Self-cleaning dredging robot
By integrating a high-pressure water pump and a water tank into the dredging robot, a self-cleaning function is achieved, solving the problems of the complexity of manual cleaning and the difficulty of sewage discharge after the dredging robot's operation, reducing costs and improving operational convenience.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-16
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-24
AI Technical Summary
Existing dredging robots require manual cleaning after operation, which increases equipment and labor costs. Furthermore, the cleaning process is complex, wastewater discharge is difficult, and it affects the lifespan of the equipment and ease of operation.
Design a self-cleaning sludge removal robot that integrates a high-pressure water pump and a water tank in the main station. It uses its own water pump for cleaning and is equipped with a sewage residue storage device to achieve self-cleaning function.
It simplifies the cleaning process, reduces equipment purchase and transportation costs, improves operational convenience, solves the wastewater discharge problem, and extends equipment life.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of robot maintenance technology, specifically a dredging robot capable of self-cleaning. Background Technology
[0002] With the continuous development of industries such as chemical engineering, municipal engineering, animal husbandry and aquaculture, and mine tailings treatment, the demand for slag and sludge cleaning in sedimentation tanks, various pipelines, tailings ponds, and mud pits is increasing. In these environments, which are often harsh and where manual operation is difficult or inefficient, dredging robots have emerged and developed rapidly. These robots typically consist of two main parts: a main station and a mobile robot body. The robot body often uses a tracked or wheeled hydraulic walking device, and its working device generally includes a slurry pump and a mixing device. A high-speed hydraulic motor drives the slurry pump to pump the sludge, while a low-speed motor drives the agitator to loosen the sludge, achieving efficient cleaning.
[0003] However, after dredging operations are completed, the robot inevitably accumulates a large amount of sludge and slag. If not cleaned promptly, this will not only introduce contaminants into clean areas, polluting the main station and surrounding environment, but the accumulated dirt will also corrode the robot's metal parts over time, affecting its normal operation and lifespan. Currently, the industry practice is to manually clean the robot and pipelines using an additional electric cleaning machine and high-pressure water gun after the robot completes its work and is retrieved to the main station. This method has several significant problems: first, it requires carrying additional cleaning equipment, increasing the complexity and burden of the operation; second, it increases the additional equipment purchase cost; and third, the manual cleaning process is time-consuming and labor-intensive, significantly impacting operational convenience, especially in situations requiring frequent operations. Furthermore, the wastewater and residue generated during cleaning may not have a suitable disposal location in the current work environment.
[0004] Against this backdrop, this utility model proposes a technical solution that integrates with the main station and uses its own high-pressure water pump for cleaning, aiming to solve the shortcomings of the existing technology. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology and provide a self-cleaning dredging robot.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a self-cleaning dredging robot, comprising a main station body, a power distribution box, and control wheels, wherein the power distribution box is installed at the front end of the main station body, and control wheels are fixedly installed inside the main station body;
[0007] An isolation plate is installed inside the main body of the host station. A high-pressure water pump is installed inside the main body of the host station. The high-pressure water pump is installed on the left side of the isolation plate. A water pipe is installed on the right end of the high-pressure water pump, and the right end of the water pipe is connected to a first right-angle tee connector. Ball valves are installed on the upper and right ports of the first right-angle tee connector. A set of connecting pipes is connected to the upper and right ports of the first right-angle tee connector. A second right-angle tee connector is connected to the upper end of the connecting pipe on the upper side of the first right-angle tee connector. A fixed spray gun is connected to the right end of the other set of connecting pipes connected to the right side of the first right-angle tee connector. A right-angle four-way connector is installed at each of the four ports of the right-angle four-way connector. A second set of fixed spray guns is connected to the upper port of the right-angle four-way connector through a water pipe. A hose is connected to the front end of the right-angle four-way connector, and a spray gun is connected to the other end of the hose.
[0008] A water storage tank is fixedly installed inside the main body of the host station. A filter frame is installed on the upper wall of the water storage tank, and the interior of the water storage tank has an inclined surface wall.
[0009] As mentioned above, four sets of right-angle hanging plates are fixedly welded to the upper wall of the main station body, and the outer walls of the four sets of right-angle hanging plates are provided with connecting slots.
[0010] As described above, the left end of the high-pressure water pump is connected to a delivery pipe, and the outer wall of the main station body is provided with a slot that matches the outer diameter of the delivery pipe. The left end of the delivery pipe extends five centimeters beyond the outer wall of the main station body.
[0011] As described above, the upper end of the second right-angle tee is fixedly connected to another set of connecting pipes, the upper end of which is connected to a set of right-angle pipes, one end of which is connected to the connecting pipes and the other end is equipped with a nozzle.
[0012] As described above, a fixed frame is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the main station body, and the flexible hose is wound and hung on the fixed frame.
[0013] As described above, a water pipe is connected to the rear end of the right-angle four-way connector, a connection port is provided on the right wall of the water storage tank, and the outlet of the water pipe is installed at the connection port.
[0014] As described above, the left wall of the water tank is provided with a fixing groove, and a travel plate is inserted into the fixing groove. The left half of the travel plate is an inclined plate, and the right half is a right-angle plate. The left wall of the water tank is provided with a drain outlet and a cleaning trough. A rubber plug is installed inside the drain outlet, and a closed door is installed inside the cleaning trough.
[0015] Compared with existing technologies, this self-cleaning dredging robot has the following advantages:
[0016] I. This utility model utilizes the high-pressure water pump of the main station itself for cleaning, eliminating the need to carry, purchase, and use separate electric cleaning machines or high-pressure water guns, thereby simplifying the operation process, reducing the cost of equipment purchase, transportation, and maintenance, and significantly improving the convenience of operation, especially suitable for scenarios that require frequent dredging operations.
[0017] Second, this utility model is equipped with a sewage residue storage device, which cleverly solves the problem of cleaning wastewater having nowhere to be discharged and potentially polluting the work site, and allows operators to carry out centralized and convenient discharge treatment at a more suitable time or place.
[0018] Other advantages, objectives and features of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the following examination or study, or may be taught from the practice of this invention. Attached Figure Description
[0019] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;
[0020] Figure 2 This is a front view of the structure of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the high-pressure water pump of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 4 This is a front view of the high-pressure water pump structure of this utility model;
[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the water storage tank of this utility model;
[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the internal cross-section of the water storage tank structure of this utility model.
[0025] In the diagram: 1. Main station body; 101. Distribution box; 102. Control wheel; 2. Right-angle mounting plate; 201. Isolation plate; 202. High-pressure water pump; 203. Delivery pipe; 204. First right-angle tee connector; 205. Ball valve; 206. Connecting pipe; 207. Second right-angle tee connector; 208. Nozzle; 209. Fixed spray gun; 210. Right-angle four-way connector; 211. Fixing frame; 212. Hose; 3. Water tank; 301. Filter frame; 302. Traveling plate; 303. Rubber plug; 304. Enclosed door; 305. Fixing groove. Detailed Implementation
[0026] 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.
[0027] like Figure 1-6 As shown, this utility model provides a technical solution: a self-cleaning dredging robot, including a main station body 1, a power distribution box 101 and control wheels 102. The power distribution box 101 is installed at the front end of the main station body 1, and the control wheels 102 are fixedly installed inside the main station body 1.
[0028] An isolation plate 201 is installed inside the main unit 1. A high-pressure water pump 202 is also installed inside the main unit 1. The high-pressure water pump 202 is installed on the left side of the isolation plate 201. A water pipe is installed on the right end of the high-pressure water pump 202, and the right end of the water pipe is connected to a first right-angle tee connector 204. Ball valves 205 are installed on both the upper and right ports of the first right-angle tee connector 204. A set of connecting pipes 206 are connected to the upper and right ports of the first right-angle tee connector 204 respectively. The connecting pipes 206 on the upper side of the first right-angle tee connector 204 are... The upper end is connected to a second right-angle tee connector 207. The right end of the second right-angle tee connector 207 is connected to a fixed spray gun 209 via a water pipe. The right end of another set of connecting pipes 206 connected to the right side of the first right-angle tee connector 204 is connected to a right-angle four-way connector 210. A set of ball valves 205 are installed at each of the four ports of the right-angle four-way connector 210. The upper port of the right-angle four-way connector 210 is connected to a second set of fixed spray guns 209 via a water pipe. The front end of the right-angle four-way connector 210 is connected to a hose 212. The other end of the hose 212 is connected to a spray gun.
[0029] A water storage tank 3 is fixedly installed inside the main body 1 of the host station. A filter frame 301 is installed on the upper wall of the water storage tank 3. The interior of the water storage tank 3 has an inclined surface wall.
[0030] Based on the overall structure of the device, it can use the high-pressure water pump 202 of the main station itself for cleaning, without the need to carry, purchase and use separate electric cleaning machines or high-pressure water guns, which simplifies the operation process, reduces costs and improves the convenience of operation. At the same time, it is equipped with a sewage residue storage device, which cleverly solves the problem of where to discharge cleaning wastewater and the potential pollution of the work site, and allows operators to carry out centralized and convenient discharge treatment at a more suitable time or place.
[0031] like Figure 1As shown, four sets of right-angle hanging plates 2 are fixedly welded to the upper wall of the main station body 1, and the outer walls of the four sets of right-angle hanging plates 2 are provided with connecting slots.
[0032] By fixing and welding four sets of right-angle hanging plates 2 to the upper end of the main station body 1, it is possible to easily lift and move the main station body 1.
[0033] like Figure 3 As shown, the left end of the high-pressure water pump 202 is connected to the delivery pipe 203, and the outer wall of the main station body 1 is provided with a slot that matches the outer diameter of the delivery pipe 203. The left end of the delivery pipe 203 extends five centimeters beyond the outer wall of the main station body 1.
[0034] By installing a delivery pipe 203 at the left end of the high-pressure water pump 202, and by having the delivery pipe 203 pass through the outside of the main unit body 1, water can be supplied by connecting to an external water pipe through the delivery pipe 203.
[0035] like Figure 4 As shown, the upper end of the second right-angle tee connector 207 is fixedly connected to another set of connecting pipes 206. The upper end of the connecting pipe 206 is connected to a set of right-angle pipes. One end of the right-angle pipe is connected to the connecting pipe 206 and the other end is equipped with a nozzle 208.
[0036] By connecting a set of nozzles 208 to the upper end of the connecting pipe 206 via a right-angle pipe, the nozzles 208 can be positioned at a high position to thoroughly clean the upper surface of the dredging robot.
[0037] like Figure 4 As shown, a fixed frame 211 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the main station body 1, and a flexible hose 212 is wrapped and hung on the fixed frame 211.
[0038] By installing a fixing bracket 211 on the inner wall of the main station body 1, the hose 212 can be easily bundled up, avoiding the mess caused by the hose 212 inside.
[0039] like Figure 4 As shown, a water pipe is connected to the rear end of the right-angle four-way connector 210, and a connection port is opened on the right wall of the water storage tank 3. The outlet of the water pipe is installed at the connection port.
[0040] By installing a water pipe on the right wall of the water storage tank 3, water can be drained and flushed when cleaning the inside of the water storage tank 3.
[0041] like Figure 5 As shown, a fixing groove 305 is provided on the left wall of the water tank 3, and a travel plate 302 is inserted into the fixing groove 305. The left half of the travel plate 302 is an inclined plate and the right half is a right-angle plate. A drain outlet and a cleaning trough are provided on the left wall of the water tank 3. A rubber plug 303 is installed inside the drain outlet, and a closed door 304 is installed inside the cleaning trough.
[0042] By providing a driving plate 302 at the left end of the water tank 3, the sludge removal robot can automatically climb onto the top of the water tank 3. At the same time, removing the rubber plug 303 allows the dirty water inside to be drained, and opening the closed door 304 allows the impurities deposited inside the water tank 3 to be cleaned by flushing or cleaning tools.
[0043] Working Principle: This device can be used to clean the dredging robot after it has finished dredging. After the robot has finished dredging, it can be remotely controlled to the inside of the main station 1. The horizontal plate of the travel plate 302 is directly inserted into the fixed slot 305. Then the robot can move directly to the upper end of the water tank 3 via the travel plate 302. Then the delivery pipe 203 is connected, the high-pressure water pump 202 is run, and the water valve is opened to clean the robot. During cleaning, the nozzle 208 will spray water to clean the upper surface of the robot. Two sets of fixed spray guns 209 can rinse the two sides of the robot. When the cleaning is not possible, the robot can be adjusted by moving it back and forth to rinse the two sides of the robot one by one. When there are impurities that cannot be cleaned, the hose 212 can be used to clean the details through the movable spray gun. At the same time, a water pipe can be added to the rear end of the first right-angle tee connector 204 to connect with the robot's dredging pipe to rinse the robot's dredging pipe. The cleaning residue and wastewater will fall into the water storage tank 3 for collection. Then, when it reaches a suitable place, the rubber plug 303 can be removed for centralized discharge. At the same time, the filter frame 301 can also filter larger impurities or garbage, which can then be manually removed later.
[0044] 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 self-cleaning dredging robot, comprising a main station body (1), a power distribution box (101) and control wheels (102), wherein the power distribution box (101) is installed at the front end of the main station body (1) and the control wheels (102) are fixedly installed inside the main station body (1); Its features are: An isolation plate (201) is installed inside the main body (1). A high-pressure water pump (202) is installed inside the main body (1). The high-pressure water pump (202) is installed on the left side of the isolation plate (201). A water pipe is installed on the right end of the high-pressure water pump (202), and the right end of the water pipe is connected to a first right-angle tee connector (204). Ball valves (205) are installed on both the upper and right ports of the first right-angle tee connector (204). A set of connecting pipes (206) are connected to the upper and right ports of the first right-angle tee connector (204). The connecting pipe (206) on the upper side of the first right-angle tee connector (204) is connected to the ball valve (205). 6) The upper end is connected to a second right-angle tee connector (207). The right end of the second right-angle tee connector (207) is connected to a fixed spray gun (209) via a water pipe. The right end of another set of connecting pipes (206) connected to the right side of the first right-angle tee connector (204) is connected to a right-angle four-way connector (210). A set of ball valves (205) are installed at each of the four ports of the right-angle four-way connector (210). The upper port of the right-angle four-way connector (210) is connected to a second set of fixed spray guns (209) via a water pipe. The front end of the right-angle four-way connector (210) is connected to a hose (212). The other end of the hose (212) is connected to a spray gun. The main body (1) of the host station is fixedly installed with a water storage tank (3), and a filter frame (301) is installed on the upper wall of the water storage tank (3). The interior of the water storage tank (3) is an inclined surface wall.
2. The self-cleaning dredging robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper wall of the main station body (1) is fixedly welded with four sets of right-angle hanging plates (2), and the outer walls of the four sets of right-angle hanging plates (2) are provided with connecting slots.
3. The self-cleaning dredging robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The left end of the high-pressure water pump (202) is connected to a delivery pipe (203). The outer wall of the main station body (1) is provided with a slot that matches the outer diameter of the delivery pipe (203). The left end of the delivery pipe (203) extends five centimeters beyond the outer wall of the main station body (1).
4. The self-cleaning dredging robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper end of the second right-angle tee connector (207) is fixedly connected to another set of connecting pipes (206). The upper end of the connecting pipe (206) is connected to a set of right-angle pipes. One end of the right-angle pipe is connected to the connecting pipe (206) and the other end is equipped with a nozzle (208).
5. A self-cleaning dredging robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the host station body (1) is fixedly connected to a fixing frame (211), and the flexible hose (212) is wrapped and hung on the fixing frame (211).
6. A self-cleaning dredging robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rear end of the right-angle four-way connector (210) is connected to a water pipe, and the right wall of the water storage tank (3) has a connection port, and the outlet of the water pipe is installed at the connection port.
7. A self-cleaning dredging robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The left wall of the water tank (3) is provided with a fixing groove (305), and a travel plate (302) is inserted into the fixing groove (305). The left half of the travel plate (302) is an inclined plate and the right half is a right-angle plate. The left wall of the water tank (3) is provided with a drain outlet and a cleaning groove. A rubber plug (303) is installed inside the drain outlet, and a closed door (304) is installed inside the cleaning groove.