Cleaning equipment for automobile part production

By combining ultrasonic cleaning with hot air drying, the problems of inability to dry the parts in a timely manner and incomplete cleaning in existing technologies are solved, achieving rapid drying and comprehensive cleaning of automotive parts.

CN224087467UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-07YIXING GOTEC PRECISION MASCH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-06
Publication Date
2026-04-07

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Technical Problem

Existing automotive parts cleaning equipment cannot dry the parts in time after cleaning, resulting in water stains contaminating other dirt. Furthermore, high-pressure rinsing is ineffective and fails to thoroughly remove residual dirt from hard-to-reach corners or complex structures of the parts.

Method used

The process employs ultrasonic cleaning combined with hot air drying. High-frequency mechanical vibrations generated by an ultrasonic generator and transducer break down dirt deposits, followed by rapid drying of the surface moisture of the parts with a hot air blower to prevent secondary contamination.

Benefits of technology

It enables rapid drying and thorough cleaning of parts, preventing water stains from contaminating other dirt and improving cleaning effectiveness and comprehensiveness.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile part production, in particular to cleaning equipment for automobile part production, which comprises a cleaning box, a movable cover is arranged above the cleaning box, two connecting plates distributed front and back are fixedly connected to the right end of the cleaning box, and a movable shaft is rotatably connected between the two connecting plates. An L-shaped plate is fixedly connected between the outer wall of the movable shaft and the right end of the movable cover; a movable cover is made to rotate by 90 degrees anticlockwise around a movable shaft through a driving mechanism, so that a rectangular sealing gasket can abut against the upper end of a cleaning box tightly, hot air is blown into the cleaning box through a hot air machine, and the cleaning effect and the cleaning comprehensiveness are improved. And when the hot air passes through the automobile parts, moisture on the surfaces of the automobile parts is taken away, the moisture can be discharged from the interior of the discharging pipe, and therefore the purposes that the automobile parts can be conveniently and rapidly dried, and the automobile parts are prevented from being contaminated by other dirt due to water spots are achieved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive parts manufacturing technology, and specifically discloses a cleaning device for automotive parts manufacturing. Background Technology

[0002] Automotive parts manufacturing is a crucial foundation and core component of the automotive industry, encompassing a complex and meticulous process from raw material procurement, parts design and development, manufacturing, and quality inspection. Its aim is to provide high-quality, reliable components for vehicle assembly. Automotive parts are diverse, including brake calipers, brake master cylinders and wheel cylinders, gears, engine blocks, air filter housings, turbochargers, and fuel pumps. These parts require cleaning equipment during production to ensure their surface cleanliness, dimensional accuracy, and functionality meet stringent quality requirements. Cleaning equipment plays a critical role in removing processing residues, oil, and dust, ensuring a smooth transition to subsequent assembly and performance testing.

[0003] In existing technologies, high-pressure nozzles are typically used to wash automotive parts, utilizing the impact force of water flow to remove dirt from the surface. However, with rapid technological advancements, this method of washing with high-pressure water tanks has gradually revealed some shortcomings: Firstly, drying cannot be done promptly after cleaning; relying on natural air drying is not only time-consuming but may also cause secondary pollution due to water stains on the parts' surfaces attracting other contaminants. Secondly, high-pressure washing is not very effective, failing to thoroughly remove residual dirt from hard-to-reach areas or complex structures. Therefore, a cleaning equipment for automotive parts production is needed to solve this problem. Utility Model Content

[0004] This utility model proposes a cleaning equipment for automobile parts production, which is characterized by facilitating rapid drying of automobile parts, preventing other contaminants from adhering to water stains, and improving the cleaning effect and comprehensiveness.

[0005] This utility model is implemented as follows: a cleaning device for automobile parts production includes a cleaning tank, a movable cover is provided on the top of the cleaning tank, two connecting plates distributed front and rear are fixedly connected to the right end of the cleaning tank, a movable shaft is rotatably connected between the two connecting plates, an L-shaped plate is fixedly connected between the outer wall of the movable shaft and the right end of the movable cover, and a hot air blower with an air outlet penetrating the movable cover is installed at the upper end of the movable cover.

[0006] A drive mechanism is provided on the front side of the movable shaft;

[0007] The cleaning tank is equipped with a placement frame that fits against its inner wall, and a placement plate is installed inside the placement frame;

[0008] The cleaning chamber is equipped with a vibrating plate inside, and multiple ultrasonic transducers are installed at the lower end of the vibrating plate. An installation frame is installed at the lower end of the cleaning chamber, and an ultrasonic generator is installed on the bottom side of the inner wall of the installation frame. The ultrasonic generator is electrically connected to the multiple ultrasonic transducers respectively.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of the cleaning equipment for automotive parts production according to this utility model, the driving mechanism includes a driving frame fixedly connected to the front end of the front connecting plate, a worm gear rotatably connected inside the driving frame, a worm wheel meshing with the outer wall of the worm gear, a transmission shaft fixedly connected between the worm wheel and the movable shaft, and a servo motor whose output end is fixedly connected to the worm gear mounted on the outer wall of the driving frame.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the cleaning equipment for automotive parts production according to this utility model, the lower end of the movable cover is equipped with a rectangular sealing gasket that abuts against the upper end of the cleaning tank.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the cleaning equipment for automotive parts production according to this utility model, the outer wall of the cleaning tank is connected to a discharge pipe, and a hand valve is provided on the outer wall of the discharge pipe.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of the cleaning equipment for automotive parts production according to this utility model, an elastic sealing boundary is provided between the outer wall of the vibrating plate and the inner wall of the cleaning tank.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment of the cleaning equipment for automotive parts production according to this utility model, the inner wall of the cleaning tank is fixedly connected to a support frame that abuts against the lower end of the placement frame.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment of the cleaning equipment for automotive parts production according to this utility model, the placement plate has a mesh structure.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0016] During use, the components inside the placement frame are supported by the placement plate, and then water is added to the inside of the cleaning tank to submerge the components. Due to the ultrasonic generator, multiple ultrasonic transducers, and the setting of the vibrating plate, the components can be ultrasonically cleaned, thereby improving the cleaning effect and the thoroughness of the cleaning.

[0017] After cleaning is complete, the water inside the cleaning chamber is drained. The drive mechanism rotates the movable cover counterclockwise by 90 degrees around the movable shaft, allowing the rectangular sealing gasket to fit tightly against the top of the cleaning chamber. Then, a hot air blower blows hot air into the cleaning chamber. As the hot air passes over the automotive parts, it carries away the moisture on their surface. The moisture is then discharged from the inside of the exhaust pipe, thus facilitating the rapid drying of the automotive parts and preventing other contaminants from adhering to the water stains. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. In all the drawings, similar elements or parts are generally identified by similar reference numerals. In the drawings, the elements or parts are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a front sectional view of the overall structure of a cleaning device for automotive parts production according to this utility model.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a partial right-side cross-sectional view of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the connection at the movable cover of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is an external structural diagram of the placement frame and placement plate of this utility model.

[0023] The markings in the diagram are: 1. Cleaning box; 2. Mounting frame; 3. Vibrating plate; 4. Ultrasonic transducer; 5. Ultrasonic generator; 6. Placement frame; 7. Support frame; 8. Movable cover; 9. Rectangular sealing gasket; 10. Hot air blower; 11. L-shaped plate; 12. Connecting plate; 13. Movable shaft; 14. Drive frame; 15. Worm gear; 16. Worm wheel; 17. Discharge pipe; 18. Servo motor; 19. Placement plate. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments to aid in understanding its content. Unless otherwise specified, the methods used in this invention are conventional methods; the raw materials and apparatus used, unless otherwise specified, are conventional commercially available products.

[0025] Please see Figure 1-4 A cleaning device for automobile parts production includes a cleaning tank 1, a movable cover 8 on the top of the cleaning tank 1, two connecting plates 12 distributed front and rear are fixedly connected to the right end of the cleaning tank 1, a movable shaft 13 is rotatably connected between the two connecting plates 12, an L-shaped plate 11 is fixedly connected between the outer wall of the movable shaft 13 and the right end of the movable cover 8, and a hot air blower 10 with an air outlet penetrating the movable cover 8 is installed at the upper end of the movable cover 8.

[0026] A drive mechanism is provided on the front side of the movable shaft 13;

[0027] The cleaning tank 1 has a placement frame 6 that fits against its inner wall, and a placement plate 19 is installed inside the placement frame 6;

[0028] The cleaning chamber 1 is equipped with a vibrating plate 3 inside. Multiple ultrasonic transducers 4 are installed at the lower end of the vibrating plate 3. An installation frame 2 is installed at the lower end of the cleaning chamber 1. An ultrasonic generator 5 is installed on the bottom side of the inner wall of the installation frame 2. The ultrasonic generator 5 is electrically connected to the multiple ultrasonic transducers 4 respectively.

[0029] In this embodiment: During use, the automotive parts are first placed inside the placement frame 6 and supported by the placement plate 19. Then, water is added to the cleaning tank 1 to submerge the parts. Subsequently, the ultrasonic generator 5 generates a high-frequency electrical signal and transmits it to multiple ultrasonic transducers 4. The ultrasonic transducers 4 convert electrical energy into mechanical energy, generating high-frequency mechanical vibration. This vibration is transmitted to the vibrating plate 3, and then to the water in the cleaning tank 1. When the ultrasonic waves propagate in the water, they cause the water molecules to vibrate violently. During the negative pressure half-cycle of the ultrasonic waves, the distance between liquid molecules is increased, forming tiny vacuum bubbles. During the positive pressure half-cycle, these cavitation bubbles quickly close, generating extremely high pressure and temperature. This powerful pressure impact can destroy the adhesion between dirt and the surface of the parts, causing the dirt to fall off the surface of the parts. In this way, the cleaning effect and the thoroughness of cleaning are improved.

[0030] After cleaning is completed, the water inside the cleaning tank 1 is drained. Then, the drive mechanism drives the movable shaft 13 to rotate 90 degrees counterclockwise. At the same time, the movable cover 8, the rectangular sealing gasket 9, and the hot air blower 10 rotate 90 degrees counterclockwise around the movable shaft 13, so that the rectangular sealing gasket 9 can be tightly abutted against the upper end of the cleaning tank 1. Then, the hot air blower 10 is turned on, and the hot air blows hot air into the interior of the cleaning tank 1. When the hot air passes over the car parts, it takes away the moisture on their surface. The moisture is discharged from the interior of the exhaust pipe 17, thereby facilitating the rapid drying of the car parts and preventing other dirt from being contaminated due to the presence of water stains.

[0031] After drying is complete, the drive mechanism drives the movable cover 8 to rotate 90 degrees clockwise around the movable shaft 13, so that the handles installed on the left and right sides of the inner wall of the placement frame 6 can be used to remove the placement frame 6 and the parts from the inside of the cleaning box 1.

[0032] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the drive mechanism includes a drive frame 14 fixedly connected to the front end of the front connecting plate 12. A worm gear 15 is rotatably connected inside the drive frame 14. A worm wheel 16 is meshed with the outer wall of the worm gear 15. A transmission shaft is fixedly connected between the worm wheel 16 and the movable shaft 13. A servo motor 18 with its output end fixedly connected to the worm gear 15 is installed on the outer wall of the drive frame 14.

[0033] In this embodiment: the servo motor 18 drives the worm gear 15 to rotate, thereby driving the worm wheel 16 to rotate, and at the same time, the transmission shaft drives the movable shaft 13 to rotate. Since the worm gear 15 and the worm wheel 16 have a self-locking characteristic, the stability of the movable shaft 13 in the non-drive state can be improved, and the stability of the movable cover 8 can also be improved.

[0034] As a technical optimization of this utility model, a rectangular sealing gasket 9 is installed at the lower end of the movable cover 8, which abuts against the upper end of the cleaning tank 1.

[0035] In this embodiment, a rectangular sealing gasket 9 is provided to prevent hot air from leaking from the upper part of the movable cover 8 and the cleaning box 1, thus avoiding heat energy waste.

[0036] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the outer wall of the cleaning tank 1 is connected to a discharge pipe 17, and a hand valve is provided on the outer wall of the discharge pipe 17.

[0037] In this embodiment: the hand valve installed on the outer wall of the discharge pipe 17 is opened to discharge the water and excess moisture inside the cleaning tank 1.

[0038] As a technical optimization of this utility model, an elastic sealing boundary is provided between the outer wall of the vibrating plate 3 and the inner wall of the cleaning tank 1.

[0039] In this embodiment: by setting an elastic sealing boundary, which is a flexible structure, the vibrating plate 3 is allowed to deform freely during ultrasonic vibration, while preventing liquid leakage. By setting the elastic sealing boundary, energy loss can be reduced, ensuring that the vibration of multiple ultrasonic transducers 4 is efficiently transmitted to the water.

[0040] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the inner wall of the cleaning tank 1 is fixedly connected to a support frame 7 that abuts against the lower end of the placement frame 6.

[0041] In this embodiment: by setting the support frame 7, it is convenient to support the placement frame 6.

[0042] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the placement plate 19 has a mesh structure.

[0043] In this embodiment: Since the placement plate 19 has a mesh structure, water and hot air can pass through the placement plate 19.

[0044] The working principle and usage process of this utility model are as follows: First, the automotive parts are placed inside the placement frame 6, supported by the placement plate 19 and the placement frame 6 by the support frame 7. Then, water is added to the cleaning tank 1, submerging the parts. Next, the ultrasonic generator 5 generates a high-frequency electrical signal, which is transmitted to multiple ultrasonic transducers 4. The ultrasonic transducers 4 convert electrical energy into mechanical energy, generating high-frequency mechanical vibration. This vibration is transmitted to the vibrating plate 3, and then to the water in the cleaning tank 1. When the ultrasonic waves propagate in the water, they cause the water molecules to vibrate violently. During the negative pressure half-cycle of the ultrasonic waves, the distance between liquid molecules is increased, forming tiny vacuum bubbles. During the positive pressure half-cycle, these cavitation bubbles quickly close, generating extremely high pressure and temperature. This powerful pressure impact can destroy the adhesion between dirt and the surface of the parts, causing the dirt to fall off. In this way, the cleaning effect and the thoroughness of the cleaning are improved.

[0045] After cleaning is complete, open the hand valve on the outer wall of the drain pipe 17 to drain the water from the inside of the cleaning tank 1. Then, the servo motor 18 drives the worm gear 15 to rotate, which in turn drives the worm wheel 16 to rotate. At the same time, the transmission shaft drives the movable shaft 13 to rotate 90 degrees counterclockwise. This also drives the movable cover 8, the rectangular sealing gasket 9, and the hot air blower 10 to rotate 90 degrees counterclockwise around the movable shaft 13, so that the rectangular sealing gasket 9 can be tightly abutted against the upper end of the cleaning tank 1. Then, the hot air blower 10 will blow hot air into the inside of the cleaning tank 1. When the hot air passes over the car parts, it will take away the moisture on their surface. The moisture will be discharged from the inside of the drain pipe 17. By setting the rectangular sealing gasket 9, the hot air is prevented from leaking from the movable cover 8 and the upper end of the cleaning tank 1, avoiding heat waste. This achieves the purpose of quickly drying the car parts and preventing other dirt from being contaminated by water stains.

[0046] After drying is complete, rotate the movable cover 8 clockwise by 90 degrees around the movable shaft 13, so that the placement frame 6 and the parts can be taken out from the inside of the cleaning box 1 by means of the handles installed on the left and right sides of the inner wall of the placement frame 6.

[0047] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "left", "right", "up", "down", "top", "bottom", "front", "back", "inner", "outer", "back", "middle", 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, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0048] However, the above description is only a specific embodiment of this utility model and should not be construed as limiting the scope of implementation of this utility model. Therefore, any substitution of equivalent components or equivalent changes and modifications made in accordance with the scope of protection of this utility model should still fall within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A cleaning device for automotive parts production, comprising a cleaning tank (1), characterized in that: A movable cover (8) is provided on the top of the cleaning box (1). Two connecting plates (12) distributed front and back are fixedly connected to the right end of the cleaning box (1). A movable shaft (13) is rotatably connected between the two connecting plates (12). An L-shaped plate (11) is fixedly connected between the outer wall of the movable shaft (13) and the right end of the movable cover (8). A hot air blower (10) with an air outlet penetrating through the movable cover (8) is installed on the upper end of the movable cover (8). A drive mechanism is provided on the front side of the movable shaft (13); The cleaning tank (1) is provided with a placement frame (6) that fits against its inner wall, and a placement plate (19) is installed inside the placement frame (6); The cleaning box (1) is equipped with a vibrating plate (3) inside. Multiple ultrasonic transducers (4) are installed at the lower end of the vibrating plate (3). An installation frame (2) is installed at the lower end of the cleaning box (1). An ultrasonic generator (5) is installed on the bottom side of the inner wall of the installation frame (2). The ultrasonic generator (5) is electrically connected to the multiple ultrasonic transducers (4).

2. The cleaning equipment for automotive parts production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drive mechanism includes a drive frame (14) fixedly connected to the front end of the front connecting plate (12). A worm gear (15) is rotatably connected inside the drive frame (14). A worm wheel (16) is meshed with the outer wall of the worm gear (15). A transmission shaft is fixedly connected between the worm wheel (16) and the movable shaft (13). A servo motor (18) with its output end fixedly connected to the worm gear (15) is installed on the outer wall of the drive frame (14).

3. The cleaning equipment for automotive parts production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower end of the movable cover (8) is fitted with a rectangular sealing gasket (9) that abuts against the upper end of the cleaning tank (1).

4. The cleaning equipment for automotive parts production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer wall of the cleaning tank (1) is connected to a discharge pipe (17), and a hand valve is provided on the outer wall of the discharge pipe (17).

5. The cleaning equipment for automotive parts production according to claim 1, characterized in that: An elastic sealing boundary is provided between the outer wall of the vibrating plate (3) and the inner wall of the cleaning tank (1).

6. The cleaning equipment for automotive parts production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the cleaning tank (1) is fixedly connected to a support frame (7) that abuts against the lower end of the placement frame (6).

7. The cleaning equipment for automotive parts production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The placement plate (19) has a mesh structure.