Online laser cleaning equipment

By designing an online laser cleaning device, which employs a laser cleaning head and a dust extraction system, the problems of time-consuming and labor-intensive cleaning of wheel hub bushings and transmission components, as well as chemical cleaning pollution, have been solved, achieving an environmentally friendly and efficient automated cleaning effect.

CN223543641UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-14MINGLEI LASER INTELLIGENT EQUIP (HEYUAN) CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422553253.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-22
Publication Date
2025-11-14
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-22

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Technical Problem

In the existing technology, cleaning methods for wheel hub bushings and transmission components are time-consuming and labor-intensive, and chemical cleaning methods cause environmental pollution.

Method used

An online laser cleaning device was designed, including a feeding mechanism, a conveying mechanism, a moving and transporting mechanism, a discharging mechanism, and a laser cleaning mechanism. It uses a laser cleaning head for automated cleaning and sucks away powder particles through a dust extraction pipe to form a closed space to prevent contamination.

Benefits of technology

It achieves an environmentally friendly and efficient cleaning process, reduces manual intervention, adapts to products of different sizes, cleans more thoroughly, and is easy to maintain.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses on-line laser cleaning equipment which comprises a rack, a feeding mechanism is installed on the front side of the rack, a conveying mechanism is connected to the rear side of the rack, moving carrying mechanisms are arranged on the two sides of the feeding mechanism, a discharging mechanism is arranged on the conveying mechanism, and a laser cleaning mechanism is arranged on the rack. The feeding mechanism comprises a push rod air cylinder, a fixed plate, a movable plate, a fixed side plate and a fixed shaft, the push rod air cylinder is installed on the bottom face of the fixed plate, the fixed plate is connected with the rack, a piston rod of the push rod air cylinder upwards and movably penetrates through the fixed plate and is connected with the movable plate, the lower portion of the fixed side plate is installed on the movable plate, and the fixed shaft is arranged on the fixed side plate. The laser cleaning device adopts laser cleaning, is high in environmental protection property, improves efficiency and can adapt to products of different sizes and types.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a laser cleaning device, specifically an online laser cleaning device for wheel hub bushings and transmission components. Background Technology

[0002] Laser cleaning, as a new and environmentally friendly cleaning method, has been rapidly promoted and applied across various industries. Laser cleaning requires no chemical agents or cleaning solutions; the powder particles generated during laser cleaning are sucked away and recycled by a dust collector, preventing secondary pollution. Wheel hub bushings and transmission components also require cleaning. Current cleaning methods fall into two categories: manual processing and chemical surface treatment. The drawbacks of these methods are that they are time-consuming, labor-intensive, costly, and generate chemical waste, causing environmental pollution. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this invention provides an online laser cleaning device primarily for wheel hub bushings and transmission components.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] An online laser cleaning device includes a frame, a feeding mechanism installed on the front side of the frame, a conveying mechanism connected to the rear side of the frame, moving and transporting mechanisms on both sides of the feeding mechanism, a discharging mechanism on the conveying mechanism, and a laser cleaning mechanism on the frame.

[0006] As a further improvement, the feeding mechanism includes a push rod cylinder, a fixed plate, a movable plate, a fixed side plate, and a fixed shaft. The push rod cylinder is installed on the bottom surface of the fixed plate, the fixed plate is connected to the frame, the piston rod of the push rod cylinder moves upward through the fixed plate and connects with the movable plate, the lower part of the fixed side plate is installed on the movable plate, and the fixed shaft is located on the fixed side plate.

[0007] As a further improvement, a guide shaft is mounted on the movable plate, which moves through the fixed plate.

[0008] As a further improvement, the upper part of the fixed side plate is provided with a slot for placing the fixed shaft.

[0009] As a further improvement, the mobile conveying mechanism includes a belt module, a fixed support block, and a rotating shaft. The fixed support block is mounted on the belt module, and a lateral moving module and a drive motor are provided inside the fixed support block. The drive motor is mounted on the lateral moving module, and the rotating shaft is connected to the drive motor. The belt module extends to the conveying mechanism.

[0010] As a further improvement, the laser cleaning mechanism includes a gantry frame, a Z-axis module, and a laser cleaning head. The gantry frame is mounted on the machine frame, the Z-axis module is mounted on the gantry frame, and the laser cleaning head is mounted on the Z-axis module.

[0011] As a further improvement, the gantry frame is equipped with a dust extraction pipe that is connected to a dust collector.

[0012] As a further improvement, the frame is provided with a protective cover that houses the laser cleaning mechanism, and the protective cover has a lifting door panel facing the loading and unloading mechanisms.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial technical effects:

[0014] Laser cleaning is more environmentally friendly and does not produce polluting liquids.

[0015] The product can be manually hung on the feeding mechanism, and then the conveying and cleaning will be automated, improving efficiency and making the cleaning more thorough.

[0016] It can accommodate products of different sizes;

[0017] Each component can be assembled individually; the modular design facilitates maintenance. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention after the protective shell has been removed;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the feeding mechanism of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the laser cleaning mechanism of this utility model.

[0022] Figure label:

[0023] Frame 1, feeding mechanism 2, pushing cylinder 21, fixed plate 22, movable plate 23, fixed side plate 24, fixed rotating shaft 25, conveying mechanism 3, moving and transporting mechanism 4, belt module 41, fixed support block 42, rotating shaft 43, unloading mechanism 5, cleaning mechanism 6, gantry fixed frame 61, Z-axis module 62, laser cleaning head 63, product 7, protective shell 8. Detailed Implementation

[0024] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0025] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that if terms such as "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise" are used to indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, they are only for the convenience of describing the invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the invention. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the stated features. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0026] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection. They can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection. They can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, and they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0027] like Figure 1-4 As shown, an online laser cleaning device includes a frame 1. A loading mechanism 2 is installed on the front side of the frame 1, and a conveying mechanism 3 is connected to the rear side of the frame 1. Moving and transporting mechanisms 4 are provided on both sides of the loading mechanism 2. A unloading mechanism 5 is provided on the conveying mechanism 3. A laser cleaning mechanism 6 is provided on the frame 1, located between the loading mechanism 2 and the conveying mechanism 3. Products 7 are manually hung on the loading mechanism. The moving and transporting mechanisms clamp the products from the loading mechanism and move them towards the conveying mechanism. After being cleaned by the laser cleaning mechanism, the products are sent to the conveying mechanism and finally removed by the unloading mechanism.

[0028] The feeding mechanism 2 includes a push rod cylinder 21, a fixed plate 22, a movable plate 23, a fixed side plate 24, and a fixed shaft 25. The push rod cylinder 21 is mounted on the bottom surface of the fixed plate 22, which is connected to the frame 1. The piston rod of the push rod cylinder 21 moves upward through the fixed plate 22 and connects to the movable plate 23. The lower part of the fixed side plate 24 is mounted on the movable plate 23, and the fixed shaft 25 is located on the fixed side plate 24. The frame 1 has an opening for mounting the fixed plate 22, which is then fitted into the opening. The push rod cylinder 21 is located inside the frame 1 and is not exposed, thus avoiding external interference. The product is suspended via the fixed shaft. To ensure stable product suspension, a fixed side plate is provided on each side of the movable plate. The fixed shaft can pass through the product to be cleaned, and both ends of the fixed shaft are suspended on the fixed side plates. The extension and retraction of the piston rod of the push rod cylinder drives the movable plate to rise and fall, thereby adjusting the height of the product. The structure of the unloading mechanism is the same as that of the feeding mechanism.

[0029] A guide shaft is mounted on the movable plate 23, which moves through the fixed plate. The guide shaft ensures that the movable plate does not wobble during vertical movement, thus improving accuracy.

[0030] To better accommodate the fixed shaft, the upper part of the fixed side plate 24 is provided with a slot for accommodating the fixed shaft. The slot is semi-circular and, together with the cylindrical fixed shaft, enables the fixed shaft to be placed stably.

[0031] In addition, to accommodate products of more sizes, the fixed side plates can be locked to the movable plate with screws. The screws pass from the bottom of the movable plate upwards into the fixed side plates to lock them in place. Multiple screw holes are provided on the movable plate, which allows for flexible installation of the fixed side plates on both sides of the movable plate and adjustment of the spacing between the two fixed side plates.

[0032] The mobile conveying mechanism 4 includes a belt module 41, a fixed support block 42, and a rotating shaft 43. The fixed support block 42 is mounted on the belt module 41 and contains a lateral movement module and a drive motor. The drive motor is mounted on the lateral movement module, and the rotating shaft is connected to the drive motor. The belt module extends to the conveying mechanism. To ensure that the rotating shaft can be connected to the fixed shaft, the rotating shaft can be designed as a hollow structure, and the fixed shaft is inserted into the rotating shaft to form a secure connection. The lateral movement module drives the drive motor to move closer to or further away from the fixed shaft, the belt module drives the fixed support block to move, and the drive motor drives the rotating shaft to rotate synchronously with the fixed shaft, thereby rotating the product and achieving 360-degree cleaning.

[0033] The laser cleaning mechanism 6 includes a gantry frame 61, a Z-axis module 62, and a laser cleaning head 63. The gantry frame 61 is mounted on the frame 4, the Z-axis module 62 is mounted on the gantry frame 61, and the laser cleaning head 63 is mounted on the Z-axis module 62. A dust extraction pipe is installed on the gantry frame, which is connected to a dust collector. During the cleaning process, the dust extraction pipe removes the dust generated during cleaning, maintaining a clean cleaning environment.

[0034] The conveying mechanism can be a conveyor belt or other conveying mechanism.

[0035] The frame 1 is equipped with a protective cover 8, which houses the laser cleaning mechanism. The protective cover has a lifting door plate facing the loading and unloading mechanisms. Upper and lower cylinders can be installed on the protective cover to raise, lower, close, or open the lifting door plate. Through the protective cover, a sealed space is formed during the cleaning process, ensuring that dust generated during cleaning does not disperse to the outside.

[0036] The working principle of this utility model:

[0037] Let's take the wheel hub bushing as an example for explanation.

[0038] The wheel hub axle is manually fitted onto the fixed shaft, with the fixed shaft passing through the wheel hub axle sleeve and its ends suspended from fixed side plates. A belt module moves the fixed support block to a position facing the fixed shaft, and a push rod cylinder adjusts the height of the fixed shaft so that the rotating shaft is directly opposite it. A lateral movement module inside the fixed support block drives the drive motor to move towards the fixed shaft, tightening and connecting the rotating shaft to the fixed shaft from both sides of the wheel hub axle sleeve. The lifting door of the protective housing opens, and the belt module moves the fixed support block inside the protective housing. At the laser cleaning mechanism, a laser cleaning head emits laser light for cleaning. The drive motor drives the rotating shaft to rotate, which in turn rotates the fixed shaft and the wheel hub axle sleeve, achieving a thorough 360-degree cleaning. After cleaning, the belt module continues to move the fixed support block, conveying the wheel hub axle sleeve to the conveyor mechanism. The lateral movement module inside the fixed support block drives the drive motor to move, disengaging the rotating shaft from the fixed shaft. The wheel hub axle sleeve falls to the conveyor mechanism for transport. Upon reaching the unloading mechanism, the material is received by the unloading mechanism and then removed manually or by a robotic arm for further processing.

[0039] It should be noted that the above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. However, any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An online laser cleaning device, comprising a frame, characterized in that, A feeding mechanism is installed on the front side of the frame, a conveying mechanism is connected to the rear side of the frame, a moving and transporting mechanism is provided on both sides of the feeding mechanism, a discharging mechanism is provided on the conveying mechanism, and a laser cleaning mechanism is provided on the frame. The feeding mechanism includes a push rod cylinder, a fixed plate, a movable plate, a fixed side plate, and a fixed shaft. The push rod cylinder is installed on the bottom surface of the fixed plate. The fixed plate is connected to the frame. The piston rod of the push rod cylinder moves upward through the fixed plate and connects with the movable plate. The lower part of the fixed side plate is installed on the movable plate. The fixed shaft is located on the fixed side plate. The mobile conveying mechanism includes a belt module, a fixed support block, and a rotating shaft. The fixed support block is mounted on the belt module. The fixed support block contains a transverse moving module and a drive motor. The drive motor is mounted on the transverse moving module. The rotating shaft is connected to the drive motor. The belt module extends to the conveying mechanism. The laser cleaning mechanism includes a gantry frame, a Z-axis module, and a laser cleaning head. The gantry frame is mounted on the machine frame, the Z-axis module is mounted on the gantry frame, and the laser cleaning head is mounted on the Z-axis module.

2. The online laser cleaning equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, A guide shaft is mounted on the movable plate, and the guide shaft moves through the fixed plate.

3. The online laser cleaning equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The upper part of the fixed side plate is provided with a slot for placing the fixed shaft.

4. The online laser cleaning equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The gantry frame is equipped with a dust extraction pipe, which is connected to a dust collector.

5. The online laser cleaning equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The frame is equipped with a protective cover that houses the laser cleaning mechanism. The protective cover has a lifting door panel facing the loading and unloading mechanisms.