Water level measuring device for water tank of powerful spinning machine
By installing an L-shaped observation cylinder and scale water level measuring device on the water tank of the high-power spinning machine, the problem of automatic shutdown caused by insufficient cutting fluid in the water tank was solved, enabling real-time monitoring and timely replenishment, thus ensuring processing quality and production continuity.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422607990.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-28
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-14
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-10-28
AI Technical Summary
Existing high-power spinning machines cannot detect the amount of cutting fluid stored in the water tank in real time, causing them to automatically stop when the cutting fluid is insufficient, which affects processing quality and production progress.
A water level measuring device for a high-power spinning machine water tank is designed. It adopts an L-shaped observation cylinder, scale lines, and a sealing device. Through the fixing and sealing structure between the observation cylinder and the water tank wall, the remaining amount of cutting fluid in the water tank can be monitored in real time.
It enables real-time monitoring of the cutting fluid level in the water tank, avoiding downtime due to insufficient fluid, ensuring machining quality, reducing unnecessary cutting fluid replenishment time, and improving production efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of tool measurement, specifically relating to a water level measuring device for a water tank of a high-power spinning machine. Background Technology
[0002] During spinning, the large amount of mechanical energy generated by the spinning equipment is used to compress the workpiece, making it thinner under the combined action of the spinning wheel and mandrel. This process inevitably converts a significant amount of mechanical energy into heat. This heat can cause deformation of the spun workpiece, severely affecting product quality and potentially leading to safety accidents. Therefore, to address this issue, cutting fluid is sprayed onto the contact area between the spinning wheel and the workpiece during spinning, serving both cooling and lubrication purposes. Similarly, the workpiece absorbs the heat generated during spinning, and the cutting fluid itself vaporizes due to heat absorption. Even when the high-power spinning machine is not operating, the cutting fluid stored in the tank will slowly evaporate in the air, gradually reducing its level. This high-power spinning machine is fully automated. The processing program is set to automatically stop operation when the cutting fluid level in the tank is too low, preventing the machine from continuing to process after the cutting fluid has been depleted, thus avoiding the safety hazards and quality problems caused by the excessive heat generated.
[0003] If a high-power spinning machine automatically shuts down due to insufficient cutting fluid, deep indentations will be left on the outer surface of the workpiece being spun, making repair impossible and potentially resulting in the workpiece being deemed unusable and scrapped. Simultaneously, insufficient cutting fluid means it must be replenished. However, the cutting fluid tank of a high-power spinning machine has a large capacity, requiring the tank to be filled to at least 80% capacity to restart the machine. This is extremely time-consuming and significantly delays production. Utility Model Content
[0004] (a) Technical problems to be solved
[0005] The technical problem this invention aims to solve is how to provide a water level measuring device for the water tank of a high-power spinning machine, so as to solve the problem that the water level inside the tank of the existing high-power spinning machine cannot be detected from the outside, resulting in insufficient cutting fluid storage and automatic shutdown of the high-power spinning machine.
[0006] (II) Technical Solution
[0007] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model proposes a water level measuring device for a water tank of a high-power spinning machine, including: an observation cylinder 2, a scale line 3, a sealing device 4, and a fixing device 6;
[0008] The observation tube 2 is configured with an L-shaped structure. The long tube and the short tube of the observation tube 2 are set perpendicularly. The end of the short tube is opened and is fixed vertically to the outer wall of the water tank 1. A fixing device 6 is provided at the connection between the short tube of the observation tube 2 and the water tank 1. The fixing device 6 is clamped on the inner wall of the water tank 1 and closely attached to the inner wall of the water tank. The fixing device 6 is the extension of the end of the short tube of the observation tube 2 to the upper and lower edges respectively.
[0009] A sealing device 4 is provided at the contact point between the outer side of the water tank 1 and the short cylinder of the observation tube 2. The sealing device is used to prevent the liquid in the water tank 1 from leaking out of the water tank through the gap between the observation tube 2 and the wall of the water tank 1.
[0010] The observation tube 2 has a horizontal scale line 3 along the outer wall of the long tube.
[0011] The long and short tubes of the observation tube 2 are both rectangular tubes with square cross-sections.
[0012] The scale line 3 is located at half the total depth of the water tank 1.
[0013] The sealing device 4 has a gasket at the sealing point, and the gasket is coated with sealant around its perimeter.
[0014] (III) Beneficial Effects
[0015] This invention proposes a water level measuring device for a high-power spinning machine's water tank. After each shift, the operator can easily observe the remaining liquid level in the spinning machine's water tank. If insufficient cutting fluid is detected, it can be added promptly. This avoids the previous situation where an unclear cutting fluid level in the tank could lead to sudden shutdowns affecting the surface quality of the spun workpiece, and also avoids wasting considerable time adding cutting fluid and causing production delays. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model. Detailed Implementation
[0018] To make the objectives, contents, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples.
[0019] This embodiment provides a water level measuring device for a water tank of a high-power spinning machine, including: an observation cylinder 2, a scale line 3, a sealing device 4, and a fixing device 6;
[0020] The observation tube 2 is configured with an L-shaped structure. The long tube and the short tube of the observation tube 2 are set perpendicularly. The end of the short tube is opened and is fixed vertically to the outer wall of the water tank 1. A fixing device 6 is provided at the connection between the short tube of the observation tube 2 and the water tank 1. The fixing device 6 is clamped on the inner wall of the water tank 1 and closely attached to the inner wall of the water tank. The fixing device 6 is the extension of the end of the short tube of the observation tube 2 to the upper and lower edges respectively.
[0021] A sealing device 4 is provided at the contact point between the outer side of the water tank 1 and the short cylinder of the observation tube 2. The sealing device is used to prevent the liquid in the water tank 1 from leaking out of the water tank through the gap between the observation tube 2 and the wall of the water tank 1.
[0022] The observation tube 2 has a horizontal scale line 3 along the outer wall of the long tube.
[0023] The long and short tubes of the observation tube 2 are both rectangular tubes with square cross-sections.
[0024] The scale line 3 is located at half the total depth of the water tank 1.
[0025] The sealing device 4 has a gasket at the sealing point, and the gasket is coated with sealant around its perimeter.
[0026] The water tank 1 and the ground 5 are the original structures of the high-power spinning machine. The square transparent glass cylinder 2, the scale line 3, and the sealing device 4 together form the water level measuring device of the water tank of the high-power spinning machine.
[0027] The observation tube 2 is made of ordinary tempered glass. This type of tempered glass is produced by heating the glass to near its softening temperature (600℃-650℃) and then rapidly cooling it or by chemical tempering. It possesses excellent mechanical properties and thermal shock resistance. After heat treatment in a tempering furnace, the original glass sheet's structural properties are improved, increasing its strength by 3-5 times. It can withstand a certain amount of external impact or rapid temperature changes in a short period without breaking. Even if it breaks, the entire piece of glass shatters into small, blunt-angled, honeycomb-like particles, minimizing the risk of injury and thus providing a certain level of safety. During the use of this high-powered spinning machine or the addition of cutting fluid to the water tank, bumps and knocks are inevitable; using tempered glass is also a safety consideration. Furthermore, the glass tube is designed with a square cross-section to enhance radial stability. If it were made with a circular cross-section, the glass tube would inevitably rotate radially upon contact, potentially causing cutting fluid to spill out. The scale line 3 on the observation cylinder 2 is drawn at half the total depth of the water tank, indicating that the remaining liquid in the tank is less than half the total capacity, prompting the spinning machine operator to add cutting fluid. The fixing device 6 and the observation cylinder 2 are aligned... Figure 2 Weld at the designated location, and in accordance with... Figure 1 As shown, the sealant is attached tightly to the inner wall of the water tank, and a sealing device 4 is used on one side of the outer wall of the water tank. Figure 1As shown, it is attached tightly to the outer wall of the water tank, which serves to fix and restrict the lateral movement of the water level detection device.
[0028] The sealing device 4 is used to prevent liquid inside the water tank from leaking out of the tank through the gap between the glass cylinder and the tank wall. To ensure a good seal, the sealing device 3 uses a combination of gasket sealing and liquid adhesive sealing.
[0029] (1) Gasket sealing
[0030] Gasket seals are widely used for static sealing of the mating surfaces of pipelines, pressure vessels, and various shells. There are three types of gaskets: non-metallic gaskets, scrap metal and metal combination gaskets, and metallic gaskets.
[0031] The sealing gasket is made of NY400 asbestos rubber, and the operating conditions are temperature ≤400℃ and pressure ≤4.0PN / MPa. Applicable sealing types include: flat, raised, concave-convex, and tongue-and-groove. It is used for oils, liquefied petroleum gas, solvents, and petrochemical raw materials.
[0032] (2) Liquid sealant
[0033] Liquid sealants have seen rapid development and are available in a wide variety of types. They offer excellent sealing performance, are easy to apply, and are widely used in connection points in machinery, vehicles, aerospace, shipbuilding, construction, instrumentation, and electronic equipment.
[0034] M-3-1 sealant is selected. This sealant has strong resistance to media, good removability, a thermal decomposition temperature of 322℃, and an operating temperature range of -40 to 200℃.
[0035] During sealing, first shape the NY400 asbestos rubber gasket to fit the shape of the outer wall of the glass cylinder, then fit it tightly against the outer wall of the water tank cylinder. Next, apply a sufficient amount of M-3-1 sealant to create the complete sealing device. This ensures that the liquid inside the water tank will not leak out.
[0036] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A water level measuring device for a high-power spinning machine water tank, characterized in that, include: Observation tube (2), scale line (3), sealing device (4), fixing device (6); The observation tube (2) is configured as an L-shaped structure. The long tube and the short tube of the observation tube (2) are set perpendicularly. The end of the short tube is opened and fixed vertically on the outer wall of the water tank (1). A fixing device (6) is provided at the connection between the short tube of the observation tube (2) and the water tank (1). The fixing device (6) is stuck on the inner wall of the water tank (1) and closely attached to the inner wall of the water tank. The fixing device (6) is the extension of the end of the short tube of the observation tube (2) to the upper edge and the lower edge respectively. A sealing device (4) is provided at the contact point between the outside of the water tank (1) and the short tube of the observation tube (2). The sealing device is used to prevent the liquid inside the water tank (1) from leaking out of the water tank through the gap between the observation tube (2) and the wall of the water tank (1). The observation tube (2) has a scale line (3) horizontally arranged along the outer wall of the long tube.
2. The water level measuring device for the water tank of a high-power spinning machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The long and short tubes of the observation tube (2) are both rectangular tubes with square cross sections.
3. The water level measuring device for the water tank of a high-power spinning machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The scale line (3) is set at half the total depth of the water tank (1).
4. The water level measuring device for the water tank of a high-power spinning machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The sealing device (4) has a gasket at the sealing point, and the gasket is coated with sealant around its perimeter.