Pipeline cleaning mechanism

By designing an automated pipe cleaning mechanism, which utilizes a two-way screw and gear meshing transmission, automated cleaning of the inner wall of the pipe is achieved. This solves the problems of time-consuming and laborious manual handheld nozzle cleaning and incomplete cleaning, thus improving cleaning efficiency and applicability.

CN224222245UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-12SHUNSHUI BEVERAGE CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHUNSHUI BEVERAGE CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-04-16
Publication Date
2026-05-12

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing pipe cleaning methods require manual operation, with the nozzle held directly to the inner wall of the pipe. This is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and it is difficult to completely remove years of accumulated dirt, resulting in poor cleaning results.

Method used

A pipe cleaning mechanism was designed, which utilizes a two-way lead screw, drive block, connecting plate, pulley and brush, combined with water spray pipe and gear meshing transmission, to achieve automated cleaning of the inner wall of the pipe. The mechanism can be adapted to different pipe sizes by adjusting the components and can be remotely operated using an external control box.

Benefits of technology

It achieves thorough cleaning of dirt inside pipes, improves cleaning efficiency and convenience, is applicable to different pipe sizes, and reduces the labor intensity of manual operation.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a pipeline cleaning mechanism which comprises a mounting shell, two transverse grooves are symmetrically formed in the outer side of the mounting shell, two-way lead screws are rotationally connected to the interiors of the two transverse grooves, and two second motors are fixedly connected to the outer side of the mounting shell; the output ends of the two second motors penetrate through the mounting shell and extend into the transverse grooves to be fixedly connected with one ends of corresponding bidirectional lead screws, the two bidirectional lead screws are sleeved with two driving blocks in a threaded connection mode, the two sides of the multiple driving blocks are slidably connected with the inner sides of the two transverse grooves, and two connecting plates are arranged on one side of the mounting shell. By arranging the guide pipe, the water spraying pipe, the gears, the gear ring and other structures, rotation of the hollow shaft can be achieved under meshing transmission of the gears, the interior of a pipeline is cleaned through rotation of the brush, supplied water is discharged from the water spraying pipe in combination with the guide pipe to flush the pipeline, and therefore aged dirt in the pipeline is cleaned more thoroughly; and the internal cleaning effect of the pipeline is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of pipeline cleaning technology, and in particular to a pipeline cleaning mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] Pipelines are devices used to transport gases, liquids, or fluids containing solid particles. Typically, fluids are pressurized by blowers, compressors, pumps, and boilers, flowing from high-pressure areas to low-pressure areas in pipelines. They can also be transported using their own pressure or gravity. Pipelines have a wide range of applications, primarily in water supply, drainage, heating, gas supply, long-distance transportation of oil and natural gas, agricultural irrigation, water conservancy projects, and various industrial installations. Examples include chemical dosing pipelines in sewage treatment plants, sewage discharge pipelines, and pipelines for discharging other fluid media.

[0003] Most existing pipe cleaning operations utilize cleaning pumps and nozzles to spray water for flushing. However, during operation, it is necessary to manually hold the nozzle hose to the corresponding position on the inner wall of the pipe so that the water can be accurately sprayed to the corresponding position for flushing. This operation method is not only time-consuming and labor-intensive, but also has a large workload. For old dirt, the water flow cannot completely remove the dirt inside the water pipe, resulting in incomplete cleaning and affecting the cleaning effect.

[0004] Therefore, a pipeline cleaning mechanism is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0005] The technical problem this invention aims to solve is that manually holding the nozzle and positioning it against the inner wall of the pipe to accurately spray water onto the corresponding location for rinsing is not only time-consuming and labor-intensive, but also requires a large amount of work. For stubborn dirt, the water flow cannot completely remove the dirt inside the pipe, resulting in incomplete cleaning and affecting the cleaning effect.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides a pipe cleaning mechanism, including a mounting shell. Two transverse grooves are symmetrically formed on the outer side of the mounting shell. A bidirectional lead screw is rotatably connected inside each of the two transverse grooves. Two second motors are fixedly connected to the outer side of the mounting shell. The output ends of the two second motors extend through the mounting shell into the transverse grooves and are fixedly connected to one end of the corresponding bidirectional lead screw. Two drive blocks are threadedly connected to the outer side of each of the two bidirectional lead screws. The drive blocks are slidably connected to the inner sides of the two transverse grooves on both sides. Two connecting plates are provided on one side of the mounting shell. A slot is formed on one side of each of the two connecting plates, and a pulley is rotatably connected inside each of the two slots.

[0007] Two rotating components are arranged between the two connecting plates and multiple driving blocks. A hollow shaft is rotatably connected through the inside of the mounting shell. Two mounting plates are arranged outside the hollow shaft. A brush is fixedly connected to one side of each of the two mounting plates. Two adjusting components are arranged between the two mounting plates and the hollow shaft. A guide tube is arranged inside the hollow shaft. Multiple water spray pipes are fixedly connected to one side of the guide tube. A water spray nozzle is opened at one end of each of the multiple water spray pipes. The multiple water spray pipes and the guide tube are interconnected. A driving component is arranged inside the mounting shell.

[0008] Preferably, an installation plate is fixedly connected inside the installation housing, and one end of the conduit extends through to one side of the installation plate and is fixedly connected to a water storage pipe. The installation plate and the conduit are sleeved and fixedly connected, and one end of the water storage pipe extends through to the outside of the installation housing, so as to facilitate the transportation of water from the water storage pipe to the inside of the conduit and facilitate subsequent flushing work.

[0009] Preferably, the drive assembly includes a first motor, one side of which is fixedly connected to the inside of the mounting housing. A rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the output end of the first motor, and a gear is fixedly connected to one end of the rotating shaft. A toothed ring is sleeved and fixedly connected to one end of the hollow shaft inside the mounting housing, and the toothed ring is located on one side of the gear. The gear and the toothed ring are meshed together. The drive assembly facilitates the rotation of the hollow shaft.

[0010] Preferably, the rotating assembly includes four inclined plates, both ends of which are rotatably connected to both sides of the connecting plate and both sides of the two driving blocks, facilitating the driving of the connecting plate to move in position.

[0011] Preferably, both adjustment components include a fixed column, one end of which is fixedly connected to one side of the hollow shaft. Multiple positioning ports are provided on one side of the fixed column. A movable sleeve is slidably connected to the outside of the fixed column. One end of the movable sleeve is fixedly connected to one side of the mounting plate. A locking bolt is threaded through one side of the movable sleeve, and one end of the locking bolt is installed inside the corresponding positioning port. The adjustment components facilitate the adjustment of the brush position on one side of the mounting plate, enabling more thorough cleaning of the inside of the pipe.

[0012] Preferably, two telescopic rods are provided between the hollow shaft and the mounting plate. One end of each telescopic rod is fixedly connected to one side of the mounting plate, and the output end of each telescopic rod is fixedly connected to one end of the hollow shaft, so as to facilitate stability when the mounting plate is moved.

[0013] Preferably, the first motor and the two second motors are all connected to an external control box, and the water storage pipe is connected to an external water pump, which facilitates remote operation of the equipment by staff outside the pipeline.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0015] 1. This utility model, by setting up structures such as a conduit, a spray pipe, gears, and a gear ring, enables the hollow shaft to rotate under the meshing transmission of gears, and uses the rotation of a brush to clean the inside of the pipe. Combined with the conduit supplying water and the spray pipe discharging water to flush the pipe, the old dirt inside the pipe is cleaned more thoroughly, improving the cleaning effect of the inside of the pipe.

[0016] 2. By setting an adjustment component, the movable sleeve can be moved outside the fixed column with the cooperation of the locking bolt and the positioning port. Combined with the telescopic rod, the position of the brush on one side of the mounting plate can be adjusted, which is convenient for cleaning the inside of pipes of different sizes and improves the practicality of the cleaning mechanism.

[0017] 3. This utility model, by setting up a structure such as a bidirectional lead screw, a drive block, a connecting plate and pulleys, enables the drive block to rotate the inclined plate when the bidirectional lead screw rotates, which facilitates the tight fit of the pulley on one side of the connecting plate with the inside of the pipe. This makes it suitable for fixing in different pipe cleaning situations and improves the convenience of the cleaning mechanism. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a pipe cleaning mechanism according to the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the mounting shell of a pipeline cleaning mechanism according to this utility model.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the adjustment component structure of a pipeline cleaning mechanism according to this utility model.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Brush; 2. Guide pipe; 3. Spray pipe; 4. Adjustment component; 41. Positioning port; 42. Locking bolt; 43. Moving sleeve; 44. Telescopic rod; 45. Fixed column; 5. Mounting plate; 6. Slot; 7. Pulley; 8. Inclined plate; 9. Drive block; 10. Horizontal groove; 11. Two-way lead screw; 12. Connecting plate; 13. Mounting shell; 14. Hollow shaft; 15. Water storage pipe; 16. Second motor; 17. First motor; 18. Rotating shaft; 19. Gear; 20. Gear ring; 21. Mounting plate. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, so that the advantages and features of the present invention can be more easily understood by those skilled in the art, thereby making a clearer and more definite definition of the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0023] Please see Figures 1 to 3A pipe cleaning mechanism includes a mounting shell 13. Two transverse grooves 10 are symmetrically opened on the outer side of the mounting shell 13. A bidirectional lead screw 11 is rotatably connected inside each of the two transverse grooves 10. Two second motors 16 are fixedly connected to the outer side of the mounting shell 13. The output ends of the two second motors 16 extend through the mounting shell 13 into the transverse grooves 10 and are fixedly connected to one end of the corresponding bidirectional lead screw 11. The second motors 16 facilitate the driving of the bidirectional lead screw 11. Two drive blocks 9 are threadedly connected to the outer side of each of the two bidirectional lead screws 11. The drive blocks 9 are slidably connected to the inner side of the two transverse grooves 10 on both sides. The drive blocks 9 can be moved by rotating the bidirectional lead screw 11. Two connecting plates 12 are provided on one side of the mounting shell 13. A slot 6 is opened on one side of each of the two connecting plates 12. A pulley 7 is rotatably connected inside each of the two slots 6.

[0024] Two rotating components are arranged between the two connecting plates 12 and the multiple driving blocks 9. A hollow shaft 14 is rotatably connected through the inside of the mounting shell 13. Two mounting plates 5 are arranged outside the hollow shaft 14. A brush 1 is fixedly connected to one side of each mounting plate 5. The brush 1 can be used to clean the inside of the pipe. Two adjusting components 4 are arranged between the two mounting plates 5 and the hollow shaft 14. A guide tube 2 is arranged inside the hollow shaft 14. Multiple water spray pipes 3 are fixedly connected to one side of the guide tube 2. Each of the multiple water spray pipes 3 has a water spray nozzle at one end. The multiple water spray pipes 3 are interconnected with the guide tube 2. The water spray pipe 3 and spray nozzle can be used to clean the inside of the pipe. The installation housing 13 is equipped with a drive component. The installation plate 21 is fixedly connected inside the installation housing 13. One end of the conduit 2 extends through to one side of the installation plate 21 and is fixedly connected to a water storage pipe 15. The installation plate 21 and the conduit 2 are fixedly connected. One end of the water storage pipe 15 extends through to the outside of the installation housing 13. The first motor 17 and two second motors 16 are all connected to an external control box. The water storage pipe 15 is connected to an external water pump, which makes it convenient for staff to operate the equipment remotely from outside the pipe.

[0025] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, both adjustment components 4 include a fixed column 45. One end of the fixed column 45 is fixedly connected to one side of the hollow shaft 14. Multiple positioning ports 41 are provided on one side of the fixed column 45. A movable sleeve 43 is slidably connected to the outside of the fixed column 45. One end of the movable sleeve 43 is fixedly connected to one side of the mounting plate 5. A locking bolt 42 is threaded through one side of the movable sleeve 43. One end of the locking bolt 42 is installed inside the corresponding positioning port 41. The adjustment components 4 facilitate the adjustment of the position of the brush 1 on one side of the mounting plate 5, making it easier to clean the inside of the pipe more thoroughly. Two telescopic rods 44 are provided between the hollow shaft 14 and the mounting plate 5. One end of the two telescopic rods 44 is fixedly connected to one side of the mounting plate 5, and the output end of the two telescopic rods 44 is fixedly connected to one end of the hollow shaft 14, which facilitates stability when the mounting plate 5 is moved.

[0026] like Figure 1 As shown, the drive assembly includes a first motor 17, one side of which is fixedly connected to the inside of the mounting housing 13. The output end of the first motor 17 is fixedly connected to a rotating shaft 18, and one end of the rotating shaft 18 is fixedly connected to a gear 19. A hollow shaft 14 is located inside the mounting housing 13, and one end is fitted with a gear ring 20, which is located on one side of the gear 19. The gear 19 and the gear ring 20 are meshed together. The drive assembly facilitates the rotation of the hollow shaft 14. The rotation assembly includes four inclined plates 8, both ends of which are rotatably connected to both sides of the connecting plate 12 and both sides of the two drive blocks 9, facilitating the movement of the connecting plate 12.

[0027] In use, this utility model is first adjusted outside the fixed column 45 by the movable sleeve 43, so that it is installed into the corresponding positioning port 41 under the action of the locking bolt 42. This facilitates the adjustment of the brush 1 on one side of the mounting plate 5 to a suitable position, allowing it to fit snugly against the inside of the cleaning pipe. Controlled by an external control box, the second motor 16 is turned on, driving the bidirectional lead screw 11 to rotate. The rotation of the bidirectional lead screw 11 moves the drive block 9, which in turn moves the inclined plate 8, thus moving the connecting plate 12. This allows the pulley 7 to fit against the inner wall of the pipe. It can be fixed to pipes of different sizes. When cleaning the inside of the pipe, an external water pump is used to supply water, so that the water source flows into the inside of the conduit 2 from the water storage pipe 15 and is sprayed out by multiple water spray pipes 3. At the same time, the first motor 17 is turned on, and the first motor 17 drives the rotating shaft 18 to rotate. After the rotating shaft 18 rotates, it drives the gear 19 to rotate. After the gear 19 rotates, it meshes with the transmission gear ring 20 to drive the transmission. Under the action of the gear ring 20, the hollow shaft 14 is driven to rotate, so that the brush 1 can rotate to clean the inner wall of the pipe, and the accumulated dirt inside the pipe is cleaned more thoroughly, improving the cleaning effect of the inside of the pipe.

[0028] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the description and drawings of this utility model, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A pipe cleaning mechanism, comprising a mounting housing (13), characterized in that: Two transverse grooves (10) are symmetrically opened on the outer side of the mounting shell (13). Two bidirectional lead screws (11) are rotatably connected inside the two transverse grooves (10). Two second motors (16) are fixedly connected to the outer side of the mounting shell (13). The output ends of the two second motors (16) extend through the mounting shell (13) into the transverse grooves (10) and are fixedly connected to one end of the corresponding bidirectional lead screws (11). Two drive blocks (9) are threadedly connected to the outer side of the two bidirectional lead screws (11). The two drive blocks (9) are slidably connected to the inner side of the two transverse grooves (10) on both sides. Two connecting plates (12) are provided on one side of the mounting shell (13). A slot (6) is opened on one side of the two connecting plates (12). A pulley (7) is rotatably connected inside the two slots (6). Two rotating components are provided between the two connecting plates (12) and multiple driving blocks (9). A hollow shaft (14) is rotatably connected through the inside of the mounting shell (13). Two mounting plates (5) are provided outside the hollow shaft (14). A brush (1) is fixedly connected to one side of each of the two mounting plates (5). Two adjusting components (4) are provided between the two mounting plates (5) and the hollow shaft (14). A conduit (2) is provided inside the hollow shaft (14). Multiple water spray pipes (3) are fixedly connected to one side of the conduit (2). A water spray nozzle is opened at one end of each of the multiple water spray pipes (3). The multiple water spray pipes (3) are interconnected with the conduit (2). A driving component is provided inside the mounting shell (13).

2. The pipeline cleaning mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: An installation plate (21) is fixedly connected inside the installation shell (13). One end of the conduit (2) extends through to one side of the installation plate (21) and is fixedly connected to a water storage pipe (15). The installation plate (21) and the conduit (2) are sleeved and fixedly connected. One end of the water storage pipe (15) extends through to the outside of the installation shell (13).

3. The pipeline cleaning mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The drive assembly includes a first motor (17), one side of which is fixedly connected to the inside of the mounting housing (13). The output end of the first motor (17) is fixedly connected to a rotating shaft (18), one end of which is fixedly connected to a gear (19). The hollow shaft (14) is located inside the mounting housing (13), and one end is fitted with a gear ring (20) which is fixedly connected to it. The gear ring (20) is located on one side of the gear (19), and the gear (19) and the gear ring (20) are meshed together.

4. The pipeline cleaning mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating assembly includes four inclined plates (8), both ends of which are rotatably connected to both sides of the connecting plate (12) and both sides of the two driving blocks (9).

5. A pipe cleaning mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both of the adjustment components (4) include a fixed column (45), one end of which is fixedly connected to one side of the hollow shaft (14). A plurality of positioning ports (41) are provided on one side of the fixed column (45). A movable sleeve (43) is slidably connected to the outside of the fixed column (45). One end of the movable sleeve (43) is fixedly connected to one side of the mounting plate (5). A locking bolt (42) is threaded through one side of the movable sleeve (43). One end of the locking bolt (42) is installed inside the corresponding positioning port (41).

6. A pipeline cleaning mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two telescopic rods (44) are provided between the hollow shaft (14) and the mounting plate (5). One end of the two telescopic rods (44) is fixedly connected to one side of the mounting plate (5), and the output end of the two telescopic rods (44) is fixedly connected to one end of the hollow shaft (14).

7. A pipe cleaning mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first motor (17) and the two second motors (16) are all connected to an external control box, and the water storage pipe (15) is connected to an external water storage pump.