A corrosion-resistant self-cleaning submerged roller structure

By designing a corrosion-resistant, self-cleaning submerged roller structure, and utilizing moving and cleaning components to remove impurities from the surface of the submerged roller, the problem of reduced smoothness of the submerged roller is solved, corrosion resistance and ease of cleaning are improved, and service life is extended.

CN224280408UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-26JIANGSU JINYE METALLURGICAL EQUIP CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
JIANGSU JINYE METALLURGICAL EQUIP CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-13
Publication Date
2026-05-26

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Technical Problem

After prolonged use, existing submerged rollers will accumulate impurities on their surface, leading to a decrease in smoothness and affecting their corrosion resistance.

Method used

A corrosion-resistant self-cleaning submerged roller structure was designed, including a support arm, a submerged roller body, a moving component, a cleaning component, and a collection component. The outer wall of the submerged roller body is cleaned by the arrangement of the support arm, submerged roller body, moving component, cleaning component, and collection component. The cleaning component consists of a moving ring, a servo motor, gears, a rotating ring, and a cleaning brush, which work in conjunction with nozzles and scrapers to clean and collect impurities.

Benefits of technology

It effectively removes impurities from the surface of the submerged roller, improves the smoothness and corrosion resistance of the submerged roller, enhances the convenience and uniformity of cleaning, reduces impurity adhesion, and extends the service life of the submerged roller.

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Abstract

This utility model belongs to the field of submerged roller technology, specifically a corrosion-resistant self-cleaning submerged roller structure, including a pair of support arms; the inner sidewalls of the pair of support arms are rotatably connected to a submerged roller body; the outer sidewall of the submerged roller body is chrome-plated; a moving component is provided in the middle of the support arm; a cleaning component is provided on the support arm through the moving component; a collecting component is provided in the middle of the support arm near the cleaning component; this step, through the arrangement of support arms, submerged roller body, moving component, cleaning component and collecting component, forms a corrosion-resistant self-cleaning submerged roller structure, realizing the function of cleaning the outer sidewall of the submerged roller body, solving the problem of the decrease in the smoothness of the outer sidewall of the submerged roller body caused by impurities adhering to it, improving the corrosion resistance of the surface of the submerged roller body, and reducing the adhesion of impurities or foreign objects to the outer sidewall of the submerged roller body.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of submerged roller technology, specifically a corrosion-resistant and self-cleaning submerged roller structure. Background Technology

[0002] Submerged rolls are an important structure in the zinc pot equipment of cold rolling continuous hot-dip galvanizing units, mainly used in the hot-dip galvanizing process.

[0003] In a hot-dip galvanizing production line, the submerged roller is completely submerged in molten zinc and rotates as the galvanized sheet is dragged. Through contact with the molten zinc and the strip steel, the molten zinc is evenly adhered to the surface of the strip steel, thereby forming a galvanized layer. The submerged roller consists of a roller body and a roller shaft.

[0004] In existing submerged roll technology, after prolonged use, impurities tend to adhere to the surface of the submerged roll, leading to a decrease in surface smoothness.

[0005] Therefore, this utility model provides a corrosion-resistant, self-cleaning submerged roller structure. Utility Model Content

[0006] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, at least one technical problem raised in the background art is solved.

[0007] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is as follows: The anti-corrosion self-cleaning submerged roller structure of this utility model includes a pair of support arms; the inner sidewalls of the pair of support arms are rotatably connected to the submerged roller body; the outer sidewall of the submerged roller body is chrome-plated; a moving component is provided in the middle of the support arm; a cleaning component is provided in the support arm through the moving component; a collecting component is provided in the middle of the support arm near the cleaning component; this step, through the arrangement of the support arm, submerged roller body, moving component, cleaning component and collecting component, forms an anti-corrosion self-cleaning submerged roller structure, realizing the function of cleaning the outer sidewall of the submerged roller body, solving the problem of the decrease in the smoothness of the outer sidewall of the submerged roller body caused by the adhesion of impurities, improving the corrosion resistance of the surface of the submerged roller body, and reducing the adhesion of impurities or foreign objects to the outer sidewall of the submerged roller body.

[0008] Preferably, the cleaning assembly includes a moving ring, a first servo motor, a gear, a rotating ring, and a cleaning brush. The moving ring is detachably mounted on the outer wall of the support arm via a transmission assembly. The first servo motor is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the moving ring. The gear is fixedly connected to the transmission end of the first servo motor. The rotating ring is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the moving ring. The first servo motor is rotatably connected to the rotating ring via the gear. The cleaning brush is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the rotating ring. Multiple sets of cleaning brushes are arranged on the inner wall of the rotating ring and are evenly distributed on the inner wall of the rotating ring. A cleaning assembly is provided on the inner wall of the rotating ring. A debris-blowing assembly is provided in the middle of the moving ring. This step, through the arrangement of the moving ring, the first servo motor, the gear, the rotating ring, and the cleaning brush, forms a cleaning structure for the outer wall of the submerged roller body, realizing the function of cleaning the outer wall of the submerged roller body. This solves the problem of impurities or foreign objects adhering to the outer wall of the submerged roller body, improves the convenience of cleaning the outer wall of the submerged roller body, and reduces the situation where impurities or foreign objects adhere to the outer wall of the submerged roller body, causing a decrease in the smoothness of the submerged roller body.

[0009] Preferably, the collection assembly includes an air extraction pipe, a fixing frame, and a cleaning rod; the air extraction pipe is detachably installed on the outer side wall of the support arm away from the submerged roller body; the fixing frame is fixedly connected to the middle of the support arm near the air extraction pipe; the cleaning rod is fixedly connected to the middle of the fixing frame near the moving ring; this step, through the arrangement of the air extraction pipe, the fixing frame, and the cleaning rod, forms a cleaning brush cleaning structure, realizing the function of cleaning the cleaning brush, improving the cleanliness of the cleaning brush surface, and improving the convenience of collecting impurities that fall off the cleaning brush surface.

[0010] Preferably, the moving component includes a second servo motor, a guide rod, and a lead screw; the second servo motor is detachably mounted on the outer wall of the support arm near the suction pipe; the lead screw is rotatably connected to the side walls of a pair of support arms that are close to each other; the guide rod is fixedly connected to the inner side walls of a pair of support arms near the lead screw; the guide rod is slidably connected to the moving ring; the moving ring is engaged with the lead screw and nut pair; this step, through the arrangement of the second servo motor, guide rod, and lead screw, forms a moving ring moving structure, realizing the function of driving the moving ring to move evenly on the outer wall of the submerged roller body, improving the convenience of moving the moving ring, and improving the uniformity of cleaning the outer wall of the submerged roller body by the cleaning brush.

[0011] Preferably, the impurity blowing assembly includes nozzles; the nozzles are fixedly connected to the side wall of the moving ring away from the rotating ring; multiple sets of nozzles are arranged on the side wall of the moving ring and are evenly distributed on the side wall of the moving ring; this step, through the arrangement of the nozzles, forms an impurity blowing structure, realizing the function of blowing impurities off the surface of the submerged roller body and the cleaning brush, improving the convenience of cleaning the surface of the submerged roller body, and reducing the situation where impurities or foreign objects adhere to the surface of the submerged roller body and the cleaning brush.

[0012] Preferably, the cleaning component includes a scraper; the scraper is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the rotating ring; multiple sets of scrapers are arranged on the inner wall of the rotating ring; this step, through the arrangement of the scrapers, forms a cleaning structure for the outer wall of the submerged roller body, realizing the function of cleaning the outer wall of the submerged roller body and improving the convenience of cleaning the surface of the submerged roller body.

[0013] Preferably, the outer wall of the lead screw away from the exhaust pipe is fitted with a corrugated pipe; this step, through the setting of the corrugated pipe, forms a protective structure on the outer wall of the lead screw, reducing the adhesion of dust or foreign objects to the surface of the lead screw and reducing the occurrence of abnormal wear of the lead screw.

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

[0015] 1. The anti-corrosion self-cleaning submerged roller structure of this utility model, through the arrangement of support arms, submerged roller body, moving components, cleaning components and collecting components, forms an anti-corrosion self-cleaning submerged roller structure, realizing the function of cleaning the outer wall of the submerged roller body, solving the problem of the decrease in the smoothness of the outer wall of the submerged roller body due to the adhesion of impurities, improving the corrosion resistance of the surface of the submerged roller body, and reducing the situation of impurities or foreign objects adhering to the outer wall of the submerged roller body.

[0016] 2. The anti-corrosion self-cleaning submerged roller structure of this utility model, through the arrangement of a moving ring, a first servo motor, gears, a rotating ring and a cleaning brush, forms a cleaning structure for the outer wall of the submerged roller body, realizing the function of cleaning the outer wall of the submerged roller body, solving the problem of impurities or foreign objects adhering to the outer wall of the submerged roller body, improving the convenience of cleaning the outer wall of the submerged roller body, and reducing the situation where impurities or foreign objects adhere to the outer wall of the submerged roller body, causing a decrease in the smoothness of the submerged roller body. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cleaning brush and the first servo motor in this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the nozzle and the moving ring in this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the air extraction pipe and the cleaning rod in this utility model.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Support arm; 11. Submerged roller body; 12. Moving ring; 13. First servo motor; 14. Gear; 15. Rotating ring; 16. Cleaning brush; 2. Suction pipe; 21. Fixing frame; 22. Cleaning rod; 3. Second servo motor; 31. Guide rod; 32. Lead screw; 4. Nozzle; 5. Scraper; 6. Corrugated pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0023] 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.

[0024] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides a corrosion-resistant self-cleaning submerged roller structure, comprising a pair of support arms 1; a submerged roller body 11 is rotatably connected to the inner sidewalls of the pair of support arms 1 that are close to each other; the outer sidewall of the submerged roller body 11 is chrome-plated; a moving component is provided in the middle of the support arm 1; a cleaning component is provided on the support arm 1 via the moving component; a collecting component is provided in the middle of the support arm 1 near the cleaning component; during operation, the surface of the submerged roller body 11 is chrome-plated to increase the corrosion resistance of the submerged roller body 11; when impurities adhere to the surface of the submerged roller body 11, the submerged roller body 11 is stopped from the working state, and the moving component, cleaning component, and collecting component are installed on the support arm 1 and the submerged roller body 11, and the moving component drives... The cleaning component moves along the outer wall of the submerged roller body 11 and cleans the outer wall of the submerged roller body 11, removing impurities or foreign objects adhering to the surface of the submerged roller body 11. The collection component sucks away and collects the impurities or foreign objects adhering to the cleaning component. This step, through the arrangement of the support arm 1, the submerged roller body 11, the moving component, the cleaning component, and the collection component, forms a corrosion-resistant self-cleaning submerged roller structure, realizing the function of cleaning the outer wall of the submerged roller body 11. This solves the problem of the decrease in the smoothness of the outer wall of the submerged roller body 11 caused by impurities adhering to the outer wall of the submerged roller body 11, improves the corrosion resistance of the surface of the submerged roller body 11, and reduces the situation of impurities or foreign objects adhering to the outer wall of the submerged roller body 11.

[0025] like Figures 1 to 3As shown, the cleaning assembly includes a moving ring 12, a first servo motor 13, a gear 14, a rotating ring 15, and a cleaning brush 16. The moving ring 12 is detachably mounted on the outer wall of the support arm 1 via a transmission assembly. The first servo motor 13 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the moving ring 12. The gear 14 is fixedly connected to the transmission end of the first servo motor 13. The rotating ring 15 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the moving ring 12. The first servo motor 13 is rotatably connected to the rotating ring 15 via the gear 14. The cleaning brush 16 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the rotating ring 15. Multiple sets of cleaning brushes 16 are arranged on the inner wall of the rotating ring 15 and are evenly distributed on the inner wall of the rotating ring 15. A cleaning assembly is provided on the inner wall of the rotating ring 15. A blowing assembly is provided in the middle of the moving ring 12. During operation, the moving assembly drives the moving ring 12 to move on the outer wall of the submerged roller body 11. The first servo motor 13 is activated, which drives the gear 14 to rotate. The gear 14 then drives the rotating ring 15 and the cleaning brush 16 to rotate. The cleaning brush 16 cleans the outer wall of the submerged roller body 11, removing impurities or foreign objects adhering to its surface. This step, through the arrangement of the moving ring 12, the first servo motor 13, the gear 14, the rotating ring 15, and the cleaning brush 16, forms a cleaning structure for the outer wall of the submerged roller body 11. This achieves the function of cleaning the outer wall of the submerged roller body 11, solves the problem of impurities or foreign objects adhering to the outer wall of the submerged roller body 11, improves the convenience of cleaning the outer wall of the submerged roller body 11, and reduces the situation where impurities or foreign objects adhering to the outer wall of the submerged roller body 11 cause a decrease in the smoothness of the submerged roller body 11.

[0026] like Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, the collection assembly includes an air extraction pipe 2, a fixing frame 21, and a cleaning rod 22. The air extraction pipe 2 is detachably installed on the outer wall of the support arm 1 away from the submerged roller body 11. The fixing frame 21 is fixedly connected to the middle of the support arm 1 near the air extraction pipe 2. The cleaning rod 22 is fixedly connected to the middle of the fixing frame 21 near the moving ring 12. During operation, the air extraction pipe 2 is installed on the outer wall of the support arm 1, and a vacuum pump is connected to the end of the air extraction pipe 2 away from the support arm 1. The moving ring 12 drives the rotating ring 15 and the cleaning brush 16 to approach the cleaning rod 22. The cleaning rod 22 and the cleaning brush... When the cleaning brush 16 rotates, it collides with the cleaning rod 22, causing the cleaning brush 16 to vibrate and shake off the impurities adhering to its surface. The suction pipe 2 then draws air through the fixing frame 21 to remove the impurities or foreign objects that have fallen from the cleaning brush 16. This step, through the arrangement of the suction pipe 2, fixing frame 21, and cleaning rod 22, forms the cleaning structure for the cleaning brush 16, realizing the function of cleaning the cleaning brush 16, improving the cleanliness of the surface of the cleaning brush 16, and increasing the convenience of collecting the impurities that have fallen from the surface of the cleaning brush 16.

[0027] like Figure 1As shown, the moving assembly includes a second servo motor 3, a guide rod 31, and a lead screw 32. The second servo motor 3 is detachably mounted on the outer wall of the support arm 1 near the suction pipe 2. The lead screw 32 is rotatably connected to the side walls of a pair of support arms 1 that are close to each other. The guide rod 31 is fixedly connected to the inner side wall of a pair of support arms 1 near the lead screw 32. The guide rod 31 is slidably connected to the moving ring 12. The moving ring 12 and the lead screw 32 are engaged with a screw nut pair. During operation, when cleaning the submerged roller body 11, the second servo motor 3 is mounted on the outer wall of the support arm 1 and fixed to the lead screw 32. Connect and start the second servo motor 3. The second servo motor 3 drives the lead screw 32 to rotate. The lead screw 32 drives the moving ring 12 to move on the outer wall of the submerged roller body 11. The guide rod 31 plays a guiding role. This step, through the arrangement of the second servo motor 3, the guide rod 31 and the lead screw 32, forms the moving structure of the moving ring 12, realizing the function of driving the moving ring 12 to move evenly on the outer wall of the submerged roller body 11, improving the convenience of the moving ring 12 and improving the uniformity of the cleaning brush 16 when cleaning the outer wall of the submerged roller body 11.

[0028] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the impurity blowing assembly includes nozzles 4; nozzles 4 are fixedly connected to the side wall of the moving ring 12 away from the rotating ring 15; multiple sets of nozzles 4 are arranged on the side wall of the moving ring 12 and are evenly distributed on the side wall of the moving ring 12; during operation, compressed air is connected to the nozzles 4, and the nozzles 4 blow air onto the outer side wall of the submerged roller body 11 to blow off impurities or foreign objects adhering to the surface of the outer side wall of the submerged roller body 11; this step, through the arrangement of nozzles 4, forms an impurity blowing structure, realizing the function of blowing air to remove impurities from the surface of the submerged roller body 11 and the cleaning brush 16, improving the convenience of cleaning the surface of the submerged roller body 11, and reducing the situation where impurities or foreign objects adhere to the surface of the submerged roller body 11 and the cleaning brush 16.

[0029] like Figure 2 As shown, the cleaning assembly includes a scraper 5; the scraper 5 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the rotating ring 15; multiple sets of scrapers 5 are arranged on the inner wall of the rotating ring 15; during operation, when the rotating ring 15 rotates, the rotating ring 15 drives the scraper 5 to rotate, and the scraper 5 contacts the outer wall of the submerged roller body 11, scraping off the impurities adhering to the outer wall of the submerged roller body 11; this step, through the arrangement of the scraper 5, forms a cleaning structure for the outer wall of the submerged roller body 11, realizing the function of cleaning the outer wall of the submerged roller body 11, and improving the convenience of cleaning the surface of the submerged roller body 11.

[0030] like Figure 1As shown, a bellows 6 is fitted on the outer wall of the lead screw 32 away from the exhaust pipe 2. During operation, the bellows 6 is fitted on the outer wall of the lead screw 32 to protect the lead screw 32. This step, through the setting of the bellows 6, forms a protective structure on the outer wall of the lead screw 32, reducing the adhesion of dust or foreign objects to the surface of the lead screw 32 and reducing the occurrence of abnormal wear of the lead screw 32.

[0031] During operation, the surface of the submerged roller body 11 is chrome-plated to increase its corrosion resistance. When impurities adhere to the surface of the submerged roller body 11, the submerged roller body 11 is stopped from operation. The moving component, cleaning component, and collecting component are installed on the support arm 1 and the submerged roller body 11. The moving component drives the cleaning component to move along the outer wall of the submerged roller body 11 and cleans the outer wall of the submerged roller body 11, removing impurities or foreign objects adhering to the surface of the submerged roller body 11. The collecting component collects impurities adhering to the cleaning component. Foreign objects are sucked away and collected; the moving component drives the moving ring 12 to move on the outer wall of the submerged roller body 11, and the first servo motor 13 is started. The first servo motor 13 drives the gear 14 to rotate, and the gear 14 drives the rotating ring 15 and the cleaning brush 16 to rotate. The cleaning brush 16 cleans the outer wall of the submerged roller body 11, sweeping off the impurities or foreign objects adhering to the surface of the outer wall of the submerged roller body 11; the suction pipe 2 is installed on the outer wall of the support arm 1, and the end of the suction pipe 2 away from the support arm 1 is connected to a vacuum pump. The moving ring 12 drives the rotating ring 15 and the cleaning brush 16 to rotate. The cleaning brush 16 approaches the cleaning rod 22, and the cleaning rod 22 contacts the cleaning brush 16. When the cleaning brush 16 rotates, it collides with the cleaning rod 22, causing the cleaning brush 16 to vibrate and shake off the impurities adhering to its surface. The suction pipe 2, through the fixing frame 21, suctions air to remove the impurities or foreign objects that have fallen from the cleaning brush 16. When cleaning the submerged roller body 11, the second servo motor 3 is installed on the outer wall of the support arm 1 and fixedly connected to the lead screw 32. The second servo motor 3 is started, and the second servo motor 3 drives the lead screw 32 to rotate. 2. The moving ring 12 moves along the outer wall of the submerged roller body 11, and the guide rod 31 acts as a guide; the nozzle 4 is connected to compressed air, and the nozzle 4 blows air onto the outer wall of the submerged roller body 11 to blow off impurities or foreign objects adhering to the surface of the outer wall of the submerged roller body 11; when the rotating ring 15 rotates, the rotating ring 15 drives the scraper 5 to rotate, and the scraper 5 contacts the outer wall of the submerged roller body 11, and the scraper 5 scrapes off the impurities adhering to the outer wall of the submerged roller body 11; the bellows 6 is sleeved on the outer wall of the lead screw 32 to protect the lead screw 32.

[0032] 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. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A corrosion-resistant self-cleaning submerged roller structure, comprising a pair of support arms (1); characterized in that: A pair of support arms (1) are rotatably connected to the inner sidewalls of each other; the outer sidewall of the submerged roller body (11) is chrome-plated; a moving component is provided in the middle of the support arm (1); a cleaning component is provided in the support arm (1) through the moving component; a collection component is provided in the middle of the support arm (1) near the cleaning component.

2. The anti-corrosion self-cleaning submerged roller structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning assembly includes a moving ring (12), a first servo motor (13), a gear (14), a rotating ring (15), and a cleaning brush (16). The moving ring (12) is detachably mounted on the outer wall of the support arm (1) via a transmission assembly. The first servo motor (13) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the moving ring (12). The gear (14) is fixedly connected to the transmission end of the first servo motor (13). The rotating ring (15) is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the moving ring (12). The first servo motor (13) is rotatably connected to the rotating ring (15) via the gear (14). The cleaning brush (16) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the rotating ring (15). Multiple sets of the cleaning brush (16) are provided on the inner wall of the rotating ring (15) and are evenly distributed on the inner wall of the rotating ring (15). The inner wall of the rotating ring (15) is provided with a cleaning assembly. The moving ring (12) is provided with a blower assembly in the middle.

3. The anti-corrosion self-cleaning submerged roller structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The collection assembly includes an air extraction pipe (2), a fixing frame (21), and a cleaning rod (22); the air extraction pipe (2) is detachably installed on the outer side wall of the support arm (1) away from the submerged roller body (11); the fixing frame (21) is fixedly connected to the middle part of the support arm (1) near the air extraction pipe (2); the cleaning rod (22) is fixedly connected to the middle part of the fixing frame (21) near the moving ring (12).

4. The anti-corrosion self-cleaning submerged roller structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The moving assembly includes a second servo motor (3), a guide rod (31), and a lead screw (32); the second servo motor (3) is detachably mounted on the outer side wall of the support arm (1) near the exhaust pipe (2); the lead screw (32) is rotatably connected to the side walls of a pair of support arms (1) that are close to each other; the guide rod (31) is fixedly connected to the inner side wall of a pair of support arms (1) near the lead screw (32); the guide rod (31) is slidably connected to the moving ring (12); the moving ring (12) is engaged with the lead screw (32) screw nut pair.

5. The anti-corrosion self-cleaning submerged roller structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The blow-off assembly includes a nozzle (4); the nozzle (4) is fixedly connected to the side wall of the moving ring (12) away from the rotating ring (15); multiple sets of the nozzle (4) are provided on the side wall of the moving ring (12) and are evenly distributed on the side wall of the moving ring (12).

6. The anti-corrosion self-cleaning submerged roller structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cleaning assembly includes a scraper (5); the scraper (5) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the rotating ring (15); multiple sets of scrapers (5) are arranged on the inner wall of the rotating ring (15).

7. The anti-corrosion self-cleaning submerged roller structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The outer wall of the lead screw (32) away from the exhaust pipe (2) is fitted with a bellows (6).