Non-stop water cutting sand adding barrel
By designing a non-stop waterjet cutting abrasive tank and utilizing an automatic feeding system for the abrasive storage tank and abrasive delivery tank, the problem of waterjet cutting machines stopping due to insufficient abrasive was solved, thus improving production efficiency and cutting quality.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423220898.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-25
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-13
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-25
AI Technical Summary
Existing waterjet cutting machines stop to add abrasive during the cutting process due to insufficient abrasive, resulting in decreased cutting quality and reduced production efficiency.
Design a non-stop waterjet cutting abrasive feeding tank, which includes an abrasive storage tank and an abrasive conveying tank. Automatic feeding is achieved through electric valves and a PLC controller, and timely replenishment is achieved in conjunction with a liquid level sensor to avoid downtime for abrasive feeding.
It enables automatic material feeding during waterjet cutting, avoiding downtime and improving production efficiency and cutting quality.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to water cutting adds sand barrel, especially in kind of water cutting adds sand barrel of non-stop. BACKGROUND
[0002] Water jet cutting machine is the cutting equipment of cold state cutting using superhigh pressure water jet, and it is gradually becoming the mainstream cutting mode in industrial cutting technology, and the water jet cutting machine is mainly composed of high pressure pump, numerical control processing platform, spraying cutting head, sand supply system and cooling system, and its working principle is that the working medium flows into the high pressure plunger pump through the water storage tank after filtering through the low pressure hose, the motor provides power for the high pressure pump, the working medium is pressurized, the high pressure water flows into the high pressure mortar mixing device through the high pressure hose, is fully mixed with the abrasive, and drives the abrasive to accelerate, and then forms the high pressure mortar jet through the cutting gun nozzle, and carries out cutting operation, wherein the sand is an important working medium in water cutting.
[0003] The sand in the existing water cutting machine is provided by the sand supply system, and the sand supply system mainly includes a sand supply barrel for storing sand, at present, the sand supply barrel on the market generally adopts a sand tank, and an alarm signal is generated to the equipment when there is no sand in the sand tank, so that the equipment is stopped, and then the sand tank is manually added with sand. This working mode causes the water cutting machine to be interrupted and stopped in the normal cutting process, which affects the cutting quality of the cutting material, and since the machine needs to be stopped for sand adding, the production efficiency is also reduced, and the cost of the enterprise using the equipment is increased. SUMMARY
[0004] The utility model wants to solve the technical problem, provide a kind of non-stop water cutting sand barrel that can automatically feed and remind operator in time to add material during production and processing.
[0005] To solve the above technical problems, the utility model is realized by the following technical schemes:
[0006] A kind of non-stop water cutting sand barrel, including base, the base is fixedly connected with the abrasive storage tank of its upper erection, the abrasive storage tank top is provided with the opening that is communicated with its inner cavity, opening is provided with cover plate, abrasive storage tank bottom is provided with the discharge port that is communicated with its inner cavity;The part of the base below abrasive storage tank is provided with the abrasive conveying tank of its fixed connection, the abrasive conveying tank top is provided with the feed inlet that is communicated with its inner cavity, bottom is provided with the discharge port that is communicated with its inner cavity;The feed inlet of abrasive conveying tank top and the discharge port of abrasive storage tank bottom are connected together by electric valve, the electric valve is electrically connected with the PLC controller of setting outside abrasive storage tank, and PLC controller can control the opening and closing of electric valve.
[0007] Preferably, the pressure hole is arranged on the middle part of the outer side of the abrasive conveying tank and communicates with the inner cavity of the abrasive conveying tank.
[0008] Preferably, the side of the abrasive conveying tank is provided with a feeding opening communicating between the inside and the outside, the feeding opening is provided with a plug matched with the feeding opening on the inside, a limiting plate is arranged on the outside, the limiting plate and the plug are connected through a screw rod, the limiting plate is threadedly connected with the screw rod, and the screw rod is movably connected with the plug.
[0009] Preferably, the upper liquid level sensor is arranged on the inner cavity of the abrasive storage tank near the bottom of the discharge opening and is electrically connected with the PLC controller.
[0010] Preferably, the lower liquid level sensor is arranged on the inner cavity of the abrasive conveying tank near the bottom of the discharge opening and is electrically connected with the PLC controller.
[0011] Preferably, the abrasive storage tank is provided with a filter screen.
[0012] Preferably, the abrasive storage tank is provided with a lifting lug on the outer side near the top.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the non-stop water cutting sand adding bucket has the advantages that: the non-stop water cutting sand adding bucket has a simple structure and mainly comprises an abrasive storage tank for storing sand and an abrasive conveying tank for feeding and conveying sand, the abrasive storage tank supplies sand to the abrasive conveying tank through an electric valve, automatic sand feeding in the abrasive conveying tank can be realized, and the production efficiency is improved because the equipment does not need to be stopped for sand feeding during water cutting processing. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0014] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical scheme of the embodiments of the present application, the following will briefly introduce the drawings needed to be used in the embodiments. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the present application, and therefore should not be regarded as a limitation to the scope, and for those skilled in the art, other related drawings can also be obtained without creative labor on the basis of the drawings.
[0015] Figure 1 is a three-dimensional structure schematic view of the non-stop water cutting sand adding bucket of the present application;
[0016] Figure 2 is a top view structure schematic view of the non-stop water cutting sand adding bucket of the present application;
[0017] Figure 3 is Figure 2 is a structure sectional view of A-A in the figure;
[0018] Figure 4 isFigure 2 Structure sectional view of middle B-B.
[0019] In the figure: 1, base; 2, abrasive storage tank; 21, cover plate; 22, lifting lug; 23, upper liquid level sensor; 24, filter screen; 3, abrasive conveying tank; 31, pressurizing hole; 32, charging port; 33, plug; 34, screw rod; 35, limiting plate; 36, lower liquid level sensor; 37, discharge port; 4, PLC controller; 5, electric valve. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0020] To make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present application clearer, the following will be a clear and complete description of the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. The components of the embodiments of the present application described and shown in the drawings can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.
[0021] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present application provided in the drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed present application, but only represents selected embodiments of the present application. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative labor fall within the scope of the present application. It should be noted that: similar reference numbers and letters represent similar items in the following drawings, therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent drawings. In the description of the embodiments of the present application, it should be noted that if the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer" and the like is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, or is the orientation or positional relationship when the product of the present application is usually placed, it is only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and therefore cannot be understood as indicating or implying that the indicated device or element must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present application. In addition, the terms "first", "second" and the like are only used for differentiation in description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0022] In addition, if the terms "horizontal", "vertical" and the like appear, it does not mean that the component must be absolutely horizontal or vertical, but can be slightly inclined. For example, "horizontal" only means that its direction is relatively more horizontal than "vertical", and does not mean that the structure or component must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly inclined.
[0023] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, "a plurality of" represents at least 2.
[0024] In the description of the embodiments of the utility model, still need explaining, unless have explicit stipulation and limitation, if appear the term "arrangement", "installation", "link", "connection" should do the broad sense understanding, for example, can be fixed connection, also can be detachable connection, or integrally connected, can be mechanical connection, also can be electrical connection, can be direct connection, also can be indirectly connected through the intermediate medium, can be two elements inside the communication. For ordinary skilled in the art, can understand the specific meaning of the above-mentioned term in the utility model according to specific circumstances.
[0025] Embodiment
[0026] Please refer to the drawings of the accompanying drawings Figures 1 to 4 The drawings of the accompanying drawings Figures 1 to 4 As shown in the drawings, the utility model discloses a kind of water cutting sand adding barrel without stopping machine, for the use of sand supply system in water cutting machine, the water cutting sand adding barrel without stopping machine of this includes base 1, the abrasive storage tank 2 of fixed connection is set up on the base 1, to facilitate the overall hoisting and handling of the water cutting sand adding barrel without stopping machine of the embodiment, refer to the drawings of the accompanying drawings Figures 1 to 3 As shown in the drawings, the abrasive storage tank 2 is provided with lifting lug 22 outside near top, the lifting lug 22 at least has two, two lifting lug 22 is set with the end face center of abrasive storage tank 2 as center, equal interval;Abrasive storage tank 2 top is provided with the opening of upper and lower communication with its inner cavity, operator can add sand material from opening to abrasive storage tank 2, to avoid impurities, dust through opening into the abrasive storage tank 2, the opening is provided with cover plate 21, cover plate 21 is sleeved with the opening outside of abrasive storage tank 2 top, closes opening, to facilitate cover plate 21 to place, the top of cover plate 21 is provided with handle, to send sand material in abrasive storage tank 2 to outside, the bottom of abrasive storage tank 2 is provided with the discharge port of upper and lower communication with its inner cavity, to better facilitate discharge, the position of abrasive storage tank 2 inner cavity near bottom is funnel structure;To avoid residue in sand material and other increased impurities and be transported out through the discharge port of abrasive storage tank 2 bottom, refer to the drawings of the accompanying drawings Figure 3 And 4 As shown in the drawings, the abrasive storage tank 2 is provided with filter screen 24, filter screen 24 is horizontally arranged, need explaining, filter screen 24 is erected in the fixed frame of prearranged in the inner cavity of abrasive storage tank 2, the fixed frame can make the support of horizontal welding in abrasive storage tank 2 inner near center position, filter screen 24 is placed on the support, sand material is introduced into its inner cavity from the opening of abrasive storage tank 2 top, will pass through the screening of filter screen 24, and some sand material or other doped large particle material with relatively large particle is screened out;Refer to the drawings of the accompanying drawings Figure 1 And 4As shown, to facilitate timely replenishment and prevent the abrasive storage tank 2 from running out of abrasive without being aware of it, an upper liquid level sensor 23 is installed near the bottom discharge port inside the abrasive storage tank 2. The upper liquid level sensor 23 is electrically connected to the PLC controller 4. When the abrasive level in the abrasive storage tank 2 reaches its minimum value (i.e., the position set by the upper liquid level sensor 23), the upper liquid level sensor 23 transmits a sensing signal to the PLC controller 4, thus reminding the operator to replenish the abrasive storage tank 2. The base 1 is located below the abrasive storage tank 2. An abrasive conveying tank 3 is fixedly connected to the abrasive storage tank 2. The top of the abrasive conveying tank 3 has a feed inlet communicating vertically with its inner cavity. The feed inlet at the top of the abrasive conveying tank 3 is connected to the discharge port at the bottom of the abrasive storage tank 2 via an electric valve 5. The electric valve 5 allows abrasive material from the abrasive storage tank 2 to be fed into the abrasive conveying tank 3. The electric valve 5 is electrically connected to a PLC controller 4 located outside the abrasive storage tank 2. The PLC controller 4 controls the opening and closing of the electric valve 5, improving automation. To facilitate grinding... The abrasive conveying tank 3 transports the abrasive material from its inner cavity. The bottom of the abrasive conveying tank 3 has an outlet 37 that communicates vertically with its inner cavity. It should be noted that the bottom of the inner cavity of the abrasive conveying tank 3 has a concave, arc-shaped structure to facilitate the flow of abrasive material towards the center. The outlet 37 is located at the lowest point of the inner cavity of the abrasive conveying tank 3. A pipe connector is fixedly connected to the outlet 37, and this pipe connector is connected to the abrasive cup connector on the waterjet cutting machine via a conveying hose, allowing abrasive material to be transported into the abrasive cup through the abrasive conveying tank 3. To ensure the abrasive material is properly conveyed... To ensure smooth conveying of abrasive material from the abrasive conveying tank 3, a pressure port 31 is provided near the center of the exterior of the abrasive conveying tank 3. The pressure port 31 is connected to the inner cavity of the abrasive conveying tank 3 and is connected to an external air source via a hose. The air source supplies air into the pressure port 31 through the hose, ensuring sufficient pressure within the inner cavity of the abrasive conveying tank 31 for convenient abrasive output. To facilitate timely dispensing when the amount of abrasive material in the abrasive conveying tank 3 is minimal, and to prevent the abrasive material in the abrasive storage tank 2 from running out without warning, please refer to the appendix of the instruction manual. Figure 1 and 4 As shown, a lower liquid level sensor 36 is installed in the inner cavity of the abrasive conveying tank 3 near the bottom discharge port 37. The lower liquid level sensor 36 is electrically connected to the PLC controller 4. When the lower liquid level sensor 36 detects that the abrasive material in the abrasive conveying tank 3 has reached a certain position, it transmits a signal to the PLC controller 4. The PLC controller 4 controls the electric valve 5 to open, so that the abrasive material in the abrasive storage tank 2 can flow into the abrasive conveying tank 3 through the gravity channel. In order to avoid excessive replenishment of abrasive material, the opening time of the electric valve can be set by the PLC to facilitate quantitative material discharge.
[0027] In order to avoid the problem of electric valve 5 failure affecting the supplement of sand in the abrasive delivery tank 3, in case of emergency, refer to the description Figure 1 And 3 As shown in the figure, the side of the abrasive delivery tank 3 is provided with a charging port 32 connected inside and outside, through which sand can be manually added to the abrasive delivery tank 3; in order to make the abrasive delivery tank 3 have corresponding pressure inside through the pressurizing hole 31 after charging, a plug 33 matched with the charging port 32 is arranged inside the charging port 32, and the plug 33 needs to seal and close the charging port 32 after charging. To this end, the outer side of the charging port 32 is provided with a limiting plate 35, which is not fixed with the charging port 32 and the abrasive delivery tank 3, and the limiting plate 35 and the plug 33 are connected together through a screw rod 34, and the limiting plate 35 and the screw rod 34 are screwed together. The center of the limiting plate 35 is provided with a threaded hole connected front and back, which is screwed with the screw rod 34. It should be noted that the charging port 32 is an oblong hole, the length of the limiting plate 35 is longer than the up and down width of the charging port, and shorter than the left and right length of the charging port 32. The screw rod 34 is movably connected with the plug 33, and when the screw rod 34 rotates, the plug 33 will not rotate with it, and rotating the screw rod 34 can make the limiting plate 35 and the plug 33 closer or separate, which is convenient for the plug 33 to block and separate in the inner end of the charging port 32, and it is convenient to close or open the charging port 32.
[0028] The non-stop water cutting sand adding bucket has simple structure, mainly composed of an abrasive storage tank 2 for storing sand and an abrasive delivery tank 3 for feeding sand, and the abrasive storage tank 2 feeds the abrasive delivery tank 3 through the electric valve 4, which can realize automatic feeding of the abrasive delivery tank 3, and the water cutting process does not need to pause the equipment for sand, which improves the production efficiency.
[0029] It should be noted that the above is only a preferred embodiment of the present application and is not intended to limit the present application. For those skilled in the art, the present application can be variously changed and modified. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the present application.
Claims
1. An on-the-fly water cutting sand auger characterized by: The base (1) is provided with the abrasive storage tank (2) fixedly connected thereto, the abrasive storage tank (2) is provided with the opening communicating with the inner cavity thereof at the top, the cover plate (21) is arranged at the opening, and the abrasive storage tank (2) is provided with the discharge port communicating with the inner cavity thereof at the bottom; the base (1) is provided with the abrasive conveying tank (3) fixedly connected thereto below the abrasive storage tank (2), the abrasive conveying tank (3) is provided with the feeding port communicating with the inner cavity thereof at the top and the discharge port (37) communicating with the inner cavity thereof at the bottom; the feeding port of the abrasive conveying tank (3) at the top and the discharge port of the abrasive storage tank (2) at the bottom are connected together through the electric valve (5), the electric valve (5) is electrically connected with the PLC controller (4) arranged outside the abrasive storage tank (2), and the PLC controller (4) can control the opening and closing of the electric valve (5).
2. A live water cutting sanding bucket as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The pressurizing hole (31) is arranged outside the abrasive conveying tank (3) near the middle portion and communicates with the inner cavity of the abrasive conveying tank (3).
3. A live water cutting sanding bucket as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The feeding port (32) is arranged on the side of the abrasive conveying tank (3) and communicates between the inside and the outside, the plug (33) is arranged inside the feeding port (32) and cooperates with the feeding port (32), the limiting plate (35) is arranged outside the feeding port (32), the limiting plate (35) and the plug (33) are connected together through the screw rod (34), the limiting plate (35) is threadedly connected with the screw rod (34), and the screw rod (34) and the plug (33) are movably connected.
4. The in-service water cutting sand addition bucket of claim 1, wherein: The upper liquid level sensor (23) is arranged at the position close to the discharge port of the abrasive storage tank (2), and the upper liquid level sensor (23) is electrically connected with the PLC controller (4).
5. A live water cutting sanding bucket as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The lower liquid level sensor (36) is arranged at the position close to the discharge port (37) of the abrasive conveying tank (3), and the lower liquid level sensor (36) is electrically connected with the PLC controller (4).
6. A live water cutting sanding bucket as defined in claim 1, wherein: The filter screen (24) is arranged in the abrasive storage tank (2).
7. A live water cutting sanding bucket as defined in claim 1, wherein: The lifting lug (22) is arranged outside the abrasive storage tank (2) near the top.