Billet centering and anti-collision device

Through the cooperation of the conveying mechanism, centering mechanism and safety detection elements, the problem of the steel billet centering device being damaged is solved, and the safe operation and efficient production of the equipment are achieved.

CN116765142BActive Publication Date: 2025-08-26CHONGQING IRON & STEEL CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202310850350.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-07-11
Publication Date
2025-08-26
Estimated Expiration
2043-07-11

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Technical Problem

The existing billet centering device is easily damaged by the billet when it does not reach the safe position in the working state or open state, resulting in equipment damage and shutdown.

Method used

The combination of a transmission mechanism, a centering mechanism, a safety detection element and a control module is adopted to detect the position signal of the centering component through the safety detection element, control the working status of the transmission mechanism and a centering mechanism, and ensure that the steel billet is centered in a safe position and avoid impact.

Benefits of technology

Effectively avoid steel billets hitting the centering mechanism, reduce equipment damage and shutdowns, improve production efficiency, reduce energy consumption, and improve equipment utilization and safety.

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Abstract

The present invention belongs to the field of metallurgy technology, and relates to a steel billet centering and anti-collision device, comprising: a conveying mechanism, a centering mechanism, a safety detection element, and a control module; when the safety detection element detects a signal from the centering mechanism, the safety detection element transmits the signal to the control module to control the centering mechanism to stop and wait, and at the same time controls the conveying mechanism to start working; after the conveying mechanism has transported for a preset time, that is, the steel billet is transported to the centering position where the centering mechanism is located by the conveying mechanism, the control module controls the conveying mechanism to stop and wait, and at the same time controls the centering mechanism to start performing the centering operation; when the centering mechanism runs a closing and opening cycle and returns to the safety detection element with a signal again, the control module controls the centering mechanism to stop and wait, and controls the conveying mechanism to start the transport operation. The present application can effectively prevent the steel billet from colliding with the centering mechanism, thereby avoiding damage to the centering mechanism, and has the advantages of reducing the number of equipment shutdowns and equipment maintenance, thereby achieving the beneficial effect of increasing efficiency.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of metallurgy, in particular to a steel billet centering and anti-collision device. Background Art

[0002] The heavy plate production line centering device is located between steelmaking and rolling mills and is used to calibrate the position of secondary flame-cut slabs. This facilitates subsequent flame-cut positioning and deburring.

[0003] At present, the secondary flame-cut slabs in steelmaking are conveyed to the centering device through the steelmaking conveyor rollers, and are positioned and cut after the position of the centering device is calibrated. It is easy for the centering device to be in working state or in the open state and not reach the safe position, which may cause the centering device to be damaged by the steel billet. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art described above, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a steel billet centering and anti-collision device, which is used to solve the problem that the existing steel billet centering device is easily damaged by the steel billet when the centering device is in working state or in the open state and has not reached the safe position.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned and other related purposes, the present invention provides a billet centering and anti-collision device, comprising:

[0006] The conveying mechanism includes a conveying drive component and a transmission component, wherein the conveying drive component is used to drive the transmission component to transport the steel billet;

[0007] A centering mechanism for calibrating the position of the steel billet on the conveying mechanism, the centering mechanism comprising at least two sets of centering modules, the centering modules comprising a centering drive component and a centering component, the centering drive component being connected to the centering component, the drive component being used to drive the centering component to move along the width direction of the conveying mechanism;

[0008] a safety detection element, disposed on one side of the conveying mechanism in the width direction, the safety detection element being used to detect a safety position signal of the centering component to trigger the conveying mechanism to perform a transport operation;

[0009] The control module is used to control the transmission mechanism and the centering mechanism to execute an open or closed working state.

[0010] Optionally, the conveying mechanism includes a plurality of transmission components evenly arranged along the transmission direction, and the transmission components are conveying rollers.

[0011] Optionally, the conveying mechanism further includes a plurality of the conveying drive components, the plurality of the conveying drive components correspond one-to-one to the plurality of the transmission components, and the conveying drive components are motors.

[0012] Optionally, the centering mechanism includes two groups of centering modules, and the two groups of centering modules are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the conveying mechanism along the width direction.

[0013] Optionally, the centering drive component is a hydraulic drive cylinder, and the shaft of the hydraulic drive cylinder is connected to the centering component.

[0014] Optionally, the centering component is a right quadrangular prism.

[0015] Optionally, the safety detection element is a proximity switch.

[0016] As described above, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: when the safety detection element does not detect the centering component signal, that is, the centering mechanism is in the working state and the conveying mechanism is in the stopped state, when the safety detection element detects the centering component signal, the safety detection element transmits the signal to the control module, the control module controls the centering mechanism to stop and wait, and controls the conveying mechanism to start working, after the conveying mechanism transports the steel billet through the conveying mechanism for a preset time, the steel billet is transported to the centering position where the centering mechanism is located by the conveying mechanism, the control module controls the conveying mechanism to stop and wait, and controls the centering mechanism to start performing the centering operation, the centering drive component drives the centering component to move along the width direction of the conveying mechanism, and the centering components on the left and right sides close toward the middle, thereby adjusting the position of the proofreading steel plate on the conveying mechanism, when the centering mechanism runs a closing and opening cycle until the safety detection element has a signal, the control module controls the centering mechanism to stop and wait, and controls the conveying mechanism to start transporting operation. By adopting the technical solution of the present application, it is possible to effectively prevent the steel billet from hitting the centering mechanism, thereby avoiding damage to the centering mechanism, reducing the number of equipment shutdowns and equipment maintenance, and achieving the beneficial effect of increasing efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 Shown is a structural schematic diagram of the centering mechanism in an open state in an embodiment of the present application;

[0018] Figure 2 Shown is a structural schematic diagram of the centering mechanism in an embodiment of the present application not reaching a safe position;

[0019] Figure 3 It shows a structural schematic diagram of the centering mechanism in a closed state in an embodiment of the present application.

[0020] Part Number Description

[0021] Conveying mechanism 1, conveying drive component 101, transmission component 102, centering mechanism 2, centering module 201, centering drive component 201a, centering component 201b, safety detection element 3, control module 4, and steel billet 5. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The following describes the embodiments of the present invention through specific examples. Those skilled in the art will readily understand the other advantages and benefits of the present invention from the disclosure herein. The present invention may also be implemented or applied through various other specific embodiments, and the details in this specification may be modified or altered based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

[0023] See also Figures 1 to 3 It should be noted that the diagrams provided in this embodiment are only schematic illustrations of the basic concept of the present invention. Therefore, the diagrams only show the components related to the present invention and are not drawn according to the number, shape and size of the components in actual implementation. The type, quantity and proportion of each component in actual implementation can be changed at will, and the component layout type may also be more complex. The structures, proportions, sizes, etc. illustrated in the drawings of this specification are only used to match the contents disclosed in the specification for people familiar with this technology to understand and read. They are not used to limit the limiting conditions for the implementation of the present invention and therefore have no technical significance. Any modification of the structure, change in the proportional relationship or adjustment of the size should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed by the present invention without affecting the efficacy and purpose that can be achieved by the present invention. At the same time, the terms such as "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "middle" and "one" quoted in this specification are only for the convenience of description and are not used to limit the scope of the implementation of the present invention. Changes or adjustments in their relative relationships should also be considered as the scope of the implementation of the present invention without substantially changing the technical content.

[0024] Before describing the embodiments of the present invention in detail, we first describe the application environment of the present invention. The technology of the present invention is primarily applied in the field of metallurgy. The present invention is intended to address the problem that existing billet centering devices are prone to being damaged by the billet while the centering device is in operation or has not reached a safe position during opening.

[0025] Please combine Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the present invention provides a billet centering and anti-collision device, comprising:

[0026] In an exemplary embodiment of the present application, the conveying mechanism 1 includes a conveying drive component 101 and a transmission component 102, and the conveying drive component 101 is used to drive the transmission component 102 to transport the steel billet 5; the centering mechanism 2 is used to calibrate the position of the steel billet 5 on the conveying mechanism 1, and the centering mechanism 2 includes at least two groups of centering modules 201, and the centering module 201 includes a centering drive component 201a and a centering component 201b, and the centering drive component 201a is connected to the centering component 201b, and the drive component is used to drive the centering component 201b to move along the width direction of the conveying mechanism 1; the safety detection element 3 is arranged on one side of the conveying mechanism 1 along the width direction, and the safety detection element 3 is used to detect the safety position signal of the centering component 201b to trigger the conveying mechanism 1 to perform the transportation operation; the control module 4 is used to control the conveying mechanism 1 and the centering mechanism 2 to perform the open or closed working state.

[0027] In this embodiment, when the safety detection element 3 does not detect the signal of the centering component 201b, that is, the centering mechanism 2 is in the working state and the conveying mechanism 1 is in the stopped state, when the safety detection element 3 detects the signal of the centering component 201b, the safety detection element 3 transmits the signal to the control module 4, the control module 4 controls the centering mechanism 2 to stop and wait, and at the same time controls the conveying mechanism 1 to start working. After the conveying mechanism 1 transports for a preset time, the steel billet 5 is transported to the centering position where the centering mechanism 2 is located through the conveying mechanism 1. The control module 4 controls the conveying mechanism 1 to stop and wait, and at the same time controls the centering mechanism 2 to start the centering operation. The centering drive component 201a drives the centering component 201b to move along the width direction of the conveying mechanism 1, and the centering components 201b on the left and right sides close toward the middle, thereby adjusting the position of the proofreading steel plate on the conveying mechanism 1. When the centering mechanism 2 runs a closing and opening cycle until the safety detection element 3 has a signal, the control module 4 controls the centering mechanism 2 to stop and wait, and controls the conveying mechanism 1 to start the transportation operation. By adopting the technical solution of the present application, the steel billet 5 can be effectively prevented from hitting the centering mechanism 2, thereby avoiding damage to the centering mechanism 2, reducing the number of equipment shutdowns and equipment maintenance, and thus achieving the beneficial effect of increasing efficiency.

[0028] In an exemplary embodiment of the present application, the conveying mechanism 1 includes a plurality of conveying components 102 uniformly arranged along the conveying direction, and the conveying components 102 are conveying rollers.

[0029] In this embodiment, conveyor rollers are used to transport the steel billets 5. These rollers facilitate continuous transport of the billets 5 along the production line, eliminating the need for manual handling and saving time and labor costs. Furthermore, the smooth surface of the rollers reduces frictional resistance on the billets 5, improving the speed and efficiency of billet 5 transportation. The special material and design of the conveyor rollers ensure that the billets 5 are less susceptible to deformation and damage during transportation, preventing defective products during production. The roller design also ensures the stability of the billets 5, minimizing the possibility of deviation and deformation. By continuously transporting the billets 5, the conveyor roller system avoids frequent stopping and starting operations, reducing energy waste. Furthermore, the roller design and its inherent rotation also reduce frictional resistance, further reducing energy consumption. Using conveyor rollers to transport the billets 5 eliminates potential injuries associated with manual handling, improves workplace safety, and reduces the occurrence of labor accidents. The conveyor rollers automatically adjust their operation based on the size, weight, and speed of the billets 5, ensuring optimal equipment operation and minimizing the time the billets 5 spend on the production line, thereby increasing equipment utilization.

[0030] In summary, using conveyor rollers to transport the steel billet 5 can improve production efficiency, ensure product quality, reduce energy consumption, and improve personnel safety and equipment utilization.

[0031] In an exemplary embodiment of the present application, the conveying mechanism 1 further includes a plurality of conveying drive components 101 , the plurality of conveying drive components 101 correspond one-to-one to the plurality of transmission components 102 , and the conveying drive components 101 are motors.

[0032] In this embodiment, a motor-driven conveyor roller transmission system is employed, with each conveyor roller equipped with a motor. This allows for independent control of each conveyor roller, allowing the speed and operating mode of the conveyor rollers to be adjusted according to actual needs. This motor-driven conveyor roller transmission system allows for flexible control of the motor power and speed, avoiding unnecessary energy waste. The motor-driven conveyor roller transmission system can also utilize technologies such as frequency converters to adjust the transmission system speed according to actual needs, further reducing energy consumption. Each conveyor roller is equipped with an independent motor, making troubleshooting and maintenance much easier. If a motor or conveyor roller fails, the problem can be quickly located and repaired without shutting down the entire system. This also reduces downtime and production losses. Each conveyor roller equipped with a motor allows for more flexible placement of the conveyor rollers on the production line. The position of the conveyor rollers can be installed and adjusted according to actual needs to meet different production environments and process requirements. This motor-driven conveyor roller transmission system enables continuous transportation and efficient transfer of the steel billets 5. Furthermore, the operating speed and operating mode of the conveyor rollers can be matched to other production equipment, improving production efficiency and overall production line coordination.

[0033] In summary, the motor-driven conveyor roller transmission method can achieve beneficial effects such as precise control, energy saving, convenient maintenance, flexible layout and improved production efficiency during the transportation of the steel billet 5.

[0034] In an exemplary embodiment of the present application, the centering mechanism 2 includes two sets of centering modules 201 , and the two sets of centering modules 201 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the conveying mechanism 1 along the width direction.

[0035] In this embodiment, the centering mechanism 2 shown in the embodiment of the present application includes two groups of centering modules 201, and the two groups of centering modules 201 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the conveying mechanism 1 along the width direction, that is, the setting distance between the initial positions of the centering modules 201 is greater than the length of the conveying roller, thereby ensuring that when the centering mechanism 2 is in a safe position, the steel billet 5 is not easy to cause impact damage to the centering mechanism 2, thereby reducing the number of equipment shutdowns and equipment maintenance times.

[0036] In an exemplary embodiment of the present application, the centering drive component 201a is a hydraulic drive cylinder, and a shaft of the hydraulic drive cylinder is connected to the centering component 201b.

[0037] In this embodiment, the centering component 201b is driven by a hydraulic drive cylinder. Since the hydraulic drive system has high precision and flexibility, it can accurately control the centering position and centering force of the steel billet 5, ensuring that the steel billet 5 can be accurately centered, thereby improving the quality of the product. The hydraulic drive system can be integrated with the automation control module 4 to achieve automated control and automatic centering. By cooperating with the safety detection element 3 and the control module 4, real-time monitoring and adjustment of the centering position of the steel billet 5 can be achieved without manual intervention, thereby improving the automation level of the production line. The hydraulic drive cylinder generates low noise during operation, reducing the impact on the environment and staff. The hydraulic drive cylinder operates smoothly when driving the centering device, does not damage the surface of the steel billet 5, and protects the appearance quality of the steel billet 5.

[0038] In an exemplary embodiment of the present application, the centering component 201b is a right quadrangular prism.

[0039] In this embodiment, the centering component 201b is a right quadrangular prism, and the long side of the centering component 201b close to the conveying mechanism 1 is used to contact the steel billet 5, thereby increasing the contact area between the centering component 201b and the steel billet 5, thereby improving the stability of the centering process, and the other side is connected to the telescopic rod of the hydraulic drive cylinder.

[0040] In an exemplary embodiment of the present application, the safety detection element 3 is a proximity switch.

[0041] In this embodiment, the safety detection element 3 is a proximity switch, which can accurately detect the arrival signal of the centering component 201b, thereby avoiding false triggering of the detection element, which causes the steel billet 5 to collide with the centering mechanism 2 and cause damage.

[0042] Working principle: when the safety detection element 3 does not detect the signal of the centering component 201b, the centering mechanism 2 is in the working state and the conveying mechanism 1 is in the stopped state. When the safety detection element 3 detects the signal of the centering component 201b, the safety detection element 3 transmits the signal to the control module 4. The control module 4 controls the centering mechanism 2 to stop and wait, and controls the conveying mechanism 1 to start working. After the conveying mechanism 1 transports for a preset time, the steel billet 5 is transported to the centering position where the centering mechanism 2 is located through the conveying mechanism 1. The control module 4 controls the conveying mechanism 1 to stop and wait, and controls the centering mechanism 2 to start the centering operation. The centering drive component 201a drives the centering component 201b to move along the width direction of the conveying mechanism 1, and the centering components 201b on the left and right sides close to the middle, thereby adjusting the position of the proofreading steel plate on the conveying mechanism 1. When the centering mechanism 2 runs a closing and opening cycle until the safety detection element 3 has a signal, the control module 4 controls the centering mechanism 2 to stop and wait, and controls the conveying mechanism 1 to start the transportation operation. By adopting the technical solution of the present application, the steel billet 5 can be effectively prevented from hitting the centering mechanism 2, thereby avoiding damage to the centering mechanism 2, reducing the number of equipment shutdowns and equipment maintenance, and thus achieving the beneficial effect of increasing efficiency.

[0043] The above embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles and effects of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Anyone skilled in the art may modify or alter the above embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, all equivalent modifications or alterations made by one of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the spirit and technical principles disclosed herein are intended to be covered by the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A billet centering and anti-collision device, characterized in that: include: The conveying mechanism includes a conveying drive component and a transmission component, wherein the conveying drive component is used to drive the transmission component to transport the steel billet; A centering mechanism is used to calibrate the position of the steel billet on the conveying mechanism. The centering mechanism includes at least two sets of centering modules. The centering module includes a centering drive component and a centering component, wherein the centering drive component is connected to the centering component, and the drive component is used to drive the centering component to move along the width direction of the conveying mechanism; a safety detection element, disposed on one side of the conveying mechanism in the width direction, the safety detection element being used to detect a safety position signal of the centering component to trigger the conveying mechanism to perform a transport operation; A control module, used for controlling the transmission mechanism and the centering mechanism to execute an opening or closing working state; The transmission mechanism includes a plurality of transmission components evenly arranged along the transmission direction, and the transmission components are transmission rollers; The transmission mechanism further includes a plurality of transmission drive components, the plurality of transmission drive components correspond one-to-one to the plurality of transmission components, and the transmission drive components are motors.

2. The billet centering and anti-collision device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The centering mechanism includes two groups of centering modules, and the two groups of centering modules are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the conveying mechanism along the width direction.

3. The billet centering and anti-collision device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The centering drive component is a hydraulic drive cylinder, and the shaft of the hydraulic drive cylinder is connected to the centering component.

4. The billet centering and anti-collision device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The centering component is a right quadrangular prism.

5. The billet centering and anti-collision device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The safety detection element is a proximity switch.

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