Energy-saving electric box pushing machine for lost foam casting

The energy-saving electric box pusher system addresses the inefficiencies and high maintenance costs of hydraulic systems in lost foam casting by employing a conveyor belt and motor-driven mechanisms to automate sand box positioning and metal pouring, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing maintenance needs.

CN222198864UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-20YANTAI SIFANG CASTING EQUIP ENG CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420565580.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-03-22
Publication Date
2024-12-20
Estimated Expiration
2034-03-22

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Technical Problem

Current lost foam casting production lines rely on costly and difficult-to-maintain hydraulic systems for pushing sand boxes, which are inefficient and require expensive oil stations.

Method used

An energy-saving electric box pusher system using a conveyor belt driven by a movable motor, equipped with a sliding mechanism and pushing mechanism, to detect and clamp sand boxes, and a rotating mechanism for pouring molten metal into the sand boxes.

Benefits of technology

Reduces operational costs and maintenance difficulties by using an electric system that automatically positions and clamps sand boxes, and efficiently pours molten metal without hydraulic components.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an energy-saving electric box pushing machine for lost foam casting, which comprises a supporting plate, a conveying belt is fixedly mounted on the inner side of the supporting plate, a side supporting plate is fixedly mounted on the outer surface of the supporting plate, a sliding mechanism is arranged at one end, close to the conveying belt, of the supporting plate, and whether a box body passes or not is detected through the sliding mechanism. According to the energy-saving type electric box pushing machine for lost foam casting, a sand box needing to be cast is placed above a conveying belt, the conveying belt is driven to move through rotation of a moving motor, the sand box is driven to move through movement of the conveying belt, a wedge block is attached to the side surface of the sand box, the wedge block is pushed through movement of the sand box, and the wedge block is clamped into a supporting plate; the clamping block is attached to the trigger button, the conveying belt stops rotating, the sand box is stopped below the upper funnel for casting, the sand box is conveyed through the motor, the maintenance cost and difficulty are reduced, and meanwhile the sand box is stopped at a proper position.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of lost foam casting, in particular to an energy-saving electric box-pushing machine for lost foam casting. Background Art

[0002] With the development of national industry and the upgrading of technology, more and more integrated parts need to be made by casting to meet the requirements of integration. Casting includes sand casting, metal casting, pressure casting, magnetic casting, lost foam casting, etc. On the lost foam casting production line, a sand box is needed, and the sand box needs to be pushed a set distance. Most of the current equipment manufacturing sites use hydraulic cylinders to drive hydraulic rods to push the sand box. The use of hydraulic cylinders requires the installation of oil stations, which are costly, inefficient, and difficult to maintain in the later stage. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model aims to provide an energy-saving electric box pusher for lost foam casting to solve the problem of high cost and difficult maintenance of the hydraulic system in the above-mentioned background technology.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: an energy-saving electric box pusher for lost foam casting, comprising a support plate, a conveyor belt is fixedly installed on the inner side of the support plate, and a movable motor is fixedly installed on the side surface of the support plate, and the output end of the movable motor passes through the side surface of the support plate, the output end of the movable motor is connected to the input end of the conveyor belt, and the conveyor belt and the support plate are rotatably connected, a side support plate is fixedly installed on the outer surface of the support plate, and the side support plates are connected to each other at one end away from the conveyor belt, and a sliding mechanism is provided at one end of the support plate close to the conveyor belt, and the sliding mechanism is used to detect whether a box body passes by.

[0005] Preferably, the sliding mechanism comprises: a side sliding frame, the side sliding frame is fixedly mounted on the side surface of the support plate, and a groove is provided on the inner side of the side sliding frame, a clamping block is slidably mounted on the inner side of the side sliding frame, and the outer surface of the clamping block passes through the side surface of the support plate, and a wedge block is fixedly mounted on one end of the clamping block located on the inner side of the side support plate, a spring is provided between the wedge block and the side support plate, and the wedge block is inclined in design, a groove is provided on the inner side of the support plate, and the groove of the support plate is larger than the area of ​​the wedge block.

[0006] By adopting the above technical solution, when the sandbox passes through the side support plate, the side surface of the sandbox will fit with the side surface of the wedge block, causing the wedge block to retract into the interior of the support plate. The wedge block will push the card block to move, causing the card block to contact the trigger button. Whether the sandbox has passed is determined by whether the trigger button is triggered.

[0007] Preferably, a fixing groove is provided at one end of the side sliding frame away from the conveyor belt, and a fixing frame is slidably installed in the groove on the inner side of the side sliding frame, and studs are provided on both sides of the fixing frame, and rotating nuts are installed through the outer surfaces of the studs on both sides of the fixing frame, and the rotating nuts are threadedly connected to the studs, and the outer surface of the rotating nuts fits with the outer surface of the side sliding frame.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, the fixing frame can be fixed by tightening the rotating nut, so that the position of the fixing frame on the side sliding frame can be adjusted conveniently, and the side sliding frame can be removed conveniently to adjust the trigger button and slide.

[0009] Preferably, a trigger button is fixedly mounted on the outer surface of one end of the fixing frame close to the clamping block, and the trigger button is connected to the moving motor.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, the mobile motor can be stopped by triggering the button, so that the conveyor belt stops rotating.

[0011] Preferably, a pushing mechanism is provided on both sides of the side support plate, and the sand box is clamped by the pushing mechanism.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, the sandbox that has reached the position can be clamped, making it convenient to cast the sandbox.

[0013] Preferably, the pushing mechanism includes: a pushing rod, which is fixedly mounted on the outer surface of the side support plate, and the outer surface of the side support plate is penetrated by the output end of the pushing rod, a top plate is inlaid on the inner side of the side support plate, and the inner surface of the top plate is in contact with the outer surface of the side support plate, and the side surface of the top plate is connected to the output end of the pushing rod, and an anti-slip pad is fixedly mounted on the side surface of one end of the top plate.

[0014] With the above technical solution, when the sandbox passes by and the button is triggered, the push rod will work, pushing the top plate out to clamp the sandbox, while the anti-skid pad will prevent slipping.

[0015] Preferably, a through hole is penetrated through the outer surface of the side support plate, and a locking groove is provided on the side surface of the through hole of the side support plate, an upper funnel is provided in the through hole of the side support plate, and a supporting locking side frame is fixedly installed on the side surface of the upper funnel, and the supporting locking side frame is engaged with the locking groove, a casting cylinder is rotatably installed on the outer surface of the side support plate, and the rotating shaft of the casting cylinder passes through the side support plate, and a rotating motor is fixedly installed on the outer surface of the side support plate, and the rotating shaft of the casting cylinder is connected to the output end of the rotating motor.

[0016] By adopting the above technical scheme, the casting cylinder can be driven to rotate by rotating the rotating motor, the casting material in the casting cylinder can be poured out, and injected into the sand box through the upper funnel to prevent the metal solution from leaking out. At the same time, the upper funnel can be removed for cleaning and replacement of different specifications, and fixed by supporting and engaging the side frame.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects: the energy-saving electric box pusher for lost foam casting:

[0018] 1. Place the sand box to be cast on the top of the conveyor belt, drive the conveyor belt to move by the rotation of the mobile motor, drive the sand box to move by the movement of the conveyor belt, make the wedge block fit with the side surface of the sand box, push the wedge block by the movement of the sand box, make the wedge block fit into the inside of the support plate, make the card block fit with the trigger button, stop the conveyor belt, stop the sand box under the upper funnel for casting, and let the sand box be transported by the motor to reduce the cost and difficulty of maintenance, and at the same time, let the sand box stop at a suitable position;

[0019] 2. When the sand box pushes the wedge, the movement of the wedge drives the card block to move together, so that the trigger button fits with the card block, and then the moving motor is powered off, the conveyor belt stops rotating, and then the push rod pushes out the top plate and the anti-slip pad, clamping and fixing the sand box while allowing the sand box to automatically return to the correct position;

[0020] 3. The conveyor belt is driven to rotate by the rotation of the mobile motor, and the sand box is moved forward along the surface of the conveyor belt. When the sand box reaches the specified position, the casting cylinder is tilted by the rotation of the rotating motor, and the molten metal in the casting cylinder is poured out and poured into the pouring port of the sand box through the upper funnel. After the pouring is completed, the mobile motor is started, and the sand box is moved forward by the movement of the conveyor belt, so that the sand box can enter the next process conveniently. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the utility model from a side view;

[0022] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of a partially cutaway three-dimensional structure of a side support plate of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 It is a partial cross-sectional three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the side support plate and the casting cylinder of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the side sliding frame and the clamping block connected to the utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional three-dimensional structure of the side support plate and the side sliding frame of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional explosion structure of the side sliding frame and the fixed frame of the utility model.

[0027] In the figure: 1. support plate; 2. conveyor belt; 3. mobile motor; 4. side support plate; 5. push rod; 6. top plate; 7. anti-skid pad; 8. upper funnel; 9. support and engaging side frame; 10. casting cylinder; 11. rotating motor; 12. engaging groove; 13. side sliding frame; 14. block; 15. wedge block; 16. spring; 17. fixed frame; 18. trigger button; 19. rotating nut. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0029] See also Figure 1-6 The utility model provides a technical solution: an energy-saving electric box pusher for lost foam casting, comprising a support plate 1, a conveyor belt 2 is fixedly installed on the inner side of the support plate 1, and a mobile motor 3 is fixedly installed on the side surface of the support plate 1, and the output end of the mobile motor 3 passes through the side surface of the support plate 1, the output end of the mobile motor 3 is connected to the input end of the conveyor belt 2, and the conveyor belt 2 and the support plate 1 are rotatably connected.

[0030] The sand box to be cast is placed above the conveyor belt 2, and the conveyor belt 2 is driven to rotate by the rotation of the mobile motor 3, so that the sand box moves forward with the rotation of the conveyor belt 2. The rotation of the mobile motor 3 reduces the cumbersomeness of the hydraulic system operation and alleviates the difficulty of subsequent maintenance.

[0031] A side support plate 4 is fixedly installed on the outer surface of the support plate 1, and the ends of the side support plates 4 away from the conveyor belt 2 are connected to each other. A sliding mechanism is provided at the end of the support plate 1 close to the conveyor belt 2, and the sliding mechanism is used to detect whether the box passes by. The sliding mechanism includes: a side slide frame 13, the side slide frame 13 is fixedly installed on the side surface of the support plate 1, and a groove is provided on the inner side of the side slide frame 13, a block 14 is slidably installed on the inner side of the side slide frame 13, and the outer surface of the block 14 passes through the side surface of the support plate 1, and a wedge block 15 is fixedly installed on the end of the block 14 located on the inner side of the side support plate 4, a spring 16 is provided between the wedge block 15 and the side support plate 4, and the wedge block 15 is designed to be inclined, a groove is provided on the inner side of the support plate 1, and the groove of the support plate 1 is larger than the area of ​​the wedge block 15.

[0032] When the sand box enters between the side support plates 4 through the rotation of the conveyor belt 2, as the sand box moves, the side surface of the sand box will fit with the side surface of the wedge block 15, so that the wedge block 15 is squeezed into the support plate 1, and as the wedge block 15 enters, it will push the block 14, so that the block 14 moves along the direction of the side slide 13, so that the side surface of the block 14 fits with the trigger button 18, and the trigger button 18 is triggered to stop the moving motor 3, so that the sand box on the conveyor belt 2 stops under the upper funnel 8, and after the casting is completed, the sand box is transported out through the conveyor belt 2, and then the spring 16 pushes the wedge block 15 back to its original position.

[0033] A fixing groove is provided at one end of the side slide 13 away from the conveyor belt 2, and a fixing frame 17 is slidably installed in the groove on the inner side of the side slide 13, and studs are provided on both sides of the fixing frame 17, and rotating nuts 19 are installed through the outer surfaces of the studs on both sides of the fixing frame 17, and the rotating nuts 19 are threadedly connected to the studs, and the outer surface of the rotating nuts 19 fits with the outer surface of the side slide 13, and a trigger button 18 is fixedly installed on the outer surface of one end of the fixing frame 17 close to the block 14, and the trigger button 18 is connected to the moving motor 3.

[0034] The position of the fixing frame 17 on the side slide frame 13 can be adjusted by the fixing frame 17 and the rotating nut 19, so as to adjust the distance between the block 14 and the trigger button 18 so as to use sand boxes of different widths.

[0035] A pushing mechanism is provided on both sides of the side support plate 4, and the sand box is clamped by the pushing mechanism. The pushing mechanism includes: a pushing rod 5, which is fixedly installed on the outer surface of the side support plate 4, and the outer surface of the side support plate 4 is penetrated by the output end of the pushing rod 5, and a top plate 6 is inlaid on the inner side of the side support plate 4, and the inner surface of the top plate 6 is in contact with the outer surface of the side support plate 4, and the side surface of the top plate 6 is connected to the output end of the pushing rod 5, and an anti-slip pad 7 is fixedly installed on the side surface of one end of the top plate 6.

[0036] When the trigger button 18 is triggered, the conveyor belt 2 stops, and the push rod 5 pushes out the top plate 6, driving the anti-skid pad 7 together, and then clamps and fixes the sand box while keeping the sand box parallel to the support plate 1.

[0037] The outer surface of the side support plate 4 is penetrated with a through hole, and the side surface of the through hole of the side support plate 4 is provided with a locking groove 12, an upper funnel 8 is provided in the through hole of the side support plate 4, and a supporting locking side frame 9 is fixedly installed on the side surface of the upper funnel 8, and the supporting locking side frame 9 is engaged with the locking groove 12, a casting cylinder 10 is rotatably installed on the outer surface of the side support plate 4, and the rotating shaft of the casting cylinder 10 passes through the side support plate 4, and a rotating motor 11 is fixedly installed on the outer surface of the side support plate 4, and the rotating shaft of the casting cylinder 10 is connected to the output end of the rotating motor 11.

[0038] When the sand box reaches the bottom of the upper funnel 8 and is clamped and fixed in place, the casting cylinder 10 can be tilted by rotating the rotating motor 11, and the molten metal in the casting cylinder 10 can be poured out and injected into the sand box along the upper funnel 8. After the casting is completed, the upper funnel 8 can be taken out for cleaning or replacement, and then the upper funnel 8 can be fixed by the engagement of the supporting engaging side frame 9 and the engaging groove 12.

[0039] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An energy-saving electric box pusher for lost foam casting, comprising a support plate (1), a conveyor belt (2) is fixedly installed on the inner side of the support plate (1), and a moving motor (3) is fixedly installed on the side surface of the support plate (1), and the output end of the moving motor (3) passes through the side surface of the support plate (1), the output end of the moving motor (3) is connected to the input end of the conveyor belt (2), and the conveyor belt (2) and the support plate (1) are rotatably connected, and a side support plate (4) is fixedly installed on the outer surface of the support plate (1), and the ends of the side support plates (4) away from the conveyor belt (2) are connected to each other, characterized in that: A sliding mechanism is provided at one end of the support plate (1) close to the conveyor belt (2), and whether a box body passes by is detected by the sliding mechanism.

2. The energy-saving electric box pusher for lost foam casting according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sliding mechanism comprises: a side sliding frame (13), the side sliding frame (13) is fixedly mounted on the side surface of the support plate (1), and a groove is arranged on the inner side of the side sliding frame (13), a clamping block (14) is slidably mounted on the inner side of the side sliding frame (13), and the outer surface of the clamping block (14) penetrates the side surface of the support plate (1), and a wedge block (15) is fixedly mounted on one end of the clamping block (14) located on the inner side of the side support plate (4), a spring (16) is arranged between the wedge block (15) and the side support plate (4), and the wedge block (15) is designed to be inclined, and a groove is arranged on the inner side of the support plate (1), and the groove of the support plate (1) is larger than the area of ​​the wedge block (15).

3. The energy-saving electric box pusher for lost foam casting according to claim 2, characterized in that: A fixing groove is provided at one end of the side slide (13) away from the conveyor belt (2), and a fixing frame (17) is slidably installed in the groove inside the side slide (13), and studs are provided on both sides of the fixing frame (17), and rotating nuts (19) are installed through the outer surfaces of the studs on both sides of the fixing frame (17), and the rotating nuts (19) are threadedly connected to the studs, and the outer surface of the rotating nuts (19) is in contact with the outer surface of the side slide (13).

4. The energy-saving electric box pusher for lost foam casting according to claim 3 is characterized in that: A trigger button (18) is fixedly mounted on the outer surface of one end of the fixing frame (17) close to the clamping block (14), and the trigger button (18) is connected to the moving motor (3).

5. The energy-saving electric box pusher for lost foam casting according to claim 1, characterized in that: Pushing mechanisms are provided on both sides of the side support plates (4), and the sandbox is clamped by the pushing mechanisms.

6. The energy-saving electric box pusher for lost foam casting according to claim 5, characterized in that: The pushing mechanism comprises: a pushing rod (5), the pushing rod (5) is fixedly mounted on the outer surface of the side support plate (4), and the outer surface of the side support plate (4) is penetrated by the output end of the pushing rod (5), a top plate (6) is embedded and mounted on the inner side of the side support plate (4), and the inner surface of the top plate (6) is in contact with the outer surface of the side support plate (4), and the side surface of the top plate (6) is connected to the output end of the pushing rod (5), and an anti-slip pad (7) is fixedly mounted on the side surface of one end of the top plate (6).

7. The energy-saving electric box pusher for lost foam casting according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer surface of the side support plate (4) is penetrated by a through hole, and the side surface of the through hole of the side support plate (4) is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove (12), an upper funnel (8) is provided in the through hole of the side support plate (4), and a supporting snap-fit ​​side frame (9) is fixedly installed on the side surface of the upper funnel (8), and the supporting snap-fit ​​side frame (9) is snap-fitted with the snap-fit ​​groove (12), a casting cylinder (10) is rotatably installed on the outer surface of the side support plate (4), and the rotating shaft of the casting cylinder (10) passes through the side support plate (4), and a rotating motor (11) is fixedly installed on the outer surface of the side support plate (4), and the rotating shaft of the casting cylinder (10) is connected to the output end of the rotating motor (11).