Automatic cleaning equipment capable of storing acid liquid
By designing automated cleaning equipment capable of storing acidic liquids, the problems of incomplete removal of metal ions and environmental pollution in traditional cleaning technologies have been solved, achieving efficient cleaning and resource recycling, and reducing production costs and environmental impact.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422635772.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-30
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-14
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-10-30
AI Technical Summary
Traditional ultrasonic cleaning technology is difficult to completely remove metal ions from the surface of plastic products, and the extensive use of acidic liquids for cleaning will cause environmental pollution and increase production costs.
Design an automated cleaning device that can store acidic liquids, using an acid storage tank and circulation system, combined with an ultrasonic cleaning module and solenoid valve control, to achieve acid recycling and efficient cleaning.
By recycling acidic liquids, production costs and environmental pollution can be significantly reduced, cleaning efficiency and equipment automation can be improved, and the service life of acidic liquids can be extended.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cleaning machines, and in particular to an automated cleaning device capable of storing acidic liquids. Background Technology
[0002] Many components in the semiconductor industry are made of plastic. During the manufacturing process, numerous metal ions adhere to their surfaces. Uncontrolled metal ions are completely unacceptable in chip manufacturing. These metal ions, whether from airborne dust, wear and tear on production equipment, or other sources, are extremely harmful to semiconductor chip manufacturing. Even the smallest metal impurities can cause short circuits, affect circuit performance, or even render the entire chip unusable during critical steps in chip manufacturing.
[0003] Traditional ultrasonic cleaning technology, while effective at removing most dirt and particulate matter from object surfaces, often falls short in its ability to remove metal ions tightly bound to plastic surfaces. Typical ultrasonic cleaning cannot completely remove surface metal ions. Acidic liquids are usually used to remove these ions. These acidic liquids react chemically with the metal ions, forming soluble metal salts that separate them from the plastic surface and dissolve them in the liquid. Subsequent rinsing steps then completely remove the metal ions. However, the large-scale use and discharge of acidic liquids can have environmental impacts, such as acid mist emissions and water pH imbalances, and can also increase company costs related to chemical procurement, storage, transportation, and wastewater treatment. Utility Model Content
[0004] In view of the problems of incomplete removal of metal ions and pollution caused by acidic liquids in current cleaning equipment, this utility model provides an automated cleaning device that can store acidic liquids, which can achieve efficient cleaning and resource recycling, and significantly reduce production costs and environmental pollution.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the embodiments of this utility model adopt the following technical solutions:
[0006] An automated cleaning device for storing acidic liquids includes a cleaning tank 1. The cleaning tank 1 is characterized by having an acid storage tank 3 located below it, and an acid circulation drain pipe 4 connected to the acid storage tank 3 at the bottom of the cleaning tank. The acid circulation drain pipe 4 is equipped with a solenoid valve 7. An acid circulation inlet pipe 5 is located outside the cleaning tank. The upper end of the acid circulation inlet pipe 5 is connected to the outer wall of the cleaning tank 1, and the lower end of the acid circulation inlet pipe 5 is connected to the outer wall of the acid storage tank 3, so as to circulate the acid from the acid storage tank to the cleaning tank.
[0007] Preferably, the automated cleaning equipment includes a housing, which is provided with a partition plate 2 to divide the housing into a cleaning pool 1 and an acid storage pool 3, and the acid circulation drain pipe 4 is provided on the partition plate 2.
[0008] Preferably, an ultrasonic cleaning module 6 is provided on the partition plate 2 near the cleaning tank 1.
[0009] Preferably, a pure water inlet pipe 8 and a pure water outlet pipe 9 are provided on the outer wall of the cleaning tank 1.
[0010] Preferably, solenoid valves 7 are installed on the pure water inlet pipe 8 and the pure water outlet pipe 9.
[0011] Preferably, a pump 10 is installed on the acid circulation water supply pipe 5.
[0012] Preferably, the washing tank 1 has an inclined structure.
[0013] Preferably, the acid circulation drain pipe 4 is located at the lowest end of the cleaning tank 1.
[0014] Preferably, a drain pipe 11 is provided on the outer wall of the acid storage tank 3.
[0015] Preferably, the acid storage tank 3 has an inclined structure, and the drain pipe 11 is located at the lowest end of the acid storage tank 3.
[0016] The advantages of this invention are: The acid storage tank design achieves efficient cleaning and resource recycling, significantly reducing production costs and environmental pollution. Simultaneously, the equipment features automation and intelligence, precisely controlling the cleaning process through preset programs and solenoid valves, thus improving production efficiency. The equipment employs an inclined cleaning tank and acid storage tank, along with circulating water pipes and drain pipes located at the lower end, ensuring smooth acid flow and recovery. Attached Figure Description
[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an automated cleaning device capable of storing acidic liquids according to the present invention.
[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the distribution of solenoid valves in an automated cleaning device capable of storing acidic liquids, as described in this utility model.
[0020] Attached reference numerals: 1. Cleaning tank; 2. Divider plate; 3. Acid storage tank; 4. Acid circulation drain pipe; 5. Acid circulation inlet pipe; 6. Ultrasonic cleaning module; 7. Solenoid valve; 8. Pure water inlet pipe; 9. Pure water outlet pipe; 10. Pump; 11. Drain pipe. Detailed Implementation
[0021] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0022] Example 1
[0023] An automated cleaning device for storing acidic liquids includes a cleaning tank 1. The cleaning tank 1 is characterized by having an acid storage tank 3 located below it, and an acid circulation drain pipe 4 connected to the acid storage tank 3 at the bottom of the cleaning tank. The acid circulation drain pipe 4 is equipped with a solenoid valve 7. An acid circulation inlet pipe 5 is located outside the cleaning tank. The upper end of the acid circulation inlet pipe 5 is connected to the outer wall of the cleaning tank 1, and the lower end of the acid circulation inlet pipe 5 is connected to the outer wall of the acid storage tank 3, so as to circulate the acid from the acid storage tank to the cleaning tank.
[0024] Example 2
[0025] An automated cleaning device for storing acidic liquids includes a cleaning tank 1. The cleaning tank 1 is characterized by having an acid storage tank 3 located below it, and an acid circulation drain pipe 4 connected to the acid storage tank 3 at the bottom of the cleaning tank. The acid circulation drain pipe 4 is equipped with a solenoid valve 7. An acid circulation inlet pipe 5 is located outside the cleaning tank. The upper end of the acid circulation inlet pipe 5 is connected to the outer wall of the cleaning tank 1, and the lower end of the acid circulation inlet pipe 5 is connected to the outer wall of the acid storage tank 3, so as to circulate the acid from the acid storage tank to the cleaning tank.
[0026] After cleaning the workpieces, the acidic liquid is collected and returned to the acidic liquid storage tank instead of being directly discharged into the environment. By recycling the acidic liquid, the demand for new acidic liquid is significantly reduced, thereby mitigating the negative environmental impact of the production process. When the acidic liquid no longer meets the cleaning requirements, it can be reconstituted to restore its performance, further extending the service life of the acidic liquid.
[0027] An ultrasonic cleaning module 6 is installed on the partition plate 2 near the cleaning tank 1.
[0028] The cleaning tank 1 is equipped with a pure water inlet pipe 8 and a pure water outlet pipe 9 on its outer wall, and a solenoid valve 7 is installed on both pipes. By opening and closing the solenoid valve 7, the flow of acidic liquid and pure water is precisely controlled, thus automating the cleaning process. The pre-programmed operation of the solenoid valve 7 makes the cleaning process more stable and reliable.
[0029] A pump 10 is installed on the acid circulation water supply pipe 5. The function of the pump 10 is to pump the acidic liquid from the storage tank to the cleaning tank 1, providing power for the circulation cleaning. The automated pump 10 reduces manual operation and improves cleaning efficiency.
[0030] Example 3
[0031] An automated cleaning device for storing acidic liquids includes a cleaning tank 1. The cleaning tank 1 is characterized by having an acid storage tank 3 located below it, and an acid circulation drain pipe 4 connected to the acid storage tank 3 at the bottom of the cleaning tank. The acid circulation drain pipe 4 is equipped with a solenoid valve 7. An acid circulation inlet pipe 5 is located outside the cleaning tank. The upper end of the acid circulation inlet pipe 5 is connected to the outer wall of the cleaning tank 1, and the lower end of the acid circulation inlet pipe 5 is connected to the outer wall of the acid storage tank 3, so as to circulate the acid from the acid storage tank to the cleaning tank.
[0032] After cleaning the workpieces, the acidic liquid is collected and returned to the acidic liquid storage tank instead of being directly discharged into the environment. By recycling the acidic liquid, the demand for new acidic liquid is significantly reduced, thereby mitigating the negative environmental impact of the production process. When the acidic liquid no longer meets the cleaning requirements, it can be reconstituted to restore its performance, further extending the service life of the acidic liquid.
[0033] An ultrasonic cleaning module 6 is installed on the partition plate 2 near the cleaning tank 1.
[0034] The cleaning tank 1 is equipped with a pure water inlet pipe 8 and a pure water outlet pipe 9 on its outer wall, and a solenoid valve 7 is installed on both pipes. By opening and closing the solenoid valve 7, the flow of acidic liquid and pure water is precisely controlled, thus automating the cleaning process. The pre-programmed operation of the solenoid valve 7 makes the cleaning process more stable and reliable.
[0035] A pump 10 is installed on the acid circulation water supply pipe 5. The function of the pump 10 is to pump the acidic liquid from the storage tank to the cleaning tank 1, providing power for the circulation cleaning. The automated pump 10 reduces manual operation and improves cleaning efficiency.
[0036] The automated cleaning equipment includes a housing, which is divided into a cleaning tank 1 and an acid storage tank 3 by a partition plate 2. An acid circulation drain pipe 4 is installed on the partition plate 2. The housing, as the outer shell and containment structure of the entire automated cleaning equipment, protects and supports the internal components. It provides a closed environment, ensuring that acid does not leak during the cleaning process, thus protecting the safety of operators and maintaining a clean environment. The partition plate design not only separates the cleaning and storage functions but also improves the space utilization of the equipment.
[0037] Example 4
[0038] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, an automated cleaning device capable of storing acidic liquids is disclosed. The automated cleaning device includes a cleaning tank 1, a partition plate 2 disposed below the cleaning tank 1, an acid storage tank 3 disposed below the partition plate 2, and an acid circulation drain pipe 4 disposed on the partition plate 2 connecting the cleaning tank 1 and the acid storage tank 3. An acid circulation inlet pipe 5 is disposed outside the cleaning tank. The inlet end of the acid circulation inlet pipe 5 is connected to the outer wall of the cleaning tank 1, and the outlet end of the acid circulation inlet pipe 5 is connected to the outer wall of the acid storage tank 3.
[0039] After cleaning the workpieces, the acidic liquid is collected and returned to the acidic liquid storage tank instead of being directly discharged into the environment. By recycling the acidic liquid, the demand for new acidic liquid is significantly reduced, thereby mitigating the negative environmental impact of the production process. When the acidic liquid no longer meets the cleaning requirements, it can be reconstituted to restore its performance, further extending the service life of the acidic liquid.
[0040] An ultrasonic cleaning module 6 is installed on the partition plate 2 near the cleaning tank 1.
[0041] Solenoid valves 7 are installed on the acid circulation drain pipe 4 and the drain pipe 11. Pure water inlet pipe 8 and pure water outlet pipe 9 are installed on the outer wall of the cleaning tank 1, and solenoid valves 7 are also installed on these pipes. By opening and closing the solenoid valves 7, the flow of acidic liquid and pure water is precisely controlled, automating the cleaning process. The pre-programmed operation of the solenoid valves 7 makes the cleaning process more stable and reliable.
[0042] A pump 10 is installed on the acid circulation water supply pipe 5. The function of the pump 10 is to pump the acidic liquid from the storage tank to the cleaning tank 1, providing power for the circulation cleaning. The automated pump 10 reduces manual operation and improves cleaning efficiency.
[0043] The cleaning tank 1 has an inclined structure, with the acid circulation drain pipe 4 located at its lowest point. This inclined design allows the liquid in the cleaning tank 1 and storage tank to flow naturally to the lowest point, facilitating centralized discharge and recycling. In the multi-functional cleaning tank 1, this structure helps the acid flow smoothly into the acid circulation drain pipe 4 after cleaning, reducing residue and waste.
[0044] The acid storage tank 3 has a drain pipe 11 installed on its outer wall. The acid storage tank 3 has an inclined structure, with the drain pipe 11 located at its lowest point. This inclined structure ensures that waste liquid or liquid requiring treatment can be completely discharged through the drain pipe 11, preventing liquid stagnation and contamination. Theoretically, the liquid in the acid storage tank can be reused indefinitely. If the liquid no longer meets requirements after a period of use, it can be reconstituted according to the required pH ratio until the pH value meets the requirements. When it is necessary to empty the acid storage tank, the solenoid valve 74 can be opened to collect the acidic liquid for proper waste disposal.
[0045] Initial working principle: Place the workpiece requiring acid pickling to remove metal ions into cleaning tank 1, pour in the preset amount of acidic liquid, and measure whether the pH value meets the requirements. The ultrasonic cleaning module 6 starts and cleans the workpiece containing metal ions for 20 minutes. After cleaning, open the solenoid valve 71 of the acid circulation drain pipe 4, allowing all the acidic liquid to enter the acidic liquid storage tank. Then close the solenoid valve 71 and open the solenoid valve 72 of the pure water inlet pipe 8 to inject pure water to the preset water level. Close the solenoid valve 72 and start the ultrasonic cleaning module 6 to clean for 20 minutes. After cleaning, open the solenoid valve 73 of the pure water drain pipe 9 and then close the solenoid valve 73.
[0046] Acid circulation working principle: Place the workpiece requiring acid pickling to remove metal ions into cleaning tank 1, turn on pump 10, and acidic liquid is pumped from the acidic liquid storage tank to the multi-functional cleaning tank 1. Turn off pump 10 and start ultrasonic cleaning module 6 for 20 minutes. After cleaning, open solenoid valve 71 of acid circulation drain pipe 4, and after all acidic liquid has entered the acidic liquid storage tank, close solenoid valve 71. Open solenoid valve 72 to inject pure water to the preset water level line, close solenoid valve 72, and start ultrasonic cleaning module 6 for 20 minutes. After cleaning, open solenoid valve 73 to release pure water and then close solenoid valve 73.
[0047] The advantages of this invention are as follows: The design of the acid storage tank 3 achieves efficient cleaning and resource recycling, significantly reducing production costs and environmental pollution. Simultaneously, the equipment features automation and intelligence, precisely controlling the cleaning process through preset programs and solenoid valves 7, thus improving production efficiency. The equipment employs an inclined structure for the cleaning tank 1 and acid storage tank 3, along with a low-end circulating water pipe and drain pipe 11, ensuring smooth acid flow and recovery.
[0048] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the protection scope of the claims.
Claims
1. An automated cleaning device for storing acidic liquids, the automated cleaning device comprising a cleaning tank (1), characterized in that, An acid storage tank (3) is provided below the cleaning tank (1). An acid circulation drain pipe (4) is provided at the bottom of the cleaning tank and connects to the acid storage tank (3). An solenoid valve (7) is provided on the acid circulation drain pipe (4). An acid circulation inlet pipe (5) is provided outside the cleaning tank. The upper end of the acid circulation inlet pipe (5) is connected to the outer wall of the cleaning tank (1), and the lower end of the acid circulation inlet pipe (5) is connected to the outer wall of the acid storage tank (3) so as to circulate the acid in the acid storage tank to the cleaning tank.
2. The automated cleaning equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The automated cleaning equipment includes a housing, which is provided with a partition plate (2) to divide the housing into a cleaning pool (1) and an acid storage pool (3), and the acid circulation drain pipe (4) is provided on the partition plate (2).
3. The automated cleaning equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, An ultrasonic cleaning module (6) is provided on the partition plate (2) near the cleaning tank (1).
4. The automated cleaning equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer wall of the cleaning tank (1) is equipped with a pure water inlet pipe (8) and a pure water outlet pipe (9).
5. The automated cleaning equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, Solenoid valves (7) are installed on the pure water inlet pipe (8) and the pure water outlet pipe (9).
6. The automated cleaning equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, A pump (10) is installed on the acid circulation water supply pipe (5).
7. The automated cleaning equipment according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The cleaning tank (1) has an inclined structure.
8. The automated cleaning equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that, The acid circulation pipe (4) is located at the lowest end of the cleaning tank (1).
9. The automated cleaning equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The acid storage tank (3) is provided with a drain pipe (11) on its outer wall.
10. The automated cleaning equipment according to claim 9, characterized in that, The acid storage tank (3) has an inclined structure, and the drain pipe (11) is located at the lowest end of the acid storage tank (3).