Camera and aluminum discharging system

Abstract

The utility model discloses a camera and an aluminum discharge system. The camera comprises a housing, a protection lens and a main body. An accommodating cavity is defined by the shell, the shell is a metal material part so as to carry out electromagnetic shielding on the accommodating cavity, and a protection window communicated with the accommodating cavity is further defined by the shell; the protective lens is arranged on the protective window; a protective film is arranged on the surface of the protective lens; the main body is arranged in the containing cavity and comprises a lens, and the lens and the protection lens are oppositely arranged. The camera provided by the utility model can adapt to high-temperature, smoke and electromagnetic environments in an aluminum factory, so that the camera has better environmental adaptability, and the probability of identification errors can be reduced by the camera.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of aluminum tapping equipment, in particular to a camera and an aluminum tapping system. Background Art

[0002] In the process of electrolytic aluminum, in order to realize the automatic control of the aluminum tapping process, it is necessary to position the aluminum ladle and the electrolytic aluminum cell. In the related art, the method of identifying the cell number of the electrolytic cell and the ladle number of the aluminum ladle is adopted to form data interconnection between the cell number and the ladle number.

[0003] At present, aluminum factories use radio frequency identification devices to identify the cell number and the ladle number. However, the environment in aluminum factories is harsh. Under the influence of the high temperature, dust and electromagnetic environment in aluminum factories, the radio frequency identification devices are prone to misidentification. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to at least solve the problem that the existing identification devices are prone to misidentification. This purpose is achieved in the following way:

[0005] A first aspect of the utility model provides a camera, which includes a housing, a protective lens, a main body and a lens. The housing defines an accommodation cavity. The housing is made of metal material so as to be able to perform electromagnetic shielding on the accommodation cavity. The housing also defines a protection window communicating with the accommodation cavity; the protective lens is arranged at the protection window, and a protective film is arranged on the surface of the protective lens; the main body is arranged in the accommodation cavity; the lens is arranged at the protection window and is oppositely arranged with the protective lens.

[0006] According to the camera of the utility model, the main body is arranged in the accommodation cavity. The metal material housing can perform electromagnetic shielding on the main body in the accommodation cavity, thereby reducing the influence of the electromagnetic environment on the camera. The metal material housing has good thermal conductivity, so it has good heat dissipation performance, thereby reducing the influence of the high temperature environment on the camera. The protective film on the surface of the protective lens is used to reduce the adhesion amount of dust and oil on the protective lens, thereby reducing the influence of the dust environment on the camera. Thus, the camera of the utility model can adapt to the high temperature, dust and electromagnetic environment in the aluminum factory, so that the camera has good environmental adaptability, and further enables the camera to reduce the probability of misidentification.

[0007] In addition, according to the camera of the utility model, the following additional technical features may also be provided:

[0008] In some embodiments of the utility model, the housing is provided with a plurality of first heat dissipation holes, and each first heat dissipation hole communicates with the accommodation cavity.

[0009] In some embodiments of the utility model, the housing is provided with a plurality of heat dissipation covers, and the plurality of heat dissipation covers are respectively arranged to cover the plurality of first heat dissipation holes one by one.

[0010] In some embodiments of the present utility model, the camera further includes a heat dissipation pipe. The outer shell is provided with a second heat dissipation hole and a third heat dissipation hole. The heat dissipation pipe is located in the accommodation cavity and communicates with the second heat dissipation hole and the third heat dissipation hole. The heat dissipation pipe is wound around the main body or penetrates through the main body.

[0011] In some embodiments of the present utility model, along the extending direction of the heat dissipation pipe, the inner diameter of the heat dissipation pipe decreases in the direction away from the second heat dissipation hole.

[0012] In some embodiments of the present utility model, the heat dissipation pipe is provided with a plurality of first heat dissipation fins. The first heat dissipation fins are located in the accommodation cavity and are in contact with the main body.

[0013] In some embodiments of the present utility model, the outer shell is provided with a plurality of second heat dissipation fins. The first part of each second heat dissipation fin is located in the accommodation cavity and is in contact with the main body. The second part of each second heat dissipation fin is located outside the accommodation cavity.

[0014] In some embodiments of the present utility model, the first part is provided with a mounting portion, and at least a part of the main body is mounted on the mounting portion.

[0015] In some embodiments of the present utility model, the camera further includes a mounting bracket. The mounting bracket is located in the accommodation cavity and is connected to each second heat dissipation fin. The main body is mounted on the mounting bracket.

[0016] The second aspect of the present utility model provides an aluminum tapping system, including: an electrolytic cell, a carriage, an aluminum ladle, a camera as described in the first aspect above, and a host computer. The electrolytic cell is provided with an identification cell number; the carriage is movably arranged to be able to approach the electrolytic cell; the aluminum ladle is provided with an identification ladle number and is loaded on the carriage; the camera is arranged on the carriage, and the camera is used for imaging the identification cell number and the identification ladle number; the host computer is signal-connected to the camera, and the host computer is used for processing the image imaged by the camera and identifying the ladle number and the cell number.

[0017] In the aluminum tapping system of the present utility model, the ladle number and the cell number are identified by the way of camera imaging, with relatively low cost and low difficulty in operation and deployment. Moreover, in the processing system of the present utility model, due to the good environmental adaptability of the camera, the probability of identification error can be reduced, and the probability of successful identification can be increased. Description of the Drawings

[0018] Various other advantages and benefits will become clear to those of ordinary skill in the art by reading the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments. The drawings are only for the purpose of showing the preferred embodiments and are not considered to be a limitation of the present utility model. Moreover, throughout the drawings, the same reference numerals are used to denote the same components. Among them:

[0019] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the tapping system according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the camera according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of another perspective of the camera according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of yet another perspective of the camera according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of still another perspective of the camera according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 6 It is a partial schematic diagram of the housing according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the cooperation between a part of the housing and a part of the main body according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 8 It is a partial cross-sectional view of a part of the housing according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0027] The reference numerals in the drawings are represented as follows:

[0028] 100, tapping system; 110, camera; 120, electrolytic cell; 130, carriage; 140, aluminum ladle;

[0029] 1, housing; 11, accommodation cavity; 12, protection window; 13, first heat dissipation hole; 14, heat dissipation cover; 15, second heat dissipation hole; 16, third heat dissipation hole; 17, second heat sink; 171, first part; 1711, installation part; 172, second part;

[0030] 2, protection lens;

[0031] 3, main body; 31, lens;

[0032] 4, heat dissipation pipe;

[0033] 5, mounting bracket. Detailed implementation manners

[0034] Exemplary embodiments of the present utility model will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Although the exemplary embodiments of the present utility model are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that the present utility model can be implemented in various forms and should not be limited by the embodiments set forth herein. On the contrary, these embodiments are provided so that the present utility model can be more thoroughly understood and the scope of the present utility model can be completely conveyed to those skilled in the art.

[0035] It should be understood that the terms used herein are for the purpose of describing specific exemplary embodiments only and are not intended to be limiting. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular forms "a", "an", and "the" as used herein may also include the plural forms. The terms "comprising", "including", "containing", and "having" are inclusive and thus specify the presence of the stated features, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or their combinations. The method steps, processes, and operations described herein are not to be construed as necessarily requiring them to be performed in the particular order described or illustrated, unless the order of performance is explicitly stated. It should also be understood that additional or alternative steps may be used.

[0036] Although the terms first, second, third, etc. may be used herein to describe multiple elements, components, regions, layers, and / or sections, these elements, components, regions, layers, and / or sections should not be limited by these terms. These terms may be used only to distinguish one element, component, region, layer, or section from another region, layer, or section. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, terms such as "first" and "second" and other numerical terms used herein do not imply an order or sequence. Thus, the first element, component, region, layer, or section discussed below may be referred to as the second element, component, region, layer, or section without departing from the teachings of the exemplary embodiments. In the description of the present utility model, "a plurality" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0037] For ease of description, spatial relative relationship terms may be used in the text to describe the relationship of one element or feature shown in the figure with respect to another element or feature. These relative relationship terms are, for example, "inside", "outside", "inner side", "outer side", "below", "beneath", "above", "upper", etc. Such spatial relative relationship terms are intended to include different orientations of the device during use or operation other than the orientations depicted in the figure. For example, if the device in the figure rotates, an element described as "below" or "beneath" other elements or features will subsequently be oriented as "above" or "upper" other elements or features. Therefore, the exemplary term "below" can include both upper and lower orientations.

[0038] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, terms such as "installation", "connection", "coupling", "fixing", etc. shall be understood in a broad sense. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it may be a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or communicable with each other; it may be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and may be the communication inside two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise clearly defined. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0039] During the process of electrolytic aluminum production, in order to achieve automatic control of the aluminum tapping process, it is necessary to position the aluminum ladle and the electrolytic aluminum cell. In the related art, the method of identifying the cell number of the electrolytic cell and the ladle number of the aluminum ladle is adopted to form data interconnection between the cell number and the ladle number.

[0040] Currently, aluminum plants use radio frequency identification devices to identify the cell number and the ladle number. However, the environment in aluminum plants is harsh. Under the influence of high temperature, dust, and electromagnetic environment in aluminum plants, it is easy to identify incorrectly through radio frequency identification devices.

[0041] In order to at least solve the problem that the existing identification devices are prone to incorrect identification. An embodiment of the present utility model proposes a camera 110, which can reduce the probability of incorrect identification.

[0042] An embodiment of the present utility model also proposes an aluminum tapping system 100 including the camera 110 as described in the above embodiment.

[0043] The camera 110 and the aluminum tapping system 100 of the embodiments of the present utility model will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0044] As Figure 1As shown in the figure, the tapping system 100 of the embodiment of the present utility model includes an electrolytic cell 120, a gantry 130, an aluminum ladle 140, a camera 110, and a host computer (not shown in the figure). The electrolytic cell 120 is provided with an identification cell number; the gantry 130 is movably arranged to be able to approach the electrolytic cell 120; the aluminum ladle 140 is provided with an identification ladle number and is loaded on the gantry 130; the camera 110 is arranged on the gantry 130, and the camera 110 is used to image the identification cell number and the identification ladle number; the host computer is signal-connected to the camera 110, and the host computer is used to process the image imaged by the camera 110 and identify the ladle number and the cell number.

[0045] The aluminum ladle 140 is loaded on the gantry 130, and the camera 110 is arranged on the gantry 130. Therefore, the relative positions of the camera 110 and the aluminum ladle 140 are fixed. The gantry 130 moves and approaches the electrolytic cell 120, and triggers the camera 110, so that the camera 110 can image the electrolytic cell 120 and the aluminum ladle 140. The host computer processes the image imaged by the camera 110 and identifies the ladle number and the cell number, so that the ladle number and the cell number form data interconnection.

[0046] In some specific embodiments, the method for the host computer to process the image and identify the ladle number and the cell number includes: in response to an identification request, the host computer acquires the image imaged by the camera 110, wherein the identification request includes the identification requests for the ladle number and the cell number; detecting the image, and intercepting the image regions of the aluminum ladle 140 and the electrolytic cell 120; identifying the ladle number of the aluminum ladle 140 and the cell number of the electrolytic cell 120 in the image regions, and obtaining the identification results. Thus, the identification of the ladle number and the cell number is realized through the host computer.

[0047] Combined with Figures 2 to 8 As shown in the figure, the camera 110 of the embodiment of the present utility model includes a housing 1, a protective lens 2, a main body 3, and a lens 31. The housing 1 defines a receiving cavity 11. The housing 1 is made of a metal material to be able to perform electromagnetic shielding on the receiving cavity 11. The housing 1 also defines a protective window 12 communicating with the receiving cavity 11; the protective lens 2 is arranged on the protective window 12, and a protective film is provided on the surface of the protective lens 2; the main body 3 is arranged in the receiving cavity 11; the lens 31 is arranged in the protective window 12 and is arranged opposite to the protective lens 2.

[0048] The camera 110 can image the cell number and the ladle number to be able to identify the ladle number and the cell number.

[0049] The main body 3 includes a main board, a processor, a lens 31, a shutter unit, a sensor, and other components. The main body 3 is arranged in the receiving cavity 11. The metal material housing 1 can perform electromagnetic shielding on the main body 3 in the receiving cavity 11, thereby reducing the influence of the electromagnetic environment on the camera 110.

[0050] The housing 1 made of metal material has good thermal conductivity, thus having good heat dissipation performance, thereby reducing the impact of high-temperature environment on the camera 110.

[0051] The protective film on the surface of the protective lens 2 is used to reduce the amount of soot and oil adhering to the protective lens 2, thereby being able to reduce the impact of soot and oil on the imaging of the lens 31, and thus being able to reduce the impact of the soot environment on the camera 110.

[0052] In the camera 110 of the embodiment of the present utility model, the main body 3 is disposed in the accommodation cavity 11. The housing 1 made of metal material can perform electromagnetic shielding on the main body 3 in the accommodation cavity 11, thereby reducing the impact of the electromagnetic environment on the camera 110. The housing 1 made of metal material has good thermal conductivity, thus having good heat dissipation performance, thereby reducing the impact of high-temperature environment on the camera 110. The protective film on the surface of the protective lens 2 is used to reduce the amount of soot and oil adhering to the protective lens 2, thereby being able to reduce the impact of the soot environment on the camera 110. Thus, the camera 110 of this embodiment can adapt to the high-temperature, soot and electromagnetic environments in the aluminum plant, so that the camera 110 has good environmental adaptability, and further enables the camera 110 of this embodiment to reduce the probability of recognition errors.

[0053] In the tapping system 100 of the embodiment of the present utility model, the ladle number and the cell number are identified by the imaging method of the camera 110, with relatively low cost and low difficulty in operation and deployment. Moreover, in the processing system of the embodiment of the present utility model, since the camera 110 has good environmental adaptability, it can reduce the probability of recognition errors and increase the probability of successful recognition.

[0054] Combined with Figure 2 、 Figure 3 、 Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the housing 1 is provided with a plurality of first heat dissipation holes 13, and each first heat dissipation hole 13 communicates with the accommodation cavity 11.

[0055] By providing the first heat dissipation holes 13, ventilation can be performed on the accommodation cavity 11, thereby increasing the heat dissipation performance of the camera 110 of this embodiment.

[0056] Combined with Figure 2 、 Figure 3 、 Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the housing 1 is provided with a plurality of heat dissipation covers 14, and the plurality of heat dissipation covers 14 are respectively disposed over the plurality of first heat dissipation holes 13 in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0057] By covering the first heat dissipation holes 13 with the heat dissipation covers 14, the first heat dissipation holes 13 can be protected, so as to reduce the amount of soot entering the accommodation cavity 11 through the first heat dissipation holes 13.

[0058] Combined with Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments, the camera 110 further includes a heat dissipation tube 4. The housing 1 is provided with a second heat dissipation hole 15 and a third heat dissipation hole 16. The heat dissipation tube 4 is located in the accommodation cavity 11 and communicates with the second heat dissipation hole 15 and the third heat dissipation hole 16. The heat dissipation tube 4 is wound around the main body 3 or penetrates through the main body 3.

[0059] Air in the external environment can enter the heat dissipation tube 4 to dissipate heat from the main body 3. By providing the heat dissipation tube 4, when dissipating heat from the main body 3, it can prevent dust in the external environment from entering the accommodation cavity 11 and contacting the main body 3, making the camera 110 of this embodiment further have better environmental adaptability.

[0060] By winding the heat dissipation tube 4 around the main body 3 or penetrating through the main body 3, the heat dissipation effect of the heat dissipation tube 4 on the main body 3 can be increased, thereby improving the heat dissipation performance of the camera 110 of this embodiment.

[0061] Combined with Figure 2 、 Figure 3 、 Figure 4 、 Figure 5 、 Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments, along the extension direction of the heat dissipation tube 4, the inner diameter of the heat dissipation tube 4 decreases in the direction away from the second heat dissipation hole 15. That is to say, along the extension direction of the heat dissipation tube 4, the inner diameter of the heat dissipation tube 4 increases in the direction close to the second heat dissipation hole 15. Thus, the heat dissipation tube 4 can produce a venturi effect to increase the air flow speed in the heat dissipation tube 4, thereby further improving the heat dissipation performance of the camera 110 of this embodiment.

[0062] In some embodiments, the heat dissipation tube 4 is provided with a plurality of first heat dissipation fins. The first heat dissipation fins are located in the accommodation cavity 11 and are in contact with the main body 3.

[0063] By providing the first heat dissipation fins, the heat exchange speed between the main body 3 and the heat dissipation tube 4 can be increased, thereby further increasing the heat dissipation performance of the camera 110.

[0064] Combined with Figure 4 、 Figure 5 、 Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments, the housing 1 is provided with a plurality of second heat dissipation fins 17. The first part 171 of each second heat dissipation fin 17 is located in the accommodation cavity 11 and is in contact with the main body 3, and the second part 172 of each second heat dissipation fin 17 is located outside the accommodation cavity 11.

[0065] By arranging the first part 171 of the second heat sink 17 inside the accommodation cavity 11 and in contact with the main body 3, and arranging the second part 172 of each second heat sink 17 outside the accommodation cavity 11, the heat of the main body 3 can be quickly conducted to the second part 172 through the first part 171, and heat dissipation can be achieved through the second part 172, thereby improving the heat dissipation performance of the camera 110.

[0066] Combined with Figure 4 、 Figure 5 、 Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments, the first part 171 is provided with a mounting portion 1711, and at least a part of the main body 3 is mounted on the mounting portion 1711.

[0067] At least a part of the main body 3 can be mounted through the mounting portion 1711, so that the main body 3 can be mounted and cooled through the second heat sink 17, thereby improving the space utilization rate and making the structure of the camera 110 more compact.

[0068] Combined with Figure 4 、 Figure 5 、 Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments, the camera 110 further includes a mounting bracket 5. The mounting bracket 5 is located inside the accommodation cavity 11 and connected to each second heat sink 17, and the main body 3 is mounted on the mounting bracket 5.

[0069] The mounting bracket 5 can be mounted through the mounting portion 1711, so as to indirectly mount the main body 3 and dissipate heat from the main body 3, thereby improving the space utilization rate and making the structure of the camera 110 more compact.

[0070] The above is only a preferred specific embodiment of the present invention, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions that can be easily thought of by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention should be covered by the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention should be subject to the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A camera, characterized in that: include A housing defines a housing cavity, wherein the housing is made of a metal material so as to be able to provide electromagnetic shielding to the housing cavity, and the housing further defines a protection window communicating with the housing cavity; A protective lens is arranged on the protective window, and a protective film is arranged on the surface of the protective lens; A main body, disposed in the accommodating cavity; The lens is arranged on the protection window and is arranged opposite to the protection lens.

2. The camera according to claim 1, characterized in that The shell is provided with a plurality of first heat dissipation holes, and each of the first heat dissipation holes is communicated with the accommodating cavity.

3. The camera according to claim 2, characterized in that The housing is provided with a plurality of heat dissipation covers, and the plurality of heat dissipation covers are arranged to cover the plurality of first heat dissipation holes in a one-to-one correspondence.

4. The camera according to claim 1, characterized in that The camera also includes a heat dissipation pipe, the shell is provided with a second heat dissipation hole and a third heat dissipation hole, the heat dissipation pipe is located in the accommodating cavity and connects the second heat dissipation hole and the third heat dissipation hole, and the heat dissipation pipe is arranged around the main body or penetrates the main body.

5. The camera according to claim 4, characterized in that Along the extension direction of the heat dissipation pipe, the inner diameter of the heat dissipation pipe decreases in a direction away from the second heat dissipation hole.

6. The camera according to claim 5, characterized in that The heat dissipation pipe is provided with a plurality of first heat dissipation fins, and the first heat dissipation fins are located in the accommodating cavity and abut against the main body.

7. The camera according to claim 1, characterized in that The housing is provided with a plurality of second heat sinks, a first portion of each of the second heat sinks is located in the accommodating cavity and abuts against the main body, and a second portion of each of the second heat sinks is located outside the accommodating cavity.

8. The camera according to claim 7, characterized in that The first portion is provided with a mounting portion, and at least a portion of the main body is mounted on the mounting portion.

9. The camera according to claim 7, characterized in that The camera further comprises a mounting bracket, wherein the mounting bracket is located in the accommodating cavity and connected to each of the second heat sinks, and the main body is mounted on the mounting bracket.

10. An aluminum discharging system, characterized in that: include: An electrolytic cell, provided with an identification cell number; A carriage, movably arranged to be able to approach the electrolytic cell; Aluminum packages, provided with identification package numbers, are loaded on the rack vehicle; The camera according to any one of claims 1 to 9, arranged on the carriage, the camera being used to image the electrolytic cell and the aluminum package; A host computer is connected to the camera signal, and is used to process the image formed by the camera and identify the package number and the slot number.

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