Optical lens cleaning equipment

By designing an optical lens cleaning device with a synchronously laterally moving electric telescopic rod and a blower, the problems of lenses not drying quickly after cleaning and machine downtime during loading and unloading were solved, thus improving the processing efficiency of lenses.

CN223862512UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-03YIDU TONGCHUANG PHOTOELECTRIC TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520307005.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-24
Publication Date
2026-02-03
Estimated Expiration
2035-02-24

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Lenses cannot be dried quickly after cleaning, and long downtime is required during loading and unloading, resulting in low lens processing efficiency.

Method used

An optical lens cleaning device was designed, which uses an electric telescopic rod and a blower that can move laterally in sync to achieve rapid cleaning and drying of lenses, reducing downtime.

Benefits of technology

It improves lens processing efficiency, reduces downtime for lens loading and unloading, and enables rapid drying and efficient cleaning of lenses.

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Abstract

The utility model provides optical lens cleaning equipment which comprises a box body, connecting boxes are fixed to the two sides of the box body, openings are formed in the faces, connected with the box body, of the connecting boxes, and electric telescopic rods capable of synchronously and transversely moving are arranged in the box body and the connecting boxes. A vertical rod is connected to the telescopic end of the electric telescopic rod, a fixed ring is fixed to the vertical rod, a movable ring connected to the vertical rod in a sliding mode is arranged above the fixed ring, a telescopic cylinder is fixed between the movable ring and the fixed ring, and a supporting frame with the upper portion of the inner side in an arc shape is detachably connected to the fixed ring; a rubber plug corresponding to the inner side of the supporting frame is fixed to the bottom of the movable ring. And a blower is fixed on the connecting box. According to the lens cleaning device, cleaned lenses can be quickly dried, so that the lenses can be timely put into the next step of processing, the processing efficiency of the lenses is improved, long-time shutdown is not needed when the lenses are fed and discharged, and the cleaning efficiency of the lenses is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cleaning equipment technology, and in particular to an optical lens cleaning device. Background Technology

[0002] Optical lenses are lenses made of optical glass. Before coating, optical lenses need to be cleaned with cleaning equipment to remove dust and other impurities. Only after these impurities are removed can the optical lenses undergo subsequent coating processes to ensure the quality of the coated optical lenses.

[0003] For example, Chinese utility model patent application number CN202421113788.2 discloses an automatic cleaning and protection device for the optical lens coating process. The device includes a housing, a drive chamber at the bottom of the housing, a drive motor installed inside the drive chamber, a cleaning chamber at the top of the housing, a cover connected to the bottom of the cleaning chamber, a sealing cover installed at the bottom of the cover, connecting rods at the left and right ends of the bottom of the sealing cover, a base plate connected to the bottom of the connecting rods, a connecting tenon connected to the bottom of the base plate, and a connecting seat connected to the bottom of the connecting tenon. In this utility model, by utilizing the support frame, rubber fixing plug, and connecting rods in the device, multiple sets of lenses can be placed on top of the support frame and simultaneously fixed to prevent the lens surface from shaking, thus preventing friction on the lens surface and solving the problem of increased lens defect rate.

[0004] Although the above-mentioned device can effectively clean the lenses, the lenses cannot be dried quickly after cleaning, which reduces the processing efficiency of the lenses. In addition, the machine needs to be stopped for a long time before or after cleaning, and the staff needs to load or unload the lenses, which also reduces the cleaning efficiency of the lenses. Utility Model Content

[0005] This utility model discloses an optical lens cleaning device that solves the problems that lenses cannot be dried quickly after cleaning and that require long downtime during lens loading or unloading, thus reducing lens processing efficiency.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] An optical lens cleaning device includes a housing with connecting boxes fixed on both sides. Each connecting box has an opening on its side connected to the housing. Both the housing and the connecting boxes contain electrically operated telescopic rods that can move laterally synchronously. A vertical rod is attached to the telescopic end of the electric telescopic rod, and a fixed ring is fixed to the vertical rod. A movable ring is slidably connected to the vertical rod above the fixed ring. A telescopic cylinder is fixed between the movable ring and the fixed ring. An inner, upper, arc-shaped support frame is detachably connected to the fixed ring, and a rubber plug corresponding to the inner side of the support frame is fixed to the bottom of the movable ring. A blower is fixed to the connecting box, and the exhaust end of the blower is connected to an air outlet hood located inside the connecting box.

[0008] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0009] One electric telescopic rod is positioned inside a connecting box, while the other is positioned inside the box. The operator then pulls the movable ring upwards to extend the telescopic cylinder, moving the movable ring away from the fixed ring. At this point, the operator can place the lens inside the support frame, where the upper inner arc-shaped section of the support frame supports the lens. The movable ring is then returned to its original position, and the rubber stopper presses down to secure the top surface of the lens. The two electric telescopic rods are then moved laterally; the one inside the connecting box enters the box, and the one inside the box enters the other connecting box. The electric telescopic rod inside the box pushes the vertical rod downwards, causing it to pull the lens into the water inside the box via the fixed ring, facilitating the start of the process. During the lens cleaning process, workers can place the lenses to be cleaned in a support frame located inside the connecting box. After the lenses are cleaned, the electric telescopic rod drives the vertical rod to move upward and return to its original position. Then, the two electric telescopic rods return to their horizontal position, allowing the cleaned lenses to enter a connecting box. Subsequently, a blower is activated to dry the lenses. The lenses to be cleaned then enter the box and can be immersed in water for further cleaning. This invention allows for rapid drying of cleaned lenses, enabling them to be promptly used in the next processing step, thus improving lens processing efficiency. Furthermore, the loading and unloading of lenses eliminates the need for prolonged machine downtime, further enhancing the lens cleaning efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0010] Figure 1 This is a front view of the structure of this utility model;

[0011] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0012] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified structural diagram at point A;

[0013] Figure 4This is a cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of the support frame of this utility model.

[0014] In the diagram: 1. Box body; 2. Connecting box; 21. Hair dryer; 22. Air outlet cover; 23. Filter screen; 24. Fixing plate; 3. Electric telescopic rod; 31. Round plate; 4. Vertical rod; 41. Connecting tenon; 42. Fixing ring; 43. Support frame; 44. Moving ring; 45. Rubber plug; 46. Telescopic cylinder; 5. Motor No. 1; 51. Lead screw; 52. Moving plate; 6. Partition; 61. Motor No. 2; 62. Connecting seat; 7. Drain pipe; 8. Water injection pipe; 9. Door panel; 91. Observation window. Detailed Implementation

[0015] The specific content of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0016] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, this utility model provides an optical lens cleaning device, including a housing 1, with connecting boxes 2 fixed on both sides of the housing 1. Each connecting box 2 has an opening on its side connected to the housing 1. Both the housing 1 and the connecting box 2 contain electrically operated telescopic rods 3 that can move synchronously laterally. The telescopic end of each electric telescopic rod 3 has a vertical rod 4, with a fixed ring 42 fixed on the vertical rod 4. Above the fixed ring 42 is a sliding ring 44 slidably connected to the vertical rod 4. A telescopic cylinder 46 is fixed between the sliding ring 44 and the fixed ring 42. A support frame 43 with an arc-shaped upper inner side is detachably connected to the fixed ring 42. A rubber plug 45 corresponding to the inner side of the support frame 43 is fixed to the bottom of the sliding ring 44. A blower 21 is fixed on the connecting box 2, and the exhaust end of the blower 21 is connected to an air outlet hood 22 located inside the connecting box 2. The two electric telescopic rods 3 can alternately be located inside the housing 1; when one electric telescopic rod 3 is inside the housing 1, the other electric telescopic rod 3 is located inside a connecting box 2 (e.g., Figure 1As shown in the diagram, inside the connecting box 2 on the left, the operator can pull the movable ring 44 on the vertical rod 4 inside the connecting box 2 upwards, and then place the lens on the arc-shaped part inside the support frame 43 to complete the lens placement. Then the movable ring 44 returns to its original position, causing the rubber plug 45 to press down and fix the lens. The bottom of the rubber plug 45 is a hemispherical structure, and the bottom of the rubber plug 45 is a soft silicone structure. The telescopic cylinder 46 includes an annular shell, into which a slidingly connected ring is inserted. Several springs connected to the bottom of the annular shell are fixed at the bottom of the ring. The vertical rod 4 is located inside the annular shell and the ring. When the movable ring 44 is pulled, the ring moves upwards, stretching the springs. After the lens is placed, the two electric telescopic rods 3 can move horizontally synchronously, passing through the opening at the connection between the box 1 and the connecting box 2, so that the electric telescopic rod 3 located in the connecting box 2 enters the box 1, and the electric telescopic rod 3 previously located in the box 1 enters the other connecting box 2 (position). The connecting box 2 is located on the right side; then the telescopic end of the electric telescopic rod 3 located in the box 1 extends, allowing the vertical rod 4 to enter the water in the box 1. After the ultrasonic generator (not shown in the figure) in the box 1 is activated, the lens can be cleaned. During the cleaning process, the staff can place the lens to be cleaned in the support frame 43 located in the connecting box 2 to complete the placement of the lens. After the lens in the box 1 is cleaned and moved upward, the two electric telescopic rods 3 can be moved horizontally again and then returned to their original positions. At this time, the lens to be cleaned can be cleaned. After the cleaned lens enters the connecting box 2, the blower 21 (the blower 21 can be set to discharge hot or cold air of the corresponding temperature) can be activated to dry the cleaned lens. After the lens is dried, the staff can remove the lens and replace it with a lens to be cleaned. The lens cleaning operation can be repeated in this way. The electric telescopic rod 3 can be a three-section telescopic rod.

[0017] like Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the support frame 43 is arranged in a ring and threadedly connected to the fixing ring 42. A set of support frames 43 is provided on the fixing ring 42, and the set of support frames 43 is arranged in a ring array. The telescopic cylinder 46 is located between the set of support frames 43. A set of fixing rings 42 and moving rings 44 are also provided on the vertical rod 4, so that multiple lenses can be placed in several support frames 43 at one time for simultaneous cleaning, improving the cleaning efficiency of the lenses. Several sets of rubber plugs 45 are provided, with two rubber plugs in each set. The arc-shaped part on the upper inner side of the support frame 43 is the same as the arc-shaped structure on the upper inner side of the support frame in the prior art, and will not be described again here. The support frame 43 is threadedly connected to the fixing ring 42. Workers can adjust the distance between the top of the support frame 43 and the rubber plug 45 according to the thickness of the lens, or replace the support frame 43 with one of the corresponding inner diameter according to the size of the lens.

[0018] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a No. 1 motor 5 is fixed on one of the connecting boxes 2. A lead screw 51 located inside the box 1 and the two connecting boxes 2 is fixed on the rotating shaft of the No. 1 motor 5. A movable plate 52 is threadedly connected to the lead screw 51. The fixed ends of the two electric telescopic rods 3 are respectively connected to the movable plate 52. The No. 1 motor 5 is a servo motor. The movable plate 52 is slidably connected to the top of the box 1 and the connecting box 2. After the No. 1 motor 5 is started, it can drive the lead screw 51 to rotate, and the movable plate 52 can drive the two electric telescopic rods 3 to move laterally synchronously.

[0019] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, a connecting tenon 41 is fixed to the bottom of the vertical rod 4, a partition 6 is fixed to the lower part of the housing 1, a second motor 61 is fixed to the bottom of the housing 1, and a connecting seat 62 that passes through the partition 6 is fixed to the rotating shaft of the second motor 61. The top of the connecting seat 62 is provided with a connecting mortise that matches the connecting tenon 41. A circular plate 31 that is rotatably connected to the top of the vertical rod 4 is fixed to the telescopic end of the electric telescopic rod 3. When the electric telescopic rod 3 drives the circular plate 31 to move the vertical rod 4 downward, the connecting tenon 41 at the bottom of the vertical rod 4 can be inserted into the connecting mortise at the top of the connecting seat 62. The mortise at the top of the connecting seat 62 is cross-shaped, and the connecting tenon 41 is also cross-shaped to facilitate the insertion of the connecting tenon 41. Then the second motor 61 is started, which can drive the vertical rod 4 to rotate, so as to better clean the lens in the water in the housing 1.

[0020] like Figure 2As shown, a fixing plate 24 is fixed to the side of the air hood 22 near the housing 1, and the top surface of the fixing plate 24 is flush with the bottom surface of the moving ring 44. A set of fixing plates 24 is also provided, the number of which is the same as the number of moving rings 44 on the vertical rod 4. When the vertical rod 4 is located inside the connecting box 2, the top of the fixing plate 24 contacts the bottom of the moving ring 44, so that when the lens undergoes air drying, the telescopic end of the electric telescopic rod 3 extends downwards, allowing the fixing plate 24 to restrict the moving ring 44, facilitating the air drying of the part of the lens pressed by the rubber stopper 45. This also makes it easier for workers to remove the lens or place lenses to be cleaned without manually pulling the moving ring 44. Furthermore, a set of fixing plates is provided on each side of the housing 1. 24, so that after the vertical rod 4 rotates to clean the lens for a certain period of time, the second motor 61 is turned off, the connecting tenon 41 is separated from the connecting seat 62, and then the electric telescopic rod 3 moves laterally, so that the vertical rod 4 drives the moving ring 44 to move closer to the corresponding fixed plate 24. The top of the fixed plate 24 contacts the bottom of the moving ring 44, and then the telescopic end of the electric telescopic rod 3 extends slightly, so that the fixed ring 42 moves downward, the moving ring 44 remains stationary, and the rubber plug 45 is slightly above the lens (so as not to cause the lens to fall out of the support frame 43), so that the part of the lens pressed by the rubber plug 45 can also be cleaned.

[0021] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the suction end of the blower 21 is equipped with a filter screen 23, which is connected to the connecting box 2 by bolts. The filter screen 23 can block dust and other impurities from the outside of the connecting box 2, preventing dust from adhering to the lens during the drying process; the bolts can be removed later for cleaning.

[0022] like Figure 1 As shown, both the housing 1 and the connecting box 2 are hinged with door panels 9, and the door panels 9 are provided with observation windows 91. Workers can open the door panels 9 to load or unload the lenses, or to adjust the vertical rods 4; the observation windows 91 allow workers to easily see inside the housing 1 and the connecting box 2.

[0023] like Figure 1 As shown, a drain pipe 7 is connected to the box body 1, and a water inlet pipe 8 located below the opening on the box body 1 is also connected to the box body 1. Workers can inject water into the box body 1 through the water inlet pipe 8, or drain the used water through the drain pipe 7.

[0024] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solutions of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of this utility model, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. An optical lens cleaning device, comprising a housing (1), characterized in that: Both sides of the box (1) are fixed with connecting boxes (2). The side of the connecting box (2) connected to the box (1) is opened. Both the box (1) and the connecting box (2) are equipped with electric telescopic rods (3) that can move horizontally synchronously. The telescopic end of the electric telescopic rod (3) is equipped with a vertical rod (4). A fixed ring (42) is fixed on the vertical rod (4). A movable ring (44) is slidably connected to the vertical rod (4) above the fixed ring (42). A telescopic cylinder (46) is fixed between the movable ring (44) and the fixed ring (42). A support frame (43) with an arc shape on the upper inner side is detachably connected to the fixed ring (42). A rubber plug (45) corresponding to the inner side of the support frame (43) is fixed at the bottom of the movable ring (44). A blower (21) is fixed on the connecting box (2). The exhaust end of the blower (21) is connected to the air outlet hood (22) located in the connecting box (2).

2. The optical lens cleaning equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support frame (43) is arranged in a ring and threadedly connected to the fixing ring (42). A set of support frames (43) is provided on the fixing ring (42), and a set of support frames (43) is arranged in a ring array. The telescopic cylinder (46) is located between a set of support frames (43).

3. The optical lens cleaning equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: A motor (5) is fixed on one of the connecting boxes (2). A lead screw (51) located in the box (1) and the two connecting boxes (2) is fixed on the shaft of the motor (5). A movable plate (52) is threadedly connected to the lead screw (51). The fixed ends of the two electric telescopic rods (3) are respectively connected to the movable plate (52).

4. The optical lens cleaning equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the vertical rod (4) is fixed with a connecting tenon (41), the bottom of the box (1) is fixed with a partition (6), the bottom of the box (1) is fixed with a second motor (61), the shaft of the second motor (61) is fixed with a connecting seat (62) that passes through the partition (6), and the top of the connecting seat (62) is provided with a connecting mortise that matches the connecting tenon (41); the telescopic end of the electric telescopic rod (3) is fixed with a circular plate (31) that is rotatably connected to the top of the vertical rod (4).

5. The optical lens cleaning equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air outlet hood (22) has a fixing plate (24) fixed on the side near the box body (1), and the top surface of the fixing plate (24) is flush with the bottom surface of the moving ring (44).

6. The optical lens cleaning equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air intake end of the blower (21) is provided with a filter screen (23), which is connected to the connecting box (2) by bolts.

7. The optical lens cleaning equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both the housing (1) and the connecting housing (2) are hinged with door panels (9), and the door panels (9) are provided with observation windows (91).

8. The optical lens cleaning equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The box (1) is connected to a drain pipe (7), and the box (1) is also connected to a water injection pipe (8) located below the opening on the box (1).

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