A cleaning device for an ingot casting machine mold

By combining laser cleaning equipment with an intelligent control system, the problems of low efficiency and high labor intensity in ingot casting mold cleaning have been solved, achieving efficient and non-destructive mold cleaning results.

CN224525512UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-21ZHENGZHOU HENGYI TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ZHENGZHOU HENGYI TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-08-20
Publication Date
2026-07-21

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Technical Problem

In the existing technology, the cleaning efficiency of ingot casting machine molds is low, the manual labor intensity is high, and traditional cleaning methods are prone to damaging the surface substrate of the mold, affecting the appearance quality.

Method used

Using a laser cleaning device, combined with an intelligent control system and a robotic arm, the system automatically identifies and cleans coatings, oxide layers, and other imperfections inside the mold. The high energy density and controllability of the laser beam enable contactless and chemical-free cleaning.

Benefits of technology

It improves cleaning speed and quality, reduces the labor intensity of operators, ensures that the mold surface is not damaged, and achieves efficient and environmentally friendly cleaning results.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of cleaning devices for ingot casting machine mould, including mounting bracket, the side of mounting bracket is equipped with laser mobile trolley, the side surface of laser mobile trolley is equipped with manipulator, the side surface of manipulator is equipped with laser cleaner, the side surface of laser cleaner is equipped with laser gun head, the side surface of laser mobile trolley is equipped with dust collection component, the side surface of mounting bracket is connected with feeding assembly.This device is controlled by intelligent control system using laser cleaning machine, for controlling laser power, laser light range, focus size and the like parameters, degree of automation is high, intelligent control system can effectively identify and carry out light cleaning to corner, improve cleaning speed and cleaning quality, mould cavity laser cleaning control system is equipped with intelligent manipulator, manipulator drives laser cleaning head to clean according to set cleaning track, realize cavity bottom, side surface one by one fast orderly cleaning.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of mold cleaning technology, and in particular to a cleaning device for ingot casting machine molds. Background Technology

[0002] The aluminum ingot production line in the foundry uses a circulating system for the aluminum ingot casting machine. The molten aluminum flows evenly into the ingot mold and runs at a constant speed. After solidification, vibration, and spray cooling, it goes through the demolding and packaging process. This is to facilitate the smooth demolding of the aluminum ingot and to make the aluminum ingot look beautiful.

[0003] Before use, ingot molds need to be coated with paint. After a period of use, some of the paint will oxidize or peel off, requiring the residual paint inside the mold cavity to be cleaned. Currently, an electric vibrating brush is used in conjunction with manual operation for cleaning. This cleaning method has low work efficiency and high labor intensity. The vibration process of the needle-shaped cleaning brush can easily affect the surface substrate of the mold, thus affecting the appearance quality of the mold. Therefore, we propose a cleaning device for ingot molds to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a cleaning device for ingot casting machine molds to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A cleaning device for ingot casting machine molds includes a mounting frame, a laser moving trolley on one side of the mounting frame, a robot arm on one side of the laser moving trolley, a laser cleaner on one side of the robot arm, a laser gun head on one side of the laser cleaner, a dust collection assembly on one side of the laser moving trolley, and a feeding assembly connected to one side of the mounting frame.

[0007] In a further embodiment, a placement tray is connected to one side of the dust collection assembly, and the placement tray is located above the mounting bracket.

[0008] In a further embodiment, a connecting bracket is connected to one side of the mounting bracket, and a waterproof layer is sprayed onto the outer surface of the mounting bracket.

[0009] In a further embodiment, a collection box is connected to one side of the mounting bracket, and a control switch is installed on one side of the collection box.

[0010] In a further embodiment, a vacuum cleaner is connected to one side of the collection box, and the vacuum cleaner is fixedly connected to the dust collection assembly.

[0011] In a further embodiment, a sliding rod is connected to one side of the feeding assembly, and a sliding hole is provided on one side of the mounting bracket. The outer surface of the sliding rod is slidably connected to the inner wall of the sliding hole.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0013] This device employs an intelligent control system for laser cleaning machines, which controls parameters such as laser power, laser output range, and focal spot size. It boasts a high degree of automation, and the intelligent control system can effectively identify and target edges and corners for cleaning, improving cleaning speed and quality. The mold cavity laser cleaning control system is equipped with an intelligent robotic arm, which drives the laser cleaning head to clean along a set cleaning trajectory, achieving rapid and orderly cleaning of the bottom and sides of the cavity one by one. It is also easy to install, operate, and automate, and is simple to operate. It can perform cleaning without chemical reagents, media, dust, or water simply by connecting the power supply, and can remove rust, coatings, plating, and oxide layers from inside the ingot mold. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the mounting bracket in the cleaning device for ingot casting machine molds.

[0015] Figure 2 Cleaning device for ingot casting machine molds Figure 1 A magnified structural diagram of part A in the middle.

[0016] Figure 3 Cleaning device for ingot casting machine molds Figure 1 A magnified structural diagram of section B in the middle.

[0017] In the diagram: 1. Mounting frame; 2. Laser mobile carriage; 3. Laser gun head; 4. Laser cleaner; 5. Robotic arm; 6. Dust collection assembly; 7. Feeding assembly; 8. Placement tray; 9. Sliding hole; 10. Sliding rod; 11. Connecting frame; 12. Vacuum cleaner; 13. Collection box; 14. Control switch. Detailed Implementation

[0018] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not 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. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first," "second," etc., may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0019] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; 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; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0020] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0021] Please see Figure 1-3This utility model discloses a cleaning device for ingot casting molds, including a mounting frame 1. A laser moving carriage 2 is provided on one side of the mounting frame 1, a robotic arm 5 is installed on one side of the laser moving carriage 2, a laser cleaner 4 is installed on one side of the robotic arm 5, a laser gun head 3 is installed on one side of the laser cleaner 4, a dust collection component 6 is installed on one side of the laser moving carriage 2, and a feeding component 7 is connected to one side of the mounting frame 1. The laser cleaning machine adopts an intelligent control system to control parameters such as laser power, laser output range, and focal size. It has a high degree of automation. The intelligent control system can effectively identify and perform laser cleaning on the edges and corners, improving the cleaning speed and quality. The mold cavity laser cleaning control system is equipped with an intelligent robotic arm 5. The robotic arm 5 drives the laser cleaning head to clean according to the set cleaning trajectory, realizing rapid and orderly cleaning of the bottom and sides of the cavity one by one. It is easy to install, operate, and automate. It is simple to operate. It can perform cleaning without chemical reagents, media, dust, and water by connecting the power supply. It can remove rust, coatings, plating, and oxide layers inside the ingot casting mold.

[0022] A placement tray 8 is connected to one side of the dust collection assembly 6. The placement tray 8 is located above the mounting frame 1. The placement tray 8 allows for convenient placement of materials. A connecting frame 11 is connected to one side of the mounting frame 1. The outer surface of the mounting frame 1 is coated with a waterproof layer. The connecting frame 11 allows for convenient connection to external equipment. A collection box 13 is connected to one side of the mounting frame 1. A control switch 14 is installed on one side of the collection box 13. The collection box 13 allows for convenient collection of dust. In addition, the control switch 14 allows for convenient operation of electrical components.

[0023] A vacuum cleaner 12 is connected to one side of the collection box 13. The vacuum cleaner 12 is fixedly connected to the dust collection assembly 6. The vacuum cleaner 12 can be used to easily absorb dust. A sliding rod 10 is connected to one side of the feeding assembly 7. A sliding hole 9 is opened on one side of the mounting bracket 1. The outer surface of the sliding rod 10 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the sliding hole 9. The stability of the feeding assembly 7 can be increased by using the sliding rod 10 and the sliding hole 9.

[0024] The working principle of this utility model is as follows:

[0025] Firstly, the mobile trolley is equipped with moving wheels, a laser main unit, a power cord reel, and other components. It is placed on one side of the ingot casting line and moved manually. A robotic arm (5) drives the laser cleaning gun for cleaning, and the cleaning angle can be automatically adjusted. The trolley is also equipped with a small dust collection device, which activates during the cleaning process to collect dust from the side of the laser cleaning head. The laser ingot mold cleaning machine mainly consists of a laser cleaner, a laser cleaning head, a control system, a water chiller, a mobile trolley, a cleaning robotic arm, a matching dust collection device, and accessories. It enables rapid and intelligent cleaning of the ingot module, with precise targeting and simple operation. The cleaning of the ingot mold utilizes a laser beam, which has high energy density, controllable direction, and strong focusing ability. During laser cleaning, the bonding force between the coating and oxides inside the mold cavity and the mold substrate is broken, causing instantaneous detachment and even direct vaporization of some substances, thus achieving the mold cleaning effect. The laser cleaning system uses intelligent control application software with various functions. Powerful and stable, this laser cleaning system is designed for cleaning coatings and oxides in ingot mold cavities, achieving optimal cleaning results. It requires control over process parameters such as cleaning method, cleaning model, laser wavelength, energy density, and laser incident angle. By correcting these parameters, a highly efficient laser cleaning system for ingot molds is formed. During cleaning, the power is connected, the dust collector is started, and the operator pushes the trolley while the robotic arm automatically cleans and collects dust above the mold, achieving rapid mold cleaning and significantly reducing the labor intensity of on-site operators. Under normal circumstances, the cleaning machine power is selected based on the thickness of the coating and oxides inside the ingot mold. Considering the on-site conditions, with a coating and oxide thickness of 1.5mm, a 3KW cleaning machine with a 120mm scanning width and a three-phase 380V power supply is selected, enabling continuous cleaning. 1. Environmentally friendly and safe: Laser cleaning equipment is non-abrasive and non-contact, changing the traditional contact cleaning method. It exerts no mechanical force on the surface of the object being cleaned, does not damage the surface, does not generate heat, and causes no secondary pollution.

[0026] 2. Easy to operate: Lasers can be transmitted through optical fibers, making them easy to operate. They can also be used in conjunction with robotic arms to easily achieve remote operation and can clean areas that are difficult to reach with traditional methods. This can ensure the safety of personnel and workpieces when used in some dangerous places.

[0027] 3. Excellent cleaning effect: Laser cleaning equipment can remove various types of contaminants (such as paint, oil, rust, varnish, etc.) from the surface of various materials, achieving a level of cleanliness that traditional cleaning methods cannot achieve;

[0028] 4. High efficiency: Laser cleaning equipment is highly efficient, produces high-quality results, and saves time;

[0029] 5. Low operating cost: The laser cleaning equipment system can be used stably for a long time with low operating costs. The operating cost per hour is only about 1 yuan, and it can be easily automated.

[0030] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0031] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A cleaning device for ingot casting machine molds, characterized in that: The system includes a mounting frame (1), a laser mobile carriage (2) on one side of the mounting frame (1), a robotic arm (5) on one side of the laser mobile carriage (2), a laser cleaner (4) on one side of the robotic arm (5), a laser gun head (3) on one side of the laser cleaner (4), a dust collection assembly (6) on one side of the laser mobile carriage (2), and a feeding assembly (7) connected to one side of the mounting frame (1).

2. The cleaning device for ingot casting machine molds according to claim 1, characterized in that: The dust collection assembly (6) has a placement tray (8) connected to one side, and the placement tray (8) is located above the mounting bracket (1).

3. The cleaning device for ingot casting machine molds according to claim 1, characterized in that: One side of the mounting bracket (1) is connected to a connecting bracket (11), and the outer surface of the mounting bracket (1) is coated with a waterproof layer.

4. The cleaning device for ingot casting machine molds according to claim 1, characterized in that: A collection box (13) is connected to one side of the mounting bracket (1), and a control switch (14) is installed on one side of the collection box (13).

5. A cleaning device for ingot casting machine molds according to claim 4, characterized in that: A vacuum cleaner (12) is connected to one side of the collection box (13), and the vacuum cleaner (12) is fixedly connected to the dust collection assembly (6).

6. A cleaning device for ingot casting machine molds according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding assembly (7) has a sliding rod (10) connected to one side, and the mounting bracket (1) has a sliding hole (9) on one side. The outer surface of the sliding rod (10) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the sliding hole (9).