Automatic continuous casting station

Abstract

The utility model relates to an automatic continuous casting station which comprises a turntable, a hydraulic station; an IC identification card for recording casting parameters is arranged in each casting device; an industrial furnace; the multiple intelligent mechanical arms correspond to the multiple sets of industrial furnaces, and the intelligent mechanical arms are arranged between the rotating disc and the industrial furnaces and used for quantitatively casting the casting liquid in the industrial furnaces into the casting equipment; the hydraulic station and the intelligent mechanical arm are each provided with an IC recognition sensor for recognizing an IC recognition card of the casting equipment, and position sensors are arranged in the circumferential direction of the rotary disc. The automatic casting machine is compact and reasonable in structure and convenient to operate, greatly improves the space utilization rate and reduces the cost through the layout of the rotary table, the hydraulic station and the casting equipment, achieves efficient, automatic and continuous accurate control of the casting process through control of the position sensor, the intelligent mechanical arm, the hydraulic station and the PLC, and improves the production efficiency. Differential machining of different casting devices can be achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of casting, in particular to an automatic continuous casting station. Background Art

[0002] In the casting industry, the traditional operating model requires each casting machine to be equipped with a hydraulic station and a manipulator. While this configuration ensures the normal operation and operational flexibility of the casting equipment, it also raises a series of problems. First, each casting machine is equipped with a hydraulic station, which occupies a large amount of space. This not only increases the cost of factory rental or construction, but also complicates the production line layout and makes it difficult to optimize. More importantly, this one-to-one configuration model limits overall work efficiency.

[0003] Specifically, there are two main reasons for the low work efficiency: first, the maintenance and management of the hydraulic station and manipulator requires a lot of time and resources, which indirectly reduces the effective working time of the casting equipment; second, because each casting equipment is independently equipped with a hydraulic station, the collaborative operation between the machines is hindered, and an efficient production process cannot be achieved.

[0004] From a cost perspective, equipping traditional casting equipment with hydraulic stations is clearly not economical. Each casting equipment requires an independent hydraulic system and control system, which not only increases the initial investment cost but also makes subsequent maintenance and updates complicated and expensive.

[0005] In contrast, the turntable design solves the space occupation and cost issues to a certain extent. For example, Chinese patent 201210407722.X discloses a process equipment for compressor casing turntable casting equipment, which realizes the integration of multiple casting equipment through a turntable design. However, this design also has obvious limitations. It can usually only handle the casting of the same material and cannot cope with multiple materials that require differentiated supply. This is because the casting liquid supply method in this patent is relatively single and lacks flexibility, and the design of the hydraulic station is not mentioned in this patent, and the power source for each casting equipment is unknown.

[0006] Furthermore, the patent only uses one industrial furnace, which means that the casting liquid cannot be continuously supplied. Before each casting, pretreatment operations such as degassing and slag removal are required, which not only prolongs the production cycle but also reduces overall work efficiency.

[0007] For this purpose we propose an automated continuous casting station. Utility Model Content

[0008] In response to the shortcomings of the above-mentioned existing production technologies, the applicant provides an automated continuous casting station, which realizes efficient automation and continuous precise control of the casting process, can achieve differentiated processing of different casting equipment, and significantly improves production efficiency, product quality and processing flexibility.

[0009] The technical solutions adopted in this utility model are as follows:

[0010] An automated continuous casting station, characterized by comprising:

[0011] A turntable, which is a circular structure and can rotate;

[0012] There are multiple casting devices, and the multiple casting devices are distributed in an annular manner and at equal intervals on the turntable;

[0013] The hydraulic station is located at the center of the turntable and can provide power to multiple casting equipment separately;

[0014] Industrial furnaces, which are arranged in groups around the outer periphery of the turntable, and each group includes two;

[0015] There are multiple intelligent manipulators corresponding to multiple groups of industrial furnaces, and the intelligent manipulators are arranged between the turntable and the industrial furnaces, and are used to quantitatively cast the casting liquid in the industrial furnaces into the casting equipment.

[0016] Furthermore, the casting equipment is provided with an IC identification card for recording casting parameters, and the casting parameters recorded by the IC identification card include casting liquid volume, casting angle, casting height and hydraulic medium requirement.

[0017] Furthermore, the hydraulic station and the intelligent manipulator are both provided with IC identification sensors for identifying the IC identification card of the casting equipment.

[0018] Furthermore, it also includes a position sensor, which is located around the turntable and corresponding to the intelligent manipulator, for identifying the position of the casting equipment and transmitting the identification signal to the intelligent manipulator and the hydraulic station.

[0019] Furthermore, a first PLC control system is provided in the intelligent manipulator, and the first PLC control system is electrically connected to the intelligent manipulator IC identification sensor, position sensor and control system of the hydraulic station; and the intelligent manipulator IC identification sensor can also identify the rotation speed of the turntable and the position of the casting equipment, and move synchronously with the corresponding casting equipment during casting.

[0020] Furthermore, a second PLC control system is provided in the hydraulic station, which is electrically connected to the IC identification sensor, hydraulic system and position sensor of the hydraulic station, and the IC identification sensor of the hydraulic station is used to identify the position of the casting equipment and the demand for hydraulic medium.

[0021] Furthermore, the hydraulic system includes a hydraulic pipeline connecting the hydraulic station and multiple casting equipment. The hydraulic pipeline includes an annular hydraulic pipe and multiple straight pipes arranged on the annular hydraulic pipe. The multiple straight pipes are respectively connected to the casting equipment to provide hydraulic medium to the casting equipment.

[0022] Furthermore, the casting equipment includes:

[0023] A mold, which is used to hold the casting liquid and shape it after cooling;

[0024] A tilting hydraulic cylinder is used to drive the casting equipment to tilt for easy unloading;

[0025] The mold opening and closing hydraulic cylinder corresponds to the mold and is used for the opening and closing of the mold.

[0026] Furthermore, a third PLC system is provided in the casting equipment for controlling the opening and closing of the mold, and controlling the rotation and discharge of the casting equipment.

[0027] Furthermore, the casting liquid in the industrial furnaces in different groups is of different types, and the casting liquid in the two industrial furnaces in the same group is of the same type. The industrial furnaces are provided with scouring, degassing and slag removal equipment.

[0028] The beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows:

[0029] The utility model has a compact and reasonable structure and is easy to operate. Through the layout of the turntable, hydraulic station and casting equipment, the space utilization rate is greatly improved and the cost is reduced. At the same time, through the position sensor, intelligent manipulator, hydraulic station and PLC control, efficient automation and continuous precise control of the casting process are achieved, and differentiated processing of different casting equipment can be achieved, which significantly improves production efficiency, product quality and processing flexibility, while reducing cost, energy consumption and manual operation intensity.

[0030] At the same time, the utility model also has the following advantages:

[0031] (1) Through the turntable design and the central layout of the hydraulic station, the system realizes the continuity of the casting process and significantly improves production efficiency. The turntable can adjust the rotation speed according to production needs to ensure the optimization of the casting rhythm. At the same time, the introduction of intelligent manipulators for automated casting operations not only reduces the tediousness and errors of manual operations, but also improves the accuracy and efficiency of casting. This highly automated production method not only speeds up production, but also reduces downtime during the production process, thereby greatly improving overall production efficiency.

[0032] (2) The present invention adopts the position layout of the hydraulic station. In the present invention, one hydraulic station can provide power for an unlimited number of casting equipment. Specifically, the IC identification sensor of the hydraulic station identifies the IC identification card on the casting equipment. Therefore, although there are multiple casting equipment, the hydraulic station only serves a few casting equipment at a time, including casting equipment that is in the casting state and casting equipment that is turning over and unloading. Therefore, the power supply of one hydraulic station can fully meet the operation of several working casting equipment. Therefore, in the present invention, one hydraulic station can provide power for an unlimited number of casting equipment, which greatly reduces the production cost. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0033] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of the present utility model.

[0034] Figure 2 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the present utility model.

[0035] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the local structure.

[0036] Figure 4 It is a structural diagram of the casting equipment in this utility model.

[0037] in:

[0038] 100, turntable; 200, hydraulic station; 300, casting equipment; 400, industrial furnace; 500, intelligent manipulator;

[0039] 201, annular hydraulic pipe; 202, straight pipe;

[0040] 301, mold; 302, turning hydraulic cylinder; 303, mold opening and closing hydraulic cylinder. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0041] The specific implementation of the present utility model will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0042] The following embodiments of the technical solution of the present application will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following embodiments are only used to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of the present application and are therefore only examples and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present application.

[0043] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this application belongs; the terms used herein are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit this application; the terms "including" and "having" and any variations thereof in the specification and claims of this application and the above-mentioned figure descriptions are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions.

[0044] In the description of the embodiments of this application, the technical terms "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish different objects and should not be understood to indicate or imply relative importance or implicitly specify the quantity, specific order, or primary and secondary relationship of the indicated technical features. In the description of the embodiments of this application, the meaning of "plurality" is more than two, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0045] References herein to "embodiments" mean that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiments may be included in at least one embodiment of the present application. The appearance of this phrase in various places in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor does it constitute an independent or alternative embodiment that is mutually exclusive of other embodiments. It is understood, both explicitly and implicitly, by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein may be combined with other embodiments.

[0046] In the description of the embodiments of this application, the term "and / or" merely describes the association relationship between associated objects, indicating that three possible relationships exist. For example, A and / or B can represent the following three situations: A exists alone, A and B exist simultaneously, and B exists alone. In addition, the character " / " in this document generally indicates that the associated objects are in an "or" relationship.

[0047] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, the term "multiple" refers to more than two (including two). Similarly, "multiple groups" refers to more than two groups (including two groups), and "multiple pieces" refers to more than two pieces (including two pieces).

[0048] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, the technical terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or position relationship, are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the embodiments of the present application.

[0049] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, technical terms such as "installed," "connected," "connected," and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integration; mechanical connections or electrical connections; direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; internal connections between two components or interactions between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the present application based on specific circumstances.

[0050] As described in the background art, the current casting industry generally adopts a layout in which one casting equipment is equipped with one hydraulic station manipulator. This layout causes a lot of space waste and increased costs, so an improved layout is needed.

[0051] Based on the above considerations, in order to solve the problem in the traditional casting industry that the turntable casting system cannot realize the intelligent and differentiated supply of casting liquid, and at the same time solve the power supply problem of each casting equipment.

[0052] Figure 1 The overall diagram of the present invention is shown, and the overall casting system is explained.

[0053] Example 1

[0054] See also Figure 1-4 According to some embodiments of the present application, an automated continuous casting station is provided, wherein the characteristics of this system lie in the innovation of its constituent components and working mode.

[0055] like Figure 1 The system shown includes a turntable 100 with a load capacity of 50 tons. For its specific structure, see the Chinese patent CN208516298U, which discloses a turntable for producing molds. The turntable 100 is controlled by a 5.5 kW motor with a frequency converter. The speed can be adjusted arbitrarily according to the process (0-15 revolutions per minute low speed operation). The reducer is connected to the reducer, and the reducer is connected to the chain by the gear transmission. The turntable has a chain track and the chain transmission has no gears, which increases the smooth operation of the turntable during operation. The turntable ground rail is horizontally fixed to the platform foundation by a 30mm thick, 300mm wide and 9500mm diameter steel plate. The turntable ground rail is composed of a turntable wheel composed of 18 NJ222E bearings, and the turntable wheel is composed of 1 Eight 18# I-beams support the rotating disk in the center of the turntable. All the turntable's gravity is dispersed among the 18 I-beams, NJ222E bearing wheels, and the ground rails are made of 30mm thick, 300mm wide, and 9500mm diameter steel plates. The center of the turntable is equipped with a precision encoder to provide signals to the PLC travel data, which can accurately calculate the turntable travel angle and data. The 18 I-beams are covered with 5mm I-beams to ensure that the casting equipment 300300 operates smoothly on the turntable 100. The turntable 100 is controlled by a wireless gateway and a wireless router through a control cabinet 600. The use of wireless remote control reduces the workload of engineers and avoids failures caused by the rotating data line of the turntable.

[0056] The turntable 100 is designed as a circular structure, with a hydraulic station 200 located at its center. This design allows for a continuous casting process, improving production efficiency. The location of the hydraulic station 200 minimizes hydraulic piping, reduces hydraulic medium loss during transport, and ensures a more uniform and stable hydraulic supply to each casting device 300.

[0057] Specifically, the turntable 100 not only supports multiple casting equipment 300 but also serves as the core component of the entire system, enabling continuous operation of the casting equipment through rotation. The rotation speed of the turntable 100 can be adjusted according to production needs, thereby controlling the casting rhythm. The hydraulic station 200, acting as a power source, provides the necessary hydraulic power to the casting equipment 300, ensuring a smooth casting process.

[0058] like Figure 1 As shown, the number of the casting equipment 300 is designed to be multiple, such as Figure 4 As shown, in this embodiment, the casting equipment includes a mold 301, a turning hydraulic cylinder 302 and a mold opening and closing hydraulic cylinder 303; specifically, the mold 301 is used to hold the casting liquid and shape it after cooling;

[0059] The turning hydraulic cylinder 302 is used to drive the casting equipment to turn over and facilitate unloading;

[0060] A mold opening and closing hydraulic cylinder 303, which corresponds to the mold and is used for opening and closing the mold;

[0061] At the same time, in order to facilitate control, a third PLC system is also provided in the casting equipment to control the opening and closing of the mold, as well as the rotation and discharge of the casting equipment.

[0062] In this embodiment, the number of casting equipment 300 is 16. In the actual production process, an unlimited number of casting equipment 300 can be set up on a limited site. This is because the hydraulic station 200 recognizes the IC identification card on the casting equipment 300 through the IC identification sensor. Therefore, although there are multiple casting equipment 300, the hydraulic station 200 only serves a small number of casting equipment 300 each time, including the casting equipment 300 that is in the casting state and the casting equipment 300 that is flipping and unloading. Therefore, in this embodiment, the power provided by one hydraulic station 200 is fully capable of meeting the operation of several of the casting equipment 300. Therefore, when the number of casting equipment 300 is unlimited, one hydraulic station 200 can meet all the needs, which greatly reduces the production cost.

[0063] The individual casting devices 300 are distributed equidistantly around the turntable 100. In this embodiment, multiple casting devices 300 are evenly distributed around the edge of the turntable 100. This layout not only ensures that each casting device 300 receives uniform power from the hydraulic station 200 but also facilitates operation of the intelligent manipulator 500. Each casting device 300 is connected to the same hydraulic station 200, ensuring uniform and stable hydraulic power. More importantly, each casting device 300 is equipped with an IC identification card that records casting parameters.

[0064] This IC card acts as the "identity card" for each casting device 300. It records in detail the casting parameters required by the casting device, including key information such as the casting liquid volume, casting angle, casting height, and required hydraulic medium. These parameters are crucial for ensuring casting quality. The IC card design allows for flexible and traceable parameter settings for each casting device 300, significantly improving production flexibility and ensuring consistent product quality.

[0065] In this embodiment, the casting angle means that different workpieces will be cast using different molds. Different molds have differences in height and shape. Therefore, a suitable angle needs to be used when casting the casting liquid. Similarly, the casting liquid volume and casting height are also the same.

[0066] The casting parameters mentioned in the IC identification card in this embodiment are mainly parameters that are essential for use in this utility model. In actual use, they also include casting liquid model, casting liquid temperature, etc. As long as there are casting liquid parameter requirements in the casting industry, they can be added to the IC identification card, and there is no actual technical obstacle to the addition of these parameters.

[0067] Each casting device 300 is equipped with a third PLC system. This system primarily controls operations such as the opening and closing of the mold, as well as the rotation and discharge of the casting device. Working in conjunction with the first and second PLC control systems, the third PLC system ensures that the casting device 300 performs the correct operations at the correct time, thereby achieving an efficient and precise casting process.

[0068] Specifically, the hydraulic system in the casting equipment 300 is controlled by multi-stage speed and pressure control valves, which can achieve multi-stage speed and pressure for opening and closing the mold, flipping forward and backward, and ejecting the pin, ensuring that the mold and product are not damaged. All the hydraulic stations of the casting equipment 300 on the turntable only need to use an 11-kilowatt motor hydraulic station, which greatly saves the cost and energy consumption of the hydraulic station. The casting equipment 300 on the turntable is equipped with a third PLC system, and the transmission method adopts wireless gateway and wireless router remote Ethernet / IP: Ethernet and industrial protocol (Industrial Protocol) communication control to control each casting equipment 300 as required to achieve the action, time, reception, and pressure required by the production process to ensure the production process and quality.

[0069] In this embodiment, Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the system also includes multiple groups of industrial furnaces 400, which are arranged around the periphery of the turntable 100. The industrial furnaces 400 are an indispensable component of the casting system. They are responsible for melting and keeping the casting liquid warm to ensure that the casting liquid maintains a constant temperature and fluidity during the casting process.

[0070] In this embodiment, each group of industrial furnaces 400 includes two. The types of casting liquid in the industrial furnaces in different groups are different, while the casting liquid type in the two industrial furnaces in the same group is the same. This design ensures both the diversity of casting liquid types and the continuity of the supply of the same type of casting liquid.

[0071] In this embodiment, the two industrial furnaces in the same group adopt an alternating working mode of one in use and one in standby, that is, when one of the industrial furnaces can supply casting liquid, the other industrial furnace performs degassing and deslagging treatment, thereby ensuring the continuity of work.

[0072] Although one group of two industrial furnaces is used in this embodiment, in the actual processing process, different types of casting liquid can be provided according to different workpieces under the control of the corresponding intelligent robot 500. The technical solution of using multiple groups of industrial furnaces has the same working logic as the technical solution of using one group of industrial furnaces. Therefore, the utility model also includes the technical solution of using multiple groups of industrial furnaces.

[0073] like Figure 1-Figure 3 As shown, in order to achieve accurate casting of the casting liquid, the system is equipped with multiple intelligent manipulators 500, which correspond to multiple groups of industrial furnaces 400 and are arranged between the turntable 100 and the industrial furnaces 400. These intelligent manipulators 500 can scoop an appropriate amount of casting liquid from the corresponding industrial furnace 400 according to the needs of the casting equipment 300 and accurately cast it into the casting equipment 300.

[0074] The introduction of the intelligent manipulator 500 not only increases the automation level of the casting process, but also significantly improves the precision and efficiency of the casting process. Based on the IC card information of the casting equipment 300, it automatically identifies and adjusts the casting parameters, ensuring that each casting meets the product quality requirements.

[0075] Both the hydraulic station 200 and the intelligent manipulator 500 are equipped with IC identification sensors capable of recognizing the IC identification cards of the casting equipment. These IC identification sensors interact with the IC identification cards of the casting equipment 300 to accurately understand the specific requirements of each casting equipment and accurately supply hydraulic power and pour casting liquid based on these requirements.

[0076] In addition, multiple position sensors are installed around the turntable 100. The number of position sensors corresponds to the number of intelligent manipulators 500. These sensors are fixed to the ground, mounted on a fence, or mounted on the intelligent manipulator 500 via brackets. These sensors are positioned opposite the casting equipment 300 to identify the position of the casting equipment 300 in real time. The position sensors and the intelligent manipulator 300 are located in front of and behind the turntable 100 in terms of rotation, with a suitable distance between them. This allows the intelligent manipulator 500 to respond quickly and identify the IC card of the casting equipment 300, synchronizing its movement with the approaching casting equipment 300 and providing casting liquid 300. When the casting equipment 300 rotates to a specific position, the position sensors trigger the IC card to identify the casting equipment's IC card and provide the corresponding casting liquid and hydraulic medium based on the parameters stored on the IC card. The position sensors also wirelessly communicate with the hydraulic station 200 and the intelligent manipulator 300, facilitating the acquisition of the corresponding casting equipment 300's position information. This design ensures that each casting device 300 receives the required resources and power at the correct location and time.

[0077] The casting parameters recorded on the IC card include not only the casting liquid volume, casting angle, and casting height, but also the required hydraulic medium. These parameters are crucial for ensuring casting quality and efficiency. For example, the amount of casting liquid directly affects the size and shape of the product; the casting angle and height determine the flow of the casting liquid in the mold and the filling effect; and the required hydraulic medium is related to the speed and stability of the mold opening and closing of the casting equipment 300.

[0078] The intelligent manipulator 500 is equipped with a first PLC control system. This system not only electrically connects to the intelligent manipulator 500's IC identification sensor, position sensor, and control system of the hydraulic station 200, but also controls the manipulator's precise movements. During the casting process, the intelligent manipulator 500's IC identification sensor can identify the rotation speed of the turntable 100 and the position of the casting equipment 300 in real time, ensuring that the manipulator moves synchronously with the corresponding casting equipment, thereby achieving precise casting operations.

[0079] Furthermore, the No. 1 PLC control system boasts powerful data processing capabilities, enabling it to adjust the robot's motion trajectory and speed based on real-time data collection to address a variety of complex casting requirements. This intelligent control approach not only improves casting accuracy and efficiency but also significantly reduces operator workload.

[0080] Specifically, the intelligent manipulator 500 is composed of an automatic tracking system and a turntable precision encoder. It communicates remotely via Ethernet / IP and Industrial Protocol via a wireless gateway and a wireless router to cooperate with the control cabinet 600 to automatically identify the casting equipment 300, the mold, and the insulation pouring cup. It automatically tracks the turntable and the casting equipment according to the weight and model of different products to continuously cast, which greatly saves the operation time and ensures the temperature of the casting liquid. The end pouring spoon of the intelligent manipulator 500 adopts a manual pouring spoon, an extended 30mm diameter seamless steel pipe with a length of 1200mm and an ordinary cast steel pouring spoon, which does not change the gravity casting process itself, is simple to use, and has low maintenance costs. The water-taking mode adopts the stacking and destacking system of the intelligent manipulator 500, which automatically descends a little each time water is taken (the descending size can be set) according to the position where the casting liquid is reduced. At the same time, the intelligent manipulator 500 is remotely controlled by a wireless gateway and a wireless router during water taking and operation.

[0081] A second PLC control system is installed within the hydraulic station 200. This system, in addition to being electrically connected to the hydraulic station 200's IC identification sensor, hydraulic system, and position sensor, is responsible for adjusting the hydraulic system's output based on the needs of the casting equipment 300. The IC identification sensor in the hydraulic station 200 can identify the casting equipment 300's position and hydraulic medium requirements in real time, ensuring that the hydraulic system delivers the appropriate amount of hydraulic medium to the casting equipment at the correct time.

[0082] The hydraulic station 200 is positioned so as to provide power to a plurality of casting equipment 300 at the same time. In this embodiment, the number of casting equipment 300 is 16, and the hydraulic system control provides power to each of the 16 casting equipment 300. In this embodiment, the ability to provide power to the 16 casting equipment 300 comes from information sharing between the hydraulic station 200 and the casting equipment 300. Specifically, the IC identification card on the casting equipment 300 is identified by the IC identification sensor of the hydraulic station 200. Therefore, although there are multiple casting equipment 300, the hydraulic station 200 only serves a few casting equipment 300 each time, including the casting equipment 300 that is in the casting state and the casting equipment 300 that is flipping and unloading. Therefore, in this embodiment, one hydraulic station 200 can fully meet the operation of the 16 casting equipment 300, greatly reducing the production cost.

[0083] The introduction of the second PLC control system makes the output of the hydraulic station 200 more accurate and controllable. It can provide personalized hydraulic medium supply according to the actual needs of each casting equipment 300, avoiding waste of resources and ensuring stable operation of the casting equipment.

[0084] like Figure 3As shown, the hydraulic system in this embodiment includes an annular hydraulic pipe 201 and multiple straight pipes 202 arranged around the annular hydraulic pipe 201. These straight pipes 202 are connected to respective casting devices 300 to supply hydraulic medium to the casting devices. This piping layout is simple and clear, making it easy to maintain and manage. Furthermore, the design of the annular hydraulic pipe 201 ensures uniformity and stability during the hydraulic medium delivery process.

[0085] The entire continuous casting system is also equipped with a control cabinet 600. This control cabinet 600 houses a fourth PLC controller, which is electrically connected to the first, second, and third PLC controllers. This connection allows the control cabinet 600 to centrally control and monitor the entire system. The use of wireless communication technology for this electrical connection further enhances the system's flexibility and scalability while reducing wiring requirements. This application involves multiple casting devices 300, and a wired connection would be impractical.

[0086] In summary, the continuous casting system of this embodiment has a compact, rational structure and is easy to operate. The layout of the turntable 100, hydraulic station 200, and casting equipment 300 significantly improves space utilization and reduces costs. Furthermore, through the use of position sensors, intelligent manipulators 500, hydraulic station 200, and PLC control, efficient automation and continuous, precise control of the casting process are achieved, enabling differentiated processing of different casting equipment 300, significantly improving production efficiency, product quality, and processing flexibility, while reducing costs, energy consumption, and manual operation intensity.

[0087] In this embodiment, the specific operation method includes:

[0088] In the first step, the turntable 100 rotates at a constant speed. When one of the casting devices 300 approaches the position sensor, the hydraulic station 200 provides the required hydraulic medium to that casting device, enabling it to begin mold opening. This step ensures that the casting device 300 receives the required hydraulic medium at the precise location and time, laying the foundation for the subsequent casting process.

[0089] In the second step, after the intelligent robot 500 recognizes the IC card on the casting equipment 300, it scoops an appropriate amount of casting liquid from the corresponding industrial furnace 400. In this step, by recognizing the IC card on the casting equipment 300, the intelligent robot 500 can accurately obtain the type and amount of casting liquid required by the casting equipment, thereby ensuring the accuracy and quality of the casting.

[0090] In the third step, the intelligent manipulator 500 will maintain the same speed as the casting equipment 300 and accurately cast the casting liquid according to the casting parameters. In this step, the synchronous movement of the intelligent manipulator

[0091] Step 4: The hydraulic station supplies hydraulic medium according to the casting parameters of the casting equipment;

[0092] Step 5: The casting equipment closes the mold (replenishes the casting liquid) - flips (to facilitate subsequent unloading) - opens the mold (removes the material) according to the supplied hydraulic medium to complete the casting work;

[0093] This continuous casting system's control method combines multiple advantages, including efficiency, precision, flexibility, and safety. Through an intelligent, continuous production process, it significantly improves casting efficiency and product quality. This method not only reduces the complexity and risks of manual operations but also ensures the consistency and high quality of each casting by precisely controlling casting parameters. Furthermore, its high flexibility enables the system to easily handle diverse casting tasks, while simultaneously increasing production capacity, ensuring quality, enhancing production safety, and reducing labor costs.

[0094] The above description is an explanation of the utility model, not a limitation of the utility model. The scope of the utility model is defined by the claims. Any form of modification can be made within the scope of protection of the utility model.

Claims

1. An automated continuous casting station, characterized in that: include: A turntable, which is a circular structure and can rotate; There are multiple casting devices, and the multiple casting devices are distributed in an annular manner and at equal intervals on the turntable; The hydraulic station is located at the center of the turntable and provides hydraulic power to multiple casting equipment through the hydraulic system; Industrial furnaces, which are arranged in groups around the turntable; There are multiple intelligent manipulators corresponding to multiple groups of industrial furnaces, and the intelligent manipulators are arranged between the turntable and the industrial furnace, and are used to quantitatively cast the casting liquid in the industrial furnace into the casting equipment.

2. An automated continuous casting station according to claim 1, characterized in that: The casting equipment is provided with an IC identification card for recording casting parameters. The casting parameters recorded by the IC identification card include casting liquid volume, casting angle, casting height and hydraulic medium requirement.

3. An automated continuous casting station according to claim 2, characterized in that: The hydraulic station and the intelligent manipulator are both provided with IC identification sensors for identifying the IC identification card of the casting equipment.

4. An automated continuous casting station according to claim 3, characterized in that: It also includes a position sensor, which is located around the turntable and is set corresponding to the intelligent manipulator, for identifying the position of the casting equipment and transmitting the identification signal to the intelligent manipulator and the hydraulic station.

5. An automated continuous casting station according to claim 4, characterized in that: The intelligent manipulator is provided with a first PLC control system, which is electrically connected to the intelligent manipulator IC identification sensor, position sensor and control system of the hydraulic station; and the intelligent manipulator IC identification sensor can also identify the rotation speed of the turntable and the position of the casting equipment, and move synchronously with the corresponding casting equipment during casting.

6. An automated continuous casting station according to claim 5, characterized in that: The hydraulic station is provided with a second PLC control system, which is electrically connected to the IC identification sensor, hydraulic system and position sensor of the hydraulic station. The IC identification sensor of the hydraulic station is used to identify the position of the casting equipment and the demand for hydraulic medium.

7. An automated continuous casting station according to claim 6, characterized in that: The hydraulic system includes a hydraulic pipeline connecting the hydraulic station and multiple casting equipment. The hydraulic pipeline includes an annular hydraulic pipe and multiple straight pipes arranged around the annular hydraulic pipe. The multiple straight pipes are respectively connected to the casting equipment to provide hydraulic medium to the casting equipment.

8. The automated continuous casting station according to claim 1, wherein: The casting equipment comprises: A mold, which is used to hold the casting liquid and shape it after cooling; A tilting hydraulic cylinder is used to drive the casting equipment to tilt for easy unloading; The mold opening and closing hydraulic cylinder corresponds to the mold and is used for the opening and closing of the mold.

9. An automated continuous casting station according to claim 8, characterized in that: The casting equipment is also provided with a third PLC system for controlling the opening and closing of the mold, and controlling the rotation and discharge of the casting equipment.

10. An automated continuous casting station according to claim 9, characterized in that: Each group of industrial furnaces includes two. The types of casting liquid in the industrial furnaces in different groups are different. The two industrial furnaces in the same group have the same type of casting liquid. Refining, degassing and slag removal equipment are provided in the industrial furnaces.

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