Aluminum ingot turnover device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of aluminum ingot production and manufacturing, in particular to an aluminum ingot turnover device. The device comprises two overturning heads which are oppositely arranged and are respectively positioned at two ends of the width direction of the array conveyor; the two driving mechanisms are mounted on the array conveyor, and the output ends of the driving mechanisms are connected with the two overturning heads respectively; the baffle assembly is installed on the overturning head and comprises two first baffles arranged in parallel, the opposite sides of the two first baffles are each provided with two second baffles, one ends of the second baffles are connected with the first baffles, and a first conveying channel is defined between the two first baffles; a second conveying channel is defined by the two second baffles and the first baffles connected with the second baffles. And the controller is in signal connection with the driving mechanism and used for controlling rotation of the driving mechanism. The aluminum ingot overturning device effectively solves the technical problem that in the prior art, when an overturning device overturns over-thin or over-thick aluminum ingots, the aluminum ingots are stuck, so that the aluminum ingots break down or are damaged.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of aluminum ingot production and manufacturing technology, and in particular to an aluminum ingot turning device. Background Technology

[0002] In the continuous casting process of aluminum ingots, after the cast aluminum ingots are cooled, they need to be arranged by a convoy before being transported. To prevent the aluminum ingots from being lost during transportation, they need to be stacked and packaged to facilitate forklift handling. Therefore, during the arrangement of aluminum ingots, some aluminum ingots need to be flipped by a flipping device before continuing to be transported, while other aluminum ingots do not need to be flipped and are transported directly to the next stage.

[0003] Currently, commonly used tilting devices include a pneumatic stop structure mounted on the entire conveyor and located after the detection structure, and a tilting structure mounted on the entire conveyor and located between the pneumatic stop device and the detection structure. The detection structure, stop structure, and tilting structure are all connected to a controller. The pneumatic stop structure includes a cylinder, the output end of which is connected to a roller horizontally positioned above the entire conveyor and perpendicular to the conveying direction of the entire conveyor. The tilting structure... Figure 1 As shown, it includes two flipping heads 1 installed on the left and right sides of the horizontal casting machine and arranged opposite each other. Each flipping head 1 is equipped with a drive motor 16. When the signal detection device detects that the aluminum ingot 17 is passing by, the controller controls the cylinder to move, so that the roller blocks the aluminum ingot 17. Then, the drive motor 16 controls the flipping head 1 to rotate, so that the aluminum ingot 17 located between the two flipping heads 1 rotates around the roller, and finally the flipping of the aluminum ingot 17 is completed.

[0004] However, for the aforementioned flipping device, the flipping structure and the ingot-stopping structure need to work together to flip the aluminum ingot, and the center of the roller must be aligned with the center of the aluminum ingot to ensure normal flipping. However, in actual production, the thickness of the aluminum ingot changes with the flow rate of molten aluminum in the common chute. When the aluminum ingot is too thin or too thick, the center of the ingot changes significantly. If the height of the roller is not adjusted in time, the flipping head may jam during rotation around the roller, causing equipment failure or even damage. In addition, the ingot-stopping structure will wear down after a period of use, causing the center of the roller to change, which can also lead to ingot jamming during flipping. Utility Model Content

[0005] This utility model provides an aluminum ingot flipping device to solve the technical problem in the prior art where the flipping device jams when flipping aluminum ingots that are too thin or too thick, causing it to malfunction or be damaged.

[0006] To solve the above problems, the aluminum ingot turning device provided by this utility model adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] An aluminum ingot flipping device includes:

[0008] There are two tilting heads, which are arranged opposite each other and located at both ends of the width direction of the entire transport train;

[0009] There are two drive mechanisms, both of which are installed on the entire transport machine and their output ends are respectively connected to the two tilting heads;

[0010] Also includes:

[0011] A baffle assembly is installed on the flipping head. The baffle assembly includes two parallel first baffles. Two second baffles are provided on the opposite side of the two first baffles. One end of the second baffle is connected to the first baffle. A first conveying channel is formed between the two first baffles. A second conveying channel is formed between the two second baffles and the first baffles connected to them.

[0012] A controller, which is signal-connected to the drive mechanism, is used to control the rotation of the drive mechanism.

[0013] The beneficial effects of the aluminum ingot turning device provided by this utility model are as follows: By setting a baffle assembly on the turning head, the baffle assembly includes two parallel first baffles, and two second baffles are set on the opposite side of the two first baffles. One end of the second baffle is connected to the first baffle. The two first baffles form a first conveying channel, and the two second baffles and the first baffles connected to them form a second conveying channel. The baffles have the function of blocking ingots, so that during the rotation of aluminum ingots, whether the thickness is normal, too thin or too thick, or the ingots are skewed, they can be automatically straightened under their own weight, thereby avoiding the situation where the turning device is jammed due to the tilting of the aluminum ingots. By controlling the rotation of the servo motor by the controller, not only can the turning head be rotated at different angles, but the turning speed of the turning head can also be controlled to match the conveying speed of the entire conveyor, ensuring that the spacing between two adjacent aluminum ingots on the entire conveyor is consistent. Thus, without affecting the conveying process, aluminum ingots that do not need to be turned can be conveyed out from the first conveying channel, while aluminum ingots that need to be turned can be conveyed out from the second conveying channel.

[0014] Through the above-mentioned design, this utility model effectively solves the technical problem in the prior art where the flipping device gets stuck when flipping aluminum ingots that are too thin or too thick, leading to malfunctions or damage.

[0015] Furthermore, a turntable bearing is installed at the output end of the drive mechanism, and the tilting head is mounted on the turntable bearing.

[0016] Furthermore, the first baffle is a straight plate, which is perpendicular to the long side of the flipping head.

[0017] Furthermore, the two second baffles are parallel to each other and both are perpendicular to the first baffle.

[0018] Furthermore, the first baffle is a folding plate, which includes a first plate segment and a second plate segment arranged in parallel. The first plate segment and the second plate segment are connected by an inclined third plate segment. Both the first plate segment and the second plate segment are perpendicular to the long side of the flipping head.

[0019] Furthermore, the two second baffles are respectively connected to both ends of the third plate segment and are inclined outward from the first baffle to form a trumpet-shaped second conveying channel whose dimensions gradually increase outward from the first baffle.

[0020] Beneficial effects: By setting up a trumpet-shaped second conveying channel and an inclined third plate segment, the conveying space of the aluminum ingot becomes smaller and smaller as the conveying progresses, while the contact area between the aluminum ingot and the third plate segment gradually increases. This reduces the amplitude of the aluminum ingot's up-and-down swaying, or even eliminates it, thus ensuring the stability of the aluminum ingot conveying.

[0021] Furthermore, the drive mechanism includes a servo motor, the output end of which is connected to a reducer, and the output end of the reducer is connected to the tilting head.

[0022] Furthermore, the entire transport aircraft is equipped with a speed reducer mounting bracket to support the speed reducer.

[0023] Furthermore, a speed reducer cover is installed on the speed reducer fixed support, and the speed reducer is located inside the speed reducer cover.

[0024] Furthermore, the entire transport aircraft is equipped with a motor cover, and the servo motor is located inside the motor cover. Attached Figure Description

[0025] The above and other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become readily understood by reading the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, several embodiments of the present invention are shown by way of example and not limitation, and like or corresponding reference numerals denote like or corresponding parts, wherein:

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a flip structure in the prior art;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 1 of the aluminum ingot turning device provided by this utility model;

[0028] Figure 3 for Figure 2 The diagram shows the structure of the flip head and baffle assembly.

[0029] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the application structure of the flipping head and baffle assembly in Embodiment 2 of the aluminum ingot flipping device provided by this utility model;

[0030] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of the flip head and baffle assembly rotated 90° clockwise;

[0031] Figure 6 for Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of the flip head and baffle assembly rotating 180° clockwise;

[0032] Figure 7 for Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of the flip head and baffle assembly rotating counterclockwise by 90°.

[0033] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0034] 1. Tilting head; 2. Column conveyor; 3. First baffle; 4. Second baffle; 5. First conveying channel; 6. Second conveying channel; 7. Turntable bearing; 8. First plate segment; 9. Second plate segment; 10. Third plate segment; 11. Servo motor; 12. Reducer; 13. Reducer fixed support; 14. Reducer cover; 15. Motor cover; 16. Drive motor; 17. Aluminum ingot. Detailed Implementation

[0035] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Those skilled in the art should understand that the embodiments described below are only some, not all, of the embodiments disclosed. 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 scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0036] It should be noted that the main concept of the aluminum ingot turning device provided by this utility model is as follows: by installing a baffle assembly on the turning head, and designing the baffle assembly to include two parallel first baffles, and two second baffles on the opposite side of the two first baffles, so that one end of the second baffle is connected to the first baffle, the area enclosed between the two first baffles is used as the first conveying channel, and the area enclosed between the two second baffles and the first baffles connected to them is used as the second conveying channel. By utilizing the baffle's ingot-blocking effect and the aluminum ingot's own gravity, whether the aluminum ingot is of normal thickness or too thin or too thick, it can be automatically straightened during the rotation process, thereby avoiding the situation where the turning device jams due to the aluminum ingot tilting.

[0037] After introducing the basic principles of this utility model, various non-limiting embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Any quantity of elements in the accompanying drawings is for illustrative purposes only and not for limitation, and any naming is for distinction only and has no limiting meaning.

[0038] The principles and spirit of this utility model will be explained in detail below with reference to several representative embodiments.

[0039] Example 1 of the aluminum ingot turning device provided by this utility model:

[0040] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the aluminum ingot 17 turning device includes a drive mechanism that is installed opposite to each other on the whole train conveyor 2 and located at both ends of the whole train conveyor 2 in the width direction. The output end of the drive mechanism is equipped with a turning head 1, and a baffle assembly is installed on the turning head 1. The drive mechanism is connected to a controller so as to control the operation of the drive mechanism through the controller.

[0041] Regarding the drive mechanism: The drive mechanism includes a servo motor 11 mounted on the train conveyor 2, the output end of the servo motor 11 is connected to a reducer 12, and the output end of the reducer 12 is connected to the tilting head 1; a motor cover 15 is mounted on the train conveyor 2, and the servo motor 11 is located inside the motor cover 15; a reducer fixing support 13 is mounted on the train conveyor 2 to support the reducer 12, and a reducer cover 14 is mounted on the reducer fixing support 13, with the reducer 12 located inside the reducer cover 14.

[0042] Specifically, the servo motor 11 is connected to the controller signal. By controlling the movement speed and amplitude of the servo motor 11 through the controller, the flipping speed and rotation angle of the flipping head 1 can be controlled to match the speed of the entire conveyor 2, so as to ensure that the interval distance between two adjacent aluminum ingots 17 on the entire conveyor 2 is equal, thereby ensuring the normal conveying of aluminum ingots 17.

[0043] Regarding the tilting head 1 and its connection with the drive mechanism: There are two tilting heads 1, and the two tilting heads 1 are respectively connected to the output ends of two reducers 12; the output ends of the reducers 12 are equipped with turntable bearings 7, and the tilting heads 1 are mounted on the turntable bearings 7.

[0044] Regarding the baffle assembly: The baffle assembly includes two parallel first baffles 3, and two second baffles 4 are provided on each side of the two first baffles 3 facing away from each other. One end of the second baffle 4 is connected to the first baffle 3. The two first baffles 3 form a first conveying channel 5, and the two second baffles 4 and the first baffles 3 connected to them form a second conveying channel 6.

[0045] Specifically, the first baffle 3 is a straight plate, which is perpendicular to the long side of the flipping head 1. The two second baffles 4 located on the same side of the first baffle 3 are parallel to each other and are both perpendicular to the first baffle 3.

[0046] It should be noted that a detection structure is installed on the entire transport machine 2. The detection structure is located in the conveying direction of the entire transport machine 2 and before the aluminum ingot 17 turning device. The detection structure is connected to the controller signal to detect whether an aluminum ingot 17 has passed and transmit the detected signal to the controller.

[0047] The working principle of the aluminum ingot 17 flipping device provided by this utility model is as follows: when the detection structure detects that no aluminum ingot 17 has passed, the second conveying channel 6 is set horizontally; when the controller receives the signal from the detection structure that an aluminum ingot 17 has passed, it controls the servo motor 11 to work, thereby driving the flipping head 1 to rotate counterclockwise by 90°, so that the aluminum ingot 17 that does not need to be flipped is conveyed forward from the first conveying channel 5. If the aluminum ingot 17 needs to be flipped, after the aluminum ingot 17 enters the second conveying channel 6, the controller controls the servo motor 11 to work, thereby driving the flipping head 1 to rotate clockwise by 180°, thereby completing the flipping of the aluminum ingot 17.

[0048] Example 2 of the aluminum ingot turning device provided by this utility model:

[0049] Its main difference from Example 1 is:

[0050] In Embodiment 1, the first baffle 3 is a straight plate, which is perpendicular to the long side of the flipping head 1. The two second baffles 4 located on the same side of the first baffle 3 are parallel to each other and are both perpendicular to the first baffle 3.

[0051] In this embodiment, as Figures 4 to 7 As shown, the first baffle 3 is a folded plate, which includes a first plate segment 8 and a second plate segment 9 arranged in parallel. The first plate segment 8 and the second plate segment 9 are connected by an inclined third plate segment 10. Both the first plate segment 8 and the second plate segment 9 are perpendicular to the long side of the flipping head 1. The two second baffles 4 are respectively connected to the two ends of the third plate segment 10 and are inclined outward from the first baffle 3 to form a trumpet-shaped second conveying channel 6 whose size gradually increases outward from the first baffle 3.

[0052] Example 3 of the aluminum ingot turning device provided by this utility model:

[0053] Its main difference from Example 1 is:

[0054] In Example 1, a reducer cover is installed on the reducer mounting bracket, and a motor cover is installed on the entire transport train.

[0055] In this embodiment, the reducer mounting bracket is not fitted with a reducer cover, and the entire transport train is also not fitted with a motor cover.

[0056] Based on the above description in this specification, those skilled in the art will also understand that the following terms used, such as "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "width," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," are terms indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings of this specification. They are only for the purpose of facilitating the explanation of the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not explicitly or implicitly suggest that the device or element involved must have the specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, the above-mentioned orientation or positional relationship terms should not be understood or interpreted as limitations on the present invention.

[0057] In addition, in the description of this specification, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three or more, etc., unless otherwise expressly and specifically defined.

Claims

1. An aluminum ingot flipping device, comprising: There are two tilting heads, which are arranged opposite each other and located at both ends of the width direction of the entire transport train; There are two drive mechanisms, both of which are installed on the entire transport machine and their output ends are respectively connected to the two tilting heads; Its characteristic is that it further includes: A baffle assembly is installed on the flipping head. The baffle assembly includes two parallel first baffles. Two second baffles are provided on the opposite side of the two first baffles. One end of the second baffle is connected to the first baffle. A first conveying channel is formed between the two first baffles. A second conveying channel is formed between the two second baffles and the first baffles connected to them. A controller, which is signal-connected to the drive mechanism, is used to control the rotation of the drive mechanism.

2. The aluminum ingot turning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The output end of the drive mechanism is equipped with a turntable bearing, and the tilting head is mounted on the turntable bearing.

3. The aluminum ingot turning device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The first baffle is a straight plate, which is perpendicular to the long side of the flipping head.

4. The aluminum ingot turning device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The two second baffles are parallel to each other and both are perpendicular to the first baffle.

5. The aluminum ingot turning device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The first baffle is a folding plate, which includes a first plate segment and a second plate segment arranged in parallel. The first plate segment and the second plate segment are connected by an inclined third plate segment. Both the first plate segment and the second plate segment are perpendicular to the long side of the flipping head.

6. The aluminum ingot turning device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The two second baffles are respectively connected to both ends of the third plate segment and are inclined outward from the first baffle to form a trumpet-shaped second conveying channel whose dimensions gradually increase outward from the first baffle.

7. The aluminum ingot turning device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The drive mechanism includes a servo motor, the output end of which is connected to a speed reducer, and the output end of the speed reducer is connected to the tilting head.

8. The aluminum ingot turning device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The entire transport train is equipped with a speed reducer mounting bracket to support the speed reducer.

9. The aluminum ingot turning device according to claim 8, characterized in that, A speed reducer cover is installed on the speed reducer fixed support, and the speed reducer is located inside the speed reducer cover.

10. The aluminum ingot turning device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The entire transport aircraft is equipped with a motor cover, and the servo motor is located inside the motor cover.

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