Bracket device of capping robot for torpedo car
By designing a snap-fit structure for the limiting platform and the support column, the installation difficulty of the robot bracket device for adding a cover to a mixed-iron car was solved, achieving efficient and convenient installation and disassembly, and reducing maintenance costs.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ANHUI MAGANG HEAVY MASCH MFG CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-14
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-15
AI Technical Summary
The installation of the robot's support mechanism for the mixed-rail vehicle is difficult due to the lack of an effective positioning mechanism, resulting in high installation difficulty, increased time costs, and low maintenance efficiency.
A bracket mechanism comprising a limiting platform, a support column, and a base plate was designed. Through the snap-fit of the positioning flange, the limiting platform, and the support column, combined with the tightening of bolts and screws, precise positioning and stable installation are achieved.
It improves installation accuracy and efficiency, simplifies the installation and disassembly process, reduces maintenance difficulty and time costs, and facilitates equipment upgrades.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention belongs to the field of mixed-rail vehicle technology, specifically a robotic bracket device for adding a cover to a mixed-rail vehicle. Background Technology
[0002] The molten iron mixing car, also known as a torpedo car, is an important piece of equipment in metallurgical enterprises used for transporting and storing molten iron. It is primarily used to transport molten iron from blast furnaces to steel mills or foundries for subsequent steelmaking or casting operations. In addition, the molten iron mixing car also has the function of short-term molten iron storage, which helps to coordinate any temporary imbalances that may occur between ironmaking and steelmaking.
[0003] Currently, during the open-mouth transportation of molten iron, the heat loss of molten iron is generally 150-180 degrees Celsius, resulting in a large amount of energy loss and slag formation at the furnace mouth. Therefore, it is necessary to cover the molten iron car to achieve heat preservation and reduce the temperature loss of molten iron. However, the temperature of the molten iron car is high when the cover is applied, so it is necessary to use a cover-applying robot for remote control of the cover application.
[0004] When installing the cover-covering robot, four sets of bracket devices are required to ensure the stability of the equipment. However, the current bracket devices are difficult to install and lack an effective positioning mechanism, making it difficult for the cover-covering robot of the mixed iron car to accurately align with the support platform during installation. This increases the installation difficulty and time cost, and at the same time, it is not easy to disassemble, resulting in low overall maintenance efficiency. Therefore, it is necessary to improve and optimize them. Summary of the Invention
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a robotic support device for adding a cover to a mixed-rail vehicle, so as to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a robot bracket device for covering a mixed-rail vehicle, comprising a platform, a bracket mechanism on the right side of the platform, and a limiting platform on the top of the bracket mechanism;
[0007] The bracket mechanism includes a base plate with stiffening plates welded to its bottom. Two sets of threaded holes are formed at the top of the base plate. There are three sets of stiffening plates, with two sets of limiting platforms located between them. A limiting platform is placed on top of the base plate, and two sets of positioning blocks are formed at the bottom of the limiting platform. The limiting platform is secured to the top of the base plate via the positioning blocks. A support column is provided on top of the limiting platform. Two sets of bolt washers are fixedly installed inside the support column. Two sets of screws are threaded onto the bottom of the support column. The top of the screws passes through the bolt washers and is fixedly connected to a knob. The bottom of the screws passes through to the bottom of the threaded hole and is threaded onto a nut.
[0008] Preferably, the limiting platform has a fixing groove inside, and the outer wall of the support column has two sets of fixing blocks. The support column and the limiting platform are interlocked by the fixing blocks and the fixing groove.
[0009] Preferably, the outer wall of the fixing block has a fixing hole, and the interior of the fixing groove has a movable groove.
[0010] Preferably, a stop block is movably installed inside the movable groove, and the stop block and the inner wall of the movable groove are elastically connected by a spring.
[0011] Preferably, one end of the abutment is dome-shaped, and the one end of the abutment is abutted against each other by the elastic potential energy of the spring and the fixing hole.
[0012] Preferably, a reinforcing block is welded at the connection between the base plate and the stiffening plate to ensure the stability of the corbel mechanism.
[0013] Preferably, a corner is formed between the base plate and the stiffening plate, and the corner between the base plate and the stiffening plate is not welded.
[0014] Preferably, the left side of the base plate is provided with a positioning protrusion, and the positioning protrusion is parallel to the top of the first-layer platform.
[0015] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows:
[0016] 1. This invention utilizes the positioning protrusion design on the bracket mechanism to ensure that the robot for covering the mixed-iron car is precisely positioned on a single-layer platform during installation, significantly reducing adjustment time and improving installation accuracy. The interlocking of the limiting platform and support column with the interlocking of the limiting platform and base plate allows for stable assembly even without screw fastening, further improving installation efficiency, simplifying installation and disassembly processes, and enabling workers to complete operations more quickly, thereby reducing their workload.
[0017] 2. This invention, through the dome design of the abutment block, allows the support column to be easily inserted into the fixing groove during the initial docking. After the support column docking and installation are completed, the abutment block is reset by the elastic potential energy of the spring, and the abutment block and the fixing hole further abut against each other, so that the support column is initially fixed. Compared with traditional devices, this device can clamp and position the limiting platform, support column and base plate separately before hoisting the whole, which facilitates the fixing of the screw, improves the convenience of installation, reduces the difficulty and time cost of maintenance, and provides convenient conditions for future equipment upgrades and modifications.
[0018] 3. The present invention avoids interference with the edge of the first-floor platform by using a non-welded design at the corners of the stiffening plates and the base plate. Compared with traditional devices, the bracket mechanism of this device is more flexible and prevents it from being unable to fully perform due to space limitations during operation. It provides a larger installation space and range of motion for the robot that covers the mixed-rail vehicle. Furthermore, the design of the adjusting shims on the screw allows for easy disassembly when the robot needs maintenance or replacement of parts, thus improving work efficiency. Attached Figure Description
[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention;
[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the reinforcing block structure of the present invention;
[0021] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the present invention;
[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the stiffener structure of the present invention;
[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the fixing groove structure of the present invention;
[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the block structure of the present invention;
[0025] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the fixing block structure of the present invention.
[0026] In the diagram: 1. First-floor platform; 2. Bracket mechanism; 3. Limiting platform; 4. Support column; 5. Base plate; 6. Rib plate; 7. Reinforcing block; 8. Threaded hole; 9. Positioning block; 10. Fixing groove; 11. Fixing block; 12. Fixing hole; 13. Movable groove; 14. Abutment block; 15. Spring; 16. Bolt washer; 17. Knob; 18. Screw; 19. Nut; 20. Corner; 21. Positioning flange. Detailed Implementation
[0027] 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.
[0028] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, this embodiment of the invention provides a robot bracket device for covering a mixed-rail vehicle, including a platform 1, a bracket mechanism 2 on the right side of the platform 1, and a limiting platform 3 on the top of the bracket mechanism 2.
[0029] The bracket mechanism 2 includes a base plate 5, with stiffening plates 6 welded to the bottom of the base plate 5. Two sets of threaded holes 8 are opened on the top of the base plate 5. There are three sets of stiffening plates 6, and two sets of limiting platforms 3 are located between the three sets of stiffening plates 6. The limiting platform 3 is placed on the top of the base plate 5. Two sets of positioning blocks 9 are opened at the bottom of the limiting platform 3, and the limiting platform 3 is snapped onto the top of the base plate 5 through the positioning blocks 9. A support column 4 is set on the top of the limiting platform 3. Two sets of bolt washers 16 are fixedly installed inside the support column 4. Two sets of screws 18 are threadedly sleeved at the bottom of the support column 4. The top of the screws 18 passes through the bolt washers 16 and is fixedly connected to the knob 17. The bottom of the screws 18 passes through to the bottom of the threaded hole 8 and is threadedly sleeved with the nut 19.
[0030] During installation, the operator first inserts the internal mounting bolt washer 16 of the support column 4, passes the bottom of the screw 18 through it, and then rotates the knob 17 to allow the screw 18 to pass through to the bottom of the support column 4. At this point, the operator aligns the fixing blocks 11 and fixing grooves 10 on both sides of the support column 4 and inserts the support column 4 into the fixing grooves 10. During installation, the outer wall of the fixing block 11 abuts against the abutment block 14, and the dome-shaped design of the abutment block 14 pushes it into the movable groove 13. After the support column 4 is installed, the abutment block 14 returns to its original position using the elastic potential energy of the spring 15. The abutment block 14 then abuts against the fixing hole 12, completing the initial fixation of the support column 4. The personnel align the positioning block 9 and the threaded hole 8, and snap the limiting platform 3 onto the top of the base plate 5. At this time, the screw 18 passes through the threaded hole 8 and extends to the bottom of the base plate 5. The personnel rotate the nut 19 to complete the installation of the limiting platform 3, the support column 4, and the base plate 5. Finally, the personnel hoist the equipment as a whole. At this time, the personnel can place the positioning protrusion 21 on one side of the base plate 5 onto the top of the first-floor platform 1, so that the corner 20 and the corner of the first-floor platform 1 are snapped together to complete the positioning. It is worth noting that the corner 20 of the stiffening plate 6 and the base plate 5 is not welded to prevent the weld from interfering with the edge of the first-floor platform 1. Then, the personnel install the bracket mechanism 2 on the first-floor platform 1. There are four sets of bracket mechanisms 2, two sets at the front and two sets at the back of the base plate 5, to complete the overall assembly.
[0031] The positioning protrusion 21 on the bracket mechanism 2 allows the concrete car cover-adding robot to be precisely positioned on the first-floor platform 1 during installation, greatly reducing adjustment time and improving installation accuracy. The non-welding design of the corner 20 of the stiffening plate 6 and the base plate 5 avoids interference with the edge of the first-floor platform 1, providing the concrete car cover-adding robot with greater installation space and range of motion. Finally, the snap-fit connection between the limiting platform 3 and the support column 4, and the snap-fit connection between the limiting platform 3 and the base plate 5, allows the device to be stably assembled even without tightening with screws 18, further improving installation efficiency, simplifying the installation and disassembly process, and enabling workers to complete operations more quickly, thereby reducing their workload.
[0032] The dome design of the abutment block 14 allows the support column 4 to be easily inserted into the fixing slot 10 during initial docking. After the support column 4 is docked and installed, the abutment block 14 is reset by the elastic potential energy of the spring 15, and the abutment block 14 and the fixing hole 12 further abut against each other, thus completing the initial fixing of the support column 4. Compared with traditional devices, this device can clamp and position the limiting platform 3, support column 4 and base plate 5 separately before hoisting the whole, which facilitates the fixing of the screw 18, improves the convenience of installation, and allows the robot to be easily disassembled when maintenance or replacement of parts is required, reducing maintenance difficulty and time costs, and providing convenient conditions for future equipment upgrades and modifications.
[0033] The limiting platform 3 has a fixing groove 10 inside, and the outer wall of the support column 4 has two sets of fixing blocks 11. The support column 4 and the limiting platform 3 are connected to each other by fixing blocks 11 and fixing groove 10.
[0034] The staff aligned the fixing blocks 11 and fixing grooves 10 on both sides of the support column 4, and inserted the support column 4 into the fixing grooves 10 to complete the initial fixing of the support column 4.
[0035] The outer wall of the fixing block 11 is provided with a fixing hole 12, and the interior of the fixing groove 10 is provided with a movable groove 13.
[0036] The movable groove 13 has a stop block 14 movably installed inside it, and the stop block 14 and the inner wall of the movable groove 13 are elastically connected by a spring 15.
[0037] After the support column 4 is installed, the abutment 14 is reset by the elastic potential energy of the spring 15, and the abutment 14 and the fixing hole 12 further abut against each other, so that the support column 4 is firmly connected.
[0038] One end of the abutment 14 is dome-shaped, and the abutment 14 abuts against the fixing hole 12 through the elastic potential energy of the spring 15.
[0039] When the support column 4 is installed, the outer wall of the fixing block 11 will abut against the abutment block 14, and the abutment block 14 will be squeezed into the movable groove 13 through the dome-shaped design of the abutment block 14.
[0040] Among them, a reinforcing block 7 is welded at the connection between the base plate 5 and the stiffening plate 6 to ensure the stability of the bracket mechanism 2.
[0041] By adding the reinforcing block 7, the support effect of the bracket mechanism 2 is improved.
[0042] The base plate 5 and the stiffening plate 6 form a corner 20, and the corner 20 between the base plate 5 and the stiffening plate 6 is not welded.
[0043] The corner 20 between the stiffening plate 6 and the base plate 5 is not welded to prevent the weld from interfering with the edge of the first-layer platform 1.
[0044] The base plate 5 has a positioning protrusion 21 on its left side, and the positioning protrusion 21 is parallel to the top of the first-layer platform 1.
[0045] Workers can place the positioning protrusion 21 on one side of the base plate 5 on the top of the first-floor platform 1, so that the corner 20 and the corner of the first-floor platform 1 are engaged to complete the positioning.
[0046] Working principle and usage process:
[0047] During installation, the operator first inserts the internal mounting bolt washer 16 of the support column 4, passes the bottom of the screw 18 through it, and then rotates the knob 17 to allow the screw 18 to pass through to the bottom of the support column 4. At this point, the operator aligns the fixing blocks 11 and fixing grooves 10 on both sides of the support column 4 and inserts the support column 4 into the fixing grooves 10. During installation, the outer wall of the fixing block 11 abuts against the abutment block 14, and the dome-shaped design of the abutment block 14 pushes it into the movable groove 13. After the support column 4 is installed, the abutment block 14 returns to its original position using the elastic potential energy of the spring 15. The abutment block 14 then abuts against the fixing hole 12, completing the initial fixation of the support column 4. The personnel align the positioning block 9 and the threaded hole 8, and snap the limiting platform 3 onto the top of the base plate 5. At this time, the screw 18 passes through the threaded hole 8 and extends to the bottom of the base plate 5. The personnel rotate the nut 19 to complete the installation of the limiting platform 3, the support column 4, and the base plate 5. Finally, the personnel hoist the equipment as a whole. At this time, the personnel can place the positioning protrusion 21 on one side of the base plate 5 onto the top of the first-floor platform 1, so that the corner 20 and the corner of the first-floor platform 1 are snapped together to complete the positioning. It is worth noting that the corner 20 of the stiffening plate 6 and the base plate 5 is not welded to prevent the weld from interfering with the edge of the first-floor platform 1. Then, the personnel install the bracket mechanism 2 on the first-floor platform 1. There are four sets of bracket mechanisms 2, two sets at the front and two sets at the back of the base plate 5, to complete the overall assembly.
[0048] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.
[0049] 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. A robotic support device for covering a mixed-rail vehicle, comprising a platform (1), characterized in that: A bracket mechanism (2) is provided on the right side of the first-layer platform (1), and a limiting platform (3) is provided on the top of the bracket mechanism (2); The bracket mechanism (2) includes a base plate (5), with stiffening plates (6) welded to the bottom of the base plate (5). The top of the base plate (5) has two sets of threaded holes (8). There are three sets of stiffening plates (6), and two sets of limiting platforms (3) are located between the three sets of stiffening plates (6). The limiting platforms (3) are placed on the top of the base plate (5), and the bottom of the limiting platforms (3) has two sets of positioning blocks (9). The limiting platforms (3) are engaged by the positioning blocks (9). At the top of the base plate (5), a support column (4) is provided on the top of the limiting platform (3). Two sets of bolt washers (16) are fixedly installed inside the support column (4). Two sets of screws (18) are threadedly connected to the bottom of the support column (4). The top of the screws (18) passes through the bolt washers (16) and is fixedly connected to the knob (17). The bottom of the screws (18) passes through to the bottom of the threaded hole (8) and is threadedly connected to the nut (19).
2. The robotic support device for covering a mixed-steel vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting platform (3) has a fixing groove (10) inside, and the outer wall of the support column (4) has two sets of fixing blocks (11). The support column (4) and the limiting platform (3) are connected to each other by fixing blocks (11) and fixing groove (10).
3. The robotic support device for covering a mixed-steel vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer wall of the fixing block (11) is provided with a fixing hole (12), and the interior of the fixing groove (10) is provided with a movable groove (13).
4. The robotic support device for adding a cover to a mixed-steel vehicle according to claim 3, characterized in that: A stop block (14) is movably installed inside the movable groove (13), and the stop block (14) and the inner wall of the movable groove (13) are elastically connected by a spring (15).
5. The robotic support device for adding a cover to a mixed-steel vehicle according to claim 4, characterized in that: One end of the abutment (14) is dome-shaped, and the one end of the abutment (14) is abutted against each other by the elastic potential energy of the spring (15) and the fixing hole (12).
6. The robotic support device for covering a mixed-steel car according to claim 1, characterized in that: A reinforcing block (7) is welded at the connection between the base plate (5) and the stiffening plate (6) to ensure the stability of the corbel mechanism (2).
7. The robotic support device for adding a cover to a mixed-steel vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: A corner (20) is formed between the base plate (5) and the stiffening plate (6), and the corner (20) between the base plate (5) and the stiffening plate (6) is not welded.
8. The robotic support device for adding a cover to a mixed-steel vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom plate (5) is provided with a positioning protrusion (21) on the left side, and the positioning protrusion (21) is parallel to the top of the first-layer platform (1).