Automatic feeding equipment for elbow brush

By designing an automatic feeding device that adapts to the bending angle of the elbow brush, and utilizing chain rope components and guide ramps for limiting, the problem of low automation efficiency in elbow brush production was solved, and the installation of the rivet structure was simplified while production efficiency was improved.

CN223983002UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-10KUNSHAN YUNLI BRUSH MAKING EQUIPMENT CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-17
Publication Date
2026-03-10

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Technical Problem

The production efficiency of elbow brushes is not high, especially when adding rivet structures during conveyor belt transmission.

Method used

An automatic feeding device comprising a frame, a transport section, and a guide section is designed. The transport section conveys the bent brushes via a chain rope assembly and a drive wheel. The guide section limits the bending of the bent brushes by using inclined planes and grooves that match the bending angle of the bent brushes, and is equipped with a rivet section to fix the bent brushes.

Benefits of technology

It improved the automation rate of elbow brush production, simplified the installation process of rivet structures, and increased production efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic elbow brush feeding device which comprises a machine frame body, a conveying part installed on the machine frame body and a guiding part used for pressing and positioning and further comprises a rivet part installed on the machine frame body, and the conveying part comprises a chain rope assembly and at least four sets of transmission wheels. The chain rope assembly bypasses the four sets of transmission wheels to form a closed loop, and a plurality of conveying assemblies are arranged on the chain rope assembly. The guide part comprises at least one group of guide brackets, a first guide assembly and a second guide assembly, the first guide assembly is connected with the guide brackets through a connecting plate, the second guide assembly is connected with the rack body, and the first guide assembly and the second guide assembly are matched to guide the elbow brush. According to the utility model, a rivet structure can be conveniently added, the automation rate of production is improved, and the production efficiency is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of bent brush production technology, and in particular relates to an automatic feeding device for bent brushes. Background Technology

[0002] An elbow brush is a tool specifically designed for cleaning and handling pipes, elbows, and other hard-to-reach areas, offering a variety of uses. First, it effectively removes dirt, grease, and deposits from pipes and elbows, ensuring unobstructed flow, and is particularly suitable for cleaning chemical residues and food scraps. Second, elbow brushes can be used for rust removal and polishing of metal surfaces, removing rust and oxide layers and improving finish. In the industrial sector, it is widely used in chemical, food processing, and automotive repair industries for equipment maintenance and cleaning, extending equipment lifespan. In homes, elbow brushes can clean sewers, faucets, and shower heads in hard-to-reach areas, resolving blockages. Furthermore, it can be used for detailed work in artistic creations and DIY projects. With its high efficiency, durability, and versatility, the elbow brush has become an indispensable tool in cleaning and maintenance work.

[0003] However, the current production of elbow brushes is not very efficient in terms of automation, and conveyor belts are generally used to transport various parts. However, since elbow brushes have a certain bending angle, it is quite complicated to install rivet structures during the conveying process. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] An automatic feeding device for elbow brushes includes a frame body, a transport part and a guide part for clamping and positioning, all mounted on the frame body. It also includes a rivet part mounted on the frame body for rivet fixing to the elbow brush.

[0006] The transport section includes a chain rope assembly and at least four sets of drive wheels. The chain rope assembly forms a closed loop around the four sets of drive wheels. The chain rope assembly is provided with a number of transport blocks. The number of transport blocks drive the bent brush to move forward along the movement direction of the chain rope assembly.

[0007] The guide section includes at least one set of guide brackets, a first guide component, and a second guide component. The first guide component is connected to the guide brackets via a connecting plate, and the second guide component is connected to the frame body. The first guide component and the second guide component cooperate to guide the elbow brush.

[0008] Furthermore, the first guide assembly includes at least two sets of screws and at least one set of guide posts. The connecting plate is slidably connected to the guide bracket via the screws and guide posts. An elastic element is sleeved on the screw. One end of the elastic element abuts against the guide bracket, and the other end abuts against the connecting plate. A fixing nut is provided on the side of the connecting plate away from the elastic element. Adjusting the fixing nut can adjust the upward / downward movement of the connecting plate.

[0009] Furthermore, the first guide component is provided with a first inclined surface that matches the bending angle of the elbow brush, and the first inclined surface is provided with a first groove for accommodating the elbow brush rib. The second guide component is provided with a second inclined surface that matches the bending angle of the elbow brush, and the second inclined surface is provided with a second groove for accommodating the elbow brush rib. The elbow brush rib is inserted into the first groove and the second groove for positioning.

[0010] Furthermore, the transport unit may also be a Y-axis plate and a first drive assembly for driving the Y-axis plate to move along the Y-axis. The Y-axis plate is also provided with an X-axis plate and a second drive element for driving the X-axis plate to move along the X-axis. A plurality of transport assemblies are mounted on the X-axis plate, and the transport assemblies are used to transport the elbow brush.

[0011] The guide portion can also be a crimping assembly, which includes a third drive assembly and a crimping block installed at the output end of the third drive assembly. The crimping block is used to press down the elbow brush.

[0012] Furthermore, the transport assembly includes a slider and at least two sets of clamps that slide relative to each other on the slider. Each clamp is provided with a clamping rod, and the clamping rod can be used to clamp the bent brush when the two sets of clamps are adjusted.

[0013] Furthermore, the transport assembly also includes a Z-axis plate fixedly connected to the X-axis plate, the Z-axis plate being slidably connected to the slider, and a fourth drive assembly being provided on the Z-axis plate for driving the slider to slide on the Z-axis plate.

[0014] Furthermore, the chain assembly is a chain, and the chain is evenly spaced with connecting pieces, and the transport block is fixedly connected to the connecting pieces.

[0015] Furthermore, the elastic element is a spring.

[0016] Furthermore, the inclination angle of the first and second inclined planes is 20~60°.

[0017] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0018] The first guide component of this utility model has a first inclined surface that matches the bending angle of the elbow brush. The first inclined surface has a first groove for accommodating the protruding rib of the elbow brush. The second guide component has a second inclined surface that matches the bending angle of the elbow brush. The second inclined surface has a second groove for accommodating the protruding rib of the elbow brush. The protruding rib of the elbow brush is locked into the first groove and the second groove for limiting. At this time, the elbow brush can be driven to slide along the groove by using a chain for cyclic conveying. Since the two sets of inclined surfaces match the elbow brush, rivet structures can be easily added during transportation, improving the automation rate of production and increasing production efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the transportation section of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the bypass structure of the transportation section of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the chain rope assembly connection of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the guide section structure of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a utility model Figure 5 A magnified view of part A;

[0026] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the guide column of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the second embodiment of the present utility model;

[0028] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the guide section according to the second embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the transport component according to the second embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping state of the transport component according to the second embodiment of this utility model;

[0031] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0032] 1. Frame body; 2. Transport section; 21. Chain rope assembly; 211. Connecting piece; 22. Transport block; 23. Drive wheel; 24. Y-axis plate; 25. First drive assembly; 26. X-axis plate; 27. Transport assembly; 271. Slider; 272. Clamping block; 273. Clamping rod; 274. Z-axis plate; 275. Fourth drive assembly; 28. Second drive element; 3. Guide section; 31. Guide bracket; 32. Connecting plate; 33. First guide assembly; 331. First inclined surface; 332. First groove; 34. Second guide assembly; 341. Second inclined surface; 342. Second groove; 35. Screw; 36. Elastic element; 37. Guide post; 38. Fixing nut; 39. Crimping assembly; 391. Third drive assembly; 392. Crimping block; 4. Rivet section; 5. Elbow brush. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, so that the advantages and features of the present invention can be more easily understood by those skilled in the art, thereby making a clearer and more definite definition of the scope of protection of the present invention. Specific Implementation

[0034] An automatic feeding device for elbow brushes includes a frame body 1, a transport part 2 and a guide part 3 for clamping and positioning, both mounted on the frame body 1, and a rivet part 4 mounted on the frame body 1 for rivet fixing to elbow brushes 5.

[0035] The transport section 2 includes a chain assembly 21 and at least four sets of drive wheels 23. In this embodiment, the chain assembly 21 forms a closed loop around the four sets of drive wheels 23. The chain assembly 21 is provided with a plurality of transport components 22. The plurality of transport blocks 22 drive the bent brush 5 to move forward along the movement direction of the chain assembly 21. Preferably, the chain assembly 21 is a chain, and the chain is evenly spaced with connecting pieces 211. The transport blocks 22 are fixedly connected to the connecting pieces 211.

[0036] In this embodiment, the guide part 3 includes a set of guide brackets 31, a first guide assembly 33, and a second guide assembly 34. The first guide assembly 33 is connected to the guide brackets 31 via a connecting plate 32, and the second guide assembly 34 is connected to the frame body 1. The first guide assembly 33 and the second guide assembly 34 cooperate to guide the elbow brush 5. Specifically, the first guide assembly 33 includes two sets of screws 35 and a set of guide posts 37. The connecting plate 32 is slidably connected to the guide brackets 31 via the screws 35 and the guide posts 37. An elastic element 36 is sleeved on the screws 35. One end of the elastic element 36 abuts against the guide bracket 31, and the other end abuts against the connecting plate 32. A fixing nut 38 is provided on the side of the connecting plate 32 away from the elastic element 36. Adjusting the fixing nut 38 can adjust the upward / downward movement of the connecting plate 32. Optionally, the elastic element 36 is a spring. Specifically, the first guide component 33 has a first inclined surface 331 that matches the bending angle of the elbow brush 5, and the first inclined surface 331 has a first groove 332 for accommodating the protruding rib of the elbow brush 5. The second guide component 34 has a second inclined surface 341 that matches the bending angle of the elbow brush 5, and the second inclined surface 341 has a second groove 342 for accommodating the protruding rib of the elbow brush 5. The protruding rib of the elbow brush 5 is inserted into the first groove 332 and the second groove 342 for positioning. Preferably, the inclination angle of the first inclined surface 331 and the second inclined surface 341 is 20~60°. Specific Implementation

[0037] In this embodiment, the transport unit 2 may also be a Y-axis plate 24 and a first drive assembly 25 that drives the Y-axis plate 24 to move along the Y-axis. The Y-axis plate 24 is further provided with an X-axis plate 26 and a second drive element 28 that drives the X-axis plate 26 to move along the X-axis. A plurality of transport assemblies 27 are mounted on the X-axis plate 26, and the transport assemblies 27 are used to transport the elbow brush 5. (Refer to attached document) Figure 8-11 The transport assembly 27 includes a slider 271 and at least two sets of clamping blocks 272 that slide relative to each other on the slider 271. Each clamping block 272 is provided with a clamping rod 273. When the two sets of clamping blocks 272 are adjusted, the clamping rod 273 can be used to clamp the bent brush 5. The transport assembly 27 also includes a Z-axis plate 274 fixedly connected to the X-axis plate 26. The Z-axis plate 274 is slidably connected to the slider 271. A fourth drive assembly 275 is also provided on the Z-axis plate 274, which drives the slider 271 to slide on the Z-axis plate 274.

[0038] Of course, in order to match the transport unit 2, the guide unit 3 can also be a crimping assembly 39. The crimping assembly 39 includes a third drive assembly 391 and a crimping block 392 installed at the output end of the third drive assembly 391. The crimping block 392 is used to press down the elbow brush 5.

[0039] In this embodiment, after the two sets of clamping rods clamp the elbow brush 5, they move along the X-axis under the drive of the X-axis plate 26. When they reach the bottom of the pressing assembly 39, the pressing block 392 presses down to fix the elbow brush 5. Then the Y-axis plate 24 moves backward along the Y-axis and then returns to its original position along the X-axis to clamp the next set of elbow brushes, and so on.

[0040] The above description is merely an embodiment of this application and does not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural transformations made based on the content of this utility model specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An elbow brush automatic feeding apparatus, characterized by: The utility model relates to a kind of bending brush transport device, including rack body (1) and transport part (2) and guide part (3) for pressing location installed on the rack body (1), further including rivet part (4) installed on the rack body (1), the rivet part (4) is used for rivet fixed in elbow brush (5); The transport part (2) includes a chain assembly (21) and at least four sets of transmission wheels (23), the chain assembly (21) forms a closed loop around the four sets of transmission wheels (23), and a plurality of transport blocks (22) are provided on the chain assembly (21). The plurality of transport blocks (22) drive the elbow brush (5) to move in the direction of the chain assembly (21) and advance. The guide part (3) includes at least one set of guide supports (31) and a first guide assembly (33) and a second guide assembly (34), the first guide assembly (33) is connected to the guide supports (31) through a connecting plate (32), the second guide assembly (34) is connected to the rack body (1), and the first guide assembly (33) and the second guide assembly (34) cooperate to guide the elbow brush (5).

2. The elbow brush automatic feeding apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first guide assembly (33) includes at least two sets of screws (35) and at least one set of guide columns (37), the connecting plate (32) is slidably connected to the guide supports (31) through the screws (35) and the guide columns (37), an elastic element (36) is sleeved on the screw (35), one end of the elastic element (36) abuts against the guide supports (31), and the other end abuts against the connecting plate (32), a fixed nut (38) is arranged on the side of the connecting plate (32) away from the elastic element (36), and the fixed nut (38) is adjusted to adjust the upward / downward movement of the connecting plate (32).

3. The elbow brush automatic feeding apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first guide assembly (33) is provided with a first inclined surface (331) matching the bending angle of the elbow brush (5), the first inclined surface (331) is provided with a first groove (332) accommodating a protruding rib of the elbow brush (5), the second guide assembly (34) is provided with a second inclined surface (341) matching the bending angle of the elbow brush (5), and the second inclined surface (341) is provided with a second groove (342) accommodating the protruding rib of the elbow brush (5). The protruding rib of the elbow brush (5) is clamped into the first groove (332) and the second groove (342) to be limited.

4. The elbow brush automatic feeding apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transport part (2) can also be a Y-axis plate (24) and a first drive assembly (25) driving the Y-axis plate (24) to move along the Y-axis, the Y-axis plate (24) is further provided with an X-axis plate (26) and a second drive element (28) driving the X-axis plate (26) to move along the X-axis, and a plurality of transport assemblies (27) are mounted on the X-axis plate (26), the transport assemblies (27) are used for transporting the elbow brush (5). The guide part (3) can also be a pressure contact assembly (39), the pressure contact assembly (39) includes a third drive assembly (391) and a pressure contact block (392) mounted on the output end of the third drive assembly (391), and the pressure contact block (392) is used for pressing the elbow brush (5).

5. The elbow brush automatic feeding apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that: The transportation assembly (27) comprises a sliding block (271) and at least two groups of clamping blocks (272) relatively sliding on the sliding block (271), the clamping blocks (272) are provided with clamping rods (273), and the elbow brush (5) can be clamped by using the clamping rods (273) when the two groups of clamping blocks (272) are adjusted.

6. The elbow brush automatic feeding apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that: The transportation assembly (27) further comprises a Z-axis plate (274) fixedly connected with the X-axis plate (26), the Z-axis plate (274) is in sliding connection with the sliding block (271), and the Z-axis plate (274) is further provided with a fourth driving assembly (275) for driving the sliding block (271) to slide on the Z-axis plate (274).

7. The elbow brush automatic feeding apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: The chain rope assembly (21) is a chain, the chain is uniformly provided with connecting plates (211) at intervals, and the transportation block (22) is fixedly connected with the connecting plates (211).

8. The elbow brush automatic feeding apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that: The elastic element (36) is a spring.

9. The elbow brush automatic feeding apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first inclined surface (331) and the second inclined surface (341) are inclined at an angle of 20-60°.