Rotary trash remover with tooth rake bending detection function

By introducing a mechanical bending detection device into the rotary cleaning machine, and using baffles and damping pads to detect rake bending, the problems of poor cleaning effect and mechanical overload caused by rake bending are solved, achieving efficient and low-cost rake bending detection.

CN224078114UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-03QUFU HENGWEI HYDRAULIC MACHINERY
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-05-07
Publication Date
2026-04-03

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Technical Problem

Existing rotary cleaning machines are prone to problems when dealing with complex dirt, such as the rake teeth bending, resulting in poor cleaning effect, poor mechanical operation, and overload of the drive unit. Furthermore, the electronic detection equipment is susceptible to interference.

Method used

The bending detection device, which employs a mechanical structure, uses a design where baffles correspond one-to-one with the rake teeth. It utilizes damping pads and a return assembly to detect rake bending, ensuring the effectiveness of the detection and low-cost maintenance.

Benefits of technology

It enables reliable detection of rake bending, avoids interference from electronic equipment, simplifies the maintenance process, and reduces modification costs.

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Abstract

The rotary trash remover with the tooth rake bending detection function comprises a rotary trash remover body and a bending detection assembly installed at the top end of the rotary trash remover body, the bending detection assembly comprises a core shaft fixedly installed on a shell, and a plurality of baffles are arranged on the core shaft in a rotatable mode. Gaps are reserved between the adjacent baffles and correspond to the multiple rake teeth in a one-to-one mode, in the operation process of the rotary trash remover, the rake teeth penetrate through the gaps, and the bent rake teeth can touch the corresponding baffles and enable the baffles to rotate. The bending detection device is arranged, the problem of using scenes of the trash remover is considered, electronic equipment is abandoned, a mechanical structure is used, detection effectiveness is guaranteed, interference is avoided, whether tooth rake bending occurs or not can be seen very obviously, meanwhile, the specific bent rake tooth position can be located, use is very convenient, and the improvement cost is very low.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cleaning machine technology, and more specifically to a rotary cleaning machine with toothed rake bending detection. Background Technology

[0002] Rotary trash rack cleaners use cleaning rakes to clean and remove debris from the trash rack bars, gaps between bars, and the water accumulated in front of the rack. By rotating the cleaning rakes around the rack, the entire trash rack surface is thoroughly cleaned from bottom to top, achieving the goals of unblocking the trash rack, improving water intake conditions, increasing water flow, and improving project efficiency. The rotary trash rack cleaner is a fixed, continuous trash rack cleaning device that combines trash racking and cleaning into one unit. It uses the trash rack as its base, on which a transmission device, traction chain device, and cleaning rakes are assembled.

[0003] Because the types of debris in rivers or reservoirs are diverse, debris can remain on the rake teeth, which can easily lead to poor cleaning effect and overload of the drive unit. When encountering bumps or knocks, the rake teeth can also bend, including two situations: bending of the rake handle and bending of the rake teeth. Both situations will cause the machine to operate poorly, reduce the cleaning effect, and aggravate the overload of the drive unit. Utility Model Content

[0004] One advantage of this invention is that it provides a rotary cleaning machine with toothed rake bending detection. The bending detection device is set up, and considering the usage scenarios of the cleaning machine, electronic equipment is abandoned and mechanical structure is used instead, which ensures the effectiveness of the detection and is not affected by interference. It can clearly see whether the rake has bent, and can also locate the specific bending rake tooth position. It is very convenient to use and the modification cost is also very low.

[0005] One advantage of this utility model is that it provides a rotary cleaning machine with toothed rake bending detection, including a rotary cleaning machine and a bending detection component installed on the top of the rotary cleaning machine. The rotary cleaning machine includes a housing, a chain that rotates in a circular manner is provided inside the housing, a number of side plates are provided at intervals on the chain, a rake bar is provided on the side plate, and a number of rake teeth are fixedly provided on the rake bar.

[0006] The bending detection component includes a spindle fixedly mounted on the housing. Several baffles are rotatably arranged on the spindle, with gaps between adjacent baffles and corresponding to several rake teeth. During the operation of the rotary cleaning machine, the rake teeth pass through the gaps, and the bent rake teeth will hit the corresponding baffles and cause them to rotate.

[0007] According to one embodiment of the present invention, support plates are provided on both sides below the top of the housing, and the spindle is fixed between the two support plates.

[0008] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of rotating sleeves are rotatably fitted on the outside of the mandrel, and a baffle is fixedly installed on the outer surface of the rotating sleeves.

[0009] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the distance between the edge of the baffle and the rake teeth located on both sides thereon is 3 to 5 millimeters.

[0010] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a damping pad is further provided between the mandrel and the rotating sleeve.

[0011] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the damping pad is made of rubber.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a return component is rotatably provided on the mandrel. The return component includes a return sleeve rotatably sleeved on the mandrel, and a return rod is fixedly provided on the return sleeve.

[0013] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the length of the positioning rod is greater than the length of the rake rod.

[0014] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a handle is provided at the end of the return rod. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a side view of the structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of this utility model;

[0017] In the attached diagram: 1. Machine casing, 2. Rake rod, 3. Support plate, 4. Return sleeve, 5. Baffle, 6. Rotating sleeve, 7. Spindle, 8. Return rod, 9. Rake teeth, 10. Handle, 11. Damping pad. Detailed Implementation

[0018] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the following description will be provided in conjunction with the appendix of this utility model. Figure 1 ~Attached Figure 2 The present invention will be described in more detail below.

[0019] The following description is intended to disclose the present invention so that those skilled in the art can implement it. The preferred embodiments described below are merely examples, and other obvious variations will occur to those skilled in the art. The basic principles of the present invention defined in the following description can be applied to other embodiments, modifications, improvements, equivalents, and other technical solutions that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

[0020] Those skilled in the art should understand that, in the disclosure of this specification, the terms "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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. Therefore, the above terms should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0021] It is understood that the term "a" should be understood as "at least one" or "one or more", that is, in one embodiment, the number of an element can be one, while in another embodiment, the number of the element can be multiple, and the term "a" should not be understood as a limitation on the number.

[0022] This utility model provides a rotary cleaning machine with toothed rake bending detection, including a rotary cleaning machine and a bending detection component installed on the top of the rotary cleaning machine. The rotary cleaning machine includes a housing, inside which a chain is arranged in a circulating manner. Several side plates are arranged at intervals on the chain, and rake rods 2 are arranged on the side plates. Several rake teeth 9 are fixedly arranged on the rake rods 2. The bending detection component includes a spindle 7 fixedly installed on the housing. Several baffles 5 are rotatably arranged on the spindle 7. A gap is left between adjacent baffles 5 and corresponds one-to-one with several rake teeth 9. During the operation of the rotary cleaning machine, the rake teeth 9 pass through the gaps. The rake teeth 9 that bend will hit the corresponding baffle 5 and bend. The rotation occurs; support plates 3 are provided on both sides below the top of the shell, and the spindle 7 is fixed between the two support plates 3; several rotating sleeves 6 are rotatably fitted on the outside of the spindle 7, and baffles 5 are fixedly installed on the outer surface of the rotating sleeves 6; the distance between the edge of the baffle 5 and the rake teeth 9 on both sides is 3-5 mm; a damping pad 11 is also provided between the spindle 7 and the rotating sleeves 6; the damping pad 11 is made of rubber; a return assembly is also rotatably provided on the spindle 7, the return assembly includes a return sleeve 4 rotatably fitted on the spindle 7, and a return rod 8 is fixedly provided on the return sleeve 4; the length of the return rod 8 is greater than the length of the rake rod 2; a handle 10 is provided at the end of the return rod 8.

[0023] The first embodiment of this utility model is as follows:

[0024] A rotary screen cleaner with toothed rake bending detection includes a rotary screen cleaner and a bending detection component installed on the top of the rotary screen cleaner. The rotary screen cleaner includes a screen body, cleaning rakes, and a transmission part. The screen body includes a head frame, a screen body, and a guide rail. The screen body is installed inside the head frame, and the guide rail is located between the screen body and the head frame. The head frame is constructed by welding H-beams, with two H-beams on both sides and connected in the middle by horizontal H-beams to form an overall frame. Then, several H-beams are arranged horizontally and welded to the guide rail to form a chain-driven frame, which is located inside the overall frame.

[0025] The housing 1 is formed by welding steel and installed on the upper part of the overall frame. The motor, reducer, main shaft and drive sprocket are installed inside the housing 1.

[0026] A driven sprocket is installed at the lower end of the overall frame, and a bottom auxiliary debris barrier is installed at the very bottom of the overall frame. The bottom auxiliary debris barrier includes a mounting frame. The front longitudinal section of the mounting frame has a structure with upward convex sides and a concave center. The convex parts connect to the overall frame, and the rake passes through the concave center. The lateral longitudinal section of the mounting frame has an L-shaped structure, and auxiliary debris barrier bars are installed at the bottom front end. The outermost end of the rake travels within the concave center during operation. The bottom auxiliary debris barrier does not affect the normal operation of the rotating rake. Driven by a motor, the rake moves upward, lifting and moving the debris upward. After flipping, the debris is thrown onto the conveyor belt. Then, the rake passes through a combing device to clean the debris from the rake teeth 9, and then passes through a bending detection device to ensure that the detection is not affected by debris.

[0027] Support plates 3 are provided on both sides of the bottom of the top of the shell. The spindle 7 is fixed between the two support plates 3. Several rotating sleeves 6 are rotatably fitted on the outside of the spindle 7. The baffle 5 is fixedly installed on the outer side of the rotating sleeve 6. A damping pad 11 is also provided between the spindle 7 and the rotating sleeve 6. The damping pad 11 is made of rubber. There is a gap between the adjacent baffles 5 and it corresponds to several rake teeth 9. The distance between the edge of the baffle 5 and the rake teeth 9 on both sides is 3 to 5 mm. During the operation of the rotary cleaning machine, the rake teeth 9 pass through the gap. The bent rake teeth 9 will hit the corresponding baffle 5 and make it rotate.

[0028] Under normal circumstances, the rake teeth 9 will pass through the gaps between the baffles 5 without triggering the detection. However, when the rake rod 2 bends, it will cause the ends of the rake teeth 9 to shift laterally. Or, when the rake teeth 9 themselves bend, they will touch the baffles 5 when they approach them, causing the baffles 5 to rotate. At the same time, a damping pad 11 is set between the rotating sleeve 6 and the spindle 7 to ensure that the rotating sleeve 6 cannot rotate arbitrarily. It will only rotate when it is touched and will remain in the position at the time of contact. According to the detection cycle, such as every half day or every day, the staff can check each baffle 5. If a baffle 5 is found to be rotating, it can be known that the rake rod 2 or the rake teeth 9 has been bent and displaced. At this time, the machine can be stopped for further inspection.

[0029] The spindle 7 is also rotatably equipped with a return assembly, which includes a return sleeve 4 rotatably fitted on the spindle 7. A return rod 8 is fixedly installed on the return sleeve 4. The length of the return rod 8 is greater than the length of the rake rod 2. A handle 10 is provided at the end of the return rod 8. After the maintenance of the toothed rake is completed, the handle 10 can be held to rotate the return rod 8. The return rod 8 will then push against the baffle 5 and rotate it to the initial position. All the baffles 5 are at the same angle, which is convenient for the next inspection.

[0030] Considering the usage scenarios of the cleaning machine, electronic equipment was abandoned in favor of a mechanical structure, which ensures the effectiveness of the detection and is not subject to interference. It can clearly show whether the rake teeth are bent, and can also locate the specific bent rake teeth. It is very convenient to use and the modification cost is also very low.

[0031] It should be noted that the terms "first, second, and third" used in this utility model are for descriptive purposes only and do not indicate any order. They should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, and can be interpreted as names.

[0032] Those skilled in the art should understand that the embodiments of the present invention described above and shown in the accompanying drawings are merely examples and do not limit the present invention. The advantages of the present invention have been fully and effectively realized. The functional and structural principles of the present invention have been shown and explained in the embodiments. Without departing from the principles, the implementation of the present invention may have any modifications or variations.

Claims

1. A rotary cleaner with toothed rake bend detection, characterized by: The application relates to a rotary trash cleaner and a bending detection assembly installed at the top end of the rotary trash cleaner, wherein the rotary trash cleaner comprises a shell, a circulating rotating chain arranged in the shell, a plurality of side plates arranged on the chain at intervals, rake rods arranged on the side plates, and a plurality of rake teeth fixedly arranged on the rake rods. The bending detection assembly comprises a mandrel fixedly installed on the shell, a plurality of baffles rotatably arranged on the mandrel, gaps between adjacent baffles corresponding to the rake teeth, and the rake teeth passing through the gaps during the operation of the rotary trash cleaner, and the bent rake teeth can hit the corresponding baffles and make the baffles rotate.

2. The rotary cleaner of claim 1, wherein: Two support plates are arranged below the top of the shell.

3. The rotary cleaner of claim 2, wherein: A plurality of rotating sleeves are rotatably arranged outside the mandrel, and the baffles are fixedly installed on the outer side of the rotating sleeves.

4. The rotary cleaner of claim 3, wherein: The distance between the edge of the baffle and the rake teeth on both sides of the baffle is 3-5 mm.

5. The rotary cleaner of claim 3, wherein: A damping pad is arranged between the mandrel and the rotating sleeve.

6. The rotary cleaner of claim 5, wherein: The damping pad is made of rubber.

7. The rotary cleaner of claim 3, wherein: A homing assembly is rotatably arranged on the mandrel, the homing assembly comprises a homing sleeve rotatably arranged on the mandrel, and a homing rod is fixedly arranged on the homing sleeve.

8. The rotary cleaner of claim 7, wherein: The length of the homing rod is greater than the length of the rake rod.

9. The rotary cleaner of claim 7, wherein: A handle is arranged at the end of the homing rod.