An intelligent model vehicle

Through the design of the intelligent train car, the automatic grasping and improvement of steel ingots and middle column pipes has been achieved, solving the problems of low efficiency and low accuracy in the existing technology, and improving production safety and economic benefits.

CN112027929BActive Publication Date: 2025-08-29ZHEJIANG HUAYANTONG METALLURGICAL TECH CO LTD SHANGHAI BRANCH
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Application Number
CN202010983944.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2020-09-18
Publication Date
2025-08-29
Estimated Expiration
2040-09-18

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Technical Problem

In the prior art, the grasping of steel ingots and the grabbing of middle column pipes mainly relies on manual cranes, resulting in low efficiency, low accuracy and high cost.

Method used

An intelligent train car is designed, including a ground walking unit, a first bracket, a second bracket, a steel ingot loading unit and a center column pipe grabbing and lifting mechanism, and combines a servo and visual control system to achieve automated grasping and lifting.

Benefits of technology

It improves production safety, simplifies production processes, reduces labor intensity, improves production efficiency, and significantly improves economic benefits. It is suitable for large-scale mass production.

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Abstract

The present invention discloses an intelligent mold vehicle, comprising a ground walking unit, a first bracket, a second bracket, a steel ingot mold loading unit, and a center column tube grabbing and lifting mechanism; the ground walking unit can walk in a straight line along the ground, the first bracket is mounted on the ground walking unit, the second bracket is mounted on the first bracket, the second bracket can walk in a straight line on the first bracket, the walking direction of the second bracket is perpendicular to the walking direction of the ground walking unit, the steel ingot mold loading unit is mounted on the bottom of the second bracket and is vertically downward, the center column tube grabbing and lifting mechanism is mounted on the side of the second bracket and is arranged vertically downward. The beneficial effects of the present invention are: this technical solution improves production safety, simplifies production processes, improves production efficiency, greatly reduces on-site labor intensity, and greatly improves the economic benefits of special steel mold casting, and is suitable for large-scale batch production.
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Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a casting equipment trolley, in particular to an intelligent casting trolley. Background Art

[0002] At present, the grabbing of the column mold and the center column tube of the steel ingot mold is completed manually with a crane, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive, has low work efficiency, low accuracy, and high cost. Therefore, it is necessary to develop an intelligent column mold car that can be efficient and accurate. After searching, no technical solution identical to the present invention was found. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The main technical problem solved by the present invention is to provide an intelligent train model vehicle that can be efficient and accurate, and solve one or more of the above-mentioned existing technical problems.

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention adopts a technical solution: an intelligent mold train, the innovation of which is that it includes a ground walking unit, a first bracket, a second bracket, a steel ingot mold loading unit and a center column pipe grabbing and lifting mechanism;

[0005] The ground walking unit can walk in a straight line along the ground. The first bracket is installed on the ground walking unit. The second bracket is installed on the first bracket. The second bracket can walk in a straight line on the first bracket. The walking direction of the second bracket is perpendicular to the walking direction of the ground walking unit. The ingot mold loading unit is installed at the bottom of the second bracket and vertically downward. The center column tube grabbing and lifting mechanism is installed on the side of the second bracket and is set vertically downward.

[0006] In some embodiments, the ground walking unit includes two straight rails installed on the ground and an even number of walking units installed on the walking rails. Connecting columns are provided between adjacent walking units, and all walking units are combined into a walking bottom frame horizontally mounted between the two straight rails.

[0007] In some embodiments, the first bracket is fixed to the top of the ground walking unit. The first bracket is a rectangular frame. A plurality of symmetrically arranged first reinforcing ribs are provided on both sides of the first bracket.

[0008] In some embodiments, the second bracket includes a top frame movable on top of the first bracket and a mounting member mounted in the middle of the top frame.

[0009] In some embodiments, the ingot loading unit includes a first lifting structure, a first rotating structure and a first gripper, the first lifting structure is fixed to the mounting member, the first rotating structure is installed at the bottom of the first lifting structure, and the first gripper is installed at the bottom of the first rotating structure.

[0010] In some embodiments, the first lifting structure includes a first lifting track and a first driving cylinder driving the first lifting track to move up and down.

[0011] In some embodiments, the center column tube grabbing and lifting mechanism includes a second lifting structure and a first gripper mounted on the second lifting structure.

[0012] In some embodiments, the second lifting structure includes a second lifting rail and a second driving cylinder driving the second lifting rail to move up and down.

[0013] In some embodiments, the intelligent model vehicle also includes a vision and lighting system, which includes a color monitoring camera, a switch, a PLC, a serial port control, a fixed terminal display industrial computer and a light source; a color monitoring camera and a light source constitute a collection unit, and the collection unit includes six groups, one collection unit is provided on the ingot model loading unit, one collection unit is provided on the center column tube grabbing and lifting mechanism, and one collection unit is installed on each of the four corners of the ground walking unit; the collection units are all electrically connected to the switch, PLC, serial port control and fixed terminal display industrial computer.

[0014] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: This technical solution is used in the die casting process to meet the requirements for grasping, lifting, rotating, and other positioning and assembly of steel ingot molds and center-filling tubes. A rail-mounted trolley runs on tracks alongside the die casting pit. The equipment is equipped with a steel ingot mold rotation and lifting mechanism and a long-stroke lifting device for the center-filling tube. Through servo and visual control systems, both manually guided and automated intelligent assembly of the steel ingot mold and center-filling tube are achieved. The use of this mold trolley improves production safety, simplifies the production process, increases production efficiency, significantly reduces on-site labor intensity, and greatly enhances the economic benefits of special steel die casting, making it suitable for large-scale batch production. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for describing the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. Those skilled in the art can also derive other drawings based on these drawings without inventive work, among which:

[0016] Figure 1 It is an axle view of an intelligent train model vehicle of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 2 It is a front view of an intelligent train model vehicle of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 3 It is a side view of an intelligent train model vehicle of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 4It is a top view of an intelligent train model vehicle of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] The following is a clear and complete description of the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. 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.

[0021] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the embodiment of the present invention includes:

[0022] An intelligent ingot mold vehicle comprises a ground walking unit 1, a first bracket 2, a second bracket 3, a steel ingot mold loading unit 4 and a center column pipe grabbing and lifting mechanism 5;

[0023] The ground walking unit 1 can walk in a straight line along the ground. The first bracket 2 is installed on the ground walking unit 1. The second bracket 3 is installed on the first bracket 2. The second bracket 3 can walk in a straight line on the first bracket 2. The walking direction of the second bracket 3 is perpendicular to the walking direction of the ground walking unit 1. The ingot mold loading unit 4 is installed at the bottom of the second bracket 3 and vertically downward. The center column tube grabbing and lifting mechanism 5 is installed on the side of the second bracket 3 and is set vertically downward.

[0024] This technical solution is used to meet the requirements for gripping, lifting, rotating, and other positioning and assembly tasks for ingot molds and center-filling tubes during die casting. A rail-mounted trolley, operating on tracks alongside the die casting pit, is equipped with a rotating and lifting mechanism for the ingot mold and a long-stroke lifting device for the center-filling tube. Utilizing servo and visual control systems, this trolley enables both manual guidance and automated intelligent assembly of the ingot mold and center-filling tube. The application of this trolley improves production safety, simplifies the production process, increases efficiency, significantly reduces on-site labor intensity, and significantly enhances the economic benefits of special steel die casting, making it suitable for large-scale batch production.

[0025] In some embodiments, the ground walking unit 1 includes two straight rails installed on the ground and an even number of walking units installed on the walking rails. Connecting columns are provided between adjacent walking units, and all walking units are combined into a walking bottom frame horizontally mounted between the two straight rails.

[0026] This technical solution features an optimized frame structure and suspension design; an overall protective design; a maintenance and work platform that can be manually raised and lowered; a precise screw positioning and handover device; and a mechanical structure with reliable and stable strength.

[0027] In some embodiments, the first bracket 2 is fixed on the top of the ground walking unit 1. The first bracket 2 is a rectangular frame. A plurality of symmetrically arranged first reinforcing ribs are provided on both sides of the first bracket 2.

[0028] In some embodiments, the second bracket 3 includes a top frame movable on the top of the first bracket 2 and a mounting member installed in the middle of the top frame.

[0029] In some embodiments, the ingot loading unit 4 includes a first lifting structure, a first rotating structure and a first gripper. The first lifting structure is fixed to the mounting member, the first rotating structure is installed at the bottom of the first lifting structure, and the first gripper is installed at the bottom of the first rotating structure. The first lifting structure includes a first lifting rail and a first driving cylinder that drives the first lifting rail to move up and down.

[0030] This technical solution adopts a five-axis drive system to achieve smooth switching between high and low speeds; the servo drive system can achieve high-precision movement and flexible control; the rotation mechanism can achieve 180-degree free adjustment; the high-rigidity mechanical support arm and the claw hand are suitable for grasping a full range of steel ingot molds; complete sensors and servo position interlocking and alarms ensure that the operating equipment can be guaranteed even in manual mode.

[0031] In some embodiments, the center column tube grabbing and lifting mechanism 5 includes a second lifting structure and a first gripper installed on the second lifting structure; the second lifting structure includes a second lifting rail and a second driving cylinder that drives the second lifting rail to move up and down.

[0032] This technical solution adopts a three-axis drive system to achieve smooth switching between high and low speeds; a servo drive system that can achieve high-precision movements with flexible control; a large stroke and lifting height of up to 3.5 meters; a high-rigidity mechanical support arm and a claw hand that are suitable for grasping a full range of injection pipes; and a complete set of sensors and servo position interlocks and alarms to ensure safe operation of the equipment even in manual mode.

[0033] In some embodiments, the intelligent model vehicle also includes a vision and lighting system, which includes a color monitoring camera, a switch, a PLC, a serial port control, a fixed terminal display industrial computer and a light source; a color monitoring camera and a light source constitute an acquisition unit, and the acquisition unit includes six groups, one acquisition unit is provided on the ingot model loading unit 4, one acquisition unit is provided on the center column tube grabbing and lifting mechanism 5, and one acquisition unit is installed on each of the four corners of the ground walking unit 1; the acquisition units are all electrically connected to the switch, PLC, serial port control and fixed terminal display industrial computer.

[0034] This technical solution is equipped with a visual monitoring system to realize manually assisted mold alignment operations; multi-angle and controllable lighting control; optional settings of multiple monitoring cameras and a mold hole monitoring solution with automatic zoom and adjustable angle; configuration of safety sensors, safety relays and safety door locks; providing system Ethernet interface and wireless data communication, which can be connected to the factory's upper-level MES system for remote centralized control; wireless video data transmission can realize real-time operation monitoring and guidance in the centralized control room; and structural design that is resistant to high temperature and dust.

[0035] The above descriptions are merely embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structure or equivalent process transformation made using the contents of the present invention specification, or directly or indirectly applied in other related technical fields, are also included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An intelligent train model vehicle, characterized by: It comprises a ground walking unit (1), a first bracket (2), a second bracket (3), a steel ingot loading unit (4), and a center column pipe grabbing and lifting mechanism (5); The ground walking unit (1) can walk in a straight line along the ground, the first bracket (2) is installed on the ground walking unit (1), the second bracket (3) is installed on the first bracket (2), the second bracket (3) can walk in a straight line on the first bracket (2), the walking direction of the second bracket (3) and the walking direction of the ground walking unit (1) are perpendicular to each other, the steel ingot mold loading unit (4) is installed at the bottom of the second bracket (3) and is vertically downward, and the center column pipe grabbing and lifting mechanism (5) is installed on the side of the second bracket (3) and is arranged vertically downward; The intelligent model train also includes a visual and lighting system, which includes a color monitoring camera, a switch, a PLC, a serial port control, a fixed terminal display industrial control computer, and a light source; the color monitoring camera and the light source constitute a collection unit, and the collection units include six groups, one collection unit is provided on the steel ingot model train loading unit (4), one collection unit is provided on the center column pipe grabbing and lifting mechanism (5), and one collection unit is installed on each of the four corners of the ground walking unit (1); the collection units are all electrically connected to the switch, the PLC, the serial port control, and the fixed terminal display industrial control computer; The first bracket (2) is fixed on the top of the ground walking unit (1); the first bracket (2) is a rectangular frame; and a plurality of symmetrically arranged first reinforcing ribs are provided on both sides of the first bracket (2); The second bracket (3) comprises a top frame movable on the top of the first bracket (2) and a mounting member mounted in the middle of the top frame; The steel ingot loading unit (4) comprises a first lifting structure, a first rotating structure and a first gripper, wherein the first lifting structure is fixed to the mounting member, the first rotating structure is mounted on the bottom of the first lifting structure, and the first gripper is mounted on the bottom of the first rotating structure; The first lifting structure includes a first lifting track and a first driving cylinder that drives the first lifting track to move up and down; The center column tube grabbing and lifting mechanism (5) comprises a second lifting structure and a first gripper mounted on the second lifting structure; The second lifting structure includes a second lifting rail and a second driving cylinder driving the second lifting rail to move up and down.

2. The intelligent train model vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ground walking unit (1) comprises two linear tracks installed on the ground and an even number of walking units installed on the walking tracks. Connecting columns are provided between adjacent walking units, and all the walking units are combined into a walking bottom frame horizontally mounted between the two linear tracks.

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