Probe cap press-fitting device and converter sublance probe production system
By designing a probe cap pressing device and utilizing automated equipment to achieve rapid assembly of the probe cap, the problems of low processing quality and efficiency of converter sub-lance probes were solved, and efficient automated production was realized.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2026-02-24
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-21
AI Technical Summary
The processing quality of converter sub-lance probes is difficult to control, and the production efficiency is low, especially the manual operation during the assembly of the probe cap, which leads to insufficient efficiency.
Design a probe cap pressing device, including a paper tube positioning component, a probe cap pressing component, and a stacking bin component. The device enables rapid assembly of the probe cap through automated equipment. By utilizing the coordinated action of a transfer mechanism, a pressing mechanism, and a pressing mechanism, the probe cap is automatically pressed onto the paper tube.
The fully automated assembly of the probe cap was achieved, which improved the processing quality and production efficiency of the converter sub-lance probe, and ensured product consistency and production efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the technical field of converter sub-lance probe production equipment, and in particular to a probe cap pressing device and a converter sub-lance probe production system. Background Technology
[0002] The converter sub-lance probe is a process control device used in steelmaking, primarily for temperature measurement, sampling, and composition analysis in automated converter steelmaking. Its core models include TSC-S(R) and TSO-S(R). The former features temperature measurement, carbon determination, and sampling functions, while the latter adds oxygen determination. Through computer models, smelting parameters are dynamically adjusted, achieving a success rate of ≥98%. The converter sub-lance probe consists of a paper tube, core, and probe cap. In converter sub-lance probe production systems, the probe cap is often manually pressed onto the paper tube. This process is difficult to control in terms of product quality and has low processing efficiency. Summary of the Invention
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to address the existing technological situation by providing a probe cap pressing device and a converter sub-lance probe production system, which can quickly install the probe cap onto the paper tube and realize fully automatic assembly of the probe cap. This not only effectively ensures the processing quality of the converter sub-lance probe, but also greatly improves the production efficiency of the converter sub-lance probe.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: A probe cap pressing device includes a paper tube positioning assembly, a probe cap pressing assembly, and a stacking bin assembly; The paper tube positioning assembly includes a first frame and a pressing mechanism disposed on the first frame. The pressing mechanism is used to press the target paper tube below the first frame. The probe cap pressing assembly includes a second frame and a transfer mechanism and a pressing mechanism disposed on the second frame. The transfer mechanism is used to transfer the probe cap to the pressing mechanism, and the pressing mechanism is used to press the probe cap onto the target paper tube that is pressed by the pressing mechanism in the paper tube positioning assembly. The stacking bin assembly is used for the transfer mechanism that delivers the probe cap to the probe cap pressing assembly.
[0005] Furthermore, the transfer mechanism includes a transfer platform, a transfer component, and a first linear driver. The transfer platform is provided with a material drop hole and is fixed on a second frame. The first linear driver is fixed on the transfer platform. The transfer component is connected to the drive end of the first linear driver so as to be driven to slide above the transfer platform. The beginning and end positions of the transfer component correspond to the discharge end of the stacking bin assembly and the material drop hole provided on the transfer platform, respectively.
[0006] Furthermore, the transfer component includes a first plate, a second plate, and a third plate. The first plate and the second plate are both vertically fixed on the third plate, and both are located on the same side of the third plate.
[0007] Furthermore, the pressing mechanism includes a base, a first linear telescoping device, and a first rotary driver. The base is mounted on a second frame. The telescoping end of the first linear telescoping device is provided with a pressing cup, which is rotatably mounted on the base. The first rotary driver is fixed on the base and is connected to the rotating shaft of the first linear telescoping device to drive the first linear telescoping device to rotate.
[0008] Furthermore, the second frame is provided with a sliding mechanism, and the pressing mechanism is fixed on the sliding mechanism so as to be driven to slide on the second frame.
[0009] Furthermore, the sliding mechanism includes a sliding platform, a sliding component, and a second linear driver. Both the sliding component and the second linear driver are fixed on the second frame. The sliding platform is fixed on the slider of the sliding component. The pressing mechanism is fixed on the sliding platform. The second linear driver is connected to the sliding platform or the pressing mechanism.
[0010] Furthermore, buffer components are provided on both the front and rear sides of the sliding platform in the sliding direction.
[0011] Furthermore, the press-fit cup is equipped with an adsorption component, which is used to fix the probe cap inside the press-fit cup.
[0012] Furthermore, the pressing mechanism includes a pressing platform, a pressing plate, and a third linear actuator. The pressing platform is fixed on the first frame, the third linear actuator is fixed on the pressing platform, and the pressing plate is connected to the driving end of the third linear actuator so as to be driven to lift and lower.
[0013] A converter sub-lance probe production system includes the aforementioned probe cap pressing device.
[0014] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: This invention provides a probe cap pressing device and a converter sub-lance probe production system. Based on the paper tube positioning component, the target paper tube is pressed tightly. At the same time, based on the probe cap pressing component, the probe cap delivered by the stacking bin component is pressed onto the target paper tube, thereby quickly installing the probe cap onto the paper tube and realizing fully automatic assembly of the probe cap. This not only effectively ensures the processing quality of the converter sub-lance probe, but also greatly improves the production efficiency of the converter sub-lance probe. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a probe cap pressing device according to the present invention; Figure 2 This is a front view of a probe cap pressing device according to the present invention; Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the transfer mechanism in a probe cap pressing device of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the pressing mechanism in a probe cap pressing device of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a front view of the paper tube positioning component in a probe cap pressing device of the present invention; Figure 6 This is a perspective view of the pressing cup in a probe cap pressing device of the present invention.
[0016] Labeling instructions: a) Probe cap; 1) Stacking bin assembly; 2) Transfer mechanism; 3) Pressing mechanism; 4) First frame; 5) Second frame; 6) Pressing mechanism; 7) Transfer platform; 8) Transfer component; 9) First linear actuator; 10) Base; 11) First rotary actuator; 12) First linear telescoping device; 13) Pressing cup; 14) Second linear actuator; 15) Buffer component; 16) Sliding component; 17) Sliding platform; 18) Mounting platform; 19) Pressing platform; 20) Third linear actuator; 21) Pressing plate; 22) Adsorption component. Detailed Implementation
[0017] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this invention clearer, the invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific examples described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the invention.
[0018] Please see Figures 1-6 As shown, the present invention provides a probe cap pressing device, including a paper tube positioning assembly, a probe cap pressing assembly, and a stacking bin assembly 1.
[0019] The paper tube positioning assembly includes a first frame 4 and a pressing mechanism 3 disposed on the first frame 4. The pressing mechanism 3 is used to press the target paper tube below the first frame 4.
[0020] Specifically, the pressing mechanism 3 includes a pressing platform 19, a pressing plate 21, and a third linear drive 20. The pressing platform 19 is fixed on the first frame 4, the third linear drive 20 is fixed on the pressing platform 19, and the pressing plate 21 is connected to the drive end of the third linear drive 20 so as to be driven to lift.
[0021] In this embodiment, for example, the third linear actuator 20 is a cylinder.
[0022] The probe cap pressing assembly includes a second frame 5 and a transfer mechanism 2 and a pressing mechanism 6 disposed on the second frame 5. The transfer mechanism 2 is used to transfer the probe cap a to the pressing mechanism 6, and the pressing mechanism 6 is used to press the probe cap a onto the target paper tube that is pressed by the pressing mechanism 3 in the paper tube positioning assembly.
[0023] Specifically, the transfer mechanism 2 includes a transfer platform 7, a transfer component 8, and a first linear actuator 9. The transfer platform 7 is provided with a material drop hole 701 (adapted to the probe cap a) and is fixed on the second frame 5. The first linear actuator 9 is fixed on the transfer platform 7. The transfer component 8 is connected to the drive end of the first linear actuator 9 so as to be driven to slide above the transfer platform 7. The beginning and end positions of the transfer component 8 correspond to the discharge end of the stacking bin assembly 1 and the material drop hole 701 provided on the transfer platform 7, respectively.
[0024] In this embodiment, for example, the first linear actuator 9 is a cylinder; the transfer component 8 includes a first plate, a second plate and a third plate. The first plate and the second plate are both vertically fixed on the third plate and are on the same side of the third plate, forming a U-shaped component. The probe cap a to be pressed is delivered from the discharge end of the stacked hopper assembly 1 to the U-shaped component.
[0025] Specifically, the pressing mechanism 6 includes a base 10, a first linear telescopic device 12, and a first rotary driver 11. The base 10 is mounted on the second frame 5. The telescopic end of the first linear telescopic device 12 is provided with a pressing cup 13 (adapted to the probe cap a), which is rotatably mounted on the base 10. The first rotary driver 11 is fixed on the base 10 and is connected to the rotating shaft of the first linear telescopic device 12 to drive the first linear telescopic device 12 to rotate.
[0026] In this embodiment, for example, the first linear telescoping device 12 is a cylinder and the first rotary driver 11 is a motor.
[0027] Preferably, the press cup 13 is provided with an adsorption component 22, which is used to fix the probe cap a inside the press cup 13 and prevent the probe cap a from being thrown out of the press cup 13.
[0028] In this embodiment, for example, the adsorption component 22 is a permanent magnet block.
[0029] In order to expand the working area of the pressing mechanism 6, a sliding mechanism is provided on the second frame 5. The pressing mechanism 6 is fixed on the sliding mechanism so as to be driven to slide on the second frame 5.
[0030] Specifically, the sliding mechanism includes a sliding platform 17, a sliding component 16 (including a slide rail and a slider), and a second linear driver 14. The sliding component 16 and the second linear driver 14 are both fixed on the second frame 5. The sliding platform 17 is fixed on the slider of the sliding component 16. The pressing mechanism 6 is fixed on the sliding platform 17. The second linear driver 14 is connected to the sliding platform 17 or the pressing mechanism 6, thereby driving the pressing mechanism 6 to slide on the second frame 5.
[0031] In this embodiment, for example, the second linear actuator 14 is a cylinder; the second linear actuator 14 is connected to the base 10 in the pressing mechanism 6; the second frame 5 is fixedly provided with an installation platform 18, and the sliding component 16 and the second linear actuator 14 are both fixed on the installation platform 18.
[0032] Preferably, the sliding platform 17 has buffer components 15 on both its front and rear sides in the sliding direction to provide buffering and shock absorption.
[0033] For the stacking hopper assembly 1, there is a transfer mechanism 2 used to deliver the probe caps a to the probe cap pressing assembly. The stacking hopper assembly 1 includes a hopper (screw), a vibratory feeder and a linear feeder, etc. After the probe caps a to be pressed are put into the hopper, they are delivered one by one from the discharge end to the transfer mechanism 2 in the probe cap pressing assembly.
[0034] The present invention also provides a converter sub-lance probe production system, including the above-mentioned probe cap pressing device.
[0035] The processing procedure for the probe cap pressing device in this converter sub-lance probe production system is as follows: The paper tube is conveyed along its conveyor line below the first frame 4; The action of the pressing mechanism 3 in the paper tube positioning assembly is as follows: The third linear actuator 20 drives the lower pressure plate to descend 21, pressing a target paper tube tightly; The actions of the transfer mechanism 2 and the pressing mechanism 6 in the probe cap pressing assembly are as follows: The first rotary driver 11 drives the first linear telescoping device 12 to rotate to a vertical position; The first linear expansion joint 12 extends, so that the pressing cup 13 is directly below the material drop hole 701 provided on the transfer platform 7; The stacking bin assembly 1 delivers a probe cap a into the transfer component 8. The first linear driver 9 drives the transfer component 8 to slide forward to directly above the drop hole 701 on the transfer platform 7. The probe cap a falls into the pressing cup 13 through the drop hole 701. The first linear telescopic device 9 is shortened, and the first rotary driver 11 drives the first linear telescopic device 9 to rotate to a horizontal state; The first linear expansion joint 9 extends to press the probe cap a inside the pressing cup 13 onto the target paper tube (pressing process).
[0036] It should be noted that, depending on the processing requirements, when there are multiple target paper tubes pressed by the pressing mechanism 3 in the paper tube positioning assembly, the pressing mechanism 6 needs to be driven by the sliding mechanism to slide on the second frame 5, and after aligning with each target paper tube, the pressing process is then performed.
[0037] In summary, this invention provides a probe cap pressing device and a converter sub-lance probe production system. Based on the paper tube positioning component, the target paper tube is pressed tightly. At the same time, based on the probe cap pressing component, the probe cap a delivered by the stacking bin component 1 is pressed onto the target paper tube, thereby quickly installing the probe cap a onto the paper tube and realizing fully automatic assembly of the probe cap a. This not only effectively ensures the processing quality of the converter sub-lance probe, but also greatly improves the production efficiency of the converter sub-lance probe.
[0038] This invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described above. Those skilled in the art can implement this invention using various other specific embodiments based on the content disclosed herein. Therefore, any design that adopts the design structure and concept of this invention and makes some simple changes or modifications falls within the scope of protection of this invention.
Claims
1. A probe cap pressing device, characterized in that: This includes paper tube positioning components, probe cap pressing components, and stacking bin components; The paper tube positioning assembly includes a first frame and a pressing mechanism disposed on the first frame. The pressing mechanism is used to press the target paper tube below the first frame. The probe cap pressing assembly includes a second frame and a transfer mechanism and a pressing mechanism disposed on the second frame. The transfer mechanism is used to transfer the probe cap to the pressing mechanism, and the pressing mechanism is used to press the probe cap onto the target paper tube that is pressed by the pressing mechanism in the paper tube positioning assembly. The stacking bin assembly is used for the transfer mechanism that delivers the probe cap to the probe cap pressing assembly.
2. The probe cap pressing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transfer mechanism includes a transfer platform, a transfer component, and a first linear drive. The transfer platform is provided with a discharge hole and is fixed on a second frame. The first linear drive is fixed on the transfer platform. The transfer component is connected to the drive end of the first linear drive so as to be driven to slide above the transfer platform. The beginning and end positions of the transfer component correspond to the discharge end of the stacking bin assembly and the discharge hole provided on the transfer platform, respectively.
3. The probe cap pressing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The transfer component includes a first plate, a second plate, and a third plate. The first plate and the second plate are both vertically fixed on the third plate, and both are on the same side of the third plate.
4. The probe cap pressing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pressing mechanism includes a base, a first linear telescoping device, and a first rotary driver. The base is mounted on a second frame. The telescoping end of the first linear telescoping device is provided with a pressing cup, which is rotatably mounted on the base. The first rotary driver is fixed on the base and is connected to the rotating shaft of the first linear telescoping device to drive the first linear telescoping device to rotate.
5. The probe cap pressing device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second frame is provided with a sliding mechanism, and the pressing mechanism is fixed on the sliding mechanism so as to be driven to slide on the second frame.
6. The probe cap pressing device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The sliding mechanism includes a sliding platform, a sliding component, and a second linear driver. Both the sliding component and the second linear driver are fixed on the second frame. The sliding platform is fixed on the slider of the sliding component. The pressing mechanism is fixed on the sliding platform. The second linear driver is connected to the sliding platform or the pressing mechanism.
7. The probe cap pressing device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The sliding platform has buffer components on both its front and rear sides in the sliding direction.
8. The probe cap pressing device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The press-fit cup is equipped with an adsorption component, which is used to fix the probe cap inside the press-fit cup.
9. The probe cap pressing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pressing mechanism includes a pressing platform, a pressing plate, and a third linear actuator. The pressing platform is fixed on the first frame, the third linear actuator is fixed on the pressing platform, and the pressing plate is connected to the driving end of the third linear actuator so as to be driven to lift.
10. A converter sub-lance probe production system, characterized in that: The device includes a probe cap pressing device as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.