Rapid air-drying assembly for glass cleaning
By using a herringbone baffle and baffle structure, combined with the control of circulating air ducts and rotating baffles, the problem of uneven airflow coverage in glass cleaning equipment is solved, achieving comprehensive drying of the glass surface and energy saving.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- HEBEI PHOENIX GLASS TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-19
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-01
AI Technical Summary
Existing glass cleaning equipment suffers from uneven airflow coverage during the drying process, especially at glass edges or complex surfaces (such as patterned glass), resulting in drying dead zones.
It adopts a herringbone airflow chamber and airflow deflector structure, combined with a fan and PTC heater. The airflow angle is adjusted by the airflow deflector, and the airflow circulation is controlled by the circulating air duct and rotating baffle. Temperature and humidity sensors are used for real-time monitoring and control to achieve wide-area coverage and drying of complex surfaces.
It achieves complete air drying of the glass surface, avoids drying dead spots, reduces energy consumption, and improves drying efficiency and glass quality.
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Abstract
Description
A glass cleaning and rapid drying assembly Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of air-drying component technology, and in particular to a glass cleaning and rapid air-drying component. Background Technology
[0002] Cleaning the glass surface is an essential step before tempering. Pre-tempering cleaning is crucial, primarily addressing two main issues: first, removing surface contaminants (grease, dust, etc.) to prevent micro-cracks caused by carbonization of impurities during high-temperature processing, which would reduce glass strength; second, eliminating uneven stress caused by adhering particles to prevent internal stress imbalance during the tempering cooling stage, which could increase the risk of spontaneous breakage. A cleaned glass surface also allows for uniform contact of the quenching medium (such as high-pressure air), forming a stable compressive stress layer. This ensures the finished product meets performance standards for impact resistance (withstanding 50kg impact) and temperature difference resistance (>200℃), while also guaranteeing optical quality with a light transmittance >91%. After cleaning, tempered glass needs to be air-dried.
[0003] An existing cleaning equipment for tempered glass production (publication number: CN220716948U) has at least the following drawbacks:
[0004] In the aforementioned patent, a gradient drying system is formed by a composite structure of a water-absorbing roller and an oblique air-drying system. The air pressure is multiplied by a conical air-collecting hood, and the inclined layout enhances the surface peeling effect. However, although the conical funnel design of the oblique air-collecting hood can concentrate the air force, the fixed 45° tilt angle will lead to uneven airflow coverage, and there will be drying dead corners on the glass edges or complex surfaces (such as patterned glass). Therefore, it is necessary to propose a glass cleaning and rapid air-drying component to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing a glass cleaning and rapid drying assembly.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0007] A rapid air-drying assembly for glass cleaning includes a conveyor table, a drying chamber fixedly mounted on the top surface of the conveyor table, and a PLC controller fixedly mounted on one side of the conveyor table. It also includes an air-drying component disposed on one side of the drying chamber for drying the glass. The air-drying component includes a second fixing hole located on one side of the drying chamber, with a herringbone-shaped flow guide chamber fixedly fitted inside the second fixing hole. A fan is disposed on one side of the conveyor table, and a fixing frame is fixedly mounted at one end of the fan's air outlet. A PTC heater is fixedly fitted inside the fixing frame, and the fixing frame is fixedly installed with the herringbone flow guide chamber. The herringbone airflow chamber is equipped with several guide plates that are movably connected to each other. Several first circular through holes are respectively opened on both sides of the chamber, and the first circular through holes are movably connected to the guide plates. A rotating plate is fixedly installed at one end of each guide plate. Two movable plates are provided on one side of the herringbone airflow chamber, and the movable plates are movably connected to the rotating plates. A first fixing hole is opened on one side of each movable plate. Two first drive motors are fixedly installed on one side of the herringbone airflow chamber. A rotating column is fixedly installed at one end of the drive shaft of each first drive motor, and a fixing column is fixedly installed at one end of the rotating column. The fixing column is movably connected to the first fixing hole. A flow control component is also included to control the circulation of airflow.
[0008] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the flow control component includes: a circulating air duct, which is disposed on the top surface of the drying chamber, and is fixedly installed on one side of the air inlet of the fan. A third fixing hole is respectively opened on one side of the drying chamber and the conveyor platform. One end of the circulating air duct is fixedly installed on the conveyor platform and the drying chamber. An air inlet and outlet are opened on one side of the circulating air duct, and a rotating baffle is movably fitted inside the air inlet and outlet. Second circular through holes are respectively opened on both sides of the circulating air duct, and the inner circular wall of the second circular through hole is movably fitted with the rotating baffle. A second drive motor is fixedly installed on one side of the circulating air duct, and one end of the drive shaft of the second drive motor is fixedly installed with the rotating baffle.
[0009] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a first baffle is fixedly installed on one side of the circulating air duct.
[0010] As a further embodiment of this utility model, two third circular through holes are opened on one side of the circulating air duct. A second temperature and humidity sensor is fixedly sleeved on the inner circular wall of the third circular through hole located at the bottom, and a first temperature and humidity sensor is fixedly sleeved on the inner circular wall of the third circular through hole located at the top.
[0011] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a support frame is fixedly installed on one side of the conveyor platform, and the support frame is fixedly installed with the fan.
[0012] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the drying chamber is internally fitted with two second baffles.
[0013] As a further embodiment of this utility model, two support plates are fixedly installed on the top surface of the drying chamber. The support plates are fixedly installed with the circulating air duct. The fan, the first temperature and humidity sensor, the second temperature and humidity sensor, and the first drive motor are all electrically connected to the PLC controller.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:
[0015] 1. A large amount of heated airflow is blown out by a fan, and the blowing angle is adjusted by a guide vane to achieve wide coverage and drying of complex surfaces, preventing uneven airflow distribution. At the same time, the opening and closing of the rotating baffle can regulate the discharge of moisture inside the drying chamber, avoiding excessive humidity from affecting drying efficiency. The first and second temperature and humidity sensors monitor and control in real time. Combined with the heat energy recycling of the circulating air duct, the energy consumption of the PTC heater is reduced, ensuring the drying effect, which is quite practical.
[0016] 2. The first baffle limits the reverse rotation amplitude of the rotating baffle, ensuring the accuracy of the counterclockwise rotation reset of the rotating baffle. At the same time, the second baffle can partially block the escape of hot air from the outlets on both sides of the drying chamber, avoiding energy waste. Furthermore, the connection between the circulating air duct and the drying chamber is reinforced by the support plate to ensure a fixed effect. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a glass cleaning and rapid drying assembly proposed in this utility model.
[0018] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the conveyor structure of a glass cleaning and rapid drying assembly proposed in this utility model;
[0019] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the herringbone flow guide chamber structure of a glass cleaning and rapid air drying component proposed in this utility model;
[0020] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the second baffle structure of a glass cleaning and rapid drying assembly proposed in this utility model.
[0021] Figure 5 is a partial structural diagram of A in Figure 3;
[0022] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of B in Figure 4.
[0023] In the diagram: 1. Conveyor table; 2. Drying chamber; 3. Herringbone baffle chamber; 4. Fixed frame; 5. PTC heater; 6. Fan; 7. Baffle plate; 8. Rotating plate; 9. Moving plate; 10. First drive motor; 11. Rotating column; 12. First fixing hole; 13. Fixed column; 14. Circulating air duct; 15. Rotating baffle; 16. Second drive motor; 17. First baffle; 18. Air inlet and outlet; 19. First temperature and humidity sensor; 20. Second temperature and humidity sensor; 21. Support frame; 22. Second fixing hole; 23. Third fixing hole; 24. Second baffle; 25. Support plate. Detailed Implementation
[0024] To make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects of this utility model easier to understand, the present utility model will be further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments.
[0025] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "outer," "front end," "rear end," "both ends," "one end," and "the other end," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used 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. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0026] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "equipped with," and "connected," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connected" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be a connection within two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0027] Referring to Figures 1-6, a glass cleaning and rapid drying assembly includes a conveyor table 1, a drying chamber 2 fixedly installed on the top surface of the conveyor table 1, and a PLC controller fixedly installed on one side of the conveyor table 1. It also includes a drying assembly disposed on one side of the drying chamber 2 for drying the glass. The drying assembly includes a second fixing hole 22 located on one side of the drying chamber 2, with a herringbone-shaped airflow guide chamber 3 fixedly fitted inside the second fixing hole 22. The herringbone-shaped airflow guide chamber 3 is hollow inside, with openings on its top and bottom surfaces, the width of which is greater than the width of the glass to prevent airflow from being obstructed. A fan 6 is installed on one side of the conveyor table 1, and a fixing frame 4 is fixedly installed at one end of the fan 6's air outlet. A PTC controller is fixedly fitted inside the fixing frame 4. The heater 5, the fixed frame 4, and the herringbone flow guide chamber 3 are fixedly installed. Several flow guide plates 7 are movably sleeved inside the herringbone flow guide chamber 3. Several first circular through holes are opened on both sides of the herringbone flow guide chamber 3. The first circular through holes are movably sleeved with the flow guide plates 7. A rotating plate 8 is fixedly installed on one end of the flow guide plate 7. Two movable plates 9 are provided on one side of the herringbone flow guide chamber 3. The movable plates 9 are movably sleeved with the rotating plates 8. A first fixing hole 12 is opened on one side of the movable plates 9. Two first drive motors 10 are fixedly installed on one side of the herringbone flow guide chamber 3. A rotating column 11 is fixedly installed on one end of the drive shaft of the first drive motor 10. A fixing column 13 is fixedly installed on one end of the rotating column 11. The fixing column 13 is movably sleeved with the first fixing hole 12. The flow control component is used to control the circulation of airflow.
[0028] In use, the glass is conveyed to the drying chamber 2 via the conveyor 1. When the user needs to use the conveyor 1 to clean and dry the glass, the cleaned glass is transported to the drying chamber 2 via the conveyor 1. The blower 6 and PTC heater 5 are started. The blower 6 and PTC heater 5 work together to blow heated air into the herringbone baffle chamber 3. The hot air is divided into the top and bottom spaces inside the herringbone baffle chamber 3. At this time, the baffle 7 is deflected by 25 degrees, so that the airflow blows obliquely to the top and bottom surfaces of the glass, blowing the residual water stains to the edges and drying them. When it is necessary to adjust the blowing direction of the baffle 7, the first drive motor 10 is started to drive the rotating column 11 to rotate the fixed column 13, pushing the moving plate 9 to swing, so that the rotating plate 8 drives the baffle 7 to deflect, changing the airflow angle to deal with the glass edges or complex surfaces (such as patterned glass), avoiding the existence of drying dead corners and ensuring the drying effect.
[0029] In this embodiment, the flow control component includes: a circulating air duct 14, which is disposed on the top surface of the drying chamber 2. The circulating air duct 14 is fixedly installed on one side of the air inlet of the fan 6. A third fixing hole 23 is opened on one side of the drying chamber 2 and the conveyor table 1, respectively. One end of the circulating air duct 14 is fixedly installed on the conveyor table 1 and the drying chamber 2. An air inlet / outlet 18 is opened on one side of the circulating air duct 14. A rotating baffle 15 is movably sleeved inside the air inlet / outlet 18. A second circular through hole is opened on both sides of the circulating air duct 14. The inner circular wall of the second circular through hole is movably sleeved with the rotating baffle 15. A second drive motor 16 is fixedly installed on one side of the circulating air duct 14. One end of the drive shaft of the second drive motor 16 is fixedly installed with the rotating baffle 15. A first baffle 17 is fixedly installed on one side of the circulating air duct 14.
[0030] In use, the first baffle 17 limits the reverse rotation of the rotating baffle 15 to ensure the accuracy of the counterclockwise rotation reset of the rotating baffle 15. At the same time, the second baffle 24 can partially block the escape of hot air from the outlets on both sides of the drying chamber 2 to avoid energy waste. Furthermore, the connection between the circulating air duct 14 and the drying chamber 2 is reinforced by the support plate 25 to ensure a fixed effect.
[0031] In this embodiment, two third circular through holes are opened on one side of the circulating air duct 14. The inner circular wall of the third circular through hole at the bottom is fixedly sleeved with a second temperature and humidity sensor 20, and the inner circular wall of the third circular through hole at the top is fixedly sleeved with a first temperature and humidity sensor 19. A support frame 21 is fixedly installed on one side of the conveyor table 1. The support frame 21 is fixedly installed with the fan 6. Two second baffles 24 are fixedly sleeved inside the drying chamber 2. Two support plates 25 are fixedly installed on the top surface of the drying chamber 2. The support plates 25 are fixedly installed with the circulating air duct 14. The fan 6, the first temperature and humidity sensor 19, the second temperature and humidity sensor 20 and the first drive motor 10 are all electrically connected to the PLC controller.
[0032] In use, the first baffle 17 limits the reverse rotation of the rotating baffle 15 to ensure the accuracy of the counterclockwise rotation reset of the rotating baffle 15. At the same time, the second baffle 24 can partially block the escape of hot air from the outlets on both sides of the drying chamber 2 to avoid energy waste. Furthermore, the connection between the circulating air duct 14 and the drying chamber 2 is reinforced by the support plate 25 to ensure a fixed effect.
[0033] As can be seen from the above description, the embodiments of this utility model achieve the following technical effects:
[0034] When the user needs to use the conveyor 1 to clean and dry the glass, the cleaned glass is conveyed to the drying chamber 2 via the conveyor 1. The fan 6 and PTC heater 5 are started, and the fan 6 and PTC heater 5 work together to blow heated air into the herringbone baffle 3. The hot air is divided into the top and bottom spaces inside the herringbone baffle 3. At this time, the baffle 7 is deflected by 25 degrees, so that the airflow is blown obliquely to the top and bottom surfaces of the glass, blowing the residual water stains to the edges and drying them. The environmental parameters are detected by the first temperature and humidity sensor 19 and the second temperature and humidity sensor 20. When the first temperature and humidity sensor 19 detects an increase in humidity, for example, RH>40%, the second drive motor 16 is started to drive the rotating baffle 15 to rotate 45 degrees clockwise, so that the hot and humid air inside the circulating air duct 14 is discharged through the air inlet and outlet 18 and the bottom of the rotating baffle 15. At the same time, fresh air from outside enters the circulating air duct 14 through the top of the rotating baffle 15. The fresh air reduces the humidity of the air entering the fan 6. When the humidity sensor 20 detects a decrease in humidity, such as RH < 20%, the rotating baffle 15 is turned off to resume the circulation mode, reducing the energy consumption of the PTC heater 5. When the airflow direction of the guide plate 7 needs to be adjusted, the first drive motor 10 is started to drive the rotating column 11 to rotate the fixed column 13, pushing the moving plate 9 to swing, causing the rotating plate 8 to drive the guide plate 7 to deflect, changing the airflow angle to deal with glass edges or complex surfaces (such as patterned glass), avoiding the existence of drying dead corners, ensuring the drying effect, and thus achieving the effect of air drying the glass. A large amount of heated airflow is blown out by the fan 6, which, together with the guide plate 7 to adjust the airflow angle, achieves wide coverage and air drying of complex surfaces, preventing uneven airflow distribution. At the same time, the opening and closing of the rotating baffle 15 can regulate the discharge of moisture inside the drying chamber 2, avoiding excessive humidity from affecting the drying efficiency. The first temperature and humidity sensor 19 and the second temperature and humidity sensor 20 monitor and regulate in real time, combined with the heat energy recycling of the circulating air duct 14, reducing the energy consumption of the PTC heater 5, ensuring the air drying effect, which is quite practical.
[0035] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed utility model.
Claims
1. A glass cleaning and rapid drying assembly, comprising a conveyor table (1), a drying chamber (2) fixedly installed on the top surface of the conveyor table (1), and a PLC controller fixedly installed on one side of the conveyor table (1), characterized in that, Also includes: A drying assembly is provided on one side of the drying chamber (2) for drying glass. The drying assembly includes: a second fixing hole (22), which is opened on one side of the drying chamber (2). A herringbone flow guide chamber (3) is fixedly fitted inside the second fixing hole (22). A fan (6) is provided on one side of the conveying table (1). A fixing frame (4) is fixedly installed at one end of the air outlet of the fan (6). A PTC heater (5) is fixedly fitted inside the fixing frame (4). The fixing frame (4) is fixedly installed with the herringbone flow guide chamber (3). Several flow guide plates (7) are movably fitted inside the herringbone flow guide chamber (3). Several first flow guide plates (7) are respectively opened on both sides of the herringbone flow guide chamber (3). A circular through hole is provided on one side of the herringbone flow chamber (3). The first circular through hole is movably connected to the flow guide plate (7). A rotating plate (8) is fixedly installed on one end of the flow guide plate (7). Two movable plates (9) are provided on one side of the herringbone flow chamber (3). The movable plates (9) are movably connected to the rotating plate (8). A first fixing hole (12) is provided on one side of the movable plates (9). Two first drive motors (10) are fixedly installed on one side of the herringbone flow chamber (3). A rotating column (11) is fixedly installed on one end of the drive shaft of the first drive motor (10). A fixing column (13) is fixedly installed on one end of the rotating column (11). The fixing column (13) is movably connected to the first fixing hole (12). A flow control component is used to control the circulation of airflow.
2. The glass cleaning and rapid drying assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flow control assembly includes: a circulating air duct (14), which is disposed on the top surface of the drying chamber (2). The circulating air duct (14) is fixedly installed on one side of the air inlet of the fan (6). A third fixing hole (23) is opened on one side of the drying chamber (2) and the conveyor (1). One end of the circulating air duct (14) is fixedly installed on the conveyor (1) and the drying chamber (2). An air inlet and outlet (18) is opened on one side of the circulating air duct (14). A rotating baffle (15) is movably sleeved inside the air inlet and outlet (18). A second circular through hole is opened on both sides of the circulating air duct (14). The inner circular wall of the second circular through hole is movably sleeved with the rotating baffle (15). A second drive motor (16) is fixedly installed on one side of the circulating air duct (14). One end of the drive shaft of the second drive motor (16) is fixedly installed with the rotating baffle (15).
3. The glass cleaning and rapid drying assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, A first baffle (17) is fixedly installed on one side of the circulating air duct (14).
4. The glass cleaning and rapid drying assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, Two third circular through holes are opened on one side of the circulating air duct (14). The inner wall of the third circular through hole at the bottom is fixedly sleeved with a second temperature and humidity sensor (20), and the inner wall of the third circular through hole at the top is fixedly sleeved with a first temperature and humidity sensor (19).
5. A glass cleaning and rapid drying assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, A support frame (21) is fixedly installed on one side of the conveyor (1), and the support frame (21) is fixedly installed with the fan (6).
6. A glass cleaning and rapid drying assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drying chamber (2) has two second baffles (24) fixedly fitted inside.
7. A glass cleaning and rapid drying assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, Two support plates (25) are fixedly installed on the top surface of the air drying chamber (2). The support plates (25) are fixedly installed with the circulating air duct (14). The fan (6), the first temperature and humidity sensor (19), the second temperature and humidity sensor (20) and the first drive motor (10) are all electrically connected to the PLC controller.
Citation Information
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Cleaning equipment for tempered glass production
CN220716948U