Scrap iron cleaning mechanism for steel pipe production line

By designing an automated iron filings cleaning mechanism on the steel pipe production line, and using the machine tool rollers to drive the scraper assembly and foldable soft baffle, the problems of high temperature and high risk of manual cleaning are solved, and efficient and safe iron filings cleaning is achieved.

CN223492235UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-31HARBIN UNIV OF SCI & TECH
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Application Number
CN202520179847.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-05
Publication Date
2025-10-31
Estimated Expiration
2035-02-05

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Technical Problem

Currently, the cleaning of iron filings from steel pipe welds mainly relies on manual operation, which presents problems such as high temperature and high risk, as well as low cleaning efficiency.

Method used

Design a scraping mechanism for steel pipe production lines. The mechanism uses the power of machine tool rollers to drive the base plate and scraper assembly through a reducer, connecting rod and push rod to achieve automated cleaning. It is combined with a foldable and stretchable soft baffle for surrounding cleaning.

Benefits of technology

It achieves automated cleaning of iron filings, improves cleaning efficiency, reduces the danger of manual operation, and avoids the dangers caused by the accumulation of iron filings and the fast scraping speed.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a scrap iron cleaning mechanism for a steel pipe production line, which relates to the technical field of steel pipe production and comprises a mounting vertical plate, a mounting seat, an adjusting component and a scraper component. Wherein a fixing plate is installed at the bottom end of the outer side of one installation base, a soft baffle is connected to the fixing plate, a bottom plate is connected to the bottom end of the soft baffle, a main rotating rod, a connecting rod and a push rod are connected to the middle of the outer side of the machine tool roller, the push rod penetrates through the bottom plate, and a connecting shaft is connected to one end of the push rod. According to the design, the main rotating rod is arranged on the machine tool roller, the bottom plate is pushed to sweep scrap iron below the scraper under the action of the power of the machine tool roller and the action of the connecting rod, the push rod and the connecting shaft, so that the scrap iron can be automatically swept, a manual sweeping mode is replaced, and the problems that the scraping speed is high and the scraping efficiency is low are solved. Secondly, the temperature of the scrap iron is high, the edge of the scrap iron is sharp, and the danger coefficient is high during manual cleaning.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of steel pipe production technology, and in particular to a scrap metal cleaning mechanism for steel pipe production lines. Background Technology

[0002] On the steel pipe welding production line, scraping off weld metal filings is a crucial step that directly affects the quality and appearance of the steel pipe. During the welding process, due to high-temperature melting and the interaction between metals, a certain amount of metal filings will be generated at the weld. These metal filings may adhere to the weld surface or embed inside the weld, which will have an adverse effect on the subsequent processing and use of the steel pipe. Therefore, it is necessary to use a special scraper or scraper to scrape them off along the weld direction.

[0003] However, in existing steel pipe weld scraping, the scraping of iron filings is done manually and continuously. Since the temperature of the iron filings generated during welding on the production line is high, the temperature of the iron filings is also high. In addition, the scraping speed is fast, and the manual cleaning has a high risk factor. Therefore, this utility model provides an iron filings cleaning mechanism for steel pipe production lines. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a scrap metal cleaning mechanism for steel pipe production lines, which solves the problems mentioned in the background section.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model is implemented through the following technical solution: a scrap metal cleaning mechanism for a steel pipe production line, including an installation plate installed on one side of the steel pipe conveying line, and mounting seats symmetrically distributed on the front side of the installation plate, wherein the two mounting seats are connected to the installation plate through an adjustment component;

[0006] A fixing plate is installed on the outer bottom of one of the mounting bases. A flexible baffle is connected to the fixing plate. A base plate is connected to the bottom end of the flexible baffle. A shaft is rotatably connected to one end of the base plate. The bottom end of the shaft is fixed to the ground below the mounting base by bolts. One end of the base plate is rotatably sleeved on the shaft. The top end of the base plate is fixed to the flexible baffle, and there is a gap between the bottom end of the base plate and the ground.

[0007] The soft baffle is made of foldable and stretchable soft rubber.

[0008] As a further technical solution of this utility model, it also includes a plurality of machine tool rollers for conveying steel pipes. A support plate is installed on one side of each machine tool roller. A reducer is installed on the support plate on the outer side of one of the machine tool rollers. The output end of the reducer is connected to a main rotating rod. A connecting rod is movably connected to one end of the main rotating rod. A push rod is movably connected to one end of the connecting rod. A groove is opened on the surface of the base plate. A connecting shaft is rotatably arranged inside the groove. The other end of the push rod is fixed to the connecting shaft.

[0009] As a further technical solution of this utility model, the machine tool roller is connected to the machine tool motor through a belt and a pulley. A central rod is fixed in the middle of the outer side of the machine tool roller, extending through the outside of the support plate, and one end of the central rod is connected to the input end of the reducer.

[0010] One end of the connecting rod is fixed with a connecting ball head, and both ends of the push rod are provided with connecting ball seats. The connecting ball seat at the end of the push rod corresponding to the connecting ball head is provided with a groove. The size of the connecting ball head is adapted to the size of the groove. One end of the connecting rod moves within the groove on the surface of the connecting ball seat through the connecting ball head.

[0011] As a further technical solution of this utility model, a scraper assembly is connected to one side of each of the two mounting seats. The scraper assembly includes an L-shaped connecting plate disposed on one side of the mounting seat. Two positioning screws are provided through the side of the connecting plate. One end of each of the two positioning screws passes through the connecting plate and extends to its inner side, where a scraper is connected.

[0012] The scraper is inclined, and one end of each of the two positioning screws is threaded to the scraper.

[0013] As a further technical solution of this utility model, the adjustment component includes an adjustment groove formed on the surface of the mounting plate at one end corresponding to the mounting seat, an adjustment slide block is slidably connected in the adjustment groove, and an adjustment screw is threadedly connected to the top end of the mounting plate.

[0014] One end of the adjusting screw is threaded through the mounting plate and extends to the inside of the adjusting groove, where it is rotatably connected to the top center of the adjusting slide block.

[0015] The outer side of the adjusting slide is fixed to one end of the mounting base by bolts.

[0016] This utility model provides a metal scrap cleaning mechanism for steel pipe production lines, which has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0017] This design presents a scraping mechanism for steel pipe production lines. By mounting the main rotating rod on the machine tool rollers, the machine tool rollers, in conjunction with a reducer, connecting rod, push rod, and connecting shaft, drive the base plate to sweep the scraping chips below the scraper. This achieves automated scraping, replacing manual cleaning. It avoids the problems of mechanical scraping of scraping chips, such as high scraping speed and easy accumulation of chips. Furthermore, the scraped chips are hot and have sharp edges, posing a high risk of burns or cuts to workers during manual cleaning. The mechanism follows the movement of the machine tool rollers, increasing the sweeping speed and avoiding the problem of fast scraping by the scraper and slow manual cleaning. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 A first structural view of a scrap metal cleaning mechanism for a steel pipe production line when it is extended;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a first structural view of a scrap metal cleaning mechanism used in a steel pipe production line when it is not extended.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a second structural view of a scrap metal cleaning mechanism used in a steel pipe production line when it is extended.

[0021] Figure 4 This is a second structural view of a metal scraping mechanism used in a steel pipe production line when it is not extended. In the figure: 1. Mounting plate; 1-1. Adjusting slide; 1-2. Adjusting slide block; 1-3. Adjusting screw;

[0022] 2. Mounting base; 2-1. Connecting plate; 2-2. Positioning screw; 2-3. Scraper;

[0023] 3. Base plate; 3-1. Soft baffle; 3-2. Shaft; 3-3. Fixing plate;

[0024] 4. Machine tool roller; 4-1. Main rotating rod; 4-2. Connecting rod; 4-3. Connecting ball head; 4-4. Connecting ball seat; 4-5. Push rod; 4-6. Connecting shaft; 4-7. Support plate; 4-8. Reducer; 4-9. Groove. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0026] Please see Figure 1-4This utility model provides a technical solution for a scrap metal cleaning mechanism for a steel pipe production line: A scrap metal cleaning mechanism for a steel pipe production line includes a mounting plate 1 installed on one side of the steel pipe conveyor line, and mounting seats 2 symmetrically distributed on the front side of the mounting plate 1. The two mounting seats 2 are connected to the mounting plate 1 via an adjustment assembly. The adjustment assembly includes an adjustment groove 1-1 opened on the surface of the mounting plate 1 corresponding to one end of the mounting seat 2. An adjustment slide block 1-2 is slidably connected within the adjustment groove 1-1. An adjustment screw 1-3 is threadedly connected to the top of the mounting plate 1. One end of the adjusting screw 1-3 is threaded through the mounting plate 1 and extends to the inner side of the adjusting slide groove 1-1, where it is rotatably connected to the top center of the adjusting slide block 1-2. The outer side of the adjusting slide block 1-2 is fixed to one end of the mounting base 2 by bolts. By turning the adjusting screw 1-3, the adjusting slide block 1-2 can be moved up and down within the adjusting slide groove 1-1. Thus, the adjusting slide block 1-2 can be adjusted up and down by the mounting base 2 to drive the scraper assembly, thereby adjusting the distance between the scraper 2-3 and the steel pipe, which is convenient for scraping the weld seams of steel pipes of different diameters.

[0027] Each of the two mounting bases 2 has a scraper assembly connected to one side. The scraper assembly includes an L-shaped connecting plate 2-1 on one side of the mounting base 2. Two positioning screws 2-2 are provided through the side of the connecting plate 2-1. Holes are provided on the surface of the connecting plate 2-1 corresponding to the two positioning screws 2-2. The positioning screws 2-2 pass through the holes and are threaded to the scraper 2-3. The other end of the positioning screws 2-2 has a nut. One end of each positioning screw 2-2 passes through the connecting plate 2-1 and extends into it. The sides are connected to a scraper 2-3, which is inclined. One end of each of the two positioning screws 2-2 is threaded to the scraper 2-3. When installing the scraper 2-3, the scraper 2-3 can be positioned inside the connecting plate 2-1 by threading one end of the positioning screw 2-2 through the connecting plate 2-1 and tightening it with the scraper 2-3. Moreover, the cooperation of the two positioning screws 2-2 can improve the stability of the scraper 2-3. When disassembling, the positioning screws 2-2 can be separated from the scraper 2-3.

[0028] One of the mounting bases 2 has a fixing plate 3-3 installed on its outer bottom end. A flexible baffle 3-1 is connected to the fixing plate 3-3. A base plate 3 is connected to the bottom end of the flexible baffle 3-1. A shaft 3-2 is rotatably connected to one end of the base plate 3. The bottom end of the shaft 3-2 is fixed to the ground below the mounting base 2 by bolts, so that the base plate 3 can move in an arc around the shaft 3-2 under the pushing force of the push rod 4-5. One end of the base plate 3 is rotatably sleeved on the shaft 3-2, and the top end of the base plate 3 is fixed to the flexible baffle 3-1. Furthermore, there is a gap between the bottom end of the base plate 3 and the ground to ensure the smoothness of the base plate 3 rotation. The soft baffle 3-1 is made of foldable and stretchable soft rubber material. The use of foldable and stretchable soft baffle 3-1 can ensure that when the base plate 3 moves in an arc around the shaft 3-2, the soft baffle 3-1 can be stretched to block and prevent the iron filings scraped from the steel pipe weld from falling to the outside of the soft baffle 3-1. This can better sweep the iron filings together. Moreover, when resetting, the soft baffle 3-1 can also be folded back to its original position, and it is not easy to deform or be damaged.

[0029] The system also includes multiple machine tool rollers 4 for conveying steel pipes. These rollers 4 are connected to a machine tool motor via belts and pulleys. A support plate 4-7 is mounted on one side of each roller 4. A reducer 4-8 is mounted on the support plate 4-7 on the outer side of one of the rollers. The output end of the reducer 4-8 is connected to a main rotating rod 4-1. A central rod is fixed to the middle of the outer side of the roller 4, extending through the support plate 4-7. The central rod is rotatably connected to the support plate 4-7 at its point of penetration, and one end of the central rod is connected to the input end of the reducer 4-8. When the roller 4 rotates, it drives the reducer 4-8 via the central rod, which in turn drives... The main rotating rod 4-1 rotates, and a connecting rod 4-2 is movably connected to one end of the main rotating rod 4-1. A push rod 4-5 is movably connected to one end of the connecting rod 4-2. A connecting ball head 4-3 is fixed to one end of the connecting rod 4-2. Both ends of the push rod 4-5 are provided with connecting ball seats 4-4. A groove is opened on the connecting ball seat 4-4 at the end of the push rod 4-5 corresponding to the connecting ball head 4-3. The size of the connecting ball head 4-3 is adapted to the size of the groove. One end of the connecting rod 4-2 moves in the groove on the surface of the connecting ball seat 4-4 through the connecting ball head 4-3. The machine tool motor drives multiple machine tool rollers 4 to move synchronously through pulleys and belts, which can transport steel pipes. Figure 1-3 As shown in the diagram, 'a' refers to the steel pipe, which is placed in the top groove of the machine tool roller 4. When the machine tool roller 4 rotates, it synchronously drives the reducer 4-8 to work. The reducer 4-8 then drives the main rotating rod 4-1 to rotate. The main rotating rod 4-1, through the connecting rod 4-2, pushes the push rod 4-5 to one side. Figure 4 and 1For example, when push rod 4-5 is pushed, it will push base plate 3 to rotate around shaft 3-2. When main rotating rod 4-1 continuously pushes push rod 4-5 through connecting rod 4-2, connecting ball head 4-3 at one end of connecting rod 4-2 will move and turn in the groove on the surface of connecting ball seat 4-4, causing the angle between connecting rod 4-2 and push rod 4-5 to change, so that connecting rod 42 continues to push push rod 4-5, and push rod 4-5 continues to push base plate 3. Moreover, push rod 4-5 is affected by connecting shaft 4-6, and the angle between push rod 4-5 and base plate 3 will also change, ensuring that when base plate 3 moves in an arc around shaft 3-2, it will not affect the pushing force of push rod 4-5. Thus, base plate 3 can be used to sweep the iron filings scraped below scraper 2-3, so that the iron filings are swept from below scraper 2-3 to the outside. Moreover, during the sweeping process of base plate 3 moving in an arc, soft baffle 3-1 will stretch and unfold to block the iron filings and improve the sweeping effect.

[0030] The surface of the base plate 3 has a groove 4-9. A connecting shaft 4-6 is rotatably mounted inside the groove 4-9. The other end of the push rod 4-5 is fixed to the connecting shaft 4-6. When the push rod 4-5 pushes the base plate 3, it exerts a pushing force on the base plate 3. At the same time, the push rod 4-5 is also affected by the connecting shaft 4-6, and the angle between the push rod 4-5 and the base plate 3 changes with the movement of the base plate 3. Since the connecting shaft 4-6 is rotatably connected to the base plate 3, it does not affect the pushing force of the push rod 4-5, so as to ensure that the base plate 3 is subjected to pushing or pulling force and makes arc motion.

[0031] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: Before operation, according to the size of the steel pipe being processed, the height of the adjusting slide 1-2 in the adjusting groove 1-1 is driven by turning the adjusting screw 1-3, thereby adjusting the height of the mounting base 2 and the scraper assembly, so as to facilitate the adjustment of the distance between the scraper 2-3 and the steel pipe.

[0032] After the adjustment is complete, the machine tool will start working. The machine tool motor will drive the machine tool roller 4 to rotate through the pulley and belt. During the rotation of the machine tool roller 4, the steel pipe will be conveyed. During the conveying process, the scraper 2-3 will scrape off the weld of the steel pipe and remove the iron filings at the weld. The scraped iron filings will fall below the scraper 2-3.

[0033] While the machine tool roller 4 rotates, it will synchronously drive the reducer 4-8 to work. The reducer 4-8 will drive the main rotating rod 4-1 to rotate from the top of the machine tool roller 4 to its rightmost position. During this process, the main rotating rod 4-1 will push the push rod 4-5 to one side of the base plate 3 through the connecting rod 4-2. This will then push the base plate 3 to make an arc motion around the shaft 3-2. The base plate 3 will then sweep the iron filings below the scraper 2-3 to the outside for easy cleaning. This will prevent the scraper 2-3 from accumulating too many iron filings below during the scraping operation, which would affect its operation.

[0034] When the main rotating rod 4-1 rotates from the top to the bottom (i.e., half a turn), the push rod 4-5 pushes the base plate 3 to fully extend. When the main rotating rod 4-1 continues to rotate from the bottom, it will drive the push rod 4-5 to pull back and reset via the connecting rod 4-2, thereby pulling the base plate 3 back to its original position. The soft baffle 3-1 folds during the reset process. When the main rotating rod 4-1 rotates to the top (i.e., one turn), the base plate 3 completes one cleaning operation. That is, the push rod 4-5 pushes the base plate 3 to clean the iron filings below the scraper 2-3 and reset it once. This automatic cleaning method replaces the traditional manual cleaning method, which is not only more efficient but also avoids the problems of iron filings accumulating due to the fast scraping speed, and the high temperature and sharp edges of the iron filings, which make manual cleaning dangerous.

[0035] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various improvements and modifications without departing from the principles of this utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the scope of protection of this utility model. Structures, devices, and operating methods not specifically described or explained in this utility model are implemented according to conventional methods in the art, unless otherwise specified or limited.

Claims

1. A scrap metal cleaning mechanism for a steel pipe production line, comprising a mounting plate (1) installed on one side of the steel pipe conveyor line, characterized in that, It also includes mounting seats (2) symmetrically distributed on the front side of the mounting plate (1), and the two mounting seats (2) are connected to the mounting plate (1) by an adjustment assembly; A fixing plate (3-3) is installed on the outer bottom of one of the mounting bases (2). A soft baffle (3-1) is connected to the fixing plate (3-3). A base plate (3) is connected to the bottom end of the soft baffle (3-1). A shaft (3-2) is rotatably connected to one end of the base plate (3). The bottom end of the shaft (3-2) is fixed to the ground below the mounting base (2) by bolts. One end of the base plate (3) is rotatably sleeved on the shaft (3-2). The top end of the base plate (3) is fixed to the soft baffle (3-1), and there is a gap between the bottom end of the base plate (3) and the ground. The soft baffle (3-1) is made of foldable and stretchable soft rubber material.

2. The iron filings cleaning mechanism for a steel pipe production line according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes multiple machine tool rollers (4) for conveying steel pipes. A support plate (4-7) is installed on one side of each machine tool roller (4). A reducer (4-8) is installed on the support plate (4-7) on the outer side of one of the machine tool rollers (4). The output end of the reducer (4-8) is connected to a main rotating rod (4-1). One end of the main rotating rod (4-1) is movably connected to a connecting rod (4-2). One end of the connecting rod (4-2) is movably connected to a push rod (4-5). A groove (4-9) is opened on the surface of the base plate (3). A connecting shaft (4-6) is rotatably arranged inside the groove (4-9). The other end of the push rod (4-5) is fixed to the connecting shaft (4-6).

3. The iron filings cleaning mechanism for a steel pipe production line according to claim 2, characterized in that, The machine tool roller (4) is connected to the machine tool motor via a belt and pulley. A central rod is fixed in the middle of the outer side of the machine tool roller (4) and extends through the outside of the support plate (4-7). One end of the central rod is connected to the input end of the reducer (4-8). One end of the connecting rod (4-2) is fixed with a connecting ball head (4-3), and both ends of the push rod (4-5) are provided with connecting ball seats (4-4). The push rod (4-5) has a groove on the connecting ball seat (4-4) at the end corresponding to the connecting ball head (4-3). The size of the connecting ball head (4-3) is adapted to the size of the groove. One end of the connecting rod (4-2) moves in the groove on the surface of the connecting ball seat (4-4) through the connecting ball head (4-3).

4. The iron filings cleaning mechanism for a steel pipe production line according to claim 1, characterized in that, Each of the two mounting bases (2) is connected to a scraper assembly on one side. The scraper assembly includes an L-shaped connecting plate (2-1) on one side of the mounting base (2). Two positioning screws (2-2) are provided through the side of the connecting plate (2-1). One end of each of the two positioning screws (2-2) passes through the connecting plate (2-1) and extends to its inner side, where a scraper (2-3) is connected. The scraper (2-3) is inclined, and one end of each of the two positioning screws (2-2) is threadedly connected to the scraper (2-3).

5. A scrap metal cleaning mechanism for a steel pipe production line according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adjustment assembly includes an adjustment groove (1-1) opened on the surface of the mounting plate (1) at one end corresponding to the mounting seat (2), an adjustment slide block (1-2) is slidably connected in the adjustment groove (1-1), and an adjustment screw (1-3) is threadedly connected to the top end of the mounting plate (1). One end of the adjusting screw (1-3) is threaded through the mounting plate (1) and extends to the inside of the adjusting groove (1-1) and is rotatably connected to the top center of the adjusting slide block (1-2); The outer side of the adjusting slide (1-2) is fixed to one end of the mounting base (2) by bolts.