EP2537984B1 - Suction orifice of suction machines for ground cleaning - Google Patents

Suction orifice of suction machines for ground cleaning Download PDF

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EP2537984B1
EP2537984B1 EP12173190.5A EP12173190A EP2537984B1 EP 2537984 B1 EP2537984 B1 EP 2537984B1 EP 12173190 A EP12173190 A EP 12173190A EP 2537984 B1 EP2537984 B1 EP 2537984B1
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Fabrizio Tagliaferri
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E01—CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
    • E01H—STREET CLEANING; CLEANING OF PERMANENT WAYS; CLEANING BEACHES; DISPERSING OR PREVENTING FOG IN GENERAL CLEANING STREET OR RAILWAY FURNITURE OR TUNNEL WALLS
    • E01H1/00—Removing undesirable matter from roads or like surfaces, with or without moistening of the surface
    • E01H1/08—Pneumatically dislodging or taking-up undesirable matter or small objects; Drying by heat only or by streams of gas; Cleaning by projecting abrasive particles
    • E01H1/0827—Dislodging by suction; Mechanical dislodging-cleaning apparatus with independent or dependent exhaust, e.g. dislodging-sweeping machines with independent suction nozzles ; Mechanical loosening devices working under vacuum
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E01—CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
    • E01H—STREET CLEANING; CLEANING OF PERMANENT WAYS; CLEANING BEACHES; DISPERSING OR PREVENTING FOG IN GENERAL CLEANING STREET OR RAILWAY FURNITURE OR TUNNEL WALLS
    • E01H1/00—Removing undesirable matter from roads or like surfaces, with or without moistening of the surface
    • E01H1/08—Pneumatically dislodging or taking-up undesirable matter or small objects; Drying by heat only or by streams of gas; Cleaning by projecting abrasive particles
    • E01H1/0827—Dislodging by suction; Mechanical dislodging-cleaning apparatus with independent or dependent exhaust, e.g. dislodging-sweeping machines with independent suction nozzles ; Mechanical loosening devices working under vacuum
    • E01H1/0836—Apparatus dislodging all of the dirt by suction ; Suction nozzles
    • E01H1/0845—Apparatus dislodging all of the dirt by suction ; Suction nozzles with mechanical loosening or feeding instruments for the dirt to be sucked- up, e.g. brushes, scrapers

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  • the present invention relates to a suction orifice of suction machines for ground cleaning, of the type pointed out in the preamble of the first claim.
  • suction machines used for cleaning streets, are provided with a suction orifice connected to a suction system suitable for refuse sucking. Generally they further comprise one or more brushes adapted to convey the refuse close to the suction orifice.
  • the suction orifice constitutes a fundamental part in suction machines.
  • the suction orifice defines a sucking opening through which passage of the sucked refuse occurs.
  • the area of the sucking opening greatly affects operation of the machine. In fact, if this area is wide, the machine can take in bulky refuse but the vacuum at the opening is weaker, due to the Bernoulli law. Otherwise, if the area is reduced, the vacuum at the opening is higher, and therefore the refuse and dust that are not very bulky can be better taken in, but the machine cannot suck in the bulky refuse.
  • Some suction orifices are therefore provided with an adjusting member adapted to enable the operator to vary the area of the sucking opening depending on the size of the refuse to be sucked. This member comprises an air lock that partly overlaps the sucking opening and varies the section thereof.
  • This air lock is activated by suitable mechanisms controlled by the operator who increases the area of the sucking opening in the presence of refuse of big sizes, such as bottles and tins, or reduces it in the presence of dust or other refuse of small sizes.
  • suction orifices of suction machines are disclosed in US4395794A and NL1027590C2 , whereas a suction orifice according to the preamble of claim 1 is disclosed in EP0072039A2 .
  • a first important problem is represented by the fact that the suction process is not optimal both from the point of view of the quality of the cleaning operation and from the point of view of the energy consumption during this process.
  • the operator in order to avoid suction problems due to the presence of refuse of big sizes, the operator usually leaves the air lock fully lifted up so that the maximum possible area is open and suction of any refuse is allowed, irrespective of the size.
  • This choice brings about a reduction in the cleaning quality.
  • the greater section causes a vacuum reduction in the suction chamber and therefore the suction ability is reduced, which leads to the impossibility of sucking dust and refuse of small sizes.
  • the maximum area of the sucking opening is generally particularly reduced and therefore sucking of bulky refuse is not allowed.
  • a further defect resides in that, when the sucking opening is partly closed, there is a great pressure difference between the outer region and the region inside the suction orifice, thus determining arising of turbulence that will worsen the cleaning quality.
  • the technical task underlying the present invention is to devise a suction orifice of suction machines for ground cleaning that is able to substantially obviate the mentioned drawbacks.
  • suction orifice of suction machines for ground cleaning is generally identified by reference numeral 1 .
  • the suction orifice 1 is adapted to be disposed on a suction machine 10 , known by itself.
  • the suction machine 10 briefly comprises at least one suction orifice 1, one or more brushes 11 adapted to convey the refuse to be removed towards the suction orifice 1, an adjusting system 12 adapted to vary the distance of the suction orifice 1 from the ground S and defining a work position at which the orifice 1 is substantially in contact with the ground S and a non-work or rest position at which the orifice 1 is raised from the ground S.
  • the suction machine 10 further comprises: a sucking system 13 adapted to create the vacuum within a vessel or tank 14 in communication for fluid passage with the suction orifice 1 through a transport duct 15 .
  • This vacuum creates a suction flow F entering the suction orifice 1 and adapted to enable the refuse to be sucked and to be collected inside vessel 14.
  • the suction orifice 1 defines a channel 2 connected to the inner volume of vessel 14 through the transport duct 15 and adapted to be directly in contact with the external refuse to be collected.
  • channel 2 is defined partly by a casing 4 of metal material and partly by the ground S.
  • Casing 4 therefore defines the side edges 4a , upper edge 4b and rear edge 4c of channel 2, while the lower edge is preferably defined by the ground S, and the front edge, or front opening 2a is left open for sucking the refuse in.
  • the side 4a and rear 4c edges are then preferably provided with seals 4d for ensuring contact thereof with the ground S.
  • suitable wheels 7 or runners are fastened to casing 4 for defining the distance of the orifice 1 from the ground S in said work position.
  • Channel 2 advantageously comprises a first portion 2b converging from the front opening to the inside of channel 2.
  • Convergence is suitably defined only along section planes of channel 2 parallel to the ground S, while in a direction perpendicular to the ground the height of channel 2 preferably remains constant.
  • Convergence of the first portion preferably achieves a normal-section area reduction included between 60% and 80%.
  • the front opening 2a which is the maximum value of portion 2b achieves the important result of increasing the cleaning track (60% - 80%).
  • Channel 2 also comprises a second portion 2c , in communication for fluid passage with the first portion and the transport duct 15. At this second portion 2c, casing 4 is therefore connected to the transport duct 15. Said transport duct 15 is preferably defined by a tubular structure connected to the inner volume of vessel 14.
  • the first and second portions 2b and 2c of channel 2 are ideally divided by an inlet opening 3 extending at right angles to the direction of the suction flow F.
  • the suction orifice 1 further comprises a choking element 5 adapted to vary the area of the inlet opening 3 itself.
  • the choking element 5 defines an open position ( Fig. 2a ) at which the area of the inlet opening 3 has the maximum extension, and a closed position ( Fig. 2b ) at which the area of the inlet opening 3 has a minimum extension.
  • the two open and closed positions are finally defined by suitable end-of-stroke elements and, in the closed position ( Fig. 2b ) the area of the inlet opening 3 is preferably limited to a fraction included between one half and one fifth and is more preferably equal to about one fourth, relative to the area of the inlet opening defined by the choking element 5 in the closed position ( Fig. 2b ).
  • the choking element 5 is adapted to automatically vary the area of the inlet opening 3 depending on the sizes of said refuse to be collected.
  • This automatic character is obtained by means of the choking element 5 adapted to move in an idle manner between said open position ( Fig. 2a ) and said closed position ( Figs. 1b and 2b ). Consequently, when no force is exerted by the refuse being sucked on the choking element 5, said element is disposed in the closed position ( Fig. 2b ) as it is, for example, only stimulated by the weight force or by suitable elastic elements. Otherwise, when there is the presence of refuse exerting a sufficient force, the choking element takes the open position ( Fig. 2a ).
  • the automatic closed and open positions can be obtained by suitable sensors detecting the presence of refuse of big sizes and by actuating means for the choking element 5, as hereinafter described.
  • the choking element 5 comprises an obstruction surface 5a adapted to overlap the inlet opening 3 to reduce the area thereof. It further consists of a prismatic shell ( Figs. 1b , 2b ) having a triangular base and an axis parallel to the ground S and perpendicular to the flow F direction. A first side face of the prismatic shell constitutes the obstruction surface 5a, a second upper face 5b constitutes a hooking surface, and a third lower face constitutes a base surface 5c preferably forming part of the upper edge 4b of channel 2.
  • the choking element 5 is further fastened in a motion-admitting manner to casing 4, preferably by means of a hinge 6 the rotation axis of which is parallel to the ground S and is disposed at the corner opposite to the obstruction surface 5a.
  • the choking element 5 is preferably idle with respect to rotation around said hinge 6 and therefore reduces the inlet opening 3 by restricting the height thereof but leaving the width unchanged.
  • the choking element 5 is further supported by an elastic element 9 adapted to exert force in a direction opposite to the force of gravity, preferably by an amount not exceeding the force of gravity itself and adapted to lighten the force exerted downwards on element 5.
  • element 5 defines an open position and a closed position.
  • the obstruction surface 5a does not interfere with the inlet opening 3 and the base surface 5c is aligned with the upper edge 4b, the overall height of the opening from the ground S to the base surface 5c being 8-12 cm.
  • the closed position on the contrary, the base surface 5c interferes with the inlet opening 3 to the maximum extent and the obstruction surface 5a is disposed within channel 2, the overall height of the opening from the ground S to the base surface 5c being 2-5 cm.
  • the suction orifice 1 further comprises actuating means 8 for the choking element 5, preferably consisting of a fluid-operated, preferably electric, cylinder 8a , acting on a bracket 8b rigidly connected to the choking element 5 itself.
  • the suction orifice 1 can also comprise sensors detecting the presence of refuse of big sizes, infrared, laser or similar sensors for example.
  • the adjusting system 12 puts orifice 1 in the work position, the sucking system 13 creates the vacuum in vessel 14 and the brushes 11 convey the refuse towards the suction orifice 1.
  • the refuse enters orifice 1 through the front opening 2a.
  • Opening 2a is very wide and therefore captures a great amount of refuse, but at said opening the air flow F is rather slow.
  • the refuse passes through the first converging portion 2b, while the area becomes narrower and the flow F speed increases, due to the Bernoulli law, making the refuse move quicker.
  • the refuse then reaches the inlet opening 3 and the choking element 5, at which two cases are to be distinguished.
  • the refuse has reduced sizes, it is in particular dust, leaves or the like.
  • the refuse does not interfere with the choking element 5 that keeps the closed position ( Fig. 2b ). In this position the area of the inlet opening 3 is minimum and, still due to the Bernoulli law, the flow F speed is very high. The refuse is therefore optimally taken in.
  • the operator can decide on maintaining the choking element 5 in a selected position, through the actuating means 8.
  • the described suction orifice 1 achieves important advantages.
  • the suction orifice 1 can suck refuse of any sizes in an optimal manner.
  • orifice 1 is then increased by the funnel-shaped conformation of the first portion 2a of channel 2.

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  • Cleaning In General (AREA)
  • Refuse Collection And Transfer (AREA)
  • Nozzles For Electric Vacuum Cleaners (AREA)
  • Cleaning Of Streets, Tracks, Or Beaches (AREA)
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