An adaptive cleaning mechanism

Abstract

This utility model provides an adaptive cleaning mechanism, including an adaptive mechanism and a cleaning mechanism; the adaptive mechanism is connected to a moving mechanism; the cleaning mechanism is connected to the adaptive mechanism; the adaptive mechanism includes at least two nitrogen springs, which adaptively push the cleaning mechanism to adjust its lateral position to adapt to the U-shaped groove when the groove wall deforms; the cleaning mechanism includes a fixed frame, a drive cylinder, and a scraping structure, the drive cylinder is mounted on the fixed frame, the fixed frame is connected to the scraping structure, and the drive cylinder drives the scraping structure to switch between an avoidance position and a cleaning position; in the avoidance position, the scraping structure is horizontally positioned above the U-shaped groove, and in the cleaning position, the scraping structure is vertically positioned in the U-shaped groove and contacts the groove wall; when the moving mechanism moves to the position of the connecting rod at the top of the U-shaped groove, the scraping structure flips to the avoidance position; when the scraping structure leaves the position of the connecting rod, the scraping structure flips to the cleaning position.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of cleaning equipment technology, and in particular relates to an adaptive cleaning mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] In industrial production processes such as electrolysis, U-shaped tanks are crucial production equipment. Various waste residues and impurities easily accumulate inside, requiring regular cleaning. Current methods for cleaning electrolytic U-shaped tanks primarily rely on extensive manual labor after equipment shutdown. However, manual cleaning is not only extremely inefficient and unable to meet the demands of continuous industrial production, but also presents numerous safety hazards for workers operating in complex environments, such as slipping, bumping, and exposure to hazardous substances. Furthermore, cleaning during equipment shutdowns results in significant production losses. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a U-shaped tank cleaning robot that can replace manual labor and is highly efficient and safe. The environment in which electrolytic U-shaped tanks operate is such as… Figure 1 As shown; since the U-shaped groove 100 is very long, long-term use will cause the top of the U-shaped groove 100 to deform. Therefore, connecting rods 101 are set at a certain distance at the top of the U-shaped groove 100 to connect the two side walls of the U-shaped groove 100 to reduce deformation. Therefore, it is necessary to provide an adaptive cleaning mechanism that automatically avoids the connecting rods 101 to clean the U-shaped groove and adaptively adjusts the position to adapt to the slight deformation of the U-shaped groove. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model provides an adaptive cleaning mechanism that, in conjunction with a moving mechanism, automatically avoids the connecting rod 101 to clean the U-shaped groove. The adaptive adjustment of the position accommodates the slight deformation of the U-shaped groove, thereby achieving fully automatic U-shaped groove cleaning and improving production efficiency.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution.

[0005] An adaptive cleaning mechanism for cleaning a U-shaped channel includes an adaptive mechanism and a cleaning mechanism. The adaptive mechanism is connected to a moving mechanism, and the cleaning mechanism is connected to the adaptive mechanism. The adaptive mechanism includes at least two nitrogen springs. When the wall of the U-shaped channel deforms, the two nitrogen springs adaptively push the cleaning mechanism to adjust its lateral position to adapt to the U-shaped channel. The cleaning mechanism includes a fixed frame, a drive cylinder, and a scraping structure. The drive cylinder is mounted on the fixed frame, and the fixed frame is connected to the scraping structure. The drive cylinder drives the scraping structure to switch between a clearance position and a cleaning position. In the clearance position, the scraping structure is horizontally positioned above the U-shaped channel. In the cleaning position, the scraping structure is vertically positioned in the U-shaped channel and contacts the channel wall. When the moving mechanism moves to the position of the connecting rod at the top of the U-shaped channel, the scraping structure flips to the clearance position. When the scraping structure leaves the position of the connecting rod at the top of the U-shaped channel, the scraping structure flips to the cleaning position to clean the channel wall.

[0006] Preferably, the adaptive mechanism includes a crossbar. The bottom of one end of the crossbar is fixed to the moving mechanism via a crossbar mounting plate. Two slide rail mounting plates are vertically parallel to each other on the front side of the other end of the crossbar. Each of the two slide rail mounting plates has a horizontally arranged linear slide rail. Each of the two linear slide rails has a movable connecting plate that can move laterally along the linear slide rail. The two movable connecting plates are fixedly connected to the two sides of the fixed frame. A nitrogen spring mounting seat is provided between the two slide rail mounting plates. Two nitrogen springs are mounted on the nitrogen spring mounting seat and are connected to the two movable connecting plates respectively. The two nitrogen springs apply a thrust away from each other to the two movable connecting plates to keep the fixed frame balanced. When an external thrust is applied to one side of the fixed frame, the fixed frame and the movable connecting plates move a certain distance along the linear slide rail in the direction of the external thrust. When the thrust generated by the two nitrogen springs is balanced with the external thrust, the movement stops. When the external thrust is removed, the frame returns to its original state under the action of the two nitrogen springs.

[0007] Preferably, the fixed frame is in the shape of an inverted L, and the bottom of the fixed frame is movably connected to a movable frame via a hinge, and the front end of the movable frame is fixedly connected to the slag scraping structure.

[0008] Preferably, the fixed end of the drive cylinder is connected to a first movable mounting seat pin located at the top of the fixed frame, and the telescopic end of the drive cylinder is connected to a second movable mounting seat pin located at the front end of the movable frame; the telescopic end of the drive cylinder retracts or extends, causing the scraper structure to switch between an avoidance position and a cleaning position.

[0009] Preferably, the slag scraping structure includes a slag scraping frame, which is rectangular; a first roller brush is rotatably connected to both sides of the slag scraping frame, and a second roller brush is rotatably connected to the front end of the slag scraping frame; when the slag scraping structure is in the cleaning position, the first roller brush contacts the two side walls of the U-shaped groove; and the second roller brush contacts the bottom surface of the U-shaped groove.

[0010] Preferably, both ends of the first roller brush are mounted to the slag scraping frame via a first mounting member, wherein a first ceramic bearing is provided in the first mounting member, and the end of the first roller brush is disposed in the first ceramic bearing.

[0011] Preferably, both ends of the second roller brush are mounted to the slag scraping frame via a second mounting member, the second mounting member being provided with a second ceramic bearing, and the end of the second roller brush being disposed in the second ceramic bearing.

[0012] Preferably, it further includes a first sensor and a second sensor for detecting the connecting rod; the first sensor and the second sensor are respectively fixedly installed on a first sensor bracket and a second sensor bracket, the first sensor bracket being disposed below the crossbar; the second sensor bracket is fixed to the front end of the fixed frame, and when the slag scraping structure is in the avoidance position, the second sensor is located in front of the slag scraping structure.

[0013] Preferably, the adaptive mechanism and the fixed frame cover are provided with a second protective cover.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution of this utility model embodiment has beneficial effects.

[0015] The adaptive cleaning mechanism provided by this utility model includes an adaptive mechanism and a cleaning mechanism; the adaptive mechanism is connected to a moving mechanism; the cleaning mechanism is connected to the adaptive mechanism; the adaptive mechanism includes at least two nitrogen springs, which adaptively push the cleaning mechanism to adjust its lateral position to adapt to the U-shaped groove when the groove wall deforms; the cleaning mechanism includes a fixed frame, a drive cylinder, and a scraping structure, the drive cylinder is installed on the fixed frame, the fixed frame is connected to the scraping structure, and the drive cylinder drives the scraping structure to switch between an avoidance position and a cleaning position; in the avoidance position, the scraping structure is horizontally positioned above the U-shaped groove, and in the cleaning position, the scraping structure is vertically positioned in the U-shaped groove and contacts the groove wall; when the moving mechanism moves to the position of the connecting rod at the top of the U-shaped groove, the scraping structure flips to the avoidance position; when the scraping structure leaves the position of the connecting rod at the top of the U-shaped groove, the scraping structure flips to the cleaning position to clean the groove wall; the moving mechanism automatically avoids the connecting rod to clean the U-shaped groove, and the adaptive adjustment of the position adapts to the slight deformation of the U-shaped groove; achieving fully automatic U-shaped groove cleaning operation and improving production efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the U-shaped groove installation environment in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of the adaptive cleaning mechanism in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the adaptive cleaning mechanism after the second protective cover is removed in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the adaptive cleaning mechanism after the second protective cover is removed in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the disassembled adaptive cleaning mechanism in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0021] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0022] 100. U-shaped channel; 101. Connecting rod; 102. Foundation; 103. Beam and column; 104. Wall;

[0023] 2. Track;

[0024] 3. Moving mechanism;

[0025] 4. Adaptive mechanism; 41. Crossbar; 42. Crossbar mounting plate; 43. Slide rail mounting plate; 44. Linear slide rail; 45. Movable connecting plate; 46. Nitrogen spring mounting base; 47. Nitrogen spring;

[0026] 5. Cleaning mechanism; 51. Fixed frame; 511. Hinge; 512. Movable frame; 52. Drive cylinder; 521. First movable mounting seat; 522. Second movable mounting seat; 53. Slag scraping structure; 531. Slag scraping frame; 532. First roller brush; 533. Second roller brush; 534. First mounting component; 535. First ceramic bearing; 536. Second mounting component; 537. Second ceramic bearing;

[0027] 9. Second protective cover. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To make the objectives, features, and beneficial effects of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It is to be understood that the specific embodiments described below are merely for explaining this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Furthermore, the same or similar reference numerals may be used in the drawings to refer to the same or similar elements in different embodiments, and descriptions of the same or similar elements in different embodiments, as well as descriptions of prior art elements, features, effects, etc., may be omitted.

[0029] Reference Figures 2-5 This utility model provides an adaptive cleaning mechanism for cleaning U-shaped grooves.

[0030] like Figure 2 As shown, a U-shaped channel 100 is set on a foundation 102. A beam 103 is set on one side of the U-shaped channel 100, and a wall 104 is set at a certain distance on the other side. A track 2 is set above one side of the U-shaped channel 100 and parallel to the U-shaped channel 100. The track 2 is fixed to the side of the beam 103 near the U-shaped channel 100. The cleaning robot includes a moving mechanism 3 and an adaptive cleaning mechanism. The moving mechanism 3 is set on the track 2 and moves along the track 2.

[0031] Specifically, the adaptive cleaning mechanism includes an adaptive mechanism 4 and a cleaning mechanism 5; the adaptive mechanism 4 is connected to the moving mechanism 3; the cleaning mechanism 5 is connected to the adaptive mechanism 4; the adaptive mechanism 4 includes at least two nitrogen springs 47, which adaptively push the cleaning mechanism 5 to adjust its lateral position to adapt to the U-shaped groove 100 when the groove wall of the adaptive mechanism 4 deforms; the cleaning mechanism 5 includes a fixed frame 51, a drive cylinder 52, and a scraping structure 53, the drive cylinder 52 is mounted on the fixed frame 51, and the fixed frame 51 is connected to the scraping structure. 53. The drive cylinder 52 drives the scraper structure 53 to switch between the avoidance position and the cleaning position. In the avoidance position, the scraper structure 53 is horizontally positioned above the U-shaped groove 100. In the cleaning position, the scraper structure 53 is vertically positioned in the U-shaped groove 100 and contacts the groove wall of the U-shaped groove 100. When the moving mechanism 3 moves to the position of the connecting rod 101 at the top of the U-shaped groove 100, the scraper structure 53 flips to the avoidance position. When the scraper structure 53 leaves the position of the connecting rod 101 at the top of the U-shaped groove 100, the scraper structure 53 flips to the cleaning position to clean the groove wall.

[0032] Specifically, the moving mechanism 3 is a mechanism that can move stably along the track 2, and there is no limitation here; it is sufficient to achieve stable movement along the track 2.

[0033] In some embodiments, the adaptive mechanism 4 includes a crossbar 41. The bottom of one end of the crossbar 41 is fixed to the moving mechanism 3 via a crossbar mounting plate 42. Two slide rail mounting plates 43 are vertically parallel to each other on the front side of the other end of the crossbar 41. Each slide rail mounting plate 43 is laterally provided with a linear slide rail 44. Each of the two linear slide rails 44 is provided with a movable connecting plate 45 that can move laterally along the linear slide rail 44. The two movable connecting plates 45 are fixedly connected to the two sides of the fixed frame 51. A nitrogen spring mounting seat 46 is provided between the two slide rail mounting plates 43. Two nitrogen springs are mounted on the slide rails 43. Spring 47 is installed on nitrogen spring mounting base 46. Two nitrogen springs 47 are respectively connected to two movable connecting plates 45. The two nitrogen springs 47 apply a thrust away from each other to the two movable connecting plates 45 to keep the fixed frame 51 in balance. When an external thrust is applied to one side of the fixed frame 51, the fixed frame 51 and the movable connecting plate 45 move a certain distance along the linear slide rail 44 in the direction of the external thrust. When the thrust generated by the two nitrogen springs 47 is balanced with the external thrust, the movement stops. When the external thrust is removed, the two nitrogen springs 47 restore the original state.

[0034] Specifically, when the scraper structure 53 is in the cleaning position, if the U-shaped groove 100 deforms and the groove wall protrudes or caves to one side, the groove wall applies an external thrust to one side of the scraper structure 53, that is, applies an external thrust to one side of the fixed frame 51. At this time, the fixed frame 51 drives the scraper structure 53 and the movable connecting plate 45 to move a certain distance along the direction of the external thrust with the linear slide rail 44, so that the thrust generated by the two nitrogen springs 47 is balanced with the external thrust, and then stops moving, automatically adapting to the lateral position change caused by the deformation of the U-shaped groove 100; when it moves to the non-deformed position of the U-shaped groove 100, the external thrust applied by the groove wall is removed, and the fixed frame 51 drives the scraper structure 53 and the movable connecting plate 45 to return to their original state under the action of the two nitrogen springs 47.

[0035] Specifically, one end of the crossbar 41 is fixed to the moving mechanism 3 via the crossbar mounting plate 42.

[0036] Specifically, the adaptive mechanism 4 and the fixed frame 51 are covered with a second protective cover 9.

[0037] In some embodiments, the fixed frame 51 is generally inverted L-shape, the bottom of the fixed frame 51 is movably connected to the movable frame 512 via a hinge 511, the front end of the movable frame 512 is fixedly connected to the slag scraping structure 53, and the fixed end of the drive cylinder 52 is pin connected to the first movable mounting seat 521 located on the top of the fixed frame 51.

[0038] In some embodiments, the telescopic end of the drive cylinder 52 is connected to the second movable mounting seat 522 located at the front end of the movable frame 512 via a pin; the telescopic end of the drive cylinder 52 retracts or extends, causing the scraper structure 53 to switch between an avoidance position and a cleaning position.

[0039] Specifically, the front end of the active frame 512 is the end furthest from the fixed frame 51.

[0040] In some embodiments, the slag scraping structure 53 includes a slag scraping frame 531, which is rectangular; a first roller brush 532 is rotatably connected to both sides of the slag scraping frame 531, and a second roller brush 533 is rotatably connected to the front end of the slag scraping frame 531; when the slag scraping structure 53 is in the cleaning position, the first roller brush 532 contacts the two side walls of the U-shaped groove 100; and the second roller brush 533 contacts the bottom surface of the U-shaped groove 100.

[0041] Specifically, the front end of the scraper frame 531 is the end furthest from the movable frame 512.

[0042] In some embodiments, both ends of the first roller brush 532 are mounted to the slag scraping frame 531 via a first mounting member 534. A first ceramic bearing 535 is provided in the first mounting member 534, and the end of the first roller brush 532 is disposed in the first ceramic bearing 535.

[0043] In some embodiments, both ends of the second roller brush 533 are mounted to the slag scraper frame 531 via a second mounting member 536. A second ceramic bearing 537 is provided in the second mounting member 536, and the end of the second roller brush 533 is disposed in the second ceramic bearing 537.

[0044] In some embodiments, a first sensor (not shown) and a second sensor (not shown) for detecting the connecting rod 101 are also included; the first sensor and the second sensor are respectively fixedly mounted on a first sensor bracket (not shown) and a second sensor bracket (not shown), the first sensor bracket being disposed below the crossbar 41; the second sensor bracket is fixed to the front end of the fixed frame 51, and when the scraper structure 53 is in the avoidance position, the second sensor is located in front of the scraper structure 53.

[0045] The adaptive cleaning mechanism of this utility model works as follows:

[0046] The moving mechanism 3 moves along the track 2. When the first sensor detects the connecting rod 101 in the middle of the U-shaped groove 100, the moving mechanism 3 stops running. Then, the drive cylinder 52 retracts and flips the scraper structure 53 to the avoidance position.

[0047] After the scraper structure 53 flips to the avoidance position, the moving mechanism 3 continues to advance a fixed distance or stops when the second sensor detects the connecting rod 101 in the middle of the U-shaped groove 100. Then, the drive cylinder 52 extends and flips the scraper structure 53 to the initial cleaning position. The moving mechanism 3 drives the scraper structure 53 to move back and forth (the moving distance is determined according to parameters such as the distance between the connecting rods 101) to clean the groove wall, and repeats the above action process when encountering the connecting rod 101, so as to realize the continuous cleaning of waste residue in the U-shaped groove 100.

[0048] The cleaning mechanism 5 is connected to the adaptive mechanism 4. When the U-shaped groove 100 undergoes slight deformation, the adaptive mechanism 4 automatically adjusts the left and right positions of the cleaning mechanism 5 to ensure that the scraping structure 53 always maintains a good fit with the inner wall of the U-shaped groove 100, thus ensuring the cleaning effect.

[0049] In summary, the adaptive cleaning mechanism of this utility model embodiment includes an adaptive mechanism 4 and a cleaning mechanism 5; the adaptive mechanism 4 is connected to the moving mechanism 3; the cleaning mechanism 5 is connected to the adaptive mechanism 4; the adaptive mechanism 4 includes at least two nitrogen springs 47, and when the wall of the U-shaped groove 100 deforms, the two nitrogen springs 47 adaptively push the cleaning mechanism 5 to adjust its lateral position to adapt to the U-shaped groove 100; the cleaning mechanism 5 includes a fixed frame 51, a drive cylinder 52, and a scraping structure 53, the drive cylinder 52 is mounted on the fixed frame 51, the fixed frame 51 is connected to the scraping structure 53, and the drive cylinder 52 drives the scraping structure 53 to switch between an avoidance position and a cleaning position. In the avoidance position, the scraping structure 53 is horizontally positioned above the U-shaped groove 100. In the cleaning position, the scraping structure 53 is vertically positioned in the U-shaped groove 100, contacting the groove wall. When the moving mechanism 3 moves to the position of the connecting rod 101 at the top of the U-shaped groove 100, the scraping structure 53 flips to the avoidance position. When the scraping structure 53 leaves the position of the connecting rod 101 at the top of the U-shaped groove 100, the scraping structure 53 flips to the cleaning position to clean the groove wall. It works in conjunction with the moving mechanism 3 to automatically avoid the connecting rod 101 when cleaning the U-shaped groove 100, and adaptively adjusts its position to adapt to the slight deformation of the U-shaped groove 100. This achieves fully automatic cleaning of the U-shaped groove 100, improving production efficiency.

[0050] Although specific embodiments have been described above, these embodiments are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model disclosure, even when only a single embodiment is described with respect to a particular feature. The feature examples provided in this utility model disclosure are intended to be illustrative and not limiting, unless otherwise stated. In practice, one or more technical features of the dependent claims may be combined with the technical features of the independent claims as needed and where technically feasible, and may be derived from the technical features of the respective independent claims in any suitable manner rather than solely by the specific combinations listed in the claims.

Claims

1. An adaptive cleaning mechanism for cleaning a U-channel, characterized by, The device includes an adaptive mechanism and a cleaning mechanism. The adaptive mechanism is connected to a moving mechanism. The cleaning mechanism is connected to the adaptive mechanism. The adaptive mechanism includes at least two nitrogen springs. When the wall of the U-shaped groove deforms, the two nitrogen springs adaptively push the cleaning mechanism to adjust its lateral position to adapt to the U-shaped groove. The cleaning mechanism includes a fixed frame, a drive cylinder, and a scraping structure. The drive cylinder is mounted on the fixed frame, and the fixed frame is connected to the scraping structure. The drive cylinder drives the scraping structure to switch between a clearance position and a cleaning position. In the clearance position, the scraping structure is horizontally positioned above the U-shaped groove. In the cleaning position, the scraping structure is vertically positioned in the U-shaped groove and contacts the groove wall. When the moving mechanism moves to the position of the connecting rod at the top of the U-shaped groove, the scraping structure flips to the clearance position. When the scraping structure leaves the position of the connecting rod at the top of the U-shaped groove, the scraping structure flips to the cleaning position to clean the groove wall.

2. The self-cleaning mechanism of claim 1, wherein, The adaptive mechanism includes a crossbar. One end of the crossbar is fixed to the moving mechanism via a crossbar mounting plate. Two parallel slide rail mounting plates are vertically arranged on the front side of the other end of the crossbar. Each slide rail mounting plate has a horizontally arranged linear slide rail. Each linear slide rail has a movable connecting plate that can move laterally along the linear slide rail. The two movable connecting plates are fixedly connected to the two sides of the fixed frame. A nitrogen spring mounting seat is provided between the two slide rail mounting plates. Two nitrogen springs are mounted on the nitrogen spring mounting seat and are connected to the two movable connecting plates. The two nitrogen springs apply a thrust away from each other to the two movable connecting plates, keeping the fixed frame balanced. When an external thrust is applied to one side of the fixed frame, the fixed frame and the movable connecting plates move a certain distance along the linear slide rail in the direction of the external thrust until the thrust generated by the two nitrogen springs balances the external thrust, at which point the movement stops. When the external thrust is removed, the frame returns to its original state under the action of the two nitrogen springs.

3. The self-cleaning mechanism of claim 1, wherein, The fixed frame is in the shape of an inverted L. The bottom of the fixed frame is movably connected to a movable frame via a hinge. The front end of the movable frame is fixedly connected to the slag scraping structure.

4. The self-cleaning mechanism of claim 3, wherein, The fixed end of the drive cylinder is connected to a first movable mounting seat pin located on the top of the fixed frame, and the telescopic end of the drive cylinder is connected to a second movable mounting seat pin located at the front end of the movable frame; the telescopic end of the drive cylinder retracts or extends, causing the scraper structure to switch between an avoidance position and a cleaning position.

5. The self-cleaning mechanism of claim 1, wherein, The slag scraping structure includes a slag scraping frame, which is rectangular; a first roller brush is rotatably connected to both sides of the slag scraping frame, and a second roller brush is rotatably connected to the front end of the slag scraping frame; when the slag scraping structure is in the cleaning position, the first roller brush contacts the two side walls of the U-shaped groove; and the second roller brush contacts the bottom surface of the U-shaped groove.

6. The self-cleaning mechanism of claim 5, wherein, Both ends of the first roller brush are mounted to the slag scraping frame via a first mounting component. The first mounting component is provided with a first ceramic bearing, and the end of the first roller brush is disposed in the first ceramic bearing.

7. The self-cleaning mechanism of claim 5, wherein, Both ends of the second roller brush are mounted to the slag scraping frame via a second mounting component. The second mounting component is provided with a second ceramic bearing, and the end of the second roller brush is disposed in the second ceramic bearing.

8. The self-cleaning mechanism of claim 2, wherein, It also includes a first sensor and a second sensor for detecting the connecting rod; the first sensor and the second sensor are respectively fixedly installed on a first sensor bracket and a second sensor bracket, the first sensor bracket being located below the crossbar; the second sensor bracket is fixed to the front end of the fixed frame, and when the slag scraping structure is in the avoidance position, the second sensor is located in front of the slag scraping structure.

9. The self-cleaning mechanism of claim 1, wherein, The adaptive mechanism and the fixed frame are provided with a second protective cover.

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