A device for recovering waste powder cleaned from a selenium drum

Abstract

The utility model discloses a device for selenium drum cleaning waste powder recovery relates to selenium drum recovery equipment technical field, aims at solving the problem of low carbon powder cleaning efficiency of existing selenium drum, manual labor intensity is big. The device includes frame, sliding platform, clamping rotation module and cleaning module, and the sliding platform is along before and after sliding relative to the frame, and the frame is equipped with the movement module of driving its movement, and the sliding platform opens the powder collecting mouth and is connected powder collecting cover, and two clamping rotation modules are symmetrically arranged in the both sides of powder collecting mouth, are used for clamping selenium drum and drive its rotation, and the cleaning module is located above the moving track of sliding platform, when sliding platform removes to its below, and the cleaning module is contacted with selenium drum surface to sweep down carbon powder. The device realizes selenium drum carbon powder mechanization cleaning through each module cooperation, improves cleaning efficiency and quality, reduces the labor intensity, and the powder collecting structure can avoid carbon powder flying, is applicable to the large -scale selenium drum recovery processing.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of toner cartridge recycling and cleaning technology, and in particular to a device for recycling waste toner cartridge cleaning powder. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of office equipment consumables recycling, toner cartridges, as core consumables for printers and copiers, are crucial for resource recycling. Their recycling and reuse not only reduces environmental pollution but also saves on raw material costs, demonstrating significant economic and environmental value. However, in existing toner cartridge recycling processes, recycled cartridges are typically processed by stacking or centralized transportation. During this process, residual toner inside the cartridge can easily leak from gaps, interfaces, or the surface of the photosensitive drum due to vibration, tilting, or other factors, subsequently adhering to the cartridge casing, end face, and the surface of key components, forming stubborn toner residue.

[0003] Currently, the primary method for cleaning toner residue is still manual cleaning. This involves workers using hand brushes to scrub the surface of the toner cartridge one by one to remove the adhering toner. However, this traditional cleaning method has significant drawbacks: firstly, manual brushing is extremely inefficient, limited by the operator's skill level, physical strength, and work pace, making it unsuitable for large-scale toner cartridge recycling needs and extending the overall recycling cycle; secondly, manual cleaning requires workers to continuously repeat the brushing motion, which is not only labor-intensive and time-consuming; furthermore, the toner is easily scattered during manual brushing, potentially causing adverse effects on the health of operators and the working environment. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes a device for recycling waste toner cartridges after cleaning.

[0005] A device for cleaning and recycling waste toner cartridges designed for this purpose includes a frame, a sliding platform, a clamping and rotating module, and a cleaning module. The sliding platform is slidably disposed relative to the frame in the front-to-back direction; the frame is provided with a moving module for driving the sliding platform to move back and forth; The sliding platform is provided with a powder collection port that runs vertically through the platform, and the powder collection port is connected to a powder collection cover. The clamping and rotating module is provided with two sliding platforms located on the left and right sides of the powder collection port. The two clamping and rotating modules are used to clamp and fix the toner drum above the powder collection port and can drive the toner drum to rotate and adjust. The cleaning module is positioned above the moving trajectory of the sliding platform. When the sliding platform moves directly below the cleaning module, the cleaning module contacts the surface of the drum and can sweep off the toner residue remaining in the drum.

[0006] Preferably, the clamping and rotating module includes a movable seat that is movable left and right relative to the sliding platform, and a clamping rod is rotatably mounted on the movable seat; The end of the clamping rod away from the movable base is used to abut against and clamp the surface of the toner cartridge; The sliding platform is equipped with a first cylinder for driving the movable seat to move left and right. The movable base is equipped with a drive module for driving the clamping rod to rotate.

[0007] Preferably, the drive module includes a drive motor fixedly mounted on the movable base, the motor shaft of the drive motor is connected to a drive gear, and the clamping rod is provided with a driven gear that meshes with the drive gear.

[0008] Preferably, the surface of the clamping rod that contacts the toner cartridge is provided with an anti-slip pad.

[0009] Preferably, the cleaning module includes a gantry frame and a cleaning brush plate disposed on the gantry frame, wherein the lower surface of the cleaning brush plate is provided with a plurality of downwardly extending cleaning bristles.

[0010] Preferably, the cleaning brush plate is movable up and down relative to the gantry frame; the cleaning brush plate is provided with a plurality of sliding columns that are slidably connected to the gantry frame, and the gantry frame is provided with an electric cylinder for driving the cleaning brush plate to move up and down relative to the gantry frame.

[0011] Preferably, the frame is provided with a positioning module; the positioning module includes a movable plate, the movable plate is provided with a plurality of upwardly extending positioning baffles, and the positioning baffles are inserted and limited with the drum unit; The movable plate is configured to move up and down relative to the frame; the frame is provided with a second cylinder for driving the movable plate to move up and down relative to the frame.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the device for recycling waste toner cartridges has the following advantages: Significantly improved cleaning efficiency: The sliding platform driven by the moving module moves the toner cartridge in the front and back direction, and the clamping and rotating module rotates the toner cartridge to adjust its rotation. This allows the cleaning module to make full and thorough contact with the surface of the toner cartridge, replacing the traditional manual brushing method. This greatly shortens the cleaning time of a single toner cartridge and can meet the batch processing needs of large-scale toner cartridge recycling, effectively improving the overall recycling efficiency.

[0013] Reduce labor intensity and ensure operational safety: The device realizes mechanized collaborative operation of drum clamping, moving, rotating and cleaning, eliminating the need for workers to continuously and repeatedly brush and sweep, greatly reducing manual labor intensity and avoiding the problem of decreased efficiency caused by operator fatigue; at the same time, the toner is collected centrally through the toner collection port and toner collection hood, reducing the toner flying during manual cleaning, which not only protects the health of operators, but also improves the cleanliness of the working environment.

[0014] Stable and reliable cleaning effect: The clamping and rotating module can firmly fix the toner cartridge above the toner collection port and can precisely adjust the rotation angle of the toner cartridge to ensure that the cleaning module and the surface of the toner cartridge always maintain stable contact pressure. Compared with the problems of omission and incomplete cleaning that are prone to occur in manual cleaning, this device can remove toner residues on the surface and hidden places of the toner cartridge more efficiently, ensuring the consistency of cleaning quality for each toner cartridge, and providing a good foundation for subsequent disassembly, refurbishment or remanufacturing processes. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is one of the three-dimensional structural schematic diagrams of this utility model; Figure 2 This is the second three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present invention; Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle; Figure 4 This is the third three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present utility model; Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention; Figure 6 for Figure 5 Enlarged structural diagram at point B. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0017] See Figures 1-6 A device for cleaning and recycling waste toner cartridges includes a frame 10, a sliding platform 20, a clamping and rotating module 30, and a cleaning module 40. The sliding platform 20 is slidably disposed relative to the frame 10 in the front-back direction; the frame 10 is provided with a moving module for driving the sliding platform 20 to move back and forth; The sliding platform 20 is provided with a powder collection port 210 that runs vertically through the platform, and the powder collection port 210 is connected to a powder collection cover 220. The clamping and rotating module 30 is provided with two sliding platforms 20 located on the left and right sides of the powder collection port 210. The two clamping and rotating modules 30 are used to clamp and fix the toner drum 100 above the powder collection port 210 and can drive the toner drum 100 to rotate and adjust. The cleaning module 40 is positioned above the moving trajectory of the sliding platform 20. When the sliding platform 20 moves directly below the cleaning module 40, the cleaning module 40 contacts the surface of the drum 100 and can sweep off the toner residue remaining in the drum 100.

[0018] This device for cleaning and recycling waste toner cartridges achieves mechanized and efficient cleaning of toner residue on the surface of the cartridge through the coordinated operation of various modules. Its complete workflow revolves around four core steps: cartridge loading and fixing, position transfer, comprehensive cleaning, and waste toner collection. The specific principle is as follows: The first step is the loading and clamping of the toner cartridge. At the initial stage of the operation, the toner cartridge 100 to be cleaned is precisely placed between two clamping rotating modules 30 on the sliding platform 20, either manually or automatically by a robotic arm. Subsequently, the two clamping rotating modules 30, symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the toner collection port 210, start simultaneously. The closing action of the two clamping rods 320 applies a stable clamping force from both ends of the toner cartridge 100, firmly fixing it above the toner collection port 210.

[0019] Next comes the drum unit positioning and transfer stage. Once the drum unit 100 is stably clamped, the moving module on the frame 10 begins operation. It drives the sliding platform 20 to move precisely back and forth along the guide structure (such as a slide rail) on the frame 10 via a lead screw drive, belt drive, or rack and pinion drive. During this movement, the sliding platform synchronously moves the fixed drum unit 100 and the clamping and rotating module 30 until the sliding platform is directly beneath the cleaning module 40. The cleaning brush bristles 420 of the cleaning module then come into contact with the outer surface of the drum unit 100, completing the pre-cleaning alignment.

[0020] The core cleaning process then begins. After the drum unit 100 and the cleaning module 40 are aligned, the clamping and rotating module 30 drives the drum unit 100 to rotate at a constant speed around its own axis. Simultaneously, the cleaning module 40 remains stationary or makes adaptive fine adjustments according to cleaning needs. As the drum unit 100 continues to rotate, its various outer surfaces (including the cylindrical surface, end edges, and some hidden gaps) come into full contact with the cleaning components of the cleaning module. Through mechanical friction and scraping, the cleaning components thoroughly remove the toner residue adhering to the drum surface. During this process, since the drum unit 100 is always directly above the toner collection port 210, the swept-off toner falls directly through the vertically penetrating toner collection port 210 into the connected toner collection hood 220. The toner collection hood, with its closed structure design, prevents toner from scattering, achieving centralized collection of waste toner. During the cleaning process, the mobile platform moves back and forth under the action of the mobile module as the toner cartridge 100 rotates around the toner cartridge 100 by an angle, so that the toner cartridge moves back and forth and comes into contact with the cleaning bristles 420.

[0021] Finally, there is the reset and unloading process after the operation is completed. The moving module drives the sliding platform 20 to move in the opposite direction and return to the initial loading position. The grippers of the rotating module 30 open to release the toner cartridge 100. The cleaned toner cartridge is then removed manually or by a robotic arm, completing a single cleaning cycle.

[0022] In this invention, the dust collection cover 220 is connected to an industrial vacuum cleaner to collect toner inside the industrial vacuum cleaner.

[0023] See Figure 3The clamping and rotating module 30 includes a movable seat 310 that is movably disposed relative to the sliding platform 20, and a clamping rod 320 rotatably disposed on the movable seat 310. One end of the clamping rod 320 away from the movable seat 310 is used to abut and clamp the surface of the toner cartridge 100. A first cylinder 330 is disposed on the sliding platform 20 for driving the movable seat 310 to move left and right. A drive module for driving the clamping rod 320 to rotate is disposed on the movable seat 310. The drive module includes a drive motor 350 fixedly disposed on the movable seat 310, a drive gear 360 connected to the motor shaft of the drive motor 350, and a driven gear 340 meshing with the drive gear 360 on the clamping rod 320. The main functions of this embodiment are reflected in two aspects: First, it enables adaptive clamping of the toner cartridge. The first cylinder 330 drives the moving seat 310 to move left and right along the sliding platform 20, causing the clamping rod 320 to move closer to or away from the toner cartridge 100, so that the end of the clamping rod is in close contact with the surface of the toner cartridge. This can adapt to toner cartridges of different specifications and ensure clamping stability. Second, it drives the toner cartridge to rotate at a uniform speed. The drive motor 350 drives the clamping rod 320 and the clamped toner cartridge 100 to rotate around its own axis through the meshing of the drive gear 360 and the driven gear 340. This provides continuous and stable power for the cleaning module 40 to fully contact the surface of the toner cartridge and thoroughly sweep away the toner powder, ensuring a uniform cleaning effect.

[0024] In this invention, the surface of the clamping rod 320 that contacts the toner cartridge 100 is provided with an anti-slip pad. The anti-slip pad further ensures stable power transmission and provides continuous and reliable rotational support for the cleaning module 40 to fully contact the toner cartridge surface and thoroughly remove toner, contributing to a uniform cleaning effect.

[0025] See Figure 1The cleaning module 40 includes a gantry frame 400 and a cleaning brush plate 410 mounted on the gantry frame 400. The lower surface of the cleaning brush plate 410 is provided with a plurality of downwardly extending cleaning bristles 420. The cleaning brush plate 410 is vertically movable relative to the gantry frame 400. The cleaning brush plate 410 is provided with a plurality of sliding columns 440 slidably connected to the gantry frame 400. The gantry frame 400 is provided with an electric cylinder 430 for driving the cleaning brush plate 410 vertically relative to the gantry frame 400. The cleaning module 40 is a key component for achieving efficient cleaning of toner from the drum surface; its structural design and motion control provide strong support for the cleaning effect. The gantry frame 400 serves as the mounting base, providing stable support and guidance for the cleaning brush plate 410. The plurality of cleaning bristles 420 on the lower surface of the cleaning brush plate form a dense cleaning surface, which can fully adhere to the drum surface, ensuring thorough toner removal. The electric cylinder 430 serves as a power source, driving the cleaning brush plate 410 to move precisely up and down along the sliding column 440. On the one hand, it can adjust the contact pressure between the bristles and the surface of the toner cartridge according to the diameter of the toner cartridge, adapting to the cleaning needs of different toner cartridge sizes, avoiding insufficient pressure leading to incomplete cleaning or excessive pressure damaging the toner cartridge. On the other hand, when not in operation, it can drive the brush plate to move upward, reserving sufficient space for the transfer and placement of the toner cartridge, ensuring the smoothness of the entire operation process.

[0026] See Figure 5 and Figure 6 The frame 10 is equipped with a positioning module 50. The positioning module 50 includes a movable plate 510, which has several upwardly extending positioning baffles 520. The positioning baffles 520 are inserted into and limited by the toner cartridge 100. The movable plate 510 is vertically movable relative to the frame 10. The frame 10 is equipped with a second cylinder 530 for driving the movable plate 510 to move vertically relative to the frame 10. The positioning module 50 provides a preliminary guarantee for the precise clamping of the toner cartridge, effectively improving clamping efficiency and accuracy. Its core functions are: first, to achieve rapid positioning of the toner cartridge; the positioning baffle 520 on the moving plate 510, through its insertion and engagement with the groove on the outer wall of the toner cartridge 100, can quickly constrain the position of the toner cartridge, ensuring that the center of the toner cartridge axis is precisely aligned with the clamping center of the clamping rotation module 30, thus solving the problem of clamping difficulties caused by easy deviation when manually or by a robotic arm for feeding; second, to have specification adaptability; for toner cartridges of different specifications, rapid adaptation can be achieved by replacing the moving plate 510 with the corresponding positioning baffle, without the need to adjust the main structure of the device; and third, to have strong action coordination; the second cylinder 530 drives the moving plate 510 to move up and down, extends the baffle to assist in positioning during positioning, and resets to avoid interference before clamping, which does not interfere with subsequent clamping actions and can connect the feeding and clamping links, making the entire operation process more coherent and efficient.

[0027] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component 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 utility model. The terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated.

[0028] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claims. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A device for recycling waste toner cartridges, characterized in that: It includes a frame (10), a sliding platform (20), a clamping and rotating module (30), and a cleaning module (40); The sliding platform (20) is slidably disposed relative to the frame (10) in the front-back direction; the frame (10) is provided with a moving module for driving the sliding platform (20) to move back and forth; The sliding platform (20) is provided with a powder collection port (210) that runs vertically through the platform, and the powder collection port (210) is connected to a powder collection cover (220). The clamping and rotating module (30) is provided in two on the sliding platforms (20) on the left and right sides of the powder collection port (210). The two clamping and rotating modules (30) are used to clamp and fix the toner drum (100) above the powder collection port (210) and can drive the toner drum (100) to rotate and adjust. The cleaning module (40) is positioned above the moving trajectory of the sliding platform (20). When the sliding platform (20) moves to directly below the cleaning module (40), the cleaning module (40) contacts the surface of the drum (100) and can sweep off the toner residue remaining in the drum (100).

2. The device for recycling waste toner cartridge cleaning powder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping and rotating module (30) includes a movable seat (310) that is movable to the left and right relative to the sliding platform (20), and a clamping rod (320) is rotatably mounted on the movable seat (310). The end of the clamping rod (320) away from the movable seat (310) is used to abut against and clamp the surface of the toner cartridge (100); The sliding platform (20) is provided with a first cylinder (330) for driving the movable seat (310) to move left and right. The movable seat (310) is provided with a drive module for driving the clamping rod (320) to rotate.

3. The device for recycling waste toner cartridge cleaning powder according to claim 2, characterized in that: The drive module includes a drive motor (350) fixedly mounted on the movable seat (310), the motor shaft of the drive motor (350) is connected to a drive gear (360), and the clamping rod (320) is provided with a driven gear (340) that meshes with the drive gear (360).

4. The device for recycling waste toner cartridge cleaning powder according to claim 2, characterized in that: The surface of the clamping rod (320) that is in contact with the drum (100) is provided with an anti-slip pad.

5. The device for recycling waste toner cartridge cleaning powder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning module (40) includes a gantry (400) and a cleaning brush plate (410) disposed on the gantry (400). The lower surface of the cleaning brush plate (410) is provided with a plurality of downwardly extending cleaning bristles (420).

6. The device for recycling waste toner cartridge cleaning powder according to claim 5, characterized in that: The cleaning brush plate (410) is arranged to move up and down relative to the gantry frame (400); the cleaning brush plate (410) is provided with a plurality of sliding columns (440) that are slidably connected to the gantry frame (400); the gantry frame (400) is provided with an electric cylinder (430) for driving the cleaning brush plate (410) to move up and down relative to the gantry frame (400).

7. The device for recycling waste toner cartridge cleaning powder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The frame (10) is provided with a positioning module (50); the positioning module (50) includes a movable plate (510), the movable plate (510) is provided with a plurality of upwardly extending positioning baffles (520), and the positioning baffles (520) are inserted into and limited by the toner cartridge (100); The movable plate (510) is arranged to move up and down relative to the frame (10); the frame (10) is provided with a second cylinder (530) for driving the movable plate (510) to move up and down relative to the frame (10).

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