Automatic precise quantitative overturning zinc adding machine
By designing an automated, precise, quantitative zinc-adding machine, a rotating arm and gripping mechanism are used to accurately feed zinc ingots and zinc scraps, solving the problem of inflexible zinc replenishment in existing technologies and improving production efficiency.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422792136.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-15
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-31
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-11-15
AI Technical Summary
In existing continuous galvanizing production lines, once the zinc in the zinc pot is consumed, it is impossible to effectively replenish zinc scraps, resulting in a limited and inflexible application.
An automated precision quantitative zinc-adding machine was designed, including a rotating arm, frame, housing, and gripping mechanism. The rotating and gripping mechanisms enable precise feeding of zinc ingots and zinc material fragments. The rotating and moving mechanisms are controlled by a motor and cylinder, and the zinc material is conveyed by an inclined chute.
It enables flexible feeding operations for zinc ingots and zinc scrap, improving production efficiency and effectiveness, and can efficiently replenish zinc.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of zinc-adding machine technology, and in particular to an automated, precise, quantitative, and flipping zinc-adding machine. Background Technology
[0002] Galvanizing is a surface treatment technology that coats metal and alloy surfaces with a layer of zinc. Its main purpose is to enhance aesthetics and rust resistance. Hot-dip galvanizing involves immersing the workpiece in molten zinc, allowing the zinc to metallurgically bond with the metal substrate, forming a dense zinc coating on the metal surface. This method produces a thicker coating with strong corrosion resistance, suitable for applications requiring high long-term durability and protection. In existing continuous galvanizing production lines, after the zinc in the zinc pot is consumed, suction cups are often used to grab the zinc and replenish the molten zinc. However, suction cups can generally only grab complete zinc ingots and cannot effectively handle broken zinc blocks, resulting in a limited and inflexible application method.
[0003] Therefore, we propose an automated, precise, quantitative zinc-adding machine to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing an automated, precise, quantitative zinc-adding machine.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0006] An automated, precise, quantitative, flipping zinc-adding machine includes a rotating arm. A frame is rotatably connected to the top of the rotating arm. A first housing is fixed on the frame. A second housing is connected to the first housing. A rotating mechanism for driving the second housing to rotate is provided on the frame. A sliding plate is horizontally slidable at the bottom of the second housing. Several gripping mechanisms are installed on the sliding plate.
[0007] Preferably, the bottom of the rotating arm is rotatably mounted on a fixed base, and a drive motor for driving the rotating arm to rotate is installed on the fixed base, while a first motor for driving the frame to rotate is fixed on the top of the rotating arm.
[0008] Preferably, the first shell has a trapezoidal cross-section, the second shell has a rectangular cross-section, the first shell has a discharge notch at the end opposite to the second shell, and the first shell and the second shell can be combined to form a hopper.
[0009] Preferably, the rotating mechanism includes a second motor fixedly connected to the frame, a support frame fixedly fixed at the bottom of the second housing, a driven gear fixedly connected to the support frame, and the driven gear rotatably connected to the frame, a driving gear fixedly fixed coaxially to the second motor, the driving gear meshing with the driven gear, electric push rods fixed laterally at both ends of the frame, and two insertion holes provided at both ends of the support frame, the electric push rods being able to be inserted into the insertion holes.
[0010] Preferably, an electric telescopic rod is horizontally fixed to the side of the support frame, and the telescopic end of the electric telescopic rod is fixedly connected to the side of the sliding plate.
[0011] Preferably, the gripping mechanism includes two support bars, with two suction cups fixed to the sliding plate between the two support bars. The bottom of both support bars is fixedly connected to the sliding plate by a cylinder. Several rollers are evenly rotated in the middle of the support bars. The edges of both support bars are provided with baffles. The height of both support bars is lower than the height of the suction cups.
[0012] Preferably, the rotating arm is provided with an inclined groove at one end corresponding to the first housing, and a conveyor belt at one end corresponding to the second housing.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0014] This utility model, by setting up a first shell and a second shell, and setting up a rotating mechanism for flipping the second shell, and setting up several gripping mechanisms at the bottom of the second shell, can realize the feeding operation of zinc ingots and the feeding operation of zinc material fragments during production. The overall use effect is diverse, flexible and efficient. Attached Figure Description
[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, for those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0016] Figure 1 This is the first axonometric drawing of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 2 This is the second axonometric drawing of the present invention;
[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second shell of this utility model with the bottom facing upwards after being reversed;
[0019] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle;
[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the driven gear and the driving gear of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 6 This is the front view of the present invention.
[0022] In the diagram: 1. Rotating arm; 2. Frame; 3. First housing; 4. Second housing; 5. Sliding plate; 6. Fixed base; 7. First motor; 8. Second motor; 9. Support frame; 10. Driven gear; 11. Drive gear; 12. Electric telescopic rod; 13. Support bar; 14. Suction cup; 15. Cylinder; 16. Roller; 17. Inclined chute; 18. Conveyor belt; 19. Electric push rod. Detailed Implementation
[0023] 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 skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0024] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "opening", "upper", "lower", "thickness", "top", "middle", "length", "inner", "around" and other terms indicating orientation or positional relationship are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the components or elements referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.
[0025] Reference Figure 1-5 An automated, precise, quantitative, and tilting zinc-adding machine includes a rotating arm 1. A frame 2 is rotatably connected to the top of the rotating arm 1. A first housing 3 is fixed to the frame 2, and a second housing 4 is connected to the first housing 3. The first housing 3 and the second housing 4 are independently configured and abut against each other. A rotating mechanism is provided on the frame 2 to drive the second housing 4 to rotate. A sliding plate 5 is horizontally slidable at the bottom of the second housing 4, and several gripping mechanisms are installed on the sliding plate 5 to grip a number of zinc ingots.
[0026] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the bottom of the rotating arm 1 is rotatably mounted on a fixed base 6, which is fixedly installed to the ground. A drive motor for driving the rotating arm 1 to rotate is mounted on the fixed base 6, and a first motor 7 for driving the frame 2 to rotate is fixed to the top of the rotating arm 1. Through the precise control of the drive motor, the rotating arm 1 can drive the drive frame 2 and its related components to precisely change position, and the first motor 7 can precisely control and adjust the angle of the frame 2.
[0027] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the first shell 3 has a trapezoidal cross-section, and the second shell 4 has a rectangular cross-section. The end of the first shell 3 opposite to the second shell 4 has a discharge notch. The first shell 3 and the second shell 4 can be combined to form a feeding hopper, that is, the first shell 3 and the second shell 4 can symmetrically form a feeding hopper, with their joints connected. The notch in the first shell 3 allows for material discharge. After the first shell 3 and the second shell 4 are combined to form a feeding hopper, zinc scrap can be discharged.
[0028] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the rotating mechanism includes a second motor 8 fixedly connected to the frame 2, a support frame 9 fixedly fixed to the bottom of the second housing 4, a driven gear 10 fixedly connected to the support frame 9, and the driven gear 10 rotatably connected to the frame 2. The second motor 8 is coaxially fixed with a driving gear 11, and the driving gear 11 meshes with the driven gear 10. The second motor 8 can start precisely and drive the corresponding driving gear 11 to rotate. The rotation of the driving gear 11 drives the driven gear 10 to rotate, and the driven gear 10 drives the support frame 9 to rotate. It can also drive the related components on the support frame 9, including the second housing 4 and the related components thereon. The driving gear 11 and the driven gear 10 have different numbers of teeth, and the driven gear 10 rotates at a slower speed. Both ends of the frame 2 are horizontally fixed with electric push rods 19, and both ends of the support frame 9 are provided with two insertion holes. The electric push rods 19 can be inserted into the insertion holes. The second housing 4 can be flipped by the second motor 8. Each flip is a 180-degree flip, and after each flip, there are two insertion holes that can correspond to two electric push rods 19. The extension and telescopic ends of the electric push rods 19 can be inserted into the insertion holes to fix and position the flipped second housing 4, ensuring the stability of the second housing 4.
[0029] As a technical optimization of this utility model, an electric telescopic rod 12 is horizontally fixed to the side of the support frame 9, and the telescopic end of the electric telescopic rod 12 is fixedly connected to the side of the sliding plate 5. The electric telescopic rod 12 can precisely control the horizontal sliding of the sliding plate 5 by extending and retracting its telescopic end, that is, control the movement of the sliding plate 5 and the components on it.
[0030] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the gripping mechanism includes two support bars 13, and two suction cups 14 fixed to the sliding plate 5 are provided between the two support bars 13. The two suction cups 14 are used to adsorb and grip zinc ingots, and the width of the zinc ingot being adsorbed and gripped is exactly the same as the gap between the two support bars 13. The bottom of each of the two support bars 13 is fixedly connected to the sliding plate 5 through a cylinder 15, which is used to control the lifting and lowering of the corresponding support bar 13. Several rollers 16 are evenly rotated in the middle of the support bar 13, and there are baffles on the edges of the two support bars 13. The height of the two support bars 13 is lower than the height of the suction cups 14. When the two suction cups 14 adsorb and grip the zinc ingot, the two baffles of the two support bars 13 restrict the two sides of the zinc ingot. Then, the cylinders 15 of the two support bars 13 are activated and extended, so that the rollers 16 on the two support bars 13 contact the bottom of the zinc ingot. Then, the suction cups 14 stop adsorbing, and the second housing 4 tilts, allowing the zinc ingot to slide out between the two support bars 13.
[0031] For the above example, those skilled in the art should know that when implementing the above technical solution, the suction cup 14 is matched with an air pipe and a vacuum generator, and by connecting to an existing air source or air compressor, the effect of vacuum adsorption of zinc ingots can be achieved.
[0032] For the above example, those skilled in the art should know that when implementing the above technical solution, it is not limited to setting two suction cups 14 for adsorption and gripping, but also to setting an electric gripper for gripping zinc ingots.
[0033] Reference Figure 6 The rotating arm 1 has an inclined chute 17 at one end corresponding to the first housing 3, and a conveyor belt 18 at one end corresponding to the second housing 4. The conveyor belt 18 is used to transport zinc ingots, and the inclined chute 17 is used to slide and transport zinc ingots. The inclined chute 17 corresponds to the existing zinc pot, and by transporting zinc ingots to the zinc pot, the effect of replenishing zinc is achieved. The inclined chute 17 has a sufficient inclination angle to meet the sliding conveying effect of zinc material. The rotating arm 1 can drive the first housing 3 and the second housing 4 to precisely adjust their positions, and the first motor 7 can also precisely control the inclination angle of the first housing 3 and the second housing 4, so that the feeding notch of the first housing 3 corresponds to the inclined chute 17.
[0034] For the above example, those skilled in the art should know that when implementing the above technical solution, the conveyor belt 18 can also be replaced by a multi-roller conveyor belt.
[0035] For the above example, those skilled in the art should know that when implementing the above technical solution, the inclined chute 17 can also be replaced by a cylindrical conveying pipe.
[0036] For the above examples, those skilled in the art should know that when implementing the above technical solutions, the device can be set according to the specifications of the zinc ingot being conveyed, such as setting the gripping specifications of the gripping mechanism and the dimensions of the inclined chute 17.
[0037] For the above examples, those skilled in the art should know that when implementing the above technical solutions, the relevant electrical equipment used in this device is all controlled by a control module, that is, controlled by a programmable PLC controller.
[0038] In this invention, the working principle of the device is as follows:
[0039] This device can transport zinc materials in two ways. The first is to discharge zinc fragments. When the second housing 4 is in the upward position, that is, when the first housing 3 and the second housing 4 are combined to form a hopper, the zinc fragments can be discharged. Several weighed fragments of zinc material can be poured into the first housing 3 and the second housing 4. Then, through the precise control of the drive motor, the rotating arm 1 can drive the first housing 3 and the second housing 4 to precisely adjust their positions. The first motor 7 can also precisely control the tilt angle of the first housing 3 and the second housing 4, so that the discharge notch of the first housing 3 corresponds to the inclined chute 17. At this time, the first housing 3 and the second housing 4 are tilted, so several fragments of zinc material slide through the notch into the inclined chute 17 and are then slidably transported from the inclined chute 17 into the existing zinc pot, thus achieving the effect of replenishing zinc. The second method involves feeding zinc ingots of the corresponding specifications. Specifically, several zinc ingots are gripped by a series of gripping mechanisms at the bottom of the second housing 4. Then, the second motor 8 is started, precisely driving the corresponding drive gear 11 to rotate. The rotation of the drive gear 11 drives the driven gear 10 to rotate, ultimately controlling the support frame 9 and the second housing 4 to rotate upwards. The gripped zinc ingots are flipped to the top, and then the overall movement can be controlled to adjust so that the notch of the first housing 3 corresponds to the inclined slide 17. At this point, the zinc ingots can be fed into the existing zinc pot by sliding through the inclined slide 17, thus replenishing the zinc supply.
[0040] For the above operations, the hopper consisting of the first housing 3 and the second housing 4 can be manually filled with crushed material. When clamping and unloading zinc ingots, the conveyor belt 18 transports the zinc ingots. Several zinc ingots are evenly arranged on the conveyor belt 18. Existing robotic arms can clamp the zinc ingots and place them on the conveyor belt 18. After the conveyor belt 18 transports the zinc ingots to below several gripping mechanisms, the arranged zinc ingots are easily grasped by these mechanisms.
[0041] When the gripping mechanism performs the gripping operation, the two suction cups 14 of the gripping mechanism can be used to grip the zinc ingot. The two stops of the two support bars 13 restrict the two sides of the zinc ingot. When unloading, the cylinders 15 of the two support bars 13 are activated and extended, so that the rollers 16 on the two support bars 13 contact the bottom of the zinc ingot. Then the suction cups 14 stop adsorbing. At this time, with the second housing 4 tilted, the zinc ingot can slide out from between the two support bars 13 and fall into the inclined slide groove 17. Subsequently, the sliding plate 5 can be precisely controlled to slide horizontally by the electric telescopic rod 12, that is, the gripping mechanism is controlled to be aligned with the inclined slide groove 17 in sequence to complete the unloading operation of several zinc ingots.
[0042] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. An automated, precise, quantitative, tilting zinc-adding machine, comprising a rotating arm (1), characterized in that, The top of the rotating arm (1) is rotatably connected to a frame (2), a first housing (3) is fixed on the frame (2), a second housing (4) is connected to the first housing (3), a rotating mechanism for driving the second housing (4) to rotate is provided on the frame (2), a sliding plate (5) is horizontally slidably provided at the bottom of the second housing (4), and several gripping mechanisms are installed on the sliding plate (5).
2. The automated precision quantitative zinc-adding machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the rotating arm (1) is rotatably mounted on a fixed seat (6), and a drive motor for driving the rotating arm (1) to rotate is installed on the fixed seat (6). The top of the rotating arm (1) is fixed with a first motor (7) for driving the frame (2) to rotate.
3. The automated precision quantitative zinc-adding machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first shell (3) has a trapezoidal cross section, and the second shell (4) has a rectangular cross section. The first shell (3) has a discharge notch at one end away from the second shell (4). The first shell (3) and the second shell (4) can be combined to form a hopper.
4. The automated precision quantitative zinc-adding machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotating mechanism includes a second motor (8) fixedly connected to the frame (2), a support frame (9) fixedly connected to the bottom of the second housing (4), a driven gear (10) fixedly connected to the support frame (9), and the driven gear (10) rotatably connected to the frame (2). The second motor (8) is coaxially fixed with a driving gear (11), and the driving gear (11) meshes with the driven gear (10). Electric push rods (19) are horizontally fixed at both ends of the frame (2). Two insertion holes are provided at both ends of the support frame (9), and the electric push rods (19) can be inserted into the insertion holes.
5. The automated precision quantitative zinc-adding machine according to claim 4, characterized in that, An electric telescopic rod (12) is fixed laterally on the side of the support frame (9), and the telescopic end of the electric telescopic rod (12) is fixedly connected to the side of the sliding plate (5).
6. The automated precision quantitative zinc-adding machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The gripping mechanism includes two support bars (13), and two suction cups (14) fixed to the sliding plate (5) are provided between the two support bars (13). The bottom of the two support bars (13) is fixedly connected to the sliding plate (5) through a cylinder (15). Several rollers (16) are evenly rotated in the middle of the support bars (13). The edges of the two support bars (13) are provided with baffles. The height of the two support bars (13) is lower than the height of the suction cups (14).
7. The automated precision quantitative zinc-adding machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotating arm (1) is provided with an inclined groove (17) at one end corresponding to the first housing (3), and a conveyor belt (18) is provided at one end corresponding to the second housing (4).