Titanium alloy electrode press continuous reciprocating mixing and feeding device and method

Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of electrode press operation, in particular to a titanium alloy electrode press continuous reciprocating type mixing feeding device and method. After the raw materials are mixed in the mixing device, the mixed raw materials are transferred to the mixing tank, the mixing tank continues to mix to ensure that the mixing effect of the raw materials does not change, and at the same time, the mixing tank moves to the mold position, when the mixing tank moves above the mold, the mixed raw materials are transferred to the mold; at the same time, the present application is provided with two mixing tanks, which are matched with the two-time feeding process of the titanium electrode, when the first mixing tank discharges to the mold, the second mixing tank is just transferred to the feeding position of the mixing device, the first mixing tank discharges at the same time, and the second mixing tank feeds, so that the raw materials are continuously mixed and fed, at the same time, the mixing tanks are placed side by side, and reciprocate between the feeding position and the mold. Not only solve the problem of the finished product quality of titanium alloy electrode caused by stratification during feeding, but also realize automatic continuous feeding of raw materials.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of electrode press operation technology, specifically a continuous reciprocating mixing and feeding device and method for a titanium alloy electrode press. Background Technology

[0002] Titanium alloy electrodes are produced by pressing sponge titanium into a product using a press. The general process involves first uniformly mixing sponge titanium and the alloy according to a specific ratio, then feeding the mixed material into the press mold to complete the titanium alloy electrode fabrication. Therefore, the mixing effect of the raw materials plays a decisive role in the quality of the pressed titanium alloy electrode. Currently, in titanium alloy electrode production, after the raw materials are mixed in the mixing unit, they are fed into the press mold via a conveyor belt. While this method achieves rapid material feeding, the raw materials are composed of various materials such as sponge titanium and the alloy, resulting in significant differences in particle size and properties. After mixing, regardless of whether the material is transferred to the press mold using common methods such as static flow, chute transfer, or conveyor belt feeding, stratification occurs during the transfer process. This not only weakens the mixing effect but also severely affects the quality of the pressed titanium electrode product, increases the probability of scrap, and causes significant material waste. Furthermore, it is detrimental to the mass production of titanium electrodes.

[0003] Meanwhile, the press molds of most existing presses are fixed inside the press. In order to ensure convenient material feeding, the height of the press idle stroke is increased, which not only increases the production time of titanium electrode pressing, but also increases the production cost of the press, resulting in a lot of economic waste. This makes the production cost of the press and subsequent use and maintenance costs too high, which in turn increases the production cost of titanium alloy electrodes. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The technical problem this invention aims to solve is that in the current production of titanium alloy electrodes, when the mixed raw materials are fed into the press mold via a conveyor belt, the raw materials undergo stratification during the transfer process. This not only weakens the mixing effect but also seriously affects the quality of the titanium electrode products pressed by the subsequent press. Furthermore, existing presses have increased the height of the press idle stroke for easier material loading, thereby increasing the production cost of the press and consequently the production cost of the titanium alloy electrodes.

[0005] To solve the aforementioned problem, the present invention provides the following specific solution: A continuous reciprocating mixing and feeding device for a titanium alloy electrode press includes a mixing component frame, a raw material storage tank, a mixing device, a feeding component, and a mixing tank. The raw material storage tank is disposed in the mixing component frame. The mixing device is longitudinally moved within the mixing component frame below the raw material storage tank. The feeding component is disposed below the mixing device and above the press mold. The mixing tank is moved on the feeding component and is equipped with a rotating component that drives the mixing tank to rotate on the feeding component. The feeding component is divided into a feeding position and a discharging position. When the mixing device moves to the front end of the mixing component frame and the mixing tank moves to the feeding position, the mixing tank is located directly below the mixing device. When the mixing tank moves to the discharging position, the mixing tank is located directly above the press mold.

[0006] As a preferred embodiment, a further technical solution of the present invention is: The feeding assembly includes a base, a track, and a transverse trolley. The track is fixed on the base, the transverse trolley is mounted on the base based on the track, and the mixing tank is mounted on the transverse trolley.

[0007] The traverse vehicle is equipped with two mixing tanks. There is a temporary storage area on the left side of the unloading area and an initial storage area on the right side of the loading area.

[0008] The rotating assembly includes a speed reducer and a coupling, which are mounted on the transverse car. The speed reducer is connected to the mixing tank via the coupling, and the speed reducer and coupling drive the mixing tank to rotate.

[0009] The traverse vehicle has bearing seats at both ends, and a drive shaft is rotatably inserted into the bearing seats. Wheels are fixed at both ends of the drive shaft. A travel motor is mounted on the frame. A rotating sprocket is fixedly sleeved in the middle of the drive shaft. A drive sprocket is fixedly mounted on the output shaft of the travel motor. The drive sprocket and the rotating sprocket are connected by a transmission chain. The travel motor drives the drive sprocket and the rotating sprocket to rotate, thereby driving the drive shaft and the wheels to rotate, so that the frame moves on the track.

[0010] Two electric cylinders are installed on both sides of the outer wall of the mixing tank. Doors are hinged to both sides of the outer wall of the mixing tank. The top of each door is fixedly connected to the piston rod of the corresponding electric cylinder. When the piston rod of the electric cylinder extends, the two doors close the discharge port of the mixing tank.

[0011] To solve the aforementioned problem, the second specific solution of the present invention is as follows: A continuous reciprocating mixing and feeding method for a titanium alloy electrode press includes the following steps: S1. The raw materials are mixed in the raw material storage tank according to the proportion and transferred to the mixing device. The mixing device moves to the top of the loading position. At the same time, the transverse trolley starts to move forward. When the first mixing tank moves from the initial position to the loading position, the transverse trolley stops moving and starts to wait. S2. The door of the mixing unit is opened, and the raw materials fall from the mixing unit into the first mixing tank; S3. The mixing unit door is closed, the reducer on the first mixing tank is turned on, and the first mixing tank is driven to rotate; at the same time, the press mold is moved from inside the press to below the unloading position to wait. S4. The traverse carriage continues to move forward, causing the first mixing tank to rotate while moving towards the press mold. At the same time, the mixing device is reloaded and moved above the loading position. When the first mixing tank moves to the unloading position, the traverse carriage stops moving. At this time, the second mixing tank moves to the loading position. S5. The door of the mixing device is opened, and the raw materials fall from the mixing device into the second mixing tank. The reducer of the first mixing tank drives the first mixing tank to keep rotating. S6. The door of the mixing unit is closed, and the second mixing tank is driven to rotate by the reducer on the second mixing tank. S7. The traverse car continues to move forward and controls the reducer of the first mixing tank to rotate slowly, causing the first mixing tank to continue to rotate slowly. When the door of the first mixing tank is directly above the press mold, the reducer of the first mixing tank stops; the door of the first mixing tank opens, and the raw materials in the first mixing tank are transferred into the press mold. S8. The hatch of the first mixing tank is closed, and the traverse car continues to move forward. When the first mixing tank moves to the temporary storage position, the traverse car stops moving. At this time, the second mixing tank reaches the unloading position. S9. Control the reducer of the second mixing tank to rotate slowly, causing the second mixing tank to continue to rotate slowly. When the door of the second mixing tank is directly above the press mold, the reducer of the second mixing tank stops rotating; the door of the second mixing tank opens, and the raw materials in the second mixing tank are transferred to the press mold. S10. Move the press mold, which is fully loaded with raw materials, back into the press from the unloading position. Start the press and begin the preparation of titanium alloy electrodes. S11. The hatch of the second mixing tank is closed, and the transverse moving vehicle starts in reverse, allowing the first mixing tank to return from the temporary storage position to the initial position.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the present invention, which adopts the above technical solution, has the following beneficial effects: After the raw materials are mixed in the mixing device, the mixed raw materials are transferred to a mixing tank. The mixing tank continues to mix to ensure that the mixing effect of the raw materials does not change. At the same time, it moves towards the mold position. When the mixing tank moves above the mold, the hatch on the mixing tank opens and the mixed raw materials are transferred into the mold. At the same time, the present invention is equipped with two mixing tanks to match the two-stage feeding process of titanium electrodes. When the first mixing tank unloads material to the mold, the second mixing tank moves to the loading position of the mixing device. While the first mixing tank is unloading material, the second mixing tank begins to load material, thus realizing the function of continuous mixing and feeding of raw materials. At the same time, the mixing tanks are placed side by side and can reciprocate between the loading position and the mold. This system not only solves the problem of layering affecting the finished product quality of titanium alloy electrodes during the feeding process, but also achieves automated and continuous raw material feeding, improving production efficiency. Furthermore, moving the mold from inside the press to outside for feeding significantly reduces the press height. Once the mold is fully loaded, it is sent back into the press for pressing, reducing feeding time and increasing production efficiency. When changing molds, the mold is first moved out of the press, and then the mixing tank is moved horizontally to its initial position. At this point, there are no obstructions above the mold, allowing for easy disassembly and replacement, reducing the difficulty of mold replacement, saving maintenance time and labor costs, and ultimately achieving cost reduction and efficiency improvement in titanium alloy electrode production. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the various points in Embodiment 2 of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the entire device according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention; Figure 3 This is an isometric view of the feeding assembly according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a front view of the transverse moving vehicle according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a side view of the lateral movement vehicle according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention; Figure 6 This is a side view of the entire device according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

[0014] In the diagram: 1. Mixing assembly; 2. Feeding assembly; 3. Press; 4. Base; 5. Track; 6. First mixing tank; 7. Transverse trolley; 8. Second mixing tank; 9. Support; 10. Reducer; 11. Electric cylinder; 12. Door; 13. Coupling; 14. Tank bearing seat; 15. Mold; 16. Moving worktable; 17. Horizontal push-pull cylinder; 18. Mixing assembly frame; 19. Raw material storage tank; 20. Mixing device; 21. Travel motor; 22. Drive sprocket; 23. Transmission chain; 24. Wheel; 25. Transmission shaft; 26. Car bearing seat; 27. Rotating sprocket; 28. Frame; 29. ​​Raw material. Detailed Implementation

[0015] The present invention will be further described below with reference to embodiments, which are intended only to provide a better understanding of the invention. Therefore, the examples given do not limit the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0016] See appendix Figure 1-6 Embodiment 1 of the present invention discloses a continuous reciprocating mixing and feeding device for a titanium alloy electrode press, comprising a mixing component 1, a mixing component frame 18, a raw material storage tank 19, a mixing device 20, a feeding component 2, and a mixing tank. The raw material storage tank 19 is disposed in the mixing component frame 18. The mixing device 20 is longitudinally movably disposed in the mixing component frame 18 below the raw material storage tank 19. The feeding component 2 is disposed below the mixing device 20 and above the mold 15 of the press 3. The mixing tank is movably disposed on the feeding component 2 and is equipped with a rotating component, which drives the mixing tank to rotate on the feeding component 2. The feeding component 2 is divided into a feeding position and a discharging position. When the mixing device 20 moves to the front end of the mixing component frame 18 and the mixing tank moves to the feeding position, the mixing tank is located directly below the mixing device 20. When the mixing tank moves to the discharging position, the mixing tank is located directly above the mold 15 of the press 3.

[0017] In this embodiment, the feeding assembly 2 includes a base 4, a track 5, and a transverse trolley 7. The track 5 is fixed on the base 4, and the transverse trolley 7 is movably mounted on the base 4 based on the track 5. The mixing tank is mounted on the transverse trolley 7.

[0018] In this embodiment, the transverse transfer vehicle 7 is equipped with two mixing tanks. The left side of the unloading position is divided into a temporary storage position, and the right side of the loading position is divided into an initial position.

[0019] In this embodiment, the rotating assembly includes a tank bearing seat 14, a bracket 9, a reducer 10, and a coupling 13. The bracket 9 is fixed on the transverse carriage 7, and the tank bearing seat 14 is fixed on the bracket 9. The coupling 13 is inserted into the tank bearing seat 14. The reducer 10 and the coupling 13 are mounted on the transverse carriage 7. The reducer 10 is connected to the mixing tank through the coupling 13, and the mixing tank is driven to rotate by the reducer 10 and the coupling 13.

[0020] In this embodiment, bearing seats 26 are provided at both ends of the transverse trolley 7. A drive shaft 25 is rotatably inserted into the bearing seats 26. Wheels 24 are fixed at both ends of the drive shaft 25. A travel motor 21 is installed on the frame 28. A rotating sprocket 27 is fixedly sleeved in the middle of the drive shaft 25. A drive sprocket 22 is fixedly installed on the output shaft of the travel motor 21. The drive sprocket 22 and the rotating sprocket 27 are connected by a transmission chain 23. The travel motor 21 drives the drive sprocket 22 and the rotating sprocket 27 to rotate, thereby driving the drive shaft 25 and the wheels 24 to rotate, so that the frame 28 moves on the track 5, thereby driving the transverse trolley 7 to move on the track 5.

[0021] In this embodiment, two electric cylinders 11 are provided on both sides of the outer wall of the mixing tank, and hatches 12 are hinged on both sides of the outer wall of the mixing tank. The top of each hatch 12 is fixedly connected to the piston rod of the corresponding electric cylinder 11. When the piston rod of the electric cylinder 11 extends, the two hatches 12 close the discharge port of the mixing tank.

[0022] See attached document Figure 1-6 Embodiment 2 of the present invention discloses a continuous reciprocating mixing and feeding method for a titanium alloy electrode press, comprising the following steps: S1. Raw material 29 is mixed in the raw material storage tank 19 according to the ratio and transferred to the mixing device 20. The mixing device 20 moves to the top of the loading position. At the same time, the transverse transfer vehicle 7 starts to move forward. When the first mixing tank 6 moves from the initial position to the loading position, the transverse transfer vehicle 7 stops moving and starts to wait. S2, the hatch 12 of the mixing device 20 is opened, and the raw material 29 falls from the mixing device 20 into the first mixing tank 6; S3. The door 12 of the mixing device 20 is closed, and the reducer 10 on the first mixing tank 6 is turned on to drive the first mixing tank 6 to rotate. At the same time, the horizontal push-pull cylinder 17 moves the mold 15 of the press 3 from inside the press 3 to below the unloading position through the moving worktable 16 to wait. S4. The transverse trolley 7 continues to move forward, driving the first mixing tank 6 to move towards the mold 15 of the press 3 while rotating. At the same time, the mixing device 20 is loaded again and moved above the loading position. When the first mixing tank 6 moves to the unloading position, the transverse trolley 7 stops moving. At this time, the second mixing tank 8 moves to the loading position. S5. The door 12 of the mixing device 20 is opened, and the raw material 29 falls from the mixing device 20 into the second mixing tank 8. The reducer 10 of the first mixing tank 6 drives the first mixing tank 6 to keep rotating. S6. The door 12 of the mixing device 20 is closed, and the second mixing tank 8 is driven to rotate by the reducer 10 on the second mixing tank 8. S7. The traverse vehicle 7 continues to move forward and controls the reducer 10 of the first mixing tank 6 to rotate slowly, causing the first mixing tank 6 to continue to rotate slowly. When the hatch 12 of the first mixing tank 6 is directly above the mold 15 of the press 3, the reducer 10 of the first mixing tank 6 stops; the hatch 12 of the first mixing tank 6 opens, and the raw material 29 in the first mixing tank 6 is transferred into the mold 15 of the press 3. S8. The hatch 12 of the first mixing tank 6 is closed, and the transverse transfer vehicle 7 continues to move forward. When the first mixing tank 6 moves to the temporary storage position, the transverse transfer vehicle 7 stops moving. At this time, the second mixing tank 8 reaches the unloading position. S9. Control the reducer 10 of the second mixing tank 8 to rotate slowly, causing the second mixing tank 8 to continue to rotate slowly. When the door 12 of the second mixing tank 8 is directly above the mold 15 of the press 3, the reducer 10 of the second mixing tank 8 stops rotating; the door 12 of the second mixing tank 8 opens, and the raw material 29 in the second mixing tank 8 is transferred to the mold 15 of the press 3. S10, the horizontal push-pull cylinder 17 moves the mold 15 of the press 3, which is fully loaded with raw material 29, back into the press 3 from the material feeding position. The press 3 starts and begins to prepare the titanium alloy electrode. S11, the hatch 12 of the second mixing tank 8 is closed, and the transverse moving vehicle 7 starts in reverse, allowing the first mixing tank 6 to return from the temporary storage position to the initial position.

[0023] After the raw material 29 is mixed in the mixing device 20, the mixed raw material 29 is transferred to the mixing tank. The mixing tank continues to mix to ensure that the mixing effect of the raw material 29 does not change. At the same time, it moves to the position of the mold 15. When the mixing tank moves above the mold 15, the hatch 12 on the mixing tank opens and the mixed raw material 29 is transferred into the mold 15. At the same time, the present invention is equipped with two mixing tanks to match the two-time feeding process of titanium electrodes. When the first mixing tank 6 unloads material to the mold 15, the second mixing tank 8 is just transferred to the loading position of the mixing device 20. While the first mixing tank 6 is unloading material, the second mixing tank 8 begins to load material, thus realizing the function of continuous mixing and feeding of raw material 29. At the same time, the mixing tanks are placed side by side and can reciprocate between the loading position and the mold 15. This not only solves the problem of layering affecting the finished product quality of titanium alloy electrodes during the feeding process, but also realizes the automated and continuous feeding function of raw material 29, improving production efficiency. In addition, moving the mold 15 from inside the press 3 to outside the press 3 for feeding greatly reduces the height of the press 3. After the mold 15 is loaded, the mold 15 fully loaded with raw material 29 is sent into the press 3 for pressing, reducing the feeding time of raw material 29 and improving production efficiency. When changing the mold 15, the mold 15 is first moved out of the press 3, and then the mixing tank group is moved horizontally to the initial position. At this time, there are no obstructions above the mold 15, so the mold 15 can be disassembled and replaced, reducing the difficulty of mold 15 replacement, saving maintenance time, saving labor costs, and realizing cost reduction and efficiency improvement in the production of titanium alloy electrodes.

[0024] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. All equivalent changes made based on the description and drawings of the present invention are included within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A continuous reciprocating mixing and feeding device for a titanium alloy electrode press, characterized in that: The system includes a mixing component frame, a raw material storage tank, a mixing device, a feeding component, and a mixing tank. The raw material storage tank is located within the mixing component frame. The mixing device is longitudinally movable within the mixing component frame below the raw material storage tank. The feeding component is located below the mixing device and above the press mold. The mixing tank is movable on the feeding component and is equipped with a rotating component that drives the mixing tank to rotate on the feeding component. The feeding component is divided into a feeding position and a discharging position. When the mixing device moves to the front of the mixing component frame and the mixing tank moves to the feeding position, the mixing tank is located directly below the mixing device. When the mixing tank moves to the discharging position, the mixing tank is located directly above the press mold. The feeding assembly includes a base, a track, and a transverse trolley. The track is fixed on the base, the transverse trolley is mounted on the base based on the track, and the mixing tank is mounted on the transverse trolley. The transverse transfer vehicle is equipped with two mixing tanks. There is a temporary storage area on the left side of the unloading area and an initial storage area on the right side of the loading area. The transverse car is equipped with bearing seats at both ends, and a drive shaft is rotatably inserted into the bearing seats. Wheels are fixed at both ends of the drive shaft. A travel motor is mounted on the frame. A rotating sprocket is fixedly sleeved in the middle of the drive shaft. A drive sprocket is fixedly mounted on the output shaft of the travel motor. The drive sprocket and the rotating sprocket are connected by a transmission chain. The travel motor drives the drive sprocket and the rotating sprocket to rotate, thereby driving the drive shaft and the wheels to rotate, so that the frame moves on the track. Two electric cylinders are installed on both sides of the outer wall of the mixing tank. Doors are hinged to both sides of the outer wall of the mixing tank. The top of each door is fixedly connected to the piston rod of the corresponding electric cylinder. When the piston rod of the electric cylinder extends, the two doors close the discharge port of the mixing tank.

2. The continuous reciprocating mixing and feeding device for the titanium alloy electrode press according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating assembly includes a speed reducer and a coupling, which are mounted on the transverse car. The speed reducer is connected to the mixing tank via the coupling, and the speed reducer and coupling drive the mixing tank to rotate.

3. A continuous reciprocating mixing and feeding method for a titanium alloy electrode press, characterized in that, The process using the continuous reciprocating mixing and feeding device for the titanium alloy electrode press as described in claim 1 includes the following steps: S1. The raw materials are mixed in the raw material storage tank according to the proportion and transferred to the mixing device. The mixing device moves to the top of the loading position. At the same time, the transverse trolley starts to move forward. When the first mixing tank moves from the initial position to the loading position, the transverse trolley stops moving and starts to wait. S2. The door of the mixing unit is opened, and the raw materials fall from the mixing unit into the first mixing tank; S3. The mixing unit door is closed, the reducer on the first mixing tank is turned on, and the first mixing tank is driven to rotate; at the same time, the press mold is moved from inside the press to below the unloading position to wait. S4. The traverse carriage continues to move forward, causing the first mixing tank to rotate while moving towards the press mold. At the same time, the mixing device is reloaded and moved above the loading position. When the first mixing tank moves to the unloading position, the traverse carriage stops moving. At this time, the second mixing tank moves to the loading position. S5. The door of the mixing device is opened, and the raw materials fall from the mixing device into the second mixing tank. The reducer of the first mixing tank drives the first mixing tank to keep rotating. S6. The door of the mixing unit is closed, and the second mixing tank is driven to rotate by the reducer on the second mixing tank. S7. The traverse car continues to move forward and controls the reducer of the first mixing tank to rotate slowly, causing the first mixing tank to continue to rotate slowly. When the door of the first mixing tank is directly above the press mold, the reducer of the first mixing tank stops; the door of the first mixing tank opens, and the raw materials in the first mixing tank are transferred into the press mold. S8. The hatch of the first mixing tank is closed, and the traverse car continues to move forward. When the first mixing tank moves to the temporary storage position, the traverse car stops moving. At this time, the second mixing tank reaches the unloading position. S9. Control the reducer of the second mixing tank to rotate slowly, causing the second mixing tank to continue to rotate slowly. When the door of the second mixing tank is directly above the press mold, the reducer of the second mixing tank stops rotating; the door of the second mixing tank opens, and the raw materials in the second mixing tank are transferred to the press mold. S10. Move the press mold, which is fully loaded with raw materials, back into the press from the unloading position. Start the press and begin the preparation of titanium alloy electrodes. S11. The hatch of the second mixing tank is closed, and the transverse moving vehicle starts in reverse, allowing the first mixing tank to return from the temporary storage position to the initial position.

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