Dummy bar storage device of continuous casting machine

The dummy rod storage device addresses structural damage issues by employing an adjusting mechanism with hydraulic cylinders and ball groups for stable support, ensuring smooth handling and maintaining rod integrity.

CN222290118UActive Publication Date: 2025-01-03SHIJIAZHUANG HENGLI METALLURGICAL MASCH MFG CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202420734142.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-10
Publication Date
2025-01-03
Estimated Expiration
2034-04-10

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Technical Problem

The dummy rod storage device for continuous casting machines suffers from structural damage at the positioning notch and contact points, leading to stress concentration and potential breakage.

Method used

A dummy rod storage device with an adjusting mechanism using electric hydraulic cylinders and elastic supports, along with ball groups and observation windows, to facilitate stable and even support of the dummy rods without altering their structure.

Benefits of technology

Enhances storage stability and reduces stress concentration, ensuring smooth entry and exit of dummy rods while maintaining the integrity of the rods.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of dummy bar storage, and provides a dummy bar storage device of a continuous casting machine, which comprises a base and a storage rack, and further comprises an adjusting mechanism, an electric hydraulic cylinder B drives a support plate to move towards the direction close to the base, and the support of the support plate to the storage rack is removed. Then an electric hydraulic cylinder A extends and retracts to drive an extension rod to extrude and extend a spring, so that the extension rod slides in a sleeve, and the purposes that the angle of the storage rack is adjusted, and the dummy bar conveniently enters a placement groove are achieved; the electric hydraulic cylinder B drives a supporting plate to support and limit the bottom of the storage rack after the dummy bar enters the placement groove; according to the technical scheme, the dummy bar is stably supported and placed while the structure of the dummy bar is prevented from being changed, and through the technical scheme, the problem that in the prior art, a dummy bar positioning notch and the contact position of the bottom and the limiting plate are main stress points, and the dummy bar is prone to being damaged is solved.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of dummy rod storage, and in particular to a dummy rod storage device for a continuous casting machine. Background Art

[0002] The dummy bar is one of the important devices for continuous steel casting and ironmaking. The dummy bar consists of a dummy head, a transition piece and a rod body. Before pouring, the dummy head and part of the transition piece enter the crystallizer to form the movable "inner bottom" of the crystallizer. After the pouring begins, the molten steel solidifies and condenses with the dummy head. The dummy bar is pulled by the straightening machine to continuously pull the billet out of the crystallizer until the dummy head passes through the rear of the straightening machine and is separated from the billet and enters the dummy bar storage device. The dummy bar storage device is a continuous casting equipment that collects and stores the dummy bars separated from the billet and quickly moves them out of the roller table.

[0003] A patent with patent number CN219685571U discloses a continuous casting machine ingot rod storage device, including a fixed seat, the upper side wall of the fixed seat is fixedly connected to an arc storage plate through a bracket, and the upper side wall of the arc storage plate is slidably inserted with a plurality of ingot rod bodies, the upper side wall of the arc storage plate is provided with a plurality of arc-shaped insertion holes matching the plurality of ingot rod bodies, and the side wall of the arc storage plate is fixedly connected to a fixed cover, and the inner wall of the fixed cover is slidably fitted with a positioning plate.

[0004] However, the dummy rod storage device for a continuous casting machine in the above patent still has certain problems during use. The positioning groove on the dummy rod body destroys the original structure of the dummy rod and affects the strength of the dummy rod itself. The dummy rod positioning groove and the contact point between the bottom and the limit plate are the main stress points, which are easy to cause damage. Therefore, a dummy rod storage device for a continuous casting machine is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0005] The utility model provides a dummy bar storage device for a continuous casting machine, which solves the problem in the related art that the dummy bar positioning notch and the contact point between the bottom and the limiting plate are the main stress points, which easily cause damage to the dummy bar.

[0006] The technical solution of the utility model is as follows:

[0007] A dummy bar storage device for a continuous casting machine comprises a stable base and a storage rack for storing the dummy bar, and further comprises:

[0008] An adjusting mechanism, the adjusting mechanism includes an electric hydraulic cylinder A, a sleeve and an elastic support assembly, the electric hydraulic cylinder A and the sleeve are symmetrically distributed along the middle of the storage rack, the electric hydraulic cylinder A and one end of the bottom of the sleeve are respectively hinged to the two ends of the top of the base, and the other end of the electric hydraulic cylinder A is hinged to one end of the bottom of the storage rack, the elastic support assembly includes an extension rod and a spring, one end of the extension rod is arranged inside the sleeve and is slidably connected to the sleeve, the other end of the extension rod is hinged to the bottom of one end of the storage rack away from the electric hydraulic cylinder A, the spring is arranged inside the sleeve, and the two ends are elastically connected to the bottom of the extension rod and the bottom of the sleeve respectively.

[0009] Preferably, a support assembly is provided at the bottom of the storage rack, and the support assembly includes a support plate and an electric hydraulic cylinder B. The support plate is fixedly connected to one end of the output shaft of the electric hydraulic cylinder B, the bottom of the electric hydraulic cylinder B is fixedly connected to the base, and the top of the support plate is in contact with the bottom of the storage rack.

[0010] Preferably, a placement groove for limiting the placement of the dummy rod is provided in the middle of the storage rack, and a plurality of observation windows distributed along the storage rack are respectively provided on both sides of the storage rack.

[0011] Preferably, a plurality of ball groups are respectively arranged on the inner top and the inner bottom of the storage rack, and the ball groups are composed of a plurality of balls, and the plurality of balls are arranged and distributed in a straight line and are rotatably connected to the storage rack.

[0012] Preferably, a plurality of the ball groups are staggeredly arranged at the top and bottom of the storage rack, and the distance between the bottom of the ball connected to the top of the storage rack and the top of the ball correspondingly connected to the bottom of the storage rack is consistent with the thickness of the dummy rod.

[0013] Preferably, the plurality of balls are semi-embedded in the inner wall of the storage rack.

[0014] The working principle and beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0015] 1. In the utility model, when the dummy rod needs to be stored, the electric hydraulic cylinder B drives the support plate to move toward the base, removes the support of the support plate to the storage rack, and then the electric hydraulic cylinder A extends and shortens to drive the extension rod to squeeze and stretch the spring, so that the extension rod slides inside the sleeve, so as to adjust the angle of the storage rack and facilitate the dummy rod to enter the placement groove. After the dummy rod enters the placement groove, the electric hydraulic cylinder B drives the support plate to support and limit the bottom of the storage rack, so as to enhance the placement stability of the storage rack. The setting of the adjustment mechanism can avoid changing the dummy rod structure while stably supporting and placing the dummy rod and making the dummy rod support evenly stressed. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] The utility model is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.

[0017] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is the front view of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 It is a partial cross-sectional view of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the utility model;

[0021] In the figure: 1. base; 2. storage rack; 3. adjustment mechanism; 4. electric hydraulic cylinder A; 5. sleeve; 6. extension rod; 7. spring; 8. electric hydraulic cylinder B; 9. support plate; 10. observation window; 11. ball group; 12. ball; 13. placement groove. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The following will be combined with 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 of 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.

[0023] Example 1

[0024] like Figure 1~Figure 4 As shown, this embodiment provides a dummy bar storage device for a continuous casting machine, comprising a stable base 1 and a storage rack 2 for storing the dummy bars, and further comprising:

[0025] The adjusting mechanism 3 includes an electric hydraulic cylinder A4, a sleeve 5 and an elastic support assembly. The electric hydraulic cylinder A4 and the sleeve 5 are symmetrically distributed along the middle of the storage rack 2. The bottom ends of the electric hydraulic cylinder A4 and the sleeve 5 are respectively hinged to the two ends of the top of the base 1, and the other end of the electric hydraulic cylinder A4 is hinged to one end of the bottom of the storage rack 2. The elastic support assembly includes an extension rod 6 and a spring 7. One end of the extension rod 6 is arranged inside the sleeve 5 and is slidably connected to the sleeve 5. The other end of the extension rod 6 is hinged to the bottom of one end of the storage rack 2 away from the electric hydraulic cylinder A4. The spring 7 is arranged inside the sleeve 5, and the two ends are elastically connected to the bottom of the extension rod 6 and the bottom of the sleeve 5 respectively.

[0026] Preferably, a support assembly is provided at the bottom of the storage rack 2, and the support assembly includes a support plate 9 and an electric hydraulic cylinder B8, the support plate 9 is fixedly connected to one end of the output shaft of the electric hydraulic cylinder B8, the bottom of the electric hydraulic cylinder B8 is fixedly connected to the base 1, and the top of the support plate 9 is in contact with the bottom of the storage rack 2. The purpose of this arrangement is to achieve the purpose of supporting and limiting the bottom of the storage rack 2 by driving the support plate 9 through the electric hydraulic cylinder B8, so as to enhance the placement stability of the storage rack 2.

[0027] Preferably, a placement slot 13 for limiting the placement of the dummy rod is provided in the middle of the storage rack 2, and a plurality of observation windows 10 distributed along the storage rack 2 are respectively provided on both sides of the storage rack 2. The purpose of such a setting is to facilitate the relevant personnel to observe the dummy rod entering the placement slot 13 through the setting of the observation windows 10, thereby adjusting the extension and contraction amount of the electric hydraulic cylinder A4 to facilitate the storage of the dummy rod.

[0028] Preferably, a plurality of ball groups 11 are respectively arranged on the top and bottom of the storage rack 2, and the ball group 11 is composed of a plurality of balls 12, which are arranged in a straight line and rotatably connected to the storage rack 2. The purpose of this arrangement is to reduce the friction between the dummy bar and the inner wall of the storage rack 2 by setting a plurality of ball groups 11, and ensure the dummy bar to slide smoothly when entering and exiting the placement groove 13.

[0029] In this embodiment, when the ingot rod needs to be stored, the electric hydraulic cylinder B8 drives the support plate 9 to move toward the base 1, removes the support of the storage rack 2 by the support plate 9, and then the electric hydraulic cylinder A4 extends and shortens to drive the extension rod 6 to squeeze and stretch the spring 7, so that the extension rod 6 slides inside the sleeve 5, so as to adjust the angle of the storage rack 2 and facilitate the ingot rod to enter the placement groove 13. After the ingot rod enters the placement groove 13, the electric hydraulic cylinder B8 drives the support plate 9 to support and limit the bottom of the storage rack 2, so as to enhance the placement stability of the storage rack 2. The setting of the adjustment mechanism 3 is realized to avoid changing the ingot rod structure while stably supporting and placing the ingot rod and making the ingot rod support evenly stressed.

[0030] Example 2

[0031] like Figure 1~Figure 4 As shown, based on the same concept as the above-mentioned embodiment 1, this embodiment also proposes that a plurality of ball groups 11 are staggeredly arranged at the top and the bottom of the storage rack 2, and the distance between the bottom of the ball 12 connected to the top of the storage rack 2 and the top of the ball 12 correspondingly connected to the bottom of the storage rack 2 is consistent with the thickness of the guide rod.

[0032] Preferably, the plurality of balls 12 are semi-embedded in the inner wall of the storage rack 2. The purpose of this arrangement is to disperse the force supporting the dummy bar to the storage rack 2 through the plurality of balls 12, so as to avoid the dummy bar from being locally stressed.

[0033] In this embodiment, the purpose of improving the storage and removal efficiency of the dummy bar is achieved by means of a plurality of balls 12 staggeredly distributed on the top and bottom of the storage rack 2.

[0034] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A dummy bar storage device for a continuous casting machine, comprising a base (1) for stabilizing and a storage rack (2) for storing the dummy bars, characterized in that: Also includes: An adjustment mechanism (3), the adjustment mechanism (3) comprising an electric hydraulic cylinder A (4), a sleeve (5) and an elastic support assembly, the electric hydraulic cylinder A (4) and the sleeve (5) being symmetrically distributed along the middle of the storage rack (2), one end of the bottom of the electric hydraulic cylinder A (4) and the sleeve (5) being respectively hinged to the two ends of the top of the base (1), and the other end of the electric hydraulic cylinder A (4) being hinged to one end of the bottom of the storage rack (2), the elastic support assembly comprising an extension rod (6) and a spring (7), one end of the extension rod (6) being arranged inside the sleeve (5) and being slidably connected to the sleeve (5), the other end of the extension rod (6) being hinged to the bottom of one end of the storage rack (2) away from the electric hydraulic cylinder A (4), the spring (7) being arranged inside the sleeve (5), and the two ends of the spring being elastically connected to the bottom of the extension rod (6) and the bottom of the sleeve (5) respectively.

2. A dummy bar storage device for a continuous casting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A support assembly is provided at the bottom of the storage rack (2), the support assembly comprising a support plate (9) and an electric hydraulic cylinder B (8), the support plate (9) being fixedly connected to one end of an output shaft of the electric hydraulic cylinder B (8), the bottom of the electric hydraulic cylinder B (8) being fixedly connected to the base (1), and the top of the support plate (9) being in contact with the bottom of the storage rack (2).

3. A dummy bar storage device for a continuous casting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A placement groove (13) for limiting the placement of the dummy rod is provided in the middle of the storage rack (2), and a plurality of observation windows (10) distributed along the direction of the storage rack (2) are respectively provided on both sides of the storage rack (2).

4. A dummy bar storage device for a continuous casting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of ball groups (11) are respectively arranged on the inner top and the inner bottom of the storage rack (2); the ball groups (11) are composed of a plurality of balls (12); the plurality of balls (12) are arranged in a straight line and are rotatably connected to the storage rack (2).

5. A dummy bar storage device for a continuous casting machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: A plurality of the ball groups (11) are arranged alternately at the top and bottom of the storage rack (2), and the distance between the bottom of the ball (12) connected to the top of the storage rack (2) and the top of the ball (12) correspondingly connected to the bottom of the storage rack (2) is consistent with the thickness of the dummy rod.

6. A dummy bar storage device for a continuous casting machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The plurality of balls (12) are semi-embedded in the inner wall of the storage rack (2).