A cleaning and drying device for steel balls

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of cleaning and drying equipment for steel ball, including tank, tank is equipped with limit pipe, limit pipe bottom end side is equipped with ball inlet, limit pipe top end side is equipped with ball outlet, limit pipe is equipped with auger, auger top end is connected with motor output shaft transmission, motor is fixed in tank top, tank top inner wall is equipped with drying pipe, drying pipe is gradually set downward in spiral shape, drying pipe top end is communicated with ball outlet, the cleaning and drying equipment for steel ball of the utility model, it is set in one tank to wash and dry, compact structure, space utilization is high, and adopt auger and limit pipe, it is rolled to realize cleaning again, steel ball can be made to roll upward and lift, cooperate with drain chamber, realize draining function, remove most of the water on the surface of steel ball, and cooperate with drying pipe, so that steel ball long-distance rolling falls dry, not easy to keep water bead, produce stain, and extend steel ball drying time, improve drying efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to steel ball processing technology, specifically a cleaning and drying device for steel balls. Background Technology

[0002] Steel balls are essential basic components, especially precision industrial steel balls, which play a significant role in national economic development. Under certain special conditions, steel balls made of special materials are often required to achieve the functions required in different environments. During the processing of high-precision wear-resistant steel balls, the grinding process can lead to the presence of debris and other impurities on the surface of the high-precision wear-resistant steel balls. To improve the quality of high-precision wear-resistant steel balls, they need to be cleaned.

[0003] Most existing steel ball cleaning and drying equipment is horizontally configured. A conveyor system feeds the flat steel balls into the cleaning equipment for spray cleaning, and then they are sent to the drying equipment for drying. However, this method occupies a large area. During the cleaning and drying process, the accumulated steel balls do not easily roll, causing a water film to adhere to the contact points, affecting drying efficiency. Furthermore, once the water film is completely dry, stains are easily left behind, affecting the cleaning effect. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the shortcomings of the prior art, this utility model provides a cleaning and drying device for steel balls, which has a compact structure and improves the cleaning effect and drying efficiency of steel balls.

[0005] To achieve the above technical objectives, this utility model adopts the following technical solution: a steel ball cleaning and drying device, comprising a tank, wherein the tank is provided with a limiting tube, a ball inlet is provided on one side of the bottom end of the limiting tube, a ball outlet is provided on one side of the top end of the limiting tube, an auger is provided inside the limiting tube, the bottom end of the auger is rotatably connected to the bottom of the tank, the top end of the auger is drivenly connected to the output shaft of a motor, the motor is fixed to the top of the tank, a feed inlet and a discharge outlet are respectively on both sides of the tank, a drying tube is provided on the inner wall of the top of the tank, the drying tube is spirally arranged downwards, the top end of the drying tube is connected to the ball outlet, the bottom end of the drying tube is connected to the discharge outlet, through holes are provided on the outer walls of both the drying tube and the limiting tube, an air inlet is provided below the drying tube and is connected to the tank, and an exhaust outlet is provided on the top of the tank.

[0006] Preferably, the tank body is provided with a partition in the middle, and the partition is provided with a drop-out port in the middle.

[0007] Preferably, the bottom of the tank contains cleaning fluid, and a circulation pump is provided on one side of the bottom of the tank to circulate the cleaning fluid.

[0008] Preferably, the ball outlet is connected to the top of the drying tube through a draining chamber, the bottom of the draining chamber is lower than the ball outlet, the bottom of the draining chamber is set downwards in a stepped shape, and a filter screen is provided at the bottom of the draining chamber.

[0009] Preferably, the bottom of the tank is arc-shaped.

[0010] Preferably, the tank body has three legs evenly distributed on the bottom outer wall.

[0011] In summary, this utility model achieves the following technical effects:

[0012] This utility model relates to a steel ball cleaning and drying equipment that integrates cleaning and drying within a single tank. The compact structure and high space utilization are achieved through the use of an auger and a limiting tube. This allows the steel balls to be both tumbled for cleaning and lifted upwards, working in conjunction with a draining chamber to remove most of the moisture from the surface. Furthermore, the drying tube allows the steel balls to roll and fall a long distance to dry, preventing water droplets from accumulating and stains from forming, while also extending the drying time and improving drying efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the steel ball cleaning and drying equipment of this utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the steel ball cleaning and drying equipment of this utility model;

[0015] Instruction manual diagram markings: 1. Tank body; 2. Baffle plate; 3. Limiting tube; 4. Motor; 5. Screwdriver; 6. Feed inlet; 7. Drainage chamber; 8. Drying tube; 9. Discharge port; 10. Air inlet; 11. Exhaust port; 12. Support leg; 13. Through hole; 14. Filter screen. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0017] This specific embodiment is merely an explanation of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. After reading this specification, those skilled in the art can make modifications to this embodiment without contributing any inventive step, but as long as they are within the scope of the claims of the present utility model, they are protected by patent law.

[0018] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0019] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0020] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; 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; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0021] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0022] Example 1:

[0023] like Figure 1As shown in Figure 2, a steel ball cleaning and drying device includes a tank 1. The tank 1 is provided with a limiting tube 3. A ball inlet is located on one side of the bottom of the limiting tube 3, and a ball outlet is located on one side of the top of the limiting tube 3. An auger 5 is installed inside the limiting tube 3. The bottom of the auger 5 is rotatably connected to the bottom of the tank 1, and the top of the auger 5 is connected to the output shaft of a motor 4. The motor 4 is fixed to the top of the tank 1. A feed inlet 6 and a discharge outlet 9 are located on both sides of the tank 1. A drying tube 8 is provided on the inner wall of the top of the tank 1. The tube 8 is spirally arranged downwards. The top end of the drying tube 8 is connected to the ball outlet, and the bottom end of the drying tube 8 is connected to the discharge port 9. Both the drying tube 8 and the outer wall of the limiting tube 3 are provided with through holes 13. An air inlet 10 is provided below the drying tube 8 and is connected to the tank body 1. An exhaust port 11 is provided at the top of the tank body 1. The air inlet 10 is connected to a blower. The blower blows hot air heated by the heater into the tank body 1 and into the drying tube 8 through the through hole 13 to dry the rolling steel balls.

[0024] During use, cleaning fluid and steel balls can be added through the feed inlet 6. When the steel balls fall to the bottom of the tank 1, they mix with the cleaning fluid to achieve the first cleaning. Then, the motor 4 drives the auger 5 to rotate, stirring the cleaning fluid and simultaneously tumbling and lifting the steel balls. When the steel balls leave the surface of the cleaning fluid, the cleaning fluid will flow downwards to drain as the steel balls are lifted and rolled. When the steel balls fall into the drain chamber 7 at the ball outlet, they fall and collide with the filter screen 14. Due to inertia, the residual cleaning fluid on the steel balls will detach from the steel balls and fall back to the bottom of the tank 1. Then, the steel balls enter the drying tube 8 and gradually roll downwards. Hot air enters the drying tube 8 through the through hole 13 to dry the rolling steel balls. The dried steel balls are discharged from the discharge port 9.

[0025] This utility model discloses a steel ball cleaning and drying device that integrates cleaning and drying within a single tank 1. The device features a compact structure and high space utilization. Utilizing an auger 5 and a limiting pipe 3, it both tumbles the steel balls for cleaning and lifts them upwards. Combined with a drain chamber 7, it achieves a draining function, removing most of the moisture from the steel ball surface. Furthermore, the drying pipe 8 allows the steel balls to roll and fall a long distance for drying, preventing water droplets from accumulating and stains from forming, while also extending the drying time and improving drying efficiency.

[0026] The tank body 1 is provided with a baffle 2 in the middle, and the baffle 2 is provided with a drop outlet in the middle; the baffle 2 is provided to block hot air, prevent hot air from contacting the cleaning fluid, reduce the evaporation of the cleaning fluid, and save the amount of cleaning fluid used.

[0027] The bottom of the tank 1 contains cleaning fluid, and a circulation pump is provided on one side of the bottom of the tank 1. The circulation pump causes the cleaning fluid to circulate, so that the cleaning fluid can wash the surface of the steel ball and improve the cleaning effect; the cleaning fluid is mainly water.

[0028] The ball outlet is connected to the top of the drying tube 8 through the drain chamber 7. The bottom of the drain chamber 7 is lower than the ball outlet. The bottom of the drain chamber 7 is set downward in a stepped shape. A filter screen 14 is provided at the bottom of the drain chamber 7. The filter screen 14 has a certain elasticity. Together with the stepped bottom of the drain chamber 7, it can make the steel ball fall multiple times and use inertia to shake off the residual cleaning liquid on the steel ball.

[0029] The bottom of the tank 1 is arc-shaped; the arc-shaped bottom of the tank 1 allows the steel ball to move automatically toward the limiting sleeve.

[0030] The tank body 1 has three legs 12 evenly distributed on the bottom outer wall.

[0031] 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 way. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model shall fall within the scope of the technical solution of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A cleaning and drying device for steel balls, characterized in that, The device includes a tank body with a limiting tube. A ball inlet is located at one bottom of the limiting tube, and a ball outlet is located at one top. An auger is installed inside the limiting tube, with its bottom rotatably connected to the bottom of the tank body. The top of the auger is connected to a motor output shaft, and the motor is fixed to the top of the tank body. A feed inlet and a discharge outlet are located on opposite sides of the tank body. A drying tube is installed on the inner wall of the top of the tank body, spiraling downwards. The top of the drying tube communicates with the ball outlet, and its bottom communicates with the discharge outlet. Through holes are provided on the outer walls of both the drying tube and the limiting tube. An air inlet is located below the drying tube and communicates with the tank body. An exhaust outlet is located at the top of the tank body.

2. The steel ball cleaning and drying equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tank body is provided with a baffle in the middle, and the baffle is provided with a drop-out port in the middle.

3. The steel ball cleaning and drying equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the tank contains cleaning fluid, and a circulation pump is provided on one side of the bottom of the tank to circulate the cleaning fluid.

4. The steel ball cleaning and drying equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ball outlet is connected to the top of the drying tube through a drain chamber. The bottom of the drain chamber is lower than the ball outlet, and the bottom of the drain chamber is set downwards in a stepped manner. A filter screen is provided at the bottom of the drain chamber.

5. The steel ball cleaning and drying equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the tank is curved.

6. The steel ball cleaning and drying equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tank has three legs evenly distributed on the bottom outer wall.

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