Automatic cleaning vibration disc

By installing rotatable and swingable nozzles and inclined waste removal guide plates inside the vibratory feeder, the problem of difficult-to-clean residual materials in the vibratory feeder is solved, realizing automated cleaning and improving cleaning efficiency and material conveying stability.

CN224061830UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-31TIANKUN AUTOMATION TECH (SUZHOU) CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-22
Publication Date
2026-03-31

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Technical Problem

Existing vibratory feeders have difficulty cleaning residual materials inside after prolonged use, resulting in time-consuming, labor-intensive, and incomplete cleaning, which affects material arrangement and conveying accuracy, and reduces production efficiency and product quality.

Method used

An automatic cleaning vibratory feeder was designed. It uses an air pump to provide high-pressure gas through a nozzle that can rotate horizontally and swing up and down to clean the inside of the vibratory feeder in all directions. Combined with an inclined waste removal guide plate and a sealing and plugging design, it can achieve automatic cleaning and centralized discharge of residue.

Benefits of technology

It achieves automated cleaning inside the vibratory feeder, improving cleaning efficiency and thoroughness, ensuring the stability of material conveying and the smoothness of the production process, and reducing the impact of residual materials on subsequent materials.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to an automatic cleaning vibration disc and aims to solve the problems that an existing vibration disc needs to be cleaned manually, time and labor are consumed, cleaning is not timely, and the working effect is affected. The vibration disc comprises a vibration disc body, a cleaning part is arranged at the top of a central column in the middle of the vibration disc body and comprises a spray head capable of horizontally rotating and vertically swinging, and an air pump outside the vibration disc provides high-pressure gas for the spray head through an air pipe for cleaning. A waste removing part is arranged below the vibration disc, a waste removing guide plate of the waste removing part is obliquely arranged, and a sealing plug controlled by an air cylinder is arranged at a waste opening and can seal the waste opening during working and open during cleaning. In addition, a nozzle and a plugging plate controlled by an air pump are also arranged on the discharging guide rail. After the vibration disc completes material conveying, the cleaning part is automatically started, the spray head sprays air in all directions for cleaning, and residues are discharged through the waste removing part; when the discharging guide rail is cleaned, after the blocking plate is closed, the spray head conducts cleaning, all components reset after cleaning is completed, automatic cleaning of the vibration disc is achieved, and the good working state of the vibration disc is guaranteed.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vibratory feeder technology, and in particular to an automatic cleaning vibratory feeder. Background Technology

[0002] In modern industrial automation, vibratory feeders are widely used automatic feeding devices. They use vibration to arrange and transport materials to designated positions in an orderly manner, greatly improving production efficiency. They are widely used in industries such as electronics, hardware, and plastics. Currently, common vibratory feeders mainly consist of a material tray, a vibration mechanism, and a discharge port. Their working principle is that the vibration generated by the vibration mechanism causes the material to move along a spiral track within the material tray and finally be discharged from the discharge port.

[0003] However, existing vibratory feeders have significant drawbacks after prolonged use. During vibration, materials easily leave residue inside the vibratory feeder due to mutual friction and other reasons. This residue can cause further wear and tear on newly introduced materials.

[0004] Currently, manual cleaning is the most common method for cleaning vibratory feeders. This method not only consumes a lot of time and labor costs, reducing production efficiency, but also makes it difficult to ensure thorough cleaning. If cleaning is not timely, residual materials may affect the arrangement and conveying of materials in the next cycle, leading to problems such as material blockage and reduced feeding accuracy, which in turn affects product quality and production progress.

[0005] Therefore, developing a device that can automatically clean the residual material inside the vibratory feeder to solve the problem of the difficulty in cleaning the residual material inside the vibratory feeder in the prior art is a technical problem that urgently needs to be solved by those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0006] To address the problems existing in the background technology, this utility model develops an automatic cleaning vibratory feeder capable of automatically cleaning residual materials inside the vibratory feeder. This device mainly includes a vibratory feeder and a cleaning unit. A central column is vertically arranged in the middle of the vibratory feeder, and the cleaning unit is located at the top of the central column. The cleaning unit includes a first nozzle, and a first motor is arranged below the first nozzle. The first motor is connected to the first nozzle and is used to drive the first nozzle to rotate horizontally. An air pump is arranged outside the vibratory feeder, and the air pump is connected to the first nozzle through an air pipe.

[0007] The first nozzle is positioned in the middle of the vibratory feeder working plate via the central column. The air pump supplies air to the first nozzle. The first motor drives the first nozzle to rotate horizontally in a circular motion. High-pressure gas is ejected from the first nozzle through the air pump to clean the material guide rails arranged in a circular pattern inside the vibratory feeder.

[0008] Furthermore, the cleaning unit also includes a fixing frame, which has a "U"-shaped structure. The first nozzle is disposed in the fixing frame, and the bottom of the fixing frame is connected to the first motor. A second motor is disposed on the side of the fixing frame, and the second motor is connected to the first nozzle. The second motor drives the first nozzle to swing up and down.

[0009] The second motor drives the first nozzle to swing up and down, thereby cleaning the inside of the vibratory plate by air jets. Through the cooperation of the first motor and the second motor, the first nozzle can clean the inside of the vibratory plate by air jets in all directions.

[0010] Furthermore, the device also includes a waste removal section, which is disposed below the vibrating plate. A waste inlet is provided below the vibrating plate. The waste removal section includes a waste removal guide plate, which is inclinedly disposed below the waste inlet.

[0011] The residue and waste blown off by the cleaning section are collected by gravity at the waste inlet below the vibratory feeder. The inclined waste removal guide plate below the waste inlet can guide the waste to be discharged from the vibratory feeder.

[0012] Furthermore, the waste removal section also includes a sealing plug, which is disposed below the waste inlet. A first cylinder is disposed below the sealing plug, and the first cylinder passes through the waste removal guide plate. The first cylinder controls the sealing plug to move up and down.

[0013] To prevent material from falling out of the vibratory feeder through the waste inlet during normal operation, a sealing plug is added at the waste inlet. The sealing plug moves up and down via a first cylinder connected to its lower end. When the vibratory feeder is working, the first cylinder pushes the sealing plug upward to close the waste inlet and prevent material from falling out. When the cleaning section starts working, the first cylinder moves downward to open the sealing plug, opening the waste inlet. Residue blown off by the cleaning section can then fall through the waste inlet to the waste removal guide plate and be discharged from the vibratory feeder.

[0014] Preferably, the vibratory feeder further includes a discharge guide rail, which is disposed above the vibratory feeder for discharging material from the vibratory feeder. A second nozzle is disposed on the discharge guide rail, and the second nozzle is connected to the air pump through the air pipe.

[0015] The air pump provides jet power to the second nozzle for cleaning the residue from the discharge guide rail.

[0016] Furthermore, the discharge guide rail also includes a sealing plate, and a second cylinder is provided on the outside of the sealing plate. The second cylinder controls the opening and closing of the sealing plate to achieve the sealing or opening of the discharge guide rail by the sealing plate.

[0017] Since the discharge guide rail may be connected to other operating equipment, the discharge guide rail is blocked by a sealing plate, and then the second nozzle is started for cleaning. In this way, the residual material will accumulate at the sealing plate to prevent the residual material from slipping into other equipment.

[0018] The advantages and beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This utility model, by setting a horizontally rotatable cleaning section inside the vibratory plate, utilizes an air pump to provide high-pressure gas, which is sprayed from nozzles to clean the material guide rails inside the vibratory plate. This replaces the traditional manual cleaning method, solving the problems of time-consuming and labor-intensive manual cleaning, and achieving automatic cleaning of residual materials in the vibratory plate, thus improving cleaning efficiency. The nozzles in the cleaning section can rotate horizontally and swing up and down, achieving all-round air jet cleaning inside the vibratory plate. Compared to the difficulty in ensuring thoroughness with manual cleaning, this effectively ensures that material residue in every corner of the vibratory plate is cleaned, improving the cleaning effect and reducing the impact of residual materials on subsequent material arrangement and conveying. A waste removal section is set below the vibratory plate, and the inclined waste removal guide plate guides the waste material to be discharged in a concentrated manner. Combined with the design of the sealing plug and the first cylinder, the waste outlet is closed during vibratory plate operation to prevent material from falling, and opened during cleaning to allow the residue to be discharged smoothly. This solves the problem of where the cleaned material has nowhere to be discharged or affecting normal operation, ensuring the stability of material conveying and the smoothness of the cleaning process during vibratory plate operation. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the cleaning part of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the air pump of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the waste removal part of this utility model.

[0023] Among them, 1-vibrating plate, 11-central column, 12-discharge guide rail, 13-sealing plate, 14-second cylinder, 2-cleaning section, 21-first nozzle, 22-first motor, 23-fixed frame, 24-second motor, 3-air pump, 31-air pipe, 32-second nozzle, 4-waste removal section, 41-waste removal guide plate, 42-sealing plate, 43-first cylinder. Detailed Implementation

[0024] 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 scope of protection of the present utility model. In addition, it should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only for illustration and explanation of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. In the present utility model, unless otherwise stated, directional terms such as "upper" and "lower" generally refer to the upper and lower positions of the device in actual use or operation, specifically the drawing directions in the accompanying drawings; while "inner" and "outer" refer to the outline of the device.

[0025] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the automatic cleaning vibratory feeder of the present invention mainly consists of a vibratory feeder 1, a cleaning unit 2, an air pump 3, and a waste removal unit 4.

[0026] A central column 11 is vertically fixed in the middle of the vibratory plate 1. This central column serves as the installation base for the cleaning unit and provides stable support for subsequent cleaning operations.

[0027] The cleaning unit 2 is mounted on top of the central column 11 and includes a first nozzle 21, a first motor 22, a mounting bracket 23, and a second motor 24. The first nozzle 21, which sprays high-pressure gas to achieve the cleaning function, is housed within the mounting bracket 23. The mounting bracket 23 has a U-shaped structure, with its bottom fixedly connected to the output shaft of the first motor 22, which is mounted on top of the central column 11. When the first motor 22 is started, it drives the mounting bracket 23 and the first nozzle 21 to rotate horizontally. The side of the mounting bracket 23 is connected to the second motor 24, and the output shaft of the second motor 24 is connected to the first nozzle 21, enabling the first nozzle 21 to swing up and down.

[0028] The air pump 3 is located outside the vibratory plate 1 and is connected to the first nozzle 21 via an air pipe 31 to provide high-pressure gas to the first nozzle 21. At the same time, the air pipe 31 is also connected to the second nozzle 32 on the discharge guide rail 12, so that the air pump 3 can also supply air to the second nozzle 32.

[0029] The waste removal section 4 is located below the vibratory feeder 1, and the vibratory feeder 1 has a waste outlet at its bottom. The waste removal guide plate 41 of the waste removal section 4 is inclinedly set below the waste outlet to guide the cleaned waste out. A sealing plug 42 is set below the waste outlet, and the sealing plug 42 is fixedly connected to the telescopic rod of the first cylinder 43. The first cylinder 43 is installed through the waste removal guide plate 41, and the telescopic movement of the first cylinder 43 controls the up and down movement of the sealing plug 42 to open and close the waste outlet.

[0030] A second nozzle 32 and a sealing plate 13 are provided on the discharge guide rail 12 above the vibratory feeder 1. The second nozzle 32 is used to clean the residue on the discharge guide rail 12. A second cylinder 14 is installed on the outside of the sealing plate 13. The telescopic rod of the second cylinder 14 is connected to the sealing plate 13. The telescopic operation of the sealing plate 13 is controlled by the telescopic operation of the second cylinder 14 to seal or open the discharge guide rail 12.

[0031] How to use:

[0032] Once the vibratory feeder 1 completes the conveying of a batch of materials, the entire automatic cleaning process begins. First, the control system issues a command, and the first cylinder 43 starts working, its telescopic rod retracts downward, driving the sealing plug 42, which is fixedly connected to it, to move downward, thereby opening the waste outlet at the bottom of the vibratory feeder 1, preparing for subsequent waste discharge. At the same time, the telescopic rod of the second cylinder 14 extends, pushing the sealing plate 13 to a suitable position, sealing the discharge guide rail 12, and preventing residue from falling into other equipment during the cleaning process.

[0033] Subsequently, cleaning unit 2 begins operation. The first motor 22 is powered on and its output shaft drives the fixed frame 23 to rotate horizontally. Since the first nozzle 21 is located inside the fixed frame 23, it also performs horizontal circular motion. Simultaneously, the second motor 24 also starts working, its output shaft driving the first nozzle 21 to swing up and down. At this time, the air pump 3 starts operating, delivering high-pressure gas to the first nozzle 21 through the air pipe 31. The high-pressure gas is ejected from the first nozzle 21, performing all-around air cleaning of the material guide rail inside the vibrating plate 1, blowing away any residual material.

[0034] The blown-off residue and waste, under the influence of gravity, fall through the open waste outlet onto the inclined waste removal guide plate 41, and are discharged from the vibratory feeder 1 along the inclined surface of the waste removal guide plate 41. After cleaning the inside of the vibratory feeder 1, the air pump 3 continues to supply air to the second nozzle 32 on the discharge guide rail 12 through the air pipe 31. The second nozzle 32 sprays high-pressure gas, blowing off the residue on the discharge guide rail 12 and accumulating it at the sealing plate 13.

[0035] After all the cleaning work is completed, the telescopic rod of the first cylinder 43 extends upward, driving the sealing plug 42 to rise and re-close the waste port, preventing material from falling from the waste port during subsequent operation of the vibratory plate 1; the telescopic rod of the second cylinder 14 retracts, driving the sealing plate 13 to move and release the blockage on the discharge guide rail 12. At this time, the vibratory plate 1 returns to normal working state and can continue to carry out the next batch of material conveying task.

[0036] The above provides a detailed description of the automatic cleaning vibratory feeder provided by this utility model. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this invention. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various improvements and modifications to this invention without departing from its principles, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic cleaning vibrating tray comprising a vibrating tray (1) and a cleaning part (2), characterized in that, The vibration disc (1) is vertically provided with a center column (11), the cleaning part (2) is arranged on the top of the center column (11), the cleaning part (2) comprises a first spray head (21), a first motor (22) is arranged below the first spray head (21), the first motor (22) is connected with the first spray head (21), and the first motor (22) is used for driving the first spray head (21) to rotate horizontally, and the vibration disc (1) is externally provided with an air pump (3), and the air pump (3) is connected with the first spray head (21) through an air pipe (31).

2. An automatic cleaning vibratory bowl as defined in claim 1, wherein, The cleaning part (2) further comprises a fixing frame (23), the fixing frame (23) is a "U" shaped structure, the first spray head (21) is arranged in the fixing frame (23), the fixing frame (23) is connected with the first motor (22) below, and the fixing frame (23) is provided with a second motor (24) on the side, the second motor (24) is connected with the first spray head (21), and the second motor (24) drives the first spray head (21) to swing up and down.

3. An automatic cleaning vibratory bowl as defined in claim 2, wherein, The automatic cleaning vibration disc further comprises a waste removing part (4), the waste removing part (4) is arranged below the vibration disc (1), a waste outlet is formed below the vibration disc (1), and the waste removing part (4) comprises a waste removing guide plate (41), the waste removing guide plate (41) is arranged below the waste outlet in an inclined mode.

4. An automatic cleaning vibratory bowl as defined in claim 3, wherein, The waste removing part (4) further comprises a blocking plug (42), the blocking plug (42) is arranged below the waste outlet, a first air cylinder (43) is arranged below the blocking plug (42), the first air cylinder (43) penetrates through the waste removing guide plate (41), and the first air cylinder (43) controls the blocking plug (42) to move up and down.

5. An automatic cleaning vibrating tray according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The vibration disc (1) further comprises a discharging guide rail (12), the guide rail (12) is arranged above the vibration disc (1) and is used for discharging the vibration disc (1), a second spray head (32) is arranged on the discharging guide rail (12), and the second spray head (32) is connected with the air pump (3) through the air pipe (31).

6. An automatic cleaning vibratory bowl as defined in claim 5, wherein, The discharging guide rail (12) further comprises a blocking plate (13), a second air cylinder (14) is arranged on the outside of the blocking plate (13), the second air cylinder (14) is used for controlling the opening and closing of the blocking plate (13), so that the blocking plate (13) blocks or opens the discharging guide rail (12).