Spraying gun head cleaning device capable of being matched with robot

By designing a spray gun head cleaning device including a box, mounting frame, sealed bearing, rotary shaft, motor, cleaning brush, spray head and filter mechanism, the problem of blockage caused by failure to clean the spray gun head in time is solved, and the thorough cleaning of the spray gun head and the normal operation of the equipment are achieved.

CN222855775UActive Publication Date: 2025-05-13ANHUI YUNQI AUTOMATION EQUIP CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421674197.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-16
Publication Date
2025-05-13
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-16

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Technical Problem

If the spray gun head is not cleaned in time after use, the paint will easily solidify and cause clogging, affecting the subsequent use effect and spray quality.

Method used

A spray gun head cleaning device that can be used with a robot is designed, including a box, a mounting frame, a sealed bearing, a shaft, a motor, a cleaning brush, a spray head and a filter mechanism. The spray gun tip is driven by the robotic arm for preliminary rinsing and secondary rinsing, combined with the filtration and collection mechanism, to ensure the thorough cleaning of the spray gun tip.

Benefits of technology

It effectively avoids the blockage of the spray gun head, ensures the quality of the spray and the ability of the robot to operate continuously, and ensures the normal operation of the equipment through thorough cleaning and filtration.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of spraying gun head cleaning devices, and particularly relates to a spraying gun head cleaning device capable of being matched with a robot, which comprises a box body, the inner side surface of one end of the box body is connected with a first mounting frame, and the surfaces of the two ends of the inner side of the first mounting frame are connected with sealing bearings. The spraying gun head on the mechanical arm of the robot penetrates through the through hole, at the moment, one end of the spraying gun head is located on the second spraying head, cleaning liquid sprayed out of the second spraying head is used for primarily washing the spraying gun head, and at the moment, the mechanical arm is controlled to stir the sliding plate to slide in the sliding groove; when the sliding plate moves, the flushed spraying gun head is driven to slide through the groove and move to the cleaning brush, the sliding plate is shifted back and forth through the mechanical arm, the spraying gun head can be subjected to secondary brushing operation on the cleaning brush, the cleaning effect of the spraying gun head is ensured, the mechanical arm drives the sliding plate to reset after cleaning is completed, and the spraying gun head is pulled out. And cleaning operation of the spraying gun head is completed, and the situation that the spraying gun head is blocked is avoided.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of spray gun head cleaning devices, and in particular relates to a spray gun head cleaning device which can be matched with a robot. Background Art

[0002] A spraying robot, also known as a painting robot, is an industrial robot that can automatically spray paint or other coatings, bringing higher efficiency and better quality to industrial production.

[0003] When the spray robot is in use, by controlling the spray gun head on the robotic arm, the spray gun head can be moved to the specified position and start spraying. After the spray gun head completes spraying, some paint will remain on the spray gun head. If it is not cleaned in time, it will easily cause the paint to solidify on the spray gun head, causing the spray gun head to become blocked, thereby affecting the next use effect and spraying quality. In order to ensure the spray robot's ability to operate continuously and the spraying quality, it is necessary to clean the spray gun head.

[0004] Therefore, the utility model provides a spray gun head cleaning device that can be matched with a robot to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The utility model aims to provide a spray gun tip cleaning device which can be used with a robot, aiming to solve the problem in the prior art that if the paint remaining on the spray gun tip is not cleaned in time, the spray gun tip may be blocked, thereby affecting the next use effect and spraying quality.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a spray gun head cleaning device that can be used with a robot, comprising a box body, a first mounting frame is connected to the inner surface of one end of the box body, sealed bearings are connected to the inner two end surfaces of the first mounting frame, a rotating shaft is connected between the two sealed bearings, one end of the rotating shaft extends into the first mounting frame and is connected to the output end of the motor, and a cleaning brush is connected through one end of the rotating shaft, a first nozzle is connected to the inner surface of the first mounting frame on one side of the cleaning brush, a water pipe is connected to the bottom of the first nozzle, and the other end of the water pipe is connected to the inner surface of the first mounting frame. A groove is provided on the top surface of one end of the first mounting bracket passing through the box body, a second mounting bracket is connected to the inner surface of the other end of the box body, a second nozzle is connected to the top surface of the second mounting bracket, and a filtering mechanism is also provided on the top surface of the second mounting bracket, and a water pipe is also connected to the bottom end of the second nozzle, a box cover is connected to the top surface of the box body, a through groove is provided on the top surface of one end of the box cover, and a slide groove is provided inside the box cover, a slide groove is connected to the inner surface of the slide groove, a through hole is provided on the top surface of one end of the slide groove, and a collecting mechanism is also provided on the bottom surface of the box body.

[0007] In order to filter and collect debris during the initial flushing, as a preferred spray gun head cleaning device of the utility model that can be used with a robot, the filtering mechanism includes: a placement groove, a filter barrel, bolts, and a fixing hole. A placement groove is provided on the top surface of the second mounting frame, and the filter barrel is connected to the inner surface of the placement groove. The top surface of the filter barrel is penetrated and connected with a bolt, and one end of the bolt extends into the fixing hole provided inside the second mounting frame.

[0008] In order to collect the sewage after cleaning, as a preferred spray gun tip cleaning device of the utility model that can be coordinated with a robot, the collection mechanism includes: a connecting block, a frame, a drain pipe, a hose, and a collection bucket. The bottom surface of the box is connected to a drain pipe, and the bottom end of the drain pipe is connected to a hose, one end of the hose extends into the interior of the collection bucket, and the collection bucket is placed on the top surface of the frame, and the top surface of the frame is connected to the connecting block, and the connecting block is arranged on the bottom surface of the box.

[0009] In order to achieve normal operation control of the motor and drive the rotating shaft to rotate, as a preferred spray gun tip cleaning device that can be used with a robot in the utility model, the motor is electrically connected to an external power supply through a control switch, and a fixed connection is formed between the output end of the motor and the rotating shaft.

[0010] In order to realize the disassembly and assembly of the filter barrel, as a preferred spray gun head cleaning device that can be matched with a robot in the utility model, the filter barrel is slidably connected with the second mounting frame through the placement groove, and the bolt is threadedly connected between the filter barrel and the fixing hole by passing through the filter barrel.

[0011] In order to realize the movement of the slide plate, as a preferred spray gun tip cleaning device of the utility model that can be matched with a robot, the slide plate is slidably connected to the box cover through a slide groove, and the size of the slide plate is larger than that of the through groove.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0013] The utility model allows the spray gun head on the robot arm to pass through the through hole, at which time one end of the spray gun head will be in the second nozzle, so that the cleaning liquid sprayed by the second nozzle will perform a preliminary flushing on the spray gun head. At this time, the robot arm is controlled to move the slide plate to slide in the slide groove, and the slide plate moves while driving the flushed spray gun head to slide through the groove and move to the cleaning brush. The robot arm moves the slide plate back and forth, so that the spray gun head can be brushed twice on the cleaning brush to ensure the cleaning effect of the spray gun head. After the cleaning is completed, the robot arm drives the slide plate to reset and pulls out the spray gun head, thereby completing the cleaning operation of the spray gun head and avoiding clogging of the spray gun head.

[0014] The utility model provides a filtering mechanism so that the cleaning liquid used for preliminary flushing of the spray gun head will be filtered through the filter barrel before being discharged, so that the residue in the cleaning liquid will be filtered and collected by the filter barrel, thereby preventing the drainage pipe from being easily blocked by large residue when being discharged. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] The accompanying drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention and constitute a part of the specification. Together with the embodiments of the present invention, they are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute a limitation of the present invention. In the accompanying drawings:

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the top view structure of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model when viewed from above;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the partial structure of the box body after the box cover is removed;

[0019] Figure 4 It is a partial cross-sectional structural diagram of the box cover of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the partial explosion structure of the box body after the box cover is removed according to the utility model.

[0021] In the figure: 1. box body; 2. first mounting frame; 3. sealed bearing; 4. rotating shaft; 5. motor; 6. cleaning brush; 7. first nozzle; 8. water pipe; 9. groove; 10. second mounting frame; 11. second nozzle; 12. placement slot; 13. filter barrel; 14. bolt; 15. fixing hole; 16. box cover; 17. through slot; 18. slide slot; 19. slide plate; 20. through hole; 21. connecting block; 22. frame; 23. drain pipe; 24. hose; 25. collection barrel. 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-Figure 5 The utility model provides the following technical solutions: a spray gun head cleaning device that can be used with a robot, including a box body 1, a first mounting frame 2 is connected to the inner surface of one end of the box body 1, sealed bearings 3 are connected to the inner and outer surfaces of the first mounting frame 2, a rotating shaft 4 is connected between the two sealed bearings 3, one end of the rotating shaft 4 extends into the first mounting frame 2 and is connected to the output end of the motor 5, and a cleaning brush 6 is connected through one end of the rotating shaft 4, a first nozzle 7 is connected to the inner surface of the first mounting frame 2 on one side of the cleaning brush 6, a water pipe 8 is connected to the bottom of the first nozzle 7, and the other end of the water pipe 8 passes through the box body 1, and the first mounting frame 2 is connected to the inner surface of the first nozzle 7. A groove 9 is provided on the top surface at one end of the frame 2, a second mounting frame 10 is connected to the inner surface at the other end of the box body 1, a second nozzle 11 is connected to the top surface of the second mounting frame 10, and a filtering mechanism is also provided on the top surface of the second mounting frame 10, and a water pipe 8 is also connected to the bottom end of the second nozzle 11, a box cover 16 is connected to the top surface of the box body 1, a through groove 17 is provided on the top surface at one end of the box cover 16, and a slide groove 18 is provided inside the box cover 16, a slide plate 19 is connected to the inner surface of the slide groove 18, a through hole 20 is provided on the top surface at one end of the slide plate 19, and a collecting mechanism is also provided on the bottom surface of the box body 1.

[0024] Preferably: the filtering mechanism includes: a placement groove 12, a filter barrel 13, a bolt 14, and a fixing hole 15. The top surface of the second mounting frame 10 is provided with a placement groove 12, the inner surface of the placement groove 12 is connected to the filter barrel 13, the top surface of the filter barrel 13 is penetrated by a bolt 14, and one end of the bolt 14 extends into the fixing hole 15 opened inside the second mounting frame 10.

[0025] During specific use, the filter barrel 13 is slid into the placement groove 12, and the bolt 14 is passed through the filter barrel 13 and screwed into the fixing hole 15, so that the position of the filter barrel 13 can be fixed on the second mounting frame 10. When the cleaning liquid for preliminary flushing enters the filter barrel 13, the larger residue in the cleaning liquid is filtered and collected by the filter barrel 13, so as to prevent the larger residue from entering the drain pipe 23.

[0026] Preferably: the collecting mechanism includes: a connecting block 21, a frame 22, a drain pipe 23, a hose 24, and a collecting bucket 25. The bottom surface of the box 1 is connected to the drain pipe 23, and the bottom end of the drain pipe 23 is connected to the hose 24. One end of the hose 24 extends into the collecting bucket 25. The collecting bucket 25 is placed on the top surface of the frame 22. The top surface of the frame 22 is connected to the connecting block 21, and the connecting block 21 is set on the bottom surface of the box 1.

[0027] During specific use, the cleaning liquid output from the first nozzle 7 and the second nozzle 11 will enter the bottom of the box body 1, and will be transported to the hose 24 through the drain pipe 23 at the bottom of the box body 1, and then transported to the collection bucket 25 through the hose 24 for collection, which is convenient for operators to carry out centralized processing. The box body 1 can be connected to the frame body 22 with screws through the connecting block 21.

[0028] Preferably, the motor 5 is electrically connected to an external power source via a control switch, and an output end of the motor 5 is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 4 .

[0029] During specific use, the motor 5 can be controlled by a switch, and the output end of the motor 5 can drive the rotating shaft 4 to rotate.

[0030] Preferably, the filter barrel 13 is slidably connected to the second mounting frame 10 through the placement groove 12 , and the bolt 14 is threadedly connected to the fixing hole 15 by penetrating the filter barrel 13 .

[0031] During specific use, the filter barrel 13 can slide in the placement groove 12. When the filter barrel 13 is slid into the placement groove 12, the bolt 14 is passed through the filter barrel 13 and screwed into the fixing hole 15, so that the position of the filter barrel 13 can be fixed on the second mounting frame 10.

[0032] Preferably, the slide plate 19 is slidably connected to the box cover 16 via the slide groove 18 , and the size of the slide plate 19 is larger than the size of the through groove 17 .

[0033] During specific use, the slide plate 19 can slide in the slide groove 18 , so that the spray gun head on the robot arm can drive the slide plate 19 to move on the box cover 16 , and the slide plate 19 can cover the through groove 17 .

[0034] Working principle: When using the spray gun head cleaning device that can be matched with the robot, it should be particularly noted that the water pipe 8 is connected to the output end of the external cleaning liquid source. When the spray gun head on the mechanical arm of the spray robot completes a spraying operation and needs to be cleaned, the mechanical arm of the robot drives the spray gun head to move to the box cover 16, so that the spray gun head on the mechanical arm passes through the through hole 20 on the box cover 16, so that the spray gun head will be above the filter barrel 13, and the cleaning liquid will be transported to the second nozzle 11 through the water pipe 8, so that the second nozzle 11 will spray out the cleaning liquid The spray gun head is initially rinsed, so that the larger residue on the spray gun head will be rinsed off, and the rinsed cleaning liquid will slide into the filter barrel 13, so that the filter barrel 13 can filter the cleaning liquid, so that the larger residue in the cleaning liquid is filtered and collected by the filter barrel 13, and the filtered cleaning liquid will enter the bottom of the box body 1. When the spray gun head completes the initial rinse operation, the spray robot mechanical arm will drive the spray gun head to move again, so that the spray gun head will slide the slide plate 19 to move in the slide groove 18, so that one end of the spray gun head will slide through the concave on the first mounting frame 2. The cleaning brush 6 is moved to the first nozzle 7 by the spraying robot arm, and the cleaning brush 6 and the first nozzle 7 are used to clean the spray gun head. It will be well cleaned, so that the cleaning operation of the spray gun head can be completed. After the cleaning is completed, the mechanical arm of the spray robot will drive the slide plate 19 to reset, so that the mechanical arm drives the cleaned spray gun head to slide out of the through hole 20, so that the spray gun head can be used again, ensuring the next use effect and spraying quality. The cleaning liquid output from the first nozzle 7 and the second nozzle 11 will enter the bottom of the box body 1, and will be transported to the hose 24 through the drain pipe 23 at the bottom of the box body 1, and then transported to the collection bucket 25 in the hose 24 for collection, which is convenient for the operator to carry out centralized processing.

[0035] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Although the utility model is described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions recorded in the above embodiments or replace some of the technical features therein by equivalents. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the utility model shall be included in the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A spray gun tip cleaning device that can be used with a robot, comprising a housing (1), characterized in that: The inner surface of one end of the box body (1) is connected to a first mounting frame (2), and the inner surfaces of both ends of the first mounting frame (2) are connected to sealed bearings (3). A rotating shaft (4) is connected between the two sealed bearings (3). One end of the rotating shaft (4) extends into the first mounting frame (2) and is connected to the output end of the motor (5). A cleaning brush (6) is connected through one end of the rotating shaft (4). A first nozzle (7) is connected to the inner surface of the first mounting frame (2) on one side of the cleaning brush (6). A water pipe (8) is connected to the bottom of the first nozzle (7). The other end of the water pipe (8) passes through the box body (1). A groove (9) is provided on the top surface of one end of the first mounting frame (2). The inner surface of the other end of the box body (1) is connected to a second mounting frame (10), the top surface of the second mounting frame (10) is connected to a second nozzle (11), and a filtering mechanism is also provided on the top surface of the second mounting frame (10), and a water pipe (8) is also connected to the bottom end of the second nozzle (11). The top surface of the box body (1) is connected to a box cover (16), a through groove (17) is provided on the top surface at one end of the box cover (16), and a slide groove (18) is provided inside the box cover (16), a slide plate (19) is connected to the inner surface of the slide groove (18), and a through hole (20) is provided on the top surface at one end of the slide plate (19), and a collecting mechanism is also provided on the bottom surface of the box body (1).

2. A spray gun head cleaning device that can be used with a robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The filtering mechanism comprises: a placement groove (12), a filter barrel (13), a bolt (14), and a fixing hole (15); the second mounting frame (10) is provided with a placement groove (12) on the top surface; the filter barrel (13) is connected to the inner surface of the placement groove (12); the top surface of the filter barrel (13) is penetrated by a bolt (14); one end of the bolt (14) extends into the fixing hole (15) provided inside the second mounting frame (10).

3. The spray gun head cleaning device that can be used with a robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The collecting mechanism comprises: a connecting block (21), a frame (22), a drain pipe (23), a hose (24), and a collecting bucket (25); the bottom surface of the box (1) is connected to the drain pipe (23); the bottom end of the drain pipe (23) is connected to the hose (24); one end of the hose (24) extends into the interior of the collecting bucket (25); the collecting bucket (25) is placed on the top surface of the frame (22); the top surface of the frame (22) is connected to the connecting block (21); and the connecting block (21) is arranged on the bottom surface of the box (1).

4. The spray gun head cleaning device that can be used with a robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The motor (5) is electrically connected to an external power source via a control switch, and a fixed connection is formed between the output end of the motor (5) and the rotating shaft (4).

5. The spray gun head cleaning device that can be used with a robot according to claim 2, characterized in that: The filter barrel (13) is slidably connected to the second mounting frame (10) via the placement groove (12), and the bolt (14) is threadedly connected to the fixing hole (15) by penetrating the filter barrel (13).

6. The spray gun head cleaning device that can be matched with a robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The slide plate (19) is slidably connected to the box cover (16) via the slide groove (18), and the size of the slide plate (19) is larger than the size of the through groove (17).