Lubricating grease cleaning equipment

By designing a lubricating grease cleaning device, and employing methods such as heat transfer oil heating, turbulence, and ultrasonic cavitation, the problem of low efficiency in traditional manual cleaning has been solved, achieving automated lubricating grease cleaning and improving cleaning quality and safety.

CN224168195UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-28JINGJIANG NEW HI-TECH FURNACE MATERIAL CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
JINGJIANG NEW HI-TECH FURNACE MATERIAL CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-28
Publication Date
2026-04-28

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Technical Problem

Traditional lubricant cleaning relies on manual operation, which is inefficient, difficult to clean thoroughly, affects the equipment repair process, and is labor-intensive and unsafe.

Method used

A lubricating grease cleaning device was designed, comprising a cleaning tank, a filter, a heating device, a turbulence device, an ultrasonic generator, and an automated control system. Automated cleaning is achieved through heat transfer oil heating, turbulence, and ultrasonic cavitation.

Benefits of technology

It achieves efficient and automated lubricant cleaning, improves cleaning quality and efficiency, reduces labor intensity, and ensures safe equipment operation.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses lubricating grease cleaning equipment which comprises a cleaning box, and heat conduction oil is arranged in the cleaning box to serve as a heating medium. The filtering device is arranged in the cleaning box and is used for filtering the cleaned blocky lubricating grease and foreign matters; the heating device is arranged at the bottom of the cleaning box and used for heating the heat conduction oil so as to reduce the viscosity of the heat conduction oil and facilitate cleaning; the turbulent flow device is used for disturbing heat-conducting oil to make the heat-conducting oil fully contacted with a to-be-cleaned workpiece, so that the cleaning effect is enhanced; the control system is used for controlling the operation of the whole cleaning equipment; the working frequency and power of the ultrasonic generator are controlled through the control system, and the cleaning effect is further improved through the cavitation effect of ultrasonic waves. The lubricating grease cleaning device has the advantages that lubricating grease adhered to a workpiece can be efficiently cleaned, residual grease on the workpiece can be thoroughly removed, cleaning quality is improved, automatic operation of cleaning equipment is realized, labor intensity is reduced, and working efficiency is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of industrial grease cleaning technology, and in particular to a device for cleaning lubricating grease. Background Technology

[0002] In industrial production, lubricating greases are widely used in various mechanical equipment to reduce friction and wear. However, when equipment and workpieces need repair after production, a large amount of deteriorated and contaminated lubricating grease adheres to them, requiring thorough cleaning before subsequent repair and reassembly. Currently, traditional lubricating grease cleaning methods mainly rely on manual operation, which is inefficient and difficult to thoroughly clean, affecting the repair and reassembly process. Furthermore, manual cleaning also presents problems such as high labor intensity and poor safety. Therefore, developing a highly efficient, automated industrial lubricating grease cleaning device with excellent cleaning results is of significant practical importance. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to solve the above-mentioned technical problems and provide an industrial lubricating grease cleaning device that can achieve automated cleaning, improve cleaning efficiency and quality, reduce labor intensity, and ensure the normal operation of the equipment.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned technical objectives and requirements, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is: a lubricating grease cleaning device, comprising:

[0005] A cleaning tank is used to hold workpieces containing lubricating grease to be cleaned, and heat-conducting oil is provided inside the cleaning tank as a heating medium.

[0006] A filtration device, which is installed inside the cleaning tank, is used to filter out the blocky grease and foreign matter that are being cleaned out;

[0007] A heating device is installed at the bottom of the cleaning tank to heat the heat transfer oil, thereby reducing its viscosity and facilitating cleaning.

[0008] A turbulence-disrupting device is installed on one side of the cleaning tank to agitate the heat transfer oil, ensuring it makes full contact with the workpiece to be cleaned and enhancing the cleaning effect.

[0009] The control system is used to control the operation of the entire cleaning equipment and achieve automated control.

[0010] An ultrasonic generator is installed on one side of the cleaning tank. Its operating frequency and power are controlled by a control system to further improve the cleaning effect by utilizing the cavitation effect of ultrasonic waves.

[0011] Preferably, the filtration device includes a multi-layer metal filter screen to improve the cleanliness of the heat transfer oil.

[0012] Preferably, the heat transfer oil is an oil with high temperature resistance, low evaporation rate, and high flash point.

[0013] Preferably, the heating device is an electric heating tube, and several electric heating tubes are evenly distributed at the bottom of the cleaning tank. The heating temperature is adjusted by the control system to ensure uniform heating.

[0014] Preferably, the turbulence device includes a nozzle, a cylinder, and a circulating pump. The cylinder is positioned above the cleaning tank, and the nozzle is connected to the cylinder. The nozzle is driven to move up and down by the cylinder. A nozzle is provided at the front end of the nozzle. The oil inlet pipe of the circulating pump is connected to the bottom of the cleaning tank, and the oil outlet pipe is connected to the nozzle. The circulating pump draws heat transfer oil into the nozzle and sprays it out through the nozzle, so that the lubricating grease on the workpiece and the heat transfer oil are fully mixed, and the flow of the heat transfer oil washes the lubricating grease off the workpiece.

[0015] Preferably, the control system includes a PLC controller, a touch screen, and sensors. The PLC controller is used to control the operation of components such as the heating device, the turbulence device, and the ultrasonic generator. The touch screen is used to display the equipment's operating status and parameter settings. The sensors are installed inside the cleaning tank to detect parameters such as temperature and liquid level inside the cleaning tank and feed the signals back to the PLC controller to achieve automated control.

[0016] Compared with the traditional structure, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0017] 1. By incorporating a filtration device, heating device, turbulence device, and ultrasonic generator, efficient cleaning of lubricating grease adhering to workpieces is achieved, thoroughly removing residual grease and improving cleaning quality.

[0018] 2. The adoption of an automated control system enables automated operation of the cleaning equipment, reducing labor intensity and improving work efficiency and safety.

[0019] 3. This utility model has a simple structure, is easy to operate, maintain and clean, and is suitable for cleaning lubricating grease from workpieces in various industrial settings. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Cleaning tank, 2. Filter device, 3. Heating device, 4. Turbulence device, 41. Spray pipe, 42. Nozzle, 43. Cylinder, 44. Circulation pump, 5. Control system, 51. PLC controller, 52. Touch screen, 53. Sensor, 6. Ultrasonic generator, 7. Workpiece to be cleaned. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The present invention will be further described below.

[0023] See attached document Figure 1 A lubricating grease cleaning device, comprising:

[0024] Cleaning tank 1 is a container with a sealed lid for holding workpieces containing grease to be cleaned. Heat transfer oil is provided inside the cleaning tank 1 as a heating medium.

[0025] Filter device 2, which is installed inside the cleaning tank 1, is used to filter out the blocky grease and foreign matter that are cleaned out;

[0026] Heating device 3, which is located at the bottom of the cleaning tank 1, is used to heat the heat transfer oil to reduce its viscosity and facilitate cleaning;

[0027] A turbulence-disrupting device 4 is provided on one side of the cleaning tank 1 to agitate the heat transfer oil, so that it can fully contact the workpiece 7 to be cleaned and enhance the cleaning effect.

[0028] Control system 5 is used to control the operation of the entire cleaning equipment and realize automated control;

[0029] An ultrasonic generator 6 is located on one side of the cleaning tank 1. Its operating frequency and power are controlled by the control system 5. The ultrasonic cavitation effect is used to further improve the cleaning effect and remove tiny impurities from the lubricating grease.

[0030] In this preferred embodiment, the filtration device 2 includes a multi-layer metal filter screen to improve the cleanliness of the heat transfer oil.

[0031] In this preferred embodiment, the heat transfer oil is an oil with high temperature resistance, low evaporation rate, and high flash point.

[0032] In this preferred embodiment, the heating device 3 is an electric heating tube. Several electric heating tubes are evenly distributed at the bottom of the cleaning tank 1. The heating temperature is adjusted by the control system 5 to ensure that the heat transfer oil is heated to the set temperature, thereby reducing the viscosity of the grease adhering to the workpiece and facilitating cleaning.

[0033] In this preferred embodiment, the turbulence device 4 includes a nozzle 41, a cylinder 43, and a circulating pump 44. The cylinder 43 is positioned above the cleaning tank 1, and the nozzle 41 is connected to the cylinder 43. The nozzle 41 is driven to move up and down by the cylinder 43. The nozzle 42 is provided at the front end of the nozzle 41 and is arranged laterally to enhance the turbulence effect. The oil inlet pipe of the circulating pump 44 is connected to the bottom of the cleaning tank 1, and the oil outlet pipe is connected to the nozzle 41. The circulating pump 44 draws heat transfer oil into the nozzle 41 and sprays it out through the nozzle 42, so that the lubricating grease on the workpiece and the heat transfer oil are fully mixed, and the flow of the heat transfer oil washes the lubricating grease off the workpiece.

[0034] In this preferred embodiment, the control system 5 includes a PLC controller 51, a touch screen 52, and a sensor 53. The PLC controller 51 is used to control the operation of components such as the heating device 3, the turbulence device 4, and the ultrasonic generator 6. The touch screen 52 is used to display the equipment operating status and parameter settings. The sensor 53 is installed inside the cleaning tank 1 and is used to detect parameters such as temperature and liquid level inside the cleaning tank 1, and feeds the signals back to the PLC controller 51 to realize automated control.

[0035] In practice, the workpiece 7 to be cleaned and the heat transfer oil are first added to the cleaning tank 1; then the heating device 3 is started through the control system 5 to heat the workpiece 7 and the lubricating grease adhering to the workpiece, reducing its viscosity; next, the turbulence device 4 is started to make the workpiece and the heat transfer oil fully mixed; at the same time, the ultrasonic generator 6 is started to further improve the cleaning effect by using the cavitation effect of ultrasonic waves; during the cleaning process, the cleaned grease block is filtered through the filter device 2; thus completing the entire cleaning process.

[0036] The above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples to clearly illustrate this utility model, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. All equivalent technical solutions also fall within the scope of this utility model, and the patent protection scope of this utility model should be defined by each claim.

Claims

1. A lubricating grease cleaning device, characterized in that: include: A cleaning tank (1) is used to hold the workpiece (7) to be cleaned, and heat transfer oil is provided in the cleaning tank (1) as a heating medium. The filter device (2) is installed inside the cleaning tank (1) and is used to filter out the blocky grease and foreign matter that are cleaned out. Heating device (3), which is located at the bottom of the cleaning tank (1) and is used to heat the heat transfer oil; A turbulence device (4) is provided on one side of the cleaning tank (1) to agitate the heat transfer oil so that it can fully contact the workpiece (7) to be cleaned. The control system (5) is used to control the operation of the entire cleaning equipment and realize automated control; An ultrasonic generator (6) is located on one side of the cleaning tank (1) and its operating frequency and power are controlled by a control system (5).

2. The lubricating grease cleaning equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The filtration device (2) includes a multi-layer metal filter screen.

3. The lubricating grease cleaning equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heating device (3) is an electric heating tube. Several electric heating tubes are evenly distributed at the bottom of the cleaning tank (1). The heating temperature is adjusted by the control system (5) to ensure uniform heating.

4. The lubricating grease cleaning equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The turbulence device (4) includes a nozzle (41), a cylinder (43), and a circulation pump (44). The cylinder (43) is located above the cleaning tank (1). The nozzle (41) is connected to the cylinder (43) and is driven to move up and down by the cylinder (43). A nozzle (42) is provided at the front end of the nozzle (41). The oil inlet pipe of the circulation pump (44) is connected to the bottom of the cleaning tank (1), and the oil outlet pipe is connected to the nozzle (41). The circulation pump (44) draws heat transfer oil into the nozzle (41) and sprays it out through the nozzle (42).

5. The lubricating grease cleaning equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control system (5) includes a PLC controller (51), a touch screen (52) and a sensor (53). The PLC controller (51) is used to control the operation of the heating device, the turbulence device and the ultrasonic generator. The touch screen (52) is used to display the operating status and parameter settings of the equipment. The sensor (53) is used to detect the temperature and liquid level parameters in the cleaning tank (1) and feed the signal back to the PLC controller (51) to realize automated control.