Emergency operation method for billet clamp before billet falling off in work

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to the technical field of billet clamping, and provides an emergency operation method for a billet clamp before a billet falls off during work, comprising: acquiring real-time position information of the billet and real-time holding force information of the clamp; wherein the real-time position information of the billet is collected by a position sensor, the real-time holding force information of the clamp is collected by a force sensor, and the billet clamp clamps the billet; based on the real-time position information of the billet and the real-time holding force information of the clamp, the stability of the billet clamp when clamping the billet is judged in real time; when the judgment result does not meet the preset stability judgment condition, a warning signal is generated, so that the billet clamp performs emergency operation based on the warning signal, wherein the emergency operation comprises increasing the clamping force of the clamp and / or adjusting the position of the clamp. By adopting the real-time monitoring and intelligent judgment mechanism, the stability of the billet clamping process can be effectively guaranteed, the billet can be responded to in time and falling off of the billet during transportation or operation can be avoided, so as to improve work safety and work efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of billet clamping technology, and more specifically, to an emergency operation method for billet clamps in operation before the billet falls off. Background Technology

[0002] In the steel production process, billet clamps are key equipment for ensuring the safe clamping and transportation of billets. Due to the large weight and smooth surface of billets, insufficient clamping force or improper clamping methods can cause billets to fall off. This can not only lead to production stoppages and equipment damage, but also potentially cause serious safety accidents, posing a significant threat to production efficiency and personnel safety.

[0003] Currently, the clamping operation of steel billets still relies mainly on manual experience, with operators adjusting the clamping method according to the characteristics of the steel billet and the site conditions. Although existing technology can accomplish the clamping task to a certain extent, this method has significant shortcomings: Firstly, manual operation is easily limited by environmental factors and operator experience, resulting in uneven or insufficient clamping force, which cannot cope with high-temperature and high-intensity production environments. Secondly, most existing clamps lack intelligent and automated control systems, and cannot monitor and adjust the clamping force in real time, making emergency response measures untimely and ineffective. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This disclosure provides at least one emergency operation method for billet clamps before the billet falls off during operation. By adopting a real-time monitoring and intelligent judgment mechanism, the stability of the billet clamping process can be effectively guaranteed, and the billet can be responded to in a timely manner to prevent it from falling off during transportation or operation, thereby improving work safety and work efficiency.

[0005] This disclosure provides an emergency operation method for billet clamps before the billet falls off during operation, including:

[0006] The real-time position information of the billet and the real-time holding force information of the clamp are obtained. The real-time position information of the billet is collected by a position sensor and the real-time holding force information of the clamp is collected by a force sensor. The position sensor and the force sensor are installed in the billet clamp and the billet clamp is holding a billet.

[0007] Based on the real-time position information of the billet and the real-time holding force information of the clamp, the stability of the billet clamp when clamping the billet is judged in real time.

[0008] When the judgment result does not meet the preset stability judgment condition, an early warning signal is generated so that the billet clamp can perform emergency operation based on the early warning signal. The emergency operation includes increasing the clamping force and / or adjusting the clamp position.

[0009] In some possible embodiments, the real-time determination of the stability of the billet clamp when gripping the billet includes:

[0010] Based on the real-time position information of the billet and the real-time holding force information of the clamp, the stability index of the billet clamp when clamping the billet is calculated.

[0011] The stability of the billet clamp when clamping the billet is determined based on the calculation results and the preset stability determination conditions.

[0012] If the judgment result does not meet the preset stability judgment condition, the stability level of the billet clamp is determined based on the calculation result and the preset stability level threshold.

[0013] In some possible embodiments, the stability levels include slightly unstable, moderately unstable, and severely unstable; the step of generating an early warning signal when the judgment result does not meet the preset stability judgment conditions, so that the billet clamp can perform emergency operations based on the early warning signal, further includes:

[0014] When the billet clamp is slightly unstable, a mild warning signal is generated so that the billet clamp can perform an emergency operation to increase the clamping force of the billet clamp based on the mild warning information.

[0015] When the billet clamp is in a state of moderate instability, a moderate warning signal is generated so that the billet clamp can perform emergency operations based on the moderate warning signal to adjust the clamping position of the billet clamp and increase the clamping force of the billet clamp.

[0016] When the billet clamp is in a state of severe instability, a height warning signal is generated, the billet clamping behavior of the billet clamp is stopped, and the height warning signal is sent to the manual intervention terminal so that the operator can intervene.

[0017] In some possible embodiments, after generating a warning signal when the judgment result does not meet the preset stability judgment condition, the method further includes:

[0018] The warning signal, the real-time position information of the billet, and the real-time holding force information of the clamp are pushed to the manual intervention end;

[0019] Receive the results of manual intervention and adjust the working parameters of the billet clamp according to the results of manual intervention.

[0020] In some possible embodiments, after adjusting the operating parameters of the billet clamp based on the result of the manual intervention, the method further includes:

[0021] Based on the results of the artificial intervention, the preset stability judgment conditions and the emergency operation are updated respectively; and...

[0022] Record the billet position information, clamp holding force information, and emergency operation execution data of the billet clamp during the billet clamping process according to a preset period; and periodically update the preset stability judgment conditions and emergency operations based on the billet position information, clamp holding force information, and emergency operation execution data.

[0023] In some possible embodiments, the periodic updating of the preset stability determination conditions and emergency operations based on the billet position information, clamp holding force information, and emergency operation execution data includes:

[0024] The billet position information, clamp holding force information, and emergency operation execution data are analyzed using a neural network algorithm, and the preset stability judgment conditions and the emergency operation are dynamically adjusted based on the analysis results.

[0025] In some possible embodiments, the method further includes:

[0026] Establish a data wireless communication channel, and receive real-time position information of the billet, real-time holding force information of the clamp, and early warning signals through the data wireless communication channel; and...

[0027] Remote control commands are transmitted to the billet clamp via the data wireless communication channel.

[0028] This disclosure provides an emergency operating device for billet clamps before the billet falls off during operation, including:

[0029] The information acquisition module is used to acquire real-time position information of the billet and real-time holding force information of the clamp. The real-time position information of the billet is acquired by a position sensor and the real-time holding force information of the clamp is acquired by a force sensor. The position sensor and the force sensor are installed in the billet clamp, and the billet clamp holds a billet.

[0030] The stability judgment module is used to judge the stability of the billet clamp when clamping the billet in real time based on the real-time position information of the billet and the real-time holding force information of the clamp.

[0031] An emergency operation module is used to generate an early warning signal when the judgment result does not meet the preset stability judgment condition, so that the billet clamp can perform emergency operation based on the early warning signal. The emergency operation includes increasing the clamping force and / or adjusting the clamp position.

[0032] In some possible embodiments, the stability determination module is specifically used for:

[0033] Based on the real-time position information of the billet and the real-time holding force information of the clamp, the stability index of the billet clamp when clamping the billet is calculated.

[0034] The stability of the billet clamp when clamping the billet is determined based on the calculation results and the preset stability determination conditions.

[0035] If the judgment result does not meet the preset stability judgment condition, the stability level of the billet clamp is determined based on the calculation result and the preset stability level threshold.

[0036] In some possible embodiments, the stability levels include slight instability, moderate instability, and severe instability; the emergency operation module is further configured to:

[0037] When the billet clamp is slightly unstable, a mild warning signal is generated so that the billet clamp can perform an emergency operation to increase the clamping force of the billet clamp based on the mild warning information.

[0038] When the billet clamp is in a state of moderate instability, a moderate warning signal is generated so that the billet clamp can perform emergency operations based on the moderate warning signal to adjust the clamping position of the billet clamp and increase the clamping force of the billet clamp.

[0039] When the billet clamp is in a state of severe instability, a height warning signal is generated, the billet clamping behavior of the billet clamp is stopped, and the height warning signal is sent to the manual intervention terminal so that the operator can intervene.

[0040] In some possible embodiments, the emergency operation module is further configured to:

[0041] The warning signal, the real-time position information of the billet, and the real-time holding force information of the clamp are pushed to the manual intervention end;

[0042] Receive the results of manual intervention and adjust the working parameters of the billet clamp according to the results of manual intervention.

[0043] In some possible embodiments, the emergency operation module is further configured to:

[0044] Based on the results of the artificial intervention, the preset stability judgment conditions and the emergency operation are updated respectively; and...

[0045] Record the billet position information, clamp holding force information, and emergency operation execution data of the billet clamp during the billet clamping process according to a preset period; and periodically update the preset stability judgment conditions and emergency operations based on the billet position information, clamp holding force information, and emergency operation execution data.

[0046] In some possible embodiments, the emergency operation module is further configured to:

[0047] The billet position information, clamp holding force information, and emergency operation execution data are analyzed using a neural network algorithm, and the preset stability judgment conditions and the emergency operation are dynamically adjusted based on the analysis results.

[0048] In some possible embodiments, the device further includes a data transmission module, specifically used for:

[0049] Establish a data wireless communication channel, and receive real-time position information of the billet, real-time holding force information of the clamp, and early warning signals through the data wireless communication channel; and...

[0050] Remote control commands are transmitted to the billet clamp via the data wireless communication channel.

[0051] This disclosure provides a computer device, including a processor, a memory, and a bus. The memory stores machine-readable instructions executable by the processor. When the computer device is running, the processor communicates with the memory via the bus. When the machine-readable instructions are executed by the processor, they perform the emergency operation method for billet clamps before billet falls off during operation, as described in any of the above possible embodiments.

[0052] This disclosure provides a computer-readable storage medium storing a computer program that, when executed by a processor, implements the emergency operation method for billet clamps before billet falls off during operation, as described in any of the above possible embodiments.

[0053] The emergency operation method for billet clamps provided in this embodiment, which addresses the issue of billet detachment during operation, achieves dynamic optimization control of the billet clamping process by real-time monitoring and intelligent judgment of the clamping status of the billet clamps and rapid response to implement emergency operations. This effectively ensures the stability of the billet clamping process, promptly responds to and prevents the billet from detaching during transportation or operation, thereby improving work safety and operational efficiency.

[0054] To make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of this disclosure more apparent and understandable, preferred embodiments are described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0055] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this disclosure, the accompanying drawings referenced in the embodiments will be briefly described below. These drawings are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. They illustrate embodiments conforming to this disclosure and, together with the specification, serve to explain the technical solutions of this disclosure. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this disclosure and should not be considered as limiting the scope. Those skilled in the art can obtain other related drawings based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0056] Figure 1 A flowchart is shown below illustrating an emergency operation method for a billet clamp provided in this embodiment of the present disclosure before the billet falls off during operation;

[0057] Figure 2 A flowchart of a method for judging the stability of a billet clamp during operation, provided in an embodiment of this disclosure, is shown.

[0058] Figure 3 A flowchart of a multi-level emergency operation method provided by an embodiment of this disclosure is shown;

[0059] Figure 4 This diagram illustrates the structure of an emergency operation device for a billet clamp provided in this embodiment of the present disclosure, in which the billet falls off during operation.

[0060] Figure 5 This invention provides a schematic diagram of the structure of an emergency operation device for a billet clamp provided in an embodiment of the present invention, which is used before the billet falls off during operation.

[0061] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of a computer device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure is shown. Detailed Implementation

[0062] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this disclosure clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this disclosure will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this disclosure, and not all of them. The components of the embodiments of this disclosure described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of this disclosure provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed disclosure, but merely represents selected embodiments of this disclosure. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this disclosure without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this disclosure.

[0063] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0064] In this document, the term "and / or" merely describes a relationship, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent three cases: A alone, A and B simultaneously, and B alone. Furthermore, the term "at least one" in this document means any combination of at least two of any one or more elements. For example, including at least one of A, B, and C can mean including any one or more elements selected from the set consisting of A, B, and C.

[0065] To facilitate understanding of this embodiment, the executing entity of the emergency operation method for the billet clamp before the billet falls off during operation, as provided in this embodiment, will be described in detail first. The executing entity of the emergency operation method for the billet clamp before the billet falls off during operation, as provided in this embodiment, is a computer device. This computer device can be a terminal device or a server. The terminal device can also be a mobile device, a user terminal, a terminal, a handheld device, a computing device, an in-vehicle device, a wearable device, etc. The server can be a standalone physical server, a server cluster or distributed system composed of multiple physical servers, or a cloud server providing basic cloud computing services such as cloud services, cloud databases, cloud computing, cloud storage, big data, and artificial intelligence platforms. Optionally, this method can also be applied to an implementation environment composed of computer equipment and servers.

[0066] The following detailed description, with reference to the accompanying drawings, describes the emergency operation method for the billet clamp provided in this application before the billet falls off during operation. (See attached figures) Figure 1 The diagram shows a flowchart of an emergency operation method for a billet clamp before the billet falls off during operation, according to an embodiment of this disclosure. The method includes the following steps S101 to S103:

[0067] S101, obtain real-time position information of the billet and real-time holding force information of the clamp.

[0068] Understandably, billet clamps are specialized tools used to grip and handle billets. They typically consist of a mechanical structure, a drive mechanism, and other components, using mechanical actions to grip and release the billet. During production, the billet clamps perform various operations while holding the billet. Position and force sensors mounted on the clamps collect real-time information about the billet's position and the clamp's holding force, transmitting this data to the subsequent control system to provide data support for further operational decisions.

[0069] Here, "steel billet" refers to crude steel billet obtained through processes such as smelting. It typically has a large size and weight and is often used in subsequent rolling processes. Real-time billet position information refers to the specific position data of the billet in a specific spatial coordinate system at any given moment, usually collected by position sensors. These position sensors (such as laser sensors or vision sensors) can be installed near the billet clamps and sense the billet's position through specific physical principles (such as electromagnetic induction, photoelectric effect, etc.), converting the position signal into an electrical signal. Real-time clamping force information refers to the magnitude of the clamping force applied to the billet by the clamps at any given moment during the billet clamping process. This is mainly collected by force sensors, which are primarily installed on the clamping arms of the billet clamps to measure the magnitude of the force applied and convert it into a quantifiable electrical signal.

[0070] S102, based on the real-time position information of the billet and the real-time holding force information of the clamp, the stability of the billet clamp when clamping the billet is determined in real time.

[0071] Specifically, after obtaining the real-time position information of the billet and the real-time holding force information of the clamps, the stability of the billet clamps when gripping the billet can be judged in real time based on this information. The stability of the billet clamps when gripping the billet mainly involves several aspects, such as whether the billet will shift during the gripping process and whether it is possible to slip off. The stability judgment can comprehensively consider the real-time position information of the billet and the real-time holding force information of the clamps. From the perspective of billet position, if the billet deviates abnormally under the clamp, it may mean that the clamp is not holding the billet stably enough and there is a risk of slipping off. For example, on a high-speed conveyor belt, if the billet shifts position due to unstable clamp gripping, it is very likely to collide with surrounding equipment, causing equipment damage or even production accidents. From the perspective of clamp holding force, the magnitude of the clamping force directly determines whether the billet can be firmly clamped. If the clamp holding force does not meet the requirements, such as the clamping force being too small, the billet is also prone to falling off during handling. This will not only interrupt the production process, but may also injure on-site personnel, causing serious personal injury and property damage.

[0072] Understandably, to more accurately determine the stability of the billet clamp during operation, the collected real-time billet position information and clamp holding force information can be analyzed and processed. Specifically, this real-time data can be compared with preset standard data or models to determine whether the current clamping state of the billet clamp is within a stable range. Here, the preset standard data or models can be determined comprehensively based on a large amount of experimental data, actual production experience, and the physical characteristics of the billet and clamp. For example, by simulating the handling process under different clamping forces and billet positions, recording the billet displacement and whether it slips, the range of billet position and clamp holding force when the billet clamp operates stably under different working conditions can be determined, thus serving as the basis for judging stability.

[0073] For example, refer to Figure 2 As shown, the real-time determination of the stability of the billet clamp when gripping the billet may include the following steps S201 to S203:

[0074] S201, calculate the stability index of the billet clamp when clamping the billet based on the real-time position information of the billet and the real-time holding force information of the clamp.

[0075] Here, the stability index is a comprehensive quantitative indicator that integrates data from two different dimensions: real-time billet position information and real-time clamping force information. It intuitively reflects the stability of the billet clamp when holding the billet. Specific mathematical models and algorithms can be used in the calculation process. For example, for real-time billet position information, factors such as the billet's offset relative to the standard position, the direction of offset, and the offset velocity might be considered. For real-time clamping force information, the magnitude of the clamping force (in Newtons) and its trend over a unit of time (e.g., increasing, decreasing, or stable) are analyzed. By assigning different weights to these factors—for example, a weight of 0.4 for billet position offset, 0.1 for offset direction, 0.2 for offset velocity, 0.2 for clamping force magnitude, and 0.1 for the clamping force trend—a weighted calculation is performed to obtain the final stability index value. The magnitude of this value (i.e., the stability index) clearly reflects the stability of the billet clamp when holding the billet; a larger value indicates better stability, and a smaller value indicates worse stability.

[0076] S202, Based on the calculation results and the preset stability judgment conditions, determine the stability of the billet clamp when clamping the billet.

[0077] Specifically, the preset stability judgment condition is a pre-set standard threshold used to measure the clamping stability of the billet clamp. It can be determined comprehensively based on factors such as actual production needs, safety regulations, and equipment performance. When the calculated stability index is compared with the preset stability judgment condition, if the stability index is within the stable range specified by the judgment condition, it indicates that the billet clamp is in a stable state when clamping the billet and can continue to work normally; conversely, if the stability index exceeds the stable range, it indicates that the clamping state of the billet clamp is unstable and there may be safety hazards, requiring timely measures to be taken.

[0078] S203, when the judgment result does not meet the preset stability judgment condition, the stability level of the billet clamp is determined based on the calculation result and the preset stability level threshold.

[0079] Here, when the current working state of the billet clamp is determined to be unstable, the instability state of the billet clamp can be further subdivided according to a preset stability level threshold. The classification result (stability level) can include three levels: slightly unstable, moderately unstable, and severely unstable. Different stability levels correspond to different levels of risk and corresponding countermeasures. For example, when the stability index is within the threshold range corresponding to slightly unstable, it means that although the clamping state of the billet clamp is unstable, the risk is relatively low, and it may only be due to some minor external interference or small fluctuations in the equipment. At this time, some simple adjustment measures can be taken, such as fine-tuning the clamping force of the clamp or making small corrections to the position of the billet.

[0080] In this way, by using the above method of classifying stability levels, the instability of the billet clamp can be assessed more accurately, providing a basis for subsequent emergency handling and ensuring production safety and efficiency.

[0081] S103, when the judgment result does not meet the preset stability judgment condition, an early warning signal is generated so that the billet clamp can perform emergency operation based on the early warning signal.

[0082] Understandably, preset stability criteria are a series of pre-defined standards for measuring the stability of billet clamping. These can include the allowable deviation range of the billet position, the minimum and maximum thresholds of the clamping force, etc. For example, the allowable deviation range of the billet position can be determined comprehensively based on factors such as the accuracy requirements of the production process, the interface dimensions of subsequent processing equipment, and safe operating space. If the positional deviation of the billet under clamping exceeds this range, it may affect the smooth progress of subsequent processes and even cause safety accidents such as equipment collisions. The minimum and maximum thresholds of the clamping force can be based on the billet's material, weight, shape, and dynamic factors during handling. If the clamping force is too small, the billet is prone to slipping; if the clamping force is too large, it may damage the billet and also increase the energy consumption and wear of the equipment.

[0083] Here, when the actual collected real-time billet position information and clamp holding force information do not meet these conditions, it will be determined that the preset stability judgment conditions are not met. At this time, the early warning signal generation mechanism will be triggered, and the billet clamp will be triggered to perform corresponding emergency operations. The early warning signal is a warning signal, usually alerted by sound, light, or other indications. It can remind operators or automatic control systems that there may be a problem with the current state of the billet clamp and that immediate action is needed. Sound warnings can be sharp alarms, rhythmic beeps, etc., with different sound frequencies and rhythms conveying different levels of warning information. Light warnings can use flashing lights, different colored lights, etc., allowing operators to quickly detect abnormalities from a distance. Other indications may include text prompts on the display screen, flashing icons, etc., which are not specifically limited here.

[0084] Furthermore, upon receiving an early warning signal, the system will execute emergency procedures based on the pre-set emergency plan or the operator's experience. These emergency procedures are a series of targeted measures taken for different unstable situations, which may include increasing the clamping force and / or adjusting the clamp position. On the one hand, if it is determined that insufficient clamping force may cause the billet to slip, the clamping force can be increased to more firmly hold the billet and prevent slippage. For example, the control system can adjust the clamp's drive mechanism to make the clamping components grip the billet more tightly. On the other hand, if the billet's position deviates abnormally, it indicates that the clamping position may be inaccurate. In this case, the clamp position can be adjusted to return the billet to a stable position. For example, the movement of the clamp in space can be controlled to change its positional relationship relative to the billet, ensuring that the billet is correctly clamped.

[0085] In some other embodiments, emergency operations may also include adjusting the speed or trajectory of the billet clamps to avoid safety issues caused by excessively fast or unstable movements, without specific limitations.

[0086] In some possible implementations, due to the complexity and uncertainty of the steel production environment, relying solely on the emergency operation of the billet clamp itself may not be able to completely solve all problems. Therefore, after the judgment result does not meet the preset stability judgment conditions and an early warning signal is generated, the early warning signal, the real-time position information of the billet, and the real-time holding force information of the clamp can be pushed to the manual intervention end. Here, the manual intervention end is usually the monitoring area where experienced operators or professional technicians are located. They can use this information to fully understand the current status of the billet clamp. Furthermore, the operators or technicians will analyze and judge the problem based on their professional knowledge and experience, and provide a manual intervention result. Then, the working parameters of the billet clamp can be adjusted according to this manual intervention result, such as adjusting the clamping force, clamping position, and moving speed, to ensure that the billet clamp can return to normal working state and ensure the smooth progress of production.

[0087] In this way, by combining manual intervention with automated emergency operations, we can give full play to human initiative and the efficiency of machines, improve our ability to respond to emergencies, and ensure the safety and stability of steel production.

[0088] In some possible embodiments, in complex and dynamically changing steel production scenarios, such as when there are numerous mobile devices and obstacles on the production site, making wired communication lines difficult to lay and susceptible to interference, or when the production area is vast and wired communication cannot provide comprehensive coverage, a data wireless communication channel can be established. This channel can then receive real-time billet position information, clamp force information, and early warning signals. Here, the data wireless communication channel can utilize wireless communication technologies such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, ZigBee, or 5G, and can be flexibly deployed according to the specific needs and environmental characteristics of the production site. Simultaneously, during steel production, it is sometimes necessary to remotely control the billet clamps based on the actual situation on site. For example, when operators at the monitoring center find that the clamping status of the billet clamps is unstable, or when the production process needs adjustment, they can transmit remote control commands to the billet clamps through the data wireless communication channel. Alternatively, in a large steel production workshop, multiple billet clamps may be operating simultaneously. When operators find that the clamping force of a particular billet clamp is insufficient through the monitoring system, they can send a command to that clamp to increase the clamping force through the wireless communication channel. Upon receiving an instruction, the clamps quickly adjust their drive mechanism, increasing the pressure of the clamping components on the billet to ensure it is firmly held. Simultaneously, if adjustments to the production process are needed, operators can send instructions to multiple billet clamps via wireless communication to simultaneously change their direction or speed, making the entire production process more coordinated and efficient.

[0089] In some possible embodiments, to more accurately and efficiently address unstable states of varying severity, when the judgment result does not meet the preset stability determination conditions (i.e., the billet clamp is currently in an unstable state), a multi-level emergency strategy can be implemented based on the determined stability level of the billet clamp, referring to... Figure 3 As shown, the steps S301 to S303 may be included:

[0090] S301, when the billet clamp is slightly unstable, a mild warning signal is generated so that the billet clamp can perform an emergency operation to increase the clamping force of the billet clamp based on the mild warning information.

[0091] Understandably, when the billet clamp is slightly unstable, it may be due to minor external interference or slight equipment fluctuations, posing a relatively low risk. In such cases, a mild warning signal can be generated, which may include a soft sound or a slowly flashing green light. Upon receiving this signal, the billet clamp will automatically initiate an emergency operation to increase its clamping force. For example, by fine-tuning the hydraulic system pressure through the control system, the clamping force can be slightly increased to ensure stable billet gripping and prevent subsequent problems caused by slight insufficient clamping force.

[0092] S302, when the billet clamp is in a state of moderate instability, a moderate warning signal is generated so that the billet clamp can perform emergency operations based on the moderate warning signal to adjust the clamping position of the billet clamp and increase the clamping force of the billet clamp.

[0093] Here, a moderately unstable state means that the instability of the billet clamp has increased, and the risk has increased accordingly. Accordingly, the audible warning of a moderate warning can be more urgent than that of a mild warning, and the visual indicator can be a rapidly flashing yellow light. Upon receiving this signal, the billet clamp will simultaneously perform emergency operations to adjust its position and increase its clamping force. Regarding adjusting the clamp position, it can control the clamp to move slightly within space to correct any misalignment of the billet. Regarding increasing the clamping force, it can further increase the pressure of the hydraulic system, making the clamping components grip the billet more tightly and ensuring its stability during handling.

[0094] S303, when the billet clamp is in a state of severe instability, a height warning signal is generated, the billet clamping behavior of the billet clamp is stopped, and the height warning signal is sent to the manual intervention terminal so that the operator can intervene.

[0095] Understandably, in a highly unstable state, the risk of billet slippage is extremely high, potentially leading to a serious production accident. Therefore, the height warning signal can be set to a sharp, loud sound, and the visual indicator can be a continuously flashing red light. Upon receiving this signal, the billet clamp will immediately stop clamping the billet, preventing further slippage and greater losses. Simultaneously, the height warning signal can be sent to a manual intervention point, allowing operators to receive the warning information immediately and proceed to the work site to conduct a comprehensive inspection and repair of the billet clamp. After troubleshooting, the clamp can be put back into operation to ensure production safety.

[0096] Thus, this disclosure, through this multi-level emergency strategy, can take corresponding measures according to the different degrees of instability of the billet clamps, so as to maximize the safety and stability of production.

[0097] In some possible implementations, when dealing with instability in the billet clamps, operators will adjust the operating parameters of the billet clamps based on the actual situation on site and their own professional knowledge. These adjustments may include adjusting the clamping force, clamping position, and moving speed. These adjustments are based on actual production needs and fault conditions, and are therefore targeted and effective. Therefore, after adjusting the operating parameters of the billet clamps based on the results of manual intervention, the preset stability judgment conditions and emergency operations can be updated based on these results, making the judgment conditions and emergency operations more consistent with actual production conditions.

[0098] Furthermore, in order to continuously optimize the working performance and emergency handling capabilities of the billet clamp, the billet position information, clamp holding force information, and emergency operation execution data during the billet clamping process can be recorded according to a preset cycle; and the preset stability judgment conditions and emergency operations can be periodically updated based on the billet position information, clamp holding force information, and emergency operation execution data.

[0099] Here, neural network algorithms can be used to analyze the billet position information, clamp holding force information, and emergency operation execution data. Based on the analysis results of the neural network algorithm, the preset stability judgment conditions and emergency operations can be dynamically adjusted. For example, if the analysis finds that the existing stability judgment conditions are prone to misjudgment under certain specific billet positions and clamp holding forces, these judgment conditions can be adjusted accordingly to make them more accurate. Similarly, if the analysis results show that the existing emergency operations are ineffective in certain situations, the emergency operations can be optimized, such as adjusting the steps, force, or time of the emergency operations, to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of emergency handling. Through this periodic updating and optimization, the working performance and emergency handling capabilities of the billet clamps can be continuously improved, ensuring the smooth progress of production.

[0100] For example, when using a neural network algorithm to analyze collected billet position information, clamp holding force information, and emergency operation execution data, the analysis may include: First, preprocessing the data, including data cleaning (removing noise and outliers) and data normalization (converting data of different dimensions to the same range) to improve data quality and algorithm accuracy. Then, a multilayer perceptron neural network model is constructed, comprising an input layer, multiple hidden layers, and an output layer. The input layer receives preprocessed billet position information (such as X, Y, and Z coordinates), clamp holding force information (clamping force magnitude), and emergency operation execution data (emergency operation type encoding, execution time, execution duration, etc.) as input features. The hidden layers learn and extract the input features through a series of nonlinear transformations, capturing potential patterns and relationships in the data. The output layer outputs the analysis results, such as the probability of misjudging stability under the current billet position and clamp holding force combination, and evaluation indicators of the emergency operation effect (such as the time required for billet stabilization after the emergency operation, the degree of reduction in billet slippage risk, etc.).

[0101] Furthermore, based on the analysis results of the neural network algorithm, the preset stability judgment conditions and emergency operations are dynamically adjusted. For example, if the neural network analysis finds that when the billet's positional deviation in the X-axis direction exceeds 5 mm and the clamping force is less than 2000 Newtons, the existing stability judgment conditions are prone to misjudging a stable clamping state as an unstable one, leading to unnecessary emergency operations. To address this, the preset stability judgment conditions can be adjusted. For instance, the stability judgment threshold for this specific situation can be optimized, modifying it so that an unstable state is only determined when the billet's positional deviation in the X-axis direction exceeds 8 mm and the clamping force is less than 1800 Newtons, thereby reducing misjudgments and improving the accuracy of the judgment conditions.

[0102] Similarly, if neural network analysis indicates that insufficient clamping force leads to a slight tendency for the billet to slip, the current emergency operation of directly increasing the clamping force to its maximum value would result in excessive impact on the billet, and the billet still faces a certain risk of slipping during the adjustment process, leading to ineffective emergency treatment. Therefore, the emergency operation can be optimized by adjusting the steps, force, or timing. For example, the emergency operation could be changed to increasing the clamping force in stages. First, increase the clamping force by a small increment, observe the stability of the billet, and if the billet remains unstable, gradually increase the clamping force until it stabilizes. Simultaneously, adjust the time interval between increasing the clamping force to make the entire emergency operation process smoother, reduce the impact on the billet, and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the emergency treatment.

[0103] Thus, through periodic data recording, neural network algorithm analysis, and updates and optimizations of preset stability judgment conditions and emergency operations, this disclosure can continuously adapt to various changes in the actual production process, improve the working performance and emergency handling capabilities of billet clamps under different working conditions, thereby ensuring the smooth progress of steel production, reducing the probability of production accidents, and improving production efficiency and product quality.

[0104] The emergency operation method for billet clamps provided in this embodiment, which addresses the issue of billet detachment during operation, achieves dynamic optimization control of the billet clamping process by real-time monitoring and intelligent judgment of the clamping status of the billet clamps and rapid response to implement emergency operations. This effectively ensures the stability of the billet clamping process, promptly responds to and prevents the billet from detaching during transportation or operation, thereby improving work safety and operational efficiency.

[0105] Those skilled in the art will understand that, in the above-described method of the specific implementation, the order in which each step is written does not imply a strict execution order and does not constitute any limitation on the implementation process. The specific execution order of each step should be determined by its function and possible internal logic.

[0106] Based on the same inventive concept, this disclosure also provides an emergency operation device for billet clamps before billet falls off during operation, corresponding to the emergency operation method for billet clamps before billet falls off during operation. Since the principle of the device in this disclosure is similar to the emergency operation method for billet clamps before billet falls off during operation described above, the implementation of the device can refer to the implementation of the method, and the repeated parts will not be described again.

[0107] Reference Figure 4 The diagram shown is an emergency operation device 400 for a billet clamp before the billet falls off during operation, according to an embodiment of this disclosure. The device includes:

[0108] The information acquisition module 401 is used to acquire real-time position information of the billet and real-time holding force information of the clamp. The real-time position information of the billet is acquired by a position sensor and the real-time holding force information of the clamp is acquired by a force sensor. The position sensor and the force sensor are installed in the billet clamp, and the billet clamp holds a billet.

[0109] The stability judgment module 402 is used to judge the stability of the billet clamp when clamping the billet in real time based on the real-time position information of the billet and the real-time holding force information of the clamp.

[0110] The emergency operation module 403 is used to generate an early warning signal when the judgment result does not meet the preset stability judgment condition, so that the billet clamp can perform an emergency operation based on the early warning signal. The emergency operation includes increasing the clamping force and / or adjusting the clamp position.

[0111] In some possible embodiments, the stability determination module 402 is specifically used for:

[0112] Based on the real-time position information of the billet and the real-time holding force information of the clamp, the stability index of the billet clamp when clamping the billet is calculated.

[0113] The stability of the billet clamp when clamping the billet is determined based on the calculation results and the preset stability determination conditions.

[0114] If the judgment result does not meet the preset stability judgment condition, the stability level of the billet clamp is determined based on the calculation result and the preset stability level threshold.

[0115] In some possible embodiments, the stability levels include slight instability, moderate instability, and severe instability; the emergency operation module 403 is further configured to:

[0116] When the billet clamp is slightly unstable, a mild warning signal is generated so that the billet clamp can perform an emergency operation to increase the clamping force of the billet clamp based on the mild warning information.

[0117] When the billet clamp is in a state of moderate instability, a moderate warning signal is generated so that the billet clamp can perform emergency operations based on the moderate warning signal to adjust the clamping position of the billet clamp and increase the clamping force of the billet clamp.

[0118] When the billet clamp is in a state of severe instability, a height warning signal is generated, the billet clamping behavior of the billet clamp is stopped, and the height warning signal is sent to the manual intervention terminal so that the operator can intervene.

[0119] In some possible embodiments, the emergency operation module 403 is further configured to:

[0120] The warning signal, the real-time position information of the billet, and the real-time holding force information of the clamp are pushed to the manual intervention end;

[0121] Receive the results of manual intervention and adjust the working parameters of the billet clamp according to the results of manual intervention.

[0122] In some possible embodiments, the emergency operation module 403 is further configured to:

[0123] Based on the results of the artificial intervention, the preset stability judgment conditions and the emergency operation are updated respectively; and...

[0124] Record the billet position information, clamp holding force information, and emergency operation execution data of the billet clamp during the billet clamping process according to a preset period; and periodically update the preset stability judgment conditions and emergency operations based on the billet position information, clamp holding force information, and emergency operation execution data.

[0125] In some possible embodiments, the emergency operation module 403 is further configured to:

[0126] The billet position information, clamp holding force information, and emergency operation execution data are analyzed using a neural network algorithm, and the preset stability judgment conditions and the emergency operation are dynamically adjusted based on the analysis results.

[0127] In some possible embodiments, refer to Figure 5 As shown, the device further includes a data transmission module 404, specifically used for:

[0128] Establish a data wireless communication channel, and receive real-time position information of the billet, real-time holding force information of the clamp, and early warning signals through the data wireless communication channel; and...

[0129] Remote control commands are transmitted to the billet clamp via the data wireless communication channel.

[0130] Based on the same technical concept, this disclosure also provides a computer device. (See also...) Figure 6 The diagram shows the structure of a computer device 600 provided in this embodiment of the present disclosure, including a processor 601, a memory 602, and a bus 603. The memory 602 stores execution instructions and includes a main memory 6021 and an external memory 6022. The main memory 6021, also called internal memory, is used to temporarily store computational data in the processor 601 and data exchanged with external memory 6022 such as a hard disk. The processor 601 exchanges data with the external memory 6022 through the main memory 6021.

[0131] In this embodiment, the memory 602 is specifically used to store application code that executes the solution of this application, and its execution is controlled by the processor 601. That is, when the computer device 600 is running, the processor 601 communicates with the memory 602 through the bus 603, so that the processor 601 executes the application code stored in the memory 602, and then executes the method described in any of the foregoing embodiments.

[0132] The memory 602 may be, but is not limited to, random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), programmable read-only memory (PROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), etc.

[0133] Processor 601 may be an integrated circuit chip with signal processing capabilities. The aforementioned processor can be a general-purpose processor, including a Central Processing Unit (CPU), a Network Processor (NP), etc.; it can also be a Digital Signal Processor (DSP), an Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC), a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), or other programmable logic devices, discrete gate or transistor logic devices, or discrete hardware components. It can implement or execute the methods, steps, and logic block diagrams disclosed in the embodiments of this invention. The general-purpose processor can be a microprocessor or any conventional processor.

[0134] It is understood that the structures illustrated in the embodiments of this application do not constitute a specific limitation on the computer device 600. In other embodiments of this application, the computer device 600 may include more or fewer components than illustrated, or combine some components, or split some components, or have different component arrangements. The illustrated components may be implemented in hardware, software, or a combination of software and hardware.

[0135] This disclosure also provides a computer-readable storage medium storing a computer program. When executed by a processor, the computer program performs the steps of the emergency operation method described in the above-described method embodiments regarding the pre-dislodgement of a billet clamp during operation. The storage medium can be either volatile or non-volatile computer-readable storage.

[0136] This disclosure also provides a computer program product carrying program code. The program code includes instructions that can be used to execute the steps of the emergency operation method for the billet clamp before the billet falls off during operation, as described in the above method embodiments. For details, please refer to the above method embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0137] The aforementioned computer program product can be implemented through hardware, software, or a combination thereof. In one optional embodiment, the computer program product is specifically embodied in a computer storage medium; in another optional embodiment, the computer program product is specifically embodied in a software product, such as a software development kit (SDK), etc.

[0138] Those skilled in the art will clearly understand that, for the sake of convenience and brevity, the specific working processes of the systems and devices described above can be referred to the corresponding processes in the foregoing method embodiments, and will not be repeated here. In the several embodiments provided in this disclosure, it should be understood that the disclosed systems and methods can be implemented in other ways. The device embodiments described above are merely illustrative. For example, the division of units is only a logical functional division; in actual implementation, there may be other division methods. Furthermore, multiple units or components may be combined or integrated into another system, or some features may be ignored or not executed. Another point is that the displayed or discussed mutual coupling or direct coupling or communication connection may be through some communication interfaces; the indirect coupling or communication connection of devices or units may be electrical, mechanical, or other forms.

[0139] The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate. The components shown as units may or may not be physical units; that is, they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple network units. Some or all of the units can be selected to achieve the purpose of this embodiment according to actual needs.

[0140] In addition, the functional units in the various embodiments of this disclosure can be integrated into one processing unit, or each unit can exist physically separately, or two or more units can be integrated into one unit.

[0141] If the aforementioned functions are implemented as software functional units and sold or used as independent products, they can be stored in a processor-executable, non-volatile, computer-readable storage medium. Based on this understanding, the technical solution of this disclosure, in essence, or the part that contributes to the prior art, or a portion of the technical solution, can be embodied in the form of a software product. This computer software product is stored in a storage medium and includes several instructions to cause a computer device (which may be a personal computer, server, or network device, etc.) to execute all or part of the steps of the methods described in the various embodiments of this disclosure. The aforementioned storage medium includes various media capable of storing program code, such as USB flash drives, portable hard drives, read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), magnetic disks, or optical disks.

[0142] Finally, it should be noted that the above-described embodiments are merely specific implementations of this disclosure, used to illustrate the technical solutions of this disclosure, and not to limit it. The protection scope of this disclosure is not limited thereto. Although this disclosure has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that any person skilled in the art can still modify or easily conceive of changes to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features, within the scope of the technology disclosed in this disclosure. Such modifications, changes, or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this disclosure, and should all be covered within the protection scope of this disclosure. Therefore, the protection scope of this disclosure should be determined by the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An emergency operation method for steel billet clamps before the steel billet falls off during operation, characterized in that, include: The real-time position information of the billet and the real-time holding force information of the clamp are obtained. The real-time position information of the billet is collected by a position sensor and the real-time holding force information of the clamp is collected by a force sensor. The position sensor and the force sensor are installed in the billet clamp and the billet clamp is holding a billet. Based on the real-time position information of the billet and the real-time holding force information of the clamp, the stability index of the billet clamp when clamping the billet is calculated; and the stability of the billet clamp when clamping the billet is judged based on the calculation results and preset stability judgment conditions; wherein, the stability index is calculated as follows: the billet position offset, offset direction and offset speed are determined according to the real-time position information of the billet, and the clamping force magnitude and clamping force change trend are determined according to the real-time holding force information of the clamp; corresponding weights are assigned to the offset, the offset direction, the offset speed, the clamping force magnitude and the clamping force change trend and weighted calculation is performed to obtain the stability index; When the judgment result does not meet the preset stability judgment condition, an early warning signal is generated so that the billet clamp can perform emergency operation based on the early warning signal. The emergency operation includes increasing the clamping force and / or adjusting the clamp position. The step of determining the stability of the billet clamp when gripping the billet based on calculation results and preset stability judgment conditions includes: If the judgment result does not meet the preset stability judgment condition, the stability level of the billet clamp is determined based on the calculation result and the preset stability level threshold; wherein, the stability level includes slightly unstable, moderately unstable and severely unstable. Accordingly, the step of generating an early warning signal when the judgment result does not meet the preset stability judgment condition, so that the billet clamp can perform emergency operation based on the early warning signal, further includes: When the billet clamp is slightly unstable, a mild warning signal is generated so that the billet clamp can perform an emergency operation to increase the clamping force of the billet clamp based on the mild warning signal; When the billet clamp is in a state of moderate instability, a moderate warning signal is generated so that the billet clamp can perform emergency operations based on the moderate warning signal to adjust the clamping position of the billet clamp and increase the clamping force of the billet clamp. When the billet clamp is in a state of severe instability, a height warning signal is generated, the billet clamping behavior of the billet clamp is stopped, and the height warning signal is sent to the manual intervention terminal so that the operator can intervene.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, After generating a warning signal when the judgment result does not meet the preset stability judgment condition, the method further includes: The warning signal, the real-time position information of the billet, and the real-time holding force information of the clamp are pushed to the manual intervention end; Receive the results of manual intervention and adjust the working parameters of the billet clamp according to the results of manual intervention.

3. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that, After adjusting the working parameters of the billet clamp based on the results of the manual intervention, the method further includes: Based on the results of the artificial intervention, the preset stability judgment conditions and the emergency operation are updated respectively; and... Record the billet position information, clamp holding force information, and emergency operation execution data of the billet clamp during the billet clamping process according to a preset period; and periodically update the preset stability judgment conditions and emergency operations based on the billet position information, clamp holding force information, and emergency operation execution data.

4. The method according to claim 3, characterized in that, The periodic updating of the preset stability judgment conditions and emergency operations based on the billet position information, clamp holding force information, and emergency operation execution data includes: The billet position information, clamp holding force information, and emergency operation execution data are analyzed using a neural network algorithm, and the preset stability judgment conditions and the emergency operation are dynamically adjusted based on the analysis results.

5. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The method further includes: Establish a data wireless communication channel, and receive real-time position information of the billet, real-time holding force information of the clamp, and early warning signals through the data wireless communication channel; and... Remote control commands are transmitted to the billet clamp via the data wireless communication channel.

6. An emergency operating device for a billet clamp before the billet falls off during operation, characterized in that, include: The information acquisition module is used to acquire real-time position information of the billet and real-time holding force information of the clamp. The real-time position information of the billet is acquired by a position sensor and the real-time holding force information of the clamp is acquired by a force sensor. The position sensor and the force sensor are installed in the billet clamp, and the billet clamp holds a billet. A stability judgment module is used to calculate the stability index of the billet clamp when clamping the billet based on the real-time position information of the billet and the real-time holding force information of the clamp; and to judge the stability of the billet clamp when clamping the billet based on the calculation results and preset stability judgment conditions; wherein, the stability index is calculated as follows: the billet position offset, offset direction and offset speed are determined according to the real-time position information of the billet, and the clamping force magnitude and clamping force change trend are determined according to the real-time holding force information of the clamp; corresponding weights are assigned to the offset, the offset direction, the offset speed, the clamping force magnitude and the clamping force change trend and weighted calculation is performed to obtain the stability index; An emergency operation module is used to generate an early warning signal when the judgment result does not meet the preset stability judgment condition, so that the billet clamp can perform an emergency operation based on the early warning signal. The emergency operation includes increasing the clamping force and / or adjusting the clamp position. The stability determination module is further used for: If the judgment result does not meet the preset stability judgment condition, the stability level of the billet clamp is determined based on the calculation result and the preset stability level threshold; wherein, the stability level includes slightly unstable, moderately unstable and severely unstable. Accordingly, the emergency operation module is specifically used for: When the billet clamp is slightly unstable, a mild warning signal is generated so that the billet clamp can perform an emergency operation to increase the clamping force of the billet clamp based on the mild warning signal; When the billet clamp is in a state of moderate instability, a moderate warning signal is generated so that the billet clamp can perform emergency operations based on the moderate warning signal to adjust the clamping position of the billet clamp and increase the clamping force of the billet clamp. When the billet clamp is in a state of severe instability, a height warning signal is generated, the billet clamping behavior of the billet clamp is stopped, and the height warning signal is sent to the manual intervention terminal so that the operator can intervene.

7. A storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, characterized in that, When the computer program is executed by a processor, it implements the method of any one of claims 1 to 5.

8. A computer device, comprising a storage medium, a processor, and a computer program stored on the storage medium and executable on the processor, characterized in that, When the processor executes the computer program, it implements the method of any one of claims 1 to 5.

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