Automatic feeding and casting production equipment for alloy ingots

Abstract

The invention discloses alloy ingot automatic feeding and casting production equipment, and relates to the technical field of alloy ingot machining equipment.The alloy ingot automatic feeding and casting production equipment comprises a smelting furnace opening, alloy ingots and a collaborative robot, a robot body is arranged on the side of the smelting furnace opening, and a grabbing mechanism is fixedly installed at the end of the robot body; and a cleaning water tank is arranged under the grabbing mechanism. According to the alloy ingot automatic feeding and casting production equipment, through the arrangement of the robot main body and the collaborative robot, the robot is adopted for replacing manual work for operation, so that workers are effectively prevented from being in a dangerous operation environment, the labor intensity is reduced, meanwhile, the production stability and efficiency are improved, and the production efficiency is improved. And a liquid taking spoon and a clamping mechanism are arranged in the grabbing mechanism, so that one end of the grabbing mechanism has the capacity of taking and placing the alloy ingot, and the other end of the grabbing mechanism has the capacity of taking and placing the alloy solution, so that the multifunctionality of the grabbing mechanism is improved, and the overall space utilization rate of the equipment is also improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of alloy ingot processing equipment technology, specifically to an automatic feeding and casting production equipment for alloy ingots. Background Technology

[0002] Alloy casting production equipment is used to make alloys into granules for easy use and subsequent precise feeding and production. Currently, the feeding, solution pouring, and material shoveling of granular alloy products are all done manually with simple tools. However, this work is labor-intensive, and the on-site environment is high-temperature and dusty, making the working environment harsh and prone to safety accidents, which can affect the health of operators. In addition, it takes a long time for workers to disassemble and reassemble the molds when they need to clean them, which interferes with the overall mold cleaning efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automatic feeding and casting production equipment for alloy ingots to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: an automatic feeding and casting production equipment for alloy ingots, comprising a smelting furnace opening, alloy ingots, and a collaborative robot. A robot body is disposed on the side of the smelting furnace opening, and a gripping mechanism is fixedly installed at the end of the robot body. A cleaning water tank is disposed directly below the gripping mechanism. The alloy ingots are stacked on the side of the robot body, and a vision camera is disposed directly above the alloy ingots. A camera bracket is fixedly connected to the top of the vision camera. An alloy solution casting mechanism is disposed on the other side of the robot body. A safety fence is laid on the outside of the robot body. The collaborative robot is fixedly installed on the side of the alloy solution casting mechanism, and a shovel is fixedly connected to the end of the collaborative robot. A control cabinet is installed outside the safety fence.

[0005] Furthermore, the gripping mechanism includes a frame body, and a first rotating mechanism is installed at one end of the frame body. A liquid-retrieving spoon is rotatably connected to the other end of the first rotating mechanism, and a servo motor is fixedly installed on the side of the first rotating mechanism.

[0006] Furthermore, the gripping mechanism also includes a connecting bracket, which is fixedly installed at the other end of the frame body. A directional guide rail is symmetrically fixedly installed on the outer side of the connecting bracket, and a bidirectional cylinder is fixedly connected to the outer side of the connecting bracket. At the same time, a clamping mechanism is fixedly connected to the extension end of the bidirectional cylinder.

[0007] Furthermore, the side of the connecting bracket is fixedly connected to the side of the directional guide rail, and the other side of the connecting bracket is fixedly connected to the end of the frame body. The directional guide rail forms a fixed structure with the frame body through the connecting bracket.

[0008] Furthermore, the clamping mechanism includes a connecting frame, with a guide rail slider fixedly connected to the inner side of the connecting frame, and a gripper fixedly installed on the outer side of the connecting frame, and the inner surface of the gripper is fixedly connected to the extension end of the bidirectional cylinder.

[0009] Furthermore, the outer surface of the guide rail slider is fixedly connected to the side of the connecting frame, and the inner surface of the guide rail slider is slidably connected to the outer surface of the directional guide rail. The connecting frame forms a sliding structure with the directional guide rail through the guide rail slider.

[0010] Furthermore, the alloy solution casting mechanism includes a fixed frame, and distance sensors are installed at equal intervals on the top of the fixed frame. A linear module is installed on the outside of the fixed frame, and a second rotating mechanism is fixedly installed on the inside of the fixed frame. Meanwhile, a fixed frame is rotatably connected to the inside of the second rotating mechanism, and a pouring ladle is fixedly connected to the end of the fixed frame.

[0011] Furthermore, the linear module includes a support frame, and locking mechanisms are symmetrically installed on both sides of the support frame. A casting module is movably installed on the inner surface of the support frame, and T-shaped slide bars are symmetrically fixed on the upper and lower sides of the casting module. Locking holes are symmetrically opened on both sides of the casting module. The casting module forms a sliding structure with the support frame through the T-shaped slide bars.

[0012] Furthermore, the locking mechanism includes a pull ring, and a locking rod is fixedly installed at the end of the pull ring. A locking spring is sleeved on the outer surface of the locking rod, and the end of the locking rod forms an engaging structure with the casting module through a locking hole.

[0013] Furthermore, the end of the locking spring is fixedly connected to the end of the pull ring, and the other end of the locking spring is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the support frame, and the pull ring forms an elastic structure with the support frame through the locking spring.

[0014] This invention provides an automatic feeding and casting production equipment for alloy ingots, which has the following beneficial effects: 1. This invention, through the design of a robot body and collaborative robots, enables the use of robots to replace manual labor in the operation, thereby effectively avoiding workers being in dangerous working environments, reducing labor intensity, and enhancing the stability and efficiency of production. Furthermore, the liquid-retrieving spoon and clamping mechanism installed in the gripping mechanism enable one end of the gripping mechanism to pick up and place alloy ingots while the other end can pick up and place alloy solutions, thereby improving the multifunctionality of the gripping mechanism and the overall space utilization of the equipment.

[0015] 2. The present invention uses a T-shaped sliding bar to facilitate quick assembly and disassembly of the casting module by workers. Furthermore, the locking mechanism allows the locking rod to automatically insert into the locking hole when the casting module is moved into the support frame, as the end of the locking rod is arc-shaped. This greatly improves the efficiency of mold assembly and disassembly. Workers can unlock the mold by simply pulling the pull ring outwards. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a frontal three-dimensional structural diagram of an automatic feeding and casting production equipment for alloy ingots according to the present invention; Figure 2 This is a frontal three-dimensional structural diagram of the gripping mechanism of an automatic feeding and casting production equipment for alloy ingots according to the present invention. Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a fixed frame-linear module for an automatic feeding and casting production equipment for alloy ingots according to the present invention. Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the support frame-casting module of an automatic feeding and casting production equipment for alloy ingots according to the present invention. Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembled three-dimensional structure of the support frame-casting module of an automatic feeding and casting production equipment for alloy ingots according to the present invention.

[0017] In the diagram: 1. Furnace opening; 2. Robot body; 3. Gripping mechanism; 301. Frame body; 302. First rotating mechanism; 303. Liquid scoop; 304. Servo motor; 305. Connecting bracket; 306. Directional guide rail; 307. Two-way cylinder; 308. Clamping mechanism; 3081. Connecting frame; 3082. Guide rail slider; 3083. Gripper; 4. Cleaning tank; 5. Camera bracket; 6. Vision camera; 7. Alloy ingot; 8. Alloy solution casting machine 801. Fixed frame; 802. Distance sensor; 803. Linear module; 8031. Support frame; 8032. Locking mechanism; 80321. Pull ring; 80322. Locking rod; 80323. Locking spring; 8033. Casting module; 8034. T-shaped slide bar; 8035. Locking hole; 804. Second rotating mechanism; 805. Fixed frame; 806. Pouring ladle; 9. Safety fence; 10. Collaborative robot; 11. Shovel; 12. Control cabinet. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The embodiments of the present invention will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention.

[0019] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, an automatic feeding and casting production equipment for alloy ingots includes a smelting furnace opening 1, alloy ingots 7, and a collaborative robot 10. A robot body 2 is disposed on the side of the smelting furnace opening 1, and a gripping mechanism 3 is fixedly installed at the end of the robot body 2. The gripping mechanism 3 includes a frame body 301, and a first rotating mechanism 302 is installed at the end of the frame body 301. A liquid-collecting ladle 303 is rotatably connected to the other end of the first rotating mechanism 302. A servo motor 304 is fixedly installed on the side of the first rotating mechanism 302. The gripping mechanism 3 also includes a connecting bracket 305, which is fixedly installed on the other side of the frame body 301. One end of the connecting bracket 305 is symmetrically fixedly mounted with a directional guide rail 306 on the outer side. The side of the connecting bracket 305 is fixedly connected to the side of the directional guide rail 306, and the other side of the connecting bracket 305 is fixedly connected to the end of the frame body 301. The directional guide rail 306 forms a fixed structure with the frame body 301 through the connecting bracket 305. By setting the directional guide rail 306 and the frame body 301 into a fixed structure, the directional guide rail 306 will not loosen during auxiliary guidance. In addition, a two-way cylinder 307 is fixedly connected to the outer side of the connecting bracket 305, and a clamping mechanism is fixedly connected to the extension end of the two-way cylinder 307. 308, the clamping mechanism 308 includes a connecting frame 3081, and a guide rail slider 3082 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the connecting frame 3081. The outer surface of the guide rail slider 3082 is fixedly connected to the side of the connecting frame 3081, and the inner surface of the guide rail slider 3082 is slidably connected to the outer surface of the directional guide rail 306. The connecting frame 3081 and the directional guide rail 306 form a sliding structure through the guide rail slider 3082. By configuring the connecting frame 3081 and the directional guide rail 306 as a sliding structure, the connecting frame 3081 moves more smoothly and stably when clamping the alloy ingot 7. A gripper 3083 is fixedly installed on the outer side of the connecting frame 3081. The inner surface of the gripper 3083 is fixedly connected to the extension end of the bidirectional cylinder 307, and a cleaning water tank 4 is provided directly below the gripping mechanism 3. Alloy ingots 7 are stacked on the side of the robot body 2, and a vision camera 6 is provided directly above the alloy ingots 7. A camera bracket 5 is fixedly connected to the top of the vision camera 6. An alloy solution casting mechanism 8 is provided on the other side of the robot body 2. A safety fence 9 is laid on the outside of the robot body 2. The collaborative robot 10 is fixedly installed on the side of the alloy solution casting mechanism 8, and a shovel 11 is fixedly connected to the end of the collaborative robot 10. A control cabinet 12 is installed on the outside of the safety fence 9.

[0020] like Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, a robot body 2 is installed on the side of the furnace opening 1 of the smelting furnace, and a gripping mechanism 3 is fixedly installed at the end of the robot body 2. A cleaning water tank 4 is installed directly below the gripping mechanism 3. Alloy ingots 7 are stacked on the side of the robot body 2, and a vision camera 6 is installed directly above the alloy ingots 7. A camera bracket 5 is fixedly connected to the top of the vision camera 6. An alloy solution casting mechanism 8 is installed on the other side of the robot body 2. The alloy solution casting mechanism 8 includes a fixed frame 801, and distance measuring sensors 802 are installed at equal intervals on the top of the fixed frame 801. A linear module 80 is installed on the outer side of the fixed frame 801. 3. The linear module 803 includes a support frame 8031, and locking mechanisms 8032 are symmetrically installed on both sides of the support frame 8031. Each locking mechanism 8032 includes a pull ring 80321, and a locking rod 80322 is fixedly installed at the end of the pull ring 80321. A locking spring 80323 is sleeved on the outer surface of the locking rod 80322. The end of the locking spring 80323 is fixedly connected to the end of the pull ring 80321, and the other end of the locking spring 80323 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the support frame 8031. The pull ring 80321 and the support frame 8031 ​​form an elastic structure through the locking spring 80323. The elastic pull ring 80321 and the support frame 8031 ​​allow the pull ring 80321 to easily insert into the support frame 8031 ​​through its rebound force to complete the locking operation. Furthermore, the end of the locking rod 80322 engages with the casting module 8033 through the locking hole 8035. The casting module 8033 is movably mounted on the inner surface of the support frame 8031, and T-shaped sliding strips 8034 are symmetrically fixed on the upper and lower sides of the casting module 8033. Simultaneously, locking holes 8035 are symmetrically opened on both sides of the casting module 8033, allowing the casting module 8033 to slide against the support frame 8031 ​​via the T-shaped sliding strips 8034. By setting the casting module 8033 and the support frame 8031 ​​as a sliding structure, the casting module 8033 is easy for workers to quickly pick up and put down. The inner side of the fixed frame 801 is fixedly installed with a second rotating mechanism 804, and the inner side of the second rotating mechanism 804 is rotatably connected with a fixed frame 805. The end of the fixed frame 805 is fixedly connected with a pouring spoon 806. At the same time, a safety fence 9 is laid on the outside of the robot body 2. The collaborative robot 10 is fixedly installed on the side of the alloy solution casting mechanism 8, and the end of the collaborative robot 10 is fixedly connected with a shovel 11. The control cabinet 12 is installed on the outside of the safety fence 9.

[0021] In summary, combining Figures 1-5As shown, the working principle of the automatic feeding and casting production equipment for alloy ingots is as follows: First, the operator places the alloy ingot 7 in the designated position and removes the binding steel strip. Then, the system is started and the quantity to be added is input. At this time, the robot body 2 drives the frame body 301 to rotate and switch the clamping mechanism 308 to face outward. Then, the position of the alloy ingot 7 is identified by the cooperation of the vision camera 6 on the top of the camera bracket 5. Then, when the clamping mechanism 308 moves to the alloy ingot 7, the bidirectional cylinder 307 begins to retract, so that the connecting frame 3081 automatically grabs the alloy ingot 7 by sliding the guide rail slider 3082 along the outer surface of the directional guide rail 306. After the clamping mechanism 308 completes the grabbing work, the robot body 2 drives the grabbing mechanism 3 to move the alloy ingot 7 to the furnace opening 1 and put the alloy ingot 7 into the furnace opening 1, thereby completing the automatic feeding work. Secondly, the workers move the casting module 8033 towards the inside of the support frame 8031 ​​by sliding the T-shaped slider 8034. At this time, since the end of the locking rod 80322 is arc-shaped, when the casting module 8033 is completely moved into the inside of the support frame 8031, the locking rod 80322 automatically inserts into the locking hole 8035 through the rebound force of the locking spring 80323 to complete the locking work, thereby completing the quick installation of the casting module 8033. Finally, when pouring is required, the robot body 2 drives the frame body 301 to rotate, switching the liquid-receiving ladle 303 to an outward-facing position. Then, the robot body 2, through the frame body 301, drives the first rotating mechanism 302, along with the liquid-receiving ladle 303, to penetrate into the furnace opening 1 to retrieve the molten metal. Following a preset path, the alloy solution is poured into the pouring ladle 806. Then, the operation of the second rotating mechanism 804 causes the fixed frame 805 to rotate the pouring ladle 806, allowing the molten metal in the pouring ladle 806 to be poured into the linear module 803. At this time, the distance sensor transmits the signal. The sensor 802 automatically monitors the solution level in the casting module 8033 and provides real-time feedback to guide the casting system to replenish the solution and prevent the solution from running dry. Then, the robot body 2 drives the gripping mechanism 3 to return to its original position and inserts the liquid scoop 303 into the cleaning tank 4 to clean and remove the residual solution residue in the liquid scoop 303. When the cooling turntable at the bottom of the alloy solution casting mechanism 8 runs, it automatically accelerates the cooling speed of the metal solution in the casting module 8033. At this time, the collaborative robot 10 drives the shovel 11 to run and automatically cut the metal strip that has begun to solidify into granules to complete the overall processing.

[0022] The embodiments of the present invention are given for illustrative and descriptive purposes only, and are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the forms disclosed. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The embodiments were chosen and described in order to better illustrate the principles and practical application of the invention, and to enable those skilled in the art to understand the invention and to design various embodiments with various modifications suitable for a particular purpose.

Claims

1. An automatic feeding and casting production equipment for alloy ingots, comprising a smelting furnace opening (1), alloy ingots (7), and a collaborative robot (10), characterized in that, A robot body (2) is provided on the side of the furnace opening (1) of the smelting furnace, and a gripping mechanism (3) is fixedly installed at the end of the robot body (2). A cleaning water tank (4) is provided directly below the gripping mechanism (3). The alloy ingot (7) is stacked on the side of the robot body (2), and a vision camera (6) is provided directly above the alloy ingot (7). A camera bracket (5) is fixedly connected to the top of the vision camera (6). An alloy solution casting mechanism (8) is provided on the other side of the robot body (2). A safety fence (9) is laid on the outside of the robot body (2). The collaborative robot (10) is fixedly installed on the side of the alloy solution casting mechanism (8). A shovel (11) is fixedly connected to the end of the collaborative robot (10). A control cabinet (12) is installed on the outside of the safety fence (9).

2. The automatic feeding and casting production equipment for alloy ingots according to claim 1, characterized in that, The gripping mechanism (3) includes a frame body (301), and a first rotating mechanism (302) is installed at the end of the frame body (301). The other end of the first rotating mechanism (302) is rotatably connected to a liquid-taking spoon (303), and a servo motor (304) is fixedly installed on the side of the first rotating mechanism (302).

3. The automatic feeding and casting production equipment for alloy ingots according to claim 2, characterized in that, The gripping mechanism (3) also includes a connecting bracket (305), which is fixedly installed at the other end of the frame body (301). A directional guide rail (306) is symmetrically fixedly installed on the outer side of the connecting bracket (305), and a two-way cylinder (307) is fixedly connected to the outer side of the connecting bracket (305). At the same time, a clamping mechanism (308) is fixedly connected to the extension end of the two-way cylinder (307).

4. The automatic feeding and casting production equipment for alloy ingots according to claim 3, characterized in that, The side of the connecting bracket (305) is fixedly connected to the side of the directional guide rail (306), and the other side of the connecting bracket (305) is fixedly connected to the end of the frame body (301). The directional guide rail (306) forms a fixed structure with the frame body (301) through the connecting bracket (305).

5. The automatic feeding and casting production equipment for alloy ingots according to claim 3, characterized in that, The clamping mechanism (308) includes a connecting frame (3081), and a guide rail slider (3082) is fixedly connected to the inner side of the connecting frame (3081), and a gripper (3083) is fixedly installed on the outer side of the connecting frame (3081), and the inner surface of the gripper (3083) is fixedly connected to the extension end of the bidirectional cylinder (307).

6. The automatic feeding and casting production equipment for alloy ingots according to claim 5, characterized in that, The outer surface of the guide rail slider (3082) is fixedly connected to the side of the connecting frame (3081), and the inner surface of the guide rail slider (3082) is slidably connected to the outer surface of the directional guide rail (306). The connecting frame (3081) forms a sliding structure with the directional guide rail (306) through the guide rail slider (3082).

7. The automatic feeding and casting production equipment for alloy ingots according to claim 1, characterized in that, The alloy solution casting mechanism (8) includes a fixed frame (801), and a distance measuring sensor (802) is installed at equal intervals on the top of the fixed frame (801). A linear module (803) is installed on the outside of the fixed frame (801), and a second rotating mechanism (804) is fixedly installed on the inside of the fixed frame (801). Meanwhile, a fixed frame (805) is rotatably connected to the inside of the second rotating mechanism (804), and a liquid pouring spoon (806) is fixedly connected to the end of the fixed frame (805).

8. The automatic feeding and casting production equipment for alloy ingots according to claim 7, characterized in that, The linear module (803) includes a support frame (8031), and locking mechanisms (8032) are symmetrically installed on both sides of the support frame (8031). A casting module (8033) is movably installed on the inner surface of the support frame (8031), and T-shaped slide bars (8034) are symmetrically fixedly installed on the upper and lower sides of the casting module (8033). Locking holes (8035) are symmetrically opened on both sides of the casting module (8033). The casting module (8033) and the support frame (8031) form a sliding structure through the T-shaped slide bars (8034).

9. The automatic feeding and casting production equipment for alloy ingots according to claim 8, characterized in that, The locking mechanism (8032) includes a pull ring (80321), and a locking rod (80322) is fixedly installed at the end of the pull ring (80321). A locking spring (80323) is sleeved on the outer surface of the locking rod (80322), and the end of the locking rod (80322) forms an engaging structure with the casting module (8033) through a locking hole (8035).

10. The automatic feeding and casting production equipment for alloy ingots according to claim 9, characterized in that, The end of the locking spring (80323) is fixedly connected to the end of the pull ring (80321), and the other end of the locking spring (80323) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the support frame (8031). The pull ring (80321) and the support frame (8031) form an elastic structure through the locking spring (80323).

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