An automated curing tool for fair-faced concrete

Abstract

This utility model belongs to the field of concrete curing technology and discloses an automated curing tool for fair-faced concrete, including a rectangular frame with a transparent cover fixedly connected to the top of the frame. This utility model, by incorporating a transparent cover, a high-pressure water pump, atomizing nozzles, and a humidity sensor, utilizes the design of a first and second fixed pipe to ensure the atomizing nozzles are evenly distributed within the rectangular frame. This allows for uniform coverage of the concrete surface with atomized water vapor, preventing color differences caused by localized wet-dry variations and ensuring a consistent concrete surface color. The humidity sensor monitors the humidity of the curing environment; when the humidity falls below a set value, a signal is sent to a microcontroller, causing the controller to activate the high-pressure water pump. This allows water to be sprayed from the atomizing nozzles through the first and second fixed pipes, achieving automated curing and improving the curing effect of fair-faced concrete.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of concrete curing technology, specifically an automated curing tool for fair-faced concrete. Background Technology

[0002] Fair-faced concrete, also known as decorative concrete, is a type of concrete engineering that uses the natural texture of the concrete after it has been formed as a finishing effect. It is cast in one go without any external decoration. The surface is flat and smooth, with uniform color, sharp edges, and no damage or pollution. Only one or two layers of transparent protective agent are applied to the surface. It is natural, dignified and textured, showing the most authentic aesthetic characteristics of concrete.

[0003] In the construction of fair-faced concrete, the curing process is crucial, as it directly affects the final strength and appearance of the concrete. To ensure that fair-faced concrete achieves ideal performance and aesthetic effects, the conventional curing method commonly used in the industry is to cover it with geotextile and supplement it with regular watering to keep the concrete surface continuously moist. This process requires close observation by construction personnel and the assignment of dedicated personnel to be on duty for curing. However, in practice, due to the limitations of manual observation and on-duty curing, it is inevitable that curing will not be timely. Once the curing time is delayed or the watering frequency is insufficient, the surface of fair-faced concrete may develop shrinkage cracks due to excessive evaporation of moisture, or color differences may occur due to uneven moisture distribution, which will seriously affect the appearance quality of fair-faced concrete. Therefore, it is necessary to improve this process. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to address the above problems by providing an automated curing tool for fair-faced concrete, which has the advantages of automatic curing and good curing effect.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an automated curing tool for fair-faced concrete, comprising a rectangular frame, a transparent cover fixedly connected to the top of the rectangular frame, a high-pressure water pump fixedly installed on the right side of the rectangular frame, an inlet pipe fixedly connected to the bottom of the high-pressure water pump, an outlet pipe fixedly installed on the left side of the high-pressure water pump, a connecting pipe fixedly sleeved on the outer surface of the outlet pipe, the left end of the connecting pipe extending into the interior of the rectangular frame and fixedly sleeved with the inner wall of the rectangular frame, a first fixing pipe fixedly sleeved on the front and rear sides of the connecting pipe, a second fixing pipe fixedly sleeved on the top end of the connecting pipe, atomizing nozzles fixedly installed on the outer surfaces of both the first and second fixing pipes, a buckle movably sleeved on the outer surface of the first fixing pipe, the outer surface of the buckle fixedly connected to the inner surface of the rectangular frame, a humidity sensor fixedly installed on the rear side of the inner surface of the rectangular frame, and a microcontroller and a controller fixedly installed on the right side of the rectangular frame respectively.

[0006] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, L-shaped plates are fixedly installed on the left and right sides of the front and back of the rectangular frame, and there are four L-shaped plates, with hinge rods hinged to the bottom of each of the four L-shaped plates.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment of this invention, a fixed shaft is fixedly sleeved inside the bottom end of the hinge rod, and a roller is movably sleeved on the outer surface of the fixed shaft.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a double-threaded rod is movably sleeved between the L-shaped plates, and movable plates are threadedly sleeved on both the left and right sides of the outer surface of the double-threaded rod.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a push-pull rod is hinged inside the bottom end of the movable plate, and the bottom end of the push-pull rod is hinged to the outer surface of the hinge rod.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a crank handle is fixedly sleeved on the left side of the outer surface of the double threaded rod, and the outer surface of the movable plate is movably connected to the outer surface of the rectangular frame.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, there are two double-threaded rods, and a first transmission wheel and a second transmission wheel are respectively fixedly sleeved on the left side of the outer surface of the two double-threaded rods. The first transmission wheel is connected to the second transmission wheel through a transmission belt.

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

[0013] 1. This utility model, by setting up a transparent cover, a high-pressure water pump, atomizing nozzles, and a humidity sensor, ensures that the atomizing nozzles are evenly distributed within the rectangular frame due to the design of the first and second fixed pipes. This allows all parts of the concrete surface to be uniformly covered with atomized water vapor, avoiding color differences caused by localized wet-dryness variations and ensuring a consistent concrete surface color. Furthermore, the humidity sensor monitors the humidity of the curing environment. When the humidity falls below a set value, a signal is sent to the microcontroller, causing the controller to activate the high-pressure water pump. This allows water to be sprayed from the atomizing nozzles through the first and second fixed pipes, achieving automatic curing and improving the curing effect of fair-faced concrete.

[0014] 2. This utility model, by setting up a hinge rod, rollers, double-threaded rods, and push-pull rods, allows the operator to move the entire rectangular frame by rotating the crank handle. This causes the first transmission wheel to rotate via the transmission belt, which in turn causes the two double-threaded rods to rotate simultaneously. This, in turn, causes the moving plate to move, and the push-pull rods to push the hinge rods downwards. This allows the rollers to contact the ground and support the entire rectangular frame, making it easier for the operator to move the entire rectangular frame. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the transparent cover of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a side view of the structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the transmission belt structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 5 for Figure 2 A magnified schematic diagram of the structure at point A in the middle.

[0020] In the diagram: 1. Rectangular frame; 2. Transparent cover; 3. High-pressure water pump; 4. Inlet pipe; 5. Outlet pipe; 6. Connecting pipe; 7. First fixed pipe; 8. Second fixed pipe; 9. Atomizing nozzle; 10. Humidity sensor; 11. Microcontroller; 12. Controller; 13. Buckle; 14. L-shaped plate; 15. Hinge rod; 16. Fixed shaft; 17. Roller; 18. Double threaded rod; 19. Moving plate; 20. Push-pull rod; 21. Crank handle; 22. First transmission wheel; 23. Second transmission wheel; 24. Transmission belt. Detailed Implementation

[0021] 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.

[0022] like Figures 1 to 5As shown, this utility model provides an automated curing tool for fair-faced concrete, including a rectangular frame 1. A transparent cover 2 is fixedly connected to the top of the rectangular frame 1. A high-pressure water pump 3 is fixedly installed on the right side of the rectangular frame 1. A water inlet pipe 4 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the high-pressure water pump 3. A water outlet pipe 5 is fixedly installed on the left side of the high-pressure water pump 3. A connecting pipe 6 is fixedly sleeved on the outer surface of the water outlet pipe 5. The left end of the connecting pipe 6 extends into the interior of the rectangular frame 1 and is fixedly sleeved with the inner wall of the rectangular frame 1. A first fixing pipe 7 is fixedly sleeved on the front and rear sides of the connecting pipe 6. A second fixing pipe 8 is fixedly sleeved on the top of the connecting pipe 6. Atomizing nozzles 9 are fixedly installed on the outer surfaces of both the first fixing pipe 7 and the second fixing pipe 8. A buckle 13 is movably sleeved on the outer surface of the first fixing pipe 7. The outer surface of the buckle 13 is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the rectangular frame 1. A humidity sensor 10 is fixedly installed on the rear side of the inner surface of the rectangular frame 1. A microcontroller 11 and a controller 12 are fixedly installed on the right side of the rectangular frame 1.

[0023] By setting up a rectangular frame 1 and a transparent cover 2, the concrete can be isolated from the external environment, providing a relatively independent curing space for the concrete and reducing the adverse effects of external factors. Operators can observe the curing condition of the concrete through the transparent cover 2. When the humidity sensor 10 detects that the humidity of the curing environment is lower than the set value, it will send a signal to the microcontroller 11. After processing the signal, the microcontroller 11 will send a signal to the controller 12, which will control the high-pressure water pump 3 to start, so that the water inlet pipe 4 can draw in water from the outside and then spray it out through the atomizing nozzle 9 to spray water for curing the concrete.

[0024] Among them, L-shaped plates 14 are fixedly installed on the left and right sides of the front and back of the rectangular frame 1. There are four L-shaped plates 14, and the bottom of each of the four L-shaped plates 14 is hinged with a hinge rod 15.

[0025] By setting up the L-shaped plate 14, the hinge rod 15 can be installed.

[0026] Among them, a fixed shaft 16 is fixedly sleeved inside the bottom end of the hinge rod 15, and a roller 17 is movably sleeved on the outer surface of the fixed shaft 16.

[0027] When the hinge rod 15 rotates downwards, causing the roller 17 to contact the ground, it will support the entire rectangular frame 1, thus facilitating the operator to move the entire rectangular frame 1.

[0028] Among them, a double threaded rod 18 is movably sleeved between the L-shaped plates 14, and a movable plate 19 is threadedly sleeved on both the left and right sides of the outer surface of the double threaded rod 18.

[0029] The threads on the left and right sides of the outer surface of the double threaded rod 18 are in opposite directions, so that when the double threaded rod 18 rotates, it can drive the two moving plates 19 to move towards or away from each other.

[0030] The bottom of the movable plate 19 is internally hinged with a push-pull rod 20, and the bottom of the push-pull rod 20 is hinged to the outer surface of the hinge rod 15.

[0031] When the double threaded rod 18 rotates, it will cause the two moving plates 19 to move in opposite directions, thereby pushing the hinge rod 15 downward through the push-pull rod 20, so that the roller 17 contacts the ground and supports the entire rectangular frame 1.

[0032] Among them, a crank 21 is fixedly sleeved on the left side of the outer surface of the double threaded rod 18, and the outer surface of the movable plate 19 is movably connected to the outer surface of the rectangular frame 1.

[0033] The operator can rotate the crank handle 21 to drive the double threaded rod 18 to rotate.

[0034] There are two double-threaded rods 18. The first transmission wheel 22 and the second transmission wheel 23 are respectively fixedly sleeved on the left side of the outer surface of the two double-threaded rods 18. The first transmission wheel 22 is connected to the second transmission wheel 23 through the transmission belt 24.

[0035] The operator turns the crank handle 21, causing the first drive wheel 22 to rotate, which in turn drives the second drive wheel 23 to rotate via the drive belt 24, so that the two double threaded rods 18 can rotate simultaneously.

[0036] Working principle and usage process of this utility model:

[0037] When the operator moves the rectangular frame 1, the first transmission wheel 22 can be rotated by rotating the crank handle 21. The first transmission wheel 22 drives the second transmission wheel 23 to rotate through the transmission belt 24, thereby causing the two double threaded rods 18 to rotate simultaneously. When the double threaded rods 18 rotate, they will drive the moving plate 19 to move in opposite directions, causing the push-pull rod 20 to push the hinge rod 15 to rotate downward, so that the roller 17 contacts the ground downward and supports the rectangular frame 1 as a whole, allowing the operator to move the rectangular frame 1 as a whole.

[0038] After the operator moves the rectangular frame 1 to the location where it needs to be cured, the bottom of the rectangular frame 1 is brought into contact with the ground by rotating the crank handle 21 in the opposite direction. Then, the external water source is connected to the water inlet pipe 4. When the humidity sensor 10 detects that the humidity of the curing environment inside the rectangular frame 1 is lower than the set value, it will send a signal to the microcontroller 11. After processing the signal, the microcontroller 11 will send a signal to the controller 12, which will control the high-pressure water pump 3 to start, so that the water inlet pipe 4 will draw in water, and then deliver it to the inside of the first fixed pipe 7 and the second fixed pipe 8 through the water outlet pipe 5 and the connecting pipe 6. Finally, it will be sprayed out by the atomizing nozzle 9, so that all parts of the concrete surface can be evenly covered with atomized water vapor.

[0039] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0040] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An automated curing tool for fair-faced concrete, comprising a rectangular frame (1), characterized in that: A transparent cover (2) is fixedly connected to the top of the rectangular frame (1). A high-pressure water pump (3) is fixedly installed on the right side of the rectangular frame (1). An inlet pipe (4) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the high-pressure water pump (3). An outlet pipe (5) is fixedly installed on the left side of the high-pressure water pump (3). A connecting pipe (6) is fixedly sleeved on the outer surface of the outlet pipe (5). The left end of the connecting pipe (6) extends into the interior of the rectangular frame (1) and is fixedly sleeved with the inner wall of the rectangular frame (1). A first fixing pipe is fixedly sleeved on the front and rear sides of the connecting pipe (6). 7) A second fixed tube (8) is fixedly sleeved inside the top end of the connecting tube (6). Atomizing nozzles (9) are fixedly installed on the outer surfaces of the first fixed tube (7) and the second fixed tube (8). A buckle (13) is movably sleeved on the outer surface of the first fixed tube (7). The outer surface of the buckle (13) is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the rectangular frame (1). A humidity sensor (10) is fixedly installed on the rear side of the inner surface of the rectangular frame (1). A microcontroller (11) and a controller (12) are fixedly installed on the right side of the rectangular frame (1).

2. The automated curing tool for fair-faced concrete according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rectangular frame (1) has L-shaped plates (14) fixedly installed on the left and right sides of the front and back sides. There are four L-shaped plates (14), and the bottom of each of the four L-shaped plates (14) is hinged with a hinge rod (15).

3. The automated curing tool for fair-faced concrete according to claim 2, characterized in that: A fixed shaft (16) is fixedly sleeved inside the bottom end of the hinge rod (15), and a roller (17) is movably sleeved on the outer surface of the fixed shaft (16).

4. The automated curing tool for fair-faced concrete according to claim 2, characterized in that: A double-threaded rod (18) is movably sleeved between the L-shaped plates (14), and movable plates (19) are threadedly sleeved on both the left and right sides of the outer surface of the double-threaded rod (18).

5. The automated curing tool for fair-faced concrete according to claim 4, characterized in that: A push-pull rod (20) is hinged inside the bottom end of the movable plate (19), and the bottom end of the push-pull rod (20) is hinged to the outer surface of the hinge rod (15).

6. The automated curing tool for fair-faced concrete according to claim 4, characterized in that: A crank handle (21) is fixedly sleeved on the left side of the outer surface of the double threaded rod (18), and the outer surface of the movable plate (19) is movably connected to the outer surface of the rectangular frame (1).

7. The automated curing tool for fair-faced concrete according to claim 4, characterized in that: There are two double-threaded rods (18). A first transmission wheel (22) and a second transmission wheel (23) are fixedly sleeved on the left side of the outer surface of the two double-threaded rods (18). The first transmission wheel (22) is connected to the second transmission wheel (23) through a transmission belt (24).

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