Cable drying machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses a cable dryer comprising a drying mechanism and a wiping mechanism, the wiping mechanism comprises a driving assembly and a plurality of wiping assemblies, each wiping assembly comprises a containing body, a wiping block, a pressing block and a first driving rod, the drying mechanism comprises a first drying chamber and a second drying chamber, and a water absorption layer is arranged between the two drying chambers; the cable drying machine is provided with the wiping mechanism, when the wiping block adsorbs a large amount of cleaning fluid in the cable wiping process, driving force can be applied to the driving assembly, the pressing block is pushed to extrude the wiping block, the cleaning fluid adsorbed by the wiping block is discharged out of the wiping block, the wiping block is kept dry and clean, and the adsorption capacity of the wiping block to the cleaning fluid is improved; and excessive residual cleaning liquid is prevented from entering the drying chamber to influence the cable drying effect. And in addition, the water absorption layer is arranged between the first drying chamber and the second drying chamber, the cable is dried in the first drying chamber and the second drying chamber, and the cable drying effect is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of drying technology for metal cables such as copper and aluminum, and in particular to a cable dryer. Background Technology

[0002] Commonly used copper, aluminum, or copper-clad aluminum wires for cables are drawn at room temperature through one or more drawing dies using a wire drawing machine. This process reduces the cross-section, increases the length, and improves the strength. The drawing process has significant advantages: it not only produces products with precise dimensions, smooth surfaces, and complex cross-sectional shapes, but also allows for the customization of the length and diameter of the drawn products, ensuring a completely consistent cross-section throughout the entire length. Furthermore, drawing improves the mechanical properties of wire and cable products.

[0003] After the cable filaments are drawn, they will undergo a general cleaning and drying process. The cleaning process is mainly to remove the residues remaining on the cable surface, making the cable clean and smooth. The drying process is mainly to remove the moisture adhering to the cable after the cleaning process, making the cable dry and clean, and preventing the cable from being accelerated to oxidize by the cleaning solution.

[0004] In existing cable drying processes, the cable is pulled out from the cleaning unit and enters the drying unit. The drying unit uses a wiping block to wipe away the cleaning fluid adhering to the cable before blowing air to dry it. However, if the wiping block is made of a non-absorbent material, such as rubber, some cleaning fluid will still remain on the cable and enter the drying chamber, affecting the drying effect. If the wiping block is made of an absorbent material, such as a sponge, it will absorb a large amount of cleaning fluid over time, reducing its absorption effect, and some cleaning fluid will still remain on the cable and enter the drying chamber, affecting the drying effect. Furthermore, the current technology, which only dries the cable once, does not achieve the required drying effect. After the cable enters the drying chamber, the cleaning fluid also enters with the cable. After the cleaning fluid evaporates, its water molecules diffuse throughout the drying chamber. As the process continues, the accumulation of water molecules in the drying chamber further affects the drying effect on the cable. Utility Model Content

[0005] The main objective of this invention is to provide a cable dryer to solve the technical problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model proposes a cable dryer, which is located between a cleaning mechanism and a take-up mechanism. The take-up mechanism pulls the cable out of the cleaning mechanism and winds the cable around it. The cable dryer includes a frame.

[0007] A drying mechanism, comprising a first drying chamber, a second drying chamber, a partition, a connecting member, a water-absorbing layer, and a blower. The first drying chamber and the second drying chamber are mounted on a frame. The partition is positioned between the first drying chamber and the second drying chamber. The connecting member connects the first drying chamber and the second drying chamber. The water-absorbing layer is positioned inside the connecting member. The air outlet of the blower is connected to the first drying chamber.

[0008] A wiping mechanism includes several wiping components. Each wiping component includes a housing, a wiping block, a pressing block, and a first drive rod. The housing has a cavity and is mounted on the drying mechanism. The wiping block and the pressing block are in contact and both are movably disposed within the cavity. The first drive rod is movably connected to the pressing block.

[0009] The wiping mechanism is used to wipe the cleaning fluid on the cable, the drying mechanism is used to dry the cable, and the driving component drives the pressure block to squeeze the wiping block and discharge the cleaning fluid inside the wiping block.

[0010] In an optional embodiment, the wiping mechanism further includes a driving component and a connecting member. The driving component includes a support frame and a second driving rod. The support frame is mounted on the receiving body. The second driving rod is movably connected to the support frame and the connecting member. The connecting member is movably connected to the first driving rod.

[0011] In an optional embodiment, the wiping mechanism further includes a water pipe and a water tank, with the two ends of the water pipe connected to the receiving cavity and the water tank, respectively.

[0012] In an optional embodiment, the pressure block has a channel for accommodating a cable, and the size of the channel in the radial direction of the cable is not less than twice the diameter of the cable.

[0013] In an optional embodiment, the second drying chamber is provided with an exhaust vent that extends through the second drying chamber.

[0014] In an optional embodiment, the partition has a through hole for accommodating a cable, and a sealing layer is fitted inside the through hole.

[0015] In an alternative embodiment, a desiccant is provided in the second drying chamber.

[0016] In an optional embodiment, the wiping block is made of one or more of the following materials: cotton, flax, sponge, and nonwoven fabric.

[0017] In an alternative embodiment, the accommodating cavity extends through one end of the accommodating body away from the drying mechanism.

[0018] In an alternative embodiment, in the direction from the container to the water tank, the projection of the end of the container away from the drying mechanism falls on the water tank.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following technical effects:

[0020] This utility model's cable dryer is equipped with a wiping mechanism. When the wiping block absorbs a large amount of cleaning liquid during the wiping process, a driving force can be applied to the first drive rod, pushing the pressure block to squeeze the wiping block and expel the absorbed cleaning liquid from the wiping block, keeping it dry and improving its ability to absorb cleaning liquid. This prevents excessive residual cleaning liquid from entering the drying chamber and affecting the drying effect of the cable. Additionally, a water-absorbing layer is set between the first and second drying chambers, allowing for double drying of the cable and further enhancing the drying effect. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a cable dryer according to the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view along the VV direction.

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[0027] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0028] 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.

[0029] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in this utility model embodiment are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.

[0030] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" in this utility model is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. Additionally, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but only on the basis of being achievable by those skilled in the art. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, such a combination of technical solutions should be considered non-existent and not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0031] Reference Figures 1-2 This utility model proposes a cable dryer 100.

[0032] In this embodiment of the invention, the cable dryer 100 is positioned between the cleaning mechanism 200 and the take-up mechanism 300. The take-up mechanism 300 pulls the cable 400 out of the cleaning mechanism 200 and winds the cable 400 onto the take-up mechanism 300. The cable dryer 100 includes a frame 1, a drying mechanism 2, and a wiping mechanism 3. The drying mechanism 2 includes a first drying chamber 21, a second drying chamber 22, a partition 23, a connecting member 24, a water-absorbing layer 25, and a blower 26. The first drying chamber 21 and the second drying chamber 22 are mounted on the frame 1. The partition 23 is positioned between the first drying chamber 21 and the second drying chamber 22. The connecting member 24 connects the first drying chamber 21 and the second drying chamber 22. The water-absorbing layer 25 is positioned inside the connecting member 24. The outlet of the blower 26 is connected to the first drying chamber 21. The blower 26 is mounted on the frame 1 or on the first drying chamber 21.

[0033] The wiping mechanism 3 includes a drive assembly 31, a connector 32, and several wiping components 33. Each wiping component 33 includes a housing 331, a wiping block 332, a pressing block 333, and a first drive rod 334. The drive assembly 31 includes a support frame 311 and a second drive rod 312. The housing 331 has a housing cavity 335 and is mounted on the drying mechanism 2. The wiping block 332 is in contact with the pressing block 333, and both are movably disposed within the housing cavity 335. The first drive rod 334 movably connects the pressing block 333 and the connector 32. The support frame 311 is mounted on the housing 331, and the second drive rod 312 movably connects the support frame 311 and the connector 32. The wiping mechanism 3 is used to wipe the cleaning fluid adhering to the cable 400, and the drying mechanism 2 is used to dry the cable 400. The drive assembly 31 drives the pressing block 333 to squeeze the wiping block 332 to discharge the cleaning fluid from it.

[0034] Specifically, in the cable 400 conveying direction, the first drying chamber 21 is positioned in front, and the second drying chamber 22 is positioned behind. Several accommodating bodies 331 are arranged side-by-side at the same height on the first drying chamber 21 and extend along the cable 400 conveying direction. A wiping block 332 is positioned inside the accommodating cavity 335 near the drying mechanism 2. Compared to the wiping block 332, a pressing block 333 is positioned away from the accommodating cavity 335 and away from the drying mechanism 2. The first drive rod 334 can be hinged to the pressing block 333 and can extend through the accommodating body 331 to the outside of the accommodating body 331 and be movably connected to the connecting member 32. The first drive rod 334 can also be hinged to the connecting member 32. Similarly, the second drive rod 312 can also be hinged to both the support frame 311 and the connecting member 32. The first drive rod 334, the connector 32, the second drive rod 312, and the support frame 311 form a linkage mechanism. This linkage mechanism can drive several pressure blocks 333 to squeeze the corresponding wiping blocks 332 that are in contact with the pressure blocks 333, thereby discharging the cleaning fluid inside the wiping blocks 332.

[0035] In the specific application of this application, after the cable 400 is cleaned by the cleaning mechanism 200, the take-up mechanism 300 pulls the cable 400 out of the cleaning mechanism 200 and winds the cable 400 onto the take-up mechanism 300. During this process, the cable 400 passes through the accommodating body 331, the accommodating cavity 335, the pressure block 333, the wiping block 332, the first drying chamber 21, and the second drying chamber 22. The wiping block 332 wipes the cleaning liquid adhering to the cable 400 clean. The blower 26 blows drying air into the first drying chamber 21 to dry the cable 400 for the first time. The drying air enters the second drying chamber 22 through the connecting piece 24 to dry the cable 400 for the second time. After that, the drying air is discharged outside the second drying chamber 22 through the exhaust port 221 that is opened in the second drying chamber 22 and passes through the second drying chamber 22. The water-absorbing layer 25 provided inside the connecting member 24 can absorb the cleaning liquid in the drying air. At the same time, the inner wall of the connecting member 24 can also absorb the cleaning liquid, preventing the cleaning liquid from entering the second drying chamber 22 with the drying air and affecting the drying effect of the second drying chamber 22 on the cable 400.

[0036] As the cable dryer 100 operates, the wiping blocks 332 continuously wipe the cable, and the cleaning liquid adsorbed on the wiping blocks 332 also increases. When the wiping blocks 332 are completely soaked, the drying effect on the cable 400 decreases, and excess cleaning liquid enters the two drying chambers with the cable 400, affecting the drying effect. A driving force is provided to the second drive rod 312, which drives the connecting piece 32 to move several first drive rods 334 to squeeze the corresponding pressure blocks 333, squeezing the corresponding wiping blocks 332, thus expelling the cleaning liquid from the wiping blocks 332 and keeping them dry, thereby improving the drying effect of the cable dryer 100 on the cable 400. The cable 400 can be a metal wire, such as copper cable, aluminum cable, or copper-clad aluminum cable, but is not limited to these. The number of wiping components 33 can be set according to actual production needs and the operating capacity of each piece of equipment.

[0037] In one embodiment of this utility model, the wiping mechanism 3 further includes a water pipe 34 and a water tank 35. The two ends of the water pipe 34 are respectively connected to the accommodating cavity 335 and the water tank 35. The connection between the water pipe 34 and the accommodating cavity 335 is as close as possible to the first drying chamber 21. When the pressure block 333 moves towards the first drying chamber 21 to squeeze the wiping block 332, the cleaning liquid squeezed out from the pressure block 333 can flow along the water pipe 34 into the water tank 35, and the cleaning liquid is collected through the water tank 35.

[0038] In one embodiment of the present invention, the pressure block 333 is provided with a channel 3331 that can accommodate the cable 400. In the radial direction of the cable 400, the size of the channel 3331 is not less than twice the diameter of the cable 400, so as to avoid the pressure block 333 touching the cable 400 during the movement and causing damage to the cable 400.

[0039] In one embodiment of this utility model, the partition 23 has a through hole 231 for accommodating the cable 400, and a sealing layer 232 is fitted inside the through hole 231. The sealing layer 232 can prevent the cleaning liquid in the first drying chamber 21 from entering the second drying chamber 22, thereby improving the drying effect of the cable dryer 100.

[0040] In one embodiment of this invention, a desiccant 222 is provided in the second drying chamber 22. The desiccant 222 can absorb the cleaning liquid entering the second drying chamber 22, further improving the drying effect of the cable dryer 100.

[0041] In one embodiment of this utility model, the material of the wiping block 332 is one or more of cotton, flax, sponge, and non-woven fabric, but is not limited thereto.

[0042] In one embodiment of this utility model, to facilitate the assembly, disassembly, and inspection of the wiping block 332, the pressing block 333, and the first drive rod 334, a receiving cavity 335 extends through the end of the receiving body 331 away from the drying mechanism 2. In the direction from the receiving body 331 to the water tank 35, the projection of the end of the receiving body 331 away from the drying mechanism 2 falls onto the water tank 35. When the pressing block 333 squeezes the wiping block 332, cleaning fluid seeps through the pressing block 333 and flows out towards the end of the receiving body 331 away from the drying mechanism 2. The water tank 35 is positioned below the end of the receiving body 331 away from the drying mechanism 2 to catch the cleaning fluid flowing out from that end.

[0043] In one embodiment of this utility model, the air outlet of the blower 26 is connected to the first drying chamber 21 through a ventilation pipe 27, and a heating mechanism 28 is provided inside the ventilation pipe 27. The heating mechanism 28 heats the drying air blown out from the blower 26, accelerates the evaporation of the cleaning liquid, and further improves the drying effect of the cable dryer 100.

[0044] In the specific application of this application, after the cable is cleaned by the cleaning mechanism, the take-up mechanism pulls the cable out of the cleaning mechanism and winds it onto the take-up mechanism. During this process, the cable passes through the receiving body, receiving cavity, pressure block, wiping block, first drying chamber, and second drying chamber. The wiping block wipes away the cleaning liquid adhering to the cable. The blower blows drying air into the first drying chamber for the first drying of the cable. The drying air enters the second drying chamber through the connecting part for the second drying of the cable. Afterward, the drying air is discharged out of the second drying chamber through the exhaust vent opened in the second drying chamber. The water-absorbing layer set in the connecting part can absorb the cleaning liquid in the drying air, and the inner wall of the connecting part can also absorb the cleaning liquid, preventing the cleaning liquid from entering the second drying chamber with the drying air and affecting the drying effect of the cable in the second drying chamber. The second drive rod provides driving force, and the second drive rod drives the connecting part to drive several first drive rods to squeeze several corresponding pressure blocks and squeeze several corresponding wiping blocks, discharging the cleaning liquid in the wiping blocks and keeping the wiping blocks dry and clean, thereby improving the drying effect of the cable dryer on the cable. The cleaning solution discharged from the wiping block flows through a water pipe into a water tank, where it is collected.

[0045] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. All equivalent structural transformations made under the inventive concept of the present utility model using the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A cable dryer, wherein the cable dryer is disposed between a cleaning mechanism and a take-up mechanism, the take-up mechanism pulling the cable out of the cleaning mechanism and winding the cable around it, characterized in that, include: frame; A drying mechanism, comprising a first drying chamber, a second drying chamber, a partition, a connecting member, a water-absorbing layer, and a blower. The first drying chamber and the second drying chamber are mounted on a frame. The partition is positioned between the first drying chamber and the second drying chamber. The connecting member connects the first drying chamber and the second drying chamber. The water-absorbing layer is positioned inside the connecting member. The air outlet of the blower is connected to the first drying chamber. The wiping mechanism includes a driving component and several wiping components. Each wiping component includes a accommodating body, a wiping block, a pressing block, and a first driving rod. The accommodating body has an accommodating cavity and is installed on the drying mechanism. The wiping block and the pressing block are in contact and both are movably disposed in the accommodating cavity. The first driving rod is movably connected to the pressing block. in The wiping mechanism is used to wipe the cleaning fluid on the cable, the drying mechanism is used to dry the cable, and the driving component drives the pressure block to squeeze the wiping block and discharge the cleaning fluid inside the wiping block.

2. The cable dryer as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The wiping mechanism further includes a connector, and the driving assembly includes a support frame and a second driving rod. The support frame is mounted on the accommodating body, and the second driving rod is movably connected to the support frame and the connector. The connector is movably connected to the first driving rod.

3. A cable dryer as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The wiping mechanism also includes a water pipe and a water tank, with the two ends of the water pipe connected to the accommodating cavity and the water tank, respectively.

4. A cable dryer as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The pressure block has a channel for accommodating the cable, and the size of the channel in the radial direction of the cable is not less than twice the diameter of the cable.

5. A cable dryer as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The second drying chamber is provided with an exhaust vent that runs through the second drying chamber.

6. A cable dryer as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The partition plate has a through hole for accommodating cables, and a sealing layer is fitted inside the through hole.

7. A cable dryer as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The second drying chamber is equipped with a desiccant.

8. A cable dryer as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The wiping block is made of one of the following materials: cotton, flax, sponge, or non-woven fabric.

9. A cable dryer as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The accommodating cavity extends through the end of the accommodating body away from the drying mechanism.

10. A cable dryer as described in claim 9, characterized in that, In the direction from the container to the water tank, the projection of the end of the container away from the drying mechanism falls on the water tank.

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