Automatic cleaning device for end face of electromagnetic gripper

Through the combination of welding frame and drive assembly, the problem of incomplete cleaning of electromagnetic gripper is solved, and the thorough cleaning of the electromagnetic gripper surface and the separation of iron chips and liquid are achieved, which improves the processing accuracy and operation convenience.

CN223337860UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-16DEZHOU DEHUI AUTOMATION CONTROL EQUIP CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422527944.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-18
Publication Date
2025-09-16
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-18

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Technical Problem

The existing electromagnetic gripper automated cleaning device is not thorough when cleaning complex-shaped surfaces, making it difficult to effectively remove impurities, affecting subsequent processing accuracy and quality.

Method used

It adopts a welded frame structure, combined with a brush roller, a rodless cylinder and a reduction motor drive. The brush roller rotates and the carrier plate moves horizontally to ensure that the surface of the electromagnetic gripper is thoroughly cleaned, and the iron chips and cutting fluid are separated through the chip collection box.

Benefits of technology

The electromagnetic gripper surface is thoroughly cleaned to ensure machining accuracy and quality. It has a simple structure, is easy to operate, and can separate and collect iron chips and cutting fluid conveniently.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of electromagnetic grippers, and discloses an electromagnetic gripper end face automatic cleaning device which comprises a welding frame, a protective metal plate is fixedly connected to the outer portion of the welding frame, and a movable carrying plate is fixedly connected to the inner portion of the protective metal plate. The top of the movable carrying plate is fixedly connected with a driving assembly providing rotating power, the driving assembly is fixedly connected with a connecting sleeve, the outer portion of the connecting sleeve is fixedly connected with a brush roller, the outer portion of the brush roller is fixedly connected with a brush head, and the bottom of the movable carrying plate is fixedly connected with a power assembly providing front-back movement. According to the electromagnetic claw cleaning device, the brush roller is driven to rotate through the coupler, and the nylon brush on the brush roller starts to clean the electromagnetic claw. Meanwhile, the rodless air cylinder drives the movable carrying plate to move horizontally, and it is ensured that oil sludge and scrap iron on the whole plane of the electromagnetic gripper can be cleaned up.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of electromagnetic grippers, in particular to an automatic cleaning device for the end face of an electromagnetic gripper. Background Art

[0002] The electromagnetic gripper end face cleaning device utilizes electromagnetic force to automatically clean the end face of a workpiece through a gripper structure. It effectively removes impurities during the production process, improving the cleanliness of the workpiece and thus enhancing the precision and quality of subsequent processing.

[0003] In existing technologies, some automated electromagnetic gripper cleaning devices may exhibit varying cleaning methods and effectiveness due to differences in the shape and size of the electromagnetic grippers, as well as limitations in the cleaning mechanism. This can result in incomplete cleaning of hard-to-reach corners or complex surfaces. Therefore, an automated electromagnetic gripper end-face cleaning device is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to make up for the above shortcomings, the utility model provides an electromagnetic gripper end surface automatic cleaning device, which aims to improve the problem of incomplete surface cleaning of some devices in the prior art.

[0005] In order to achieve the above purpose, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] An electromagnetic gripper end face automatic cleaning device includes a welding frame, a protective sheet metal is fixedly connected to the outside of the welding frame, a movable carrier is fixedly connected to the inside of the protective sheet metal, a driving assembly for providing rotational power is fixedly connected to the top of the movable carrier, the driving assembly is fixedly connected to a connecting sleeve, a brush roller is fixedly connected to the outside of the connecting sleeve, a brush head is fixedly connected to the outside of the brush roller, and a power assembly for providing forward and backward movement is fixedly connected to the bottom of the movable carrier;

[0007] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0008] The driving assembly includes a reduction motor, the outer portion of the reduction motor is fixedly connected to the top of the movable carrier plate, the driving end of the reduction motor is fixedly connected to a coupling, and the outer portion of the coupling is rotatably connected to a bearing;

[0009] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0010] The power assembly includes a rodless cylinder, the top of the rodless cylinder is fixedly connected to the bottom of the movable carrier plate, and the outside of the rodless cylinder is fixedly connected with a hard limit;

[0011] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0012] The outside of the welding frame is fixedly connected to a drawer, the outside of the drawer is fixedly connected to a solenoid valve, and the outside of the drawer is fixedly connected to a junction box;

[0013] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0014] The interior of the protective sheet metal is fixedly connected to a follower hopper, the top of the follower hopper is fixedly connected to a brush rib, and the bottom of the follower hopper is fixedly connected to a steel comb;

[0015] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0016] The bottom of the movable carrier plate is slidably connected to a slide rail slider, and the top of the movable carrier plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the driving follower hopper;

[0017] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0018] A chip collecting box is fixedly connected to the outside of the welding frame, and the outside of the chip collecting box is fixedly connected to the drawer;

[0019] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0020] A funnel is fixedly connected to the inside of the protective sheet metal, and the outside of the funnel is fixedly connected to the outside of the welding frame.

[0021] The utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0022] 1. In this utility model, the brush roller is rotated by a coupling, and the nylon brush on the brush roller begins to clean the electromagnetic gripper. At the same time, the rodless cylinder drives the movable carrier plate to move horizontally, ensuring that the oil sludge and iron filings on the entire surface of the electromagnetic gripper are cleaned.

[0023] 2. In the utility model, the brush roller is connected by a connecting sleeve, which makes it more convenient and quick to replace the brush roller later. The chip collection box with a mesh screen can separate and collect iron chips from solid liquids such as cutting fluid, achieving a simple, stable, reliable and easy-to-operate structure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of an electromagnetic gripper end surface automatic cleaning device proposed in the utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of a drawer of an electromagnetic gripper end surface automatic cleaning device proposed in the utility model;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of a steel comb of an electromagnetic gripper end face automatic cleaning device proposed in the utility model;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of the brush rib of an electromagnetic gripper end face automatic cleaning device proposed in the utility model.

[0028] Legend:

[0029] 1. Welding frame; 2. Drawer; 3. Protective sheet metal; 4. Solenoid valve; 5. Junction box; 6. Movable carrier; 7. Reducer motor; 8. Coupling; 9. Bearing; 10. Connecting sleeve; 11. Brush roller; 12. Brush head; 13. Rigid comb; 14. Follow-up hopper; 15. Brush rib; 16. Slide rail; 17. Rodless cylinder; 18. Hard limit; 19. Funnel; 20. Chip collection box. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0031] Reference Figure 3 、 Figure 4 The utility model provides an embodiment: an electromagnetic gripper end face automatic cleaning device, comprising a welding frame 1, the welding frame 1 is a rectangular parallelepiped frame structure as a whole, and is welded from a solid carbon steel material. This material has high strength and stability and can provide a stable support frame for the entire cleaning device. The outside of the welding frame 1 is fixedly connected with a protective sheet metal 3, the protective sheet metal 3 The top of the movable carrier plate 6 is fixedly connected to a driving assembly that provides rotational power. The driving assembly includes a reduction motor 7. The reduction motor 7 is cylindrical as a whole and the outer shell is made of cast iron. This material helps to dissipate heat and has good stability. The outside of the reduction motor 7 is fixedly connected to the top of the movable carrier plate 6. The driving end of the reduction motor 7 is fixedly connected to the coupling 8. The coupling 8 is a cylindrical structure that is slightly thicker in the middle and slightly thinner at both ends. It is made of alloy steel. This material can withstand a large torque. The outside of the coupling 8 is rotatably connected to a bearing 9. The shaft 9 is annular and contains multiple balls. The outer ring and inner ring are respectively made of high-hardness alloy steel, and the balls are made of wear-resistant bearing steel.

[0032] The driving component is fixedly connected to a connecting sleeve 10. The connecting sleeve 10 is cylindrical and made of stainless steel. The outside of the connecting sleeve 10 is fixedly connected to a brush roller 11. The brush roller 11 is cylindrical, and its central axis is made of metal. Many brush fibers are evenly fixed on the outside. The outside of the brush roller 11 is fixedly connected to a brush head 12. The brush head 12 is a fine filamentary structure made of nylon or other wear-resistant plastic fibers. The bottom of the movable carrier 6 is fixedly connected to a power component that provides forward and backward movement. The power component includes a rodless cylinder 17. The rodless cylinder 17 is an elongated structure as a whole, and its cylinder body is made of aluminum alloy. This material is both light and has a certain strength. The rodless cylinder 17 has precision components such as a piston inside. When compressed air is introduced, the piston will make a linear reciprocating motion in the cylinder body, thereby driving the components connected to it to perform telescopic movement. The top of the rodless cylinder 17 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the movable carrier 6. The outside of the rodless cylinder 17 is fixedly connected to a hard limit 18.

[0033] Reference Figure 1 、 Figure 2 The outside of the welded frame 1 is fixedly connected to a drawer 2. The drawer 2 can be pulled outward or pushed inward along the track to facilitate the storage or removal of items. The outside of the drawer 2 is fixedly connected to a solenoid valve 4. The solenoid valve 4 is a block structure, and its shell is made of engineering plastic. It contains precision components such as an electromagnetic coil and a valve core. The outside of the drawer 2 is fixedly connected to a junction box 5. The junction box 5 is a square box-shaped structure made of a plastic material with good insulation, such as polycarbonate. The junction box 5 is provided with a plurality of terminal blocks for connecting and distributing wires in the circuit. The inside of the protective sheet metal 3 is fixedly connected to a follower hopper 14. The follower hopper 14 is funnel-shaped as a whole, with a larger upper opening and a smaller lower opening. It is made of wear-resistant engineering plastic, such as ABS. The top of the follower hopper 14 is fixedly connected to a brush rib 15, and the bottom of the follower hopper 14 is fixedly connected to a steel comb 13. The steel comb 13 is a comb-shaped structure, and its comb teeth are made of metal, which has a certain rigidity and wear resistance.

[0034] The bottom of the movable carrier 6 is slidably connected to the slide rail slider 16. The slide rail slider 16 consists of a metal guide rail and a slider. The guide rail is a long metal structure with a smooth surface. The slider is a block structure that matches the guide rail. It is made of wear-resistant engineering plastic. The top of the movable carrier 6 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the follower hopper 14. The outside of the welding frame 1 is fixedly connected to a chip collection box 20. The chip collection box 20 is a rectangular box-shaped structure. Its outer shell is made of metal sheet and has a large internal space for collecting debris cleaned from the follower hopper 14 and other components. The outside of the chip collection box 20 is fixedly connected to the drawer 2, and the inside of the protective sheet metal 3 is fixedly connected to a funnel 19. The funnel 19 is a traditional funnel shape, larger at the top and smaller at the bottom. It is made of stainless steel and has good corrosion resistance. The outside of the funnel 19 is fixedly connected to the outside of the welding frame 1.

[0035] Working Principle: First, the electromagnetic gripper moves into the follower hopper 14 and remains stationary. At this time, the device is started, and the reduction motor 7 drives the brush roller 11 through the coupling 8 to rotate. The nylon brush on the brush roller 11 begins to clean the electromagnetic gripper. At the same time, the rodless cylinder 17 drives the movable carrier 6 to move horizontally, ensuring that the oil sludge and iron filings on the entire surface of the electromagnetic gripper are cleaned.

[0036] The electromagnetic gripper end face automated cleaning device is primarily composed of a stand, a chip collection box 20, a reduction motor 7, a rodless cylinder 17, a slide rail 16, a brush roller 11, a coupling 8, a bearing 9, a proximity switch, and other major components. A frequency converter is provided to adjust the speed of the brush roller 11 during cleaning to ensure effective cleaning. A steel comb is used to clean the cutting fluid and iron chips remaining on the brush roller 11, ensuring a clean brush layer when cleaning the electromagnetic gripper end face. A connecting sleeve 10 is used to connect the brush roller 11, making it more convenient and quick to replace the brush roller 11 later. A floating connecting plate is used to connect the cylinder to ensure that the cylinder does not jam during movement. A chip collection box 20 with a mesh screen is used to separate and collect iron chips from solids and liquids such as cutting fluid. A rectangular steel profile is welded as the stand to ensure the stability of the equipment during operation.

[0037] Finally, it should be noted that the above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments or make equivalent replacements for some of the technical features therein. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An electromagnetic gripper end face automatic cleaning device, comprising a welding frame (1), characterized in that: The outside of the welding frame (1) is fixedly connected to a protective sheet metal (3), the inside of the protective sheet metal (3) is fixedly connected to a movable carrier (6), the top of the movable carrier (6) is fixedly connected to a driving component that provides rotational power, the driving component is fixedly connected to a connecting sleeve (10), the outside of the connecting sleeve (10) is fixedly connected to a brush roller (11), the outside of the brush roller (11) is fixedly connected to a brush head (12), and the bottom of the movable carrier (6) is fixedly connected to a power component that provides forward and backward movement.

2. The electromagnetic gripper end surface automatic cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving assembly includes a reduction motor (7), the exterior of the reduction motor (7) is fixedly connected to the top of the movable carrier plate (6), the driving end of the reduction motor (7) is fixedly connected to a coupling (8), and the exterior of the coupling (8) is rotatably connected to a bearing (9).

3. The electromagnetic gripper end surface automatic cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The power assembly comprises a rodless cylinder (17), the top of the rodless cylinder (17) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the movable carrier plate (6), and the outside of the rodless cylinder (17) is fixedly connected with a hard limit (18).

4. The electromagnetic gripper end surface automatic cleaning device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The outside of the welding frame (1) is fixedly connected to a drawer (2), the outside of the drawer (2) is fixedly connected to a solenoid valve (4), and the outside of the drawer (2) is fixedly connected to a junction box (5).

5. The electromagnetic gripper end surface automatic cleaning device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The interior of the protective sheet metal (3) is fixedly connected to a follower hopper (14), the top of the follower hopper (14) is fixedly connected to a brush rib (15), and the bottom of the follower hopper (14) is fixedly connected to a steel comb (13).

6. The electromagnetic gripper end surface automatic cleaning device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The bottom of the movable carrier plate (6) is slidably connected to a slide rail slider (16), and the top of the movable carrier plate (6) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the driven follower hopper (14).

7. The electromagnetic gripper end surface automatic cleaning device according to claim 6, characterized in that: A chip collecting box (20) is fixedly connected to the outside of the welding frame (1), and the outside of the chip collecting box (20) is fixedly connected to the drawer (2).

8. The electromagnetic gripper end surface automatic cleaning device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The interior of the protective sheet metal (3) is fixedly connected to a funnel (19), and the exterior of the funnel (19) is fixedly connected to the exterior of the welding frame (1).