Loop centering and deviation rectifying device

By setting up correction devices and sensor-controlled hydraulic systems at different positions of the looper, the problem of strip position deviation within the looper was solved, achieving automated correction and reducing production risks and manpower requirements.

CN223531093UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-11天津市新宇彩板有限公司
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423015389.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-06
Publication Date
2025-11-11
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-06

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing looper alignment devices are difficult to effectively prevent the strip from deviating in position within the looper on galvanizing production lines, leading to production risks such as edge snagging, edge curling, or strip breakage.

Method used

A double-roller correction device is installed at the inlet and outlet of the looper, and a single-roller correction device is installed in the middle section. It is equipped with a centering detection frame and sensor. The extension and retraction of the hydraulic cylinder is controlled by the sensor to correct the strip in time.

Benefits of technology

It enables timely centering of the strip within the looper, reducing the risk of edge snagging and strip breakage, improving production safety and efficiency, and the entire process is automated without human intervention.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a loop centering deviation rectifying device which comprises a double-roller deviation rectifying device, a single-roller deviation rectifying device and a centering detection frame. The bottoms of the inner sides of an inlet and an outlet of the loop are each provided with a double-roller deviation rectifying device, and at least one single-roller deviation rectifying device is arranged at the bottom of the middle section of the loop. A centering detection frame is arranged above the discharging side of the double-roller deviation rectifying device and the discharging side of the single-roller deviation rectifying device, and a sensor used for detecting the position of strip steel is arranged in the centering detection frame. The sensors control piston rods of the hydraulic oil cylinders of the corresponding double-roller deviation rectifying devices or the corresponding single-roller deviation rectifying devices to stretch out and draw back so as to rectify deviation of the strip steel. According to the utility model, the deviation rectifying devices are respectively arranged at the inlet and the outlet of the loop and the middle section to ensure that strip steel always runs in the center in the loop between the two turning rollers, the regulation is more timely and faster, and the risk of edge hanging and strip breaking and the hidden danger of waste generation are reduced by timely deviation rectifying; according to the utility model, segmented control can be carried out on the steel belt according to the storage amount in the loop, and the deviation rectifying effect is better.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of automatic adjustment centering devices, and specifically relates to a looper centering and correction device. Background Technology

[0002] Continuous production is crucial for galvanizing lines. Looping systems, which store strip steel, are essential for this process. A typical looping system holds 400-600 meters of strip steel, enough to sustain the galvanizing line for 4-6 minutes. However, the coordinated movement of the strip steel and the guide rollers inevitably leads to positional deviations. Existing looping alignment devices primarily correct deviations near the looping exit, which is insufficient to prevent strip snagging, curling, or even breakage during the strip's movement within the loop. Therefore, existing systems pose certain production risks and hidden dangers, requiring improvement and enhancement. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This utility model provides a looper alignment and correction device to solve the technical problems existing in the prior art. It can control the steel strip in segments according to the amount of dead space in the looper, and the correction of the steel strip is more timely and effective.

[0004] This utility model includes the following technical solution: a looper centering and correction device, comprising a double-roller correction device, a single-roller correction device, and a centering detection frame; a double-roller correction device is respectively provided at the bottom inner side of the looper's inlet and outlet, and at least one single-roller correction device is provided at the bottom of the middle section of the looper; a centering detection frame is provided above the discharge side of the double-roller correction device and the single-roller correction device, the centering detection frame is arranged perpendicular to the strip movement direction and has a space in the middle for the strip to pass through, and a sensor for detecting the position of the strip is provided inside the centering detection frame; the sensor controls the piston rod of the hydraulic cylinder of the corresponding double-roller correction device or single-roller correction device to extend and retract, thereby correcting the strip.

[0005] Furthermore, the dual-roller correction device includes two first correction rollers fixed on a movable frame. The bottom of the movable frame is provided with several first rollers. The movable frame is connected to the piston rod of the hydraulic cylinder and moves in a direction perpendicular to the movement of the strip under its drive.

[0006] Furthermore, one or both sides of the movable frame are fixed to the end of the piston rod of the hydraulic cylinder via connecting rods.

[0007] Furthermore, the bottom of the active frame is provided with 3-6 rows of first rollers evenly distributed.

[0008] Furthermore, the first roller is mounted on a matching first track, the first track is fixed to the top surface of a first fixed seat, and the first fixed seat is fixed to the ground.

[0009] Furthermore, two stops are provided at each of the front and rear ends of the top surface of the first fixed seat to prevent the movable frame from accidentally derailing.

[0010] Furthermore, the single-roller correction device includes a second correction roller fixed on a movable seat. The front and rear end faces of the movable seat are provided with second rollers. The movable seat is connected to the piston rod of the hydraulic cylinder and moves in a direction perpendicular to the movement of the strip under its drive.

[0011] Furthermore, the middle part of the bottom surface of the movable seat is fixed to the end of the piston rod of the hydraulic cylinder via a connecting block.

[0012] Furthermore, two second rollers are fixedly mounted on the front and rear end faces of the movable seat, respectively.

[0013] Furthermore, the second roller is mounted on a matching second track, which is fixed to the top surface of a second fixed seat, which is fixed to the ground.

[0014] Furthermore, two sets of stop pins are provided on the front and rear end faces of the second fixed seat to prevent the movable seat from accidentally derailing.

[0015] The advantages and positive effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0016] 1. This utility model ensures that the strip steel always runs in the center of the loop between the two steering rollers by setting correction devices at the loop inlet and outlet and the middle section, making the adjustment more timely and faster; it can control the steel strip in segments according to the amount of slack in the loop, resulting in better correction effect.

[0017] 2. This utility model uses a double-roller correction device at the looper inlet and outlet, and the width of the movable frame can be selected according to the horizontal distance between it and the steering roller, making it convenient to use.

[0018] 3. This utility model uses a centering detection frame with sensors to detect the position of the strip and controls the corresponding hydraulic cylinder to extend and retract according to the sensor signal. It can timely center and correct the strip in motion, reducing the risk of edge snagging and strip breakage and the hidden danger of generating waste. Moreover, the whole process is automatic and does not require operator intervention, saving manpower. Attached Figure Description

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

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the dual-roller correction device;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the single-roller correction device;

[0022] In the figure, 1-strip steel; 2-double roller correction device; 201-first correction roller; 202-movable frame; 203-first roller; 204-first track; 205-first fixed seat;

[0023] 3-Single roller correction device; 301-Second correction roller; 302-Modible seat; 303-Second roller; 304-Second track; 305-Second fixed seat;

[0024] 4-Alignment detection frame; 5-Steering roller; 6-Hydraulic cylinder; 7-Stop block; 8-Stop pin. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To further disclose the invention content, features, and effects of this utility model, the following examples are provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings for detailed description. In the following description of the embodiments, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this patent and simplifying the description. They do not indicate or imply that the device or component 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 patent.

[0026] In the following description of the embodiments, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "setting" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection or setting, a detachable connection or setting, or an integral connection or setting. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this patent according to the specific circumstances.

[0027] Example: See Appendix Figure 1-3 A looper alignment and correction device includes a double-roller correction device 2, a single-roller correction device 3, and an alignment detection frame 4. A double-roller correction device 2 is respectively located at the bottom inner side of the looper's inlet and outlet, and at least one single-roller correction device 3 is located at the bottom of the middle section of the looper. An alignment detection frame 4 is located above the discharge side of the double-roller correction device 2 and the single-roller correction device 3. The alignment detection frame 4 is arranged perpendicular to the movement direction of the strip 1 and has a space in the middle for the strip 1 to pass through. A sensor for detecting the position of the strip is installed inside the alignment detection frame 4. The sensor controls the piston rod of the hydraulic cylinder 6 of the corresponding double-roller correction device 2 or single-roller correction device 3 to extend and retract, thereby correcting the strip 1.

[0028] like Figure 2As shown, the double-roller correction device 2 includes two first correction rollers 201 fixedly mounted on a movable frame 202. The bottom of the movable frame 202 is provided with several first rollers 203. The movable frame 202 is connected to the piston rod of the hydraulic cylinder 6 and moves in a direction perpendicular to the movement of the strip 1 under its drive. One or both sides of the movable frame 202 are fixedly mounted to the end of the piston rod of the hydraulic cylinder 6 via connecting rods. The bottom of the movable frame 202 has 3-6 rows of evenly distributed first rollers 203. The first rollers 203 are mounted on matching first tracks 204, which are fixedly mounted on the top surface of a first fixed base 205, which is fixed to the ground. Two stops 7 are provided at the front and rear ends of the top surface of the first fixed base 205 to prevent the movable frame 202 from accidentally derailing.

[0029] like Figure 3 As shown, the single-roller correction device 3 includes a second correction roller 301 fixedly mounted on a movable seat 302. Second rollers 303 are provided on the front and rear end faces of the movable seat 302. The movable seat 302 is connected to the piston rod of the hydraulic cylinder 6 and moves in a direction perpendicular to the movement of the strip 1 under its drive. The middle part of the bottom surface of the movable seat 302 is fixedly mounted to the end of the piston rod of the hydraulic cylinder 6 via a connecting block. Two second rollers 303 are embedded and fixedly mounted on the front and rear end faces of the movable seat 302, respectively. The second rollers 303 are arranged on a matching second track 304, which is fixedly mounted on the top surface of a second fixed seat 305, which is fixedly mounted on the ground. Two sets of stop pins 8 are provided on the front and rear end faces of the second fixed seat 305 to prevent the movable seat 302 from accidentally derailing.

[0030] This invention ensures that the strip 1 remains centered within the loop between the two steering rollers 5 by installing correction devices at the loop inlet / outlet and the intermediate section, allowing for more timely and efficient adjustment. A centering detection frame 4 with sensors detects the strip's position and controls the corresponding hydraulic cylinder 6 to extend and retract based on the sensor signals. This timely centering and correction of the moving strip 1 reduces the risk of edge snagging and breakage, as well as the potential for waste. Furthermore, the entire process is automated and requires no operator intervention, saving manpower.

[0031] Although the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described above. The specific embodiments described above are merely illustrative and not restrictive. Those skilled in the art can make many other modifications under the guidance of the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the claims. These modifications all fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A looper alignment and correction device, characterized in that: It includes a double-roller correction device, a single-roller correction device, and a centering detection frame; a double-roller correction device is provided at the bottom inner side of the looper's inlet and outlet, and at least one single-roller correction device is provided at the bottom of the middle section of the looper; a centering detection frame is provided above the discharge side of the double-roller correction device and the single-roller correction device, the centering detection frame is set perpendicular to the strip movement direction and has a space in the middle for the strip to pass through, and a sensor for detecting the position of the strip is provided inside the centering detection frame; the sensor controls the piston rod of the hydraulic cylinder of the corresponding double-roller correction device or single-roller correction device to extend and retract, thereby correcting the strip.

2. The loose-loop alignment and correction device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The dual-roller correction device includes two first correction rollers fixed on a movable frame. The bottom of the movable frame is provided with several first rollers. The movable frame is connected to the piston rod of a hydraulic cylinder and moves in a direction perpendicular to the movement of the strip under its drive.

3. The loose-loop alignment and correction device according to claim 2, characterized in that: One or both sides of the movable frame are fixed to the end of the piston rod of the hydraulic cylinder via connecting rods.

4. The loose-loop alignment and correction device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom of the movable frame is provided with 3-6 rows of first rollers evenly distributed.

5. The loose-loop alignment and correction device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first roller is mounted on a matching first track, which is fixed to the top surface of a first fixed seat, which is fixed to the ground.

6. The loose-loop alignment and correction device according to claim 5, characterized in that: Two stops are provided at each of the front and rear ends of the top surface of the first fixed base.

7. The loose-loop alignment and correction device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The single-roller correction device includes a second correction roller fixed on a movable seat. The front and rear end faces of the movable seat are provided with second rollers. The movable seat is connected to the piston rod of the hydraulic cylinder and moves in a direction perpendicular to the movement of the strip under its drive.

8. The loose-loop alignment and correction device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The middle part of the bottom surface of the movable seat is fixed to the end of the piston rod of the hydraulic cylinder by a connecting block.

9. A looper alignment and correction device according to claim 7, characterized in that: Two second rollers are fixedly mounted on the front and rear end faces of the movable seat, respectively.

10. A looper alignment and correction device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The second roller is mounted on a matching second track, which is fixed to the top surface of the second fixed seat, which is fixed to the ground. Two sets of stop pins are provided on the front and rear end faces of the second fixed seat.