Metal ingot cutting production line

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of metal ingot cutting, in particular to a metal ingot cutting production line which sequentially comprises a mechanical arm unstacking device, a conveying area, a cutting machine, a collecting and screening device and a packaging area in the flow direction of the production line. The mechanical arm unstacking device comprises an industrial robot and a 3D vision guiding unstacking and stacking system, the 3D vision guiding unstacking and stacking system comprises a 3D recognition camera and a robot vision guiding platform, and a safety optical grating is arranged on the 3D recognition camera. The collecting and screening device comprises a first cyclone collector and a first vibrating screen which are connected in sequence, a second cyclone collector and a vacuum conveyor which are respectively connected with the first vibrating screen, and a second vibrating screen connected with the second cyclone collector; the AGV is used for transporting the metal ingots to the mechanical arm unstacking area; and fine particle dust which is dedusted by the first cyclone collector and the second cyclone collector is separated by the wet dust collector, so that the labor dependence is reduced, and the production efficiency and the safety are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of metal ingot chip cutting, in particular to a metal ingot chip cutting production line. Background Art

[0002] In the traditional metal processing industry, the processing process of metal ingots faces many challenges, mainly including low production efficiency, high labor intensity, frequent safety hazards, etc. Especially in the core links such as the handling, unstacking, chip cutting, screening and packing of metal ingots, it seriously relies on manual operation, which not only leads to high production costs, but also seriously affects the processing accuracy and product consistency. With the progress of technology, especially the rapid development of automation and intelligent technology, the industry urgently needs to introduce innovative equipment and technical means to achieve the high efficiency, safety and refinement of the production process and promote industrial upgrading. Content of the Utility Model

[0003] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model specifically adopts the following technical solutions.

[0004] Design a metal ingot chip cutting production line. A metal ingot chip cutting production line is characterized in that it sequentially includes a robotic arm unstacking device, a conveying area, a chip cutting machine, a collection and screening device, a packing area along the production line flow direction, and a packing machine is provided in the packing area;

[0005] The robotic arm unstacking device includes an industrial robot and a 3D vision-guided palletizing and depalletizing system. The 3D vision-guided palletizing and depalletizing system includes a 3D recognition camera and a robot vision guidance platform. The robot vision guidance platform is electrically connected to the robot motion controller of the industrial robot. The 3D recognition camera is electrically connected to the robot vision guidance platform and the robot motion controller respectively. A safety grating is provided on the 3D recognition camera, and the safety grating can completely cover the irradiation range of the 3D recognition camera and the motion range of the robotic arm of the industrial robot;

[0006] The collection and screening device includes a first cyclone collector and a first vibrating screen connected in sequence, a second cyclone collector and a vacuum conveyor respectively connected to the first vibrating screen, and a second vibrating screen connected to the second cyclone collector; It also includes an AGV carrier for transporting metal ingots to the robotic arm unstacking area;

[0007] The fine particulate dust after dust removal by the first cyclone collector and the second cyclone collector is separated by a wet dust collector.

[0008] Preferably, a chip breaker is connected between the outlet of the chip cutting machine and the collection and screening device.

[0009] Preferably, one set of robotic arm unstacking device is equipped with two chip cutting machines.

[0010] Preferably, in the conveying area, there are a feeding conveyor, a head conveyor, and a hopper collection and placement area connected in sequence. The discharge end of the feeding conveyor is connected to the feed inlet of the chip cutter, and the feed end of the head conveyor is connected to the discharge outlet of the chip cutter.

[0011] Preferably, the feeding conveyor includes a first feeding conveyor and a second feeding conveyor connected by a chain transfer machine. The chip cutter is located between the first feeding conveyor and the second feeding conveyor, and the head conveyor is located below the feeding conveyor.

[0012] Preferably, pusher devices are respectively provided at the first feeding conveyor and the chain transfer machine, and between the second feeding conveyor and the chip cutter.

[0013] The beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows:

[0014] 1. By integrating an AGV automatic guided vehicle, a 3D vision-guided robotic arm palletizing system, and a fully automatic production line, manual intervention is significantly reduced, the burden on workers is alleviated, and at the same time, production efficiency and operation safety levels are significantly improved. The collaborative operation of 3D vision technology and the robotic arm ensures the precise positioning and operation of metal ingot processing, reduces human errors, and improves product dimensional accuracy and surface quality.

[0015] 2. The production line configuration can be flexibly adjusted according to the characteristics of the metal ingot, such as material and size, to meet diverse processing requirements, enhancing the flexibility of production and the market adaptability. In addition, safety measures such as safety light curtains and obstacle avoidance radars introduced effectively prevent operation accidents and ensure the safety of the production environment.

[0016] 3. The application of the wet dust removal system effectively controls dust pollution, reduces the fire risk, and meets the environmental protection standards and safety production specifications of modern manufacturing. Through the suction of the negative pressure fan, the direct collision between materials and equipment is reduced, further ensuring production safety.

[0017] 4. The entire production process is centrally monitored by a central computer to achieve real-time data analysis and production scheduling optimization, laying a solid foundation for the intelligent manufacturing transformation of the enterprise. The full automation from raw material handling to finished product packaging not only improves production efficiency and quality stability but also provides strong technical support for the competitiveness and sustainable development of the enterprise. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 is the overall structural schematic diagram of the structure of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 is the layout structural schematic diagram of the conveying area;

[0020] Figure 3It is the schematic diagram of the 3D vision-guided palletizing and depalletizing system;

[0021] The reference numerals in the figure are: 1 metal ingot stack placement area, 2 metal ingot head collection area, 3 head conveyor, 4 robotic arm depalletizing device, 5 chip cutter, 6 chip breaker, 7 maintenance platform 1, 8 maintenance platform 2, 9 coarse particle collection area, 10 second vibrating screen, 11 finished product particle collection area, 12 second cyclone collector, 13 vacuum conveyor, 15 wet dust collector, 16 first cyclone collector, 17 first vibrating screen, 19 feeding conveyor, 1901 first feeding conveyor, 1902 chain transplanting machine, 1903 second feeding conveyor. Specific embodiments

[0022] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the preferred embodiments described herein are only used to illustrate and explain the present invention, and are not used to limit the present invention.

[0023] Embodiment 1

[0024] A metal ingot chip production line, as Figures 1 to 3 shown, sequentially includes a robotic arm depalletizing device 4, a conveying area, a chip cutter 5, a collection and screening device, and a packing area along the production line flow direction. A packing machine is provided in the packing area;

[0025] The robotic arm depalletizing device 4 includes an industrial robot and a 3D vision-guided palletizing and depalletizing system. The 3D vision-guided palletizing and depalletizing system includes a 3D recognition camera and a robot vision guidance platform. The robot vision guidance platform is electrically connected to the robot motion controller of the industrial robot. The 3D recognition camera is electrically connected to the robot vision guidance platform and the robot motion controller respectively. A safety grating is provided on the 3D recognition camera, and the safety grating can completely cover the irradiation range of the 3D recognition camera and the motion range of the robotic arm of the industrial robot, so that when a person enters the grating, the equipment can automatically stop, thereby protecting the safety of the person.

[0026] After the AGV carrier places the materials at the robotic arm position, the 3D recognition camera automatically identifies the position, height, and front and back sides of the ingot, sends the coordinates, and guides the robotic arm to grab. The robotic arm will flip the inverted ingot and place it at the designated position on the loading conveyor to complete the action. Among them, two sets of chip breakers 5 share one robotic arm palletizing and depalletizing device. After the ingot stack is grabbed, the 3D vision-guided palletizing and depalletizing system identifies that the material has been grabbed and sends a signal, and the AGV automatically changes the material; the robotic arm can perform repetitive actions and can efficiently complete a large number of repetitive tasks. The robotic arm can effectively improve production efficiency and can replace manpower to complete a large number of repetitive tasks. The robotic arm can operate under harsh environmental conditions and can replace manual work in harsh environments. It greatly improves the accuracy of positioning and operation, reduces errors, and improves product quality.

[0027] It also includes an AGV carrier for transporting the ingot to the robotic arm palletizing and depalletizing area; dual embedded anti-collision radars on both sides of the frame of the AGV carrier. After optional installation of the rear radar, it forms 360° protection. The optional gantry end is equipped with Mid360 for three-dimensional identification of the pallet, and the picking is more accurate.

[0028] The AGV carrier needs to be set with a material picking point, a pallet stacker, and a charging pile. The AGV carrier forks out the ingot stack from the material picking point and places it at the designated position of the robotic arm; the AGV carrier is equipped with automatic guiding devices such as electromagnetic or optical ones, and can travel along the specified guiding path. It is a transport vehicle with safety protection and various loading and unloading functions. The AGV trolley can automatically complete the whole process of picking up and placing goods and horizontal movement under the command of the control system.

[0029] After the ingot is grabbed, the AGV receives a signal, forks out the ingot pallet and places it on the pallet stacker. After stacking to a certain number of layers, the pallet is moved out to the designated position. When the power is insufficient, the AGV will go to the designated position to charge by itself. Under the computer monitoring, the AGV function walks precisely and docks at the designated location according to the path planning and operation requirements to complete a series of operation functions. In the automatic handling and sorting mode, by combining with WMS and MES, the AGV realizes the automatic handling management of the warehouse, and the flexible dynamic allocation of the storage location; the picking changes from "person to goods" to "goods to person", improving work efficiency and reducing labor intensity. In the system trend, under the background of Industry 4.0, by introducing the AGV dynamic system and changing the existing manual handling mode, the handling logistics automation can be effectively realized.

[0030] If chip breaking treatment is required, a chip breaker 6 is connected between the outlet of the chip breaker 5 and the collection and screening device. The metal chips are processed into long strips and discharged from the outlet of the chip breaker 5. During chip breaking, the long strip metal chips are processed into irregular short chips within a certain range.

[0031] In the conveying area, there are a feeding conveyor, a head conveyor 3, and a hopper collection and placement area connected in sequence. The discharge end of the feeding conveyor is connected to the feeding port of the chip cutting machine 5, and the feeding end of the head conveyor 3 is connected to the discharge port of the chip cutting machine 5. The feeding conveyor includes a first feeding conveyor 1901 and a second feeding conveyor 1903 connected by a chain transfer machine 1902. The chip cutting machine 5 is located between the first feeding conveyor 1901 and the second feeding conveyor 1903, and the head conveyor 3 is located below the feeding conveyor. Pushing devices are respectively provided at the first feeding conveyor 1901 and the chain transfer machine 1902, and between the second feeding conveyor 1903 and the chip cutting machine 5. The metal ingot is first conveyed by the first feeding conveyor 1901. When it is conveyed to the chain transfer machine 1902, it is divided into two paths. One path is conveyed by the first feeding conveyor 1901 to the chip cutting machine 5, and the other path is pushed by the pushing device to the chain transfer machine 1902 and then sent to the second feeding conveyor 1903, and then pushed by the pushing device to the chip cutting machine 5 for chip cutting treatment. The remaining material heads fall into the head conveyor 3, and the head conveyor 3 conveys them to a designated position for collection.

[0032] The collection and screening device includes a first cyclone collector and a first vibrating screen 17 connected in sequence, a second cyclone collector 12 and a vacuum conveyor 13 respectively connected to the first vibrating screen 17, and a second vibrating screen 10 connected to the second cyclone collector 12; the finished products screened out by the first vibrating screen 17 enter the second cyclone collector 12 through a pipeline and are put into the second vibrating screen 10 again for screening, and then enter the packing process; while the coarse particles screened out are sent to the packing area for collection and waiting for recycling through the vacuum conveyor 13.

[0033] The fine particle dust after dust removal by the first cyclone collector and the second cyclone collector is separated by a wet dust collector 15. A blower is provided in the wet dust collector 15, which can perform negative pressure suction, thereby reducing the contact and collision of materials, and further reducing the risk of ignition of flammable dust. A positive pressure blower can be used for processing non-flammable metals.

[0034] The working mode of the utility model is as follows:

[0035] AGV transportation stage: The AGV carrier automatically transports the metal ingot stack to the designated position of the robotic arm according to the preset path, and ensures the driving safety and accuracy through electromagnetic or optical guiding technology. When the battery power is insufficient, it automatically charges to ensure uninterrupted operation. The 3D camera identifies the position and posture of the metal ingot, guides the robotic arm to accurately grasp and flip the metal ingot, and places it on the conveyor. The safety grating ensures the safety of personnel during the operation process and prevents accidental injuries.

[0036] Robotic arm palletizing stage: The 3D recognition camera identifies the position and posture of the ingot, guides the robotic arm to accurately grasp and flip the ingot, and places it on the conveyor. The safety grating ensures the safety of personnel during the operation process and prevents accidental injuries.

[0037] Ingot chipping stage: The ingot is conveyed by the conveyor to the chipper 5 and chipped by the cutter roller to produce metal chips of the required size, and the waste materials are automatically collected. When necessary, the chip breaker 6 is connected for further processing.

[0038] Collection and screening stage: The chipped metal chips are pneumatically conveyed through the pipeline to the cyclone collector and the vibrating screen for grading to distinguish the finished product grades, and the wet dust collector 15 is used to treat the environment to improve the operation safety. Packing and processing stage: The screened finished products are sent to the packing machine or the ton bag for packaging, completing the automated production process, which provides convenience for subsequent storage, transportation or reprocessing. The process of this production line realizes the full-chain automation from raw material handling to finished product packaging, which not only greatly improves the production efficiency and quality control ability, but also provides an example for the intelligent transformation of the metal processing industry.

[0039] Finally, it should be noted that the above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not used to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or perform equivalent replacements for some of the technical features; any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A metal ingot chip production line, characterized in that, It sequentially includes a robotic arm palletizing device, a conveying area, a chip cutter, a collection and screening device, and a packing area along the flow direction of the production line. A packing machine is provided in the packing area. The robotic arm palletizing device includes an industrial robot and a 3D vision-guided palletizing and depalletizing system. The 3D vision-guided palletizing and depalletizing system includes a 3D recognition camera and a robot vision-guided platform. The robot vision-guided platform is electrically connected to the robot motion controller of the industrial robot. The 3D recognition camera is electrically connected to the robot vision-guided platform and the robot motion controller respectively. A safety grating is provided on the 3D recognition camera, and the safety grating can completely cover the irradiation range of the 3D recognition camera and the motion range of the robotic arm of the industrial robot. The collection and screening device includes a first cyclone collector and a first vibrating screen connected in sequence, a second cyclone collector and a vacuum conveyor respectively connected to the first vibrating screen, and a second vibrating screen connected to the second cyclone collector. It also includes an AGV carrier for transporting metal ingots to the robotic arm palletizing area.

2. The metal ingot chip production line according to claim 1, wherein: A chip breaker is connected between the outlet of the chip cutter and the collection and screening device.

3. The metal ingot chip production line according to claim 1, characterized in that: One set of robotic arm palletizing device is equipped with two chip cutters.

4. The metal ingot chip production line according to claim 1, characterized in that: In the conveying area, there are a loading conveyor, a headstock conveyor, and a hopper collection and placement area connected in sequence. The discharge end of the loading conveyor is connected to the feed inlet of the chip cutter, and the feed end of the headstock conveyor is connected to the discharge outlet of the chip cutter.

5. The metal ingot chip production line according to claim 4, characterized in that: The loading conveyor includes a first loading conveyor and a second loading conveyor connected by a chain transfer machine. The chip cutter is located between the first loading conveyor and the second loading conveyor. The headstock conveyor is located below the loading conveyor.

6. The metal ingot chip production line according to claim 5, characterized in that: Pushing devices are respectively provided at the first loading conveyor and the chain transfer machine, and between the second loading conveyor and the chip cutter.

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