Tire mold laser cleaning device and structure

By designing a 360-degree horizontal and vertical rotation arm structure in the tire mold laser cleaning device, combined with servo motor and ball screw drive, the problem of poor cleaning effect of tire molds in the prior art is solved, and the upper hand is achieved Comprehensive and efficient cleaning of side panels, pattern blocks and lower side panels.

CN222201317UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-20HENAN XINDA ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420144212.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-01-19
Publication Date
2024-12-20
Estimated Expiration
2034-01-19

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Technical Problem

The existing tire mold laser cleaning robot can only rotate in the horizontal direction when rotating, and cannot effectively clean the multi-angle area including the upper side plate, patterned board and lower side plate, resulting in poor cleaning effect and complex structure.

Method used

A tire mold laser cleaning device is designed, and the first rotating arm realizes horizontal rotation of 360 degrees, the second rotating arm realizes vertical rotation of 360 degrees, and the laser cleaner position is adjusted through the sliding arm to complete the upper side plate and pattern block , comprehensive cleaning of the lower side plate, combined with servo motor and ball screw drive, simplifies the structure.

Benefits of technology

It realizes efficient cleaning of tire molds at multiple angles, improves the cleaning effect, simplifies the device structure, and can fully cover the cleaning area of ​​the upper side panel, pattern block and lower side panel.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a tire mold laser cleaning device and structure, which comprises a clamping jaw, and a first rotating arm is rotationally driven above the clamping jaw, so that the first rotating arm can rotate by 360 degrees in the horizontal direction; one end of the first rotating arm rotates to drive the second rotating arm, so that the second rotating arm can rotate by 360 degrees in the vertical direction, and the second rotating arm slides to drive the sliding arm; a laser generator is arranged at one end of the sliding arm, and the laser irradiation direction of the laser generator is parallel to the rotating plane of the second rotating arm.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the field of tire production, and specifically relates to a tire mold laser cleaning device and a laser cleaning mechanism. Background Art

[0002] During the tire production process, vulcanization needs to be carried out in the mold. After long-term use, pollutants are deposited inside the mold and it needs to be cleaned. Common cleaning methods include dry ice cleaning, but dry ice cleaning consumes a lot of energy and can also damage the mold surface. Invention patent application 201610100100.0 discloses a laser cleaning manipulator, including a main rotating arm 1, a secondary rotating arm 2 and a small rotating arm 3. The main rotating arm 1 is provided with a main rotating axis 103, and the main rotating arm 1 can rotate 360° along the main rotating direction I around the main rotating axis 103; the secondary rotating arm 2 is provided with a secondary rotating mechanism 201, so that the secondary rotating arm 2 can rotate around the main rotating arm 1 along the secondary rotating direction II; the lifting mechanism 202 includes an outer sleeve 203 and an inner sleeve 204; the inner sleeve 204 is connected to the small rotating arm 3, and the small rotating arm 3 rotates synchronously with the secondary rotating arm 2. This type of robot can realize multi-angle cleaning of the tire mold, but the following problems still exist: the main rotating arm 1 and the slave rotating arm 2 both rotate in the horizontal direction, and the slave rotating arm 2, the small rotating arm 3, and the laser cleaning table 4 can only move under the main rotating arm 1, but the vulcanized tire mold generally includes an upper side plate, a patterned plate and a lower side plate, wherein the upper side plate and the patterned plate are fixed together. This type of robot can only perform cleaning by always keeping on one side of the rotating arm 2, which is far away from the other side, the cleaning effect is poor, and the structure is more complicated. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to solve the above problems, the utility model provides a tire mold laser cleaning device.

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is achieved in the following ways:

[0005] A tire mold laser cleaning device comprises a clamping claw, wherein a first rotating arm is rotationally driven above the clamping claw so that the first rotating arm can rotate 360 ​​degrees in the horizontal direction; one end of the first rotating arm is rotationally driven to drive a second rotating arm so that the second rotating arm can rotate 360 ​​degrees in the vertical direction, and the second rotating arm slides to drive a sliding arm; a laser generator is arranged at one end of the sliding arm, and the laser irradiation direction of the laser generator is parallel to the rotation plane of the second rotating arm.

[0006] The tire mold laser cleaning device described above has a lens protection device disposed on the laser generator.

[0007] The described tire mold laser cleaning device, the described lens protection device comprises a connector, a valve is arranged at the connector inlet, the valve is connected to the compressed gas tank through a pipeline, and the connector outlet is connected to a universal bamboo air nozzle.

[0008] A tire mold laser cleaning structure comprises a lower side plate, a liftable pattern block is arranged above the lower side plate, and an upper side plate is fixedly connected above the pattern block; a round table is arranged in the middle of the lower side plate, and a locking structure cooperating with a clamping claw is arranged on the round table; the clamping claw rotates and drives a first rotating arm so that the first rotating arm can rotate 360 ​​degrees in the horizontal direction; one end of the first rotating arm rotates and drives a second rotating arm so that the second rotating arm can rotate 360 ​​degrees in the vertical direction, and the second rotating arm slides and drives a sliding arm; a laser generator is arranged at one end of the sliding arm, and the laser irradiation direction of the laser generator is parallel to the rotation plane of the second rotating arm.

[0009] Compared with the prior art, the utility model realizes 360-degree rotation in the horizontal direction through the first rotating arm, realizes 360-degree rotation in the vertical direction through the second rotating arm, and adjusts the position of the laser cleaner through the sliding arm to complete the cleaning of the upper side plate, pattern block and lower side plate, with a simple structure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0010] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a tire mold cleaning mechanism;

[0011] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a tire mold cleaning device;

[0012] Figure 3 This is a bottom view of the tire mold cleaning device;

[0013] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a tire mold;

[0014] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the lens protection device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0015] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0016] In the present utility model, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like to indicate the orientation or position relationship are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present utility model.

[0017] like Figure 1 As shown, a tire mold laser cleaning device includes a clamping claw 1, which rotates and drives a first rotating arm 21 so that the first rotating arm 21 can rotate 360 ​​degrees in the horizontal direction; one end of the first rotating arm 21 rotates and drives a second rotating arm 22 so that the second rotating arm 22 can rotate 360 ​​degrees in the vertical direction, and the second rotating arm slides and drives a sliding arm 23; a laser generator 3 is arranged at one end of the sliding arm 23, and the laser irradiation direction of the laser generator is parallel to the rotation plane of the second rotating arm 22.

[0018] The first rotating arm 21 and the second rotating arm 22 are driven to rotate by servo motors installed inside the device respectively; the movement of the sliding arm 23 is driven by the servo motor and ball screw inside the second rotating arm 22. A servo motor is installed in the seat above the claw 1, and the motor output shaft drives the first rotating arm to rotate. A servo motor is installed at the end of the first rotating arm, and the servo motor output shaft drives the second rotating arm to rotate. A servo motor is installed in the second rotating arm, and the motor output shaft is in the same direction as the second rotating arm. The motor output shaft is connected to the rotating shaft of the screw. The screw block is fixed on the sliding arm, and the servo motor drives the sliding arm to slide by rotating the rotating shaft.

[0019] To clean the tire mold, you need to clean the upper side plate, lower side plate, and tread blocks. Figure 1 As shown, at this time, the laser generator is facing the upper side plate directly above, and by adjusting the sliding arm, the straight light spot can completely cover the upper side plate from the edge to the middle. At this time, the first rotating shaft 21 rotates 360 degrees, and the straight light spot completely scans the upper side plate, thus completing the cleaning of the upper side plate.

[0020] Will Figure 1 The second rotating arm 22 in the cleaning machine rotates 90 degrees counterclockwise, the laser generator faces the side, and the sliding arm is adjusted so that the linear light spot can completely cover the pattern block from top to bottom. At this time, the first rotating shaft rotates 360 degrees, and the linear light spot completely sweeps the pattern block, thus completing the cleaning of the pattern block.

[0021] Will Figure 1The second rotating arm 22 in the machine rotates 180 degrees counterclockwise. At this time, the laser generator faces the lower side plate directly below. The sliding arm 23 is adjusted so that the straight light spot completely covers the area to be cleaned from the middle to the edge. At this time, the first rotating shaft rotates 360 degrees, and the straight light spot completely sweeps the pattern block, thus completing the cleaning of the lower side plate.

[0022] In the tire mold laser cleaning device, a lens protection device 31 is provided on the laser generator. The pollutants in the tire mold are mostly sulfides, inorganic oxides, silicone oil and carbon black, etc., which will damage the lens of the laser generator when they fall on it. The lens protection device 31 can spray compressed air to form an air curtain in front of the lens to prevent pollutants from falling on the lens, thereby protecting the lens.

[0023] The tire mold laser cleaning device described above, wherein the compressed air protection device comprises a connector 32, a valve 33 is arranged at the inlet of the connector 32, the valve 33 is connected to the compressed air tank through a pipeline, and the outlet of the connector 32 is connected to the universal bamboo air nozzle. The universal bamboo air nozzle 34 has a certain resistance when adjusting the direction, so that the direction of the air nozzle does not change when the compressed air is ejected. Before cleaning, the air outlet direction of the universal bamboo air nozzle 34 is adjusted so that the compressed air can form an air curtain in front of the lens. Open the valve 33 to start cleaning.

[0024] A tire mold laser cleaning mechanism comprises a lower side plate 41, a liftable pattern block 42 is arranged above the lower side plate 41, and an upper side plate 43 is fixedly connected above the pattern block 42; a round table 44 is arranged in the middle of the lower side plate 41, and a locking structure cooperating with a clamping claw 1 is arranged on the round table; the clamping claw 1 rotates and drives a first rotating arm 21 so that the first rotating arm 21 can rotate 360 ​​degrees in the horizontal direction; one end of the first rotating arm 21 rotates and drives a second rotating arm 22 so that the second rotating arm 22 can rotate 360 ​​degrees in the vertical direction, and the second rotating arm slidably drives a sliding arm 23; a laser generator 3 is arranged at one end of the sliding arm 23, and the laser irradiation direction of the laser generator 3 is parallel to the rotation plane of the second rotating arm 22. The tire mold laser cleaning mechanism cooperates with the locking structure 45 through the claws to fix the device on the round table 44, drives the laser generator 3 to rotate 360 ​​degrees in the horizontal direction through the first rotating arm 21, and drives the laser generator 31 to rotate 360 ​​degrees in the vertical direction through the second rotating arm 22 to complete the cleaning of the lower side plate 41, the pattern block 42 and the upper side plate 43.

[0025] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be pointed out that those skilled in the art can make several changes and improvements without departing from the overall concept of the present invention, and these should also be regarded as the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A tire mold laser cleaning device, characterized in that: The invention comprises a clamping claw (1), wherein the clamping claw (1) is used to rotate and drive a first rotating arm (21) above so that the first rotating arm (21) can rotate 360 ​​degrees in the horizontal direction; one end of the first rotating arm (21) is used to rotate and drive a second rotating arm (22) so that the second rotating arm (22) can rotate 360 ​​degrees in the vertical direction; the second rotating arm (22) slides and drives a sliding arm (23); a laser generator (3) is provided at one end of the sliding arm (23), and the laser irradiation direction of the laser generator (3) is parallel to the rotation plane of the second rotating arm (22).

2. A tire mold laser cleaning device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: A lens protection device (31) is provided on the laser generator (3).

3. A tire mold laser cleaning device as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: The lens protection device (31) comprises a connector (32), an inlet of the connector (32) is provided with a valve (33), the valve (33) is connected to a compressed gas tank via a pipeline, and an outlet of the connector (32) is connected to a universal bamboo air nozzle (34).

4. A tire mold laser cleaning structure, comprising a lower side plate (41), characterized in that: A liftable pattern block (42) is arranged above the lower side plate (41), and an upper side plate (43) is fixedly connected to the pattern block (42); a round table (44) is arranged in the middle of the lower side plate (41), and a locking structure (45) cooperating with the clamping claw (1) is arranged on the round table; the clamping claw (1) rotates to drive the first rotating arm (21), so that the first rotating arm (21) can rotate 360 ​​degrees in the horizontal direction; one end of the first rotating arm (21) rotates to drive the second rotating arm (22), so that the second rotating arm (22) can rotate 360 ​​degrees in the vertical direction, and the second rotating arm slides to drive the sliding arm (23); a laser generator (3) is arranged at one end of the sliding arm (23), and the laser irradiation direction of the laser generator (3) is parallel to the rotation plane of the second rotating arm (22).