Automatic cleaning machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of cleaning equipment, and provides an automatic cleaning machine which comprises a cleaning box, a cleaning mechanism, a first pipeline and a fixing mechanism. The first end of the first pipeline communicates with the cleaning mechanism, the second end of the first pipeline extends out of the cleaning box, and the first pipeline is used for introducing a cleaning agent or compressed air into the cleaning mechanism; the fixing mechanism is used for fixing the ink-jet printer nozzle assembly, the cleaning mechanism is used for cleaning the ink-jet printer nozzle assembly when the cleaning agent is introduced into the first pipeline, and the cleaning mechanism is further used for drying the ink-jet printer nozzle assembly when compressed air is introduced into the first pipeline after cleaning. According to the automatic cleaning machine, the ink-jet printer nozzle assembly is fixed in the closed container for cleaning, so that a cleaning agent is prevented from being scattered, and large-range pollution is avoided; and manual cleaning is not needed in the cleaning process, so that the harm of printing ink and a cleaning agent to personnel is avoided, and the cleaning efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of cleaning equipment, in particular to an automatic cleaning machine. Background Art

[0002] During daily factory production, inkjet printers often leave residual ink on their printheads due to their nature. These inks are hazardous chemicals, posing a significant safety risk. To ensure proper operation and high-quality printing, the printhead assembly must be regularly cleaned. However, the cleaning agents currently used are also hazardous chemicals, producing a pungent odor, harmful to the human body, and polluting the environment.

[0003] Furthermore, printhead component cleaning often relies on manual labor, making it difficult for operators to avoid direct contact with these hazardous chemicals. During the cleaning process, the pungent odor poses an additional health risk to operators, and long-term exposure may cause respiratory irritation, dizziness, and other discomfort symptoms.

[0004] Currently, due to the lack of advanced cleaning equipment and tools, ink and cleaning agent spillage during the cleaning process occurs frequently. Once these substances come into contact with the ground, they may spread further with the movement of personnel and equipment, polluting a wider area, thus posing a serious challenge to the sustainable development of the factory. Utility Model Content

[0005] The utility model provides an automatic cleaning machine, which is used to solve the defect in the prior art that manual cleaning of a nozzle assembly easily causes harm to personnel.

[0006] The utility model provides an automatic cleaning machine, comprising: a cleaning box, a cleaning mechanism, a first pipeline and a fixing mechanism, wherein the cleaning mechanism is arranged in the cleaning box; a first end of the first pipeline is connected to the cleaning mechanism, and a second end of the first pipeline extends to the outside of the cleaning box, and the first pipeline is used to pass a cleaning agent or compressed air into the cleaning mechanism; the fixing mechanism is used to fix a printer nozzle assembly, and the cleaning mechanism is used to clean the printer nozzle assembly when the cleaning agent is passed into the first pipeline, and the cleaning mechanism is also used to dry the printer nozzle assembly after cleaning when compressed air is passed into the first pipeline.

[0007] According to an automatic cleaning machine provided by the utility model, the cleaning mechanism includes: a driving assembly, a telescopic rod and a first nozzle, the two ends of the telescopic rod are respectively connected to the first pipeline and the first nozzle, the driving assembly is used to drive the telescopic rod to extend and retract to drive the first nozzle to move, and the first nozzle is set toward the inkjet printer nozzle assembly.

[0008] According to an automatic cleaning machine provided by the utility model, the cleaning mechanism further includes a one-way regulating valve, and the one-way regulating valve is arranged in the first pipeline.

[0009] According to an automatic cleaning machine provided by the utility model, it also includes: a rotating nozzle and a second pipeline, the first end of the second pipeline is rotatably connected to the rotating nozzle, the rotating nozzle has a plurality of second nozzles, each of the second nozzles faces the inner wall of the cleaning box, and the second nozzle is used to clean the inner wall of the cleaning box; the second end of the second pipeline extends to the outside of the cleaning box.

[0010] According to the automatic cleaning machine provided by the utility model, it also includes a filter, which is arranged in the cleaning box and is used to filter the gas during the cleaning process.

[0011] According to an automatic cleaning machine provided by the utility model, the fixing mechanism includes: a first bracket, a fixing block and a driver, the first bracket is connected to the inner wall of the cleaning box, and the first bracket is used to fix the inkjet printer nozzle assembly; the fixing block is connected to the driver, and the driver is arranged in the cleaning box. When the driver is actuated, it can drive the fixing block to abut against the inkjet printer nozzle assembly.

[0012] According to an automatic cleaning machine provided by the utility model, it also includes a switch component. The cleaning box includes: a first box body and a first cover plate, and the first cover plate is detachably covered with the first box body; the first cover plate is provided with a first through groove, and the switch component is arranged in the first through groove, and the switch component is detachably connected to the first cover plate.

[0013] According to an automatic cleaning machine provided by the utility model, the cleaning mechanism also includes: a second box body, a second cover plate and a second bracket, the second box body is connected to the first cover plate, the first cover plate is provided with a second through slot, the second through slot is communicated with the second box body, the second cover plate is covered in the second through slot, and the second cover plate is detachably connected to the first cover plate; the driving assembly and part of the telescopic rod are arranged in the second box body, the first pipeline is passed through the second box body and is communicated with the telescopic rod; the second bracket is connected to the second box body, and the second bracket is used to fix the telescopic rod.

[0014] According to an automatic cleaning machine provided by the present invention, the cleaning box further comprises a door body, the first box body is provided with an opening, the door body is arranged at the opening, the door body is hinged to the first box body, and the door body is a transparent door body.

[0015] According to the automatic cleaning machine provided by the utility model, the first box body is further provided with a plurality of exhaust holes.

[0016] The automatic cleaning machine provided by the utility model fixes the inkjet printer nozzle assembly in a closed container for cleaning, thereby avoiding spillage of cleaning agents and causing large-scale pollution; at the same time, the cleaning process of the inkjet printer nozzle assembly does not require manual cleaning, thereby avoiding harm to personnel caused by ink and cleaning agents and improving cleaning efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the present invention or the prior art, a brief introduction will be given below to the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0018] Figure 1 It is an exploded view of the automatic cleaning machine provided by the utility model.

[0019] Figure 2 It is a cross-sectional view of the automatic cleaning machine provided by the utility model.

[0020] Figure 3 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the automatic cleaning machine provided by the utility model.

[0021] Reference numerals:

[0022] 1. Cleaning box; 11. First box body; 12. First cover plate; 21. Telescopic rod; 22. First nozzle; 23. First pipeline; 24. One-way regulating valve; 25. Second box body; 26. Second cover plate; 27. Second bracket; 28. Motor; 31. First bracket; 32. Fixing block; 33. Driver; 41. Filter plate; 42. Filter; 51. Second pipeline; 52. Rotating nozzle; 60. Drain valve; 70. Roller; 80. Exhaust hole;

[0023] 111, opening; 112, door; 113, hand wheel; 121, first through slot; 122, switch member; 123, second through slot; 211, first rod; 212, second rod; 511, quick-connect connector; 521, rotating shaft; 522, second nozzle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] To make the purpose, technical solutions, and advantages of the present invention more clear, the following will be combined with the accompanying drawings to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions 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 creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0025] The following combination Figure 1-Figure 3 The automatic cleaning machine of the present invention is described.

[0026] like Figure 1 As shown, in an embodiment of the present invention, the automatic cleaning machine includes: a cleaning tank 1, a cleaning mechanism, a first pipeline 23, and a fixing mechanism. The cleaning mechanism is disposed within the cleaning tank 1. The first end of the first pipeline 23 is connected to the cleaning mechanism, and the second end of the first pipeline 23 extends outside the cleaning tank 1. The fixing mechanism is used to secure the inkjet printer printhead assembly. Cleaning agent is injected into the first pipeline 23, and the cleaning agent is sprayed by the cleaning mechanism to clean the inkjet printer printhead assembly. After cleaning, compressed air is injected into the first pipeline 23 and sprayed by the cleaning mechanism to dry the inkjet printer printhead assembly to prevent rust.

[0027] In this embodiment, the cleaning tank 1 is a closed enclosure, allowing the cleaning process to proceed in a relatively enclosed space, preventing detergent from splashing. The cleaning tank 1 also serves to isolate noise. The securing mechanism may include a mounting bracket, one end of which is connected to the inner wall of the cleaning tank 1 and the other end is used to clamp the inkjet printer head assembly. The cleaning mechanism may include a nozzle, which is connected to the first pipeline 23 and is directed toward the inkjet printer head assembly to clean and dry the inkjet printer head assembly.

[0028] In the automatic cleaning machine provided by the embodiment of the utility model, the inkjet printer nozzle assembly is fixed in a closed container for cleaning, thereby avoiding spillage of cleaning agents and causing large-scale pollution; at the same time, the cleaning process of the inkjet printer nozzle assembly does not require manual cleaning, thereby avoiding harm to personnel caused by ink and cleaning agents and improving cleaning efficiency.

[0029] Furthermore, a one-way regulating valve 24 is provided on the first pipeline 23, and the one-way regulating valve 24 can be connected to the cleaning agent storage container or the gas source. The one-way regulating valve 24 has a one-way conduction function, which can prevent the cleaning agent from flowing in reverse and can adjust the flow rate at the same time.

[0030] The automatic cleaning machine provided by the embodiment of the present invention can accurately control the amount of cleaning agent by providing a one-way regulating valve. Compared with manual cleaning, it can avoid excessive use of cleaning agent due to human factors and reduce waste.

[0031] like Figure 1As shown, in an embodiment of the present invention, the cleaning box 1 includes: a first box body 11 and a first cover plate 12. The first cover plate 12 covers the first box body 11 and is fixed by a plurality of hand wheels 113. When the hand wheel 113 is rotated in the forward direction, the first cover plate 12 can be connected to the first box body 11. At the same time, when the hand wheel 113 is rotated in the reverse direction, the first cover plate 12 can be removed from the first box body 11. Furthermore, the open end of the first box body 11 is provided with four fixed angle pieces, which are used to engage with the first cover plate 12 to position the first cover plate 12.

[0032] Furthermore, a first through slot 121 is provided on the first cover plate 12. The automatic cleaning machine also includes a switch member 122, which is disposed in the first through slot 121. The switch member 122 is detachably connected to the first cover plate 12. Specifically, the inkjet printer head assembly is placed into the cleaning box 1 through the first through slot 121. When the inkjet printer head assembly is cleaned, the switch member 122 is embedded in the first through slot 121 to close the first through slot 121. In this embodiment, the switch member 122 can be engaged with the first through slot 121 to facilitate the removal of the switch member 122. Specifically, after the switch member 122 is placed in the first through slot 121, the switch member 122 can be rotated forward to engage the switch member 122 with the first through slot 121. When the switch member 122 is rotated backward, the switch member 122 can be unlocked from the first through slot 121. Furthermore, a sealing strip is provided at the position where the first through groove 121 and the switch member 122 are engaged, so as to ensure good sealing after the two are engaged, thereby preventing ink or cleaning agent from splashing out of the cleaning box 1.

[0033] In an embodiment of the present invention, the inkjet printer head assembly passes through the switch member 122 and extends into the cleaning box 1. The switch member 122 can fix different types of inkjet printer head assemblies.

[0034] like Figure 1 As shown, in an embodiment of the present invention, the cleaning mechanism includes: a drive assembly, a telescopic rod 21, and a first nozzle 22. The ends of the telescopic rod 21 are connected to a first pipeline 23 and the first nozzle 22, respectively. The drive assembly is used to drive the telescopic rod 21 to extend and retract, thereby driving the first nozzle 22 to move, and the first nozzle 22 is positioned toward the inkjet printer head assembly. When cleaning the inkjet printer head assembly, the drive assembly controls the telescopic rod 21 to extend and retract to adjust the height of the first nozzle 22, so that the first nozzle 22 can be aligned with different parts of the inkjet printer head assembly, thereby expanding the cleaning range and ensuring the cleaning effect.

[0035] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the cleaning mechanism also includes: a second box 25, a second cover plate 26 and a second bracket 27. The second box 25 is connected to the bottom surface of the first cover plate 12. The first cover plate 12 is provided with a second through slot 123. The second through slot 123 is connected to the second box 25. The second box 25 is used to accommodate the drive assembly. In this embodiment, the second box 25 has an explosion-proof function, which can effectively prevent the explosion hazard caused by sparks generated by the drive assembly during operation due to malfunctions and other reasons, thereby ensuring the safety of the surrounding environment and personnel; at the same time, the second box 25 can prevent the drive assembly from directly contacting the cleaning agent, avoiding corrosion of the drive assembly by the cleaning agent, and ensuring the service life of the drive assembly. In addition, the second box 25 can also play a role in sound insulation and dust prevention to a certain extent.

[0036] The second cover plate 26 is covered on the second through groove 123 to enclose the drive assembly in the second box body 25. The second cover plate 26 can prevent dust, moisture and debris from entering the second box body 25. The second cover plate 26 is detachably connected to the second box body 25 by bolts to facilitate maintenance of the drive assembly. The second bracket 27 is provided on the second box body 25, and the second bracket 27 is used to fix the telescopic rod 21. Part of the telescopic rod 21 is provided in the second box body 25, and the first pipe 23 passes through the second box body 25 and is connected to the telescopic rod 21. Furthermore, two pairs of quick-insert plates are provided on the first pipe 23, and the two pairs of quick-insert plates are used to be fixed to the wall surface of the first box body 11 and the wall surface of the second box body 25 respectively.

[0037] Optionally, in an embodiment of the present invention, the driving assembly includes: a motor 28 and a gear set, and the motor 28 is connected to the telescopic rod 21 through the gear set to convert the rotational motion of the motor 28 into the linear motion of the telescopic rod 21.

[0038] like Figure 2 As shown, the telescopic rod 21 includes a first rod 211 and a second rod 212. The second rod 212 is sleeved within the first rod 211 and can be extended and retracted along the first rod 211. In this embodiment, the first rod 211 is connected to the second bracket 27, and the second rod 212 is connected to the first pipeline 23. When the second rod 212 is extended and retracted, it can drive the first nozzle 22 to move, thereby cleaning different positions of the inkjet printer nozzle assembly.

[0039] like Figure 1As shown, in this embodiment of the present invention, the fixing mechanism includes: a first bracket 31, a fixing block 32, and a driver 33. One end of the first bracket 31 is connected to the inner wall of the cleaning tank 1, and the other end of the first bracket 31 is used to fix the inkjet printer head assembly. The driver 33 extends through the inner wall of the cleaning tank 1 and into the cleaning tank 1. The driver 33 is connected to the fixing block 32. When the driver 33 is activated, it can drive the fixing block 32 to abut the inkjet printer head assembly, thereby pressing the inkjet printer head assembly to the first bracket 31, preventing the inkjet printer head assembly from shifting during the cleaning process.

[0040] Optionally, in an embodiment of the present invention, the driver 33 can be a pneumatic cylinder, an electric cylinder or an oil cylinder. The telescopic rod of the driver 33 is connected to the fixed block 32. When the telescopic rod is extended, it can drive the fixed block 32 to abut against the inkjet printer nozzle assembly to press the inkjet printer nozzle assembly to the first bracket 31.

[0041] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the driver 33 is a cylinder, which is provided with a quick-connect connector. The quick-connect connector is used to connect the air pipe to the cylinder air port to improve installation efficiency while ensuring the reliability of the connection, so that the gas can smoothly enter and exit the cylinder, thereby ensuring the normal operation of the cylinder.

[0042] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in an embodiment of the present invention, the automatic cleaning machine also includes: a second pipeline 51 and a rotating nozzle 52. The first end of the second pipeline 51 is rotatably connected to the rotating nozzle 52, and the rotating nozzle 52 can rotate around the second pipeline 51. The second end of the second pipeline 51 extends to the outside of the cleaning box 1. A pair of quick-insert plates are provided on the second pipeline 51, and the quick-insert plates are used to be fixed to the wall surface of the first box body 11. The rotating nozzle 52 is used to clean the inner wall of the cleaning box 1 after the inkjet printer nozzle assembly is cleaned. In an optional embodiment of the present invention, the second pipeline 51 is connected to the quick-connect connector 511, and the quick-connect connector 511 is used to connect to an external water source pipeline. By providing the quick-connect connector 511, the convenience of connection can be improved and the installation efficiency can be improved.

[0043] Furthermore, the rotating spray head 52 includes a rotating shaft 521 and a plurality of second spray heads 522. The rotating shaft 521 is rotatably connected to the second pipeline 51. The plurality of second spray heads 522 are arranged in a ring along the circumference of the rotating shaft 521, and each second spray head 522 is connected to the second pipeline 51. When cleaning the inner wall of the washing tank 1, the rotating shaft 521 rotates, driving the second spray heads 522 to rotate, thereby evenly spraying water onto the inner wall of the washing tank 1 to remove stains and residues on the inner wall of the washing tank 1.

[0044] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the automatic cleaning machine also includes a filter 42, which is used to absorb toxic gases and various odors during the cleaning process. Furthermore, in an embodiment of the present invention, a filter plate 41 is provided on the inner wall of the cleaning box 1. A cavity is defined between the filter plate 41 and the inner wall of the cleaning box 1, and the filter 42 is disposed within the cavity. The filter plate 41 is used to filter toxic gases and odors during the cleaning process, thereby purifying the air and preventing toxic gases and odors from being discharged outside the cleaning box 1.

[0045] Furthermore, the first box body 11 is provided with a plurality of exhaust holes 80, which are used to discharge impurities mixed in the gas, water vapor generated by moisture or excess air when the automatic cleaning machine starts to operate or when the gas pressure fluctuates.

[0046] like Figure 2 As shown, in an embodiment of the present invention, the automatic cleaning machine further comprises a drain valve 60, which is connected to the bottom of the cleaning tank 1 to discharge the waste liquid after cleaning. The discharged waste liquid can be centrally recycled and processed to avoid pollution to the environment.

[0047] like Figure 1 As shown, in an embodiment of the present invention, the cleaning tank 1 further includes a door 112. The first housing 11 has an opening 111, and the door 112 is disposed within the opening 111. The door 112 is hingedly connected to the first housing 11. In this embodiment, the door 112 is transparent, such as plexiglass. The transparent door allows the operator to observe the cleaning process and the operating status of the internal equipment of the cleaning tank 1 without opening the door. Furthermore, if the door 112 is made of plexiglass, even if it breaks, it will not cause harm to personnel.

[0048] Furthermore, a sealing ring is provided around the opening 111 to achieve a sealed connection between the door body 112 and the opening 111 when the door body 112 is closed. A handle is provided on the door body 112 to facilitate the operator to open or close the door.

[0049] like Figure 3 As shown, in an embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of rollers 70 are provided at the bottom of the cleaning box 1 to facilitate the movement of the cleaning box 1 .

[0050] Furthermore, the cleaning box 1 is also provided with a grounding column to conduct the static electricity and leakage current of the automatic cleaning machine into the ground to ensure the safe operation of the automatic cleaning machine.

[0051] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or make equivalent replacements for some of the technical features therein. However, these modifications or replacements do not deviate the essence of the corresponding technical solutions from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the various embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic cleaning machine, characterized in that: include: A cleaning box, a cleaning mechanism, a first pipeline and a fixing mechanism, wherein the cleaning mechanism is arranged in the cleaning box; The first end of the first pipeline is connected to the cleaning mechanism, and the second end of the first pipeline extends outside the cleaning box. The first pipeline is used to pass cleaning agent or compressed air into the cleaning mechanism; The fixing mechanism is used to fix the inkjet printer nozzle assembly, and the cleaning mechanism is used to clean the inkjet printer nozzle assembly when a cleaning agent is passed into the first pipeline. The cleaning mechanism is also used to dry the inkjet printer nozzle assembly after cleaning when compressed air is passed into the first pipeline.

2. The automatic cleaning machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning mechanism includes: a drive assembly, a telescopic rod and a first nozzle. The two ends of the telescopic rod are respectively connected to the first pipeline and the first nozzle. The drive assembly is used to drive the telescopic rod to extend and retract to drive the first nozzle to move. The first nozzle is set toward the inkjet printer nozzle assembly.

3. The automatic cleaning machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The cleaning mechanism further includes a one-way regulating valve, which is arranged in the first pipeline.

4. The automatic cleaning machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: a rotating nozzle and a second pipeline, wherein a first end of the second pipeline is rotatably connected to the rotating nozzle, the rotating nozzle having a plurality of second nozzles, each of the second nozzles facing the inner wall of the cleaning box, and the second nozzles are used to clean the inner wall of the cleaning box; The second end of the second pipeline extends to the outside of the cleaning tank.

5. The automatic cleaning machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a filter, which is arranged in the cleaning box and is used to filter the gas during the cleaning process.

6. The automatic cleaning machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing mechanism includes: a first bracket, a fixing block and a driver, the first bracket is connected to the inner wall of the cleaning box, and the first bracket is used to fix the inkjet printer nozzle assembly; The fixed block is connected to the driver, and the driver is arranged in the cleaning box. When the driver is in motion, it can drive the fixed block to abut against the inkjet printer nozzle assembly.

7. The automatic cleaning machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes a switch component, and the cleaning box includes: a first box body and a first cover plate, and the first cover plate is detachably covered with the first box body; The first cover plate is provided with a first through slot, the switch member is arranged in the first through slot, and the switch member is detachably connected to the first cover plate.

8. The automatic cleaning machine according to claim 7, characterized in that: The cleaning mechanism further includes: a second box, a second cover plate, and a second bracket, wherein the second box is connected to the first cover plate, the first cover plate is provided with a second through slot, the second through slot is communicated with the second box, the second cover plate is provided to cover the second through slot, and the second cover plate is detachably connected to the first cover plate; The driving assembly and the telescopic rod are disposed in the second housing, and the first pipeline is passed through the second housing and communicates with the telescopic rod; The second bracket is connected to the second box, and the second bracket is used to fix the telescopic rod.

9. The automatic cleaning machine according to claim 7, characterized in that: The cleaning box further comprises a door body. The first box body is provided with an opening. The door body is provided at the opening. The door body is hinged to the first box body and is a transparent door body.

10. The automatic cleaning machine according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first box body is also provided with a plurality of exhaust holes.

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