KR20190054610A - Cleaning apparatus of conveyer - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a conveyor cleaning apparatus. According to one aspect of the present invention, provided is a conveyor cleaning apparatus, which is provided with a blow pipe spraying air to a conveyor side, is easy to be applied to the conveyors having various sizes as a position of the blow pipe is modified, and allows a simple automatic charging method for being charged in accordance with presence or absence of contact with a charging plate and a power source plate to be introduced, thereby being possible to be used semi-permanently.

Description

[0001] CLEANING APPARATUS OF CONVEYER [0002]

The present application relates to a conveyor cleaning apparatus.

Recently, in developed countries, investment in government and private sector is increasing rapidly in order to build the next generation breeding technology, the pinomix platform, in order to increase production, cope with climate change, and produce high value agricultural products.

Expression of Crops Convergence technologies such as cultivation, selection of excellent crop resources, image, conveyor system, precision greenhouse, and software, which are core technologies related to the sickness, have innovative elements in originality and creation of new value.

Particularly, although the conveyor system is an important space for moving and growing the crop for large-scale inspection for the purpose of water supply, the conveyor is frequently broken due to the foreign matter generated from the crop and soil caused by the movement, Real-time cleaning is required.

The present invention is intended to provide a conveyor cleaning device which is simple in construction and easy to manufacture, easy to apply to various conveyors, semi-permanently usable by an automatic charging method, and capable of continuous automatic cleaning and control in real time.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a blowing apparatus comprising: a housing including an upper plate and a lower plate, the housing being seated on a conveyor so as to move along a conveyor; and a plurality of blowing tubes disposed on the lower plate side and having a plurality of nozzles A first motor positioned between the upper plate and the lower plate for generating an air flow into the blow pipe so as to inject air from the nozzle, and a first controller for controlling the first motor .

A conveyor cleaning apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application is provided with a blow tube for blowing air to the conveyor side and the interval between the blow tube and the lower plate is adjusted so that it can be easily applied to a conveyor of various sizes , And a simple automatic charging method that is charged depending on whether or not the charging plate and the power source plate are in contact with each other is introduced and can be used semi-permanently.

1 and 2 are conceptual diagrams showing an exemplary conveyor apparatus according to the present application.
3 is a conceptual view showing a lower surface of an exemplary lower plate of the present application.
4 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an exemplary expanded blow tube of the present application.
5 is a conceptual diagram showing the driving principle of an exemplary charging method of the present application.

The present application relates to a conveyor cleaning apparatus. Exemplary conveyor cleaning devices of the present application may be applied to, but not limited to, conveyors for mass verification of crops and the like. The conveyor cleaning apparatus of the present application can be moved or stopped automatically along a conveyor, and by introducing a blowing method for blowing air to the outside, continuous automatic cleaning and effective removal of foreign matter are possible.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily carry out the present invention. However, the present application may be embodied in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. In order to clearly illustrate the present invention, parts not related to the description are omitted, and similar parts are denoted by like reference characters throughout the specification.

1 and 2 are conceptual diagrams showing an exemplary conveyor apparatus according to the present application.

The conveyor cleaning apparatus includes a housing 10, a first motor 20, a blow tube 30, and a first control unit 40.

1, a conveyor cleaning apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application includes a housing 10 that includes a top plate 11 and a bottom plate 12 and is seated on a conveyor A to move along the conveyor A, And a plurality of blowing tubes (30) disposed on the side of the lower plate (12) and having a plurality of nozzles (31) arranged to jet air to the conveyor side, A first motor 20 for generating an air flow inside the blow pipe so that air is blown from the first motor 31, and a first controller 40 for controlling the first motor 20.

The apparatus can effectively remove foreign matters such as soil, leaves, etc. existing in the conveyor A by spraying air to the conveyor A side while moving the housing 10 along the conveyor A.

The housing 10 can move depending on the operating conditions of the conveyor A. [ For example, when the conveyor A is running, the housing 10 is moved, and when the conveyor A is stopped, the movement of the housing 10 can be stopped.

The conveyor A corresponds to a device for automatically and continuously conveying a material or a cargo at a predetermined distance. The shape of the conveyor A may be various forms such as a conveying chain, a conveying belt, a conveying rail, and the like.

In the above, the term "lower plate 12" means a member located close to the conveyor A. The shape, size, and the like of the lower plate 12 may be changed in accordance with the shape of the conveyor A to be applied, and may have, for example, a rectangular shape, but are not particularly limited. Further, the material of the lower plate 12 and the upper plate 11 is not particularly limited as long as it is a material capable of realizing excellent strength.

For example, the plurality of blow tubes 30 may exist in the same number as the number of corners of the lower plate 12. For example, the number of the lower tubes 12 may be the same as the number of the corners of the lower plate 12. For example, The shape of the blow tube 30 may be four. The nozzles 31 may be disposed at predetermined intervals in the blow tube 30, and the nozzles 31 may be disposed to be exposed to the outside of the housing.

The blow tube 30 is provided with a space through which air can flow, and the air can be injected to the conveyor A side through the nozzle. As the number of the nozzles 31 increases, the foreign substances present in the conveyor A can be more effectively removed, but the design can be changed in consideration of the cost, the size of the conveyor and the cleaner.

In one example, the housing 10 may include a plurality of supports 13 connecting the top plate 11 and the bottom plate 12. The support 13 serves to form a space between the upper plate 11 and the lower plate 12, and the first motor 20 can be positioned in the space.

The first control unit 40 may generate an air flow into the blowing tube 30 based on the movement of the housing 10. For example, when the housing moves along the conveyor, the first control unit 40 drives the first motor 20, and the air flows into the blowing tube by the driving, Can be sprayed. In addition, when the housing 10 is stopped, the first control unit 40 stops the driving of the first motor 20, so that the air may not be injected from the nozzle 31.

In one example, after the movement of the housing 10 is stopped, the first control unit 40 drives the first motor 20 for 10 seconds or less, 8 seconds or less, 5 seconds or less, or 3 seconds or less Can be maintained. Air can be continuously injected through the nozzle 31 within the time range. As described above, since the air is sprayed for a certain period of time after the movement of the housing 10 is stopped, the foreign substances existing at the stopped position of the housing 10 can be reliably removed.

In one example, a rechargeable battery 60 for supplying power to the first motor 20 may be provided. For example, the rechargeable battery 60 may be disposed on the top plate 11 of the housing 10 But is not limited thereto.

The first control unit 40 may be a control circuit electrically connected to the first motor 20 and the control circuit may be disposed on the upper surface of the top plate 11. [

The conveyor cleaning apparatus of the present application further includes a connecting member 32 for connecting the blow tube 30 and the lower plate 12 and adjusting the length thereof, Accordingly, the interval between the blow tube 30 and the lower plate 12 can be adjusted. A plurality of the connecting members 32 may exist and each of the plurality of blow pipes 30 and the lower plate 12 may be separately connected to adjust the positions of the plurality of blow pipes 30.

Referring to FIG. 4, when the length of the connecting member 32 is increased, the blow tube 30 can be moved in a direction away from the lower plate 12. Further, when the length of the connecting member 32 is shortened, the blow tube 30 may be positioned in a direction close to the lower plate 12. [ As described above, since the position of the blow tube 30 is adjusted by the connecting member 32, the present invention can be easily applied to a conveyor having various widths.

For example, the length of the connecting member 32 can be adjusted to be long when applied to a wide conveyor, and the length of the connecting member 32 can be adjusted to be short when the conveyor has a short width. For example, the connecting member 32 may be a member having a predetermined length connected to a plurality of bodies, and the length of the entire connecting member may be adjusted by overlapping or spacing the plurality of bodies. The body may be provided with a separate driving unit so as to be automatically overlapped or separated, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

In one example, the conveyor cleaning apparatus according to the present application may further include a power switch electrically connected to the first motor 20. [ The power switch is a switch that is turned on and off, and can supply power to the first motor when the power switch is on.

For example, when the power switch is in an ON state, the first motor 20 is operated and air can be injected from the nozzle 31 of the blue pipe 30.

In addition, when the power switch is in the OFF state, the power supplied to the first motor 20 is cut off, and air may not be ejected from the nozzle 31 of the blow tube 30. [ The user can operate the power switch on or off in consideration of energy efficiency.

In one example, the power switch may be provided on the lower plate side, and a plurality of power switches may exist in consideration of the convenience of the user. Since there are a plurality of the first switches, the user can conveniently operate the power switch regardless of the work movement line.

In one embodiment, the conveyor cleaning apparatus of the present application may further include a first sensor (50) that senses movement of the housing and, based on the movement of the housing sensed by the first sensor (50) 1 control unit 40 can drive the first motor 20. [

For example, when the movement of the housing 10 is sensed by the first sensor 50, the first control unit 40 drives the first motor 20, and when the stop of the housing 10 is sensed, 1 control unit 40 can stop driving the first motor 20.

The first sensor 50 may be, for example, a movement sensor that senses movement such as movement or stop of the housing, and may be, for example, a gyro sensor.

Referring to FIG. 1, the first sensor 50 may be provided on the upper surface of the lower plate 12, but is not limited thereto. The first control unit 40 drives the first motor 20 based on the movement of the housing 10 sensed by the sensor 50 so that the attraction force for cleaning the conveyor can be minimized have.

The conveyor cleaning apparatus of the present application includes a housing 10, a blow tube 30, a first motor 20, a first control unit 40, a charging plate 70, a power plate 80, a second motor 90, The first motor 20, the blowing tube 30, and the first control unit 40 are the same as those of the first motor 20, the first control unit 40, and the second control unit 100, .

Specifically, the conveyor cleaning apparatus includes a housing 10 including a top plate 11 and a bottom plate 12 and seated on a conveyor so as to move along the conveyor, A plurality of blowing parts 30 having a plurality of nozzles 31 arranged to blow air toward the upper and lower plates 11 and 12 and a plurality of blowing parts 30 disposed between the upper and lower plates 11 and 12 to blow air from the nozzles 31, A first control unit 40 for controlling the first motor 20; a charging plate 70 provided on a lower surface of the lower plate 12; A power supply plate 80 provided at a charging point on the conveyor and a second motor 90 connected to the power supply plate 80 for raising the power supply plate 80 and for controlling the second motor 90 2 < / RTI >

The term " charging point " as used herein means a point at which the power plate 80 is provided on the conveyor A, but is not a point at which the point is specified, but refers to a point at which the user can arbitrarily change the power plate.

The material of the charging plate 70 and the power source plate 80 is not particularly limited as long as electricity is a material having a high conductivity, and may be copper, for example.

Referring to FIG. 2, a rechargeable battery 60 may be provided on the upper plate 11 of the housing 10. The rechargeable battery 60 may serve to supply power to the first motor 20 and may be charged by contact between the power supply plate 80 and the charging plate 70.

In one example, the housing 10 is filled when it is located at the charging point, and may not be charged in the course of moving the housing 10 along the conveyor. Specifically, when the housing 10 is located at the charging point, the second control unit 100 may raise the power plate 80 to contact the charging plate 70. For example, when the housing 10 is located at the charging point, the second control unit 100 may drive the second motor 90 connected to the power supply plate 80 to raise the power supply plate 80 .

When the charging is completed or the housing 10 is moved, the second control unit 100 may lower the power plate 80 so as to be separated from the charging plate 70. For example, the second control unit 100 may drive the second motor 90 connected to the power supply plate 80 to lower the power supply plate 80.

In one example, the apparatus includes a second sensor 50 that senses the position of the housing 10 and, based on the position of the housing 10 sensed by the second sensor 50, 100 can control the second motor 90. [

In the above description, the term " second sensor " is described in other terms to distinguish it from the first sensor described above, but may be the same object as the first sensor and may be a gyro sensor.

2 and 3, the power supply plate 80 is provided with a power supply protrusion 81 on a surface contacting the charging plate 70, and the power supply protrusion 81 is provided at a position corresponding to the power supply protrusion 81 A charging groove 71 to which the power projection 81 is coupled may be provided. In the conveyor cleaning apparatus of the present application, the power projection 81 and the charging groove 71 are combined to improve the charging efficiency.

Referring to FIG. 2, the apparatus may include a second connecting member 91 connecting the power plate 80 and the second motor 90. The second linking member 91 may perform a function of switching the rotational force generated by the second motor 90 to a force for moving the power supply plate 80 up and down. For example, Can be a gear.

In one embodiment, the apparatus may further include a pair of switches 110 connected to the housing 10 and the second control unit 100, respectively, and the switch may be a limit switch or an automatic return push switch .

5 is a conceptual diagram showing the driving principle of an exemplary charging method of the present application.

5, the apparatus may further include a first switch 110a connected to the housing 10 and a second switch 110 connected to the second control unit 100, When reaching the point, the first switch 110a and the second switch 110b may be arranged to contact or press.

In one example, when the housing 10 moving along the conveyor is positioned at the charging point, when the first and second switches 110a and 110b contact or press each other, The power plate 80 can be raised so as to be in contact with the plate 70.

In another example, the contact may be made while the first switch 110a is lifted. Specifically, when the housing 10 reaches the charging point and the first switch 110a is lowered, it contacts or presses the second switch 110b so that the second motor 90 can be driven .

Specifically, the second control unit 100 can elevate the first switch 110a based on the position of the housing sensed by the second sensor 50. FIG. For example, when it is detected by the second sensor 50 that the housing 10 has reached the charging point, the second controller 90 moves down the first switch 110a to contact the second switch 110b Or pushing it.

As described above, although the present application has been described with reference to the limited embodiments and drawings, the present application is not limited thereto, and various modifications and variations may be possible.

A: Conveyor
10: Housing
20: first motor
30: Blow tube
31: Nozzle
32: connecting member
40:
50: Sensor
60: Rechargeable battery
70: Charging plate
71: Charging groove
80: power plate
81: Power projection
90: Second motor
91: second connecting member
100:
110: a pair of switches
110a: first switch
110b: second switch

Claims (13)

A housing including a top plate and a bottom plate, the housing being seated on the conveyor to move along the conveyor;
A plurality of blow tubes disposed on the lower plate side and having a plurality of nozzles arranged to jet air to the conveyor side;
A first motor positioned between the upper and lower plates for generating an air flow into the blow tube such that air is ejected from the nozzle; And
And a first controller for controlling the first motor. [2] The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a connection member connecting the blow tube and the lower plate to adjust the length,
Wherein the interval between the blow pipe and the lower plate is adjusted according to the length of the connecting member. The apparatus according to claim 2, wherein, when the length of the connecting member is long, the blow tube is moved in a direction away from the bottom plate. The conveyor cleaning apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a power switch electrically connected to the first motor. 5. The cleaning device of claim 4, wherein when the power switch is on, the first motor is operated and air is blown from a nozzle of the blow pipe. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a first sensor for sensing movement of the housing, wherein the first control unit, based on the movement of the housing sensed by the first sensor, . The apparatus of claim 6, wherein the first sensor is a gyro sensor. A housing including a top plate and a bottom plate, the housing being seated on the conveyor to move along the conveyor;
A plurality of blow tubes disposed on the lower plate side and having a plurality of nozzles arranged to jet air to the conveyor side;
A first motor positioned between the upper and lower plates for generating an air flow into the blow tube such that air is ejected from the nozzle;
A first controller for controlling the first motor;
A charging plate provided on a lower surface of the lower plate;
A power supply plate provided at a charging point on the conveyor;
A second motor connected to the power source plate for lifting the power source plate; And a second controller for controlling the second motor. 9. The apparatus of claim 8, wherein when the housing is located at the charging point, the second control portion lifts the power plate to contact the charging plate. The apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the second control unit lowers the power plate so as to be spaced apart from the charging plate when the charging is completed or the housing moves. 11. The control device according to any one of claims 8 to 10, further comprising a second sensor for sensing the position of the housing, and based on the position of the housing sensed by the second sensor, Conveyor cleaning device. 9. The apparatus of claim 8, further comprising a first switch coupled to the housing and a second switch coupled to the second controller,
Wherein the first switch and the second switch contact or press when the housing reaches the charging point. 13. The method according to claim 12, wherein, when the housing moving along the conveyor is located at the charging point, when the first and second switches contact or press each other, Cleaning device.

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