Automatic spraying system for graphene on surface of fin-shaped heating cable

By designing an automated spraying system that uses a combination of stepper motors and cylinders to control cable feeding and spraying, uniform graphene spraying of finned heating cables is achieved, solving the problems of uneven coating and poor heat transfer performance, reducing costs and improving coating stability.

CN223571092UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-21ZHEJIANG YUANTONG WIRE & CABLE MFG CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422625058.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-30
Publication Date
2025-11-21
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-30

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Technical Problem

The lack of automated graphene spraying equipment for finned heating cables in the existing technology results in uneven coating, high cost and poor heat transfer performance.

Method used

Design an automated spraying system comprising a platform, a cable feeding device, a positioning and clamping device, a spraying device, and a drying device. The system utilizes a combination of stepper motors and cylinders to control cable feeding and spraying, and employs a dual-nozzle structure and carbon fiber heating lamps for drying to achieve uniform spraying and stable adhesion of graphene.

Benefits of technology

It improves the heat transfer performance of finned heating cables, reduces costs, ensures coating uniformity and stability, and reduces graphene solution waste.

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Abstract

The utility model particularly relates to an automatic graphene spraying system for the surface of a fin-shaped heating cable, which comprises a platform, a cable feeding device, a positioning and clamping device, a spraying device and a drying device, the platform comprises a supporting column and a mounting plate, and the supporting column is welded at the lower end of the mounting plate; the cable feeding device comprises a stepping motor I, an L-shaped supporting frame, a transmission shaft and a take-up reel, the L-shaped supporting frame is connected with the mounting plate, the stepping motor I is mounted on the L-shaped supporting frame, the output end of the stepping motor I is fixedly connected with the transmission shaft, the surface of the transmission shaft is fixedly connected with the take-up reel, and the positioning and clamping device is located on the right side of the front cable feeding device. The spraying device comprises a spraying bottom plate, a spraying shield, a nozzle and a collecting box, the spraying device is located on the right side of the positioning and clamping device, the drying device comprises a drying box supporting column, a drying box and a carbon fiber heating lamp, and the drying device is located on the right side of the spraying device.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of graphene spraying device for heating cable surface, specifically an automatic graphene spraying system for finned heating cable surface. Background Technology

[0002] Heating cables are an important type of electric underfloor heating system, with advantages such as fast heating speed, stable performance, convenient control, and long lifespan. They play an irreplaceable role in modern life. Heating cables use electricity as an energy source and energize alloy resistance wires or carbon fiber heating elements. The alloy resistance wires or carbon fibers start to heat up and then transfer heat to the floor surface through heat conduction and heat radiation.

[0003] Improving the heat transfer efficiency of heating cables is an effective way to reduce their operating costs. Therefore, a finned heating cable was designed to increase the heat exchange area per unit time. Simultaneously, a graphene coating with a high heat transfer coefficient was applied to the fin surface to further enhance heat utilization. Graphene is a carbon atom-based heating cable... 2 Two-dimensional carbon nanomaterials with hexagonal honeycomb lattice composed of hybrid orbitals allow for rapid heat transfer between atoms. Spraying graphene onto the outer surface of the cable effectively improves the thermal conductivity and radiation capacity of the heating cable, resulting in better heat transfer performance and faster heating.

[0004] Currently, there is no automated device on the market capable of spraying finned heating cables. The surface spraying of finned heating cables is often done by applying graphene to the fin surface. This method is not only too costly, but also results in uneven surface coating and low thermal conductivity. Automated spraying devices are needed for finned heating cables to reduce costs and improve coating accuracy. Therefore, this invention is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the challenge of automatically coating the surface of finned heating cables with graphene, this invention provides an automatic graphene coating system for finned heating cables. The system aims to automatically and uniformly coat the outer surface of the heating cable fins, thereby enhancing the heat transfer performance of the heating cable and solving the problem of poor heat dissipation and energy loss caused by the current finned heating cables during actual operation.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is: an automatic graphene spraying system for the surface of finned heating cables, including a platform, a cable feeding device, a positioning and clamping device, a spraying device and a drying device. The platform includes a support column and a mounting plate, and the support column is welded to the lower end of the mounting plate.

[0007] The cable feeding device includes a progressive motor I, an L-shaped support frame, a drive shaft, and a take-up reel. The lower end of the L-shaped support frame is fixedly connected to the upper part of the mounting plate. The progressive motor I is mounted on the upper part of the L-shaped support frame. The output end of the progressive motor I is fixedly connected to the drive shaft. The take-up reel is fixedly connected to the surface of the drive shaft.

[0008] The positioning and clamping device is located on the right side of the front cable feeding device. The positioning and clamping device includes a cylinder support frame, cylinder group I, stepper motor II, support frame, rotating shaft seat, gear disk, power wheel, clamping seat, and cylinder group II. The cylinder support frame is connected to the mounting plate. Cylinder group I is mounted on the upper part of the cylinder support frame. A support frame is connected to the right side of the cylinder support frame. The support frame is connected to the mounting plate. Stepper motor II is mounted on the upper part of the support frame. A rotating shaft seat is mounted on the right side of the support frame. The gear disk is mounted on the rotating shaft seat. The power wheel is fixedly connected to the output end of stepper motor II. The power wheel is meshed with the gear disk. The clamping seat is mounted on the gear disk. Cylinder group II is mounted on both sides of the clamping seat.

[0009] The spraying device is located to the right of the positioning and clamping device. The spraying device includes a spraying base plate, a spraying cover, nozzles and a collection box. The spraying base plate is connected to the mounting plate. The spraying cover is installed at the top of the spraying base plate. The collection box is installed at the bottom of the spraying base plate. The nozzles are installed at both ends of the spraying cover.

[0010] The drying device is located to the right of the spraying device. The drying device includes a drying box support column, a drying box, and a carbon fiber heating lamp. The drying box support column is welded to the lower end of the drying box and is connected to the mounting plate. The carbon fiber heating lamp is installed inside the outer shell of the drying box.

[0011] Preferably, there are four support columns, and the four support columns are respectively located at the four corners of the lower surface of the mounting plate;

[0012] Preferably, there are two cable feeding devices, and the two cable feeding devices are symmetrically distributed.

[0013] Preferably, there are two cylinder support frames, and the two cylinder support frames are symmetrically distributed.

[0014] Preferably, a rotating bearing is provided at the rear end of the rotating shaft seat, and the rotating bearing is installed inside the support frame;

[0015] Preferably, there are two nozzles, and the two nozzles are symmetrically distributed.

[0016] Preferably, the drying box has four support columns, and the four support columns are respectively located at the four corners of the lower surface of the drying box;

[0017] Preferably, there are four carbon fiber heating lamps, which are located on the four sides of the drying oven shell.

[0018] The advantages of this utility model are:

[0019] 1. This invention controls the spraying time by adjusting the cable feed speed using a stepper motor. The speed of the stepper motor can be directly adjusted by programming. The simultaneous rotation of the front and rear stepper motors drives the cable forward, thereby controlling the time for the cable fins to receive the spray coating.

[0020] 2. This invention drives the axial rotation of the cable by controlling the start and stop of the front and rear cylinder groups and the rotation of the stepper motor. The control of the cylinder groups and the stepper motor at different times can be completed by programming, so that different sides of the cable fins can be sprayed.

[0021] 3. The present invention adopts a dual-nozzle structure, which can spray both sides of the finned cable at the same time, improving the spraying efficiency of the finned cable; the design of the spray box can also reduce the waste of graphene solution.

[0022] 4. This invention uses carbon fiber heating lamps for heating, which can dry the finned cable from all directions, improve the stability of graphene on the surface of the finned cable, and prevent it from falling off. Attached Figure Description

[0023] 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, 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.

[0024] Figure 1 This is the front view of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a side view of the cable feeding device;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a top view of the positioning and clamping device;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a half-sectional view of the spraying equipment;

[0028] Figure 5 This is a half-sectional view of the drying device;

[0029] Figure 6 This is the front view of the carbon fiber heating lamp.

[0030] In the picture:

[0031] 1. Support column; 2. Mounting plate; 3. Stepper motor I; 4. L-shaped support frame; 5. Drive shaft; 6. Take-up reel; 7. Cylinder support frame; 8. Cylinder assembly I; 9. Stepper motor II; 10. Support frame; 11. Rotating shaft seat; 12. Gear disk; 13. Drive wheel; 14. Clamping seat; 15. Cylinder assembly II; 16. Spraying base plate; 17. Spraying cover; 18. Nozzle; 19. Collection box; 20. Drying oven support column; 21. Drying oven; 22. Carbon fiber heating lamp. Detailed Implementation

[0032] 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 scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0033] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1-6 This application will be described in further detail.

[0034] This application discloses an automatic graphene spraying system for the surface of finned heating cables, including a platform, a cable feeding device, a positioning and clamping device, a spraying device, and a drying device. The platform includes a support column 1 and a mounting plate 2, with the support column 1 welded to the lower end of the mounting plate 2.

[0035] The cable feeding device includes a progressive motor I3, an L-shaped support frame 4, a drive shaft 5, and a take-up reel 6. The lower end of the L-shaped support frame 4 is fixedly connected to the upper part of the mounting plate 2. The progressive motor I3 is mounted on the upper part of the L-shaped support frame 4. The output end of the progressive motor I3 is fixedly connected to the drive shaft 5. The take-up reel 6 is fixedly connected to the surface of the drive shaft 5.

[0036] The positioning and clamping device is located on the right side of the front cable feeding device. The positioning and clamping device includes a cylinder support frame 7, a cylinder group I 8, a stepper motor II 9, a support frame 10, a rotating shaft seat 11, a gear disk 12, a power wheel 13, a clamping seat 14, and a cylinder group II 15. The cylinder support frame 7 is connected to the mounting plate 2. The cylinder group I 8 is mounted on the upper part of the cylinder support frame 7. The support frame 10 is connected to the right side of the cylinder support frame 7. The support frame 10 is connected to the mounting plate 2. The stepper motor II 9 is mounted on the upper part of the support frame 10. The rotating shaft seat 11 is mounted on the right side of the support frame 10. The gear disk 12 is mounted on the rotating shaft seat 11. The power wheel 13 is fixedly connected to the output end of the stepper motor II 9. The power wheel 13 is meshed with the gear disk 12. The clamping seat 14 is mounted on the gear disk 12. The cylinder group II 15 is mounted on both sides of the clamping seat 14.

[0037] The spraying device is located to the right of the positioning and clamping device. The spraying device includes a spraying base plate 16, a spraying cover 17, nozzles 18 and a collection box 19. The spraying base plate 16 is connected to the mounting plate 2. The spraying cover 17 is installed at the top of the spraying base plate 16. The collection box 19 is installed at the bottom of the spraying base plate 16. The nozzles 18 are installed at both ends of the spraying cover 17.

[0038] The drying device is located to the right of the spraying device. The drying device includes a drying box support column 20, a drying box 21 and a carbon fiber heating lamp 22. The drying box support column 20 is welded to the lower end of the drying box 21. The drying box support column 20 is connected to the mounting plate 2. The carbon fiber heating lamp 22 is installed inside the outer shell of the drying box 21.

[0039] There are four support columns 1 in total, and the four support columns 1 are respectively located at the four corners of the lower surface of the mounting plate 2.

[0040] There are two cable feeding devices, and the two cable feeding devices are symmetrically distributed.

[0041] There are two cylinder support frames 7, and the two cylinder support frames 7 are symmetrically distributed.

[0042] A rotating bearing is provided at the rear end of the rotating shaft seat 11, and the rotating bearing is installed inside the support frame 10.

[0043] The nozzle 18 has five nozzles.

[0044] There are two nozzles 18, and the two nozzles 18 are symmetrically distributed.

[0045] There are four drying box support columns 20, and the four drying box support columns 20 are respectively located at the four corners of the lower end face of the drying box 21.

[0046] There are four carbon fiber heating lamps 22, which are located on the four sides of the outer shell of the drying oven 21.

[0047] like Figure 1 As shown, the device comprises five parts: a platform, a cable feeding device, a positioning and clamping device, a spraying device, and a drying device. The platform, consisting of a mounting plate 2 and four support columns 1, provides the working environment for all components. The cable feeding device places the uncoated cable on the take-up reel 6 of the front cable feeding device and drives the cable transmission by simultaneously starting and stopping the front and rear stepper motors I3, ultimately winding the coated cable onto the take-up reel 6 of the rear cable feeding device. The positioning and clamping device includes a cylinder support frame 7, cylinder group I8, stepper motor II9, support frame 10, rotating shaft seat 11, gear disk 12, power wheel 13, clamping seat 14, and cylinder group II15. After the cable reaches the designated spraying position, cylinder group I8 clamps the cable. After two sides of the four-finned cable are coated, cylinder group II15 clamps the cable again. Subsequently, cylinder group I8 releases the cable, stepper motor II9 rotates forward, cylinder group I8 clamps the cable again, cylinder group II15 releases the cable, and then... The second coating is applied to the other two sides of the four-finned cable. Then, cylinder group II 15 clamps the cable, followed by cylinder group I 8 releasing it. Stepper motor II 9 rotates forward, cylinder group I 8 clamps the cable again, and cylinder group II 15 releases it, completing the coating of the other two sides of the four-finned cable. Finally, cylinder group II 15 clamps the cable again, followed by cylinder group I 8 releasing it. Stepper motor II 9 rotates forward, cylinder group I 8 clamps the cable again, and cylinder group II 15 releases it, completing the final two sides of the four-finned cable coating. The coating device includes a coating base plate 16, a coating cover 17, nozzles 18, and a collection box 19. Graphene material is sprayed onto the four-finned heating cable through nozzles 18, and the collection box 19 collects excess graphene material. The drying device includes a drying box support column 20, a drying box 21, and carbon fiber heating lamps 22. The four-fin heating cables with graphene raw material sprayed on the surface are dried and heated by four carbon fiber heating lamps 22, so as to stabilize the graphene coating on the surface and prevent it from falling off.

[0048] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic graphene spraying system for the surface of finned heating cables, characterized in that: The system includes a platform, a cable feeding device, a positioning and clamping device, a spraying device, and a drying device. The platform includes a support column (1) and a mounting plate (2). The support column (1) is welded to the lower end of the mounting plate (2). The cable feeding device includes a progressive motor I (3), an L-shaped support frame (4), a drive shaft (5), and a take-up reel (6). The lower end of the L-shaped support frame (4) is fixedly connected to the upper part of the mounting plate (2). The progressive motor I (3) is mounted on the upper part of the L-shaped support frame (4). The output end of the progressive motor I (3) is fixedly connected to the drive shaft (5). The take-up reel (6) is fixedly connected to the surface of the drive shaft (5). The positioning and clamping device is located on the right side of the front cable feeding device. The positioning and clamping device includes a cylinder support frame (7), cylinder group I (8), stepper motor II (9), support frame (10), rotating shaft seat (11), gear disk (12), power wheel (13), clamping seat (14), and cylinder group II (15). The cylinder support frame (7) is connected to the mounting plate (2). Cylinder group I (8) is mounted on the upper part of the cylinder support frame (7). The support frame (10) is connected to the right side of the cylinder support frame (7). 10) Connected to the mounting plate (2), the upper part of the support frame (10) is equipped with a stepper motor II (9), the right side of the support frame (10) is equipped with a rotating shaft seat (11), the gear disk (12) is mounted on the rotating shaft seat (11), the power wheel (13) is fixedly connected to the output end of the stepper motor II (9), the power wheel (13) is meshed with the gear disk (12), the clamping seat (14) is mounted on the gear disk (12), and the cylinder group II (15) is respectively mounted on both sides of the clamping seat (14); The spraying device is located to the right of the positioning and clamping device. The spraying device includes a spraying base plate (16), a spraying cover (17), a nozzle (18), and a collection box (19). The spraying base plate (16) is connected to the mounting plate (2). The spraying cover (17) is installed at the top of the spraying base plate (16). The collection box (19) is installed at the bottom of the spraying base plate (16). The nozzle (18) is installed at both ends of the spraying cover (17). The drying device is located on the right side of the spraying device. The drying device includes a drying box support column (20), a drying box (21) and a carbon fiber heating lamp (22). The drying box support column (20) is welded to the lower end of the drying box (21). The drying box support column (20) is connected to the mounting plate (2). The carbon fiber heating lamp (22) is installed inside the outer shell of the drying box (21).

2. The automatic graphene spraying system for the surface of finned heating cables according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are four support columns (1), and the four support columns (1) are respectively located at the four corners of the lower surface of the mounting plate (2).

3. The automatic graphene spraying system for the surface of finned heating cables according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are two cable feeding devices, and the two cable feeding devices are symmetrically distributed.

4. The automatic graphene spraying system for the surface of finned heating cables according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are two cylinder support frames (7), and the two cylinder support frames (7) are symmetrically distributed.

5. The automatic graphene spraying system for the surface of finned heating cables according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rear end of the rotating shaft seat (11) is provided with a rotating bearing, and the rotating bearing is installed inside the support frame (10).

6. The automatic graphene spraying system for the surface of finned heating cables according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are four carbon fiber heating lamps (22), and the four carbon fiber heating lamps (22) are located on the four sides of the outer shell of the drying oven (21).