Water tower cleaning device
By designing a water tower cleaning device with a rotating shaft, a fixed ring, and a cleaning strip, centrifugal force is used to achieve automated cleaning, solving the problems of low cleaning efficiency and safety risks in water towers. It is suitable for water towers of different sizes and shapes.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423112847.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-17
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-26
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-17
AI Technical Summary
Current technologies require manual entry into the water tower for cleaning, which is inefficient and poses safety risks.
A water tower cleaning device has been designed, including a rotating shaft, a fixed ring, a cleaning strip, and a drive unit. The drive unit drives the rotating shaft to rotate, and centrifugal force is used to make the cleaning strip contact and rub against the water tower wall to achieve automated cleaning. It is suitable for water towers of different diameters and shapes.
It enables automated cleaning of water tower walls, improves cleaning efficiency, reduces safety risks, adapts to water towers of different sizes and shapes, and reduces the need for manual entry.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of water supply device, in particular to a water tower cleaning device. BACKGROUND
[0002] The water tower is a device for maintaining and regulating the amount and pressure of water in the water supply pipe network. After long-term use, the inner wall of the water tower often has scale and other attachments, which will affect the water quality if left for a long time, so it needs to be cleaned regularly.
[0003] The water tower is relatively deep, and workers usually enter the water tower to clean the inner wall by setting up a ladder, which is low in efficiency and has a safety risk. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL
[0004] The purpose of the present application is to overcome the above technical deficiencies, provide a water tower cleaning device to solve the problem of safety risk in manual cleaning of the water tower in the prior art.
[0005] In order to achieve the above technical purpose, the technical scheme of the present application is as follows: a water tower cleaning device, comprising a rotating shaft, a fixed ring, a cleaning strip and a driving unit, wherein: a fixed groove is formed on the side of the rotating shaft along the circumferential direction, a plurality of avoidance grooves are formed along the direction parallel to the axial direction, and the plurality of avoidance grooves are arranged along the circumferential direction of the rotating shaft; the fixed ring is arranged in the fixed groove; a plurality of cleaning strips are arranged along the circumferential direction of the rotating shaft, the cleaning strip comprises a connecting portion and a cleaning portion, the connecting portion is connected with the cleaning portion, the connecting portion is arranged at the intersection of the fixed groove and the avoidance groove, and the connecting portion is sleeved on the fixed ring; the driving unit is connected with the rotating shaft for driving the rotating shaft to rotate.
[0006] Preferably, the water tower cleaning device further comprises a connecting frame, the rotating shaft is rotatably connected with the connecting frame, and the fixed end of the driving unit is fixedly connected with the connecting frame.
[0007] Preferably, the connecting frame comprises a first mounting plate and a second mounting plate, the first mounting plate is fixedly connected with the second mounting plate, the rotating shaft is rotatably connected with the first mounting plate, and the fixed end of the driving unit is fixedly connected with the second mounting plate.
[0008] Preferably, the water tower cleaning device further comprises an adjusting rod, the connecting frame further comprises a third mounting plate, the third mounting plate is fixedly connected with the second mounting plate, the driving unit is arranged between the second mounting plate and the third mounting plate, and the adjusting rod is fixedly connected with the third mounting plate.
[0009] Preferably, the water tower cleaning device further comprises a fixed plate, and the fixed plate is threadedly connected with the adjusting rod.
[0010] Preferably, the water tower cleaning device further comprises an adjusting nut, which is in threaded connection with the adjusting rod.
[0011] Preferably, the water tower cleaning device further comprises a limiting block, which is connected with the fixing plate.
[0012] Preferably, the driving unit is a motor.
[0013] Preferably, the fixing grooves are arranged in plurality along the rotation shaft in the axial direction, and the fixing rings are arranged in plurality, and each of the fixing rings is arranged in one of the fixing grooves.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, the water tower cleaning device provided by the application has the following beneficial effects: the driving unit works to drive the rotation shaft to rotate, and the cleaning strip connected with the rotation shaft also rotates, and due to the centrifugal force, the cleaning strip separates to the periphery and rubs against the wall of the water tower, and at the same time, the attachments on the wall of the water tower are cleaned, so that the wall of the water tower is cleaned, and the cleaning radius of the cleaning strip depends on the rotating speed of the rotation shaft, the faster the speed, the greater the cleaning radius, and the cleaning radius of the cleaning strip can be changed by adjusting the speed of the rotation shaft, so that the water tower with different diameters can be adapted, especially the water tower with complex cross-sectional shape and different diameters in different axial directions, and the staff only needs to operate at the top of the tower without entering the inside of the water tower. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0015] Figure 1 is a perspective view of the water tower cleaning device provided by the application;
[0016] Figure 2 is Figure 1 is a partial enlarged view of A in
[0017] Figure 3 is a perspective view of the rotation shaft of the water tower cleaning device provided by the application;
[0018] Fig. 1 is a rotation shaft, Fig. 2 is a fixing ring, Fig. 3 is a cleaning strip, Fig. 4 is a driving unit, Fig. 5 is a connecting frame, Fig. 6 is an adjusting rod, Fig. 7 is a fixing plate, Fig. 8 is an adjusting nut, Fig. 9 is a limiting block, Fig. 1a is a fixing groove, Fig. 1b is an avoiding groove, Fig. 3a is a connecting part, Fig. 3b is a cleaning part, Fig. 5a is a first mounting plate, Fig. 5b is a second mounting plate, and Fig. 5c is a third mounting plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0019] In order to make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the application more clear, the application is further described in detail below with reference to the drawings and examples. It should be understood that the specific examples described herein are only used to explain the application and not to limit the application.
[0020] Please refer to Figures 1 to 3The embodiment provides a water tower cleaning device, which comprises a rotating shaft 1, a fixing ring 2, cleaning strips 3 and a driving unit 4, the rotating shaft 1 is used for driving the cleaning strips 3 to rotate, the fixing ring 2 is used for fixing the cleaning strips 3 on the rotating shaft 1, the cleaning strips 3 are used for cleaning the inside of the water tower, and the driving unit 4 is used for driving the rotating shaft 1 to rotate.
[0021] A fixing groove 1a is formed in the side of the rotating shaft 1 in a circumferential direction, and is used for fixing the fixing ring 2; a plurality of position-avoiding grooves 1b are formed in the rotating shaft 1 in a direction parallel to the axial direction, and are arranged in the circumferential direction of the rotating shaft 1; the position-avoiding grooves 1b avoid contact with the cleaning strips 3, so that the cleaning strips 3 can rotate around the fixing ring 2.
[0022] The fixing ring 2 is arranged in the fixing groove 1a; the fixing ring 2 can be made of iron wire and the like, the cleaning strips 3 are arranged in the fixing ring 2 one by one, then the fixing ring 2 is fixed in the fixing groove 1a, and since the position-avoiding grooves 1b avoid contact with the cleaning strips 3, the cleaning strips 3 can rotate around the fixing ring 2.
[0023] The plurality of cleaning strips 3 are arranged in the circumferential direction of the rotating shaft 1; the cleaning strip 3 comprises a connecting part 3a and a cleaning part 3b; the connecting part 3a is connected with the cleaning part 3b; the connecting part 3a is arranged at the intersection of the fixing groove 1a and the position-avoiding groove 1b, and is sleeved on the fixing ring 2; the cleaning part 3b can be made of materials such as cotton cloth and sponge; when the rotating shaft 1 rotates at a high speed, the rotating shaft 1 drives the cleaning strips 3 to rotate, and the centrifugal force causes the cleaning strips 3 to move in the radial direction and rub against the wall of the water tower, so that the attachments on the wall of the water tower are cleaned. Preferably, the fixing groove 1a is arranged in the axial direction of the rotating shaft 1 in a plurality of modes; the fixing ring 2 is arranged in a plurality of modes; and the plurality of fixing rings 2 are arranged in the plurality of fixing grooves 1a in a one-to-one correspondence, so that more cleaning strips 3 can be installed, and the cleaning effect is improved.
[0024] The driving unit 4 is connected with the rotating shaft 1 and is used for driving the rotating shaft 1 to rotate. Preferably, the driving unit 4 is a motor.
[0025] Preferably, the water tower cleaning device further comprises a connecting frame 5, the rotating shaft 1 is rotationally connected with the connecting frame 5, and the fixed end of the driving unit 4 is fixedly connected with the connecting frame 5. Further, the connecting frame 5 comprises a first mounting plate 5a and a second mounting plate 5b, the first mounting plate 5a is fixedly connected with the second mounting plate 5b, and in the embodiment, the first mounting plate 5a and the second mounting plate 5b are connected by a connecting column, the connecting column can be fixedly connected with the first mounting plate 5a and the second mounting plate 5b by bolts, the rotating shaft 1 is rotationally connected with the first mounting plate 5a, and the rotating shaft 1 and the first mounting plate 5a can be rotationally connected by a bearing, so that the rotating plate bears the radial load of the rotating shaft 1, the fixed end of the driving unit 4 is fixedly connected with the second mounting plate 5b, and the fixed end of the driving unit 4 and the second mounting plate 5b can be fixedly connected by bolts, and in the embodiment, the driving unit 4 is a motor, so that the driving unit 4 and the rotating shaft 1 can be connected by a shaft coupling. By adopting this design, the load of the rotating shaft 1 can be distributed to the first mounting plate 5a, and the load borne by the shaft of the motor is reduced.
[0026] Preferably, the water tower cleaning device further comprises an adjusting rod 6, and the connecting frame 5 further comprises a third mounting plate 5c, the third mounting plate 5c is fixedly connected with the second mounting plate 5b, and in the embodiment, the third mounting plate 5c and the second mounting plate 5b are connected by a connecting column. The driving unit 4 is arranged between the second mounting plate 5b and the third mounting plate 5c, the adjusting rod 6 is fixedly connected with the third mounting plate 5c, and the adjusting rod 6 and the third mounting plate 5c can be connected by welding, riveting, bolting or the like. Adjusting the depth of the rotating shaft 1 in the water tower by moving the adjusting rod 6 up and down. Preferably, the water tower cleaning device further comprises a fixed plate 7, the fixed plate 7 is threadedly connected with the adjusting rod 6, and the depth of the rotating shaft 1 in the water tower can be adjusted by rotating the adjusting rod 6. Further preferably, the water tower cleaning device further comprises an adjusting nut 8, the adjusting nut 8 is threadedly connected with the adjusting rod 6, the adjusting nut 8 can be fixed relative to the adjusting rod 6 and the fixed plate 7, and in order to ensure the stability of the connection, the adjusting nut 8 can be arranged on both sides of the fixed plate 7 to fix the adjusting rod 6 in two different directions.
[0027] Preferably, the water tower cleaning device further comprises a limiting block 9, the limiting block 9 is connected with the fixed plate 7, and the limiting block 9 is used to abut against the side surface of the top of the water tower to fix the fixed plate 7.
[0028] In summary, the water tower cleaning device provided by the application drives the rotating shaft 1 to rotate through the driving unit 4, and the cleaning strip 3 connected with the rotating shaft 1 also rotates, and due to the centrifugal force, the cleaning strip 3 is separated to the periphery and is in contact and friction with the water tower wall, and at the same time, the attachments on the water tower wall are cleaned, the cleaning of the water tower wall is realized, and the cleaning radius of the cleaning strip 3 depends on the rotating speed of the rotating shaft 1, the faster the speed, the greater the cleaning radius, and the cleaning radius of the cleaning strip 3 can be changed by adjusting the speed of the rotating shaft 1, so that the water tower with different diameters can be adapted, especially the water tower with complex cross-sectional shape and different diameters in different axial directions.
[0029] The specific embodiments of the application above do not constitute a limitation on the protection scope of the application. Any various other corresponding changes and modifications made according to the technical concept of the application should be included in the protection scope of the claims of the application.
Claims
1. A water tower cleaning apparatus, characterized by, The water tower cleaning device comprises a rotating shaft, a fixing ring, cleaning strips and a driving unit, wherein: a fixing groove is formed on the side of the rotating shaft in the circumferential direction, and a plurality of position-avoiding grooves are formed in the direction parallel to the axial direction, and the plurality of position-avoiding grooves are arranged in the circumferential direction of the rotating shaft; the fixing ring is arranged in the fixing groove; the plurality of cleaning strips are arranged in the circumferential direction of the rotating shaft, and each cleaning strip comprises a connecting part and a cleaning part, the connecting part is connected with the cleaning part, the connecting part is arranged at the intersection of the fixing groove and the position-avoiding groove, and the connecting part is sleeved on the fixing ring; the driving unit is connected with the rotating shaft and used for driving the rotating shaft to rotate.
2. A water tower cleaning apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein, The water tower cleaning device further comprises a connecting frame, the rotating shaft is rotationally connected with the connecting frame, and the fixed end of the driving unit is fixedly connected with the connecting frame.
3. A water tower cleaning apparatus as defined in claim 2, wherein, The connecting frame comprises a first mounting plate and a second mounting plate, the first mounting plate is fixedly connected with the second mounting plate, the rotating shaft is rotationally connected with the first mounting plate, and the fixed end of the driving unit is fixedly connected with the second mounting plate.
4. A water tower cleaning apparatus as claimed in claim 3, wherein, The water tower cleaning device further comprises an adjusting rod, the connecting frame further comprises a third mounting plate, the third mounting plate is fixedly connected with the second mounting plate, the driving unit is arranged between the second mounting plate and the third mounting plate, and the adjusting rod is fixedly connected with the third mounting plate.
5. A water tower cleaning apparatus as claimed in claim 4, wherein, The water tower cleaning device further comprises a fixing plate, and the fixing plate is threadedly connected with the adjusting rod.
6. A water tower cleaning apparatus as defined in claim 5, wherein, The water tower cleaning device further comprises an adjusting nut, and the adjusting nut is threadedly connected with the adjusting rod.
7. A water tower cleaning apparatus as defined in claim 5, wherein, The water tower cleaning device further comprises a limiting block, and the limiting block is connected with the fixing plate.
8. A water tower cleaning apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein, The driving unit is an electric motor.
9. A water tower cleaning apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein, The fixing grooves are arranged in the axial direction of the rotating shaft, and a plurality of fixing rings are arranged, and the plurality of fixing rings are arranged one by one in the plurality of fixing grooves.