Automatic charging machine for furnace

Abstract

The present invention relates to the technical field of furnace charging, and discloses an automatic furnace feeder, comprising a workbench, a placement box, a suction cup slicing device, a feeding device, and a clamping device. The placement box is located on one side of the workbench, the suction cup slicing device is located above the placement box, a groove is provided on one side of the top of the workbench, the feeding device is arranged in the groove, the clamping device is located on the other side of the workbench, a distribution box is fixedly connected to the bottom of the workbench, a U-shaped load-bearing plate is fixedly connected to the outer wall of one side of the distribution box, and a control box is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the other side of the distribution box. The present invention can simultaneously transfer and flip copper plates, greatly saving feeding time, improving work efficiency, and improving the quality of molten copper and the quality of products.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of furnace charging, in particular to an automatic charging machine for a furnace. Background Art

[0002] As we all know, a furnace automatic feeder is a furnace automatic feeder used to automatically feed materials into a furnace, and has been widely used in the field of melting furnaces. Existing furnace automatic feeders include automatic feeders and semi-automatic feeders. Existing furnace automatic feeders are found to have personnel safety hazards during use. There are disadvantages such as uneven feeding time intervals and uneven feeding quantities during feeding. Moreover, the temperature of the molten copper varies greatly, and the product quality is unstable. In addition, there is no cleaning of the copper plate, which affects the quality of the molten copper, and the feeding efficiency is low, which cannot meet production needs. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In order to overcome the above technical problems existing in the prior art, the purpose of the present invention is to provide an automatic furnace feeder that can realize automatic feeding, clean copper plates, and improve product quality.

[0004] The present invention provides an automatic furnace feeder, which includes a workbench, a placement box, a suction cup partitioning device, a feeding device and a clamping device. The placement box is located on one side of the workbench, the suction cup partitioning device is located above the placement box, a groove is provided on one side of the top of the workbench, the feeding device is arranged in the groove, the clamping device is located on the other side of the workbench, the bottom of the workbench is fixedly connected to a distribution box, the outer wall of one side of the distribution box is fixedly connected to a U-shaped load-bearing plate, and the outer wall of the other side of the distribution box is fixedly connected to a control box.

[0005] Furthermore, the suction cup slicing device includes a first rotating motor, a rotating column, an air pump, and a suction cup. The first rotating motor is fixedly connected to the load-bearing plate, and one side of the output end of the first rotating motor is fixedly connected to the rotating column. The air pump is fixedly connected to the top of the rotating column, and an air guide tube is movably connected to the outer wall of one side of the air pump, and the other end of the air guide tube is connected to the suction cup.

[0006] Furthermore, the outer wall of one side of the rotating column is fixedly connected to a first sliding shaft, and the outer wall of the first sliding shaft is movably connected to a first slider, the bottom side of the first slider is fixedly connected to a telescopic column, and the bottom end of the telescopic column is movably connected to the suction cup.

[0007] Furthermore, the feeding device includes an electric push rod, a pushing block, a screw, a support plate, and a baffle. One end of the electric push rod is fixed to one end of the groove, and the other end of the electric push rod is fixedly connected to the pushing block. A fixing rod is provided in the groove, and the pushing block is movably sleeved on the fixing rod. The screw is arranged on both sides of the pushing block. A spring is fixedly connected in the groove, and the top of one side of the spring is fixedly connected to the support plate, and a pulley is fixedly connected to the bottom of the support plate. The baffle is fixed above the workbench and is located at one end close to the clamping device.

[0008] Furthermore, the outer walls on both sides of the pushing block are fixedly connected with sleeves, the screw is movably placed in the sleeves, the top of the screw is fixedly connected with an anti-slip tray, and the anti-slip tray and the top of the support plate are on the same plane, the lower end of the screw is threadedly connected to a third gear, and the bottom of the groove is fixedly connected with a toothed belt, and the third gear cooperates with the toothed belt.

[0009] Furthermore, the clamping device includes a second rotating motor, a longitudinal slide rail, a transverse slide rail, and a clamping device. The second rotating motor is fixed on the load-bearing plate. The top of the output end of the second rotating motor is fixedly connected to a rotating base. The longitudinal slide rail is fixed to the top of the rotating base. The top of the longitudinal slide rail is fixed to the transverse slide rail, and a second sliding shaft is fixedly connected to the transverse slide rail. The outer wall of the second sliding shaft is movably connected to a second slider, and one side of the second slider is fixedly connected to a telescopic arm. The clamping device is fixed to the end of the telescopic arm.

[0010] Furthermore, an infrared sensor is fixedly connected to the outer wall of one side of the baffle.

[0011] Furthermore, a pressure sensor is provided on the top of the anti-slip tray.

[0012] Furthermore, an inspection door is provided on one side of the distribution box, and the inspection door is located on one side of the control box.

[0013] Furthermore, a stepper motor is fixedly connected to the outer wall of one side of the placement box, and a first gear is movably connected to the output end of the stepper motor, a support plate is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the bottom of the placement box, and a second gear is movably connected to one side of the support plate, a telescopic plate is fixedly connected to one side of the second gear, and the top of the telescopic plate is fixedly connected to the support plate, a hinge is fixedly connected to the top of the placement box, and a sealing cover is fixedly connected to one side of the hinge, and a vacuum machine is fixedly connected to one side of the placement box.

[0014] The present invention provides an automatic furnace feeder with the following beneficial effects: (1) by setting a lead screw and a toothed belt, under the action of an electric push rod, when the copper plate is conveyed through the toothed belt, the copper plate is lifted up by the interaction of the lead screw, the third gear and the toothed belt, which is convenient for clamping, and can simultaneously convey and flip the copper plate, thereby greatly saving feeding time and improving work efficiency; (2) by setting a longitudinal slide rail and a transverse slide rail, the position of the clamping device can be adjusted, which is convenient for all-round clamping of the copper plate, and also improves the safety of feeding and makes feeding more flexible; (3) by setting a pressure sensor and an infrared sensor, instructions can be conveyed through a control box, so that feeding is uniform and feeding efficiency is improved; (4) by setting a placement box, the interior of the placement box is improved, and the copper plate is lifted and lowered by the mutual cooperation of a telescopic plate and a gear, so that the copper plate is placed in a sealed placement box and vacuum-cleaned, which can improve the quality of the copper liquid and the quality of the product. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of Example 1 of an automatic charging machine for a melting furnace proposed by the present invention;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the screw installation structure of Example 1 of the automatic charging machine for a melting furnace proposed by the present invention;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a side structural schematic diagram of Example 1 of an automatic charging machine for a melting furnace proposed by the present invention;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic top view of the structure of Example 1 of an automatic charging machine for a melting furnace proposed by the present invention;

[0019] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of Example 2 of an automatic furnace feeder proposed by the present invention.

[0020] In the figure: 1. placement box; 2. workbench; 3. distribution box; 4. control box; 5. load-bearing plate; 6. first rotating motor; 7. second rotating motor; 8. rotating column; 9. air pump; 10. air guide tube; 11. first sliding shaft; 12. first slider; 13. telescopic column; 14. suction cup; 15. pushing block; 16. anti-slip tray; 17. support plate; 18. pulley; 19. lead screw; 20. baffle; 21. electric push rod; 22. longitudinal slide rail; 23. toothed belt; 24. second slider; 25. second sliding shaft; 26. telescopic arm; 27. spring; 28. rotating base; 29. ​​clamping device; 30. stepping motor; 31. placement plate; 32. first gear; 33. second gear; 34. support plate; 35. telescopic plate; 36. sleeve; 37. third gear. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0022] Example 1

[0023] Reference Figure 1-4 A furnace automatic feeder includes a workbench 2, a placement box 1, a suction cup separating device, a feeding device and a clamping device. The placement box 1 is located on one side of the workbench 2, the suction cup separating device is located above the placement box, a groove is opened on one side of the top of the workbench 2, the feeding device is arranged in the groove, and the clamping device is located on the other side of the workbench. A distribution box 3 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the workbench 2, and a U-shaped load-bearing plate 5 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of one side of the distribution box 3, and a control box 4 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the other side of the distribution box 3.

[0024] The suction cup slicing device includes a first rotating motor 6, a rotating column 8, an air pump 9, and a suction cup 14. The first rotating motor 6 is fixedly connected to the load-bearing plate 5, and one side of the output end of the first rotating motor 6 is fixedly connected to the rotating column 8. The air pump 9 is fixedly connected to the top of the rotating column 8, and the outer wall of one side of the air pump 9 is movably connected with an air guide tube 10, and the other end of the air guide tube is connected to the suction cup 14. The outer wall of one side of the rotating column 8 is fixedly connected with a first sliding shaft 11, and the outer wall of the first sliding shaft 11 is movably connected with a first slider 12. The bottom side of the first slider 12 is fixedly connected with a telescopic column 13, and the bottom end of the telescopic column 13 is movably connected to the suction cup 14. In order to facilitate the stable adsorption of the copper plate, multiple telescopic columns 13 and suction cups 14 can be set.

[0025] The feeding device includes an electric push rod 21, a pushing block 15, a screw 19, a support plate 17, and a baffle 20. One end of the electric push rod 21 is fixed to one end of the groove, and the other end of the electric push rod 21 is fixedly connected to the pushing block 15. A fixed rod is provided in the groove, and the pushing block 15 is movably sleeved on the fixed rod. The screw 19 is provided on both sides of the pushing block 15. A spring 27 is fixedly connected in the groove, and the top of one side of the spring 27 is fixedly connected to the support plate 17, and the bottom of the support plate 17 is fixedly connected to the pulley 18. The baffle 20 is fixed above the workbench 2, and Located at one end close to the clamping device, an infrared sensor is fixedly connected to the outer wall of one side of the baffle 20; in addition, sleeves 36 are fixedly connected to the outer walls on both sides of the push block 15, and the screw 19 is movably placed in the sleeve 36. The top of the screw 19 is fixedly connected to the anti-slip tray 16, and the anti-slip tray 16 and the top of the support plate 17 are on the same plane. The lower end of the screw 19 is threadedly connected to the third gear 37, and the bottom of the groove is fixedly connected to the toothed belt 23, and the third gear 37 cooperates with the toothed belt 23. In addition, a pressure sensor is provided on the top of the anti-slip tray 16.

[0026] The clamping device includes a second rotary motor 7, a longitudinal slide rail 22, a transverse slide rail, and a clamping device 29. The second rotary motor 7 is fixed to the load-bearing plate 5. The top of the output end of the second rotary motor 7 is fixedly connected to a rotating base 28. The longitudinal slide rail 22 is fixed to the top of the rotating base 28. The top of the longitudinal slide rail 22 is fixed to the transverse slide rail, and the transverse slide rail is fixedly connected to a second sliding shaft 25. The outer wall of the second sliding shaft 25 is movably connected to a second slider 24, and one side of the second slider 24 is fixedly connected to a telescopic arm 26. The clamping device 29 is fixed to the end of the telescopic arm 26. It should be noted that the clamping device 29 can be a pneumatic clamp, etc., and the structure and drive method of the transverse and longitudinal slide rails are known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail in this application.

[0027] In addition, to facilitate installation and maintenance, an inspection door is provided on one side of the distribution box 3 , and the inspection door is located on one side of the control box 4 .

[0028] In this embodiment, in order to facilitate the control of material addition, the control box 4 is provided with a touch screen and a PLC controller, and the PLC controller is connected to the first rotary motor 6, the electric push rod 21, the infrared sensor, the pressure sensor, the second rotary motor 7, and the clamping device 29.

[0029] The working process of this embodiment is as follows: during use, when it is necessary to add materials to the furnace, the staff will lift the copper plate onto the placement table 1, the first rotating motor 6 will start, driving the rotating column 12 to rotate above the copper plate to slice the copper plate, the first slider 12 will adjust the position, the air pump 9 will start, the telescopic column 13 will extend and retract downward, driving the suction cup 14 to suck the copper plate, and the copper plate will be adsorbed onto the anti-slip tray 16 and the support plate 17. At the same time, the pressure sensor on the anti-slip tray 16 will transmit the pressure data of the copper plate to the control box 4, the electric push rod 21 will push the push block 15, and the screw 19 on the push block 15 and the third gear and toothed belt 23 will move relative to each other. , driving the lead screw 19 to rotate upward, thereby lifting the copper plate, and stopping when encountering the baffle 20, so that the copper plate is in a vertical state, the infrared sensor detects the incoming material, and when it is necessary to add material, the control box 4 will convey the pressure data of the copper plate to the second rotating motor 7, and the longitudinal slide rail 22 and the transverse slide rail will adjust the position of the clamping device 29, and the clamping device 29 will clamp the copper plate. After the clamping is completed, the longitudinal slide rail 22 drives the copper plate to move upward, and the second slider 24 drives the telescopic arm 26 to move outward, and then the second rotating motor 7 drives the rotating base 28 to rotate, so that the clamping device 29 places the copper plate in the high-temperature smelting furnace on one side of the workbench.

[0030] Example 2

[0031] In the actual smelting and casting production process, the copper plate is melted and refined in a high-temperature smelting furnace, then enters the holding furnace through a submerged flow channel for insulation, and then crystallizes and cools in a crystallizer. The traction machine then pulls the copper plate horizontally or upwards to continuously cast the tube billet.

[0032] In order to further control the liquid level of the molten copper in the holding furnace to remain basically unchanged, this embodiment 2 can also feed back the real-time casting speed to the PLC controller, and adjust the feeding speed according to the real-time casting speed, so that the molten copper in the holding furnace is basically maintained at the same liquid level and the same temperature, so that the product quality is relatively stable. The casting speed can be calculated based on the traction speed of the traction machine.

[0033] Example 3

[0034] Reference Figure 5 A furnace automatic feeder includes a placement box 1 on one side of which a stepping motor 30 is fixed by bolts to the outer wall, and a first gear 32 is plugged into the output end of the stepping motor 30, a support plate 34 is welded to the inner wall of the bottom of the placement box 1, and a second gear 33 is plugged into one side of the support plate 34, a telescopic plate 35 is fixed to one side of the second gear 33 by bolts, and the top of the telescopic plate 35 is fixed to the support plate 34 by bolts, a hinge is fixed to the top of the placement box 1 by bolts, and a sealing cover is welded to one side of the hinge, a vacuum machine is fixed to one side of the placement box 1 by bolts, and vacuum cleaning is performed on it, which can improve the quality of the copper liquid and the quality of the product.

[0035] The working process of this embodiment is as follows: when in use, when the copper plate needs to be cleaned and treated with moisture, the stepper motor 30 is started, driving the first gear 32 and the second gear 33 on the support plate 34 to engage with each other, thereby driving the telescopic plate 35 to push the placement plate 31 downward, tightening the sealing cover, and starting the vacuum machine to vacuum clean the copper plate.

[0036] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "connected" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integral connection; they can refer to mechanical connection, electrical connection, direct connection, or indirect connection through an intermediary. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0037] The above embodiments are intended only to illustrate the technical concepts and features of the present invention. Their purpose is to enable those skilled in the art to understand the contents of the present invention and implement them accordingly. They are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Any equivalent changes or modifications made based on the essence of the present invention are intended to be covered by the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic charging machine for a melting furnace, characterized by: The invention comprises a workbench (2), a placement box (1), a suction cup slicing device, a feeding device and a clamping device, wherein the placement box (1) is located on one side of the workbench (2), the suction cup slicing device is located above the placement box, a groove is provided on one side of the top of the workbench (2), the feeding device is arranged in the groove, the clamping device is located on the other side of the workbench, a distribution box (3) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the workbench (2), a U-shaped load-bearing plate (5) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of one side of the distribution box (3), and a control box (4) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the other side of the distribution box (3); The suction cup slicing device comprises a first rotating motor (6), a rotating column (8), an air pump (9), and a suction cup (14); the first rotating motor (6) is fixedly connected to the load-bearing plate (5), and one side of the output end of the first rotating motor (6) is fixedly connected to the rotating column (8); the air pump (9) is fixedly connected to the top of the rotating column (8), and an air guide tube (10) is movably connected to the outer wall of one side of the air pump (9); the other end of the air guide tube is connected to the suction cup (14); The feeding device comprises an electric push rod (21), a pushing block (15), a lead screw (19), a supporting plate (17), and a baffle (20). One end of the electric push rod (21) is fixed to one end of the groove, and the other end of the electric push rod (21) is fixedly connected to the pushing block (15). A fixing rod is provided in the groove, and the pushing block (15) is movably sleeved on the fixing rod. The lead screw (19) is provided on both sides of the pushing block (15). A spring (27) is fixedly connected in the groove, and the top end of one side of the spring (27) is fixedly connected to the supporting plate (17), and the bottom of the supporting plate (17) is fixedly connected to a pulley (18). The baffle (20) is fixed above the workbench (2) and is located at one end close to the clamping device. The outer walls of both sides of the pushing block (15) are fixedly connected with sleeves (36), the lead screw (19) is movably placed in the sleeve (36), the top of the lead screw (19) is fixedly connected with an anti-slip tray (16), and the anti-slip tray (16) and the top of the support plate (17) are on the same plane, the lower end of the lead screw (19) is threadedly connected with a third gear (37), the bottom of the groove is fixedly connected with a toothed belt (23), and the third gear (37) cooperates with the toothed belt (23); An infrared sensor is fixedly connected to an outer wall of one side of the baffle (20).

2. The automatic furnace feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer wall of one side of the rotating column (8) is fixedly connected to a first sliding shaft (11), and the outer wall of the first sliding shaft (11) is movably connected to a first sliding block (12), and the bottom side of the first sliding block (12) is fixedly connected to a telescopic column (13), and the bottom side of the telescopic column (13) is movably connected to a suction cup (14).

3. The automatic furnace feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping device comprises a second rotating motor (7), a longitudinal slide rail (22), a transverse slide rail, and a clamping device (29). The second rotating motor (7) is fixed on the bearing plate (5). The top of the output end of the second rotating motor (7) is fixedly connected to a rotating base (28). The longitudinal slide rail (22) is fixed to the top of the rotating base (28). The top of the longitudinal slide rail (22) is fixed to the transverse slide rail, and a second sliding shaft (25) is fixedly connected to the transverse slide rail. The outer wall of the second sliding shaft (25) is movably connected to a second slider (24), and one side of the second slider (24) is fixedly connected to a telescopic arm (26). The clamping device (29) is fixed to the end of the telescopic arm (26).

4. The automatic furnace feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: A pressure sensor is provided on the top of the anti-slip tray (16).

5. The automatic furnace feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: An inspection door is provided on one side of the distribution box (3), and the inspection door is located on one side of the control box (4).

6. The automatic furnace feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer wall of one side of the placement box (1) is fixedly connected to a stepper motor (30), and the output end of the stepper motor (30) is movably connected to a first gear (32); the inner wall of the bottom of the placement box (1) is fixedly connected to a support plate (34), and one side of the support plate (34) is movably connected to a second gear (33); one side of the second gear (33) is fixedly connected to a telescopic plate (35), and the top of the telescopic plate (35) is fixedly connected to the support plate (34); the top of the placement box (1) is fixedly connected to a hinge, and one side of the hinge is fixedly connected to a sealing cover; and one side of the placement box (1) is fixedly connected to a vacuum machine.

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