Integrated manipulator for taking and placing molten aluminum and waste residues

By using an integrated robotic arm to automatically separate molten aluminum and waste residue, the safety hazards of manually handling high-temperature molten aluminum have been solved, achieving efficient separation and resource utilization, and improving product quality and safety.

CN223573173UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-21ZHEJIANG NOONTIMES AUTOPARTS CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422047186.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-22
Publication Date
2025-11-21
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-22

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Technical Problem

In existing technologies, manual handling of molten aluminum and waste slag at high temperatures poses safety hazards and makes it difficult to effectively separate molten aluminum and waste slag, affecting product quality and safety.

Method used

Design an integrated robotic arm that combines scooping, slag draining, and flipping functions. Utilize the robotic arm's automated operation to separate molten aluminum from waste slag, reducing human contact with high-temperature substances.

Benefits of technology

It improves the purity and quality of molten aluminum, enhances resource utilization, reduces safety risks, and improves operational safety and efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to an integrated manipulator for taking and placing aluminum water and waste residue, which comprises a scooping assembly and a mechanical arm, the scooping assembly is fixedly arranged at one end of the mechanical arm, the scooping assembly comprises a scooping mechanism, a residue draining mechanism, a turnover mechanism and a support frame, the support frame is fixedly connected with the mechanical arm, the turnover mechanism is rotatably connected with the top of the support frame, and the mechanical arm is fixedly connected with the scooping mechanism. One end of the residue draining mechanism is fixedly connected with the turnover mechanism, the scooping mechanism is arranged outside the residue draining mechanism, and the scooping mechanism is rotationally connected with the supporting frame and the turnover mechanism. By adopting the structure, a plurality of steps of scooping, residue draining, overturning and the like are integrated on one manipulator, manual work is replaced to take and place molten aluminum and waste residues, and meanwhile, the molten aluminum and the waste residues are separated, so that the labor cost is reduced, and the safety risk possibly caused by direct contact of workers with the high-temperature molten aluminum and the waste residues is also avoided.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to aluminum water casting equipment technical field especially relates to a kind of integrated manipulator for taking and placing aluminum water and waste residue. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the process of producing die casting, smelting aluminum water needs to be placed into smelting furnace to heat to melt state and then purify, which inevitably produces some oxide impurities, commonly known as waste residue, if aluminum water and waste residue are mixed together for next step die casting, produced aluminum alloy die casting is prone to defects, thereby affecting product quality and service life, so aluminum water and waste residue need to be separated before casting.

[0003] Nowadays, aluminum water surface waste residue is often removed by manual salvage, and aluminum water is scooped out using scooping equipment, but smelted aluminum water is extremely high in temperature, and may be accompanied by splashing and steam generation, manual operation needs to be in close contact with these high-temperature liquids, and safety accidents are prone to occur. SUMMARY

[0004] In view of the defects in the prior art, the technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide an integrated manipulator for taking and placing aluminum water and waste residue, which uses automatic equipment to salvage aluminum water and waste residue, and separates aluminum water and waste residue, thereby reducing close contact between workers and aluminum water.

[0005] To solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides an integrated manipulator for taking and placing aluminum water and waste residue, which adopts the following technical scheme:

[0006] An integrated manipulator for taking and placing aluminum water and waste residue includes a scooping assembly and a mechanical arm, the scooping assembly is fixedly installed at one end of the mechanical arm, the scooping assembly includes a scooping mechanism, a residue draining mechanism, a turnover mechanism and a support frame, the support frame is fixedly connected with the mechanical arm, the turnover mechanism is rotatably connected with the top of the support frame, one end of the residue draining mechanism is fixedly connected with the turnover mechanism, the scooping mechanism is arranged outside the residue draining mechanism, and the scooping mechanism is rotatably connected with the support frame and the turnover mechanism.

[0007] This structure integrates multiple steps such as scooping, residue draining and turnover on one manipulator, the mechanical arm controls the scooping assembly to vertically downward salvage when scooping aluminum water, and then the turnover mechanism drives the scooping mechanism to rotate while the residue draining mechanism does not rotate with the scooping mechanism, so that aluminum water is poured out and waste residue is left in the residue draining mechanism, reducing the situation that impurities are mixed into aluminum water, improving the purity of aluminum water and product quality, and separated waste residue can also be recycled, improving resource utilization rate. In high-temperature and high-risk aluminum water operating environment, this integrated design can also effectively reduce the direct exposure of workers, improving operating safety.

[0008] Further, the slag draining mechanism comprises a slag draining basket, a fixed rod, a support rod and a rotating mechanism, the rotating mechanism is installed at the lower end of the turnover mechanism, the upper end of the fixed rod is rotatably connected with one end of the rotating mechanism, the lower end of the fixed rod is fixedly connected with the slag draining basket, and the two ends of the support rod are fixed on the support frame. The support rod serves as a rotating shaft of the rotating mechanism and also plays a supporting role, and this structure can make one end of the fixed rod be raised and lift the slag draining basket, so that the slag draining basket is not rotated with the scooping mechanism.

[0009] As a preferred, the rotating mechanism comprises a fixed sleeve, a first connecting rod, a connecting sleeve and a second connecting rod, one end of the first connecting rod is rotatably connected with the fixed sleeve, the fixed sleeve is fixedly arranged at the lower end of the turnover mechanism, the two ends of the connecting sleeve are fixedly connected with the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod respectively, the fixed rod is rotatably connected with the second connecting rod, and the connecting sleeve is rotatably connected with the support rod. The presence of the connecting sleeve connects the rotating mechanism and the support rod together and allows rotation therebetween, the rotating mechanism can change the rotation angle with the operation of the turnover mechanism, the turnover mechanism drives the fixed sleeve to move downward to make the second connecting rod and the fixed rod connection be raised, so that the slag draining basket can be smoothly lifted.

[0010] As a preferred, the scooping mechanism comprises a scooping basket, a first support rod and a second support rod, the two ends of the first support rod and the second support rod are fixed with the scooping basket respectively, and the second support rod is rotatably connected with the support frame. The rotatable connection between the second support rod and the support frame enables the entire scooping mechanism to rotate or swing within a certain range, and this design enhances the stability of the scooping basket during operation, prevents shaking or tilting due to the weight of aluminum water or improper operation, and thus ensures the safety and efficiency of operation.

[0011] As a preferred, the turnover mechanism comprises a lifting cylinder and a connecting piece, the top of the lifting cylinder is rotatably connected with the support frame, the piston rod of the lifting cylinder is fixedly connected with the connecting piece, the first support rod is fixedly connected with the connecting piece, and the connecting sleeve is fixedly connected with the connecting piece. The rotatable connection between the top of the lifting cylinder and the support frame gives the lifting cylinder a certain degree of rotational freedom, the movement of the piston rod of the lifting cylinder drives the first support rod to move, thereby realizing the rotation of the scooping basket with the second support rod as the rotating shaft, and the extension and retraction of the piston rod of the lifting cylinder can accurately control the start, progress and end of the rotation, so that the rotation process is smooth and controllable.

[0012] As a preferred, a fixing piece is arranged on the outside of the slag draining basket, a baffle is arranged on the inside of the scooping basket, and the fixing piece can be supported on the baffle. The fixing piece can be tightly matched with the baffle to form a stable support structure, and this design effectively prevents the scooping basket from shaking or tilting during movement or use, thereby enhancing the stability of the overall use.

[0013] As preferred, the liquid level sensor probe is fixedly arranged on one side of the support frame.

[0014] In summary, the integrated mechanical arm for taking and placing the molten aluminum and the waste residue can replace manual taking and placing of the molten aluminum and the waste residue, and separate the molten aluminum and the waste residue, which not only reduces the labor cost, but also avoids the safety risk caused by direct contact of workers with the high-temperature molten aluminum and the waste residue. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0015] The utility model will be further described in detail below in combination with the drawings and specific embodiments.

[0016] Figure 1 is the schematic diagram of the overall assembly structure of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 is the schematic diagram of the working state of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 is the schematic diagram of the working state of the utility model Figure 2 is the partial enlarged view of A shown in the utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 is the schematic diagram of the internal structure of the scooping mechanism of the utility model;

[0020] Among them, the scooping assembly-1, the scooping mechanism-11, the scooping basket-111, the baffle-1111, the first support rod-112, the second support rod-113, the residue draining mechanism-12, the residue draining basket-121, the fixing part-1211, the fixed rod-122, the support rod-123, the rotating mechanism-124, the fixed sleeve-1241, the first connecting rod-1242, the connecting sleeve-1243 and the second connecting rod-1244, the turnover mechanism-13, the lifting cylinder-131, the connecting part-132, the support frame-14, the mechanical arm-2, the liquid level sensor probe-3. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] In order to make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the utility model more clear and obvious, the utility model will be further described in detail below in combination with the drawings and embodiments.

[0022] As Figure 1The illustrated integrated mechanical arm for taking and placing aluminum water and waste residue comprises a scooping assembly 1 and a mechanical arm 2, the scooping assembly 1 being fixedly installed at one end of the mechanical arm 2, the scooping assembly 1 comprising a scooping mechanism 11, a residue draining mechanism 12, a turnover mechanism 13 and a support frame 14, the support frame 14 being fixedly connected with the mechanical arm 2, the turnover mechanism 13 being rotatably connected with the top of the support frame 14, one end of the residue draining mechanism 12 being fixedly connected with the turnover mechanism 13, the scooping mechanism 11 being arranged outside the residue draining mechanism 12 and rotatably connected with the support frame 14 and the turnover mechanism 13.

[0023] With this structure, the steps of scooping, residue draining and turnover are integrated on one mechanical arm, the mechanical arm 2 controls the scooping assembly 1 to vertically downward salvage when scooping aluminum water, then the turnover mechanism 13 drives the scooping mechanism 11 to rotate while the residue draining mechanism 12 does not follow the scooping mechanism 11 to rotate, so that the aluminum water is poured out and the waste residue is left in the residue draining mechanism 12, reducing the situation of impurities mixed into the aluminum water, improving the purity of the aluminum water and the product quality, and the separated waste residue can also be recycled and reused, improving the resource utilization rate. In the high-temperature and high-risk aluminum water operation environment, this integrated design can also effectively reduce the direct exposure of workers and improve the operation safety.

[0024] Further, as shown in Figure 2 The residue draining mechanism 12 comprises a residue draining basket 121, a fixed rod 122, a support rod 123 and a rotating mechanism 124, the rotating mechanism 124 being installed at the lower end of the turnover mechanism 13, the upper end of the fixed rod 122 being rotatably connected with one end of the rotating mechanism 124, the lower end of the fixed rod 122 being fixedly connected with the residue draining basket 121, and the two ends of the support rod 123 being fixedly connected with the support frame 14. The support rod 123 serves as the rotating shaft of the rotating mechanism 124 and also plays a supporting role, this structure can make one end of the fixed rod 122 lift up and lift the residue draining basket 121, so as to ensure that the residue draining basket 121 does not follow the scooping mechanism 11 to rotate.

[0025] As a preferred, as shown in Figure 3As shown, the rotating mechanism 124 includes a fixed sleeve 1241, a first connecting rod 1242, a connecting sleeve 1243 and a second connecting rod 1244, the fixed sleeve 1241 is fixedly arranged at the lower end of the turnover mechanism 13, one end of the first connecting rod 1242 is rotatably connected with the fixed sleeve 1241, the connecting sleeve 1243 is fixedly connected with the first connecting rod 1242 and the second connecting rod 1244 respectively, the fixed rod 122 is rotatably connected with the second connecting rod, and the connecting sleeve 1243 is rotatably connected with the supporting rod 123. The connecting sleeve 1243 connects the rotating mechanism 124 and the supporting rod 123 together and allows rotation therebetween, and the rotating mechanism 124 can change the rotation angle during the operation of the turnover mechanism 13, and the turnover mechanism 13 drives the fixed sleeve 1241 to move downward, so that the second connecting rod 1244 and the fixed rod connection are raised, so that the slag basket 121 can be smoothly lifted.

[0026] As preferred, as shown in Figure 1 and Figure 4 The scooping mechanism 11 includes a scooping basket 111, a first supporting rod 112 and a second supporting rod 113, the two ends of the first supporting rod 112 and the second supporting rod 113 are fixedly connected with the scooping basket 111 respectively, and the second supporting rod 113 is rotatably connected with the supporting frame 14. The rotatable connection between the second supporting rod 113 and the supporting frame 14 enables the entire scooping mechanism 11 to rotate or swing within a certain range, which enhances the stability of the scooping basket 111 during operation, prevents shaking or tilting due to the weight of aluminum water or improper operation, and thus ensures the safety and efficiency of operation.

[0027] As preferred, as shown in Figures 1 to 3 The turnover mechanism 13 includes a lifting cylinder 131 and a connecting piece 132, the top of the lifting cylinder 131 is rotatably connected with the supporting frame 14, the piston rod of the lifting cylinder 131 is fixedly connected with the connecting piece 132, the first supporting rod 112 is fixedly connected with the connecting piece 132, and the connecting sleeve 1243 is fixedly connected with the connecting piece 132. The rotatable connection between the top of the lifting cylinder 131 and the supporting frame 14 gives the lifting cylinder 131 a certain degree of rotational freedom, the piston rod of the lifting cylinder 131 moves to push the first supporting rod 112 to move, thereby realizing the rotation of the scooping basket 111 around the second supporting rod 113 as the rotation axis, and the extension and retraction of the piston rod of the lifting cylinder 131 can accurately control the start, progress and end of the rotation, so that the rotation process is smooth and controllable.

[0028] As preferred, as shown in Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, the slag basket 121 is provided with a fixing member 1211 on the outer side, and the ladle basket 111 is provided with a baffle 1111 on the inner side, and the fixing member 1211 can be supported on the baffle 1111. The fixing member 1211 can be tightly matched with the baffle 1111 to form a stable support structure, which effectively prevents the ladle basket 111 from shaking or tilting during movement or use, thereby enhancing the stability of the overall use.

[0029] As preferred, as Figure 1 As shown, the liquid level sensor probe 3 is fixedly arranged on one side of the support frame 14. The liquid level sensor probe 3 can monitor the liquid level of the aluminum liquid to ensure the stability and safety of the production process.

[0030] In summary, the integrated mechanical hand for taking and placing aluminum liquid and waste residue can replace manual work to take and place aluminum liquid and waste residue, and simultaneously realize the separation of aluminum liquid and filter residue, which not only reduces the labor cost, but also avoids the safety risk that workers may be directly exposed to high-temperature aluminum liquid and waste residue.

[0031] In summary, the above only describes the preferred embodiments of the present application, and is not intended to limit the present application, and any modification, equivalent replacement and improvement within the spirit and principle of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. An integrated robotic arm for handling molten aluminum and waste residue, comprising a scooping component (1) and a robotic arm (2), wherein the scooping component (1) is fixedly installed at one end of the robotic arm (2), characterized in that: The scooping assembly (1) includes a scooping mechanism (11), a slag-draining mechanism (12), a flipping mechanism (13), and a support frame (14). The support frame (14) is fixedly connected to the robotic arm (2). The flipping mechanism (13) is rotatably connected to the top of the support frame (14). One end of the slag-draining mechanism (12) is fixedly connected to the flipping mechanism (13). The scooping mechanism (11) is located outside the slag-draining mechanism (12). The scooping mechanism (11) is rotatably connected to the support frame (14) and the flipping mechanism (13) respectively.

2. The integrated robotic arm for handling molten aluminum and waste slag according to claim 1, characterized in that: The slag-draining mechanism (12) includes a slag-draining basket (121), a fixed rod (122), a support rod (123), and a rotating mechanism (124). The rotating mechanism (124) is installed at the lower end of the flipping mechanism (13). The upper end of the fixed rod (122) is rotatably connected to one end of the rotating mechanism (124). The lower end of the fixed rod (122) is fixedly connected to the slag-draining basket (121). Both ends of the support rod (123) are fixed on the support frame (14).

3. The integrated robotic arm for handling molten aluminum and waste slag according to claim 2, characterized in that: The rotating mechanism (124) includes a fixed sleeve (1241), a first connecting rod (1242), a connecting sleeve (1243), and a second connecting rod (1244). The fixed sleeve (1241) is fixedly disposed at the lower end of the flipping mechanism (13). One end of the first connecting rod (1242) is rotatably connected to the fixed sleeve (1241). Both ends of the connecting sleeve (1243) are fixedly connected to the first connecting rod (1242) and the second connecting rod (1244) respectively. The fixed rod (122) is rotatably connected to the second connecting rod (1244), and the connecting sleeve (1243) is rotatably connected to the support rod (123).

4. The integrated robotic arm for handling molten aluminum and waste slag according to claim 3, characterized in that: The scooping mechanism (11) includes a scooping basket (111), a first support rod (112), and a second support rod (113). The two ends of the first support rod (112) and the second support rod (113) are respectively fixed to the scooping basket (111), and the second support rod (113) is rotatably connected to the support frame (14).

5. The integrated robotic arm for handling molten aluminum and waste slag according to claim 4, characterized in that: The flipping mechanism (13) includes a lifting cylinder (131) and a connecting piece (132). The top of the lifting cylinder (131) is rotatably connected to the support frame (14). The piston rod of the lifting cylinder (131) is fixedly connected to the connecting piece (132). The first support rod (112) is fixedly connected to the connecting piece (132). The connecting sleeve (1243) is fixedly connected to the connecting piece (132).

6. The integrated robotic arm for handling molten aluminum and waste slag according to claim 4, characterized in that: The outside of the slag basket (121) is provided with a fixing member (1211), and the inside of the scooping basket (111) is provided with a baffle (1111). The fixing member (1211) can rest on the baffle (1111).

7. The integrated robotic arm for handling molten aluminum and waste slag according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a liquid level sensor probe (3), which is fixedly mounted on one side of the support frame (14).