Bottom plate cleaning device

By designing an automated bottom plate cleaning device, which utilizes brush cleaning and fan collection, the problem of low pallet cleaning efficiency has been solved, achieving efficient cleaning and environmental protection, and improving the automation level of post-smelting processing.

CN223832945UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-27CHANGZHOU CHANGLIN YONGQING FOUNDRY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520166137.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-23
Publication Date
2026-01-27
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-23

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Technical Problem

The lack of dedicated pallet cleaning equipment in existing production facilities results in low efficiency in cleaning residual materials at the bottom of pallets after smelting, affecting the production environment and automation level.

Method used

A bottom plate cleaning device comprising a housing, cleaning components, a collection component, and a moving component has been designed. Through brush cleaning, fan collection, and controller coordination, it achieves automated cleaning and adapts to cleaning areas of different sizes and shapes.

Benefits of technology

It improves the efficiency and cleanliness of post-smelting processing, reduces dust pollution, lowers manual cleaning costs, and enhances the automation level of the production environment.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of cleaning, in particular to a bottom plate cleaning device which improves the efficiency and cleanliness of smelting post-treatment through automatic cleaning. Comprising a shell internally provided with a cavity used for installing parts; the cleaning assembly comprises a brush plate mounted at the bottom of the shell through a mounting part and a first driving mechanism used for driving the mounting part to rotate, and bristles attached to the surface of the bottom plate are arranged at the bottom of the brush plate; the collecting assembly is used for collecting the impurities cleaned by the cleaning assembly; the moving assembly is used for driving the shell to move on the bottom plate; and the controller is in communication connection with the cleaning assembly, the collecting assembly and the moving assembly.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of cleaning, and in particular to a bottom plate cleaning device. Background Technology

[0002] Smelting is a process in the metallurgical industry that involves heating ores, scrap metal, or other metal-containing raw materials to above their melting point at high temperatures, causing the metallic components to transform into a liquid state. Smelting removes impurities, yielding pure or specifically alloyed liquid metal, which can then be cast into various shapes of products or intermediate products.

[0003] During the smelting process, reducing agents are typically added to help separate metallic and non-metallic components. For example, coke used in iron ore smelting serves both as fuel to provide heat and as a reducing agent. Furthermore, smelting may involve other chemical reactions, such as oxidation, desulfurization, and dephosphorization, to further purify the metal. Pallets are usually used to facilitate material transport between workstations; however, after the entire process is complete, material residue adheres to the bottom of the pallets, requiring cleaning and reuse. Currently, existing production equipment lacks dedicated pallet cleaning devices. Utility Model Content

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a bottom plate cleaning device that improves the efficiency and cleanliness of post-melting processing through automated cleaning.

[0005] This utility model provides a bottom plate cleaning device, comprising:

[0006] The housing has an internal cavity for mounting components;

[0007] The cleaning assembly includes a brush plate mounted on the bottom of the housing via a mounting bracket and a first drive mechanism for driving the mounting bracket to rotate. The bottom of the brush plate is provided with bristles that conform to the surface of the base plate.

[0008] The collection component is used to collect impurities after they have been cleaned by the cleaning component;

[0009] A movable component used to drive the housing to move on the base plate;

[0010] The controller communicates with the cleanup, collection, and movement components.

[0011] Furthermore, the mounting components include a turntable, a connecting plate, a clamping component, a clamping plate, and a fastening component. The turntable is rotatably connected to the housing. The connecting plate is movably mounted below the turntable via the clamping component. The clamping plates are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the connecting plate and are movably connected to the connecting plate via the fastening component. The clamping plates are engaged with the brush plate.

[0012] Furthermore, the clamping component includes a first slide rod, a first movable groove, and a first spring. Multiple first slide rods are provided and distributed at intervals along the length of the connecting plate. The first movable groove is opened at the bottom of the turntable. One end of the first slide rod slides in the first movable groove and the other end is fixedly connected to the connecting plate. The first spring is disposed between the first slide rod and the inner wall of the first movable groove on the side away from the connecting plate.

[0013] Furthermore, the clamping component includes a second slide rod, a second movable groove, and a second spring. Multiple second slide rods are provided and distributed at intervals along the length of the clamping plate. The second movable groove is opened on the side wall of the connecting plate. One end of the second slide rod slides in the second movable groove and the other end is fixedly connected to the clamping plate. The second spring is disposed between the second slide rod and the inner wall of the second movable groove near the clamping plate.

[0014] Furthermore, the collection component includes a fan and a collection box disposed within the housing. The exhaust end of the fan is connected to the collection box, and an exhaust port is provided at the bottom of the housing. The collection box is connected to the exhaust port through a duct.

[0015] Furthermore, the cleaning components are configured as two symmetrically spaced sets, with the air extraction port located on the vertical line connecting the two cleaning components.

[0016] Furthermore, the moving component includes a front wheel driven by a steering mechanism and a rear wheel driven by a second drive mechanism.

[0017] Furthermore, multiple distance sensors are provided around the periphery of the housing, and the distance sensors are communicatively connected to the controller.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0019] The brush bristles adhere tightly to the base plate surface, and the brush plate rotates via the first drive mechanism, enabling effective cleaning of the base plate surface. The collection component collects the impurities swept out by the cleaning component, preventing secondary pollution. The moving component allows the entire cleaning device to move on the tray, ensuring that the cleaning range covers the entire cleaning area. The controller controls the operation of each component and can adjust the position and movement of the cleaning device based on information provided by the distance sensor to adapt to cleaning areas of different sizes or shapes. This improves the work efficiency of the post-melting processing stage, helps maintain a good production environment, reduces the impact of dust and other pollutants, lowers the cost and labor intensity of manual cleaning, and enhances the overall automation level of production. Attached Figure Description

[0020] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 2This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a bottom view structural diagram of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a two-section structural schematic diagram of the mounting component of this utility model;

[0025] The attached diagram shows the following components: 1. Housing; 2. Cleaning assembly; 21. Mounting component; 211. Turntable; 212. Connecting plate; 213. Clamping component; 213a. First slide bar; 213b. First movable groove; 213c. First spring; 214. Clamping plate; 215. Clamping component; 215a. Second slide bar; 215b. Second movable groove; 215c. Second spring; 22. Brush plate; 23. First drive mechanism; 24. Brush bristles; 3. Collection assembly; 31. Fan; 32. Collection box; 33. Air extraction port; 34. Air duct; 4. Moving assembly; 41. Steering mechanism; 42. Front wheel; 43. Second drive mechanism; 44. Rear wheel; 5. Distance sensor. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate this utility model, but are not intended to limit its scope.

[0027] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, a bottom plate cleaning device of this utility model includes:

[0028] The housing 1 has an internal cavity for mounting components;

[0029] The cleaning component 2 includes a brush plate 22 mounted on the bottom of the housing 1 via a mounting member 21 and a first drive mechanism 23 for driving the mounting member 21 to rotate. The bottom of the brush plate 22 is provided with bristles 24 that are in contact with the surface of the bottom plate.

[0030] Collection component 3 is used to collect the impurities after they have been cleaned by cleaning component 2;

[0031] The movable component 4 is used to drive the housing 1 to move on the base plate;

[0032] The controller is communicatively connected to the cleaning component 2, the collection component 3, and the moving component 4.

[0033] Once the cleaning device is started, the moving component 4 begins to operate, driving the entire device forward along a predetermined path, allowing the entire cleaning device to move freely on the base plate and expand its working range. At the same time, the first drive mechanism 23 drives the brush plate 22 to rotate, and the brush bristles 24 generate friction when they contact the base plate, peeling dust, dirt and other impurities off the base plate to ensure thorough cleaning. The impurities brushed up are then sucked in by the collection component 3 for centralized processing to prevent them from falling back into the environment and to keep the environment clean. The controller is responsible for coordinating the work of each part, such as adjusting the direction and speed of movement, to ensure that the cleaning operation proceeds smoothly.

[0034] like Figure 4 As shown, the mounting component 21 includes a turntable 211, a connecting plate 212, a clamping component 213, a clamping plate 214, and a clamping component 215. The turntable 211 is rotatably connected to the housing 1. The connecting plate 212 is movably mounted below the turntable 211 through the clamping component 213. The clamping plate 214 is symmetrically arranged on both sides of the connecting plate 212, and the clamping plate 214 is movably connected to the connecting plate 212 through the clamping component 215. The clamping plate 214 is engaged with the brush plate 22.

[0035] In the mounting component 21, the turntable 211 can rotate around its central axis under the action of the first drive mechanism 23. The clamping component 213 is used to provide the necessary pressure to stably connect the connecting plate 212 to the turntable 211, while allowing a certain degree of vertical floating to better adjust the position of the brush plate 22, ensuring that the bristles 24 can always maintain good contact with the base plate and improve the cleaning effect. The clamping component 215 is responsible for firmly fixing the clamping plate 214 to the connecting plate 212 and providing a snap-fit ​​mechanism between the brush plate 22 and the clamping plate 214. When it is necessary to replace the bristles 24 or perform maintenance, the brush plate 22 can be removed by loosening the clamping component 215.

[0036] The preferred clamping component 213 includes a first slide rod 213a, a first movable groove 213b, and a first spring 213c. Multiple first slide rods 213a are provided and spaced apart along the length of the connecting plate 212. The first movable groove 213b is located at the bottom of the turntable 211. One end of the first slide rod 213a slides within the first movable groove 213b, and the other end is fixedly connected to the connecting plate 212. The first spring 213c is disposed between the first slide rod 213a and the inner wall of the first movable groove 213b on the side away from the connecting plate 212. Multiple first slide rods... 213a increases the stability of the connecting plate 212 on the turntable 211, ensuring that it can evenly bear the pressure from the brush plate 22; the first movable groove 213b allows the first slide bar 213a to slide therein, thereby allowing the connecting plate 212 to move up and down relative to the turntable 211; the function of the first spring 213c is to provide a downward constant force to keep the connecting plate 212 under pressure on the base plate, ensuring that the bristles 24 are in close contact with the base plate for effective cleaning. In addition, the first spring 213c can also absorb some vibration and reduce noise during operation.

[0037] The preferred clamping element 215 includes a second slide rod 215a, a second movable groove 215b, and a second spring 215c. Multiple second slide rods 215a are provided and spaced apart along the length of the clamping plate 214. The second movable groove 215b is formed on the side wall of the connecting plate 212. One end of the second slide rod 215a slides within the second movable groove 215b, while the other end is fixedly connected to the clamping plate 214. The second spring 215c is disposed between the second slide rod 215a and the inner wall of the second movable groove 215b near the clamping plate 214. The clamping element 215a is positioned such that multiple second slide rods 215a... The second spring 215b increases the stability of the clamping plate 214 on the connecting plate 212, ensuring that it can apply pressure evenly to fix the brush plate 22; the second movable groove 215b is used to accommodate the second slide bar 215a, so that the second slide bar 215a can slide therein, thereby allowing the clamping plate 214 to move left and right relative to the connecting plate 212; the function of the second spring 215c is to provide an inward constant force so that the clamping plate 214 fits tightly against the brush plate 22, ensuring that the brush plate 22 is firmly fixed in place. In addition, the second spring 215c can also absorb some vibration and reduce noise during operation.

[0038] The preferred collection component 3 includes a fan 31 and a collection box 32 disposed within the housing 1. The exhaust end of the fan 31 is connected to the collection box 32, and an exhaust port 33 is provided at the bottom of the housing 1. The collection box 32 is connected to the exhaust port 33 via an air duct 34. The fan 31 is responsible for generating strong suction, the exhaust port 33 is the inlet for impurities to enter the collection system, and the air duct 34 guides the airflow. The impurities drawn in are transported to the collection box 32 along with the airflow through the air duct 34. The collection box 32 is equipped with a filter screen or other form of separation device to further purify the airflow and prevent fine particles from escaping back into the environment. The collection box 32 is equipped with a drawer-type structure for easy dumping of garbage, making cleaning convenient. During the entire cleaning process, the fan 31 operates continuously to ensure that impurities on the bottom plate are continuously collected, maintaining cleanliness.

[0039] The preferred cleaning components 2 are set in two symmetrically spaced groups, and the air extraction port 33 is set on the vertical line of the line connecting the two cleaning components 2. The two groups of cleaning components 2 enable the device to apply force evenly during operation, ensuring that the bristles 24 on both sides can closely adhere to the surface of the base plate, thereby improving the cleaning effect. The air extraction port 33 is located at the intersection of the cleaning paths of the two cleaning components 2, which can maximize the coverage of the area cleaned by the two cleaning components 2, effectively collect the dust and impurities brushed up, improve collection efficiency, and reduce omissions.

[0040] The preferred moving component 4 includes a front wheel 42 driven by a steering mechanism 41 and a rear wheel 44 driven by a second drive mechanism 43. When the cleaning device starts working, the second drive mechanism 43 starts and drives the rear wheel 44 to rotate, pushing the entire device forward. The controller can adjust the speed of the rear wheel according to the set speed parameters to achieve smooth acceleration. When it is necessary to change direction, the steering mechanism 41 will adjust the angle of the front wheel 42 according to the signal sent by the controller. By coordinating the actions of the steering mechanism 41 and the second drive mechanism 43, the cleaning device is given flexibility and the reliability of cleaning work is improved.

[0041] Multiple distance sensors 5 are preferably arranged around the perimeter of the housing 1. The distance sensors 5 are connected to the controller. The multi-point distribution design of multiple distance sensors 5 can ensure all-round monitoring of the surrounding environment, effectively avoid collisions, and protect the safety of the equipment and surrounding objects. With the help of the moving component 5, the cleaning device can move flexibly on the base plate to achieve efficient path planning and automatic obstacle avoidance.

[0042] This utility model discloses a bottom plate cleaning device. During operation, a distance sensor 5 scans the surrounding environment and transmits the detected distance data to a controller in real time. The controller performs initial path planning based on the received data, determining the cleaning starting point and initial direction of travel. A steering mechanism 41 drives the front wheels 42, adjusting the direction according to commands from the controller. A second drive mechanism 43 drives the rear wheels 44 to provide forward propulsion, allowing the device to move along the planned path. During movement, the distance sensor 5 continuously monitors the surrounding environment, and the controller dynamically adjusts the path based on sensor feedback, achieving automatic obstacle avoidance and boundary recognition. The first drive mechanism 23 activates, rotating the turntable 211, which in turn causes the brush plate 22 to rotate synchronously via the connecting plate 212 and clamping plate 214. The brush bristles 24 closely adhere to the bottom plate surface, moving with the brush plate 22... The rotation of the brush generates friction, which peels dust and impurities off the base plate. The first sliding rod 213a in the clamping member 213 slides in the first movable groove 213b, and with the pressure of the first spring 213c, ensures that the brush plate 22 can adapt to the undulation of the base plate and maintain good contact. The fan 31 starts and forms a negative pressure zone at the air intake 33, which attracts the dust and impurities that are brushed up. The dust and impurities are transported to the collection box 32 through the air duct 34 to complete the garbage collection process. The filter screen inside the collection box 32 further purifies the airflow and prevents fine particles from escaping back into the environment. After cleaning, the collection box 32 is opened and the garbage inside is cleaned to prepare for the next cleaning. The wear of the bristles 24 is checked, and the brush plate 22 is replaced if necessary. The brush plate 22 can be easily removed and installed by loosening the clamp 214.

[0043] The bottom plate cleaning device of this utility model can be installed, connected or set in a common mechanical way, and can be implemented as long as it can achieve its beneficial effect.

[0044] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A bottom plate cleaning device, characterized in that, include: The housing (1) has an internal cavity for mounting components; The cleaning assembly (2) includes a brush plate (22) mounted on the bottom of the housing (1) via a mounting member (21) and a first drive mechanism (23) for driving the mounting member (21) to rotate. The bottom of the brush plate (22) is provided with bristles (24) that are in contact with the surface of the base plate. Collection component (3) is used to collect impurities after they have been cleaned by the cleaning component (2); A movable component (4) is used to drive the housing (1) to move on the base plate; The controller is communicatively connected to the cleaning component (2), the collecting component (3), and the moving component (4).

2. The bottom plate cleaning device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting component (21) includes a turntable (211), a connecting plate (212), a clamping component (213), a clamping plate (214), and a clamping component (215). The turntable (211) is rotatably connected to the housing (1). The connecting plate (212) is movably mounted below the turntable (211) through the clamping component (213). The clamping plate (214) is symmetrically arranged on both sides of the connecting plate (212), and the clamping plate (214) is movably connected to the connecting plate (212) through the clamping component (215). The clamping plate (214) is engaged with the brush plate (22).

3. The bottom plate cleaning device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The clamping member (213) includes a first slide rod (213a), a first movable groove (213b), and a first spring (213c). The first slide rod (213a) is provided in multiples and is distributed at intervals along the length direction of the connecting plate (212). The first movable groove (213b) is opened at the bottom of the turntable (211). One end of the first slide rod (213a) slides in the first movable groove (213b) and the other end is fixedly connected to the connecting plate (212). The first spring (213c) is disposed between the first slide rod (213a) and the inner wall of the first movable groove (213b) on the side away from the connecting plate (212).

4. The bottom plate cleaning device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The clamping member (215) includes a second slide rod (215a), a second movable groove (215b), and a second spring (215c). Multiple second slide rods (215a) are provided and distributed at intervals along the length direction of the clamping plate (214). The second movable groove (215b) is opened on the side wall of the connecting plate (212). One end of the second slide rod (215a) slides in the second movable groove (215b) and the other end is fixedly connected to the clamping plate (214). The second spring (215c) is disposed between the second slide rod (215a) and the inner wall of the second movable groove (215b) near the clamping plate (214).

5. The bottom plate cleaning device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The collection component (3) includes a fan (31) and a collection box (32) disposed in the housing (1). The air extraction end of the fan (31) is connected to the collection box (32). An air extraction port (33) is provided at the bottom of the housing (1). The collection box (32) is connected to the air extraction port (33) through a duct (34).

6. The bottom plate cleaning device as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The cleaning components (2) are configured as two symmetrically spaced groups, and the air extraction port (33) is located on the vertical line connecting the two cleaning components (2).

7. The bottom plate cleaning device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The moving component (4) includes a front wheel (42) driven by a steering mechanism (41) and a rear wheel (44) driven by a second drive mechanism (43).

8. The bottom plate cleaning device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Multiple distance sensors (5) are provided around the housing (1), and the distance sensors (5) are communicatively connected to the controller.