A HOSE WASHING SYSTEM AND HOW THIS SYSTEM WORKS

Abstract

The invention relates to a hose washing system comprising a washing tank and a rinsing tank, and its operating method; it is characterized by the rinsing tank water level being higher than the washing tank water level, the inclusion of a diverter located between the washing and rinsing tanks to allow water passage between the tanks, and the presence of a filtration system connected to the tanks to ensure water filtration in the system. Figure 1

Description

1 TARIFF A HOSE WASHING SYSTEM AND HOW THIS SYSTEM WORKS Technical Area The invention is a system for cleaning hoses used in the automotive industry. This relates to how the system works. 5 More specifically, the invention addresses hoses that become oily and dirty after production. a substance used in cleaning that helps keep the washing water cleaner a robotic washing system that includes a filtration system and an oil skimmer system and its It relates to the working method. State of the Art 10 In today's automotive industry, the cleanliness of the materials used and compliance with standards are crucial. These criteria are determined and product manufacturing is carried out in accordance with these cleanliness standards. The following is required: Precise cleaning of automotive parts. Due to necessity, the cleaning and washing processes of these parts are constantly evolving. It shows. 15 In current technology, hose cleaning processes generally use drum washing machines and Partially robotic machines are used. Washing and washing in drum washing machines. Rinsing processes are carried out with detergent at specified times, depending on the system water temperature. This is done by first using water and then by rinsing water. However, in these systems... The loading and unloading of materials to be washed into the system is usually done manually. 20 This is done by the staff. Therefore, this filling process... Unloading operations require extra labor and time. In this case, Costs are increasing. Also, in drum machines, the hoses need to be homogeneous. inability to be cleaned, the cleaning requirements of the material are particularly demanding in the automotive industry. This can lead to shortcomings in meeting the criteria. The required cleaning is 25. To meet these criteria, this system causes extra energy and water consumption. This is the case. In this situation, the environmental sustainability of the system is at stake. It is not possible. 2 Another method in the technology involves washing using partially robotic machines. This is done by robotic machines automating specific washing movements. It performs the washing. This automation replaces manual processes. potential operational errors and losses (labor, time and energy) elimination / reduction and a more demanding wash and rinse 5 It offers quality. In robotic washing machines used in current technology, either no filtration system is used or the filtration system used is simple and inadequate. It performs poorly. The absence of a filtration system reduces the quality of the washing water. This leads to a drop in temperature and necessitates more frequent changes of the system's flushing water. As a result, too much water is wasted in washing systems without filters. is being consumed. In addition, as the amount of wastewater discharged from the system increases, the system becomes environmentally damaging. It is lacking in terms of sustainability. In systems used in the known state of the art for washing materials, While reducing time and labor is a priority, the environmental impact of such systems is now also being considered. Increased sensitivity and systems that cause less harm to the environment are demanded. 15 The following studies are conducted to solve the problems in these systems: It has been accomplished. Patent document number CN118082264 describes a hydraulic hose manufacturing device and a It describes the hydraulic hose manufacturing process. However, this patent document describes the hose. Filtration 20 in the system used during hose washing in the production process It is not used. In our invention, less water is used in hose washing systems. to ensure and make the system more environmentally friendly by integrating a filtration system. and it is being developed. In conclusion, precise cleaning that meets the cleaning criteria of the automotive industry. In doing so, the system is environmentally friendly and sustainable by recovering the water in the system. 25 the emergence of the current invention-based solution that makes its creation possible. It was necessary for it to leave. Purpose and Brief Description of the Invention The purpose of the invention is to ensure the continuous purification of the water used in hose cleaning systems. to ensure, prevent pollution accumulation and long-term use of system water 30 to provide. 3 The other purpose of the invention is to remove the desired amount of hose from the washing system in a single pass. The goal is to ensure that it passes through in a cleaned state. A related aim of the invention is to reduce costs, labor, and water consumption with hoses. to wash it. Another aim of the invention is environmental sustainability in hose washing systems. 5 to provide. On the other hand, the hose washing system that is the subject of the invention represents the best in the known state of the art. Simple and low-performance filtration systems are being used. Therefore... The required environmental sustainability, water consumption and water recycling are at a sufficient level. It is not possible. 10 To achieve the aforementioned purposes, the invention consists of a washing tank and a including a rinsing tank, the rinsing tank water level is higher than the washing tank water level. the tall one, positioned between the aforementioned washing tank and rinsing tank and a diverter that enables water flow between tanks, filtering the water in the system. A hose washing system that includes a filtration system connected to tanks to provide 15 It is a system. In the preferred configuration of the invention, the rinsing tank water level, washing tank It is above the water level, and this height difference is more than 10 cm. is happening. In another preferred configuration of the invention, the aforementioned router is a plate, 20 These can be channels, pipes, hoses, etc. In another configuration of the invention, the aforementioned filter device has a backwashing feature. It has a flow rate of 40-250 L / min and a nominal filtration degree. It is 5-20 µm. The hose washing system described in the invention also includes the 25 on the surface of the aforementioned washing tank. It includes a disc oil scraper system to collect the oil. The invention also refers to a hose washing system that includes a washing tank and a rinsing tank. This is the working method, and this method involves a robot holder for the casing containing the hoses to be washed. 4 It is taken from the input conveyor and, via a gripper, transferred to the washing tank of the casing. It is immersed, and by means of a holder, the casing moves axially upwards inside the washing tank. It is moved downwards, and after the washing tank, the casing is rinsed by means of a holder. The excess is removed by means of a case holder that is immersed in the tank and after the rinsing process is completed. The water is discharged onto a specially sloped outlet conveyor for removal, in addition, 5 The filtration system takes dirty water from the washing tank, filters it, and transfers it to the rinsing tank. a conveyor located between the tanks transfers and removes excess water from the rinsing tank. The passage to the washing tank is facilitated via this. Additionally, the hose washing system... This is a working method where, preferably, the oils accumulated on the washing tank are removed. This process includes the removal of the oil using a grease scraper. 10 Brief Description of the Figures Figure 1 shows a top view of the hose washing system, which is the subject of the invention. is provided. Figure 2 shows the tanks and filtration section of the hose washing system, which is the subject of the invention, from above. A detailed view is provided. 15 Figure 3 shows the water level between the tanks of the hose washing system, which is the subject of the invention, from the side. A detailed view is provided. Reference Numbers 1. Hose cleaning system 10. Washing tank 20 20. Rinsing tank 21. Router 30. Filtration system 31. Filter device 32. Pump 25 33. Drive element 34. Transmission lines 40. Oil separator system 50. Robot 51. Robot gripper 2. Inlet conveyor 3. Output conveyor 5 4. Washing box h1. Washing tank water level h2. Rinse tank water level Detailed Description of the Invention The invention relates to robotic automation systems, filtration technologies, and industrial washing. solutions, and directly related to technical fields such as conveyor-based transport systems. It is related. The system in question (1) meets the precise cleaning requirements of automotive parts. to meet the needs, increase efficiency by automating manual processes, and save energy and water. It was developed to achieve cost savings. In traditional drum machines, filling and emptying is done manually. 15 The operations are automated using a 6-axis robot (50) in the invention. This reduces the need for labor and increases cleaning efficiency. A preferred configuration of the washing system (1) which is the subject of the invention is shown in Figure 1. is shown, and basically - hose washing box (4), 20 - inlet and outlet conveyors (2, 3), - 6-axis robot (50), - robot gripper (51), - washing tank (10), - rinsing tank (20), 25 - router (21), - filter system (30), - oil scraper (40) 6 It includes the following elements. The aforementioned inlet and outlet conveyors (2, 3) are in the washing system (1) the boxes (4) containing the hoses that are requested to be washed are in the system (1) within the business. It is used for transporting and returning to the processing plant. In the washing system that is the subject of the invention (1) the hoses to be washed are from the production boxes 5 (washing box) (4) is removed first into the washing tank (10) with a robotic algorithm and then it is dipped into and removed from the rinsing tank (20). The basic system (1) The motion mechanism is an industrial heavy-duty robot (50). The robot (50) has different motions. Because they have axes, the cases (4) can be held, immersed, removed and It provides great flexibility in transport. The robot (50) holds the crates (4) robot 10 It is provided with a gripper (51). The gripper (51) securely holds the case (4) It operates with a pneumatic system for holding and releasing. The holding pressure is applied to the case (4) It is adjusted to prevent damage. Holder (51), hose washing It positions its chassis (4) so ​​that it is fully submerged in the tanks (10, 20). The place where the basic cleaning process of the hoses is carried out is the washing tank (10). Washing tank 15 (10) can contain a specific cleaning chemical mixture in the water. Robot The casing (4) is immersed into the washing tank (10) by (50) and with axial movements The hose is moved up and down inside the tank (10). These movements are on the hose. This washing ensures more effective removal of dirt and particles. During this time, the dirty water in the tank (10) is transferred to the filter device (31) with the help of a pump (32). The water is transported. After being cleaned in the filter device (31), it is returned to the rinsing tank (20). It is transmitted. The case (4) with hoses, after the washing tank (10) robot (50) It is immersed in the rinsing tank (20). In the rinsing tank (20) All chemical residue on the hoses is completely cleaned. As shown in Figure 3, the water level of the rinsing tank (20) is 25 µm from the washing tank (10). is higher. This difference (h2-h1) is the connection for free flow between tanks (10,20). It enables water transfer with the diverter (21). This water transfer is for rinsing. during which the impurities formed in the rinsing tank (20) pass into the washing tank (10) It provides. There is an inverse relationship between the water levels of the tanks (10, 20). h1 h2 decreases as it increases. Cases (4) where rinsing process is completed, robot (50) 30 The excess water on the hoses is released to the outlet conveyor (3). 7 In order to remove the water, the boxes (4) are left with a special slope and the water is drained is provided. A preferred configuration of the washing system (1) in the invention is side-by-side positioning It includes washing (10) and rinsing (20) tanks. These tanks (10, 20) are directly connected to the washing (10) and rinsing (20) tanks. It is not necessary to be connected. 5 to provide water passage between tanks (10, 20). There is a router (21) located between them. The mentioned router (21) is the plate, The water flow can be facilitated by elements such as channels, pipes, hoses, etc. The water level (h2) in the rinsing tank (20) is higher than the water level (10) in the washing tank. (h1) is high and thanks to the guide (21) between them, the tanks (10, 20) are free. Water passage can be achieved through free flow. This free flow does not require any additional parts. or no support is needed and only the water level difference between tanks (10, 20) This is made possible thanks to the invention. Figure 3 shows the water levels (h1, h2). In the system in question (1), it is preferred that h2 be higher than h1 and this difference be 10 Being more than cm away provides a more efficient water flow. This level difference and with the filtration system (30) which will be mentioned below, between tanks (10, 20) in the system (1) 15 The water flow continues constantly. The invention is a hose washing system (1) in addition to washing and rinsing tanks (10, 20) includes a connected filtration system (30). This filtration system (30) is a filter (31) has a pump (32), a drive element (33) and a transmission line (34). Filtration The system (30) starts working when the washing system (1) starts working. 20 In another preferred configuration, the filtration system (30) is in the washing tank (10) Determining the pollution value affecting the washing quality and the tank (10) to this value With its arrival, the filtration system (30) can be put into operation. In the washing tank (10) water, as long as the system (1) is running or the washing quality specified for the system (1) When the pollution level reaches the level affecting it, it passes through the filtration system (30). This water 25 When there is an outlet, free water flow from the rinsing tank (20) to the washing tank (10). It starts. In order to continue this flow, the output from the filtration system (30) Clean water is transported to the rinsing tank (20) via the transmission line (34). In this way, the system (1) Water circulation is ensured with lower energy consumption. Also rinsing Rinsing by transferring the impurities in the tank (20) to the washing tank (10) 30 The rinsing quality is improved by the cleanliness of the water in the tank (20). 8 The dirty water in the washing tank (10) is filtered by means of the pump (32) and the drive element (33). The water is pressed into the device (31), filtered water is transferred to the rinsing tank (20) via the transmission line (34). It is directed. The filter used (31) retains the pollutants and particles in the water. In addition, the filter device (31) has a back-flushing feature. With this feature The filter device (31) can clean itself with less maintenance cost. Filtration 5 The filters (31) in the filter device used in the system (30) have a flow rate of 40-250 L / min. It supports. The nominal filtration degree of the filter device (31) is 5-20 µm. The filtration system (30) in the system (1) of which the invention is based, operates at a maximum of 1 MPa. It is compatible with pressures and fluid temperatures up to 80°C. The filter device (31), top It consists of corrugated filter plates and corrugated washers placed on top. Filter 10 When the plates are compressed, the gaps between the plates trap foreign matter. It filters. During backwashing, the filter device (31) cleans the plate elements. The plates are being loosened and the gaps between them are widening. This causes the plates to become looser. It enables the removal of particles that accumulate between them. The reverse mechanism used in the invention Filter system with back-flushing feature (30) ensures continuous cleaning of the water 15 This filtration system (30) provides and prevents particle accumulation in the system (1). to ensure the washing system (1) works effectively for a longer period and frequent water changes It reduces the need. In addition, the hose washing system created in this way (1) demand It meets the environmental and sustainability demands that have been made. In the current technology, cleaning of oils on the water surface in washing systems (1) 20 It is often neglected and this situation affects the cleaning quality in washing tanks (10). It can have a negative effect. Filtration for the cleanliness of the water in the washing tank (10). In addition to the system (30), there is also the purpose of cleaning substances such as oil on the surface of the water. An oil skimmer (40) is used. The tanks in the hose washing system (1) are shown in Figure 2. (10, 20), the connections between the filtration system (30) and the oil skimmer system (40) and 25 The water cycle within the system is shown. With this oil skimmer system (40), the cleanliness and washing quality of the water in the washing tank (10) is increasing. This system (40) is used in hose washing systems in the current technology. (1) is not available. By using this method, the oils in the water are removed and washed in the tank. (10) the lifespan of water is increased. In the washing system that is the subject of the invention (1) 30 preferably a disc type oil scraper (40) is used. The aforementioned disc type oil scraper (40); oil disc, equipment that scrapes oil from the disc, drive element that rotates the disc, and oil collection It includes the reservoir parts. The disc type oil scraper (40) is mounted on the washing tank (10). 9 and as the disc rotates on the surface of the water, it collects oil from the water. It removes. The disc scraper located on the oil scraper (40) is placed on the disc. Scrape off the adhering oil into a separate collection container on the scraper (40). It directs and causes the oil to collect here. The working method of the hose washing system (1) is based on 5 - the entrance of the box (4) where the hoses to be washed are located with the robot holder (51) taking over the conveyor (2), - by means of the holder (51) the case (4) is immersed in the washing tank (10), - inside the washing tank (10) by means of the holder (51) and axial movements of the casing (4). moving it up and down, 10 - rinsing of the casing (4) by means of the holder (51) after the washing tank (10) immersion in the tank (20), - excess water is removed from the case (4) by means of the holder (51) after the rinsing process is completed To be removed, it is left on the exit conveyor (3) with a special incline. It includes the steps of the process. 15 In the hose washing system which is the subject of the invention, (1) the process of washing the cases (4) is for a while then it will increase the level of contamination in the washing tank (10). In this case the system (1) It is cleaned by means of the filtration system (30) and the oil skimmer system (40). in the cleaning process; - dirty water is transferred from the washing tank (10) to the filter device (31) with the help of a pump (32). moving, - the transported dirty water is filtered by passing it through a filter device (31), - conveying the filtered clean water to the rinsing tank (20) via the transmission line (34), - Washing the oil accumulated on the washing tank (10) with the oil scraper system (40) 25 to remove from the tank (10) The process steps are being followed. The diverter (21) that enables free flow of water between tanks (10, 20) and The filtration system (30) enables the recovery of water. This is environmentally friendly. This provides a great advantage in terms of sustainability and reduces energy costs. It reduces the total surface area of ​​the hoses by 30°. The system in question (1) is a homogeneous system. while ensuring that it is cleaned in this way and especially according to the cleaning criteria of the automotive sector. While delivering satisfactory results, it also causes less harm to the environment and saves significant water. It provides savings.

Claims

11 REQUESTS 1. A hose washing system (1); a washing tank (10), a rinsing tank (20) contains and its feature is; rinsing tank (20) water level (h2) washing tank (10) being higher than the water level (h1), here - 5 between the mentioned washing tank (10) and rinsing tank (20) a diverter located and providing water passage between tanks (10, 20) (21), - connected to tanks (10, 20) to provide water filtration in the system a filtration system (30) It includes. 10 2. Hose washing system (1) according to claim 1, its feature is; rinsing tank (20) water the level (h2) is higher than the water level (h1) of the washing tank (10) and this The height difference is more than 10 cm.

3. Hose washing system (1) according to claim 1 or 2, and its feature is; mentioned The router (21) is a plate, channel, pipe, hose etc. 15 4. Hose washing system (1) according to any of the above requirements, The feature of the mentioned filter system is the filter device (31), pump (32) and drive (30). It contains element (33).

5. Hose washing system (1) according to claim 4, and its feature is the aforementioned filter. The device (31) has a reverse washing feature. 20 6. Hose washing system (1) according to claim 4 or 5, and its feature is the aforementioned filter. The flow rate of the device (31) is 40-250 L / min.

7. Hose washing system (1) according to any of the requirements 4-6, and its feature is; The nominal filtration degree of the mentioned filter device (31) is 5-20 µm that is. 25 8. Hose washing system (1) according to any of the above requirements, Its feature is that it removes the oils that accumulate on the surface of the water in the mentioned washing tank (10). It contains an oil scraper (40) for collecting. 12 9. Hose washing system (1) according to claim 8, and its feature is; the oil mentioned. The scraper (40) is a disc type oil scraper.

10. Hose washing system including a washing tank (10) and a rinsing tank (20) (1) working method, - the box (4) containing the hoses to be washed with the robot holder (51) 5 immersion in the washing tank (10), - movement of the case (4) inside the washing tank (10) by means of the holder (51). ensuring that it is washed by being washed - after the washing tank (10) into the rinsing tank (20) of the case (4) washing again by immersion 10 It includes the process steps and its feature is; cleaning the washing water. to provide - the filter takes dirty water from the washing tank (10) of the filtration system (30) by transferring it to the rinsing tank (20), - excess water in the rinsing tank (20) located between tanks (10, 20) 15 Ensuring the passage to the washing tank (10) via a router (21). It includes the steps of the process.

11. This method, according to claim 10, is characterized by its ability to remove oils that accumulate on the washing water. The process involves removing the grease by means of an oil skimmer (40).