Cooling device for metal surface heat treatment

By designing a combination of a cooling box and a drying box, the problems of water droplet influence and water resource waste in metal heat treatment were solved by utilizing cooling and drying technologies, thus achieving efficient cooling and water-saving effects.

CN223481187UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-28JIYUAN TONGHUI MOTORCYCLE PARTS CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422968679.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-03
Publication Date
2025-10-28
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-03

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Technical Problem

Existing metal heat treatment cooling devices generate water droplets during the cooling process, which affect metal storage and waste water resources.

Method used

A device including a cooling box and a drying box was designed. Cooling was achieved by using an air cooler and a pump, cooling was achieved through cold air plates and nozzles, and drying was achieved by using a hot air blower and air distribution plates. Waterproof curtains and filter tanks were combined to reduce the impact of water droplets and waste of water resources.

Benefits of technology

It achieves rapid cooling and uniform drying, prevents water droplets from affecting metal storage, and reduces water waste.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a cooling device for metal surface heat treatment, which relates to the technical field of metal surface cold treatment and comprises a cooling box and a drying box arranged on one side of the cooling box, a through groove is arranged at the joint of the cooling box and the drying box in a penetrating manner, and an inlet and an outlet are respectively arranged on two opposite sides of the cooling box and the drying box. A conveying belt is arranged in the through groove; a cold air plate and a spray pipe are sequentially arranged at the top of the interior of the cooling box from top to bottom in the length direction; an air cooler and a suction pump are arranged at the top of the cooling box; the output end of the air cooler is communicated with the cold air plate through a pipeline; pipelines at the input end and the output end of the suction pump are respectively communicated with the lower part of the outer wall of the cooling box and the spray pipe; the drying box is provided with an upper air distribution plate and a lower air distribution plate; the cooling function is achieved, water drops on the metal surface are easily dried, the practicability of the device is improved, and waste of water resources is reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of metal surface cold treatment technology, specifically a cooling device for metal surface heat treatment. Background Technology

[0002] Metal heat treatment processes can be broadly classified into three categories: overall heat treatment, surface heat treatment, and chemical heat treatment. Metal surface heat treatment is a common method of treating the surface of metals by rapidly heating and cooling. However, when metals are heat treated, they generally need to be exposed to a high-temperature environment, so cooling is required after heat treatment.

[0003] However, when metal is cooled by cooling water, it comes into contact with the hot air outside, causing many water droplets to form on the metal surface, which affects the storage of the metal and reduces the cooling efficiency. Moreover, existing cooling devices for heat treatment of metal parts require a large amount of water resources, which is very wasteful. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a cooling device for heat treatment of metal surfaces, which can achieve the cooling function and easily dry water droplets on the metal surface, thereby improving the practicality of the device.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a cooling device for metal surface heat treatment, comprising a cooling box and a drying box disposed on one side of the cooling box, wherein a through groove is provided at the connection between the cooling box and the drying box, and an inlet and an outlet are respectively provided on opposite sides of the cooling box and the drying box; a conveyor belt is disposed in the through groove, and the beginning and end of the conveyor belt pass through the inlet and the outlet respectively; a cold air plate and a spray pipe are arranged sequentially from top to bottom along the length of the top of the cooling box; a cold air fan and a pump are disposed on the top of the cooling box; the output end of the cold air fan is connected to the cold air plate through a pipe; the input and output pipes of the pump are respectively connected to the lower part of the outer wall of the cooling box and the spray pipe; the drying box is provided with an upper air distribution plate and a lower air distribution plate, the upper air distribution plate being located above the conveyor belt, and the lower air distribution plate being located between the upper and lower parts of the conveyor belt; hot air fans are disposed at the top and bottom of the drying box, and the output ends of the two hot air fans are respectively connected to the upper air distribution plate and the lower air distribution plate through pipes.

[0006] To prevent water from splashing into the drying oven, a flexible waterproof curtain is preferably provided at the top of the through groove, which is a preferred cooling device for metal surface heat treatment according to this utility model.

[0007] In order to facilitate the uniform distribution of cold or hot air, as a preferred embodiment of the cooling device for metal surface heat treatment of this utility model, cavities are provided in the interlayer of the cold air plate, the upper air distribution plate and the lower air distribution plate, and air outlets communicating with the cavities are provided through the bottom of the cold air plate and the upper air distribution plate and the top of the lower air distribution plate.

[0008] In order to facilitate the cooling of the water in the water-cooled tank, as a preferred embodiment of the cooling device for metal surface heat treatment of this utility model, a condenser is provided inside the left and right sides of the cooling tank, and a water inlet pipe and a drain pipe are provided on the cooling tank.

[0009] To facilitate water filtration and prevent impurities on metal workpieces from entering the pump, the preferred cooling device for metal surface heat treatment according to this utility model has supports on both sides of the interior of the cooling box along the width direction. Sliding filter grooves are provided on the two supports. The filter grooves are located below the conveyor belt, and the condenser, water inlet pipe, and drain pipe are all located below the filter grooves.

[0010] To facilitate the cleaning of impurities on the filter tank, as a preferred embodiment of the cooling device for metal surface heat treatment according to this utility model, a pull-out groove adapted to the filter tank is provided on one side of the cooling box along the length direction. The filter tank is located in the pull-out groove, and a handle fixedly connected to one side of the filter tank is provided in the pull-out groove; and the water inlet end of the pipe on the pump input end is located below the filter tank.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0012] In this invention, surface-heat-treated metal workpieces are placed on a conveyor belt for transport. The workpieces are then transported to a cooling chamber, where a cooling fan and pump are activated. Air distribution plates ensure that cold air is blown evenly downwards, and the combination of cold air and water accelerates the cooling process. The cooled workpieces then enter a drying chamber where hot air fans at the top and bottom are activated. Hot air is evenly blown onto the workpieces from both the top and bottom sides via upper and lower air distribution plates, effectively drying any water droplets on the metal surface and preventing them from affecting the metal's storage. Furthermore, the cooled water is collected at the bottom of the cooling chamber for further filtration and cooling, reducing water waste. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the cooling box and drying box of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the cooling air plate of this utility model.

[0016] In the diagram: 1. Cooling box; 2. Drying box; 3. Through slot; 4. Inlet; 5. Outlet; 6. Conveyor belt; 7. Cooling air plate; 8. Nozzle; 9. Cooling fan; 10. Pump; 11. Upper air distribution plate; 12. Lower air distribution plate; 13. Hot air fan; 14. Waterproof curtain; 15. Cavity; 16. Air outlet; 17. Condenser; 18. Water inlet pipe; 19. Drain pipe; 20. Support; 21. Filter tank; 22. Pull-out slot. Detailed Implementation

[0017] Please see Figures 1 to 3 A cooling device for heat treatment of metal surfaces includes a cooling box 1 and a drying box 2 disposed on one side of the cooling box 1. A through groove 3 is provided at the connection between the cooling box 1 and the drying box 2. An inlet 4 and an outlet 5 are respectively provided on opposite sides of the cooling box 1 and the drying box 2. A conveyor belt 6 is disposed in the through groove 3, with its beginning and end passing through the inlet 4 and the outlet 5, respectively. A cold air plate 7 and a spray pipe 8 are arranged sequentially from top to bottom along the length of the top of the cooling box 1. A cold air fan 9 and an exhaust fan are disposed on the top of the cooling box 1. Pump 10; the output end of the air cooler 9 is connected to the air cooler plate 7 through a pipe; the input and output pipes of the pump 10 are connected to the lower part of the outer wall of the cooling box 1 and the spray pipe 8, respectively; the drying box 2 is equipped with an upper air distribution plate 11 and a lower air distribution plate 12. The upper air distribution plate 11 is located above the conveyor belt 6, and the lower air distribution plate 12 is located between the upper and lower parts of the conveyor belt 6. Hot air blowers 13 are installed at the top and bottom of the drying box 2. The output ends of the two hot air blowers 13 are connected to the upper air distribution plate 11 and the lower air distribution plate 12 through pipes, respectively.

[0018] In this embodiment: Conveyor belt 6 is started, and the surface heat-treated metal workpiece is placed on conveyor belt 6. Conveyor belt 6 transports the metal workpiece from the beginning to the end. The metal workpiece first enters the cooling box 1. The cold air fan 9 and the pump 10 on the cooling box 1 are started. The cold air fan 9 delivers cold air into the air distribution plate, and the pump 10 delivers cold water in the cooling box 1 into the spray pipe 8. The cold air blows downward and the cold water sprays downward. The cold air and cold water easily cool the metal workpiece, and the simultaneous cooling of the cold air and cold water accelerates the cooling speed of the metal workpiece. The cooled metal workpiece enters the drying box 2 through the through groove 3. The hot air fan 13 at the top and bottom of the drying box 2 is started. The hot air blows evenly onto the metal workpiece from the top and bottom sides through the upper air distribution plate 11 and the lower air distribution plate 12, which easily and comprehensively dries the water mist on the metal surface and prevents the surface water droplets from affecting the storage of the metal. In addition, the cooled water is collected at the bottom of the cooling box 1 and can be further filtered and cooled for reuse, which can reduce the waste of water resources.

[0019] Conveyor belt 6 is a metal chain conveyor belt.

[0020] As a technical optimization of this utility model, a flexible waterproof curtain 14 is provided at the top inside the through groove 3.

[0021] In this embodiment, the waterproof curtain 14 acts as a barrier to prevent water from splashing into the drying chamber 2.

[0022] As a technical optimization of this utility model, cavities 15 are provided in the interlayer of the cold air plate 7, the upper air distribution plate 11 and the lower air distribution plate 12, and air outlets 16 communicating with cavities 15 are provided through the bottom of the cold air plate 7 and the upper air distribution plate 11 and the top of the lower air distribution plate 12.

[0023] In this embodiment, the hot or cold air entering the cavity 15 can be easily and evenly distributed in the cooling box 1 or drying box 2 through the cavity 15 and the air outlet 16, which facilitates the rapid and uniform cooling or drying of the water on the metal workpiece.

[0024] As a technical optimization of this utility model, a condenser 17 is provided inside the left and right sides of the cooling box 1, and a water inlet pipe 18 and a drain pipe 19 are provided on the cooling box 1.

[0025] In this embodiment: the condenser 17 makes it easier to cool the water in the cooling tank 1, the water inlet pipe 18 makes it easy to add water to the cooling tank 1, and the drain pipe 19 makes it easy to clean and replace the water in the cooling tank 1.

[0026] As a technical optimization of this utility model, support seats 20 are provided on both sides of the interior of the cooling box 1 along the width direction. Sliding filter grooves 21 are provided on the two support seats 20. The filter grooves 21 are located below the conveyor belt 6, and the condenser 17, water inlet pipe 18, and drain pipe 19 are all located below the filter grooves 21.

[0027] In this embodiment: the support 20 makes it easy to install the filter tank 21, making it easy for the filter tank 21 to filter impurities in the flowing water.

[0028] As a technical optimization of this utility model, a pull-out groove 22 adapted to the filter tank 21 is provided on one side of the cooling box 1 along the length direction. The filter tank 21 is located in the pull-out groove 22, and a handle fixedly connected to one side of the filter tank 21 is provided in the pull-out groove 22; and the water inlet end of the pipe on the input end of the pump 10 is located below the filter tank 21.

[0029] In this embodiment: by pulling the handle on the filter tank 21 through the pull slot 22, the filter tank 21 can be easily pulled out from the cooling box 1, and the impurities filtered in the filter tank 21 can be easily cleaned.

[0030] Working principle and usage process of this utility model:

[0031] Water is added to the cooling box 1 through the water inlet pipe 18, and the condenser 17 is powered on. The condenser 17 cools the water in the cooling box 1. The conveyor belt 6 is started, and the surface heat-treated metal workpiece is placed on the conveyor belt 6. The conveyor belt 6 transports the metal workpiece from the beginning to the end. The metal workpiece first enters the cooling box 1. The cold air fan 9 and the pump 10 on the cooling box 1 are started. The cold air fan 9 delivers cold air into the air distribution plate, and the pump 10 delivers cold water in the cooling box 1 into the spray pipe 8. The cold air blows downward and the cold water sprays downward. The cold air and cold water easily cool the metal workpiece, and the simultaneous cooling of the cold air and cold water accelerates the cooling speed of the metal workpiece. The cooled metal workpiece enters the drying box 2 through the through slot 3. The hot air fan 13 at the top and bottom of the drying box 2 is started. The hot air passes through the upper air distribution plate 11 and the lower air distribution plate 12. The hot air blows evenly from the upper and lower sides onto the metal workpiece, which can easily and comprehensively dry the water mist on the metal surface and prevent the surface water droplets from affecting the storage of the metal.

[0032] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A cooling device for heat treatment of metal surfaces, characterized in that: The device includes a cooling box (1) and a drying box (2) located on one side of the cooling box (1). A through groove (3) is provided at the connection between the cooling box (1) and the drying box (2). An inlet (4) and an outlet (5) are provided on opposite sides of the cooling box (1) and the drying box (2), respectively. A conveyor belt (6) is provided in the through groove (3), and the beginning and end of the conveyor belt (6) are provided through the inlet (4) and the outlet (5), respectively. A cold air plate (7) and a spray pipe (8) are arranged sequentially from top to bottom along the length of the top of the cooling box (1). A cold air fan (9) and a pump (10) are provided on the top of the cooling box (1). The output end of the air cooler (9) is connected to the air cooler plate (7) through a pipe; the input and output pipes of the pump (10) are connected to the lower part of the outer wall of the cooling box (1) and the spray pipe (8) respectively; the drying box (2) is provided with an upper air distribution plate (11) and a lower air distribution plate (12), the upper air distribution plate (11) is located above the conveyor belt (6), and the lower air distribution plate (12) is located between the upper and lower parts of the conveyor belt (6). The top and bottom of the drying box (2) are provided with hot air blowers (13), and the output ends of the two hot air blowers (13) are connected to the upper air distribution plate (11) and the lower air distribution plate (12) through pipes respectively.

2. The cooling device for metal surface heat treatment according to claim 1, characterized in that: A flexible waterproof curtain (14) is provided at the top inside the channel (3).

3. A cooling device for heat treatment of metal surfaces according to claim 1, characterized in that: A cavity (15) is provided in the interlayer of the cold air plate (7), the upper air distribution plate (11) and the lower air distribution plate (12). An air outlet (16) communicating with the cavity (15) is provided through the bottom of the cold air plate (7) and the upper air distribution plate (11) and the top of the lower air distribution plate (12).

4. A cooling device for heat treatment of metal surfaces according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cooling box (1) has condensers (17) installed inside the left and right sides, and water inlet pipe (18) and drain pipe (19) installed on the cooling box (1).

5. A cooling device for heat treatment of metal surfaces according to claim 4, characterized in that: The cooling box (1) has support seats (20) on both sides along the width direction. The two support seats (20) are provided with sliding filter grooves (21). The filter grooves (21) are located below the conveyor belt (6), and the condenser (17), water inlet pipe (18), and drain pipe (19) are all located below the filter grooves (21).

6. A cooling device for heat treatment of metal surfaces according to claim 5, characterized in that: The cooling box (1) has a pull-out groove (22) along its length on one side that is compatible with the filter tank (21). The filter tank (21) is located in the pull-out groove (22). The pull-out groove (22) is provided with a handle that is fixedly connected to one side of the filter tank (21). The water inlet end of the pipe on the input end of the pump (10) is located below the filter tank (21).