Aluminum ingot centralized storage and stacking device
By using multi-layer positioning sleeves and locking structures to stabilize aluminum ingots in the aluminum ingot storage device, and combining this with a blowing device to regulate humidity, the problems of unstable aluminum ingot stacking and humidity control were solved, achieving a more stable storage effect.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520445969.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-13
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-09
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-03-13
AI Technical Summary
Aluminum ingots are prone to tilting when stacked, and the humidity of the stacking environment is difficult to control, affecting stability and storage time.
Multi-layer positioning plates and locking structures are used to enhance the stability of aluminum ingots, and a blowing device is used to regulate humidity to control the storage environment.
It improves the stability of aluminum ingot stacking and the control of the storage environment, and extends the storage time of aluminum ingots.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of aluminum ingot storage technology, specifically to a centralized storage and stacking device for aluminum ingots. Background Technology
[0002] In the production and use of aluminum ingots, they need to be stacked and stored to reduce the space occupied. When the stack is high, the aluminum ingots are prone to tilting, which affects the stability of the stack. In addition, the stacking environment of aluminum ingots needs to be maintained at a certain level of dryness and humidity to extend the stacking time. Based on the above problems, further research and development are needed in the areas of stable stacking and storage environment of aluminum ingots. Utility Model Content
[0003] To address the aforementioned technical problems, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a centralized storage and stacking device for aluminum ingots that offers stable storage and controllable humidity.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:
[0005] A centralized storage and stacking device for aluminum ingots includes an outer frame and multiple mobile stacking racks arranged sequentially within the outer frame. Each mobile stacking rack includes a mobile base plate and casters with a braking system. The casters are mounted on the four corners of the lower surface of the mobile base plate.
[0006] A vertically arranged square column is set at each of the four corners of the upper surface of the movable base plate. At least one bottom positioning sleeve, one middle positioning sleeve, and one top positioning sleeve are set in sequence above the movable base plate. The bottom positioning sleeve, middle positioning sleeve, and top positioning sleeve are fitted onto the square column.
[0007] The bottom positioning sleeve is attached to the upper surface of the movable base plate, and the upper surface of the bottom positioning sleeve is provided with a plurality of first positioning grooves that are adapted to the shape of the lower surface of the aluminum ingot.
[0008] The middle positioning sleeve is located above the aluminum ingot placed on the upper surface of the bottom positioning sleeve. The lower surface of the middle positioning sleeve is provided with a plurality of second positioning grooves that are adapted to the shape of the upper surface of the aluminum ingot, and the upper surface of the middle positioning sleeve is provided with a plurality of third positioning grooves that are adapted to the shape of the lower surface of the aluminum ingot.
[0009] The top positioning sleeve is located above the aluminum ingot placed on the upper surface of the middle positioning sleeve, and the lower surface of the top positioning sleeve is provided with multiple fourth positioning grooves that are adapted to the shape of the upper surface of the aluminum ingot.
[0010] A locking structure is provided between the movable base plates of adjacent mobile stacking racks;
[0011] The outer frame is equipped with a blower that directs air towards the mobile stacking rack.
[0012] In a further implementation scheme, edge-blocking structures are respectively provided on the bottom positioning sleeve edge, middle positioning sleeve edge, and top positioning sleeve edge on the left and right sides of the movable base plate.
[0013] The bottom positioning sleeve has an upward-bent bottom folding baffle structure; the middle positioning sleeve has an upward-bent first middle folding baffle and a downward-bent second middle folding baffle structure; and the top positioning sleeve has a downward-bent top folding baffle structure.
[0014] In a further embodiment, a binding structure is provided on the front and rear sides of the movable base plate. The binding structure includes at least two binding rings and a binding rope. The two binding rings are fixedly installed on the front and rear sides of the movable base plate, and the two ends of the binding rope are respectively fastened to the two binding rings.
[0015] In a further implementation scheme, four square through holes are opened at the four corners of the bottom positioning sleeve, the middle positioning sleeve, and the top positioning sleeve, respectively, for the four square columns to pass through. The bottom end of the directional column is welded and fixed to the upper surface of the movable base plate, and the top of the square column adopts a four-sided pyramid structure design.
[0016] In a further embodiment, the locking structure includes a first bolt, a second bolt, and a locking hook. The first bolt and the second bolt are threaded to the sides of two adjacent movable base plates, respectively. One end of the locking hook is a sleeve end, and the other end is a locking hook end. The sleeve end of the locking hook has a sleeve hole that fits onto the first bolt. The sleeve end rotates with the first bolt, and the locking hook end hooks onto the outer periphery of the second bolt to generate a locking force.
[0017] In a further implementation, the outer support is a door frame shape with one end open, formed by the first side frame, the second side frame, and the end frame. The open end of the outer frame allows the mobile stacking rack to enter and exit.
[0018] The blowing device includes a fan, a blowing duct, and a humidity sensor. The fan is arranged on the outside of the outer frame, the blowing duct is connected to the air outlet of the fan, the humidity sensor is arranged on the inside of the outer frame, and the blowing duct is arranged on the first side frame and / or the second side frame to blow air over the mobile stacking rack located inside the outer frame.
[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of this utility model compared with the prior art are as follows:
[0020] 1. By setting multiple layers of positioning sleeves and corresponding positioning slots on the mobile stacking rack, the stability of aluminum ingot stacking is enhanced. Furthermore, by fitting the positioning sleeves onto the square columns, the stability of the positioning sleeves is increased, preventing them from moving, thus further improving the stability of aluminum ingot stacking.
[0021] 2. When adjacent mobile stacking racks are in contact, the locking hook is moved to rotate around the first bolt, and the second bolt is locked from above, thereby locking the first bolt and the second bolt, thus achieving locking between the mobile base plates of adjacent mobile stacking racks and enhancing the stability of the mobile stacking racks when they are static.
[0022] 3. The air blowing device can solve the humidity problem in the aluminum ingot storage area, thereby improving the stability of the aluminum ingot storage environment and extending the storage time of the aluminum ingots. Attached Figure Description
[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the outer structure of this utility model;
[0024] Figure 2 This is a top view of the outer frame structure of this utility model;
[0025] Figure 3 This is a side view of the mobile stacking rack in this utility model after aluminum ingots have been loaded.
[0026] Figure 4 This is a bottom view of the top positioning sleeve in this utility model;
[0027] The labels in the attached diagram represent the following:
[0028] 1. Outer frame; 2. Mobile stacking rack; 3. Ground track; 4. Mobile base plate; 5. Casters; 6. Push handle; 7. Square column; 8. Bottom positioning sleeve; 9. Middle positioning sleeve; 10. Top positioning sleeve; 11. First positioning slot; 12. Second positioning slot; 13. Third positioning slot; 14. Fourth positioning slot; 15. First bolt; 16. Second bolt; 17. Locking hook; 18. Bottom folding baffle; 19. First middle folding baffle; 20. Second middle folding baffle; 21. Top folding baffle; 22. Binding ring; 23. Binding rope; 24. Rope hole; 25. Square through hole; 26. First side frame; 27. Second side frame; 28. End frame; 29. Open end of outer frame; 30. Fan; 31. Air duct; 32. Electromagnetic control valve. Detailed Implementation
[0029] 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 protection scope of the present utility model.
[0030] Please see Figure 1-4As shown, the aluminum ingot centralized storage and stacking device is more suitable for storing aluminum ingots in environments with long-term storage requirements, such as those requiring long inventory and turnover times. It includes an outer frame 1 and multiple mobile stacking racks 2 arranged sequentially within the outer frame 1. Multiple rows can be formed within the outer frame 1, and multiple mobile stacking racks 2 are arranged in each row. To ensure the orderly arrangement of the mobile stacking racks 2 in each row, corresponding ground tracks 3 are arranged on the ground within the outer frame 1 to guide the movement of the mobile stacking racks 2, thereby improving the neatness of the arrangement of the mobile stacking racks 2.
[0031] The mobile stacking rack 2 includes a mobile base plate 4 and casters 5 with a braking system. The casters 5 are mounted at the four corners of the lower surface of the mobile base plate 4. The upper surface of the mobile base plate 4 forms a horizontal bearing surface. When the mobile stacking rack 2 moves towards the outer frame 1, the casters are pushed into the corresponding ground rails 3 and roll within them. After rolling into position, they brake and lock in place. A push handle 6 is welded and fixed to one end of the upper surface of the mobile base plate 4 to facilitate pushing the mobile stacking rack 2. Space is reserved between adjacent sets of ground rails 3 for personnel to pass through and to operate the locking structure. Positioning blocks can also be screwed onto the ground rails. These positioning blocks are used to block the casters after the mobile stacking rack is pushed into place, preventing the casters from moving and further ensuring the stability of the mobile stacking rack's fixed position.
[0032] A vertically arranged square column 7 is provided at each of the four corners of the upper surface of the movable base plate 4. At least one bottom positioning sleeve 8, one middle positioning sleeve 9, and one top positioning sleeve 10 are arranged sequentially above the movable base plate 4. The bottom positioning sleeve 8, the middle positioning sleeve 9, and the top positioning sleeve 10 are fitted onto the square column 7. As shown in the attached drawings of this application, a bottom positioning sleeve 8, a top positioning sleeve 10, and four middle positioning sleeves 9 are provided above a movable base plate 4. After the bottom positioning sleeve 8, the middle positioning sleeve 9, and the top positioning sleeve 10 are fitted onto the square column 7, they are all arranged in a horizontal direction. The positioning sleeves can be made of plastic or steel plate and are rigid plates with a certain thickness.
[0033] The lower surface of the bottom positioning sleeve 8 is attached to the upper surface of the movable base plate 4. The lower surface of the bottom positioning sleeve 8 is a plane that forms a contact with the upper surface of the movable base plate 4. The perimeter of the bottom positioning sleeve 8 does not extend beyond the upper surface of the movable base plate 4. The upper surface of the bottom positioning sleeve 8 is provided with a plurality of first positioning grooves 11 that conform to the shape of the lower surface of the aluminum ingot. The middle positioning sleeve 9 is located above the aluminum ingot placed on the upper surface of the bottom positioning sleeve 8. The lower surface of the middle positioning sleeve 9 is provided with a plurality of second positioning grooves 12 that conform to the shape of the upper surface of the aluminum ingot. The upper surface of the middle positioning sleeve 9 is provided with a plurality of third positioning grooves 13 that conform to the shape of the lower surface of the aluminum ingot. The top positioning sleeve 10 is located above the aluminum ingot placed on the upper surface of the middle positioning sleeve 9. The lower surface of the top positioning sleeve 10 is provided with a plurality of fourth positioning grooves 14 that conform to the shape of the upper surface of the aluminum ingot. The first positioning grooves 11 The second positioning groove 12, the third positioning groove 13, and the fourth positioning groove 14 are all shallow grooves, about 1 cm deep, just deep enough to allow aluminum ingots to be inserted and form a certain stop. For example, aluminum ingots arranged between the bottom positioning sleeve plate 8 and the middle positioning sleeve plate 9 are positioned by the first positioning groove 11 on the lower surface of the aluminum ingot and by the second positioning groove 12 on the upper surface of the aluminum ingot. For aluminum ingots arranged between the middle positioning sleeve plate 9 and the top positioning sleeve plate 10, the third positioning groove 13 is positioned on the lower surface of the aluminum ingot and by the fourth positioning groove 14 on the upper surface of the aluminum ingot. When multiple middle positioning sleeve plates 9 are arranged, the third positioning groove 13 on the upper surface of the lower middle positioning sleeve plate 9 works in conjunction with the second positioning groove 12 on the lower surface of the upper middle positioning sleeve plate 9 to position the aluminum ingots between the upper and lower middle positioning sleeve plates 9. By setting positioning sleeves and corresponding positioning slots on each layer, the stability of aluminum ingot stacking is enhanced. Furthermore, by fitting the positioning sleeves onto the square columns 7, the stability of the positioning sleeves is increased, preventing them from moving, thus further improving the stability of aluminum ingot stacking.
[0034] To enhance stability after the mobile stacking rack 2 moves into the outer frame 1, a locking structure is provided between the moving base plates 4 of adjacent mobile stacking racks 2 on the same ground track 3. Specifically, the locking structure includes a first bolt 15, a second bolt 16, and a locking hook 17. The first bolt 15 and the second bolt 16 are threaded to the sides of two adjacent moving base plates 4. One end of the locking hook 17 is a sleeve end, and the other end is a locking hook end. The sleeve end of the locking hook 17 has a sleeve hole that fits into the first bolt 15. The sleeve end rotates with the first bolt 15, and the locking hook end hooks onto the outer periphery of the second bolt 16 to generate a locking force. The front sections of the first bolt 15 and the second bolt 16 are threaded sections that screw into the movable base plate 4. The threaded section may be omitted near the rotating end to allow the locking hook 17 to be fitted and engaged. When adjacent movable base plates 4 are in contact, the locking hook 17 is rotated around the first bolt 15, locking the second bolt 16 from above, thus locking the first bolt 15 and the second bolt 16 together, enhancing the stability of the movable stacking rack 2 in static conditions. To unlock, the locking hook 17 is rotated in the opposite direction around the first bolt 15. The locking hook 17 hangs on the first bolt 15 and does not affect the use of other components. If the locking hook 17 becomes stuck between the locking hook 17 and the second bolt 16, the second bolt 16 can be rotated to pull the locking hook 17 upwards.
[0035] The bottom positioning sleeve 8, middle positioning sleeve 9, and top positioning sleeve 10 on the left and right sides of the movable base plate 4 are respectively provided with edge-blocking structures. The edge-blocking structure of the bottom positioning sleeve 8 is a bottom folding baffle 18 that bends upwards; the edge-blocking structure of the middle positioning sleeve 9 includes a first middle folding baffle 19 that bends upwards and a second middle folding baffle 20 that bends downwards; the edge-blocking structure of the top positioning sleeve 10 is a top folding baffle 21 that bends downwards. These baffles can be integrally formed with their respective positioning sleeves, or they can be fixedly connected (welded, glued, etc.) to form a whole with their respective positioning sleeves later. By setting up the baffles, when there is a possibility that the aluminum ingots may slide from the left and right sides of the movable base plate 4, a certain degree of obstruction can be formed for the aluminum ingots, so as to avoid the possibility that the aluminum ingots may slide directly from the positioning sleeves, thereby enhancing the stability of the aluminum ingot stacking.
[0036] A binding structure is provided on the front and rear sides of the movable base plate 4. The binding structure includes at least two binding rings 22 and a binding rope 23. The two binding rings 22 are fixedly installed on the upper surfaces of the front and rear sides of the movable base plate 4, respectively. Specifically, the lower end of the binding ring 22 has a threaded rod, which is screwed into the upper surface of the movable base plate 4 to form a threaded connection. The two ends of the binding rope 23 are respectively fastened to the two binding rings 22. Rope holes can be opened at the front and rear ends of the middle positioning sleeve 9 and the top positioning sleeve 10 to allow the binding rope 23 to pass through. Alternatively, rope holes 24 can be opened only at the front and rear ends of the top positioning sleeve 10, so that the binding rope 23 passes over the top positioning sleeve 10 and generates a binding force on the top positioning sleeve 10 from top to bottom, thereby increasing the bonding force between the positioning sleeve and the aluminum ingot and making the aluminum ingot stacking more stable. The binding structure can be set as two sets symmetrically arranged in the front and back direction of the movable base plate 4, one set near the left side of the movable base plate 4 and the other set near the right side of the movable base plate 4. In this way, two binding ropes 23 are used to bind from the top positioning sleeve 10 to further enhance the binding force. The two binding ropes 23 passing above the top positioning sleeve 10 can form an X-shaped direction, which makes the binding force stronger.
[0037] In addition, four square through holes 25 are respectively opened at the four corners of the bottom positioning sleeve 8, the middle positioning sleeve 9, and the top positioning sleeve 10, so as to allow four square columns 7 to pass through. The bottom end of the column is welded and fixed to the upper surface of the movable base plate 4. The top of the square column 7 adopts a four-sided pyramid structure design to facilitate the smoothness of the positioning sleeve during the placement and removal process. It is not necessary to leave a large gap between the square through hole and the square column 7 to avoid the gap being too large and affecting the position of the positioning sleeve.
[0038] The outer support frame is an open-ended door frame shape formed by the first side frame 26, the second side frame 27, and the end frame 28. The open end 29 of the outer frame allows the mobile stacking rack 2 to enter and exit. The first side frame 26, the second side frame 27, and the end frame 28 are each assembled from columns and beams. The lengths of the first side frame 26, the second side frame 27, and the end frame can be adaptively designed according to the size of the storage space. A canopy can also be installed on the outer frame to shield the aluminum ingots inside.
[0039] An air blowing device is installed on the outer frame 1 to blow air toward the mobile stacking rack 2. The air blowing device includes a fan 30, an air blowing duct 31, and a humidity sensor. The fan 30 is arranged on the outside of the outer frame 1, and the air blowing duct 31 is connected to the air outlet of the fan 30. The humidity sensor is arranged on the inside of the outer frame 1 to monitor the humidity around the mobile stacking rack 2. The air blowing duct 31 is arranged on the first side frame 26 and the second side frame 27 to blow air toward the mobile stacking rack 2 located inside the outer frame 1. Air holes are opened on the air blowing duct 31. When the humidity sensor detects that the humidity in the aluminum ingot stacking area is not within the set range, the fan 30 can be started, and the fan 30 blows air toward the aluminum ingot through the air blowing duct 31. The air ducts 31 on the first side frame 26 and the second side frame 27 can be staggered vertically. The air duct 31 on the first side frame 26 can be operated alone, the air duct 31 on the second side frame 27 can be operated alone, or the air ducts 31 on the first side frame 26 and the second side frame 27 can be operated simultaneously. That is, an electromagnetic control valve 32 is installed in the air outlet section of the fan 30 to control the air flow towards the air ducts 31 on the first side frame 26 and the second side frame 27. Of course, the fan 30 can also be designed to carry heating capacity, which can solve the humidity problem in the storage area better and faster by blowing high-temperature gas at a certain temperature, thereby improving the stability of the aluminum ingot storage environment.
[0040] Finally, it should be noted that the above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit the utility model. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A centralized storage and stacking device for aluminum ingots, comprising an outer frame and multiple sequentially arranged mobile stacking racks within the outer frame, each mobile stacking rack including a mobile base plate and casters with a braking system, the casters being mounted at the four corners of the lower surface of the mobile base plate; characterized in that, A vertically arranged square column is set at each of the four corners of the upper surface of the movable base plate. At least one bottom positioning sleeve, one middle positioning sleeve, and one top positioning sleeve are set in sequence above the movable base plate. The bottom positioning sleeve, middle positioning sleeve, and top positioning sleeve are fitted onto the square column. The bottom positioning sleeve is attached to the upper surface of the movable base plate, and the upper surface of the bottom positioning sleeve is provided with a plurality of first positioning grooves that are adapted to the shape of the lower surface of the aluminum ingot. The middle positioning sleeve is located above the aluminum ingot placed on the upper surface of the bottom positioning sleeve. The lower surface of the middle positioning sleeve is provided with a plurality of second positioning grooves that are adapted to the shape of the upper surface of the aluminum ingot, and the upper surface of the middle positioning sleeve is provided with a plurality of third positioning grooves that are adapted to the shape of the lower surface of the aluminum ingot. The top positioning sleeve is located above the aluminum ingot placed on the upper surface of the middle positioning sleeve, and the lower surface of the top positioning sleeve is provided with multiple fourth positioning grooves that are adapted to the shape of the upper surface of the aluminum ingot. A locking structure is provided between the movable base plates of adjacent mobile stacking racks; The outer frame is equipped with a blower that directs air towards the mobile stacking rack.
2. The aluminum ingot centralized storage and stacking device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Edge retaining structures are provided on the bottom positioning sleeve edge, middle positioning sleeve edge, and top positioning sleeve edge on the left and right sides of the movable base plate, respectively. The bottom positioning sleeve has an upward-bent bottom folding baffle structure; the middle positioning sleeve has an upward-bent first middle folding baffle and a downward-bent second middle folding baffle structure; and the top positioning sleeve has a downward-bent top folding baffle structure.
3. The centralized storage and stacking device for aluminum ingots as described in claim 1, characterized in that, A binding structure is provided on the front and rear sides of the movable base plate. The binding structure includes at least two binding rings and a binding rope. The two binding rings are fixedly installed on the front and rear sides of the movable base plate, and the two ends of the binding rope are respectively tied to the two binding rings.
4. The aluminum ingot centralized storage and stacking device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom positioning sleeve, the middle positioning sleeve, and the top positioning sleeve each have four square through holes at their four corners, which are used to insert four square columns. The bottom of the column is welded and fixed to the upper surface of the movable base plate, and the top of the square column adopts a four-sided pyramid structure design.
5. The centralized storage and stacking device for aluminum ingots as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The locking structure includes a first bolt, a second bolt, and a locking hook. The first bolt and the second bolt are threaded to the sides of two adjacent movable base plates. One end of the locking hook is a sleeve end, and the other end is a locking hook end. The sleeve end of the locking hook has a sleeve hole that fits onto the first bolt. The sleeve end rotates with the first bolt. The locking hook end hooks onto the outer circumference of the second bolt to generate a locking force.
6. The aluminum ingot centralized storage and stacking device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The outer support frame is a door frame shape formed by the first side frame, the second side frame, and the end frame, with one end open. The open end of the outer frame allows the mobile stacking rack to enter and exit. The blowing device includes a fan, a blowing duct, and a humidity sensor. The fan is arranged on the outside of the outer frame, the blowing duct is connected to the air outlet of the fan, the humidity sensor is arranged on the inside of the outer frame, and the blowing duct is arranged on the first side frame and / or the second side frame to blow air over the mobile stacking rack located inside the outer frame.