotational connection.

[0063] The cleaning mechanism 3 is movably connected to the second end of the extension mechanism 2. At least one surface of the cleaning mechanism 3 has a plurality of protrusions 31. The plurality of protrusions 31 are arranged in the same direction and the extension direction of each protrusion 31 is the same. The arrangement direction and extension direction of the plurality of protrusions 31 intersect. The cleaning operation can be performed on both spur gears and helical gears.

[0064] The multiple protrusions 31 extend in the same direction, enabling them to form a structure that matches the gear tooth structure to be cleaned. They can also engage with the gear tooth structure on the gear and rack, thus making full contact with the tooth tip, tooth root, and tooth surface of the gear tooth structure. This achieves comprehensive cleaning of the gear tooth structure, leaving no unreachable areas and ensuring a good cleaning effect.

[0065] Specifically, such as Figure 2 As shown in the structure of the protrusion 31, the protrusion 31 has the same shape as the gear tooth structure, which can be fully adapted to the gear tooth structure. During cleaning, any position of the gear tooth structure can be cleaned, further improving the cleaning effect.

[0066] Optionally, such as Figure 3 As shown in the structure of the protrusion 31, the protrusion 31 has a hemispherical structure and can be made of a flexible material. When the protrusion 31 is engaged between two adjacent gear teeth, the two gear teeth can compress and deform the protrusion 31, thereby filling the gap between the two adjacent gear teeth to clean the entire gear tooth structure and ensure the cleaning effect. The protrusion 31, whose shape differs from the gap between the two gear teeth, is not limited to a hemispherical structure.

[0067] In an alternative embodiment, the cleaning mechanism 3 may not have a protrusion 31, and its overall volume may be set to be able to extend into the gap between two adjacent gear teeth. When cleaning the gear tooth structure, the holding mechanism 1 can be manipulated to move the cleaning mechanism 3 to any position for cleaning operation, thus ensuring the overall cleaning effect.

[0068] Specifically, the cleaning mechanism 3 and the extension mechanism 2 are movably connected by a ball joint, so that the cleaning mechanism 3 can rotate in any direction, thereby controlling the extension direction of the protrusion 31 to be parallel to the extension direction of the gear tooth structure to be cleaned, so that the protrusion 31 can extend into the space between adjacent gear teeth for cleaning, thus improving the flexibility of the gear tooth cleaning equipment.

[0069] It should be noted that the connection between the cleaning mechanism 3 and the extension mechanism 2 in this application includes, but is not limited to, a ball joint connection, or any rotational connection.

[0070] Sensor 4 is installed in any one of the holding mechanism 1, the extension mechanism 2 and the cleaning mechanism 3, and sensor 4 is communicatively connected to display 12. Sensor 4 has a sensing end 41, which is disposed facing the surface of the cleaning mechanism 3 with a protrusion 31, for sensing the cleaning status of the cleaning mechanism 3.

[0071] Specifically, the sensor 4 is mounted on the cleaning mechanism 3 and is located on a different side from the protrusion 31. It can move with the cleaning mechanism 3, and its sensing end 41 is set towards the surface with the protrusion 31, so that the cleaning status of the cleaning mechanism 3 can be sensed and monitored in real time, ensuring that the real-time cleaning status can be transmitted to the display 12 in a timely manner, thereby improving the overall cleaning efficiency.

[0072] Optionally, the sensor 4 is mounted on the holding mechanism 1 or the extension mechanism 2, and its sensing end 41 is rotatably set so that it can always face the surface with the protrusion 31 of the cleaning mechanism 3 to maintain the sensing state of the cleaning status. The sensor 4 is located on the holding mechanism 1 or the extension mechanism 2 to avoid interference with the movement and cleaning action of the cleaning mechanism 3.

[0073] In specific implementation, the tooth cleaning equipment and cleaning method provided in the embodiments of this application are adopted. The tooth cleaning equipment includes a holding mechanism 1, an extension mechanism 2, a cleaning mechanism 3, and a sensor 4. The operator holds the holding part 11 of the holding mechanism 1 and adjusts the angle of the extension mechanism 2 and the cleaning mechanism 3 so that the multiple protrusions 31 of the cleaning mechanism 3 are aligned with the tooth transmission mechanism to be cleaned. The arrangement direction of the multiple protrusions 31 intersects with the extension direction, which can match the teeth in the tooth transmission mechanism, thereby cleaning the entire surface of the teeth. During the cleaning process, the sensor 4 can transmit the real-time cleaning status to the display 12. The operator can further clean or stop the operation according to the displayed cleaning status, which improves the cleaning effect and cleaning efficiency of the teeth.

[0074] like Figure 1 As shown in the embodiment of the gear cleaning device of this application, the holding mechanism 1 further includes a control component 13 installed on the holding member 11, and the extension mechanism 2 has a connecting wire 21 passing through it. The control component 13 is electrically connected to the cleaning mechanism 3 through the connecting wire 21 and is used to control the cleaning mechanism 3 to perform cleaning actions. The connecting wire 21 passes through the extension mechanism 2, and in different cleaning environments, the extension mechanism 2 can protect the connecting wire 21, preventing the connecting wire 21 from directly contacting the mechanical structure of the external environment, thereby avoiding damage to the connecting wire 21 and ensuring the stability of control over the cleaning mechanism 3.

[0075] Furthermore, the control unit 13 is electrically and communicatively connected to the extension mechanism 2, the fixing mechanism 6 mounted on the extension mechanism 2, the spraying component and the sensor 4 mounted on the cleaning mechanism 3 via the connecting line 21, so as to realize the control of the operation of each component.

[0076] In the tooth cleaning device of this application embodiment, the control member 13 can control the cleaning mechanism 3 to rotate or move linearly. The rotation or linear movement can make the protrusion 31 of the cleaning mechanism 3 align with the tooth structure and extend into the gap between the tooth structures to perform reciprocating motion along the extension direction of the tooth structure, so as to achieve cleaning of the tooth structure.

[0077] In the gear tooth cleaning device of this application embodiment, the control component 13 can control the vibration of the cleaning mechanism 3, and the vibration of the cleaning mechanism 3 can repeatedly rub the surface of the gear tooth structure, further improving the cleaning effect on the gear tooth structure.

[0078] like Figure 1 As shown in the embodiment of the present application, the gear tooth cleaning device includes an extension mechanism 2 comprising a fixed part 22 and an extension part 23. The fixed part 22 and the extension part 23 extend in the same direction, and the extension part 23 is slidably installed in the fixed part 22 along its extension direction. The end of the fixed part 22 away from the extension part 23 is connected to the holding mechanism 1, and the end of the extension part 23 away from the fixed part 22 is connected to the cleaning mechanism 3. By sliding the extension part 23 in the fixed part 22, the overall length of the extension mechanism 2 can be changed, thereby enabling the extension part 23 to drive the cleaning mechanism 3 to the gear tooth structure to be cleaned.

[0079] like Figure 1 As shown in the embodiment of the present application, the gear cleaning device has a cleaning mechanism 3 movably connected to the extension mechanism 2 along the extension direction of its protrusion 31. The cleaning mechanism 3 has a polygonal prism structure, and a plurality of protrusions 31 are provided on at least two surfaces of the cleaning mechanism 3.

[0080] When using the gear cleaning device of this application embodiment for cleaning, it is usually used to clean mating parts, such as two meshing gears, or a meshing gear and rack. In this case, the different sides of the cleaning mechanism 3 with the protrusion 31 need to be respectively pressed against the different mating parts, and the cleaning mechanism 3 is controlled to perform synchronous cleaning operations on different parts, ensuring the universality of the cleaning mechanism 3 in different working environments. It should be noted that the gear cleaning device of this application embodiment can also clean individual parts, in which case one side of the cleaning mechanism 3 can be used to clean the part.

[0081] In the gear cleaning device of this application embodiment, a plurality of protrusions 31 are provided on at least two sides parallel to the cleaning mechanism 3. The cleaning mechanism 3 is a cuboid structure, and the plurality of protrusions 31 are provided on adjacent two sides of the cuboid structure in order to clean the meshing parts.

[0082] Figure 5A schematic diagram of another cleaning mechanism of the gear cleaning device according to an embodiment of this application is shown. The cleaning mechanism 3 includes a first cleaning surface 32 and a second cleaning surface 33. A plurality of protrusions 31 are provided on the first cleaning surface 32 and the second cleaning surface 33. The first cleaning surface 32 has a curved structure and the second cleaning surface 33 has a straight structure.

[0083] The curved first cleaning surface 32 is adapted to the gear structure, while the straight second cleaning surface 33 is adapted to the rack structure. When cleaning devices employing gear and rack transmission, the following methods can be used: Figure 5 The cleaning mechanism 3 shown is designed to facilitate the cleaning of gears and racks, ensuring cleaning efficiency and effectiveness.

[0084] Figure 4 The specific structure of another cleaning mechanism 3 of the gear tooth cleaning device according to an embodiment of this application is shown.

[0085] like Figure 4 As shown, in the gear cleaning device of this application embodiment, the cleaning mechanism 3 is rotatably connected to the extension mechanism 2. The cleaning mechanism 3 has a disc structure, and a plurality of protrusions 31 are arranged along the circumference of the cleaning mechanism 3 on the outer circumferential surface of the cleaning mechanism 3.

[0086] When cleaning with this cleaning mechanism 3, the protrusion 31 on the outer periphery of the cleaning mechanism 3 can be engaged with the gear structure, and the cleaning mechanism 3 can be driven to rotate. The cleaning mechanism 3 can rotate in cooperation with the gear structure, and during the rotation, multiple gear teeth of the gear structure are cleaned in sequence, thereby improving the cleaning efficiency.

[0087] Furthermore, during the rotation cleaning process of the cleaning mechanism 3, the extension mechanism 2 can extend and retract to make the cleaning mechanism 3 reciprocate along the extension direction of its protrusion 31, so as to clean the tooth structure that is difficult to clean.

[0088] like Figure 1 As shown in the embodiment of this application, the gear tooth cleaning device further includes a flexible member 5, which is made of a flexible material. The flexible member 5 covers a plurality of protrusions 31 and is attached to the surface of each protrusion 31.

[0089] The flexible component 5 covers the protrusions 31 and is attached to the surface of each protrusion 31, which enables flexible contact between each protrusion 31 and the gear tooth structure, resulting in better cleaning of oil and impurities on the gear tooth surface. Furthermore, the flexible component 5 deforms after contacting the gear tooth surface, thereby filling the gap between the protrusions 31 and the gear tooth surface, ensuring that all areas of the gear tooth surface can be cleaned, further guaranteeing the cleaning effect.

[0090] In the gear tooth cleaning device of this application embodiment, the flexible member 5 can contain cleaning liquid. The cleaning liquid is disposed inside the flexible member 5. After the flexible member 5 comes into contact with the gear tooth surface, it will deform and squeeze out the cleaning liquid to be applied to the gear tooth surface. When the cleaning mechanism 3 cleans, the flexible member 5 can work together with the cleaning liquid to clean the gear tooth surface, dissolving the oil stains on the gear tooth surface, thereby further improving the cleaning effect on the gear tooth surface.

[0091] The gear tooth cleaning device of this application embodiment further includes a spraying component, which is installed in any one of the holding mechanism 1, the extension mechanism 2, and the cleaning mechanism 3. The spraying component is used to spray cleaning liquid onto the flexible component 5. The spraying component can continuously provide cleaning liquid to the flexible component 5. By spraying cleaning liquid onto the surface of the flexible component 5, the flexible component 5 can always use the cleaning liquid to clean the gear tooth structure, ensuring the cleaning effect of the gear tooth cleaning device in a long-term cleaning state. Moreover, the cleaning liquid can be replenished without leaving the cleaning state, improving the overall cleaning efficiency.

[0092] Specifically, the spray component is installed inside the cleaning mechanism 3, and its spray head can extend out of the surface of the cleaning mechanism 3 to spray cleaning liquid onto the flexible component 5 wrapped on the surface of the cleaning mechanism 3. The setting position of the spray component will not affect the movement of the cleaning mechanism 3 or the cleaning operation, nor will it increase the volume of the cleaning mechanism 3. It can also provide cleaning liquid to the flexible component 5 in a timely manner, ensuring the cleaning effect of the flexible component 5.

[0093] Optionally, the spraying component is installed on the holding mechanism 1 or the extension mechanism 2, and its spray head is rotatably set so as to spray cleaning liquid onto the flexible component 5 by aiming at the surface of the cleaning mechanism 3.

[0094] The gear tooth cleaning device of this application embodiment includes a cleaning fluid comprising at least one of water-based, semi-aqueous, and solvent-based cleaning fluids. Water-based cleaning fluids mainly consist of surfactants, solvents, corrosion inhibitors, etc., and remove oil stains through emulsification and dissolution. Semi-aqueous cleaning fluids are stable mixtures of solvents and water-based cleaning agents, overcoming the volatility and flammability of solvents and enhancing their ability to dissolve water-soluble dirt. Solvent-based cleaning fluids contain powerful penetrating emulsifiers and special rust inhibitors, capable of thoroughly removing oil stains from ferrous metals, plastics, and other materials. Using at least one of the above cleaning fluids ensures effective cleaning of oil stains on the surface of the gear tooth structure.

[0095] Specifically, the cleaning solution in this application embodiment is alcohol. Alcohol has a good cleaning effect on oil stains and is low in cost, making it suitable for large-scale use when many devices need cleaning.

[0096] like Figure 1As shown in the embodiment of the present application, the gear tooth cleaning device further includes a fixing mechanism 6, which is connected to the extension mechanism 2 or the cleaning mechanism 3 and is used to fix the flexible member 5. The fixing mechanism 6 includes a connecting member 61 and a clamping member 62 connected to each other. The clamping member 62 is movably connected to the extension mechanism 2 or the cleaning mechanism 3 through the connecting member 61 so that the clamping member 62 moves in a direction toward or away from the flexible member 5.

[0097] The clamping member 62 of the fixing mechanism 6 can be moved or rotated through the connecting member 61, so that it can move in the direction toward or away from the flexible member 5. When the clamping member 62 moves to press against the surface of the flexible member 5, it can fix the flexible member 5 to the surface of the cleaning mechanism 3, ensuring the installation stability of the flexible member 5. When the clamping member 62 moves away from the surface of the flexible member 5, the flexible member 5 loses its constraint and can be detached from the surface of the cleaning mechanism 3, thereby realizing the disassembly of the flexible member 5 for replacement.

[0098] In the gear cleaning device of this application embodiment, the fixing mechanism 6 is connected to the extension mechanism 2 and is disposed on the extension mechanism 2 to facilitate the movement of the clamping member 62 of the fixing mechanism 6, so as not to affect the wrapping effect of the flexible member 5 on the surface of the cleaning mechanism 3.

[0099] Specifically, such as Figure 1 As shown in the embodiment of the gear cleaning device of this application, the fixing mechanism 6 is connected to the extension 23. When the extension 23 extends or retracts, the fixing mechanism 6 can move with the extension to ensure that the cleaning mechanism 3 connected to the extension 23 is relatively fixed with the fixing mechanism 6, thereby ensuring the fixing stability of the fixing mechanism 6 on the flexible member 5.

[0100] In the gear cleaning device of this application embodiment, the outer peripheral surface of the connector 61 is fixedly connected to the extension mechanism 2, and the clamping member 62 includes a rotating part 621 and a clamping part 622 connected to each other. The extension direction of the rotating part 621 intersects the extension direction of the clamping part 622. The rotating part 621 is rotatably connected to the connector 61 so as to drive the clamping part 622 to rotate in a direction toward or away from the flexible member 5.

[0101] In the gear cleaning device of this application embodiment, the connecting member 61 has a cylindrical structure, and the rotating part 621 has a shaft-shaped structure with the same extension direction as the extension mechanism 2. The rotating part 621 is rotatably inserted into the connecting member 61.

[0102] By rotating the rotating part 621 inside the connector 61, the clamping part 622 can rotate around the rotating part 621 as an axis until the end of the clamping part 622 away from the rotating part 621 abuts against the flexible member 5, thus pressing the flexible member 5.

[0103] like Figure 6 As shown in the embodiment of the present application, the gear cleaning device includes a fixing mechanism 6 comprising at least two connecting members 61 spaced apart along its own axial direction, a rotating part 621 sequentially passing through the at least two connecting members 61, and a clamping part 622 connected to a portion of the rotating part 621 between two adjacent connecting members 61.

[0104] Two connectors 61 are respectively provided on both sides of the clamping part 622. When the part moves along the axial direction of the rotating part 621, the two connectors 61 can limit the clamping part 622, thereby preventing the rotating part 621 from falling out of the connectors 61 and affecting the clamping of the flexible part 5.

[0105] In another tooth cleaning device according to an embodiment of this application, one end of the connector 61 is fixedly connected to the extension mechanism 2, and the other end extends toward the flexible member 5. The clamping member 62 is slidably installed on the connector 61 along the extension direction of the connector 61, so as to slide in the direction toward or away from the flexible member 5. The connection method of sliding in a straight line facilitates the length control of the clamping member 62, so that the end of the clamping member 62 can stably abut against the flexible member 5.

[0106] In the gear cleaning device of this application embodiment, the extending direction of the connector 61 is the same as the extending direction of the extension mechanism 2. This makes it easy to fix the connector 61 to the surface of the extension mechanism 2 and does not increase the overall space occupied by the gear cleaning device. When the extension mechanism 2 is inserted into the gear structure to be cleaned, the connector 61 will not hinder the movement of the extension mechanism 2.

[0107] In the tooth cleaning device of this application embodiment, the connecting member 61 is a slide rail structure, and the clamping member 62 is a slide rod structure with the same extension direction as the connecting member 61.

[0108] In the tooth cleaning device of this application embodiment, the fixing mechanism 6 is connected to the extension 23.

[0109] In the gear cleaning device of this application embodiment, the fixing part 22 has a cylindrical structure and the extension part 23 has a shaft-like structure.

[0110] On the other hand, such as Figure 7 As shown, this application also provides a cleaning method, wherein the cleaning operation is performed using the aforementioned gear cleaning equipment, and the cleaning method includes:

[0111] S110. Adjust the connection angle between the holding mechanism 1 and the extension mechanism 2 so that the cleaning mechanism 3 connected to the extension mechanism 2 is aligned with the equipment to be cleaned.

[0112] S120. Adjust the telescopic length of the extension mechanism 2 so that the cleaning mechanism 3 reaches the cleaning position of the equipment to be cleaned; specifically, make the extension part 23 slide within the fixed part 22 to adjust the relative distance between the extension part 23 and the fixed part 22, thereby changing the telescopic length of the extension mechanism 2.

[0113] S130. Adjust the connection angle between the extension mechanism 2 and the cleaning mechanism 3 so that the multiple protrusions 31 of the cleaning mechanism 3 are aligned with the equipment to be cleaned.

[0114] Optionally, after this step, the clamping member 62 of the fixing mechanism 6 is rotated to abut against the surface of the flexible member 5 to prevent the flexible member 5 from moving.

[0115] S140, Control the cleaning mechanism 3 to perform cleaning actions; wherein, the cleaning mechanism 3 may be a rotary cleaning or a reciprocating linear motion along the extension direction of the protrusion 31;

[0116] Optionally, during the cleaning process of the cleaning mechanism 3, the spray unit can be turned on to spray cleaning fluid onto the flexible part 5 to replenish the cleaning fluid to the flexible part 5.

[0117] S150. The cleaning status of the equipment to be cleaned is determined by the display screen of the display unit 12.

[0118] After determining the cleaning status, if the equipment to be cleaned is not yet cleaned and the surface still has oil and impurities, the cleaning mechanism 3 will continue to perform the cleaning action; if the cleaning is completed and no further cleaning is needed, the cleaning mechanism 3 will be controlled to detach from the surface of the equipment to be cleaned.

[0119] In specific implementation, in the cleaning method of this application, by sequentially adjusting the connection angle between the holding mechanism 1 and the extension mechanism 2, the extension length of the extension mechanism 2, and the connection angle between the extension mechanism 2 and the cleaning mechanism 3, the multiple protrusions 31 of the cleaning mechanism 3 can reach the device to be cleaned and cooperate with the gear tooth structure of the device to be cleaned. After cooperation, the cleaning mechanism 3 cleans the gear tooth structure. After cleaning or during cleaning, the cleaning status of the device to be cleaned can be judged through the display screen of the display device 12 to understand the degree of cleaning of different positions of the gear teeth and to carry out targeted cleaning, so that the gear teeth are completely cleaned, ensuring the cleaning efficiency and cleaning effect of the gear teeth.

[0120] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising..." does not exclude the presence of additional identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0121] The above description is merely a specific implementation of this application. Those skilled in the art will clearly understand that, for the sake of convenience and brevity, the specific working processes of the systems, modules, and units described above can be referred to the corresponding processes in the foregoing method embodiments, and will not be repeated here. It should be understood that the protection scope of this application is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily conceive of various equivalent modifications or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in this application, and these modifications or substitutions should all be covered within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A gear tooth cleaning device, characterized in that, include: The holding mechanism (1) includes a holding member (11) and a display member (12) disposed on the surface of the holding member (11); An extension mechanism (2) is provided, the first end of which is movably connected to the holding mechanism (1), and the extension mechanism (2) is extendable at least along its own length. A cleaning mechanism (3) is movably connected to the second end of the extension mechanism (2). At least one surface of the cleaning mechanism (3) has a plurality of protrusions (31). The plurality of protrusions (31) are arranged in the same direction and the extension direction of each protrusion (31) is the same. The arrangement direction of the plurality of protrusions (31) and the extension direction are intersected. A sensor (4) is mounted on any one of the holding mechanism (1), the extension mechanism (2), and the cleaning mechanism (3), and the sensor (4) is communicatively connected to the display (12). The sensor (4) has a sensing end (41) which is disposed facing the surface of the cleaning mechanism (3) having the protrusion (31) for sensing the cleaning status of the cleaning mechanism (3).

2. The gear cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The gear cleaning device also includes: A flexible element (5) is made of a flexible material. The flexible element (5) covers a plurality of the protrusions (31) and is attached to the surface of each of the protrusions (31). Preferably, the flexible component (5) is capable of containing cleaning fluid; Preferably, the gear cleaning device further includes a spraying component, which is installed in any one of the holding mechanism (1), the extension mechanism (2), and the cleaning mechanism (3), and the spraying component is used to spray the cleaning liquid onto the flexible component (5); Preferably, the cleaning solution includes at least one of water-based cleaning solution, semi-aqueous cleaning solution, and solvent-based cleaning solution.

3. The gear cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The gear cleaning device also includes: A fixing mechanism (6) is connected to the extension mechanism (2) or the cleaning mechanism (3) for fixing the flexible member (5). The fixing mechanism (6) includes a connecting member (61) and a clamping member (62) connected to each other. The clamping member (62) is movably connected to the extension mechanism (2) or the cleaning mechanism (3) through the connecting member (61) so that the clamping member (62) can move in a direction toward or away from the flexible member (5). Preferably, the fixing mechanism (6) is connected to the extension mechanism (2).

4. The gear cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cleaning mechanism (3) is rotatably connected to the extension mechanism (2). The cleaning mechanism (3) has a disc structure, and a plurality of the protrusions (31) are arranged along the circumference of the cleaning mechanism (3) on the outer circumferential surface of the cleaning mechanism (3).

5. The gear cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cleaning mechanism (3) is movably connected to the extension mechanism (2) along the extension direction of its protrusion (31). The cleaning mechanism (3) has a polygonal prism structure, and a plurality of the protrusions (31) are provided on at least two sides of the cleaning mechanism (3). Preferably, a plurality of the protrusions (31) are provided on at least two sides parallel to the cleaning mechanism (3); Preferably, the cleaning mechanism (3) includes a first cleaning surface (32) and a second cleaning surface (33), and a plurality of the protrusions (31) are provided on the first cleaning surface (32) and the second cleaning surface (33). The first cleaning surface (32) has a curved structure, and the second cleaning surface (33) has a straight structure.

6. The gear cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The holding mechanism (1) further includes a control component (13) installed on the holding member (11), and the extension mechanism (2) has a connecting line (21) passing through it. The control component (13) is electrically connected to the cleaning mechanism (3) through the connecting line (21) and is used to control the cleaning mechanism (3) to perform cleaning actions. Preferably, the control element (13) is capable of controlling the cleaning mechanism (3) to rotate or move linearly; Preferably, the control element (13) is capable of controlling the vibration of the cleaning mechanism (3).

7. The gear cleaning device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The outer peripheral surface of the connector (61) is fixedly connected to the extension mechanism (2). The clamping member (62) includes a rotating part (621) and a clamping part (622) connected to each other. The extending direction of the rotating part (621) intersects with the extending direction of the clamping part (622). The rotating part (621) is rotatably connected to the connector (61) so as to drive the clamping part (622) to rotate in a direction toward or away from the flexible member (5). Preferably, the connector (61) has a cylindrical structure, the rotating part (621) has an axial structure with the same extension direction as the extension mechanism (2), and the rotating part (621) is rotatably inserted into the connector (61); Preferably, the fixing mechanism (6) includes at least two connecting members (61) spaced apart along its own axial direction, the rotating part (621) is sequentially inserted into the at least two connecting members (61), and the clamping part (622) is connected to the portion of the rotating part (621) between two adjacent connecting members (61).

8. The gear cleaning device according to claim 3, characterized in that, One end of the connector (61) is fixedly connected to the extension mechanism (2), and the other end extends toward the flexible member (5). The clamping member (62) is slidably mounted on the connector (61) along the extension direction of the connector (61) so as to slide in the direction toward or away from the flexible member (5). Preferably, the extending direction of the connector (61) is the same as the extending direction of the extending mechanism (2); Preferably, the connector (61) is a slide rail structure, and the clamping member (62) is a slide rod structure with the same extension direction as the connector (61).

9. The gear cleaning device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The extension mechanism (2) includes a fixing part (22) and an extension part (23). The fixing part (22) and the extension part (23) extend in the same direction. The extension part (23) is slidably installed in the fixing part (22) along its extension direction. The end of the fixing part (22) away from the extension part (23) is connected to the holding mechanism (1). The end of the extension part (23) away from the fixing part (22) is connected to the cleaning mechanism (3). Preferably, the fixing mechanism (6) is connected to the extension (23); Preferably, the fixing part (22) has a cylindrical structure and the extension part (23) has a shaft-like structure.

10. A cleaning method, characterized in that, The cleaning operation is performed using the gear cleaning equipment as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, the cleaning method comprising: Adjust the connection angle between the holding mechanism (1) and the extension mechanism (2) so that the cleaning mechanism (3) connected to the extension mechanism (2) is aligned with the equipment to be cleaned; Adjust the extension length of the extension mechanism (2) so that the cleaning mechanism (3) reaches the cleaning position of the equipment to be cleaned; Adjust the connection angle between the extension mechanism (2) and the cleaning mechanism (3) so that the multiple protrusions (31) of the cleaning mechanism (3) are aligned with the equipment to be cleaned; Control the cleaning mechanism (3) to perform cleaning actions; The cleaning status of the device to be cleaned is determined by the display screen of the display device (12).

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