A cleaning device for grinding bearing steel balls
By combining a cleaning brush assembly, an ultrasonic isolation chamber, and a high-pressure nozzle, the cleaning device solves the problem that traditional cleaning methods struggle to remove microscopic contaminants from the surface of bearing steel balls, achieving efficient cleaning and resource-saving results.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SUQIAN SHUFEI IND CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-28
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-26
AI Technical Summary
Traditional cleaning methods are insufficient to completely remove microscopic contaminants from the surface of bearing steel balls, such as tiny abrasive particles, fine metal debris, and residual lubricating oil film, which affect bearing performance.
The cleaning device combines a cleaning brush assembly, an ultrasonic isolation chamber, and a high-pressure nozzle. It uses a vortex brush roller to remove large particulate pollutants and an ultrasonic cavitation effect to remove micro-pollutants. The solution is recycled through a return pump pipe and a filter element.
It effectively removes all contaminants from the surface of steel balls, improves cleaning efficiency, reduces water waste and energy consumption, and ensures the quality of steel balls.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of metal surface treatment technology, specifically to a cleaning device for grinding bearing steel balls. Background Technology
[0002] In bearing manufacturing, steel balls are a key component, and their quality directly affects the bearing's service life and operational stability. Grinding is an important step in steel ball manufacturing, achieving the required dimensional accuracy and surface finish. However, after grinding, the steel ball surface will be contaminated with abrasive particles, metal shavings, and lubricating oil. If these residues are not thoroughly removed, they will negatively impact the overall performance of the bearing.
[0003] Traditional cleaning methods (such as high-pressure spraying or simple brushing) primarily rely on mechanical force and water jet impact to remove larger particulate contaminants from the surface of steel balls, such as large metal debris and coarse abrasive particles. However, these methods are significantly inadequate in handling microscopic contaminants, especially tiny abrasive particles, fine metal debris, and residual lubricating oil films, which are difficult to remove completely. These microscopic contaminants, due to their extremely small size and potential embedding in the micropores or depressions of the steel ball surface, cannot be completely removed by simple mechanical rinsing or brushing.
[0004] To address this issue, a special cleaning device for grinding bearing steel balls was designed to solve the aforementioned technical problems. Utility Model Content
[0005] To overcome the aforementioned drawbacks, this utility model provides a cleaning device for grinding bearing steel balls.
[0006] A cleaning device for grinding bearing steel balls includes a sealed base, a mesh frame installed in the upper part of the sealed base, a transmission pipe for transporting steel balls connected to the upper rear of the mesh frame, the portion of the transmission pipe penetrating the sealed base being a through section with an inclined design, a feeding port in the lower part of the mesh frame, a cleaning brush assembly installed inside the mesh frame, a drive unit for rotating the cleaning brush assembly located at the upper part of the mesh frame, an ultrasonic isolation chamber installed in the lower part of the sealed base, a gap for air circulation between the outer wall of the ultrasonic isolation chamber and the inner wall of the sealed base, the mesh frame placed inside the ultrasonic isolation chamber, support frames provided on both sides of the lower part of the ultrasonic isolation chamber, electric push rods installed on the upper part of each support frame, and a stop provided at the extension end of each electric push rod. The plate has two side baffles that are in close contact with each other. A feeding regulator is installed through the lower part of the sealing base. The upper part of the feeding regulator is connected to the discharge port at the lower part of the mesh frame. There are shielding grooves on both sides of the upper part of the feeding regulator. The baffles on both sides slide and adapt to the corresponding shielding grooves. When the side baffles are in close contact with each other, the feeding pipe of the feeding regulator is closed. A cleaning liquid tank is installed on the top of the sealing base. The high-pressure nozzle at the bottom of the cleaning liquid tank is placed in the upper part of the mesh frame. An addition pipe is connected to one side of the upper part of the cleaning liquid tank. A drying chamber is installed at the bottom of the sealing base. A buffer pad is set in the lower part of the drying chamber. A closed door is snapped on the front of the drying chamber. A second mesh frame is set on the side of the closed door facing the inside of the drying chamber. The bottom of the second mesh frame is in contact with the buffer pad.
[0007] Optionally, the cleaning brush assembly consists of a support frame and several brush rollers, wherein the support frame is fixedly connected to the upper part of the sealing base, and the several brush rollers are rotatably connected to the lower part of the support frame and are arranged symmetrically.
[0008] Optionally, the drive assembly includes a large gear, a small gear, and a motor. The large gear is rotatably connected to the center of the upper part of the support frame, and the large gear is connected to one of the corresponding brush rollers below it. Multiple small gears that mesh with the large gear are rotatably connected to the upper part of the support frame in the circumferential direction, and the small gears are also connected to the corresponding brush rollers below them. A motor with its output shaft facing downward is installed at the center of the upper part of the sealing base. The motor output shaft is connected to the large gear, and a stabilizing component is provided at the connection between the motor output shaft and the large gear.
[0009] Optionally, it also includes a limiting seat, wherein a limiting seat is provided at the rear of the drying chamber that abuts against the rear side of the second wire mesh frame.
[0010] Optionally, it also includes a steam delivery pump pipe, with steam delivery pump pipes installed on both sides of the outside of the drying chamber, one end of the steam delivery pump pipe extending into the drying chamber, and the other end connected to the upper side of the sealing base plate, with its output interface facing upward.
[0011] Optionally, it also includes a reflux chamber, a reflux pump pipe, and a filter element. Each corner of the upper part of the sealed base is provided with a fixing column, and the reflux chamber is installed together between the fixing columns. An isolation plate is provided in the middle of the reflux chamber, and a two-way control valve is installed on the lower side of the isolation plate. The reflux chamber is divided into a temporary storage chamber and a filtration chamber by the isolation plate. Reflux pump pipes are connected to the lower part of both sides of the reflux chamber. The reflux pump pipes on both sides are staggered. The end of the forward reflux pump pipe passes through the bottom of the sealed base and connects to the bottom of the ultrasonic isolation chamber. The end of the rearward reflux pump pipe passes through the upper side of the sealed base and connects to the upper side of the ultrasonic isolation chamber. A filter element is installed in the rear part of the reflux chamber. The clean liquid filtered out by the filter element is input into the ultrasonic isolation chamber through the rear reflux pump pipe.
[0012] Optionally, it also includes a controller, with the controller for controlling the operation of the various electrical components mounted on the outer side of the sealed base.
[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: 1. By combining the ultrasonic isolation chamber of the cleaning brush assembly, it ensures that the abrasive and metal debris on the surface of the steel ball can be thoroughly removed. The vortex motion of the brush roller design, combined with the solution sprayed from the high-pressure nozzle, can effectively remove larger particles of contaminants, while the cavitation effect generated by the ultrasonic waves further removes microscopic contaminants. The inclined design of the transmission tube ensures that the steel balls are evenly distributed when entering the mesh frame, avoiding accumulation and thus improving cleaning efficiency. The electric push rod and baffle can precisely control the feeding process of the steel balls when needed, ensuring that the quantity and timing of each feeding meet the requirements.
[0014] 2. Through the design of the reflux pump pipe and filter element, the cleaning solution can be filtered and pumped back into the ultrasonic isolation chamber, realizing the recycling of the solution, reducing water waste and lowering the cost of waste liquid treatment; the steam generated during the drying process is discharged and collected through the steam delivery pump pipe, maintaining a dry environment in the drying chamber, and also helping to reduce energy consumption. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of this utility model.
[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the front view of the disassembled components of this utility model.
[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the disassembled components of the present invention, including the mesh frame, cleaning brush assembly, and motor.
[0018] Figure 4 This is a partial cross-sectional schematic diagram of the components of this utility model, including the mesh frame, cleaning fluid tank, and high-pressure nozzle.
[0019] Figure 5This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the cleaning brush assembly, large gear, and small gear of this utility model.
[0020] Figure 6 This is a partial cross-sectional plan view of the components of this utility model, including the sealing base, ultrasonic isolation chamber, and drying chamber.
[0021] Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the ultrasonic isolation chamber, support frame, and material feeding regulator of this utility model.
[0022] Figure 8 This is a partial cross-sectional schematic diagram of the sealing base, reflux chamber, and filter element of this utility model.
[0023] Figure 9 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the drying chamber, buffer pad, and limiting seat of this utility model.
[0024] Figure 10 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the closed door and the second wire mesh frame of this utility model.
[0025] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1: Sealed base, 11: Mesh frame one, 111: Transmission pipe, 12: Cleaning brush assembly, 13: Large gear, 14: Small gear, 15: Motor, 2: Ultrasonic isolation chamber, 21: Support frame, 22: Electric push rod, 23: Baffle, 24: Feed regulator, 3: Cleaning liquid tank, 31: High-pressure nozzle, 32: Addition pipe, 4: Drying chamber, 41: Buffer pad, 42: Limit seat, 43: Sealing door, 44: Mesh frame two, 5: Steam transfer pump pipe, 6: Return chamber, 61: Return pump pipe, 62: Filter element, 7: Controller. Detailed Implementation
[0026] The embodiments of this utility model will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0027] Example: A cleaning device for grinding bearing steel balls, such as... Figures 1-10As shown, the device includes a sealing base 1, which forms the main frame of the entire unit, providing a sealed working environment to prevent cleaning fluid leakage and isolate external vibrations. The sealing base 1 is typically made of metal or high-strength plastic. Various components are fixed inside or outside the device by bolts, welding, or snap-fits. A mesh frame 11 is installed in the upper part of the sealing base 1 to hold the steel balls to be cleaned. A transmission pipe 111 for transporting the steel balls is connected to the upper rear of the mesh frame 11. The portion of the transmission pipe 111 that penetrates the sealing base 1 is a through-hole, and this through-hole is designed at an angle to ensure even distribution of the steel balls. A discharge port is opened in the lower part of the mesh frame 11, and a cleaning brush assembly 12 is installed inside the mesh frame 11. The cleaning brush assembly 12 consists of a support frame and several brush rollers. It removes large particulate contaminants from the surface of the steel ball through mechanical friction. The support frame is fixedly connected to the upper part of the sealing base 1, while the brush rollers are rotatably connected to the lower part of the support frame and arranged symmetrically. A drive unit for rotating the cleaning brush assembly 12 is located on the upper part of the mesh frame 11. An ultrasonic isolation chamber 2 is installed in the lower part of the sealing base 1. The ultrasonic isolation chamber 2 provides an independent space and utilizes an ultrasonic generator to produce a cavitation effect, further removing microscopic contaminants from the surface of the steel ball. The outer wall of the ultrasonic isolation chamber 2 and the inner wall of the sealing base 1 have a gap for air circulation to reduce the impact of external vibrations. The mesh frame 11 is placed inside the ultrasonic isolation chamber 2. Both sides of the part are provided with a support frame 21, and an electric push rod 22 is installed on the upper part of the support frame 21. The telescopic end of the electric push rod 22 is provided with a baffle 23. The near end faces of the baffles 23 on both sides are in close contact. The support frame 21 supports the electric push rod 22, and the electric push rod 22 controls the opening and closing of the baffles 23, thereby precisely controlling the feeding process of the steel ball. A feeding regulator 24 is installed through the lower part of the sealing base 1. The feeding regulator 24 is used to control the feeding process of the steel ball from the mesh frame 11, ensuring that the quantity and timing of each feeding meet the requirements. The upper part of the feeding regulator 24 is connected to the lower discharge port of the mesh frame 11. The upper part of the feeding regulator 24 has shielding grooves on both sides. The baffles 23 on both sides slide and adapt to the corresponding shielding grooves. When the near end faces are in close contact, the feeding pipe of the feeding regulator 24 is closed. A cleaning liquid tank 3 is installed on the top of the sealing base 1. The high-pressure nozzle 31 at the bottom of the cleaning liquid tank 3 is placed on the upper part of the mesh frame 11. The cleaning liquid tank 3 stores cleaning liquid and sprays it onto the surface of the steel ball through the high-pressure nozzle 31. It works with the cleaning brush group 12 to remove contaminants. An addition pipe 32 is connected to the upper side of the cleaning liquid tank 3. The addition pipe 32 is used to add cleaning liquid or water to the cleaning liquid tank 3. A drying chamber 4 is installed at the bottom of the sealing base 1. A buffer pad 41 is set in the lower part of the drying chamber 4. A closed door 43 is snapped into the front of the drying chamber 4. A mesh frame 44 is set on the side of the closed door 43 facing the inside of the drying chamber 4. The bottom of the mesh frame 44 is in contact with the buffer pad 41.The drying chamber 4 is used to dry the cleaned steel balls. The buffer pad 41 reduces impact damage to the steel balls when they fall into the drying chamber 4. The sealing door 43 ensures airtightness during the drying process. The wire mesh frame 44 supports the steel balls.
[0028] like Figure 5 As shown, the drive assembly includes a large gear 13, small gears 14, and a motor 15. The large gear 13 is rotatably connected to the center of the upper part of the support frame. The large gear 13 is connected to one of the corresponding brush rollers below it. Multiple small gears 14 are rotatably connected to the upper part of the support frame along the circumference, meshing with the large gear 13. The small gears 14 are also connected to the corresponding brush rollers below them. The motor 15 with its output shaft facing downward is installed at the center of the upper part of the sealing base 1. The output shaft of the motor 15 is connected to the large gear 13, and a stabilizing component is provided at the connection between the output shaft of the motor 15 and the large gear 13. The drive assembly drives the large gear 13 to rotate through the motor 15. The large gear 13 meshes with multiple small gears 14, driving the symmetrically distributed brush rollers to form a vortex motion, which enhances the cleaning effect.
[0029] like Figure 6 As shown, it also includes a limiting seat 42. The rear part of the drying chamber 4 is provided with a limiting seat 42 that abuts against the rear side of the second wire mesh frame 44. The limiting seat 42 is used to fix the position of the second wire mesh frame 44 to prevent it from moving or tilting during the drying process, and to ensure that the steel balls can be heated evenly. The limiting seat 42 adopts a planar contact or a design with a buffer material (such as a rubber pad) to reduce vibration and protect the second wire mesh frame 44.
[0030] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, it also includes a steam delivery pump pipe 5. Steam delivery pump pipes 5 are installed on both sides of the outside of the drying chamber 4. One end of the steam delivery pump pipe 5 extends into the drying chamber 4, and the other end is connected to the upper side of the sealing base plate, with its output interface facing upward. The steam delivery pump pipe 5 is used to discharge the steam generated during the drying process and maintain the dry environment inside the drying chamber 4.
[0031] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 8As shown, it also includes a reflux chamber 6, a reflux pump pipe 61, and a filter element 62. Each corner of the upper part of the sealing base 1 is equipped with a fixing post, and the reflux chamber 6 is installed between these fixing posts. An isolation plate is located in the middle of the reflux chamber 6, and a two-way control valve is installed on the lower side of the isolation plate. The reflux chamber 6 is divided by the isolation plate into a temporary storage chamber and a filtration chamber. Reflux pump pipes 61 are connected to the lower parts of both sides of the reflux chamber 6. The reflux pump pipes 61 on both sides are staggered, and the end of the forward reflux pump pipe 61 passes through the sealing base. The bottom of the reflux chamber 6 is connected to the bottom of the ultrasonic isolation chamber 2. The end of the rear reflux pump pipe 61 passes through the upper side of the sealing base 1 and is connected to the upper side of the ultrasonic isolation chamber 2. A filter element 62 is installed in the rear of the reflux chamber 6. The cleaning liquid filtered by the filter element 62 is input into the ultrasonic isolation chamber 2 through the rear reflux pump pipe 61. The reflux chamber 6 is used to store and filter the cleaning solution. The reflux pump pipe 61 pumps the filtered cleaning liquid back into the ultrasonic isolation chamber 2. The filter element 62 removes contaminants from the solution.
[0032] like Figure 1 As shown, it also includes a controller 7, which is installed on the outer side of the sealed base 1 to control the operation of each electrical component.
[0033] The ground steel balls slide into the mesh frame 11 through the inclined transmission pipe 111. The inclined design of the transmission pipe 111 ensures that the steel balls are evenly distributed. After the steel balls enter the mesh frame 11, the cleaning liquid tank 3 injects a mixture of cleaning liquid and water through the addition pipe 32. The solution is sprayed out under pressure from the high-pressure nozzle 31, evenly covering the surface of the steel balls. The moving assembly starts, and the motor 15 drives the large gear 13 to rotate. The large gear 13 meshes with multiple small gears 14, driving the symmetrically distributed brush rollers to form a vortex motion. The brush rollers in the cleaning brush assembly 12 generate friction with the surface of the steel balls, and the high pressure... The solution sprayed from the high-pressure nozzle 31 removes abrasives and metal debris from the surface of the steel ball. After cleaning the steel ball, the solution flows into the ultrasonic isolation chamber 2, gradually accumulating to form a cleaning solution pool. The ultrasonic generator inside the ultrasonic isolation chamber 2 starts working, generating a cavitation effect in the solution to further remove microscopic contaminants from the surface of the steel ball. After ultrasonic cleaning is completed, the controller 7 instructs the electric push rod 22 to retract synchronously, the side baffles 23 separate along the shielding groove, opening the channel of the feeding regulator 24, and the cleaned steel ball falls into the feeding regulator 24. The steel ball falls into the drying chamber 4 and into the mesh frame 44. The heating device inside the drying chamber 4 is activated, and the sealing door 43 closes. At the same time, the air pressure lock or mechanical locking device on the outside of the sealing door 43 is activated to ensure that the sealing door 43 is tightly fitted to the drying chamber 4, forming a sealed space. During the drying process, the sealing door 43 remains tightly closed to prevent outside air from entering and internal heat from escaping, ensuring drying efficiency. After drying is completed, the controller 7 instructs the air pressure lock or mechanical locking device to release, and the sealing door 43 is opened automatically or manually, making it easy for the operator to remove the steel ball from the mesh frame 44. 4. The bottom contacts the buffer pad 41 to reduce the impact damage of the steel ball when it falls into the drying chamber 4. In addition, the steam generated during the drying process is discharged from the top through the steam delivery pump pipe 5 to maintain a dry environment in the drying chamber 4. The washed solution is transported to the return chamber 6 through the return pump pipe 61. The isolation plate in the return chamber 6 divides the solution into a temporary storage chamber and a filtration chamber. The bidirectional control valve regulates the flow of the solution. The solution is filtered by the filter element 62 to remove contaminants. The filtered clean solution is pumped back into the ultrasonic isolation chamber 2 through the return pump pipe 61 to realize the recycling of the solution.
[0034] Although this disclosure has been shown and described with reference to specific exemplary embodiments thereof, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes in form and detail may be made to this disclosure without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents. Therefore, the scope of this disclosure should not be limited to the above embodiments, but should be defined not only by the appended claims, but also by their equivalents.
Claims
1. A cleaning device for grinding bearing steel balls, characterized in that, The system includes a sealing base (1), a mesh frame (11) installed in the upper part of the sealing base (1), a transmission pipe (111) for transmitting steel balls connected to the upper rear of the mesh frame (11), the portion of the transmission pipe (111) that penetrates the sealing base (1) is a through section, and the through section is designed at an angle. A discharge port is opened in the lower part of the mesh frame (11), a cleaning brush assembly (12) is installed inside the mesh frame (11), and a drive mechanism is provided on the upper part of the mesh frame (11) to drive the cleaning brush assembly (12) to rotate. The ultrasonic isolation chamber (2) is installed in the lower part of the sealed base (1). The outer wall of the ultrasonic isolation chamber (2) and the inner wall of the sealed base (1) have a gap for air circulation. The mesh frame (11) is placed inside the ultrasonic isolation chamber (2). The lower part of the ultrasonic isolation chamber (2) is provided with a support frame (21) on both sides. The upper part of the support frame (21) is provided with an electric push rod (22). The telescopic end of the electric push rod (22) is provided with a baffle (23). The baffles (23) on both sides are... The near end faces are in close contact. A feed regulator (24) is installed through the lower part of the sealing base (1). The upper part of the feed regulator (24) is connected to the lower outlet of the mesh frame (11). There are shielding grooves on both sides of the upper part of the feed regulator (24). The baffles (23) on both sides slide and adapt to the corresponding shielding grooves. When the near end faces of the baffles (23) on both sides are in close contact, the feed pipe of the feed regulator (24) is closed. A cleaning liquid tank (3) is installed on the top of the sealing base (1). The cleaning liquid The high-pressure nozzle (31) at the bottom of the box (3) is placed on the upper part of the mesh frame (11). The cleaning liquid tank (3) is connected to the upper side of the addition pipe (32). The bottom of the sealing base (1) is equipped with a drying chamber (4). The lower part of the drying chamber (4) is equipped with a buffer pad (41). The front of the drying chamber (4) is snapped with a sealing door (43). The side of the sealing door (43) facing the inside of the drying chamber (4) is equipped with a mesh frame (44). The bottom of the mesh frame (44) is in contact with the buffer pad (41).
2. The cleaning device for grinding bearing steel balls according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cleaning brush assembly (12) consists of a support frame and several brush rollers. The support frame is fixedly connected to the upper part of the sealing base (1), while the brush rollers are rotatably connected to the lower part of the support frame and are arranged symmetrically.
3. The cleaning device for grinding bearing steel balls according to claim 2, characterized in that, The drive assembly includes a large gear (13), a small gear (14), and a motor (15). The large gear (13) is rotatably connected to the center of the upper part of the support frame. The large gear (13) is connected to one of the brush rollers below it. Multiple small gears (14) that mesh with the large gear (13) are rotatably connected to the upper part of the support frame along the circumferential direction. The small gears (14) are also connected to the brush rollers below them. A motor (15) with its output shaft facing downward is installed at the center of the upper part of the sealing base (1). The output shaft of the motor (15) is connected to the large gear (13), and a stabilizing component is provided at the connection between the output shaft of the motor (15) and the large gear (13).
4. The cleaning device for grinding bearing steel balls according to claim 3, characterized in that, It also includes a limiting seat (42), and the rear part of the drying chamber (4) is provided with a limiting seat (42) that abuts against the rear side of the second wire mesh frame (44).
5. The cleaning device for grinding bearing steel balls according to claim 4, characterized in that, It also includes a steam delivery pump pipe (5), and steam delivery pump pipes (5) are installed on both sides of the outside of the drying chamber (4). One end of the steam delivery pump pipe (5) extends into the drying chamber (4), and the other end is connected to the upper side of the sealing base plate, with its output interface facing upward.
6. The cleaning device for grinding bearing steel balls according to claim 5, characterized in that, It also includes a reflux chamber (6), a reflux pump pipe (61), and a filter element (62). Each corner of the upper part of the sealing base (1) is provided with a fixing column, and the reflux chamber (6) is installed together between the fixing columns. An isolation plate is provided in the middle of the reflux chamber (6), and a two-way control valve is installed on the lower side of the isolation plate. The reflux chamber (6) is divided into a temporary storage chamber and a filter chamber by the isolation plate. The lower part of both sides of the reflux chamber (6) is connected to the reflux pump pipe (61), and the reflux pump on both sides... The pipes (61) are arranged in a staggered manner. The end of the front return pump pipe (61) passes through the bottom of the sealing base (1) and connects to the bottom of the ultrasonic isolation chamber (2). The end of the rear return pump pipe (61) passes through the upper part of the sealing base (1) and connects to the upper part of the ultrasonic isolation chamber (2). A filter element (62) is installed in the rear part of the return chamber (6). The clean liquid filtered by the filter element (62) is input into the ultrasonic isolation chamber (2) through the rear return pump pipe (61).
7. The cleaning device for grinding bearing steel balls according to claim 6, characterized in that, It also includes a controller (7), and the outer side of the sealed base (1) is equipped with a controller (7) for controlling the operation of each electrical component.