Water plant cleaning device for ecological restoration of drainage channel

By designing a robotic arm and cutting device for drainage ditches, an automated system for cleaning aquatic plants and impurities has been developed. This system solves the problems of low efficiency and difficulty in removing impurities by manual cleaning, thereby improving cleaning efficiency and water quality maintenance.

CN223497319UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-31YICHANG CHUBANG CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422650869.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-31
Publication Date
2025-10-31
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-31

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Technical Problem

The removal of aquatic plants in existing drainage ditches relies on manual labor, which is inefficient. Furthermore, the aquatic plants contain stones, plastics, or other debris that are difficult to remove, leading to blockages and water quality deterioration.

Method used

A water plant cleaning device was designed, comprising a vehicle body, a robotic arm, and a cutting device. The robotic arm and cutting device enable automated cleaning of water plants, cutting water plants and collecting impurities such as stones and plastics, and are adaptable to different drainage ditch structures.

Benefits of technology

It improves the efficiency of aquatic plant removal, avoids clogging and water quality deterioration, and reduces cleaning costs, making it highly valuable for widespread application.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a waterweed cleaning device for ecological restoration of a drainage channel, which comprises a vehicle body, a mechanical arm arranged on the vehicle body, a cleaning box arranged at one end of the mechanical arm, a first cutting device arranged on one side of the cleaning box, and side cutting devices arranged on two sides of the cleaning box, a rack is arranged on the upper cutting tool, and a plurality of arc-shaped gears are arranged on the main gear. The bottom of the cleaning box is parallel to the ground of the drainage channel to drive the first cutting device so that the whole structure can clean the bottom of the drainage channel. The mechanical arm is driven to enable the bottom of the cleaning box to be parallel to the side face of the drainage channel, and the whole structure cleans the two sides of the drainage channel. The whole device is high in analysis and deterioration degree, convenient to operate and high in aquatic plant removing efficiency, stone, plastic or other garbage can be removed, the phenomena of water flow blockage and water quality deterioration are avoided, and the device has high popularization value.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of water conservancy engineering repair, and in particular to a device for clearing aquatic plants during the ecological restoration of drainage ditches. Background Technology

[0002] Drainage ditch restoration is crucial for maintaining and improving river ecosystem functions. Prolonged neglect of drainage ditch maintenance can lead to excessive or concentrated growth of aquatic plants, which can clog water flow and increase flooding risks. Large amounts of aquatic plants in drainage ditches can cause oxygen depletion, water quality deterioration, and increased cleaning and maintenance costs. Excessive aquatic plant growth can also impair agricultural irrigation and drainage efficiency, leading to drought or flooding in farmland.

[0003] Existing drainage ditch repair methods rely on manual cleaning, which is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and inconvenient. Harvesting aquatic plants is also inefficient. During cleaning, the aquatic plants may contain stones, gravel, plastic, or other debris, which cleaning equipment struggles to remove. This results in unclean water, and the presence of gravel, plastic, or other debris in the drainage ditch over time can also clog water flow and worsen water quality. Therefore, we propose an aquatic plant cleaning device for ecological restoration of drainage ditches to address these problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] This utility model provides a device for cleaning aquatic plants during the ecological restoration of drainage ditches, which solves the problems of drainage ditch restoration being carried out manually, which is time-consuming, labor-intensive, inconvenient, and has low efficiency in harvesting aquatic plants.

[0005] Another problem solved by this invention is that aquatic plants may contain stones, plastics or other garbage, which are difficult for cleaning equipment to remove, resulting in the inability to clean the water. Gravel, plastics or other garbage in the drainage ditch for a long time will also cause blockage of water flow and deterioration of water quality.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is: a device for cleaning aquatic plants for ecological restoration of drainage ditches, including a vehicle body, a mechanical arm on the vehicle body, a cleaning box at one end of the mechanical arm, a first cutting device on one side of the cleaning box, and side cutting devices on both sides of the cleaning box. The first cutting device includes a main gear, a main gear and a reciprocating upper cutting cutter. The upper cutting cutter is equipped with a rack, and the main gear and the main gear are equipped with multiple arc-shaped gears.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment, a turntable is provided on the vehicle body, and a robotic arm is provided on the turntable. The robotic arm includes a first cylinder, a second cylinder, and a third cylinder, and the end of the robotic arm is an end arm.

[0008] In the preferred embodiment, one end of the end arm is rotatably connected to the cleaning box, one end of the third cylinder is rotatably connected to the end arm, and the other end of the third cylinder is rotatably connected to the cleaning box.

[0009] In the preferred embodiment, the top of the cleaning box is provided with a first rotating seat and a second rotating seat, the middle of the cleaning box is provided with a partition, the two sides of the cleaning box are provided with side openings, one side of the cleaning box is provided with a collection port, and both the collection port and the side opening are provided with mounting boxes, and the mounting boxes are provided with sliding grooves.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, the first cutting device includes an upper cutting tool mounted on a slide groove, a first motor located at the bottom of the main gear, the main gear meshing with each other, and multiple arc-shaped gears on the main gear meshing indirectly with a rack.

[0011] In the preferred embodiment, the first motor is mounted on the mounting box and is rotatably connected to the mounting box via gears. The upper cutting tool includes a crossbar, a rack on one side of the crossbar, multiple cutting teeth on the other side of the crossbar, and a dovetail slide bar at the bottom of the crossbar.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, the lower cutting tool includes a second horizontal bar, a plurality of second cutting teeth are provided on one side of the second horizontal bar, and a dovetail groove is provided on the top of the second horizontal bar, with the dovetail slide abutting against the dovetail groove.

[0013] In the preferred embodiment, the side cutting device has the same structure as the first cutting device.

[0014] In the preferred embodiment, a drainage ditch is provided on one side of the vehicle body, and multiple guide channels are provided on the drainage ditch.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: When cleaning the drainage ditch, the vehicle body is driven to position itself on one side of the drainage ditch, and the robotic arm is driven to make the bottom of the cleaning box parallel to the ground of the drainage ditch. Simultaneously, the vehicle body is moved while the first cutting device is driven, so that the overall structure cleans the bottom of the drainage ditch. The robotic arm is driven to create a certain angle between the cleaning box and the robotic arm, making the bottom of the cleaning box parallel to the side of the drainage ditch. Simultaneously, the vehicle body is moved while the first cutting device is driven, so that the overall structure cleans both sides of the drainage ditch.

[0016] When the side of the drain contains gravel, plastic, or other uncuttable waste, the bottom of the cleaning box is aligned with the side of the drain, and the side cutting device of the cleaning box is positioned at the bottom of the waste. The robotic arm is then driven to move the cleaning box upwards along the side of the drain from the bottom, allowing the waste to enter the cleaning box. Alternatively, the cleaning box can push the gravel, plastic, or other uncuttable waste to the top side of the drain, thus removing the uncuttable waste.

[0017] When the bottom of the drain contains uncutable debris, the robotic arm is driven to position the cleaning box at the bottom of the drain, with the side cutting device positioned to the side of the debris. The cleaning box is then moved horizontally to allow the debris to enter the cleaning box or move to the bottom side of the drain. The cleaning box is then rotated to make it parallel to the side of the drain, and then moved upwards along the side of the drain from the bottom to remove the uncut debris.

[0018] When encountering a drainage ditch with a guide channel, where the cleaning box cannot easily move and cut horizontally, a robotic arm is driven to align the cleaning box parallel to the side of the guide channel. Simultaneously, the side-cutting device and the robotic arm are driven to move the cleaning box along the guide channel, effectively removing weeds from the inclined channel. The overall device exhibits high deterioration resolution, is easy to operate, and has high efficiency in removing aquatic plants. It can also remove stones, plastics, or other debris, preventing blockages in water flow and water quality deterioration, making it highly valuable for widespread application. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments;

[0020] Figure 1 This is an axonometric view of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is an axonometric view of the overall structure of this utility model from another perspective;

[0022] Figure 3 This is an axonometric view of a partial structure of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a front view of a partial structure of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a side view of a partial structure of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a sectional view of a partial structure of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 7 This is a side view of a partial structure of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 8 This is a top view of a partial structure of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 9 This is a sectional view of a partial structure of this utility model;

[0029] In the diagram: Vehicle body 1; Turntable 101; Robotic arm 2; First cylinder 201; Second cylinder 202; Third cylinder 203; End arm 204; Cleaning box 3; First rotating seat 301; Second rotating seat 302; Partition 303; Mounting box 304; Slide 305; Collection port 306; Side port 307; First cutting device 4; Upper cutting blade 401; Horizontal bar 4011; Cutting tooth 4012; Rack 4013; Dovetail slide 4014; Lower cutting blade 402; Second horizontal bar 4021; Dovetail groove 4022; Main gear 403; Driven gear 404; Arc gear 405; First motor 406; Side cutting device 5; Drainage ditch 6; Guide channel 601. Detailed Implementation

[0030] Example 1:

[0031] like Figure 1-9 The device for clearing aquatic plants during ecological restoration of drainage ditches includes a vehicle body 1, a robotic arm 2 mounted on the vehicle body 1, a cleaning box 3 at one end of the robotic arm 2, a first cutting device 4 on one side of the cleaning box 3, and side cutting devices 5 on both sides of the cleaning box 3. The first cutting device 4 includes a main gear 403, a reciprocating upper cutting blade 401, a rack 4013 on the upper cutting blade 401, and multiple arc-shaped gears 405 on both the main gear 403 and the main gear 401. With this structure, when clearing drainage ditch 6, the vehicle body 1 is driven to position it to one side of the drainage ditch 6, the robotic arm 2 is driven to make the bottom of the cleaning box 3 parallel to the ground of the drainage ditch 6, and the first cutting device 4 is driven while the vehicle body 1 is moved to clean the bottom of the drainage ditch 6. Alternatively, the robotic arm 2 is driven to make the cleaning box 3 at a certain angle to the robotic arm 2, so that the bottom of the cleaning box 3 is parallel to the side of the drainage ditch 6, and the first cutting device 4 is driven while the vehicle body 1 is moved to clean both sides of the drainage ditch 6.

[0032] When the side of the drainage ditch 6 contains gravel, plastic or other uncuttable garbage, the bottom of the cleaning box 3 is made parallel to the side of the drainage ditch 6, so that the side cutting device 5 of the cleaning box 3 is located at the bottom of the garbage. The mechanical arm 2 is driven so that the cleaning box 3 moves from the bottom to the side of the drainage ditch 6, so that the garbage enters the cleaning box 3, or the cleaning box 3 pushes the gravel, plastic or other uncuttable garbage to the top side of the drainage ditch 6, so as to achieve the effect of cleaning out the uncut garbage.

[0033] When the bottom of the drainage ditch 6 contains uncutable garbage, drive the robotic arm 2 so that the cleaning box 3 is located at the bottom of the drainage ditch 6 and the side cutting device 5 is located on the side of the garbage. Move the cleaning box 3 horizontally so that the garbage enters the cleaning box 3 or moves to the bottom of the side of the drainage ditch 6. Then rotate the cleaning box 3 so that the cleaning box 3 is parallel to the side of the drainage ditch 6. Then move the cleaning box 3 from the bottom to the top along the side of the drainage ditch 6 to clean out the uncut garbage.

[0034] When encountering a drainage ditch 6 with a guide channel 601, the guide channel 601 is not convenient for the cleaning box 3 to move and cut horizontally. Drive the robotic arm 2 to make the cleaning box 3 parallel to the side of the guide channel 601. Drive the side cutting device 5 at the same time, drive the robotic arm 2 to make the cleaning box 3 cut along the guide channel 601, and remove weeds from the inclined guide channel 601.

[0035] In a preferred embodiment, a turntable 101 is mounted on the vehicle body 1, and a robotic arm 2 is mounted on the turntable 101. The robotic arm 2 includes a first cylinder 201, a second cylinder 202, and a third cylinder 203, and its end is an end arm 204. With this structure, the turntable 101 includes a rotating column, on which a second driven gear is mounted. A second master gear meshes with the second driven gear on one side, and a second motor is mounted on the second master gear. The second motor is mounted on the vehicle body 1, and the rotating column is rotatably connected to the vehicle body 1, driving the second motor and causing the robotic arm 2 to rotate.

[0036] In the preferred embodiment, one end of the end arm 204 is rotatably connected to the cleaning box 3, one end of the third cylinder 203 is rotatably connected to the end arm 204, and the other end of the third cylinder 203 is rotatably connected to the cleaning box 3. With this structure, the robotic arm 2 is a three-degree-of-freedom robotic arm 2. When the third cylinder 203 is driven, the cleaning box 3 rotates relative to the end arm 204, thereby causing the cleaning box 3 to rotate relative to the robotic arm 2.

[0037] In a preferred embodiment, the cleaning box 3 has a first rotating seat 301 and a second rotating seat 302 on its top, a partition 303 in the middle, side openings 307 on both sides, and a collection port 306 on one side. Both the collection port 306 and the side openings 307 are fitted with mounting boxes 304, and the mounting boxes 304 have sliding grooves 305. With this structure,

[0038] In a preferred embodiment, the first cutting device 4 includes an upper cutting tool 401 mounted on a slide groove 305. A first motor 406 is located at the bottom of the main gear 403. The main gears 403 mesh with each other, and the main gears 403 and a plurality of arc-shaped gears 405 on the main gears 403 indirectly mesh with a rack 4013. This structure drives the first motor 406 to rotate the main gear 403, which in turn rotates the driven gear 404, causing the multiple arc-shaped gears 405 on the main gear 403 and the driven gear 404 to rotate.

[0039] In a preferred embodiment, the first motor 406 is mounted on the mounting box 304, and the driven gear 404 is rotatably connected to the mounting box 304. The upper cutting tool 401 includes a crossbar 4011, a rack 4013 on one side of the crossbar 4011, and multiple cutting teeth 4012 on the other side of the crossbar 4011. A dovetail slide 4014 is provided at the bottom of the crossbar 4011. With this structure, when the arc-shaped gear 405 on the driven gear 404 meshes with the rack 4013, the rack 4013 moves horizontally to one side. When the arc-shaped gear 405 on the driven gear 404 disengages from the rack 4013, and the arc-shaped gear 405 on the main gear 403 meshes with the rack 4013, the rack 4013 moves horizontally in the opposite direction.

[0040] The first motor 406 is continuously driven to make the rack 4013 reciprocate, which in turn makes the upper cutting tool 401 reciprocate, so that the first cutting device 4 cuts the aquatic plants.

[0041] In a preferred embodiment, the lower cutting tool 402 includes a second horizontal bar 4021, with a plurality of second cutting teeth on one side of the second horizontal bar 4021, and a dovetail groove 4022 at the top of the second horizontal bar 4021, with a dovetail slide 4014 abutting against the dovetail groove 4022. With this structure, the upper cutting tool 401 moves horizontally against the lower cutting tool 402.

[0042] In the preferred embodiment, the side cutting device 5 has the same structure as the first cutting device 4. With this structure, when encountering a drainage ditch 6 with a guide channel 601, the guide channel 601 is not easily moved and cut by the cleaning box 3. The mechanical arm 2 is driven to make the cleaning box 3 parallel to the side of the guide channel 601. Simultaneously, the side cutting device 5 is driven, and the mechanical arm 2 is also driven to make the cleaning box 3 cut along the guide channel 601, thus removing weeds from the inclined guide channel 601.

[0043] In the preferred embodiment, a drainage ditch 6 is provided on one side of the vehicle body 1, and multiple guide channels 601 are provided on the drainage ditch 6.

[0044] The above embodiments are merely preferred technical solutions of this utility model and should not be considered as limitations on this utility model. The protection scope of this utility model should be the technical solution described in the claims, including equivalent substitutions of the technical features described in the claims. That is, equivalent substitutions and improvements within this scope are also within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A device for clearing aquatic plants during ecological restoration of drainage ditches, characterized by: The vehicle includes a body (1), a robotic arm (2) is provided on the body (1), a cleaning box (3) is provided at one end of the robotic arm (2), a first cutting device (4) is provided on one side of the cleaning box (3), and side cutting devices (5) are provided on both sides of the cleaning box (3). The first cutting device (4) includes a main gear (403), a main gear (403) and a reciprocating upper cutting tool (401). A rack (4013) is provided on the upper cutting tool (401), and multiple arc gears (405) are provided on both the main gear (403) and the main gear (403).

2. The aquatic weed removal device for ecological restoration of drainage ditches according to claim 1, characterized in that: The vehicle body (1) is provided with a turntable (101), and the turntable (101) is provided with a robotic arm (2). The robotic arm (2) includes a first cylinder (201), a second cylinder (202) and a third cylinder (203). The end of the robotic arm (2) is an end arm (204).

3. The aquatic weed removal device for ecological restoration of drainage ditches according to claim 2, characterized in that: One end of the end arm (204) is rotatably connected to the cleaning box (3), one end of the third cylinder (203) is rotatably connected to the end arm (204), and the other end of the third cylinder (203) is rotatably connected to the cleaning box (3).

4. The aquatic weed removal device for ecological restoration of drainage ditches according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the cleaning box (3) is provided with a first rotating seat (301) and a second rotating seat (302). The middle of the cleaning box (3) is provided with a partition (303). The two sides of the cleaning box (3) are provided with side openings (307). One side of the cleaning box (3) is provided with a collection port (306). Both the collection port (306) and the side opening (307) are provided with mounting boxes (304). The mounting boxes (304) are provided with sliding grooves (305).

5. The aquatic weed removal device for ecological restoration of drainage ditches according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first cutting device (4) includes an upper cutting tool (401), which is mounted on a slide (305). A first motor (406) is provided at the bottom of the main gear (403). The main gear (403) meshes with the main gear (403), and multiple arc-shaped gears (405) on the main gear (403) mesh indirectly with the rack (4013).

6. The aquatic weed removal device for ecological restoration of drainage ditches according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first motor (406) is mounted on the mounting box (304) and is rotatably connected to the mounting box (304) via the gear (404). The upper cutting tool (401) includes a crossbar (4011), a rack (4013) is provided on one side of the crossbar (4011), multiple cutting teeth (4012) are provided on the other side of the crossbar (4011), and a dovetail slide bar (4014) is provided at the bottom of the crossbar (4011).

7. The aquatic weed removal device for ecological restoration of drainage ditches according to claim 6, characterized in that: The lower cutting tool (402) includes a second horizontal bar (4021), a plurality of second cutting teeth are provided on one side of the second horizontal bar (4021), and a dovetail groove (4022) is provided on the top of the second horizontal bar (4021), and the dovetail slide (4014) abuts against the dovetail groove (4022).

8. The aquatic weed removal device for ecological restoration of drainage ditches according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side cutting device (5) has the same structure as the first cutting device (4).

9. The aquatic weed removal device for ecological restoration of drainage ditches according to claim 1, characterized in that: A drainage ditch (6) is provided on one side of the vehicle body (1), and multiple guide channels (601) are provided on the drainage ditch (6).