Vacuum-assisted surface gripping system for surface cleaning robots.

Abstract

The invention relates specifically to the drive system (S) which enables surface cleaning robots to operate safely by providing maximum grip in conditions where grip on slippery, vertical or inclined surfaces is critical, while minimizing the risks of slipping, displacement or instability.

Description

1 TARIFF Vacuum-assisted surface gripping system for surface cleaning robots. Technical Area 5 The invention is suitable for building facades, solar panels, silos, which are constantly exposed to external factors such as rain and dust. Used for cleaning the exterior surfaces of large structures such as ships and wind turbines. It relates to a vacuum-assisted drive system developed for surface cleaning robots. The invention is particularly relevant for applications where grip on slippery, vertical or inclined surfaces is critical. providing maximum grip under these conditions and minimizing the risks of slipping, displacement or instability. while minimizing the need for surface cleaning robots to operate safely. It is related to the executive system. State of the Art 15 The exteriors of buildings, which are constantly exposed to external factors such as rain and dust, can be covered with solar panels. silos, ships, and wind turbines, which are frequently used in industry, are large-sized and have metal surfaces. The exterior surfaces of buildings are constantly getting dirty and, as a result, can rust. The preservation of these structures, and ensuring their continued operation, requires protecting them from external factors. The remaining surfaces need to be cleaned periodically. 20 The operators responsible for performing this operation use various products. These products Suitable for manual use, as well as devices specifically manufactured for cleaning the aforementioned structures. This can happen with robots. It is necessary to perform cleaning operations manually by operators. Due to the low efficiency and high occupational safety risks associated with manual cleaning, 25 The products used are now being replaced by surface cleaning robots. Surface cleaning robots equipped with various drive systems that enable them to move across the area to be cleaned. These systems are generally tracked or wheeled, and allow the robot to move on surfaces. The aim is to enable this. However, current solutions, especially for vertical or inclined areas, It encounters difficulties in gripping surfaces while working. The robot needs to grip the surface strongly enough. inability to grip in some way, especially when working on slippery or smooth surfaces This also brings about performance problems. In conventional technology, this is commonly used to enable robots to grip surfaces. Methods include magnetic or adhesive mechanisms. These solutions are specific to 35 While it can be effective on various surface types, its adhesion capacity generally varies under different surface conditions. They show inconsistencies. For example, magnet-based systems only work on metal surfaces. 2 While effective, adhesive mechanisms experience performance loss with prolonged use. It is possible to survive. A solution, particularly for vacuum-based gripping systems, is currently available. It is not among the techniques. This also means it has a very versatile and high gripping capacity. This increases the need for a robotic system. Among the main problems of existing solutions are: inability to provide sufficient adhesion to the surface, lack of adaptation to surface diversity, energy 5 These mechanical structures limit the efficiency and mobility of the robot. In this context, for robots used for cleaning surfaces, both energy efficiency is important. The need arose for a new system that could adhere effectively to both high and different surfaces. This requirement has led to the need for an innovative solution that overcomes the limitations of existing technologies. This has created the need for its development. 10 Consequently, due to the aforementioned drawbacks and shortcomings, the relevant technical... The need for innovation in this field has emerged. Purpose of the Invention 15 The present invention meets the aforementioned requirements while eliminating all disadvantages. Vacuum-assisted surface cleaning robots for surface cleaning, which removes and offers some additional advantages. It is related to the attachment system. The purpose of the invention is to protect building facades, which are constantly exposed to external factors such as rain and dust, and the sun. for cleaning the exterior surfaces of large-sized structures such as panels, silos, ships, and wind turbines. A vacuum-assisted drive system has been developed for surface cleaning robots. to place. The purpose of the invention is to provide grip on slippery, vertical or inclined surfaces where it is critical. The goal is to ensure that surface cleaning robots can operate safely under these conditions. The aim of the invention is to provide maximum adhesion of surface cleaning robots to the surface they move on. an execution system that provides and minimizes the risks of slipping, displacement or instability to present. 30 The aim of the invention is to enable surface cleaning robots to clean different surfaces such as glass, metal, plastic, and concrete. The goal is to provide an execution system that enables its use. One aim of the invention is to enable surface cleaning robots to operate for a long time with low energy consumption. The aim is to enable its use in operations. 3 One aim of the invention is to enable surface cleaning robots to easily change direction even on difficult surfaces. and to obtain an execution system that enables it to maneuver on complex surfaces. To achieve the purposes described above, the invention must withstand external factors such as continuous rain and dust. Building facades, solar panels, silos, ships, and wind turbines are among the major elements exposed to these factors. for surface cleaning robots used for cleaning the exterior surfaces of large-scale structures It is an improved execution system, characterized by its ability to work on slippery, vertical, or inclined surfaces. Providing maximum grip in conditions where grip is critical, preventing slipping and displacement. or while minimizing the risks of imbalance, surface cleaning robots can operate safely. to make its operation possible, 10  Creating a negative pressure area in the vacuum chamber and inside the surface cleaning robot integrated vacuum motor,  To transfer the resulting negative pressure to the surface to be cleaned, the vacuum protection valve The vacuum protection valve opens when the pin at the end makes contact with the surface. by transferring the negative pressure in the vacuum chamber through an air duct A vacuum pad located on the conveyor belt provides maximum contact and grip.  Rotary unit that transfers the negative pressure in the vacuum chamber to the air inlet in the drive system roller,  The 20-degree gap between pads that transfers negative pressure from the aforementioned air inlet to the vacuum pads pneumatic hose,  during the passage of the surface cleaning robot over protrusions on the surface to be cleaned To prevent the cleaning brushes from detaching from the surface, the back of the vacuum pads... a patterned surface positioned on that part that allows for flexibility,  Maintaining the vacuum of the execution system and avoiding protrusions on the surface to be cleaned 25 Track guard to protect the drive system from jamming, It contains. The structural and characteristic features and all the advantages of the invention are described in detail below. 30 This will make it clearer, and therefore the evaluation will also be based on this detail. This should be done taking the explanation into consideration. Figures that will help understand the invention. Figure 1: General view of the surface cleaning robot with the drive system described in the invention. 35 Figure 2: Detailed view of the executive system. 4 Figure 3: Bottom view of the surface cleaning robot with a drive system, which is the subject of the invention. It is the appearance. Figure 2: Detailed view of the vacuum pad. The drawings do not necessarily need to be scaled and are sufficient to understand the existing invention. Details that are not present may have been omitted. Furthermore, at least to a large extent, they are identical. Elements that have, or at least substantially identical, functions are numbered the same. It is shown. Description of Part References 10 1. Vacuum chamber 2. Vacuum motor 3. Vacuum protection valve 4. Running belt 5. Vacuum pad (suction cup) 15 6. Air intake 7. Rotary bearing 8. Pneumatic hose between pads 9. Cleaning brushes 10. Patterned surface 20 11. Pallet storage 12. Water drain filter (chamber) 13. Touch valve P. Vacuum pad system R. Surface cleaning robots 25 S. Executive system (Palette) Detailed Description of the Invention This detailed description explains the vacuum-assisted surface gripping system for surface cleaning robots (R). purely for the purpose of better understanding the subject and without any limiting effect. 30 This is explained as follows. The invention is suitable for building facades, solar panels, silos, which are constantly exposed to external factors such as rain and dust. Used for cleaning the exterior surfaces of large structures such as ships and wind turbines. and relates to a vacuum-assisted drive system (S) developed for surface cleaning robots (R). 35 The feature of the invention is that the actuation system (S) can operate on slippery, vertical or inclined surfaces. Providing maximum grip in conditions where grip is critical, preventing slipping and displacement. or while minimizing the risks of imbalance, surface cleaning robots (R) safely It makes it possible for him to work. Figure 1 shows the general overview of the surface cleaning robot (R) with the execution system (S) that is the subject of the invention. The appearance is shown in Figure 2, and the detailed view of the execution system (S) is given in Figure 5. The executive system (S) in terms of its general structure;  Creating a negative pressure area in the vacuum chamber (1) and inside the surface cleaning robot (R) integrated vacuum motor (2),  To transfer the resulting negative pressure to the surface to be cleaned, the vacuum protection valve must be turned to position 10. (3) as a result of the contact of the pin located at the end with the surface, in the vacuum protection valve (3) by transferring the negative pressure in the vacuum chamber (1) through the opened air channel Vacuum located on the drive strap (4) providing maximum contact and grip pad (5),  The negative pressure in the vacuum chamber (1) is increased to 15 at the air inlet (6) in the execution system (S). transfer rotary bearing (7),  Inter-pad transfer of negative pressure from the mentioned air inlet (6) to the vacuum pads (5) pneumatic hose (8),  Passing of the surface cleaning robot (R) over the protrusions on the surface to be cleaned In order to prevent the cleaning brushes (9) from separating from the surface during the vacuuming process, 20 The patterned surface (10) that is positioned on the back of the pads (5) and provides elasticity,  Maintaining the vacuum of the execution system (S) and avoiding protrusions on the surface to be cleaned Track guard (11) which protects the drive system (S) to prevent it from getting stuck,  Prevents water from entering the vacuum system on wet or damp surfaces, thus maintaining the vacuum. while ensuring the dryness of the chamber (1), water is removed from the surface and vacuum 25 Water drainage chamber (12) which allows the pads (5) to work at maximum efficiency, Figure 3 shows the surface cleaning robot (R) with the execution system (S) that is the subject of the invention. A general view from below is given. In the actuation system (R) of the invention, vacuum pad (5), vacuum protection valve (3) and touch The valve (13) forms the vacuum pad system (P). Figure-4 shows the detailed vacuum pad (5). The appearance is given. The operating principle of the execution system (S) subject to the invention is the movement of the surface cleaning robot (R) 35 to ensure effective adhesion to the surface while in this state, the vacuum effect is continuous 6 It is based on the principle of creating a vacuum inside the surface cleaning robot (R). The motor (2) has a negative vacuum chamber (1) located inside the surface cleaning robot (R). It creates a pressure field. This negative pressure is applied by vacuum pads located under the actuation system (S). It is transmitted to the surface via (5). The vacuum pads (5) that contact the surface are connected to the vacuum protection valve (3) When it aligns with the correct position, the pin at the end of the protective valve contacts the surface and 5 By opening the air channel, it creates a vacuum effect and adheres strongly to the surface. The execution system (S) continuously vacuums the vacuum pads (5) during the rotational movement. It is designed to produce its effect. Vacuum pads located on the execution system (S). (5), as the drive belt (4) rotates, the vacuum motor (2) continuously produces negative pressure 10 It is kept under control. The water drain chamber (12) is used to vacuum water, especially on wet or damp surfaces. It was added to prevent water from entering and to ensure the dryness of the vacuum chamber (1). The drain chamber (12) allows water to be removed from the surface and the vacuum pads (5) to reach a maximum of 15 It allows him to work at the event. Vacuum pads (5) are flexible to provide maximum contact and grip on the surface to be cleaned. and made of durable elastomer materials. Vacuum pads (5), vacuum protection valve (3) By working in coordination with the drive belt (4), the surface is adhered to and released while rotating. It performs its operations in a synchronized manner. Thus, the surface cleaning robot (R) moves Even when in motion, it constantly grips the surface, minimizing the risk of slipping. The execution system (S) subject to the invention enables the surface cleaning robot (R) to operate safely on various surfaces. an innovative vacuum-assisted drive mechanism that enables it to operate effectively 25 It offers. All components of the execution system (S) work in harmony with each other, surface the cleaning robot (R) to move with high performance and reliably It provides. All vacuum pads (suction cups) (5) are fitted with a touch valve (13). This valve When triggered, it opens the vacuum pad (5) to which it is attached to the atmosphere and eliminates the vacuum effect. The final vacuum pad (5) should be easily separated from the surface during the movement of the running belt (4) 30 It has been added for. When the vacuum pad (5) reaches the point of separation from the surface, the vacuum pad (5) The touch valve (13) on it makes contact with the fixed part on the body and is triggered. The vacuum pad (5) surface easily loses its vacuum effect when the touch valve (13) is triggered. He leaves. 35

Claims

7 REQUESTS 1. The invention relates to building facades, solar panels, which are constantly exposed to external factors such as rain and dust. for cleaning the exterior surfaces of large structures such as silos, ships, and wind turbines. The drive system (S) developed for the surface cleaning robots (R) used is; 5 maximum in conditions where grip is critical on slippery, vertical or inclined surfaces by providing grip and minimizing the risks of slipping, dislodging or instability, To enable the safe operation of surface cleaning robots (R), • creating a negative pressure area in the vacuum chamber (1) and placing 10 inside the surface cleaning robot (R). integrated vacuum motor (2), • To transfer the resulting negative pressure to the surface to be cleaned, the vacuum protection valve (3) The vacuum protection valve (3) opens as a result of the pin at its end making contact with the surface. by transferring the negative pressure in the vacuum chamber (1) through the air duct Vacuum 15 located on the drive strap (4) providing maximum contact and grip pad (5), • negative pressure in the vacuum chamber (1) to the air inlet (6) in the execution system (S) transfer rotary bearing (7), • inter-pad transfer of negative pressure from the mentioned air inlet (6) to the vacuum pads (5) pneumatic hose (8), 20 • Passage of the surface cleaning robot (R) over the protrusions on the surface to be cleaned In order to prevent the cleaning brushes (9) from separating from the surface during vacuuming The patterned surface (10) that is positioned on the back of the pads (5) and provides elasticity, • Maintaining the vacuum of the execution system (S) and avoiding protrusions on the surface to be cleaned To prevent jamming, the track guard (11) protecting the drive system (S), 25 It includes.

2. The execution system (S) is in accordance with claim 1, and its feature is that the vacuum pads (5) are elastomer. It is made of the following material: 30 35

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