A 3D-printed ball counting device

Abstract

This utility model relates to the technical field of rubber ball cleaning systems, and discloses a rubber ball counting device based on 3D printing. It includes an installation assembly, which includes a placement box with handles fixedly connected to both sides of the outer surface of the box. This utility model utilizes a design that matches the number of ball storage holes in the ball storage chamber with the number of counting holes in the counting channel plate. Rubber balls fall one by one into the corresponding holes under gravity. The physical mapping relationship between the counting holes and the ball storage holes transforms the number of rubber balls into a visual representation of the hole filling status. The replaceable design of the counting channel plate adapts to the counting needs of rubber balls of different specifications. The hole filling status directly reflects the number of rubber balls, reducing the risk of missed detections or duplicate counting during manual counting. By replacing the counting channel plate, it can quickly adapt to various rubber ball types or packaging specifications, meeting diverse scenario requirements. The vertical ball drop path from the ball storage chamber to the counting channel plate shortens operation time, making it particularly suitable for large-scale quantitative counting.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of glue ball cleaning systems, and in particular to a glue ball counting device based on 3D printing. Background Technology

[0002] In the complex operation system of a thermal power plant, the circulating water system is one of the key pieces of equipment. Its stable and efficient operation has a crucial impact on the power generation efficiency and energy utilization of the entire power plant. In the circulating water system, the operation of cleaning condenser pipes with rubber balls is even more important. It is directly related to the heat exchange efficiency of the condenser pipes. By regularly inserting rubber balls, they flow with the water in the pipes and rub and clean the inner wall of the pipes, effectively removing dirt and impurities in the pipes. This significantly improves the heat exchange performance of the condenser, ensures the efficient operation of the circulating water system, and thus guarantees the power generation efficiency and economic benefits of the thermal power plant.

[0003] In practical applications, similar rubber ball counting devices on the market have revealed many shortcomings that urgently need to be addressed. Among them, the most prominent problem is that rubber ball counting relies too heavily on manual operation. In the traditional counting mode, staff need to participate in the entire counting process. From collecting and sorting rubber balls to counting them one by one, every step needs to be done manually. This not only makes the counting process extremely cumbersome, but also extremely inefficient. Statistics show that a single counting of rubber balls often takes 2-3 hours, which undoubtedly increases the time cost and reduces the overall work efficiency. In addition to low efficiency, traditional counting devices also have obvious shortcomings in accuracy. Due to the inevitable effects of fatigue and lack of concentration during manual operation, counting errors are likely to occur during long-term counting. Relevant data shows that the error rate of manual counting is as high as 8%. This data not only reflects the poor accuracy of traditional counting methods, but also means that in actual operation, misjudgment of the number of rubber balls may occur due to counting errors, which will affect the subsequent rubber ball placement plan and pipeline cleaning effect, and bring potential safety hazards to the normal operation of the circulating water system. Therefore, it is necessary to design a rubber ball counting device based on 3D printing. Utility Model Content

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a 3D printing-based device for counting the number of glue balls.

[0005] This utility model is achieved using the following technical solution: a 3D-printed ball counting device, comprising an installation assembly, the installation assembly including a placement box, handles fixedly connected to both sides of the outer surface of the placement box, a protective cover rotatably connected to the front end of the placement box, first magnets fixedly connected to both sides of the inner wall of the protective cover, and a second magnet matching the first magnet fixedly connected to the inner wall of the placement box, further comprising:

[0006] A placement assembly, comprising a counting channel plate slidably installed inside a placement box, with a ball storage compartment placed on top of the counting channel plate;

[0007] The fixing component includes a fixing frame fixedly connected to the inner wall of the placement box, a sliding block slidably installed inside the fixing frame, and a limit block slidably installed on the top of the sliding block.

[0008] As a further improvement to the above solution, a fixing block is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the protective cover, the fixing block and the fixing frame are matched, and an embedding groove is opened inside the fixing block.

[0009] The above technical solutions improve the stability of the protective cover when it is closed, preventing it from being unlocked due to vibration or accidental contact.

[0010] As a further improvement to the above solution, the counting channel plate is provided with a counting hole inside, and the ball storage chamber is provided with a ball storage hole inside, and the counting hole and the ball storage hole are matched.

[0011] The above technical solution transforms the abstract quantity into a visual state of hole filling, reducing counting errors.

[0012] As a further improvement to the above solution, a first damper is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fixing frame, and a sliding block is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the first damper.

[0013] The above technical solutions reduce the mechanical impact during the movement of the sliding block and extend the equipment's lifespan.

[0014] As a further improvement to the above solution, an operating handle is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the sliding block, and the operating handle is slidably installed inside the placement box.

[0015] The above technical solution reduces the required unlocking force by leveraging the handle, making it suitable for frequent use scenarios.

[0016] As a further improvement to the above solution, a second damper is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the sliding block, and a limit block is fixedly connected to the side of the second damper away from the sliding block.

[0017] The above technical solution ensures that the limit block is accurately inserted into the embedded slot, thereby improving the reliability of locking.

[0018] As a further improvement to the above solution, the limiting block is slidably mounted on the top of the sliding block, and the limiting block matches the embedded groove.

[0019] The above technical solution restricts the sliding trajectory of the limit block, preventing displacement that could lead to locking failure.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0021] This invention utilizes the cooperation between the fixing block inside the protective cover and the track of the fixing frame to push the limiting block to slide and retract along the top of the sliding block. At the same time, the first damper and the second damper respectively provide buffer control for the sliding block and the limiting block. The embedded reset of the limiting block is inserted into the embedded groove of the fixing block to form a mechanical lock. The magnetic pre-fixing and the embedded locking of the mechanical limiting block effectively prevent the protective cover from being accidentally opened during transportation or use. The smooth retraction and reset of the limiting block, combined with the resistance adjustment of the damper, achieves a "gentle opening and closing" user experience.

[0022] This invention features a design that matches the number of ball storage holes in the ball storage chamber with the number of counting holes in the counting channel plate. The balls fall one by one into the corresponding holes under gravity. The physical mapping between the counting holes and the ball storage holes transforms the number of balls into a visual representation of the hole filling status. The replaceable design of the counting channel plate adapts to the counting needs of balls of different specifications. The hole filling status directly reflects the number of balls, reducing the risk of missed detections or duplicate counting during manual counting. By replacing the counting channel plate, it can quickly adapt to various ball types or packaging specifications, meeting diverse scenario requirements. The vertical ball drop path from the ball storage chamber to the counting channel plate shortens operation time, making it particularly suitable for large-scale quantitative counting. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the fixing component structure of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 This utility model Figure 2 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point A in the middle;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the overall structure of this utility model.

[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the placement component structure of this utility model.

[0028] Explanation of key symbols:

[0029] 1. Installation components; 101. Placement box; 102. Handle; 103. Protective cover; 104. Fixing block; 105. Embedded groove; 106. First magnet; 107. Second magnet; 2. Placement components; 201. Counting channel plate; 202. Counting hole; 203. Ball storage compartment; 204. Ball storage hole; 3. Fixing components; 301. Fixing frame; 302. First damper; 303. Sliding block; 304. Operating handle; 305. Second damper; 306. Limiting block. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that, without conflict, the various embodiments or technical features described below can be arbitrarily combined to form new embodiments.

[0031] Example:

[0032] Please combine Figure 1-5 This embodiment of a 3D-printed ball counting device includes a mounting assembly 1, which includes a placement box 101. Handles 102 are fixedly connected to both sides of the outer surface of the placement box 101. A protective cover 103 is rotatably connected to the front end of the placement box 101. First magnets 106 are fixedly connected to both sides of the inner wall of the protective cover 103. A second magnet 107 matching the first magnet 106 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the placement box 101. The device also includes:

[0033] Placement component 2 includes a counting channel plate 201 that is slidably installed inside the placement box 101, and a ball storage bin 203 is placed on top of the counting channel plate 201.

[0034] The fixing component 3 includes a fixing frame 301 fixedly connected to the inner wall of the placement box 101. A sliding block 303 is slidably installed inside the fixing frame 301, and a limit block 306 is slidably installed on the top of the sliding block 303.

[0035] The inner wall of the protective cover 103 is fixedly connected to a fixing block 104, which matches the fixing frame 301. An embedding groove 105 is provided inside the fixing block 104.

[0036] The counting channel plate 201 has a counting hole 202 inside, and the ball storage chamber 203 has a ball storage hole 204 inside, and the counting hole 202 and the ball storage hole 204 are matched.

[0037] The rubber balls in the ball storage chamber 203 fall one by one into the counting holes 202 of the counting channel plate 201 through the ball storage holes 204. The number of counting holes 202 and ball storage holes 204 are pre-matched to ensure that each hole corresponds to one rubber ball. The staff can quickly complete the total number of rubber balls by observing the distribution of rubber balls on the counting channel plate or by directly counting the number of holes. The one-to-one correspondence between the counting holes 202 and the ball storage holes 204 transforms the abstract quantity into an intuitive hole filling status, reducing the error of manual counting.

[0038] A first damper 302 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fixed frame 301, and a sliding block 303 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the first damper 302.

[0039] An operating handle 304 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the sliding block 303, and the operating handle 304 is slidably installed inside the placement box 101.

[0040] A second damper 305 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the sliding block 303, and a limit block 306 is fixedly connected to the side of the second damper 305 away from the sliding block 303.

[0041] The limiting block 306 is slidably mounted on the top of the sliding block 303, and the limiting block 306 matches the embedded groove 105.

[0042] When the protective cover needs to be opened, the sliding block 303 is pulled forward by the operating handle 304 to overcome the damping force, which drives the limit block 306 to disengage from the embedded groove 105 and release the lock on the fixed block 104. The first damper 302 is used for the smooth retraction of the sliding block 303, and the second damper 305 is used for the reset of the limit block 306. The double buffer design extends the service life of the equipment. The linkage design between the operating handle 304 and the sliding block 303 simplifies the unlocking process, and the opening operation can be completed with one hand.

[0043] The implementation principle of a 3D-printed ball counting device in this application embodiment is as follows: When the protective cover 103 needs to be closed, it is rotated to the front end of the placement box 101. The magnetic attraction of the first magnet 106 and the second magnet 107 is used to achieve initial fixation. At this time, the fixing block 104 on the inner side of the protective cover 103 will slide into the track of the fixing frame 301 and push the limiting block 306 to slide and retract along the top of the sliding block 303. As the fixing block 104 is fully inserted into the fixing frame 301, the limiting block 306 is reset under the buffering effect of the second damper 305 and automatically inserted into the embedding groove 105 of the fixing block 104 to complete the double locking. Through the double insurance design of magnetic pre-fixing and limiting block mechanical locking, it is ensured that the protective cover will not be opened accidentally during transportation or use. The embedded cooperation of the limiting block 306 and the fixing block 104, combined with the buffering effect of the damper, not only improves the operating feel, but also avoids damage to the equipment from rigid collisions.

[0044] During the closing process of the protective cover, when the fixed block 104 pushes the limiting block 306 to retract, the sliding block 303 moves backward synchronously under the resistance of the first damper 302, so that the internal structure of the fixed frame 301 retracts smoothly. When it is necessary to open the protective cover, the sliding block 303 is pulled forward by the operating handle 304 to overcome the damping force, which drives the limiting block 306 to disengage from the embedded groove 105 and release the lock on the fixed block 104. The first damper 302 is used for the smooth retraction of the sliding block 303, and the second damper 305 is used for the reset of the limiting block 306. The double buffer design extends the service life of the equipment. The linkage design between the operating handle 304 and the sliding block 303 simplifies the unlocking process, and the opening operation can be completed with one hand.

[0045] The above embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model. Any non-substantial changes and substitutions made by those skilled in the art based on this utility model shall fall within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

Claims

1. A 3D-printed ball counting device, comprising an installation assembly (1), the installation assembly (1) comprising a placement box (101), handles (102) fixedly connected to both sides of the outer surface of the placement box (101), a protective cover (103) rotatably connected to the front end of the placement box (101), first magnets (106) fixedly connected to both sides of the inner wall of the protective cover (103), and a second magnet (107) matching the first magnets (106) fixedly connected to the inner wall of the placement box (101), characterized in that, Also includes: Placement assembly (2), the placement assembly (2) includes a counting channel plate (201) slidably installed inside the placement box (101), and a ball storage bin (203) is placed on top of the counting channel plate (201); The fixing component (3) includes a fixing frame (301) fixedly connected to the inner wall of the placement box (101), a sliding block (303) is slidably installed inside the fixing frame (301), and a limit block (306) is slidably installed on the top of the sliding block (303).

2. The 3D printing based gel bead count apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The inner wall of the protective cover (103) is fixedly connected to a fixing block (104), which matches the fixing frame (301). The fixing block (104) has an embedded groove (105) inside.

3. The 3D printing based gel bead count apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The counting channel plate (201) has a counting hole (202) inside, and the ball storage chamber (203) has a ball storage hole (204) inside, and the counting hole (202) and the ball storage hole (204) are matched.

4. The 3D printing based gel bead count apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The inner wall of the fixed frame (301) is fixedly connected to a first damper (302), and the outer surface of the first damper (302) is fixedly connected to a sliding block (303).

5. A 3D printing based gel bead count apparatus as claimed in claim 4, wherein: An operating handle (304) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the sliding block (303), and the operating handle (304) is slidably installed inside the placement box (101).

6. A 3D printing based gel bead count apparatus as claimed in claim 5, wherein: A second damper (305) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the sliding block (303), and a limit block (306) is fixedly connected to the side of the second damper (305) away from the sliding block (303).

7. The 3D printing based gel bead count apparatus of claim 6, wherein: The limiting block (306) is slidably mounted on the top of the sliding block (303), and the limiting block (306) matches the embedding groove (105).

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