Glass thermal softening device

By introducing a heating softening and heat dissipation utilization mechanism into the glass thermal softening device, the problems of high-temperature heat waste and safety hazards are solved, and efficient heat utilization and safe production are achieved.

CN223496367UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-31HEFEI VETERAN GLASS CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202423069959.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-12
Publication Date
2025-10-31
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-12

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Technical Problem

Existing glass thermal softening devices directly discharge high-temperature heat during use, resulting in heat waste and safety hazards.

Method used

A glass thermal softening device was designed, comprising a heating softening mechanism and a heat exhaust and utilization mechanism. The limiting baffle plate is adjusted by a gear ring and gear transmission to control the amount of high temperature discharged and the heat is collected in a preheating box for utilization.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents heat waste, improves glass thermal softening efficiency, avoids worker injuries, and achieves efficient heat utilization and safe production.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of thermal softening devices, and discloses a glass thermal softening device which comprises a supporting side plate, a conveying belt body is arranged on the inner side of the supporting side plate, supporting legs are fixedly installed at the bottom of the supporting side plate, and a heating softening mechanism is arranged at the top of the supporting side plate. And exhaust heat utilization mechanisms are arranged at the top and the left side of the heating softening mechanism. According to the glass thermal softening device, through the arranged exhaust temperature utilization mechanism, in the using process, through transmission of a gear ring and a gear, a grooving top cover can rotate, then the position of a limiting shielding plate is adjusted, the shielding size is changed, the high-temperature exhaust amount can be controlled, meanwhile, high temperature is transmitted into a preheating box, and the heat softening effect is improved. Glass can be preheated through the preheating box, so that workers can be prevented from being hurt due to overflow of high temperature in the heating box body, heat can be prevented from being discharged and wasted, and meanwhile, the heat softening efficiency of the glass is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of thermal softening devices, specifically a glass thermal softening device. Background Technology

[0002] Glass thermal softening is a fundamental physical property of glass materials. By using a glass thermal softening device to heat the glass at high temperatures, the glass can be transformed into a liquid state at the temperature required for the glass material to change from a solid to a liquid state, and thus lose its original shape.

[0003] According to the description in the patent application published on the Internet (authorization announcement number: CN 221141580 U), "This utility model relates to the field of glass processing technology, specifically a glass thermal softening device. It includes a base frame, a top frame, spray heads, a water tank, a water pump, a connecting pipe, a heater, and a conveying assembly; the top frame is set on the base frame, the water tank is set on the top frame, the top frame is provided with a conveying channel, the conveying assembly is set on the base frame, the conveying channel is divided into a cleaning chamber, a softening chamber, and a separating chamber along the conveying direction of the conveying assembly, a water curtain is set at the end of the cleaning chamber away from the softening chamber, multiple spray heads are set on the inner walls of the cleaning chamber and the separating chamber, a rotating door a and a rotating door b are rotatably set on the top frame, rotating door a is located between the softening chamber and the separating chamber, and rotating door b is located between the cleaning chamber and the softening chamber, multiple heaters are arranged side by side on the top of the softening chamber, the water tank has an inlet and an outlet, and the inlet, water tank, outlet, water pump, connecting pipe, and spray heads are connected in sequence. This utility model can improve the safety of glass production."

[0004] Regarding the above description, the applicant believes the following issues exist:

[0005] During use, this utility model can transport glass through the set conveying components, and the spray head can clean the dust on the glass surface. The set partition cavity can prevent the high temperature from being directly dissipated and prevent workers from being burned. However, in actual use, the high temperature of softening the glass will be directly discharged to the outside of the device, which will lead to the waste of heat. Therefore, it is necessary to improve the glass softening device to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide a glass thermal softening device to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a glass thermal softening device, comprising a supporting side plate, a conveyor belt body disposed on the inner side of the supporting side plate, a supporting leg fixedly installed at the bottom of the supporting side plate, a heating softening mechanism disposed on the top of the supporting side plate, and a temperature exhaust and utilization mechanism disposed on the top and left side of the heating softening mechanism.

[0008] The temperature exhaust and utilization mechanism includes a temperature control component and a temperature extraction and utilization component, with the temperature extraction and utilization component located to the left of the temperature control and exhaust component.

[0009] Preferably, the heating and softening mechanism includes a heating chamber, which is fixedly installed on the top of the supporting side plate. An insulation curtain is fixedly installed on the inner side of the heating chamber, and a heating rod is fixedly installed inside the heating chamber, so as to facilitate the heat softening of the glass by the heating and softening mechanism.

[0010] Preferably, two heat insulation curtains are provided, and the two heat insulation curtains are symmetrically distributed on the inner side of the heating box to prevent the temperature inside the heating box from dissipating.

[0011] Preferably, the temperature control exhaust component includes a slotted bottom block, which is fixedly installed on the top of the heating chamber. A limit baffle is movably installed inside the slotted bottom block, and a slotted top cover is movably installed outside the limit baffle. An exhaust pipe is fixedly installed on the top of the slotted top cover, and a gear ring is fixedly installed on the outside of the slotted top cover. A motor is fixedly installed on the top of the heating chamber, and a gear is fixedly installed on the bottom of the motor's drive shaft, so as to facilitate the control of the amount of temperature exhaust through the temperature control exhaust component.

[0012] Preferably, the slotted top cover is rotatably mounted on the outside of the slotted bottom block, and the gear ring meshes with the gear, which facilitates the adjustment of the limiting baffle plate under normal conditions.

[0013] Preferably, the slotted bottom block and the slotted top cover are provided with slots at corresponding positions to the limiting baffle, and the limiting baffle is movably installed inside the slots provided inside the slotted bottom block and the slotted top cover, so that the limiting baffle can move normally.

[0014] Preferably, the heat extraction and utilization component includes a connector, which is rotatably installed outside the exhaust pipe. A first pipe is fixedly installed on the top of the connector, and a pump is fixedly installed at the end of the first pipe away from the connector. A second pipe is fixedly installed at the bottom of the pump, and a preheating box is fixedly installed at the end of the second pipe away from the pump, so as to facilitate the collection and utilization of heat through the heat extraction and utilization component.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention provides a glass thermal softening device, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] 1. This glass thermal softening device, through its heat dissipation and utilization mechanism, enables the slotted top cover to rotate during operation via the transmission of a gear ring and gears. This, in turn, adjusts the position of the limiting baffle plate, changes the size of the baffle, and controls the amount of high-temperature discharge. Simultaneously, the high temperature is transferred to the interior of the preheating chamber, allowing for preheating of the glass. This not only prevents high-temperature overflow from the heating chamber, which could cause worker injury, but also avoids heat waste and improves the efficiency of glass thermal softening.

[0017] 2. This glass thermal softening device, through its heating and softening mechanism, uses an insulating curtain to isolate the interior of the heating chamber during use, and a heating rod to heat the interior of the heating chamber, thereby raising the temperature of the heating chamber and softening the glass, thus achieving the function of thermal softening treatment for glass. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the appearance and structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the external structure of the temperature exhaust and utilization mechanism of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the external structure of the temperature control and exhaust component of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the external structure of the temperature extraction and utilization component of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the heating and softening mechanism of this utility model.

[0024] In the diagram: 1. Support side plate; 2. Heating and softening mechanism; 21. Heating box; 22. Insulation curtain; 23. Heating rod; 3. Temperature exhaust and utilization mechanism; 31. Temperature exhaust control component; 311. Slotted bottom block; 312. Limiting baffle plate; 313. Slotted top cover; 314. Temperature exhaust pipe; 315. Gear ring; 316. Motor; 317. Gear; 32. Temperature extraction and utilization component; 321. Connecting joint; 322. Pipeline 1; 323. Pump; 324. Pipeline 2; 325. Preheating box; 4. Conveyor belt body; 5. Support leg. 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. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0026] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0027] Example 1:

[0028] Please see Figure 1-4 This utility model provides a technical solution: a glass thermal softening device, including a support side plate 1, a conveyor belt body 4 arranged on the inner side of the support side plate 1, a support leg 5 fixedly installed at the bottom of the support side plate 1, a heating softening mechanism 2 arranged on the top of the support side plate 1, and a temperature exhaust and utilization mechanism 3 arranged on the top and left side of the heating softening mechanism 2.

[0029] The exhaust temperature utilization mechanism 3 includes a control exhaust temperature component 31 and a heat extraction utilization component 32, with the heat extraction utilization component 32 located to the left of the control exhaust temperature component 31.

[0030] Furthermore, the temperature control exhaust assembly 31 includes a slotted bottom block 311, which is fixedly installed on the top of the heating chamber 21. A limiting baffle 312 is movably installed inside the slotted bottom block 311, and a slotted top cover 313 is movably installed outside the limiting baffle 312. A temperature exhaust pipe 314 is fixedly installed on the top of the slotted top cover 313, and a gear ring 315 is fixedly installed on the outside of the slotted top cover 313. A motor 316 is fixedly installed on the top of the heating chamber 21, and a gear 317 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the drive shaft of the motor 316, so as to facilitate the control of the amount of temperature exhaust by the temperature control exhaust assembly 31.

[0031] Furthermore, the slotted top cover 313 is rotatably mounted on the outside of the slotted bottom block 311, and the gear ring 315 meshes with the gear 317, which facilitates the adjustment of the limit baffle 312 under normal conditions.

[0032] Furthermore, slots are provided at the corresponding positions of the slotted bottom block 311 and slotted top cover 313 and the limiting baffle 312, and the limiting baffle 312 is movably installed inside the slots provided inside the slotted bottom block 311 and slotted top cover 313, so that the limiting baffle 312 can move normally.

[0033] Furthermore, the heat extraction and utilization component 32 includes a connector 321, which is rotatably mounted on the outside of the exhaust pipe 314. A first pipe 322 is fixedly installed on the top of the connector 321. A pump 323 is fixedly installed at the end of the first pipe 322 away from the connector 321. A second pipe 324 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the pump 323. A preheating box 325 is fixedly installed at the end of the second pipe 324 away from the pump 323, so as to facilitate the collection and utilization of heat through the heat extraction and utilization component 32.

[0034] Example 2:

[0035] Please see Figure 5 Furthermore, in conjunction with Embodiment 1, it is further found that the heating softening mechanism 2 includes a heating box 21, which is fixedly installed on the top of the supporting side plate 1. A heat insulation curtain 22 is fixedly installed on the inner side of the heating box 21, and a heating rod 23 is fixedly installed inside the heating box 21, so as to facilitate the heat softening of the glass by the heating softening mechanism 2.

[0036] Furthermore, two heat insulation curtains 22 are provided, and the two heat insulation curtains 22 are symmetrically distributed on the inside of the heating chamber 21, so that the temperature inside the heating chamber 21 will not be dissipated.

[0037] In actual operation, when this device is used, a portion of the glass to be softened is first placed inside the preheating box 325, and the glass to be softened is placed on top of the conveyor belt body 4. After being transported by the conveyor belt body 4, the glass enters the heating box 21. At this time, the heating rod 23 is used to heat the inside of the heating box 21, which fills the inside of the heating box 21 with heat, softening the glass. While the glass is softening, the drive motor 316 causes the gear 317 to drive the gear ring 315 to rotate. The gear ring 315 drives the slotted top cover 313 to rotate, causing the limiting baffle 312 to move and release the blocking state of the slotted bottom block 311. At this time, the limiting baffle 312 moves more... The short distance allows excess heat to escape without lowering the internal temperature of the heating chamber 21. The heat is then transported into the preheating chamber 325 to preheat the glass. After the glass inside the heating chamber 21 is softened, the motor 316 is driven again to move the limiting baffle 312 to the maximum limit distance, widening the opening. At this point, more heat enters the preheating chamber 325, while the heat inside the heating chamber 21 decreases. After the heat inside the heating chamber 21 is exhausted, the softened glass is transported out using the conveyor belt body 4. This prevents workers from being burned by the high temperature inside the heating chamber 21.

[0038] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

Claims

1. A glass thermal softening device, comprising a supporting side plate (1), characterized in that: The inner side of the support side plate (1) is provided with a conveyor belt body (4), the bottom of the support side plate (1) is fixedly installed with a support leg (5), the top of the support side plate (1) is provided with a heating and softening mechanism (2), and the top and left side of the heating and softening mechanism (2) are provided with a heat exhaust and utilization mechanism (3). The exhaust temperature utilization mechanism (3) includes a temperature control exhaust component (31) and a temperature extraction utilization component (32), with the temperature extraction utilization component (32) located on the left side of the temperature control exhaust component (31).

2. The glass thermal softening device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heating and softening mechanism (2) includes a heating box (21), which is fixedly installed on the top of the supporting side plate (1). A heat insulation curtain (22) is fixedly installed on the inner side of the heating box (21), and a heating rod (23) is fixedly installed inside the heating box (21).

3. The glass thermal softening device according to claim 2, characterized in that: Two heat insulation curtains (22) are provided, and the two heat insulation curtains (22) are symmetrically distributed on the inner side of the heating box (21).

4. The glass thermal softening device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The temperature control exhaust assembly (31) includes a slotted bottom block (311), which is fixedly installed on the top of the heating chamber (21). A limiting baffle (312) is movably installed inside the slotted bottom block (311), and a slotted top cover (313) is movably installed outside the limiting baffle (312). A temperature exhaust pipe (314) is fixedly installed on the top of the slotted top cover (313), and a gear ring (315) is fixedly installed outside the slotted top cover (313). A motor (316) is fixedly installed on the top of the heating chamber (21), and a gear (317) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the drive shaft of the motor (316).

5. The glass thermal softening device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The slotted top cover (313) is rotatably mounted on the outside of the slotted bottom block (311), and the toothed ring (315) meshes with the gear (317).

6. The glass thermal softening device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The slotted bottom block (311) and the slotted top cover (313) are provided with slots at corresponding positions of the limiting baffle (312), and the limiting baffle (312) is movably installed inside the slots opened inside the slotted bottom block (311) and the slotted top cover (313).

7. The glass thermal softening device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The temperature extraction and utilization component (32) includes a connector (321), which is rotatably installed outside the exhaust pipe (314). A first pipe (322) is fixedly installed on the top of the connector (321). A pump (323) is fixedly installed at the end of the first pipe (322) away from the connector (321). A second pipe (324) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the pump (323). A preheating box (325) is fixedly installed at the end of the second pipe (324) away from the pump (323).

Citation Information

Patent Citations

  • Glass thermal softening device

    CN221141580U