Automatic transfer and cooling device for crucibles

Abstract

This application discloses an automated crucible transfer and cooling device, including a cooling box and a cooling jacket, a drive component, a transmission component, and a hollow medium cooling guide roller assembly mounted on the cooling box. The cooling jacket has an interface connected to a cooling medium circulation system and is internally connected to the hollow medium cooling guide roller assembly to allow the cooling medium to circulate within the assembly. The drive component drives the hollow medium cooling guide roller assembly to rotate via the transmission component, thereby transferring the crucible while simultaneously cooling it. This automated crucible transfer and cooling device enables rapid and efficient cooling, improving production efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of crucible manufacturing technology, and more specifically, to an automated crucible transfer and cooling device. Background Technology

[0002] Quartz crucibles are processing tools used in the monocrystalline silicon industry. They are typically processed using an electric arc method. Quartz sand is added to a mold, and a forming rod evenly spreads the sand along the inner wall of the mold. The heat released by the arcing of the electrodes melts the sand into shape. After molding, the mold is removed and manually transported by a trolley to a cooling zone where it is cooled by a fan. It then undergoes subsequent processing to form the finished product. During this process, the mold is at a high temperature after molding, making cooling essential for the rapid processing of the quartz crucible in the next stage. Currently, the cooling method is limited, the transport is manual, and the cooling time is long, slowing down the processing pace of subsequent steps. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this invention provides an automated crucible transfer and cooling device that enables rapid and efficient cooling, thereby improving production efficiency.

[0004] The present invention provides an automated crucible transfer and cooling device, comprising a cooling box and a cooling jacket, a driving component, a transmission component, and a hollow medium cooling guide roller assembly mounted on the cooling box. The cooling jacket has an interface connected to a cooling medium circulation system and is connected to the interior of the hollow medium cooling guide roller assembly to allow the cooling medium to circulate within the hollow medium cooling guide roller assembly. The driving component is used to drive the hollow medium cooling guide roller assembly to rotate via the transmission component to transfer the crucible while cooling it.

[0005] Preferably, in the above-mentioned automated crucible transfer and cooling device, the cooling box is further equipped with a hollow fin heat dissipation component that communicates internally with the cooling jacket.

[0006] Preferably, in the above-mentioned automated crucible transfer and cooling device, the cooling box is also equipped with an inward-facing air blowing component.

[0007] Preferably, in the above-mentioned automated crucible transfer and cooling device, the hollow fin heat dissipation component is connected to the cooling jacket by welding.

[0008] Preferably, in the above-mentioned automated crucible transfer and cooling device, the hollow fin heat dissipation components are distributed along the entire side of the crucible transfer path on the cooling box.

[0009] Preferably, in the above-mentioned automated crucible transfer and cooling device, the blowing component is a variable frequency fan.

[0010] Preferably, in the above-mentioned automated crucible transfer and cooling device, the blowing component is located between the cooling box and the hollow fin heat dissipation component.

[0011] Preferably, in the above-mentioned automated crucible transfer and cooling device, the driving component is a servo drive motor.

[0012] Preferably, in the above-mentioned automated crucible transfer and cooling device, the transmission component is a transmission belt.

[0013] Preferably, in the above-mentioned automated crucible transfer and cooling device, the cooling box has holes on both sides located in the transmission direction of the transmission component that allow the crucible to pass through.

[0014] As can be seen from the above technical solution, the above-mentioned automated crucible transfer and cooling device provided by the present invention includes a cooling box and a cooling jacket, a driving component, a transmission component, and a hollow medium cooling guide roller group installed on the cooling box. The cooling jacket has an interface connected to the cooling medium circulation system and is connected to the interior of the hollow medium cooling guide roller group to allow the cooling medium to circulate within the hollow medium cooling guide roller group. The driving component is used to drive the hollow medium cooling guide roller group to rotate through the transmission component to realize the transfer of the crucible while cooling it. Therefore, cooling is achieved during the crucible transfer process, thereby achieving rapid and efficient cooling and improving production efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the provided drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of an automated crucible transfer and cooling device provided by the present invention;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of an automated crucible transfer device after the cooling box has been removed. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The core of this invention is to provide an automated crucible transfer and cooling device that can achieve rapid and efficient cooling and improve production efficiency.

[0019] 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.

[0020] An example implementation of the automated crucible transfer and cooling device provided by the present invention Figure 1 As shown, Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of an automated crucible transfer and cooling device provided by the present invention. The automated crucible transfer and cooling device may include a cooling box 1 and a cooling jacket 2, a driving component 3, a transmission component 4, and a hollow medium cooling guide roller group 5 installed on the cooling box 1. The cooling jacket 2 has an interface 6 connected to the cooling medium circulation system and is connected to the interior of the hollow medium cooling guide roller group 5 to allow the cooling medium to circulate within the hollow medium cooling guide roller group 5. The driving component 3 is used to drive the hollow medium cooling guide roller group 5 to rotate through the transmission component 4 to realize the transfer of the crucible while cooling it.

[0021] It should be noted that the hollow medium cooling guide roller group 5 is connected to the cooling medium circulation system and can be equipped with double-end mechanical seals at both ends, which provides the necessary conditions for high-temperature transfer. The cooling medium here can be, but is not limited to, cooling water. After the crucible is loaded into the cooling box 1, the drive component 3 can use the transmission component 4 and the hollow medium cooling guide roller group 5 to drive the crucible forward. At the same time, the hollow medium cooling guide roller group 5 can cool the crucible, and the medium heated by the crucible can be transported out through the cooling medium circulation system, while a cooler medium is transported in, so as to achieve continuous cooling of the crucible. It can be seen that this can simultaneously and efficiently cool the crucible during the transfer process, which greatly improves the cooling efficiency.

[0022] As can be seen from the above technical solutions, in the embodiments of the above-mentioned automated crucible transfer and cooling device provided by the present invention, a cooling box, a cooling jacket, a driving component, a transmission component, and a hollow medium cooling guide roller group are included. The cooling jacket has an interface connected to the cooling medium circulation system and is connected to the interior of the hollow medium cooling guide roller group so that the cooling medium circulates within the hollow medium cooling guide roller group. The driving component is used to drive the hollow medium cooling guide roller group to rotate through the transmission component to realize the transfer of the crucible while cooling it. Therefore, cooling is achieved during the transfer of the crucible, thereby achieving rapid and efficient cooling and improving production efficiency.

[0023] In one specific embodiment of the aforementioned automated crucible transfer and cooling device, reference continues to... Figure 1The cooling chamber 1 can also be equipped with hollow finned heat dissipation components 7 that are internally connected to the cooling jacket 2. It should be noted that the numerous hollow finned heat dissipation components 7 within the cooling chamber 1 can effectively absorb the heat radiated from the crucible and conduct it to the cooling medium within the cooling jacket 2. The lower-temperature cooling medium quickly carries away the high-energy heat, and a continuously replenishing low-temperature cooling medium is introduced, achieving faster and more continuous cooling of the crucible. Furthermore, the hollow finned heat dissipation components 7 can preferably be connected to the cooling jacket by welding, ensuring a more robust connection and further guaranteeing the stability of the working process and preventing leakage. Of course, other fixing methods can be selected according to actual needs; there are no limitations here.

[0024] Based on the above embodiments, the hollow fin heat dissipation component 7 can preferably be distributed along the entire side of the crucible transport path on the cooling box 1. In this case, the hollow fin heat dissipation component 7 can be used for radiative heat dissipation during the entire transport process of the crucible, thereby ensuring better heat dissipation effect and facilitating rapid cooling. Of course, this is a preferred solution, and the location of these hollow fin heat dissipation components can be selected according to actual needs, which is not limited here.

[0025] In another specific embodiment of the aforementioned automated crucible transfer and cooling device, refer to... Figure 1 The cooling box 1 is also equipped with an inward-facing air blowing component 8. Furthermore, the air blowing component 8 can preferably be a variable frequency fan. Even further, refer to... Figure 2 , Figure 2 The diagram shows an automated crucible transfer device without the cooling box. The blower component 8 is preferably located between the cooling box 1 and the hollow finned heat dissipation component 7. In this case, the crucible inside the cooling box 1 can be cooled further, and hot air can be guided to quickly dissipate heat through the hollow finned heat dissipation component 7, thereby further improving heat dissipation efficiency.

[0026] In another specific embodiment of the above-mentioned automated crucible transfer and cooling device, the driving component 3 can preferably be a servo drive motor, which can realize the automation of crucible transfer and further reduce labor costs. Moreover, the transmission component 4 can preferably be a transmission belt, which can better cooperate with the driving component and enable the entire cooling device to achieve continuous cooling in a production line, thereby improving the cooling effect. Of course, the types of the driving component and transmission component can be adjusted according to actual needs, which is not limited here.

[0027] In a preferred embodiment of the aforementioned automated crucible transfer and cooling device, the cooling box 1 has holes on both sides located in the transmission direction of the transmission component 4, allowing the crucible to pass through. That is, as shown... Figure 1In this configuration, a hole is provided on both the left and right sides for the crucible to pass through. Combining multiple such automated crucible transfer and cooling devices creates a system similar to an assembly line. The crucible enters from the left, undergoes continuous cooling and transfer within multiple cooling devices, and finally passes through the hole on the right side of the rightmost cooling device and is removed. Thus, by combining multiple automated crucible transfer and cooling devices, an automated transfer system can be created, allowing the crucible to be automatically and rapidly transferred to its destination while being quickly cooled. The combination of multiple cooling methods results in excellent cooling effect and rapid cooling speed. Furthermore, the inlet and outlet of the cooling tank 1 can be gripped by external mechanical grippers, further reducing manual labor and improving operational efficiency.

[0028] In summary, using the aforementioned automated crucible transfer and cooling device, with cooling water as the cooling medium, the crucible can be rapidly cooled during automated transfer. The numerous hollow finned heat sink components inside the cooling chamber fully absorb the heat radiated by the crucible and transfer it to the circulating water heat transfer medium in the cooling jacket. The circulating water quickly removes the high-energy heat and continuously replenishes it with low-temperature chilled water. Simultaneously, a fan installed after the cooling jacket assists in cooling the crucible inside the cooling chamber and guides the hot air, allowing heat to be quickly conducted and dissipated through the hollow finned heat sink components. This achieves simultaneous cooling during automated transfer, thereby shortening the cooling time and improving production efficiency.

[0029] It is evident that the aforementioned automated crucible transfer and cooling device can reduce manual labor intensity, eliminate safety hazards, and can be extended. While transferring the crucible, it can also rapidly cool it. Furthermore, the combination of air cooling, water cooling, and air cooling methods can achieve better cooling results.

[0030] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use the invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. Therefore, the invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. An automated crucible transfer and cooling device, characterized in that, The device includes a cooling box and a cooling jacket, a drive component, a transmission component, and a hollow medium cooling guide roller assembly mounted on the cooling box. The cooling jacket has an interface connected to a cooling medium circulation system and is connected to the interior of the hollow medium cooling guide roller assembly to allow the cooling medium to circulate within the hollow medium cooling guide roller assembly. The drive component is used to drive the hollow medium cooling guide roller assembly to rotate via the transmission component to transfer the crucible while cooling it. The cooling box is also equipped with a hollow fin heat dissipation component that communicates internally with the cooling jacket. The cooling box is also equipped with an inward-facing air blowing component; The hollow finned heat dissipation components are distributed along the entire side of the crucible transport path on the cooling box; The cooling box has holes on both sides in the transmission direction of the transmission component that allow the crucible to pass through. Multiple automatic crucible transfer and cooling devices are combined to form an automated transfer device. The crucible enters from the left, and is then continuously cooled and transferred in multiple automatic crucible transfer and cooling devices. Finally, it passes through the hole on the right side of the rightmost automatic crucible transfer and cooling device and is removed, allowing the crucible to be automatically transferred directly to its destination while being rapidly cooled.

2. The automated crucible transfer and cooling device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The hollow finned heat dissipation component is connected to the cooling jacket by welding.

3. The automated crucible transfer and cooling device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The blowing component is a variable frequency fan.

4. The automated crucible transfer and cooling device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The air blowing component is located between the cooling box and the hollow fin heat dissipation component.

5. The automated crucible transfer and cooling device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The driving component is a servo drive motor.

6. The automated crucible transfer and cooling device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transmission component is a transmission belt.

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