A continuous casting billet transfer device and use method thereof

Abstract

The present invention belongs to the technical field of metallurgical equipment, and specifically provides a continuous casting billet transferring device and a method of using the same, comprising an elevator, a fixed frame, a translation beam, a translation machine, a billet holding plate, and a frame, wherein the upper part of the frame is horizontally connected to the fixed frame, one end of the elevator is connected to the lower left side of the fixed frame, the other end of the elevator is connected to the bottom of the frame, the left end of the translation beam is connected to the billet holding plate, the right end of the translation beam horizontally passes through the fixed frame, the left end of the translation machine is connected to the bottom of the fixed frame, and the right end of the translation machine is connected to the lower right end of the translation beam. The present invention solves the problem that in metallurgical continuous casting production, when the produced billets need to be placed on a roller table one by one after being collected or need to be taken off the roller table one by one for the next step of the process, a crane operator needs to operate a clamp hanger or a disk hanger for off-line processing, resulting in low work efficiency. The present invention has the characteristics of large equipment carrying capacity, reliable operation, light weight of structural equipment, simple and easy structure, convenient adjustment, and low maintenance cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention belongs to the technical field of metallurgical equipment, and in particular relates to a continuous casting billet transferring device and a use method thereof. Background Art

[0002] In metallurgical continuous casting production, the produced ingots need to be placed on the roller table one by one after being collected, or the ingots on the roller table need to be taken off the line for the next process. At this time, the on-line and off-line processes require the crane operator to operate the clamp hanger or the disk hanger, which has low work efficiency and high labor intensity. Summary of the invention

[0003] The present invention provides a continuous casting billet transfer device and a method of using the same, the first purpose of which is to overcome the problem in the prior art that in metallurgical continuous casting production, the produced billets need to be placed on a roller table one by one after being collected, or the billets on the roller table need to be taken off the line for the next process, and this operation requires a crane operator to operate a clamp hanger or a disk hanger, resulting in low work efficiency.

[0004] To this end, the present invention provides a continuous casting billet transferring device, including a lift, a fixed frame, a translation beam, a translation machine, a billet supporting plate, and a frame, wherein the upper part of the frame is horizontally connected to the fixed frame, one end of the lift is connected to the lower left side of the fixed frame, the other end of the lift is connected to the bottom of the frame, the left end of the translation beam is connected to the billet supporting plate, the right end of the translation beam horizontally passes through the fixed frame, the left end of the translation machine is connected to the bottom of the fixed frame, and the right end of the translation machine is connected to the lower right end of the translation beam.

[0005] The lifter is a lift hydraulic cylinder, and the translation machine is a translation hydraulic cylinder.

[0006] The fixed frame includes a frame, an axis, and multiple sliding parts. The frame includes a front plate, a rear plate, a top plate, and a bottom plate. The front plate and the rear plate are relatively vertically arranged. The upper left part of the front plate and the upper left part of the rear plate are horizontally connected to the top plate. The upper right part of the front plate and the upper right part of the rear plate are connected through an axis. The lower parts of the front plate and the rear plate are horizontally connected to the bottom plate. The front plate and the rear plate are horizontally spaced and connected to multiple sliding parts, and the multiple sliding parts of the front plate and the rear plate are relatively distributed.

[0007] The translation beam comprises a body and a guide rail, wherein the guide rail is horizontally mounted on the body, and the guide rail is slidably connected to a sliding member.

[0008] The frame comprises a bearing seat and a base, the upper side of the base is vertically connected to the bearing seat, the top of the bearing seat is connected to the fixed frame through an axis, and the other end of the lift is connected to the upper side of the base.

[0009] The bearing seat also includes a sliding bearing, and the bearing seat is connected to the shaft through the sliding bearing.

[0010] The sliding member is a roller.

[0011] The main body comprises an upper horizontal plate, a lower horizontal plate, a left vertical plate, and a right vertical plate. The left vertical plate and the right vertical plate are vertically spaced and symmetrically arranged. The top surfaces of the left vertical plate and the right vertical plate are horizontally connected to the upper horizontal plate, and the bottom surfaces of the left vertical plate and the right vertical plate are horizontally connected to the lower horizontal plate. The lower surface of the upper horizontal plate and the upper surface of the lower horizontal plate outside the left vertical plate, and the lower surface of the upper horizontal plate and the upper surface of the lower horizontal plate outside the right vertical plate are all horizontally connected to the guide rail.

[0012] The right end of the translation beam protrudes downward, and the bottom of the bottom plate protrudes downward. The protrusion below the bottom plate and the protrusion below the right end of the translation beam are horizontally connected through a translation machine.

[0013] A method for using a continuous casting billet transfer device, wherein a plurality of continuous casting billet transfer devices are arranged at intervals between billet discharge rollers according to the length of the billet.

[0014] When the billet is put on line, the specific steps are:

[0015] At the beginning, the lift is in a retracted state and the translator is in an extended state. After the preceding equipment moves the ingot to the collecting stand, the translator retracts, driving the translator beam to move on the fixed frame.

[0016] The elevators of each continuous casting billet transfer device extend at the same time, driving the fixed frame to rotate around the axis and drive the translation beam to rise, and the translation beam drives the billet support plate to rise and lift the billet;

[0017] The translation machines of each continuous casting billet transfer equipment extend simultaneously, and the translation beam moves on the fixed frame to transport the billet to a low position;

[0018] The elevators of each continuous casting billet transfer device are retracted at the same time, the fixed frame rotates around the axis to a horizontal state, and the billet is placed on the roller table, and one line stroke is completed;

[0019] When the billet is rolled off the production line, the specific steps are:

[0020] 1) At the beginning, the elevator is in the retracted state and the translation machine is in the extended state. After the roller conveyor transports the ingot to the corresponding position, the elevators of each device extend at the same time, driving the fixed frame to rotate around the axis, driving the translation beam to rise, and the translation beam drives the ingot support plate to rise and lift the ingot;

[0021] 2) The translation machines of each continuous casting billet transfer equipment retract, driving the translation beam to move on the fixed frame;

[0022] 3) The elevators of each continuous casting billet transfer device are retracted at the same time, the fixed frame rotates around the axis to a horizontal state, and the billet is transported to a low position;

[0023] 4) The translation machines of each continuous casting billet transfer equipment extend simultaneously, and the translation beam moves on the fixed frame to place the billet on the collecting stand, completing a stroke, and repeating the steps to the step when the billet is put on the line to realize the billet offline function.

[0024] Beneficial effects of the present invention: The continuous casting billet transferring equipment and its using method provided by the present invention include a lift, a fixed frame, a translation beam, a translation machine, a billet supporting plate, and a frame. The upper part of the frame is horizontally connected to the fixed frame, one end of the lift is connected to the lower left side of the fixed frame, the other end of the lift is connected to the bottom of the frame, the left end of the translation beam is connected to the billet supporting plate, the right end of the translation beam horizontally passes through the fixed frame, the left end of the translation machine is connected to the bottom of the fixed frame, and the right end of the translation machine is connected to the lower right end of the translation beam. When the billet is put on line, the specific steps are as follows: at the beginning, the elevator is in a retracted state and the translation machine is in an extended state. After the preceding equipment moves the billet to the collection stand, the translation machine retracts, driving the translation beam to move on the fixed frame; the elevators of each continuous casting billet transfer device extend at the same time, driving the fixed frame to rotate around the axis to drive the translation beam to rise, and the translation beam drives the billet support plate to rise and lift the billet; the translation machines of each continuous casting billet transfer device extend at the same time, the translation beam moves on the fixed frame, and the billet is transported to a low position; the elevators of each continuous casting billet transfer device retract at the same time, the fixed frame rotates around the axis to a horizontal state, and the billet is placed on the roller, and a stroke ends; when the billet is off line The specific steps are: 1) At the beginning, the elevator is in a retracted state and the translation machine is in an extended state. After the roller conveys the ingot to the corresponding position, the elevators of each device extend at the same time, driving the fixed frame to rotate around the axis, driving the translation beam to rise, and the translation beam drives the billet support plate to rise and lift the ingot; 2) The translation machines of each continuous casting billet transfer device retract, driving the translation beam to move on the fixed frame; 3) The elevators of each continuous casting billet transfer device retract at the same time, the fixed frame rotates around the axis to a horizontal state, and the ingot is transported to a low position; 4) The translation machines of each continuous casting billet transfer device extend at the same time, the translation beam moves on the fixed frame, and the ingot is placed on the collection stand to complete a stroke. Compared with the prior art, the continuous casting billet transfer equipment and its use method adopt a hydraulic system (lifting hydraulic cylinder and translation hydraulic cylinder) to provide driving force, the equipment has a large load-bearing capacity and reliable operation; the structural equipment is light in weight, simple in structure and easy to use, convenient to adjust, and has low maintenance costs; in metallurgical continuous casting production, the produced billets are automatically placed on the roller table one by one after being collected, or automatically placed on other equipment one by one from the roller table for the next process, and no clamping sling or disk sling is required for offline processing and no overhead crane operator is required, thereby improving work efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0026] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of continuous casting billet transfer equipment;

[0027] Figure 2 is a layout diagram of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 3 It is a structural diagram of a fixed frame;

[0029] Figure 4 It is a step-by-step schematic diagram of the present invention when the casting billet is put on line.

[0030] Explanation of the reference numerals in the accompanying drawings: 1. elevator; 2. fixed frame; 3. translation beam; 4. translation machine; 5. billet plate; 6. frame; 7. frame; 8. sliding part; 9. body; 10. guide rail; 11. bearing seat; 12. base; 13. shaft; 14. front plate; 15. rear plate; 16. top plate; 17. bottom plate; 18. collecting stand; 19. roller; 20. ingot. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] Embodiment 1:

[0032] A continuous casting billet transferring device comprises an elevator 1, a fixed frame 2, a translation beam 3, a translation machine 4, a billet supporting plate 5, and a frame 6. The upper part of the frame 6 is horizontally connected to the fixed frame 2, one end of the elevator 1 is connected to the lower left side of the fixed frame 2, and the other end of the elevator 1 is connected to the bottom of the frame 6. The left end of the translation beam 3 is connected to the billet supporting plate 5, and the right end of the translation beam 3 passes horizontally through the fixed frame 2. The left end of the translation machine 4 is connected to the bottom of the fixed frame 2, and the right end of the translation machine 4 is connected to the lower right end of the translation beam 3.

[0033] Embodiment 2:

[0034] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, a continuous casting billet transferring device includes an elevator 1, a fixed frame 2, a translation beam 3, a translation machine 4, a billet supporting plate 5, and a frame 6. The upper part of the frame 6 is horizontally connected to the fixed frame 2, one end of the elevator 1 is connected to the lower left side of the fixed frame 2, and the other end of the elevator 1 is connected to the bottom of the frame 6. The left end of the translation beam 3 is connected to the billet supporting plate 5, and the right end of the translation beam 3 horizontally passes through the fixed frame 2. The left end of the translation machine 4 is connected to the bottom of the fixed frame 2, and the right end of the translation machine 4 is connected to the lower right end of the translation beam 3.

[0035] A method for using a continuous casting billet transfer device, wherein a plurality of continuous casting billet transfer devices are arranged at intervals between billet discharge rollers according to the length of the billet.

[0036] When the billet is put on line, the specific steps are:

[0037] 1) At the beginning, the lift 1 is in a retracted state, and the translator 4 is in an extended state. After the preceding equipment moves the ingot 20 to the collecting stand 18, the translator 4 retracts, driving the translator beam 3 to move on the fixed frame 2;

[0038] 2) The elevators 1 of each continuous casting billet transfer device extend simultaneously, driving the fixed frame 2 to rotate around the axis 13 and driving the translation beam 3 to rise, and the translation beam 3 drives the billet support plate 5 to rise and lift the billet 20;

[0039] 3) The translation machines 4 of each continuous casting billet transfer device extend simultaneously, the translation beam 3 moves on the fixed frame 2, and the billet 20 is transported to a low position;

[0040] 4) The elevators 1 of each continuous casting billet transfer device are retracted at the same time, the fixed frame 2 rotates around the axis 13 to a horizontal state, and the billet 20 is placed on the roller table 19, and one stroke is completed;

[0041] When the billet is rolled off the production line, the specific steps are:

[0042] 1) At the beginning, the elevator 1 is in the retracted state, and the translation machine 4 is in the extended state. After the roller 19 transports the ingot 20 to the corresponding position, the elevators 1 of each device extend at the same time, driving the fixed frame 2 to rotate around the axis 13, driving the translation beam 3 to rise, and the translation beam 3 drives the ingot support plate 5 to rise and lift the ingot 20;

[0043] 2) The translation machines 4 of each continuous casting billet transfer device are retracted, driving the translation beam 3 to move on the fixed frame 2;

[0044] 3) The elevators 1 of each continuous casting billet transfer device are retracted at the same time, the fixed frame 2 rotates around the axis 13 to a horizontal state, and the billet 20 is transported to a low position;

[0045] 4) The translation machines 4 of each continuous casting billet transfer device are extended simultaneously, and the translation beam 3 moves on the fixed frame 2 to place the billet 20 on the collecting stand 18, completing one stroke.

[0046] Compared with the prior art, the continuous casting billet transfer equipment and its use method adopt a lift and a translation machine to provide driving force, the equipment has a large load-bearing capacity and reliable operation; the structural equipment is light in weight, simple in structure and easy to use, convenient to adjust, and has low maintenance costs; in metallurgical continuous casting production, the produced billets are automatically placed one by one on the hot delivery roller after being collected for the next process, and no clamp hanger or disk hanger is required for offline processing, and no overhead crane operator is required, thereby improving work efficiency.

[0047] Embodiment 3:

[0048] On the basis of Example 2, the lifter 1 is a lifting hydraulic cylinder, and the translation machine 4 is a translation hydraulic cylinder. The hydraulic system is used to provide driving force, the equipment has a large load-bearing capacity, reliable operation, and has the characteristics of anti-fatigue strength, impact resistance, and non-magneticity. Its own weight is reduced by 2 / 3, and the operating temperature range of the hydraulic cylinder can reach -60 to 200 degrees. Its ultra-long life will not cause any failure after running for 6000 hours. The structural equipment is light in weight, simple in structure, easy to use, convenient to adjust, and low in maintenance cost.

[0049] like Figure 3 As shown, the fixed frame 2 includes a frame 7, an axis 13, and a plurality of sliding members 8. The frame 7 includes a front plate 14, a rear plate 15, a top plate 16, and a bottom plate 17. The front plate 14 and the rear plate 15 are relatively vertically arranged. The upper left part of the front plate 14 and the upper left part of the rear plate 15 are horizontally connected to the top plate 16. The upper right part of the front plate 14 and the right part of the rear plate 15 are connected through the axis 13. The lower parts of the front plate 14 and the rear plate 15 are horizontally connected to the bottom plate 17. The front plate 14 and the rear plate 15 are both horizontally connected to a plurality of sliding members 8 at intervals. The plurality of sliding members 8 of the front plate 14 and the rear plate 15 are relatively distributed. The fixed frame 2 is movably connected to the frame 6 and the translation beam 3 at the same time. While meeting the functional requirements, it has a simple structure, a reasonable design, is easy to install, disassemble, and maintain, and is economical and practical.

[0050] The translation beam 3 includes a body 9 and a guide rail 10, the guide rail 10 is horizontally mounted on the body 9, and the guide rail 10 is slidably connected to the slide 8. The sliding connection facilitates the translation beam to move when the lifter 1 and the translation machine 4 are retracted and extended, thereby driving the blank tray 5 to move, with smooth movement and high guiding accuracy.

[0051] The frame 6 includes a bearing seat 11 and a base 12, the upper side of the base 12 is vertically connected to the bearing seat 11, the top of the bearing seat 11 is connected to the fixed frame 2 through a shaft 13, and the other end of the lift 1 is connected to the upper side of the base 12. The frame 6 has a simple and stable structure.

[0052] The bearing seat 11 also includes a sliding bearing, and the bearing seat 11 is connected to the shaft 13 through the sliding bearing. The sliding bearing enables the fixed frame to rotate around the axis smoothly, reliably and without noise.

[0053] The sliding member 8 is a roller. The body 9 includes an upper horizontal plate, a lower horizontal plate, a left vertical plate, and a right vertical plate. The left vertical plate and the right vertical plate are vertically spaced and symmetrically arranged. The top surfaces of the left vertical plate and the right vertical plate are horizontally connected to the upper horizontal plate, and the bottom surfaces of the left vertical plate and the right vertical plate are horizontally connected to the lower horizontal plate. The lower surface of the upper horizontal plate and the upper surface of the lower horizontal plate on the outer side of the left vertical plate, and the lower surface of the upper horizontal plate and the upper surface of the lower horizontal plate on the outer side of the right vertical plate are horizontally connected to the guide rail 10. The roller guide rail has a long service life and is easy to replace and maintain.

[0054] The right end of the translation beam 3 protrudes downward, and the bottom of the bottom plate 17 protrudes downward. The protrusion below the bottom plate 17 and the protrusion below the right end of the translation beam 3 are horizontally connected through the translation machine 4. The protrusion reduces weight and is convenient for connection. The downward protrusion below the bottom plate 17 is connected to the translation beam 3 by a pin shaft. This connection is a detachable connection and is stable.

[0055] In the description of the present invention, the "on-line" refers to moving the ingot from other equipment or positions to the roller table, and the "off-line" refers to moving the ingot from the roller table to other equipment or positions.

[0056] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by terms such as "front", "inside", "right", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, the terms describing the positional relationship in the drawings are only used for illustrative purposes and cannot be understood as a limitation on this patent.

[0057] The above examples are merely illustrative of the present invention and do not constitute a limitation on the protection scope of the present invention. All designs that are the same or similar to the present invention fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for using a continuous casting billet transfer device, characterized in that: A plurality of continuous casting billet transfer devices are arranged at intervals between rollers according to the length of the billet, and the continuous casting billet transfer device comprises an elevator (1), a fixed frame (2), a translation beam (3), a translation machine (4), a billet support plate (5), and a frame (6), wherein the upper portion of the frame (6) is horizontally connected to the fixed frame (2), one end of the elevator (1) is connected to the lower left side of the fixed frame (2), the other end of the elevator (1) is connected to the bottom of the frame (6), the left end of the translation beam (3) is connected to the billet support plate (5), the right end of the translation beam (3) passes horizontally through the fixed frame (2), and the horizontal The left end of the translation machine (4) is connected to the bottom of the fixed frame (2), and the right end of the translation machine (4) is connected to the lower right end of the translation beam (3); the fixed frame (2) includes a frame (7) and a shaft (13); the frame (7) includes a front plate (14), a rear plate (15), a top plate (16) and a bottom plate (17); the front plate (14) and the rear plate (15) are relatively vertically arranged, the left upper part of the front plate (14) and the left upper part of the rear plate (15) are horizontally connected to the top plate (16), and the right upper part of the front plate (14) and the right upper part of the rear plate (15) are connected through the shaft (13); When the billet is put on line, the specific steps are: At the beginning, the lift (1) is in a retracted state and the translation machine (4) is in an extended state. After the preceding equipment moves the ingot to the collecting stand, the translation machine (4) is retracted to drive the translation beam (3) to move on the fixed frame (2); The elevators (1) of the continuous casting billet transfer equipment extend simultaneously, driving the fixed frame (2) to rotate around the axis (13) to drive the translation beam (3) to rise, and the translation beam (3) drives the billet support plate (5) to rise and lift the billet; The translation machines (4) of the continuous casting billet transfer equipment are extended simultaneously, and the translation beam (3) moves on the fixed frame (2), and the billet is transported to a low position; The elevators (1) of the continuous casting billet transfer equipment are retracted simultaneously, the fixed frame (2) is rotated around the axis (13) to a horizontal state, and the billet is placed on the roller table, completing an on-line stroke; When the billet is rolled off the production line, the specific steps are: 1) At the beginning, the elevator (1) is in a retracted state and the translation machine (4) is in an extended state. After the roller conveyor transports the ingot to a corresponding position, the elevators (1) of the transfer devices extend simultaneously, driving the fixed frame (2) to rotate around the axis (13), driving the translation beam (3) to rise, and the translation beam (3) drives the ingot support plate (5) to rise and lift the ingot; 2) The translation machines (4) of each continuous casting billet transfer device are retracted, driving the translation beam (3) to move on the fixed frame (2); 3) The elevators (1) of the continuous casting billet transfer equipment are retracted simultaneously, the fixed frame (2) is rotated around the axis (13) to a horizontal state, and the billet is transported to a low position; 4) The translation machines (4) of the continuous casting billet transfer equipment are extended simultaneously, and the translation beam (3) moves on the fixed frame (2) to place the billet on the collecting stand, thus completing an offline stroke.

2. The method for using the continuous casting billet transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting machine (1) is a lifting hydraulic cylinder, and the translation machine (4) is a translation hydraulic cylinder.

3. The method for using the continuous casting billet transfer device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The fixed frame (2) further comprises a plurality of sliding members (8), a bottom plate (17) being horizontally connected below the front plate (14) and the rear plate (15), the front plate (14) and the rear plate (15) being horizontally connected to the plurality of sliding members (8) at intervals, and the plurality of sliding members (8) of the front plate (14) and the rear plate (15) being relatively distributed.

4. The method for using the continuous casting billet transfer device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The translation beam (3) comprises a body (9) and a guide rail (10); the guide rail (10) is horizontally mounted on the body (9); and the guide rail (10) is slidably connected to a sliding member (8).

5. The method for using the continuous casting billet transfer device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The frame (6) comprises a bearing seat (11) and a base (12), the upper side of the base (12) is vertically connected to the bearing seat (11), the top of the bearing seat (11) is connected to the fixed frame (2) via a shaft (13), and the other end of the lift (1) is connected to the upper side of the base (12).

6. The method for using the continuous casting billet transfer device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The bearing seat (11) further comprises a sliding bearing, and the bearing seat (11) is connected to the shaft (13) via the sliding bearing.

7. The method for using the continuous casting billet transfer device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The sliding member (8) is a roller.

8. The method for using the continuous casting billet transfer device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The body (9) comprises an upper horizontal plate, a lower horizontal plate, a left vertical plate, and a right vertical plate. The left vertical plate and the right vertical plate are vertically spaced and symmetrically arranged. The top surfaces of the left vertical plate and the right vertical plate are horizontally connected to the upper horizontal plate, and the bottom surfaces of the left vertical plate and the right vertical plate are horizontally connected to the lower horizontal plate. The lower surface of the upper horizontal plate and the upper surface of the lower horizontal plate on the outer side of the left vertical plate, and the lower surface of the upper horizontal plate and the upper surface of the lower horizontal plate on the outer side of the right vertical plate are horizontally connected to the guide rail (10).

9. The method for using the continuous casting billet transfer device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The right end of the translation beam (3) protrudes downward, and the bottom of the bottom plate (17) protrudes downward. The protrusion below the bottom plate (17) and the protrusion below the right end of the translation beam (3) are horizontally connected via a translation machine (4).

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