Crucible cleaning table

By designing a crucible cleaning table, using the combination of conveying mechanism and retractable brush spray water holes, the problem of inconvenient cleaning of crucibles of different sizes is solved, automatic cleaning is achieved, and applicability and efficiency are improved.

CN223250171UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-22ANHUI ESTONE MATERIAL TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422110928.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-29
Publication Date
2025-08-22
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-29

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Technical Problem

Existing crucible cleaning equipment cannot adapt to crucibles of different sizes and shapes, resulting in inconvenient cleaning.

Method used

A crucible cleaning table is designed, using a conveying mechanism to drive the crucible to rotate, and is cleaned by a combination of retractable brushes and spray water holes to adapt to crucibles of different diameters.

Benefits of technology

Automatic cleaning of crucibles of different sizes is realized, cleaning efficiency and scope of application are improved, and fixtures are not required to be replaced.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a crucible cleaning table which comprises a conveying mechanism, a crucible is transversely placed on the conveying mechanism and is driven by the conveying mechanism to move forwards, a fixing plate is arranged on one side of the conveying mechanism, a plurality of brushes and spraying water holes are arranged on the fixing plate, and the ends of the brushes point to the crucible and are telescopically located inside and / or outside the crucible. The brush disclosed by the utility model can move back and forth and extend into and / or out of the crucible. Due to the fact that the crucible is blocked by the brush, cannot move forwards and rotates under the action of friction force of the conveying mechanism, automatic cleaning of the crucible is achieved, meanwhile, when the small-size crucible is cleaned, part of the brush is located on the inner side, and part of the brush is located on the outer side, replacement is not needed, and the crucible cleaning device can adapt to crucibles of different diameters.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of crucible cleaning equipment, and more particularly to a crucible cleaning table. Background Art

[0002] Crucible is a tool with high purity, strong temperature resistance, large size, high precision, good heat preservation and energy saving. Crucible is a cup-shaped container used in the laboratory to heat liquids or solids at high temperatures.

[0003] In actual use, crucibles are clamped by retaining rings. However, due to the relatively fixed size and shape of the retaining rings, they can only hold crucibles of a specific size and shape that match the retaining rings, making it difficult to clean crucibles of different sizes and shapes. Therefore, it is necessary to provide a crucible cleaning station that can clean round crucibles of different sizes. Utility Model Content

[0004] Aiming at the problem that the existing crucible needs to be fixed when cleaning and crucibles of different sizes require different clamps, resulting in a small scope of application, the utility model provides a crucible cleaning table.

[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose of the utility model, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] A crucible cleaning table includes a conveying mechanism. The crucible is placed horizontally on the conveying mechanism and is driven forward by the conveying mechanism. A fixed plate is provided on one side of the conveying mechanism. The fixed plate is provided with a plurality of brushes and a first spray water hole. The ends of the brushes point toward the crucible and can be retracted to be located inside and / or outside the crucible.

[0007] Further technology of this utility model:

[0008] Preferably, the brush includes a brush rod with a hollow interior and a brush arranged at the end of the brush rod. The side wall of the brush rod is provided with a water outlet and a water inlet. The water inlet is connected to an external water source, transported by a pump, and discharged through the water outlet.

[0009] Preferably, the tail ends of the plurality of brush rods are connected to the same push-pull plate. When the push-pull plate is pulled, the brush is retracted and moved out from above the conveying mechanism. When the push-pull plate is pushed in, the brush is extended and located above the conveying mechanism.

[0010] Preferably, a spring is provided between the tail of the brush rod and the push-pull plate.

[0011] Preferably, an outer cover is provided above the conveying mechanism, and the fixed plate serves as a side plate of the outer cover.

[0012] Preferably, the outer cover is a transparent cover.

[0013] Preferably, the outer cover is provided with a plate hole for placing a blocking plate.

[0014] Preferably, a second water spray hole and a thimble are provided on the other side plate of the outer cover opposite to the fixed plate. The thimble corresponds one-to-one with the brush on the fixed plate, and the second water spray hole is arranged around the thimble.

[0015] Preferably, the ejector pin movably passes through the other side plate of the outer cover and is connected to a vertical plate, and magnets that attract each other are provided on the inner wall of the vertical plate and the outer wall of the other side plate of the outer cover.

[0016] The beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0017] The brush of the present invention can move forward and backward, extending into and / or outside the crucible. Since the crucible is blocked by the brush and cannot move forward, it rotates under the friction of the conveying mechanism, achieving automatic cleaning of the crucible. At the same time, when cleaning small crucibles, part of the brush is on the inside and part on the outside, so there is no need to replace it, and it can adapt to crucibles of different diameters. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of a crucible cleaning station disclosed in the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a crucible cleaning station structure disclosed in the present invention in a pre-cleaning preparation state;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a crucible cleaning station structure in a cleaning state disclosed in the present invention;

[0021] Explanation of the numbers in the schematic diagram:

[0022] 1. Conveying mechanism; 2. Crucible; 3. Fixed plate; 4. Brush; 41. Brush rod; 42. Brush; 43. Water inlet; 44. Water outlet; 45. Push-pull plate; 46. Spring; 5. First spray hole; 6. Outer cover; 61. Insert plate hole; 62. Blocking plate; 63. Other side plate of outer cover; 7. Ejector pin; 8. Second spray hole; 9. Vertical plate; 10. Magnet. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] To make the purpose, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention more clear, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only some of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making any creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0024] like Figure 1The figure shows a crucible 2 cleaning station, comprising a conveyor mechanism 1. In this embodiment, the conveyor mechanism 1 utilizes a conventional conveyor belt. The crucible 2 is placed horizontally on the conveyor mechanism 1 and is driven forward by the conveyor mechanism 1. A fixed plate 3 is provided on one side of the conveyor mechanism 1. The fixed plate 3 is equipped with a plurality of brushes 4 and a first water spray hole 5. The ends of the brushes 4 are directed toward the crucible 2 and can be retracted to be positioned inside and / or outside the crucible 2. An outer cover 6 is provided above the conveyor mechanism 1, with the fixed plate 3 serving as one side panel of the outer cover 6.

[0025] During operation, the crucible 2 is placed horizontally and transported to the corresponding position. The brush group is moved, the brush 4 is inserted into the crucible 2, the conveyor belt is started, and the first spray hole 5 sprays water at the same time. The crucible 2 is cleaned while rotating.

[0026] The crucible 2 cleaning station provided in this embodiment does not use a clamp to tighten the crucible 2, but uses a conveyor belt. A brush group consisting of a plurality of brushes 4 is used, which can move back and forth and extend into the crucible 2. Since the crucible 2 is blocked by the brushes 4 and cannot move forward, it rotates under the action of the friction force of the conveyor belt to clean the crucible 2.

[0027] When cleaning a small-sized crucible 2 , part of the brush 4 is on the inside and part is on the outside, so it does not need to be replaced and can adapt to crucibles 2 of different diameters.

[0028] like Figure 2 The brush 4 includes a hollow brush rod 41 and a brush 42 arranged at the end of the brush rod 41. The side wall of the brush rod 41 is provided with a water outlet 44 and a water inlet 43. The water inlet 43 is connected to an external water source, transported by a pump, and discharged through the water outlet 44.

[0029] By using the brush rod 41 of the brush 4 to transport water and cooperating with the brush 42 for cleaning, it is easier to clean the inner wall of the crucible 2 compared to external spraying.

[0030] In the above embodiment, the brush 4 is pushed in and pulled out as needed. Since the number of brushes 4 is large, a single operation is time-consuming and labor-intensive. In this embodiment, the tails of the plurality of brush rods 41 are connected to the same push-pull plate 45. Figure 2 , pull the push-pull plate 45, the brush 4 shrinks and moves out of the top of the conveying mechanism 1, as shown Figure 3 . Push the push-pull plate 45 in, and the brush 4 extends and is located above the conveying mechanism 1.

[0031] At the same time, in order to ensure that the brush 42 at the end of the brush rod 41 is in better contact with the bottom of the crucible 2 , a spring 46 is provided between the tail end of the brush rod 41 and the push-pull plate 45 .

[0032] The outer cover 6 is provided with an insert hole 61 for receiving a blocking plate 62 to block the crucible 2. When the brush 4 is not deformed, it can prevent the crucible 2 from moving forward. After deformation, the effect is reduced. An additional blocking plate 62 is provided to cooperate with the deformed brush to prevent the crucible 2 from moving forward during the cleaning process.

[0033] The inside and side walls of the crucible are cleaned with a brush and the first spray water hole. The cleaning solution for the crucible is as follows:

[0034] A second water spray hole 8 and a ejector pin 7 are provided on the other side plate 63 of the outer cover opposite to the fixed plate. The ejector pin 7 corresponds one-to-one with the brush on the fixed plate, and the second water spray hole 8 is arranged around the ejector pin 7 .

[0035] The function of the ejector pin 7 is to ensure that there is a gap between the bottom of the crucible and the other side plate of the outer cover, providing space conditions for the second spray water hole 8 to spray. At the same time, the ejector pin 7 contacts the bottom of the crucible, with a small contact area and low friction. More importantly, the ejector pin 7 corresponds one-to-one with the brush on the fixed plate, and does not affect the rotation of the crucible on the conveyor belt due to being blocked by the brush.

[0036] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the brush can be pulled out of the fixed plate as a whole, and can also be inserted into the fixed plate as a whole. On the one hand, the brush can be replaced, and on the other hand, the obstruction caused by the brush during the movement of the crucible can be reduced.

[0037] Similarly, to prevent the ejector pin from obstructing the crucible's movement, it moves through the other side of the housing and connects to a vertical plate 9. The inner and outer walls of the vertical plate are equipped with magnets 10 that attract each other. When needed, the vertical plate drives the ejector pin through the other side of the housing, facing the brush, and pressing against the bottom of the crucible. The vertical plate is attracted to the other side of the housing by the magnet. When not needed, the vertical plate and the other side of the housing are simply separated, and the ejector pin is removed.

[0038] The first spray water hole 5 and the second spray water hole 8 are both provided with spray heads, which transport external water sources to the transport mechanism 1 through pumps.

[0039] In this document, relational terms such as first and second, etc., are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "comprises," "comprising," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus comprising a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus. In the absence of further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising a ..." does not exclude the presence of additional identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus comprising the element.

[0040] It should also be noted that, in the description of this utility model, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "disposed," "installed," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they may refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they may refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they may refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and they may refer to internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will be able to understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on specific circumstances.

[0041] The above content is merely an example and explanation of the structure of the present utility model. Technicians in this technical field may make various modifications or additions to the specific embodiments described or replace them in a similar manner. As long as they do not deviate from the structure of the utility model or exceed the scope defined by the claims, they should all fall within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A crucible cleaning station, characterized in that: The conveying mechanism includes a conveying mechanism that adopts a conventional conveyor belt. The crucible is placed horizontally on the conveying mechanism and is driven forward by the conveying mechanism. A fixed plate is provided on one side of the conveying mechanism. A plurality of brushes and a first spray water hole are provided on the fixed plate. The end of the brush points to the crucible and can be retracted to be located inside and / or outside the crucible. When the brush is extended into the crucible, the crucible is blocked by the brush and rotates under the action of the friction force of the conveyor belt.

2. A crucible cleaning station according to claim 1, characterized in that: The brush comprises a brush rod with a hollow interior and a brush arranged at the end of the brush rod. The side wall of the brush rod is provided with a water outlet and a water inlet. The water inlet is connected to an external water source, transported by a pump, and discharged through the water outlet.

3. A crucible cleaning station according to claim 2, characterized in that: The tails of the brush rods are all connected to the same push-pull plate. When the push-pull plate is pulled, the brushes are retracted and moved out from above the conveying mechanism. When the push-pull plate is pushed in, the brushes are extended and located above the conveying mechanism.

4. A crucible cleaning station according to claim 3, characterized in that: A spring is provided between the tail of the brush rod and the push-pull plate.

5. The crucible cleaning station according to claim 1, characterized in that: An outer cover is arranged above the conveying mechanism, and the fixed plate serves as a side plate of the outer cover.

6. A crucible cleaning station according to claim 5, characterized in that: The outer cover is a transparent cover.

7. A crucible cleaning station according to claim 6, characterized in that: The outer cover is provided with a plate insertion hole for placing a blocking plate.

8. The crucible cleaning station according to claim 5, characterized in that: A second water spraying hole and an ejector pin are provided on the other side plate of the outer cover opposite to the fixed plate. The ejector pin corresponds one-to-one to the brush on the fixed plate, and the second water spraying hole is arranged around the ejector pin.

9. A crucible cleaning station according to claim 8, characterized in that: The ejector pin movably passes through the other side plate of the outer cover and is connected to a vertical plate. The inner wall of the vertical plate and the outer wall of the other side plate of the outer cover are provided with magnets that attract each other.