Tempering equipment for improving flatness by using belt type and crawler type and use method thereof

Abstract

The present application provides a tempering device for improving flatness by using a belt type and a crawler type and a method for using the same. The device comprises: a first belt conveyor, on which a glass component to be tempered is placed to start conveying; a crawler conveyor, connected to the first belt conveyor, and used to receive the glass component conveyed by the first belt conveyor; a tempering furnace, arranged on the crawler conveyor to form a tempering zone on the crawler conveyor, and the glass component is tempered when it is conveyed to the tempering zone by the crawler conveyor; a second belt conveyor, used to receive the tempered glass component conveyed by the crawler conveyor; and a controller, used to generate a tempering control parameter according to the glass parameter of the glass component, so that when the glass component is on the crawler conveyor, the crawler conveyor and the tempering furnace are controlled according to the tempering control parameter to complete the tempering of the glass component.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of photovoltaic technology, and in particular to a tempering device for improving flatness by using a belt type and a crawler type, and a method for using the same. Background Art

[0002] As modern industry continues to increase its requirements for the precision of glass products, especially in the fields of high-end electronic display screens and optical instruments, the flatness of glass has become a key factor in determining product quality. However, traditional tempering equipment is difficult to effectively ensure the flatness of glass during the tempering process, especially when dealing with large-sized, thin or unevenly thick glass, the deformation problem is particularly prominent. This not only affects the appearance quality of tempered glass, but is also likely to reduce its optical performance and use effect.

[0003] The mainstream tempering equipment on the market currently mainly adopts a roller conveyor structure. Although this structure has achieved continuous production to a certain extent and improved production efficiency, its inherent line contact conveyor method easily causes the glass to be partially dented or bent due to uneven force during the conveying process. In addition, the wear of the roller after long-term use will also aggravate the unevenness of the glass.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a tempering device that uses a belt type and a crawler type to improve flatness to solve at least one of the above problems. Summary of the invention

[0005] The present application provides a tempering equipment and a method for using the belt and crawler type to improve the flatness, which aims to solve the problem that the mainstream tempering equipment on the market mainly adopts a roller conveyor structure. Although this structure has achieved continuous production to a certain extent and improved production efficiency, its inherent line contact conveyor method easily causes the glass to be partially dented or bent due to uneven force during the conveying process. In addition, the wear of the roller after long-term use will also aggravate the unevenness of the glass.

[0006] In a first aspect, the present application provides a tempering device for improving flatness by using a belt type and a crawler type, comprising:

[0007] A first belt conveyor, on which the glass components to be tempered are placed and conveyed;

[0008] A crawler conveyor, the crawler conveyor connected to the first belt conveyor, and used to receive the glass assembly conveyed by the first belt conveyor;

[0009] A tempering furnace, wherein the tempering furnace is arranged on the crawler conveyor to form a tempering zone on the crawler conveyor, and the glass assembly is tempered when being conveyed to the tempering zone by the crawler conveyor;

[0010] a second belt conveyor device, the second belt conveyor device being used to receive the tempered glass assembly transmitted by the crawler conveyor device;

[0011] A controller is electrically connected to the first belt conveyor, the crawler conveyor, the tempering furnace and the second belt conveyor, and is used to generate tempering control parameters according to glass parameters of the glass assembly, so as to control the crawler conveyor and the tempering furnace according to the tempering control parameters to complete the tempering of the glass assembly when the glass assembly is on the crawler conveyor.

[0012] In some embodiments, it also includes: a first transition plate, the first transition plate is connected between the first belt conveyor and the crawler conveyor; and a second transition plate, the second transition plate is connected between the crawler conveyor and the second belt conveyor.

[0013] Exemplarily, it also includes: a speed sensor, which is installed on the first belt conveyor, the crawler conveyor and the second belt conveyor, and is used to measure the transmission speed of the glass assembly; wherein the controller is electrically connected to the speed sensor, and is used to adjust the speed of the crawler conveyor or the second belt conveyor to be the same as the transmission speed according to the transmission speed of the first belt conveyor or the crawler conveyor when the glass assembly enters the first transition plate or the second transition plate and is about to enter the crawler conveyor or the second belt conveyor, so as to avoid uneven force on the glass assembly during the transmission process.

[0014] Exemplarily, it also includes: a support roller, which is arranged below the transition plate, and the height of the support roller is adjustable; the controller is electrically connected to the support roller, and is used to adjust the inclination angle and height of the transition plate through the support roller according to the thickness of the glass assembly, so as to ensure that the glass assembly can smoothly transition from the first belt conveyor to the crawler conveyor, or, from the crawler conveyor to the second belt conveyor.

[0015] In some embodiments, the crawler of the crawler conveyor belt conveyor includes a plurality of metal links connected by pins; the surface of the metal links is covered with a high-temperature resistant ceramic coating to reduce adhesion and friction between the metal links and the glass components at high temperatures.

[0016] Exemplarily, the ceramic coating has a thickness ranging from 0.5 to 1 mm; and the metal chain link is L-shaped.

[0017] Exemplarily, the width of the crawler track is greater than the width of the glass assembly to ensure that the glass assembly is fully supported on the crawler track.

[0018] In some embodiments, a plurality of raised rubber strips are evenly distributed on the upper surfaces of the first belt conveyor and the second belt conveyor, and the rubber strips are used to reduce vibration of the glass assembly during the conveying process.

[0019] In some embodiments, the tempering furnace forms a heating zone, a tempering zone and a cooling zone in the tempering zone along the direction from the first belt conveyor to the second belt conveyor. Driven by the crawler conveyor, the glass assembly passes through the heating zone, the tempering zone and the cooling zone in sequence to complete the tempering.

[0020] In some embodiments, it also includes: a pressure sensor, a temperature sensor and a speed sensor, which are used to measure the real-time force, real-time temperature and real-time transmission of the glass component; the controller generates tempering control parameters according to the real-time force, real-time temperature, real-time transmission speed and glass parameters; the tempering control parameters at least include the heating power of the tempering furnace and the transmission speed and tension corresponding to the crawler conveyor device.

[0021] Exemplarily, the expression of the heating power includes:

[0022] ;

[0023] The expression of the transmission speed includes:

[0024] ;

[0025] The expression of the tension includes:

[0026] ;

[0027] in, , and are the heating power, conveying speed and tension respectively, is the target tempering temperature, is the real-time temperature, is the glass thickness analyzed in the glass parameters, is the maximum temperature change rate of the glass component determined according to the glass material type corresponding to the glass component and the glass parameters, is the initial temperature of the glass component, is the length of the heating zone and the tempering zone of the tempering furnace corresponding to each other, is the length of the cooling zone of the tempering furnace, is the cooling target temperature of the glass component, is the glass weight analyzed in the glass parameters, is the contact area between the crawler conveyor and the glass assembly, It is the additional force that the glass component is subjected to during the transportation process.

[0028] In a second aspect, the present application provides a method for using a tempered glass device, using the tempered glass device provided by any embodiment of the present application. The method includes:

[0029] Placing the glass assembly to be tempered on a first belt conveyor, and controlling the first belt conveyor to start conveying the glass assembly;

[0030] Controlling the crawler conveyor to receive and convey the glass assembly conveyed by the first belt conveyor;

[0031] Generate a tempering control parameter according to the glass parameter of the glass assembly, and when the glass assembly is on the crawler conveyor, control the crawler conveyor and the tempering furnace according to the tempering control parameter to complete the tempering of the glass assembly;

[0032] The crawler conveyor device is controlled to convey the tempered glass assembly to the second belt conveyor device.

[0033] The embodiment of the present application provides a tempering device and a method for using the same for improving flatness by using a belt type and a crawler type. The glass assembly to be tempered is first placed on the first belt conveyor of the device and begins to be conveyed by the surface contact of the belt. The belt conveyor can reduce the local force on the glass during the initial conveying process, thereby preventing the glass from being dented or bent before entering the tempering furnace. The first belt conveyor is connected to the crawler conveyor, which is used to receive and continue to convey the glass assembly. The design of the crawler conveyor can achieve more uniform force, thereby further improving the flatness of the glass. A tempering furnace is provided on the crawler conveyor to form a tempering zone, and the glass assembly is tempered when it is conveyed to the tempering zone on the crawler conveyor. The tempering furnace is provided on the crawler conveyor, and is used to heat and quickly cool the glass assembly to achieve tempering. The uniform force on the crawler conveyor can ensure that the glass assembly remains flat during the heating and cooling process. The second belt conveyor is used to receive the tempered glass assembly conveyed by the crawler conveyor and send it to subsequent processing or storage. Similar to the first belt conveyor, the second belt conveyor can reduce the local force of the tempered glass component through surface contact to avoid the problem of unevenness again. The controller is electrically connected to the first belt conveyor, the crawler conveyor, the tempering furnace and the second belt conveyor. The controller generates tempering control parameters according to the glass parameters of the glass component (such as thickness, material, shape, etc.), including transmission speed, heating temperature and time. Through the precise control of the controller, the smooth progress of the entire tempering process can be ensured, and the flatness and quality of the tempered glass can be further improved.

[0034] Furthermore, the equipment provided reduces the local force on the glass during the transmission process through the surface contact method of the belt-type and crawler-type transmission structure, avoiding the dent or bend caused by uneven force. The crawler transmission device provides a more uniform force to ensure that the glass remains flat during the tempering process. The equipment adopts a continuous transmission method to improve production efficiency and reduce production cycle. The controller can automatically generate tempering control parameters according to glass parameters, realize automatic control, reduce manual intervention, and improve production efficiency and stability.

[0035] At the same time, the crawler conveyor has better durability than the roller conveyor, reducing the wear problem after long-term use and extending the service life of the equipment. Since the crawler conveyor has less wear, the maintenance cost is relatively low. The precise control of the controller ensures the parameter consistency of the tempering process and improves the quality of tempered glass. It reduces glass defects caused by uneven force and wear and improves the product qualification rate.

[0036] The equipment can be applied to glass components of different thicknesses, materials and shapes, and has strong applicability and flexibility. The controller can be customized according to the parameters of different glass components to meet the production needs of different products.

[0037] In summary, this equipment effectively solves the problems of uneven flatness and wear existing in traditional tempering equipment through belt and crawler transmission structures combined with the automatic control of the controller, and significantly improves the production efficiency and product quality of tempered glass.

[0038] It should be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0039] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0040] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of a tempering device provided in one embodiment of the present application;

[0041] Figure 2 It is a schematic flow chart of the steps of a method for using a tempering device provided in one embodiment of the present application.

[0042] It should be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0043] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0044] The flowcharts shown in the accompanying drawings are only examples and do not necessarily include all the contents and operations / steps, nor must they be executed in the order described. For example, some operations / steps may also be decomposed, combined or partially merged, so the actual execution order may change according to actual conditions.

[0045] It should be understood that, in order to facilitate the clear description of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, in the embodiments of the present invention, the words "first", "second", etc. are used to distinguish the same items or similar items with substantially the same functions and effects. Those skilled in the art can understand that the words "first", "second", etc. do not limit the quantity and execution order, and the words "first", "second", etc. do not necessarily limit the difference.

[0046] It should be understood that the terms used in this application specification are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the application. As used in this application specification and the appended claims, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" are intended to include plural forms.

[0047] It should also be understood that the term “and / or” used in the specification and appended claims refers to and includes any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0048] In conjunction with the accompanying drawings, some embodiments of the present application are described in detail below. In the absence of conflict, the following embodiments and features in the embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0049] As modern industry continues to increase its requirements for the precision of glass products, especially in the fields of high-end electronic display screens and optical instruments, the flatness of glass has become a key factor in determining product quality. However, traditional tempering equipment is difficult to effectively ensure the flatness of glass during the tempering process, especially when dealing with large-sized, thin or unevenly thick glass, the deformation problem is particularly prominent. This not only affects the appearance quality of tempered glass, but is also likely to reduce its optical performance and use effect.

[0050] The mainstream tempering equipment on the market currently mainly adopts a roller conveyor structure. Although this structure has achieved continuous production to a certain extent and improved production efficiency, its inherent line contact conveyor method easily causes the glass to be partially dented or bent due to uneven force during the conveying process. In addition, the wear of the roller after long-term use will also aggravate the unevenness of the glass.

[0051] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a tempering device that uses a belt type and a crawler type to improve flatness to solve at least one of the above problems.

[0052] To solve the above problems, please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the installation of a tempering equipment provided by an embodiment of the present application. The present application provides a tempering equipment that uses a belt type and a crawler type to improve flatness, including: a first belt conveyor, on which the glass component to be tempered is placed to start conveying; a crawler conveyor, which is connected to the first belt conveyor and is used to receive the glass component conveyed by the first belt conveyor; a tempering furnace, which is arranged on the crawler conveyor to form a tempering area on the crawler conveyor, and the glass component is tempered when it is conveyed to the tempering area by the crawler conveyor; a second belt conveyor, which is used to receive the tempered glass component conveyed by the crawler conveyor; a controller, which is electrically connected to the first belt conveyor, the crawler conveyor, the tempering furnace, and the second belt conveyor, and is used to generate a tempering control parameter according to the glass parameter of the glass component, so that when the glass component is on the crawler conveyor, the crawler conveyor and the tempering furnace are controlled according to the tempering control parameter to complete the tempering of the glass component.

[0053] Specifically, the glass assembly to be tempered is first placed on a first belt conveyor to start the conveying process.

[0054] The smooth belt transmission ensures that the glass components maintain a high degree of flatness before entering the tempering furnace.

[0055] At the same time, the crawler conveyor is connected to the first belt conveyor to receive the glass components transmitted from the first belt conveyor. The crawler conveyor adopts a wide surface contact method. Compared with the traditional roller conveyor, it can better disperse the weight of the glass components and reduce the deformation problem caused by uneven local force. The crawler material can be selected to be high-temperature resistant to adapt to the high temperature environment during the tempering process. The tempering furnace is set on the crawler conveyor to form a tempering area. The glass components are tempered after entering the tempering area. The temperature control and heating uniformity of the tempering furnace are the key. Advanced infrared heating technology or electric heating technology can be selected to ensure that the glass components are evenly heated during the tempering process, further reducing the risk of deformation. Finally, the second belt conveyor is used to receive the tempered glass components transmitted by the crawler conveyor and transmit them to subsequent processing or packaging. Similar to the first belt conveyor, the second belt conveyor also adopts a smooth belt transmission to ensure that the tempered glass components will not produce new deformation due to uneven force during the transmission process. The controller (such as MCU) is electrically connected to the first belt conveyor, the crawler conveyor, the tempering furnace and the second belt conveyor, and generates tempering control parameters according to the parameters of the glass components. The controller can monitor and adjust the operating parameters of each part in real time to ensure accurate control of the entire tempering process. Glass parameters include glass thickness, size, material, etc., and tempering control parameters include conveying speed, heating temperature, cooling speed, etc.

[0056] For example, assuming that an ultra-thin glass component with a size of 1000mm x 1500mm and a thickness of 0.5mm needs to be tempered, the specific working process of the equipment is as follows:

[0057] Place the glass assembly: Place the glass assembly on the first belt conveyor, making sure it is flat and without deformation.

[0058] Transfer to the crawler conveyor: The first belt conveyor smoothly transfers the glass components to the crawler conveyor. The wide contact surface of the crawler conveyor ensures that the glass components remain flat during the entire transfer process.

[0059] Entering the tempering area: The glass components enter the tempering furnace, and the temperature sensor on the crawler conveyor monitors the temperature of the glass components in real time. The controller generates tempering control parameters, including heating temperature and time, based on the parameters of the glass components (such as 0.5mm thickness). The tempering furnace uses infrared heating technology to ensure that the glass components are heated evenly.

[0060] Tempering treatment: The glass components are heated at high temperature and cooled quickly in the tempering area. The movement speed and cooling speed of the crawler conveyor are precisely controlled by the controller to avoid deformation caused by uneven cooling.

[0061] Transfer to the second belt conveyor: After the tempering is completed, the glass components are transferred from the crawler conveyor to the second belt conveyor, and the second belt conveyor smoothly transfers them to the subsequent processing or packaging link.

[0062] Furthermore, the weight of the glass components can be effectively dispersed through a combination of belt-type and crawler-type transmission methods, reducing deformation problems caused by local uneven force, especially for large-sized, thin or unevenly thick glass components. By adopting a continuous production method, the first belt conveyor and the second belt conveyor can achieve seamless docking, and the crawler conveyor maintains stable operation during the tempering process, thereby improving overall production efficiency. The wide-surface contact method of the crawler conveyor reduces direct wear on the glass components and extends the service life of the equipment. At the same time, the choice of crawler materials can also better adapt to high-temperature environments and reduce thermal deformation. At the same time, the controller can generate different tempering control parameters according to different glass parameters to ensure that glass components of different materials can achieve the best tempering effect. Since the force and heat are more uniform during the tempering process, the optical properties and use effects of the tempered glass components are significantly improved, reducing quality problems caused by deformation.

[0063] The tempering equipment provided by the present application, which uses belt and crawler type to improve the flatness of glass, effectively solves the deformation problem of large-size, thin or uneven thickness glass components by improving the traditional tempering process and equipment structure, improves the flatness and overall quality of tempered glass, and realizes an efficient, stable and low-wear production process. The equipment is suitable for fields with high requirements for glass flatness, such as high-end electronic display screens and optical instruments.

[0064] In some embodiments, it also includes: a first transition plate, the first transition plate is connected between the first belt conveyor and the crawler conveyor; and a second transition plate, the second transition plate is connected between the crawler conveyor and the second belt conveyor.

[0065] The first transition plate is Figure 1 A transition plate connected to the first belt conveyor and the crawler conveyor can ensure a smooth transition of the glass assembly during the transfer from the first belt conveyor to the crawler conveyor, thereby preventing the glass assembly from being damaged or deformed due to height difference or gap.

[0066] The second transition plate is Figure 1 The second transition plate can ensure smooth transition of the glass assembly during the transfer from the crawler conveyor to the second belt conveyor, and also prevent damage or deformation of the glass assembly caused by height difference or gap.

[0067] The glass components to be tempered are placed on the first belt conveyor to ensure that they are flat and free of deformation. The first belt conveyor smoothly transfers the glass components to the first transition plate. The design of the first transition plate allows the glass components to change smoothly in the vertical direction, avoiding vibration or deformation of the glass components due to sudden height changes. The glass components are smoothly transferred to the crawler conveyor through the first transition plate. The crawler conveyor adopts a wide surface contact method to ensure that the glass components remain flat during the entire conveying process. The glass components enter the tempering furnace, and the temperature sensor on the crawler conveyor monitors the temperature of the glass components in real time. The controller generates tempering control parameters including heating temperature and time according to the parameters of the glass components (such as thickness, size, material, etc.). The tempering furnace adopts infrared heating technology or electric heating technology to ensure that the glass components are heated evenly. The glass components are heated at high temperature and cooled rapidly in the tempering area. The movement speed and cooling speed of the crawler conveyor are accurately controlled by the controller to avoid deformation caused by uneven cooling. After tempering, the glass components are smoothly transferred to the second transition plate by the crawler conveyor. The design of the second transition plate also makes the height change of the glass component in the vertical direction smooth, avoiding vibration or deformation of the glass component due to sudden height change. The glass component is smoothly transferred to the second belt conveyor through the second transition plate, and the second belt conveyor smoothly conveys it to the subsequent processing or packaging link.

[0068] The design of the first transition plate and the second transition plate can effectively reduce the height difference and gap between the glass components of different conveying devices, ensuring the stability of the glass components during the conveying process. This not only reduces the deformation of the glass components caused by vibration or impact during the conveying process, but also improves the overall stability of the equipment. When the glass components of traditional tempering equipment are transferred from one conveying device to another, due to the existence of height difference and gap, the edge damage or local deformation of the glass components is easy to occur. The first transition plate and the second transition plate can effectively avoid these problems, reduce the risk of damage to the glass components, and improve the yield rate. The smooth transition reduces the pause and adjustment time during the conveying process, allowing the equipment to operate more efficiently and continuously. This not only improves production efficiency, but also reduces production costs. The design of the first transition plate and the second transition plate can be adjusted according to different glass component sizes to ensure that glass components of different sizes can transition smoothly. This makes the equipment more versatile and flexible. By reducing the vibration and impact of the glass components during the conveying process, the first transition plate and the second transition plate can effectively reduce the wear of the equipment and extend the service life of the equipment. At the same time, the material selection of the transition plate can further enhance the durability of the equipment.

[0069] In summary, by introducing the first transition plate and the second transition plate, the structure and workflow of the tempering equipment are further optimized, the problem of glass components transitioning between different conveying devices is effectively solved, and the flatness and integrity of the glass components are ensured. This improvement not only improves the stability and efficiency of production, but also reduces the wear and maintenance costs of the equipment. It is suitable for fields with high requirements for glass flatness, such as high-end electronic display screens and optical instruments.

[0070] Exemplarily, it also includes: a speed sensor, which is installed on the first belt conveyor, the crawler conveyor and the second belt conveyor, and is used to measure the transmission speed of the glass assembly; wherein the controller is electrically connected to the speed sensor, and is used to adjust the speed of the crawler conveyor or the second belt conveyor to be the same as the transmission speed according to the transmission speed of the first belt conveyor or the crawler conveyor when the glass assembly enters the first transition plate or the second transition plate and is about to enter the crawler conveyor or the second belt conveyor, so as to avoid uneven force on the glass assembly during the transmission process.

[0071] The speed sensor is installed on the first belt conveyor, the crawler conveyor and the second belt conveyor (which can be connected with Figure 1 The pressure sensor shown is installed in the same position or anywhere on the belt / track) to measure the transmission speed of the glass assembly. The speed sensor can monitor the transmission speed of each conveyor in real time to ensure accurate speed control during the operation of the equipment.

[0072] The controller is electrically connected to the speed sensor, and is used to adjust the speed of the crawler conveyor or the second belt conveyor according to the transmission speed of the first belt conveyor or the crawler conveyor to make it the same as the current transmission speed when the glass assembly enters the first transition plate or the second transition plate and is about to enter the crawler conveyor or the second belt conveyor. The controller can ensure the stability of the glass assembly during the transmission process by adjusting the transmission speed in real time to avoid uneven force caused by speed differences.

[0073] For example, the glass assembly to be tempered is placed on the first belt conveyor to ensure that it is flat and without deformation. The first belt conveyor smoothly conveys the glass assembly to the first transition plate. The speed sensor monitors the transmission speed of the first belt conveyor in real time. According to the data transmitted by the speed sensor, the controller adjusts the speed of the crawler conveyor to make it the same as the transmission speed of the first belt conveyor when the glass assembly is about to enter the crawler conveyor. The glass assembly is smoothly transferred to the crawler conveyor through the first transition plate. The crawler conveyor adopts a wide surface contact method to ensure that the glass assembly remains flat during the entire transmission process. The glass assembly enters the tempering furnace, and the temperature sensor on the crawler conveyor monitors the temperature of the glass assembly in real time. The controller generates tempering control parameters according to the parameters of the glass assembly, including heating temperature and time. The tempering furnace adopts infrared heating technology or electric heating technology to ensure that the glass assembly is heated evenly. The glass assembly is heated at high temperature and cooled rapidly in the tempering area. The movement speed and cooling speed of the crawler conveyor are accurately controlled by the controller to avoid deformation caused by uneven cooling. After tempering, the glass assembly is smoothly conveyed to the second transition plate by the crawler conveyor. The speed sensor monitors the transmission speed of the crawler conveyor in real time. Based on the data from the speed sensor, the controller adjusts the speed of the second belt conveyor to make it the same as the transmission speed of the crawler conveyor when the glass component is about to enter the second belt conveyor. The glass component is smoothly transferred to the second belt conveyor through the second transition plate, and the second belt conveyor smoothly transfers it to the subsequent processing or packaging link.

[0074] The controller adjusts the speed of each conveyor in real time to ensure smooth transition of glass components between different conveyors, avoid uneven force caused by speed differences, and reduce local deformation problems. Accurate speed control can ensure that glass components maintain good flatness throughout the entire conveying and tempering process, improve the optical performance and use effect of glass components. The smooth transition of speed reduces the impact and vibration between conveyors, thereby extending the service life of the equipment and reducing maintenance costs. By adjusting the speed in real time, the equipment can maintain high-quality production standards while operating at a high efficiency, thereby improving overall production efficiency.

[0075] Exemplarily, it also includes: a support roller, which is arranged below the transition plate, and the height of the support roller is adjustable; the controller is electrically connected to the support roller, and is used to adjust the inclination angle and height of the transition plate through the support roller according to the thickness of the glass assembly, so as to ensure that the glass assembly can smoothly transition from the first belt conveyor to the crawler conveyor, or, from the crawler conveyor to the second belt conveyor.

[0076] The support roller is arranged below the first transition plate and the second transition plate, and the height of the support roller is adjustable. The support roller can be adjusted in height according to the thickness of the glass component to ensure that the inclination angle and height of the transition plate are appropriate, so that the glass component can transition smoothly.

[0077] The controller is electrically connected to the support rollers and is used to adjust the inclination angle and height of the first transition plate and the second transition plate through the support rollers according to the thickness of the glass assembly. The controller can monitor the thickness of the glass assembly in real time and automatically adjust the height of the support rollers to ensure the adaptability and stability of the transition plate. The glass assembly to be tempered is placed on the first belt conveyor to ensure that it is flat and without deformation. The first belt conveyor smoothly transfers the glass assembly to the first transition plate. The controller adjusts the height of the support rollers under the first transition plate according to the thickness of the glass assembly to ensure that the inclination angle and height of the first transition plate are appropriate. The glass assembly is smoothly transferred to the crawler conveyor through the first transition plate. The crawler conveyor adopts a wide surface contact method to ensure that the glass assembly remains flat during the entire conveying process. The glass assembly enters the tempering furnace, and the temperature sensor on the crawler conveyor monitors the temperature of the glass assembly in real time. The controller generates tempering control parameters, including heating temperature and time, according to the parameters of the glass assembly. The tempering furnace adopts infrared heating technology or electric heating technology to ensure that the glass assembly is heated evenly. The glass components are heated at high temperature and cooled quickly in the tempering area. The movement speed and cooling speed of the crawler conveyor are precisely controlled by the controller to avoid deformation caused by uneven cooling. After the tempering is completed, the glass components are smoothly conveyed to the second transition plate by the crawler conveyor. The controller adjusts the height of the supporting roller under the second transition plate according to the thickness of the glass components to ensure that the inclination angle and height of the second transition plate are appropriate. The glass components are smoothly transferred to the second belt conveyor through the second transition plate, and the second belt conveyor smoothly conveys them to the subsequent processing or packaging link.

[0078] The height adjustment function of the support roller enables the first transition plate and the second transition plate to automatically adjust the tilt angle and height according to the thickness of the glass component, ensuring that glass components of different thicknesses can transition smoothly, thereby improving the versatility and flexibility of the equipment. By automatically adjusting the height and tilt angle of the transition plate, it is possible to effectively avoid edge damage or local deformation of the glass component caused by height difference or improper tilt angle during the transmission process, thereby improving the yield rate. The adjustment function of the support roller keeps the transition plate in the best condition at all times, ensuring the stability of the glass component during the transmission process, and reducing vibration and impact during the transmission process. By reducing the vibration and impact of the glass component, the adjustment function of the support roller also reduces the wear of various components of the equipment, prolongs the service life of the equipment, and reduces maintenance costs.

[0079] In some embodiments, the crawler of the crawler conveyor belt conveyor includes a plurality of metal links connected by pins; the surface of the metal links is covered with a high-temperature resistant ceramic coating to reduce adhesion and friction between the metal links and the glass components at high temperatures.

[0080] like Figure 1 As shown in the figure, the metal link is the basic unit of the crawler, which is connected to form a whole crawler by pins to ensure that the crawler has sufficient strength and stability in a high temperature environment. Pins are used to connect the metal links to ensure the continuity and reliability of the crawler. The ceramic coating has excellent high temperature resistance and can withstand the high temperature environment during the tempering process. The ceramic coating can effectively prevent the metal links from sticking to the glass components at high temperatures, keeping the surface of the glass components clean and flat. The ceramic coating has a low friction coefficient, which can reduce the friction between the metal links and the glass components, preventing the glass components from being scratched or deformed due to friction during the transmission process.

[0081] The glass assembly to be tempered is placed on the first belt conveyor to ensure that it is flat and free of deformation. The first belt conveyor smoothly conveys the glass assembly to the first transition plate, and the controller adjusts the height and tilt angle of the transition plate as needed. The glass assembly is smoothly transferred to the crawler conveyor through the first transition plate. The surface of the metal chain link of the crawler is covered with a high-temperature resistant ceramic coating to reduce adhesion and friction with the glass assembly. The glass assembly enters the tempering furnace, and the temperature sensor on the crawler conveyor monitors the temperature of the glass assembly in real time. The controller generates tempering control parameters according to the parameters of the glass assembly, including heating temperature and time. The tempering furnace uses infrared heating technology or electric heating technology to ensure that the glass assembly is heated evenly. The glass assembly is heated at high temperature and cooled rapidly in the tempering area. The movement speed and cooling speed of the crawler conveyor are precisely controlled by the controller to avoid deformation caused by uneven cooling. After the tempering is completed, the glass assembly is smoothly conveyed to the second transition plate by the crawler conveyor, and the controller adjusts the height and tilt angle of the transition plate as needed. The glass components are smoothly transferred to the second belt conveyor through the second transition plate, and the second belt conveyor smoothly conveys them to subsequent processing or packaging links.

[0082] Ceramic coating can effectively prevent metal links from sticking to glass components in high temperature environments, keep the surface of glass components clean and smooth, and improve the appearance quality of products. The low friction coefficient of ceramic coating can reduce the friction between metal links and glass components, prevent glass components from being scratched or deformed due to friction during transmission, and further improve the optical performance and use effect of products. The combined design of metal links and pins enables the track to maintain good strength and stability in high temperature environments, reducing production stoppages and equipment damage caused by track deformation or breakage. Ceramic coating can not only reduce adhesion and friction with glass, but also protect metal links from high temperature corrosion and wear, extend the service life of the track, and reduce maintenance costs. The high temperature resistance and low friction characteristics of ceramic coating allow the track conveyor to adapt to glass components of different types and thicknesses, improving the versatility and flexibility of the equipment.

[0083] In summary, by improving the structure of the crawler conveyor, especially by using metal links and high-temperature resistant ceramic coatings, the adhesion and friction problems between the crawler and the glass components during the high-temperature tempering process are effectively solved. This not only improves the surface quality and optical performance of the glass components, but also enhances the stability and service life of the equipment. This design is suitable for fields such as high-end electronic display screens and optical instruments that have high requirements for glass flatness and surface quality, and can significantly improve product competitiveness and production efficiency.

[0084] Exemplarily, the ceramic coating has a thickness ranging from 0.5 to 1 mm; and the metal chain link is L-shaped.

[0085] By limiting the thickness of the ceramic coating to 0.5 to 1 mm, we ensure that the coating has sufficient heat resistance and anti-adhesion in high temperature environments, while not being too thick to affect the flexibility and weight of the track.

[0086] At the same time, the L-shaped metal chain link design can improve the grip and stability of the track, ensuring the stability of the glass components during the transmission process.

[0087] For example, the ceramic coating is evenly coated on the surface of the metal chain link with a thickness of 0.5 to 1 mm. This coating can effectively prevent the metal chain link from sticking to the glass component during the high-temperature tempering process, while reducing friction. The L-shaped metal chain link design gives the track better grip and stability when conveying glass components. The L-shaped structure can effectively support the glass component and reduce damage or deformation of the glass component caused by deformation or sliding of the track.

[0088] The 0.5 to 1 mm ceramic coating can provide adequate protection in high temperature environments to prevent the metal links from sticking to the glass components. At the same time, the coating has a moderate thickness and will not add too much weight, affecting the flexibility and durability of the track. The L-shaped metal link design increases the track's grip and support, ensuring the stability of the glass components during the transmission process and reducing damage to the glass components caused by track sliding or deformation. The protective effect of the ceramic coating reduces high-temperature corrosion and wear of the metal links, extends the service life of the track, and reduces maintenance costs. The stability of the L-shaped links and the anti-adhesion of the ceramic coating can further improve the surface quality and optical properties of the glass components, reduce surface scratches and deformation, and improve the product yield.

[0089] Exemplarily, the width of the crawler track is greater than the width of the glass assembly to ensure that the glass assembly is fully supported on the crawler track.

[0090] The width of the crawler is greater than the width of the glass assembly. Ensure that the glass assembly is fully supported on the crawler to reduce edge damage and deformation.

[0091] Since the width of the crawler is greater than the width of the glass assembly, the glass assembly always has enough support area during the transmission process, avoiding deformation or damage of the edge due to lack of support. The crawler width is greater than the width of the glass assembly, which can provide a wider support surface, ensure the stability of the glass assembly during the transmission process, and reduce deformation or damage of the edge due to lack of support.

[0092] The wide track design reduces downtime and adjustment time caused by edge damage or deformation of glass components, and improves production efficiency. The wide track can adapt to glass components of different sizes and shapes, making the equipment more versatile and flexible, and suitable for a variety of production needs. The wide track can reduce the adjustment time required due to different sizes of glass components, allowing the equipment to quickly switch between different production tasks and improve overall production efficiency. The support of the wide track can ensure the flatness and integrity of the glass components throughout the entire transmission process, improve the optical performance and use effect of the product, and reduce the defective rate.

[0093] At the same time, the first belt conveyor, the crawler conveyor and the second belt conveyor can all be Figure 1 As shown, a motor is provided, and the conveyance of the glass component is driven by controlling its corresponding motor.

[0094] In some embodiments, a plurality of raised rubber strips are evenly distributed on the upper surfaces of the first belt conveyor and the second belt conveyor, and the rubber strips are used to reduce vibration of the glass assembly during the conveying process.

[0095] A plurality of raised rubber strips are evenly distributed on the upper surface of the first belt conveyor and the second belt conveyor. The rubber strips are used to reduce the vibration of the glass assembly during the conveying process. The rubber strips are evenly distributed on the upper surface of the belt conveyor to form a plurality of small areas, and the rubber strips in each small area can provide additional support and buffering. When the glass assembly passes through the belt conveyor during the conveying process, the rubber strips can absorb and disperse the vibration caused by mechanical transmission or the weight of the glass assembly itself, thereby reducing the vibration amplitude of the glass assembly.

[0096] The raised rubber strip can effectively absorb and disperse vibration, reduce the vibration amplitude of the glass components during the transmission process, and ensure its smooth transmission. By reducing vibration, the stability of the glass components during the transmission process can be improved to avoid movement or deformation caused by vibration. The softness and buffering effect of the rubber strip can reduce the direct contact between the glass components and the belt surface during the transmission process, preventing scratches. Reducing vibration and scratches can ensure the surface flatness of the glass components and improve the appearance quality of the product.

[0097] The cushioning effect of the rubber strip reduces the direct friction between the belt and the glass component, reduces the wear rate of the belt, and extends the service life of the belt. By reducing the wear of the belt, the downtime and maintenance time caused by belt damage can be reduced, and production continuity can be improved.

[0098] Specifically, the corresponding workflow of this embodiment can be: the glass assembly to be tempered is placed on the first belt conveyor to ensure that it is flat and without deformation. The raised rubber strip on the first belt conveyor can reduce the vibration of the glass assembly during the transmission process and ensure that it is smoothly transmitted to the first transition plate. The controller adjusts the height and tilt angle of the transition plate as needed. The glass assembly is smoothly transferred to the crawler conveyor through the first transition plate. The surface of the metal chain link of the crawler is covered with a high-temperature resistant ceramic coating to reduce adhesion and friction with the glass assembly. The glass assembly enters the tempering furnace, and the temperature sensor on the crawler conveyor monitors the temperature of the glass assembly in real time. The controller generates tempering control parameters according to the parameters of the glass assembly, including heating temperature and time. The tempering furnace adopts infrared heating technology or electric heating technology to ensure that the glass assembly is heated evenly. The glass assembly is heated at high temperature and cooled rapidly in the tempering area. The movement speed and cooling speed of the crawler conveyor are accurately controlled by the controller to avoid deformation caused by uneven cooling. After the tempering is completed, the glass assembly is smoothly transmitted to the second transition plate by the crawler conveyor, and the controller adjusts the height and tilt angle of the transition plate as needed. The glass components are smoothly transferred to the second belt conveyor through the second transition plate. The raised rubber strips on the second belt conveyor reduce the vibration of the glass components during the conveying process, ensuring that they are smoothly conveyed to the subsequent processing or packaging links.

[0099] In summary, by evenly distributing the raised rubber strips on the upper surfaces of the first belt conveyor and the second belt conveyor, the vibration of the glass assembly during the conveying process is effectively reduced, and the conveying stability and the surface quality of the glass assembly are improved.

[0100] In some embodiments, Figure 1 As shown, the tempering furnace forms a heating zone, a tempering zone and a cooling zone in the tempering zone along the direction from the first belt conveyor to the second belt conveyor. Driven by the crawler conveyor, the glass assembly passes through the heating zone, the tempering zone and the cooling zone in sequence to complete the tempering.

[0101] The heating zone is used to preheat the glass components to the required temperature in preparation for the subsequent tempering process. Usually infrared heating or electric heating is used to ensure that the glass components reach a uniform preheating temperature before entering the tempering zone.

[0102] The tempering area is used to perform high-temperature tempering on glass components to achieve the required strength and heat resistance. Usually, higher-power heating equipment such as infrared heaters or electric heating wires are used to ensure that the glass components reach the high temperature required for tempering in a short time.

[0103] The cooling zone is used to quickly cool the tempered glass components to form the characteristics of the glass components. Forced cooling methods such as cold air cooling or water cooling are used to ensure that the glass components are cooled to room temperature in a short time to avoid deformation or uneven stress caused by uneven cooling.

[0104] The glass components are transferred from the first belt conveyor to the crawler conveyor, which drives the glass components to pass through the heating zone, the tempering zone and the cooling zone in sequence. Before entering the tempering zone, the glass components are first preheated in the heating zone. The temperature control and heating uniformity of the heating zone are monitored and adjusted in real time by the controller to ensure that the glass components reach the predetermined temperature before entering the tempering zone. After the glass components enter the tempering zone, the movement speed of the crawler conveyor will be adjusted according to the setting of the controller to ensure that the glass components stay in the tempering zone for a sufficient time. The high temperature environment in the tempering zone enables the glass components to reach the required tempering temperature and form the strength and heat resistance of the glass components. The tempered glass components are continued to be driven by the crawler conveyor to enter the cooling zone. The cooling zone adopts rapid cooling technology, such as cold air cooling or water cooling, to ensure that the glass components are cooled to room temperature in a short time and form the required tempering characteristics. The cooling speed and cooling uniformity are also monitored and adjusted in real time by the controller.

[0105] The design of the heating zone ensures that the glass components reach a uniform preheating temperature before entering the tempering zone, reducing the internal stress caused by uneven temperature. The high temperature environment of the tempering zone enables the glass components to reach the required tempering temperature, ensuring that they form a uniform tempering layer, improving the strength and heat resistance of the glass components. The rapid cooling technology of the cooling zone can effectively cool the glass components to room temperature in a short time, avoiding uneven stress and deformation caused by uneven cooling.

[0106] Driven by the crawler conveyor, the glass components pass through the heating zone, tempering zone and cooling zone in sequence, achieving continuous production and improving production efficiency. The controller monitors and adjusts the temperature, conveying speed and cooling speed of each zone in real time to ensure automation and efficiency of production.

[0107] Through uniform preheating in the heating zone, high-temperature tempering in the tempering zone, and rapid cooling in the cooling zone, the deformation and uneven stress of glass components during the tempering process can be significantly reduced, thereby improving the yield rate of the product.

[0108] In summary, by dividing the tempering area of ​​the tempering furnace into heating zone, tempering zone and cooling zone, the production process of glass components is optimized. This design not only improves the quality and production efficiency of glass components, but also reduces the defective rate and energy consumption. It is suitable for high-end electronic display screens, optical instruments and other fields that have high requirements for glass flatness and surface quality. Through these improvements, tempering equipment can better meet different production needs and improve product competitiveness and production efficiency.

[0109] In some embodiments, Figure 2 As shown, it also includes: a pressure sensor, a temperature sensor and a speed sensor, which are used to measure the real-time force, real-time temperature and real-time transmission of the glass component; the controller generates a tempering control parameter according to the real-time force, real-time temperature, real-time transmission speed and glass parameters; the tempering control parameter at least includes the heating power of the tempering furnace and the transmission speed and tension corresponding to the crawler conveyor device.

[0110] Pressure sensors are installed at key locations of the crawler conveyor, such as the area where the glass components contact the crawler, to measure the real-time stress of the glass components during the conveying process.

[0111] Temperature sensors are installed in the heating zone, tempering zone, cooling zone, and key locations of the crawler conveyor to measure the real-time temperature of the glass components and the temperature distribution in each area.

[0112] Speed ​​sensors are installed at key locations of crawler conveyors and belt conveyors to measure the real-time conveying speed of glass components.

[0113] The controller generates tempering control parameters based on the real-time data from the pressure sensor, temperature sensor and speed sensor, combined with the parameters of the glass components (such as thickness, material, etc.), including the heating power of the tempering furnace, the conveying speed and tension of the crawler conveyor.

[0114] By real-time monitoring of the stress, temperature and conveying speed of the glass components, the controller can accurately adjust the heating power of the tempering furnace and the parameters of the crawler conveyor to ensure that every step of the tempering process is in the best condition. Real-time monitoring of the temperature sensor ensures that the temperature of the glass components in the heating zone and the tempering zone is evenly distributed, reducing the internal stress and deformation caused by uneven temperature. Real-time monitoring of the temperature sensor in the cooling zone ensures that the temperature change of the glass components during the cooling process meets the requirements, avoiding problems caused by uneven cooling.

[0115] The controller makes dynamic adjustments based on real-time data, corrects possible deviations in a timely manner, and reduces the defective rate caused by improper control. The monitoring of pressure sensors and temperature sensors ensures the stability of glass components during the transmission process, reduces surface scratches and damage, and improves the surface quality of the product. It realizes full automatic control of the tempering process, reduces the need for manual intervention, and improves production efficiency. Combined with the continuous transmission capacity of the crawler conveyor, it ensures the efficiency and continuity of the production process.

[0116] The specific workflow corresponding to this embodiment may be: placing the glass assembly to be tempered on the first belt conveyor to ensure that it is flat and free of deformation. The first belt conveyor conveys the glass assembly to the crawler conveyor, and the temperature sensor, pressure sensor and speed sensor on the crawler begin real-time monitoring. The crawler conveyor drives the glass assembly through the heating zone, the tempering zone and the cooling zone in sequence. The temperature sensor monitors the preheating temperature of the glass assembly, and the controller adjusts the heating power of the heating zone according to the real-time data and the glass parameters to ensure that the glass assembly is preheated uniformly. The temperature sensor monitors the temperature of the tempering zone, and the controller adjusts the heating power according to the real-time data and the glass parameters to ensure that the glass assembly reaches the high temperature required for tempering in a short time. The temperature sensor monitors the temperature of the cooling zone, and the controller adjusts the cooling wind speed or the flow of cooling water according to the real-time data and the glass parameters to ensure that the glass assembly is cooled to room temperature in a short time, avoiding uneven stress and deformation caused by uneven cooling. The tempered glass assembly is smoothly conveyed to the second belt conveyor by the crawler conveyor, and the raised rubber strip on the second belt conveyor reduces the vibration of the glass assembly during the conveying process, ensuring that it is smoothly conveyed to the subsequent processing or packaging link.

[0117] By equipping with pressure sensors, temperature sensors and speed sensors, combined with the real-time data processing and control functions of the controller, precise control and optimization of the tempering process are achieved. This design makes the tempering equipment more intelligent and efficient, suitable for high-end electronic display screens, optical instruments and other fields that have high requirements for glass flatness and surface quality, further improving the competitiveness and production efficiency of the product.

[0118] Exemplarily, the expression of the heating power includes:

[0119] ;

[0120] The expression of the transmission speed includes:

[0121] ;

[0122] The expression of the tension includes:

[0123] ;

[0124] in, , and are the heating power, conveying speed and tension respectively, is the target tempering temperature, is the real-time temperature, is the glass thickness analyzed in the glass parameters, is the maximum temperature change rate of the glass component determined according to the glass material type corresponding to the glass component and the glass parameters, is the initial temperature of the glass component, is the length of the heating zone and the tempering zone of the tempering furnace corresponding to each other, is the length of the cooling zone of the tempering furnace, is the cooling target temperature of the glass component, is the glass weight analyzed in the glass parameters, is the contact area between the crawler conveyor and the glass assembly, It is the additional force (such as friction) that the glass component is subjected to during the transportation process.

[0125] Through accurate calculation of heating power, the temperature of glass components is gradually increased during the heating process, avoiding internal stress and deformation caused by too fast temperature change. Through accurate calculation of transmission speed, the temperature change rate of glass components during cooling process is ensured not to exceed its maximum bearing capacity, avoiding uneven stress and cracking caused by uneven cooling. Through accurate calculation of tension, the track is ensured to stably support and transmit glass components, reducing damage to glass components or unstable transmission caused by inappropriate tension.

[0126] The controller dynamically adjusts the heating power, transmission speed and tension according to the combination of real-time data and glass parameters, promptly corrects possible deviations, and reduces the defective rate caused by improper control. It ensures the stability and temperature control accuracy of glass components during the transmission process, reduces surface scratches and damage, and improves the yield rate of products. It realizes full automatic control of the tempering process, reduces the need for manual intervention, and improves production efficiency. Through precise formula calculation, it ensures the optimal parameters of each production step, and improves the overall production efficiency and continuity. By accurately controlling the transmission speed and tension, the wear of the crawler conveyor is reduced and the service life of the equipment is extended. Real-time monitoring of the force condition can avoid equipment damage caused by overload, further improving the reliability of the equipment.

[0127] By combining real-time data with glass parameters, the controller can flexibly adjust heating power, conveying speed and tension to adapt to glass components of different materials and thicknesses. The equipment can be quickly adjusted to adapt to different production tasks and requirements, improving production flexibility and versatility.

[0128] The embodiment of the present application provides a tempering equipment that uses belt and crawler type to improve flatness. The glass assembly to be tempered is first placed on the first belt conveyor of the equipment and starts to be conveyed by the surface contact of the belt. The belt conveyor can reduce the local force on the glass during the initial conveying process, thereby avoiding the glass from being dented or bent before entering the tempering furnace. The first belt conveyor is connected to the crawler conveyor, and the crawler conveyor is used to receive and continue to convey the glass assembly. The design of the crawler conveyor can achieve more uniform force, thereby further improving the flatness of the glass. A tempering furnace is provided on the crawler conveyor to form a tempering area, and the glass assembly is tempered when it is conveyed to the tempering area on the crawler conveyor. The tempering furnace is provided on the crawler conveyor, and is used to heat and quickly cool the glass assembly to achieve tempering. The uniform force of the crawler conveyor can ensure that the glass assembly remains flat during the heating and cooling process. The second belt conveyor is used to receive the tempered glass assembly transmitted by the crawler conveyor and send it to subsequent processing or storage. Similar to the first belt conveyor, the second belt conveyor can reduce the local force of the tempered glass component through surface contact to avoid the problem of unevenness again. The controller is electrically connected to the first belt conveyor, the crawler conveyor, the tempering furnace and the second belt conveyor. The controller generates tempering control parameters according to the glass parameters of the glass component (such as thickness, material, shape, etc.), including transmission speed, heating temperature and time. Through the precise control of the controller, the smooth progress of the entire tempering process can be ensured, and the flatness and quality of the glass component can be further improved.

[0129] Furthermore, the equipment provided reduces the local force on the glass during the transmission process through the surface contact method of the belt-type and crawler-type transmission structure, avoiding the dent or bend caused by uneven force. The crawler transmission device provides a more uniform force to ensure that the glass remains flat during the tempering process. The equipment adopts a continuous transmission method to improve production efficiency and reduce production cycle. The controller can automatically generate tempering control parameters according to glass parameters, realize automatic control, reduce manual intervention, and improve production efficiency and stability.

[0130] At the same time, crawler conveyors have better durability than roller conveyors, reducing wear problems after long-term use and extending the service life of the equipment. Since crawler conveyors have less wear, maintenance costs are relatively low. The precise control of the controller ensures the parameter consistency of the tempering process and improves the quality of glass components. It reduces glass defects caused by uneven force and wear, and improves the product qualification rate.

[0131] The equipment can be applied to glass components of different thicknesses, materials and shapes, and has strong applicability and flexibility. The controller can be customized according to the parameters of different glass components to meet the production needs of different products.

[0132] In summary, the equipment effectively solves the problems of uneven flatness and wear existing in traditional tempering equipment through belt and crawler transmission structures combined with the automatic control of the controller, and significantly improves the production efficiency and product quality of glass components.

[0133] Please refer to Figure 2 The method for using the tempered glass device provided in this application is applied to the controller (such as MCU) of the tempered glass device provided in any embodiment of this application. Figure 2 As shown, the provided method includes steps S101 to S104. The details are as follows:

[0134] Step S101: placing a glass component to be tempered on a first belt conveyor, and controlling the first belt conveyor to start conveying the glass component.

[0135] Specifically, the glass assembly to be tempered is placed on the first belt conveyor to ensure that it is flat and free of deformation. The first belt conveyor is started to start to smoothly convey the glass assembly to the crawler conveyor.

[0136] Step S102: Control the crawler conveyor to receive and convey the glass assembly conveyed by the first belt conveyor.

[0137] Specifically, the glass assembly is transferred to the crawler conveyor by the first belt conveyor, and the crawler conveyor starts to receive and continue to transfer the glass assembly, ensuring that it remains stable during the transfer process.

[0138] Step S103: generating tempering control parameters according to the glass parameters of the glass assembly, and when the glass assembly is on the crawler conveyor, controlling the crawler conveyor and the tempering furnace according to the tempering control parameters to complete the tempering of the glass assembly.

[0139] Specifically, the controller monitors the stress, temperature and conveying speed of the glass assembly in real time through a pressure sensor, a temperature sensor and a speed sensor.

[0140] The controller generates tempering control parameters, including heating power, conveying speed and tension, based on the glass parameters (such as thickness, material, weight, etc.) and real-time data of the glass components. The controller adjusts the heating power of the tempering furnace and the conveying speed and tension of the crawler conveyor according to the generated tempering control parameters to ensure that the glass components complete the tempering process in the heating zone, tempering zone and cooling zone in sequence.

[0141] Step S104: Control the crawler conveyor to convey the tempered glass assembly to the second belt conveyor.

[0142] Specifically, after the tempering is completed, the crawler conveyor continues to convey the glass components to the second belt conveyor. The second belt conveyor is started to receive and smoothly convey the tempered glass components to subsequent processing or packaging.

[0143] In summary, the provided method ensures that the temperature change of the glass components during the heating process meets the requirements by real-time monitoring and accurate calculation of the heating power, thereby avoiding internal stress and deformation caused by too fast temperature change. By accurately calculating the transmission speed, it is ensured that the temperature change rate of the glass components during the cooling process does not exceed its maximum bearing capacity, thereby avoiding uneven stress and cracking caused by uneven cooling. By accurately calculating the tension, the crawler conveyor device is ensured to stably support and convey the glass components, thereby reducing component damage or unstable transmission caused by improper tension. The controller dynamically adjusts the heating power, transmission speed and tension based on the combination of real-time data and glass parameters, promptly corrects possible deviations, and reduces the defective rate caused by improper control. The stability and temperature control accuracy of the glass components during the transmission process are ensured, surface scratches and damage are reduced, and the yield rate of the product is improved.

[0144] The method for using the tempering equipment provided in this application achieves precise control and optimization of the tempering process of the glass component through four steps:

[0145] Step S101 ensures that the glass assembly is smoothly transferred from the first belt conveyor to the crawler conveyor.

[0146] Step S102: the crawler conveyor receives and continues to convey the glass assembly.

[0147] Step S103 monitors the stress, temperature and conveying speed of the glass assembly in real time, generates tempering control parameters, and adjusts the heating power, conveying speed and tension according to these parameters to ensure the accuracy and quality of the tempering process.

[0148] Step S104: conveying the tempered glass assembly to a second belt conveyor for subsequent processing or packaging.

[0149] This method not only improves the quality and production efficiency of glass components, but also reduces the defective rate and equipment wear. It is suitable for high-end electronic display screens, optical instruments and other fields that have high requirements for glass flatness and surface quality, and significantly improves product competitiveness and production efficiency.

[0150] It should be noted that technicians in the relevant field can clearly understand that for the convenience and simplicity of description, the specific embodiments of the use of the tempering equipment described above can refer to the corresponding processes in the embodiments of the tempering equipment using belt-type and crawler-type flatness improvement described in the above embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0151] The above is only a specific implementation of the present application, but the protection scope of the present application is not limited thereto. Any technician familiar with the technical field can easily think of various equivalent modifications or replacements within the technical scope disclosed in the present application, and these modifications or replacements should be included in the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the protection scope of the present application shall be based on the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A tempering device that uses a belt conveyor and a crawler conveyor to improve flatness, characterized in that: include: A first belt conveyor, on which the glass components to be tempered are placed and conveyed; A crawler conveyor, the crawler conveyor connected to the first belt conveyor, and used to receive the glass assembly conveyed by the first belt conveyor; A tempering furnace, wherein the tempering furnace is arranged on the crawler conveyor to form a tempering zone on the crawler conveyor, and the glass assembly is tempered when being conveyed to the tempering zone by the crawler conveyor; a second belt conveyor device, the second belt conveyor device being used to receive the tempered glass assembly transmitted by the crawler conveyor device; A controller, the controller being electrically connected to the first belt conveyor, the crawler conveyor, the tempering furnace, and the second belt conveyor, the controller being used to generate a tempering control parameter according to the glass parameter of the glass assembly, so as to control the crawler conveyor and the tempering furnace according to the tempering control parameter to complete the tempering of the glass assembly when the glass assembly is on the crawler conveyor; It also includes: a pressure sensor, a temperature sensor and a speed sensor, which are used to measure the real-time force, real-time temperature and real-time transmission speed of the glass component; the controller generates a tempering control parameter according to the real-time force, real-time temperature, real-time transmission speed and glass parameters; the tempering control parameter at least includes the heating power of the tempering furnace and the transmission speed and tension corresponding to the crawler transmission device, and the expression of the heating power includes: ； The expression of the transmission speed includes: ； The expression of the tension includes: ； in, , and are the heating power, conveying speed and tension respectively, is the target tempering temperature, is the real-time temperature, is the glass thickness analyzed in the glass parameters, is the maximum temperature change rate of the glass component determined according to the glass material type corresponding to the glass component and the glass parameters, is the initial temperature of the glass component, is the length of the heating zone and the tempering zone of the tempering furnace corresponding to each other, is the length of the cooling zone of the tempering furnace, is the cooling target temperature of the glass component, is the glass weight analyzed in the glass parameters, is the contact area between the crawler conveyor and the glass assembly, It is the additional force that the glass component is subjected to during the transportation process.

2. The tempering equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: a first transition plate connected between the first belt conveyor and the crawler conveyor; A second transition plate is connected between the crawler conveyor and the second belt conveyor.

3. The tempering equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: Also includes: A speed sensor, the speed sensor being installed on the first belt conveyor, the crawler conveyor and the second belt conveyor, and being used to measure the transmission speed of the glass assembly; Wherein, the controller is electrically connected to the speed sensor, and is used for adjusting the speed of the crawler conveyor or the second belt conveyor to be the same as the transmission speed of the first belt conveyor or the crawler conveyor when the glass assembly enters the first transition plate or the second transition plate and is about to enter the crawler conveyor or the second belt conveyor according to the transmission speed of the first belt conveyor or the crawler conveyor, so as to avoid uneven force on the glass assembly during the transmission process.

4. The tempering equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: Also includes: A supporting roller is arranged below the transition plate, and the height of the supporting roller is adjustable; The controller is electrically connected to the support roller, and is used to adjust the inclination angle and height of the transition plate through the support roller according to the thickness of the glass assembly, ensuring that the glass assembly can smoothly transition from the first belt conveyor to the crawler conveyor, or from the crawler conveyor to the second belt conveyor.

5. The tempering equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The crawler belt of the crawler conveyor is formed by a plurality of metal chain links connected by pins; The surface of the metal chain link is covered with a high temperature resistant ceramic coating to reduce adhesion and friction between the metal chain link and the glass component at high temperature.

6. The tempering equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that: The thickness of the ceramic coating is in the range of 0.5 to 1 mm; and the shape of the metal chain link is L-shaped.

7. The tempering equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that: The width of the crawler is greater than the width of the glass assembly to ensure that the glass assembly is fully supported on the crawler.

8. The tempering equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of raised rubber strips are evenly distributed on the upper surfaces of the first belt conveyor and the second belt conveyor, and the rubber strips are used to reduce vibration of the glass assembly during the conveying process.

9. The tempering equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tempering furnace is arranged along the direction from the first belt conveyor to the second belt conveyor, and a heating zone, a tempering zone and a cooling zone are formed in the tempering zone. Driven by the crawler conveyor, the glass assembly is tempered in sequence through the heating zone, the tempering zone and the cooling zone.

10. A method for using a tempering device, characterized in that: Used for using the tempering equipment as described in any one of claims 1 to 9; comprising: Placing the glass assembly to be tempered on a first belt conveyor, and controlling the first belt conveyor to start conveying the glass assembly; Controlling the crawler conveyor to receive and convey the glass assembly conveyed by the first belt conveyor; Generate a tempering control parameter according to the glass parameter of the glass assembly, and when the glass assembly is on the crawler conveyor, control the crawler conveyor and the tempering furnace according to the tempering control parameter to complete the tempering of the glass assembly; The crawler conveyor device is controlled to convey the tempered glass assembly to the second belt conveyor device.

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