Wire feeder

By setting up impurities removal mechanisms such as fans and vacuum pads in the wire feeder to clean impurities on the surface of the wire, the problem of contaminating impurities by existing wire feeders is solved, and the quality of the finished product is improved.

CN222960867UActive Publication Date: 2025-06-10ZHONGKE NEW MATERIALS (HUBEI) CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422085379.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-26
Publication Date
2025-06-10
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-26

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Technical Problem

During the conveying process of existing wire feeders, dust or moisture may easily cause the surface of the wire to be contaminated with dust or moisture, affecting the purity and quality of the finished product.

Method used

A wire feeder is designed, including a base, a supporting feeding table, a wire feeding table, a conveying groove, a drive roller, a fan, a screw rod, a slider, a vacuum pad and a cover. Through fan spraying, vacuum cushion absorption and other impurities removal mechanisms, clean the impurities on the surface of the wire to ensure that the wire enters the smelting furnace clean.

Benefits of technology

It effectively removes impurities on the surface of the metal wire, improves the quality of the finished product, and ensures the physical and chemical properties of the metal liquid.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a wire feeding machine which comprises a machine base, the top of the machine base is respectively provided with a supporting material conveying table and a wire feeding table, the supporting material conveying table is located on the front section of the wire feeding table, and a conveying groove is formed in the middle of the wire feeding table. Rotatable driving rollers are installed at the upper end and the lower end of the conveying groove, the driving rollers at the upper end and the lower end are in linkage through an external gear set, and the gear set is driven by an external driving motor. A draught fan is arranged on the top of the wire feeding table, an air outlet pipe is installed at an air outlet of the draught fan, and an air outlet of the air outlet pipe is located between the conveying groove and the supporting material conveying table. The utility model relates to the technical field of wire feeders, the wire feeder can clean the surface of a metal wire before the metal wire enters the wire feeder through the arrangement of the two groups of impurity removal mechanisms, dust on the surface of the metal wire is firstly cleaned and blown, and then residual impurities or moisture is absorbed and cleaned through the dust absorption pad. And the treated metal wire enters the wire feeder and then is conveyed into the smelting furnace through the cover body, so that the quality of a finished product is ensured.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of wire feeding machines, and specifically relates to a wire feeding machine. Background Art

[0002] A wire feeding machine is a device used to convey metal wires, generally applied in the smelting industry. The composite metal wire is conveyed into the smelting furnace by the wire feeding machine for melting.

[0003] The purpose of feeding the composite metal wire into the smelting furnace for melting is to improve the physical and chemical properties of the molten metal in the furnace. However, the current wire feeding machine operates in an open environment during the process of conveying the metal wire, which causes impurities such as dust or moisture in the air to be easily adsorbed on the surface of the metal wire. After the metal wire with impurities melts, it will affect the purity and quality of the finished product. Content of the Utility Model

[0004] (I) Technical Problems to be Solved

[0005] In view of the deficiencies of the prior art, the utility model provides a wire feeding machine, which solves the problem that the existing wire feeding machine is prone to cause impurities to adhere to the metal wire during the conveying process.

[0006] (II) Technical Solutions

[0007] To achieve the above object, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: A wire feeding machine includes a machine base. A support feeding table and a wire feeding table are respectively arranged on the top of the machine base. The support feeding table is located in the front section of the wire feeding table, and a conveying groove is opened in the middle of the wire feeding table.

[0008] Driving rollers that can rotate are installed at both the upper and lower ends of the conveying groove. The driving rollers at the upper and lower ends are linked through an external gear set, and the gear set is driven by an external driving motor.

[0009] A blower is arranged on the top of the wire feeding table. An air outlet pipe is installed at the air outlet of the blower, and the air outlet of the air outlet pipe is located between the conveying groove and the support feeding table.

[0010] Two groups of rotatable lead screws are arranged at the feeding port position of the conveying groove. Two groups of sliders moving in opposite directions are threadedly fitted on the lead screws. Semicircular clamping grooves are opened on the sliders, and dust absorption pads are arranged on the semicircular clamping grooves.

[0011] As a further preference, a cover body is arranged at the discharging port position of the conveying groove, and multiple groups of rotatable conveying rollers are arranged inside the cover body.

[0012] As a further preference, an arc-shaped groove is opened in the middle of the driving roller, and the radius of the arc-shaped groove is equal to the radius of the metal wire to be conveyed.

[0013] As a further preference, a dust collection hopper is arranged on the machine base, and the dust collection hopper is directly below the air outlet of the air outlet pipe.

[0014] (III) Beneficial effects

[0015] The present utility model provides a wire feeding machine, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] For this wire feeding machine, by arranging two sets of impurity removal mechanisms, the surface of the metal wire can be cleaned before it enters the wire feeding machine. First, the dust on the surface of the metal wire is blown, and then the residual impurities or moisture are absorbed and cleaned by the dust absorption pad. After being processed, the metal wire enters the wire feeding machine and is then transported to the melting furnace through the cover body, thus ensuring the quality of the finished product. Description of the drawings

[0017] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 is a sectional view of the wire feeding table structure of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 is a side view of the driving roller structure of the present utility model.

[0020] In the figure: 1, machine base; 2, support feeding table; 3, wire feeding table; 4, conveying groove; 5, driving roller; 51, arc groove; 6, gear set; 7, driving motor; 8, fan; 9, air outlet pipe; 10, lead screw; 11, slider; 12, semi-circular clamping groove; 13, dust absorption pad; 14, cover body; 15, conveying roller; 16, dust collection hopper. Specific embodiments

[0021] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0022] As Figure 1 shown, the present utility model provides a technical solution: a wire feeding machine, including a machine base 1. A support feeding table 2 and a wire feeding table 3 are respectively arranged on the top of the machine base 1. The support feeding table 2 is located in the front section of the wire feeding table 3, and a conveying groove 4 is opened in the middle of the wire feeding table 3.

[0023] As Figures 2-3As shown in the figure, drive rollers 5 that can rotate are installed at both the upper and lower ends of the conveying trough 4. An arc-shaped groove 51 is provided in the middle of the drive roller 5. The radius of the arc-shaped groove 51 is equal to the radius of the wire being conveyed. The arc-shaped groove 51 can better complete the conveying work of the wire. The drive rollers 5 at the upper and lower ends are linked through an external gear set 6, and the gear set 6 is driven by an external drive motor 7.

[0024] As Figure 1 shown in the figure, a blower 8 is provided at the top of the wire feeding table 3. An air outlet pipe 9 is installed at the air outlet of the blower 8, and the air outlet of the air outlet pipe 9 is located between the conveying trough 4 and the supporting material conveying table 2.

[0025] As Figure 1 shown in the figure, two groups of rotatable lead screws 10 are provided at the feeding port position of the conveying trough 4. Two groups of sliders 11 that move in opposite directions are threadedly fitted on the lead screws 10. A semi-circular card slot 12 is provided on the slider 11, and a dust suction pad 13 is provided on the semi-circular card slot 12. By rotating the lead screw 10, the two groups of sliders 11 can be driven to close, and the wire passes through the semi-circular card slot 12.

[0026] As Figure 1 shown in the figure, a dust collection hopper 16 is provided on the machine base 1. The dust collection hopper 16 is located directly below the air outlet of the air outlet pipe 9, and the impurities cleaned are collected through the dust collection hopper 16.

[0027] As Figure 1 shown in the figure, a cover body 14 is provided at the discharge port position of the conveying trough 4. A plurality of rotatable conveying rollers 15 are provided inside the cover body 14. The setting of the conveying rollers 15 can assist the movement of the wire inside the cover body 14.

[0028] Meanwhile, the content not described in detail in this specification belongs to the prior art well-known to those skilled in the art.

[0029] During use, first place the wire (labeled a) on the supporting material conveying table 2. The wire moves from the supporting material conveying table 2 towards the wire feeding table 3. Turn on the blower 8, and blow the surface of the wire through the air outlet pipe 9 to clean the impurities on its surface. When the wire reaches the feeding port position of the conveying trough 4, the surface of the wire is cleaned twice through the dust suction pads 13 on the upper and lower sides to ensure the cleanliness of the wire surface.

[0030] Turn on the drive motor 7 to drive the gear set 6 to rotate, thereby driving the drive rollers 5 on the upper and lower sides to rotate. Use the drive rollers 5 to drive the wire to move towards the smelting furnace. After the wire exits the wire feeding table 3, it continues to be conveyed inside the cover body 14. Through the protection of the cover body 14, the wire is prevented from being contaminated again.

[0031] In summary, for this wire feeder, by setting two sets of impurity removal mechanisms, the surface of the wire can be cleaned before it enters the wire feeder. First, the dust on the surface of the wire is blown away, and then the residual impurities or moisture are absorbed and cleaned by the dust absorption pad. After being processed, the wire enters the wire feeder and is then transported into the melting furnace through the cover body, thus ensuring the quality of the finished product.

[0032] It should be noted that the electrical components mentioned in this article are all electrically connected to the external main controller and 220V or 380V mains electricity. And the main controller can be a conventional known device such as a computer that plays a control role. Its control principle, internal structure, and control switch method are all conventional means of the existing technology and are directly cited here without further elaboration. In this article, relational terms such as first and second are only used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the term "comprising", "including" or any other variation thereof is intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device comprising a series of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device.

[0033] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, for those of ordinary skill in the art, it can be understood that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principle and spirit of the present invention. The scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A wire feeding machine, characterized in that: The machine comprises a machine base (1), the top of which is provided with a supporting material conveying platform (2) and a wire feeding platform (3), the supporting material conveying platform (2) is located at the front section of the wire feeding platform (3), and a conveying trough (4) is provided in the middle of the wire feeding platform (3); Rotatable driving rollers (5) are installed at both upper and lower ends of the conveying trough (4), and the driving rollers (5) at the upper and lower ends are linked through an external gear set (6), and the gear set (6) is driven by an external driving motor (7); A fan (8) is arranged on the top of the wire feeding platform (3), an air outlet of the fan (8) is installed with an air outlet pipe (9), and the air outlet of the air outlet pipe (9) is located between the conveying trough (4) and the supporting conveying platform (2); Two groups of rotatable screw rods (10) are arranged at the feed inlet of the conveying trough (4), two groups of sliders (11) moving in opposite directions are threadedly mounted on the screw rods (10), a semicircular groove (12) is provided on the slider (11), and a dust suction pad (13) is provided on the semicircular groove (12).

2. A wire feeding machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A cover body (14) is arranged at the discharge port of the conveying trough (4), and a plurality of groups of rotatable conveying rollers (15) are arranged inside the cover body (14).

3. A wire feeding machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: An arc-shaped groove (51) is provided in the middle of the driving roller (5), and the radius of the arc-shaped groove (51) is equal to the radius of the metal wire being transported.

4. A wire feeding machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The machine base (1) is provided with a dust collecting hopper (16), and the dust collecting hopper (16) is located directly below the air outlet of the air outlet pipe (9).