Surface cleaning device for edge locking type end socket production
By using automated conveying and clamping components, combined with rotating cylinders and drive motors, fully automated cleaning of lock-edge end caps is achieved, solving the problems of low efficiency and safety hazards associated with manual cleaning, and improving cleaning efficiency and product consistency.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-28
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-17
AI Technical Summary
Manual cleaning in the production of lock-edge end caps is inefficient and labor-intensive. Turning them over is time-consuming and poses safety hazards, resulting in large differences in the cleanliness of the product surface and affecting product consistency.
Design a surface cleaning device for the production of lock-edge end caps. The device uses a conveying assembly to automatically transport the end caps to the cleaning chamber. The device uses a clamping assembly for automatic positioning and clamping, combined with a rotating cylinder and a drive motor to achieve the flipping and multi-angle cleaning of the end caps. The device uses brushes and nozzles for fully automatic cleaning, and monitors the cleaning effect and adjusts the parameters in real time.
It achieves fully automated cleaning of end cap surfaces, significantly reducing labor costs and intensity, improving cleaning efficiency, ensuring consistent and continuous cleaning quality, and avoiding cleaning dead spots.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of end cap surface cleaning technology, specifically a surface cleaning device for the production of lock-edge end caps. Background Technology
[0002] Locking end caps are structural components used for sealing the ends of pressure vessels or pipelines. Their core feature is that a high-strength, high-sealing connection is achieved through the cooperation of a threaded locking ring and the end cap body.
[0003] In the production process of lock-edge end caps, surface cleaning is a key step to ensure product quality. However, since the industry currently uses manual cleaning, it suffers from high labor intensity and low efficiency. For large and tall end caps, manually cleaning one side and then flipping the end cap to clean the other side is complicated, time-consuming, and poses safety hazards and poor precision. This results in significant differences in surface cleanliness between different batches of products, affecting product consistency. To address this, we propose a surface cleaning device for the production of lock-edge end caps. Utility Model Content
[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a surface cleaning device for the production of lock-edge end caps. The device automatically and precisely transports the end caps from the production line to the cleaning chamber via a conveying component. Combined with the automatic positioning and clamping functions of the clamping component, it completely replaces the traditional manual handling and positioning processes. The clamping component, through the coordinated action of a rotating cylinder and a drive motor, automatically drives the mounting box to rotate, causing the end caps to flip to a preset angle, achieving fully automatic cleaning of both sides of the end caps and solving the problems mentioned earlier.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a surface cleaning device for the production of lock-edge end caps, comprising a conveyor table, a cleaning chamber on the left side of the conveyor table, a lock-edge end cap on the top of the conveyor table, a conveying assembly for conveying the lock-edge end caps mounted on the conveyor table, clamping assemblies for clamping the lock-edge end caps mounted on both the front and rear sides of the cleaning chamber, a lifting cylinder fixedly mounted on the top of the cleaning chamber, a connecting plate fixedly connected to the output shaft end of the lifting cylinder, several brush heads fixedly inserted into the bottom side of the connecting plate, and a spray nozzle fixedly mounted on the top of the cleaning chamber, with a water inlet pipe fixedly connected to the input end of the spray nozzle.
[0006] The conveying assembly includes a sliding module one, which is fixedly installed on the top of the conveying table. A sliding plate one is slidably installed on the sliding module one. A lifting cylinder two is fixedly installed on the rear side of the sliding plate one. A circular plate is fixedly connected to the output shaft end of the lifting cylinder two. Several connecting rods are threaded into the side wall of the circular plate. A top plate is sleeved on the other end of the connecting rods.
[0007] The clamping assembly includes a second sliding module, which is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the cleaning chamber. A second sliding plate is slidably installed on the second sliding module. A push-pull cylinder is fixedly installed on the top side of the second sliding plate. A rotary cylinder is fixedly installed on the output shaft end of the push-pull cylinder. An installation box is fixedly connected to the output end of the rotary cylinder. A first roller is rotatably installed inside the installation box. A drive motor is fixedly installed on the top of the installation box. The output shaft end of the drive motor is fixedly connected to the top of the rotating shaft of the first roller. Fixing mechanisms are installed on both the left and right sides of the installation box.
[0008] The fixing mechanism includes a sliding rod. Mounting plates are fixedly connected to both the left and right sides of the mounting box. The sliding rod slides through the mounting plates. A limit plate is fixedly connected to the end of the sliding rod near the second sliding module. A clamping plate is fixedly connected to the end of the sliding rod away from the second sliding module. A roller is rotatably mounted on the clamping plate, and a spring is sleeved on the sliding rod.
[0009] An image recognition sensor is installed on the top side inside the cleaning chamber.
[0010] Both roller one and roller two are made of plastic.
[0011] This invention provides a surface cleaning device for the production of lock-edge type end caps. Compared with the prior art, it has the following advantages:
[0012] 1. This surface cleaning device for the production of lock-edge end caps can automatically and accurately transport end caps from the production line to the cleaning chamber through the conveying component. With the automatic positioning and clamping function of the clamping component, it completely replaces the traditional manual handling and manual positioning process. At the same time, the image recognition sensor monitors the cleaning effect in real time and links the control system to adjust the cleaning parameters to ensure stable cleaning quality, significantly reduce labor costs and labor intensity, and greatly improve cleaning efficiency and production continuity.
[0013] 2. This surface cleaning device for the production of lock-edge end caps has a clamping component that automatically drives the mounting box to rotate through the coordinated action of a rotating cylinder and a drive motor, causing the end cap to flip to a preset angle. Combined with the brush head and spray nozzle driven by the lifting cylinder, it can achieve multi-angle cleaning and realize fully automatic cleaning of both sides of the end cap, completely solving the problem of low efficiency caused by the time-consuming flipping in traditional cleaning. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 This is a front view structural diagram of the main body of this utility model;
[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the conveying component structure of this utility model;
[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the cleaning chamber of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 4 This utility model Figure 1 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point A in the middle.
[0018] In the diagram: 1. Conveyor table; 2. Cleaning chamber; 3. Locking end cap; 4. Lifting cylinder one; 5. Water inlet pipe; 6. Sliding module one; 7. Sliding plate one; 8. Lifting cylinder two; 9. Circular plate; 10. Connecting plate; 11. Brush head; 12. Image recognition sensor; 13. Nozzle; 14. Limiting plate; 15. Sliding module two; 16. Sliding plate two; 17. Push-pull cylinder; 18. Rotary cylinder; 19. Mounting box; 20. Drive motor; 21. Roller one; 22. Mounting plate; 23. Sliding rod; 24. Spring; 25. Clamping plate; 26. Roller two; 27. Top plate; 28. Connecting rod. Detailed Implementation
[0019] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0020] Please see Figure 1-4 This utility model provides a technical solution: a surface cleaning device for the production of lock-edge end caps, including a conveyor table 1, a cleaning chamber 2 arranged on the left side of the conveyor table 1, a lock-edge end cap 3 arranged on the top of the conveyor table 1, a conveying assembly for conveying the lock-edge end cap 3 installed on the conveyor table 1, clamping assemblies for clamping the lock-edge end cap 3 installed on both the front and rear sides of the interior of the cleaning chamber 2, a lifting cylinder 4 fixedly installed on the top of the cleaning chamber 2, a connecting plate 10 fixedly connected to the output shaft end of the lifting cylinder 4, a plurality of brush heads 11 fixedly inserted into the bottom side of the connecting plate 10, and a spray nozzle 13 fixedly installed on the top of the cleaning chamber 2, with a water inlet pipe 5 fixedly connected to the input end of the spray nozzle 13.
[0021] When using the surface cleaning device for the production of lock-edge end caps, the lock-edge end caps 3 are conveyed to the cleaning chamber 2 by the conveying assembly on the conveyor table 1. The clamping assembly is installed on the front and rear sides of the interior of the cleaning chamber 2 to clamp and fix the lock-edge end caps 3. The lifting cylinder 4 is fixed to the top of the cleaning chamber 2, and the brush head 11 is fixedly inserted below the connecting plate 10 connected to its output shaft end. Under the drive of the lifting cylinder 4, it can move up and down to brush the surface of the lock-edge end caps 3. At the same time, the nozzle 13 is connected to the cleaning liquid and clean water through the water inlet pipe 5, and rinses in conjunction with the brush head 11 to complete the surface cleaning operation of the lock-edge end caps 3.
[0022] The conveying assembly includes a sliding module 6, which is fixedly installed on the top of the conveying table 1. A sliding plate 7 is slidably installed on the sliding module 6. A lifting cylinder 8 is fixedly installed on the rear side of the sliding plate 7. A circular plate 9 is fixedly connected to the output shaft end of the lifting cylinder 8. Several connecting rods 28 are threaded into the side wall of the circular plate 9. A top plate 27 is sleeved on the other end of the connecting rods 28.
[0023] When the conveying assembly is in use, the sliding module 6 is fixed on the top of the conveying table 1, and the sliding plate 7 is slidably installed on it. By driving the sliding plate 7 to move along the sliding module 6, the transverse conveying function is realized. The lifting cylinder 8 on the rear side of the sliding plate 7 drives the circular plate 9 fixed at the output shaft end to rise and fall. The circular plate 9 is connected to the top plate 27 through the connecting rod 28 threaded into the side wall. When rising and falling, it drives the top plate 27 to move up and down, which is used to lift or adjust the position of the lock-edge end cap 3. The movement of the sliding plate 7 completes the conveying operation of the lock-edge end cap 3.
[0024] The clamping assembly includes a second sliding module 15, which is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the cleaning chamber 2. A second sliding plate 16 is slidably installed on the second sliding module 15. A push-pull cylinder 17 is fixedly installed on the top side of the second sliding plate 16. A rotary cylinder 18 is fixedly installed on the output shaft end of the push-pull cylinder 17. An installation box 19 is fixedly connected to the output end of the rotary cylinder 18. A first roller 21 is rotatably installed inside the installation box 19. A drive motor 20 is fixedly installed on the top of the installation box 19. The output shaft end of the drive motor 20 is fixedly connected to the top of the rotating shaft of the first roller 21. Fixing mechanisms are installed on both the left and right sides of the installation box 19.
[0025] The fixing mechanism includes a sliding rod 23. Mounting plates 22 are fixedly connected to both the left and right sides of the mounting box 19. The sliding rod 23 slides through the mounting plates 22. A limit plate 14 is fixedly connected to the end of the sliding rod 23 near the second sliding module 15. A clamping plate 25 is fixedly connected to the end of the sliding rod 23 away from the second sliding module 15. A roller 26 is rotatably mounted on the clamping plate 25, and a spring 24 is sleeved on the sliding rod 23.
[0026] When the clamping assembly is in use, the sliding rods 23 on both sides of the mounting box 19 pass through the mounting plate 22, with one end connected to the limiting plate 14 and the other end connected to the clamping plate 25 and the second roller 26. The spring 24 is sleeved on the sliding rod 23, providing inward elastic pressure, so that the second roller 26 on the clamping plate 25 and the first roller 21 inside the mounting box 19 form a clamping pair, jointly pressing the edge of the lock-sealed end cap 3. The first roller 21 and the second roller 26 reduce friction damage through rolling contact, ensuring the lock-sealed end cap 3 is properly clamped. The end cap 3 is evenly clamped to achieve stable clamping. When the drive motor 20 starts, the first roller 21 rotates accordingly. Through the friction with the surface of the locking end cap 3, the locking end cap 3 rotates synchronously. At this time, the second roller 26 assists the locking end cap 3 in rotating under the support of the clamping plate 25, ensuring that the locking end cap 3 continues to rotate at a uniform speed in the clamped state, so that the brush head 11 and the nozzle 13 can clean the surface of the locking end cap 3 in all directions of 360°, avoiding cleaning dead corners.
[0027] An image recognition sensor 12 is installed on the top side inside the cleaning chamber 2 to monitor the cleaning status of the surface of the lock-edge end cap 3 in real time.
[0028] Both roller 1 21 and roller 2 26 are made of plastic to reduce the coefficient of friction when in contact with the lock-edge end cap 3, and to avoid metal wear or scratches on the surface of the lock-edge end cap 3.
[0029] Working principle: When using this surface cleaning device for the production of lock-edge end caps, the sliding module 6 is fixed on the top of the conveyor table 1, and the sliding plate 7 is slidably installed on it. By driving the sliding plate 7 to move along the sliding module 6, the transverse conveying function is realized. The lifting cylinder 8 on the rear side of the sliding plate 7 drives the circular plate 9 fixed at the output shaft end to rise and fall. The circular plate 9 is connected to the top plate 27 through the connecting rod 28 threaded into the side wall. When rising and falling, it drives the top plate 27 to move up and down, which is used to lift or adjust the position of the lock-edge end cap 3, and completes the lock-edge sealing in conjunction with the movement of the sliding plate 7. The conveying operation of the end cap 3 is carried out, thereby conveying it into the cleaning chamber 2. Since the sliding rods 23 on both sides of the mounting box 19 pass through the mounting plate 22, one end is connected to the limiting plate 14, and the other end is connected to the clamping plate 25 and the second roller 26. The spring 24 is sleeved on the sliding rod 23, providing inward elastic pressure, so that the second roller 26 on the clamping plate 25 and the first roller 21 inside the mounting box 19 form a clamping pair, which together squeeze the edge of the lock-edge end cap 3. The first roller 21 and the second roller 26 reduce friction damage through rolling contact, ensuring that the lock-edge end cap 3 is evenly clamped and achieving stable clamping.
[0030] Lifting cylinder 4 is fixed to the top of cleaning chamber 2. The brush head 11 is fixedly inserted below the connecting plate 10 connected to its output shaft end. Driven by lifting cylinder 4, it can move up and down to brush the surface of the lock-edge end cap 3. At the same time, the nozzle 13 is connected to the cleaning liquid and clean water through the water inlet pipe 5, and rinses in conjunction with the brush head 11. When the drive motor 20 starts, roller 21 rotates accordingly. Through the friction with the surface of the lock-edge end cap 3, it drives the lock-edge end cap 3 to rotate synchronously. At this time, roller 26 assists the lock-edge end cap 3 to rotate under the support of clamping plate 25, ensuring that the lock-edge end cap 3 continues to rotate at a uniform speed in the clamped state, so that the brush head 11 and nozzle 13 can clean the surface of the lock-edge end cap 3 in all directions of 360°, avoiding cleaning dead corners.
[0031] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.
[0032] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A surface cleaning device for the production of lockseam closures, comprising a conveyor table (1), characterized in that: The left side of the conveying table (1) is provided with a cleaning bin (2), the top of the conveying table (1) is provided with a lock-top head (3), the conveying table (1) is provided with a conveying assembly for conveying the lock-top head (3), the front and rear sides of the inside of the cleaning bin (2) are provided with clamping assemblies for clamping the lock-top head (3), the top of the cleaning bin (2) is fixedly provided with a lifting cylinder I (4), the output shaft end of the lifting cylinder I (4) is fixedly connected with a connecting plate (10), the bottom side of the connecting plate (10) is fixedly provided with a plurality of brush heads (11), and the top of the cleaning bin (2) is also fixedly provided with a spray head (13), and the input end of the spray head (13) is fixedly communicated with a water inlet pipe (5).
2. A surface cleaning device for lockseam head production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conveying assembly comprises a sliding module I (6), the sliding module I (6) is fixedly installed on the top of the conveying table (1), the sliding module I (6) is slidably provided with a sliding plate I (7), the rear side of the sliding plate I (7) is fixedly provided with a lifting cylinder II (8), the output shaft end of the lifting cylinder II (8) is fixedly connected with a circular plate (9), the side wall of the circular plate (9) is threadedly provided with a plurality of connecting rods (28), and the other end of the connecting rod (28) is sleeved with a top plate (27).
3. A surface cleaning device for lockseam head production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping assembly comprises a sliding module II (15), the sliding module II (15) is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the cleaning bin (2), the sliding module II (15) is slidably provided with a sliding plate II (16), the top side of the sliding plate II (16) is fixedly provided with a push-pull cylinder (17), the output shaft end of the push-pull cylinder (17) is fixedly provided with a rotating cylinder (18), the output end of the rotating cylinder (18) is fixedly connected with a mounting box (19), the inside of the mounting box (19) is rotatably provided with a roller I (21), and the top of the mounting box (19) is fixedly provided with a driving motor (20), the output shaft end of the driving motor (20) is fixedly connected with the rotating shaft top end of the roller I (21), and the left and right sides of the mounting box (19) are provided with fixing mechanisms.
4. A surface cleaning device for lockseam head production according to claim 3, characterized in that: The fixing mechanism comprises a sliding rod (23), the left and right sides of the mounting box (19) are fixedly connected with mounting plates (22), the sliding rod (23) is slidably arranged on the mounting plates (22), one end of the sliding rod (23) close to the sliding module II (15) is fixedly connected with a limiting plate (14), the other end of the sliding rod (23) away from the sliding module II (15) is fixedly connected with a clamping plate (25), the clamping plate (25) is rotatably provided with a roller II (26), and the sliding rod (23) is sleeved with a spring (24).
5. A surface cleaning device for lockseam head production as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The inside of the top side of the cleaning bin (2) is provided with an image recognition sensor (12).
6. A surface cleaning device for lockseam head production according to claim 4, characterized in that: The roller I (21) and the roller II (26) are both made of plastic material.