Pneumatic clamp for ultrasonic cleaning machine

By designing pneumatic fixtures for ultrasonic cleaning machines, the problem of difficulty in fixing and clamping irregular shapes or special materials in the prior art is solved, and rapid, stable clamping and efficient cleaning of workpieces of different shapes are achieved.

CN222428752UActive Publication Date: 2025-02-07TIANJIN HONGQIANG STAINLESS STEEL PROD CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421133810.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-23
Publication Date
2025-02-07
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-23

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Technical Problem

Existing ultrasonic cleaning machines are difficult to fix and clamp workpieces of irregular shapes or special materials, resulting in poor cleaning results or damage to the workpiece.

Method used

A pneumatic clamp is designed, including cylinders, movable clamps and fixed clamps, which are driven by pneumatically to achieve rapid and stable clamping of different shapes and complex workpieces.

Benefits of technology

The pneumatic clamp significantly reduces the labor intensity of the operator, improves labor productivity, and ensures the fixed position and posture of the workpiece during the cleaning process, thereby improving the cleaning effect.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of ultrasonic cleaning, in particular to a pneumatic clamp for an ultrasonic cleaning machine, which comprises a machine body and a clamping device, a cavity with an upper opening is arranged at the top end of the machine body, a cover plate is hinged to the top end of the machine body, and the clamping device is arranged in the cavity. The clamping device comprises an air cylinder, a movable clamp and a fixed clamp, the fixed clamp is fixedly installed on the side wall of one side in the cavity, the movable clamp is installed on the side wall of the other side of the cavity, a clamping head shrinks in the direction of a spring along the outer wall of a workpiece, the clamping head rebounds elastically, the workpieces of different shapes can be clamped, and the clamping efficiency is improved. The workpiece is quickly and accurately clamped and positioned, a cleaning program is started, the workpiece is efficiently cleaned without damage through ultrasonic waves and cleaning liquid generated by the machine body, and after cleaning is completed, the movable clamp is controlled to be opened through the air cylinder again, and the workpiece is taken out.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of ultrasonic cleaning, in particular to a pneumatic clamp used for an ultrasonic cleaning machine. Background Art

[0002] As we all know, an ultrasonic cleaning machine is a device that uses the vibration and impact of tiny bubbles generated by ultrasonic waves in a cleaning solution to clean the surface of an object efficiently and without damage. However, during the cleaning process, existing ultrasonic cleaning machines are often difficult to fix and clamp for workpieces of irregular shapes or special materials, resulting in poor cleaning effects or damage to the workpieces. Therefore, there is a need for an ultrasonic cleaning machine that can flexibly adapt to workpieces of different shapes and materials to improve the cleaning effect and ease of use of the ultrasonic cleaning machine. Utility Model Content

[0003] 1. Technical issues to be resolved

[0004] In view of the deficiencies of the prior art, the utility model provides a pneumatic clamp for an ultrasonic cleaning machine.

[0005] (II) Technical solution

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a pneumatic clamp for an ultrasonic cleaning machine, comprising a body and a clamping device, a cavity with an upper opening is opened at the top of the body, a cover plate is hingedly installed at the top of the body, the clamping device is installed in the cavity, the clamping device comprises a cylinder, a movable clamp and a fixed clamp, the fixed clamp is fixedly installed on one side wall of the cavity, the movable clamp is installed on the other side wall of the cavity, the cylinder is installed on the side wall of the body close to the movable clamp, the output end of the cylinder passes through the side wall of the body and is fixedly connected to the movable clamp, square grooves are opened on the corresponding sides of the movable clamp and a plurality of springs are arranged in a rectangular array in the square groove, and clamping heads are installed on the output ends of the springs.

[0007] In order to guide the movement of the movable clamp, the utility model has an improvement in that two groups of fixing rods are symmetrically installed at the front and rear of the body in the cavity, sleeves are slidably installed on the fixing rods, and the two groups of sleeves are fixedly connected to the left and right ends of the movable clamp respectively.

[0008] Preferably, the utility model is improved in that the movable clamp and the fixed clamp are both made of high-strength aluminum alloy material.

[0009] Preferably, the utility model is improved in that the clamping head is designed with rounded corners.

[0010] In order to ensure that the fixing fixture is firmly connected to the machine body, the utility model is improved in that the fixing fixture is fixedly connected to the inner side wall of the machine body by bolts.

[0011] In order to ensure the stable support of the machine body, the utility model is improved in that support legs are installed at the four corners of the bottom end of the machine body.

[0012] In order to ensure the stability of the supporting legs, the utility model is improved in that a rubber pad is installed on the bottom wall of the supporting legs.

[0013] In order to improve the anti-skid effect of the supporting legs, the utility model is improved in that the rubber pad is provided with anti-skid patterns.

[0014] (III) Beneficial effects

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the utility model provides a pneumatic clamp for an ultrasonic cleaning machine, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] The pneumatic clamp used for the ultrasonic cleaning machine can significantly reduce the labor intensity of the operator by providing a clamping device, and the pneumatically driven movable clamp has the characteristic of being easy to operate. The pneumatic response speed is fast, and the auxiliary time can be greatly shortened, thereby improving labor productivity. In addition, the clamp can quickly and stably clamp workpieces of different shapes and complexity, greatly improving the efficiency of the cleaning process. Since the movable clamp and the fixed clamp can stably and accurately clamp objects of different shapes, this ensures that the object can maintain a fixed position and posture during the ultrasonic cleaning process, which helps the ultrasonic wave to act more effectively on the surface of the object, thereby improving the cleaning effect. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the interior of the body of the utility model from a first angle;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the interior of the body of the utility model from a second angle;

[0020] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of a half-section three-dimensional structure of the fixing fixture of the utility model.

[0021] In the figure: 1, machine body; 2, cavity; 3, cover plate; 4, cylinder; 5, movable clamp; 6, fixed clamp; 7, square groove; 8, spring; 9, clamping head; 10, fixing rod; 11, sleeve; 12, fillet; 13, bolt; 14, supporting leg; 15, rubber pad. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] 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.

[0023] See also Figure 1-4 A pneumatic clamp for an ultrasonic cleaning machine comprises a body 1 and a clamping device, wherein a cavity 2 with an upper opening is provided at the top of the body 1, a cover plate 3 is hingedly installed at the top of the body 1, the clamping device is installed in the cavity 2, the clamping device comprises a cylinder 4, a movable clamp 5 and a fixed clamp 6, the fixed clamp 6 is fixedly installed on one side wall of the cavity 2, the movable clamp 5 is installed on the other side wall of the cavity 2, the cylinder 4 is installed on the side wall of the body 1 close to the movable clamp 5, the output end of the cylinder 4 passes through the side wall of the body 1 and is fixedly connected to the movable clamp 5, a square groove 7 is provided on the side corresponding to the movable clamp 5 and the fixed clamp 6, a plurality of springs 8 are arranged in a rectangular array in the square groove 7, and the output ends of the springs 8 are installed There is a clamping head 9. In this embodiment, when it is used, when the workpiece needs to be cleaned, first place the workpiece to be cleaned in the clamping area of ​​the movable clamp 5 and the fixed clamp 6, and control the movement of the movable clamp 5 by driving the cylinder 4 to move the movable clamp 5 toward the fixed clamp 6 until the movable clamp 5 contacts the side wall of the workpiece. Then, when the movable clamp 5 and the fixed clamp 6 contact the outer wall of the workpiece, the spring 8 contracts, and the clamping head 9 contracts along the outer wall of the workpiece toward the direction of the spring 8. The clamping head 9 elastically rebounds and can clamp workpieces of different shapes, thereby achieving fast and accurate clamping and positioning of the workpiece. The dynamic cleaning program is started, and the ultrasonic wave and cleaning liquid generated by the body 1 will clean the workpiece efficiently and without damage. After cleaning, the movable clamp 5 is opened again by the cylinder 4 to take out the workpiece.

[0024] During actual use, the movement of the movable clamp 5 is further guided. In this embodiment, two groups of fixed rods 10 are symmetrically installed at the front and rear of the body 1 in the cavity 2, and sleeves 11 are slidably installed on the fixed rods 10. The two groups of sleeves 11 are fixedly connected to the left and right ends of the movable clamp 5 respectively. During the movement, the movable clamp 5 drives the movable clamp 5 to move in the direction of the fixed clamp 6. The movable clamp 5 drives the sleeves 11 connected at both ends to slide on the fixed rods 10, so as to guide the movement of the movable clamp 5 and prevent the movable clamp 5 from deviating from the motion trajectory.

[0025] Preferably, in this embodiment, the movable clamp 5 and the fixed clamp 6 are both made of high-strength aluminum alloy material and have sufficient rigidity and stability.

[0026] Preferably, in this embodiment, the clamping head 9 is designed with rounded corners 12 .

[0027] During actual use, the fixing clamp 6 is further firmly connected to the body 1. In this embodiment, the fixing clamp 6 is firmly connected to the inner wall of the body 1 by bolts 13. The fixing clamp 6 can be firmly connected to the inner wall of the body 1 by bolts 13.

[0028] In actual use, in order to further ensure the support stability of the body 1, in this embodiment, support legs 14 are installed at the four corners of the bottom end of the body 1. The support legs 14 can bear the weight of the body 1 and provide stable support to ensure that the body 1 is not easy to shake or tip over during operation. The layout of the support legs 14 installed at the four corners can ensure that the body 1 is evenly supported in all directions, thereby improving the overall stability.

[0029] In actual use, in order to further ensure the stability of the support leg 14, in this embodiment, a rubber pad 15 is installed on the bottom wall of the support leg 14. The elasticity of the rubber pad 15 can play a buffering role, reducing the damage to the support leg 14 and the bottom structure caused by vibration or impact. The rubber pad 15 has excellent wear resistance, pressure resistance and aging resistance, can withstand greater pressure and extrusion deformation, and maintain the stable supporting performance of the support leg 14.

[0030] During actual use, in order to further improve the anti-slip effect of the supporting leg 14, in this embodiment, the rubber pad 15 is provided with anti-slip grooves. The design of the anti-slip grooves can increase the friction between the rubber pad 15 and the ground, thereby enhancing the stability of the rubber pad 15, improving the anti-slip effect of the supporting leg 14, and effectively reducing the risk of equipment shaking or displacement.

[0031] In order to explain in detail the possible application scenarios, technical principles, specific schemes that can be implemented, and the purposes and effects that can be achieved, the following is a detailed description of the specific embodiments listed in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described herein are only used to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, and are therefore only used as examples, and cannot be used to limit the scope of protection of the present application.

[0032] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A pneumatic clamp for an ultrasonic cleaning machine, comprising a body (1) and a clamping device, characterized in that: The top of the machine body (1) is provided with a cavity (2) with an upper opening, and a cover plate (3) is hingedly installed on the top of the machine body (1). The clamping device is installed in the cavity (2), and the clamping device comprises a cylinder (4), a movable clamp (5) and a fixed clamp (6). The fixed clamp (6) is fixedly installed on one side wall of the cavity (2), and the movable clamp (5) is installed on the other side wall of the cavity (2). The cylinder (4) is installed on the side wall of the machine body (1) close to the movable clamp (5), and the output end of the cylinder (4) passes through the side wall of the machine body (1) and is fixedly connected to the movable clamp (5). The movable clamp (5) and the fixed clamp (6) are both provided with a square groove (7) on the corresponding side, and a plurality of springs (8) are arranged in a rectangular array in the square groove (7). The output ends of the springs (8) are each provided with a clamping head (9).

2. A pneumatic clamp for an ultrasonic cleaning machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two groups of fixing rods (10) are symmetrically installed at the front and rear of the body (1) in the cavity (2), sleeves (11) are slidably installed on the fixing rods (10), and the two groups of sleeves (11) are fixedly connected to the left and right ends of the movable clamp (5) respectively.

3. A pneumatic clamp for an ultrasonic cleaning machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The movable clamp (5) and the fixed clamp (6) are both made of high-strength aluminum alloy material.

4. A pneumatic clamp for an ultrasonic cleaning machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The clamping head (9) is designed with rounded corners (12).

5. A pneumatic clamp for an ultrasonic cleaning machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The fixing fixture (6) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the machine body (1) via bolts (13).

6. A pneumatic clamp for an ultrasonic cleaning machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: Support legs (14) are installed at the four corners of the bottom end of the machine body (1).

7. A pneumatic clamp for an ultrasonic cleaning machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: A rubber pad (15) is installed on the bottom wall of the supporting leg (14).

8. The pneumatic clamp for an ultrasonic cleaning machine according to claim 7, characterized in that: The rubber pad (15) is provided with anti-skid patterns.