Intelligent smelting furnace for beryllium copper alloy preparation and using method thereof

By using the uniformity module and conversion module of the intelligent melting furnace, the problems of uneven heating of furnace charge and low melting efficiency in beryllium copper alloy melting furnace have been solved, achieving uniform furnace charge temperature and efficient melting, thereby improving alloy quality and thermal energy utilization.

CN120868762APending Publication Date: 2025-10-31JIANGSU XIONGSHENG NEW MATERIALS CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202511166780.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-08-20
Publication Date
2025-10-31

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Technical Problem

Existing beryllium copper alloy smelting furnaces suffer from uneven heating of the furnace charge, temperature stratification, and low melting efficiency.

Method used

The intelligent melting furnace includes a uniform heating module, a conversion module, and a heat preservation unit. By adjusting the angle of the arc plate and utilizing heat energy conversion, combined with electric heating plate auxiliary heating and rapid cooling, uniform heating and efficient melting of the furnace charge are achieved.

Benefits of technology

This achieved temperature consistency in beryllium copper alloy furnace charge, improved alloy quality and melting efficiency, and enhanced thermal energy utilization and cooling efficiency.

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Abstract

The invention discloses an intelligent smelting furnace for beryllium copper alloy preparation and a using method thereof.The intelligent smelting furnace comprises a furnace shell, a furnace body is embedded in the furnace shell, an induction coil is arranged between the outer wall of the furnace body and the inner wall of the furnace shell, and a uniform module is arranged in the furnace body and comprises a hollow rod, a first arc plate and a second arc plate; a connecting block is embedded into one end of the first arc plate, a second arc plate is connected to the right end of the connecting block, a conical ring is embedded into the left end of the connecting block, and a temperature detection module is arranged in the furnace body. The uniform module is installed, when the temperature stratification phenomenon occurs in the furnace charge heating process, a hollow rod drives an arc plate I and an arc plate II to rotate, then the arc plate II is pushed by a rotating frame to rotate to be in an inclined state, the flowing furnace charge is guided through the arc plate II, the purpose of adjusting the flowing path of the furnace charge is achieved, the furnace charge is uniformly mixed, and the furnace charge heating efficiency is improved. Therefore, the furnace charge temperature is consistent, the phenomenon of uneven heating of the furnace charge is avoided, and the quality of the beryllium copper alloy is improved.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of alloy production technology, specifically to an intelligent melting furnace for preparing beryllium copper alloy and its usage method. Background Technology

[0002] Beryllium copper alloy is a copper-based material with beryllium as the main alloying element. The preparation of beryllium copper alloy involves adding the required metal powders together into a melting furnace, and heating and melting the various raw materials into a fluid alloy material under vacuum by passing an induction coil through it.

[0003] Patent document CN115540591B discloses a beryllium copper-aluminum alloy smelting furnace, including a base, a top cover assembly, and a feeding assembly;

[0004] The aforementioned patent uses a feeding component to add raw materials into the melting furnace by rotating the feeding component during the melting process, thereby avoiding the dangers caused by direct manual feeding. However, the aforementioned patent does not consider how to avoid uneven heating or temperature stratification of the furnace charge, nor does it consider how to improve the melting efficiency of the furnace charge. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an intelligent melting furnace for the preparation of beryllium copper alloys and its method of use, so as to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: an intelligent melting furnace for beryllium copper alloy preparation, comprising a furnace shell, a furnace cover and a furnace body, wherein the furnace body is embedded inside the furnace shell, an induction coil is provided between the outer wall of the furnace body and the inner wall of the furnace shell, and a furnace cover is installed on the top of the furnace body;

[0007] The furnace body is internally equipped with a uniform module, which includes a hollow rod, an arc plate one, and an arc plate two. The hollow rod is installed through the top of the furnace cover. The outer wall of the hollow rod is fitted with an arc plate one. A connecting block is embedded at one end of the arc plate one. The right end of the connecting block is connected to the arc plate two. The left end of the connecting block is embedded with a conical ring. The arc plate one is internally equipped with an installation groove. A fixing ring and a fixing frame are fixedly installed inside the installation groove. The fixing frame extends into the conical ring. A push rod is installed through the outer wall of the fixing ring. A sliding ring is fitted on the outer wall of the push rod. A spring one is installed between the sliding ring and the fixing ring. A conical block is installed at the right end of the push rod. The conical block is located inside the fixing frame. Two sets of push blocks are installed through the outer wall of the fixing frame. Arc plates three are installed on the sides of the two push blocks that are far apart from each other. Spring two is installed inside the fixing frame. Spring two connects the fixing frame and the push blocks. A miniature telescopic rod is installed on the top wall of the hollow rod. The output end of the miniature telescopic rod is connected to a vertical rod. A support rod is installed on the outer wall of the vertical rod. The support rod extends into the installation groove.

[0008] A rotary motor and a PID controller are installed on the top of the furnace cover. A rotating frame is installed at the output end of the rotary motor. A temperature detection module is installed inside the furnace body and is electrically connected to the PID controller. A servo motor is fixedly installed on the top of the furnace cover through a support frame, and the output end of the servo motor is connected to the top of a set of hollow rods.

[0009] Preferably, the outer walls of the first and second arc plates are fitted to the inner wall of the furnace body, the end of the push rod away from the connecting block is inclined, the end of the support rod away from the vertical rod is inclined, the conical block is located between the two sets of push blocks, and the side of the push block closest to the conical block is inclined.

[0010] Preferably, the temperature detection module is a temperature sensor array or a thermocouple, and the temperature detection unit is located on one side of the uniform module.

[0011] Preferably, a gear one is sleeved on the outer wall of the hollow rod, and a gear two is meshed with the outer wall of the gear one. Both gear one and gear two are located at the top of the furnace cover.

[0012] Preferably, a vacuum pump is installed on the top of the furnace cover, located to the right of the rotating motor, and the vacuum pump is used to maintain a vacuum state inside the furnace.

[0013] Preferably, a conversion module is provided inside the furnace shell. The conversion module includes a conversion unit located inside the furnace shell and outside the induction coil. The conversion unit includes a hot end, a connecting end, and a cold end.

[0014] The outer side of the furnace body is fitted with an annular cold end, and the outer wall of the cold end is provided with a connecting end. The connecting end includes P-type thermoelectric material and N-type thermoelectric material. The end of the connecting end away from the furnace body is connected to a hot end. The hot end is located on both sides of the furnace body. The interior of the furnace shell is provided with a heat insulation unit, and the connecting end passes through the heat insulation unit.

[0015] The conversion module also includes an energy management unit located on the back of the furnace shell. The energy management unit is electrically connected to the hot end via wires. The energy management unit includes a rectifier, a converter, and a battery pack. An electric heating plate is embedded inside the furnace body, and a liquid level sensor is installed on the bottom wall of the furnace cover. The liquid level sensor, the electric heating plate, and the energy management unit are electrically connected.

[0016] Preferably, the furnace shell is provided with a spiral cooling pipe inside, the cooling pipe is located outside the conversion unit, a fan is installed on the outside of the furnace shell, a connecting pipe is installed at the air outlet of the fan, an air outlet is installed on the outer wall of the connecting pipe, and the air outlet penetrates the outer wall of the furnace shell and extends into the interior of the furnace shell.

[0017] Preferably, the insulation unit includes insulation board one, insulation board two, and insulation board three. The connecting end penetrates the outer wall of the annular insulation board one. Annular insulation board two is connected between two adjacent sets of insulation board one. A through groove one is opened through the outer wall of insulation board two. Annular insulation board three is fitted on the outer wall of insulation board two. A through groove two is opened through the outer wall of insulation board three. A worm gear is fitted on the outer wall of the lowest set of insulation board three. A support plate is provided on the outer wall of the furnace shell. A servo motor two is installed on the top of the support plate. The output end of the servo motor two is connected to a worm, and the worm meshes with the worm gear. A connecting pipe is installed through the bottom of the furnace shell. A sealing valve is installed on the connecting pipe.

[0018] A method for using an intelligent melting furnace for preparing beryllium copper alloys, the method of using the melting furnace is as follows:

[0019] S1. Add the raw materials for beryllium copper alloy preparation into the furnace body, cover the furnace lid, and then start the vacuum pump to maintain the vacuum state for alloy preparation in the furnace body. The induction coil is energized to generate an alternating magnetic field, which heats and melts the raw materials in the furnace body and promotes the flow of the raw materials.

[0020] S2. During the alloy production process, the temperature detection unit detects the alloy temperature. When temperature stratification occurs, a uniform module is used to guide the raw materials.

[0021] S3. During the alloy melting process, the temperature inside the furnace shell rises. The heat energy between the furnace shell and the furnace body is converted into electrical energy by the conversion unit, which is then transmitted and stored in the energy management unit. The energy management unit provides electrical energy to the heating plate, enabling the heating plate to provide auxiliary heating to the raw materials inside the furnace.

[0022] S4. When heat dissipation of the furnace body is required, drive the insulation plate three to rotate, so that the through groove two on the insulation plate three is aligned with the through groove one on the insulation plate two, so that the insulation unit is hollowed out. Then, coolant is output into the cooling pipe and the fan is started to blow air into the furnace shell to cool the furnace body.

[0023] Preferably, step S2 further includes the following steps:

[0024] S21. The use of the uniform module involves first rotating the hollow rod to drive the first and second arc plates to rotate until they are separated from the inner wall of the furnace. Then, the rotating motor drives the rotating frame to rotate, causing the rotating frame to push the second arc plate to rotate to an inclined state. The inclined arc plate guides the alloy raw material and adjusts the flow path of the alloy raw material.

[0025] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0026] 1. This invention, through the installation of a uniform module, addresses the issue of temperature stratification during furnace charge heating. A hollow rod drives arc plates one and two to rotate until they separate from the furnace wall. A rotating motor then drives a rotating frame, which in turn rotates arc plate two to an inclined position. As arc plate two rotates, a micro-telescopic rod shortens, separating arc plate three from the inner wall of the conical ring. After arc plate two completes its rotation, arc plate three adheres to the inner wall of the conical ring, thus fixing arc plate two and achieving angle adjustment. This allows the molten charge to flow in a vortex state while arc plate two guides the charge, adjusting its flow path and ensuring uniform mixing. This results in consistent charge temperature, preventing uneven heating and improving the quality of beryllium copper alloys.

[0027] 2. This invention is equipped with a conversion module, including a conversion unit and an energy management unit. During the melting process of the alloy raw materials, the conversion unit converts the heat between the furnace body and the furnace shell into electrical energy, which is then transmitted to the energy management unit for rectification, storage and distribution. When the heating efficiency of the induction coil is low, the energy management unit supplies power to the heating plate, which assists the induction coil in heating and melting the furnace material, thereby realizing the recovery and utilization of heat energy and improving the efficiency of alloy preparation.

[0028] 3. This invention intercepts heat by installing a heat insulation unit to prevent heat diffusion, thereby enabling the hot end of the conversion unit to effectively receive and transfer more heat energy, thus improving the heat recovery effect. By setting a cooling pipe on the outside of the conversion unit and injecting coolant into the cooling pipe, the heat loss rate of the cold end is accelerated, thereby improving the energy conversion efficiency and accelerating the heat recovery.

[0029] 4. This invention is equipped with a heat preservation unit, including heat preservation plate one, heat preservation plate two, and heat preservation plate three. When rapid cooling of the furnace body is required, servo motor two drives the lead screw to rotate, which in turn causes the worm gear to drive heat preservation plate three to rotate, aligning through slot two and through slot one, making the heat preservation unit hollow. Then, by injecting coolant into the cooling pipe and blowing air out of the air outlet, the low-temperature airflow is blown to the surface of the furnace body, thereby accelerating the cooling efficiency of the furnace body. Attached Figure Description

[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 2 This is a front view of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the top structure of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 4This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the arc plate of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the hollow rod structure of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the front structure of the conversion module of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the top structure of the conversion module of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the front structure of the insulation unit of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the top structure of the insulation unit of the present invention.

[0039] In the diagram: 1. Furnace shell; 2. Furnace cover; 3. Furnace body; 4. Induction coil; 5. Temperature detection unit; 6. PID controller; 7. Servo motor one; 8. Hollow rod; 9. Arc plate one; 10. Connecting block; 11. Arc plate two; 12. Conical ring; 13. Mounting groove; 14. Fixing frame; 15. Sliding ring; 16. Push rod; 17. Fixing ring; 18. Spring one; 19. Conical block; 20. Push block; 21. Arc plate three; 22. Spring two; 23. Miniature telescopic rod; 24. Vertical rod; 25. Support rod; 26. Rotating element. 27. Motor; 28. Rotating frame; 29. ​​Gear 1; 20. Gear 2; 31. Vacuum pump; 32. Cold end; 33. Connecting end; 34. Hot end; 35. Energy management unit; 36. Heating plate; 37. Insulation unit; 38. Cooling pipe; 39. Fan; 40. Connecting pipe; 41. Air outlet; 42. Liquid level sensor; 43. Insulation board 1; 44. Insulation board 2; 45. Worm gear; 46. Servo motor 2; 47. Worm; 48. Through slot 1; 49. Through slot 2; 50. Connecting pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0040] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0041] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "outer," "front end," "rear end," "both ends," "one end," and "the other end," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this invention and for simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0042] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "equipped with," "connected," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be a connection within two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0043] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 An embodiment of the present invention provides an intelligent smelting furnace for beryllium copper alloy preparation, comprising a furnace shell 1, a furnace cover 2, and a furnace body 3. The furnace body 3 is embedded inside the furnace shell 1. An induction coil 4 is disposed between the outer wall of the furnace body 3 and the inner wall of the furnace shell 1. The furnace cover 2 is installed on the top of the furnace body 3 to seal the opening at the top of the furnace body 3. A uniform module is disposed inside the furnace body 3. The uniform module includes a hollow rod 8, an arc plate 1 9, and an arc plate 2 11. The hollow rod 8 is installed through the top of the furnace cover 2. There are three sets of hollow rods 8, and the hollow rods 8 extend into the interior of the furnace body 3. An arc plate 1 9 is sleeved on the outer wall of the hollow rod 8. A connecting block 10 is embedded at one end of the arc plate 1 9. The right end of the connecting block 10 is connected to the arc plate 2 11. The outer walls of the arc plate 1 9 and the arc plate 2 11 are in contact with the inner wall of the furnace body 3. The hollow rod 8, the arc plate 1 9, and the arc plate 2 11 are uniformly distributed inside the furnace body 3.

[0044] A conical ring 12 is embedded in the left end of the connecting block 10. The inner surface of the conical ring 12 is frustoconical. An installation groove 13 is provided inside the arc plate 9. One end of the installation groove 13 extends to one side of the conical ring 12. A fixing ring 17 and a fixing frame 14 are fixedly installed inside the installation groove 13. The fixing frame 14 is located to the right of the fixing ring 17 and extends into the conical ring 12. A push rod 16 passes through the outer wall of the fixing ring 17. A sliding ring 15 is sleeved on the outer wall of the push rod 16. The sliding ring 15 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the push rod 16. The outer wall of the sliding ring 15 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the installation groove 13. The sliding ring 15 is located to the left of the fixing ring 17. A spring 18 is installed between the sliding ring 15 and the fixing ring 17. The spring 18 is sleeved on the outer side of the push rod 16. A conical block 19 is installed at the right end of the push rod 16. The conical block 19 is frustoconical and is located inside the fixing frame 14. Two sets of push blocks 20 are installed through the wall, and a conical block 19 is located between the two sets of push blocks 20. The side of the push block 20 closest to the conical block 19 is inclined. Arc plates 21 are installed on the sides of the two sets of push blocks 20 that are far apart from each other. When the push block 20 is squeezed by the conical block 19, the outer wall of the arc plate 21 fits against the inner wall of the conical ring 12, and the outer wall of the arc plate 21 and the inner wall of the conical ring 12 are rough inclined surfaces. A spring 22 is installed inside the fixing frame 14. There are two sets of installation groups for spring 22, and spring 22 is used to connect the fixed frame 14 and the push block 20. A miniature telescopic rod 23 is installed on the top wall of the hollow rod 8. The output end of the miniature telescopic rod 23 is connected to the vertical rod 24. A support rod 25 is installed on the outer wall of the vertical rod 24. The support rod 25 passes through the outer wall of the hollow rod 8 and extends into the mounting groove 13. The end of the push rod 16 away from the connecting block 10 is inclined, and the end of the support rod 25 away from the vertical rod 24 is inclined.

[0045] A rotary motor 26 and a PID controller 6 are installed on the top of the furnace cover 2. The rotary motor 26 is located at the center of the furnace cover 2. A rotating frame 27 is installed at the output end of the rotary motor 26. Three sets of long rods are included at the same height position of the rotating frame 27. A temperature detection module is installed inside the furnace body 3. The temperature detection module is a temperature sensor array or thermocouple. The temperature detection unit 5 is located on one side of the uniform module. The temperature detection module is electrically connected to the PID controller 6. A servo motor 7 is fixedly installed on the top of the furnace cover 2 through a support frame. The output end of the servo motor 7 is connected to the top of a set of hollow rods 8. A gear 28 is sleeved on the outer wall of the hollow rods 8. A gear 29 is meshed on the outer wall of the gear 28. Both gear 28 and gear 29 are located on the top of the furnace cover 2.

[0046] Furthermore, during the alloy preparation process, raw materials are added to furnace body 3. An alternating magnetic field is generated by energizing induction coil 4, causing the raw materials to form a closed loop in the magnetic field. This induces an electromotive force and eddy currents in the raw materials, causing them to heat up and melt. Simultaneously, the raw materials are stirred. During the heating and melting process of the alloy raw materials, the temperature of the molten raw materials is detected by temperature detection unit 5. When there is a temperature stratification phenomenon in the raw materials within furnace body 3, i.e., the temperature of the upper and lower layers of raw materials is uneven, servo motor 7 is activated to drive a set of hollow rods 8 to rotate. Under the meshing transmission of gear 1 28 and gear 2 29, the three sets of hollow rods 8 rotate synchronously. Hollow rod 8 drives arc plate 1 9 and arc plate 2 11 to rotate, causing them to separate from the interior of furnace body 3. Rotation motor 26 is then activated, driving rotating frame 27 to rotate, causing the long rod in rotating frame 27 to contact the inner surface of arc plate 2. At this time, miniature telescopic rod 23 shortens, pulling vertical rod 24 and causing support rod 25 to move upwards, separating the inclined surface of support rod 25 from the inclined surface of push rod 16. Push rod 16 loses the pressure of support rod 25, and spring 1 18 pushes sliding ring 15, causing push rod 16 to move slightly closer to hollow rod 8. Push rod 16 then moves conical block 19, causing the conical block to... The contact area between block 19 and push block 20 decreases. Under the pull of spring 22, push block 20 causes arc plate 3 21 to move closer to each other, causing the outer surface of arc plate 3 21 to separate from the inner surface of conical ring 12. Rotating frame 27 continues to rotate, causing long rod to push arc plate 2 11 to rotate, causing connecting block 10 to rotate, so that arc plate 2 11 rotates to an inclined state. The rotation angle of rotating frame 27 is controlled by PID controller 6, thereby controlling the inclination angle of arc plate 2. When arc plate 2 is adjusted to the inclination angle, miniature telescopic rod 23 pushes vertical rod 24 downward, causing long rod to move downward and squeeze push rod 16, causing push rod 16 to move closer to each other. The connecting block 10 moves in one direction, and the push rod 16 drives the conical block 19 to move and press the push block 20, so that the push block 20 drives the arc-shaped three-way outward to fit against the rough inner wall of the conical ring 12, fixing the connecting block 10, and then fixing the arc plate 2 11, so as to achieve the purpose of adjusting the angle of the arc plate 2 11. While the molten charge flows in a vortex state, the charge is guided by the arc plate 2 11 to achieve the purpose of adjusting the flow path of the charge, so as to mix the charge evenly, thereby making the charge temperature uniform and avoiding the phenomenon of uneven heating of the charge, which is conducive to improving the quality of beryllium copper alloy.

[0047] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 6One embodiment of the present invention provides an intelligent melting furnace for preparing beryllium copper alloy, including a vacuum pump 30 installed on the top of the furnace cover 2. The vacuum pump 30 is located to the right of the rotating motor 26. The vacuum pump 30 is used to maintain the vacuum state inside the furnace body 3. Alternatively, the top of the furnace cover 2 may also include an inert gas adder, which is used to replenish inert gas into the furnace body 3, thereby placing the alloy charge in an inert gas atmosphere and preventing oxidation during the alloy melting process.

[0048] Please see Figure 6 and Figure 7 One embodiment of the present invention provides an intelligent melting furnace for preparing beryllium copper alloy, comprising a conversion module disposed inside the furnace shell 1. The conversion module includes a conversion unit located inside the furnace shell 1 and outside the induction coil 4. The conversion unit includes a hot end 33, a connecting end 32, and a cold end 31. The hot end 33 and the cold end 31 are conductor materials of different shapes, such as copper plates. The connecting end 32 is made of two different thermoelectric materials, such as P-type and N-type bismuth telluride. An annular cold end 31 is sleeved on the outer side of the furnace body 3, and the number of cold ends 31 is multiple. The components are evenly distributed inside the furnace shell 1. The outer wall of the cold end 31 is provided with a connecting end 32. The connecting end 32 includes P-type thermoelectric material and N-type thermoelectric material, and is located on both sides of the furnace body 3 respectively. The end of the connecting end 32 away from the furnace body 3 is connected to the hot end 33. The hot end 33 is an arc-shaped plate, and the two sets of hot ends 33 are located on both sides of the furnace body 3 respectively. The interior of the furnace shell 1 is provided with a heat preservation unit 36, and the connecting end 32 passes through the heat preservation unit 36. The interior of the furnace shell 1 is provided with a spiral cooling pipe 37, and the cooling pipe 37 is located outside the conversion unit.

[0049] The conversion module also includes an energy management unit 34 located on the back of the furnace shell 1. The energy management unit 34 is electrically connected to the hot end 33 via wires. The energy management unit 34 includes a rectifier, a converter, and a battery pack. An electric heating plate 35 is embedded inside the furnace body 3. The electric heating plate 35 is adapted to the battery pack. A liquid level sensor 41 is installed on the bottom wall of the furnace cover 2. The liquid level sensor 41, the electric heating plate 35, and the energy management unit 34 are electrically connected.

[0050] Furthermore, during the heating and melting process of the furnace charge, the temperature in the space between the inside of the furnace shell 1 and the outside of the furnace body 3 rises. The heat diffusion is reduced by the heat insulation unit 36, and the heat is received by the hot end 33 and dissipated from the cold end 31 after passing through the connection end 32. The heat energy is converted into electrical energy by the conversion unit and transmitted to the energy management unit 34 for rectification, stabilization, storage and distribution. During the heat dissipation process at the cold end 31, coolant is injected into the cooling pipe 37 to accelerate the heat dissipation rate at the cold end 31, thereby improving the energy conversion efficiency and accelerating the recovery of heat energy. The temperature of the furnace charge inside the furnace body 3 is detected by the temperature detection unit 5. When the efficiency of heating the furnace charge by the induction coil 4 is low, the liquid level sensor 41 detects the liquid level of the furnace charge inside the furnace body 3 and supplies power to the electric heating plate 35 through the energy management unit 34. The electric heating plate 35 located below the liquid level of the furnace charge is energized to heat the furnace charge inside the furnace body 3, thereby achieving the purpose of auxiliary induction coil 4 to heat the furnace charge and improving the heating and melting efficiency of the furnace charge.

[0051] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 An embodiment of the present invention provides an intelligent smelting furnace for beryllium copper alloy preparation, comprising multiple sets of connecting pipes 39 arranged along the height direction of the furnace shell 1 on the outer side of the furnace shell 1, and the multiple sets of vertical connecting pipes 39 being connected by annular pipes. The connecting pipes 39 are evenly distributed on the outer side of the furnace shell 1. Air outlets 40 are installed on the outer wall of the connecting pipes 39, and the air outlets 40 penetrate the outer wall of the furnace shell 1 and extend into the interior of the furnace shell 1. The air outlets 40 are located outside the cooling pipes 37. A fan 38 is installed on the outer side of the furnace shell 1, and the air outlet of the fan 38 is connected to the bottom end of a set of connecting pipes 39. The heat preservation unit 36 ​​includes a first heat preservation plate 42, a second heat preservation plate 43, and a third heat preservation plate 44. The connecting end 32 penetrates the outer wall of the annular heat preservation plate 42, and the first heat preservation plate 42 is located outside the hot end 33. Adjacent sets of heat preservation units 36 are connected to each other. Annular insulation board 2 43 is connected between the first and second insulation boards 42. A through groove 1 48 is opened through the outer wall of insulation board 2 43. Annular insulation board 3 44 is fitted on the outer wall of insulation board 2 43. A through groove 2 49 is opened through the outer wall of insulation board 3 44. The area of ​​through groove 2 49 is slightly smaller than the area of ​​through groove 1 48. Adjacent sets of insulation board 3 44 are connected by a connecting strip. The connecting strip is located between the two connecting ends 32 on both sides of the furnace body 3. A worm gear 45 is fitted on the outer wall of the lowest set of insulation board 3 44. A support plate is provided on the outer wall of the furnace shell 1. A servo motor 2 46 is installed on the top of the support plate. A worm 47 is connected to the output end of the servo motor 2 46. The worm 47 meshes with the worm gear 45. A connecting pipe 50 is installed through the bottom of the furnace shell 1. A sealing valve is installed on the connecting pipe 50.

[0052] Furthermore, when rapid cooling of the furnace body 3 is required, the servo motor 46 drives the worm gear 47 to rotate, which in turn drives the worm wheel 45 to rotate. This causes the worm wheel 45 to drive the insulation plate 44 to rotate synchronously. The insulation plate 44 rotates along the outer wall of the insulation plate 43, causing the through groove 49 on the insulation plate 44 to overlap with the through groove 48 on the insulation plate 43. This makes the insulation unit 36 ​​appear hollow, opens the sealing valve on the connecting pipe 50, and injects coolant into the cooling pipe 37. Airflow is generated, transported, and blown out by the fan 38, connecting pipe 39, and air outlet 40, respectively. After being cooled by the cooling pipe 37, the airflow passes through the through groove 48 and through groove 49 and is blown onto the surface of the furnace body 3 to cool the furnace body 3. The air inside the furnace shell 1 is also discharged through the connecting pipe 50 to ensure airflow between the furnace shell 1 and the furnace body 3, thus achieving the purpose of rapid cooling of the furnace body 3.

[0053] Working principle: The raw materials for beryllium copper alloy preparation are added to the furnace body 3, the furnace cover 2 is closed, and the vacuum pump 30 is started to maintain a vacuum state inside the furnace body 3 for alloy preparation. The induction coil 4 is energized to generate an alternating magnetic field, which heats and melts the raw materials inside the furnace body 3 and promotes the flow of the raw materials. During the alloy production process, the temperature detection unit 5 detects the alloy temperature. When temperature stratification occurs, the hollow rod 8 rotates, driving the first arc plate 9 and the second arc plate 11 to rotate until they are separated from the inner wall of the furnace body 3. Then, the rotating motor 26 drives the rotating frame 27 to rotate, causing the rotating frame 27 to push the second arc plate 11 to rotate to an inclined state. The inclined arc plate 11 guides the alloy raw materials and adjusts the flow path of the alloy raw materials. The furnace shell 1 is heated by a uniform module to guide the flow of raw materials. During the alloy melting process, the temperature inside the furnace shell 1 rises. The heat energy between the furnace shell 1 and the furnace body 3 is converted into electrical energy by the conversion unit, and then transmitted and stored in the energy management unit 34. The energy management unit 34 provides electrical energy to the heating plate 35, so that the heating plate 35 can provide auxiliary heating to the raw materials inside the furnace body 3. When it is necessary to dissipate heat from the furnace body 3, the insulation plate 34 is driven to rotate, so that the through groove 2 49 on the insulation plate 34 is aligned with the through groove 1 48 on the insulation plate 2 43, so that the insulation unit 36 ​​is hollow. Then, by outputting coolant into the cooling pipe 37 and starting the fan 38 to blow air into the furnace shell 1, the furnace body 3 is cooled.

[0054] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that the invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from its spirit or essential characteristics. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered in all respects as exemplary and non-limiting, and the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be included within the present invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A smart melting furnace for preparing beryllium copper alloy, characterized in that, It includes a furnace shell (1), a furnace cover (2) and a furnace body (3). The furnace body (3) is embedded inside the furnace shell (1). An induction coil (4) is provided between the outer wall of the furnace body (3) and the inner wall of the furnace shell (1). The furnace cover (2) is installed on the top of the furnace body (3). The furnace body (3) is equipped with a uniform module, which includes a hollow rod (8), an arc plate one (9) and an arc plate two (11). The top of the furnace cover (2) is fitted with a hollow rod (8). The outer wall of the hollow rod (8) is fitted with an arc plate one (9). One end of the arc plate one (9) is fitted with a connecting block (10). The right end of the connecting block (10) is connected to the arc plate two (11). The left end of the connecting block (10) is fitted with a conical ring (12). The arc plate one (9) is equipped with an installation groove (13). The installation groove (13) is fixedly fitted with a fixing ring (17) and a fixing frame (14). The fixing frame (14) extends into the conical ring (12). The outer wall of the fixing ring (17) is fitted with a push rod (16). The outer wall of the push rod (16) is fitted with a sliding... A spring (18) is installed between the moving ring (15), the sliding ring (15) and the fixed ring (17). A cone block (19) is installed at the right end of the push rod (16), and the cone block (19) is located inside the fixed frame (14). Two sets of push blocks (20) are installed through the outer wall of the fixed frame (14). Arc plates (21) are installed on the side of the two push blocks (20) that are far apart from each other. A spring (22) is installed inside the fixed frame (14). The spring (22) connects the fixed frame (14) and the push block (20). A miniature telescopic rod (23) is installed on the top wall of the hollow rod (8). A vertical rod (24) is connected to the output end of the miniature telescopic rod (23). A support rod (25) is installed on the outer wall of the vertical rod (24), and the support rod (25) extends into the mounting groove (13). A rotary motor (26) and a PID controller (6) are installed on the top of the furnace cover (2). A rotating frame (27) is installed at the output end of the rotary motor (26). A temperature detection module is installed inside the furnace body (3), and the temperature detection module is electrically connected to the PID controller (6). A servo motor (7) is fixedly installed on the top of the furnace cover (2) through a support frame, and the output end of the servo motor (7) is connected to the top of a set of hollow rods (8).

2. The intelligent melting furnace for preparing beryllium copper alloy according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer walls of the first arc plate (9) and the second arc plate (11) are attached to the inner wall of the furnace body (3). The end of the push rod (16) away from the connecting block (10) is inclined. The end of the support rod (25) away from the vertical rod (24) is inclined. The conical block (19) is located between the two sets of push blocks (20), and the side of the push block (20) close to the conical block (19) is inclined.

3. The intelligent melting furnace for preparing beryllium copper alloy according to claim 1, characterized in that: The temperature detection module is a temperature sensor array or a thermocouple, and the temperature detection unit (5) is located on one side of the uniform module.

4. The intelligent melting furnace for preparing beryllium copper alloy according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hollow rod (8) is fitted with a gear 1 (28) on its outer wall, and a gear 2 (29) is meshed with the outer wall of the gear 1 (28). Both the gear 1 (28) and the gear 2 (29) are located on the top of the furnace cover (2).

5. The intelligent melting furnace for preparing beryllium copper alloy according to claim 1, characterized in that: A vacuum pump (30) is installed on the top of the furnace cover (2). The vacuum pump (30) is located to the right of the rotating motor (26). The vacuum pump (30) is used to maintain the vacuum state inside the furnace body (3).

6. The intelligent melting furnace for preparing beryllium copper alloy according to claim 3, characterized in that: The furnace shell (1) is equipped with a conversion module. The conversion module includes a conversion unit located inside the furnace shell (1) and outside the induction coil (4). The conversion unit includes a hot end (33), a connecting end (32), and a cold end (31). The furnace body (3) is fitted with an annular cold end (31) on the outside. The outer wall of the cold end (31) is provided with a connecting end (32). The connecting end (32) includes P-type thermoelectric material and N-type thermoelectric material. The end of the connecting end (32) away from the furnace body (3) is connected to a hot end (33). The hot end (33) is located on both sides of the furnace body (3). The furnace shell (1) is provided with a heat insulation unit (36), and the connecting end (32) passes through the heat insulation unit (36). The conversion module also includes an energy management unit (34) located on the back of the furnace shell (1). The energy management unit (34) is electrically connected to the hot end (33) via wires. The energy management unit (34) includes a rectifier, a converter, and a battery pack. An electric heating plate (35) is embedded inside the furnace body (3). A liquid level sensor (41) is installed on the bottom wall of the furnace cover (2). The liquid level sensor (41), the electric heating plate (35), and the energy management unit (34) are electrically connected.

7. The intelligent melting furnace for preparing beryllium copper alloy according to claim 6, characterized in that: The furnace shell (1) is provided with a spiral cooling pipe (37) inside. The cooling pipe (37) is located outside the conversion unit. A fan (38) is installed on the outside of the furnace shell (1). A connecting pipe (39) is installed at the air outlet of the fan (38). An air outlet (40) is installed on the outer wall of the connecting pipe (39). The air outlet (40) penetrates the outer wall of the furnace shell (1) and extends into the interior of the furnace shell (1).

8. The intelligent melting furnace for preparing beryllium copper alloy according to claim 7, characterized in that: The insulation unit (36) includes insulation board one (42), insulation board two (43) and insulation board three (44). The connecting end (32) penetrates the outer wall of the annular insulation board one (42). Annular insulation board two (43) is connected between two adjacent sets of insulation board one (42). A through groove one (48) is opened through the outer wall of insulation board two (43). Annular insulation board three (44) is fitted on the outer wall of insulation board two (43). A through groove 2 (49) is provided through the wall. A worm gear (45) is fitted on the outer wall of the bottom set of insulation board 3 (44). A support plate is provided on the outer wall of the furnace shell (1). A servo motor 2 (46) is installed on the top of the support plate. A worm (47) is connected to the output end of the servo motor 2 (46), and the worm (47) meshes with the worm gear (45). A connecting pipe (50) is installed through the bottom of the furnace shell (1), and a sealing valve is installed on the connecting pipe (50).

9. A method of using an intelligent melting furnace for preparing beryllium copper alloys, applicable to the intelligent melting furnace for preparing beryllium copper alloys as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The operating method of this smelting furnace is as follows: S1. Add the raw materials for preparing beryllium copper alloy into the furnace body (3), cover the furnace lid (2), and then start the vacuum pump (30) to maintain the vacuum state for alloy preparation in the furnace body (3). The induction coil (4) is energized to generate an alternating magnetic field, which heats and melts the raw materials in the furnace body (3) and promotes the flow of the raw materials. S2. During the alloy production process, the temperature detection unit (5) detects the alloy temperature. When there is a temperature stratification phenomenon, the uniform module is used to guide the raw materials. S3. During the alloy melting process, the temperature inside the furnace shell (1) rises. The heat energy between the furnace shell (1) and the furnace body (3) is converted into electrical energy through the conversion unit, and then transmitted and stored in the energy management unit (34). The energy management unit (34) provides electrical energy to the heating plate (35) so that the heating plate (35) can assist in heating the raw materials inside the furnace body (3). S4. When it is necessary to dissipate heat from the furnace body (3), drive the insulation plate three (44) to rotate, so that the through groove two (49) on the insulation plate three (44) is aligned with the through groove one (48) on the insulation plate two (43), so that the insulation unit (36) is hollowed out. Then, by outputting coolant into the cooling pipe (37) and starting the fan (38) to blow air into the furnace shell (1), the furnace body (3) is cooled down.

10. The method of using the intelligent melting furnace for preparing beryllium copper alloy according to claim 9, characterized in that, S2 also includes the following steps: S21. The use of the uniform module includes first rotating the hollow rod (8) to drive the first arc plate (9) and the second arc plate (11) to rotate until they are separated from the inner wall of the furnace body (3). Then, the rotating motor (26) drives the rotating frame (27) to rotate, so that the rotating frame (27) pushes the second arc plate (11) to rotate to an inclined state. The inclined arc plate (11) guides the alloy raw material and adjusts the flow path of the alloy raw material.

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