Cooling protective cylinder of thermal imager
By designing a cooling and protective cylinder for the thermal imager and using an air curtain to clean and cool the lens, the problem of lens contamination affecting imaging was solved, enabling high-precision monitoring of molten steel level and slag thickness, and reducing manual maintenance costs.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423320455.X
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-31
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-19
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-31
AI Technical Summary
Thermal imaging lenses are easily contaminated in the steel smelting industry, affecting imaging accuracy. Existing technologies rely on manual cleaning, which increases labor costs and complexity.
A cooling and protective casing for a thermal imager was designed, including a mounting casing, an air knife holder, an air supply hose, and a protective cover. It utilizes compressed air to form an air curtain to clean and cool the lens, reduce dust interference, and provide stable support and protection.
It effectively reduces lens contamination, improves imaging accuracy, reduces manual cleaning workload, ensures stable operation of equipment in harsh environments, and enables accurate monitoring of molten steel level and slag thickness.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to cooling protection device technical field, concretely is thermal imager cooling protection cylinder. BACKGROUND
[0002] In the steel smelting industry, the thermal imager is the commonly used equipment for detecting the distribution of steel slag, which is placed above the molten steel tank, and the infrared imaging technology is used to observe the temperature field of the molten steel measuring rod to determine the molten steel liquid level and the slag thickness, which is flexible and reliable in structure. However, the on-site environment of the industry is poor, and the thermal imager lens is easily contaminated after being used for a period of time, which further affects the imaging result. At present, in order to protect the thermal imaging precision, the lens can only be cleaned by manual operation, which undoubtedly increases the labor cost and the operation complexity, and becomes a problem to be solved in the industry. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT
[0003] (I) Technical problem solved
[0004] In view of the deficiencies of the prior art, the utility model provides a thermal imager cooling protection cylinder, which solves the problems raised in the above background technology.
[0005] (II) Technical scheme
[0006] The utility model discloses a specific technical scheme in order to realize the above-mentioned purpose:
[0007] The thermal imager cooling protection cylinder comprises a mounting cylinder, a support is fixedly connected to the lower portion of the mounting cylinder, a wind knife frame is arranged at the front end of the mounting cylinder, the wind direction of the wind knife frame is vertically downward, a air supply hose is connected to one end of the wind knife frame and the mounting cylinder, a thermal imager is fixedly installed in the mounting cylinder, a flange plate is installed at the front end of the thermal imager in the mounting cylinder, ventilation holes are formed around the flange plate, a protective cover is installed at the front end of the mounting cylinder, and the wind knife frame is fixedly connected to one end of the protective cover.
[0008] Further, the air supply hose is connected to an air compression pump for conveying ventilation.
[0009] Further, a rear cover plate is installed at the rear end of the mounting cylinder, and a wire connecting hole is arranged on the rear cover plate.
[0010] Further, the thermal imager camera penetrates through the flange plate and reaches the protective cover, and contacts one side surface of the wind knife frame.
[0011] Further, a notch is arranged at the bottom of the connection between the protective cover and the thermal imager camera for horizontal conveying ventilation.
[0012] (III) Beneficial effects
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the thermal imager cooling protection cylinder has the following beneficial effects:
[0014] The utility model discloses, through the air knife frame, air supply hose etc. structure, utilize compressed air to form the air curtain, effectively reduce the dust before thermal imager lens, cool the lens simultaneously, greatly reduce environmental factor's interference to the imaging, promote the detection precision, reduce the manual cleaning workload, and the installation cylinder, shroud and relevant parts provide stable protection and support for thermal imager, guarantee equipment stable operation under the harsh environment, help the precise monitoring of molten steel liquid level and slag thickness in the steel smelting process. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0015] Figure 1 It is the three-dimensional structure schematic diagram of the utility model;
[0016] Figure 2 It is the internal structure schematic diagram of the utility model;
[0017] Figure 3 It is the internal structure side view of the utility model;
[0018] Figure 4 It is the formal structure schematic diagram of the utility model.
[0019] In the drawing: 1, installation cylinder;2, support;3, air knife frame;4, air supply hose;5, back cover plate;6, wire connecting hole;7, thermal imager;8, flange plate;9, vent hole;10, shroud;11, notch. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0020] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor fall within the scope of protection of the utility model.
[0021] EMBODIMENT
[0022] As Figures 1-4 Shown, the utility model discloses an embodiment to propose thermal imager cooling protection cylinder, including installation cylinder 1;
[0023] Installation cylinder 1 as the main body shell of thermal imager cooling protection cylinder provides the installation basis and protection space for other components, and its shape and size are adapted to the installation layout of internal thermal imager 7 and relevant components.
[0024] Protect internal thermal imager 7 from the direct impact of the harsh environment outside, ensure that thermal imager 7 works in the relatively stable environment, maintain its normal operating state, guarantee the integrity and stability of the overall structure of the equipment.
[0025] The bracket 2 is fixedly connected below the mounting cylinder 1, has certain strength and stability, and is designed in shape and structure to facilitate supporting the entire device.
[0026] The thermal imager cooling protection cylinder is supported at a suitable working position, so as to ensure that the thermal imager 7 can accurately detect the upper part of the steel ladle and ensure the stability of the device during the working process, thereby preventing the detection accuracy and equipment safety from being affected due to shaking or displacement.
[0027] The air knife frame 3 is installed at the front end of the mounting cylinder 1, the air direction is vertically downward, and the structure design can effectively guide the airflow to act on the lens area of the thermal imager.
[0028] When the compressed air is delivered to the air knife frame 3 through the air supply hose 4, the air knife frame 3 guides the airflow to form an air curtain to block dust from approaching the lens of the thermal imager, and at the same time, the airflow is used to carry away the heat around the lens, thereby playing a dual role of cooling and dust removal, and reducing the influence of environmental factors on the imaging result.
[0029] One end of the air supply hose 4 is connected to the air knife frame 3 and the mounting cylinder 1, and the other end is connected to the air compression pump, which usually has good flexibility and sealing performance, can withstand a certain air pressure, and the material can be high-temperature-resistant and corrosion-resistant rubber or plastic.
[0030] As a delivery channel for compressed air, the air supply hose 4 stably delivers the cooling compressed air generated by the air compression pump to the air knife frame 3, provides a continuous airflow source for the air knife frame 3, ensures the normal operation of the cooling and dust removal functions, and is one of the key components for realizing the automatic cleaning and cooling functions of the device.
[0031] The rear cover plate 5 is installed at the rear end of the mounting cylinder 1 and tightly cooperates with the mounting cylinder 1, and the rear cover plate 5 is provided with a wire connection hole 6.
[0032] The rear end of the mounting cylinder 1 is closed to protect the internal thermal imager 7 and the line connection part from the invasion of impurities such as dust and water vapor, and at the same time, the wire connection hole 6 is provided for the thermal imager 7 to provide a power connection channel, ensure the normal power supply of the thermal imager 7, and maintain the electrical performance and working stability of the equipment.
[0033] The wire connection hole 6 is arranged on the rear cover plate 5, and the hole diameter and shape are designed according to the wire specifications of the thermal imager 7.
[0034] The wire connection hole 6 is arranged on the rear cover plate 5, and the hole diameter and shape are designed according to the wire specifications of the thermal imager 7.
[0035] The thermal imager 7 is fixedly installed inside the installation cylinder 1, the lens part thereof faces the front end of the installation cylinder 1, the inside contains core components such as an optical imaging system and an infrared detector, the overall structure is compact, has high-precision temperature detection and imaging functions, and is designed and optimized according to the needs of the steel smelting industry.
[0036] The temperature field of the molten steel measuring rod is detected by using the infrared imaging technology, the height of the molten steel liquid surface and the thickness of the slag are judged by analyzing the temperature data, which is the core detection component of the whole device, and provides key data support for the slag detection and liquid level control in the steel smelting process.
[0037] The flange plate 8 is installed inside the installation cylinder 1 at the front end of the thermal imager 7, ventilation holes 9 are arranged around the flange plate 8, and the flange plate 8 is closely matched with the installation cylinder 1 and the thermal imager 7.
[0038] On the one hand, the flange plate 8 plays a certain fixing and supporting role for the thermal imager 7, and ensures the position stability of the thermal imager 7 in the installation cylinder 1; on the other hand, the ventilation holes 9 can make the cooling air flow form a reasonable air circulation at the front end of the thermal imager 7, assist the air knife frame 3 to cool and dust, and improve the protection effect of the equipment.
[0039] The ventilation holes 9 are arranged around the flange plate 8, the shape, size and number of which are designed according to the heat dissipation and dust removal needs of the thermal imager 7, and are usually circular or rectangular and uniformly distributed, so as to ensure that the air flow can uniformly pass through the flange plate 8 to the front end of the thermal imager 7.
[0040] As a flow passage of the cooling air flow, the ventilation holes 9 make the cold air flow around the lens and the surrounding area of the thermal imager 7, enhance the cooling effect, and help to disperse the dust that may gather at the front end of the thermal imager 7, keep the lens clean, and improve the imaging accuracy.
[0041] The shroud 10 is installed at the front end of the installation cylinder 1, and is fixedly connected with the air knife frame 3 at one end, the shape and size of the shroud 10 are designed to cover the area in front of the lens of the thermal imager 7, and the shroud 10 plays an additional protection role for the lens, and can be made of transparent or translucent high-temperature-resistant and wear-resistant materials.
[0042] The shroud 10 further blocks the dust, splashed steel slag and other impurities from contacting the lens of the thermal imager 7, reduces the damage of external pollutants to the lens, and cooperates with the air knife frame 3 to optimize the flow path of the air flow and the protection effect, so that the thermal imager 7 can stably and accurately image in a harsh environment.
[0043] The notch 11 is arranged at the bottom of the connection between the shroud 10 and the camera of the thermal imager 7, the shape and size of the notch 11 are designed according to the air flow needs, and are usually rectangular or semicircular, and are matched with the structures of the shroud 10 and the thermal imager 7.
[0044] The air supply channel is provided for horizontal ventilation, so that the cooling air flow can form an effective air circulation at the bottom and the peripheral area of the lens of the thermal imager 7, avoiding the problem of insufficient heat dissipation and dust removal caused by air flow dead angle, improving the overall cooling and dust removal performance of the equipment, and ensuring the working reliability of the thermal imager 7.
[0045] During the steel smelting process, the thermal imager cooling protection cylinder starts to operate. The compressed air generated by the air compressor pump is delivered to the air knife holder 3 through the air supply hose 4. The air knife holder 3 is vertically downward, so that the cooling air forms an air curtain in front of the lens of the thermal imager 7. At this time, the thermal imager 7 detects the temperature field of the molten steel measuring rod through its internal optical imaging system and infrared detector. The mounting cylinder 1 provides a stable mounting environment for the thermal imager 7, and the front end of the protective cover 10 is connected with the air knife holder 3, which further blocks the dust from approaching the lens. The gap 11 at the bottom of the connection between the protective cover 10 and the camera of the thermal imager 7 ensures good horizontal ventilation. The ventilation holes 9 around the flange plate 8 help the air flow to circulate in front of the thermal imager 7, enhancing the cooling and dust removal effect. The bracket 2 below the mounting cylinder 1 supports the entire device in the appropriate position, and the rear cover plate 5 at the rear end provides power connection protection for the thermal imager 7 through the wire connection hole 6, which together ensures that the thermal imager 7 can work stably and accurately in the harsh steel smelting environment, reduces the influence of environmental factors on the imaging result, and realizes effective monitoring of the molten steel liquid level and slag thickness.
[0046] As shown in Figure 1 some embodiments, the air supply hose 4 is connected to the air compressor pump for air supply. When the air compressor pump is started, the compressed air generated under the action of pressure rapidly passes through the air supply hose 4. Due to its good flexibility, it can adapt to the layout between different parts inside the device, smoothly deliver the compressed air for cooling to the specified position, and ensure that the cooling and dust removal function of the thermal imager cooling protection cylinder can be effectively realized.
[0047] As shown in Figure 2 some embodiments, the rear end of the mounting cylinder 1 is provided with a rear cover plate 5, and the rear cover plate 5 is provided with a wire connection hole 6. The rear cover plate 5 is tightly fitted to the rear end of the mounting cylinder 1, effectively sealing the rear space of the mounting cylinder 1, providing an additional protective barrier for the internal thermal imager 7 and related components, blocking dust, water vapor and other impurities from invading from the rear, ensuring that the internal electrical and mechanical components are in a relatively clean and stable environment, which helps to maintain the normal operation of the equipment and prolong the service life.
[0048] As shown in Figure 3As shown in the drawings, in some embodiments, the thermal imager 7 camera extends through the flange plate 8 into the protective cover 10, and contacts a side surface of the air knife holder 3; the flange plate 8 provides stable support and positioning for the thermal imager 7 camera, ensuring that it maintains an accurate position within the installation cylinder 1, so that the thermal imager 7 can accurately detect the target area. The camera extends into the protective cover 10, which can effectively block the direct erosion of dust, impurities and the like from the outside to the camera, further protecting the key components of the thermal imager 7. In contact with the side surface of the air knife holder 3, when the cooling air is blown out of the air knife holder 3 to form an air curtain, the camera is directly within the effective range of the airflow, enhancing the cooling effect of the camera, effectively reducing the interference that may be caused by the high temperature environment on the imaging of the thermal imager 7, and ensuring that the thermal imager 7 always maintains high detection accuracy and stability in the harsh working conditions of steel smelting, so as to reliably judge the key parameters such as the molten steel liquid level and the slag thickness.
[0049] As shown in the drawings, Figure 4 As shown in the drawings, in some embodiments, the thermal imager 7 camera extends through the flange plate 8 into the protective cover 10, and contacts a side surface of the air knife holder 3; the flange plate 8 provides stable support and positioning for the thermal imager 7 camera, ensuring that it maintains an accurate position within the installation cylinder 1, so that the thermal imager 7 can accurately detect the target area. The camera extends into the protective cover 10, which can effectively block the direct erosion of dust, impurities and the like from the outside to the camera, further protecting the key components of the thermal imager 7. In contact with the side surface of the air knife holder 3, when the cooling air is blown out of the air knife holder 3 to form an air curtain, the camera is directly within the effective range of the airflow, enhancing the cooling effect of the camera, effectively reducing the interference that may be caused by the high temperature environment on the imaging of the thermal imager 7, and ensuring that the thermal imager 7 always maintains high detection accuracy and stability in the harsh working conditions of steel smelting, so as to reliably judge the key parameters such as the molten steel liquid level and the slag thickness.
[0050] Finally, it should be noted that: the above only for the preferred embodiments of the present application, and not for limiting the present application, although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, for those skilled in the art, it still can be modified to the technical solutions recorded in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent replacement of some technical features. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present application shall be included within the scope of protection of the present application.
Claims
1. A cooled protective tube for a thermal imager, comprising a mounting tube (1), characterized in that: The lower part of mounting cylinder (1) is fixedly connected with support (2), the front end of mounting cylinder (1) is provided with air knife frame (3), the air direction of air knife frame (3) is vertically downward, the one end of air knife frame (3) and mounting cylinder (1) is connected with air supply hose (4), the inside of mounting cylinder (1) is fixedly installed with thermal imager (7), the front end of thermal imager (7) is installed with flange plate (8) in the inside of mounting cylinder (1), the periphery of flange plate (8) is provided with ventilation hole (9), the front end of mounting cylinder (1) is installed with shroud (10), one end of shroud (10) is fixedly connected with air knife frame (3).
2. The thermal imager cooling boot of claim 1, wherein: The air supply hose (4) is connected with air compression pump for conveying ventilation.
3. The thermal imager cooling boot of claim 1, wherein: The rear end of mounting cylinder (1) is installed with rear cover plate (5), the rear cover plate (5) is provided with wire connecting hole (6).
4. The thermal imager cooling boot of claim 1, wherein: The camera of thermal imager (7) penetrates flange plate (8) until shroud (10), and contacts to one side of air knife frame (3).
5. The thermal imager cooling boot of claim 4, wherein: The bottom of the connecting place of shroud (10) and thermal imager (7) camera is provided with a gap (11) for horizontal conveying ventilation.