A pipe cleaning mechanism

By designing an electric telescopic rod to adjust the rollers to fit the pipe diameter, and using a motor-driven scraper to rotate and scrape away scale combined with a soft auger to remove slag, the problem of poor adaptability and incomplete cleaning of traditional cleaning methods has been solved, achieving efficient and stable pipe cleaning results.

CN224405987UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-26LUOHE XIN YUHUA GONG EQUIP CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
LUOHE XIN YUHUA GONG EQUIP CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-09-25
Publication Date
2026-06-26

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Technical Problem

Traditional cleaning methods have a narrow range of applicable pipe diameters, making it difficult to flexibly handle carbonization tower pipelines of different specifications. Single cleaning methods do not thoroughly remove scale, and the cleaning intensity cannot be adjusted according to the scale situation. In addition, they have problems such as high labor costs and low efficiency.

Method used

A pipe cleaning mechanism was designed, which uses an electric telescopic rod to adjust the rollers to adapt to different pipe diameters, a motor-driven scraper to rotate and scrape off the scale, and a soft auger to remove slag, achieving efficient cleaning.

Benefits of technology

It achieves efficient and stable pipe cleaning, is highly adaptable, thoroughly removes scale, avoids secondary blockages, reduces labor costs, and improves cleaning efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a pipeline cleaning mechanism, it is including: main part shell, the inside inlay of main part shell has motorized telescopic link no.
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Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] In the chemical industry, such as in carbonation towers (core equipment for producing soda ash using the ammonia-soda and combined alkali processes), the pipes are prone to scaling due to the reaction of ammonia brine with carbon dioxide, producing sodium bicarbonate and calcium carbonate. This scaling also accumulates impurities, leading to pipe blockage and increased flow resistance over long-term use. Traditional cleaning methods rely heavily on manual cleaning or single physical / chemical cleaning methods, which suffer from problems such as a narrow range of compatible pipe diameters, incomplete scale removal, susceptibility to secondary blockages, high labor costs, and low efficiency. These methods fail to meet the high-efficiency and stable cleaning requirements of carbonation tower pipes, necessitating a more suitable and efficient specialized cleaning system. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art, and to provide a pipeline cleaning mechanism that solves the problem that traditional cleaning methods have a limited range of applicable pipe diameters and are difficult to flexibly deal with carbonization tower pipelines of different specifications; it also solves the problem that single cleaning methods are not thorough in removing scale and cannot adjust the cleaning intensity according to the scale situation.

[0004] This utility model also provides a pipeline cleaning mechanism as described above, comprising: a main shell, wherein an electric telescopic rod is embedded inside the main shell, a wheel frame is fixedly connected to the extended end of the electric telescopic rod, a roller is rotatably connected inside the wheel frame, a left motor is fixedly connected to the left surface of the main shell, and a right motor is fixedly connected to the right surface of the main shell; a rotating plate, wherein an electric telescopic rod is fixedly connected to the left surface of the rotating plate, and a scraper is fixedly connected to the extended end of the electric telescopic rod; and a connector, wherein a flexible auger is fixedly connected to the side surface of the connector. Through the above device, efficient and stable pipeline cleaning can be achieved, ensuring unobstructed flow in the carbonization tower pipeline.

[0005] According to the pipeline cleaning mechanism of this utility model, the output end of the right motor is fixedly connected to a right rotating shaft, and the connector is fixedly connected to the end of the right rotating shaft away from the right motor. The above device is beneficial to stably transmit the power of the right motor, providing a reliable power transmission path for the subsequent connector to connect to the soft auger and drive the soft auger to rotate and discharge slag, ensuring that the slag discharge component can operate continuously and efficiently.

[0006] According to the pipe cleaning mechanism of this utility model, the output end of the left motor is fixedly connected to a left rotating shaft, and the rotating plate is fixedly connected to the side surface of the left rotating shaft. Through the above device, it is beneficial to stably transmit the power of the left motor to the rotating plate, providing reliable power support for the rotating plate to drive the subsequent scraper to make circular motion, ensuring that the scraper can rotate synchronously with the rotating plate, and laying the power transmission foundation for efficiently scraping the scale on the inner wall of the pipe.

[0007] According to the pipeline cleaning mechanism of this utility model, a right support shell is fixedly connected to the right surface of the main shell, and the right rotating shaft passes through the right surface of the right support shell. The above device is beneficial to effectively protect the right motor, avoid damage to the motor by scale debris and water vapor during cleaning, and provide stable support for the right rotating shaft, reduce its shaking when rotating at high speed, ensure the stability of power transmission, and ensure the stable operation of the subsequent slag discharge component.

[0008] According to the present invention, a pipe cleaning mechanism is provided, wherein the right support shell covers the right motor, and the connector and flexible auger are located on the right side of the right support shell. The above device helps to isolate scale debris and water vapor generated during the cleaning process, preventing them from entering the motor and causing malfunctions.

[0009] According to the present invention, a pipe cleaning mechanism is provided, wherein a left support shell is fixedly connected to the left surface of the main body shell, and the left rotating shaft passes through the left surface of the left support shell. The above device is beneficial to provide stable support for the left rotating shaft, reduce its shaking during rotation, ensure stable power transmission, and ensure the normal operation of the left cleaning component.

[0010] According to the present invention, a pipe cleaning mechanism is provided, wherein the left support shell covers the left motor, and the rotating plate, the electric telescopic rod, and the scraper are located on the left side of the left support shell. The above devices help to isolate scale debris and water vapor during cleaning, avoid damage to the motor, and ensure that the scraper and other components rotate smoothly to scrape scale inside the pipe. Beneficial effects

[0011] The pipeline cleaning mechanism of this technical solution is highly adaptable to different pipe diameters by adjusting the rollers with an electric telescopic rod; it uses a motor-driven scraper to rotate and scrape away scale, and another electric telescopic rod to adjust the scraper pressure to ensure thorough cleaning; at the same time, a motor drives a soft auger to discharge slag in a timely manner to avoid secondary blockage, ultimately achieving efficient and stable pipeline cleaning and ensuring smooth flow of carbonization tower pipelines. Attached Figure Description

[0012] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments;

[0013] Figure 1 This is a left view of the pipe cleaning mechanism of this utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 This is a right-side structural view of the pipeline cleaning mechanism of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the pipeline cleaning mechanism of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the pipeline cleaning mechanism of this utility model.

[0017] Legend:

[0018] 1. Main body shell; 2. Electric telescopic rod one; 3. Wheel frame; 4. Roller; 5. Left support shell; 6. Right support shell; 7. Rotating plate; 8. Electric telescopic rod two; 9. Scraper; 10. Soft auger; 11. Left motor; 12. Left rotating shaft; 13. Right motor; 14. Right rotating shaft; 15. Connector. Detailed Implementation

[0019] This section will describe in detail the specific embodiments of the present utility model. The preferred embodiments of the present utility model are shown in the accompanying drawings. The purpose of the drawings is to supplement the textual description with graphics, so that people can intuitively and vividly understand each technical feature and the overall technical solution of the present utility model, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0020] Reference Figure 1-4 This utility model discloses a pipe cleaning mechanism, comprising: a main body shell 1, an electric telescopic rod 2 embedded inside the main body shell 1, a wheel frame 3 fixedly connected to the extended end of the electric telescopic rod 2, a roller 4 rotatably connected inside the wheel frame 3, a left motor 11 fixedly connected to the left surface of the main body shell 1, a left rotating shaft 12 fixedly connected to the output end of the left motor 11, a left support shell 5 fixedly connected to the left surface of the main body shell 1, the left rotating shaft 12 penetrating through the left surface of the left support shell 5 and covering the left motor 11, a right motor 13 fixedly connected to the right surface of the main body shell 1, and a right rotating shaft 14 fixedly connected to the output end of the right motor 13. A right support shell 6 is fixedly connected to the right surface of the shell 1. A right rotating shaft 14 passes through the right surface of the right support shell 6, and the right support shell 6 covers the right motor 13. A rotating plate 7 is fixedly connected to the side surface of the left rotating shaft 12. An electric telescopic rod 8 is fixedly connected to the left surface of the rotating plate 7. A scraper 9 is fixedly connected to the extended end of the electric telescopic rod 8. The rotating plate 7, the electric telescopic rod 8, and the scraper 9 are located on the left side of the left support shell 5. A connector 15 is fixedly connected to the end of the right rotating shaft 14 away from the right motor 13. A flexible auger 10 is fixedly connected to the side surface of the connector 15. The connector 15 and the flexible auger 10 are located on the right side of the right support shell 6.

[0021] Specifically, the pipeline cleaning mechanism mainly consists of a main structure and a walking system, a left-side cleaning system, and a right-side auxiliary system. In the main structure and walking system, the main shell 1 serves as the core load-bearing frame, integrating internal control mechanisms (such as PLCs and sensors) and externally connecting various functional components (motors, telescopic rods, etc.), providing overall support and protection. The electric telescopic rod 2 adjusts the opening of the wheel frame 3 by extending and retracting, allowing the rollers 4 to adapt to pipes of different diameters and maintain close contact with the inner wall. The power mechanism provides rotational power to the rollers 4 to control the walking speed. The rollers 4 directly contact the inner wall of the pipe, and through the power mechanism (such as a motor-driven rotation), they drive the entire mechanism forward, backward, or turn within the pipe, acting as the execution component of the walking system. In the left-side cleaning system, the left motor 11 drives the left rotating shaft 12 to rotate. The left support shell 5 protects the motor and stabilizes the rotating shaft. The rotating plate 7 rotates with the rotating shaft. The electric telescopic rod 8 adjusts the distance and pressure between the scraper 9 and the pipe wall. The scraper 9 removes scale through rotation. In the right auxiliary system, the right motor 13 drives the right rotating shaft 14 to rotate, the right support shell 6 protects the motor and fixes the rotating shaft, and the connector 15 connects the rotating shaft to the flexible auger 10. The flexible auger 10 rotates to push out scale and debris and assists in cleaning dead corners.

[0022] During operation, the pipe is first adapted. Based on the actual diameter of the carbonization tower pipe, the electric telescopic rod 2 on the main body shell 1 extends or retracts accordingly, causing the wheel frame 3 to open to a suitable range matching the pipe diameter, ensuring the rollers 4 fit tightly against the inner wall of the pipe, laying the foundation for non-slip movement. Next, the movement control is activated. The control mechanism inside the main body shell 1 drives the power mechanism at the connection point of the rollers 4, causing the rollers 4 to rotate, thus driving the entire mechanism forward at a constant speed within the pipe. It can also pause or reverse at any time according to cleaning needs. Then, left-side scraping is performed. The left motor 11 starts and outputs torque, driving the left rotating shaft 12 to rotate. The left rotating shaft 12 drives the rotating plate 7 and the scraper 9 mounted on it to move in a circular motion synchronously. Simultaneously, the electric telescopic rod 8... The contact pressure between the scraper 9 and the pipe wall can be flexibly adjusted according to the pipe diameter or scale thickness, so that the scraper 9 can efficiently scrape off the scale on the inner wall of the pipe at high speed, especially the hard calcium carbonate scale. While scraping on the left side, the right side is discharged. The right motor 13 drives the right rotating shaft 14 to rotate. The right rotating shaft 14 drives the soft auger 10 to rotate through the connector 15. The soft auger 10 uses its spiral structure to continuously push the scale debris such as sodium bicarbonate crystals and impurities scraped off by the scraper 9 on the left side to the outside of the pipe. The length of the soft auger 10 is suitable for the length of the pipe that needs to be cleaned, effectively avoiding secondary blockage caused by debris accumulation.

[0023] Working principle: First, the opening range of the wheel frame 3 is adjusted by the electric telescopic rod 2, so that the roller 4 fits the inner wall of the pipe to match the pipe diameter. The control mechanism inside the main shell 1 drives the power mechanism at the roller 4, causing the mechanism to move at a constant speed inside the pipe, which can be paused or reversed as needed. At the same time, the left motor 11 drives the left rotating shaft 12, which drives the rotating plate 7 and scraper 9 to rotate. The electric telescopic rod 8 adjusts the pressure of the scraper 9 to scrape off the scale. The right motor 13 drives the right rotating shaft 14, which drives the soft auger 10 to rotate through the connector 15, pushing the debris scraped off by the scraper 9 out of the pipe. The left support shell 5 and the right support shell 6 protect the left and right motors respectively. All components work together to achieve pipe cleaning.

Claims

1. A pipe cleaning mechanism, characterized by, include: The main body shell (1) has an electric telescopic rod (2) embedded inside. The protruding end of the electric telescopic rod (2) is fixedly connected to a wheel frame (3). The wheel frame (3) is rotatably connected to a roller (4). The left surface of the main body shell (1) is fixedly connected to a left motor (11), and the right surface of the main body shell (1) is fixedly connected to a right motor (13). A rotating plate (7) is fixedly connected to an electric telescopic rod (8) on its left surface, and a scraper (9) is fixedly connected to the extended end of the electric telescopic rod (8). The connector (15) has a flexible auger (10) fixedly connected to its side surface.

2. The pipeline cleaning mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The output end of the right motor (13) is fixedly connected to the right rotating shaft (14), and the connector (15) is fixedly connected to the end of the right rotating shaft (14) away from the right motor (13).

3. The pipeline cleaning mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The output end of the left motor (11) is fixedly connected to the left rotating shaft (12), and the rotating plate (7) is fixedly connected to the side surface of the left rotating shaft (12).

4. A pipe cleaning mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, The right surface of the main shell (1) is fixedly connected to a right support shell (6), and the right rotation shaft (14) passes through the right surface of the right support shell (6).

5. A pipe cleaning mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that, The right support shell (6) covers the right motor (13), and the connector (15) and the flexible auger (10) are located on the right side of the right support shell (6).

6. A pipe cleaning mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that, The left support shell (5) is fixedly connected to the left surface of the main shell (1), and the left rotation shaft (12) passes through the left surface of the left support shell (5).

7. A pipe cleaning mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that, The left support shell (5) covers the left motor (11), and the rotating plate (7), the electric telescopic rod (8), and the scraper (9) are located on the left side of the left support shell (5).