Automatic connecting device for ceramic tubes

The automatic ceramic tube connection device driven by a conveyor belt and motor solves the problems of low ceramic tube connection efficiency and easy loosening at the connection point, realizing efficient and stable ceramic tube connection and meeting the production needs of large-size castings.

CN223790753UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-13JIANGSU XIHUA FOUNDRY CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423190997.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-24
Publication Date
2026-01-13
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-24

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Technical Problem

Existing technologies for ceramic tube connections have low efficiency, and the connections are prone to loosening and bending, which cannot meet the production needs of large-size castings.

Method used

The device employs a combination of conveyor belt, motor, belt roller, roller shaft, belt support, ceramic tube container, and control valve plate. The conveyor belt transports the ceramic tube to the bottom of the belt, clamps it with an air shaft, and the motor drives the ceramic tube to rotate, thus achieving automatic belt winding.

Benefits of technology

It enables automatic connection of ceramic tubes, improves connection quality and work efficiency, avoids the drawbacks of manual operation, and ensures the stability and consistency of the connection.

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Abstract

An automatic connecting device for ceramic tubes relates to the technical field of casting and is characterized in that a conveying belt is supported on the ground through a support, a ceramic tube container is erected at one end of the upper portion of the conveying belt through the support, the bottom of the ceramic tube container is of an open structure, and a discharging port is formed in the bottom of the side wall, facing a motor, of the ceramic tube container; a control valve plate is movably inserted into the bottom of the ceramic tube container; the motor is installed at the other end of the conveying belt through a motor support, an output shaft of the motor is connected with an air swelling shaft through a coupler, and the air swelling shaft is connected with an external air source and movably arranged in the ceramic pipe. An adhesive tape is wound on the adhesive tape roller, a roller shaft is installed in the adhesive tape roller, the two ends of the roller shaft are rotationally installed on an adhesive tape support, the adhesive tape support is arranged on one side of the conveying belt, and the adhesive tape roller is suspended above the conveying belt, so that manual work is effectively replaced, the defects of manual operation are overcome, the connecting quality is guaranteed, and the working efficiency is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of casting technology, specifically to an automatic ceramic tube connection device. Background Technology

[0002] Ceramic tubes for casting are widely used in the casting industry, mainly as gating channels for castings, guiding molten iron in a specific direction to smoothly complete the pouring of castings.

[0003] Due to deformation and transportation issues during production, individual ceramic tubes cannot be too long (the longest single tube is approximately 0.5m). However, for large castings, much longer ceramic tubes are often required, necessitating their connection to meet actual production needs. Currently, ceramic tube connections are all done manually by workers, which has the following disadvantages: 1. Low efficiency; 2. Loosening at the connection points due to limited manual strength, resulting in large gaps that can be easily blown apart by molten iron; 3. Connected ceramic tubes are prone to bending and become unusable. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings and deficiencies of the existing technology by providing an automatic ceramic tube connection device that can effectively solve the aforementioned problems.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model adopts the following technical solution: It includes a conveyor belt, a motor, a belt roller, a roller shaft, a belt support, a ceramic tube container, and a control valve plate; the conveyor belt is supported on the ground by a support, and a ceramic tube container is mounted on the upper end of the conveyor belt by a support. The bottom of the ceramic tube container is an open structure, and a discharge port is opened on the bottom side wall facing the motor. A control valve plate is movably inserted into the bottom of the ceramic tube container; the motor is mounted on the other end of the conveyor belt by a motor support, and the output shaft of the motor is connected to an air expansion shaft by a coupling. The air expansion shaft is connected to an external air source and is movably disposed inside the ceramic tube; a belt is wound on the belt roller, and a roller shaft is installed inside the belt roller. The two ends of the roller shaft are rotatably mounted on the belt support, the belt support is disposed on one side of the conveyor belt, and the belt roller is suspended above the conveyor belt.

[0006] Preferably, the tape holder is arranged in a figure-7 shape.

[0007] Preferably, the conveyor belt has a limiting groove on its surface.

[0008] Preferably, the ceramic tube container has lugs attached to its front and rear outer walls.

[0009] Preferably, damping bearings are provided at both ends of the roller shaft where they connect to the belt support.

[0010] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This utility model provides an automatic ceramic tube connection device, which uses a conveyor belt to transport the ceramic tubes to be connected to the bottom of the tape, and places the air shaft inside the ceramic tube, sticks the end of the tape to the ceramic tube, and then uses a motor to drive the ceramic tube to rotate, thereby realizing the automatic rotation and wrapping of the ceramic tube with tape, effectively replacing manual labor, avoiding the drawbacks of manual operation, ensuring connection quality, and improving work efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the winding process of this utility model.

[0012] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure after the winding of this utility model is completed.

[0013] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the conveyor belt surface in this utility model.

[0014] Figure 4 This is a side view of the tape support, tape roller, and roller shaft in this utility model.

[0015] Figure 5 This is a side view of the ceramic tube container in this utility model.

[0016] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0017] 1. Conveyor belt, 1-1. Limiting groove, 2. Motor, 3. Belt roller, 4. Roller shaft, 5. Belt support, 6. Ceramic tube container, 6-1. Discharge port, 7. Control valve plate, 8. Air expansion shaft, 9. Ceramic tube, 10. Hanging lug. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The technical solutions of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The preferred embodiments described are only examples. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0019] like Figures 1-5As shown, this specific embodiment adopts the following technical solution: It includes a conveyor belt 1, a motor 2, a belt roller 3, a roller shaft 4, a belt support 5, a ceramic tube container 6, and a control valve plate 7; the conveyor belt 1 is supported on the ground by the support, and a limiting groove 1-1 is provided on the surface of the conveyor belt 1, and the center of the limiting groove 1-1 is located on the same vertical plane as the axis of the air expansion shaft 8, which prevents the ceramic tube 9 from shifting left and right after falling. The upper end of the conveyor belt 1 is supported by the support to hold the ceramic tube container 6, and the front and rear outer walls of the ceramic tube container 6 are connected with hanging ears 10, which facilitates the replacement of ceramic tube containers 6 of different sizes and is suitable for storing ceramic tubes 9 of different sizes; the bottom of the ceramic tube container 6 is open. The structure is designed with an open design suspended above the limiting groove 1-1. The ceramic tube container 6 has a discharge port 6-1 on the bottom side wall facing the motor 2. A control valve plate 7 is movably inserted into the bottom of the ceramic tube container 6. The motor 2 is mounted on the other end of the conveyor belt 1 using a motor bracket. The output shaft of the motor 2 is connected to an air expansion shaft 8 via a coupling. The air expansion shaft 8 is movably disposed inside the ceramic tube 9. A tape is wound on the tape roller 3. A roller shaft 4 is installed inside the tape roller 3. The two ends of the roller shaft 4 are rotatably mounted on the tape bracket 5 using damping bearings. The tape bracket 5 is arranged in a "7" shape and is located on one side of the conveyor belt 1. The tape roller 3 is suspended above the conveyor belt 1.

[0020] When using this utility model, start the drive mechanism of the conveyor belt 1 to move the conveyor belt 1 to the right, pull out the control valve plate 7, and let the ceramic tube 9 fall onto the limiting groove 1-1 of the conveyor belt 1. The ceramic tube 9 moves and translates with the conveyor belt 1 until the two ceramic tubes 9 are fitted onto the air expansion shaft 8. The conveyor belt 1 stops. At this time, the connection point of the two ceramic tubes 9 is located below the tape roller 3. Start the air source so that the air expansion shaft 8 abuts against the inner wall of the ceramic tube 9 and clamps the ceramic tube 9. Manually stick the tape end to the interface position of the two ceramic tubes 9. Start the motor 2 to drive the air expansion shaft 8 to rotate, and at the same time drive the two ceramic tubes 9 to rotate, thereby realizing the wrapping of the tape.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0022] The conveyor belt transports the ceramic tubes to be connected to the bottom of the tape, and the air shaft is placed inside the ceramic tube. The end of the tape is then attached to the ceramic tube, and the motor drives the ceramic tube to rotate, thereby realizing the automatic rotation and wrapping of the tape around the ceramic tube. This effectively replaces manual labor, avoids the drawbacks of manual operation, ensures connection quality, and improves work efficiency.

[0023] The limiting groove is designed to limit the position of the ceramic tube, ensuring that the ceramic tube is aligned with the air expansion shaft after it falls, thus preventing deviation and facilitating alignment.

[0024] For those skilled in the art, modifications can be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, and equivalent substitutions can be made to 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. An automatic ceramic tube connection device, characterized in that: It includes a conveyor belt (1), a motor (2), a belt roller (3), a roller shaft (4), a belt support (5), a ceramic tube container (6), and a control valve plate (7); the conveyor belt (1) is supported on the ground by a support, and the upper end of the conveyor belt (1) is supported by a support to mount the ceramic tube container (6). The bottom of the ceramic tube container (6) is an open structure, and a discharge port (6-1) is opened on the bottom of the side wall facing the motor (2). The control valve plate (7) is movably inserted into the bottom of the ceramic tube container (6); the above motor ( 2) The motor bracket is installed at the other end of the conveyor belt (1), and the output shaft of the motor (2) is connected to the air expansion shaft (8) by a coupling. The air expansion shaft (8) is connected to an external air source, and the air expansion shaft (8) is movably installed inside the ceramic tube (9); the tape is wound on the tape roller (3), and the roller shaft (4) is installed inside the tape roller (3). The two ends of the roller shaft (4) are rotatably installed on the tape bracket (5). The tape bracket (5) is set on one side of the conveyor belt (1), and the tape roller (3) is suspended above the conveyor belt (1).

2. The automatic ceramic tube connection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tape support (5) is arranged in a "7" shape.

3. The automatic ceramic tube connection device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The conveyor belt (1) has a limiting groove (1-1) on its surface.

4. The automatic ceramic tube connection device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The ceramic tube container (6) has lugs (10) attached to its front and rear outer walls.

5. The automatic ceramic tube connection device according to claim 4, characterized in that: Damping bearings are provided at both ends of the roller (4) where it connects to the tape support (5).