A Fod cleaning mat that facilitates connection with a tractor

By introducing a positioning and driving mechanism into the Fod sweeping blanket, and using a spring to drive the moving cylinder and locking ball to achieve quick locking and unlocking of the plug, the problem of laborious disassembly and inconvenient installation when connecting the sweeping blanket to the tractor is solved, thus improving operational efficiency and stability.

CN224299865UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-29JIANGSU FURUI FOUR STATION AIRPORT EQUIP CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
JIANGSU FURUI FOUR STATION AIRPORT EQUIP CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-13
Publication Date
2026-05-29

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

When existing Fod sweeping blankets are connected to tow trucks, dust and impurities accumulate after prolonged use, leading to increased friction, making disassembly and installation difficult, and requiring multiple adjustments to align the holes during installation.

Method used

A cleaning mat including a positioning mechanism and a drive mechanism was designed. By matching the insertion rod with the connecting post, the moving cylinder and locking ball driven by the spring are used to achieve quick locking and unlocking, simplifying the installation and disassembly process of the insertion rod.

Benefits of technology

It enables quick installation and disassembly of the cleaning mat body, reducing operational difficulty and improving installation efficiency and stability.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of Fod cleaning blanket convenient and connected with tractor, including cleaning blanket main body and the traction plate connected in cleaning blanket main body, the end of the traction plate is connected with connector, the inside of the connector is connected with inserting rod, the inserting rod is matched with the connecting column connected in the inside of mounting seat, the connecting column is connected with the positioning mechanism for the positioning of inserting rod, the positioning mechanism includes spring, moving cylinder, multiple locking balls, the moving cylinder is movably connected in connecting column, the spring is used to drive moving cylinder to the direction of approaching connector movement, the locking ball is movably connected in connecting column, and locking ball is matched with the locking groove being set in the outside of inserting rod, the inside of the moving cylinder is connected with locking ball, moving cylinder is connected with the drive mechanism for driving moving cylinder reciprocating movement. The utility model is convenient for the disassembly and assembly of cleaning blanket main body, simple and convenient to operate, and high efficiency.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of Fod cleaning blanket technology, specifically a Fod cleaning blanket that is easy to connect to a tractor. Background Technology

[0002] Airport runways are dedicated areas for aircraft takeoff and landing, and are one of the core facilities of an airport. The design, length, width, and materials of the runway directly affect the takeoff and landing performance of aircraft and the operational capacity of the airport. Fod cleaning mats are commonly used during runway cleaning to prevent screws, metal fragments, stones, and other debris from being sucked into aircraft engines, ensuring normal aircraft operation.

[0003] The patent application CN220057761U, entitled "A FOD Cleaning Mat Towing Device," describes a cleaning mat being fixed by connecting the mounting base 1 to the rear of the tractor via a pin, as shown in the accompanying drawings. Similarly, patent application CN211270519U, entitled "A Connection Structure Between a Cleaning Mat and a Vehicle," mentions that "the connecting sleeve 234 is fitted onto the traction end of the tractor." This fitting connection typically uses a sleeve (or tube) and a connecting rod (or shaft). Over time, dust and impurities accumulate on the shaft, increasing friction and making disassembly of the cleaning mat extremely difficult. Furthermore, during installation, the cleaning mat's position must be adjusted multiple times to align the pin hole on the mounting base 1 with the connection hole at the rear of the tractor for easy pin insertion. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a Fod sweeping mat that is easy to connect to a tractor, facilitates the disassembly and assembly of the sweeping mat body, and has the advantages of simple and convenient operation and high efficiency, thus solving the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a Fod cleaning mat that is easy to connect with a tractor, comprising a cleaning mat body and a traction plate connected to the cleaning mat body. A connector is connected to the end of the traction plate, and a rod is connected to the inner side of the connector. The rod matches a connecting post connected to the inner side of a mounting base. The connecting post is connected to a positioning mechanism for positioning the rod. The positioning mechanism includes a spring, a movable cylinder, and multiple locking balls. The movable cylinder is movably connected to the connecting post. The spring drives the movable cylinder to move towards the connector. The locking balls are movably connected to the connecting post and match a locking groove located on the outer side of the rod. The inner side of the movable cylinder is connected to the locking balls, and the movable cylinder is connected to a drive mechanism for reciprocating movement.

[0006] Preferably, the positioning mechanism further includes multiple guide grooves and inclined surfaces, the guide grooves being used to guide the moving cylinder, and the inclined surfaces being disposed at the ends of the moving cylinder.

[0007] Preferably, the guide groove is disposed on the outside of the connecting column, and the movable cylinder is slidably connected to the guide groove.

[0008] Preferably, the spring is sleeved on the connecting post, and both ends of the spring are connected to the mounting base and the movable cylinder.

[0009] Preferably, the connecting column is provided with multiple movable cavities, and the locking ball is connected to the movable cavities.

[0010] Preferably, the drive mechanism includes a pull rod, a rotating rod, a handle, a limiting plate, and a positioning bolt. The two ends of the pull rod are connected to the rotating rod and the moving cylinder via shafts. One end of the rotating rod is shaft-connected to the mounting base, and the other end is connected to the handle. The limiting plate is connected to the mounting base and matches the rotating rod. The positioning bolt is used for positioning the rotating rod.

[0011] Preferably, the side of the rotating rod is provided with a positioning groove, which matches the end of the positioning bolt, and the positioning bolt is threadedly connected to the limiting plate.

[0012] Preferably, the connecting post is provided with a slot, and the insert rod is connected to the slot.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This utility model, by setting a positioning mechanism and a driving mechanism, inserts the rod of the sweeping mat body into the connecting column, loosens the positioning bolt to release the rotating rod, and the compressed spring pushes the moving cylinder forward. The inclined surface of the moving cylinder slides relative to the locking ball, which drives the locking ball to move closer to the locking groove until the end of the moving cylinder is connected to the connecting head. The moving cylinder stops moving, and its inner surface is connected to the locking ball, so that the locking ball is connected to the corresponding locking groove, realizing the positioning and locking of the rod, which facilitates the quick installation and fixation of the sweeping mat body. When disassembling the sweeping mat body, forcefully push the rotating rod to rotate, and with the use of the pull rod, the moving cylinder can be driven to move backward until the moving cylinder separates from the locking ball, thus releasing the rod. Then, pulling out the rod facilitates the disassembly of the sweeping mat body. The operation is simple, convenient, and efficient. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the present utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A partial view;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the connecting column and the insertion rod of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A partial view.

[0018] In the diagram: 1. Main body of the cleaning mat; 2. Traction plate; 3. Connector; 4. Moving cylinder; 5. Mounting base; 6. Connecting column; 7. Spring; 8. Pull rod; 9. Guide groove; 10. Rotating rod; 11. Handle; 12. Positioning groove; 13. Limiting plate; 14. Positioning bolt; 15. Slot; 16. Locking ball; 17. Insert rod; 18. Locking groove; 19. Inclined surface; 20. Movable cavity. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0020] Please see Figures 1 to 4 This utility model provides a Fod cleaning mat that is easy to connect to a tractor, including a cleaning mat body 1 and a traction plate 2 connected to the cleaning mat body 1. A connector 3 is connected to the end of the traction plate 2, and a rod 17 is connected to the inner side of the connector 3. The rod 17 matches a connecting post 6 connected to the inner side of the mounting base 5. The connecting post 6 is connected to a positioning mechanism for positioning the rod 17. The positioning mechanism includes a spring 7, a moving cylinder 4, and multiple locking balls 16. Typically, four locking balls 16 are provided, with adjacent balls forming a 90° angle. The moving cylinder 4 is movably connected to the connecting post 6, and the spring 7 drives the moving cylinder 4 to move closer to the connector 3. The locking balls 16 are movably connected to the connecting post 6 and match a locking groove 18 located on the outer side of the rod 17. The inner side of the moving cylinder 4 is connected to the locking balls 16, and the moving cylinder 4 is connected to a drive mechanism for reciprocating movement.

[0021] During the installation of the cleaning mat body 1, the insertion rod 17 is inserted into the connecting post 6, and then the rotating rod 10 is loosened. The compressed spring 7 pushes the moving cylinder 4 forward, causing the inclined surface 19 to slide relative to the locking ball 16, which in turn pushes the locking ball 16 to move towards the corresponding locking groove 18. When the moving cylinder 4 stops moving, its end connects to the connecting head 3, its inner surface connects to the locking ball 16, and the locking ball 16 connects to the locking groove 18, thus locking and fixing the insertion rod 17, improving the stability of the cleaning mat body 1 installation, and increasing efficiency.

[0022] When the main body 1 of the cleaning mat is in the positioning state, the spring 7 is still in the compressed state.

[0023] The positioning mechanism also includes multiple guide grooves 9 and inclined surfaces 19. The guide grooves 9 are used to guide the moving cylinder 4, and the inclined surfaces 19 are located at the end of the moving cylinder 4. The inclined surfaces 19 are smooth surfaces, which can reduce the contact friction with the locking ball 16.

[0024] The guide groove 9 is located on the outside of the connecting column 6, and the moving cylinder 4 is slidably connected to the guide groove 9, which improves the stability of the reciprocating movement of the moving cylinder 4 and plays a good guiding role.

[0025] Spring 7 is fitted onto connecting post 6, and both ends of spring 7 are connected to mounting base 5 and movable cylinder 4.

[0026] The connecting column 6 is provided with multiple movable cavities 20. The locking ball 16 is connected to the movable cavity 20. There are usually four movable cavities 20, with an adjacent included angle of 90°. The locking ball 16 can move within the movable cavity 20, but cannot be removed from the movable cavity 20.

[0027] The drive mechanism includes a pull rod 8, a rotating rod 10, a handle 11, a limiting plate 13, and a positioning bolt 14. Both ends of the pull rod 8 are connected to the rotating rod 10 and the moving cylinder 4 via shafts. One end of the rotating rod 10 is connected to the mounting base 5, and the other end is connected to the handle 11. The limiting plate 13 is connected to the mounting base 5 and matches the rotating rod 10. The positioning bolt 14 is used to position the rotating rod 10. When disassembling the cleaning mat body 1, the insert rod 17 needs to be loosened. Pushing the handle 11 causes the rotating rod 10 to rotate, which applies a pulling force to the pull rod 8. The pull rod 8 pulls the moving cylinder 4 backward, compressing the spring 7. Until the rotating rod 10 connects to the limiting plate 13, the inner side of the moving cylinder 4 separates synchronously from the four locking balls 16. Then, the positioning bolt 14 is used to lock and fix the rotating rod 10. At this time, the insert rod 17 is in a loosened state. The insert rod 17 is then pulled out of the slot 15, facilitating the disassembly of the cleaning mat body 1 with high efficiency.

[0028] The rotating rod 10 has a positioning groove 12 on its side, which matches the end of the positioning bolt 14. The positioning bolt 14 is threadedly connected to the limiting plate 13. Rotating the positioning bolt 14 so that its end is inserted into the positioning groove 12 can lock and fix the rotating rod 10, thereby facilitating the limiting of the moving cylinder 4 and making it easy to insert the insertion rod 17 into the slot 15.

[0029] The connecting post 6 is provided with a slot 15, and the insert rod 17 is connected to the slot 15. When the insert rod 17 is inserted into the slot 15 and the insert rod 17 cannot be moved, the locking groove 18 is aligned with the corresponding locking ball 16, which facilitates the subsequent docking of the two.

[0030] Working principle: In use, insert the insertion rod 17 into the slot 15 of the connecting post 6 until the insertion rod 17 stops moving, at which point the locking ball 16 aligns with the locking groove 18. Loosening the positioning bolt 14 releases the rotating rod 10, and the compressed spring 7 pushes the moving cylinder 4 forward. The inclined surface 19 slides relative to the locking ball 16, driving the locking ball 16 to move towards the corresponding locking groove 18. Until the end of the moving cylinder 4 connects with the connecting head 3, the inner side of the moving cylinder 4 connects with the locking ball 16, and the locking ball 16 connects with the locking groove 18, thus locking and fixing the insertion rod 17 and improving the stability of the cleaning blanket body 1 during installation. When the main body of the sweeping mat 1 needs to be disassembled, hold the handle 11 and drive the rotating rod 10 to rotate. The rotating rod 10 applies a pulling force to the pull rod 8, which can pull the moving cylinder 4 backward. The spring 7 is compressed until the rotating rod 10 is connected to the limiting plate 13. The moving cylinder 4 and the four locking balls 16 are separated synchronously, thereby loosening the insertion rod 17. Then pull the insertion rod 17 to separate it from the slot 15, which facilitates the disassembly of the main body of the sweeping mat 1. The operation is simple, convenient and efficient.

[0031] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A Fod sweeping mat that is easy to connect to a tractor, comprising a sweeping mat body (1) and a traction plate (2) connected to the sweeping mat body (1), characterized in that, The end of the traction plate (2) is connected to a connector (3), and the inner side of the connector (3) is connected to a rod (17). The rod (17) is matched with a connecting post (6) connected to the inner side of the mounting base (5). The connecting post (6) is connected to a positioning mechanism for positioning the rod (17). The positioning mechanism includes a spring (7), a moving cylinder (4), and multiple locking balls (16). The moving cylinder (4) is movably connected to the connecting post (6). The spring (7) is used to drive the moving cylinder (4) to move closer to the connector (3). The locking ball (16) is movably connected to the connecting post (6), and the locking ball (16) is matched with a locking groove (18) provided on the outer side of the rod (17). The inner side of the moving cylinder (4) is connected to the locking ball (16). The moving cylinder (4) is connected to a driving mechanism for driving the moving cylinder (4) to move back and forth.

2. The Fod cleaning blanket that is easy to connect with a tractor as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The positioning mechanism also includes multiple guide grooves (9) and inclined surfaces (19). The guide grooves (9) are used to guide the moving cylinder (4), and the inclined surfaces (19) are located at the ends of the moving cylinder (4).

3. The Fod cleaning blanket according to claim 2, which is easy to connect with a tractor, is characterized in that, The guide groove (9) is located on the outside of the connecting column (6), and the movable cylinder (4) is slidably connected to the guide groove (9).

4. The Fod cleaning blanket according to claim 1, which is easy to connect with a tractor, is characterized in that, The spring (7) is sleeved on the connecting post (6), and both ends of the spring (7) are connected to the mounting base (5) and the movable cylinder (4).

5. The Fod cleaning blanket according to claim 1, which is easy to connect with a tractor, is characterized in that, The connecting column (6) is provided with multiple movable cavities (20), and the locking ball (16) is connected to the movable cavities (20).

6. The Fod cleaning blanket according to claim 1, which is easy to connect with a tractor, is characterized in that, The drive mechanism includes a pull rod (8), a rotating rod (10), a handle (11), a limiting plate (13), and a positioning bolt (14). The two ends of the pull rod (8) are connected to the rotating rod (10) and the moving cylinder (4) by a shaft. One end of the rotating rod (10) is connected to the mounting base (5) by a shaft, and the other end is connected to the handle (11). The limiting plate (13) is connected to the mounting base (5) and matches the rotating rod (10). The positioning bolt (14) is used to position the rotating rod (10).

7. A Fod cleaning blanket that is easy to connect to a tractor as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The rotating rod (10) has a positioning groove (12) on its side, which matches the end of the positioning bolt (14), and the positioning bolt (14) is threadedly connected to the limiting plate (13).

8. The Fod cleaning blanket according to claim 1, which is easy to connect with a tractor, is characterized in that, The connecting post (6) is provided with a slot (15), and the insert (17) is connected to the slot (15).