Snow cleaning system
By controlling the mixing of liquid carbon dioxide and compressed air through a controller and nozzle system to form a blizzard-like fluid for cleaning, the controllability and cost-effectiveness issues of carbon dioxide snow cleaning technology are solved, and the cleaning quality and safety are improved.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-07
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-06
AI Technical Summary
Existing carbon dioxide snow cleaning technology makes it difficult to achieve convenient, controllable, and adjustable cleaning operations, affecting cleaning quality and safety, while also causing problems with the wasteful use of carbon dioxide.
The system employs a combination of controller, hose, solenoid valve, throttle valve, and cleaning nozzle to control the delivery of liquid carbon dioxide and compressed air, forming a snowflake-like mixture of carbon dioxide and compressed air for cleaning. The mixture is then sprayed out through the nozzle, and the ratio can be adjusted to improve the cleaning effect and reduce carbon dioxide usage.
It achieves efficient cleaning that is easy to operate, ensures the safety and stability of the cleaning process, saves on carbon dioxide usage, and expands the scope of application.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of industrial cleaning technology, and in particular to a blizzard cleaning system. Background Technology
[0002] Currently, most products in our daily lives originate from industrial environments and are contaminated during processing, transportation, and prolonged exposure to air. Contamination of high-precision workpieces, such as circuit boards, can significantly reduce their functionality and efficiency, making surface cleaning a pressing issue. With continuous advancements in cleaning technology, carbon dioxide snow cleaning technology has emerged as an environmentally friendly and highly efficient cleaning method. Carbon dioxide snow cleaning is not only environmentally friendly in both its preparation and cleaning processes but also eliminates the need for wastewater treatment, effectively preventing secondary pollution. Throughout the cleaning process, only carbon dioxide undergoes a phase change, with no other substances generated. Therefore, it has a wide range of applications, including cleaning electrical components, optical components, crystals, ceramics, medical equipment, and defense equipment. For example, while water cleaning of electrical components can damage their circuitry, carbon dioxide drying cleaning does not affect the circuitry. Furthermore, compared to solvent cleaning, this method leaves no detectable residues, especially for precision samples such as silicon and indium phosphide wafers, patterned cores, hybrid chips, optical devices, and polymers, where there is no structural damage. Carbon dioxide is also readily available, inexpensive, safe, and reliable. However, how to make carbon dioxide snow cleaning convenient, controllable, and with adjustable proportions to ensure safety and stability during the process, improve cleaning quality, and conserve carbon dioxide usage remains a problem that needs to be solved by those in the field. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a blizzard cleaning system that makes carbon dioxide snow cleaning operations convenient, controllable, and with adjustable proportions, thereby ensuring safety and stability during the operation, improving cleaning quality, and saving on carbon dioxide usage.
[0004] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0005] Blizzard cleaning system, which includes:
[0006] The system includes a controller, a hose, an air hose, a solenoid valve, a throttle valve, and a cleaning nozzle. The two ends of the hose are connected to the controller and the solenoid valve, respectively, for delivering liquid carbon dioxide. The two ends of the air hose are connected to the controller and the cleaning nozzle, respectively, for delivering compressed air. The solenoid valve, the throttle valve, and the cleaning nozzle are connected in sequence. The liquid carbon dioxide can undergo a phase change in the cleaning nozzle to form snowflake-shaped carbon dioxide. The snowflake-shaped carbon dioxide can mix with the compressed air to form a mixed blizzard-like fluid, which can be sprayed out from the nozzle head.
[0007] Optionally, the cleaning nozzle includes a carbon dioxide connector, a nozzle body, an air connector, and a spray head. The carbon dioxide connector, nozzle body, and spray head are connected sequentially. The air connector is located between the carbon dioxide connector and the spray head and is connected to the nozzle body. Liquid carbon dioxide enters through the carbon dioxide connector and undergoes a phase change to form snowflake-shaped carbon dioxide before entering the nozzle body. Compressed air enters through the air connector and mixes with the snowflake-shaped carbon dioxide in the spray head before being sprayed out.
[0008] Optionally, the carbon dioxide connector includes a connector body and a phase change nozzle. The throttle valve is connected to the inlet end of the connector body, and the phase change nozzle is installed at the outlet end of the connector body. Liquid carbon dioxide can undergo a phase change after passing through the phase change nozzle to form snowflake-shaped carbon dioxide. The phase change nozzle is screwed to the nozzle body.
[0009] Optionally, the nozzle body is provided with a blizzard channel and an air ring cavity, and the injection head is provided with a mixing chamber and an injection channel that are interconnected. The snowflake-shaped carbon dioxide can enter the mixing chamber through the blizzard channel, and compressed air can enter the mixing chamber through the air ring cavity. The snowflake-shaped carbon dioxide and compressed air are mixed in the mixing chamber to form the mixed blizzard-shaped fluid, and then ejected from the injection head through the injection channel.
[0010] Alternatively, the air ring cavity may be disposed around the outside of the blizzard channel, and the two are not connected.
[0011] Alternatively, the mixing chamber may be configured as a conical cavity, with the inner diameter of the side opposite to the injection channel being larger than the inner diameter of the side connected to the injection channel.
[0012] Optionally, the controller is provided with a first outlet, a second outlet, a first inlet, and a second inlet. The hose is connected to the first outlet, the air tube is connected to the second outlet, the first inlet is used to deliver carbon dioxide to the controller, and the second inlet is used to deliver compressed air to the controller.
[0013] Optionally, the controller may include a control panel, a pressure gauge, and a pressure regulating valve, wherein the control panel is a touch screen.
[0014] Optionally, the controller has several ventilation holes on its top and a fan on its back.
[0015] Alternatively, the controller may have two handles on its top, with the two handles positioned opposite each other.
[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0017] This invention utilizes a controller, solenoid valve, and throttle valve to control the delivery volume and speed of liquid carbon dioxide and compressed air. Within the cleaning nozzle, liquid carbon dioxide undergoes a phase change to form snowflake-like carbon dioxide, which is then mixed with compressed air to create a blizzard-like fluid. This blizzard-like fluid is sprayed through the nozzle for cleaning, effectively improving cleaning quality. Furthermore, controlling the delivery ratio of compressed air and carbon dioxide alters the proportion of the blizzard-like fluid, thus ensuring cleaning effectiveness while reducing carbon dioxide usage, saving energy, and expanding its applicability. This blizzard cleaning system has a simple structure, is easy to operate, and effectively ensures safety and stability during the cleaning process. Attached Figure Description
[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the blizzard cleaning system described in an embodiment of the present invention;
[0019] Figure 2 This is a first isometric view of the controller in the blizzard cleaning system described in this embodiment of the present invention;
[0020] Figure 3 This is a second isometric view of the controller in the blizzard cleaning system described in this embodiment of the present invention;
[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the solenoid valve, throttle valve and cleaning nozzle in the blizzard cleaning system described in this embodiment of the utility model;
[0022] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 sectional view along line AA;
[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cleaning nozzle in the blizzard cleaning system described in this embodiment of the present invention;
[0024] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 Schematic diagram of cross section along line BB.
[0025] In the picture:
[0026] 10-Controller; 20-Hose; 30-Air tube; 40-Solenoid valve; 50-Throttle valve; 60-Cleaning nozzle; 11-First outlet; 12-Second outlet; 13-First inlet; 14-Second inlet; 15-Control panel; 16-Pressure gauge; 17-Pressure regulating valve; 18-Handle; 101-Power switch; 102-Power socket; 103-Control line connector; 104-Ventilation hole; 105-Fan; 61-Carbon dioxide connector; 611-Connector body; 612-Phase change nozzle; 62-Nozzle body; 63-Air connector; 64-Injection head; 601-Carbon dioxide channel; 602-Blizzard channel; 603-Air channel; 604-Air annular cavity; 605-Mixing chamber; 606-Injection channel. Detailed Implementation
[0027] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar parts or parts having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.
[0028] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection or a detachable connection; a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; or the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.
[0029] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.
[0030] The technical solution of this embodiment will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.
[0031] like Figures 1-7As shown, this embodiment provides a blizzard cleaning system, including a controller 10, a hose 20, an air pipe 30, a solenoid valve 40, a throttle valve 50, and a cleaning nozzle 60. The two ends of the hose 20 are connected to the controller 10 and the solenoid valve 40, respectively, for conveying liquid carbon dioxide. The two ends of the air pipe 30 are connected to the controller 10 and the cleaning nozzle 60, respectively, for conveying compressed air. The solenoid valve 40, the throttle valve 50, and the cleaning nozzle 60 are connected in sequence. The liquid carbon dioxide can undergo a phase change in the cleaning nozzle 60 to form snowflake-shaped carbon dioxide. The snowflake-shaped carbon dioxide and the compressed air can mix to form a mixed blizzard-like fluid, which can be sprayed out from the spray head 64 of the cleaning nozzle 60.
[0032] Specifically, in this embodiment, the controller 10, solenoid valve 40, and throttle valve 50 can control the delivery volume and speed of liquid carbon dioxide and compressed air, respectively. In the cleaning nozzle 60, the liquid carbon dioxide undergoes a phase change to form snowflake-like carbon dioxide, which is then mixed with compressed air to form a mixed blizzard-like fluid. This mixed blizzard-like fluid is sprayed out through the spray head 64 for cleaning, effectively improving cleaning quality. Furthermore, controlling the delivery ratio of compressed air and carbon dioxide can change the ratio of the mixed blizzard-like fluid, thereby ensuring cleaning effectiveness while reducing carbon dioxide usage, saving energy, and expanding the applicability. The blizzard cleaning system of this embodiment has a simple structure and is easy to operate, effectively ensuring safety and stability during the cleaning process.
[0033] The specific structure of the blizzard cleaning system in this embodiment is described below.
[0034] like Figure 1 As shown, the blizzard cleaning system in this embodiment includes a controller 10, a hose 20, an air pipe 30, a solenoid valve 40, a throttle valve 50, and a cleaning nozzle 60. It utilizes the phase change of liquid carbon dioxide to form snowflake-shaped carbon dioxide, which is then mixed with compressed air to form a blizzard-like fluid for spraying and cleaning, thereby improving cleaning efficiency. The ratio of snowflake-shaped carbon dioxide to compressed air can be adjusted according to different cleaning conditions, thus ensuring cleaning effectiveness while reducing carbon dioxide consumption. Specifically, in this embodiment, both ends of the hose 20 are connected to the controller 10 and the solenoid valve 40 respectively to facilitate the delivery of liquid carbon dioxide, and both ends of the air pipe 30 are connected to the controller 10 and the cleaning nozzle 60 respectively to facilitate the delivery of compressed air. Furthermore, the solenoid valve 40, the throttle valve 50, and the cleaning nozzle 60 are connected sequentially to control the delivery speed of the liquid carbon dioxide. Furthermore, liquid carbon dioxide can undergo a phase change in the cleaning nozzle 60 to form snowflake-shaped carbon dioxide, which can be mixed with compressed air to form a mixed blizzard-like fluid, and can be sprayed out at the spray head 64 at the end of the cleaning nozzle 60 to achieve the effect of blizzard cleaning.
[0035] like Figures 1-2 As shown, in this embodiment, the controller 10 is equipped with a first outlet 11, a second outlet 12, a first inlet 13, a second inlet 14, a control panel 15, a pressure gauge 16, a pressure regulating valve 17, and a handle 18. The controller 10 also includes a power switch 101, a power socket 102, a control cable connector 103, a vent 104, and a fan 105. Optionally, the first outlet 11 is used to deliver liquid carbon dioxide, with a hose 20 connected to it. The second outlet 12 is used to deliver compressed air, with a tubing 30 connected to it. Exemplarily, both the first outlet 11 and the second outlet 12 are located on the front of the controller 10, while the first inlet 13 and the second inlet 14 are located on the back of the controller 10. Specifically, the first inlet 13 is used to deliver carbon dioxide into the controller 10, where it is processed inside the controller 10 to form liquid carbon dioxide for direct subsequent use. Alternatively, liquid carbon dioxide can be directly delivered through the first inlet 13, allowing the controller 10 to control the output of the liquid carbon dioxide. Specific configurations can be adjusted as needed. Furthermore, the second inlet 14 is used to deliver compressed air to the controller 10, so that the delivery parameters of liquid carbon dioxide and compressed air can be set by the controller 10.
[0036] Specifically, in this embodiment, the controller 10 is equipped with a control screen 15, which is a touch screen. This allows operators to set the corresponding delivery parameters, ratios, etc., on the control screen 15 to suit different cleaning situations and expand its applicability. Correspondingly, operators can observe the pressure in real time through the pressure gauge 16 and manually adjust it through the pressure regulating valve 17. Specific usage methods can be set as needed and will not be elaborated here. For example, the control screen 15, pressure gauge 16, and pressure regulating valve 17 are all located on the front of the controller 10. Furthermore, the front of the controller 10 is also equipped with a control cable connector 103, enabling remote control, etc.
[0037] Combination Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, a power switch 101 and a power socket 102 are provided on the back of the controller 10 to control the on / off state of the controller 10 and ensure power support for the entire blizzard cleaning system. Optionally, a fan 105 is also provided on the back of the controller 10 to dissipate heat from internal circuit components and ensure stable operation. Specifically, several ventilation holes 104 are provided on the top of the controller 10 to allow communication between the inside of the controller 10 and the outside, improving heat dissipation. Furthermore, two handles 18 are provided on the top of the controller 10, and the two handles 18 are arranged opposite each other, so that operators can stably carry the entire blizzard cleaning system using the two handles 18. Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in this embodiment, the delivery status of liquid carbon dioxide into the cleaning nozzle 60 can be adjusted by the solenoid valve 40 and the throttle valve 50 to meet different cleaning needs.
[0038] like Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, in this embodiment, the cleaning nozzle 60 includes a carbon dioxide connector 61, a nozzle body 62, an air connector 63, and a spray head 64. The carbon dioxide connector 61 includes a connector body 611 and a phase change nozzle 612. Optionally, the cleaning nozzle 60 may also include a carbon dioxide channel 601, a blizzard channel 602, an air channel 603, an air annular cavity 604, a mixing cavity 605, and a spray channel 606. Specifically, the carbon dioxide connector 61, the nozzle body 62, and the spray head 64 are connected sequentially, and the air connector 63 is located between the carbon dioxide connector 61 and the spray head 64 and connected to the nozzle body 62. The throttle valve 50 is connected to the carbon dioxide connector 61, and the air pipe 30 is connected to the air connector 63. Thus, liquid carbon dioxide can enter through the carbon dioxide connector 61, undergo a phase change to form snowflake-shaped carbon dioxide, and then enter the nozzle body 62. Compressed air can enter through the air connector 63 and mix with the snowflake-shaped carbon dioxide in the spray head 64 before being sprayed out for cleaning.
[0039] In this embodiment, the throttle valve 50 is connected to the inlet end of the connector body 611, the phase change nozzle 612 is installed at the outlet end of the connector body 611, and the carbon dioxide channel 601 is disposed in the connector body 611. Liquid carbon dioxide enters the carbon dioxide channel 601 through the throttle valve 50 and undergoes phase change to form snowflake-shaped carbon dioxide after passing through the phase change nozzle 612. For example, the phase change nozzle 612 is configured with a conical structure, and the inner diameter of the lower end of the phase change nozzle 612 is smaller than the inner diameter of the upper end. Furthermore, the outer side of the phase change nozzle 612 is provided with external threads, and the top end of the nozzle body 62 is provided with internal threads. The phase change nozzle 612 is screwed to the top of the nozzle body 62 to prevent leakage of liquid carbon dioxide during the phase change process. Furthermore, the side of the nozzle body 62 has a protruding interface, and an air connector 63 is connected to the interface. The air channel 603 is disposed within the interface, allowing compressed air to enter the air channel 603 through the air connector 63. Furthermore, an inner cylinder is provided inside the nozzle body 62, and the top of the inner cylinder is screwed to the bottom of the phase change nozzle 612. The blizzard channel 602 is disposed in the inner cylinder, so that snowflake-shaped carbon dioxide can directly enter the blizzard channel 602. Furthermore, an annular cavity is formed between the outer side of the inner cylinder and the inner side of the nozzle body 62, which is the air annular cavity 604, and the air channel 603 is connected to the air annular cavity 604, so that compressed air can enter the air annular cavity 604.
[0040] Specifically, the air annular cavity 604 is arranged around the outside of the blizzard channel 602, and the two are not connected, but their bottoms are both connected to the mixing cavity 605. Thus, snowflake-shaped carbon dioxide enters the mixing cavity 605 through the blizzard channel 602, and compressed air enters the mixing cavity 605 through the air annular cavity 604. Further, the snowflake-shaped carbon dioxide and compressed air are mixed in the mixing cavity 605 to form a mixed blizzard-like fluid. Specifically, the mixing cavity 605 is a conical cavity, and the mixing cavity 605 and the injection channel 606 are interconnected, so that the mixed blizzard-like fluid can be ejected from the injection head 64 through the injection channel 606. For example, the inner diameter of the mixing cavity 605 on the side away from the injection channel 606 is larger than the inner diameter on the side connected to the injection channel 606, thereby ensuring the spraying effect of the mixed blizzard-like fluid under compressed air flow. For example, the injection head 64 and the air connector 63 are both connected to the nozzle body 62 by screws, thereby ensuring the overall stability of the cleaning nozzle 60 and facilitating disassembly, replacement, and maintenance.
[0041] Therefore, in this embodiment, the ratio of carbon dioxide to compressed air can be adjusted by the controller 10, thereby meeting different working conditions and improving the applicability of the cleaned surfaces. Simultaneously, by mixing the compressed air, the consumption of carbon dioxide can be reduced while ensuring cleaning effectiveness. For example, an air heating and carbon dioxide temperature-maintaining structure can be added to the blizzard cleaning system to improve mixing efficiency. Furthermore, liquid carbon dioxide can be transformed into snowflake-shaped carbon dioxide particles through the phase change nozzle 612, and then flow through the blizzard channel 602 to the spray head 64. Compressed air enters the spray head 64 and mixes with the particles, forming a high-speed blizzard-like fluid of air and carbon dioxide particles. This fluid impacts the cleaning surface, utilizing the micro-explosion phenomenon generated by the sublimation effect of carbon dioxide to clean the soiled areas, thereby improving cleaning efficiency and quality.
[0042] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can make other variations or modifications based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all possible implementations here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.
Claims
1. A snow blast cleaning system characterized by, The utility model relates to a kind of snow washing nozzle, including: controller (10), hose (20), air pipe (30), solenoid valve (40), throttle valve (50) and cleaning nozzle (60), the two ends of the hose (20) are communicated with the controller (10) and the solenoid valve (40) respectively, for transporting liquid carbon dioxide, the two ends of the air pipe (30) are communicated with the controller (10) and the cleaning nozzle (60) respectively, for transporting compressed air, the solenoid valve (40), the throttle valve (50) and the cleaning nozzle (60) are sequentially connected, liquid carbon dioxide can be transformed into snowflake carbon dioxide in the cleaning nozzle (60), the snowflake carbon dioxide and compressed air can be mixed to form mixed snowstorm fluid, and can be sprayed in the spray head (64) of the cleaning nozzle (60). The cleaning nozzle (60) includes carbon dioxide connector (61), nozzle body (62), air connector (63) and the spray head (64), the carbon dioxide connector (61), the nozzle body (62) and the spray head (64) are sequentially connected, the air connector (63) is located between the carbon dioxide connector (61) and the spray head (64) and is connected to the nozzle body (62), liquid carbon dioxide enters the nozzle body (62) after being transformed into the snowflake carbon dioxide in the carbon dioxide connector (61), compressed air enters the spray head (64) and is mixed with the snowflake carbon dioxide and sprayed.
2. The snow washing system according to claim 1, wherein The carbon dioxide connector (61) includes connector body (611) and phase-change nozzle (612), the throttle valve (50) is communicated with the inlet end of the connector body (611), the phase-change nozzle (612) is installed on the outlet end of the connector body (611), liquid carbon dioxide can be transformed into the snowflake carbon dioxide after passing through the phase-change nozzle (612), and the phase-change nozzle (612) is screwed on the nozzle body (62).
3. The snow washing system according to claim 2, wherein, The nozzle body (62) is provided with snowstorm channel (602) and air ring cavity (604), the spray head (64) is provided with mixing cavity (605) and spray channel (606) that are communicated with each other, the snowflake carbon dioxide can enter the mixing cavity (605) in the snowstorm channel (602), compressed air can enter the mixing cavity (605) in the air ring cavity (604), the snowflake carbon dioxide and compressed air are mixed to form the mixed snowstorm fluid in the mixing cavity (605), and sprayed in the spray head (64) through the spray channel (606).
4. The snow washing system of claim 2, wherein, The air ring cavity (604) is annularly arranged outside the snowstorm channel (602), and the two are not communicated.
5. The snow washing system according to claim 4, wherein The mixing cavity (605) is arranged as a conical cavity, and the inner diameter of the side away from the spray channel (606) is greater than the inner diameter of the side communicated with the spray channel (606).
6. The snow washing system of claim 4, wherein, 7. The snow washing system of claim 1, wherein, The controller (10) is provided with a first outlet (11), a second outlet (12), a first inlet (13) and a second inlet (14), the hose (20) is connected to the first outlet (11), the air pipe (30) is connected to the second outlet (12), the first inlet (13) is used for conveying carbon dioxide into the controller (10), and the second inlet (14) is used for conveying compressed air into the controller (10).
8. The snow washing system of claim 1, wherein, The controller (10) is provided with a control screen (15), an air pressure gauge (16) and a pressure regulating valve (17), and the control screen (15) is arranged as a touch screen.
9. The snow washing system of claim 1, wherein, The top of the controller (10) is provided with a plurality of air holes (104), and the back of the controller (10) is provided with a fan (105).
10. The snow washing system of claim 1, wherein, The top of the controller (10) is provided with two handles (18), and the two handles (18) are oppositely arranged.