Automatic cleaning device for tunnel reflective ring

By designing an automatic cleaning device for tunnel reflective rings, and using a track-driven electric brush head and cleaning fluid spraying device, the problem of low cleaning efficiency of tunnel reflective rings was solved, achieving a safe and efficient cleaning effect.

CN223766755UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-06SICHUAN DEHUI EXPRESSWAY CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422807781.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-18
Publication Date
2026-01-06
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-18

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing methods for cleaning tunnel reflective rings are inefficient and pose safety hazards, while traditional equipment has a complex structure and unsatisfactory cleaning results.

Method used

Design an automatic cleaning device for tunnel reflective rings, which uses a track-driven electric brush head and a cleaning fluid spraying device to clean mechanically. The electric brush head and water spray nozzle work together to remove dirt, and the controller controls the operation of the equipment.

Benefits of technology

It improves cleaning speed, reduces manpower requirements, avoids operational risks inside tunnels, and has a significant cleaning effect, making it suitable for different tunnel sizes.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic cleaning device for a tunnel reflective ring, which relates to the technical field of highway tunnel facility cleaning, and comprises a track, a storage battery and a main body bracket, the track is positioned behind the reflective ring, and the main body bracket is erected on the track and the reflective ring; a driving wheel is installed on the main body support, the driving wheel abuts against the track through a steel plate, a driving motor is connected to the driving wheel, and the driving wheel can slide on the track in a reciprocating mode; an electric brush head is erected on the main body bracket on the front surface of the reflective ring, abuts against the front surface of the reflective ring and is driven by a brush head motor to rotate; the storage battery is installed on the main body support, a controller is installed on the storage battery, and the controller controls the driving motor and the brush head motor to work. A mechanical cleaning mode is adopted, the cleaning speed is greatly increased, manpower and time are saved, an operator can conduct remote control at a safe position, and the risk of road occupation operation in a tunnel is avoided.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of highway tunnel facility cleaning technology, specifically to an automatic cleaning device for tunnel reflective rings. Background Technology

[0002] In highway tunnels, reflective rings play a crucial role in improving driving safety. However, over time, these rings become covered by dust, oil, and other contaminants, reducing their reflective effectiveness. Currently, traditional cleaning methods primarily rely on manual labor, which is not only inefficient but also poses safety hazards. Furthermore, existing cleaning equipment suffers from complex structures and unsatisfactory cleaning results. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a new type of tunnel reflective ring cleaning equipment to address these issues. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology and provide an automatic cleaning device for tunnel reflective rings.

[0004] The objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0005] An automatic cleaning device for tunnel reflective rings includes a track, a battery, and a main support. The track is located behind the reflective ring, and the main support is mounted on the track and the reflective ring. A drive wheel is installed on the main support, and the drive wheel is secured to the track by a steel plate. A drive motor is connected to the drive wheel, which can slide back and forth on the track. An electric brush head is mounted on the main support in front of the reflective ring, and the electric brush head is driven to rotate by a brush head motor. The battery is installed on the main support, and a controller is installed on the battery. The controller controls the operation of the drive motor and the brush head motor.

[0006] The track has a first guide wheel and a second guide wheel installed in front of and behind the drive wheel. Both the first guide wheel and the second guide wheel are made of steel plates that are pressed against the track and connected to the main support to form a whole. Both the first guide wheel and the second guide wheel can slide on the track.

[0007] Preferably, a transmission structure is connected to the drive wheel, the transmission structure including a first bevel gear and a second bevel gear, the first bevel gear and the second bevel gear meshing perpendicularly with each other, the first bevel gear is vertical and its gear shaft is connected to the drive motor; the second bevel gear is horizontal and its gear shaft is connected to the drive wheel shaft.

[0008] Specifically, the electric brush head and brush head motor are both fixed on the second connecting steel plate. The main support has a sliding groove. The upper and lower sides of the second connecting steel plate are locked in the sliding groove and can slide in the sliding groove. The side of the second connecting steel plate away from the reflective ring is connected to the main support by a telescopic spring. The telescopic spring presses the electric brush head against the reflective ring.

[0009] A water tank containing cleaning fluid is also installed on the main support frame. A water pump is installed on the water tank and connected to a water pipe. A spray nozzle is connected to the end of the water pipe, which can spray cleaning fluid onto the front of the reflector ring. The working status of the water pump is controlled by a controller.

[0010] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0011] This invention utilizes an independent electric brush head and a cleaning fluid spraying device to effectively remove various types of dirt from reflective rings, improving their reflective effect. The mechanized cleaning method significantly increases cleaning speed, saving manpower and time. Operators can remotely control the process from a safe location, avoiding the risks of working in the tunnel. Furthermore, this invention can be adjusted to suit different tunnel dimensions, making it widely applicable. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0013] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of the structure at point A in the middle;

[0014] In the diagram, 1-battery, 2-controller, 3-track, 4-reflective ring, 5-main support, 6-transmission structure, 61-first bevel gear, 62-second bevel gear, 7-drive motor, 8-drive wheel, 81-drive wheel shaft, 9-first guide wheel, 10-second guide wheel, 11-first connecting steel plate, 12-brush head motor, 13-electric brush head, 14-telescopic spring, 15-water tank, 16-water pump, 17-spray nozzle, 18-water pipe, 19-second connecting steel plate. Detailed Implementation

[0015] The technical solution of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0016] See Figure 1-2 This utility model provides a technical solution:

[0017] An automatic cleaning device for tunnel reflective rings includes a track 3 and a main support 5. The track 3 is located behind the reflective rings 4, and the main support 5 is mounted on the track 3 and the reflective rings 4. A drive wheel 8 is installed on the main support 5, and a steel plate is used to press the drive wheel 8 against the front of the track 3, allowing it to slide on the track 3. On the back of the track 3, a first guide wheel 9 and a second guide wheel 10 are installed before and after the drive wheel 8. Both the first guide wheel 9 and the second guide wheel 10 are pressed against the track 3 by steel plates and connected to the main support 5, allowing the main support 5 to slide on the track 3. The arrangement of the drive wheel 8, the first guide wheel 9, and the second guide wheel 10 allows the entire device to slide on the track 3. A transmission structure 6 is connected to the drive wheel 8. The transmission structure 6 includes a first bevel gear 61 and a second bevel gear 62. The first bevel gear 61 and the second bevel gear 62 mesh perpendicularly with each other. The first bevel gear 61 is vertical, and its gear shaft is connected to a drive motor 7; the second bevel gear 62 is horizontal, and its gear shaft is connected to the drive wheel shaft 81. The driving force in the vertical direction is converted to the horizontal direction through the connection of the transmission structure 6, and the force distribution of the main support 5 is reasonably planned.

[0018] An electric brush head 13 is installed on the front of the reflective ring 4. The electric brush head 13 is driven to rotate by a brush head motor 12. Both the electric brush head 13 and the brush head motor 12 are fixed on the second connecting steel plate 19, which is fixed on the main support 5. The main support 5 has a sliding groove, and the upper and lower sides of the second connecting steel plate 19 are engaged in the sliding groove, allowing the second connecting steel plate 19 to slide in the sliding groove. The side away from the reflective ring 4 is connected to the main support 5 by a telescopic spring 14. The elastic force of the telescopic spring 14 allows the electric brush head 13 to press firmly against the tunnel reflective ring 4.

[0019] A water tank 15 is also installed on the main support 5. The water tank 15 contains cleaning fluid. A water pump 16 is installed on the water tank 15. The water pump 16 is connected to a water pipe 18. A water nozzle 17 is connected to the end of the water pipe 18. The water nozzle 17 can spray water onto the front of the reflector ring 4.

[0020] A storage battery 1 is also installed on the main support 5. A first connecting steel plate 11 is welded to the outer shell of the storage battery 1. The first connecting steel plate 11 is connected to the main support 5 to form an integral whole. A controller 2 is installed on the storage battery 1. The controller 2 controls the operation of the drive motor 7, the brush head motor 12 and the water pump 16.

[0021] In this embodiment, the battery 1 is installed on the upper left of the main support 5, and the water tank 15 is installed on the lower right. This balances the load distribution of the main support 5 as a whole, and the installation position can also be reasonably planned according to the actual situation.

[0022] In this embodiment, track 3 is installed behind the tunnel reflective ring 4, providing a stable operating track for the equipment. Track 3 is made of high-strength steel, which is corrosion-resistant and wear-resistant, ensuring the stability of the equipment during long-term use. A drive climbing device works in conjunction with track 3, using a motor to rotate drive wheels 8 to propel the equipment reciprocating on track 3. The drive climbing device is electrically driven, featuring stable speed and smooth operation, meeting the cleaning needs of reflective rings 4 at different heights. An independent electric brush head 13 device, consisting of motor-driven brush heads, efficiently cleans the reflective ring 4. The electric brush head 13 is made of a soft material, effectively removing dirt without damaging the reflective ring 4. The independent electric brush head 13 can be adjusted according to the shape and size of the reflective ring 4 to ensure comprehensive and thorough cleaning. A cleaning fluid spraying device sprays cleaning fluid onto the reflective ring 4 to improve the cleaning effect. The cleaning fluid spraying device can adjust the spray pressure and flow rate as needed to ensure that the cleaning fluid evenly covers the surface of the reflective ring 4.

[0023] Connections between components: The drive climbing device is mounted on the track 3 and can climb along the track 3. The independent electric brush head 13 and the cleaning fluid spraying device are respectively mounted on the drive climbing device, and clean the reflective ring 4 as the drive climbing device moves.

[0024] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model. It should be understood that this utility model is not limited to the forms disclosed herein and should not be construed as excluding other embodiments. It can be used in various other combinations, modifications, and environments, and can be altered within the scope of the concept described herein through the above teachings or related technologies or knowledge. Modifications and variations made by those skilled in the art that do not depart from the spirit and scope of this utility model should be protected within the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A device for automatically cleaning a tunnel reflector ring, characterized by: The utility model provides a kind of automatic cleaning device of reflector, including track (3), battery (1) and main support (5), the track (3) is located behind reflector (4), the main support (5) is erected on track (3) and reflector (4);Driving wheel (8) is installed on the main support (5), the driving wheel (8) is tightly pressed on track (3) using steel plate, driving motor (7) is connected on the driving wheel (8), and the driving wheel (8) can reciprocate on track (3);Electric brush head (13) is erected on the main support (5) in the front of reflector (4), the electric brush head (13) is tightly pressed in the front of reflector (4), and the electric brush head (13) is driven to rotate by brush head motor (12);The battery (1) is installed on the main support (5), and controller (2) is installed on the battery (1), and the controller (2) controls driving motor (7), brush head motor (12) work.

2. The automatic cleaning device for tunnel reflective ring according to claim 1, characterized in that: First guide wheel (9) and second guide wheel (10) are installed before and after driving wheel (8) on track (3), and the first guide wheel (9) and the second guide wheel (10) are all tightly pressed on track (3) using steel plate and are connected with main support (5) to form an entirety, and the first guide wheel (9) and the second guide wheel (10) can slide on track (3).

3. The automatic cleaning device for tunnel reflective ring according to claim 1, characterized in that: Driving transmission (6) is connected on the driving wheel (8), and the driving transmission (6) includes first umbrella gear (61) and second umbrella gear (62), the first umbrella gear (61) and the second umbrella gear (62) are perpendicular to each other and are engaged, and the first umbrella gear (61) is perpendicular, and its gear shaft is connected with driving motor (7);The second umbrella gear (62) is horizontal, and its gear shaft is connected with driving wheel shaft (81).

4. The automatic cleaning device for tunnel reflective ring according to claim 1, characterized in that: Electric brush head (13) and brush head motor (12) are both fixed on second connecting steel plate (19), and the main support (5) is provided with sliding groove, and the second connecting steel plate (19) is clamped on the sliding groove and can slide in the sliding groove, and the side, away from reflector (4), of the second connecting steel plate (19) is connected with main support (5) using telescopic spring (14), and telescopic spring (14) tightly presses electric brush head (13) on reflector (4).

5. The automatic cleaning device for tunnel reflective ring according to claim 1, characterized in that: Water tank (15) is also installed on the main support (5), cleaning fluid is contained in the water tank (15), water pump (16) is installed on the water tank (15), the water pump (16) is connected with water pipe (18), and water pipe (18) is provided with water outlet (17) at the end, the water outlet (17) can spray cleaning fluid to the front of reflector (4), and the working state of the water pump (16) is controlled by controller (2).