Automatic showering and cleaning device for automobile cast aluminum motor end cover production

By designing an automated rinsing and cleaning device, a horizontal clamping and conveying system and a flipping drive assembly are used to achieve double-sided cleaning and draining of the cast aluminum motor end cap, solving the problem of low efficiency in traditional devices and realizing a highly efficient automated cleaning process.

CN224025882UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-24JIANGSU SUNFEN ALUMINIUM CO LTD
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CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
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Filing Date
2025-04-18
Publication Date
2026-03-24

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Technical Problem

Traditional rinsing cleaning devices cannot clean both sides of the cast aluminum motor end cap of automobiles simultaneously, and lack automated feeding, draining and unloading functions, resulting in low cleaning efficiency.

Method used

An automated rinsing and cleaning device was designed, comprising a horizontal clamping and conveying system, a double-sided cleaning component, and a flipping drive component. The horizontal clamping and conveying system drives the cast aluminum motor end cap to pass through the feeding, cleaning, and discharging stations in sequence. The double-sided cleaning component performs double-sided cleaning, and the flipping drive component enables slow and fast rotation to complete the cleaning and draining.

Benefits of technology

It enables automated double-sided cleaning and draining of automotive cast aluminum motor end caps, improving cleaning efficiency and meeting the automation needs of modern production.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of die-casting aluminum product processing, in particular to an automatic showering and cleaning device for producing an automobile cast aluminum motor end cover, which is reasonable in structural design, and utilizes a horizontal clamping and conveying system to clamp the cast aluminum motor end cover and drive the cast aluminum motor end cover to pass through a feeding station, a cleaning station and a discharging station in sequence; the position of the cast aluminum motor end cover entering the feeding station is stabilized through the feeding hopper and the material supporting assembly, and the cast aluminum motor end cover can be conveniently clamped by the horizontal clamping and conveying system. The double-face cleaning assembly is used for conducting double-face cleaning on the cast aluminum motor end cover entering the cleaning station, in the cleaning process, the overturning driving assembly is used for driving the cast aluminum motor end cover to rotate slowly to achieve sufficient cleaning, and after cleaning is finished, the overturning driving assembly is used for driving the cast aluminum motor end cover to rotate rapidly to achieve draining and dewatering. The cast aluminum motor end cover entering the discharging station is guided out from the discharging port through the discharging inclined plate, and automatic spraying and cleaning of the automobile cast aluminum motor end cover are achieved in the mode.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to die casting aluminum product processing technical field especially, relates to a kind of automatic punching and washing cleaning device for automobile cast aluminum motor end cover production. BACKGROUND

[0002] As a key component in the drive system of electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles, automobile cast aluminum motor end cover has many significant advantages. The following are its main advantages: 1) lightweight design: cast aluminum material has lower density, compared with traditional steel materials, cast aluminum motor end cover can significantly reduce the weight of the vehicle, which helps to improve the fuel efficiency of the vehicle or extend the range of electric vehicles, while reducing the burden on the suspension and braking system. 2) excellent heat dissipation performance: aluminum has good thermal conductivity, which can quickly dissipate the heat generated during motor operation, effectively preventing motor overheating, improving motor operating efficiency and reliability, and prolonging service life. 3) high precision manufacturing: using modern casting techniques such as high-pressure casting or low-pressure casting, cast aluminum end covers with precise dimensions and smooth surfaces can be produced, reducing the need for subsequent processing and improving assembly accuracy and overall performance. 4) good corrosion resistance: aluminum naturally forms a dense layer of aluminum oxide protective film in the air, which can effectively resist various corrosive media, suitable for various complex operating environments, reducing maintenance costs. 5) environmentally friendly and sustainable: aluminum is a recyclable material with low energy consumption in the recycling process, meeting the current automotive industry's pursuit of green and sustainable development.

[0003] Automobile cast aluminum motor end cover needs to use a punching and washing cleaning device for surface cleaning during production. However, the traditional punching and washing cleaning device has some shortcomings when in use. It cannot clean both sides of the automobile cast aluminum motor end cover simultaneously, nor can it achieve automatic feeding, draining and discharging, resulting in low punching and washing cleaning efficiency. Therefore, it is necessary to optimize and improve the traditional punching and washing cleaning device. SUMMARY

[0004] The utility model aims to overcome the above-mentioned problems in the prior art and provide an automatic punching and washing cleaning device for automobile cast aluminum motor end cover production.

[0005] To achieve the above technical purposes and effects, the utility model is implemented by the following technical solutions:

[0006] An automatic punching and washing cleaning device for automobile cast aluminum motor end cover production includes a box body, a horizontal clamping conveying system is installed inside the box body, the horizontal clamping conveying system can clamp the cast aluminum motor end cover and make it pass through the feeding station, the cleaning station and the discharging station in turn.

[0007] A material support assembly is installed below the feeding station of the box, and a feeding hopper is installed above the feeding station of the box.

[0008] A double-sided cleaning assembly is installed below the cleaning station, and a flipping drive assembly is installed above the cleaning station.

[0009] The box body has a discharge port on the side plate near the discharge station, and a discharge ramp is provided at the lower end of the discharge port.

[0010] Furthermore, in the aforementioned automated rinsing and cleaning device for producing automotive cast aluminum motor end caps, the cast aluminum motor end cap includes a near-circular cover body, and a shaft outlet hole is provided at the center of the near-circular cover body.

[0011] Furthermore, in the aforementioned automated rinsing and cleaning device for producing cast aluminum motor end caps for automobiles, the horizontal clamping and conveying system includes two horizontal circulating belts arranged side by side. The spacing between the inner straight sections of the two horizontal circulating belts matches the overall thickness of the cast aluminum motor end cap. A driven wheel and a driving wheel are respectively provided at both ends of the horizontal circulating belts, and the driving wheel is driven to rotate by a drive motor. Several positioning protrusions are evenly distributed on the outer side of the horizontal circulating belts. The positioning protrusions of the two horizontal circulating belts can be engaged together in the output shaft hole of the cast aluminum motor end cap, thereby providing suspension and movable support for the cast aluminum motor end cap.

[0012] Furthermore, in the aforementioned automated rinsing and cleaning device for producing cast aluminum motor end caps for automobiles, the upper part of the feeding hopper is provided with a feeding bin, and the lower part is provided with a slide rail to facilitate the single-layer sliding of the cast aluminum motor end caps.

[0013] Furthermore, in the aforementioned automated rinsing and cleaning device for producing automotive cast aluminum motor end caps, the material support assembly includes a fixed material support base, a vertical push rod, and a movable support block. The fixed material support base is composed of an L-shaped plate and a fixed support block located at the outer end of its horizontal plate portion. A vertical push rod is fixed to the outer side of the vertical plate portion of the L-shaped plate, and a movable support block is installed at the movable end of the vertical push rod. The fixed support block and the movable support block each have a positioning arc surface that mates with the cast aluminum motor end cap. The movable support block can be moved to a position below the horizontal plate portion of the L-shaped plate under the drive of the vertical push rod.

[0014] Furthermore, in the aforementioned automated rinsing and cleaning device for producing cast aluminum motor end caps for automobiles, the double-sided cleaning assembly includes an open water receiving tank, a water replenishment tank, and a sludge storage tank. A trough-shaped partition and a filter plate located below it are installed in the center of the inner cavity of the open water receiving tank. The area enclosed by the trough-shaped partition and the filter plate serves as a clean water zone, and the outer area serves as a wastewater zone. The water replenishment tank is connected to the top of the clean water zone via a pump-feed water replenishment pipe, and the sludge storage tank is connected to the bottom of the wastewater zone via a pump-suction sewage pipe. A cleaning suction pump is installed at the bottom of the clean water zone, and the output end of the cleaning suction pump is connected to a double-sided nozzle via a spray pipe. The double-sided nozzle has two opposing plate-type nozzles, and the distance between the two plate-type nozzles is greater than the overall thickness of the cast aluminum motor end cap. The spray area of ​​the plate-type nozzles can cover at least 1 / 6 of the fan-shaped area of ​​the lower part of the cast aluminum motor end cap.

[0015] Furthermore, in the aforementioned automated rinsing and cleaning device for producing automotive cast aluminum motor end caps, the flipping drive assembly includes a flipping motor, a belt drive component, a support shaft, a drive wheel, and an anti-slip sleeve. The flipping motor is fixed inside the top plate of the housing, and the support shaft is provided with movable support by the front and rear side plates of the housing. The output shaft of the flipping motor is connected to the support shaft via the belt drive component. A drive wheel is mounted on the support shaft, and an anti-slip sleeve is fitted on the outer side of the drive wheel to facilitate the rotation of the cast aluminum motor end cap around its own axis through friction.

[0016] Furthermore, in the aforementioned automated rinsing and cleaning device for producing automotive cast aluminum motor end caps, the discharge inclined plate is an angular plate, with the inclination angle of the inner inclined plate section being 1 to 3 degrees and the inclination angle of the outer inclined plate section being 10 to 15 degrees.

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

[0018] This utility model has a reasonable structural design, mainly consisting of a housing, a horizontal clamping and conveying system, a feeding hopper, a material support assembly, a double-sided cleaning assembly, a tilting drive assembly, a discharge port, and a discharge ramp. The horizontal clamping and conveying system clamps the cast aluminum motor end cap and moves it sequentially through the feeding station, cleaning station, and discharge station. The feeding hopper and material support assembly stabilize the position of the cast aluminum motor end cap entering the feeding station, facilitating clamping by the horizontal clamping and conveying system. The double-sided cleaning assembly cleans the cast aluminum motor end cap entering the cleaning station from both sides. During the cleaning process, the tilting drive assembly first drives it to rotate slowly for thorough cleaning, and after cleaning, the tilting drive assembly drives it to rotate rapidly for draining and dehydration. The discharge ramp guides the cast aluminum motor end cap entering the discharge station out through the discharge port. This method achieves automated rinsing and cleaning of automotive cast aluminum motor end caps.

[0019] Of course, any product implementing this utility model does not necessarily need to achieve all of the above advantages at the same time. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments 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.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cast aluminum motor end cover in this utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the horizontal clamping and conveying system in this utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the material support assembly in this utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the double-sided cleaning assembly in this utility model;

[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the flip drive component in this utility model;

[0027] The components represented by each number in the attached diagram are explained below:

[0028] 1-Box;

[0029] 2-Horizontal clamping and conveying system, 201-Horizontal circulating belt, 202-Driven wheel, 203-Driving wheel, 204-Positioning protrusion;

[0030] 3-Feed hopper;

[0031] 4-Material support assembly, 401-Fixed material support base, 402-Vertical push rod, 403-Modible support block;

[0032] 5-Double-sided cleaning assembly, 501-Open water tank, 502-Water replenishment tank, 503-Sludge storage tank, 504-Trough-shaped baffle, 505-Filter plate, 506-Pumped water replenishment pipe, 507-Pumped sewage discharge pipe, 508-Cleaning suction pump, 509-Panel nozzle;

[0033] 6-Flip drive assembly, 601-Flip motor, 602-Belt drive component, 603-Support shaft, 604-Drive wheel, 605-Anti-slip sleeve;

[0034] 7-Discharge port;

[0035] 8-Discharge sloping plate;

[0036] 9- Cast aluminum motor end cover, 901- Round cover body, 902- Shaft outlet hole. Detailed Implementation

[0037] 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 skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0038] like Figures 1-6 As shown, this embodiment provides an automated rinsing and cleaning device for the production of cast aluminum motor end caps for automobiles. It includes a housing 1, inside which a horizontal clamping and conveying system 2 is installed. The horizontal clamping and conveying system 2 can clamp the cast aluminum motor end cap 9 and sequentially pass it through a feeding station, a cleaning station, and a discharging station. A material support assembly 4 is installed below the feeding station on the housing 1, and a feeding hopper 3 is installed above the feeding station on the housing 1. A double-sided cleaning assembly 5 is installed below the cleaning station on the housing 1, and a tilting drive assembly 6 is installed above the cleaning station on the housing 1. A discharge port 7 is opened on the side plate of the housing 1 near the discharging station, and a discharge ramp 8 is provided at the lower end of the discharge port 7.

[0039] In this embodiment, the cast aluminum motor end cover 9 includes a near-circular cover body 901, and a shaft outlet hole 902 is provided at the center of the near-circular cover body 901.

[0040] In this embodiment, the horizontal clamping and conveying system 2 includes two horizontal circulating belts 201 arranged side by side. The spacing between the straight sections on the inner sides of the two horizontal circulating belts 201 matches the overall thickness of the cast aluminum motor end cover 9. Driven wheels 202 and driving wheels 203 are respectively provided at both ends of the horizontal circulating belts 201. The driving wheel 203 is driven to rotate by a drive motor (not shown in the simplified drawings). Several positioning protrusions 204 are evenly distributed on the outer side of the horizontal circulating belts 201. The positioning protrusions 204 of the two horizontal circulating belts 201 can be engaged together in the shaft outlet hole of the cast aluminum motor end cover 9, thereby providing suspension and movable support for the cast aluminum motor end cover 9.

[0041] In this embodiment, the upper part of the feeding hopper 3 is provided with a feeding bin, and the lower part is provided with a slide for easy single-layer sliding of the cast aluminum motor end cover 9.

[0042] In this embodiment, the material support assembly 4 includes a fixed material support base 401, a vertical push rod 402, and a movable support block 403. The fixed material support base 401 is composed of an L-shaped plate and a fixed support block located at the outer end of its horizontal plate. A vertical push rod 402 is fixed to the outer side of the vertical plate of the L-shaped plate. The movable support block 403 is installed at the movable end of the vertical push rod 402. The fixed support block and the movable support block 403 are each provided with a positioning arc surface that cooperates with the cast aluminum motor end cover 9. The movable support block 403 can be moved to the position below the horizontal plate of the L-shaped plate under the drive of the vertical push rod 402.

[0043] In this embodiment, the double-sided cleaning assembly 5 includes an open water receiving tank 501, a water replenishment tank 502, and a sludge storage tank 503. A trough-shaped partition 504 and a filter plate 505 are installed in the center of the inner cavity of the open water receiving tank 501. The area enclosed by the trough-shaped partition 504 and the filter plate 505 serves as the clean water zone, and the outer area serves as the wastewater zone. The water replenishment tank 502 is connected to the top of the clean water zone via a pump-feed water replenishment pipe 506, and the sludge storage tank 503 is connected to the bottom of the wastewater zone via a pump-suction sewage pipe 507. A cleaning suction pump 508 is installed at the bottom of the clean water zone. The output end of the cleaning suction pump 508 is connected to a double-sided nozzle 509 via a spray pipe. The double-sided nozzle 509 has two opposing plate-type nozzles 509. The distance between the two plate-type nozzles 509 is greater than the overall thickness of the cast aluminum motor end cover 9, and the spray area of ​​the plate-type nozzles 509 can cover at least 1 / 6 of the fan-shaped area of ​​the lower part of the cast aluminum motor end cover 9.

[0044] In this embodiment, the flip drive assembly 6 includes a flip motor 601, a belt drive component 602, a support shaft 603, a drive wheel 604, and an anti-slip sleeve 605. The flip motor 601 is fixed inside the top plate of the housing 1, and the support shaft 603 is provided with movable support by the front and rear side plates of the housing 1. The output shaft of the flip motor 601 is connected to the support shaft 603 via the belt drive component 602. The drive wheel 604 is mounted on the support shaft 603, and an anti-slip sleeve 605 is fitted on the outer side of the drive wheel 604 to facilitate the rotation of the cast aluminum motor end cover 9 around its own axis by friction.

[0045] In this embodiment, the discharge inclined plate 8 is an angular plate, with the inclination angle of the inner inclined plate section being 1 to 3 degrees and the inclination angle of the outer inclined plate section being 10 to 15 degrees.

[0046] A specific application of this embodiment is as follows: This device mainly consists of a housing 1, a horizontal clamping and conveying system 2, a feeding hopper 3, a material support assembly 4, a double-sided cleaning assembly 5, a flipping drive assembly 6, a discharge port 7, and a discharge ramp 8. The horizontal clamping and conveying system 2 is used to clamp the cast aluminum motor end cover 9 and drive it through the feeding station, cleaning station, and discharge station in sequence. The feeding hopper 3 and the material support assembly 4 stabilize the position of the cast aluminum motor end cover 9 entering the feeding station, which is conducive to the horizontal clamping and conveying system 2 clamping it. The double-sided cleaning assembly 5 performs double-sided cleaning on the cast aluminum motor end cover 9 entering the cleaning station. During the cleaning process, the flipping drive assembly 6 is used to drive it to rotate slowly to achieve thorough cleaning. After cleaning, the flipping drive assembly 6 is used to drive it to rotate quickly to achieve draining and dehydration. The discharge ramp 8 is used to guide the cast aluminum motor end cover 9 entering the discharge station outward from the discharge port 7. In this way, the automated rinsing and cleaning of the automotive cast aluminum motor end cover 9 is achieved.

[0047] The preferred embodiments of this utility model disclosed above are merely illustrative of the present utility model. These preferred embodiments do not exhaustively describe all details, nor do they limit the utility model to specific implementation methods. Clearly, many modifications and variations can be made based on the content of this specification. This specification selects and specifically describes these embodiments to better explain the principles and practical applications of this utility model, thereby enabling those skilled in the art to better understand and utilize it. This utility model is limited only by the claims and their full scope and equivalents.

Claims

1. An automated rinsing and cleaning device for the production of automotive cast aluminum motor end caps, comprising a housing, characterized in that, The box is equipped with a horizontal clamping and conveying system, which can clamp the cast aluminum motor end cap and make it pass through the feeding station, cleaning station and discharging station in sequence. A material support assembly is installed below the feeding station of the box, and a feeding hopper is installed above the feeding station of the box. A double-sided cleaning assembly is installed below the cleaning station, and a flipping drive assembly is installed above the cleaning station. The box body has a discharge port on the side plate near the discharge station, and a discharge ramp is provided at the lower end of the discharge port.

2. The automated rinsing and cleaning device for producing automotive cast aluminum motor end caps according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cast aluminum motor end cover includes a near-circular cover body, and a shaft outlet hole is provided at the center of the near-circular cover body.

3. The automated rinsing and cleaning device for producing automotive cast aluminum motor end caps according to claim 2, characterized in that, The horizontal clamping and conveying system includes two horizontal circulating belts arranged side by side. The spacing between the straight sections on the inner sides of the two horizontal circulating belts matches the overall thickness of the cast aluminum motor end cover. A driven wheel and a driving wheel are respectively provided at both ends of the horizontal circulating belts. The driving wheel is driven to rotate by a drive motor. Several positioning protrusions are evenly distributed on the outer side of the horizontal circulating belts. The positioning protrusions of the two horizontal circulating belts can be engaged together into the output shaft hole of the cast aluminum motor end cover, thereby providing suspension and movable support for the cast aluminum motor end cover.

4. The automated rinsing and cleaning device for producing automotive cast aluminum motor end caps according to claim 2, characterized in that, The upper part of the feeding hopper is equipped with a feeding bin, and the lower part is equipped with a slide rail to facilitate the single-layer sliding of the cast aluminum motor end cover.

5. The automated rinsing and cleaning device for producing automotive cast aluminum motor end caps according to claim 2, characterized in that, The material support assembly includes a fixed material support base, a vertical push rod, and a movable support block. The fixed material support base consists of an L-shaped plate and a fixed support block located at the outer end of its horizontal plate. A vertical push rod is fixed to the outer side of the vertical plate of the L-shaped plate. The movable support block is installed at the movable end of the vertical push rod. The fixed support block and the movable support block each have a positioning arc surface that mates with the cast aluminum motor end cover. The movable support block can be moved to a position below the horizontal plate of the L-shaped plate under the action of the vertical push rod.

6. The automated rinsing and cleaning device for producing automotive cast aluminum motor end caps according to claim 2, characterized in that, The double-sided cleaning assembly includes an open water receiving tank, a water replenishment tank, and a sludge storage tank. A trough-shaped partition and a filter plate are installed in the center of the open water receiving tank's inner cavity. The area enclosed by the partition and filter plate serves as the clean water zone, while the surrounding area serves as the wastewater zone. The water replenishment tank is connected to the top of the clean water zone via a pump-feed water pipe, and the sludge storage tank is connected to the bottom of the wastewater zone via a pump-suction sewage pipe. A cleaning suction pump is installed at the bottom of the clean water zone. The output end of the cleaning suction pump is connected to a double-sided nozzle via a spray pipe. The double-sided nozzle has two opposing plate-type nozzles, with a distance between the two nozzles greater than the overall thickness of the cast aluminum motor end cover. The spray area of ​​the plate-type nozzles can cover at least 1 / 6 of the fan-shaped area below the cast aluminum motor end cover.

7. The automated rinsing and cleaning device for producing automotive cast aluminum motor end caps according to claim 2, characterized in that, The flip drive assembly includes a flip motor, a belt drive component, a support shaft, a drive wheel, and an anti-slip sleeve. The flip motor is fixed inside the top plate of the housing. The support shaft is provided with movable support by the front and rear side plates of the housing. The output shaft of the flip motor is connected to the support shaft via the belt drive component. The drive wheel is mounted on the support shaft. An anti-slip sleeve is fitted on the outer side of the drive wheel to facilitate the rotation of the cast aluminum motor end cover around its own axis through friction.

8. The automated rinsing and cleaning device for producing automotive cast aluminum motor end caps according to claim 2, characterized in that, The discharge inclined plate is an angular plate, with the inner inclined plate section having an inclination angle of 1 to 3 degrees and the outer inclined plate section having an inclination angle of 10 to 15 degrees.