Foam dust removal mechanism

By using the coordinated movement of a multi-axis moving platform and high-pressure airflow nozzles, all-round cleaning of the foam surface is achieved, solving the problem of difficult removal of metal particles in foam production and improving cleaning efficiency and production efficiency.

CN224181569UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-01SHANGHAI MKS MATERIAL TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHANGHAI MKS MATERIAL TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-27
Publication Date
2026-05-01

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Technical Problem

In current foam production, metal particles adhering to the foam surface are difficult to remove completely, resulting in low cleaning efficiency, low production efficiency, and high product defect rate. Traditional equipment cannot flexibly adapt to the cleaning needs of foams of different specifications.

Method used

The system employs a multi-axis moving platform to drive the clamps, combined with a typhoon-style cleaning system using high-pressure airflow nozzles, to achieve all-round blowing and precise positioning of the foam surface. The linear module driven by a servo motor enables two-dimensional movement of the clamps, adapting to the cleaning paths of foams of different specifications.

Benefits of technology

It significantly improves the cleanliness of foam surfaces, reduces product defect rates, enhances cleaning efficiency, has strong adaptability, and increases production efficiency by more than 3 times.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of foam production, in particular to a foam dust removal mechanism. The mechanism is mainly composed of a clamp, a movable platform assembly, a typhoon cleaning system and a rail assembly. The clamp fixes foam, the movable platform assembly comprises a first movable platform and a second movable platform, a linear module driven by a servo motor is adopted, and two-dimensional high-precision movement of the clamp is achieved in combination with a first rail and a second rail which are vertically arranged. And the typhoon cleaning system is mounted on the third track, dynamically purges the surface of the foam through a high-pressure airflow nozzle along a preset path, and peels off the metal particles embedded into the porous structure. The control module synchronously drives all the components to act cooperatively, and full-path covering purging is ensured. According to the mechanism, efficient and accurate dust removal is achieved through the collaborative design of the multi-axis moving platform and the high-pressure airflow purging system.
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A foam dust removal mechanism Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of foam production, specifically a foam dust removal mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] In the foam manufacturing industry, especially in the foam die-cutting process, the adhesion of metal particles to the foam surface has long been a problem plaguing the industry. Currently, factories mainly rely on manual cleaning or simple blowing equipment to address this issue. Manual cleaning involves workers using brushes or compressed air to manually clean the foam surface. This method requires close-range operation, and due to the small size and strong adhesion of metal particles, the cleaning process is time-consuming and labor-intensive. Traditional equipment cleaning methods, such as fixed airflow blowing devices, are used in some factories. However, the cleaning range of these devices is relatively fixed, and for foams of different sizes and shapes, frequent adjustments to equipment parameters or replacement of parts are often required, making operation very cumbersome.

[0003] Foam itself has a porous structure, making it easy for metal particles to become embedded within it. Manual cleaning is rarely sufficient to completely remove these particles, and traditional equipment, due to uneven airflow distribution, cannot guarantee the cleanliness of the foam surface. This leads to cosmetic defects in the foam during subsequent processing, and even functional malfunctions caused by particle residue, significantly increasing the product defect rate. Manual cleaning relies entirely on worker experience and speed, which cannot meet the demands of large-scale production. Furthermore, traditional equipment requires downtime for adjustments when processing foam of different specifications, further extending the production cycle and reducing efficiency.

[0004] In summary, existing foam dust removal methods have significant shortcomings in terms of cleaning effect and production efficiency, and there is an urgent need for a highly efficient and flexible dust removal mechanism to solve these problems. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address the above problems, this invention provides a foam dust removal mechanism. A multi-axis moving platform drives the foam, which is fixed in place by clamps, and a high-pressure airflow blowing system efficiently removes surface metal particles along a preset path, achieving precise positioning and improving cleanliness and production efficiency.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention specifically employs the following technical means:

[0007] A foam dust removal mechanism, comprising:

[0008] Clamps are used to hold the foam to be cleaned.

[0009] The mobile platform component includes a first mobile platform and a second mobile platform, used to drive the clamp to move along a preset path;

[0010] The typhoon cleaning system is positioned above the moving path of the mobile platform component to remove metal particles from the surface of the foam.

[0011] The track assembly includes a first track, a second track, and a third track. The first and second tracks are slidably connected to the mobile platform assembly. The typhoon cleaning system is installed on the third track and moves back and forth along it.

[0012] Furthermore, the clamp is fixed to the first moving platform by bolts.

[0013] Furthermore, the typhoon cleaning system includes a high-pressure airflow nozzle for blowing and cleaning the surface of the foam.

[0014] Furthermore, the first and second moving platforms are servo motor-driven linear modules used to achieve precise positioning of the fixture.

[0015] Furthermore, the first track is installed on the second moving platform, and the first moving platform moves relative to the second moving platform along the first track; the second track is installed on the base plate, and the moving platform assembly moves relative to the base plate through the second track.

[0016] Furthermore, in the track assembly, the first track and the second track are arranged vertically, the first track is used for the moving platform assembly to move back and forth, and the second track is used for the moving platform assembly to move left and right.

[0017] Furthermore, it also includes a control module for controlling the coordinated operation of the mobile platform components, the typhoon cleaning system, and the clamps.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial technical effects:

[0019] This system utilizes a typhoon-like cleaning system composed of high-pressure airflow nozzles, coordinated with a mobile platform assembly, to achieve comprehensive cleaning of the foam surface. The high-pressure airflow effectively removes metal particles embedded in the porous structure of the foam, solving the technical problems of incomplete cleaning by traditional manual methods and uneven airflow distribution in fixed cleaning equipment, thus significantly reducing product defect rates.

[0020] The first and second moving platforms adopt servo motor-driven linear modules. Combined with the vertically set first and second tracks, they can achieve high-precision two-dimensional movement of the fixture, adapting to the cleaning path requirements of foams of different specifications. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the mobile platform component and track component in this utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the mobile platform component and track component from another perspective of this utility model;

[0024] Numbers in the diagram:

[0025] 1. Foam; 2. Clamp; 31. First moving platform; 32. Second moving platform; 4. Typhoon cleaning system; 51. First track; 52. Second track; 6. Third track. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The following specific examples illustrate the implementation of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this utility model from the content disclosed in this specification. This utility model can also be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments, and various details in this specification can also be modified or changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of this utility model. It should be noted that the illustrations provided in the following embodiments are only schematic representations of the basic concept of this utility model. Unless otherwise specified, the following embodiments and features can be combined with each other.

[0027] The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are schematic diagrams, not actual pictures. They should not be construed as limiting the present invention. To better illustrate the embodiments of the present invention, some parts in the drawings may be omitted, enlarged, or reduced, and do not represent the actual product dimensions. It is understandable to those skilled in the art that some well-known structures and their descriptions are omitted in the drawings.

[0028] Please refer to Figure 1. The foam dust removal mechanism provided by this utility model includes a clamp 2, a moving platform assembly, a typhoon cleaning system 4, and a track assembly. The clamp 2 is used to fix the foam 1 to be cleaned. The moving platform assembly consists of a first moving platform 31 and a second moving platform 32, which are precisely positioned by linear modules driven by servo motors, driving the clamp 2 to move along a preset path. The typhoon cleaning system 4 includes two high-pressure airflow nozzles for blowing on the surface of the foam.

[0029] Please refer to Figures 2-3. The track assembly includes a first track 51, a second track 52, and a third track 6. The first track 51 is vertically mounted on the second moving platform 32, allowing the first moving platform 31 to move back and forth along the first track 51. The second track 52 is horizontally mounted on the base plate, and a slider drives the second moving platform 32 and the first moving platform 31 to move left and right as a whole, forming a two-dimensional motion trajectory. The typhoon cleaning system 4 is mounted above the moving platform assembly via the third track 6, and its blowing position can be dynamically adjusted back and forth along the third track 6 to ensure coverage of the entire cleaning area of ​​the foam 1.

[0030] In practice, the worker places foam 1 onto clamp 2 and starts the equipment. The control module synchronously drives the moving platform assembly to move along the first track 51 and the second track 52, while the high-pressure airflow nozzles of the typhoon cleaning system 4 blow on the foam surface at a preset pressure and angle. The high-pressure airflow, through high-frequency pulsed blowing, can effectively remove metal particles embedded in the porous structure of the foam. The cleaned particles are discharged from the equipment with the airflow. After cleaning, the moving platform assembly returns to its initial position, and the worker can then retrieve the part.

[0031] This implementation achieves full-path coverage cleaning of the foam surface through the coordinated movement of a multi-axis moving platform and a high-pressure airflow system. Compared to traditional fixed cleaning equipment, this mechanism can adapt to the cleaning needs of foams of different sizes without stopping for adjustments, and the cleaning efficiency is increased by more than 3 times, reducing the defect rate from 8% to below 1.5%.

Claims

1. A foam dust removal mechanism, characterized in that, include: A clamp (2) is used to fix the foam (1) to be cleaned; a moving platform assembly includes a first moving platform (31) and a second moving platform (32) for moving the clamp (2) along a preset path; a typhoon cleaning system (4) is set above the moving path of the moving platform assembly for removing metal particles from the surface of the foam; a track assembly includes a first track (51), a second track (52) and a third track (6), wherein the first track (51) and the second track (52) are slidably connected to the moving platform assembly, and the typhoon cleaning system (4) is installed on the third track (6) and moves back and forth along it.

2. The foam dust removal mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamp (2) is fixed to the first moving platform (31) by bolts.

3. The foam dust removal mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The typhoon cleaning system (4) includes a high-pressure airflow nozzle for blowing the foam surface.

4. The foam dust removal mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first moving platform (31) and the second moving platform (32) are linear modules driven by servo motors, used to achieve precise positioning of the fixture (2).

5. The foam dust removal mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first track (51) is installed on the second moving platform (32), and the first moving platform (31) moves relative to the second moving platform (32) along the first track (51); the second track (52) is installed on the base plate, and the moving platform assembly moves relative to the base plate through the second track (52).

6. The foam dust removal mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, In the track assembly, the first track (51) and the second track (52) are arranged vertically. The first track (51) is used for the moving platform assembly to move back and forth, and the second track (52) is used for the moving platform assembly to move left and right.

7. The foam dust removal mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a control module for controlling the coordinated operation of the mobile platform components, the typhoon cleaning system (4), and the clamps (2).