Air pipe interior cleaning device
By designing an internal cleaning device for air ducts, and combining a moving and lifting mechanism with a cleaning execution mechanism, the problems of low efficiency and safety hazards of traditional manual cleaning are solved, achieving automated cleaning and adaptability to multiple sizes.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- NINGBO UNIV
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-11
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-15
AI Technical Summary
Traditional manual cleaning of air ducts is inefficient and poses safety hazards.
Design a duct internal cleaning device, including a moving mechanism, a lifting mechanism and a cleaning execution mechanism. The cleaning execution mechanism is driven to rotate by a drive motor, and automated cleaning is achieved by combining a telescopic component and a linkage component, which can adapt to ducts of different diameters.
It enables automated cleaning of the inner wall of the air duct, improves cleaning efficiency, reduces safety risks, and is adaptable to various air duct sizes.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of cleaning equipment technology, specifically relating to an internal cleaning device for air ducts. Background Technology
[0002] After prolonged use, ordinary air ducts accumulate a lot of dust and debris inside, affecting ventilation. Manual cleaning is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and the cleaning process also poses certain safety hazards. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology and provide a duct cleaning device that solves the technical problems of low efficiency and safety hazards of traditional manual duct cleaning.
[0004] To solve the above problems, the technical solution of this utility model is: a duct internal cleaning device, comprising:
[0005] A moving mechanism used for movement within the air duct;
[0006] The lifting mechanism includes a lifting platform and a lifting drive. The lower part of the lifting platform is connected to the moving mechanism via the lifting drive. The lifting drive is used to drive the lifting platform to move up and down.
[0007] The drive motor is mounted on the lifting platform;
[0008] The cleaning actuator is fixedly connected to the motor shaft of the drive motor, which is used to drive the cleaning actuator to rotate in order to clean the inside of the air duct.
[0009] Preferably, the cleaning execution structure includes:
[0010] The connector is coaxially and fixedly connected to the motor shaft of the drive motor;
[0011] The first swing arm has one end hinged to the connector via a pivot, and the other end of the first swing arm is hinged to a first brush.
[0012] The second swing arm has one end hinged to the connector via a pivot, and the other end of the second swing arm is connected to a second brush. The rotation axes of the first and second swing arms on the connector coincide. The first and second brushes are connected by a drive telescopic assembly, which is used to drive the first and second brushes to move to adjust their spacing.
[0013] Preferably, the drive telescopic assembly is a drive telescopic rod, one end of which is connected to the first brush and the other end of which is connected to the second brush.
[0014] Preferably, the drive telescopic rod is a hydraulic rod or a pneumatic rod.
[0015] Preferably, the lifting drive includes:
[0016] The lifting telescopic rod has its lower end hinged to the moving mechanism and its upper end hinged to the lifting platform. The lifting telescopic rod is used to drive the lifting platform to move up and down.
[0017] The two-bar linkage assembly has its lower end hinged to the moving mechanism and its upper end hinged to the lifting platform. The lifting telescopic rod and the two-bar linkage assembly are located on opposite sides of the lower part of the lifting platform.
[0018] Preferably, the cleaning actuator further includes a connecting seat, on which a first connecting rod and a second connecting rod are hinged. The first connecting rod is hinged to the first brush, and the second connecting rod is hinged to the second brush. When the drive telescopic component extends, it causes the first brush and the second brush to move away from each other, and the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod unfold, causing the connecting seat to move forward. When the drive telescopic component retracts, it causes the first brush and the second brush to move closer together, and the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod retract, causing the connecting seat to move in the opposite direction.
[0019] Preferably, it also includes several auxiliary brushes, with the first brush, the second brush, and the auxiliary brushes arranged in a circular pattern; several auxiliary connecting rods are hinged to the connecting seat, with the first connecting rod, the second connecting rod, and the auxiliary connecting rods arranged circumferentially on the connecting seat, and each of the auxiliary connecting rods is hinged to one of the auxiliary brushes; when the drive telescopic component extends and causes the connecting seat to move forward, the connecting seat causes the first brush, the second brush, and the auxiliary brushes to expand outward to increase the cleaning range; when the drive telescopic component retracts and causes the connecting seat to move in the reverse direction, the connecting seat causes the first brush, the second brush, and the auxiliary brushes to retract inward to reduce the cleaning range.
[0020] Preferably, there are two auxiliary brushes, namely a third brush and a fourth brush, which are located on opposite sides of the connecting seat, while the first brush and the second brush are located on the other opposite sides of the connecting seat.
[0021] Preferably, the cleaning actuator includes a transmission box, which is fixedly mounted on the lifting platform. An output shaft is rotatably mounted on each of the opposite sides of the transmission box. A cleaning brush is coaxially fixedly connected to each output shaft. An input shaft is rotatably mounted on the transmission box and is coaxially fixedly connected to the motor shaft of the drive motor.
[0022] Preferably, the transmission box is provided with:
[0023] The drive gear is fixedly connected coaxially to the input shaft;
[0024] The first driven gear is coaxially and fixedly connected to one of the output shafts, and the first driven gear is meshed with the driving gear;
[0025] The second driven gear is coaxially and fixedly connected to another output shaft, and the second driven gear is meshed with the driving gear;
[0026] The balancing gear has its opposite sides meshing with the first driven gear and the second driven gear, respectively.
[0027] Preferably, the cleaning brush includes a rotating rod, on the outer peripheral wall of which bristles are evenly distributed.
[0028] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0029] This utility model employs a combination of a moving mechanism, a lifting mechanism, and a cleaning execution mechanism to achieve automatic cleaning of the inner wall of the air duct. It has a simple structure, higher automated cleaning efficiency, and is safer. Attached Figure Description
[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the internal cleaning device for the air duct in Example 1;
[0031] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting mechanism in Example 1;
[0032] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the cleaning actuator in its retracted state in Example 1;
[0033] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the cleaning actuator in its expanded state in Example 1;
[0034] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the cleaning actuator in Example 2.
[0035] Reference numerals: 1. Moving mechanism; 11. Tracked foot platform; 12. Turntable; 2. Lifting mechanism; 21. Lifting platform; 22. Lifting telescopic rod; 23. Two-bar linkage assembly; 3. Drive motor; 4. Connector; 41. First swing arm; 42. Second swing arm; 43. First brush; 44. Second brush; 45. Third brush; 46. Fourth brush; 5. Drive telescopic assembly; 6. Connecting seat; 61. First connecting rod; 63. Auxiliary connecting rod; 7. Transmission box; 71. Output shaft; 72. Input shaft; 73. Drive gear; 74. First driven gear; 75. Second driven gear; 76. Balance gear; 8. Cleaning brush; 81. Rotating rod; 82. Brush bristles. Detailed Implementation
[0036] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0037] Example 1: As Figures 1-4As shown, this embodiment provides a duct cleaning device, including a moving mechanism 1, a lifting mechanism 2, a drive motor 3, and a cleaning actuator. The moving mechanism 1 is used to move inside the duct; the lifting mechanism 2 includes a lifting platform 21 and a lifting driver, the lower part of the lifting platform 21 is connected to the moving mechanism 1 through the lifting driver; the lifting driver is used to drive the lifting platform 21 to rise and fall; the drive motor 3 is mounted on the lifting platform 21; the cleaning actuator is fixedly connected to the motor shaft of the drive motor 3, and the drive motor 3 is used to drive the cleaning actuator to rotate to clean the inside of the duct.
[0038] With the above setup, the moving mechanism 1 moves inside the duct, driving the cleaning actuator to clean the inner wall of the duct. The drive motor 3 drives the cleaning actuator to rotate, improving the cleaning effect and resulting in a cleaner finish. The lifting mechanism 2 drives the cleaning actuator to rise and fall, cleaning the upper inner wall of the duct for a more comprehensive cleaning. It can also clean ducts with inconsistent diameters, making it suitable for various duct sizes. The system features automated operation, high efficiency, and thorough cleaning.
[0039] In this embodiment of the duct internal cleaning device, the cleaning execution structure includes a connector 4, a first swing arm 41, and a second swing arm 42. The connector 4 is coaxially and fixedly connected to the motor shaft of the drive motor 3. One end of the first swing arm 41 is hinged to the connector 4 via a rotating shaft, and the other end of the first swing arm 41 is hinged to a first brush 43. One end of the second swing arm 42 is hinged to the connector 4 via a rotating shaft, and the other end of the second swing arm 42 is connected to a second brush 44. The rotation axes of the first swing arm 41 and the second swing arm 42 on the connector 4 coincide. The first brush 43 and the second brush 44 are connected by a drive telescopic assembly 5, which is used to drive the first brush 43 and the second brush 44 to move to adjust the distance between them.
[0040] With the above settings, the telescopic component 5 drives the first swing arm 41 and the second swing arm 42 to unfold, thereby causing the first brush 43 and the second brush 44 to move away, which can clean ducts with larger diameters. The telescopic component 5 drives the first swing arm 41 and the second swing arm 42 to retract, thereby causing the first brush 43 and the second brush 44 to move closer, which can clean ducts with smaller diameters. The structure is simple and adaptable to various ducts. It realizes the automatic opening and closing of the first brush 43 and the second brush 44, thereby realizing the cleaning operation of the inner wall of the round pipe during the diameter change process.
[0041] In this embodiment of the duct internal cleaning device, the drive telescopic component 5 is a drive telescopic rod, one end of which is connected to the first brush 43, and the other end of which is connected to the second brush 44. This configuration is simple in structure and low in cost.
[0042] In one embodiment of the duct internal cleaning device, the driving telescopic rod is a hydraulic rod, a pneumatic rod, or a hydraulic cylinder.
[0043] In this embodiment of the duct internal cleaning device, the lifting drive includes a lifting telescopic rod 22 and a two-bar linkage 23. The lower end of the lifting telescopic rod 22 is hinged to the moving mechanism 1, and the upper end of the lifting telescopic rod 22 is hinged to the lifting platform 21. The lifting telescopic rod 22 is used to drive the lifting platform 21 to move up and down. The lower end of the two-bar linkage 23 is hinged to the moving mechanism 1, and the upper end of the two-bar linkage 23 is hinged to the lifting platform 21. The lifting telescopic rod 22 and the two-bar linkage 23 are located on opposite sides of the lower part of the lifting platform 21. With this configuration, the lifting telescopic rod 22 and the two-bar linkage 23 cooperate to achieve smooth lifting and lowering of the lifting platform 21. The structure is simple, and the movement is more stable. The lifting telescopic rod 22 can be a hydraulic cylinder.
[0044] In this embodiment of the duct internal cleaning device, the cleaning actuator further includes a connecting seat 6. A first connecting rod 61 and a second connecting rod are hinged to the connecting seat 6. The first connecting rod 61 is hinged to a first brush 43, and the second connecting rod is hinged to a second brush 44. When the drive telescopic assembly 5 extends, causing the first brush 43 and the second brush 44 to move away, the first connecting rod 61 and the second connecting rod unfold, causing the connecting seat 6 to move forward. When the drive telescopic assembly 5 retracts, causing the first brush 43 and the second brush 44 to move closer, the first connecting rod 61 and the second connecting rod retract, causing the connecting seat 6 to move in the opposite direction. This configuration, with the cooperation of the connecting seat 6, the first connecting rod 61, and the second connecting rod, makes the unfolding and retraction of the first brush 43 and the second brush 44 more stable.
[0045] In this embodiment, an internal duct cleaning device further includes several auxiliary brushes. The first brush 43, the second brush 44, and the several auxiliary brushes are arranged in a circular pattern. Several auxiliary connecting rods 63 are hinged to the connecting seat 6. The first connecting rod 61, the second connecting rod, and the several auxiliary connecting rods 63 are circumferentially distributed on the connecting seat 6. The several auxiliary connecting rods 63 are hinged one-to-one with the several auxiliary brushes. When the drive telescopic component 5 extends and drives the connecting seat 6 to move forward, the connecting seat 6 drives the first brush 43, the second brush 44, and the several auxiliary brushes to expand outward to increase the cleaning range. When the drive telescopic component 5 retracts and drives the connecting seat 6 to move in the opposite direction, the connecting seat 6 drives the first brush 43, the second brush 44, and the several auxiliary brushes to retract inward to reduce the cleaning range.
[0046] With the above configuration, by adding several auxiliary brushes to cooperate with the first brush 43 and the second brush 44, a ring-shaped cleaning actuator is formed, which is suitable for round hollow pipes. The increased number of brushes makes the cleaning more comprehensive and thorough, and the efficiency is higher. At the same time, through the cooperation of the connecting seat 6 and the auxiliary connecting rod 63, the automatic opening and closing of the auxiliary brushes, the first brush 43 and the second brush 44 is realized, which can adapt to more different sizes of air ducts and is more suitable for air ducts with circular cross-sections.
[0047] In this embodiment of the duct internal cleaning device, there are two auxiliary brushes, namely a third brush 45 and a fourth brush 46, which are located on opposite sides of the connecting seat 6. The first brush 43 and the second brush 44 are located on the other opposite sides of the connecting seat 6. The structure is simple and balances cost and efficiency.
[0048] This embodiment of a duct internal cleaning device serves to clean the inner walls of ducts with different diameters (heights). The lifting platform 21, driven by a lifting actuator, moves vertically parallel to the moving mechanism 1 to adjust its height, preparing it for the brush rotation cleaning action of the cleaning actuator. The moving mechanism 1 includes a tracked platform 11 and a turntable 12. The tracked platform 11 is used for movement, and the turntable 12 is rotatably mounted on the upper part of the tracked platform 11. The lifting actuator is mounted on the turntable 12. The rotation of the turntable 12 drives the lifting actuator and the lifting platform 21 to rotate, thereby driving the cleaning actuator to rotate. The rotation axis of the turntable 12 is parallel to the vertical. The turntable 12 rotates relative to the surface of the tracked platform 11, realizing the rotation of the system. This ensures that the rolling brush of the cleaning actuator can not only brush the upper and lower walls of the square duct (achieved by the height adjustment action) but also clean the side walls of the square duct.
[0049] Drive motor 3 is a speed-regulating motor, and it is fixedly mounted on the lifting platform 21. Connector 4 is a coupling. Drive motor 3 drives the cleaning actuator to rotate and is compatible with round hollow pipes.
[0050] Example 2: As Figure 5 As shown, the duct cleaning device of this embodiment differs from that of Embodiment 1 in that it employs a different cleaning actuator. This actuator includes a transmission box 7, which is fixedly mounted on a lifting platform 21. An output shaft 71 is rotatably mounted on each opposite side of the transmission box 7, with a cleaning brush 8 coaxially fixedly connected to each output shaft 71. An input shaft 72 is rotatably mounted on the transmission box 7 and coaxially fixedly connected to the motor shaft of the drive motor 3. With this configuration, the motor shaft of the drive motor 3 drives the input shaft 72 to rotate, which, through the transmission box 7, causes the output shaft 71 to rotate, thereby driving the cleaning brush 8 to rotate and achieving cleaning of the duct's inner wall. The structure is simple and the cleaning is thorough. The drive motor 3 drives the cleaning actuator to rotate, making it suitable for square-tube-type hollow ducts.
[0051] In this embodiment of a duct internal cleaning device, a drive gear 73, a first driven gear 74, a second driven gear 75, and a balance gear 76 are installed inside the transmission box 7. The drive gear 73 is coaxially and fixedly connected to the input shaft 72; the first driven gear 74 is coaxially and fixedly connected to one of the output shafts 71, and meshes with the drive gear 73; the second driven gear 75 is coaxially and fixedly connected to the other output shaft 71, and meshes with the drive gear 73; the opposite sides of the balance gear 76 mesh with the first driven gear 74 and the second driven gear 75, respectively. With this configuration, the drive gear 73 rotates with the input shaft 72, driving the first driven gear 74 and the second driven gear 75 to rotate, thereby driving the cleaning brush 8 to rotate and clean. The balance gear 76 ensures the transmission stability between the first driven gear 74, the second driven gear 75, and the drive gear 73. Figure 5 As can be seen, the upper part of the first driven gear 74 and the upper part of the second driven gear 75 are respectively meshed with the opposite sides of the balance gear 76, and the lower part of the first driven gear 74 and the lower part of the second driven gear 75 are respectively meshed with the driving gear 73. The rotation axes of the first driven gear 74 and the second driven gear 75 coincide, and the rotation axes of the driving gear 73 and the balance gear 76 coincide. The cleaning actuator of this embodiment is more suitable for ducts with rectangular cross-sections.
[0052] In this embodiment of the duct internal cleaning device, the cleaning brush 8 includes a rotating rod 81, and bristles 82 are evenly distributed on the outer peripheral wall of the rotating rod 81. The structure is simple, and the cleaning is more thorough.
Claims
1. A duct internal cleaning device, characterized in that, include: A moving mechanism (1) is used to move within the duct; The lifting mechanism (2) includes a lifting platform (21) and a lifting drive. The lower part of the lifting platform (21) is connected to the moving mechanism (1) through the lifting drive. The lifting drive is used to drive the lifting platform (21) to rise and fall; The drive motor (3) is installed on the lifting platform (21); The cleaning actuator is fixedly connected to the motor shaft of the drive motor (3), which is used to drive the cleaning actuator to rotate in order to clean the inside of the air duct.
2. The duct internal cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cleaning execution structure includes: Connector (4) is coaxially and fixedly connected to the motor shaft of the drive motor (3); The first swing arm (41) has one end hinged to the connector (4) via a pivot, and the other end of the first swing arm (41) is hinged to the first brush (43). The second swing arm (42) has one end hinged to the connector (4) via a pivot, and the other end of the second swing arm (42) is connected to the second brush (44). The rotation axes of the first swing arm (41) and the second swing arm (42) on the connector (4) coincide. The first brush (43) and the second brush (44) are connected by a drive telescopic assembly (5), which is used to drive the first brush (43) and the second brush (44) to move to adjust the distance between them.
3. The duct internal cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The drive telescopic assembly (5) is a drive telescopic rod. One end of the drive telescopic rod is connected to the first brush (43), and the other end of the drive telescopic rod is connected to the second brush (44).
4. The duct internal cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting drive includes: The lower end of the lifting telescopic rod (22) is hinged to the moving mechanism (1), and the upper end of the lifting telescopic rod (22) is hinged to the lifting platform (21). The lifting telescopic rod (22) is used to drive the lifting platform (21) to move up and down. The two-bar linkage (23) is hinged at its lower end to the moving mechanism (1) and at its upper end to the lifting platform (21). The lifting telescopic rod (22) and the two-bar linkage (23) are located on opposite sides of the lower part of the lifting platform (21).
5. The duct internal cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cleaning actuator also includes a connecting seat (6), on which a first connecting rod (61) and a second connecting rod are hinged. The first connecting rod (61) is hinged to the first brush (43), and the second connecting rod is hinged to the second brush (44). When the drive telescopic assembly (5) extends, it causes the first brush (43) and the second brush (44) to move away, and the first connecting rod (61) and the second connecting rod unfold, causing the connecting seat (6) to move forward. When the drive telescopic assembly (5) retracts, it causes the first brush (43) and the second brush (44) to move closer, and the first connecting rod (61) and the second connecting rod retract, causing the connecting seat (6) to move in the opposite direction.
6. The duct internal cleaning device according to claim 5, characterized in that, It also includes several auxiliary brushes, with the first brush (43), the second brush (44), and several auxiliary brushes arranged in a circle; several auxiliary connecting rods (63) are hinged on the connecting seat (6), with the first connecting rod (61), the second connecting rod, and several auxiliary connecting rods (63) arranged in a circle on the connecting seat (6), and several auxiliary connecting rods (63) are hinged one-to-one with several auxiliary brushes; when the drive telescopic component (5) extends and drives the connecting seat (6) to move forward, the connecting seat (6) drives the first brush (43), the second brush (44), and several auxiliary brushes to expand outward to increase the cleaning range; when the drive telescopic component (5) retracts and drives the connecting seat (6) to move in the opposite direction, the connecting seat (6) drives the first brush (43), the second brush (44), and several auxiliary brushes to retract inward to reduce the cleaning range.
7. The duct internal cleaning device according to claim 6, characterized in that, There are two auxiliary brushes, namely a third brush (45) and a fourth brush (46), which are located on opposite sides of the connecting seat (6), and the first brush (43) and the second brush (44) are located on the other opposite sides of the connecting seat (6).
8. The duct internal cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cleaning actuator includes a transmission box (7), which is fixedly mounted on the lifting platform (21). An output shaft (71) is rotatably mounted on each of the opposite sides of the transmission box (7). A cleaning brush (8) is coaxially fixedly connected to each output shaft (71). An input shaft (72) is rotatably mounted on the transmission box (7), and the input shaft (72) is coaxially fixedly connected to the motor shaft of the drive motor (3).
9. A duct internal cleaning device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The transmission box (7) is equipped with: The drive gear (73) is coaxially and fixedly connected to the input shaft (72); The first driven gear (74) is coaxially fixedly connected to one of the output shafts (71), and the first driven gear (74) meshes with the driving gear (73); The second driven gear (75) is coaxially fixedly connected to another output shaft (71), and the second driven gear (75) meshes with the driving gear (73); The balance gear (76) is connected to the first driven gear (74) and the second driven gear (75) on opposite sides.
10. A duct internal cleaning device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The cleaning brush (8) includes a rotating rod (81) with bristles (82) evenly distributed on the outer peripheral wall of the rotating rod (81).