An automatic cleaning device for ink buckets

Abstract

This utility model discloses an automatic ink barrel cleaning device, including a forklift mechanism, a cleaning mechanism, and a cover plate. The cleaning mechanism includes a diaphragm pump, a rotary driver, a connecting pipe, and a nozzle. The cover plate is fixed above the forks of the forklift mechanism. The diaphragm pump is fixed on the forklift mechanism, the rotary driver is located above the cover plate, and the connecting pipe is connected to the rotating end of the rotary driver. One end of the connecting pipe is connected to the output end of the diaphragm pump, and the other end of the connecting pipe extends to the bottom of the cover plate. The nozzle is located at the other end of the connecting pipe. By setting the cover plate above the forklift mechanism, the ink barrel is quickly lifted and moved by the forklift mechanism, achieving a sealed cleaning by closing the cover plate on the ink barrel. This prevents solvent splashing caused by high-pressure jets during the cleaning process, ensuring operational safety. By setting the rotary driver to drive the connecting pipe and the nozzle to rotate, the solvent is evenly sprayed to all corners of the barrel wall, ensuring the cleaning effect.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cleaning device technology, and in particular to an automatic cleaning device for ink barrels. Background Technology

[0002] During ink production, used ink cans often retain adhesive substances such as ink and resin on their inner walls, requiring thorough cleaning before reuse or safe disposal. Currently, ink can cleaning is typically done manually, where operators use handheld spray guns or tools to spray organic solvents onto the can walls, relying on the solvent's dissolving effect combined with manual scrubbing or high-pressure rinsing to remove residues. However, this cleaning method is not only time-consuming and unsuitable for cleaning large quantities of ink cans, but also makes it difficult to precisely control the amount of solvent used, resulting in inconsistent cleaning effects, excessive solvent use, or cleaning residues. This increases raw material costs and wastewater treatment burdens, and also affects subsequent use and environmental compliance. Furthermore, prolonged exposure to volatile organic solvents by cleaning personnel may cause occupational health problems such as respiratory irritation and skin allergies. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automatic ink barrel cleaning device to solve one or more technical problems existing in the background art.

[0004] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] An automatic ink can cleaning device includes a forklift mechanism, a cleaning mechanism, and a cover plate. The cleaning mechanism includes a diaphragm pump, a rotary driver, a connecting pipe, and a nozzle. The cover plate is fixed above the forks of the forklift mechanism. The forks are used to place the ink can to be cleaned and move the ink can to be cleaned closer to the cover plate, thereby causing the cover plate to close on the ink can to be cleaned. The diaphragm pump is fixed on the forklift mechanism. The rotary driver is located above the cover plate. The connecting pipe is connected to the rotating end of the rotary driver. One end of the connecting pipe is connected to the output end of the diaphragm pump, and the other end of the connecting pipe extends to the bottom of the cover plate. The nozzle is located at the other end of the connecting pipe.

[0006] Preferably, the forklift mechanism includes a main frame, a lifting assembly, and the forks. The lifting assembly is mounted on the main frame, and the forks are mounted on the lifting end of the lifting assembly. The forks are slidably engaged with the main frame.

[0007] Preferably, the cleaning mechanism further includes a lifting cylinder, a fixed crossbeam, and a connecting arm. The fixed crossbeam is horizontally arranged on the main frame and above the lifting assembly. The lifting cylinder is arranged on the fixed crossbeam. One end of the connecting arm is connected to the lifting end of the lifting cylinder, and the other end of the connecting arm extends above the cover plate. The rotary drive is arranged on the connecting arm.

[0008] Preferably, the rotary actuator is a rotary cylinder.

[0009] Preferably, the cleaning mechanism further includes an inlet hose and a delivery hose. The inlet hose is connected to the input end of the diaphragm pump, one end of the delivery hose is connected to the output end of the diaphragm pump, and the other end of the delivery hose is connected to the connecting pipe.

[0010] Preferably, the lifting assembly includes a lifting hydraulic cylinder, a chain, and a sprocket. The lifting hydraulic cylinder is mounted on the main frame. The sprocket is rotatably mounted on the lifting end of the lifting hydraulic cylinder. One end of the chain is connected to the main frame, and the other end of the chain is connected to the forks. The sprocket meshes with the chain.

[0011] Preferably, the cover plate has a through hole in the middle, the connecting pipe passes through the through hole, and the bottom of the cover plate has multiple annular sealing partitions distributed inside and outside.

[0012] Preferably, the forklift mechanism further includes pulleys, which are located at the bottom of the main frame.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: By setting a cover plate above the forklift mechanism, the ink canister is quickly lifted and moved using the forklift's forks, achieving a sealed cleaning by closing the cover plate and preventing solvent splashing during high-pressure spraying, thus ensuring operational safety. A rotary driver rotates the connecting pipe and nozzle, ensuring the solvent is evenly sprayed to all corners of the canister, guaranteeing effective cleaning. A diaphragm pump controls the solvent spray flow rate, avoiding the randomness of manual spraying and reducing solvent waste. Attached Figure Description

[0014] The accompanying drawings further illustrate the present invention, but the content of the drawings does not constitute any limitation on the present invention.

[0015] Figure 1 This is a side view of one embodiment of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a front view of one embodiment of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 3This is a schematic diagram of the cover plate according to one embodiment of the present utility model.

[0018] The components include: forklift mechanism 1, cleaning mechanism 2, cover plate 3, diaphragm pump 21, rotary drive 22, connecting pipe 23, nozzle 24, main frame 11, lifting assembly 12, forks 13, lifting cylinder 25, fixed crossbeam 111, connecting arm 26, liquid inlet hose 27, conveying hose 28, lifting hydraulic cylinder 121, chain 122, sprocket 123, through hole 31, annular sealing partition 32, and pulley 14. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0020] This embodiment provides an automatic ink bucket cleaning device, see attached drawing. Figure 1 and 2 The system includes a forklift mechanism 1, a cleaning mechanism 2, and a cover plate 3. The cleaning mechanism 2 includes a diaphragm pump 21, a rotary driver 22, a connecting pipe 23, and a nozzle 24. The cover plate 3 is fixed above the forks 13 of the forklift mechanism 1. The forks 13 are used to place the ink cans to be cleaned and move the ink cans to be cleaned closer to the cover plate 3, so that the cover plate 3 covers the ink cans to be cleaned. The diaphragm pump 21 is fixed on the forklift mechanism 1. The rotary driver 22 is located above the cover plate 3. The connecting pipe 23 is connected to the rotating end of the rotary driver 22. One end of the connecting pipe 23 is connected to the output end of the diaphragm pump 21. The other end of the connecting pipe 23 extends to the bottom of the cover plate 3. The nozzle 24 is located at the other end of the connecting pipe 23.

[0021] By placing the cover plate 3 above the forklift mechanism 1, the forks 13 of the forklift mechanism 1 quickly lift and move the ink bucket, achieving a sealed cleaning by closing the cover plate 3 over the ink bucket. This prevents solvent splashing caused by high-pressure spraying during cleaning, ensuring operational safety. A rotary actuator 22 rotates the connecting pipe 23 and the nozzle 24, ensuring the solvent is evenly sprayed to all corners of the bucket wall, guaranteeing effective cleaning. A diaphragm pump 21 controls the solvent spray flow rate, avoiding the randomness of manual spraying and reducing solvent waste. This embodiment reduces space occupation by placing the rotary actuator 22 and the diaphragm pump 21 on the forklift mechanism 1.

[0022] Preferably, the forklift mechanism 1 includes a main frame 11, a lifting assembly 12, and forks 13. The lifting assembly 12 is mounted on the main frame 11, and the forks 13 are mounted on the lifting end of the lifting assembly 12, with the forks 13 slidingly engaged with the main frame 11. By setting the main frame 11, the overall support for the cleaning device is provided, ensuring the stability of the device. The lifting assembly 12, mounted on the main frame 11, is used to drive the forks 13 to move up and down, thereby enabling the ink tank to close with the cover plate 3 during cleaning and to move the ink tank away from the cover plate 3 after cleaning, improving the degree of automation. The sliding engagement between the forks 13 and the main frame 11 ensures the smooth operation of the forks 13 during lifting, avoiding swaying or deviation.

[0023] Preferably, the cleaning mechanism 2 further includes a lifting cylinder 25, a fixed crossbeam 111, and a connecting arm 26. The fixed crossbeam 111 is horizontally mounted on the main frame 11 and is positioned above the lifting assembly 12. The lifting cylinder 25 is mounted on the fixed crossbeam 111. One end of the connecting arm 26 is connected to the lifting end of the lifting cylinder 25, and the other end of the connecting arm 26 extends above the cover plate 3. A rotary actuator 22 is mounted on the connecting arm 26. By horizontally mounting the fixed crossbeam 111 on the main frame 11 to support the lifting cylinder 25, the lifting cylinder 25 is fixed to the main frame 11. By providing the connecting arm 26, the rotary actuator 22 is fixed above the cover plate 3 and connected to the lifting end of the lifting cylinder 25. This allows the lifting movement of the lifting cylinder 25 to drive the lifting movement of the rotary actuator 22, the connecting pipe 23, and the nozzle 24, thereby adjusting the vertical position of the control nozzle 24. By raising and lowering the nozzle 24, the spraying range of the nozzle 24 on the inner wall of the ink tank is increased, ensuring that the entire ink tank can be cleaned.

[0024] Preferably, the rotary driver 22 can be a rotary cylinder or a motor. In this embodiment, a rotary cylinder is selected, which is driven by air pressure to rotate the connecting pipe 23 and the nozzle 24 inside the ink tank for cleaning, ensuring that the spraying range covers the entire ink tank.

[0025] Preferably, the cleaning mechanism 2 further includes an inlet hose 27 and a delivery hose 28. The inlet hose 27 is connected to the input end of the diaphragm pump 21, and one end of the delivery hose 28 is connected to the output end of the diaphragm pump 21, while the other end of the delivery hose 28 is connected to the connecting pipe 23. By connecting the inlet hose 27 to the input end of the diaphragm pump 21, the inlet hose 27 can be extended into the solvent storage tank to draw solvent, thus supplying the solvent. The delivery hose 28 connects the output end of the diaphragm pump 21 to the rotary connecting pipe 23, ensuring high-pressure solvent delivery while adapting to the movement trajectory of the lifting cylinder 25, avoiding leakage or wear caused by torsion or displacement of the rigid pipeline. Both the inlet hose 27 and the delivery hose 28 are made of metal hoses to prevent the accumulation of static electricity.

[0026] Preferably, the lifting assembly 12 includes a lifting hydraulic cylinder 121, a chain 122, and a sprocket 123. The lifting hydraulic cylinder 121 is mounted on the main frame 11. The sprocket 123 is rotatably mounted on the lifting end of the lifting hydraulic cylinder 121. One end of the chain 122 is connected to the main frame 11, and the other end of the chain 122 is connected to the fork 13. The sprocket 123 meshes with the chain 122. By setting up the lifting hydraulic cylinder 121, the sprocket 123 is driven to move up and down through telescopic movement. Under the meshing of the chain 122 and the sprocket 123, the linear motion of the hydraulic cylinder is converted into the lifting motion of the fork 13, thereby realizing the movement of moving the ink barrel closer to or away from the cover plate 3.

[0027] Preferred options are listed in the appendix. Figure 3 The cover plate 3 has a through hole 31 in the middle, through which the connecting pipe 23 passes. The bottom of the cover plate 3 has multiple annular sealing baffles 32 distributed both internally and externally. By opening the through hole 31 in the middle of the cover plate 3, the connecting pipe 23 can pass through the center of the cover plate 3 while maintaining rotational freedom, ensuring that the nozzle 24 can achieve lifting, lowering, and rotating spraying cleaning within the container. By setting multiple annular sealing baffles 32 at the bottom of the cover plate 3, it can accommodate ink containers of different inner diameters, improving the versatility of the cleaning device.

[0028] Preferably, the forklift mechanism 1 further includes a pulley 14, which is located at the bottom of the main frame 11. By providing the pulley 14, the device can be moved, eliminating the need for cleaning in a fixed position.

[0029] The technical principles of this utility model have been described above with reference to specific embodiments. These descriptions are merely for explaining the principles of this utility model and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model in any way. Based on this explanation, those skilled in the art can readily conceive of other specific embodiments of this utility model without any inventive effort, and these embodiments will all fall within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic cleaning device for ink buckets, characterized in that, The device includes a forklift mechanism, a cleaning mechanism, and a cover plate. The cleaning mechanism includes a diaphragm pump, a rotary actuator, a connecting pipe, and a nozzle. The cover plate is fixed above the forks of the forklift mechanism. The diaphragm pump is fixed on the forklift mechanism. The rotary actuator is located above the cover plate. The connecting pipe is connected to the rotating end of the rotary actuator. One end of the connecting pipe is connected to the output end of the diaphragm pump, and the other end of the connecting pipe extends to the bottom of the cover plate. The nozzle is located at the other end of the connecting pipe.

2. The automatic cleaning device for ink bucket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The forklift mechanism includes a main frame, a lifting assembly, and the forks. The lifting assembly is mounted on the main frame, and the forks are mounted on the lifting end of the lifting assembly. The forks are slidably engaged with the main frame.

3. The automatic cleaning device for ink bucket according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cleaning mechanism also includes a lifting cylinder, a fixed crossbeam, and a connecting arm. The fixed crossbeam is horizontally arranged on the main frame and above the lifting assembly. The lifting cylinder is located on the fixed crossbeam. One end of the connecting arm is connected to the lifting end of the lifting cylinder, and the other end of the connecting arm extends above the cover plate. The rotary drive is located on the connecting arm.

4. The automatic cleaning device for ink bucket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotary actuator is a rotary cylinder.

5. The automatic cleaning device for ink bucket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cleaning mechanism also includes an inlet hose and a delivery hose. The inlet hose is connected to the input end of the diaphragm pump, one end of the delivery hose is connected to the output end of the diaphragm pump, and the other end of the delivery hose is connected to the connecting pipe.

6. The automatic cleaning device for ink bucket according to claim 2, characterized in that, The lifting assembly includes a lifting hydraulic cylinder, a chain, and a sprocket. The lifting hydraulic cylinder is mounted on the main frame. The sprocket is rotatably mounted on the lifting end of the lifting hydraulic cylinder. One end of the chain is connected to the main frame, and the other end of the chain is connected to the forks. The sprocket meshes with the chain.

7. The automatic cleaning device for ink bucket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cover plate has a through hole in the middle, through which the connecting pipe passes, and the bottom of the cover plate has multiple annular sealing partitions distributed inside and outside.

8. The automatic cleaning device for ink bucket according to claim 2, characterized in that, The forklift mechanism also includes pulleys, which are located at the bottom of the main frame.

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