An arm type cleaning equipment suitable for port bulk cargo transportation

By designing a boom-type cleaning equipment, which utilizes electromagnet adsorption and swaying components, large-area cleaning without manual high-altitude operations is achieved, solving the safety hazards and low efficiency of traditional cleaning methods and improving the cleaning efficiency and safety of bulk cargo transportation in ports.

CN224294216UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-29WEIFANG SIME DARBY PORT CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
WEIFANG SIME DARBY PORT CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-30
Publication Date
2026-05-29

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Traditional methods of cleaning cargo holds pose safety hazards such as falling from heights and burying materials, and the cleaning efficiency of uneven areas is low, making it difficult to effectively remove residues of bulk cargo such as coal and ore.

Method used

Design a boom-type cabin cleaning device that uses components such as boom, cleaning machine, electric wheels, swing assembly and high-pressure water gun to achieve unmanned high-altitude operation. It covers a large cleaning area by using electromagnet attraction and electric wheel drive, combined with swing assembly and high-pressure water gun.

Benefits of technology

It improves the safety and efficiency of cleaning, enabling large-area cleaning to be completed in a short time, ensuring thorough cleaning of the trough-shaped bulkheads, and reducing the risks of manual high-altitude operations.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of cargo hold cleaning, especially relates to a boom type cleaning equipment suitable for port bulk cargo transportation, which comprises a transport vehicle, a boom, a connecting seat, a cleaning machine and electric wheels, etc.; the boom and a water supply system are installed on the transport vehicle, the connecting seat is hingedly connected to the side of the boom away from the transport vehicle, the connecting seat is connected with a clamping assembly, the connecting seat is connected with the cleaning machine through the clamping assembly, and the bottom of the cleaning machine is provided with at least six electric wheels. The utility model is provided with the cleaning machine, a first high-pressure water gun and a second high-pressure water gun, can clean the hold without manual high-altitude operation, improves the safety of hold cleaning, can complete large-area hold cleaning operation in a short time, improves the hold cleaning efficiency of the equipment, is further provided with a swing assembly, can make the second high-pressure water gun swing when spraying water for cleaning, can cover a larger cleaning area and clean the large-area tank-shaped bulkhead more quickly.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cargo hold cleaning technology, and in particular to a boom-type cargo hold cleaning device suitable for bulk cargo transportation in ports. Background Technology

[0002] Port bulk cargo holds are core loading spaces specifically designed for transporting bulk cargo such as coal, ore, and grain. The holds are typically welded from high-strength steel plates to ensure they can withstand the weight of large quantities of cargo while resisting the effects of harsh external environments. The design of the holds places particular emphasis on structural stability and durability. The bulkheads often adopt trough-shaped structures, including corrugated or box-shaped sections, which not only help improve the space utilization of the holds but also effectively distribute the pressure of the cargo on the bulkheads, reducing the risk of structural deformation.

[0003] The trough-shaped bulkheads create numerous uneven surfaces, making it easy for residues to accumulate. The interior space is narrow, dimly lit, and has a high dust concentration. Traditional cleaning methods rely on manual climbing to the bulkheads to use high-pressure water guns or shovels, which poses safety hazards such as falls from heights and potential burial by collapsing materials. Furthermore, cleaning the uneven areas is inefficient, and coal and ore, which are easily left behind, further complicate the cleaning process. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a boom-type cargo cleaning device suitable for port bulk cargo transportation.

[0005] A boom-type cleaning device suitable for bulk cargo transportation in ports includes a transport vehicle, a boom, a connecting seat, a cleaning machine, electric wheels, baffles, fixing blocks, a first high-pressure water gun, a swaying assembly, a second high-pressure water gun, and a protective shell. The transport vehicle is equipped with the boom and a water supply system. The connecting seat is hinged to the side of the boom away from the transport vehicle. A clamping assembly is connected to the connecting seat. The cleaning machine is connected to the connecting seat through the clamping assembly. At least six electric wheels are installed at the bottom of the cleaning machine. A baffle is connected to the side of the cleaning machine away from the connecting seat. At least two fixing blocks are connected to the side of the baffle away from the cleaning machine. Two first high-pressure water guns are connected to each fixing block. Swaying assemblies and protective shells are connected to both the front and rear sides of the cleaning machine. Second high-pressure water guns are connected to each swaying assembly. The swaying assemblies are all located inside the protective shell. Both the first and second high-pressure water guns are connected to the water supply system.

[0006] As a further preferred embodiment, the swing assembly includes a servo motor, a first rotating block, a connecting rod, and a second rotating block. Servo motors are installed on both the front and rear sides of the cleaning machine, and second rotating blocks are rotatably connected to both the front and rear sides of the cleaning machine. The first rotating block is connected to the output shaft of the servo motor, and a connecting rod is rotatably connected between the first rotating block and the second rotating block. The second rotating block is fixedly connected to the second high-pressure water gun.

[0007] As a further preferred embodiment, the clamping assembly includes a dual-axis motor, screws, and clamping blocks. The dual-axis motor is installed inside the connecting seat, and screws are connected to the output shafts of the dual-axis motors. The screws are rotatably connected to the connecting seat, and clamping blocks are threaded onto the screws. The clamping blocks are slidably connected to the connecting seat.

[0008] As a further preferred embodiment, the clamping assembly also includes a locking block and an elastic element. The locking block is slidably connected to the side of the clamping blocks that are close to each other. The front and rear sides of the cleaning machine have slots that are adapted to the locking blocks. An elastic element is connected between the locking block and the clamping block.

[0009] As a further preferred option, electromagnets are also included, with at least five electromagnets connected to the outer wall of each electric wheel.

[0010] As a further preferred embodiment, it also includes an electric reel, a connecting rope, and a retaining ring. The electric reel is connected to the connecting seat, the retaining ring is connected to the washing machine, and the connecting rope is connected between the retaining ring and the electric reel.

[0011] This utility model has the following advantages: It is equipped with a cleaning machine, a first high-pressure water gun and a second high-pressure water gun, which can clean the tank without manual high-altitude operation, improve the safety of tank cleaning, and complete large-area tank cleaning operations in a short time, thereby improving the tank cleaning efficiency of the equipment. It is also equipped with a swing component, which can make the second high-pressure water gun swing when spraying water for cleaning, so as to cover a larger cleaning area and clean a large area of ​​trough-shaped tank walls more quickly. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention.

[0013] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the connector, cleaning machine, and protective shell of this utility model.

[0014] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the baffle, the first high-pressure water gun, and the slot of this utility model.

[0015] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the swing component structure of this utility model.

[0016] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the cleaning machine of this utility model.

[0017] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping block, locking block, and elastic element structure of this utility model.

[0018] The components are: 1-transport vehicle, 2-boom, 3-connecting seat, 4-cleaning machine, 41-protective shell, 5-electric wheel, 51-electromagnet, 6-baffle, 7-fixing block, 8-first high-pressure water gun, 9-servo motor, 10-first rotating block, 11-connecting rod, 12-second rotating block, 13-second high-pressure water gun, 14-dual-axis motor, 15-screw, 16-clamping block, 17-locking block, 171-slot, 18-elastic element, 19-electric reel, 20-connecting rope, 21-fixing ring. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The present invention will be further described below with reference to specific embodiments. It should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, terms such as "setting," "installing," "connecting," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0020] A boom-type cargo cleaning device suitable for bulk cargo transportation in ports, such as Figures 1-6 As shown, the system includes a transport vehicle 1, a boom 2, a connecting seat 3, a cleaning machine 4, electric wheels 5, a baffle 6, a fixing block 7, a first high-pressure water gun 8, a swing assembly, a second high-pressure water gun 13, a protective shell 41, an electromagnet 51, an electric reel 19, a connecting rope 20, and a fixing ring 21. The transport vehicle 1 is equipped with the boom 2 and a water supply system. The connecting seat 3 is hinged to the side of the boom 2 away from the transport vehicle 1. A clamping assembly is connected to the connecting seat 3. The cleaning machine 4 is connected to the connecting seat 3 through the clamping assembly. At least six electric wheels 5 are installed at the bottom of the cleaning machine 4. A baffle 6 is fixedly connected to the side of the cleaning machine 4 away from the connecting seat 3. At least two fixing blocks 7 are fixedly connected to the side of the baffle 6 away from the cleaning machine 4. Two first high-pressure water guns 8 are fixedly connected to each of the fixed blocks 7. The front and rear sides of the cleaning machine 4 are connected to the swing assembly and the protective shell 41. The swing assembly is fixedly connected to the second high-pressure water gun 13. The swing assembly is located inside the protective shell 41. The first high-pressure water gun 8 and the second high-pressure water gun 13 are both connected to the water supply system. At least five electromagnets 51 are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the electric wheel 5. The top of the connecting seat 3 is fixedly connected to the electric winding wheel 19. The cleaning machine 4 is fixedly connected to the fixing ring 21. The fixing ring 21 and the electric winding wheel 19 are fixedly connected to the connecting rope 20. The connecting rope 20 can prevent the cleaning machine 4 from falling from the trough-shaped bulkhead and causing damage or injury to the workers in the cargo hold.

[0021] like Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, the swing assembly includes a servo motor 9, a first rotating block 10, a connecting rod 11, and a second rotating block 12. The servo motor 9 is installed on both the front and rear sides of the cleaning machine 4. The second rotating block 12 is rotatably connected to both the front and rear sides of the cleaning machine 4. The first rotating block 10 is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the servo motor 9. The connecting rod 11 is rotatably connected between the first rotating block 10 and the second rotating block 12. The second rotating block 12 is fixedly connected to the second high-pressure water gun 13.

[0022] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 6 As shown, the clamping assembly includes a dual-axis motor 14, a screw 15, a clamping block 16, a locking block 17, and an elastic element 18. The dual-axis motor 14 is installed in the connecting seat 3. The output shafts of the dual-axis motor 14 are all fixedly connected to the screw 15. The screw 15 is rotatably connected to the connecting seat 3. The clamping block 16 is threadedly connected to the screw 15. The clamping block 16 is slidably connected to the connecting seat 3. The side of the clamping block 16 that is close to each other is slidably connected to the locking block 17. The front and rear sides of the cleaning machine 4 have slots 171 that are adapted to the locking block 17. The locking block 17 and the clamping block 16 are fixedly connected to the elastic element 18, which is set as a helical spring.

[0023] Initially, boom 2 is in the retracted state, all clamping blocks 17 are located in the clamping slots 171, elastic elements 18 are in their normal state, clamping blocks 16 are tightly attached to the outer wall of the cleaning machine 4, and connecting ropes 20 are in the tightened state. When cleaning the trough-shaped bulkhead of the cargo hold is required, the equipment is moved into the cargo hold using the hoisting system, and then moved to the trough-shaped bulkhead by the transport vehicle 1. Boom 2 is then extended so that the cleaning machine 4 is positioned at the highest point of the trough-shaped bulkhead. The cleaning machine 4 is rotated by boom 2, causing the electric wheel 5 to contact the trough-shaped bulkhead, energizing the electromagnet 51. Under the action of the electromagnet 51, the cleaning machine 4 can be attracted to the trough-shaped bulkhead. When the cleaning machine 4 needs to move along the trough-shaped bulkhead, the power of the electromagnet 51 is reduced so that the driving force of the electric wheel 5 is greater than the magnetic attraction force of the electromagnet 51. To ensure the electric wheel 5 can rotate, when the cleaning machine 4 needs to stay on the trough-shaped bulkhead, the power of the electromagnet 51 is increased to improve the stability of the cleaning machine 4 on the trough-shaped bulkhead. The screw 15 is driven to rotate by the dual-shaft motor 14, causing the two clamping blocks 16 to slide away from each other, and the locking block 17 to disengage from the locking slot 171, thereby unlocking the cleaning machine 4. When cleaning the trough-shaped bulkhead, the bottom surface of the trough-shaped bulkhead is sprayed with water by the first high-pressure water gun 8, and the sides of the trough-shaped bulkhead are sprayed with water by the second high-pressure water gun 13 driven by the swing assembly. This eliminates the need for manual high-altitude cleaning, improves the safety of cleaning, and allows for large-area cleaning operations to be completed in a shorter time, improving the cleaning efficiency of the equipment. The second high-pressure water gun 13 sprays water for cleaning. At the same time, the first rotating block 10 is driven to rotate by the servo motor 9. Under the action of the connecting rod 11, the first rotating block 10 drives the second rotating block 12 to rotate back and forth. The rotation amplitude of the second rotating block 12 is less than 180 degrees, which allows the second high-pressure water gun 13 to swing during water spraying, covering a larger cleaning area and cleaning large areas of the trough-shaped bulkhead more quickly, thereby significantly improving the efficiency of the cleaning work. The water flow impacts the trough-shaped bulkhead at different angles, which helps to break down and remove stubborn deposits or dirt, ensuring that all corners and crevices are thoroughly cleaned. When cleaning the trough-shaped bulkhead, the cleaning machine 4 is attracted to the trough-shaped bulkhead by the electromagnet 51. When other areas need to be cleaned, the cleaning machine 4 can move along the trough under the combined action of the electromagnet 51 and the electric wheel 5. The movable bulkhead enhances the flexibility and applicability of this cleaning equipment. When the cleaning machine 4 moves along the trough-shaped bulkhead, the electric reel 19 rotates to release the connecting rope 20. When the cleaning machine 4 is fixed by the clamping assembly, the electric reel 19 reverses to tighten the connecting rope 20. When it is necessary to retrieve the cleaning machine 4 onto the connecting seat 3, the boom 2 drives the connecting seat 3 to move, causing the cleaning machine 4 to move between the two clamping blocks 16. This causes the locking block 17 to move along the outer wall of the cleaning machine 4, compressing the elastic element 18. When the locking block 17 approaches the locking groove 171, the elastic element 18 returns to its original state, allowing the locking block 17 to engage with the locking groove 171, thus completing the positioning of the clamping block 16. Then, the dual-axis motor 14 drives the two clamping blocks 16 to slide closer to each other, allowing the clamping assembly to clamp and fix the cleaning machine 4.This completes the retrieval of the cleaning machine 4. Then, the boom 2 is retracted, and the equipment is removed from the cargo hold using the hoisting system.

[0024] It should be understood that the above description is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to limit the present invention. Those skilled in the art will understand that variations of the present invention will be included within the scope of the claims herein.

Claims

1. A boom-type cargo cleaning device suitable for bulk cargo transportation in ports, characterized in that, The system includes a transport vehicle, a boom, a connecting seat, a cleaning machine, electric wheels, baffles, fixing blocks, a first high-pressure water gun, a swing assembly, a second high-pressure water gun, and a protective shell. The transport vehicle is equipped with a boom and a water supply system. The connecting seat is hinged to the side of the boom away from the transport vehicle. A clamping assembly is connected to the connecting seat. The cleaning machine is connected to the connecting seat through the clamping assembly. At least six electric wheels are installed at the bottom of the cleaning machine. A baffle is connected to the side of the cleaning machine away from the connecting seat. At least two fixing blocks are connected to the side of the baffle away from the cleaning machine. Two first high-pressure water guns are connected to each fixing block. Swing assemblies and protective shells are connected to both the front and rear sides of the cleaning machine. Second high-pressure water guns are connected to each swing assembly. The swing assemblies are all located inside the protective shell. Both the first and second high-pressure water guns are connected to the water supply system.

2. A boom-type cargo cleaning device suitable for port bulk cargo transportation according to claim 1, characterized in that, The swing assembly includes a servo motor, a first rotating block, a connecting rod, and a second rotating block. Servo motors are installed on both the front and rear sides of the cleaning machine, and second rotating blocks are rotatably connected to both the front and rear sides of the cleaning machine. The first rotating block is connected to the output shaft of the servo motor, and a connecting rod is rotatably connected between the first rotating block and the second rotating block. The second rotating block is fixedly connected to the second high-pressure water gun.

3. A boom-type cargo cleaning device suitable for port bulk cargo transportation according to claim 2, characterized in that, The clamping assembly includes a dual-axis motor, screws, and clamping blocks. The dual-axis motor is installed inside the connecting seat. Each output shaft of the dual-axis motor is connected to a screw, which is rotatably connected to the connecting seat. Each screw is threadedly connected to a clamping block, which is slidably connected to the connecting seat.

4. A boom-type cargo cleaning device suitable for port bulk cargo transportation according to claim 3, characterized in that, The clamping assembly also includes a locking block and an elastic element. The locking block is slidably connected to the side of the clamping blocks that are close to each other. The front and rear sides of the cleaning machine have slots that are adapted to the locking blocks. An elastic element is connected between the locking block and the clamping block.

5. A boom-type cargo cleaning device suitable for port bulk cargo transportation according to claim 4, characterized in that, The device also includes electromagnets, with at least five electromagnets connected to the outer wall of each electric wheel.

6. A boom-type cargo cleaning device suitable for port bulk cargo transportation according to claim 5, characterized in that, The device also includes an electric reel, a connecting rope, and a retaining ring. The electric reel is connected to the connecting seat, and the retaining ring is connected to the cleaning machine. A connecting rope connects the retaining ring and the electric reel.