Steel ingot annealing device
Through the intelligent annealing device, the camera and robot automatically identify and mark the ingot information, combined with server judgment and alarm equipment, the problem of unclear material identification is solved, and the precise control and efficient production of the ingot annealing process is achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422022386.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-08-20
- Publication Date
- 2025-08-12
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-08-20
AI Technical Summary
The material markings in existing steel ingot annealing devices are susceptible to factors such as high temperature and corrosion, which leads to unclear identification information and difficult to accurately track and manage, resulting in incomplete data collection and uncontrollable production process.
An intelligent system including annealing furnace, door body, drive components, camera, robot and server is adopted. The steel ingot information is identified in real time through the camera, and the robot is automatically marked. The server judges the consistency of the identification information, and alarms in time through the alarm equipment to ensure the correct processing of materials.
It realizes the accuracy and controllability of the steel ingot annealing process, improves production efficiency and product quality, reduces human errors and heat loss, and enhances the reliability and safety of the production process.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of annealing, and specifically provides a steel ingot annealing device. Background Art
[0002] Annealing is a common heat treatment process in the steel industry. Through high-temperature heating and cooling, it improves the mechanical properties and microstructure of ingots, billets, and other materials, enhancing their quality. Traditional annealing processes often rely on manual operations and record-keeping for material tracking and management, leading to numerous issues such as opaque material flow, inaccurate data collection, and uncontrollable production processes.
[0003] At present, in the production and manufacturing process of steel manufacturing enterprises, steel ingots, billets and other materials use paper labels or manual marking of furnace number, steel grade and other information before entering the annealing furnace. At the same time, the number orientation map is recorded in the annealing record. After multiple batches of materials are stacked on the annealing furnace trolley, they are heated and cooled at high temperature. After annealing, the labels are rewritten according to the records. The materials used in a single annealing operation in the annealing furnace are of many types, large quantities and similar appearances. During the annealing process, the labels on the materials are damaged or blurred by factors such as high temperature and corrosion, resulting in unclear identification information, making it difficult to identify and track. After the annealing is completed, manual re-labeling is required. The operation of the annealing furnace mainly relies on manual records, which have problems with incomplete and inaccurate data collection, making it difficult to achieve comprehensive monitoring and control of the material flow. Re-labeling after annealing is prone to errors.
[0004] Accordingly, the art requires a steel ingot annealing device to solve the above technical problems. Utility Model Content
[0005] The utility model aims to solve the above technical problem, that is, to solve the problem that the material identification of the existing steel ingot annealing device is easily affected and thus difficult to distinguish.
[0006] The utility model provides a steel ingot annealing device, which includes an annealing device, a detection component and a trolley, wherein: the annealing equipment includes an annealing furnace, a door body and a driving component, the annealing furnace is used to anneal the steel ingot transported by the trolley; the annealing furnace is provided with an opening for facilitating the entry and exit of the trolley, the door body is slidably arranged at the opening, and the door body is controlled to move by the driving component to open or close the opening; the detection component includes a screen, a first camera and a second camera, the screen is arranged on one side of the door body, and is used to display various information of the steel ingot; the shooting extension line of the first camera and the shooting extension line of the second camera are arranged to intersect, the first camera is used to collect end information of the trolley and the steel ingot, and the second camera is used to collect top information of the trolley and the steel ingot; the first camera and the second camera are both connected to the server with electrical signals to identify the overall information of the trolley and the steel ingot through the server.
[0007] Based on the above structural setting, a precisely controllable environment can be provided for the heat treatment process of the steel ingot. The design of the annealing furnace, the sliding configuration of the door body and the combination of the drive components allow the trolley to easily deliver and remove the steel ingots, and the furnace door can be quickly closed to maintain a suitable annealing temperature. In addition, the addition of the detection component can monitor the status of the steel ingot in real time and display relevant information, which can ensure the uniformity of the heat treatment process and the quality of the steel ingot.
[0008] In the preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned ingot annealing device, the driving assembly includes a support rod, a rope and a winch. The support rod is installed on the top of the annealing furnace, and the support rod is vertically located directly above the door body. A winch is installed on the top of the annealing furnace, and the rope is wound inside the winch. The winch is connected to the door body through the rope to control the rise or fall of the door body by rotating and stretching the winch.
[0009] Based on the above structural setup, the annealing device uses a support rod, rope, and winch design to provide the operator with a simple and effective door operation mechanism. The winch controls the raising and lowering of the door, ensuring quick and accurate closing. This reduces heat loss and operational complexity, improving the energy efficiency and safety of the entire annealing process.
[0010] In the preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned ingot annealing device, the winch is an electric winch.
[0011] Based on the above structural setting, the application of electric winches significantly improves the automation level of the annealing device. Compared with manual winches, electric winches can achieve smoother and faster tension control, thereby allowing more precise door movement control. This also helps to reduce potential risks caused by improper human operation, while also reducing the physical labor of the operator.
[0012] In the preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned steel ingot annealing device, the electric winch is connected to the server by electrical signals, so that the door body is controlled by the server to operate.
[0013] Based on this structural setup, the connection between the electric winch and the server further enhances the intelligence of the annealing unit. By analyzing real-time graphical data, the system can automatically adjust the door position to optimize the heat treatment cycle. This intelligent integration helps improve production efficiency, ensure product quality, and reduce human error during operation.
[0014] In a preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned steel ingot annealing device, the annealing device further includes a robot, and the robot is used to mark the trolley and the steel ingot.
[0015] Based on the above structure, the design of an integrated robot for marking has brought improvements to the workflow. The robot can automatically and accurately mark the trolley and ingots, providing an effective tracking and identification method. This is very useful for mass production and quality assurance because it ensures that each ingot can be correctly identified and traced.
[0016] In the preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned steel ingot annealing device, the robot is connected to the server via an electrical signal so as to timely supplement the identification mark according to the graphic information of the trolley and the steel ingot.
[0017] Based on this structural setup, the electrical signal connection between the robot and the server can dynamically adjust the marking process based on the graphical information. This avoids inaccurate marking caused by ingot placement errors and ensures that all products have accurate identification marks. This is important for quality control and subsequent product information management.
[0018] In the preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned ingot annealing device, the screen is an industrial display.
[0019] Based on the above structural setup, the use of industrial monitors as the display screen for the detection components is characterized by strong durability and wide adaptability. Industrial monitors can maintain stable operation in high temperatures, dust, and other harsh environments, ensuring clear and reliable display effects.
[0020] In the preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned steel ingot annealing device, both the first camera and the second camera are smart cameras.
[0021] Based on this structural setup, the first and second cameras function as intelligent cameras, enabling automatic recognition and calculation of ingot features through built-in image processing algorithms. This provides the system with powerful data processing capabilities, significantly improving monitoring accuracy and the level of automated operation.
[0022] In a preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned steel ingot annealing device, the annealing device further includes an alarm device, and the alarm device is used to alarm after the detection component recognizes that the identification mark is wrong.
[0023] Based on this structural setup, once the detection component identifies a marking error, the alarm device can quickly respond and issue an alarm signal. This helps reduce yield drops and safety risks caused by marking errors, significantly improving the reliability of the production process.
[0024] In the preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned steel ingot annealing device, the alarm device is an audible and visual alarm.
[0025] Based on the above structural setting, the sound and light alarm can simultaneously send out alarm information in the form of sound and light, ensuring that workers in noisy industrial environments can immediately notice abnormal situations and take timely response measures, thereby significantly improving the safety of the production environment and reducing possible production losses.
[0026] In a second aspect, the present invention provides a material tracking method for use in any of the above-mentioned ingot annealing devices, the material tracking method comprising:
[0027] transporting the marked steel ingot to the annealing furnace via the trolley;
[0028] Simultaneously recording identification information of the steel ingot by using the first camera and the second camera;
[0029] Determining, by the server, whether the identification information is consistent with the production information of the annealing furnace;
[0030] The steel ingot whose identification information matches the production information of the annealing furnace is transported to the annealing furnace by the trolley for annealing;
[0031] Displaying the annealing information of the steel ingot via the screen;
[0032] Re-marking the annealed steel ingot by the manipulator;
[0033] Record the supplementary identification by using the first camera and the second camera
[0034] The server determines whether the supplementary identification is consistent with the production information of the annealing furnace.
[0035] After the server determines whether the identification information is consistent with the production information of the annealing furnace, the method further includes:
[0036] If the identification information does not match the production information of the annealing furnace, the alarm device will sound an alarm.
[0037] After the server determines whether the supplementary identification is consistent with the production information of the annealing furnace, the method further includes:
[0038] If the supplementary identification is consistent with the production information, the steel ingot completes the annealing process;
[0039] If the supplementary identification does not match the production information, the alarm device will sound an alarm.
[0040] Based on this structure, the material tracking method uses camera recording and server processing to ensure that the identification information of the steel ingots is consistent with the production information of the annealing furnace, thereby ensuring the correct handling of materials. This method enhances the control of the production process by displaying and updating annealing information in real time, ensuring efficient and accurate production. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0041] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
[0042] Figure 1 Shows a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;
[0043] Figure 2 The flow chart of the material tracking method of the present utility model is shown.
[0044] Reference numerals:
[0045] 1. First camera; 2. Second camera; 3. Screen; 4. Steel ingot; 5. Trolley; 6. Door; 7. Annealing furnace; 8. Support rod; 9. Rope; 10. Winch. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0046] The following describes preferred embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art should understand that these embodiments are merely intended to illustrate the technical principles of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Those skilled in the art may adjust these embodiments as needed to suit specific applications.
[0047] It should be noted that in the description of this utility model, terms such as "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," and "outer" indicating directions or positional relationships are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. This is merely for ease of description and does not indicate or imply that the structure described must have a specific orientation, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be understood as limiting the utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood to indicate or imply relative importance.
[0048] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in the description of this utility model, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "connected," "connected," and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections or detachable connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0049] See first Figure 1 ,like Figure 1As shown, the utility model provides an annealing device for steel ingots 4, the annealing device includes annealing equipment, a detection component and a trolley 5, wherein: the annealing equipment includes an annealing furnace 7, a door body 6 and a driving component, the annealing furnace 7 is used to anneal the steel ingots 4 transported by the trolley 5; the annealing furnace 7 is provided with an opening for facilitating the entry and exit of the trolley 5, and a door body 6 is slidingly provided at the opening, and the door body 6 is controlled to move by the driving component to open or close the opening; it should be noted that the utility model does not impose any restrictions on the specific structure of the door body 6, and those skilled in the art can set it according to their needs. For example, the door body 6 can be a side-opening structure, and for another example, the door body 6 can also be a sliding structure, as long as the door body 6 ensures the sealing of the entire equipment. The detection assembly includes a screen 3, a first camera 1, and a second camera 2. The screen 3 is positioned on one side of the door 6 and displays various information about the steel ingot 4. The extended shooting lines of the first camera 1 and the second camera 2 are intersecting. The first camera 1 collects information about the ends of the trolley 5 and the steel ingot 4, while the second camera 2 collects information about the tops of the trolley 5 and the steel ingot 4. Both the first camera 1 and the second camera 2 are electrically connected to a server, allowing the server to identify the overall information about the trolley 5 and the steel ingot 4. It should be noted that the present invention does not impose any limitations on the specific structures of the first camera 1 and the second camera 2. For example, the first camera 1 and the second camera 2 can be dome-shaped cameras, or even gun-shaped cameras, as long as the cameras can clearly capture various information on the trolley 5. In this preferred embodiment, both the first camera 1 and the second camera 2 are smart cameras. As smart cameras, the first camera 1 and the second camera 2 can automatically identify and calculate the characteristics of the steel ingot 4 using built-in image processing algorithms. This provides the system with powerful data processing capabilities, significantly improving monitoring accuracy and the level of automated operation.
[0050] Furthermore, it should be noted that the present invention does not impose any restrictions on the specific type of screen 3. Those skilled in the art may customize the type as needed, as long as the screen 3 can display a variety of information. In this preferred embodiment, the screen 3 is an industrial display. Using an industrial display as the display screen 3 of the detection component is characterized by its durability and wide adaptability. Industrial displays can maintain stable operation in high temperatures, dust, and other harsh environments, ensuring clear and reliable display effects.
[0051] The present application can provide a precisely controllable environment for the heat treatment process of the steel ingot 4. The design of the annealing furnace 7, the sliding configuration of the door body 6 and the combination of the drive assembly allow the trolley 5 to easily deliver and remove the steel ingot 4, and at the same time, the furnace door can be quickly closed to maintain a suitable annealing temperature. In addition, the addition of the detection assembly can monitor the status of the steel ingot 4 in real time and display relevant information, which can ensure the uniformity of the heat treatment process and the quality of the steel ingot 4.
[0052] Furthermore, the drive assembly includes a support rod 8, a rope 9, and a winch 10. The support rod 8 is mounted on the top of the annealing furnace 7, positioned vertically above the door 6. The winch 10 is mounted on the top of the annealing furnace 7, and the rope 9 is wound around the winch 10. The winch 10 is connected to the door 6 via the rope 9, so that the winch 10 can rotate and stretch the door 6 to control the raising or lowering of the door 6. The annealing device uses the support rod 8, rope 9, and winch 10 to provide the operator with a simple and effective mechanism for controlling the door 6. The winch 10 controls the raising or lowering of the door 6, ensuring that the door 6 closes quickly and accurately, thereby reducing heat loss and operational complexity, and improving the energy efficiency and safety of the entire annealing process. It should be noted that the present invention does not impose any restrictions on the specific structure of the winch 10. Those skilled in the art can customize it according to their needs. For example, the winch 10 can be an electric winch 10, or a mechanical winch 10, as long as the winch 10 structure can meet the requirements of opening and closing the door 6. In this preferred embodiment, the winch 10 is an electric winch 10. The use of the electric winch 10 significantly improves the automation level of the annealing device. Compared with a manual winch 10, the electric winch 10 can achieve smoother and faster tension control, thereby allowing for more precise control of the movement of the door body 6. This also helps to reduce potential risks caused by improper human operation and can also reduce the physical labor of the operator.
[0053] Furthermore, the annealing device also includes a manipulator, which is used to mark the trolley 5 and the steel ingot 4. The design of the integrated manipulator for marking brings about an improvement in the workflow. The manipulator can automatically and accurately mark the trolley 5 and the steel ingot 4, thereby providing an effective tracking and identification method. This is very useful for mass production and quality assurance because it ensures that each steel ingot 4 can be correctly identified and traced. Of course, the present invention does not impose any restrictions on the specific structure of the manipulator, and those skilled in the art can set it according to their needs. For example, the manipulator can be a hydraulic manipulator, or for example, the manipulator can also be a pneumatic manipulator, as long as it can be guaranteed that the manipulator can be marked.
[0054] Furthermore, the electric winch 10 is electrically connected to the server so that the door body 6 can operate under the control of the server. The feature of the electric winch 10 being connected to the server further enhances the intelligence of the annealing device. By analyzing real-time graphic data, the system can automatically adjust the position of the door body 6, thereby optimizing the heat treatment cycle. This intelligent integration is conducive to improving production efficiency, ensuring product quality, and reducing human errors during operation. The manipulator is electrically connected to the server to supplement identification marks in a timely manner according to the graphic information of the trolley 5 and the ingot 4. The electrical signal connection between the manipulator and the server can dynamically adjust the marking work based on the graphic information, avoiding the problem of inaccurate marking due to the placement error of the ingot 4, and ensuring that all products have accurate identity recognition marks. This plays an important role in quality control and subsequent product information management.
[0055] Furthermore, the annealing device also includes an alarm device, which is used to alarm after the detection component recognizes that the identification mark is wrong. Once the detection component recognizes that the identification mark is wrong, the alarm device can respond quickly and send an alarm signal. This will help reduce the decline in yield or safety risks caused by marking errors, and significantly improve the reliability of the production process. It should be noted that the present invention does not impose any restrictions on the specific structure of the alarm device, and those skilled in the art can set it according to their needs, as long as it can ensure that the alarm device can remind the staff in time. In this preferred embodiment, the alarm device is an audible and visual alarm. The audible and visual alarm can send alarm information in the form of sound and light simultaneously, ensuring that staff in a noisy industrial environment can immediately notice abnormal conditions and take timely countermeasures, thereby significantly improving the safety of the production environment and reducing possible production losses.
[0056] See below Figure 2 ,like Figure 2 As shown, the present invention also provides a material tracking method for use in any of the above-mentioned ingot annealing devices, the material tracking method comprising:
[0057] S1: transport the marked steel ingot to the annealing furnace via a trolley;
[0058] S2: Recording the identification information of the steel ingot simultaneously by the first camera and the second camera;
[0059] S3: The server determines whether the identification information is consistent with the production information of the annealing furnace;
[0060] S4: transporting the steel ingot whose identification information matches the production information of the annealing furnace to the annealing furnace for annealing by a trolley;
[0061] S5: displaying the annealing information of the steel ingot on the screen;
[0062] S6: Re-mark the annealed steel ingot by the robot;
[0063] S7: Record additional identification through the first camera and the second camera
[0064] S8: The server determines whether the supplementary identification is consistent with the production information of the annealing furnace.
[0065] Furthermore, after the server determines whether the identification information is consistent with the production information of the annealing furnace, the method further includes:
[0066] If the identification information does not match the production information of the annealing furnace, the alarm device will sound an alarm.
[0067] Furthermore, after the server determines whether the supplementary identification is consistent with the production information of the annealing furnace, it also includes:
[0068] If the supplementary mark is consistent with the production information, the ingot has completed the annealing process;
[0069] If the supplementary identification does not match the production information, the alarm device will sound an alarm.
[0070] The material tracking method uses camera recording and server processing to ensure that the identification information of the steel ingot is consistent with the production information of the annealing furnace, thereby ensuring the correct handling of materials. This method enhances the control of the production process by displaying and updating annealing information in real time, ensuring efficient and accurate production.
[0071] Thus far, the technical solutions of the present invention have been described in conjunction with the optional embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it is readily understood by those skilled in the art that the scope of protection of the present invention is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principles of the present invention, those skilled in the art may make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features, and the technical solutions after such changes or substitutions will fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.
Claims
1. A steel ingot annealing device, characterized in that: The annealing device includes annealing equipment, a detection component and a trolley, wherein: The annealing equipment includes an annealing furnace, a door body, and a drive assembly. The annealing furnace is used to anneal the steel ingots transported by the trolley. The annealing furnace is provided with an opening for facilitating the entry and exit of the trolley. The door body is slidably arranged at the opening. The door body is controlled by the drive assembly to open or close the opening. The detection component includes a screen, a first camera and a second camera. The screen is arranged on one side of the door body for displaying various information of the steel ingot; the shooting extension line of the first camera and the shooting extension line of the second camera are arranged to intersect, the first camera is used to collect the end information of the trolley and the steel ingot, and the second camera is used to collect the top information of the trolley and the steel ingot; the first camera and the second camera are both connected to the server via electrical signals to identify the overall information of the trolley and the steel ingot through the server.
2. The steel ingot annealing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving assembly includes a support rod, a rope and a winch. The support rod is installed on the top of the annealing furnace. The support rod is vertically located directly above the door body. A winch is installed on the top of the annealing furnace. The rope is wound inside the winch. The winch is connected to the door body through the rope to control the door body to rise or fall by rotating and stretching the winch.
3. The steel ingot annealing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The winch is an electric winch.
4. The steel ingot annealing device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The electric winch is connected to the server via an electrical signal so that the door body operates under the control of the server.
5. The steel ingot annealing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The annealing device further includes a robot, which is used to mark the trolley and the steel ingot.
6. The steel ingot annealing device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The robot is connected to the server via an electrical signal so as to timely supplement identification marks according to the graphic information of the trolley and the steel ingot.
7. The steel ingot annealing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The annealing device further comprises an alarm device, which is used to alarm after the detection component recognizes that the identification mark is wrong.