Vacuum furnace
By introducing a multi-axis adjustment mechanism and camera assembly into the vacuum furnace, the problem of the inability of existing equipment to flexibly adjust position and angle has been solved, enabling comprehensive observation and monitoring of the workpiece, and improving heating efficiency and system adaptability.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520102000.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-16
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-13
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-01-16
AI Technical Summary
Existing vacuum welding equipment cannot flexibly adjust position and angle, and cannot quickly and accurately capture specific process phenomena or changes in key parts and the bottom of the workpiece.
A vacuum furnace was designed, comprising a multi-axis adjustment mechanism and a camera assembly, which can observe and monitor workpieces from multiple angles. Through the first and second camera assemblies, the multi-axis adjustment mechanism, and the lifting mechanism, flexible adjustment and precise capture of the workpieces can be achieved.
It enables comprehensive observation and monitoring of workpieces, eliminates blind spots, improves heating efficiency and system adaptability, and can quickly capture process phenomena and changes in key parts.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of welding furnace technology, and in particular to a vacuum furnace. Background Technology
[0002] Existing vacuum welding equipment is a specialized device for welding workpieces. Its main structure includes a controller, a sealable cavity, a vacuum pump, a heating device, a heating plate, and a cooling device. The heating plate is located within the sealable cavity and is used to place the workpiece. The heating and cooling devices are located below the heating plate and are connected to the controller, which regulates the heating and cooling of the heating plate. The vacuum pump is located outside the sealable cavity and performs vacuuming to ensure the welding process is conducted in an oxygen-free environment, thus ensuring welding quality, reducing internal voids, and improving the reliability of the weldment.
[0003] Existing vacuum furnaces cannot flexibly adjust their position and angle, nor can they quickly and accurately capture specific process phenomena or changes in key parts and the bottom of the workpiece. Summary of the Invention
[0004] This invention provides a vacuum furnace to solve the problems in the prior art where the position and angle cannot be flexibly adjusted, and the changes in specific process phenomena or key parts and the bottom of the workpiece cannot be captured quickly and accurately.
[0005] A vacuum furnace includes a lower cavity, an upper cavity, a support mechanism, a fixing plate, and a camera assembly. The upper cavity is disposed above the lower cavity, forming a sealed vacuum cavity. The support mechanism is disposed below the lower cavity. A second camera assembly of the camera assembly is disposed above a first observation window of the upper cavity. The first observation window of the upper cavity is disposed above the heating zone of the lower cavity. The first camera assembly is disposed on a side of the upper cavity. A second observation window is disposed on a side of the upper cavity. The camera assembly is disposed on the fixing plate, which is disposed above the support mechanism.
[0006] According to the vacuum furnace of this utility model, the first camera assembly includes a first camera, a rotating slider, a first fine-tuning mechanism, a first X-axis adjustment mechanism, a first Y-axis adjustment mechanism, and a first Z-axis adjustment mechanism; the first camera is disposed on one end of the rotating slider, the other end of the rotating slider is disposed on one side of the first fine-tuning mechanism, the other side of the first fine-tuning mechanism is disposed on the first Z-axis slider of the first Z-axis adjustment mechanism, the first Z-axis adjustment mechanism is disposed on the first X-axis slider of the first X-axis adjustment mechanism, the first X-axis adjustment mechanism is disposed on the first Y-axis slider of the first Y-axis adjustment mechanism, and the first Y-axis adjustment mechanism is disposed on the fixed plate.
[0007] According to the vacuum furnace of this utility model, the second camera assembly includes a second camera, a second fine-tuning mechanism, a second X-axis adjustment mechanism, a second Y-axis adjustment mechanism, and a second Z-axis adjustment mechanism; the second camera is disposed on one side of the second fine-tuning mechanism, the other side of the second fine-tuning mechanism is disposed on the second Z-axis slider of the second Z-axis adjustment mechanism, the second Z-axis adjustment mechanism is disposed on the second X-axis slider of the second X-axis adjustment mechanism, the second X-axis adjustment mechanism is disposed on the second Y-axis slider of the second Y-axis adjustment mechanism, and the second Y-axis adjustment mechanism is disposed on the fixed plate.
[0008] According to the vacuum furnace of this utility model, the lower cavity further includes a cavity frame, at least one lower heating tube, a heating plate, a lifting mechanism, a base plate, at least two guide columns, an elastic element, and a vacuum zone; a heating zone is provided on one side of the cavity frame, and a vacuum zone is provided on the other side of the cavity frame; the base plate is provided inside the cavity frame; the lower heating tube is provided above the base plate; the lifting mechanism is provided below the base plate; the lower heating tube is provided inside the heating plate; the lifting mechanism lifts and lowers the heating plate; the guide columns are provided around the heating plate; the elastic element is provided on the guide columns; and the heating plate is provided in the heating zone.
[0009] According to the vacuum furnace of this utility model, the heating plate includes a heating plate body, a heating plate groove, and a heating tube hole. The heating plate groove is provided around the upper part of the heating plate body, and the heating tube hole is provided on the heating plate body.
[0010] The vacuum furnace according to this utility model further includes a baffle plate, cooling holes and a hose. The cooling holes are provided inside the bottom plate, the baffle plate is provided in the vacuum zone, and the hose is provided below the baffle plate. The hose is connected to the lower heating tube.
[0011] The vacuum furnace according to this utility model further includes a bottom fixing plate and at least one guide rod; the bottom fixing plate is arranged below the lifting mechanism, and the guide rods are arranged on both sides of the lifting mechanism.
[0012] According to the vacuum furnace of this utility model, the lifting mechanism is a motor, a cylinder and / or a lead screw.
[0013] According to the vacuum furnace of this utility model, the elastic element is a compression spring.
[0014] According to the vacuum furnace of this utility model, the lifting mechanism is provided with a corrugated pipe.
[0015] This invention features an upper and lower heating element in the vacuum welding furnace, heating the workpiece from different directions. This reduces temperature gradients, resulting in more uniform temperature distribution and improved heating efficiency. Observation and monitoring are more comprehensive, allowing for images of the vacuum furnace from various angles, eliminating blind spots and providing a complete understanding of the workpiece's working status. For complex shapes or large workpieces, multi-axis rotation ensures clear images of all parts of the workpiece. The camera's position and angle can be flexibly adjusted to quickly and accurately capture specific process phenomena or changes in key areas. The design facilitates camera maintenance and debugging, enhancing the system's adaptability and scalability. Attached Figure Description
[0016] 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 some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a vacuum furnace;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the camera component;
[0019] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the lower cavity structure Figure 1 ;
[0020] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the lower cavity structure Figure 2 ;
[0021] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the lower cavity and a schematic diagram of its structure.
[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the heating plate;
[0023] Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the upper cavity structure Figure 1 ;
[0024] Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the upper cavity structure Figure 2 ;
[0025] Reference numerals: 1. Lower cavity; 2. Upper cavity; 3. Support mechanism; 4. Camera assembly; 11. Cavity frame; 12. Heating plate; 13. Baffle plate; 14. Guide post; 15. Compression spring; 16. Vacuuming mechanism; 17. Lower heating tube; 18. Flexible hose; 19. Base plate; 21. Upper cavity frame; 22. First observation window; 23. Second observation window; 24. Upper heating tube; 41. First camera assembly; 42. Second camera assembly; 43. Fixing plate; 191. Lifting mechanism; 192. Guide rod; 193. Cooling hole; 194. Corrugated pipe; 195. Bottom fixing plate; 196. Lifting hole; 121. Heating pipe hole; 122. Heating plate groove; 123. Heating plate body; 411. First camera; 412. Rotating slider; 413. First fine-tuning mechanism; 414. First X-axis adjustment mechanism; 415. First Y-axis adjustment mechanism; 416. First Z-axis adjustment mechanism; 421. Second camera; 422. Second fine-tuning mechanism; 423. Second X-axis adjustment mechanism; 424. Second Y-axis adjustment mechanism; 425. Second Z-axis adjustment mechanism. Detailed Implementation
[0026] The embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this utility model.
[0027] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of this utility model. In addition, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0028] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0029] In this embodiment of the utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.
[0030] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or at least one embodiment or example. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.
[0031] The following is combined with Figure 1-8 A vacuum furnace according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a lower cavity 1, an upper cavity 2, a support mechanism 3, a fixing plate 43, and a camera assembly 4. The upper cavity 2 is disposed above the lower cavity 1, and the upper cavity 2 and the lower cavity 1 form a sealed vacuum cavity. The support mechanism 3 is disposed below the lower cavity 1. The second camera assembly 42 of the camera assembly 4 is disposed above the first observation window 22 of the upper cavity 2, and the first observation window 22 of the upper cavity 2 is disposed above the heating zone of the lower cavity 1. The first camera assembly 41 of the camera assembly 4 is disposed on the side of the upper cavity 2, and the second observation window 23 is disposed on the side of the upper cavity 2. The camera assembly 4 is disposed on the fixing plate 43, and the fixing plate 43 is disposed on the upper part of the support mechanism 3.
[0032] In some embodiments, the first camera assembly 41 includes a first camera 411, a rotating slider 412, a first fine-tuning mechanism 413, a first X-axis adjustment mechanism 414, a first Y-axis adjustment mechanism 415, and a first Z-axis adjustment mechanism 416; the first camera 411 is disposed on one end of the rotating slider 412, the other end of the rotating slider 412 is disposed on one side of the first fine-tuning mechanism 413, the other side of the first fine-tuning mechanism 413 is disposed on the first Z-axis slider of the first Z-axis adjustment mechanism 416, the first Z-axis adjustment mechanism 416 is disposed on the first X-axis slider of the first X-axis adjustment mechanism 414, the first X-axis adjustment mechanism 414 is disposed on the first Y-axis slider of the first Y-axis adjustment mechanism 415, and the first Y-axis adjustment mechanism 415 is disposed on the fixed plate 43.
[0033] In some embodiments, the second camera assembly 42 includes a second camera 421, a second fine-tuning mechanism 422, a second X-axis adjustment mechanism 423, a second Y-axis adjustment mechanism 424, and a second Z-axis adjustment mechanism 425; the second camera 421 is disposed on one side of the second fine-tuning mechanism 422, the other side of the second fine-tuning mechanism 422 is disposed on the second Z-axis slider of the second Z-axis adjustment mechanism 425, the second Z-axis adjustment mechanism 425 is disposed on the second X-axis slider of the second X-axis adjustment mechanism 423, the second X-axis adjustment mechanism 423 is disposed on the second Y-axis slider of the second Y-axis adjustment mechanism 424, and the second Y-axis adjustment mechanism 424 is disposed on the fixed plate 43.
[0034] In some embodiments, the lower cavity 1 further includes a cavity frame 11, at least one lower heating pipe 12, a heating plate 12, a lifting mechanism 191, a base plate 19, at least two guide posts 14, an elastic element 15, and a vacuum zone; a heating zone is provided on one side of the cavity frame 11, and a vacuum zone is provided on the other side of the cavity frame 11. The base plate 19 is located inside the cavity frame 11. A lower heating pipe 17 is provided above the base plate 19, and a lifting mechanism 191 is provided below the base plate 19. The lower heating pipe 17 is located inside the heating plate 12. The lifting mechanism 191 lifts and lowers the heating plate 12 through a lifting hole 196. Guide posts 14 are provided around the heating plate 12, and elastic elements 15 are provided on the guide posts 14. The elastic elements 15 are preferably compression springs 15. The heating plate 12 is located in the heating zone.
[0035] In some embodiments, the heating plate 12 includes a heating plate body 123, a heating plate groove 122, and a heating tube hole 121. The heating plate groove 122 is provided around the upper part of the heating plate body 123, and the heating plate groove 122 represents the heatable area. The heating plate body 123 is provided with the heating tube hole 121.
[0036] In some embodiments, the system further includes a baffle plate 13, cooling holes 193, and a flexible hose 18. The cooling holes 193 are provided inside the base plate 19, the baffle plate 13 is provided in the vacuum zone, and the flexible hose 18 is provided below the baffle plate 13. The flexible hose 18 is connected to the lower heating tube 17. The vacuum zone is evacuated by a vacuum mechanism 16.
[0037] In some embodiments, the mechanism further includes a bottom fixing plate 195 and at least one guide rod 192; the bottom fixing plate 195 is provided below the lifting mechanism 191, and the guide rods 192 are provided on both sides of the lifting mechanism 191.
[0038] In some embodiments, the lifting mechanism 191 is a motor, cylinder, and / or lead screw.
[0039] In some embodiments, the elastic element 15 is a compression spring.
[0040] In some embodiments, the lifting mechanism 191 is provided with a bellows 194. The bellows 194 is provided in the middle of the guide rod.
[0041] In some embodiments, the upper cavity 2 further includes an upper cavity frame 21 and an upper heating pipe 24, with the upper heating pipe 24 disposed inside the upper cavity frame 21.
[0042] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and not to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.
Claims
1. A vacuum furnace, characterized in that, The device includes a lower cavity, an upper cavity, a support mechanism, a fixing plate, and a camera assembly. The upper cavity is located above the lower cavity, and the upper cavity and the lower cavity form a sealed vacuum cavity. The support mechanism is located below the lower cavity. The second camera assembly of the camera assembly is located above the first observation window of the upper cavity. The first observation window of the upper cavity is located above the heating zone of the lower cavity. The first camera assembly of the camera assembly is located on the side of the upper cavity. The second observation window is located on the side of the upper cavity. The camera assembly is mounted on the fixing plate, and the fixing plate is located above the support mechanism.
2. The vacuum furnace according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first camera assembly includes a first camera, a rotating slider, a first fine-tuning mechanism, a first X-axis adjustment mechanism, a first Y-axis adjustment mechanism, and a first Z-axis adjustment mechanism; the first camera is disposed on one end of the rotating slider, the other end of the rotating slider is disposed on one side of the first fine-tuning mechanism, the other side of the first fine-tuning mechanism is disposed on the first Z-axis slider of the first Z-axis adjustment mechanism, the first Z-axis adjustment mechanism is disposed on the first X-axis slider of the first X-axis adjustment mechanism, the first X-axis adjustment mechanism is disposed on the first Y-axis slider of the first Y-axis adjustment mechanism, and the first Y-axis adjustment mechanism is disposed on the fixed plate.
3. The vacuum furnace according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second camera assembly includes a second camera, a second fine-tuning mechanism, a second X-axis adjustment mechanism, a second Y-axis adjustment mechanism, and a second Z-axis adjustment mechanism; the second camera is disposed on one side of the second fine-tuning mechanism, the other side of the second fine-tuning mechanism is disposed on the second Z-axis slider of the second Z-axis adjustment mechanism, the second Z-axis adjustment mechanism is disposed on the second X-axis slider of the second X-axis adjustment mechanism, the second X-axis adjustment mechanism is disposed on the second Y-axis slider of the second Y-axis adjustment mechanism, and the second Y-axis adjustment mechanism is disposed on the fixed plate.
4. The vacuum furnace according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower cavity further includes a cavity frame, at least one lower heating tube, a heating plate, a lifting mechanism, a base plate, at least two guide pillars, an elastic element, and a vacuum zone. The heating zone is located on one side of the cavity frame, and the vacuum zone is located on the other side of the cavity frame. The base plate is located inside the cavity frame. The lower heating tube is located above the base plate, and the lifting mechanism is located below the base plate. The lower heating tube is located inside the heating plate. The lifting mechanism lifts and lowers the heating plate. The guide pillars are located around the heating plate, and the elastic element is located on the guide pillars. The heating plate is located in the heating zone.
5. The vacuum furnace according to claim 4, characterized in that, The heating plate includes a heating plate body, a heating plate groove, and heating pipe holes. The heating plate groove is provided around the upper part of the heating plate body, and the heating pipe holes are provided on the heating plate body.
6. The vacuum furnace according to claim 4, characterized in that, It also includes a baffle plate, cooling holes and a hose. The cooling holes are provided inside the base plate, the baffle plate is provided in the vacuum zone, and the hose is provided below the baffle plate. The hose is connected to the lower heating pipe.
7. The vacuum furnace according to claim 4, characterized in that, It also includes a bottom fixing plate and at least one guide rod; the bottom fixing plate is provided below the lifting mechanism, and the guide rods are provided on both sides of the lifting mechanism.
8. The vacuum furnace according to claim 4, characterized in that, The lifting mechanism is a motor, a cylinder, and / or a lead screw.
9. The vacuum furnace according to claim 4, characterized in that, The elastic element is a compression spring.
10. The vacuum furnace according to claim 7, characterized in that, The lifting mechanism is equipped with a corrugated pipe.