Bicycle rim wiping machine

The bicycle wheel rim cleaning machine's positioning module and rotating module design solves the problem of low manual wiping efficiency, achieving efficient wheel rim cleaning and wide applicability.

CN223406682UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-03HUIZHOU QILONG TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421981227.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-15
Publication Date
2025-10-03
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-15

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Technical Problem

In the prior art, wiping of bicycle rims mainly relies on manual operation, resulting in high manpower consumption and low efficiency.

Method used

A bicycle wheel rim cleaning machine is designed. It adopts the cooperation of a clamping module and a rotating module. The clamping part fixes the wheel rim and drives it to rotate. The wheel rim cleaning component abuts against the outer arc surface of the wheel rim for cleaning.

Benefits of technology

It achieves efficient cleaning of the rim exterior, reduces the workload of staff, and is suitable for rims of different sizes, with a wide range of applications.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a bicycle rim wiping machine, and relates to the technical field of rim machining. Comprising a machine box and a workbench arranged on the machine box. A fixing assembly and a ring wiping assembly are arranged on the workbench; the fixing assembly comprises a rotating module and a clamping module arranged at the driving end of the rotating module. The clamping module comprises a first rotary driving part, a rotary shaft, a guide disc, a bearing disc, a sliding rail and a clamping part. The bearing disc and the first rotation driving piece are connected with the rotating module, and the rotating shaft is connected with the first rotation driving piece of the guide disc machine; the sliding rail is arranged on the bearing disc, the clamping piece is arranged on the sliding rail in a sliding mode, and the extending direction of the sliding rail is parallel to the radial direction of the guide disc. An arc-shaped guide groove is formed in the guide disc, and a guide block in sliding fit with the arc-shaped guide groove is arranged on the clamping piece. According to the technical scheme, the cleaning efficiency is high, the effect is good, and the working intensity of workers is effectively reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of wheel rim processing, and in particular to a bicycle wheel rim cleaning machine. Background Art

[0002] A bicycle, also known as a cycle or bicycle, is a small, two-wheeled land vehicle. Riders pedal and are a green and environmentally friendly means of transportation.

[0003] Bicycle rims, also known as wheel rims, are a crucial component of bicycles. They undergo a series of processes, including shaping, polishing, cleaning, and drilling. Some manufacturers pre-clean the rims, particularly the outer ring, before heating and drying them. This prevents direct drying from causing debris to adhere to the rim's outer surface. Currently, this cleaning process is typically performed manually, which is labor-intensive and inefficient. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this application is to provide a bicycle wheel rim cleaning machine to solve at least one of the above technical problems.

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present application provides a bicycle wheel rim cleaning machine, comprising a chassis and a workbench provided on the chassis;

[0006] A fixing assembly and a wiping ring assembly are provided on the workbench;

[0007] The fixing assembly includes a rotating module and a locking module provided at a driving end of the rotating module;

[0008] The clamping module includes a first rotary driving member, a rotary shaft, a guide plate, a carrier plate, a slide rail, and a clamping member; the carrier plate and the first rotary driving member are connected to the rotary module, and the rotary shaft is connected to the guide plate and the first rotary driving member; the slide rail is provided on the carrier plate, and the clamping member is slidably provided on the slide rail, and the extension direction of the slide rail is parallel to the radial direction of the guide plate;

[0009] An arc-shaped guide groove is provided on the guide plate, and a guide block is provided on the positioning member to slide with the arc-shaped guide groove;

[0010] The slide rails and the positioning members are provided in multiple groups and are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence;

[0011] Wherein, the first rotary driving member is adapted to drive the guide plate to rotate via the rotary shaft, and the rotation of the guide plate is adapted to drive the plurality of the positioning members to move closer to or away from each other via the arc-shaped guide groove and the guide block;

[0012] The rim wiping assembly is arranged on one side of the positioning module and is suitable for contacting the outer arc surface of the rim;

[0013] In the above implementation process, the chassis can be understood as forming an accommodating space for accommodating the control mechanism and the driving mechanism; the workbench provides a work surface of sufficient area; the wheel rim to be cleaned is placed on the carrier plate, and then the first rotating drive member is started, and the first rotating drive member rotates through the guide plate of the rotating shaft, and the guide groove on the guide plate slides with the guide block on the positioning member. When the guide plate rotates, since the guide block needs to move along the groove direction of the guide groove, and the positioning member is also limited by the slide rail, so that it can only move in a straight line direction, it will eventually produce the movement of the positioning member approaching or moving away from the rotating disk in a straight line direction; when the positioning member moves away from the rotating disk, Multiple locking parts can be locked onto the inner arc surface of the wheel rim to fix the wheel rim. After fixation is achieved, the rim wiping assembly moves and abuts the outer arc surface of the wheel rim. The rotation module drives the locking module to rotate to drive the wheel rim to rotate, and finally the rim wiping assembly can wipe and clean the outside of the wheel rim. This solution fixes the wheel rim through the locking module and cooperates with the rotation module to realize the rotation of the wheel rim. The rim wiping assembly is suitable for abutting the outer arc surface of the wheel rim, and the outside of the wheel rim is wiped and cleaned when the wheel rim rotates. The cleaning efficiency is high, the effect is good, and the work intensity of the staff is effectively reduced. In addition, this solution is applicable to rims of a certain size range, has a wide range of applicability, and has strong trial compatibility.

[0014] Preferably, the rotating module comprises a second rotating driving member and a rotating disk, and the rotating disk is provided at the driving end of the second rotating driving member;

[0015] The carrying plate is fixedly connected to the rotating plate via a connecting column, the first rotating driving member is provided on the rotating plate, and the rotating shaft passes through the carrying plate to be fixedly connected to the guide plate;

[0016] In the above implementation process, the second rotary driving member can drive the rotating disk to rotate, and the supporting disk is connected to the rotating disk, so it can rotate along with it, and finally drive the wheel rim to rotate.

[0017] Preferably, the positioning members and the slide rails are provided in three pieces respectively, and are arranged at equal angles around the guide plate;

[0018] In the above implementation process, there are three locking members, which are distributed at equal angles. It can be further understood that the angles of the three locking members are all 120°, and they press the inside of the wheel rim from three directions to achieve fixation.

[0019] Preferably, the end of the locking member is provided with a silicone anti-slip member;

[0020] In the above implementation process, further providing a silicone anti-slip member at the end of the locking member can increase the relative friction between the locking member and the wheel rim, thereby ensuring that the locking member can stably drive the wheel rim to achieve synchronous rotation.

[0021] Preferably, the wiping ring assembly includes a first linear driving member, a fixing member and a cleaning body;

[0022] The first linear driving member is provided on the workbench, and the fixing member is provided at the driving end of the first linear driving member and is used to fix the cleaning body;

[0023] Wherein, the first linear driving member is adapted to drive the cleaning body toward or away from the wheel rim;

[0024] In the above implementation process, the fixing part is used to fix the cleaning body. When the wheel rim is fixed, the first linear drive part can drive the fixing part close to the wheel rim and then make the cleaning body close to the wheel rim. Finally, the cleaning body abuts against the outer arc surface of the wheel rim and cleans the wheel rim as the wheel rim rotates.

[0025] Preferably, the fixing member includes a first fixing plate, a clamping plate and an elastic member;

[0026] The first fixing plate is provided at the driving end of the first linear driving member, and an extension portion is formed on the first fixing plate extending in a direction away from the first linear driving member;

[0027] The elastic member is provided on the extension portion, and the other end of the elastic member is connected to the clamping plate, and the clamping plate is provided with two and cooperates to clamp the cleaning body;

[0028] In the above implementation process, the elastic member connects the extension part and the splint. When assembling the cleaning body, the splint can be pressed toward its corresponding extension part to make room for the assembly of the cleaning body. Then, after the external force is removed, the elastic member releases the elastic force to drive the splint close to the cleaning body, thereby clamping and fixing the cleaning body. This solution is not only simple in structure and quick and easy to assemble, but also can facilitate the replacement and cleaning of the cleaning body, effectively improving work efficiency.

[0029] Preferably, a sharp protrusion is formed on the clamping surface of the clamping plate;

[0030] In the above implementation process, the sharp protrusions formed on the clamping surface of the clamping plate can increase the relative friction between the clamping plate and the cleaning body, thereby achieving more stable clamping.

[0031] Preferably, the wiping ring assembly is provided in multiple groups and is arranged around the circumference of the rotating disk;

[0032] In the above implementation process, the cooperation of multiple sets of rim-wiping components can improve the cleaning degree of the wheel rim and improve the cleaning efficiency to a certain extent.

[0033] Preferably, the cleaning body is a cleaning sponge;

[0034] In the above implementation process, the cleaning sponge has certain softness and elasticity, and can better abut against the outer arc surface of the rim to achieve cleaning.

[0035] Compared with the existing technology, the beneficial effects of the present application are: this solution fixes the wheel rim through the positioning module, and realizes the rotation of the wheel rim in cooperation with the rotating module, and the rim wiping component is suitable for abutting the outer arc surface of the wheel rim, and completes the wiping and cleaning of its exterior when the wheel rim rotates, with high cleaning efficiency and good effect, effectively reducing the work intensity of the staff; in addition, this solution can be applied to wheel rims of a certain size range, with a wide range of applicability and strong trial compatibility. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0036] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present application or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative labor.

[0037] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of one embodiment of the present application;

[0038] Figure 2 This is a partial structural diagram of one embodiment of the present application;

[0039] Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of one embodiment of the present application;

[0040] Among them: 10, chassis; 11, workbench; 21, carrier plate; 22, guide plate; 221, arc-shaped guide groove; 23, positioning member; 231, guide block; 24, rotating shaft; 31, first linear drive member; 32, fixing member; 321, first fixing plate; 3211, extension part; 322, splint; 3221, sharp protrusion; 323, elastic member. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0041] The following diagrams illustrate various embodiments of the present application. For clarity, many practical details will be included in the following description. However, it should be understood that these practical details are not intended to limit the present application. In other words, in some embodiments of the present application, these practical details are not essential. Furthermore, to simplify the drawings, some conventional structures and components are depicted in a simplified schematic manner.

[0042] It should be noted that all directional indications such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc. in the embodiments of the present application are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the various components in a certain specific posture as shown in the accompanying drawings. If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0043] In addition, in this application, descriptions such as "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and do not specifically refer to the order or ranking, nor are they used to limit this application. They are only used to distinguish components or operations described with the same technical terms, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one such feature. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but they must be based on the ability of ordinary technicians in this field to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by this application.

[0044] In order to further understand the content, features and effects of the utility model of the present application, the following embodiments are given as examples and described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0045] Example

[0046] Bicycle rims, also known as wheel rims, are important bicycle parts and require a series of processes, including profile shaping, polishing, cleaning, and drilling. Some manufacturers' production processes involve first wiping the cleaned rims, especially the outer rims, before heating and drying them. This prevents direct heating and drying from causing some debris to adhere to the rim's outer surface. Currently, this wiping process is typically performed manually, which is labor-intensive and inefficient. To address the aforementioned technical issues, this embodiment provides the following technical solutions:

[0047] For details, see Figure 1-3 , this embodiment provides a bicycle wheel rim cleaning machine, comprising a chassis 10 and a workbench 11 provided on the chassis 10;

[0048] Specifically, a fixing assembly and a wiping ring assembly are provided on the workbench 11;

[0049] Furthermore, the fixing assembly includes a rotating module and a locking module provided at a driving end of the rotating module;

[0050] Specifically, the positioning module includes a first rotary drive member (not shown in the figure), a rotating shaft 24, a guide plate 22, a carrier plate 21, a slide rail (not shown in the figure), and a positioning member 23; the carrier plate 21 and the first rotary drive member are connected to the rotating module, and the rotating shaft 24 is connected to the guide plate 22 and the first rotary drive member; the slide rail is provided on the carrier plate 21, and the positioning member 23 is slidably provided on the slide rail, and the extension direction of the slide rail is parallel to the radial direction of the guide plate 22;

[0051] Furthermore, an arc-shaped guide groove 221 is provided on the guide plate 22, and a guide block 231 is provided on the positioning member 23 to slide with the arc-shaped guide groove 221;

[0052] Specifically, the slide rails and the positioning members 23 are provided in multiple groups and are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence;

[0053] The first rotary driving member is adapted to drive the guide plate 22 to rotate via the rotary shaft 24. The rotation of the guide plate 22 is adapted to drive the plurality of positioning members 23 to move closer to or away from each other via the arc-shaped guide groove 221 and the guide block 231.

[0054] Specifically, the rim wiping assembly is provided on one side of the positioning module and is adapted to abut against the outer arc surface of the rim;

[0055] In the above scheme, the chassis 10 can be understood as forming an accommodating space for accommodating the control mechanism and the driving mechanism; the workbench 11 provides a workbench surface 11 of sufficient area; the wheel rim to be cleaned is placed on the carrier plate 21, and then the first rotary drive member is started, and the first rotary drive member rotates through the guide plate 22 through the rotating shaft 24, and the guide groove on the guide plate 22 slides with the guide block 231 on the positioning member 23. When the guide plate 22 rotates, the guide block 231 needs to move along the groove direction of the guide groove, and the positioning member 23 is also limited by the slide rail, so that it can only move in a straight line direction, which will eventually produce the movement of the positioning member 23 approaching or moving away from the rotating disk in a straight line direction; when the positioning member 23 is engaged, the guide block 231 is engaged with the guide block 231 on the positioning member 23. When the guide plate 22 rotates, the guide block 231 needs to move along the groove direction of the guide groove, and the positioning member 23 is also limited by the slide rail, so that it can only move in a straight line direction, which will eventually produce the movement of the positioning member 23 approaching or moving away from the rotating disk in a straight line direction. When the positioning member 23 moves away from the rotating disk, multiple positioning members 23 can be engaged with the inner arc surface of the wheel rim to fix the wheel rim. After fixation is achieved, the wiping ring assembly moves and abuts against the outer arc surface of the wheel rim. The action of the rotating module drives the positioning module to rotate to drive the wheel rim to rotate, and finally the wiping ring assembly can wipe and clean the outside of the wheel rim. This solution fixes the wheel rim through the positioning module and cooperates with the rotating module to realize the rotation of the wheel rim, and the wiping ring assembly is suitable for abutting against the outer arc surface of the wheel rim, and completes the wiping and cleaning of the outside of the wheel rim when it rotates. The cleaning efficiency is high, the effect is good, and the work intensity of the staff is effectively reduced. In addition, this solution is applicable to wheel rims of a certain size range, has a wide range of applicability, and has strong trial compatibility.

[0056] Specifically, the rotating module includes a second rotating driving member and a rotating disk, and the rotating disk is provided at the driving end of the second rotating driving member;

[0057] Furthermore, the carrier plate 21 is fixedly connected to the rotating plate through a connecting column, the first rotary driving member is provided on the rotating plate, and the rotating shaft 24 is provided through the carrier plate 21 to be fixedly connected to the guide plate 22;

[0058] In the above solution, the second rotary driving member can drive the rotating disk to rotate, and the supporting disk 21 is connected to the rotating disk, so it can rotate along with it, and finally drive the wheel rim to rotate.

[0059] In some embodiments, the first rotation driving member and the second rotation driving member may be rotation motors, and the second rotation driving member may be disposed in the chassis 10 .

[0060] Specifically, there are three positioning members 23 and three slide rails, and they are arranged at equal angles around the guide plate 22.

[0061] In the above solution, there are three retaining members 23, which are distributed at equal angles. It can be further understood that the three retaining members 23 have an included angle of 120°, and respectively press the inside of the wheel rim from three directions to achieve fixation.

[0062] It is understandable that the number of the slide rails and the locking members 23 can also be two, four or more, and this application does not impose any limitation on this.

[0063] Specifically, the end of the locking member 23 is provided with a silicone anti-slip member;

[0064] In the above solution, a silicone anti-slip member is further provided at the end of the locking member 23 to increase the relative friction between the locking member 23 and the wheel rim, thereby ensuring that the locking member 23 can stably drive the wheel rim to achieve synchronous rotation.

[0065] In some embodiments, the connection between the anti-slip silicone member and the retaining member 23 can be a detachable connection, which is convenient for maintenance or replacement after a period of use; further, its position can be adjusted so that it can better abut the inner arc surface of the rim to ensure the stability of the rim fixation.

[0066] For details, see Figure 1 and Figure 3 , the wiping ring assembly includes a first linear driving member 31, a fixing member 32 and a cleaning body (not shown in the figure);

[0067] In some embodiments, the first linear driving member 31 may be a linear driving motor or a driving cylinder.

[0068] Specifically, the first linear driving member 31 is provided on the workbench 11, and the fixing member 32 is provided at the driving end of the first linear driving member 31 and is used to fix the cleaning body;

[0069] The first linear driving member 31 is adapted to drive the cleaning body toward or away from the wheel rim;

[0070] In the above scheme, the fixing part 32 is used to fix the cleaning body. When the wheel rim is fixed, the first linear drive part 31 can drive the fixing part 32 close to the wheel rim and then make the cleaning body close to the wheel rim. Finally, the cleaning body abuts against the outer arc surface of the wheel rim and cleans the wheel rim as the wheel rim rotates.

[0071] Specifically, the fixing member 32 includes a first fixing plate 321, a clamping plate 322 and an elastic member 323;

[0072] For further information, see Figure 3 The first fixing plate 321 is provided at the driving end of the first linear driving member 31 , and an extension portion 3211 is formed on the first fixing plate 321 extending in a direction away from the first linear driving member 31 ;

[0073] Specifically, the elastic member 323 is provided on the extension portion 3211, and the other end of the elastic member 323 is connected to the clamping plate 322. The clamping plates 322 are provided with two and cooperate to clamp the cleaning body;

[0074] In the above scheme, the elastic member 323 connects the extension part 3211 and the splint 322. When assembling the cleaning body, the splint 322 can be pressed toward its corresponding extension part 3211 to make room for the assembly of the cleaning body. Then, after the external force is removed, the elastic member 323 releases the elastic force to drive the splint 322 close to the cleaning body, thereby clamping and fixing the cleaning body. This scheme is not only simple in structure and quick and easy to assemble, but also can facilitate the replacement and cleaning of the cleaning body, effectively improving work efficiency.

[0075] In one embodiment, the elastic member 323 may be a compression spring.

[0076] Specifically, a sharp protrusion 3221 is formed on the clamping surface of the clamping plate 322;

[0077] In the above solution, the sharp protrusions 3221 formed on the clamping surface of the clamping plate 322 can increase the relative friction between the clamping plate 322 and the cleaning body, thereby achieving more stable clamping.

[0078] Specifically, the wiping ring assembly is provided in multiple groups and is arranged around the circumference of the rotating disk;

[0079] In the above solution, the cooperation of multiple sets of rim-wiping components can improve the cleaning degree of the wheel rim and improve the cleaning efficiency to a certain extent.

[0080] Specifically, in some embodiments, the cleaning body is a cleaning sponge;

[0081] In the above solution, the cleaning sponge has certain softness and elasticity, and can better abut against the outer arc surface of the rim to achieve cleaning.

[0082] It is understandable that the cleaning subject may also be other cleaning products that can achieve cleaning.

[0083] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present application and does not constitute any form of limitation to the present application. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present application fall within the scope of the technical solution of the present application.

Claims

1. A bicycle wheel rim cleaning machine, characterized by: It includes a chassis and a workbench provided on the chassis; A fixing assembly and a wiping ring assembly are provided on the workbench; The fixing assembly includes a rotating module and a locking module provided at a driving end of the rotating module; The clamping module includes a first rotary driving member, a rotary shaft, a guide plate, a carrier plate, a slide rail, and a clamping member; the carrier plate and the first rotary driving member are connected to the rotary module, and the rotary shaft is connected to the guide plate and the first rotary driving member; the slide rail is provided on the carrier plate, and the clamping member is slidably provided on the slide rail, and the extension direction of the slide rail is parallel to the radial direction of the guide plate; An arc-shaped guide groove is provided on the guide plate, and a guide block is provided on the positioning member to slide with the arc-shaped guide groove; The slide rails and the positioning members are provided in multiple groups and are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence; Wherein, the first rotary driving member is adapted to drive the guide plate to rotate via the rotary shaft, and the rotation of the guide plate is adapted to drive the plurality of the positioning members to move closer to or away from each other via the arc-shaped guide groove and the guide block; The rim wiping component is arranged on one side of the positioning module and is suitable for abutting against the outer arc surface of the rim.

2. The bicycle wheel rim cleaning machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating module includes a second rotating driving member and a rotating disk, wherein the rotating disk is provided at a driving end of the second rotating driving member; The supporting plate is fixedly connected to the rotating plate via a connecting column. The first rotating driving member is provided on the rotating plate. The rotating shaft passes through the supporting plate to be fixedly connected to the guide plate.

3. The bicycle wheel rim cleaning machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The blocking members and the sliding rails are each provided with three and are arranged at equal angles around the guide plate.

4. The bicycle wheel rim cleaning machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The end of the locking piece is provided with a silicone anti-slip piece.

5. The bicycle wheel rim cleaning machine according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that: The wiping ring assembly includes a first linear driving member, a fixing member and a cleaning body; The first linear driving member is provided on the workbench, and the fixing member is provided at the driving end of the first linear driving member and is used to fix the cleaning body; Wherein, the first linear driving member is suitable for driving the cleaning body toward or away from the wheel rim.

6. The bicycle wheel rim cleaning machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The fixing member includes a first fixing plate, a clamping plate and an elastic member; The first fixing plate is provided at the driving end of the first linear driving member, and an extension portion is formed on the first fixing plate extending in a direction away from the first linear driving member; The elastic member is arranged on the extending portion, and the other end of the elastic member is connected to the clamping plate. Two clamping plates are provided and cooperated to clamp the cleaning body.

7. The bicycle wheel rim cleaning machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: A sharp protrusion is formed on the clamping surface of the clamping plate.

8. The bicycle wheel rim cleaning machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The wiping ring components are provided in multiple groups and are arranged around the circumference of the rotating disk.

9. The bicycle wheel rim cleaning machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The cleaning body is a cleaning sponge.