Ceramic softening device for ceramic production

Abstract

The invention discloses a ceramic softening device for ceramic production, and relates to the technical field of ceramic production and processing.The ceramic softening device comprises a base, a hollow rotating platform is arranged on the base in a matched mode, a fixed driving disc is fixedly arranged on the inner side of the hollow rotating platform, and a fixed wheel edge is arranged on the periphery of the fixed driving disc in a surrounding mode; a plurality of ceramic bearing supports used for bearing ceramic products are arranged on the hollow rotating platform in a surrounding mode, each ceramic bearing support comprises a rotating wheel which is rotationally connected with the hollow rotating platform and matched with the edge of the corresponding fixed wheel, and a supporting rod is detachably arranged in the center of each rotating wheel. And a supporting block for supporting the inner wall of the ceramic product is arranged at the top of the supporting rod. When in use, the outer surface and the inner surface of the ceramic product can be fully moistened, the water replenishing operation on the surface of the ceramic product is realized, the plasticity of clay is effectively maintained, the internal stress generated by non-uniform shrinkage in the drying process is reduced, and the defects of warping, cracking and the like are avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of ceramic production and processing, and particularly relates to a ceramic softening device for ceramic production. Background Art

[0002] Ceramic production and processing is a process of processing ceramic raw materials into ceramic products through a series of fine processes. It includes the extraction, selection, proportioning, and mixing of raw materials, as well as subsequent processes such as forming, drying, trimming, glazing, and firing. Through professional equipment and techniques, ceramic raw materials are transformed into ceramic products with various shapes and excellent textures.

[0003] After the ceramic blank is cut and formed, it needs to be surface-supplemented with water and softened. Generally, a spray head is used to moisten the surface of the ceramic blank, and then a wet sponge is used to gently wipe the blank to eliminate processing marks and balance the moisture content. This operation can effectively maintain the plasticity of the clay, reduce the internal stress generated due to uneven shrinkage during the drying process, and avoid defects such as warping and cracking. After that, the treated blank is air-dried (humidity 60%-70%, temperature 25-30°C), which is beneficial for subsequent processing such as handle bonding, relief carving, and underglaze painting, ensuring that the finished product has a regular shape and a surface flatness ≤ 0.3 mm.

[0004] In the water replenishment process of the ceramic blank, it is usually placed upside down and firmly supported by a bracket equipped with a rubber top block. When a rotating spray head is used for water replenishment, a uniform water film can be relatively easily formed on the outer surface of the blank. However, due to air blockage, there are often some areas with poor infiltration effects inside the blank. In addition, due to the physical occlusion of the area where the rubber top block contacts the inside of the ceramic blank, the moisture content in this part is generally lower than that in the surrounding areas, which easily causes stress to concentrate at this point. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a ceramic softening device for ceramic production, which solves the technical problem that the ceramic blank is prone to uneven water replenishment during the water replenishment and softening process, resulting in concentrated stress distribution during subsequent drying and defects such as warping and cracking.

[0006] The purpose of the present invention can be achieved by the following technical solutions:

[0007] A ceramic softening device for ceramic production, comprising a base, a hollow rotating platform is cooperatively arranged on the base, a fixed driving disk is fixedly arranged inside the hollow rotating platform, a fixed wheel rim is arranged around the fixed driving disk, and multiple groups of ceramic bearing brackets for bearing ceramic products are arranged around the hollow rotating platform. Each group of ceramic bearing brackets includes a runner rotatably connected to the hollow rotating platform and cooperating with the fixed wheel rim. A support rod is detachably arranged at the center of the runner, and a support block for supporting the inner wall of the ceramic product is arranged at the top of the support rod. The support block is made of water-absorbing sponge material. A rear surrounding plate is fixedly arranged at the rear side of the base, and a first wetting mechanism for wetting the inner wall of the ceramic product and a second wetting mechanism for wetting the outer wall of the ceramic product are arranged on the rear surrounding plate. A lighting component for facilitating the staff to observe the surface condition of the ceramic product is arranged on the fixed driving disk.

[0008] As a further scheme of the present invention: the first wetting mechanism includes a first infusion tube fixed to the inner side of the rear surrounding plate for conveying the moistening liquid, and multiple groups of first atomizing nozzles for spraying the moistening liquid into the inner side of the ceramic product are fixedly arranged on the first infusion tube.

[0009] As a further scheme of the present invention: the second wetting mechanism includes a second infusion tube fixed to the upper side of the rear surrounding plate for conveying the moistening liquid, and multiple groups of second atomizing nozzles for spraying the moistening liquid onto the outer side of the ceramic product are fixedly arranged on the second infusion tube.

[0010] As a further scheme of the present invention: the lighting component includes an LED lighting strip.

[0011] As a further scheme of the present invention: a positioning ring is fixedly arranged in the middle of the support rod, and a sponge pad for supporting the side wall of the ceramic product is arranged at the edge of the positioning ring.

[0012] As a further scheme of the present invention: a front surrounding plate is fixedly arranged at the front side of the base, the front surrounding plate and the rear surrounding plate are arranged around the hollow rotating platform, and a liquid storage cavity for storing the moistening liquid is arranged between the periphery of the hollow rotating platform and the front surrounding plate and the rear surrounding plate.

[0013] As a further scheme of the present invention: an arc-shaped baffle for blocking the overflow of the mist is fixedly arranged on the rear surrounding plate.

[0014] As a further scheme of the present invention: the beam output direction of the LED lighting strip faces the rear side of the fixed driving disk.

[0015] As a further scheme of the present invention: the front surrounding plate is inclined outward.

[0016] As a further scheme of the present invention: a diversion tube is arranged at the bottom of the liquid storage cavity.

[0017] Advantages of the present invention:

[0018] 1. In the present invention, when the ceramic product is placed upside down on the support block, there is a moisturizing liquid inside the support block. Under the action of gravity, the ceramic product presses the support block, causing the support block to deform, so that the inner side of the ceramic product can be evenly adhered with the moisturizing liquid. At the same time, the positioning ring will support the inner edge of the ceramic product, and a sponge pad is arranged at the contact position between the ceramic product and the positioning ring. The moisturizing liquid can be immersed inside the sponge pad, so that the physically blocked part of the inner side of the ceramic product can still contact the moisturizing liquid.

[0019] 2. In the present invention, the hollow rotating platform drives the rotating wheel to rotate along the center, and the side surface of the rotating wheel rolls along the fixed wheel edge, so that the rotating wheel itself can perform a rotating motion. The rotation of the rotating wheel will drive the ceramic product to rotate. The moisturizing liquid moisturizes the inner surface, the support block and the sponge pad of the ceramic product through the first atomizing nozzle, and the second atomizing nozzle moisturizes the outer surface of the ceramic product, so that there is a water film on both the outer surface and the inner surface of the ceramic product, realizing the water replenishment operation on the surface of the ceramic product, effectively maintaining the plasticity of the clay, reducing the internal stress generated by uneven shrinkage during the drying process, and avoiding defects such as warping and cracking.

[0020] 3. When the present invention is in use, during the moisturizing process of the ceramic product, the staff is located in front of the hollow rotating platform, and observes whether there are defective products such as deformation, scratches, cracks, etc. on the outer surface of the ceramic product through the horizontal light beam output by the LED lighting strip. After finding defective products, they can be directly taken away. While the surface of the ceramic product is relatively soft and moist, the outer surface of the ceramic product can be repaired. At this time, the repair cost of defective products is relatively low and the repair efficiency is relatively high. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the drawings.

[0022] Figure 1 is the overall structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 is the overall rear structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 3 is the structural schematic diagram of the first moisturizing mechanism and the second moisturizing mechanism of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 4 is the structural schematic diagram of the ceramic bearing bracket of the present invention.

[0026] In the figure: 1. Hollow rotary platform; 2. Fixed drive disk; 201. LED lighting strip; 202. Fixed wheel rim; 3. Front surrounding plate; 4. Rear surrounding plate; 5. Ceramic bearing bracket; 501. Rotating wheel; 502. Support rod; 503. Positioning ring; 504. Support block; 505. Sponge pad; 6. Ceramic product; 7. Liquid storage cavity; 8. First wetting mechanism; 801. First infusion tube; 802. First atomizing nozzle; 9. Second wetting mechanism; 901. Second infusion tube; 902. Second atomizing nozzle; 10. Arc-shaped baffle; 11. Diversion tube; 12. Base. Detailed implementation manners

[0027] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without making creative efforts belong to the protection scope of the present invention.

[0028] Please refer to Figures 1-4 As shown, the present invention is a ceramic softening device for ceramic production, including a base 12. A hollow rotary platform 1 is cooperatively arranged on the base 12. A fixed drive disk 2 is fixedly arranged inside the hollow rotary platform 1. A fixed wheel rim 202 is arranged around the fixed drive disk 2. Multiple groups of ceramic bearing brackets 5 for carrying ceramic products 6 are arranged around the hollow rotary platform 1. Each group of ceramic bearing brackets 5 includes a rotating wheel 501 that is rotatably connected to the hollow rotary platform 1 and cooperates with the fixed wheel rim 202. The hollow rotary platform 1 can drive the rotating wheel 501 to rotate, and the rotating wheel 501 rolls along the fixed wheel rim 202 to achieve its own rotation effect. A support rod 502 is detachably arranged at the center of the rotating wheel 501. A support block 504 for supporting the inner wall of the ceramic product 6 is arranged at the top of the support rod 502. The support block 504 is made of water-absorbing sponge material. When supporting the inner wall of the ceramic product 6, the ceramic product 6 squeezes the support block 504 under the action of gravity, and the support block 504 deforms, so that the inner side of the ceramic product 6 can be evenly adhered with a moisturizing liquid. At the same time, the positioning ring 503 will support the inner edge of the ceramic product 6, and a sponge pad 505 is arranged at the contact position between the ceramic product 6 and the positioning ring 503. The moisturizing liquid can be immersed inside the sponge pad 505, so that the part of the inner side of the ceramic product 6 that is physically blocked can still contact the moisturizing liquid.

[0029] Among them, the hollow rotary platform 1 is driven by a motor to rotate the outer edge of the platform, while the middle part remains stationary due to the structural design. It is widely used in various occasions requiring rotational motion, such as industrial production, medical equipment, scientific research, and the logistics industry, etc. It is an existing device. The lower end of the support rod 502 is threadedly connected to the center of the rotating wheel 501, which is convenient for subsequent maintenance and replacement of the support rod 502.

[0030] Since the support block 504 is made of sponge material and is prone to deformation, it may cause the relatively light support ceramic product 6 to skew during rotation, affecting the fixing effect. As Figure 4 shown, a positioning ring 503 can be fixedly arranged in the middle of the support rod 502, and a sponge pad 505 for supporting the side wall of the ceramic product 6 is arranged on the edge of the positioning ring 503. The positioning ring 503 is used to support the inner edge of the ceramic product 6, thereby preventing the ceramic product 6 from skewing and achieving the effect of straightening the ceramic product 6.

[0031] A rear surrounding plate 4 is fixedly arranged at the rear side of the base 12, and a first wetting mechanism 8 for wetting the inner wall of the ceramic product 6 and a second wetting mechanism 9 for wetting the outer wall of the ceramic product 6 are arranged on the rear surrounding plate 4. Both the first wetting mechanism 8 and the second wetting mechanism 9 extend along the extending direction of the rear surrounding plate 4 to realize the continuous wetting operation of the ceramic product 6 and ensure that the surface of the ceramic product 6 can be fully wetted.

[0032] As Figure 3 shown, the first wetting mechanism 8 includes a first infusion tube 801 fixed to the inner side of the rear surrounding plate 4 for conveying the moistening liquid, and the first infusion tube 801 extends along the rear surrounding plate 4. A plurality of first atomizing nozzles 802 for spraying the moistening liquid into the inner side of the ceramic product 6 are fixedly arranged on the first infusion tube 801. The first atomizing nozzles 802 are located at the bottom of the movement path of the support block 504, and the first atomizing nozzles 802 output vertically, or the output direction has a certain inclination angle with the vertical direction, and outputs upwards to the ceramic product 6, so as to moisten the inner surface of the ceramic product 6 and the support block 504 during the rotation of the ceramic product 6. The second wetting mechanism 9 includes a second infusion tube 901 fixed to the upper side of the rear surrounding plate 4 for conveying the moistening liquid, and the second infusion tube 901 extends along the rear surrounding plate 4. A plurality of second atomizing nozzles 902 for spraying the moistening liquid to the outer side of the ceramic product 6 are fixedly arranged on the second infusion tube 901. The second atomizing nozzles 902 output horizontally, or the output direction has a certain inclination angle with the horizontal direction, and outputs downwards to the ceramic product 6, so as to moisten the outer surface of the ceramic product 6 during the rotation of the ceramic product 6.

[0033] A lighting component for facilitating the staff to observe the surface condition of the ceramic product 6 is arranged on the fixed drive disk 2. As Figure 2As shown in the figure, the lighting assembly includes an LED lighting strip 201, and the light beam output direction of the LED lighting strip 201 faces the rear side of the fixed drive disk 2. The staff is located on the front side of the hollow rotating platform 1. Through the lateral light beam output by the LED lighting strip 201, they can observe whether there are defective products such as deformation, scratches, and cracks on the outer surface of the ceramic product 6. After finding a defective product, it can be directly taken away. While the surface of the ceramic product 6 is still relatively soft and moist, the outer surface of the ceramic product 6 can be repaired. At this time, the repair cost of defective products is relatively low and the repair efficiency is relatively high. If defective products are not found in the early stage, when repairing later, it is necessary to apply a repair paint solution and wait for it to dry before proceeding to the next processing step, and the repair efficiency is relatively low.

[0034] A front surrounding plate 3 is fixedly arranged on the front side of the base 12. The front surrounding plate 3 and the rear surrounding plate 4 surround the hollow rotating platform 1. A liquid storage cavity 7 for storing the moisturizing liquid is arranged between the periphery of the hollow rotating platform 1 and the front surrounding plate 3 and the rear surrounding plate 4. The moisturizing liquid dripping from the hollow rotating platform 1 will drip into the interior of the liquid storage cavity 7, thereby reducing the impact on the environment. A diversion pipe 11 is arranged at the bottom of the liquid storage cavity 7, which is convenient for recycling or directly discharging the moisturizing liquid inside the liquid storage cavity 7. The front surrounding plate 3 is inclined outward. When the hollow rotating platform 1 rotates, due to the action of centrifugal force, the moisturizing liquid will scatter outward. The outward inclination of the front surrounding plate 3 facilitates the front surrounding plate 3 to catch this moisturizing liquid. An arc-shaped baffle plate 10 for blocking the overflow of mist is fixedly arranged on the rear surrounding plate 4, which reduces the backward dispersion of the mist output by the first atomizing nozzle 802 and the second atomizing nozzle 902.

[0035] The working principle of the present invention: When in use, the ceramic product 6 is successively buckled on the support block 504 by a robotic arm. The support block 504 stores the moisturizing liquid. Under the action of gravity, the ceramic product 6 squeezes the support block 504, and the support block 504 deforms, so that the inner side of the ceramic product 6 can be evenly adhered with the moisturizing liquid. At the same time, the positioning ring 503 will support the inner edge of the ceramic product 6, and a sponge pad 505 is arranged at the contact position between the ceramic product 6 and the positioning ring 503. The sponge pad 505 can soak the moisturizing liquid, so that the part of the inner side of the ceramic product 6 that is physically blocked can still come into contact with the moisturizing liquid;

[0036] The hollow rotating platform 1 drives the runner 501 to rotate around the center. The side surface of the runner 501 rolls along the fixed wheel edge 202, so that the runner 501 itself can perform a rotating motion. The rotation of the runner 501 drives the support rod 502 to rotate. The rotation of the support rod 502 drives the positioning ring 503 and the support block 504 to rotate. The positioning ring 503 and the support block 504 drive the ceramic product 6 to rotate, so as to facilitate the full moisturization of the inner and outer surfaces of the ceramic product 6, as well as the support block 504 and the sponge pad 505;

[0037] During moisturizing, the moisturizing liquid is transported in the first infusion tube 801 and the second infusion tube 901, and the inner surface of the ceramic product 6, the support block 504 and the sponge pad 505 are moisturized through the first atomizing nozzle 802, and the outer surface of the ceramic product 6 is moisturized by the second atomizing nozzle 902, so that a water film exists on both the outer surface and the inner surface of the ceramic product 6, realizing the water replenishment operation on the surface of the ceramic product 6, effectively maintaining the plasticity of the clay, reducing the internal stress generated by uneven shrinkage during the drying process, and avoiding defects such as warping and cracking;

[0038] During the moisturizing process of the ceramic product 6, the staff is located in front of the hollow rotating platform 1, and observes whether there are defective products such as deformation, scratches, cracks, etc. on the outer surface of the ceramic product 6 through the lateral beam output by the LED lighting strip 201. After finding a defective product, it can be directly taken away. While the surface of the ceramic product 6 is relatively soft and moist, the outer surface of the ceramic product 6 is repaired. At this time, the repair cost of the defective product is relatively low and the repair efficiency is relatively high.

[0039] The above has described an embodiment of the present invention in detail, but the content described is only the preferred embodiment of the present invention and cannot be considered as limiting the implementation scope of the present invention. All equivalent changes and improvements made according to the scope of the application of the present invention shall still fall within the scope covered by the patent of the present invention.

Claims

1. A ceramic softening device for ceramic production, characterized in that: The invention comprises a base (12), wherein a hollow rotating platform (1) is provided on the base (12), a fixed driving disk (2) is fixedly provided on the inner side of the hollow rotating platform (1), a fixed wheel edge (202) is provided around the fixed driving disk (2), and a plurality of groups of ceramic supporting brackets (5) for supporting ceramic products (6) are provided around the hollow rotating platform (1), and each group of the ceramic supporting brackets (5) comprises a rotating wheel (501) rotatably connected to the hollow rotating platform (1) and matched with the fixed wheel edge (202), and the rotating wheel (501) is centrally detachable. A support rod (502) is provided, and a support block (504) for supporting the inner wall of the ceramic product (6) is provided on the top of the support rod (502), and the support block (504) is made of a water-absorbing sponge material. A rear surround plate (4) is fixedly provided on the rear side of the base (12), and a first wetting mechanism (8) for wetting the inner wall of the ceramic product (6) and a second wetting mechanism (9) for wetting the outer wall of the ceramic product (6) are provided on the rear surround plate (4). A lighting component is provided on the fixed drive disk (2) to facilitate the staff to observe the surface condition of the ceramic product (6).

2. A ceramic softening device for ceramic production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first wetting mechanism (8) comprises a first liquid infusion tube (801) fixed to the inner side of the rear surround plate (4) and used for conveying a moistening liquid, and a plurality of first atomizing nozzles (802) are fixedly arranged on the first liquid infusion tube (801) for spraying the moistening liquid onto the inner side of the ceramic product (6).

3. A ceramic softening device for ceramic production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second wetting mechanism (9) comprises a second liquid infusion tube (901) fixed to the upper side of the rear surround plate (4) and used for conveying moisturizing liquid, and a plurality of second atomizing nozzles (902) are fixedly arranged on the second liquid infusion tube (901) for spraying the moisturizing liquid toward the outside of the ceramic product (6).

4. A ceramic softening device for ceramic production according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that: The lighting assembly comprises an LED lighting strip (201).

5. A ceramic softening device for ceramic production according to claim 4, characterized in that: A positioning ring (503) is fixedly arranged in the middle of the support rod (502), and a sponge pad (505) for supporting the side wall of the ceramic product (6) is arranged on the edge of the positioning ring (503).

6. A ceramic softening device for ceramic production according to claim 4, characterized in that: A front surrounding plate (3) is fixedly arranged on the front side of the base (12); the front surrounding plate (3) and the rear surrounding plate (4) are arranged around the hollow rotating platform (1); and a liquid storage chamber (7) for storing moisturizing liquid is arranged around the hollow rotating platform (1) and between the front surrounding plate (3) and the rear surrounding plate (4).

7. A ceramic softening device for ceramic production according to claim 4, characterized in that: An arc-shaped shielding plate (10) for shielding mist from escaping is fixedly arranged on the rear surrounding plate (4).

8. A ceramic softening device for ceramic production according to claim 7, characterized in that: The light beam output direction of the LED lighting strip (201) is toward the rear side of the fixed driving disk (2).

9. A ceramic softening device for ceramic production according to claim 6, characterized in that: The front surrounding plate (3) is arranged to be inclined outward.

10. A ceramic softening device for ceramic production according to claim 9, characterized in that: A flow guide tube (11) is provided at the bottom of the liquid storage chamber (7).

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