Liquid level sensor component automatic cleaning device

By designing an automatic cleaning device for liquid level sensor components, using a hanger, ultrasonic cleaning tank, and workpiece placement frame, combined with linear drive and lifting mechanism, the problem of lack of automated equipment in existing technology is solved, realizing efficient cleaning and mass production of liquid level sensor components.

CN224926636UActive Publication Date: 2026-11-03HENAN CHANGRUN AUTOMATION SYST
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Application Number
CN202522601518.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-12-08
Publication Date
2026-11-03
Estimated Expiration
2035-12-08

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Technical Problem

The lack of automated equipment in current technology makes it difficult to mass-produce cleaning of capacitive liquid level sensor components, affecting cleaning efficiency and quality.

Method used

An automatic cleaning device for liquid level sensor components was designed. It uses a hanger, an ultrasonic cleaning tank and a workpiece placement frame, combined with a linear drive and lifting mechanism to realize the automated transfer and cleaning of workpieces.

Benefits of technology

It improves the level of automation in cleaning liquid level sensor components, ensures cleaning quality, and is suitable for mass production.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to work piece cleaning technical field, a kind of liquid level sensor parts automatic cleaning device including hanger, ultrasonic cleaning tank, work piece placing frame, hanger includes stand and crossbeam, and linearly movable slide is assembled on crossbeam;Linear drive mechanism and lifting mechanism are equipped on the slide, linear drive mechanism is used to drive slide to move, and lifting mechanism includes lifting hook, for lifting the work piece placing frame and can shift it to ultrasonic cleaning tank;Ultrasonic cleaning tank, work piece placing frame are located below crossbeam.Under the cooperation of linear drive mechanism and lifting mechanism, work piece placing frame can be lifted, shifted to ultrasonic cleaning tank and work piece placing frame is taken out after cleaning, and improve automation level.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of workpiece cleaning technology, specifically to an automatic cleaning device for liquid level sensor components. Background Technology

[0002] The working principle of a capacitive level gauge is to convert the position change of the measured object into capacitance for measurement. For example, the utility model patent CN223470697U discloses a capacitance measurement structure for a three-segment capacitive LNG level sensor, including an outer tube and an inner tube. The inner tube has three segments, with adjacent segments connected by an intermediate insulating component. The outer tube, in particular, is made of stainless steel and requires ultrasonic cleaning before assembly to remove contaminants such as grease, dust, metal shavings, fingerprints, and oxides adhering to the steel pipe during machining, storage, and transportation. This is to prevent affecting the stability of the capacitive field, which could lead to measurement drift, decreased sensitivity, or insulation failure. Although ultrasonic cleaning tanks can meet the cleaning requirements, loading and unloading are mostly done manually, lacking supporting automated equipment, making it difficult to apply to mass production. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automatic cleaning device for liquid level sensor components, so as to improve the automation level of related cleaning parts.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: An automatic cleaning device for liquid level sensor components includes a hanger, an ultrasonic cleaning tank, and a workpiece placement frame. The hanger includes a column and a crossbeam, and a linearly movable slide plate is mounted on the crossbeam. The slide plate is equipped with a linear drive mechanism and a lifting mechanism. The linear drive mechanism is used to drive the slide plate to move, and the lifting mechanism includes a hook for lifting the workpiece placement frame and transferring it to the ultrasonic cleaning tank. The ultrasonic cleaning tank and the workpiece placement frame are located below the crossbeam.

[0005] Furthermore, guide wheels are provided on the front and rear sides of the skateboard, which cooperate with the slide rails set on the crossbeam.

[0006] Furthermore, the crossbeam includes I-beams spaced apart at the front and rear, with the bottom of the I-beams forming the slide rail.

[0007] Furthermore, the linear drive mechanism includes a drive gear that meshes with a rack disposed on the crossbeam.

[0008] Furthermore, the linear drive mechanism includes a servo motor and a reducer, with the drive gear mounted on the output shaft of the reducer.

[0009] Furthermore, the lifting mechanism includes a winch, a lifting frame, and a guide frame. The end of the winch's wire rope is connected to the upper part of the lifting frame, and the guide frame is fixed to the lower side of the slide plate. The guide frame is used to guide the lifting movement of the lifting frame. The hook is located on the lifting frame.

[0010] Furthermore, the guide frame includes four guide rods arranged in a rectangular shape, the guide rods are vertically arranged, and the lower ends of the four guide rods are connected to a base plate; the lifting frame has four through holes for each guide rod to pass through.

[0011] Furthermore, a hook is connected to each of the four corners of the lifting frame, and the hooks are formed by the bottom hooked boom.

[0012] Furthermore, the workpiece placement frame includes a frame body with an opening at the top and multiple water filter holes on the periphery of the frame body; a hanging rod is provided at the top of the frame body for the hook to be hooked.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: This utility model relates to an automatic cleaning device for liquid level sensor components. Both the linear drive mechanism and the lifting mechanism are mounted on a sliding plate, moving along the length of a crossbeam. The linear drive mechanism provides power for the movement of the sliding plate. The lifting mechanism has a liftable frame with hooks at the bottom, capable of lifting a workpiece placement frame containing the workpiece to be cleaned and transferring it to an ultrasonic cleaning tank. The workpiece placement frame has water filter holes, and the workpiece is directly cleaned in the ultrasonic cleaning tank along with the workpiece placement frame. After cleaning, the lifting mechanism lifts it out. Workpieces are manually placed into or removed from the workpiece placement frame; other processes are automatically completed by the control system, improving the level of automation.

[0014] By using a rigid guide frame to guide the lifting motion of the lifting frame, stability is improved and there is no swaying, which also allows for more precise control of the position of the hoisted object. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the automatic cleaning device for liquid level sensor components of this utility model; Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A partial view of the middle slide position; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the working relationship between the guide frame and the lifting frame; Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the lifting frame; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the principle of wire rope winding; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the workpiece placement frame.

[0016] 1. Hanger; 11. Column; 12. Beam; 121. I-beam; 122. L-shaped plate; 13. Cable tray; 2. Ultrasonic cleaning tank; 3. Workpiece placement frame; 31. Hanging rod; 32. Filter screen; 4. Linear drive mechanism; 41. Servo motor; 42. Drive gear; 5. Lifting mechanism; 51. Winch; 511. Wire rope; 512. First fixed pulley; 513. Second fixed pulley; 52. Guide frame; 521. Guide rod; 522. Base plate; 53. Lifting frame; 531. Top plate; 532. Hook; 533. Sliding bearing; 534. Moving pulley; 6. Slide plate; 61. Guide wheel; 7. Washing tank. Detailed Implementation 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. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0017] Embodiments of this utility model: like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the automatic cleaning device for liquid level sensor components includes a hanger 1, an ultrasonic cleaning tank 2, and a workpiece placement frame 3. The hanger 1 includes a column 11 and a crossbeam 12. The column 11 is a structure composed of I-beams 121 and rectangular tubes, located at both ends of the crossbeam 12 to support it. The ultrasonic cleaning tank 2 and the workpiece placement frame 3 are located below the crossbeam 12, spaced apart on the left and right. The ultrasonic cleaning tank 2 operates on the principle of existing technology and features ultrasonic cleaning, a filtration and circulation system (to keep the cleaning solution clean), and automatic drainage. The workpiece placement frame 3 is used to hold the workpieces to be cleaned, such as the outer tube of the liquid level sensor, which is a section of stainless steel pipe. The workpiece placement frame 3 has a rectangular placement cavity and can also hold other workpieces to be cleaned, such as insulating joints connecting to the inner tube.

[0018] A linearly movable slide plate 6 is mounted on the crossbeam 12; the slide plate 6 is equipped with a linear drive mechanism 4 and a lifting mechanism 5. The linear drive mechanism 4 is used to drive the slide plate 6 to move, and the lifting mechanism 5 moves with the slide plate 6. The lifting mechanism 5 is used to lift the workpiece placement frame 3, which can lift and transfer it to the ultrasonic cleaning tank 2, and take out the workpiece placement frame 3 after cleaning.

[0019] like Figure 2As shown, guide wheels 61 are provided on the front and rear sides of the skateboard 6, which cooperate with the slide rails set on the crossbeam 12. The crossbeam 12 includes I-beams 121 spaced apart at the front and rear, with the bottom of the I-beams 121 forming the slide rails. Two sets of guide wheels 61 are provided in the front and rear directions respectively, making the operation more stable. The guide wheel 61 mounting bracket is fixed to the upper side of the skateboard 6, and the guide wheels 61 are in an inverted state, suspended on the bottom flange of the I-beams 121.

[0020] The linear drive mechanism 4 includes a drive gear 42 that meshes with a rack mounted on the crossbeam 12. The linear drive mechanism 4 includes a servo motor 41 and a reducer, with the drive gear 42 mounted on the output shaft of the reducer. An L-shaped plate 122 is provided between the two I-beams 121 of the crossbeam 12. The rack is bolted to the L-shaped plate 122; due to its length, the rack is segmented, which does not affect its use. When the servo motor 41 is activated, the slide plate 6 can move linearly with the cooperation of the drive gear 42 and the rack. The servo motor 41 precisely controls its travel and can change its direction of movement.

[0021] like Figure 1 As shown, a cable tray 13 is also connected to the rear side of the crossbeam 12 via a profile tube to support the drag chain cable. The winch 51 and the motor both require power.

[0022] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the lifting mechanism 5 includes a winch 51, a lifting frame 53, and a guide frame 52. The winch 51 is a relatively mature technology, and its structure is not shown separately; existing winches can be used. The end of the wire rope 511 of the winch 51 is connected to the upper part of the lifting frame 53 (movable pulley 534). The guide frame 52 is fixed to the lower side of the slide plate 6 and is used to guide the lifting movement of the lifting frame 53.

[0023] like Figure 3 As shown, the guide frame 52 includes four guide rods 521 arranged in a rectangular shape. The guide rods 521 are vertically arranged, and the lower ends of the four guide rods 521 are connected to a base plate 522 to form a stable guide structure.

[0024] like Figure 3 and 4 As shown, the top plate 531 of the lifting frame 53 has four through holes for each guide rod 521 to pass through; sliding bearings 533 or bushings can be installed at the through holes. A movable pulley 534 is located at the center of the top plate 531, which mates with the end of the wire rope 511. The end of the wire rope 511 can be designed with a rope knot and fastened to the movable pulley 534. The wire rope 511 of the winch 51 also passes over the first fixed pulley 512 and the second fixed pulley 513, as shown... Figure 5 As shown; the first fixed pulley 512 and the second fixed pulley 513 are mounted on the slide plate 6, and the slide plate 6 is provided with rope holes for the steel wire rope 511 to pass through.

[0025] A hook 532 is connected to each of the four corners of the lifting frame 53. The hook 532 is formed by the boom with hooks at the bottom.

[0026] like Figure 6 As shown, the workpiece placement frame 3 includes a frame body with an opening at the top. Multiple water filter holes are provided around the perimeter of the frame body to facilitate rapid water intake after placement into the ultrasonic cleaning tank 2, and to allow water to drain through these holes when the workpiece is removed after cleaning. A hanging rod 31 is provided at the top of the frame body for hooking by the hook 532. The frame body is a rectangular frame structure assembled and welded from rectangular steel pipes, with filter screens 32 fixed around its perimeter. The filter screens 32 have multiple water filter holes.

[0027] In other embodiments, a washing tank 7 may be provided as needed. The washing tank 7 contains clean water, and the workpiece placement frame 3, after being cleaned in the ultrasonic cleaning tank 2, is then placed into the washing tank 7. The washing tank 7 may be equipped with an automatic water filling and drainage system to replace the clean water periodically.

[0028] It should be noted that, where there is no conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other.

[0029] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product of this utility model is in use, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly understood by those skilled in the art. They are only used for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first," "second," etc., are only used to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0030] In the description of this utility model, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0031] Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic cleaning device for liquid level sensor components, characterized in that: The device includes a hanger, an ultrasonic cleaning tank, and a workpiece placement frame. The hanger includes a column and a crossbeam, and a slide plate that can move linearly is mounted on the crossbeam. The slide plate is equipped with a linear drive mechanism and a lifting mechanism. The linear drive mechanism is used to drive the slide plate to move, and the lifting mechanism includes a hook for lifting the workpiece placement frame and transferring it into the ultrasonic cleaning tank. The ultrasonic cleaning tank and workpiece placement frame are located below the crossbeam.

2. The automatic cleaning device for liquid level sensor components according to claim 1, characterized in that: The skateboard is equipped with guide wheels on both the front and rear sides, which cooperate with the slide rails set on the crossbeam.

3. The automatic cleaning device for liquid level sensor components according to claim 2, characterized in that: The crossbeam includes I-beams spaced at intervals, with the bottom of the I-beams forming the slide rail.

4. The automatic cleaning device for liquid level sensor components according to claim 1, characterized in that: The linear drive mechanism includes a drive gear that meshes with a rack mounted on a crossbeam.

5. The automatic cleaning device for liquid level sensor components according to claim 3, characterized in that: The linear drive mechanism includes a servo motor and a reducer, with the drive gear mounted on the output shaft of the reducer.

6. The automatic cleaning device for liquid level sensor components according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting mechanism includes a winch, a lifting frame, and a guide frame. The end of the winch's wire rope is connected to the upper part of the lifting frame. The guide frame is fixed to the lower side of the slide plate and is used to guide the lifting movement of the lifting frame. The hook is located on the lifting frame.

7. The automatic cleaning device for liquid level sensor components according to claim 6, characterized in that: The guide frame includes four guide rods arranged in a rectangular shape, with the guide rods vertically positioned. The lower ends of the four guide rods are connected to a base plate. The lifting frame has four through holes for each guide rod to pass through.

8. The automatic cleaning device for liquid level sensor components according to claim 7, characterized in that: Each of the four corners of the lifting frame is connected to a hook, which is formed by the boom with hooks at the bottom.

9. The automatic cleaning device for liquid level sensor components according to claim 8, characterized in that: The workpiece placement frame includes a frame body with an opening at the top and multiple water filter holes on the periphery of the frame body; a hanging rod is provided at the top of the frame body for the hook to be hooked.

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