Intelligent transferring and conveying device for rare earth ingots for rare earth metal smelting

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of rare earth ingot transfer, in particular to an intelligent rare earth ingot transfer conveying device for rare earth metal smelting, which comprises a transfer frame and a road condition detector, and further comprises a blocking frame, a bearing assembly, an arc-shaped groove, a longitudinal sliding groove, an end part adjusting assembly, a side edge limiting assembly, a pressure sensor and a power transmission assembly, the blocking frame and the bearing assembly both penetrate through the transfer vehicle frame. When a cylindrical rare earth ingot is placed on the surface of the transfer frame, the cylindrical rare earth ingot drives a bearing assembly to move downwards together, end attaching plates at the two ends of the cylindrical rare earth ingot are driven, and meanwhile the cylindrical rare earth ingot moves in the corresponding direction in the lateral direction of the axis of the transfer frame; the problems that due to the fact that the cylindrical rare earth ingots are not placed in the middle of a transfer frame, the gravity center is unstable, the cylindrical rare earth ingots are prone to rollover during turning, and the cylindrical rare earth ingot transfer and conveying efficiency is low due to the fact that the ends of the cylindrical rare earth ingots need to be limited are solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of rare earth ingot transfer technology, specifically to an intelligent transfer and conveying device for rare earth ingots used in rare earth metal smelting. Background Technology

[0002] Rare earth metal smelting refers to the process of extracting rare earth metals from rare earth ores or compounds. The smelting process can be mainly divided into ore mining, ore decomposition, separation and purification of rare earth elements, rare earth metal production, and ingot preparation. The purpose of ingot preparation is to cast the extracted rare earth metals into ingots for later storage and transportation. Common rare earth ingot shapes include cylindrical, block, and slab shapes. Considering the transportation needs after ingot preparation, cylindrical rare earth ingots are often prepared in cylindrical shapes because they are easier to transfer to a transport device using a gripping robotic arm. Additionally, the surface of a cylindrical rare earth ingot experiences more uniform stress, reducing damage to the surface during gripping. After preparation, the cylindrical rare earth ingots need to be transferred to a storage workshop by a transport device.

[0003] When the transfer and conveying device receives a cylindrical rare earth ingot placed on its surface by a gripping robotic arm, variations in the device's stopping position and the gripping points of the robotic arm and the cylindrical rare earth ingot can prevent the robotic arm from precisely centering the ingot on the transfer and conveying device's surface. Since rare earth ingots have a high density, their center point is not aligned with the device's axis, leading to instability due to the uneven distribution of the ingots. During the transfer process, When turning to the side with the center of gravity biased, the transfer and conveying device is very prone to tipping over. In addition, after placing the cylindrical rare earth ingot on the transfer and conveying device, in order to prevent the rare earth ingot from falling off the edge of the transfer and conveying device due to vibration during the transfer process, a clamping plate needs to be set at the edge of the transfer and conveying device. Due to the certain difference in the cooling rate of the rare earth ingot after preparation, the length of the cylindrical rare earth ingot has an error of several millimeters to tens of millimeters. In order to make the clamping plate fit tightly with the end of the rare earth ingot and achieve a better limiting effect, the clamping plate needs to be installed and removed before and after the rare earth ingot is transferred and conveyed, which leads to low transfer and conveying efficiency of cylindrical rare earth ingot.

[0004] To address this, an intelligent transfer and conveying device for rare earth ingots used in rare earth metal smelting is proposed. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an intelligent transfer and conveying device for rare earth ingots used in rare earth metal smelting. By placing a cylindrical rare earth ingot on the surface of the transfer frame, the cylindrical rare earth ingot moves downward along with the supporting components, driving the end-fitting plates at both ends of the cylindrical rare earth ingot to move laterally in the corresponding direction along the axis of the transfer frame. This solves the problems of unstable center of gravity and easy tipping when turning caused by the cylindrical rare earth ingot not being placed in the middle position of the transfer frame, as well as the low transfer and conveying efficiency caused by the need to limit the ends of the cylindrical rare earth ingot. It not only ensures that the center point of the cylindrical rare earth ingot is directly above the central axis of the transfer frame after placement, ensuring the stability of the cylindrical rare earth ingot transfer process, but also eliminates the need to load and unload the end-fitting plates before and after the transfer and conveying process, effectively ensuring the transfer and conveying efficiency of the cylindrical rare earth ingot.

[0006] During the transfer and conveying of cylindrical rare earth ingots, a problem arises where vibrations generated by the transfer and conveying device cause the ingots to move towards the edge and eventually fall off. Existing technology typically uses clamping plates at the edge of the transfer and conveying device for protection; however, this approach has significant drawbacks. If the spacing of the clamping plates is directly set to the same length as the cylindrical rare earth ingots and fixed to the surface of the transfer and conveying device, precise control of the ingots is required when using a robotic arm to place them between the plates, increasing the placement time and reducing the transfer and conveying efficiency. Furthermore, due to differences in the cooling rate of rare earth ingots during manufacturing, the length of the cylindrical ingots can vary from several millimeters to... The error is within tens of millimeters, and the spacing between the clamping plates cannot be changed. After placing a slightly shorter cylindrical rare earth ingot, there is a certain gap between the end of the cylindrical rare earth ingot and the clamping plate. During subsequent transportation, the cylindrical rare earth ingot will collide with the clamping plate due to vibration, causing the clamping plate to deform rapidly and affecting the subsequent limiting effect. If the clamping plate is fixed on the transfer and conveying device after the cylindrical rare earth ingot is placed, the clamping plate needs to be installed and removed repeatedly before and after the transfer and conveying process, which is cumbersome and will also result in low transfer and conveying efficiency of the cylindrical rare earth ingot.

[0007] Therefore, this technical solution employs a method where, when a cylindrical rare earth ingot is placed on the surface of the transfer frame, the cylindrical rare earth ingot moves downward along with the supporting components, driving the end-fitting plates at both ends of the cylindrical rare earth ingot to move laterally in the corresponding direction along the axis of the transfer frame. This allows the end-fitting plates to limit the position of the cylindrical rare earth ingot while also pushing the center position of the cylindrical rare earth ingot directly above the central axis of the transfer frame, thereby ensuring stability during the transfer and transportation process.

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0009] An intelligent transfer and conveying device for rare earth ingots used in rare earth metal smelting includes a transfer frame, a road condition detector, a baffle, a support component, an arc-shaped groove, a longitudinal chute, an end adjustment component, a side limiting component, a pressure sensor, and a power transmission component. The baffle and support component both penetrate the transfer frame, with the bottom of the support component connected to the bottom of the baffle. The arc-shaped groove and the longitudinal chute are both formed on the surface of the transfer frame, with the longitudinal chute located at both ends of the arc-shaped groove. The end adjustment component slides into contact with the longitudinal chute. The side limiting component is mounted on the transfer frame. The pressure sensor is installed between the support component and the transfer frame. The power transmission component is rotatably disposed within the transfer frame and connects the support component and the end adjustment component. When the side limiting component is in contact with the support component, it restricts the upward movement of the support component. When the support component moves the baffle downwards, the power transmission component controls the end adjustment component to move horizontally to one side of the support component.

[0010] Preferably, the baffle includes rare earth ingot bonding blocks, long rods, crossbars, connecting rods, and reinforcing rods. The long rods are slidably connected to the transfer vehicle frame. The rare earth ingot bonding blocks are installed on the top of the long rods. The crossbars are installed between the side walls of adjacent long rods. The connecting rods are installed at the bottom of the long rods. The reinforcing rods are installed between two rare earth ingot bonding blocks, and the reinforcing rods are arranged parallel to the axial direction of the arc-shaped groove.

[0011] Preferably, the support assembly includes a support rod, a slot, a base plate, a toothed groove, and a stabilizing rod. The support rod is slidably connected to the transfer frame. The slot is located on the vertical part of the support rod near the side limiting component. The base plate is installed at the bottom of the support rod and between the ends of multiple connecting rods. The toothed groove is located on the side of the support rod adjacent to the slot. Two stabilizing rods are symmetrically arranged and installed on the bottom surface of the horizontal part of the support rod, and the bottom of the stabilizing rod penetrates the transfer frame.

[0012] Preferably, the end adjustment assembly includes an end fitting plate, a connecting rod, and a threaded block. The end fitting plate is slidably fitted in a longitudinal groove, the connecting rod is horizontally installed in the longitudinal groove and passes through the end fitting plate, and the threaded block is installed at the bottom of the end fitting plate.

[0013] Preferably, the power transmission assembly includes a first gear, a transmission gear set, a transmission shaft, and a threaded shaft. The first gear is rotatably disposed inside the transfer frame and meshes with a toothed groove. The transmission shaft is rotatably disposed inside the transfer frame. The screw is installed at the end of the transmission shaft and is threadedly connected to a threaded block. The end of the transmission shaft is connected to the first gear via the transmission gear set.

[0014] Preferably, the side limiting assembly includes a clamping plate, a cover plate, an electric rod, a through rod, a hollow cylinder, and a spring. The electric rod is mounted on the transfer frame, the through rod is mounted at the end of the electric rod, the hollow cylinder is slidably connected to the outer periphery of the through rod, the clamping plate is mounted at the end of the hollow cylinder and is adapted to a clamping groove, the cover plate is fitted to the surface of the transfer frame, and the spring is sleeved on the outer periphery of the through rod and the hollow cylinder, and the spring abuts against the clamping plate and the transfer frame.

[0015] Preferably, when the pressure sensor is pressed, the electric rod is in a fully extended state, and the card plate is in contact with the card slot.

[0016] Preferably, the pressure sensor is sleeved on the outer periphery of the stabilizing rod, and the pressure sensor abuts between the transfer vehicle frame and the bearing rod.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0018] 1. In the transfer and conveying operation of cylindrical rare earth ingots, when the clamping robotic arm does not accurately align the center point of the cylindrical rare earth ingot with the axis of the transfer frame, the cylindrical rare earth ingot, during its downward movement, drives the bearing rod to move downward, providing power input to the power transmission component. This drives the component to move the end-fitting plates on both sides of the cylindrical rare earth ingot toward the cylindrical rare earth ingot. The end-fitting plate that first contacts the end of the cylindrical rare earth ingot will push the cylindrical rare earth ingot toward the bearing rod. When both end-fitting plates are in contact with the end of the cylindrical rare earth ingot, balance is achieved, ensuring that the center position of the cylindrical rare earth ingot is directly above the central axis of the transfer frame. This improves the overall stability of the transfer and conveying device during movement, avoids tipping over when turning, and eliminates the need to repeatedly install clamping plates to limit the movement of the cylindrical rare earth ingot. It also has a wider range of applications, and cylindrical rare earth ingots within a certain length range can be stably limited.

[0019] 2. With the set baffle and support components, when the cylindrical rare earth ingot is placed on the surface of the transfer vehicle frame, the baffle and support components together provide support and limit for the cylindrical rare earth ingot, thereby ensuring the stability of the cylindrical rare earth ingot during the downward movement process. When the cylindrical rare earth ingot produces vertical displacement, it provides power to the power transmission component, thereby controlling the rotation of the threaded shaft and driving the end bonding plate to move synchronously towards the support rod side. When the end bonding plate at one end of the cylindrical rare earth ingot first contacts the cylindrical rare earth ingot, during the subsequent movement of the end bonding plate, it will push the cylindrical rare earth ingot towards the support rod side, thereby ensuring that the center position of the cylindrical rare earth ingot is directly above the central axis of the transfer vehicle frame.

[0020] 3. Through the set support components and side limiting components, when the support rod moves down, the pressure sensor is squeezed, and the intelligent processor of the transfer and conveying device connects the power supply to the electric rod, so that the electric rod is fully extended. Under the action of the spring, the card plate fits into the card slot, which prevents the cylindrical rare earth ingot from being slightly moved upward due to transportation vibration after being placed on the support rod. This would cause the cylindrical rare earth ingot to move upward along with the support rod, resulting in the separation of the end fitting plate from the cylindrical rare earth ingot. Consequently, the cylindrical rare earth ingot would move upward due to vibration and lose its limiting effect. Therefore, the limiting effect on the cylindrical rare earth ingot during the transfer and conveying process can be fully guaranteed, and the stability of the cylindrical rare earth ingot during the transfer and conveying process can be effectively improved. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the transfer frame of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the retainer of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the support component of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the end adjustment component of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the support component, end adjustment component, and power transmission component of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the side limiting component of the present invention.

[0028] In the diagram: 1. Transfer vehicle frame; 2. Road condition detector; 3. Baffle; 31. Rare earth ingot bonding block; 32. Long rod; 33. Crossbar; 34. Connecting rod; 35. Reinforcing rod; 4. Support assembly; 41. Bearing rod; 42. Slot; 43. Base plate; 44. Toothed groove; 45. Stabilizing rod; 5. Arc-shaped groove; 6. Longitudinal slide; 7. End adjustment assembly; 71. End bonding plate; 72. Connecting rod; 73. Threaded block; 8. Side limiting assembly; 81. Card plate; 82. Cover plate; 83. Electric rod; 84. Through rod; 85. Hollow cylinder; 86. Spring; 9. Pressure sensor; 10. Power transmission assembly; 101. First gear; 102. Transmission gear set; 103. Drive shaft; 104. Threaded shaft. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0030] Please see Figures 1 to 7 This invention provides an intelligent transfer and conveying device for rare earth ingots used in rare earth metal smelting, the technical solution of which is as follows:

[0031] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 A smart transfer and conveying device for rare earth ingots used in rare earth metal smelting includes a transfer frame 1, a road condition detector 2, which is installed around the transfer frame 1. A battery, a smart processor, and an electrical control system are installed at the bottom of the transfer frame 1. The device also includes a baffle 3, a support component 4, an arc-shaped groove 5, a longitudinal chute 6, an end adjustment component 7, a side limiting component 8, a pressure sensor 9, and a power transmission component 10. The baffle 3 and the support component 4 are both installed through the transfer frame 1, and the bottom of the support component 4 is connected to the bottom of the baffle 3. Before a cylindrical rare earth ingot is placed on the surface of the transfer frame 1, the ingot will cause the baffle 3 and the support component 4 to move downwards together. The arc-shaped groove 5 and the longitudinal chute 6 are both formed on the surface of the transfer frame 1, with the longitudinal chute 6 located at both ends of the arc-shaped groove 5. The bottom of the longitudinal chute 6 is flush with the bottom of the transfer frame 1. The end adjustment component 7 slides and fits into the longitudinal chute 6. The side limiting component 8 is installed on the transfer frame 1, and its top is flush with the bottom of the transfer frame 1. The top of the frame 1 is flush with the surface of the transfer frame 1. A notch is provided on the surface of the transfer frame 1 for installing the side limiting component 8. The pressure sensor 9 is installed between the support component 4 and the transfer frame 1. The pressure sensor 9 is electrically connected to the intelligent processor. The intelligent processor is connected to the side limiting component 8 through the electrical control system. When the pressure sensor 9 is squeezed, it deforms. When the pressure sensor 9 is under pressure, it sends a signal to the intelligent processor that the support component 4 is in a supported state. The power transmission component 10 is rotatably installed inside the transfer frame 1. When the support component 4 moves down, the vertical displacement of the support component 4 drives the power transmission component 10 to rotate. The power transmission component 10 is connected between the support component 4 and the end adjustment component 7. The rotation of the power transmission component 10 provides power input to the end adjustment component 7. When the side limiting component 8 is in contact with the support component 4, it restricts the upward movement of the support component 4. When the support component 4 moves down together with the baffle 3, the power transmission component 10 controls the end adjustment component 7 to move horizontally to one side of the support component 4.

[0032] Reference Figure 3As one embodiment of the present invention, specifically, the baffle 3 includes a rare earth ingot bonding block 31, a long rod 32, a crossbar 33, a connecting rod 34, and a reinforcing rod 35. The long rod 32 is slidably connected to the transfer frame 1 and passes through the transfer frame 1. The bottom of the long rod 32 extends to the bottom of the transfer frame 1. The rare earth ingot bonding block 31 is installed on the top of the long rod 32. The rare earth ingot bonding block 31 has an arc-shaped surface on the side near the support component 4. The crossbar 33 is installed between the side walls of adjacent long rods 32. The crossbar 33 is used to reinforce the bottom of the long rod 32 so that the long rods 32 move vertically together. The connecting rod 34 is installed at the bottom of the long rod 32. The reinforcing rod 35 is installed between two rare earth ingot bonding blocks 31. The reinforcing rod 35 is used to reinforce the rare earth ingot bonding block 31 on the same side of the arc-shaped groove 5, and the reinforcing rod 35 is arranged parallel to the axial direction of the arc-shaped groove 5.

[0033] Reference Figure 4 As one embodiment of the present invention, specifically, the supporting component 4 includes a supporting rod 41, a slot 42, a base plate 43, a toothed groove 44, and a stabilizing rod 45. The supporting rod 41 is slidably connected to the transfer frame 1. The top of the supporting rod 41 has an arc-shaped surface. The slot 42 is opened on the vertical part of the supporting rod 41 near the side limiting component 8. The base plate 43 is installed at the bottom of the supporting rod 41 and is installed between the ends of multiple connecting rods 34. The base plate 43 is fixedly connected to the connecting rods 34. The base plate 43 is located below the transfer frame 1 to prevent the supporting rod 41 from easily falling off the surface of the transfer frame 1. The toothed groove 44 is opened on the side adjacent to the supporting rod 41 and the slot 42. Two stabilizing rods 45 are symmetrically arranged and installed on the bottom surface of the horizontal part of the supporting rod 41. The bottom of the stabilizing rod 45 penetrates the transfer frame 1. The surface of the transfer frame 1 is provided with a round hole that matches the stabilizing rod 45.

[0034] Reference Figure 5 As one embodiment of the present invention, specifically, the end adjustment assembly 7 includes an end fitting plate 71, a connecting rod 72, and a threaded block 73. The end fitting plate 71 is slidably fitted in the longitudinal groove 6, the connecting rod 72 is horizontally installed in the longitudinal groove 6 and passes through the end fitting plate 71, and the threaded block 73 is installed at the bottom of the end fitting plate 71. When the end fitting plate 71 moves horizontally, it drives the threaded block 73 to move along the longitudinal groove 6 together. Under the action of the connecting rod 72, the movement trajectory of the end fitting plate 71 is further restricted, so that the end fitting plate 71 can only move horizontally.

[0035] Reference Figure 6In one embodiment of the present invention, the power transmission assembly 10 specifically includes a first gear 101, a transmission gear set 102, a transmission shaft 103, and a threaded shaft 104. The first gear 101 is rotatably disposed inside the transfer frame 1 and meshes with a toothed groove 44. When the bearing rod 41 moves downward, the toothed groove 44 drives the first gear 101 to rotate in the corresponding direction. The transmission shaft 103 is rotatably disposed inside the transfer frame 1. A screw is installed at the end of the transmission shaft 103 and is threadedly connected to a threaded block 73. The end of the transmission shaft 103 is connected to the first gear 101 via the transmission gear set 102. The transmission gear set 102 consists of gear A, gear B, and gear C. Gear A meshes with the first gear 101. The first gear 101 is coaxially arranged, and the gear B meshes with the gears A and C respectively. When the first gear 101 rotates, it drives the gear A to rotate together. Then, the gear A drives the gear C to rotate through the gear B. The gear B is rotatably arranged inside the transfer frame 1. The gear C is installed at the end of the drive shaft 103. When the gear C rotates, it can drive the drive shaft 103 and the threaded shaft 104 to rotate together. The threads of the threaded shaft 104 on both sides of the base plate 43 have opposite directions. When the threaded shaft 104 rotates, it drives the threaded blocks 73 on both sides of the base plate 43 to move closer to or away from the base plate 43 at the same time. This changes the spacing of the end bonding plates 71, so that the cylindrical rare earth ingot is pushed towards the middle position of the surface of the transfer frame 1 by the horizontal displacement of the end bonding plates 71.

[0036] Reference Figure 7In one embodiment of the present invention, the side limiting assembly 8 specifically includes a locking plate 81, a cover plate 82, an electric rod 83, a through rod 84, a hollow cylinder 85, and a spring 86. The electric rod 83 is mounted on the transfer frame 1 and is located in a notch on the surface of the transfer frame 1. The electric rod 83 is connected to the intelligent processor through an electrical control system. The through rod 84 is mounted at the end of the electric rod 83. The hollow cylinder 85 is slidably connected to the outer periphery of the through rod 84. A limiting ring is sleeved at one end of the through rod 84 inside the hollow cylinder 85 to prevent the through rod 84 from separating from the hollow cylinder 85. The locking plate 81 is mounted at the end of the hollow cylinder 85 and is adapted to the locking groove 42. The cover plate 82 is fitted onto the surface of the transfer frame 1. The spring 86 is sleeved on the outer periphery of the through rod 84 and the hollow cylinder 85 and abuts against the locking plate 81 and the transfer frame 1. When the pressure sensor 9 is pressed, the electric rod 83 is positioned below the outer periphery of the through rod 84 and the hollow cylinder 85. 3 is in a fully extended state, with the clamping plate 81 and the clamping slot 42 in contact. The pressure sensor 9 is sleeved on the outer periphery of the stabilizing rod 45 and abuts between the transfer frame 1 and the bearing rod 41. When the bearing rod 41 moves down, the pressure sensor 9 is in a compressed state. Then, the intelligent controller controls the electric rod 83 to fully extend through the electrical control system. As the bearing rod 41 moves down continuously, it pushes the hollow cylinder 85 to one side of the electric rod 83 through the clamping slot 42. The hollow cylinder 85 slides back and forth against the outer periphery of the through rod 84. The clamping plate 81 remains in contact with the clamping slot 42 under the action of the spring 86, preventing the bearing rod 41 from resetting upward. When the cylindrical rare earth ingot is removed from the baffle 3, the electric rod 83 is manually controlled to retract, causing the clamping plate 81 to separate from the clamping slot 42. At this time, the pressure sensor 9 pushes the bearing rod 41 to move up and reset until the top of the bottom plate 43 is in contact with the bottom of the transfer frame 1.

[0037] Working principle: The cylindrical rare earth ingot is held by the gripping robotic arm and lowered with the reinforcing rod 35 in the same bracket 3. The cylindrical rare earth ingot overlaps with four rare earth ingot bonding blocks 31. Under the action of the cylindrical rare earth ingot's own weight, the long rod 32, connecting rod 34 and base plate 43 move down together through the rare earth ingot bonding blocks 31. Then the base plate 43 drives the bearing rod 41 to move down. When the bearing rod 41 moves down, the end adjustment components 7 on both sides of the power transmission component 10 move on one side of the bearing rod 41 through the power transmission component 10. This pushes the center position of the cylindrical rare earth ingot to be directly above the central axis of the transfer frame 1, ensuring the stability of the center of gravity of the transfer frame 1. At the same time, when the bearing rod 41 moves down, the pressure sensor 9 is in a compressed state. Then the intelligent processor controls the electric rod 83 to be in a fully extended state through the electrical control system, ensuring that the clamping plate 81 can continue to be attached to the slot 42 after continuous horizontal movement, preventing the bearing rod 41 from moving up and down.

[0038] Specifically, when the bearing rod 41 moves down, under the action of the slot 42, the inclined side of the slot 42 pushes the plate 81 towards the electric rod 83, the hollow cylinder 85 slides along the outer periphery of the through rod 84, and then under the action of the spring 86, it continues to push the plate 81 towards the bearing rod 41, so that the plate 81 fits with the slot 42.

[0039] Under the action of the toothed groove 44, the first gear 101 rotates and drives the transmission shaft 103 and the threaded shaft 104 to rotate through the transmission gear set 102. When the threaded shaft 104 rotates, it drives the threaded block 73 to move towards the bearing rod 41. The threaded block 73 drives the end-fitting plate 71 to move towards the bearing rod 41 along the connecting rod 72. When the end-fitting plate 71 at one end of the cylindrical rare earth ingot first contacts the end of the cylindrical rare earth ingot, its subsequent movement will push the cylindrical rare earth ingot towards the bearing rod 41 until both ends of the cylindrical rare earth ingot are in contact with the end. When the end-fitting plate 71 contacts, the bearing rod 41 will not continue to move downward. The bearing rod 41 and the end-fitting plate 71 reach a balanced state. The cylindrical rare earth ingot is transferred by the transfer frame 1. After being transferred to the storage workshop, the cylindrical rare earth ingot is clamped by the gripping robotic arm and kept vertically moved upward. After the cylindrical rare earth ingot is removed from the transfer frame 1, the electric rod 83 is fully retracted, so that the clamping plate 81 is separated from the clamping slot 42. The bearing rod 41 moves upward and resets under the action of the pressure sensor 9. Then the electric rod 83 is extended and reset to perform the next transfer operation.

[0040] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An intelligent transfer and conveying device for rare earth ingots used in rare earth metal smelting, comprising a transfer vehicle frame (1) and a road condition detector (2), characterized in that: It also includes a baffle (3), a support assembly (4), an arc-shaped groove (5), a longitudinal slide groove (6), an end adjustment assembly (7), a side limiting assembly (8), a pressure sensor (9), and a power transmission assembly (10). The baffle (3) and the support assembly (4) are both installed through the transfer frame (1), and the bottom of the support assembly (4) is connected to the bottom of the baffle (3). The arc-shaped groove (5) and the longitudinal slide groove (6) are both opened on the surface of the transfer frame (1), and the longitudinal slide groove (6) is located at both ends of the arc-shaped groove (5). The end adjustment assembly (7) slides against the longitudinal slide groove (6), and the side limiting assembly (8) is... The limiting component (8) is installed on the transfer frame (1), the pressure sensor (9) is installed between the support component (4) and the transfer frame (1), the power transmission component (10) is rotatably arranged inside the transfer frame (1), and the power transmission component (10) is connected between the support component (4) and the end adjustment component (7). When the side limiting component (8) is in contact with the support component (4), it restricts the support component (4) from moving upward. When the support component (4) moves the baffle (3) downward together, the end adjustment component (7) is controlled by the power transmission component (10) to move horizontally to one side of the support component (4).

2. The intelligent transfer and conveying device for rare earth ingots used in rare earth metal smelting according to claim 1, characterized in that: The baffle (3) includes a rare earth ingot bonding block (31), a long rod (32), a crossbar (33), a connecting rod (34), and a reinforcing rod (35). The long rod (32) is slidably connected to the transfer vehicle frame (1). The rare earth ingot bonding block (31) is installed on the top of the long rod (32). The crossbar (33) is installed between the side walls of adjacent long rods (32). The connecting rod (34) is installed at the bottom of the long rod (32). The reinforcing rod (35) is installed between two rare earth ingot bonding blocks (31), and the reinforcing rod (35) is parallel to the axial direction of the arc-shaped groove (5).

3. The intelligent transfer and conveying device for rare earth ingots used in rare earth metal smelting according to claim 2, characterized in that: The supporting component (4) includes a support rod (41), a slot (42), a base plate (43), a toothed groove (44), and a stabilizing rod (45). The support rod (41) is slidably connected to the transfer frame (1). The slot (42) is opened on the vertical part of the support rod (41) near the side limiting component (8). The base plate (43) is installed at the bottom of the support rod (41) and is installed between the ends of multiple connecting rods (34). The toothed groove (44) is opened on the side adjacent to the support rod (41) and the slot (42). Two stabilizing rods (45) are symmetrically arranged and installed on the bottom surface of the horizontal part of the support rod (41), and the bottom of the stabilizing rod (45) penetrates the transfer frame (1).

4. The intelligent transfer and conveying device for rare earth ingots used in rare earth metal smelting according to claim 3, characterized in that: The end adjustment assembly (7) includes an end fitting plate (71), a connecting rod (72), and a threaded block (73). The end fitting plate (71) is slidably fitted in the longitudinal groove (6). The connecting rod (72) is horizontally installed in the longitudinal groove (6) and passes through the end fitting plate (71). The threaded block (73) is installed at the bottom of the end fitting plate (71).

5. The intelligent transfer and conveying device for rare earth ingots used in rare earth metal smelting according to claim 4, characterized in that: The power transmission assembly (10) includes a first gear (101), a transmission gear set (102), a transmission shaft (103), and a threaded shaft (104). The first gear (101) is rotatably disposed inside the transfer frame (1) and meshes with a toothed groove (44). The transmission shaft (103) is rotatably disposed inside the transfer frame (1). The threaded shaft (104) is installed at the end of the transmission shaft (103) and is threadedly connected to a threaded block (73). The end of the transmission shaft (103) is connected to the first gear (101) via the transmission gear set (102).

6. The intelligent transfer and conveying device for rare earth ingots used in rare earth metal smelting according to claim 5, characterized in that: The side limiting assembly (8) includes a clamping plate (81), a cover plate (82), an electric rod (83), a through rod (84), a hollow cylinder (85), and a spring (86). The electric rod (83) is mounted on the transfer frame (1). The through rod (84) is mounted on the end of the electric rod (83). The hollow cylinder (85) is slidably connected to the outer periphery of the through rod (84). The clamping plate (81) is mounted on the end of the hollow cylinder (85) and is adapted to the clamping groove (42). The cover plate (82) is fitted onto the surface of the transfer frame (1). The spring (86) is sleeved on the outer periphery of the through rod (84) and the hollow cylinder (85) and abuts against the clamping plate (81) and the transfer frame (1).

7. The intelligent transfer and conveying device for rare earth ingots used in rare earth metal smelting according to claim 6, characterized in that: When the pressure sensor (9) is pressed, the electric rod (83) is in a fully extended state, and the card plate (81) is in contact with the card slot (42).

8. The intelligent transfer and conveying device for rare earth ingots used in rare earth metal smelting according to claim 7, characterized in that: The pressure sensor (9) is sleeved on the outer periphery of the stabilizing rod (45), and the pressure sensor (9) abuts between the transfer frame (1) and the bearing rod (41).

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