Transfer device and method for magnesium alloy cabin casting mold

Abstract

The embodiment of the invention provides a transfer device and method for a magnesium alloy cabin casting mold. The transfer device comprises a stand column, a fixed cross beam, a horizontal moving assembly, a vertical lifting assembly and a casting mold clamping assembly. Wherein the fixed cross beam is arranged on the stand column; the horizontal moving assembly is arranged on the cross beam; the vertical lifting assembly is arranged on the fixed cross beam in a matched mode, and the horizontal moving assembly drives the vertical lifting assembly to move along the fixed cross beam. The casting mold holding and clamping assembly is arranged on the vertical lifting assembly, the vertical lifting assembly drives the casting mold holding and clamping assembly to ascend and descend, and the casting mold holding and clamping assembly is used for holding and clamping a magnesium alloy cabin casting mold. The casting mold clamping assembly can meet transfer of casting molds of various specifications, has a wide application range, and effectively solves the problems that a traditional transfer device and a traditional transfer method are low in automation degree and cannot be used in cooperation with a production line.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of casting core transportation, and more particularly to a transfer device and method for magnesium alloy cabin casting molds. Background Technology

[0002] Lightweighting can significantly improve the overall performance of aerospace equipment, including flight speed, range, and payload capacity. High-performance lightweight materials and integrated structural design are effective methods for achieving lightweighting. Lightweight alloys, such as magnesium alloys, aluminum alloys, and titanium alloys, have significant advantages in low density and high specific strength, and are widely used in aerospace equipment. Regarding integrated structural design, the design of aerospace equipment structural components is becoming increasingly complex, with irregular shapes, internal bosses, reinforcing ribs, and other intricate structures, making casting a relatively suitable forming method.

[0003] In the casting process, resin sand is used to make molds. The mold includes sand molds and sand cores.

[0004] In traditional casting production processes, the main method of transporting magnesium alloy molds is by crane. However, due to the large size and weight of the molds, the crane has poor stability during transport, which can easily lead to safety accidents. Manual operation is difficult, labor-intensive, and inefficient. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This application provides a transfer device and method for transferring magnesium alloy cabin molds.

[0006] This application provides a transfer device for magnesium alloy cabin casting molds, comprising:

[0007] Columns;

[0008] A fixed crossbeam is installed on the column;

[0009] A horizontally movable component is mounted on the crossbeam;

[0010] A vertical lifting component is installed on a fixed crossbeam, and a horizontal moving component drives the vertical lifting component to move along the fixed crossbeam.

[0011] The casting clamp assembly is mounted on the vertical lifting assembly. The vertical lifting assembly drives the casting clamp assembly to rise and fall. The casting clamp assembly is used to clamp the magnesium alloy cabin casting.

[0012] In one feasible implementation, the mold clamp assembly includes a clamp support, a horizontal drive assembly, and a clamping arm assembly.

[0013] The clamp support is fixedly connected to the vertical lifting assembly, the horizontal drive assembly is set on the clamp support, and there are two clamp arm assemblies. The two clamp arm assemblies are slidably set on the clamp support. The horizontal drive assembly drives the two clamp arm assemblies to move simultaneously towards or away from each other to clamp or release the magnesium alloy cabin casting.

[0014] In one feasible implementation, the clamp support is provided with a groove, and the clamp arm assembly is fitted into the groove.

[0015] In one feasible implementation, the clamping arm assembly includes a clamping arm, a clamping cylinder, and a clamping plate. The clamping arm is slidably fitted in a groove and is connected to a horizontal drive assembly. The clamping cylinder is mounted on the clamping arm, and the clamping plate is mounted on the clamping cylinder. The clamping cylinder clamps the magnesium alloy cabin mold via the clamping plate.

[0016] In one feasible implementation, the clamping plate is equipped with a vacuum suction cup, a top pin, a fall arrestor, and a support block. The vacuum suction cup, top pin, fall arrestor, and support block are all located on the side of the clamping plate opposite to the clamping cylinder. The vacuum suction cup is used to adsorb and fix the magnesium alloy cabin mold, the top pin is used to clamp and position the magnesium alloy cabin mold, the support block is used to support the magnesium alloy cabin mold, and the fall arrestor is used to support the magnesium alloy cabin mold.

[0017] In one feasible implementation, the horizontal moving component includes a driving component and a guiding component. The guiding component is mounted on a fixed crossbeam, and the vertical lifting component is connected to the guiding component. The driving component is mounted on the fixed crossbeam and drives the vertical lifting component to move along the guiding component.

[0018] In one feasible implementation, the drive assembly includes a drive motor and a transmission assembly. The drive motor is mounted on a fixed crossbeam and drives the vertical lifting assembly to move along the guide assembly via the transmission assembly.

[0019] In one feasible implementation, the transmission component is configured as a belt drive component.

[0020] In one feasible implementation, the guide component is configured as a guide rail assembly, a guide rod assembly, or a chute roller assembly.

[0021] Secondly, embodiments of this application provide a method for transferring magnesium alloy cabin molds, using a transfer device as described in the first aspect to transfer the magnesium alloy cabin mold.

[0022] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide a transfer device for magnesium alloy cabin molds, including a column, a fixed crossbeam, a horizontal moving assembly, a vertical lifting assembly, and a mold clamping assembly. The fixed crossbeam is mounted on the column; the horizontal moving assembly is mounted on the crossbeam; the vertical lifting assembly is mounted on the fixed crossbeam, and the horizontal moving assembly drives the vertical lifting assembly to move along the fixed crossbeam; the mold clamping assembly is mounted on the vertical lifting assembly, and the vertical lifting assembly drives the mold clamping assembly to rise and fall, and the mold clamping assembly is used to clamp the magnesium alloy cabin mold. This mold clamping assembly can accommodate the transfer of molds of various specifications, has a wide range of applications, and effectively solves the problems of low automation and incompatibility with production lines in traditional transfer devices and methods.

[0023] After the casting clamp assembly clamps the magnesium alloy cabin mold, the vertical lifting assembly raises the height of the magnesium alloy cabin mold, then the horizontal moving assembly moves the casting clamp assembly to the designated position, and finally the casting clamp assembly places the magnesium alloy cabin mold in the designated position.

[0024] Secondly, embodiments of this application provide a method for transferring magnesium alloy cabin molds, using a transfer device as described in the first aspect. Therefore, it possesses all the beneficial effects of the transfer device for magnesium alloy cabin molds described in the first aspect, which will not be repeated here. Attached Figure Description

[0025] The accompanying drawings, which are provided to further illustrate the invention and constitute a part of this invention, are illustrative embodiments of the invention and their descriptions are used to explain this application and do not constitute an undue limitation of the invention.

[0026] In the attached diagram:

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a transfer device for magnesium alloy cabin casting provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0028] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A top view of the transfer device used for magnesium alloy cabin casting.

[0029] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0030] 100-Column; 200-Fixed crossbeam; 300-Horizontal moving assembly; 400-Vertical lifting assembly; 500-Cast clamp assembly; 600-Hook;

[0031] 510-Clamping support; 520-Horizontal drive assembly; 530-Clamping arm assembly;

[0032] 531-Clamping arm; 532-Clamping cylinder; 533-Clamping plate. Detailed Implementation

[0033] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions in this application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should fall within the scope of protection of this application.

[0034] In the description of the embodiments of this application, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0035] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0036] Lightweighting can significantly improve the overall performance of aerospace equipment, including flight speed, range, and payload capacity. High-performance lightweight materials and integrated structural design are effective methods for achieving lightweighting. Lightweight alloys, such as magnesium alloys, aluminum alloys, and titanium alloys, have significant advantages in low density and high specific strength, and are widely used in aerospace equipment. Regarding integrated structural design, the design of aerospace equipment structural components is becoming increasingly complex, with irregular shapes, internal bosses, reinforcing ribs, and other intricate structures, making casting a relatively suitable forming method.

[0037] In the casting process, resin sand is used to make molds. The mold includes sand molds and sand cores.

[0038] In traditional casting production processes, the main method of transporting magnesium alloy molds is by crane. However, due to the large size and weight of the molds, the crane has poor stability during transport, which can easily lead to safety accidents. Manual operation is difficult, labor-intensive, and inefficient.

[0039] To address the aforementioned issues, this application provides a method for transferring magnesium alloy cabin castings. The solution provided in this application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0040] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a transfer device for magnesium alloy cabin casting provided in one embodiment of this application; Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A top view of the transfer device used for magnesium alloy cabin casting.

[0041] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide a transfer device for magnesium alloy cabin molds, including a column 100, a fixed crossbeam 200, a horizontal moving assembly 300, a vertical lifting assembly 400, and a mold clamping assembly 500. The fixed crossbeam 200 is mounted on the column 100; the horizontal moving assembly 300 is mounted on the crossbeam; the vertical lifting assembly 400 is mounted on the fixed crossbeam 200, and the horizontal moving assembly 300 drives the vertical lifting assembly 400 to move along the fixed crossbeam 200; the mold clamping assembly 500 is mounted on the vertical lifting assembly 400, and the vertical lifting assembly 400 drives the mold clamping assembly 500 to rise and fall, and the mold clamping assembly 500 is used to clamp the magnesium alloy cabin mold. This mold clamping assembly 500 can accommodate the transfer of molds of various specifications, has a wide range of applications, and effectively solves the problems of low automation and incompatibility with production lines in traditional transfer devices and methods.

[0042] For example, the bottom of the column 100 is provided with a welding plate and is connected to the ground by cylindrical head screws. The reinforcing ribs fix and strengthen the column 100, increasing the ground contact area and stability of the column 100.

[0043] In addition, the transfer device for magnesium alloy cabin casting also includes a control system, such as a PLC controller, which can centrally control the entire device to meet the information requirements of production line quality and production control. Regarding the control system, this is existing technology and will not be elaborated upon here.

[0044] After the casting clamp assembly 500 clamps the magnesium alloy cabin mold, the vertical lifting assembly 400 raises the height of the magnesium alloy cabin mold, then the horizontal moving assembly 300 moves the casting clamp assembly 500 to the designated position, and finally the casting clamp assembly 500 places the magnesium alloy cabin mold in the designated position.

[0045] For example, refer to Figure 1As shown, the casting clamping assembly 500 includes a clamping support 510, a horizontal drive assembly 520, and a clamping arm assembly 530. The clamping support 510 is fixedly connected to the vertical lifting assembly 400. The horizontal drive assembly 520 is mounted on the clamping support 510. Two clamping arm assemblies 530 are slidably mounted on the clamping support 510. The horizontal drive assembly 520 drives the two clamping arm assemblies 530 to move simultaneously towards or away from each other to clamp or release the magnesium alloy cabin casting. The horizontal drive assembly 520 can be a belt drive assembly, a chain drive assembly, or a double-headed cylinder or hydraulic cylinder.

[0046] For example, the clamping arm assembly 530 can be mounted on the clamping support 510 via a slide rail, or it can be slidably mounted on the clamping support 510 via a slide rod. In some examples, the clamping support 510 is provided with a slide groove, and the clamping arm assembly 530 is fitted into the slide groove, thereby allowing the clamping arm assembly 530 to slide along the clamping support 510.

[0047] Continue to refer to Figure 1 As shown, the clamping arm assembly 530 includes a clamping arm 531, a clamping cylinder 532, and a clamping plate 533. The clamping arm 531 is provided with a slider that mates with a slide groove. The slider is disposed in the slide groove, and the clamping arm 531 slides in the slide groove via the slider. The clamping arm 531 is connected to the horizontal drive assembly 520. The clamping cylinder 532 is disposed on the clamping arm 531, and the clamping plate 533 is disposed on the clamping cylinder 532. The clamping cylinder 532 clamps the magnesium alloy cabin mold via the clamping plate 533.

[0048] For example, the clamping plate 533 is equipped with a vacuum suction cup, a top pin, a fall arrestor, and a support block. The vacuum suction cup, top pin, fall arrestor, and support block are all located on the side of the clamping plate 533 facing away from the clamping cylinder 532. The vacuum suction cup is connected to a vacuum pipeline through a pipe. The vacuum suction cup is used to adsorb and fix the magnesium alloy cabin mold, and the top pin is used to clamp and position the magnesium alloy cabin mold. The support block is used to support the magnesium alloy cabin mold, and the fall arrestor is used to support the magnesium alloy cabin mold, thereby ensuring that the mold is stable and reliable during clamping and operation.

[0049] like Figure 1 As shown, in some examples, the clamp support 510 is equipped with a hook 600 located between two clamp arm assemblies 530. The hook 600 can fix the cavity and prevent it from shaking during transfer. For example, when lifting the sand core, after the sand core hook 600 is transported to the appropriate position and hung on the core, the two ends of the annular clamp are aligned and the upper steel cable of the hook 600 is locked. Then, the sand core is transported from the manual molding area to the automated production line by the vertical lifting assembly 400 and the horizontal moving assembly 300.

[0050] Continue to refer to Figure 1As shown, exemplarily, the horizontal moving assembly 300 includes a driving assembly and a guiding assembly (neither shown in the figure). The guiding assembly is disposed on the fixed crossbeam 200, and the vertical lifting assembly 400 is connected to the guiding assembly. The driving assembly is disposed on the fixed crossbeam 200 and drives the vertical lifting assembly 400 to move along the guiding assembly. The guiding assembly can be configured as a guide rail assembly, a guide rod assembly, or a chute roller assembly.

[0051] The drive assembly includes a drive motor and a transmission assembly. The drive motor is mounted on the fixed crossbeam 200 and drives the vertical lifting assembly 400 to move along the guide assembly via the transmission assembly. Specifically, the transmission assembly is configured as a belt drive assembly. In some examples, a limit block is also provided on the fixed crossbeam 200, located on one side of the guide assembly. This limit block effectively prevents the vertical lifting assembly 400 from moving out of control along the guide assembly, ensuring operational safety.

[0052] The column 100, welding plate and reinforcing rib are all made of hard alloy steel, which has high hardness, good wear resistance and toughness, and will not deform after long-term use.

[0053] Secondly, embodiments of this application provide a method for transferring magnesium alloy cabin molds, using a transfer device as described in the first aspect. Therefore, it possesses all the beneficial effects of the transfer device for magnesium alloy cabin molds described in the first aspect, which will not be repeated here.

[0054] It is readily understood that, based on the several embodiments provided in this application, those skilled in the art can combine, split, or reorganize the embodiments of this application to obtain other embodiments, none of which exceed the protection scope of this application.

[0055] The above detailed embodiments further illustrate the purpose, technical solution, and beneficial effects of the embodiments of this application. It should be understood that the above are merely specific embodiments of the embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit the protection scope of the embodiments of this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made on the basis of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application should be included within the protection scope of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. A transfer device for magnesium alloy cabin casting, characterized in that: include: Column; A fixed crossbeam, arranged on the upright column; A horizontal moving assembly is arranged on the crossbeam; A vertical lifting assembly is cooperatively arranged on the fixed beam, and the horizontal moving assembly drives the vertical lifting assembly to move along the fixed beam; The mold clamping assembly is arranged on the vertical lifting assembly, and the vertical lifting assembly drives the mold clamping assembly to rise and fall. The mold clamping assembly is used to clamp the magnesium alloy cabin mold.

2. The transfer device and method of magnesium alloy cabin casting according to claim 1, characterized in that: The casting clamp assembly comprises a clamp support, a horizontal drive assembly and a clamp arm assembly; The clamping support is fixedly connected to the vertical lifting assembly, the horizontal driving assembly is arranged on the clamping support, the clamping arm assemblies are provided with two, and the two clamping arm assemblies are slidably arranged on the clamping support, and the horizontal driving assembly drives the two clamping arm assemblies to move toward or away from each other at the same time to clamp or release the magnesium alloy cabin casting.

3. The transfer device for magnesium alloy cabin casting according to claim 2, characterized in that: The clamp support is provided with a slide groove, and the clamp arm assembly is cooperatively arranged in the slide groove.

4. The transfer device for magnesium alloy cabin casting according to claim 3, characterized in that: The clamping arm assembly includes a clamping arm, a clamping cylinder and a clamping plate. The clamping arm is slidably fitted in a slide groove. The clamping arm is connected to the horizontal driving assembly. The clamping cylinder is arranged on the clamping arm. The clamping plate is arranged on the clamping cylinder. The clamping cylinder clamps the magnesium alloy cabin casting through the clamping plate.

5. The transfer device for magnesium alloy cabin casting according to claim 4, characterized in that: The clamping plate is provided with a vacuum suction cup, a top nail, an anti-fall column and a support block. The vacuum suction cup, the top nail, the anti-fall column and the support block are all arranged on the side of the clamping plate facing away from the clamping cylinder. The vacuum suction cup is used for adsorbing and fixing the clamping magnesium alloy cabin casting, and the top nail is used for clamping and positioning the clamping magnesium alloy cabin casting; the support block is used for supporting the clamping magnesium alloy cabin casting, and the anti-fall column is used for bearing the clamping magnesium alloy cabin casting.

6. The transfer device for magnesium alloy cabin casting according to claim 1, characterized in that: The horizontal moving component includes a driving component and a guiding component. The guiding component is arranged on the fixed beam. The vertical lifting component is cooperatively connected with the guiding component. The driving component is arranged on the fixed beam. The driving component drives the vertical lifting component to move along the guiding component.

7. The transfer device for magnesium alloy cabin casting according to claim 6, characterized in that: The driving assembly includes a driving motor and a transmission assembly. The driving motor is arranged on the fixed crossbeam. The driving motor drives the vertical lifting assembly to move along the guide assembly through the transmission assembly.

8. The transfer device for magnesium alloy cabin casting according to claim 7, characterized in that: The transmission assembly is configured as a belt transmission assembly.

9. The transfer device for magnesium alloy cabin casting according to claim 6, characterized in that: The guide assembly is configured as a guide rail assembly, a guide rod assembly or a slide groove roller assembly.

10. A method for transferring a magnesium alloy cabin casting mold of a magnesium alloy cabin, characterized in that: The magnesium alloy cabin casting mold is transported using the transport device for the magnesium alloy cabin casting mold as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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