Aerospace aluminum honeycomb cleaning equipment

By designing automated aerospace aluminum honeycomb cleaning equipment, the problems of health hazards and unstable cleaning effects caused by manual cleaning of aluminum honeycomb have been solved, achieving a safe and efficient cleaning process.

CN224542437UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-24TIANJIN LINGZHI TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
TIANJIN LINGZHI TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-25
Publication Date
2026-07-24

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Technical Problem

When manually cleaning aluminum honeycomb, ethyl acetate solvent is harmful to human health, and the cleaning effect depends on the worker's experience, which can easily lead to missed cleaning or deformation.

Method used

Design an aerospace aluminum honeycomb cleaning equipment, which adopts a frame, drive mechanism, flipping mechanism, brush and gripping mechanism to achieve automated cleaning, avoid manual contact with cleaning fluid and ensure stable cleaning effect.

Benefits of technology

It achieves automated cleaning without human contact with the cleaning solution, avoiding health hazards, ensuring stable cleaning results, and improving work efficiency.

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Abstract

The application discloses a kind of aerospace aluminum honeycomb cleaning equipment, which includes rack, driving mechanism, turnover mechanism, first tank, brush and grabbing mechanism;Driving mechanism is installed on the rack, and the driving end of driving mechanism is configured to move in vertical direction and horizontal direction;The turnover mechanism is connected to the driving end of driving mechanism;The first tank is located below the turnover mechanism for holding cleaning fluid;Brush is connected to the turnover mechanism, and the turnover mechanism is configured to switch the brush between the first station and the second station;When the brush is in the first station, it faces the aluminum honeycomb, and when the brush is in the second station, it is aligned with the first tank;The grabbing mechanism is configured to grab the aluminum honeycomb from the feeding car and move the aluminum honeycomb to the cleaning position, and then move to the discharging car and release after cleaning the aluminum honeycomb.The aerospace aluminum honeycomb cleaning equipment realizes the cleaning of aluminum honeycomb, avoids the harm of cleaning fluid to human health, and ensures the cleaning effect of aluminum honeycomb is relatively stable.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of cleaning machine technology, and in particular to an aerospace aluminum honeycomb cleaning device. Background Technology

[0002] Aluminum honeycomb is a honeycomb structural material made of aluminum alloy, characterized by its lightweight, high strength, high rigidity, and excellent impact resistance. Its core lies in its unique hexagonal honeycomb structure, which effectively disperses and withstands forces from all directions, providing robust structural support for aerospace vehicles. In the aerospace field, aluminum honeycomb is widely used in critical components such as rocket fairings, missile launch tubes, and satellite bulkheads, reducing vehicle weight through lightweight design while simultaneously improving impact resistance and thermal insulation performance.

[0003] After processing, aluminum honeycomb cells often retain processing oil, metal shavings, or an oxide layer on their surface, requiring professional cleaning with ethyl acetate. Ethyl acetate, as a highly efficient organic solvent, can quickly dissolve and evaporate grease, avoiding the problem of water accumulation and corrosion in the honeycomb core cells caused by traditional water-based cleaning methods.

[0004] Currently, when cleaning aluminum honeycomb structures, workers wear protective gear and use brushes dipped in ethyl acetate solution to wipe them clean, focusing on removing aluminum powder buildup and surface oil from milled burrs. After cleaning, the structures are air-dried in a clean environment. However, ethyl acetate is a volatile and irritating organic solvent with multiple health hazards. Short-term exposure may cause respiratory irritation, skin allergies, eye redness and swelling, and digestive discomfort; long-term exposure may damage the nervous system and liver and kidney function, and even induce chronic diseases. Furthermore, the cleaning effect is highly dependent on worker experience; novices are prone to missing areas or applying excessive force, causing deformation of the aluminum honeycomb structure. Utility Model Content

[0005] This application provides an aerospace aluminum honeycomb cleaning device, which solves the technical problems of the harm to human health caused by manual cleaning of aluminum honeycomb and the unstable cleaning effect.

[0006] The aerospace aluminum honeycomb cleaning equipment provided in this application includes: a frame; a drive mechanism mounted on the frame, wherein the drive end of the drive mechanism is configured to move in both vertical and horizontal directions; a flipping mechanism connected to the drive end of the drive mechanism; a first tank located below the flipping mechanism for holding cleaning fluid; a brush connected to the flipping mechanism, wherein the flipping mechanism is configured to drive the brush to switch between a first station and a second station; the brush faces the aluminum honeycomb when it is at the first station, and aligns with the first tank when it is at the second station; and a gripping mechanism configured to grip the aluminum honeycomb from the loading trolley and move the aluminum honeycomb to the cleaning position, and after the aluminum honeycomb is cleaned, move it to the unloading trolley and release it.

[0007] In one possible implementation, the gripping mechanism includes a robotic arm and a clamp; the clamp is connected to the front end of the robotic arm and configured to grip and release the aluminum honeycomb.

[0008] In one possible implementation, the fixture includes a fixed plate, a plurality of pins, and a push assembly; the fixed plate is connected to the front end of the manipulator; one end of the plurality of pins is spaced apart from the fixed plate, the push assembly is connected to the fixed plate, and the front end of the push assembly is configured to approach and move away from the plurality of pins.

[0009] In one possible implementation, the pushing assembly includes multiple cylinders and multiple push plates; the multiple cylinders are mounted on the fixed plate, and the multiple push plates are connected to the front ends of the multiple cylinders one by one; when the multiple cylinders extend, they drive the push plates closer to the multiple pins, and when the multiple cylinders retract, they drive the push plates away from the multiple pins.

[0010] In one possible implementation, the flipping mechanism includes a mounting plate, a flipping frame, and an actuator; the mounting plate is connected to the drive end of the drive mechanism; the flipping frame is rotatably connected to the mounting plate; the actuator is connected to the mounting plate, and the actuating end of the actuator is connected to the flipping frame and configured to drive the flipping frame to rotate.

[0011] In one possible implementation, the actuator includes a hydraulic cylinder and a rocker arm; the hydraulic cylinder is rotatably connected to the mounting plate; one end of the rocker arm is connected to the tilting frame, and the other end of the rocker arm is hinged to the front end of the hydraulic cylinder.

[0012] In one possible implementation, the aerospace aluminum honeycomb cleaning equipment further includes a second tank, which is disposed below the cleaning position and is used to hold waste liquid.

[0013] In one possible implementation, the aerospace aluminum honeycomb cleaning equipment further includes: two baffles connected to the frame and located on both sides of the cleaning position; and an inclined plate that is inclined downward and connected to the frame, with the bottom edge of the inclined plate located above the second groove.

[0014] In one possible implementation, the drive mechanism includes a cross slide, and the flipping mechanism is connected to the cross slide, which moves orthogonally to the direction of the aluminum honeycomb.

[0015] In one possible implementation, the frame includes a first side plate, a second side plate, and a bottom plate; the bottom edge of the first side plate and the bottom edge of the second side plate are both connected to the bottom plate; wherein the drive mechanism is connected to the inner side of the first side plate, and the gripping mechanism adheres to the inner side of the second side plate after gripping the aluminum honeycomb from the loading trolley.

[0016] The aerospace aluminum honeycomb cleaning equipment provided in this application includes a frame, a drive mechanism, a flipping mechanism, a first tank, a brush, and a gripping mechanism. When the aerospace aluminum honeycomb cleaning equipment is in operation, firstly, the gripping mechanism grips the aluminum honeycomb from the loading trolley and moves it to the cleaning position. The flipping mechanism moves the brush to the second station, and the drive mechanism moves the flipping mechanism downwards until the brush extends into the first tank, allowing the brush to absorb cleaning fluid. Then, the drive mechanism moves the flipping mechanism upwards to the position corresponding to the highest point of the aluminum honeycomb. The flipping mechanism moves the brush to the first station, and the drive mechanism moves the flipping mechanism horizontally, causing the brush to contact the aluminum honeycomb. Secondly, the drive mechanism moves the flipping mechanism back and forth vertically until one side of the aluminum honeycomb is cleaned. After the gripping mechanism flips the aluminum honeycomb, the drive mechanism moves the flipping mechanism back and forth vertically until the other side of the aluminum honeycomb is cleaned. Finally, the gripping mechanism moves the cleaned aluminum honeycomb to the unloading trolley and releases it. This aerospace aluminum honeycomb cleaning equipment enables the cleaning of aluminum honeycomb without requiring workers to come into contact with the cleaning solution, thus avoiding any potential health risks associated with the cleaning solution and ensuring a relatively stable cleaning effect on the aluminum honeycomb. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments of this application or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 Schematic diagrams of the structure of aerospace aluminum honeycomb cleaning equipment provided for some embodiments of this application; Figure 2 Top view of an aerospace aluminum honeycomb cleaning device provided for other embodiments of this application; Figure 3 A schematic diagram of an aluminum honeycomb cleaning process provided for some embodiments of this application; Figure 4 Schematic diagrams of the flipping mechanism and brush provided for some embodiments of this application; Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the fixture provided for some embodiments of this application.

[0019] Reference numerals: 1-Frame; 11-First side plate; 12-Second side plate; 13-Base plate; 2-Drive mechanism; 3-Tilting mechanism; 31-Mounting plate; 32-Tilting frame; 33-Actuator; 331-Hydraulic cylinder; 332-Rocker arm; 4-First slot; 5-Brush; 6-Gripping mechanism; 61-Manipulator; 62-Clamp; 621-Fixing plate; 622-Pin; 623-Pushing assembly; 6231-Cylinder; 6232-Push plate; 624-3D camera; 7-Second slot; 8-Baffle; 9-Inclined plate; 10-Electrical distribution box; 20-Control device; 30-Loading trolley; 40-Unloading trolley; 50-Protective net; 60-Aluminum honeycomb. Detailed Implementation

[0020] Currently, when cleaning aluminum honeycomb, workers wear protective gear and use brushes dipped in ethyl acetate solution to wipe the surfaces, focusing on removing aluminum powder buildup and surface oil from milled burrs. After cleaning, the surfaces are air-dried in a clean environment. However, ethyl acetate is a volatile and irritating organic solvent with multiple health hazards. Short-term exposure may cause respiratory irritation, skin allergies, eye redness and swelling, and digestive discomfort; long-term exposure may damage the nervous system and liver and kidney function, and even induce chronic diseases. Furthermore, the cleaning effect is highly dependent on worker experience; novices are prone to missing areas or applying excessive force, causing deformation of the aluminum foil.

[0021] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this application provides an aerospace aluminum honeycomb cleaning device. The technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0022] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of this application and for 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application. The terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. Furthermore, the terms "installed," "connected," and "linked" 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 direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0023] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the aerospace aluminum honeycomb 60 cleaning equipment provided in this application includes a frame 1, a drive mechanism 2, a flipping mechanism 3, a first tank 4, a brush 5, and a gripping mechanism 6.

[0024] The drive mechanism 2 is mounted on the frame 1, and the drive end of the drive mechanism 2 is configured to move in both vertical and horizontal directions. A tilting mechanism 3 is connected to the drive end of the drive mechanism 2. Exemplarily, the drive mechanism 2 includes a cross slide, and the tilting mechanism 3 is connected to the cross slide, which moves orthogonally to the aluminum honeycomb 60 direction.

[0025] The first tank 4, located below the flipping mechanism 3, is used to hold the cleaning solution, which can be an ethyl acetate solution. A brush 5 is connected to the flipping mechanism 3, which is configured to switch the brush 5 between a first station and a second station. When the brush 5 is at the first station, it faces the aluminum honeycomb 60; when it is at the second station, it aligns with the first tank 4. The gripping mechanism 6 is configured to grip the aluminum honeycomb 60 from the loading cart 30 and move it to the cleaning position. After the aluminum honeycomb 60 is cleaned, it moves to the unloading cart 40 and is released.

[0026] When the aerospace aluminum honeycomb 60 cleaning equipment is working, the worker controls the drive mechanism 2, the flipping mechanism 3 and the gripping mechanism 6. First, the gripping mechanism 6 grips the aluminum honeycomb 60 from the loading trolley 30 and moves it to the cleaning position. The flipping mechanism 3 moves the brush 5 to the second station, and the driving mechanism 2 moves the flipping mechanism 3 downward until the brush 5 extends into the first groove 4, allowing the brush 5 to absorb the cleaning solution. Then, the driving mechanism 2 moves the flipping mechanism 3 upward to the position corresponding to the highest point of the aluminum honeycomb 60. The flipping mechanism 3 moves the brush 5 to the first station, and the driving mechanism 2 moves the flipping mechanism 3 horizontally, allowing the brush 5 to contact the aluminum honeycomb 60. Next, the driving mechanism 2 moves the flipping mechanism 3 back and forth vertically until one side of the aluminum honeycomb 60 is cleaned. After the gripping mechanism 6 flips the aluminum honeycomb 60, the driving mechanism 2 moves the flipping mechanism 3 back and forth vertically until the other side of the aluminum honeycomb 60 is cleaned. Finally, the gripping mechanism 6 moves the cleaned aluminum honeycomb 60 to the unloading trolley 40 and releases it.

[0027] This aerospace aluminum honeycomb 60 cleaning equipment enables the cleaning of aluminum honeycomb 60 without requiring workers to come into contact with the cleaning solution, thus avoiding any potential harm to human health and ensuring a relatively stable cleaning effect on the aluminum honeycomb 60.

[0028] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the aerospace aluminum honeycomb 60 cleaning equipment also includes a power distribution box 10 and a control device 20. The power distribution box 10 is electrically connected to the control device 20, and the control device 20 is signal-connected to the drive mechanism 2, the flipping mechanism 3, and the gripping mechanism 6, and is configured to control the operation of the drive mechanism 2, the flipping mechanism 3, and the gripping mechanism 6. The control device 20 enables the aerospace aluminum honeycomb 60 cleaning equipment to perform automated feeding, cleaning, and unloading.

[0029] like Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments of this application, the gripping mechanism 6 includes a robotic arm 61 and a clamp 62. The clamp 62 is connected to the front end of the robotic arm 61 and is configured to grip and release the aluminum honeycomb 60. The robotic arm 61 has multiple degrees of freedom and can drive the clamp 62 to translate, lift, and rotate, so that the clamp 62 can move between the loading carriage 30, the cleaning position, and the unloading carriage 40.

[0030] When the aluminum honeycomb 60 needs to be picked up for cleaning, the robotic arm 61 moves the clamp 62 to the loading carriage 30. The clamp 62 holds the aluminum honeycomb 60, and then the robotic arm 61 moves the aluminum honeycomb 60 to the cleaning position through the clamp 62. During the cleaning process, the clamp 62 maintains its gripping state on the aluminum honeycomb 60. After the aluminum honeycomb 60 is cleaned, the picking mechanism 6 moves the aluminum honeycomb 60 to the unloading carriage 40 through the clamp 62, and then the clamp 62 releases the aluminum honeycomb 60.

[0031] exist Figure 1 and Figure 2 In the illustrated embodiment, the robotic arm 61 is fixedly mounted on the ground and located next to the frame 1. Of course, in other embodiments of this application, the robotic arm 61 may also be connected to the frame 1.

[0032] like Figure 5 As shown, some embodiments of this application provide a specific structure for a clamp 62. The clamp 62 includes a fixed plate 621, a plurality of pins 622, and a pushing assembly 623. The fixed plate 621 is connected to the front end of the robot arm 61. One end of the plurality of pins 622 is spaced apart from the fixed plate 621, and the pushing assembly 623 is connected to the fixed plate 621. The front end of the pushing assembly 623 is configured to approach and move away from the plurality of pins 622.

[0033] When the clamp 62 needs to hold the aluminum honeycomb 60, the robot arm 61 moves the clamp 62, causing multiple pins 622 to insert into the aluminum honeycomb 60, and the front end of the pushing component 623 gradually approaches the multiple pins 622 until the front end of the pushing component 623 presses firmly against the aluminum honeycomb 60. When the clamp 62 needs to release the aluminum honeycomb 60, the front end of the pushing component 623 gradually moves away from the multiple pins 622, so that the front end of the pushing component 623 is completely disengaged from the aluminum honeycomb 60, and then the robot arm 61 moves the clamp 62 until the multiple pins 622 are completely withdrawn from the aluminum honeycomb 60.

[0034] For example, Figure 5 The clamp 62 shown includes six pins 622, which are arranged at intervals along a straight line.

[0035] Continue to refer to Figure 5 The actuating component 623 includes multiple cylinders 6231 and multiple push plates 6232. The multiple cylinders 6231 are mounted on the fixed plate 621, and the multiple push plates 6232 are connected to the front ends of the multiple cylinders 6231 respectively. When the multiple cylinders 6231 extend, they drive the push plates 6232 to move closer to the multiple pins 622. When the multiple cylinders 6231 retract, they drive the push plates 6232 away from the multiple pins 622.

[0036] After multiple pins 622 are inserted into the aluminum honeycomb 60, multiple cylinders 6231 drive multiple push plates 6232 to press against the aluminum honeycomb 60, and the clamp 62 holds the aluminum honeycomb 60. After the multiple cylinders 6231 drive the multiple push plates 6232 to disengage from the aluminum honeycomb 60, the multiple pins 622 are pulled out of the aluminum honeycomb 60, and the clamp 62 releases the aluminum honeycomb 60.

[0037] Because the cylinder 6231 operates quickly, the structure of the aforementioned pushing component 623 enables the clamp 62 to quickly clamp and release the aluminum honeycomb 60, further improving the efficiency of cleaning the aluminum honeycomb 60.

[0038] For example, Figure 5 The push assembly 623 shown includes three cylinders 6231 and three push plates 6232, with the three push plates 6232 respectively connected to the front end of the three cylinders 6231.

[0039] Furthermore, in an embodiment of the aerospace aluminum honeycomb 60 cleaning equipment that includes a power distribution box 10 and a control device 20, the clamp 62 also includes a 3D camera 624. The 3D camera 624 is mounted on a fixing plate 621 and connected to the control device 20. The control device 20 is configured to determine whether the clamp 62 has completed the clamping and releasing action based on the image captured by the 3D camera 624, and to control the action of the robotic arm 61 to adjust the position of the clamp 62.

[0040] like Figure 4 As shown, some embodiments of this application provide a specific structure for the flipping mechanism 3. The flipping mechanism 3 includes a mounting plate 31, a flipping frame 32, and an actuator 33. The mounting plate 31 is connected to the drive end of the drive mechanism 2. The flipping frame 32 is rotatably connected to the mounting plate 31. The actuator 33 is connected to the mounting plate 31, and the actuating end of the actuator 33 is connected to the flipping frame 32 and configured to drive the flipping frame 32 to rotate.

[0041] When the flipping mechanism 3 is working, the actuator 33 drives the flipping frame 32 to rotate on the mounting plate 31, and the flipping frame 32 drives the brush 5 to move, thereby realizing the switching of the brush 5 between the first station and the second station.

[0042] Furthermore, in Figure 4 In the illustrated embodiment, the actuator 33 includes a hydraulic cylinder 331 and a rocker arm 332. The hydraulic cylinder 331 is rotatably connected to the mounting plate 31. One end of the rocker arm 332 is connected to the tilting frame 32, and the other end of the rocker arm 332 is hinged to the front end of the hydraulic cylinder 331.

[0043] When the tilting mechanism 3 needs to operate, the hydraulic cylinder 331 drives the rocker arm 332 through its extension and retraction action, which in turn drives the tilting frame 32 to rotate. Figure 4 Taking the installation positions of the hydraulic cylinder 331 and the rocker arm 332 as an example, when the hydraulic cylinder 331 extends, the front end of the hydraulic cylinder 331 drives the tilting frame 32 to rotate clockwise through the rocker arm 332, which can move the brush 5 from the first station to the second station; when the hydraulic cylinder 331 shortens, the front end of the hydraulic cylinder 331 drives the tilting frame 32 to rotate counterclockwise through the rocker arm 332, which can move the brush 5 from the second station to the first station.

[0044] In some other embodiments of this application, the actuator 33 may be a servo motor, which is connected to the mounting plate 31, and the rotating shaft of the servo motor is connected to the flipping frame 32, and the rotation axis of the servo motor coincides with the rotation axis of the flipping frame 32.

[0045] like Figure 3 As shown in some embodiments of this application, the aerospace aluminum honeycomb 60 cleaning equipment further includes a second tank 7, which is located below the cleaning position and can receive waste liquid flowing down from the aluminum honeycomb 60 for holding the waste liquid.

[0046] When the brush 5 cleans the aluminum honeycomb 60 panel, the used cleaning fluid becomes waste liquid and flows downward from the aluminum honeycomb 60. The second tank 7 can receive the waste liquid flowing down from the aluminum honeycomb 60, preventing the waste liquid from contaminating the frame 1 and the ground.

[0047] Continue to refer to Figure 3 In some embodiments of this application, the aerospace aluminum honeycomb 60 cleaning equipment further includes an inclined plate 9 and two baffles 8. The two baffles 8 are connected to the frame 1 and are located on both sides of the cleaning position. The inclined plate 9 is inclined downward and connected to the frame 1, with its bottom edge located above the second groove 7.

[0048] Two baffles 8 can block the waste liquid and prevent it from flowing freely on the frame 1. The inclined plate 9 is used to guide the waste liquid flowing on the frame 1 downward to the second tank 7.

[0049] like Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments of this application, the frame 1 includes a first side plate 11, a second side plate 12, and a base plate 13. The bottom edge of the first side plate 11 and the bottom edge of the second side plate 12 are both connected to the base plate 13. The drive mechanism 2 is connected to the inner side of the first side plate 11, and the gripping mechanism 6 grips the aluminum honeycomb 60 from the loading trolley 30 and then adheres to the inner side of the second side plate 12.

[0050] Furthermore, in some embodiments of this application, the aerospace aluminum honeycomb 60 cleaning equipment also includes a protective net 50, which surrounds the frame 1 and the gripping mechanism 6; wherein the loading cart 30 and the unloading cart 40 are located inside the protective net 50.

[0051] When the aerospace aluminum honeycomb 60 cleaning equipment is in operation, the workers are located outside the protective net 50, which can prevent the drive mechanism 2, the flipping mechanism 3, the gripping mechanism 6, the aluminum honeycomb 60 and other structures from bumping into the workers, thus ensuring the safety of the workers.

[0052] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner. For the same or similar parts between the various embodiments, please refer to each other. Each embodiment focuses on describing the differences from other embodiments.

[0053] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit this application. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of this application.

Claims

1. An aerospace aluminum honeycomb cleaning device, characterized in that, include: frame; A drive mechanism, which is mounted on the frame, and the drive end of the drive mechanism is configured to move in both the vertical and horizontal directions; A flipping mechanism, which is connected to the drive end of the drive mechanism; The first tank, located below the flipping mechanism, is used to hold the cleaning fluid; A brush, connected to the flipping mechanism, configured to switch the brush between a first station and a second station; the brush faces the aluminum honeycomb when in the first station, and aligns with the first groove when in the second station; and A gripping mechanism is configured to grip the aluminum honeycomb from the loading trolley and move the aluminum honeycomb to the cleaning position, and after the aluminum honeycomb is cleaned, move it to the unloading trolley and release it.

2. The aerospace aluminum honeycomb cleaning equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The gripping mechanism includes a robotic arm and a clamp; The gripper is attached to the front end of the robotic arm and is configured to grip and release the aluminum honeycomb.

3. The aerospace aluminum honeycomb cleaning equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The clamp includes a fixing plate, multiple pins, and a pushing assembly; The fixing plate is connected to the front end of the robotic arm; One end of the plurality of pins is connected to the fixing plate at intervals, the pushing component is connected to the fixing plate, and the front end of the pushing component is configured to be close to and away from the plurality of pins.

4. The aerospace aluminum honeycomb cleaning equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The actuation assembly includes multiple cylinders and multiple push plates; The plurality of cylinders are mounted on the fixed plate, and the plurality of push plates are connected to the front end of the plurality of cylinders one by one. When the plurality of cylinders extend, they drive the push plates closer to the plurality of pins. When the plurality of cylinders retract, they drive the push plates away from the plurality of pins.

5. The aerospace aluminum honeycomb cleaning equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flipping mechanism includes a mounting plate, a flipping frame, and an actuator; The mounting plate is connected to the drive end of the drive mechanism; The tilting frame is rotatably connected to the mounting plate; The actuator is connected to the mounting plate, and the actuating end of the actuator is connected to the tilting frame, and is configured to drive the tilting frame to rotate.

6. The aerospace aluminum honeycomb cleaning equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The actuator includes a hydraulic cylinder and a rocker arm; the hydraulic cylinder is rotatably connected to the mounting plate; one end of the rocker arm is connected to the tilting frame, and the other end of the rocker arm is hinged to the front end of the hydraulic cylinder.

7. The aerospace aluminum honeycomb cleaning equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: The second tank, located below the cleaning position, is used to hold waste liquid.

8. The aerospace aluminum honeycomb cleaning equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that, Also includes: Two baffles are connected to the frame and are located on both sides of the cleaning position. An inclined plate is provided at an angle downward and is connected to the frame, with the bottom edge of the inclined plate located above the second groove.

9. The aerospace aluminum honeycomb cleaning equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The driving mechanism includes a cross slide, and the flipping mechanism is connected to the cross slide, which moves orthogonally to the direction of the aluminum honeycomb.

10. The aerospace aluminum honeycomb cleaning equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The frame includes a first side plate, a second side plate, and a bottom plate; The bottom edges of the first side plate and the second side plate are both connected to the base plate; The drive mechanism is connected to the inner side of the first side plate, and the gripping mechanism is attached to the inner side of the second side plate after gripping the aluminum honeycomb from the loading trolley.