Energy-saving glass processing equipment and processing method thereof

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of glass processing technology, and more specifically to an energy-saving glass processing equipment and its processing method. The beneficial effect is that this invention can reduce energy consumption during the infiltration process while accelerating the penetration efficiency of molten material. An energy-saving glass processing equipment includes a housing, with connecting blocks fixedly connected to both the front and rear sides of the housing. A vacuum device is fixedly connected between two connecting blocks. Rotating blocks are rotatably connected to each of the two connecting blocks. Rotating arms are slidably connected to the rotating blocks. A centrifugal unit is rotatably connected between the two rotating arms. A material injection section is detachably fixedly connected to the upper side of the centrifugal unit and slidably connected to a feeding frame. The centrifugal unit includes a bottom block, which is detachably fixed to the vacuum device. A top block is placed on the upper side of the bottom block. Four locking blocks are provided at the four corners of the top block, and all four locking blocks are rotatably connected to the bottom block. A heating cover plate is slidably connected to the upper side of the top block. A perforated plate is fixedly connected to the upper side of the top block, and multiple through holes are evenly arranged on the perforated plate.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of glass processing technology, and more specifically to an energy-saving glass processing equipment and its processing method. Background Technology

[0002] The molten infiltration sintering method for glass refers to the process of infiltrating molten material into a porous matrix, where capillary forces and temperature gradients cause the melt to fill the matrix. In actual processing, the molten material needs to be brought into contact with the porous matrix, and then the melt is gradually infiltrated into the matrix by adjusting the temperature and pressure. Finally, sintering solidifies the melt to produce a finished glass product where the melt and matrix are completely bonded. However, the infiltration stage requires continuous pressure during the heating process, resulting in high energy consumption. Centrifugation can be used to propel the melt infiltration, relatively reducing energy consumption, but high-speed centrifugation is also energy-intensive and cannot guarantee the integrity of the matrix during the centrifugation process. When the matrix is ​​thin, it is prone to deformation or damage during centrifugation; when the matrix is ​​hard, the melt infiltration is prone to unevenness during centrifugation. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, the present invention provides an energy-saving glass processing equipment and processing method. The beneficial effect of the present invention is that it can reduce the energy consumption of the infiltration process while accelerating the infiltration efficiency of molten material.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by this invention to solve its technical problem is:

[0005] An energy-saving glass processing equipment includes a housing. Connecting blocks are fixedly connected to both the front and rear sides of the housing. A vacuum device is fixedly connected between two connecting blocks. Rotating blocks are rotatably connected to both connecting blocks. Rotating arms are slidably connected to the rotating blocks. A centrifugal part is rotatably connected between the two rotating arms. A material injection part is detachably fixedly connected to the upper side of the centrifugal part and slidably connected to a feeding rack. The centrifugal part includes a bottom block, which is detachably fixedly connected to the vacuum device. A top block is placed on the top side of the bottom block. Each of the four corners of the top block has a locking block, and all four locking blocks are rotatably connected to the bottom block. A heating cover plate is slidably connected to the upper side of the top block. A perforated plate is fixedly connected to the upper side of the top block, and multiple through holes are evenly arranged on the perforated plate.

[0006] The top block is also equipped with a flow guide frame.

[0007] Both sides of the box are provided with box cover plates, which can slide back and forth on the box and be fixed at the end points.

[0008] Both of the aforementioned rotating arms are located on the long side of the centrifugal section, and the rotating shafts of the four clamping blocks are located on the short side of the centrifugal section.

[0009] An energy-saving glass processing method, the method comprising the following steps:

[0010] a: Place the substrate on the bottom block, and press the top block with the heating cover open onto the upper side of the substrate to obtain the centrifugal part to be initially pressed.

[0011] b: Press the injection section onto the upper side of the centrifuge section to be initially pressed, and pour the glass melt into the centrifuge section through the injection section;

[0012] c: Activate the vacuum device to perform vacuum adsorption inside the centrifuge chamber, so that the glass melt can completely enter the centrifuge chamber.

[0013] d: Push the heating cover into the top block, turn off the vacuum device, close and remove the feeding section to obtain the rotatable centrifugal section;

[0014] e: Select the rotating centrifuge part according to the matrix type, and fix the rotating centrifuge part after rotation by means of the rotating arm;

[0015] f: Start the rotating block, and use the rotating block to perform centrifugal permeation in the centrifuge section;

[0016] g: Turn off the rotating block and repeat step cf until the glass processing on the substrate is complete.

[0017] By changing the centrifugal direction of the centrifugal position, the force direction on the substrate can be changed, thus preventing damage to the substrate during centrifugation, or increasing the penetration rate of the glass melt when the substrate strength is sufficient, thereby improving the glass melting and penetration efficiency on the substrate. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.

[0019] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of an energy-saving glass processing equipment. Figure 1 ;

[0020] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of an energy-saving glass processing equipment. Figure 2 ;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the process when the centrifuge section is located on the inside.

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the process when the centrifuge section is located on the outside.

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the installation of the internal components of the centrifuge tank.

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the centrifugal section when the card block is opened;

[0025] Figure 7This is a schematic diagram of the structure on the centrifugal part when the locking block is engaged;

[0026] Figure 8 Internal structure of the base block Figure 1 ;

[0027] Figure 9 Internal structure of the base block Figure 2 . Detailed Implementation

[0028] An energy-saving glass processing equipment includes a housing 000. Connecting blocks 020 are bolted to both the front and rear sides of the housing 000. A vacuum device 010 is installed between the two connecting blocks 020. The vacuum device 010 is a vacuum-drawing device whose outlet can pass through the connecting blocks 020 and connect to the outside. Vacuum-drawing devices, such as vacuum pumps and combinations of vacuum pumps and valves, are mature technologies and will not be described in detail here. Rotating blocks 030 are rotatably connected to each of the two connecting blocks 020. The rotating blocks 030 are connected to the housing 000 via rotary motors. Rotating arms 040 are slidably connected to the rotating blocks 030. A centrifugal unit 100 is rotatably connected between the centrifugal units 010 and 010. A feeding unit 200 is detachably snapped onto the upper side of the centrifugal unit 100. The feeding unit 200 is slidably connected to the feeding rack via an electric push rod. The centrifugal unit 100 includes a bottom block 110, which is detachably inserted into the vacuum device 010. A top block 120 is placed on the upper side of the bottom block 110. Each of the four corners of the top block 120 is provided with a locking block 130. All four locking blocks 130 are rotatably connected to the bottom block 110 via a rotating shaft. A heating cover plate 140 is slidably connected to the upper side of the top block 120. A perforated plate 121 is connected to the upper side of the top block 120 via screws. Multiple through holes are evenly arranged on the perforated plate 121.

[0029] Before the processing equipment is put into use, the substrate can be placed on the top block 110, and then the top block 120 can be pressed on the top of the substrate so that the substrate can be placed inside the centrifuge chamber 100. Then, the injection section 200 can be pressed and fastened on the top of the centrifuge chamber 100. Under normal conditions, the heating cover plate 140 is as follows: Figure 8 The material is slid outwards as shown, allowing the injection section 200 to directly contact the perforated plate 121. Then, the injection section 200 can be activated, allowing it to guide the molten material into the centrifugal section 100. During processing, the molten material flows out of the injection section 200 in a molten state and enters the gap between the bottom block 110 and the top block 120 along the through-hole, ensuring complete contact with the substrate. The heating cover plate 140 can then be pushed into the top block 120, isolating the molten material inside the centrifugal section 100 from the injection section 200. At this point, the injection section 200 can be moved upwards by an electric push rod, and the four locking blocks 130 can be rotated. Figure 7As shown, the heating cover plate 140 is fixed to the upper side of the top block 120 by four locking blocks 130, ensuring that the melt inside the centrifuge section 100 does not leak. Under normal conditions, the perforated plate 121 is positioned on the upper side of the top block 120 and is in close contact with the lower side of the heating cover plate 140. That is, when the heating cover plate 140 slides to the inside of the top block 120, it can seal the upper end of the through hole in the perforated plate 121, further restricting the melt inside the centrifuge section 100 and preventing gaps around the heating cover plate 140 that could lead to melt leakage. The heating cover plate 140 is equipped with a heating wire, which maintains the melt temperature and ensures that the melt remains fluid during processing. Furthermore, the perforated plate 121 serves to insulate against heat, ensuring that the heat generated by the heating cover plate 140 can only be transferred to the centrifuge section 100 through the through holes of the perforated plate 121 and the melt within those holes. This prevents the substrate from directly and continuously contacting the heating cover plate 140 during subsequent processing, which could lead to overheating and deformation. Additionally, during the above process, the vacuum device 010 can be activated to create a vacuum inside the centrifuge section 100 via the base block 110. This allows the melt to gradually penetrate the substrate under vacuum suction, completing the initial penetration of the melt.

[0030] After the heating cover plate 140 is fixed, the vacuum device 010 can be closed, separating the bottom block 110 from the vacuum device 010. Then, the state of the centrifuge section 100 can be adjusted according to the substrate state and penetration requirements. Normally, since the perforated plate 121 is located at the top of the top block 120, there is a certain gap between the bottom surface of the perforated plate 121 and the upper side of the substrate. During the adjustment of the centrifuge section 100 state, the melt fills the cavity created between the substrate and the perforated plate 121, and is maintained in a molten state by the heating of the heating cover plate 140. When the substrate is a thin sheet, the centrifuge section 100 can be rotated 180°. Figure 4 As shown, the bottom block 110 is positioned outside the centrifuge section 100, while the centrifuge section 100 can be rotated. The centrifuge section 100 can rotate via two rotating arms 040 about two connecting blocks 020, positioning the bottom block 110 below the top block 120. This prevents the thin substrate from moving under its own weight and contacting the bottom of the perforated plate 121 when the bottom block 110 is above the top block 120. Then, a rotary motor can be started, driving the rotating block 030 to rotate about the connecting block 020. The rotating block 030 then drives the rotating arms 040, which in turn drives the centrifuge section 100 to rotate about the connecting block 020, thus centrifuging the thin substrate and melt within the centrifuge section 100 and increasing the melt penetration rate. During centrifugation, the thin substrate remains in contact with the bottom block 110, ensuring it does not deform during centrifugation. When the substrate is a hard block, such as... Figure 3As shown, the rotary motor can be directly started, and the rotary motor drives the rotating block 030, thereby causing the centrifugal section 100 to rotate around the connecting block 020 as the axis. This allows the hard substrate and the melt inside the centrifugal section 100 to be centrifuged. At this time, since the melt is located on the outside of the substrate, the hard substrate can generate an additional outward centrifugal force under its own mass during the centrifugation process. This allows the hard substrate to squeeze the melt during the centrifugation process, further promoting the melt to penetrate into the interior of the hard substrate. Furthermore, when centrifugal infiltration is performed using the two methods described above, if the substrate is a thin sheet substrate, the pressure on the substrate can be dispersed by the bottom block 110 due to the thinness of the substrate itself, thereby reducing the probability of substrate damage while ensuring that the substrate does not deform. If the substrate is a hard substrate, if the centrifugal speed is too fast, the melt will squeeze the substrate. After the pressure reaches a certain level, the melt can preferentially penetrate into the pores inside the substrate instead of continuing to apply pressure to the substrate, thereby ensuring that the pressure generated by the melt on all parts of the substrate is consistent. That is, during the melt infiltration process, the melt can penetrate into the interior of the substrate evenly with the same pressure. In addition, since the hard substrate is thicker, the hard substrate will not be damaged during centrifugal infiltration.

[0031] The top block 120 is also equipped with a flow guide 122. When the substrate is thin, the flow guide 122 can fix the substrate, preventing it from falling during the rotation of the centrifugal section 100, ensuring that the substrate is always attached to the surface of the bottom block 110, while maintaining a cavity for the molten material between the substrate and the perforated plate 121. When the substrate is small or irregular in shape, the flow guide 122 can fix the substrate, preventing it from sliding in the cavity between the bottom block 110 and the top block 120. At the same time, the flow guide 122 can guide and limit the molten material. When the substrate is irregular and thick, or only a part of the area needs to be penetrated by the molten material, the shape of the upper side of the flow guide 122 can be changed so that the flow guide 122 can be closely attached to the side of the substrate and the area to be penetrated by the molten material, thereby ensuring that the molten material only stays and penetrates into the area to be penetrated of the substrate.

[0032] Both sides of the housing 000 are provided with housing cover plates 050. The two housing cover plates 050 can slide back and forth on the housing 000 and be fixed at the end positions. The housing cover plates 050 can block the centrifuge section 100 before it rotates, so that the centrifuge section 100 stays in a vertically upward position. At the same time, the housing cover plates 050 can prevent the melt from dripping into the housing 000 when the filling part 200 leaves the top of the centrifuge section 100, thereby affecting the normal rotation of the centrifuge section 100.

[0033] Both of the aforementioned rotating arms 040 are located on the long side of the centrifugal section 100, and the rotating shafts of the four locking blocks 130 are located on the short side of the centrifugal section 100. This allows the centrifugal section 100 to be rotated around the two rotating arms 040 as the axis when it is necessary to rotate the centrifugal section 100. At this time, the distance between the two rotating arms 040 is relatively short, which can save the space required for the centrifugal section 100 to perform centrifugation. This reduces the working volume of the processing equipment while ensuring the size of the substrate to be processed.

[0034] Furthermore, the housing 000 can be buried underground, and the large centrifugal force generated by the excessively high centrifugal speed of the centrifugal unit 100 can be offset by the ground, ensuring that the centrifugal process of the centrifugal unit 100 can proceed smoothly. When the centrifugal speed of the centrifugal unit 100 is too fast, the feeding unit 200 can also be moved to the top of the housing 000, so that the feeding unit 200 and the housing 000 can jointly provide a force opposite to the centrifugal force of the centrifugal unit 100, further ensuring that the centrifugal process of the centrifugal unit 100 can proceed smoothly.

[0035] The rotating arm 040 is rotatably connected to the midpoint of the centrifuge section 100, and the distance from the rotating shaft of the rotating arm 040 to the upper side of the locking block 130 and the lower side of the bottom block 110 is the same. This ensures that regardless of which side the centrifuge section 100 is on, the contact position with the rotating area of ​​the housing 000 is always consistent. That is, there will be no interference between the centrifuge section 100 and the housing 000.

[0036] Both the locking block 130 and the bottom block 110 have rounded edges. The housing 000 has a centrifugal rotating groove 001 inside, and the rounded edges correspond to the centrifugal rotating groove 001. This ensures that during centrifugation, the centrifugal unit 100 can rotate inside the centrifugal rotating groove 001, and the rounded edges can contact the inner wall of the centrifugal rotating groove 001, providing a supporting force opposite to the centrifugal force through the contact surface. Simultaneously, the increased contact surface reduces the pressure area per unit area, preventing damage to the inner wall of the centrifugal rotating groove 001 during centrifugation. Furthermore, the rounded edges on both sides ensure that the centrifugal unit 100 does not rotate relative to the rotating arm 040 during centrifugation, preventing the centrifugal unit 100 from getting stuck at the opening of the centrifugal rotating groove 001.

[0037] Both sides of the long side of the base block 110 are welded with external plates 111. The rotating arm 040 is rotatably connected to the corresponding external plate 111. The top block 120 can be inserted into the inner side of the external plate 111. The upper side of the external plate 111 coincides with the lower side of the heating cover plate 140. Thus, the external plate 111 can ensure that the rotating arm 040 is positioned at the center of the side of the centrifugal section 100. At the same time, the external plate 111 can assist the top block 120 in positioning, ensuring that the top block 120 is accurately inserted into the upper side of the base block 110. Meanwhile, the back-and-forth sliding of the heating cover plate 140 will not cause the melt to overflow from the gap between the heating cover plate 140 and the external plate 111.

[0038] An extension rod 041 is welded to the middle side of the rotating arm 040. Both ends of the extension rod 041 are rotatably connected to one end of a side fixing rod 042. The outer plate 111 is provided with a buckle corresponding to the other end of the side fixing rod 042. When the centrifuge unit 100 rotates and is adjusted to the corresponding position, each side fixing rod 042 can be fixed to the corresponding buckle. The buckle can be any locking device, screw, snap ring, or any other connection device that is easy to disassemble and fix, with its outer edge not higher than the outer side of the rotating arm 040. The buckle can assist in locking the centrifuge unit 100 and further prevent the centrifuge unit 100 from rotating relative to the rotating arm 040 during centrifugation.

[0039] Both connecting blocks 020 have slots 021 corresponding to the lower side of the rotating arm 040. When the centrifuge unit 100 moves to the vertically upward position and needs to inject melt, the centrifuge unit 100 can be pressed down, causing the rotating arm 040 to slide on the rotating block 030 until the lower end of the rotating arm 040 is inserted into the slot 021. At this time, the centrifuge unit 100 can be inserted into and connected to the vacuum device 010. Simultaneously, the fixed slot 021 can limit the rotating arm 040, thereby further limiting the centrifuge unit 100, thus preventing the centrifuge unit 100 from rotating when the rotary motor is not turned on or is accidentally turned on, which could lead to melt leakage. After the melt injection is completed, the centrifuge unit 100 can be pulled upward to separate the centrifuge unit 100 from the closed vacuum device 010. At this time, the rotating arm 040 can slide out from the slot 021, thus ensuring that the centrifuge unit 100 can rotate smoothly by the rotary motor and the rotating block 030.

[0040] An energy-saving glass processing method, the method comprising the following steps:

[0041] a: Place the substrate on the bottom block 110, and press the top block 120 with the heating cover 140 open onto the upper side of the substrate to obtain the centrifugal section 100 to be initially pressed.

[0042] b: Press the injection section 200 onto the upper side of the centrifugal section 100 to be initially pressed, and inject the glass melt into the centrifugal section 100 through the injection section 200;

[0043] c: Start the vacuum device 010, and use the vacuum device 010 to perform vacuum adsorption inside the centrifuge section 100, so that the glass melt can completely enter the interior of the centrifuge section 100.

[0044] d: Push the heating cover plate 140 into the top block 120, turn off the vacuum device 010, close and remove the feeding section 200 to obtain the rotatable centrifugal section 100;

[0045] e: Select the rotating centrifugal part 100 according to the substrate type, and fix the rotated centrifugal part 100 by the rotating arm 040;

[0046] f: Start the rotating block 030 to centrifuge the centrifuge section 100 through the rotating block 030;

[0047] g: Turn off rotating block 030 and repeat step cf until the glass processing on the substrate is completed.

Claims

1. An energy-saving glass processing equipment, characterized in that: The device includes a housing, with connecting blocks fixed to both the front and rear sides inside the housing. A vacuum device is fixed between two connecting blocks, and rotating blocks are rotatably connected to each of the two connecting blocks. Rotating arms are slidably connected to the rotating blocks, and centrifugal parts are rotatably connected between the two rotating arms. A feeding part is detachably fixed to the upper side of the centrifugal parts and is slidably connected to a feeding rack. The centrifugal parts include a bottom block, which is detachably fixed to the vacuum device. A top block is placed on the top side of the bottom block, and locking blocks are provided at the four corners of the top block. All four locking blocks are rotatably connected to the bottom block. A heating cover is slidably connected to the upper side of the top block, and a perforated plate is fixed to the upper side inside the top block. Multiple through holes are evenly arranged on the perforated plate. The top block is also equipped with a flow guide frame; Both of the aforementioned rotating arms are located on the long side of the centrifugal section, and the rotating shafts of the four locking blocks are located on the short side of the centrifugal section. The rotating arm is rotatably connected to the midpoint of the centrifugal section, and the distance from the rotating arm shaft to the upper side of the card block is the same as the distance from the lower side of the bottom block. The edges of the card block and the bottom block are all rounded, and the centrifugal rotating groove is opened inside the box. The rounded corners all correspond to the centrifugal rotating groove. Both sides of the long side of the bottom block are fixed with external plates. The rotating arm is rotatably connected to the corresponding external plate. The top block can be inserted into the inner side of the external plate. The upper side of the external plate coincides with the lower side of the heating cover plate. An extension rod is fixedly connected to the middle side of the rotating arm. Both ends of the extension rod are rotatably connected to one end of the side fixing rod. The outer plate is provided with a buckle corresponding to the other end of the side fixing rod. Both connecting blocks have slots corresponding to the lower side of the rotating arm.

2. The energy-saving glass processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both sides of the box are provided with box cover plates, which can slide back and forth on the box and be fixed at the end points.

3. A method for glass processing using the energy-saving glass processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The method includes the following steps: a: Place the substrate on the bottom block, and press the top block with the heating cover open onto the upper side of the substrate to obtain the centrifugal part to be initially pressed. b: Press the injection section onto the upper side of the centrifuge section to be initially pressed, and pour the glass melt into the centrifuge section through the injection section; c: Activate the vacuum device to perform vacuum adsorption inside the centrifuge chamber, so that the glass melt can completely enter the centrifuge chamber. d: Push the heating cover into the top block, turn off the vacuum device, close and remove the feeding section to obtain the rotatable centrifugal section; e: Select the rotating centrifuge part according to the matrix type, and fix the rotating centrifuge part after rotation by means of the rotating arm; f: Start the rotating block, and use the rotating block to perform centrifugal permeation in the centrifuge section; g: Turn off the rotating block and repeat step cf until the glass processing on the substrate is complete.

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