Ash removal mechanism for color sorter

By adopting a curved chute and a linear module-driven cleaning brush design in the color sorter, the problem of the cleaning brush occupying the viewing window glass space is solved, achieving efficient cleaning and convenient maintenance of the color sorter, and improving the color sorting effect.

CN223988787UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-13HEFEI YASHEN SHEET METAL CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-02
Publication Date
2026-03-13

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Technical Problem

The cleaning brush of the existing color sorter remains on one side of the window glass when it is not in use, resulting in low utilization of the color sorting space in the window glass and affecting the color sorting effect.

Method used

The brush features a curved chute design, with a linear module driving the cleaning brush to slide back and forth along the inner side of the curved chute. After cleaning, the brush moves upward along the curved chute trajectory into the housing, avoiding occupying the surface space of the viewing window glass. Combined with a hidden storage mechanism, this allows for convenient maintenance of the cleaning brush.

Benefits of technology

It improves the efficiency of the color sorting space, simplifies the operation and maintenance of the cleaning brush, avoids the cleaning brush occupying the viewing window glass, and improves the color sorting accuracy.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of color sorter equipment, and discloses a dust cleaning mechanism for a color sorter, which comprises a color sorter mounting plate, one side of the color sorter mounting plate is fixedly connected with a limiting plate, the limiting plate is provided with a curve chute, the inner side of the curve chute is provided with a roller, one side of the roller is rotatably connected with a pointer rod, and the pointer rod is provided with a pointer. A connecting plate is fixedly connected to the end, away from the rolling wheel, of the pointer rod, a dust cleaning brush is fixedly connected to the lower side of the connecting plate, and a dust cleaning brush driving mechanism enabling the dust cleaning brush to move left and right in a reciprocating mode is arranged on the upper side of the limiting plate. The dust cleaning brush can move upwards along the curve sliding groove track to enter the box body, the color sorting area of the surface of the window glass is not occupied, and the function of improving the color sorting space efficiency of the color sorter is achieved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of color sorter equipment technology, and in particular to a dust removal mechanism for a color sorter. Background Technology

[0002] Dust is generated when materials flow inside the color sorter. Over time, this dust can adhere to the sorting chamber glass. If a large amount of dust accumulates on the sorting chamber glass, it will affect the color sorting effect. Therefore, most color sorters on the market are equipped with a dust cleaning brush mechanism to periodically clean the surface of the viewing window glass and improve the color sorting accuracy. However, the existing color sorters generally use a linear module to directly drive the dust cleaning brush. When the dust cleaning brush is not working, it stays on one side of the viewing window glass, which may lead to low utilization of the color sorting space in the viewing window glass.

[0003] For example, Chinese utility model patent CN217432352U discloses a dust removal chute mechanism for a color sorter, including a cylinder, a "T"-shaped frame mounted on the cylinder's slider, chute grooves on both sides of the cylinder, a roller frame mounted at the lower end of the cylinder, and a dust removal mechanism mounted at the lower end of the connecting plate. In this solution, the dust removal mechanism is driven back and forth by the cylinder through the connecting plate. After cleaning, it stops on one side of the internal viewing window of the color sorter. This may prevent the viewing window covered by the dust removal brush from performing color sorting operations, resulting in some space being idle. Based on this, a dust removal mechanism for a color sorter that can solve the above problems is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0004] To solve the technical problems of color sorting equipment, this utility model provides a dust removal mechanism for color sorting machines.

[0005] This utility model is achieved using the following technical solution: a dust removal mechanism for a color sorter, including a color sorter mounting plate. A limiting plate is fixedly connected to one side of the color sorter mounting plate. A curved slide groove is provided on the limiting plate. A roller is provided on the inner side of the curved slide groove. A pointer rod is rotatably connected to one side of the roller. A connecting plate is fixedly connected to the end of the pointer rod away from the roller. A dust removal brush is fixedly connected to the lower side of the connecting plate. A dust removal brush driving mechanism is provided on the upper side of the limiting plate to move the dust removal brush back and forth. A dust removal brush hiding and storage mechanism is provided on the side of the limiting plate away from the color sorter mounting plate.

[0006] As a further improvement to the above solution, the dust removal brush driving mechanism includes a linear module fixedly connected to the upper side of the limiting plate, and a sleeve is fixedly connected to the side of the slider of the linear module near the dust removal brush, and the connecting plate is slidably connected to the inside of the sleeve.

[0007] As a further improvement to the above solution, the dust removal brush concealment and storage mechanism includes a docking plate fixedly connected to the limiting plate. The docking plate is connected to the interior of the color sorter, and a box mounting mechanism is provided on the side of the docking plate away from the color sorter mounting plate.

[0008] As a further improvement to the above solution, the housing mounting mechanism includes a housing that communicates with the outside of the docking plate.

[0009] As a further improvement to the above solution, a lid is provided on the box body.

[0010] As a further improvement to the above solution, a viewing window is fixedly connected between the docking plate and the color sorter mounting plate, and the upper side of the viewing window is fixedly connected to the lower side of the limiting plate.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0012] 1. This utility model uses a linear module to push the cleaning brush and connecting plate to slide back and forth along the inner side of the curved slide. After cleaning is completed, the cleaning brush can move upward along the curved slide trajectory and enter the housing, without occupying the color sorting area on the window glass surface, thus improving the color sorting space efficiency of the color sorter.

[0013] 2. After cleaning the viewing window glass, the cleaning brush of this utility model can move up the curved slide track and stay inside the box. When it is necessary to clean or replace the cleaning brush, the box cover can be opened directly on the outside of the box. It has the advantages of simple operation and convenient use in the later cleaning and maintenance of the cleaning brush. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of a dust removal mechanism for a color sorter provided by this utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Side view;

[0016] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A partial sectional view.

[0017] Explanation of key symbols:

[0018] 1. Connecting plate; 2. Box body; 3. Box cover; 4. Linear module; 5. Roller; 6. Sleeve; 7. Limiting plate; 8. Color sorter mounting plate; 9. Viewing window glass; 10. Connecting plate; 11. Pointer rod; 12. Dust cleaning brush; 13. Curved slide. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that, without conflict, the various embodiments or technical features described below can be arbitrarily combined to form new embodiments.

[0020] Example:

[0021] Please combine Figure 1 - Figure 3 A dust removal mechanism for a color sorter according to this embodiment includes a color sorter mounting plate 8, which is connected to the color sorter frame. The color sorter mounting plate 8 can be used to install a limiting plate 7. A limiting plate 7 is fixedly connected to one side of the color sorter mounting plate 8, and a curved slide groove 13 is provided on the limiting plate 7.

[0022] It should be noted that the structural features of the curved groove 13 in this embodiment are described in conjunction with... Figure 3 As shown, the curved chute 13 consists of three sections. The leftmost section is a high-level horizontal track section, which is used to hide the cleaning brush. The middle section is a downward-sloping track section with one end tilted downward at 45 degrees, which is used to move the cleaning brush from a high position to a low position. The last end is a low-level horizontal track section, at which point the cleaning brush is at the same height as the viewing window glass 9, which can realize the cleaning work on the outer surface of the viewing window glass 9.

[0023] A roller 5 is provided on the inner side of the curved chute 13. The diameter of the roller 5 is smaller than the width of the curved chute 13 to reduce the friction between the pointer rod 11 and the inner wall of the chute. The pointer rod 11 is rotatably connected to one side of the roller 5. A connecting plate 10 is fixedly connected to the end of the pointer rod 11 away from the roller 5. A cleaning brush 12 is fixedly connected to the lower side of the connecting plate 10. A cleaning brush drive mechanism is provided on the upper side of the limiting plate 7 to make the cleaning brush 12 move back and forth. A cleaning brush hiding and storage mechanism is provided on the side of the limiting plate 7 away from the color sorter mounting plate 8.

[0024] Through the above technical solution, the height of the cleaning brush 12 can change along with the track height of the curved slide 13 during the left and right movement.

[0025] Please combine Figure 1 As shown, the dust removal brush drive mechanism includes a linear module 4 fixedly connected to the upper side of the limiting plate 7. A sleeve 6 is fixedly connected to the side of the slider of the linear module 4 near the dust removal brush 12. The connecting plate 10 is slidably connected to the inside of the sleeve 6. Through the above technical solution, the connecting plate 10 can be precisely moved back and forth by the linear module 4.

[0026] Please combine Figure 3As shown, the dust removal brush concealment and storage mechanism includes a docking plate 1 fixedly connected to the limiting plate 7. The docking plate 1 is used to fixally connect to the outside of the color sorter. The docking plate 1 is connected to the inside of the color sorter. A box mounting mechanism is provided on the side of the docking plate 1 away from the color sorter mounting plate 8.

[0027] Please refer to the following: Figure 1 As shown, the housing installation mechanism includes a housing 2 that communicates with the outside of the docking plate 1. When the pointer rod 11 moves to the high horizontal track section of the curved slide 13, since the high horizontal track section is located behind the housing 2, the cleaning brush 12 can be stored inside the housing 2.

[0028] Please combine Figure 1 As shown, the box body 2 is equipped with a cover 3. The cover 3 and the box body 2 are detachable and can be quickly opened and installed by bolts or buckles. When it is necessary to replace or clean the cleaning brush 12, the cleaning brush 12 can be seen directly from the outside of the color sorter by opening the cover 3, without having to enter the color sorter to operate.

[0029] Please combine Figure 1 As shown, a viewing window 9 is fixedly connected between the docking plate 1 and the color sorter mounting plate 8. The upper side of the viewing window 9 is fixedly connected to the lower side of the limiting plate 7. It should be noted that the viewing window 9 is installed inside the color sorter, and a high-definition camera for taking pictures for color sorting purposes is installed behind the viewing window 9.

[0030] The implementation principle of a dust removal mechanism for a color sorter in this embodiment is as follows: When the viewing window glass inside the color sorter needs to be cleaned periodically, the linear module 4 is activated. The slide on the linear module 4 drives the sleeve 6 to move to one side. At this time, the sleeve 6 can directly push the connecting plate 10 to move to one side. The connecting plate 10 drives the dust removal brush 12 on the lower side to clean the surface of the viewing window glass 9 back and forth. Since a pointer rod 11 is connected to one side of the connecting plate 10, and the pointer rod 11 is inserted into the curved slide groove 13, the dust removal brush 12 can move back and forth with the connecting plate 10 under the cooperation of the roller 5 and the pointer rod 11. The height of the curved chute 13 changes with the height of the track. The section of the curved chute 13 on the upper side of the window glass 9 is at its lowest point and its height does not change. This section of the track can clean the outer surface of the window glass 9 back and forth. Similarly, when the roller 5 and the pointer rod 11 move along the curved chute 13 towards the section of the track closer to the box 2 under the drive of the linear module 4, the vertical height of the track rises, which drives the connecting plate 10 to rise and indirectly drives the cleaning brush 12 to rise and enter the box 2 for storage, so as to avoid staying on the side of the window glass 9 and causing color sorting obstacles.

[0031] The above embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model. Any non-substantial changes and substitutions made by those skilled in the art based on this utility model shall fall within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

Claims

1. A dust cleaning mechanism for a color sorter comprising a color sorter mounting plate (8), characterized in that, One side of the color sorter mounting plate (8) is fixedly connected with a limiting plate (7), a curved sliding groove (13) is formed in the limiting plate (7), a roller (5) is arranged on the inner side of the curved sliding groove (13), a pointer rod (11) is rotatably connected to one side of the roller (5), a connecting plate (10) is fixedly connected to the end of the pointer rod (11) away from the roller (5), a dust cleaning brush (12) is fixedly connected to the lower side of the connecting plate (10), a dust cleaning brush driving mechanism is arranged on the upper side of the limiting plate (7) and used for moving the dust cleaning brush (12) leftward and rightward, and a dust cleaning brush hiding and storing mechanism is arranged on the side of the limiting plate (7) away from the color sorter mounting plate (8).

2. The dust cleaning mechanism for a color sorter according to claim 1, wherein The dust cleaning brush driving mechanism comprises a linear module (4) fixedly connected to the upper side of the limiting plate (7), and a sleeve (6) is fixedly connected to the side of the sliding block of the linear module (4) close to the dust cleaning brush (12).

3. The dust cleaning mechanism for a color sorter according to claim 1, wherein The dust cleaning brush hiding and storing mechanism comprises a butt joint plate (1) fixedly connected to the upper side of the limiting plate (7), the butt joint plate (1) is in communication with the inside of the color sorter, and a box body mounting mechanism is arranged on the side of the butt joint plate (1) away from the color sorter mounting plate (8).

4. The dust cleaning mechanism for a color sorter according to claim 3, wherein The box body mounting mechanism comprises a box body (2) in communication with the outer side of the butt joint plate (1).

5. The dust cleaning mechanism for a color sorter according to claim 4, wherein The box body (2) is provided with a box cover (3).

6. The dust cleaning mechanism for a color sorter according to claim 3, wherein The butt joint plate (1) and the color sorter mounting plate (8) are fixedly connected with a window glass (9), and the upper side of the window glass (9) is fixedly connected with the lower side of the limiting plate (7).

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  • Ash removal chute mechanism for color sorter

    CN217432352U