Automatic oil cleaning device for flowmeter of oiling machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic oil cleaning device for a flowmeter of an oiling machine, and aims to solve the technical problems of high labor intensity, low working efficiency, poor oil discharge consistency of the flowmeter and the like in the using process of the flowmeter of the oiling machine. The automatic oil cleaning device comprises a conveying mechanism, a clamping and rotating mechanism and an oil receiving mechanism, the conveying mechanism comprises a roller line and a flowmeter carrier used for containing a plurality of flowmeters, the clamping and rotating mechanism comprises a clamping assembly and a rotating assembly, and the clamping assembly is connected with the rotating assembly and located above the roller line. And the oil receiving mechanism is arranged below the roller line and corresponds to the clamping and rotating mechanism. And by arranging the conveying mechanism, the clamping and rotating mechanism and the oil receiving mechanism, the flowmeter discharges oil through automatic equipment, and labor force is saved. By arranging the flow meter carrier, a plurality of flow meters can discharge oil at the same time, and the working efficiency is improved; and by arranging the clamping assembly and the rotating assembly, the multiple flow meters can rotate at the same time, and the consistency of oil discharge is guaranteed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of refueling equipment technology, specifically to an automatic oil cleaning device for a refueling machine flow meter. Background Technology

[0002] In existing technology, the flow meter on the fuel dispenser undergoes an oil control process after the fuel dispensing test. However, after standing for a period of time, residual test oil accumulates at the bottom of the flow meter. Before subsequent assembly at the next work station, the flow meter needs to be inverted again to drain the remaining test oil.

[0003] Currently, cleaning the flow meters of fuel dispensers requires workers to lift and tilt each meter individually, allowing the test oil to flow out from the bottom side opening, before finally placing the meter back in its original position. This method involves constant lifting, tilting, and returning, which is labor-intensive, inefficient, and results in inconsistent oil discharge rates due to varying tilt angles. Therefore, an automatic cleaning device for fuel dispenser flow meters is needed to facilitate the flow of test oil. Furthermore, this device should replace manual labor, reducing labor intensity, improving efficiency, and ensuring accurate oil discharge.

[0004] The information disclosed in this background section is intended only to enhance the understanding of the background technology of this disclosure and should not be construed as an admission or in any way implying that the information constitutes prior art known to those skilled in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Currently, after the flow meter on the fuel dispenser is tested, an oil control process is performed. However, after standing for a period of time, residual test oil accumulates at the bottom of the flow meter. Before subsequent assembly, the test oil inside needs to be drained by inverting the dispenser. Currently, this is done manually by lifting and tilting each flow meter to allow the test oil to flow out from the bottom side opening, before finally placing the flow meter back in its original position. The inventor discovered through research that this method requires operators to continuously lift, tilt, and return the flow meter, which is labor-intensive and inefficient. Furthermore, the inconsistent tilt angles result in inconsistent oil discharge rates.

[0006] In view of at least one of the above-mentioned technical problems, this disclosure provides an automatic oil cleaning device for a fuel dispenser flow meter. Using a roller conveyor, the flow meter is placed on a carrier, which then runs on the conveyor until it reaches a fixed position, at which point the device begins operation. A blocking mechanism stops the carrier, a positioning mechanism positions the carrier, a lifting mechanism lowers, a pressing mechanism presses down on the top of the flow meter, the positioning mechanism inserts a positioning pin into the carrier, a jacking mechanism lifts the carrier, a servo motor starts running, rotates a certain angle, pauses for several seconds, test oil flows into the receiving tank, the motor rotates, returns to the original position, the jacking mechanism lowers the carrier back onto the roller conveyor, the positioning mechanism removes the positioning pin from the carrier, the pressing mechanism lifts, the blocking cylinder releases, and the oil cleaning action is completed, completing one cycle. This automated device, which automatically rotates the flow meter, replaces manual operation. Multiple flow meters can be cleaned simultaneously, improving efficiency.

[0007] According to one aspect of this disclosure, an automatic oil cleaning device for a fuel dispenser flow meter is provided, comprising a transport mechanism, a clamping and rotating mechanism, and an oil receiving mechanism. The transport mechanism includes a roller conveyor and a flow meter carrier for placing multiple flow meters. The roller conveyor is provided with a blocking component and a positioning component corresponding to the clamping and rotating mechanism. The clamping and rotating mechanism includes a clamping component and a rotating component for rotating the clamping component. The clamping component is connected to the rotating component and is located above the roller conveyor. The rotating component is disposed on the side of the roller conveyor via a lifting mechanism. The oil receiving mechanism is disposed below the roller conveyor and corresponds to the clamping and rotating mechanism.

[0008] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the blocking component and the positioning component are disposed below the roller of the roller conveyor via a mounting plate, the flow meter carrier is provided with an oil flow groove corresponding to the oil outlet of the flow meter, and the flow meter carrier is provided with positioning slots on both sides for positioning and clamping the rotating mechanism.

[0009] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the blocking assembly includes a vertical cylinder and a blocking member that extends from the roller gap of the roller line via the vertical cylinder, allowing the flow meter carrier to remain at the position of the clamping rotation mechanism.

[0010] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the positioning component includes lateral cylinders symmetrically arranged on the mounting plate, the lateral cylinders corresponding to the clamping and rotating mechanism, and a positioning plate provided at the free end of the lateral cylinders. The positioning plate extends from the gap between the rollers of the roller line to perform lateral positioning of the flow meter carrier.

[0011] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the rotating assembly includes rotary motors symmetrically arranged on both sides of the roller line, and the rotary motors are connected to a lifting mechanism.

[0012] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the lifting mechanism includes a mounting frame and a lifting cylinder, the lifting cylinder being fixed to the mounting frame by an L-shaped mounting plate.

[0013] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the clamping assembly includes a U-shaped plate, a positioning telescopic cylinder, and a pressing cylinder. The opening of the U-shaped plate faces downward and corresponds to the flow meter carrier. Both sides of the U-shaped plate are connected to the rotating shaft of a rotary motor. The positioning telescopic cylinder is disposed on both sides of the U-shaped plate. The free end of the positioning telescopic cylinder is provided with a positioning block, which corresponds to a positioning slot. The pressing cylinder is disposed through the top surface of the U-shaped plate. The free end of the pressing cylinder is connected to a pressing plate for pressing the flow meter.

[0014] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the pressing cylinder is fixed to the top surface of the U-shaped plate by a connecting plate. The top surface of the U-shaped plate is provided with a sliding bearing and a sliding column disposed in the sliding bearing. The sliding column passes through the U-shaped plate and is connected to the pressing plate.

[0015] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the oil receiving assembly includes an oil receiving trough and an oil receiving bucket. The oil receiving trough is arranged laterally below the roller of the roller conveyor and corresponds to the clamping and rotating mechanism. One end of the oil receiving trough is connected to the inlet of the oil receiving bucket.

[0016] One or more technical solutions provided in the embodiments of this application have at least one of the following technical effects or advantages:

[0017] 1. By incorporating a transport mechanism, a clamping and rotating mechanism, and an oil receiving mechanism, the flowmeters are automated for oil discharge, reducing manual labor. The inclusion of a flowmeter carrier capable of accommodating multiple flowmeters allows for simultaneous oil discharge, improving work efficiency. The use of clamping and rotating components ensures consistent oil discharge by allowing multiple flowmeters to rotate and remain stationary simultaneously.

[0018] 2. By setting up blocking and positioning components, the flow meter and flow meter carrier are accurately positioned in the clamping and rotating mechanism, improving working accuracy and ensuring safe construction.

[0019] 3. By setting up an oil receiving mechanism, the oil in the flow meter flows into the oil receiving tank, preventing oil leakage and ensuring a safe working environment. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is one of the overall structural schematic diagrams of an embodiment of this application.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a second schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of this application.

[0022] Figure 3 This is a front view of the flow meter carrier being transported to the clamping and rotating mechanism in one embodiment of this application.

[0023] Figure 4 This is a front view of the flow meter carrier clamped in one embodiment of this application.

[0024] Figure 5 This is a front view of the flow meter carrier when it is raised in one embodiment of this application.

[0025] In the above figures, 1 is the roller conveyor, 2 is the flow meter carrier, 3 is the blocking assembly, 4 is the positioning assembly, 5 is the clamping assembly, 6 is the rotating assembly, 7 is the lifting mechanism, 8 is the oil receiving mechanism, 9 is the mounting plate, 10 is the flow channel, 11 is the positioning slot, 12 is the vertical cylinder, 13 is the blocking component, 14 is the horizontal cylinder, 15 is the positioning plate, 16 is the rotary motor, 17 is the mounting bracket, 18 is the lifting cylinder, 19 is the L-shaped mounting plate, 20 is the positioning column block, 21 is the U-shaped plate, 22 is the positioning telescopic cylinder, 23 is the downward pressing cylinder, 24 is the downward pressing plate, 25 is the connecting plate, 26 is the sliding bearing, 27 is the sliding column, 28 is the oil receiving channel, and 29 is the oil receiving bucket. Detailed Implementation

[0026] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "vertical," "horizontal," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application. The terms "first," "second," etc., used in this application are used to distinguish the described objects and do not have any sequential or technical meaning. And the terms "connection" and "linkage," unless otherwise specified, include both direct and indirect connections (linkages).

[0027] Unless otherwise specified, the unit modules, components, structures, mechanisms, or sensors involved in the following embodiments are all commercially available products.

[0028] This application provides an automatic oil cleaning device for fuel dispenser flow meters, which solves the problem that existing fuel dispenser flow meters require manual operation and cannot guarantee oil discharge accuracy. It adopts an automated roller conveyor to transport the flow meter to the clamping and rotating mechanism, and ensures oil discharge accuracy and improves oil discharge consistency through clamping and rotating operations.

[0029] The technical solution in this application is to solve the above problems, and the overall approach is as follows:

[0030] After the roller conveyor automatically transports the carrier loaded with flow meters to the workstation, it sequentially completes the following fully automated operations: cylinder blocking and positioning, lifting the carrier, fixing the pressure plate, servo motor driving the carrier to rotate a certain angle, standing still for several seconds to drain oil, resetting the carrier, and releasing the vehicle. It can process multiple flow meters at the same time, and achieves unmanned oil cleaning operation through mechanical positioning and program control, effectively improving work efficiency and consistency.

[0031] To better understand the technical solution of this application, the above technical solution will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0032] Example 1

[0033] This example discloses an automatic oil cleaning device for a fuel dispenser flow meter, such as... Figure 1 , 2 As shown, the system includes a transport mechanism, a clamping and rotating mechanism, and an oil receiving mechanism. The fuel dispenser flow meter is moved to the clamping and rotating mechanism via the transport mechanism, and then the clamping and rotating mechanism performs an oil-cleaning action on the flow meter, causing the oil inside the flow meter to flow into the oil receiving mechanism, thus achieving automatic oil cleaning of the fuel dispenser flow meter. The transport mechanism includes a roller conveyor 1 and a flow meter carrier 2 for placing multiple flow meters. The flow meter carrier 2 allows multiple flow meters to be transported and cleaned simultaneously on the roller conveyor 1, improving work efficiency. Preferably, the flow meter carrier 2 can hold four flow meters at a time. The roller conveyor 1 is equipped with a blocking component 3 and a positioning component 4 corresponding to the clamping and rotating mechanism. The blocking component 3 and the positioning component 4 keep the flow meter carrier 2 stationary at the clamping and rotating mechanism for rotational oil cleaning, reducing manual operation. The clamping and rotating mechanism includes a clamping component 5 and a rotating component 6 for rotating the clamping component 5. The clamping component 5 clamps the flow meter, and the rotating component 6 performs rotational oil cleaning, ensuring consistent oil cleaning across multiple flow meters and improving the automation of the device. The clamping assembly 5 is connected to the rotating assembly 6 and located above the roller conveyor 1. The rotating assembly 6 is mounted on the side of the roller conveyor 1 via a lifting mechanism 7. After the clamping assembly 5 clamps the flow meter, the rotating assembly 6 is raised and rotated via the lifting mechanism 7 to ensure the normal rotation of the flow meter and guarantee operational safety. The oil receiving mechanism 8 is located below the roller conveyor 1 and corresponds to the clamping and rotating mechanism, allowing the oil in the flow meter to be guided into the oil receiving mechanism for storage, reducing environmental pollution and ensuring green construction.

[0034] Furthermore, such as Figure 2 , 3As shown, the blocking component 3 and the positioning component 4 are mounted below the rollers of the roller conveyor 1 via a mounting plate 9. The mounting plate 9 provides a mounting platform for the blocking component 3 and the positioning component 4, ensuring the stability of the components. The flowmeter carrier 2 has an oil flow groove 10 that corresponds to the oil outlet of the flowmeter, allowing the oil in the flowmeter to be guided into the oil receiving mechanism through the oil flow groove 10 when it flows out. The flowmeter carrier 2 has positioning slots 11 on both sides for positioning the clamping and rotating mechanism. The positioning slots 11 facilitate the positioning of the flowmeter carrier 2 with the clamping and oil receiving mechanism, ensuring the accurate execution of the clamping and rotating mechanism on the flowmeter.

[0035] Furthermore, such as Figure 3 As shown, the blocking assembly 3 includes a vertical cylinder 12 and a blocking member 13. The blocking member 13 can extend from the gap between the rollers of the roller conveyor 1 via the vertical cylinder 12 and block the flow meter carrier 2 and the flow meter. The blocking assembly 13 keeps the flow meter carrier 2 within the working range of the clamping and rotating mechanism, ensuring that the clamping and rotating mechanism accurately clamps and rotates the flow meter.

[0036] Furthermore, such as Figure 3 As shown, the positioning component 4 includes symmetrically arranged transverse cylinders 14 on the mounting plate 9. The transverse cylinders 14 correspond to the clamping and rotating mechanism. A positioning plate 15 is provided at the free end of the transverse cylinder 14. The positioning plate 15 extends from the gap between the rollers of the roller conveyor 1 to position the obstructed flowmeter carrier 2. Preferably, the positioning plate 15 is located on both sides of the obstructed flowmeter carrier 2. The positioning plate 15 performs transverse positioning of the flowmeter carrier 2 through the transverse cylinder 14. Specifically, when the flowmeter and flowmeter carrier 2 are transported to the clamping and rotating mechanism, the blocking member 13 rises through the vertical cylinder 12 to intercept the flowmeter carrier 2; the positioning plate 15 clamps and positions both sides of the flowmeter carrier 2 by the retraction of the transverse cylinder 14, ensuring operational accuracy. After the flowmeter performs an oil-cleaning action at the clamping and rotating mechanism, the blocking member 13 descends through the vertical cylinder 12, and the positioning plate 15 moves away from both sides of the flowmeter carrier 2 by the extension of the transverse cylinder 14; then... The flow meter and flow meter carrier 2 are transported away via roller conveyor 1.

[0037] Example 2

[0038] This example discloses an automatic oil cleaning device for a fuel dispenser flow meter, which is further optimized based on Embodiment 1, such as... Figure 4 , 5 As shown, the rotating assembly 6 includes rotating motors 16 symmetrically arranged on both sides of the roller line 1. The rotating motors 16 rotate the clamping assembly 5 to a certain angle for static oil discharge. The rotating motors 16 are connected to the lifting mechanism 7, and the rotating motors 16 are raised and lowered by the lifting mechanism 7, thereby ensuring the normal operation of the flow meter rotation.

[0039] Furthermore, such as Figure 4 As shown, the lifting mechanism 7 includes a mounting frame 17 and a lifting cylinder 18. The lifting cylinder 18 is fixed to the mounting frame 17 by an L-shaped mounting plate 19 to ensure the stability of the lifting cylinder 18 during installation. The free end of the lifting cylinder 18 is connected to a rotary motor 16. The lifting cylinder 18 causes the rotary motor 16 to drive the clamping assembly 5 to lift the flow meter carrier, ensuring the normal operation of the clamping assembly 5.

[0040] Furthermore, such as Figure 4 As shown, the clamping assembly 5 includes a U-shaped plate 21, a positioning telescopic cylinder 22, and a pressing cylinder 23. Specifically, the concave side of the U-shaped plate can accommodate the flow meter and the flow meter carrier 2. The opening of the U-shaped plate 21 faces downwards, corresponding to the flow meter carrier 2. Both sides of the U-shaped plate 21 are connected to the rotating shaft of the rotary motor 16, enabling the rotary motor 16 to drive the U-shaped plate 21 to rotate. The positioning telescopic cylinder 22 is disposed on both sides of the U-shaped plate 21. The free end of the positioning telescopic cylinder 22 is provided with a positioning block 20, which corresponds to the positioning slot 11 of the flow meter carrier 2, so that the flow meter carrier 2 can be positioned inside the U-shaped plate 21. The pressing cylinder 23 is disposed through the top surface of the U-shaped plate 21. The free end of the pressing cylinder 23 is connected to a pressing plate 24 for pressing the flow meter. The clamping between the flow meter carrier 2 and the pressing plate 24 ensures the stability of the flow meter within the U-shaped plate 21. Specifically, once the flow meter carrier is positioned at the clamping and rotating assembly, the lifting cylinder 18 lowers and positions the clamping assembly 5 and the rotating assembly 6. After the U-shaped plate 21 covers the flow meter and the flow meter carrier 2, the positioning block 20 is inserted into the positioning slot 11 via the positioning telescopic cylinder 22, ensuring precise positioning of the U-shaped plate 21 on the flow meter carrier 2. Then, the pressing cylinder 23 lowers the pressing plate 24, stably fixing the flow meter within the U-shaped plate 21. Finally, the lifting cylinder 18 raises the U-shaped plate 21, and the rotary motor 16 rotates the U-shaped plate, causing the flow meter to rotate to a certain angle and allow it to settle and drain oil.

[0041] Furthermore, such as Figure 4 As shown, the lower pressure cylinder 23 is fixed to the top surface of the U-shaped plate 21 by a connecting plate 25, ensuring a stable connection of the lower pressure cylinder 23. The top surface of the U-shaped plate 21 is provided with a sliding bearing 26 and a sliding column 27 disposed within the sliding bearing 26. The sliding column 27 penetrates the U-shaped plate 21 and connects to the lower pressure plate 24. Preferably, the sliding bearing 26 and the sliding column 27 are symmetrically arranged at both ends of the lower pressure plate 24 to ensure uniform force distribution on the lower pressure plate 24, increase the pressure and fixation of the flow meter, and improve safety.

[0042] Example 3

[0043] This example discloses an automatic oil cleaning device for a fuel dispenser flow meter, which is further optimized based on Embodiment 1, such as... Figure 5As shown, the oil receiving assembly includes an oil receiving trough 28 and an oil receiving bucket 29. The oil receiving trough 28 is horizontally positioned below the rollers of the roller conveyor 1 and corresponds to the clamping and rotating mechanism. This allows the oil inside the flow meter to be guided into the oil receiving trough 28 through the oil flow channel 10 of the flow meter carrier 2 when the flow meter is rotating or stationary, preventing oil leakage from the flow meter. One end of the oil receiving trough 28 is connected to the inlet of the oil receiving bucket 29, which stores the flowing oil and ensures a safe working environment.

[0044] Although some preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described, those skilled in the art, upon learning the basic inventive concept, can make other changes and modifications to these embodiments. Therefore, the appended claims are intended to be interpreted as including the preferred embodiments as well as all changes and modifications falling within the scope of the present invention.

[0045] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of its inventive concept. Therefore, if such modifications and variations to this utility model fall within the scope of the claims of this application and their equivalents, this utility model is also intended to include such modifications and variations.

Claims

1. An automatic purging device for a flowmeter of a fuel dispenser, characterized by comprising: The utility model provides a kind of flowmeter transport device, including transport mechanism, clamping rotating mechanism and oil receiving mechanism, the transport mechanism includes drum line and the flowmeter carrier for placing multiple flowmeters, the drum line is equipped with blocking component and positioning component, the clamping rotating mechanism includes clamping component and rotating component for rotating clamping component, the clamping component is connected with rotating component and is located above drum line, the rotating component is arranged in the side of drum line by lifting mechanism, and the oil receiving mechanism is arranged below drum line and corresponds to clamping rotating mechanism.

2. The automatic oil cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that The blocking component and positioning component are arranged below the drum of the drum line by mounting plate, the flowmeter carrier is provided with oil flow groove and corresponds to the oil outlet of the flowmeter, and the two sides of the flowmeter carrier are provided with positioning slot for positioning the clamping rotating mechanism.

3. The automatic oil cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that The blocking component includes vertical air cylinder and blocking piece, the blocking piece is stretched out from the drum gap of the drum line by vertical air cylinder, so that the flowmeter carrier can stop at the position of the clamping rotating mechanism.

4. The automatic oil cleaning device according to claim 3, characterized in that The positioning component includes horizontal air cylinder symmetrically arranged on the mounting plate, the horizontal air cylinder corresponds to the clamping rotating mechanism, the free end of the horizontal air cylinder is provided with positioning plate, and the positioning plate is stretched out from the drum gap of the drum line to transversely position the flowmeter carrier.

5. The automatic oil cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotating component includes rotating motor symmetrically arranged on both sides of the drum line, and the rotating motor is connected with the lifting mechanism.

6. The automatic oil cleaning device according to claim 5, characterized in that The lifting mechanism includes mounting frame and lifting air cylinder, and the lifting air cylinder is fixed on the mounting frame by L-shaped mounting plate.

7. The automatic oil cleaning device according to claim 6, characterized in that The clamping component includes U-shaped plate, positioning telescopic cylinder and pressing cylinder, the opening of the U-shaped plate downwardly corresponds to the flowmeter carrier, the two sides of the U-shaped plate are connected with the rotating shaft of the rotating motor, the positioning telescopic cylinder is arranged on both sides of the U-shaped plate, the free end of the positioning telescopic cylinder is provided with positioning column block, the positioning column block corresponds to the positioning slot, and the pressing cylinder is arranged through the top surface of the U-shaped plate, and the free end of the pressing cylinder is connected with pressing plate for pressing the flowmeter.

8. The automatic oil cleaning device according to claim 7, characterized in that The pressing cylinder is fixed on the top surface of the U-shaped plate by connecting plate, the top surface of the U-shaped plate is provided with sliding bearing and sliding column arranged in the sliding bearing, and the sliding column is connected with the pressing plate by penetrating the U-shaped plate.

9. The automatic oil cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that The oil receiving mechanism includes oil receiving groove and oil receiving barrel, the oil receiving groove is transversely arranged below the drum of the drum line and corresponds to the clamping rotating mechanism, and one end of the oil receiving groove is connected with the inlet of the oil receiving barrel.

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