Aluminum alloy melt tubular filter
By installing a heater frame and an electric heater in an aluminum alloy melt tube filter, the problem of drop in aluminum melt temperature is solved, and the filtration efficiency and casting quality are improved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422297131.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-20
- Publication Date
- 2025-08-12
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-09-20
AI Technical Summary
The existing aluminum alloy melt tube filters do not have heating components installed, resulting in a decrease in the temperature of the aluminum melt, deterioration of fluidity, and reduced filtration efficiency.
Install the heater frame and electric heater inside the filter box, and connect it to the control electric heater through cable connectors to ensure that the heater works stably in a high temperature environment and maintain the aluminum melt temperature.
Maintain the aluminum melt temperature, prevent deterioration of fluidity, and improve filtration efficiency and casting quality.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present application belongs to the technical field of aluminum alloy casting equipment, and specifically relates to an aluminum alloy melt tube filter. Background Art
[0002] Aluminum alloy casting equipment refers to various types of machinery and equipment used in aluminum alloy casting, enabling the production of desired parts directly through the casting process. Aluminum alloy melt tube filters are primarily used to remove inclusions and gases from the molten aluminum, thereby improving the purity and quality of the aluminum alloy. These filters are widely used in the production of high-precision products such as aluminum foil, cans, aircraft materials, and printing substrates. They remove oxides, hydrogen, and other non-metallic inclusions from the molten aluminum, thereby improving the performance and appearance of the final product.
[0003] For example, the patent with announcement number CN204380355U discloses an aluminum alloy melt tube filter, which includes a filter box and a filter tank accommodated in the filter box. A filter tube assembly is fixed in the filter tank. One end of the filter tube assembly is connected to the liquid outlet on the filter box through an outflow channel provided on the filter tank. The filter box is also provided with a liquid inlet. A liquid outlet lining pipe is detachably installed between the liquid outlet and the outflow channel opening, and a liquid inlet lining pipe is installed between the liquid inlet and the filter tank shell. The use of separate installations of the liquid inlet and liquid outlet linings can effectively replace the original integrated setting. When blockage or other faults occur at the liquid inlet and liquid outlet, the lining can be removed in time for repair or replacement. In addition, the port of the filter adopts a detachable installation design. Other components in the filter can be repaired or replaced by simply removing the lining. The setting of the filter components can be adjusted according to different working conditions, thereby enhancing the adaptability of the device to different working conditions.
[0004] However, the device is not equipped with a component for heating the inside of the filter. Since the temperature of the aluminum melt cannot be maintained, the fluidity becomes poor due to temperature drop or local supercooling and solidification occurs, resulting in reduced filtration efficiency. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of the present application is to provide an aluminum alloy melt tube filter to solve the problem that the above-mentioned device is not equipped with a component for heating the inside of the filter, and the temperature of the aluminum melt cannot be maintained, resulting in poor fluidity due to temperature drop or local supercooling and solidification, which causes reduced filtration efficiency.
[0006] The technical solution adopted in this application is as follows: it includes a filter box body, and multiple installation grooves are opened inside the left and right sides of the filter box body. A heater frame is fittedly installed inside the installation groove, an electric heater is fixedly installed inside the heater frame, a fixing ring is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the heater frame, and a wiring harness connector is connected and installed between the installation groove and the heater frame.
[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, multiple installation grooves are opened inside the left and right sides of the filter box, the interior of the installation groove is fitted with the installation of the heater frame, the electric heater is fixedly installed inside the heater frame, the upper surface of the heater frame is fixedly installed with a fixing ring, and the installation harness connector is connected between the installation groove and the heater frame. The filter box can protect the internal filter device as a whole and can protect the filter element from physical damage. The interior of the filter box contains a heat insulation layer, which can effectively prevent heat loss and maintain the temperature inside the filter box for a certain period of time. The interior of the installation groove contains a slide rail for providing a position for the installation and fixation of the heating component. The heater frame provides a stable installation position as the installation base of the electric heater, ensuring that the heating component works stably in a high temperature environment, and the interior of the heater frame contains a cable connector and a data cable and power supply line for controlling the electric heater, ensuring the normal connection between the external cable and the heater frame, so that the electric heater can operate normally, and the electric heater is electrically connected to the cable inside the heater frame, and the electric heater is started to heat for maintenance Maintain the temperature of the aluminum melt and prevent it from cooling during the filtration process, thereby ensuring filtration efficiency and casting quality. The fixing ring can cooperate with the cover plate component to stabilize the upper and lower ends of the electric heater to ensure that it remains stable in a high temperature and vibration working environment, avoiding failures or accidents caused by up and down displacement of the equipment. A circular hole is opened inside the fixing ring, and the fixing ring and the heater frame on its lower surface can be lifted by external equipment to replace the heating component inside the mounting groove. The wiring harness connector is fixedly connected to the mounting groove, and the cables contained in the filter box and the mounting groove are connected to the inside of the wiring harness connector. The wiring harness connector and the heater frame are fit together, and the heater frame and the wiring harness connector can be separated to facilitate the installation and removal of the heating component. The wiring harness connector serves as an electrical connection point between the heating component and the inside of the device, which can ensure the normal operation of the heating component. By installing a component for heating the inside of the filter in the device, the temperature of the aluminum melt can be maintained, helping to prevent the deterioration of fluidity caused by temperature drop or local supercooling and solidification, thereby improving filtration efficiency.
[0008] In a preferred embodiment, protection plates are hingedly mounted on the left and right sides of the upper surface of the filter box, and a plurality of buckles are provided between the filter box and the outer surface of the protection plate.
[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, a protective plate is hingedly installed on the left and right sides of the upper surface of the filter box, and multiple buckles are set between the filter box and the outer surface of the protective plate. The protective plate serves as the main part of the cover component. When the protective plate is closed, it can protect the heating component on its lower surface from interference from the external environment. The heating component can be inspected or replaced by opening the protective plate. The buckle can prevent the protective plate from being accidentally opened when the protective plate is closed, thereby avoiding the external environment from affecting the operation of the heating component.
[0010] In a preferred embodiment, a filter tank is provided in the middle of the filter box, and a plurality of heat conducting plates are fixedly installed on both sides of the filter tank.
[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, a filter tank is opened in the middle of the interior of the filter box, and multiple heat conduction plates are fixedly installed on both sides of the interior of the filter tank. The filter tank is a container of the filter box that accommodates the filter tube assembly, ensuring that the filter medium can effectively intercept and adsorb inclusions in the aluminum melt. The heat conduction plate can evenly guide the heat generated by the heating component to the interior of the filter tank, ensuring that the interior of the filter tank can be evenly heated.
[0012] In a preferred embodiment, a top cover is fitted on the upper surface of the filter tank, and a plurality of handles are fixedly mounted on the upper surface of the top cover.
[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, the top cover is installed in a fitting manner using the upper surface of the filter tank, and a plurality of handles are fixedly installed on the upper surface of the top cover. The top cover is used to protect the interior of the filter tank from interference from the external environment and provide a channel for inspection and maintenance of the equipment inside the filter tank. The handles can facilitate the staff to lift the top cover, thereby inspecting and maintaining the filter tank on the lower surface of the top cover.
[0014] In a preferred embodiment, melt pipes are fixedly mounted on the front and rear outer surfaces of the filter box, and gate valves are fixedly mounted on the outer surfaces of the melt pipes.
[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, melt pipes are fixedly installed on the outer surfaces of the front and rear sides of the filter box, and gate valves are fixedly installed on the outer surfaces of the melt pipes. The melt pipes are used to transport and discharge molten aluminum alloy from the interior of the filter to ensure that the melt is purified before casting. The gate valve can adjust the flow rate of the aluminum melt by adjusting its own opening, thereby realizing control of the processing state of the device.
[0016] In a preferred embodiment, a sealing butt joint groove is fixedly installed on the inner side of the melt pipe and passes through the filter box, and a filter body is fixedly installed on the inner side of the sealing butt joint groove.
[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, a sealed docking groove is fixedly installed on the inner side of the melt pipe through the filter box, and a filter body is fixedly installed on the inner side of the sealed docking groove. The sealed docking groove is used to ensure that the connection between the melt pipe and the filter body has good sealing performance to prevent the aluminum melt from leaking during the filtration process. The filter body can filter the aluminum melt passing through it, thereby removing oxides, hydrogen and other non-metallic inclusions in the aluminum melt, thereby improving the performance and appearance quality of the final product.
[0018] In a preferred embodiment, a support column is fixedly mounted on the lower surface of the filter box, and a base is fixedly mounted on the lower surface of the support column.
[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, a support column is fixedly installed on the lower surface of the filter box, and a base is fixedly installed on the lower surface of the support column. The support column is used to support the main structure of the device to ensure the stability and firmness of the entire filtration system. The base is the base of the device, which bears the weight of the entire filter and distributes it on the ground.
[0020] In a preferred embodiment, a distribution box is fixedly mounted on the right outer surface of the filter box, and a control box is fixedly mounted on the left outer surface of the filter box.
[0021] By adopting the above technical solution, the distribution box is fixedly installed on the right outer surface of the filter box, and the control box is fixedly installed on the left outer surface of the filter box. The distribution box is used to centrally manage the power required by the device to ensure that all electrical components can receive power safely and stably. The control box contains a PLC controller, display screen and buttons, which allows operators to easily monitor and adjust the working status of the filter and improve production efficiency.
[0022] In summary, due to the adoption of the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of this application are:
[0023] In this application, the heater frame serves as the installation base of the electric heater and provides a stable installation position to ensure that the heating component works stably in a high-temperature environment. The interior of the heater frame contains cable connectors and data cables and power supply lines for controlling the electric heater, ensuring normal connection between the external cables and the heater frame so that the electric heater can operate normally. The electric heater is electrically connected to the cables inside the heater frame. The electric heater is started to heat to maintain the temperature of the aluminum melt and prevent it from cooling during the filtration process, thereby ensuring the filtration efficiency and casting quality. By installing a component for heating the inside of the filter in the device, the temperature of the aluminum melt can be maintained, which helps to prevent the deterioration of fluidity caused by temperature drop or local supercooling and solidification, thereby improving the filtration efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0024] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure in this application;
[0025] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of this application;
[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the heating component structure in this application;
[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the filter component structure in this application.
[0028] Markings in the figure: 1. Filter box; 2. Mounting groove; 3. Heater frame; 4. Electric heater; 5. Fixing ring; 6. Wire harness connector; 7. Protective plate; 8. Buckle; 9. Filter tank; 10. Heat conduction plate; 11. Top cover; 12. Handle; 13. Melt pipe; 14. Gate valve; 15. Sealing docking groove; 16. Filter body; 17. Support column; 18. Base; 19. Distribution box; 20. Control box. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0029] To make the purpose, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application more clear, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the embodiments of this application. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of this application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of this application.
[0030] Example:
[0031] Reference Figure 1-Figure 3, including a filter box 1, the filter box 1 can protect the entire internal filter device and protect the filter element from physical damage, and the interior of the filter box 1 contains a heat insulation layer, which can effectively prevent heat loss and maintain the temperature inside the filter box 1 for a certain period of time. The interior of the mounting groove 2 contains a slide rail for providing a position for the installation and fixation of the heating component. The heater frame 3 provides a stable installation position as the installation base of the electric heater 4 to ensure that the heating component works stably in a high temperature environment, and the interior of the heater frame 3 contains a cable connector and a data cable and power supply line for controlling the electric heater 4 to ensure normal connection between the external cable and the heater frame 3 so that the electric heater 4 can operate normally. The electric heater 4 is electrically connected to the cable inside the heater frame 3, and the electric heater 4 is started to heat to maintain the temperature of the aluminum melt to prevent it from cooling during the filtration process, thereby ensuring the filtration efficiency and casting quality. The fixing ring 5 can interact with the cover plate component The fixing ring 5 is provided with a circular hole inside, and the fixing ring 5 and the heater frame 3 on its lower surface can be lifted by external equipment to replace the heating component inside the mounting groove 2. The wiring harness connector 6 is fixedly connected to the mounting groove 2, and the cables contained in the filter box 1 and the mounting groove 2 are connected to the inside of the wiring harness connector 6. The wiring harness connector 6 and the heater frame 3 are fitted together, and the heater frame 3 and the wiring harness connector 6 can be separated to facilitate the installation and disassembly of the heating component. The wiring harness connector 6 serves as an electrical connection point between the heating component and the inside of the device, which can ensure the normal operation of the heating component. By installing a component for heating the inside of the filter in the device, the temperature of the aluminum melt can be maintained, which helps to prevent the fluidity from deteriorating or local supercooling and solidification caused by temperature drop, thereby improving the filtration efficiency.
[0032] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 4 The protective plate 7 is the main part of the cover component. When the protective plate 7 is closed, it can protect the heating component on its lower surface from interference from the external environment. The heating component can be inspected or replaced by opening the protective plate 7. The buckle 8 can prevent the protective plate 7 from being accidentally opened when the protective plate 7 is closed, thereby avoiding the external environment from affecting the operation of the heating component.
[0033] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 4 The filter tank 9 is the container of the filter box 1 for accommodating the filter tube assembly, ensuring that the filter medium can effectively intercept and adsorb inclusions in the aluminum melt. The heat conducting plate 10 can evenly guide the heat generated by the heating component to the interior of the filter tank 9, ensuring that the interior of the filter tank 9 can be evenly heated.
[0034] Reference Figure 1 The top cover 11 is used to protect the interior of the filter tank 9 from interference from the external environment and provide a channel for maintenance of the equipment inside the filter tank 9. The handle 12 can facilitate the staff to lift the top cover 11 to inspect and maintain the filter tank 9 on the lower surface of the top cover 11.
[0035] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 4 The melt pipe 13 is used to transport and discharge the molten aluminum alloy into the filter to ensure that the melt is purified before casting. The gate valve 14 can adjust the flow of the aluminum melt by adjusting its own opening to achieve control of the processing state of the device.
[0036] Reference Figure 4 The sealing butt groove 15 is used to ensure that the connection between the melt pipe 13 and the filter body 16 has good sealing performance to prevent the aluminum melt from leaking during the filtration process. The filter body 16 can filter the aluminum melt passing through it, thereby removing oxides, hydrogen and other non-metallic inclusions in the aluminum melt, thereby improving the performance and appearance quality of the final product.
[0037] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 The support column 17 is used to support the main structure of the device to ensure the stability and firmness of the entire filtering system. The base 18 is the base of the device, which bears the weight of the entire filter and distributes it to the ground.
[0038] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 The distribution box 19 is used to centrally manage the electrical energy required by the device to ensure that all electrical components can receive power safely and stably. The control box 20 contains a PLC controller, a display screen and buttons, which allows operators to easily monitor and adjust the working status of the filter and improve production efficiency.
[0039] The implementation principle of an embodiment of an aluminum alloy melt tube filter in the present application is as follows: the filter box 1 can protect the entire internal filter device and protect the filter element from physical damage, and the interior of the filter box 1 contains a heat insulation layer, which can effectively prevent heat loss and maintain the temperature inside the filter box 1 for a certain period of time. The interior of the installation groove 2 contains a slide rail for providing a position for the installation and fixation of the heating component, and the heater frame 3 provides a stable installation position as the installation base for the electric heater 4 to ensure that the heating component works stably in a high temperature environment, and the interior of the heater frame 3 contains a cable connector and a data cable and power supply line for controlling the electric heater 4 to ensure normal connection between the external cable and the heater frame 3, so that the electric heater 4 can operate normally, and the electric heater 4 is electrically connected to the cable inside the heater frame 3. Starting the electric heater 4 to heat is used to maintain the temperature of the aluminum melt and prevent it from cooling during the filtration process, thereby ensuring the filtration efficiency and casting quality. The fixing ring 5 can To cooperate with the cover component, it is used to stabilize the upper and lower ends of the electric heater, ensure that it remains stable in a high temperature and vibration working environment, and avoid failures or accidents caused by up and down displacement of the equipment. A circular hole is opened inside the fixing ring 5, and the fixing ring 5 and the heater frame 3 on its lower surface can be lifted by external equipment to replace the heating component inside the mounting groove 2. The wiring harness connector 6 is fixedly connected to the mounting groove 2, and the cables contained in the filter box 1 and the mounting groove 2 are connected to the inside of the wiring harness connector 6. The wiring harness connector 6 and the heater frame 3 are fit together, and the heater frame 3 and the wiring harness connector 6 can be separated to facilitate the installation and disassembly of the heating component. The wiring harness connector 6 serves as an electrical connection point between the heating component and the inside of the device, which can ensure the normal operation of the heating component. By installing a component for heating the inside of the filter in the device, the temperature of the aluminum melt can be maintained, which helps to improve the filtration efficiency by helping the fluidity to deteriorate due to temperature drop or causing local supercooling and solidification.
[0040] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, rather than to limit them. Although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or make equivalent replacements for some of the technical features therein. 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 application.
Claims
1. An aluminum alloy melt tube filter, comprising a filter box (1), characterized in that: A plurality of mounting grooves (2) are provided inside the left and right sides of the filter box (1); a heater frame (3) is fitted inside the mounting groove (2); an electric heater (4) is fixedly installed inside the heater frame (3); a fixing ring (5) is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the heater frame (3); and a wiring harness connector (6) is connected and installed between the mounting groove (2) and the heater frame (3).
2. The aluminum alloy melt tube filter according to claim 1, characterized in that: Protection plates (7) are hingedly mounted on the left and right sides of the upper surface of the filter box (1), and a plurality of buckles (8) are provided between the outer surfaces of the filter box (1) and the protection plates (7).
3. The aluminum alloy melt tube filter according to claim 1, characterized in that: A filter tank (9) is provided in the middle of the filter box (1), and a plurality of heat conducting plates (10) are fixedly installed on both sides of the filter tank (9).
4. The aluminum alloy melt tube filter according to claim 3, characterized in that: A top cover (11) is fitted on the upper surface of the filter tank (9), and a plurality of handles (12) are fixedly mounted on the upper surface of the top cover (11).
5. The aluminum alloy melt tube filter according to claim 1, characterized in that: A melt pipe (13) is fixedly mounted on the front and rear outer surfaces of the filter box (1), and a gate valve (14) is fixedly mounted on the outer surface of the melt pipe (13).
6. The aluminum alloy melt tube filter according to claim 5, characterized in that: A sealing docking groove (15) is fixedly installed on the inner side of the melt pipe (13) and passes through the filter box (1), and a filter body (16) is fixedly installed on the inner side of the sealing docking groove (15).
7. The aluminum alloy melt tube filter according to claim 1, characterized in that: A support column (17) is fixedly mounted on the lower surface of the filter box (1), and a base (18) is fixedly mounted on the lower surface of the support column (17).
8. The aluminum alloy melt tube filter according to claim 1, characterized in that: A distribution box (19) is fixedly mounted on the right outer surface of the filter box (1), and a control box (20) is fixedly mounted on the left outer surface of the filter box (1).
Citation Information
Patent Citations
Aluminum alloy melt pipe filter
CN204380355U