Compound equipment and production system

Abstract

A compound apparatus and a production system. The composite equipment is used for heating and consolidating a winding layer of a thermoplastic material composite pipe and comprises a consolidation device, a composite channel is formed in the middle of the consolidation device, the thermoplastic material composite pipe passes through the composite channel, and the consolidation device comprises a plurality of consolidation units. The multiple consolidation units are arranged around the central axis of the composite channel in the circumferential direction, each consolidation unit is provided with a pressing face, the pressing faces extend along the composite channel and face the central axis, and the pressing faces comprise hot pressing faces. According to the compounding equipment, hot-pressing compounding is carried out on the circumference of the pipe, so that the winding layer of the pipe is heated and compounded uniformly, the bonding is firm, and the yield of the finished pipe is high.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of composite pipe production equipment, and more particularly to a composite equipment and a production system. Background Art

[0002] The traditional heating and consolidation production process for the winding layer of thermoplastic composite pipes is as follows: First, the winding layer material is heated and softened by heating methods such as laser or infrared, and then it is tensioned, wound, and consolidated onto the surface of the inner liner layer.

[0003] This type of processing heat transfer method is local heating of the winding layer, which is tensioned and adhered to the surface of the inner liner layer for cooling and consolidation. It is easy to cause the phenomenon that the winding layer is not firmly pasted and there are cracks. Moreover, the investment, operation, and maintenance costs of laser or infrared heating machines are relatively high.

[0004] Therefore, a composite equipment and a production system are needed to at least partially solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0005] A series of simplified concepts are introduced in the Summary of the Invention section, which will be further described in detail in the Detailed Description section. The Summary of the Invention section of this application does not mean to attempt to define the key features and essential technical features of the claimed technical solution, nor does it mean to attempt to determine the protection scope of the claimed technical solution.

[0006] To at least partially solve the above problems, a first aspect of this application provides a composite equipment for heating and consolidating the winding layer of a thermoplastic material composite pipe. The composite equipment includes a consolidation device. A composite channel is formed in the middle of the consolidation device for the passage of the thermoplastic material composite pipe. The consolidation device includes a plurality of consolidation units arranged circumferentially around the central axis of the composite channel. Each consolidation unit has a pressing surface that extends along the composite channel and faces the central axis, and the pressing surface includes a hot pressing surface.

[0007] According to the composite equipment of this application, by performing hot pressing and compounding on the circumference of the pipe, the winding layer of the pipe is heated and compounded evenly, adhered firmly, and the yield rate of the finished pipe is high.

[0008] Optionally, the consolidation unit includes:

[0009] At least two guide rollers;

[0010] An annular flexible belt that is arranged around at least two of the guide rollers and is tensioned, and the annular flexible belt is configured to be able to rotate around at least two guide rollers; and

[0011] A temperature regulating device is provided inside the annular flexible belt and abuts against the annular flexible belt, and the side of the annular flexible belt facing away from the contact surface between the temperature regulating device and the annular flexible belt is configured as the pressing surface.

[0012] Optionally, the pressing surface further includes a cold pressing surface, and the cold pressing surface is located downstream of the hot pressing surface with respect to the running direction of the thermoplastic composite pipe.

[0013] Optionally, the temperature regulating device includes a heating part and a cooling part, the heating part and the cooling part abut against the annular flexible belt, wherein the side of the annular flexible belt facing away from the contact surface between the heating part and the annular flexible belt is configured as the hot pressing surface, and the side of the annular flexible belt facing away from the contact surface between the cooling part and the annular flexible belt is configured as the cold pressing surface.

[0014] Optionally, the consolidation unit further includes:

[0015] Side plates, two of the side plates are spaced apart and the guide rollers are rotatably connected between the two side plates, the temperature regulating device is located between the two side plates and the position of the temperature regulating device can be changed relative to the side plates;

[0016] A fixing plate, the fixing plate is connected between the two side plates and is fixed relative to the side plates; and

[0017] An elastic member, the elastic member is connected between the fixing plate and the temperature regulating device, and the elastic member is used to apply an elastic force towards the pressing surface to the temperature regulating device.

[0018] Optionally, the consolidation unit further includes a first driving device, the first driving device is arranged on the side plate and the output shaft of the first driving device is connected to one of at least two of the guide rollers.

[0019] Optionally, at least two of the guide rollers include two first guide rollers and two second guide rollers, the line connecting the centers of the two first guide rollers is parallel to the central axis of the composite channel, the pressing surface is located between the contact parts of the annular flexible belt and the two first guide rollers, the first guide rollers and the second guide rollers are radially spaced apart with respect to the composite channel, and the distance between the two first guide rollers is greater than the distance between the two second guide rollers.

[0020] Optionally, the composite device further includes at least two frames, at least two of the frames are axially spaced along the consolidation device, the frames have through holes, and support rings are arranged at the through holes, and the consolidation device is connected to the support rings.

[0021] Optionally, the frame is further provided with a bearing, an outer ring of the bearing is connected to a periphery of the through hole, and an inner ring of the bearing is connected to the support ring.

[0022] Optionally, the composite device further includes a base and a rotating assembly, wherein at least two of the frames are disposed on the base, and the rotating assembly includes:

[0023] A transmission device, the transmission device being connected to an outer periphery of the support ring;

[0024] A second driving device, the second driving device being disposed on the base, and an output end of the second driving device being connected to the transmission device.

[0025] Optionally, a toothed structure is disposed on an outer periphery of the transmission device, an output end of the second driving device has a toothed portion, and the toothed portion is meshed and linked with the toothed structure of the transmission device.

[0026] Optionally, a plurality of support teeth are disposed on an inner side of the support ring, the plurality of support teeth are spaced apart along a circumferential direction of the support ring, and the consolidation unit is disposed between two adjacent support teeth.

[0027] Optionally, the composite device further includes:

[0028] A side shield, the side shield being disposed on the base; and

[0029] A top shield, the top shield being disposed on a top of the side shield and / or the frame.

[0030] A second aspect of the present application provides a production system, the production system including at least two composite devices according to the first aspect above, at least two of the composite devices being arranged in series, and along a traveling direction of the thermoplastic composite pipe, projections of the consolidation units of at least two of the composite devices on a radial cross-section of the consolidation device do not coincide.

[0031] According to the production system of the present application, more than two composite devices are used in combination, and the consolidation units are staggered, further improving the uniformity of pipe composite and also being able to avoid pressing out ridge lines on the pipe. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0032] The following drawings of the present application are hereby incorporated as a part of the present application for understanding the present application. Embodiments of the present application and descriptions thereof are shown in the drawings to explain the principles of the present application.

[0033] In the drawings:

[0034] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a composite device according to an embodiment of the present application heating and consolidating a winding layer of a thermoplastic composite pipe;

[0035] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of a composite device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0036] Figure 3 is Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the structure of the composite device in [[ ]] with the side shield and top shield removed;

[0037] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the consolidation device of the composite device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0038] Figure 5 is Figure 4 Schematic diagram of one of the consolidation units of the consolidation device in [[ ]];

[0039] Figure 6 is Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the cross - sectional plane of the consolidation unit in [[ ]];

[0040] Figure 7 is Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the composite device in [[ ]] with the consolidation device removed;

[0041] Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the frame of the composite device according to an embodiment of the present application; and

[0042] Figure 9 Assembly schematic diagram of the rotating assembly of the composite device according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0043] Explanation of reference numerals:

[0044] 10: Thermoplastic composite pipe 100: Composite device

[0045] 110: Base 111: Side shield

[0046] 112: Top shield 120: Frame

[0047] 121: Through - hole 122: Support ring

[0048] 123: Support tooth 124: Transmission device

[0049] 125: Bearing 126: Second driving device

[0050] 127: Output end 130: Consolidation device

[0051] 131: Composite channel 140: Consolidation unit

[0052] 141: Side plate 142: Fixed plate

[0053] 143: Elastic member 144: Temperature - regulating device

[0054] 145: Heating part 146: Cooling part

[0055] 147: Guide roller 147A: First guide roller

[0056] 147B: Second guide roller 148: Annular flexible belt

[0057] 149: First driving device 150: Heat insulation plate

[0058] 151: Pressing surface 151A: Hot pressing surface

[0059] 151B: Cold pressing surface Detailed implementation manners

[0060] In the following description, numerous specific details are given to provide a more thorough understanding of the present application. However, it will be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art that the present application may be practiced without one or more of these details. In other instances, some well-known technical features are not described in order to avoid obscuring the present application.

[0061] It should be noted that the terms used herein are for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and are not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to the present application. As used herein, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise, the singular forms are also intended to include the plural forms. In addition, it should be understood that when the terms "comprises" and / or "comprising" are used in this specification, they specify the presence of the stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0062] The ordinal numbers such as "first" and "second" cited in the present application are only identifiers and do not have any other meanings, such as a specific order, etc. Moreover, for example, the term "first component" does not imply the existence of a "second component" by itself, and the term "second component" does not imply the existence of a "first component" by itself. It should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "inside", "outside" and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not limiting.

[0063] Now, exemplary embodiments according to the present application will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0064] Refer to Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 3 and Figure 6In a first aspect of the present application, there is provided a composite device 100, which is used for heating and consolidating a winding layer of a thermoplastic composite pipe 10. The composite device 100 includes a consolidation device 130, and a composite channel 131 is formed in the middle of the consolidation device 130. The composite channel 131 is used for the passage of the thermoplastic composite pipe 10. The consolidation device 130 includes a plurality of consolidation units 140, and the plurality of consolidation units 140 are arranged in a circumferential direction around the central axis of the composite channel 131. The consolidation unit 140 has a pressing surface 151, which extends along the composite channel 131 and faces the central axis. The pressing surface 151 includes a hot pressing surface 151A.

[0065] According to the composite equipment 100 of the present application, by performing hot-pressing composite on the circumference of the pipe, the pipe winding layer is heated and composited uniformly, the bonding is firm, and the yield rate of the finished pipe is high.

[0066] Preferably, the pressing surface 151 further includes a cold pressing surface 151B, which is located downstream of the hot pressing surface 151A relative to the running direction of the thermoplastic composite pipe 10. Thus, the thermoplastic composite pipe 10 can be formed into a composite form that is first heated and melted, and then cooled and fastened, which can effectively reduce the cracking phenomenon caused by the loose adhesion between the winding layer and the liner.

[0067] The following will be combined Figures 2 to 9 The structure of the composite device 100 is described in more detail. The composite device 100 includes a base 110 and a frame 120, the frame 120 is disposed on the base 110, and the consolidation device 130 is disposed on the frame 120. The number of the frames 120 is at least two, and at least two frames 120 are disposed at intervals along the axial direction of the consolidation device 130. Figure 3 In the illustrated embodiment, three racks 120 are provided.

[0068] The composite device 100 further includes a side shield 111 and a top shield 112. The side shield 111 is disposed on the base 110 and located at the edge of the frame 120 to at least partially shield the consolidation device 130. Exemplarily, when the base 110 is square, the side shields 111 are disposed on the four sides of the base 110. The top shield 112 is disposed on the top of the side shield 111 or the frame 120, or on the top of both. The side shield 111 and the top shield 112 can each be an integrated structure or a structure of multiple pieces spliced ​​together.

[0069] The structure of the consolidation device 130 can be referred to Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 The frame 120 has a through hole 121, a support ring 122 is provided at the through hole 121, and the consolidation device 130 is installed in the support ring 122. Exemplarily,Figure 3 The two ends and the middle part of the consolidation device 130 are respectively carried by the three support rings 122 on the three racks 120 shown.

[0070] The consolidation device 130 is composed of a plurality of consolidation units 140. The plurality of consolidation units 140 are arranged in a ring around the traveling direction of the thermoplastic composite pipe 10, so that a composite channel 131 as described above is formed at the center of the ring. Among them, the length direction of the consolidation unit 140 is the traveling direction of the thermoplastic composite pipe 10. Refer to Figure 3 and Figure 9 , a plurality of support teeth 123 are provided on the inner side of the support ring 122. The plurality of support teeth 123 are arranged at intervals along the circumferential direction of the support ring 122. The consolidation unit 140 is arranged between two adjacent support teeth 123. In other words, the support teeth 123 form a pair to clamp and fix the consolidation unit 140.

[0071] Refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 , the consolidation unit 140 includes two side plates 141, and the two side plates 141 are arranged at intervals. At least two guide rollers 147 are arranged between the two side plates 141, and the guide rollers 147 are rotatably connected between the two side plates 141. A ring-shaped flexible belt 148 and a temperature control device 144 are also arranged between the two side plates 141. Among them, the ring-shaped flexible belt 148 is arranged around at least two guide rollers 147 and is tensioned, and the ring-shaped flexible belt 148 is configured to be able to rotate around at least two guide rollers 147. The temperature control device 144 is arranged on the inner side of the ring-shaped flexible belt 148 and abuts against the ring-shaped flexible belt 148. The side of the ring-shaped flexible belt 148 opposite to the contact surface of the temperature control device 144 and the ring-shaped flexible belt 148 is configured as a pressing surface 151. The ring-shaped flexible belt 148 can be a steel belt, a belt, a nylon belt, a rubber belt, a polyvinyl chloride belt, etc. Exemplarily, the ring-shaped flexible belt 148 in this embodiment is a steel belt.

[0072] For example Figure 6The shown setting has four guide rollers 147, which are divided into two first guide rollers 147A and two second guide rollers 147B. Among them, the connection line between the axes of the two first guide rollers 147A is parallel to the central axis of the composite channel 131. The two second guide rollers 147B are arranged at intervals from the two first guide rollers 147A, and the connection line between the two second guide rollers 147B is offset from the connection line between the two first guide rollers 147A along the width direction of the consolidation unit 140. As a preferred embodiment, the connection line between the two second guide rollers 147B is parallel to the connection line between the two first guide rollers 147A. It can be understood that the second guide roller 147B can function as a tensioning roller. The pressing surface 151 is located between the contact portions of the annular flexible belt 148 and the two first guide rollers 147A. The first guide roller 147A and the second guide roller 147B are radially spaced apart from the composite channel 131, and the distance between the two first guide rollers 147A is greater than the distance between the two second guide rollers 147B.

[0073] Reference Figure 6 , the temperature adjusting device 144 includes a heating part 145 and a cooling part 146. The heating part 145 and the cooling part 146 are in contact with the annular flexible belt 148. Among them, the side surface of the annular flexible belt 148 that is opposite to the contact surface between the heating part 145 and the annular flexible belt 148 is constructed as a hot pressing surface 151A, and the side surface of the annular flexible belt 148 that is opposite to the contact surface between the cooling part 146 and the annular flexible belt 148 is constructed as a cold pressing surface 151B.

[0074] A heat medium pipeline is arranged in the heating part 145, and a refrigerant medium pipeline is arranged in the cooling part 146. As a form of implementation, the heating part 145 and the cooling part 146 can be constructed as plate-shaped and clamped between two side plates 141, and they are separated by a heat insulation plate 150 therebetween.

[0075] The consolidation unit 140 further includes a first driving device 149. The first driving device 149 is arranged on the side plate 141, and the output shaft of the first driving device 149 is connected to one of at least two guide rollers 147. For example, the output shaft of the first driving device 149 is connected to the rotating shaft of the guide roller 147. For example Figure 5 and Figure 6 as shown, the output shaft of the first driving device 149 can be connected to the second guide roller 147B. The first driving device 149 can be a driving motor.

[0076] The consolidation unit 140 further includes a fixing plate 142, which is connected between the two side plates 141 and is fixed relative to the side plates 141. The position of the temperature regulating device 144 can be changed relative to the side plates 141. Specifically, an elastic member 143 is connected between the fixing plate 142 and the temperature regulating device 144. The elastic member 143 is used to apply an elastic force towards the pressing surface 151 to the temperature regulating device 144, so that the temperature regulating device 144 can continuously extrude the annular flexible belt 148, and then the pressing surface 151 of the annular flexible belt 148 can continuously apply pressure to the thermoplastic composite pipe 10. Thus, the thermoplastic composite pipe 10 can be heated and melted and cooled and consolidated under continuous pressure, making the composite bonding of the winding layer more firm. The elastic member 143 can be a spring or a rubber member, etc. In this embodiment, the elastic member 143 is configured as a compression spring.

[0077] As an implementation form, the composite device 100 further has a rotating assembly, and the rotating assembly can act on the consolidation device 130 to enable the consolidation device 130 to rotate axially. Such rotation can, for example, stagger the adjacent consolidation units by rotation when two or more composite devices are used in combination, so that the downstream pressing surface is staggered from the upstream pressing surface, improving the uniformity of pipe composite and also avoiding pressing ridges on the pipe.

[0078] Specifically, referring to Figure 7 、 Figure 8 and Figure 9 , the frame 120 is further provided with a bearing 125. The outer ring of the bearing 125 is connected to the periphery of the through hole 121, and the inner ring of the bearing 125 is connected to the support ring 122, so that the support ring 122 can rotate relative to the frame 120, and thus the support ring 122 drives the consolidation device 130 to rotate together.

[0079] The rotating assembly includes a transmission device 124 and a second driving device 126. The transmission device 124 is connected to the outer periphery of the support ring 122. The second driving device 126 is disposed on the base 110, and the output shaft of the second driving device 126 is connected to the rotating shaft of the transmission device 124, so that the transmission device 124 can rotate under the drive of the second driving device 126, and then drive the support ring 122 and the consolidation device 130 on the support ring 122 to rotate synchronously.

[0080] As an implementation form, the transmission device 124 can be an annular member with a toothed structure on its outer periphery. The output end 127 of the second driving device 126 has a toothed portion, and the toothed portion is meshed and linked with the toothed structure of the transmission device 124. As an example, the second driving device 126 can be a servo motor.

[0081] The second aspect of the present application provides a production system. The production system includes at least two composite devices 100 of the first aspect described above. The at least two composite devices 100 are arranged in series, and along the traveling direction of the thermoplastic composite pipe 10, the projections of the consolidation units 140 of the at least two composite devices 100 on the radial section of the consolidation device 130 do not overlap. Specifically, by adjusting the rotation angle of the output end 127 of the second driving device 126 on the two composite devices 100, the consolidation units 140 of the two composite devices 100 are staggered along the conveying direction of the pipe material.

[0082] According to the production system of the present application, more than two composite devices 100 are used in combination, and the consolidation units 140 are staggered, which further improves the uniformity of pipe material composite and can also avoid pressing out ridge lines on the pipe material.

[0083] Unless otherwise defined, the technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meanings as those commonly understood by those skilled in the technical field of the present application. The terms used herein are only for the purpose of describing specific implementation purposes and are not intended to limit the present application. The features described in one implementation manner herein can be applied to another implementation manner alone or in combination with other features, unless the feature is not applicable or otherwise stated in the other implementation manner.

[0084] The present application has been illustrated by the above embodiments. However, it should be understood that the above embodiments are only for the purpose of exemplification and illustration, and the present application is not limited to the above embodiments. According to the teachings of the present application, more variations and modifications can be made, and these variations and modifications all fall within the scope claimed by the present application.

Claims

1. A composite device, characterized in that: The composite equipment is used for heating and consolidating the winding layer of the thermoplastic material composite pipe. The composite equipment includes a consolidation device. A composite channel is formed in the middle of the consolidation device. The composite channel is used for the passage of the thermoplastic material composite pipe. The consolidation device includes a plurality of consolidation units. The plurality of consolidation units are arranged in a circumferential direction around the central axis of the composite channel. The consolidation unit has a pressing surface. The pressing surface extends along the composite channel and faces the central axis. The pressing surface includes a hot pressing surface.

2. The composite device according to claim 1, characterized in that The consolidation unit comprises: at least two guide rollers; an endless flexible belt, the endless flexible belt being arranged and tensioned around at least two of the guide rollers, the endless flexible belt being configured to be rotatable around at least two guide rollers; and A temperature regulating device is arranged on the inner side of the annular flexible belt and abuts against the annular flexible belt, and the side surface of the annular flexible belt facing away from the contact surface between the temperature regulating device and the annular flexible belt is configured as the pressing surface.

3. The composite device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The pressing surface further comprises a cold pressing surface, and the cold pressing surface is located downstream of the hot pressing surface relative to the running direction of the thermoplastic composite pipe.

4. The composite device according to claim 3, characterized in that The temperature control device includes a heating part and a cooling part, and the heating part and the cooling part are in contact with the annular flexible belt, wherein the side surface of the annular flexible belt facing away from the contact surface between the heating part and the annular flexible belt is configured as the hot pressing surface, and the side surface of the annular flexible belt facing away from the contact surface between the cooling part and the annular flexible belt is configured as the cold pressing surface.

5. The composite device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The consolidation unit also includes: Side plates, two of the side plates are spaced apart and the guide roller is rotatably connected between the two side plates, the temperature regulating device is located between the two side plates and the position of the temperature regulating device can be changed relative to the side plates; a fixing plate connected between the two side plates and fixed in position relative to the side plates; and An elastic member, wherein the elastic member is connected between the fixing plate and the temperature regulating device, and the elastic member is used to apply an elastic force toward the pressing surface to the temperature regulating device.

6. The composite device according to claim 5, characterized in that The consolidation unit further comprises a first driving device, wherein the first driving device is arranged on the side plate and an output shaft of the first driving device is connected to one of at least two guide rollers.

7. The composite device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The composite device further comprises at least two frames, at least two of which are spaced apart along the axial direction of the consolidation device, the frames have through holes, support rings are arranged at the through holes, and the consolidation device is connected to the support rings.

8. The composite device according to claim 7, characterized in that The frame is further provided with a bearing, the outer ring of the bearing is connected to the periphery of the through hole, and the inner ring of the bearing is connected to the support ring.

9. The composite device according to claim 8, characterized in that The composite device further comprises a base and a rotating assembly, wherein at least two of the racks are arranged on the base, and the rotating assembly comprises: a transmission device connected to the outer periphery of the support ring; A second driving device is disposed on the base, and an output end of the second driving device is connected to the transmission device.

10. The composite device according to claim 9, characterized in that The outer periphery of the transmission device is provided with a toothed structure, and the output end of the second drive device has a toothed portion, which is meshed and linked with the toothed structure of the transmission device.

11. The composite device according to claim 7, characterized in that: A plurality of supporting teeth are arranged on the inner side of the supporting ring. The plurality of supporting teeth are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the supporting ring. The consolidation unit is arranged between two adjacent supporting teeth.

12. A production system, characterized in that: The production system comprises at least two composite devices according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein at least two of the composite devices are arranged in series, and along the traveling direction of the thermoplastic material composite pipe, the projections of the consolidation units of at least two of the composite devices on the radial cross-section of the consolidation device do not overlap.

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