Column material feeding system and method and column material machining system

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of metal material machining, in particular to a column material feeding system and method and a column material machining system. The column material supply system comprises a heating assembly and a screening assembly. The heating assembly heats and conveys the column material; the screening assembly comprises a monitoring unit. The monitoring unit comprises a first fixing module and a blocking module. The input end of the first fixing module is aligned with the output end of the heating assembly. The blocking module comprises a first extrusion part and a second extrusion part. The first extrusion part is movably connected with the first fixing module; and the second extrusion part is movably connected with the first fixing module. The first extrusion part and the second extrusion part are sequentially arranged in the column material conveying direction. The column material supply system comprises a screening state; the screening state comprises the steps that the first extrusion part and the second extrusion part extrude the two adjacent column materials, so that the abutting end faces of the two adjacent column materials move relatively in the radial direction of the column materials. Therefore, the problem that the heated column material is easy to adhere is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of metal material processing, and in particular to a column material feeding system, method and column material processing system. Background Art

[0002] During the forging of column materials, the material must be heated before being transported to the forging station via a feeding system. Existing column material feeding systems typically consist of a heating component, a conveying component, and some auxiliary screening mechanisms. The heating component heats the column material to meet the required forging temperature and then uses its own conveying mechanism to transport the heated column material to subsequent stages.

[0003] However, in existing material feeding systems, the heated materials are at high temperatures, and adjacent materials are prone to end-face adhesion during transportation due to close contact or melting of surface oxide scale. Because the screening components of existing feeding systems can only detect material size and surface defects, they lack a mechanism to identify and separate material adhesion. As a result, adhered materials are simultaneously conveyed to the forging station. This not only causes deviations in blank positioning and out-of-tolerance forging dimensions during forging, but can also cause production accidents such as equipment overload and mold damage due to the simultaneous entry of two materials into the mold, seriously affecting product quality and production safety. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In order to solve the problem that column materials are prone to sticking after heating, the present invention provides a column material feeding system, method and column material processing system.

[0005] In a first aspect, the present invention provides a column material feeding system, comprising:

[0006] A heating component, wherein the heating component heats and transports the column material;

[0007] The screening assembly includes a monitoring unit; the monitoring unit includes a first fixing module and a barrier module; the input end of the first fixing module is aligned with the output end of the heating assembly; the barrier module includes a first extrusion portion and a second extrusion portion; the first extrusion portion is movably connected to the first fixing module; the second extrusion portion is movably connected to the first fixing module; the first extrusion portion and the second extrusion portion are arranged in sequence along the column material conveying direction;

[0008] The column material feeding system includes a screening state; the screening state includes: the first extrusion part and the second extrusion part squeeze two adjacent column materials, so that the abutting end surfaces of the two adjacent column materials move relative to each other in the radial direction of the column materials.

[0009] In some embodiments, the screening assembly further comprises a supply unit, wherein the supply unit comprises a movable module;

[0010] The supply unit includes a first supply state and a second supply state; the first supply state includes: the projection of the input end of the movable module in the axial direction of the first fixed module coincides with the output end of the first fixed module, and the column material output by the first fixed module enters the movable module;

[0011] The second supply state includes: a projection of the input end of the movable module in the axial direction of the first fixed module is spaced apart from the output end of the first fixed module.

[0012] In some embodiments, the supply unit also includes a third supply state; the third supply state includes: the axial projection of the input end of the movable module on the first fixed module partially overlaps with the output end of the first fixed module, and the end of the column material transported by the first fixed module abuts against the movable module.

[0013] In some embodiments, the screening assembly further comprises a collecting unit; the input end of the collecting unit is located below the output end of the first fixing module in the conveying direction;

[0014] In the second supply state, the column material delivered by the first fixing module enters the input end of the collecting unit.

[0015] In some embodiments, the monitoring unit includes a temperature measuring module; the temperature measuring module is connected to the first fixing module and measures the temperature of the column material conveyed by the first fixing module; based on the temperature measurement module monitoring the temperature of the column material in the first fixing module, the supply unit is controlled to switch between the first supply state and the second supply state;

[0016] The collecting unit includes a connecting module, a diversion module, and a storage module; the connecting module, the diversion module, and the storage module are connected in sequence; the input end of the connecting module is located below the output end of the first fixing module in the conveying direction;

[0017] The second supply state also includes: the column material enters the connection module and is transported to the storage module through the diversion module.

[0018] In some embodiments, the diversion module includes a main diversion channel, a movable partition, a fourth drive unit, a first diversion channel, and a second diversion channel; the input end of the main diversion channel is connected to the output end of the connection module; the input end of the first diversion channel and the input end of the second diversion channel are connected in parallel to the output end of the main diversion channel; the storage module includes a first storage bin and a second storage bin; the first storage bin is connected to the output end of the first diversion channel; the second storage bin is connected to the output end of the second diversion channel;

[0019] The movable partition is movably connected to the input end of the first diversion channel and the input end of the second diversion channel; the movable partition is drivingly connected to the fourth driving unit; based on the temperature measured by the temperature measuring module, the fourth driving unit drives the movable partition to close the input end of the first diversion channel or the second diversion channel.

[0020] In some embodiments, the supply unit further comprises a second fixing module; the second fixing module comprises a second fixing bracket and a second fixing tube; the second fixing tube is connected to the second fixing bracket; the movable module is movably connected to the second fixing bracket;

[0021] The first supply state further includes: the column material output by the movable module enters the second fixed tube.

[0022] In some embodiments, the first fixing module includes a first fixing bracket and a first fixing tube; the first fixing tube is connected to the first fixing bracket; the first extrusion portion and the second extrusion portion are respectively movably connected to the first fixing tube;

[0023] The screening state includes: the first extrusion part and the second extrusion part extend into the first fixed tube to extrude two adjacent column materials.

[0024] In some embodiments, the first fixing module further includes a slag discharge hole; the slag discharge hole passes through the lower side wall of the first fixing tube; and the diameter of the slag discharge hole is smaller than the size of the column material.

[0025] In a second aspect, this solution proposes a column material feeding method, which is applied to any column material feeding system described in the first aspect;

[0026] The column material feeding method comprises:

[0027] After the heating component completes heating of the column material, the heating component transports the column material to the first fixing module;

[0028] Based on the column materials being transported to the first fixing module, the first extrusion part and the second extrusion part squeeze two adjacent column materials, so that the abutting end surfaces of the two adjacent column materials move relative to each other in the radial direction of the column materials;

[0029] Based on the relative movement of two adjacent abutting end surfaces of the column materials in the radial direction of the column materials, the second extrusion portion releases the extrusion of the column materials, and the column materials leave the first fixing module.

[0030] In some embodiments, the monitoring unit includes a temperature measurement module; the screening assembly further includes a supply unit, and the supply unit includes a movable module;

[0031] The step of conveying the column materials to the first fixing module, the first extrusion unit and the second extrusion unit extruding two adjacent column materials so that the abutting end surfaces of the two adjacent column materials move relative to each other in the radial direction of the column materials comprises:

[0032] Based on the column materials being transported to the first fixing module, the first extrusion part and the second extrusion part squeeze two adjacent column materials, so that the abutting end surfaces of the two adjacent column materials move relative to each other in the radial direction of the column materials;

[0033] Based on the relative movement of two adjacent abutting end faces of the column materials in the radial direction of the column materials, the temperature measuring module monitors the temperature of the column materials in the first fixing module;

[0034] Based on the temperature measured by the temperature measuring module being qualified, the temperature measuring module controls the supply unit to switch to the first supply state;

[0035] Based on the temperature measured by the temperature measuring module being unqualified, the temperature measuring module controls the supply unit to switch to a second supply state;

[0036] The step of releasing the second extrusion portion from the extrusion of the column material based on the relative movement of the two adjacent abutting end surfaces of the column material in the radial direction of the column material, and the column material leaving the first fixing module comprises:

[0037] Based on the relative movement of two adjacent abutting end surfaces of the column materials in the radial direction of the column materials, the second extrusion portion releases the extrusion of the column materials;

[0038] Based on the second extrusion part releasing the extrusion of the column material and the supply unit being in the first supply state, the column material leaves the first fixed module and enters the movable module;

[0039] Based on the second pressing portion releasing the pressing of the column material and the supply unit being in the second supply state, the column material leaves the first fixed module and is spaced apart from the movable module.

[0040] In a third aspect, this solution proposes a column material processing system, which includes any column material feeding system described in the first aspect;

[0041] The column material processing system also includes a forging component and a column material;

[0042] The forging assembly includes an upper forging die, a lower forging die, and a fifth driving unit; the upper forging die is movably connected to the lower forging die. The upper forging die is drivingly connected to the fifth driving unit;

[0043] The forging assembly includes a forging state, wherein the monitoring unit conveys the pillar material to the forging lower die, and the fifth driving unit drives the forging upper die to move relative to the forging lower die to forge the pillar material on the forging lower die.

[0044] In order to solve the problem that the column material is prone to adhesion after heating, the present invention has the following advantages:

[0045] The first extrusion part and the second extrusion part respectively apply radial extrusion force to the two adjacent column materials, causing the abutting end faces of the two column materials to move relative to each other in the radial direction. This relative displacement can break the connection between the column materials formed by the melting of the oxide scale or high-temperature adhesion through mechanical force, thereby realizing the separation of the adhered column materials.

[0046] At the same time, it will not affect the normal delivery rhythm of column materials, help maintain the continuous and efficient operation of the forging production line, and reduce equipment shutdown and maintenance costs caused by column material adhesion. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0047] Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of a column material feeding system according to an embodiment is shown;

[0048] Figure 2 Show Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure of the monitoring unit, supply unit and collection unit;

[0049] Figure 3 Show Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the structure of the monitoring unit;

[0050] Figure 4 Show Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the structure of the middle barrier module;

[0051] Figure 5 Show Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the structure of the supply unit;

[0052] Figure 6 Show Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the structure of the collection unit;

[0053] Figure 7 A flow chart showing a column material feeding method according to an embodiment;

[0054] Figure 8 A flow chart showing a column material feeding method according to another embodiment;

[0055] Figure 9 A structural schematic diagram of a column material processing system according to an embodiment is shown.

[0056] Reference numerals:

[0057] 10. Heating assembly; 11. Movable conveying unit; 12. Fixed conveying unit; 13. Heating unit; 20. Screening assembly; 21. Monitoring unit; 211. First fixed module; 2111. First fixed bracket; 2112. First fixed pipe; 2113. Slag discharge hole; 212. Blocking module; 2121. First extrusion unit; 2122. First driving unit; 2123. Second extrusion unit; 2124. Second driving unit; 213. Temperature measurement module; 214. Adjustment module; 2141. Fixed rod; 2142. Movable rod; 22. Supply unit; 221. Movable module; 2211 , third driving unit; 2212, movable tube; 222, second fixed module; 2221, second fixed bracket; 2222, second fixed tube; 23, collecting unit; 231, connecting module; 232, diversion module; 2321, diversion main channel; 2322, movable partition; 2323, fourth driving unit; 2324, first diversion channel; 2325, second diversion channel; 233, storage module; 2331, first storage bin; 2332, second storage bin; 30, forging assembly; 31, forging lower die; 32, forging upper die; 33, fifth driving unit; 40, column material. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0058] The present disclosure will now be discussed with reference to several exemplary embodiments. It should be understood that these embodiments are discussed only to enable those skilled in the art to better understand and implement the present disclosure, rather than to imply any limitation on the scope of the present disclosure.

[0059] As used herein, the term "including" and its variations are to be interpreted as open-ended terms meaning "including, but not limited to." The term "based on" is to be interpreted as "based, at least in part, on." The terms "one embodiment" and "an embodiment" are to be interpreted as "at least one embodiment." The term "another embodiment" is to be interpreted as "at least one other embodiment." Terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," "back," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "vertical," "horizontal," "transverse," and "longitudinal" indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are primarily intended to better describe the present application and its embodiments and are not intended to limit the devices, elements, or components indicated to having a specific orientation, or to being constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Furthermore, some of the above terms may be used to indicate other meanings besides orientation or positional relationships. For example, the term "on" may, in certain circumstances, be used to indicate a dependency or connection relationship. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of these terms in this application based on the specific circumstances. Furthermore, the terms "installed," "disposed," "provided with," "connected," and "connected" are to be interpreted broadly. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or an internal connection between two devices, elements, or components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances. In addition, the terms "first", "second", etc. are mainly used to distinguish different devices, elements, or components (the specific types and structures may be the same or different), and are not used to indicate or imply the relative importance or quantity of the indicated devices, elements, or components. Unless otherwise specified, "plurality" means two or more.

[0060] Metal pillars are essential raw materials for machining processes such as forging and stamping. During production, the pillars must be heated to a specific temperature before being transferred to the forging equipment for processing. At room temperature, the pillars have low plasticity and high hardness. Direct forging requires overcoming significant deformation resistance and can easily lead to material breakage or mold damage. Upon heating to a certain temperature, the kinetic energy of the metal's atoms increases, significantly enhancing the material's plasticity and making it more susceptible to plastic deformation under external forces.

[0061] When the column material is heated to a high temperature, the hardness of the column material surface decreases significantly, even approaching a semi-molten state. Under the action of contact pressure, due to close contact or melting of the surface oxide scale, end face adhesion is likely to occur.

[0062] Example 1:

[0063] In this embodiment, if Figure 1As shown, the column material 40 feeding system includes a heating component 10, which heats and conveys the column material 40. After the heating component 10 heats the column material 40 to a certain temperature, the plasticity of the column material 40 is improved, which facilitates subsequent forging processing.

[0064] The screening component 20 includes a monitoring unit 21. The monitoring unit 21 includes a first fixing module 211 and a blocking module 212. The input end of the first fixing module 211 is aligned with the output end of the heating component 10. After the heating component 10 completes heating, the column material 40 output enters the first fixing module 211. Figure 4 As shown, the barrier module 212 includes a first extrusion portion 2121 and a second extrusion portion 2123. The first extrusion portion 2121 is movably connected to the first fixing module 211. The second extrusion portion 2123 is movably connected to the first fixing module 211. The first extrusion portion 2121 and the second extrusion portion 2123 can respectively move radially relative to the first fixing module 211. The first extrusion portion 2121 and the second extrusion portion 2123 are arranged in sequence along the conveying direction of the column material 40. The first extrusion portion 2121 and the second extrusion portion 2123 can respectively extrude adjacent column materials 40 in the first fixing module 211.

[0065] The column material 40 feeding system includes a screening state. The screening state includes: the first extrusion part 2121 and the second extrusion part 2123 squeeze two adjacent column materials 40, so that the abutting end surfaces of the two adjacent column materials 40 move relative to each other in the radial direction of the column materials 40.

[0066] The first extrusion portion 2121 and the second extrusion portion 2123 each apply radial extrusion force to two adjacent pillars 40, causing the abutting end surfaces of the two pillars 40 to move relative to each other in the radial direction. This relative displacement mechanically breaks the connection between the pillars 40 caused by scale melting or high-temperature adhesion, thereby separating the adhered pillars 40. This allows only one pillar 40 to enter the subsequent processing station at a time, preventing two pillars 40 from entering the forging station at the same time, and avoiding production accidents such as equipment overload and mold damage caused by two materials entering the mold at the same time, which seriously affects product quality and production safety.

[0067] At the same time, it will not affect the normal delivery rhythm of the column material 40, which helps to maintain the continuous and efficient operation of the forging production line and reduce the equipment shutdown and maintenance costs caused by the adhesion of the column material 40.

[0068] Further, such as Figure 2As shown, the screening assembly 20 further includes a supply unit 22, which includes a movable module 221. The supply unit 22 has a first supply state and a second supply state. The first supply state includes: the axial projection of the input end of the movable module 221 coincides with the output end of the first fixed module 211, and the column material 40 output by the first fixed module 211 enters the movable module 221. The screening assembly 20 screens the supply unit 22, and qualified column materials 40 can enter the movable module 221 and then be transported to the subsequent forging station for forging processing through the supply unit 22.

[0069] The second supply state includes: the projection of the input end of the movable module 221 in the axial direction of the first fixed module 211 is spaced from the output end of the first fixed module 211. When the pillar material 40 to be output by the first fixed module 211 is unqualified, the pillar material 40 output by the first fixed module 211 does not enter the movable module 221. This prevents the unqualified pillar material 40 from entering the subsequent forging station and being processed into defective products, thereby avoiding waste of resources.

[0070] Furthermore, the supply unit 22 also includes a third supply state. The third supply state includes: the axial projection of the input end of the movable module 221 partially overlaps with the output end of the first fixed module 211, and the end of the column material 40 conveyed by the first fixed module 211 abuts the movable module 221. The third supply state is between the first and second supply states. In the third supply state, the column material 40 conveyed by the first fixed module 211 cannot pass through the movable module 221 to enter the subsequent forging station, nor can it exit the first fixed module 211. The output end of the first fixed module 211 partially overlaps with the input end of the movable module 221, resulting in a gap between the first fixed module 211 and the movable module 221. The oxide scale layer of the column material 40 within the first fixed module 211 that falls off due to high temperature can be discharged from the gap between the first fixed module 211 and the movable module 221, and the discharged oxide scale layer will not enter the movable module 221. This avoids the first fixing module 211 from being blocked due to excessive accumulation of oxide scale in the first fixing module 211 .

[0071] Further, such as Figure 2 and Figure 6As shown, the screening assembly 20 further includes a collecting unit 23. The input end of the collecting unit 23 is located on the lower side of the conveying direction of the output end of the first fixing module 211. In the second supply state, the column material 40 conveyed by the first fixing module 211 enters the input end of the collecting unit 23. When the column material 40 to be output by the first fixing module 211 is defective, in the second supply state, the defective column material 40 output by the first fixing module 211 will be collected into the collecting unit 23, thereby preventing the accumulation of defective column material 40 and affecting the operation of other components.

[0072] Further, such as Figure 3 As shown, the monitoring unit 21 includes a temperature measuring module 213. The temperature measuring module 213 is connected to the first fixed module 211. In this way, the temperature measuring module 213 can detect the temperature of the column material 40 flowing through the first fixed module 211 in real time, and measure the temperature of the column material 40 transported by the first fixed module 211. Determine whether the temperature of the column material 40 meets the forging requirements. Based on the temperature measuring module 213 monitoring the temperature of the column material 40 in the first fixed module 211, the supply unit 22 is controlled to switch between the first supply state and the second supply state. When it is monitored that the temperature of the column material 40 is qualified, the temperature measuring module 213 controls the supply unit 22 to move to the first supply state. When it is monitored that the temperature of the column material 40 is unqualified, the temperature measuring module 213 controls the supply unit 22 to move to the second supply state. Avoiding the scrap rate caused by the column material 40 with unqualified temperature entering the forging process, thereby improving the stability of product quality.

[0073] The collecting unit 23 includes a connecting module 231, a diverting module 232, and a storage module 233. The connecting module 231, the diverting module 232, and the storage module 233 are connected in sequence. The input end of the connecting module 231 is located below the output end of the first fixing module 211 in the conveying direction.

[0074] The second supply state also includes the following: after the column material 40 enters the connection module 231, it is transported to the storage module 233 via the diversion module 232. Rejected column material 40 output by the first fixing module 211 enters the connection module 231 and is collected by the diversion module 232 in the storage module 233. This enables centralized and orderly storage of the rejected column material 40, preventing scattered accumulation that could impact the production site and facilitating subsequent unified processing. This reduces manual cleaning costs and improves the automation management level of the production line.

[0075] Further, such as Figure 6As shown, the diversion module 232 includes a main diversion channel 2321, a movable partition 2322, a fourth drive unit 2323, a first diversion channel 2324, and a second diversion channel 2325. The input end of the main diversion channel 2321 is connected to the output end of the connection module 231. The input end of the first diversion channel 2324 and the input end of the second diversion channel 2325 are connected in parallel to the output end of the main diversion channel 2321. The storage module 233 includes a first storage bin 2331 and a second storage bin 2332. The first storage bin 2331 is connected to the output end of the first diversion channel 2324; the second storage bin 2332 is connected to the output end of the second diversion channel 2325.

[0076] The movable partition 2322 is movably connected to the input end of the first diversion channel 2324 and the input end of the second diversion channel 2325. The movable partition 2322 is drivingly connected to the fourth driving unit 2323. Based on the temperature measured by the temperature measurement module 213, the fourth driving unit 2323 drives the movable partition 2322 to close the input end of the first diversion channel 2324 or the second diversion channel 2325.

[0077] There are two situations in which the temperature of the column material 40 is unqualified. The column material 40 with too low a temperature does not reach the temperature required for forging, but the material itself has not deteriorated in performance, and can be sent back to the heating component 10 for secondary heating, and then input into the forging station for forging processing; the column material 40 with too high a temperature causes coarse grains, severe oxidation or irreversible deterioration of mechanical properties due to overheating, and usually cannot be reused and needs to be recycled as waste.

[0078] The diversion module 232 uses a movable partition 2322 in conjunction with a fourth drive unit 2323 to determine whether the column material 40 is too hot or too cold based on real-time data from the temperature measurement module 213. If the column material 40 is too hot, the movable partition 2322 is automatically controlled to close one channel and open the other. Column material 40 with too low a temperature flows through the first diversion channel 2324 into the first storage bin 2331, while column material with too high a temperature flows through the second diversion channel 2325 into the second storage bin 2332.

[0079] This prevents the accumulation of different types of unqualified pillar materials 40. The pillar materials 40 in the first storage bin 2331 can be returned in batches to the heating assembly 10 for secondary heating before being transported to the forging process. The pillar materials 40 in the second storage bin 2332 can be collectively scrapped. This also prevents high-temperature degraded pillar materials 40 from entering the secondary heating process, which would otherwise waste energy. This improves processing efficiency and reduces resource loss.

[0080] Further, such as Figure 5As shown, the supply unit 22 further includes a second fixed module 222. The second fixed module 222 includes a second fixed bracket 2221 and a second fixed tube 2222. The second fixed tube 2222 is connected to the second fixed bracket 2221. The movable module 221 is movably connected to the second fixed bracket 2221. The movable module 221 is movably connected to the second fixed bracket 2221 and can be switched between a first supply state, a second supply state, and a third supply state through movement.

[0081] The first supply state also includes the column material 40 output by the movable module 221 entering the second fixed tube 2222. In the first supply state, the second fixed tube 2222 provides a fixed guide channel for the column material 40, ensuring that after being output from the movable module 221, the column material 40 can enter the forging station along a fixed axis for forging. In the second supply state, the output end of the second fixed tube 2222 is separated from the first fixed module 211, allowing the column material 40 output by the first fixed module 211 to fall directly into the collection unit 23 by gravity.

[0082] Further, such as Figure 3 As shown, the first fixing module 211 includes a first fixing bracket 2111 and a first fixing tube 2112. The first fixing tube 2112 is connected to the first fixing bracket 2111. The first extrusion part 2121 and the second extrusion part 2123 are movably connected to the first fixing tube 2112 respectively. The screening state includes: the first extrusion part 2121 and the second extrusion part 2123 extend into the first fixing tube 2112 to extrude two adjacent column materials 40. The first fixing tube 2112 provides an axially constrained channel for the column material 40, and the radial displacement of the column material 40 is restricted when it is transported in the tube. When the first extrusion part 2121 and the second extrusion part 2123 extend into the tube to extrude adjacent column materials 40, the constraining effect of the fixed tube can ensure that the extrusion force acts precisely in the radial direction of the column material 40, avoiding axial displacement or overall shaking of the column material 40 due to external force, and making the radial relative displacement of the adjacent column materials 40 abutting the end faces more controllable and more sufficient. The first fixed tube 2112 serves as both a delivery channel for the column material 40 and a mounting base for the extrusion portion. This eliminates the need for additional positioning or restraint structures for the extrusion portion, making the overall structure of the screening assembly 20 more compact.

[0083] Further, such as Figure 3As shown, the first fixed module 211 also includes a slag discharge hole 2113. The slag discharge hole 2113 passes through the lower side wall of the first fixed tube 2112. The diameter of the slag discharge hole 2113 is smaller than the size of the column material 40. The oxide scale on the surface of the high-temperature column material 40 is easy to fall off during transportation or when being acted upon by the first extrusion part 2121 and the second extrusion part 2123, forming impurities such as oxide scale debris. The slag discharge hole 2113 can discharge these detached impurities from the first fixed tube 2112 by gravity, avoiding the accumulation of impurities in the tube. It is prevented that the accumulation of impurities in the first fixed tube 2112 causes obstruction in transportation or when the column material 40 is extruded.

[0084] In another embodiment, Figure 1 As shown, the heating component 10 includes a movable conveying part 11, a fixed conveying part 12, and a heating part 13. The movable conveying part 11 and the fixed conveying part 12 are connected along the conveying direction of the column material 40. The fixed conveying part 12 is connected to the first fixed tube 2112, and the heating part 13 heats the column material 40 at the fixed conveying part 12. The heating part 13 needs to heat the column material 40 at a high temperature. The fixed conveying part 12 only conveys the column material 40 by pushing the rear column material 40 to the front column material 40. If a conventional conveying component is set in the heating area, the high temperature will cause the component material to oxidize, deform, and melt, which will not only shorten the life of the equipment, but may also cause the column material 40 to get stuck and the conveying to be interrupted due to component failure. In this way, the column material 40 can be conveyed by the cooperation of the movable conveying part 11 and the fixed conveying part 12, which can avoid the need to set a conventional conveying component in the heating area, thereby improving the life of the equipment.

[0085] In another embodiment, Figure 4 As shown, the barrier module 212 includes a first drive unit 2122 and a second drive unit 2124. The first extrusion unit 2121 is drivably connected to the first drive unit 2122, while the second extrusion unit 2123 is drivably connected to the second drive unit 2124. The first extrusion unit 2121 and the second extrusion unit 2123 are each controlled by an independent drive unit, and their operation parameters can be adjusted separately. The extrusion force of the first extrusion unit 2121 and the second extrusion unit 2123 can be set for the pillars 40 of the first extrusion unit 2121 and the second extrusion unit 2123, respectively, to ensure that the two pillars 40 are prevented from sticking together. Moreover, compared with only a single drive unit, the lack of force adaptability caused by a single drive synchronous extrusion can be avoided.

[0086] In another embodiment, Figure 3As shown, the monitoring unit 21 includes an adjustment module 214, and the adjustment module 214 includes a fixed rod 2141 and a movable rod 2142. The movable rod 2142 and the fixed rod 2141 are movably connected, and one end of the fixed rod 2141 is connected to the first fixed tube 2112. One end of the movable rod 2142 is fixed relative to the heating component 10. The movable rod 2142 can be hingedly connected to other components of the column material 40 supply unit 22, and the inclination angle of the first fixed tube 2112 can be adjusted through the movement of the fixed rod 2141 and the movable rod 2142. The conveying speed of the column material 40 in the first fixed tube 2112 can be adjusted according to different models of column materials 40 and different processing environments.

[0087] In another embodiment, Figure 5 As shown, the movable module 221 includes a movable tube 2212 and a third driving unit 2211. The movable tube 2212 is movably connected to the second fixed bracket 2221, and the movable tube 2212 is drivingly connected to the third driving unit 2211. The hollow space inside the movable tube 2212 forms a channel for conveying the column material 40. In the first supply state, the third driving unit 2211 drives the movable tube 2212 to connect between the first fixed tube 2112 and the second fixed tube 2222; the column material 40 can smoothly enter the second fixed tube 2222 along the hollow channel of the movable tube 2212. In the second supply state, the third driving unit 2211 drives the movable tube 2212 to be separated from the first fixed tube 2112; after the unqualified column material 40 is output from the first fixed tube 2112, it cannot enter the subsequent channel because the movable tube 2212 is not docked.

[0088] Example 2:

[0089] This solution proposes a column material 40 feeding method. In this embodiment, the column material 40 feeding method is applied to any column material 40 feeding system in the first embodiment;

[0090] like Figure 7 As shown, the column material 40 feeding method includes steps S10 to S30.

[0091] Step S10: The column material 40 is heated by the heating component 10 , and the heating component 10 transports the column material 40 to the first fixing module 211 ; the plasticity of the heated column material 40 is improved, which facilitates subsequent forging processing.

[0092] Step S20: Based on the column material 40 being transported to the first fixing module 211, the first extrusion part 2121 and the second extrusion part 2123 extrude two adjacent column materials 40, so that the abutting end faces of the two adjacent column materials 40 move relative to each other in the radial direction of the column material 40; this relative displacement breaks the connection between the column materials 40 formed by the melting of the oxide scale or high-temperature adhesion through mechanical force, thereby realizing the separation of the adhered column materials 40.

[0093] Step S30: Based on the relative movement of the abutting end surfaces of the two adjacent pillars 40 in the radial direction of the pillars 40, the second extrusion portion 2123 releases the extrusion of the pillars 40, and the pillars 40 leave the first fixing module 211. This allows only one pillar 40 to enter the subsequent processing station at a time, preventing two pillars 40 from entering the forging station at the same time. This also prevents production accidents such as equipment overload and mold damage caused by two pillars 40 entering the mold at the same time, which could seriously affect product quality and production safety.

[0094] At the same time, it will not affect the normal delivery rhythm of the column material 40, which helps to maintain the continuous and efficient operation of the forging production line and reduce the equipment shutdown and maintenance costs caused by the adhesion of the column material 40.

[0095] Furthermore, the monitoring unit 21 includes a temperature measurement module 213; the screening assembly 20 also includes a supply unit 22, and the supply unit 22 includes a movable module 221;

[0096] like Figure 8 As shown, step S20 includes: steps S21 to S232.

[0097] Step S21: Based on the column material 40 being transported to the first fixing module 211, the first extrusion part 2121 and the second extrusion part 2123 extrude two adjacent column materials 40, so that the two adjacent column materials 40 abut the end faces and move relative to each other in the radial direction of the column material 40; avoid adhesion between the two adjacent column materials 40, and avoid the two adjacent column materials 40 being transported to the forging station through the supply unit 22 at the same time.

[0098] Step S22: Based on the relative movement of the abutting end faces of two adjacent column materials 40 in the radial direction of the column material 40, the temperature measuring module 213 monitors the temperature of the column material 40 in the first fixing module 211; and judges the good column materials 40 that can be forged and the good column materials 40 whose temperature is not suitable for forging by the temperature.

[0099] Step S231 : Based on the qualified temperature measured by the temperature measuring module 213 , the temperature measuring module 213 controls the supply unit 22 to switch to the first supply state, so that the movable module 221 and the first fixed module 211 are connected, and the column material 40 transported by the first fixed module 211 enters the movable module 221 .

[0100] Step S232 : Based on the temperature measured by the temperature measuring module 213 being unqualified, the temperature measuring module 213 controls the supply unit 22 to switch to the second supply state, so that the movable module 221 is separated from the first fixed module 211 , and the column material 40 transported by the first fixed module 211 does not enter the movable module 221 .

[0101] like Figure 8 As shown, step S30 includes steps S31 to S322.

[0102] Step S31 : based on the relative movement of the abutting end surfaces of two adjacent column materials 40 in the radial direction of the column material 40 , the second extrusion portion 2123 releases the extrusion of the column material 40 ; and the first fixing module 211 can transport the column material 40 .

[0103] Step S321: With the second extrusion unit 2123 releasing the extrusion of the column material 40 and the supply unit 22 in the first supply state, the column material 40 leaves the first fixed module 211 and enters the movable module 221. The column material 40 entering the movable module 221 can be transported to a subsequent forging station via the supply unit 22.

[0104] Step S322: Based on the second extrusion part 2123 releasing the extrusion of the column material 40, and the supply unit 22 being in the second supply state, the column material 40 leaves the first fixed module 211, and the column material 40 is separated from the movable module 221; the column material 40 is discharged by the first fixed module 211 and will not enter the movable module 221, thereby preventing defective column materials 40 with unqualified temperature from being transported to the forging station through the supply unit 22.

[0105] Example 3:

[0106] This solution proposes a column material 40 processing system, such as Figure 9 As shown, in this embodiment, the column material 40 processing system includes any column material 40 feeding system in the first embodiment.

[0107] The column stock 40 processing system further includes a forging assembly 30 and a column stock 40 .

[0108] The forging assembly 30 includes an upper forging die 32, a lower forging die 31, and a fifth driving portion 33. The upper forging die 32 is movably connected to the lower forging die 31. The upper forging die 32 and the fifth driving portion 33 are drivingly connected.

[0109] The forging assembly 30 includes a forging state. The forging state includes: the monitoring unit 21 conveys good column materials 40 with a temperature suitable for processing to the forging lower die 31, and the fifth driving part 33 drives the forging upper die 32 to move relative to the forging lower die 31, and performs forging processing on the column materials 40 on the forging lower die 31. In this way, only one good column material 40 with a qualified temperature is conveyed through the forging assembly 30 for processing at a time, thereby avoiding two sticking column materials 40 from being processed by the forging assembly 30 at the same time, and avoiding defective column materials 40 with unqualified temperatures from being processed by the forging assembly 30, thereby improving the forging quality and yield rate of the column material 40 processing system. At the same time, it will not affect the normal delivery rhythm of the column materials 40, which helps to maintain the continuous and efficient operation of the forging production line and reduce equipment downtime and maintenance costs caused by the adhesion of the column materials 40.

[0110] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the above-mentioned embodiments are specific examples for implementing the present disclosure, and that in actual applications, various changes may be made thereto in form and detail without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A column material feeding system, characterized in that: The column material feeding system comprises: A heating component, wherein the heating component heats and transports the column material; The screening assembly includes a monitoring unit; the monitoring unit includes a first fixing module and a barrier module; the input end of the first fixing module is aligned with the output end of the heating assembly; the barrier module includes a first extrusion portion and a second extrusion portion; the first extrusion portion is movably connected to the first fixing module; the second extrusion portion is movably connected to the first fixing module; the first extrusion portion and the second extrusion portion are arranged in sequence along the column material conveying direction; The column material feeding system includes a screening state; the screening state includes: the first extrusion part and the second extrusion part squeeze two adjacent column materials, so that the abutting end surfaces of the two adjacent column materials move relative to each other in the radial direction of the column materials.

2. A column material feeding system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The screening assembly further includes a supply unit, wherein the supply unit includes a movable module; The supply unit includes a first supply state and a second supply state; the first supply state includes: the projection of the input end of the movable module in the axial direction of the first fixed module coincides with the output end of the first fixed module, and the column material output by the first fixed module enters the movable module; The second supply state includes: a projection of the input end of the movable module in the axial direction of the first fixed module is spaced apart from the output end of the first fixed module.

3. A column material feeding system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The supply unit also includes a third supply state; the third supply state includes: the axial projection of the input end of the movable module in the first fixed module partially overlaps with the output end of the first fixed module, and the end of the column material transported by the first fixed module abuts against the movable module.

4. A column material feeding system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The screening assembly further includes a collecting unit; the input end of the collecting unit is located below the output end of the first fixing module in the conveying direction; In the second supply state, the column material delivered by the first fixing module enters the input end of the collecting unit.

5. A column material feeding system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The monitoring unit includes a temperature measuring module; the temperature measuring module is connected to the first fixing module and measures the temperature of the column material conveyed by the first fixing module; based on the temperature measurement module monitoring the temperature of the column material in the first fixing module, the supply unit is controlled to switch between the first supply state and the second supply state; The collecting unit includes a connecting module, a diversion module, and a storage module; the connecting module, the diversion module, and the storage module are connected in sequence; the input end of the connecting module is located below the output end of the first fixing module in the conveying direction; The second supply state also includes: the column material enters the connection module and is transported to the storage module through the diversion module.

6. A column material feeding system according to claim 5, characterized in that: The diversion module includes a main diversion channel, a movable partition, a fourth driving part, a first diversion channel, and a second diversion channel; the input end of the main diversion channel is connected to the output end of the connection module; The input end of the first shunt channel and the input end of the second shunt channel are connected in parallel to the output end of the main shunt channel; the storage module includes a first storage bin and a second storage bin; the first storage bin is connected to the output end of the first shunt channel; the second storage bin is connected to the output end of the second shunt channel; The movable partition is movably connected to the input end of the first diversion channel and the input end of the second diversion channel; the movable partition is drivingly connected to the fourth driving unit; based on the temperature measured by the temperature measuring module, the fourth driving unit drives the movable partition to close the input end of the first diversion channel or the second diversion channel.

7. A column material feeding system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The supply unit further includes a second fixing module; the second fixing module includes a second fixing bracket and a second fixing tube; the second fixing tube is connected to the second fixing bracket; the movable module is movably connected to the second fixing bracket; The first supply state further includes: the column material output by the movable module enters the second fixed tube.

8. A column material feeding system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first fixing module includes a first fixing bracket and a first fixing pipe; the first fixing pipe is connected to the first fixing bracket; The first extrusion portion and the second extrusion portion are respectively movably connected to the first fixed tube; The screening state includes: the first extrusion part and the second extrusion part extend into the first fixed tube to extrude two adjacent column materials.

9. A column material feeding system according to claim 8, characterized in that: The first fixing module further includes a slag discharge hole; the slag discharge hole passes through the lower side wall of the first fixing tube; the diameter of the slag discharge hole is smaller than the size of the column material.

10. A column material feeding method, characterized in that: The column material feeding method is applied to the column material feeding system according to any one of claims 1 to 9, The column material feeding method comprises: After the heating component completes heating of the column material, the heating component transports the column material to the first fixing module; Based on the column materials being transported to the first fixing module, the first extrusion part and the second extrusion part squeeze two adjacent column materials, so that the abutting end surfaces of the two adjacent column materials move relative to each other in the radial direction of the column materials; Based on the relative movement of two adjacent abutting end surfaces of the column materials in the radial direction of the column materials, the second extrusion portion releases the extrusion of the column materials, and the column materials leave the first fixing module.

11. The column material feeding method according to claim 10, characterized in that: The monitoring unit includes a temperature measurement module; the screening component also includes a supply unit, and the supply unit includes a movable module; The step of conveying the column materials to the first fixing module, the first extrusion unit and the second extrusion unit extruding two adjacent column materials so that the abutting end surfaces of the two adjacent column materials move relative to each other in the radial direction of the column materials comprises: Based on the column materials being transported to the first fixing module, the first extrusion part and the second extrusion part squeeze two adjacent column materials, so that the abutting end surfaces of the two adjacent column materials move relative to each other in the radial direction of the column materials; Based on the relative movement of two adjacent abutting end faces of the column materials in the radial direction of the column materials, the temperature measuring module monitors the temperature of the column materials in the first fixing module; Based on the temperature measured by the temperature measuring module being qualified, the temperature measuring module controls the supply unit to switch to the first supply state; Based on the temperature measured by the temperature measuring module being unqualified, the temperature measuring module controls the supply unit to switch to a second supply state; The step of releasing the second extrusion portion from the extrusion of the column material based on the relative movement of the two adjacent abutting end surfaces of the column material in the radial direction of the column material, and the column material leaving the first fixing module comprises: Based on the relative movement of two adjacent abutting end surfaces of the column materials in the radial direction of the column materials, the second extrusion portion releases the extrusion of the column materials; Based on the second extrusion part releasing the extrusion of the column material and the supply unit being in the first supply state, the column material leaves the first fixed module and enters the movable module; Based on the second pressing portion releasing the pressing of the column material and the supply unit being in the second supply state, the column material leaves the first fixed module and is spaced apart from the movable module.

12. A column material processing system, characterized in that: The column material processing system includes the column material feeding system according to any one of claims 1 to 9; The column material processing system also includes a forging component and a column material; The forging assembly includes a forging upper die, a forging lower die, and a fifth driving part; the forging upper die is movably connected to the forging lower die; the forging upper die is drivingly connected to the fifth driving part; The forging assembly includes a forging state; the forging state includes: the monitoring unit conveys the pillar material to the forging lower die, the fifth driving part drives the forging upper die to move relative to the forging lower die, and forges the pillar material on the forging lower die.

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