A clay sculpture carving debris collector

Abstract

This utility model discloses a clay sculpture debris collector, belonging to the technical field of carving auxiliary tools. The collector includes a housing, with a scraper detachably connected to the lower end of one end. A collection groove is provided within the scraper. A roller brush is rotatably mounted inside the same end of the housing, positioned on the collection groove with its bristles in contact with the groove surface. A pressing drive assembly is located above the housing. The housing contains a cavity for accommodating debris. The pressing drive assembly drives the roller brush to rotate, sweeping the debris from the collection groove into the housing. A sealing cap is located at the other end of the housing. This utility model, by providing a detachable scraper with a collection groove at the front end of the housing and a drivable roller brush above the groove, allows the scraper to collect debris into the collection groove. The pressing drive assembly then rotates the roller brush, directly sweeping the debris into the sealed cavity of the housing. This avoids secondary pollution caused by dust in traditional cleaning methods, protecting the working environment and the health of the creator.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of carving auxiliary tools, specifically to a clay sculpture carving debris collector. Background Technology

[0002] Clay sculpture, commonly known as "painted sculpture," is an ancient and common folk art. In its creation, sculptors need to manipulate the clay using various techniques such as carving, shaping, and kneading to create lifelike artistic images. Inevitably, this process generates a large amount of clay debris, dust, and small pieces of clay scraped off.

[0003] Currently, the methods for handling these debris are usually quite primitive. Creators often lay newspapers or cloths on their work surfaces, and then remove the debris along with the cloths after finishing their work, or they use brushes, rags, or other tools to manually sweep it away. This cleaning process easily generates dust, which can not only cause secondary contamination of the artwork but also adversely affect the creator's respiratory health.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need to design a clay sculpture debris collection device that integrates debris scraping and collection, is easy to operate, clean and efficient, and can effectively avoid secondary pollution, so as to improve the working environment for clay sculpture creation and enhance the creative experience. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the problems of inconvenient cleaning and easy secondary pollution in the existing technology, and to provide a clay sculpture debris collector with ingenious structural design, simple operation and integrated scraping and collection functions.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve the above problems is: a clay sculpture carving debris collector, including a shell, a scraper detachably connected to the lower end of one end of the shell, a collection groove provided inside the scraper, a roller brush rotatably provided inside the shell at that end, the roller brush is set on the collection groove, the bristles of the roller brush are in contact with the surface of the collection groove, a pressing drive assembly is provided on the top of the shell, a cavity for accommodating debris is provided inside the shell, the pressing drive assembly drives the roller brush to rotate and sweep the debris in the collection groove into the shell, and a sealing cover is provided at the other end of the shell.

[0007] Preferably, the driving component includes a pressing component and a transmission component. The pressing component includes a driving arm that is elastically rotatably mounted on the housing, and a pressing plate is provided at one end of the driving arm. The transmission component includes an internal rack located at the other end of the driving arm. The internal rack meshes with a gear, which is fixedly connected to a transmission shaft. The transmission shaft is connected to the rotating shaft of the roller brush via a synchronous belt.

[0008] Preferably, the scraper has side plates on the left and right sides of the collection groove, and a number of limiting posts are provided on the side of the side plate near the collection groove. Limiting holes that are adapted to engage with the limiting posts are opened on both sides of the housing. The scraper is detachably connected to the housing through the engaging structure of the limiting posts and the limiting holes.

[0009] Preferably, a combing plate is detachably connected to the top of the housing near the roller brush. The combing plate has an arc-shaped surface facing the inner side of the roller brush, and spacers are evenly spaced on the arc-shaped surface.

[0010] Preferably, one end of the combing plate is provided with a post, the housing is provided with a hole adapted to the post, and two sets of paddles are symmetrically arranged above the combing plate.

[0011] Preferably, a dust cover is detachably connected to the front side of the housing near the roller brush. The dust cover is arc-shaped, and its lower edge extends to the top of the collection groove.

[0012] Preferably, the dustproof cover is provided with wing plates on the left and right sides, and the shell is provided with protrusions on the left and right sides, with magnets magnetically attracted to each other on the protrusions and wing plates.

[0013] Preferably, a hanging ring is provided at the end of the housing away from the roller brush.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has the following advantages and effects:

[0015] This invention features a detachable scraper at the front of the housing, with a collection groove inside the scraper and a driveable roller brush above the collection groove. The scraper collects debris into the collection groove, and a pressing drive assembly rotates the roller brush, directly sweeping the debris into the enclosed cavity of the housing. This avoids secondary pollution caused by dust in traditional cleaning methods, protecting the working environment and the health of the creators. The drive assembly uses a "pressing plate-drive arm-internal rack-gear-synchronous belt" transmission structure, combined with a one-way bearing design, to efficiently convert the pressing action into unidirectional rotation of the roller brush. This makes operation effortless and provides stable transmission; a single press is sufficient to transfer debris. The scraper is engaged with a limiting post and a limiting hole, the combing plate is inserted with a pin and a hole, and the dust cover is magnetically connected. All components can be quickly disassembled and assembled, facilitating the cleaning of stubborn dirt and the replacement of easily worn parts (such as the scraper blade and roller brush bristles), extending the equipment's service life. The sealing cap at the end of the casing facilitates the centralized disposal of debris and the recycling of usable mud. The hanging ring design allows for wall-mounted storage, saving workbench space and improving the tidiness of the workstation. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the collector according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 2This is a structural cross-sectional view of the shell of an embodiment of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the transmission mechanism inside the housing in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the transmission mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure of the scraper blade in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the combing plate in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure of the combing plate in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure of the dustproof cover in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0024] Figure Numbers: Housing 1, Limiting Hole 11, Insertion Hole 12, Scraper 2, Collection Tank 21, Side Plate 22, Limiting Post 23, Roller Brush 3, Press Drive Assembly 4, Pressing Rod 41, Pressing Plate 42, Internal Rack 43, Gear 44, Drive Shaft 45, Synchronous Belt 46, One-Way Bearing 47, Torsion Spring 48, Cavity 5, Sealing Cover 6, Combing Plate 7, Arc Surface 71, Spacer 72, Insertion Post 73, Paddle 74, Dustproof Cover 8, Wing Plate 81, Magnet 82, Hanging Ring 9. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and through embodiments. The following embodiments are explanations of the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments.

[0026] Example:

[0027] See Figures 1 to 8 In this embodiment, a clay sculpture debris collector is disclosed. It is specifically used to collect debris, dust, and waste clay generated on the work surface during the creation of clay sculptures, pottery, clay models, and other handicrafts. Specifically, it includes a housing 1. A scraper 2 is detachably connected to the lower end of one end of the housing 1. A collection groove 21 is provided inside the scraper 2. A roller brush 3 is also rotatably provided inside the housing 1 at this end. The roller brush 3 is set on the collection groove 21, and the bristles of the roller brush 3 are in contact with the surface of the collection groove 21. A pressing drive assembly 4 is provided on the top of the housing 1. A cavity 5 for accommodating debris is provided inside the housing 1. The pressing drive assembly 4 drives the roller brush 3 to rotate and sweep the debris in the collection groove 21 into the housing 1. A sealing cover 6 is provided at the other end of the housing 1.

[0028] Specifically, in this embodiment, the front end of the scraper 2 is made with a thinner (possibly serrated) blade to facilitate the scraping away of clay sculpture debris collected on the workbench. A collection groove 21 is recessed on the scraper 2, where the scraped debris temporarily gathers. In use, the operator first holds the housing 1 and uses the scraper 2 at its front end to collect the clay sculpture debris scattered on the workbench and scrape it into the collection groove 21 above the scraper 2. Then, the operator presses the pressing drive component 4 located above the housing 1, which immediately converts the pressing force into the rotational power of the roller brush 3. The roller brush 3 then rotates, its bristles sweeping across the bottom surface of the collection groove 21, sweeping the debris collected in the groove backward into the cavity 5 inside the housing 1 for collection. The debris is directly swept into the enclosed cavity 5, eliminating dust during the cleaning process, effectively preventing secondary pollution of the artwork, and providing a clean and healthy working environment for the creator. After collection, the sealing cover 6 at the other end of the shell 1 can be opened to collect and dump the internal debris, making it easier to recycle usable mud and reducing material waste.

[0029] See Figures 1 to 4 The drive assembly includes a pressing component and a transmission component. The pressing component includes a drive arm that is elastically rotatably mounted on the housing 1, with a pressing plate 42 at one end. The transmission component includes an internal rack 43 located at the other end of the drive arm, which meshes with a gear 44. The gear 44 is fixedly connected to a transmission shaft 45, which is connected to the rotating shaft of the roller brush 3 via a synchronous belt 46. When the user presses down on the pressing plate 42 with their finger, the drive arm elastically rotates on its rotating shaft on the housing 1. The internal rack 43, integrally formed with the drive arm, swings downward around its fulcrum, causing the gear 44 on the transmission shaft 45 to rotate. The transmission shaft 45 transmits the rotational motion to the rotating shaft of the roller brush 3 via the synchronous belt 46 transmission mechanism. When the user releases the pressing plate 42, a torsion spring 48 pre-set between the rotating shaft of the drive arm and the housing 1 returns the drive arm to its initial position, preparing for the next press. In addition, the gear 44 is mounted on the drive shaft 45 via a one-way bearing 47, so that when the user presses down on the pressing plate 42, the gear 44 can drive the drive shaft 45 to rotate synchronously, while when the pressing plate 42 is released, the gear 44 will not drive the drive shaft 45 to rotate, thus ensuring that the roller brush 3 always rotates in one direction when it is driven.

[0030] See Figure 5The scraper 2 has side plates 22 on both sides of the collection groove 21. Several sets of limiting posts 23 are provided on the side of the side plates 22 closest to the collection groove 21. Limiting holes 11 are provided on both sides of the housing 1 to engage with the limiting posts 23. The scraper 2 is detachably connected to the housing 1 through the engaging structure of the limiting posts 23 and the limiting holes 11. Specifically, during installation, the user only needs to align the limiting posts 23 on the side plates 22 of the scraper 2 with the limiting holes 11 on the front side wall of the housing 1, and then gently push them in. The limiting posts 23 will then engage with the limiting holes 11 due to their own elasticity or the slight deformation of the side plates 22, thus completing a secure installation. During disassembly, the user only needs to slightly pry the side plates 22 outwards to disengage the limiting posts 23 from the limiting holes 11, and the scraper 2 can be easily removed. The scraper 2, as the part that directly contacts the work surface and debris, is the part that is easily worn and most in need of cleaning. This tool-free, quick-release structure makes it easy for users to clean or replace the scraper blade 2 daily, effectively extending the overall service life of the product and maintaining its working performance.

[0031] See Figure 6 and Figure 7 A combing plate 7 is detachably connected to the top of the housing 1 near the roller brush 3. The inner side of the combing plate 7 facing the roller brush 3 is an arc-shaped surface 71, on which spacers 72 are evenly spaced. Specifically, the combing plate 7 is installed inside the housing 1, above the roller brush 3, and its inner arc-shaped surface 71 is adapted to the rotating outer contour of the roller brush 3, maintaining a small gap between them. When the roller brush 3 rotates, its bristles pass through the gaps between the vertically arranged spacers 72 on the combing plate 7 in sequence, combing and cleaning the bristles of the roller brush 3 in real time. Especially for sticky wet mud debris (usually only dry debris is cleaned), the bristles are very prone to sticking together, thus losing their sweeping ability. By setting the spacers 72, the bristles can be forcibly separated when the roller brush 3 rotates, and stubborn mud debris adhering to the roots or inside of the bristles can be scraped off, ensuring that the bristles remain loose and separated, thereby continuously maintaining the sweeping ability of the bristles. Furthermore, one end of the combing plate 7 is provided with a post 73, and the housing 1 has a socket 12 adapted to the post 73 for insertion. Two sets of paddles 74 are symmetrically arranged above the combing plate 7. Specifically, the combing plate 7 is installed by inserting the post 73 at one end into the socket 12 reserved on the housing 1. Two sets of paddles 74 are designed on the top of the combing plate 7 for easy finger pushing. When the combing plate 7 needs to be disassembled for cleaning, the user only needs to use their finger to drive the paddles 74 outward to pull it out of the socket 12.

[0032] See Figure 8A dust cover 8 is detachably connected to the front side of the housing 1 near the roller brush 3. The dust cover 8 is arc-shaped, with its lower edge extending above the collection groove 21. The lower edge is slightly higher than the collection groove 21, forming a semi-enclosed debris inlet together with the side plate 22 of the scraper 2. The dust cover 8 effectively solves the problem of dust flying and causing secondary pollution during cleaning in the prior art. When the roller brush 3 rotates at high speed and sweeps debris backward into the cavity 5, the cover can block the particles and dust thrown upward and forward, and make them fall back into the collection path, ensuring that most of the debris can be collected into the housing 1, thereby significantly improving the cleanliness of the working environment.

[0033] The dust cover 8 has wing plates 81 on both sides, and the housing 1 has protrusions on both sides. Magnets 82 are magnetically attracted to each other in the protrusions and wing plates 81. Specifically, magnets 82 with opposite polarities are pre-embedded inside the wing plates 81 on both sides of the dust cover 8 and inside the protrusions on both sides of the front end of the housing 1. During installation, the user only needs to roughly align the dust cover 8 with the installation position; the attraction between the magnets 82 will guide it into precise position and securely attach it. For disassembly, simply overcome the magnetic force and gently pull it open. When cleaning the roller brush 3 or scraper 2, the user can remove the cover first, thereby improving the overall ease of product maintenance.

[0034] In this embodiment, a hanging ring 9 is provided at the end of the housing 1 away from the roller brush 3, so that the user can hang it on the wall or tool rack, which not only saves workbench space, but also avoids damage or loss of tools due to random placement, making the workstation more tidy and orderly.

[0035] The above description in this specification is merely illustrative of the present invention. Those skilled in the art to which this invention pertains may make various modifications or additions to the described specific embodiments or use similar methods to replace them, as long as they do not depart from the content of this specification or exceed the scope defined in the claims, all of which shall fall within the protection scope of this invention.

Claims

1. A clay sculpture debris collector characterized by, The device includes a housing, with a scraper detachably connected to the lower end of one end. The scraper has a collection groove inside, and a roller brush is rotatably mounted inside the housing at that end. The roller brush is positioned on the collection groove, with its bristles in contact with the surface of the collection groove. A pressing drive assembly is located on the top of the housing, and a cavity for accommodating debris is provided inside the housing. The pressing drive assembly drives the roller brush to rotate, sweeping the debris in the collection groove into the housing. A sealing cap is provided at the other end of the housing.

2. A clay sculpture debris collector according to claim 1, wherein: The drive assembly includes a pressing component and a transmission component. The pressing component includes a drive arm that is elastically rotatably mounted on the housing, and a pressing plate is provided at one end of the drive arm. The transmission component includes an internal rack located at the other end of the drive arm. The internal rack meshes with a gear, which is fixedly connected to a transmission shaft. The transmission shaft is connected to the rotating shaft of the roller brush via a synchronous belt.

3. A clay sculpture debris collector according to claim 1, wherein: The scraper has side plates on the left and right sides of the collection groove. Several sets of limiting posts are provided on the side of the side plate near the collection groove. Limiting holes that are adapted to engage with the limiting posts are opened on both sides of the housing. The scraper is detachably connected to the housing through the engaging structure between the limiting posts and the limiting holes.

4. A clay sculpture debris collector according to claim 1, wherein: The top of the housing near the roller brush is detachably connected to a combing plate. The combing plate has an arc-shaped surface facing the inner side of the roller brush, and spacers are evenly arranged on the arc-shaped surface.

5. A clay sculpture debris collector according to claim 4, wherein: One end of the combing plate is provided with a post, and the housing is provided with a hole that is compatible with the post. Two sets of paddles are symmetrically arranged above the combing plate.

6. A clay sculpture debris collector according to claim 1, wherein: A dust cover is detachably connected to the front side of the housing near the roller brush. The dust cover is arc-shaped, and its lower edge extends to the top of the collection trough.

7. A clay sculpture debris collector according to claim 6, wherein: The dustproof cover has wing plates on the left and right sides, and the shell has protrusions on the left and right sides. The protrusions and wing plates are equipped with magnets that attract each other magnetically.

8. A clay sculpture debris collector according to claim 1, wherein: The end of the housing away from the roller brush is provided with a hanging ring.

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