A cleaning device for dye vats

The automated cleaning of dyeing vats is achieved through a servo motor-driven expansion cleaning mechanism and a mobile frame design, solving the problems of time-consuming, labor-intensive, and safety risks associated with traditional manual cleaning, and improving cleaning efficiency and thoroughness.

CN224309226UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-02ZHEJIANG YUEXIN PRINTING & DYEING CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ZHEJIANG YUEXIN PRINTING & DYEING CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-06
Publication Date
2026-06-02

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Traditional manual cleaning of dyeing vats is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and incomplete, posing safety risks and making it difficult to effectively remove residues from the inner walls of the vats.

Method used

The expansion cleaning mechanism, driven by a servo motor, uses gears and racks to rotate and brush the arc-shaped cleaning components inside the dyeing vat. Combined with the design of a movable frame, it achieves automated cleaning.

Benefits of technology

It improves cleaning efficiency, enhances friction against the inner wall of the dyeing vat, ensures thorough cleaning, and reduces safety risks for operators.

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Abstract

This utility model discloses a cleaning device for a dyeing vat, relating to the field of dyeing vat cleaning technology. It includes a vertical frame, an I-beam, and a linear module. A connecting rod is fixedly connected to one side of the linear module, and a second servo motor is fixedly installed at the lower end of the connecting rod. An expansion cleaning mechanism is fixedly connected to the lower end of the output shaft of the second servo motor. In this utility model, multiple sets of racks are subjected to outward force and slide stably in the grooves of the inner and outer rings. Driven by a fan-shaped plate below the racks, arc-shaped cleaning components are pressed against the inner wall of the dyeing vat. The second servo motor is activated, driving the expansion cleaning mechanism to rotate. Multiple sets of arc-shaped cleaning components rotate and clean the inner wall of the dyeing vat. Because the fan-shaped plate is fan-shaped, the arc-shaped cleaning components can deform. Under force, the arc-shaped cleaning components adhere to the inner wall of the dyeing vat, ensuring relatively stable friction and improving cleaning ability.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of dyeing vat cleaning technology, and in particular to a dyeing vat cleaning device. Background Technology

[0002] In industries such as textiles, printing and dyeing, and chemicals, dyeing vats are core equipment used for processes such as fabric dyeing and pigment dispersion. Over long-term use, dyeing vats accumulate residual dyes, sizing agents, fiber impurities, and chemical deposits (such as inorganic salt crystals and polymer adhering substances). These residues not only affect the uniformity and quality stability of subsequent dyeing processes but can also lead to corrosion of the vat's inner wall and even microbial growth.

[0003] However, traditional manual cleaning relies on operators entering the dyeing vat and using tools such as brushes and scrapers to physically scrape it. Harmful chemical gases (such as formaldehyde and benzene compounds volatilized during the dyeing process) may remain inside the dyeing vat, posing certain risks to operators. Moreover, the cleaning is time-consuming, laborious, and not thorough enough. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problems existing in the prior art by proposing a cleaning device for dyeing vats.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a cleaning device for a dyeing vat, comprising a vertical frame, an I-beam, and a linear module. A connecting rod is fixedly connected to one side of the linear module, and a second servo motor is fixedly installed at the lower end of the connecting rod. An expansion cleaning mechanism is fixedly connected to the lower end of the output shaft of the second servo motor. The expansion cleaning mechanism comprises a carrier assembly, an expansion assembly, and multiple cleaning assemblies. The multiple cleaning assemblies are arranged in a ring below the expansion assembly. The expansion assembly comprises a first servo motor, a gear, a gear ring, and a rack. The gear meshes with both the gear ring and the rack. The cleaning assemblies are fixedly installed on the lower side of the rack.

[0006] Preferably, the cleaning component includes a fan-shaped plate and an arc-shaped cleaning element, the arc-shaped cleaning element being fixedly connected to the arc-shaped edge of the fan-shaped plate, and the fan-shaped plate being fixedly connected to the lower side of the rack.

[0007] Preferably, the carrier assembly includes a disk, an inner ring, and an outer ring, both of which are fixedly connected to the lower side of the disk.

[0008] Preferably, the rack slides and engages simultaneously in the slots of both the inner and outer rings, with the inner and outer rings sharing the same center.

[0009] Preferably, multiple sets of gears are arranged in a ring array at the middle position of the inner ring and the outer ring, and the gears are rotatably mounted on the lower side of the disk.

[0010] Preferably, the gear ring is slidably engaged with the inner side of the outer ring, and the first servo motor is fixedly mounted on the upper side of the disk, with its output end passing through the disk and connected to a set of gears.

[0011] Preferably, two sets of vertical frames are fixedly connected to both ends of the I-beam, and rollers are movably connected to the inner sides of both ends of the C-shaped frame, with the rollers rolling and engaging inside the I-beam.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and positive effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0013] 1. In this utility model, the first servo motor drives one set of gears to rotate. This gear simultaneously meshes with a gear ring and a corresponding rack. After meshing, the gear ring rotates inside the outer ring, thereby meshing with the remaining multiple sets of gears. These gears also mesh with their corresponding racks. As a result, all the racks are subjected to an outward force and slide stably in the grooves of both the inner and outer rings. Driven by the fan-shaped plate below the racks, the arc-shaped cleaning component is pressed against the inner wall of the dyeing vat. The second servo motor is started, driving the expansion cleaning mechanism to rotate. Multiple sets of arc-shaped cleaning components rotate and clean the inner wall of the dyeing vat. Since the fan-shaped plate is fan-shaped, the arc-shaped cleaning component can deform. Under the force, the arc-shaped cleaning component adheres to the inner wall of the dyeing vat, ensuring a relatively stable friction force and improving the cleaning ability.

[0014] 2. In this utility model, two sets of vertical frames and one set of I-beams constitute a movable frame. The dyeing vat that needs to be cleaned is transferred to the middle of the movable frame. The linear module is pushed so that the C-shaped frame moves inside the I-beams by means of the rollers on both sides, and the expansion cleaning mechanism is adjusted to the middle position above the dyeing vat to facilitate subsequent cleaning work. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of a cleaning device for a dyeing vat is provided for this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 A front view of a cleaning device for a dyeing vat is provided for this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This utility model provides a first three-dimensional structural diagram of the disassembled expansion cleaning mechanism in a dyeing vat cleaning device.

[0018] Figure 4 This invention presents a second three-dimensional structural diagram of the expansion cleaning mechanism in a dyeing vat cleaning device, which is a disassembled part of the present invention.

[0019] Legend: 1. Vertical frame; 2. I-beam; 3. C-shaped frame; 4. Roller; 5. Linear module; 6. Connecting rod; 7. Expansion cleaning mechanism; 71. Disc; 72. First servo motor; 73. Gear; 74. Gear ring; 75. Inner ring; 76. Outer ring; 77. Rack; 78. Sector plate; 79. Arc-shaped cleaning component; 8. Second servo motor. Detailed Implementation

[0020] To better understand the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this utility model, the present utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in these embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0021] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed in the following specification.

[0022] Example 1: As Figure 1 - Figure 4 As shown, this utility model provides a cleaning device for a dyeing vat, including a vertical frame 1, an I-beam 2, and a linear module 5. A connecting rod 6 is fixedly connected to one side of the linear module 5, and a second servo motor 8 is fixedly installed at the lower end of the connecting rod 6. An expansion cleaning mechanism 7 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the output shaft of the second servo motor 8. The expansion cleaning mechanism 7 includes a carrier assembly, an expansion assembly, and multiple cleaning components. The multiple cleaning components are arranged in a ring below the expansion assembly. The expansion assembly includes a first servo motor 72, a gear 73, a gear ring 74, and a rack 77. The gear 73 meshes with both the gear ring 74 and the rack 77. The cleaning components are fixedly installed on the lower side of the rack 77 and include a fan-shaped plate 78 and an arc-shaped cleaning component. 79. An arc-shaped cleaning component 79 is fixedly connected to the arc-shaped edge of a sector plate 78. The sector plate 78 is fixedly connected to the lower side of a rack 77. The carrier assembly includes a disk 71, an inner ring 75, and an outer ring 76. Both the inner ring 75 and the outer ring 76 are fixedly connected to the lower side of the disk 71. The rack 77 is simultaneously slidably engaged in the slots of both the inner ring 75 and the outer ring 76. The inner ring 75 and the outer ring 76 are concentric. Multiple sets of gears 73 are arranged in a ring array in the middle of the inner ring 75 and the outer ring 76. The gears 73 are rotatably mounted on the lower side of the disk 71. A gear ring 74 is slidably engaged on the inner side of the outer ring 76. A first servo motor 72 is fixedly mounted on the upper side of the disk 71, and its output end passes through the disk 71 and is connected to a set of gears 73 for transmission.

[0023] The specific setup and function of this embodiment are described below: The dyeing vat is moved below the expansion and cleaning mechanism 7. The linear module 5 is controlled to operate, driving the connecting rod 6 downwards, causing the expansion and cleaning mechanism 7 to gradually extend into the inner cavity of the dyeing vat. Then, the first servo motor 72 is started, driving one set of gears 73 to rotate. This gear 73 simultaneously meshes with the gear ring 74 and its corresponding rack 77. After meshing, the gear ring 74 rotates inside the outer ring 76, thus meshing with the remaining sets of gears 73. These gears 73 also mesh with their respective racks 77, thereby engaging all the... The rack 77 slides stably in the grooves of the inner ring 75 and the outer ring 76 under the outward force. Driven by the fan-shaped plate 78 below the rack 77, the arc-shaped cleaning component 79 is pressed against the inner wall of the dyeing vat. The second servo motor 8 is started, driving the expansion cleaning mechanism 7 to rotate. Multiple sets of arc-shaped cleaning components 79 rotate and brush the inner wall of the dyeing vat. Since the fan-shaped plate 78 is fan-shaped and the arc-shaped cleaning component 79 is a sponge brush or bristle brush, it can be deformed. Under the force, the arc-shaped cleaning component 79 adheres to the inner wall of the dyeing vat, ensuring a relatively stable friction force and improving the cleaning ability. After cleaning for a period of time, it can be rinsed with water.

[0024] Example 2: Figure 1 - Figure 2 As shown, two sets of vertical frames 1 are fixedly connected to both ends of the I-beam 2, and rollers 4 are movably connected to the inner sides of both ends of the C-shaped frame 3. The rollers 4 roll and engage inside the I-beam 2.

[0025] The overall effect of this embodiment is that two sets of vertical frames 1 and one set of I-beams 2 form a movable frame, which moves the dyeing vat that needs to be cleaned to the middle of the movable frame. The linear module 5 is pushed so that the C-shaped frame 3 moves inside the I-beams 2 by means of the rollers 4 on both sides, and the expansion cleaning mechanism 7 is adjusted to the middle position above the dyeing vat to facilitate the subsequent cleaning work.

[0026] The operating method and working principle of this device are as follows: The dye vat to be cleaned is moved to the middle of the frame consisting of the vertical frame 1 and the I-beam 2. The linear module 5 is pushed, causing the C-shaped frame 3 to move inside the I-beam 2 via the rollers 4 on both sides. The expansion cleaning mechanism 7 is adjusted to the upper middle position of the dye vat. The linear module 5 is then controlled to work, causing the connecting rod 6 to move downwards, allowing the expansion cleaning mechanism 7 to gradually extend into the inner cavity of the dye vat. Next, the first servo motor 72 is started, driving one set of gears 73 to rotate. These gears 73 simultaneously mesh... The gear ring 74 and the corresponding rack 77 mesh. After meshing, the gear ring 74 rotates inside the outer ring 76, thereby meshing with the remaining multiple sets of gears 73. Each of these gears 73 also meshes with its corresponding rack 77. As a result, all the racks 77 are subjected to an outward force and slide in the grooves of both the inner ring 75 and the outer ring 76. Driven by the fan-shaped plate 78 below the rack 77, the arc-shaped cleaning component 79 is pressed against the inner wall of the dyeing vat. The second servo motor 8 is started, driving the expansion cleaning mechanism 7 to rotate. The multiple sets of arc-shaped cleaning components 79 rotate and clean the inner wall of the dyeing vat.

[0027] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model in any other way. Any person skilled in the art may make changes or modifications to the above-disclosed technical content to create equivalent embodiments for application in other fields. However, any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model without departing from the technical solution of the present utility model shall still fall within the protection scope of the technical solution of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A cleaning device for a dyeing vat, comprising a vertical frame (1), an I-beam (2), and a linear module (5), characterized in that: A connecting rod (6) is fixedly connected to one side of the linear module (5). A second servo motor (8) is fixedly installed at the lower end of the connecting rod (6). An expansion cleaning mechanism (7) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the output shaft of the second servo motor (8). The expansion cleaning mechanism (7) includes a carrier assembly, an expansion assembly, and multiple cleaning assemblies. The multiple cleaning assemblies are arranged in a ring below the expansion assembly. The expansion assembly includes a first servo motor (72), a gear (73), a gear ring (74), and a rack (77). The gear (73) meshes with both the gear ring (74) and the rack (77). The cleaning assemblies are fixedly installed on the lower side of the rack (77).

2. The cleaning device for a dyeing vat according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning assembly includes a fan-shaped plate (78) and an arc-shaped cleaning component (79), the arc-shaped cleaning component (79) being fixedly connected to the arc-shaped edge of the fan-shaped plate (78), and the fan-shaped plate (78) being fixedly connected to the underside of the rack (77).

3. The cleaning device for a dyeing vat according to claim 2, characterized in that: The carrier assembly includes a disk (71), an inner ring (75), and an outer ring (76), both of which are fixedly connected to the underside of the disk (71).

4. The cleaning device for a dyeing vat according to claim 3, characterized in that: The rack (77) slides and engages simultaneously in the slots of both the inner ring (75) and the outer ring (76), with the inner ring (75) and the outer ring (76) sharing the same center.

5. A cleaning device for a dyeing vat according to claim 4, characterized in that: Multiple sets of gears (73) are arranged in a ring array in the middle of the inner ring (75) and the outer ring (76), and the gears (73) are rotatably mounted on the lower side of the disk (71).

6. A cleaning device for a dyeing vat according to claim 5, characterized in that: The gear ring (74) is slidably engaged inside the outer ring (76), and the first servo motor (72) is fixedly installed on the upper side of the disk (71) and its output end passes through the disk (71) and is connected to a set of gears (73) for transmission.

7. A cleaning device for a dyeing vat according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two sets of vertical frames (1) are fixedly connected to both ends of the I-beam (2), and rollers (4) are movably connected to the inner sides of both ends of the shaped frame (3). The rollers (4) are rolled and engaged on the inner side of the I-beam (2).