An intelligent cleaning system
By using compressed air pulse jet cleaning, chemical foaming, and high-temperature steam dissolution in an intelligent cleaning system, combined with intelligent control, the problem of oil and grease buildup in exhaust fan cabinets is solved, achieving automated cleaning, extending equipment life, and reducing maintenance difficulty.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- GUIZHOU AIZHI ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-25
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-29
AI Technical Summary
The accumulation of grease caused by smoke adsorption in the exhaust fan's air handling unit affects the smoke extraction effect. Cleaning relies on manual operation, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and the existing technology has a low level of intelligence.
The system employs an intelligent cleaning system that combines compressed air pulse jet cleaning, chemical foaming, and high-temperature steam dissolution. The opening and closing of the solenoid valve is controlled by an intelligent cleaning controller to achieve automated cleaning.
It effectively removes grease and grime, extends equipment life, reduces maintenance labor intensity, and improves cleaning efficiency and reliability.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of exhaust fan cabinets, specifically relating to an intelligent cleaning system for exhaust fan cabinets. Background Technology
[0002] In exhaust fan cabinets, a large amount of smoke generated during the exhaust process is absorbed into the fan, making cleaning and maintenance inconvenient. Over time, grease accumulates in the pipes and inside the fan, affecting exhaust efficiency. Furthermore, cleaning relies on manual operation, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive. Patent CN201110586Y discloses an automatic cleaning range hood. It uses a heating element to heat and melt grease and oil, which then automatically flows into the oil cup, thus cleaning the range hood. This eliminates the need for disassembly and reassembly, greatly simplifying cleaning. Since disassembly is unnecessary, it prevents air leakage, preventing grease from escaping and polluting the kitchen and other environments. However, its cleaning range is limited, and its intelligence level is not high. Utility Model Content
[0003] In order to solve the above problems, this utility model aims to provide an intelligent cleaning system.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: an intelligent cleaning system, comprising a chemical storage foaming tank, a steam generator, a dry air compressor, and an air storage tank connected by pipes, wherein a solenoid valve and a check valve are configured on the connected pipes, and an intelligent cleaning controller is provided to control the opening and closing of the solenoid valve to achieve intelligent cleaning.
[0005] Preferably, the intelligent cleaning controller includes a positive power supply terminal, a negative power supply terminal, and also includes a one-button start control line, a pause control line, and a reset control line to control the opening and closing of the solenoid valve.
[0006] Preferably, the solenoid valve includes a steam solenoid valve installed on the steam generator pipeline, a chemical solenoid valve installed on the chemical storage foaming tank pipeline, and a compressed air pulse jet descaling solenoid valve and a compressed air vacuum delivery solenoid valve installed on the dry air compressor and air storage tank.
[0007] Preferably, the medicine storage foam tank is connected to a steam generator, a dry air compressor and an air storage tank via pipelines. The medicine storage foam tank and the steam generator are connected to the components to be cleaned via high-pressure hoses. The dry air compressor and the air storage tank are connected to a compressed air vacuum conveyor and a compressed air pulse valve via two branch pipes from the compressed air pipe.
[0008] Preferably, one of the two branch pipes is equipped with a compressed air pulse solenoid valve, and the other end of the branch pipe is connected to a compressed air vacuum conveyor through a three-way pipe. One pipe of the three-way pipe is connected to the sludge collection port of the component to be cleaned through a sludge collection hose, and the last pipe is connected to the drain pipe.
[0009] Another branch pipe is equipped with a compressed air pulse jet descaling solenoid valve, and the other end of the branch pipe is connected to the component to be cleaned through the pulse valve.
[0010] Preferably, the high-pressure hose is connected to the steam pipe and the medicine pipe respectively through a three-way pipe. The steam pipe and the medicine pipe are equipped with a steam solenoid valve and a steam check valve, and the medicine pipe is equipped with a medicine solenoid valve and a medicine check valve.
[0011] Preferably, the intelligent cleaning controller controls the opening and closing of the chemical solenoid valve, steam solenoid valve, compressed air vacuum delivery solenoid valve, and compressed air pulse jet descaling solenoid valve according to the instructions and preset timing sequence, thereby controlling the working status of the dry air compressor, air tank and steam generator, and realizing the automated operation of the intelligent cleaning system.
[0012] Preferably, the components to be cleaned include, but are not limited to, the exhaust fan cabinet.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages:
[0014] 1. This system employs the principle of compressed air pulse jet dust removal, combined with chemical foaming softening and high-temperature steam dissolution, to achieve efficient removal of grease inside the components to be cleaned. Chemical foaming increases the contact area with the grease, high-temperature steam enhances the dissolution efficiency, and compressed air pulses effectively remove deposits from the inner walls of pipes, ensuring that the cutting force of the blower impeller is not affected and extending the service life of the equipment.
[0015] 2. High level of intelligence, equipped with an intelligent cleaning controller to control the opening and closing of the solenoid valve, realizing one-button start cleaning, blowing, softening, sewage discharge, etc. Attached Figure Description
[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the specific embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the cleaning system in this utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the foaming tank for storing Chinese herbal medicines according to this utility model;
[0019] In the diagram, 24-Component to be cleaned, 25-Compressed air pulse jet descaling solenoid valve, 26-Potion storage foaming tank (26-1-Pressure regulating valve, 26-2-Compressed air inlet, 26-3-Drain outlet, 26-4-Potion foaming device dosing port, 26-5-Potion outlet valve, 26-6-Potion outlet, 26-7-Pressure gauge, 26-8-Potion valve, 26-9-Dosing hopper), 27-Steam generator, 28-Dry air compressor and air tank, 29-High-pressure hose (29-1-Nozzle), 30-Tee pipe 31-Steam pipe, 32-Medicine pipe, 33-Steam solenoid valve, 34-Steam check valve, 35-Medicine solenoid valve, 36-Medicine check valve, 37-Sewage collection port, 38-Sewage collection hose, 39-Sewage discharge pipe, 40-Compressed air pipe, 41-Compressed air vacuum conveyor, 42-Compressed air pulse valve; 43-Compressed air vacuum conveying solenoid valve, 44-Intelligent cleaning controller (44-1-Power positive terminal, 44-2 Power negative terminal, 44-3 One-button start control line, 44-4-Pause control line, 44-5-Reset control line). Detailed Implementation
[0020] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. However, it should not be construed that the scope of the subject matter of the present invention is limited to the following embodiments. Any modifications, substitutions and alterations made based on ordinary technical knowledge and conventional means in the art without departing from the above-described technical concept of the present invention are included within the scope of the present invention.
[0021] The intelligent cleaning system employs the principle of compressed air pulse jet dust removal, combined with chemical foaming softening and high-temperature steam dissolution, to achieve efficient removal of internal oil stains from the components to be cleaned. Chemical foaming increases the contact area with the oil stains, high-temperature steam enhances the dissolution efficiency, and compressed air pulses effectively remove deposits from the inner walls of the pipes, ensuring that the cutting force of the fan impeller is not affected and extending the equipment's service life.
[0022] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 A cleaning assembly is connected to the component to be cleaned 24. The cleaning assembly includes a chemical storage foaming tank 26, a steam generator 27, and a dry air compressor and air tank 28 connected in parallel with the component to be cleaned 24. A high-pressure hose 29 is connected to the side wall of the component to be cleaned 24. The other end of the high-pressure hose 29 is connected to a steam pipe 31 and a chemical pipe 32 via a T-connector 30. The other ends of the steam pipe 31 and the chemical pipe 32 are connected to the steam generator 27 and the chemical storage foaming tank 26, respectively. A steam solenoid valve 33 and a steam check valve 34 are equipped on the steam pipe 31, and a chemical solenoid valve 35 and a chemical check valve 36 are equipped on the chemical pipe 32.
[0023] A sludge collection port 37 is provided at the lower end of the component 24 to be cleaned. The sludge collection port 37 is connected to a sludge collection hose 38. The sludge collection hose 38 is connected to a drain pipe 38 and a compressed air pipe 40 via a T-connector. A compressed air vacuum conveyor 41 is provided at the T-connector. One end of the compressed air pipe 40 is connected to a chemical storage foaming tank 26 and a dry air compressor and air storage tank 28 via a T-connector. The other end is also connected to the compressed air vacuum conveyor 41 and a compressed air pulse valve 42 via a T-connector. A compressed air vacuum conveying solenoid valve 43 is provided on the pipe connected to the compressed air vacuum conveyor 41. A compressed air pulse jet descaling solenoid valve 25 is provided on the pipe connected to the compressed air pulse valve 42.
[0024] In the entire cleaning system, the opening and closing of the steam solenoid valve 33, the chemical solenoid valve 35, the compressed air vacuum delivery solenoid valve 43, and the compressed air pulse jet descaling solenoid valve 25 are controlled by the intelligent cleaning controller 44 via control lines. The intelligent cleaning controller 44 is equipped with a positive power supply 44-1, a negative power supply 44-2, a one-button start control line 44-3, a pause control line 44-4, and a reset control line 44-5 to realize various functions.
[0025] Furthermore, the chemical storage foaming tank 26 specifically includes a drain port 26-3 at the bottom, a compressed air inlet 26-2 at the side, a chemical foaming device inlet 26-4, a pressure gauge 26-7, and a chemical foaming device 26-4. A pressure regulating valve 26-1 is provided at the compressed air inlet 26-2, a chemical inlet hopper 26-9 is connected to the chemical inlet, a chemical inlet valve 26-8 is provided at the chemical inlet hopper 26-9, one end of the chemical foaming device 26-4 extends into the chemical storage foaming tank 26, and the other end is a chemical outlet 26-6. A chemical outlet valve 26-5 is provided inside the chemical foaming device 26-4.
[0026] Intelligent Cleaning System: Artemisia contains volatile oils (such as eucalyptus oil and camphor). During combustion, some of these oils are not completely decomposed, forming a viscous oil film that easily adheres to object surfaces. The tar produced by incomplete combustion (containing polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and phenolic compounds) hardens upon cooling and combines with dust to form a "composite dirt." Aldehydes (such as formaldehyde) and phenolic substances in the smoke oxidize in the air, forming cross-linked polymers, transforming the stain from "physical adhesion" to "chemical bonding." Some pyrolysis products (such as organic acids) react chemically with the material surface, transforming the stain from simple chemical residue to biological pollution. This "adhesion-penetration-oxidation" pollution chain requires the synergistic action of physical dissolution, chemical decomposition, and mechanical removal. Therefore, this invention achieves this through the following methods.
[0027] When the intelligent cleaning controller 44 receives the cleaning command, it automatically opens the chemical solenoid valve 35. The chemical solution is pre-added to the chemical storage foaming tank 26. The chemical solution is sprayed into the component 24 to be cleaned through the pipe 32, the chemical solenoid valve 35, the check valve 36, the tee 30, and the steam nozzle 29-1. The amount of chemical solution sprayed can be modified through the system settings. Under normal circumstances, it takes 3-5 seconds. After the chemical solution is sprayed, it is necessary to wait 10-15 minutes for the cleaning solution to react and decompose with the moxibustion oil stains. Then, the steam solenoid valve 33 is automatically opened. High-temperature steam is sprayed into the cleaning component 24 through the steam pipe 31, the steam solenoid valve 33, the steam check valve 34, the tee 30, the high-pressure hose 29, and the nozzle 29-1. The high-temperature steam from the steam generator 27 is used to fully dissolve the moxibustion oil stains again. The time is 5-10 minutes, which can be set by the system. After dissolution, the compressed air pulse jet descaling solenoid valve 25 automatically opens. High-pressure pulses of compressed air, via compressed air pipe 40, compressed air pulse jet descaling solenoid valve 25, and compressed air pulse valve 42, remove dirt from the inside of the component to be cleaned. Simultaneously, the compressed air vacuum conveying and draining solenoid valve 43 opens, and the removed dirt and wastewater are discharged into the drain pipe 39 via compressed air pipe 40, compressed air vacuum conveying and draining solenoid valve 43, compressed air vacuum conveyor 41, sludge collection port 37, and sludge collection hose 38, completing the cleaning process. Regular cleaning in this manner, approximately every 60 hours of use, is recommended. Experiments have shown that if cleaning is delayed beyond 60 hours, the cleaning difficulty increases significantly, ensuring the cleaning effect on the component remains unaffected and achieving good smoke extraction.
[0028] Example: The cleaning assembly includes a chemical storage foaming tank 26, a steam generator 27, a dry air compressor and air tank 28, and a solenoid valve assembly. A high-pressure hose 29 is connected to a steam pipe 31 and a chemical pipe 32 via a T-connector 30. A spray head 29-1 is provided at the connection point between the high-pressure hose 29 and the component to be cleaned 24. A sludge collection port 37 discharges sludge via a compressed air vacuum conveyor 41.
[0029] Working principle: After the intelligent cleaning switch is triggered, the intelligent cleaning controller 44 controls the operation of each component according to the preset sequence: the chemical solenoid valve 35 is automatically opened, the chemical solution is added in advance to the chemical solution storage foaming tank 26, and the chemical solution is sprayed onto the impeller of the blower 24 through the pipe 32, the chemical solenoid valve 35, the check valve 36, the tee 30, the chemical solution spray head and the steam nozzle 29-1 for 5 seconds. After the chemical solution is sprayed, wait for 10 minutes to allow the cleaning solution to react and decompose the moxibustion oil stains, and then automatically open the steam solenoid valve 33. High temperature steam is sprayed into the blower 24 and onto the impeller through the steam pipe 31, the steam solenoid valve 33, the steam check valve 34, the tee 30, the high pressure hose 29 and the nozzle 29-1. The high temperature steam is used to fully dissolve the moxibustion oil stains again for 5 minutes. After dissolution is complete, the compressed air pulse jet descaling solenoid valve 25 is automatically opened. The high-pressure pulse of compressed air is used to remove dirt from the impeller of the blower through the compressed air pipe 40, the compressed air pulse jet descaling solenoid valve 25, and the compressed air pulse valve 42. At the same time, the compressed air vacuum conveying and sewage discharge solenoid valve 43 is opened. The removed dirt and sewage are discharged into the sewage discharge pipe 39 through the compressed air pipe 40, the compressed air vacuum conveying and sewage discharge solenoid valve 43, the compressed air vacuum conveyor 41, the sewage collection port 37, and the sewage collection hose 38, and the cleaning is completed.
[0030] Results: Highly effective decontamination. The foaming technology of the cleaning solution increases the contact area between the solution and the grease, improving the softening effect. The high temperature of the steam further enhances its ability to dissolve stubborn stains. The combination of these two technologies achieves highly efficient removal of grease from the internal components being cleaned, ensuring the exhaust efficiency and lifespan of the blower. Anti-clogging design: The compressed air pulse jet principle effectively removes dirt adhering to the inner walls of pipes and the blower impeller, preventing pipe blockage and maintaining the normal operation of the system. Automated process: After one-button start, the system automatically completes the entire process of cleaning solution spraying, delayed softening, steam cleaning, and pulse discharge, requiring no manual intervention. This greatly reduces the labor intensity of equipment maintenance and improves cleaning efficiency and reliability.
[0031] The present invention provides a detailed description of an intelligent cleaning system. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the structure and working principle of the present invention. The descriptions of the embodiments are merely for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of the present invention. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various improvements and modifications to the present invention without departing from its principles, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.
Claims
1. An intelligent cleaning system, characterized in that: It includes a chemical storage foaming tank (26), a steam generator (27), and a dry air compressor and air storage tank (28) connected by pipes. Solenoid valves and check valves are configured on the connected pipes, and an intelligent cleaning controller (44) is set up to control the opening and closing of the solenoid valves to achieve intelligent cleaning.
2. The intelligent cleaning system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The intelligent cleaning controller includes a positive power supply (44-1), a negative power supply (44-2), and also includes a one-button start control line (44-3), a pause control line (44-4), and a reset control line (44-5) to control the opening and closing of the solenoid valve.
3. The intelligent cleaning system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The solenoid valves include a steam solenoid valve (33) installed on the pipeline of the steam generator (27), a chemical solenoid valve (35) installed on the pipeline of the chemical storage foaming tank (26), and a compressed air pulse jet descaling solenoid valve (25) and a compressed air vacuum delivery solenoid valve (43) installed on the dry air compressor and air storage tank (28).
4. The intelligent cleaning system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The chemical storage foam tank (26) is connected to the steam generator (27), the dry air compressor and the air storage tank (28) through pipelines. The chemical storage foam tank (26) and the steam generator (27) are connected to the component to be cleaned (24) through the high-pressure hose (29). The dry air compressor and the air storage tank (28) are connected to the compressed air vacuum conveyor (41) and the compressed air pulse valve (42) through the compressed air pipe (40).
5. The intelligent cleaning system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The two branch pipes are provided with a compressed air vacuum delivery solenoid valve (43) on one of the branch pipes. The other end of the branch pipe is connected to a compressed air vacuum delivery device (41) through a three-way pipe. One pipe of the three-way pipe is connected to the sludge collection port (37) of the component to be cleaned (24) through a sludge collection hose (38). The last pipe is connected to the drain pipe (39). Another branch pipe is equipped with a compressed air pulse jet descaling solenoid valve (25), and the other end of the branch pipe is connected to the component to be cleaned (24) via a pulse valve (49).
6. The intelligent cleaning system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The high-pressure hose (29) is connected to the steam pipe (31) and the medicine pipe (32) respectively through the three-way pipe (30). The steam pipe (31) and the medicine pipe (32) are equipped with a steam solenoid valve (33) and a steam check valve (34). The medicine pipe (32) is equipped with a medicine solenoid valve (35) and a medicine check valve (36).
7. The intelligent cleaning system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The intelligent cleaning controller (44) controls the opening and closing of the chemical solenoid valve (35), steam solenoid valve (33), compressed air vacuum delivery solenoid valve (43), and compressed air pulse jet descaling solenoid valve (25) according to the preset timing sequence to control the working status of the dry air compressor, air tank (28), and steam generator (27), thereby realizing the automated operation of the intelligent cleaning system.
8. The intelligent cleaning system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The components to be cleaned (24) include, but are not limited to, the exhaust fan cabinet.