Automatic graphite block hoop cylinder equipment

Abstract

The application belongs to the technical field of graphite block hoop cylinder equipment, and particularly relates to an automatic graphite block hoop cylinder equipment, which comprises a rack, one end of the rack is provided with a feeding mechanism, the other end of the rack is provided with a hoop cylinder forming mechanism, a workbench is arranged on the rack, a dust removal mechanism and a glue coating and scraping mechanism are sequentially arranged between the feeding mechanism and the hoop cylinder forming mechanism according to the graphite block transmission direction, the dust removal mechanism and the glue coating and scraping mechanism are both installed on the workbench, and at least one set of conveying mechanisms are arranged between the feeding mechanism, the dust removal mechanism, the glue coating and scraping mechanism and the hoop cylinder forming mechanism. The automatic graphite block hoop cylinder equipment can automatically complete the hoop cylinder operation of the graphite block, has a high roundness, can greatly reduce the labor cost and reduce the hoop cylinder scrap rate through the design of the conveying mechanisms, the feeding mechanism, the dust removal mechanism, the glue coating and scraping mechanism and the hoop cylinder forming mechanism.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the technical field of graphite block mortise and tenon equipment, specifically an automatic graphite block mortise and tenon equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, the workshop manufactures hoop cylinders from graphite blocks by manually gluing them together piece by piece. This results in low production efficiency and high labor costs. In addition, the roundness of the hoop cylinders is affected by the operator's experience, and they often end up in an elliptical shape, which greatly affects their usability. Furthermore, during the graphite block gluing process, adhesive adheres to the outer surface of the graphite blocks, significantly impacting the cleanliness of the graphite block surface.

[0003] Therefore, there is an urgent need to design a device that can automatically complete the process of forming graphite block cylinders. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automatic graphite block forming equipment. Through the design of a conveying mechanism, a feeding mechanism, a dust removal mechanism, a glue application and scraping mechanism, and a forming mechanism, the equipment can automatically complete the forming operation of graphite blocks with a high roundness rate, which can greatly reduce labor costs and reduce the scrap rate of the forming blocks.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides an automatic graphite block forming device, including a frame, a feeding mechanism at one end of the frame and a forming mechanism at the other end, a worktable on the frame, a dust removal mechanism and a glue application and scraping mechanism arranged sequentially between the feeding mechanism and the forming mechanism in the direction of graphite block transmission, both of the dust removal mechanism and the glue application and scraping mechanism being mounted on the worktable, and at least one set of conveying mechanisms arranged between the feeding mechanism, the dust removal mechanism, the glue application and scraping mechanism and the forming mechanism.

[0006] Furthermore, the feeding mechanism includes a pair of slide rails and a first slide frame disposed above and slidably connected to the pair of slide rails. The first slide frame is provided with a suction cup mounting seat slidably connected thereto, and the suction cup mounting seat is provided with a suction cup for picking up graphite blocks.

[0007] Furthermore, the dust removal mechanism includes a dust removal seat and several high-pressure air nozzles. The dust removal seat is disposed on the workbench and has an open top structure located below the slide rail. The several high-pressure air nozzles are disposed on the inner wall of the dust removal seat.

[0008] Furthermore, the glue application and scraping mechanism has two sets arranged sequentially along the graphite block conveying direction, and each set includes a swing mechanism, a moving mechanism, and a glue application and scraping assembly. The swing mechanism includes a fixed base, a support block, and a driving mechanism for driving the support block to swing. The fixed base is installed on the worktable, and a rotating shaft passes through the fixed base. The support block is sleeved on the outside of the rotating shaft. The driving mechanism drives the rotating shaft to rotate and causes the graphite block on the support block to swing.

[0009] The moving mechanism is symmetrically arranged on the other side of the rotating mechanism. The moving mechanism includes a mounting frame and a truss. The mounting frame is arranged on the workbench and is horizontally slidably connected to the workbench. The truss is arranged on the mounting frame and is vertically slidably connected to the mounting frame. The glue application and scraping assembly is arranged on the truss.

[0010] Furthermore, the adhesive application assembly includes a mounting base, a nozzle, and several scrapers. The mounting base is horizontally slidably connected to the truss, and the nozzle and several scrapers are all mounted on the mounting base.

[0011] Furthermore, there are two scraper blades, each located on one side of the nozzle.

[0012] Furthermore, the frame is provided with a conveying slide rail, and each conveying mechanism includes a second slide and a movable suction cup. The second slide is slidably connected to the conveying slide rail, and the movable suction cup is installed on the second slide.

[0013] Furthermore, the hoop forming mechanism includes a hollow rotating platform, a flip-type suction cup mechanism for flipping the graphite block 90°, and a diameter measuring mechanism for measuring the diameter of the graphite block hoop. The hollow rotating platform is installed on the ground and has a working disc for placing the graphite block on it.

[0014] Furthermore, a first unloading mechanism is provided between the hollow rotating platform and the working disc. The first unloading mechanism is fixed on the hollow rotating platform. The first unloading mechanism includes a first conveying frame and a plurality of first conveying rollers arranged in the first conveying frame. The bottom of the working disc is provided with a base that abuts against the first conveying rollers. A plurality of slots are provided on the base. A plurality of telescopic columns that cooperate with the slots are provided on the hollow rotating platform.

[0015] Furthermore, at least one second unloading mechanism is provided on the outer side of the hollow rotating platform away from the glue application and scraping mechanism. The second unloading mechanism includes a support frame and a second conveying frame slidably connected to the support frame. The second conveying frame is provided with a plurality of second transmission rollers, which are driven to rotate by a drive mechanism.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this invention are:

[0017] 1. The automatic graphite block forming equipment of the present invention, through the design of conveying mechanism, feeding mechanism, dust removal mechanism, glue application and scraping mechanism and forming mechanism, can automatically complete the forming operation of graphite blocks, and has a high roundness rate, which can greatly reduce labor costs and reduce the scrap rate of forming blocks.

[0018] 2. This invention, through the design of a dust removal mechanism and two sets of adhesive application and scraping mechanisms, ensures a more stable bonding of graphite blocks. Furthermore, the design of having two scrapers, located on either side of the nozzle, allows for the first cleaning of the surface of the graphite block to be coated with adhesive using the scraper on one side of the nozzle. This prevents the dust removal mechanism from failing to thoroughly remove dust or stubborn dirt from the graphite block. Then, adhesive is sprayed onto the scraped surface of the graphite block through the nozzle. Finally, the scraper on the other side of the nozzle smooths the sprayed adhesive, preventing excessive adhesive from overflowing onto the graphite block surface. This improves the cleanliness of the graphite block surface and the subsequent bonding effect, resulting in a stronger bond between graphite blocks and improved hoop forming quality.

[0019] 3. The hollow rotating platform of the present invention can improve the roundness of the hoop, greatly reduce labor costs, and through the design of the first and second feeding mechanisms, it can complete the overall feeding operation of the formed hoop, improving the convenience of feeding. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solution of the present invention, 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 some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the automatic graphite block clamping device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A partial schematic diagram;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a top view of an automatic graphite block clamping device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Enlarged view of region A in the middle;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a side view of an automatic graphite block clamping device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 6This is a front view of an automatic graphite block clamping device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 Enlarged view of region B in the middle;

[0028] In the diagram: 1-Frame, 11-Conveyor rail, 2-Feeding mechanism, 21-Pair of rails, 22-Slide carriage, 23-Suction cup mounting base, 100-Graphite block, 3-Dust removal mechanism, 31-Dust removal seat, 32-High-pressure air nozzle, 33-Rolling roller, 4-Glue application and scraping mechanism, 41-Rotating mechanism, 42-Moving mechanism, 43-Glue application and scraping assembly, 411-Rotating shaft, 412-Fixed seat, 421-Mounting bracket, 422-Truss, 431-Mounting base, 432-Scraper. 433-Nozzle, 5-Cuff forming mechanism, 51-Hollow rotating platform, 52-Flipping suction cup mechanism, 53-Cuff diameter measuring mechanism, 54-First feeding mechanism, 55-Working disc, 56-Slide, 57-Second feeding mechanism, 541-First conveying frame, 542-First conveying roller, 551-Support roller, 571-Support frame, 572-Second conveying frame, 573-Second transmission roller, 6-Conveying mechanism, 61-Second slide, 62-Mobile suction cup. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The technical solutions in 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.

[0030] In one specific embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 1-7 As shown, an automatic graphite block forming device includes a frame 1. One end of the frame 1 has a feeding mechanism 2, and the other end has a forming mechanism 5. A worktable is mounted on the frame 1. Between the feeding mechanism 2 and the forming mechanism 5, in the direction of graphite block transport, a dust removal mechanism 3 and a glue application and scraping mechanism 4 are sequentially arranged. Both the dust removal mechanism 3 and the glue application and scraping mechanism 4 are mounted on the worktable. At least one set of conveying mechanisms 6 is provided between the feeding mechanism 2, the dust removal mechanism 3, the glue application and scraping mechanism 4, and the forming mechanism 5. Figure 1 The graphite blocks are fed from the feeding mechanism 2 at one end of the frame 1 by a moving trolley, then the dust is removed by the dust removal mechanism 3, and the glue is applied and scraped by two sets of glue application and scraping mechanisms 4. Finally, the graphite blocks are conveyed to the cylinder forming mechanism 5 by the conveying mechanism 6 to form the graphite blocks into cylinders.

[0031] Specifically, the feeding mechanism 2 includes a pair of slide rails 21 and a first carriage 22 disposed above and slidably connected to the pair of slide rails 21. The first carriage 22 is provided with a suction cup mounting seat 23 slidably connected to it, and the suction cup mounting seat 23 is provided with a suction cup for picking up the graphite block 100. According to the height position of the graphite block on the moving trolley, the graphite block on the moving trolley is picked up by the suction cup on the suction cup mounting seat 23, and then the first carriage 22 is controlled to slide on the slide rails 21 to convey the picked-up graphite block to the dust collection seat 31 in the dust collection mechanism 3.

[0032] like Figure 3-4 The dust removal mechanism 3 includes a dust removal base 31 and several high-pressure air nozzles 32. The dust removal base 31 is set on the workbench with an open top structure located below the slide rail 21. The several high-pressure air nozzles 32 are set on the inner wall of the dust removal base 31. Specifically, the high-pressure air nozzles 32 are connected to an external high-pressure gas delivery device, and then the high-pressure air nozzles 32 remove dust from the graphite blocks inside the dust removal base 31. Specifically, high-pressure gas is sprayed onto the surface of the graphite blocks to be coated with adhesive to perform the dust removal operation.

[0033] like Figure 2-7 The glue-applying and scraping mechanism 4 has two sets arranged sequentially along the graphite block conveying direction. Each set includes a swing mechanism 41, a moving mechanism 42, and a glue-applying and scraping assembly 43. The swing mechanism 41 includes a fixed base 412, a support block, and a drive mechanism for driving the support block to swing. The fixed base is mounted on the worktable, and a rotating shaft 411 passes through the fixed base. The support block is sleeved on the outside of the rotating shaft 411. The drive mechanism drives the rotating shaft 411 to rotate and causes the graphite block on the support block to swing. The moving mechanism 42 is symmetrically arranged in the rotating mechanism 41. On the other side, the moving mechanism 42 includes a mounting frame 421 and a truss 422. The mounting frame 421 is mounted on the worktable and is horizontally slidably connected to the worktable. The truss 422 is mounted on the mounting frame 421 and is vertically slidably connected to the mounting frame 421. The glue application and scraping assembly 43 is mounted on the truss 422. The glue application and scraping assembly 43 includes a mounting base 431, a nozzle 433, and several scrapers 432. The mounting base 431 is horizontally slidably connected to the truss 422. The nozzle 433 and several scrapers 432 are all mounted on the mounting base 431.

[0034] Specifically, the graphite block after being dusted by the dust removal mechanism 3 is conveyed to the support block in the swing mechanism 41 through the conveying mechanism. The support block can adopt a suction cup structure to prevent the graphite block on the support block from falling off during the swing. Specifically, the drive mechanism can adopt a flipping cylinder, which can swing left and right according to the two sides of the graphite block to be coated to achieve a certain angle of flipping, so that the side of the graphite block to be coated is facing up. Simultaneously, the mounting frame 421 slides horizontally on the worktable and approaches the graphite block. Then, the position of the truss 422 on the mounting frame 421 is controlled, and the distance between the scraper and the graphite block is adjusted. The nozzle 433 is designed with a certain tilt angle, and the mounting base 431 slides horizontally on the truss 422 so that the glue can be sprayed evenly on the surface to be coated.

[0035] In this embodiment, there are two scrapers 432, located on both sides of the nozzle 433. This design allows the scraper on one side of the nozzle 433 to clean the surface of the graphite block to be coated with adhesive again, preventing the dust removal mechanism 3 from failing to remove dust or dirt from the graphite block, improving the subsequent bonding effect of the graphite block, making the bonding between graphite blocks stronger, and improving the forming quality of the hoop. Here, the scraper removes the dust or stubborn dirt that was not removed from the surface of the graphite block to be coated with adhesive, and then the nozzle sprays adhesive onto the scraped surface of the graphite block. The scraper on the other side of the nozzle is then used to smooth the sprayed adhesive, preventing too much adhesive from overflowing onto the surface of the coated graphite block.

[0036] In addition, the glue application and scraping mechanism 4 in this embodiment has two sets. Therefore, by repeating the above operation and performing the glue scraping-applying-scraping process, the coating effect on the graphite blocks is enhanced, which facilitates the bonding between the graphite blocks in the subsequent hoop forming mechanism 5.

[0037] In this embodiment, a transfer station is provided between the second set of glue-applying and scraping mechanisms 4 and the hoop forming mechanism 5. A conveying slide rail 11 is provided on the frame. Each conveying mechanism 6 includes a second slide 61 and a movable suction cup 62. The second slide 61 is slidably connected to the conveying slide rail 11, and the movable suction cup 62 is installed on the second slide 61. Specifically, in this embodiment, four sets of conveying mechanisms 6 are provided. Of course, in other embodiments, the number of conveying mechanisms can be designed according to needs. One set is used to convey the graphite blocks after dust removal by the dust removal mechanism 3 to the first set of glue-applying and scraping mechanisms 4. After being processed by the first set of glue-applying and scraping mechanisms, the blocks are conveyed to the second set of glue-applying and scraping mechanisms through the second set of conveying mechanisms. After being processed by the second set of glue-applying and scraping mechanisms, the blocks are conveyed to the transfer station through the third set of conveying mechanisms until the glue on the graphite blocks is semi-dry. Then, the blocks are conveyed to the working plate 55 of the hoop forming mechanism 5 through the fourth set of conveying mechanisms.

[0038] like Figure 1As shown, the hoop forming mechanism 5 includes a hollow rotating platform 51, a flip-type suction cup mechanism 52 for flipping graphite blocks 90°, and a diameter measuring mechanism 53 for measuring the diameter of the graphite block hoop. The hollow rotating platform 51 is installed on the ground and has a working plate 55 for placing graphite blocks. Specifically, the flip-type suction cup mechanism 52 flips the graphite blocks on the working plate 55 90 degrees, making the graphite blocks stand up and exposing the glue-coated surfaces on both sides of the graphite blocks. Then, the hollow rotating platform 51 drives the working plate to rotate, and the graphite blocks processed by the second set of glue-coating and scraping mechanisms are continuously conveyed to the working plate through the conveying mechanism, so that the glue-coated surfaces come into contact with each other, and the graphite blocks are arranged into a circle. Then, the graphite blocks arranged in a circle are tightened with a manual rope, and the diameter of the hoop can be measured by the diameter measuring mechanism 53 to ensure product consistency.

[0039] In this embodiment, a first unloading mechanism 54 is provided between the hollow rotating platform 51 and the working plate 55. The first unloading mechanism 54 is fixed on the hollow rotating platform 51. The first unloading mechanism 54 includes a first conveying frame 541 and a plurality of first conveying rollers 542 disposed in the first conveying frame 541. The bottom of the working plate 55 is provided with a base that abuts against the first conveying rollers 542. A plurality of slots are provided on the base. A plurality of telescopic columns that cooperate with the slots are provided on the hollow rotating platform 51. At least one second unloading mechanism 57 is provided on the outer side of the hollow rotating platform 51 away from the glue application and scraping mechanism 4. The second unloading mechanism 57 includes a support frame 571 and a second conveying frame 572 disposed above the support frame 571 and slidably connected thereto. A plurality of second transmission rollers 573 are provided in the second conveying frame 572. The second transmission rollers 573 are driven to rotate by a drive mechanism.

[0040] Specifically, during the graphite block forming process, the telescopic column is driven by the corresponding drive cylinder to extend into the slot of the chassis, thereby limiting the chassis and fixing the working plate 55. This prevents the working plate 55 from shaking during the rotation of the hollow rotating platform 51, which would result in poor graphite block sleeve forming.

[0041] After the graphite block sleeve is formed, the rotation of the hollow rotating platform 51 is stopped. According to the direction of the second feeding mechanism 57, the direction of the first feeding frame 541 after it stops is controlled. At the same time, the second feeding frame 572 is controlled to slide on the support frame 571 and abut against the first feeding frame 541, and is located in a straight line. Then, the telescopic column is driven by the corresponding drive cylinder to extend out of the slot in the chassis, realize the separation from the chassis, release the restriction on the chassis, that is, the working plate is not fixed. Then, the drive mechanism of the first conveying roller 542 and the second transmission roller 573 is opened, so that the first conveying roller 542 and the second transmission roller 573 start to rotate, thus completing the transportation of the working plate 55. This allows the working plate and the graphite block sleeve formed on the working plate to complete the feeding process as a whole. It is then lifted to one side by the lifting device, waits for the graphite block to be fully formed, and then the rope is released and lifted to the working area for use. Of course, simultaneously, the new working disc is conveyed through the first conveying roller 542 and the second transmission roller 573, and then the working disc is limited by the telescopic column, and then a new round of graphite block clamping operation is completed. The whole operation process is highly automatic and can complete the graphite block clamping operation without interruption.

[0042] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention. Therefore, any equivalent variations made in accordance with the claims of the present invention are still within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic graphite block clamping device, characterized in that, The machine includes a frame (1), one end of which is provided with a feeding mechanism (2) and the other end with a hoop forming mechanism (5). A workbench is provided on the frame (1). A dust removal mechanism (3) and a glue application and scraping mechanism (4) are arranged sequentially between the feeding mechanism (2) and the hoop forming mechanism (5) in the direction of graphite block transmission. The dust removal mechanism (3) and the glue application and scraping mechanism (4) are both installed on the workbench. At least one set of conveying mechanisms (6) is provided between the feeding mechanism (2), the dust removal mechanism (3), the glue application and scraping mechanism (4) and the hoop forming mechanism (5). The glue application and scraping mechanism (4) has two sets arranged sequentially along the graphite block conveying direction, and each set includes a swing mechanism (41), a moving mechanism (42) and a glue application and scraping assembly (43). The glue application and scraping assembly (43) includes a mounting base (431), a nozzle (433) and several scrapers (432). There are two scrapers (432) and they are located on both sides of the nozzle (433).

2. The automatic graphite block clamping device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding mechanism (2) includes a pair of slide rails (21) and a first slide (22) disposed above the pair of slide rails (21) and slidably connected thereto. The first slide (22) is provided with a suction cup mounting seat (23) slidably connected thereto, and the suction cup mounting seat (23) is provided with a suction cup for picking up graphite blocks (100).

3. The automatic graphite block clamping device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The dust removal mechanism (3) includes a dust removal seat (31) and several high-pressure air nozzles (32). The dust removal seat (31) is set on the workbench and its top is an open structure located below the slide rail (21). Several high-pressure air nozzles (32) are set on the inner wall of the dust removal seat (31).

4. The automatic graphite block clamping device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The swing mechanism (41) includes a fixed seat (412), a support block and a driving mechanism for driving the support block to swing. The fixed seat is installed on the workbench. A rotating shaft (411) passes through the fixed seat. The support block is sleeved on the outside of the rotating shaft (411). The driving mechanism drives the rotating shaft (411) to rotate and causes the graphite block on the support block to swing. The moving mechanism (42) is symmetrically arranged on the other side of the swing mechanism (41). The moving mechanism (42) includes a mounting frame (421) and a truss (422). The mounting frame (421) is arranged on the workbench and is horizontally slidably connected to the workbench. The truss (422) is arranged on the mounting frame (421) and is vertically slidably connected to the mounting frame (421). The glue application and scraping assembly (43) is arranged on the truss (422).

5. The automatic graphite block clamping device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The mounting base (431) is horizontally slidably connected to the truss (422), and the nozzle (433) and several scrapers (432) are all mounted on the mounting base (431).

6. The automatic graphite block clamping device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The frame is provided with a conveying slide rail (11), and each of the conveying mechanisms (6) includes a second slide (61) and a movable suction cup (62). The second slide (61) is slidably connected to the conveying slide rail (11), and the movable suction cup (62) is installed on the second slide (61).

7. The automatic graphite block clamping device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The hoop forming mechanism (5) includes a hollow rotating platform (51), a flip-type suction cup mechanism (52) for flipping the graphite block 90°, and a diameter measuring mechanism (53) for measuring the diameter of the graphite block hoop. The hollow rotating platform (51) is installed on the ground and has a working plate (55) for placing the graphite block.

8. The automatic graphite block clamping device according to claim 7, characterized in that, A first unloading mechanism (54) is provided between the hollow rotating platform (51) and the working plate (55). The first unloading mechanism (54) is fixed on the hollow rotating platform (51). The first unloading mechanism (54) includes a first conveying frame (541) and a plurality of first conveying rollers (542) arranged in the first conveying frame (541). The bottom of the working plate (55) is provided with a base that abuts against the first conveying rollers (542). A plurality of slots are provided on the base. A plurality of telescopic columns that cooperate with the slots are provided on the hollow rotating platform (51).

9. The automatic graphite block clamping device according to claim 8, characterized in that, At least one second unloading mechanism (57) is provided on the outer side of the hollow rotating platform (51) away from the glue application and scraping mechanism (4). The second unloading mechanism (57) includes a support frame (571) and a second conveying frame (572) slidably connected to the support frame (571) above it. The second conveying frame (572) is provided with a plurality of second transmission rollers (573), which are driven to rotate by a drive mechanism.

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