Automatic feeding system for converter

Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic charging system for a converter, which relates to the field of automatic charging systems, and comprises a weighing system capable of weighing the weight of each anode scrap stack; a conveying device is arranged above the weighing system, an anode scrap stack conveying line is arranged at the tail end of the conveying device, a longitudinal conveying line is arranged at the tail end of the anode scrap stack conveying line, and the longitudinal conveying line can convey each anode scrap stack into the converter; the automatic charging system for the converter has an accurate weighing function and can realize an automatic charging process, so that the production efficiency and the product quality are improved, and meanwhile, the labor intensity and the safety risk are reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of automatic feeding systems, in particular to an automatic feeding system for a converter. Background Art

[0002] In the modern copper smelting process, converter copper smelting is a key step. Traditional converter feeders usually adopt stacking feeding method. Due to the process characteristics of the converter, the feeding cycle is short, which usually requires manual feeding statistics. This method is not only time-consuming and labor-intensive, but also because the existing feeders lack precise weighing mechanisms, the feeding amount can only be estimated, and it is impossible to achieve precise control of the feeding process and refined production control, thus failing to meet the needs of high-quality production. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model aims to provide an automatic feeding system for a converter, which has a precise weighing function and can realize an automated feeding process, thereby improving production efficiency and product quality while reducing labor intensity and safety risks.

[0004] The above-mentioned optimized structure of the utility model is realized through the following technical scheme: an automatic feeding system for a converter, including a weighing system, which can weigh the weight of each pile of residual poles; a conveying device is provided above the weighing system, a residual pole pile conveying line is provided at the end of the conveying device, and a longitudinal conveying line is provided at the end of the residual pole pile conveying line, and the longitudinal conveying line can convey each pile of residual poles into the converter.

[0005] In some embodiments, the weighing system includes a hydraulic drive rod, a weighing platform is provided on the hydraulic drive rod, and a weighing member is provided on the weighing platform.

[0006] In some embodiments, the conveying device includes a fixed frame, a conveying motor is provided at one end of the fixed frame close to the residual pole stack conveying line, a first rotating rod is connected to the output shaft of the conveying motor, first driving wheels are provided on both sides of the first rotating rod, and two first driven wheels are symmetrically provided at one end of the fixed frame away from the residual pole stack conveying line, and the first driving wheel and the first driven wheel are connected by a first chain transmission.

[0007] In some embodiments, the weighing platform is disposed between two of the first chains, and a top height of the weighing platform is lower than a top height of the first chains.

[0008] In some embodiments, the residual electrode stack conveyor line includes a conveyor frame, and conveyor chains are symmetrically provided on both sides of the conveyor frame. The conveyor chains are arranged between the conveying device and the longitudinal conveyor line. The conveyor frame is also provided with a driving unit, and the driving unit is transmission-connected to the conveyor chain.

[0009] In some embodiments, the driving unit includes a driving motor, the driving motor is connected to a reducer, the reducer is transmission-connected to a second rotating rod, the second rotating rod is transmission-connected to a third rotating rod, and the third rotating rod is transmission-connected to the conveying chain.

[0010] In some embodiments, the conveying frame includes a lifting section, one end of which receives the pile of spent poles conveyed by the conveying device, and the other end of the lifting section is connected to a horizontal section, and the horizontal section conveys the pile of spent poles to the longitudinal conveying line.

[0011] In some embodiments, the longitudinal conveying line includes a rotating motor, a gear is connected to the output shaft of the rotating motor, the gear is meshed with a rack, a push plate is provided on the rack, a chute is provided at the end of the scrap pile conveying line, the chute can receive the scrap piles conveyed by the scrap pile conveying line, and the push plate can push the scrap piles in the chute into the converter.

[0012] In some embodiments, walkways are provided on both sides of the butted anode pile conveying line, and a railing is provided on the side of the walkway away from the butted anode pile conveying line.

[0013] In summary, the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] This type of automatic feeding system for the converter has a precise weighing function by setting up a weighing system, and cooperates with the longitudinal conveyor line to realize the automation and refinement of the feeding process, while reducing labor intensity and safety risks, thereby improving production efficiency and product quality. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 It is the front view of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 It is a top view of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 It is a side view of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 It is an enlarged view of point A of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 5 It is an enlarged view of B of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 6 It is an enlarged view of the C part of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 7 It is an enlarged view of D of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 8It is an enlarged view of point E of the utility model;

[0023] Fig. 9 It is an enlarged view of point F of the present utility model.

[0024] In the figure: 1. weighing system; 11. hydraulic drive rod; 12. weighing platform; 13. weighing piece; 2. conveying device; 21. fixed frame; 22. first rotating rod; 23. first chain; 24. conveying motor; 3. residual pole pile conveying line; 31. conveying frame; 32. conveying chain; 33. driving motor; 34. reducer; 35. second rotating rod; 36. third rotating rod; 4. longitudinal conveying line; 41. rotating motor; 42. gear; 43. rack; 44. chute; 5. walkway; 6. railing; 7. canopy; 8. inspection hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] 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 them. 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.

[0026] refer to Figure 1-9 An automatic charging system for a converter includes a weighing system 1, a conveying device 2, a butt pile conveying line 3 and a longitudinal conveying line 4.

[0027] The weighing system 1 can weigh each pile of butts to ensure the accuracy of the feeding. The weighing system 1 includes a hydraulic drive rod 11, on which a weighing platform 12 is provided. The weighing platform 12 can move up and down under the action of the hydraulic drive rod 11. The weighing platform 12 is provided with a weighing piece 13, which can be four pressure sensors distributed at the four corners of the top of the weighing platform 12. The butts can be weighed by the four pressure sensors.

[0028] A conveying device 2 is provided above the weighing system 1, and the conveying device 2 includes a fixed frame 21. A conveying motor 24 is provided at one end of the fixed frame 21 close to the residual pole stack conveying line 3. A first rotating rod 22 is connected to the output shaft of the conveying motor 24. First driving wheels are sleeved on both sides of the first rotating rod 22. Two first driven wheels are symmetrically provided at one end of the fixed frame 21 away from the residual pole stack conveying line 3. The first driving wheel and the first driven wheel are connected to each other through a first chain 23 for transmission. The conveying motor 24 drives the first rotating rod 22 to rotate, and drives the first chain 23 to rotate through the two first driving wheels, thereby realizing the movement of the residual pole stack.

[0029] A waste anode stack conveyor line 3 is provided at the end of the conveying device 2. The waste anode stack conveyor line 3 includes a conveying frame 31, a conveying chain 32, and a driving unit. Conveying chains 32 are symmetrically provided on both sides of the conveying frame 31. The conveying chain 32 is arranged between the conveying device 2 and the longitudinal conveying line 4. The driving unit is connected to the conveying chain 32 in a transmission manner. The driving unit includes a driving motor 33. The driving motor 33 is connected to a reducer 34. The reducer 34 is connected to a second rotating rod 35 in a transmission manner. The second rotating rod 35 is connected to a third rotating rod 36 in a transmission manner. The third rotating rod 36 is connected to the conveying frame 31. The chain 32 is connected for transmission; the reducer 34, the second rotating rod 35 and the third rotating rod 36 can be provided with gears of different sizes, and the transmission between different chains and different gears can realize the transmission connection between the reducer 34, the second rotating rod 35 and the third rotating rod 36. This is the prior art and will not be repeated here; the driving motor 33 rotates, and the second rotating rod 35 rotates through the transmission of the reducer 34, and finally the conveying chain 32 is moved through the transmission of the third rotating rod 36, thereby realizing the transportation of the residual pole stack.

[0030] A longitudinal conveying line 4 is provided at the end of the scrap pile conveying line 3. The longitudinal conveying line 4 includes a rotating motor 41. A gear 42 is connected to the output shaft of the rotating motor 41. The gear 42 is meshed with a rack 43. A push plate is provided on the rack 43. A chute 44 is provided at the end of the scrap pile conveying line 3. The chute 44 can receive the scrap piles conveyed by the scrap pile conveying line 3. The rotating motor 41 rotates, driving the gear 42 to rotate. Through the meshing between the gear 42 and the rack 43, the rotation of the gear 42 is converted into the longitudinal movement of the rack 43, thereby driving the push plate to convey the scrap piles in the chute 44 to the converter.

[0031] In some embodiments, the weighing platform 12 is disposed between the two first chains 23 , and the top height of the weighing platform 12 is lower than the top height of the first chains 23 , thereby reducing the occupied space of the feeding system.

[0032] In some embodiments, the conveying frame 31 includes a lifting section, one end of which receives the pile of residual poles conveyed by the conveying device 2, and the other end of the lifting section is connected to a horizontal section, which conveys the pile of residual poles to the longitudinal conveying line 4, and can convey the pile of residual poles from a low place to a high place.

[0033] In some embodiments, walkways 5 are provided on both sides of the butt pile conveyor line 3, and a railing 6 is provided on the side of the walkway 5 away from the butt pile conveyor line 3, providing a safe passage for operators to facilitate system maintenance and monitoring.

[0034] In some embodiments, a canopy 7 is provided on the conveying frame 31 to protect the automatic feeding system in an open air environment and extend its service life.

[0035] In some embodiments, an inspection hole 8 is provided on the canopy 7 to facilitate staff to observe and troubleshoot the automatic feeding system.

[0036] In some embodiments, the weighing system 1, the conveying device 2, the residual pole pile conveying line 3 and the longitudinal conveying line 4 are all connected to a control system. The weighing system 1 feeds back the weighed data to the control system, and the control system arranges the fed-back data in sequence to form a material distribution database, and cooperates with the reciprocating motion of the longitudinal conveying line 4. According to the reciprocating motion of the longitudinal conveying line 4, the weighing data in the material distribution database is accumulated once, thereby realizing the automation and refinement of the feeding process.

[0037] The specific working principle is as follows:

[0038] When automatic feeding is required, the pile of butt electrodes is first placed on the weighing platform 12 of the weighing system 1, and the hydraulic drive rod 11 adjusts the weighing platform 12 to an appropriate height so that the pile of butt electrodes is lifted up and separated from the first chain 23, and the weighing piece 13 weighs the pile of butt electrodes. After weighing, the hydraulic drive rod 11 is reset so that the two first chains 23 support the pile of butt electrodes, the conveying device 2 is started, and the first chain 23 drives the pile of butt electrodes to move forward to the conveying chain 32.

[0039] The driving unit of the butt electrode stack conveying line 3 is started, and the driving motor 33 drives the conveying chain 32 to operate through the reducer 34 , the second rotating rod 35 and the third rotating rod 36 , so as to convey the butt electrode stack into the chute 44 .

[0040] The rotating motor 41 of the longitudinal conveying line 4 is started, the gear 42 rotates, driving the rack 43 to move, and the butt pile is smoothly sent into the converter through the push plate, completing the charging process.

[0041] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments may still be modified, or some of the technical features may be replaced by equivalents. However, these modifications or replacements do not deviate the essence of the corresponding technical solutions from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic charging system for a converter, characterized in that: It comprises a weighing system (1) capable of weighing each pile of butt poles; a conveying device (2) is provided above the weighing system (1); a butt pole pile conveying line (3) is provided at the end of the conveying device (2); a longitudinal conveying line (4) is provided at the end of the butt pole pile conveying line (3); and the longitudinal conveying line (4) can convey each pile of butt poles into a converter.

2. The automatic charging system for a converter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The weighing system (1) comprises a hydraulic drive rod (11), a weighing platform (12) is provided on the hydraulic drive rod (11), and a weighing element (13) is provided on the weighing platform (12).

3. The automatic charging system for a converter according to claim 2, characterized in that: The conveying device (2) comprises a fixed frame (21), a conveying motor (24) is provided at one end of the fixed frame (21) close to the butt electrode stack conveying line (3), a first rotating rod (22) is connected to the output shaft of the conveying motor (24), first driving wheels are sleeved on both sides of the first rotating rod (22), and two first driven wheels are symmetrically provided at one end of the fixed frame (21) away from the butt electrode stack conveying line (3), and the first driving wheel and the first driven wheel are both connected in transmission via a first chain (23).

4. The automatic charging system for a converter according to claim 3, characterized in that: The weighing platform (12) is arranged between the two first chains (23), and the top height of the weighing platform (12) is lower than the top height of the first chains (23).

5. The automatic charging system for a converter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The butt electrode stack conveyor line (3) comprises a conveyor frame (31), conveyor chains (32) are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the conveyor frame (31), the conveyor chains (32) are arranged between the conveyor device (2) and the longitudinal conveyor line (4), and a drive unit is also arranged on the conveyor frame (31), and the drive unit is connected to the conveyor chain (32) in a transmission manner.

6. The automatic charging system for a converter according to claim 5, characterized in that: The drive unit comprises a drive motor (33), the drive motor (33) is connected to a reducer (34), the reducer (34) is transmission-connected to a second rotating rod (35), the second rotating rod (35) is transmission-connected to a third rotating rod (36), and the third rotating rod (36) is transmission-connected to the conveying chain (32).

7. The automatic charging system for a converter according to claim 5, characterized in that: The conveying frame (31) comprises a lifting section, one end of which receives the pile of butten anodes conveyed by the conveying device (2), and the other end of which is connected to a horizontal section, which conveys the pile of butten anodes to the longitudinal conveying line (4).

8. The automatic charging system for a converter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The longitudinal conveying line (4) comprises a rotating motor (41), the output shaft of the rotating motor (41) is connected to a gear (42), the gear (42) is meshed with a rack (43), a push plate is provided on the rack (43), a chute (44) is provided at the end of the butt pile conveying line (3), the chute (44) can receive the butt piles conveyed by the butt pile conveying line (3), and the push plate can push the butt piles in the chute (44) into the converter.

9. The automatic charging system for a converter according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both sides of the butted anode pile conveying line (3) are provided with walkways (5), and a handrail (6) is provided on the side of the walkway away from the butted anode pile conveying line (3).

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