A sand cleaning machine
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202521273919.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-20
- Publication Date
- 2026-11-03
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-06-20
AI Technical Summary
Solar panels lack effective protection in beach cleaning machines and are easily damaged by external forces, affecting the normal use of the equipment.
A rotating protective plate mechanism was designed, in which a drive component drives a turntable to rotate, so that the protective plate covers the solar panel and protects it from external damage.
It effectively prevents solar panels from being damaged by impacts or other external forces during non-working periods, thus extending the service life of the solar panels.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of beach cleaning machine technology, and in particular to a beach cleaning machine. Background Technology
[0002] A beach cleaning machine is a device used to clean up trash, debris, and pollutants on beaches. It typically consists of a power system, a walking mechanism, a sand-shoveling device, a conveying system, a screening system, a trash collection bin, and a control system. Its working principle involves using a mechanical transmission device to shovel up sand and debris from the beach surface, then separating the sand and trash through a screening system. The clean sand is then returned to the beach, while the trash is collected for centralized processing.
[0003] In beach cleaning operations, when the working environment has good lighting conditions, the solar panels installed on the beach cleaning machine can convert solar energy into electrical energy, which is then stored in batteries to continuously power the cleaning robot, effectively extending the equipment's operating time.
[0004] However, since solar panels are usually exposed and lack effective protective measures during non-working periods, they are easily damaged by external forces (such as impacts from heavy objects or human collisions), rendering them unusable. Therefore, a beach cleaning machine has been proposed to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content
[0005] (a) Purpose of the utility model
[0006] To address the technical problems existing in the background art, this utility model proposes a beach cleaning machine. By using a rotating protective plate, it can effectively protect the solar panels without affecting their normal operation, thereby improving the service life of the solar panels.
[0007] (II) Technical Solution This utility model provides a beach cleaning machine, including a cleaning machine moving mechanism, a screen separating garbage mechanism, and a mounting shell. The cleaning machine moving mechanism and the mounting shell are connected by a movable joint. The screen separating garbage mechanism is installed inside the mounting shell. A solar panel is installed on the mounting shell. It also includes a protective plate. The protective plate is hinged to the outer edge of the mounting shell that cooperates with the solar panel. It also includes a turntable, and the front and rear sides of the protective plate are connected to the turntable respectively through connecting plates. A drive component is installed on one side of the mounting housing, and a driven component is installed on the other side of the mounting housing. The output end of the drive component is connected to the turntable on one side, and the output end of the driven component is connected to the turntable on the other side.
[0008] Preferably, the drive assembly includes a second protective housing, a motor mounting bracket, and a drive motor. The second protective housing is mounted on one side of the mounting housing, and the motor mounting bracket is mounted on the inner bottom wall of the second protective housing and connected to the side of the mounting housing. The drive motor is mounted inside the motor mounting bracket, and the output shaft of the drive motor is coaxially connected to the turntable on one side via a coupling.
[0009] Preferably, the outer wall of the second protective shell has a plurality of spaced heat dissipation holes.
[0010] Preferably, the driven component includes a first protective housing, a rotating rod, and a rotating rod seat. The first protective housing is installed on the other side of the mounting housing, and the rotating rod seat is installed on the inner bottom wall of the first protective housing. One end of the rotating rod is coaxially connected to the turntable on the other side, and the other side of the turntable is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the first protective housing. The outer surface of the rotating rod is connected to the inner wall of the rotating rod seat through a bearing.
[0011] Preferably, the bottoms of the first protective shell and the second protective shell are respectively connected to the side of the mounting shell through multiple reinforcing brackets.
[0012] Preferably, the cleaning machine's moving mechanism adopts a tracked chassis structure.
[0013] Preferably, the waste separation mechanism is a vibrating screen.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, the above-mentioned technical solution of this utility model has the following beneficial technical effects: When the beach cleaning machine finishes cleaning and enters its non-working period, the operator starts the drive motor, causing it to reverse and rotate the turntable counterclockwise. The turntable, through the connecting plate, drives the protective plate to rotate until the protective plate contacts the upper end of the mounting shell, closing the solar panel. This isolates the solar panel from possible external impacts and other external forces, thus protecting it. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a beach cleaning machine proposed in this utility model.
[0016] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of a beach cleaning machine under protective conditions as proposed in this utility model.
[0017] Figure 3 This is a partial perspective view of the drive component in a beach cleaning machine proposed in this utility model.
[0018] Figure 4This is a partial perspective view of the driven component in a beach cleaning machine proposed in this utility model.
[0019] Reference numerals: 1. Motor mounting bracket; 2. Screen waste separation mechanism; 3. Mounting housing; 4. Protective plate; 5. First protective housing; 6. Turntable; 7. Solar panel; 8. Cleaning machine moving mechanism; 9. Reinforcing frame; 10. Second protective housing; 11. Heat dissipation hole; 12. Drive motor; 13. Connecting plate; 14. Rotating rod; 15. Rotating rod rotating seat. Detailed Implementation
[0020] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings. It should be understood that these descriptions are merely exemplary and not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Furthermore, descriptions of well-known structures and technologies are omitted in the following description to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the concept of this utility model.
[0021] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "outer," "front end," "rear end," "both ends," "one end," and "the other end," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used solely for the convenience of describing this utility model and for 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. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0022] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "equipped with," and "connected," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connected" can be a fixed connection, such as welding, riveting, or bonding; it can also be a detachable connection, such as threaded connection, keyed connection, or pin connection; or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; or it can be a connection within 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.
[0023] like Figure 1-3As shown, the present invention proposes a beach cleaning machine, including a cleaning machine moving mechanism 8, a screen separating garbage mechanism 2, and a mounting shell 3. The cleaning machine moving mechanism 8 and the mounting shell 3 are connected by a movable joint. The screen separating garbage mechanism 2 is installed inside the mounting shell 3. A solar panel 7 is installed on the mounting shell 3. It also includes a protective plate 4, which is hinged to the outer edge of the mounting shell 3 that cooperates with the solar panel 7. The solar panel 7 is electrically connected to the battery built into the cleaning machine moving mechanism 8. It also includes a turntable 6. The front and rear sides of the protective plate 4 are connected to the turntable 6 respectively through connecting plates 13. A drive component is installed on one side of the mounting shell 3, and a driven component is installed on the other side of the mounting shell 3. The output end of the drive component is connected to the turntable 6 on one side, and the output end of the driven component is connected to the turntable 6 on the other side.
[0024] In this utility model, during use, the staff uses an external controller to move the cleaning machine's moving mechanism 8 to the beach that needs cleaning. This causes the mounting housing 3 to descend and come into contact with the beach. Then, the screen separating garbage mechanism 2 is activated, and the cleaning machine's moving mechanism 8 moves the mounting housing 3, allowing it to scoop up sand from the beach and transport it to the screen separating garbage mechanism 2. The screen separating garbage mechanism 2 can then separate the sand and garbage. The separated sand will fall onto the beach, while the garbage will fall into the collection box built into the mounting housing 3, completing the beach cleaning operation.
[0025] The components described in the cleaning machine moving mechanism 8, the screen separating garbage mechanism 2, and the mounting housing 3 are components of the beach cleaning machine in the prior art, so this application does not elaborate on them.
[0026] Then, the drive assembly and driven assembly are activated, which, through the turntables 6 on both sides and the connecting plate 13, can drive the protective plate 4 to rotate, covering and protecting the solar panel 7 to prevent damage from external forces. If the solar panel 7 needs to be used, the operation is reversed to open the protective plate 4, allowing the solar panel 7 to fully receive sunlight.
[0027] In an optional embodiment, the drive assembly includes a second protective housing 10, a motor mounting bracket 1, and a drive motor 12. The second protective housing 10 is mounted on one side of the mounting housing 3, and the motor mounting bracket 1 is mounted on the inner bottom wall of the second protective housing 10 and connected to the side of the mounting housing 3. The drive motor 12 is mounted inside the motor mounting bracket 1. The motor mounting bracket 1 can be used to install and fix the drive motor 12, and the output shaft of the drive motor 12 is coaxially connected to a turntable 6 on one side through a coupling.
[0028] It should be noted that when the drive motor 12 is started, the drive motor 12 can drive the turntable 6 connected to it to rotate. When the turntable 6 rotates, it can drive the protective plate 4 to rotate through the connecting plate 13 connected to it; and the second protective shell 10 can protect the drive motor 12.
[0029] In an optional embodiment, the outer wall of the second protective housing 10 has a plurality of spaced heat dissipation holes 11 to ensure stable operation of the drive components.
[0030] It should be noted that the multiple heat dissipation holes 11 allow the gas inside the second protective housing 10 to exchange with the outside gas. When the drive motor 12 starts, the heat dissipation effect can be convected to the outside through the multiple heat dissipation holes 11, thereby reducing the temperature inside the second protective housing 10.
[0031] In an optional embodiment, the driven component includes a first protective housing 5, a rotating rod 14, and a rotating rod seat 15. The first protective housing 5 is mounted on the other side of the mounting housing 3, and the rotating rod seat 15 is mounted on the inner bottom wall of the first protective housing 5. One end of the rotating rod 14 is coaxially connected to the turntable 6 on the other side, and the other side of the turntable 6 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the first protective housing 5. The outer surface of the rotating rod 14 is connected to the inner wall of the rotating rod seat 15 through a bearing.
[0032] It should be noted that when the protective plate 4 is rotating, the protective plate 4 can drive the turntable 6 connected to it to rotate through the connecting plate 13 on the other side. When the turntable 6 rotates, it can drive the rotating rod 14 to rotate as well, thereby ensuring the stability of the protective plate 4 during rotation. Furthermore, the rotating rod seat 15 can provide stable support for the rotating rod 14.
[0033] In an optional embodiment, the bottoms of the first protective housing 5 and the second protective housing 10 are respectively connected to the side of the mounting housing 3 via a plurality of reinforcing brackets 9.
[0034] It should be noted that the multiple reinforcing brackets 9 can provide stable support for the second protective shell 10 and the first protective shell 5, ensuring the stability of the installation of the second protective shell 10 and the first protective shell 5.
[0035] In an optional embodiment, the cleaning machine moving mechanism 8 adopts a tracked chassis structure.
[0036] It should be noted that the tracked chassis structure increases the contact area with the sand, reduces the pressure on the sand, and allows it to move stably on the soft sand and move flexibly between different areas of the beach.
[0037] In an optional embodiment, the screen-separating waste mechanism 2 employs a vibrating screen screening mechanism.
[0038] It should be noted that the shovel of the vibrating screen sieving mechanism can scoop up the sand and transport it to the vibrating screen, causing the mixed sand and debris to move on the screen. The sand can fall through the gaps in the screen, while the garbage is left on the screen and finally transported to the collection box on the housing 3 to complete the beach cleaning operation.
[0039] Working principle: When the beach cleaner is in operation and the lighting conditions are good, the solar panel 7 works normally, converting solar energy into electrical energy and storing it in the built-in battery of the beach cleaner to power the equipment. The cleaning machine's moving mechanism 8 and the screen-separating debris mechanism 2 are activated. The moving mechanism 8 drives the mounting shell 3 to move on the beach, which in turn drives the screen-separating debris mechanism 2 to move as well. This causes the bucket inside the screen-separating debris mechanism 2 to penetrate deep into the sand layer and transport it to the vibrating screen. The mixed sand and debris move on the screen. Because sand particles are small and light, they fall through the screen gaps; larger debris remains on the screen and is finally transported to the collection box on the mounting shell 3, completing the beach cleaning operation. When the equipment is not in operation, the drive motor on the motor mounting bracket 1 is started to rotate, thereby driving the turntable 6 connected to it to rotate. The protective plate 4 is closed through the connecting plate 13, covering and protecting the solar panel 7 to prevent it from being damaged by external impacts.
[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. A beach cleaning machine, comprising a cleaning machine moving mechanism (8), a screen-separating garbage mechanism (2), and a mounting housing (3), wherein the cleaning machine moving mechanism (8) and the mounting housing (3) are connected by a movable joint, the screen-separating garbage mechanism (2) is installed inside the mounting housing (3), and a solar panel (7) is installed on the mounting housing (3), characterized in that, It also includes a protective plate (4), which is hinged to the outer edge of the mounting housing (3) that mates with the solar panel (7); It also includes a turntable (6), and the front and rear sides of the protective plate (4) are connected to the turntable (6) respectively through connecting plates (13). A drive component is installed on one side of the mounting housing (3), and a driven component is installed on the other side of the mounting housing (3). The output end of the drive component is connected to the turntable (6) on one side, and the output end of the driven component is connected to the turntable (6) on the other side.
2. The beach cleaning machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive assembly includes a second protective housing (10), a motor mounting bracket (1), and a drive motor (12). The second protective housing (10) is installed on one side of the mounting housing (3), and the motor mounting bracket (1) is installed on the inner bottom wall of the second protective housing (10) and connected to the side of the mounting housing (3). The drive motor (12) is installed inside the motor mounting bracket (1), and the output shaft of the drive motor (12) is coaxially connected to the turntable (6) on one side through a coupling.
3. A beach cleaning machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The outer wall of the second protective shell (10) has a plurality of spaced heat dissipation holes (11).
4. A beach cleaning machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The driven component includes a first protective housing (5), a rotating rod (14), and a rotating rod seat (15). The first protective housing (5) is installed on the other side of the mounting housing (3). The rotating rod seat (15) is installed on the inner bottom wall of the first protective housing (5). One end of the rotating rod (14) is coaxially connected to the turntable (6) on the other side. The other side of the turntable (6) is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the first protective housing (5). The outer surface of the rotating rod (14) is connected to the inner wall of the rotating rod seat (15) through a bearing.
5. A beach cleaning machine according to claim 4, characterized in that, The bottoms of the first protective shell (5) and the second protective shell (10) are respectively connected to the side of the mounting shell (3) through multiple reinforcing brackets (9).
6. A beach cleaning machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cleaning machine moving mechanism (8) adopts a tracked chassis structure.
7. A beach cleaning machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The screen separation garbage mechanism (2) adopts a vibrating screen screening mechanism.
