Feeding device for aluminum-titanium-boron wires

By introducing heating components and temperature control into the aluminum-titanium-boron wire feeding device, and using induction coils to heat the aluminum-titanium-boron wire, the problem of untimely dissolution at low temperature and low flow rate is solved, enabling rapid dissolution in the aluminum molten pool and improving the quality of aluminum alloy casting.

CN223801508UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-16AMC ALUMINUM (CHINA) CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422902584.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-27
Publication Date
2026-01-16
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-27

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Technical Problem

Existing aluminum-titanium-boron wire feeding devices do not dissolve in time under low temperature or low flow rate process conditions, causing titanium to settle in the aluminum liquid and producing coarse grains, bright grains, or black wire defects.

Method used

A feeding device including a wire feeder and a heating component was designed. The device uses an induction coil to generate an alternating magnetic field to induce an current in aluminum-titanium-boron wire for heating. The heated wire is fed into an aluminum liquid tank through the wire feeder. The device is insulated with pipes and refractory components, and the heating temperature is controlled by a temperature measuring instrument.

Benefits of technology

This technology enables the rapid dissolution of aluminum-titanium-boron wires in molten aluminum, avoiding defects such as coarse grains, bright grains, or black lines, and improving the quality of aluminum alloy casting.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of alloy casting, in particular to an aluminum-titanium-boron wire feeding device which comprises a wire feeder and a heating assembly. The heating assembly comprises a power supply module and an induction coil, the induction coil is electrically connected with the power supply module, the induction coil is provided with a wire inlet end and a wire outlet end, and the wire inlet end of the induction coil faces the wire outlet end of the wire feeder. The aluminum-titanium-boron wire rod can be dissolved in the molten aluminum tank.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to alloy foundry technical field especially relates to a kind of feeding device of aluminum titanium boron wire rod. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the aluminum alloy melting process, in order to obtain uniform fine grain, need to add grain refiner to metal liquid, the most effective way is to add aluminum titanium boron wire rod in aluminum liquid tank online.Currently commonly used online feeding device, reference announcement No. SUMMARY

[0003] The utility model solves the technical problems that provide a kind of feeding device of aluminum titanium boron wire rod, can make aluminum titanium boron wire rod dissolve in aluminum liquid tank.

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, the technical scheme adopted by the utility model is as follows: a kind of feeding device of aluminum titanium boron wire rod, including wire feeder and heating assembly;The heating assembly includes power module and induction coil, the induction coil is electrically connected with power module, the induction coil has wire inlet end and wire outlet end, and the wire inlet end of the induction coil is towards the wire outlet end of wire feeder.

[0005] Further, the heating assembly further includes a pipe fitting sleeved on the outer wall of the induction coil.

[0006] Further, the inner cavity of the pipe fitting is divided into preheating cavity, heating cavity and heat preservation cavity communicated in sequence along the length direction of itself;The induction coil is located in the heating cavity.

[0007] Further, the inner wall of the pipe fitting is provided with refractory.

[0008] Further, the pipe fitting is provided with lead tube at both ends along the length direction of itself.

[0009] Further, the above-mentioned feeding device of aluminum titanium boron wire rod further includes a temperature measuring instrument, the temperature measuring instrument is used to measure the surface temperature of aluminum titanium boron wire rod passing through the induction coil, and the temperature measuring instrument is in communication connection with the power module.

[0010] Further, the wire feeder includes driving wheel, driven wheel and driving device;The wheel surface between the driving wheel and the wheel surface of driven wheel forms threading space, and the driving device is in transmission connection with the driving wheel.

[0011] Further, the wire feeder further comprises a lifting device, a movable end of the lifting device is connected with the driven wheel, and the lifting device is used for controlling the distance between the wheel surface of the driven wheel and the wheel surface of the driving wheel.

[0012] Further, the wheel surface of the driving wheel and the wheel surface of the driven wheel are provided with arc-shaped grooves.

[0013] Further, the wire feeder further comprises a wire reel, and the wire reel is used for providing the aluminum-titanium-boron wire into the threading space.

[0014] The wire feeder of the utility model has the advantages that, different from the prior art, a heating assembly is additionally arranged to heat the aluminum-titanium-boron wire before the wire feeder feeds the aluminum-titanium-boron wire into the aluminum liquid tank, so that the heated aluminum-titanium-boron wire can be quickly dissolved in the aluminum liquid tank. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 A structural schematic view of the feeding device of the aluminum-titanium-boron wire is provided for the utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 A top view of the feeding device of the aluminum-titanium-boron wire is provided for the utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 A pipe and induction coil assembly structure of the feeding device of the aluminum-titanium-boron wire is provided for the utility model;

[0018] Label explanation:

[0019] 1, wire feeder; 11, driving wheel; 12, driven wheel; 13, driving device; 14, lifting device; 15, wire reel;

[0020] 2, heating assembly; 21, power module; 22, induction coil; 23, pipe; 231, preheating cavity; 232, heating cavity; 233, heat preservation cavity; 234, refractory; 235, lead tube;

[0021] 3, temperature measuring instrument; 4, aluminum liquid tank. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] In order to explain the technical content, the purpose and the effect of the utility model in detail, the following will be explained in combination with the embodiment and the drawings.

[0023] Please refer to Figures 1 to 3The utility model discloses an aluminium -titanium -boron wire rod's feeding device, including wire feeder 1 and heating assembly 2, heating assembly 2 includes power module 21 and induction coil 22, induction coil 22 is connected with power module 21 electricity, induction coil 22 has incoming line end and outgoing line end, and the incoming line end of induction coil 22 is towards the outgoing line end of wire feeder 1.

[0024] Working principle: in the process of conveying aluminium -titanium -boron wire rod, power module 21 supplies power to induction coil 22, makes induction coil 22 generate alternating magnetic field, then wire feeder 1 sends aluminium -titanium -boron wire rod from the incoming line end of induction coil 22, makes aluminium -titanium -boron wire rod cut alternating magnetic induction line, lets aluminium -titanium -boron wire rod generate induction current, to heat aluminium -titanium -boron wire rod. Finally heated aluminium -titanium -boron wire rod is sent out from the outgoing line end of induction coil 22 and enters aluminium liquid tank 4.

[0025] Wherein, it is worth noting that induction coil 22 heats aluminium -titanium -boron wire rod to 500 DEG C to 650 DEG C, can make aluminium -titanium -boron wire rod enter aluminium liquid tank 4 rapidly and dissolve, and not produce settlement.

[0026] Please refer to Figures 1 to 3 Further, the heating assembly 2 further includes a pipe 23 sleeved on the outer wall of the induction coil 22.

[0027] From the above description, it can be seen that the pipe 23 not only protects the induction coil 22, but also has a certain heat preservation effect, which is helpful for subsequent heating of the aluminium-titanium-boron wire rod.

[0028] Please refer to Figure 3 Further, the inner cavity of the pipe 23 is divided into a preheating cavity 231, a heating cavity 232 and a heat preservation cavity 233 in sequence along the length direction of the pipe 23, and the induction coil 22 is located in the heating cavity 232.

[0029] From the above description, it can be seen that the hot air generated by the aluminium-titanium-boron wire rod in the heating cavity 232 can diffuse into the preheating cavity 231 and the heat preservation cavity 233, the preheating cavity 231 can preheat the aluminium-titanium-boron wire rod just entering the pipe 23, and the heat preservation cavity 233 can heat preserve the heated aluminium-titanium-boron wire rod.

[0030] Please refer to Figure 3 Further, a refractory 234 is arranged on the inner wall of the pipe 23.

[0031] From the above description, it can be seen that the refractory 234 can improve the heat preservation effect of the inner cavity of the pipe 23.

[0032] Please refer to Figures 1 to 3 Further, lead tubes 235 are arranged at both ends of the pipe 23 along the length direction of the pipe 23.

[0033] From the above description, it can be seen that the lead tube 235 helps the aluminum-titanium-boron wire to enter and exit the pipe fitting 23.

[0034] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , further, the feeding device of the aluminum-titanium-boron wire described above further comprises a temperature measuring instrument 3, which is used to measure the surface temperature of the aluminum-titanium-boron wire passing through the induction coil 22, and the temperature measuring instrument 3 is in communication connection with the power supply module 21.

[0035] From the above description, it can be seen that the surface temperature of the heated aluminum-titanium-boron wire is measured by the temperature measuring instrument 3, and the output power of the power supply module 21 is appropriately controlled according to the measured temperature, so as to ensure that the aluminum-titanium-boron wire can be quickly dissolved after entering the aluminum liquid tank 4.

[0036] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , further, the wire feeder 1 comprises a driving wheel 11, a driven wheel 12 and a driving device 13; the wheel surface of the driving wheel 11 and the wheel surface of the driven wheel 12 form a threading space, and the driving device 13 is in transmission connection with the driving wheel 11.

[0037] Preferably, the driving device 13 comprises a motor and a speed reducer, the output shaft of the motor is in transmission connection with the input end of the speed reducer, and the output end of the speed reducer is in transmission connection with the driving wheel 11.

[0038] From the above description, it can be seen that the rotation of the driving wheel 11 driven by the driving device 13 can continuously drive the aluminum-titanium-boron wire to pass through the threading space.

[0039] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , further, the wire feeder 1 further comprises a lifting device 14, the movable end of the lifting device 14 is connected with the driven wheel 12, and the lifting device 14 is used to control the distance between the wheel surface of the driven wheel 12 and the wheel surface of the driving wheel 11.

[0040] From the above description, it can be seen that the lifting device 14 can control the driven wheel 12 to approach and move away from the driving wheel 11, so as to facilitate the staff to lay the initial end of the aluminum-titanium-boron wire in the threading space.

[0041] Further, the wheel surface of the driving wheel 11 and the wheel surface of the driven wheel 12 are provided with arc-shaped grooves.

[0042] From the above description, it can be seen that the arc-shaped grooves can increase the contact area of the driving wheel 11 and the driven wheel 12 with the aluminum-titanium-boron wire, which is helpful for the conveying of the aluminum-titanium-boron wire.

[0043] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, further, the wire feeder 1 also includes a spool 15 for providing the aluminum titanium boron wire to the threading space.

[0044] The above is only an embodiment of the present application, and does not limit the patent range of the present application, and any equivalent transformation, direct or indirect application in related technical fields using the content of the present application specification and drawings are also included in the patent protection range of the present application.

Claims

1. A feed device for an aluminum titanium boron wire, characterized by: The heating assembly comprises a power module and an induction coil, the induction coil is electrically connected with the power module, the induction coil has a wire inlet end and a wire outlet end, and the wire inlet end of the induction coil faces the wire outlet end of the wire feeder. The heating assembly further comprises a pipe sleeved outside the outer wall of the induction coil.

2. The apparatus for feeding the aluminum titanium boron wire of claim 1, wherein: The inner cavity of the pipe is divided into a preheating cavity, a heating cavity and a heat preservation cavity in sequence along the length direction of the pipe; and the induction coil is located in the heating cavity.

3. The feeding device of the aluminum titanium boron wire of claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: A refractory is arranged on the inner wall of the pipe.

4. The apparatus for feeding the aluminum titanium boron wire of claim 1, wherein: Lead-in tubes are arranged at both ends of the pipe along the length direction of the pipe.

5. The apparatus for feeding the aluminum titanium boron wire of claim 1, wherein: A temperature measuring instrument is further arranged, which is used for measuring the surface temperature of the aluminum-titanium-boron wire passing through the induction coil, and the temperature measuring instrument is in communication connection with the power module.

6. The apparatus for feeding the aluminum titanium boron wire of claim 1, wherein: The wire feeder comprises a driving wheel, a driven wheel and a driving device; a wire passing space is formed between the wheel surface of the driving wheel and the wheel surface of the driven wheel, and the driving device is in transmission connection with the driving wheel.

7. The apparatus according to claim 6, wherein: The wire feeder further comprises a lifting device, the movable end of the lifting device is connected with the driven wheel, and the lifting device is used for controlling the distance between the wheel surface of the driven wheel and the wheel surface of the driving wheel.

8. The apparatus for feeding the aluminum titanium boron wire of claim 6, wherein: Arc-shaped grooves are arranged on the wheel surface of the driving wheel and the wheel surface of the driven wheel.

9. The apparatus for feeding the aluminum titanium boron wire of claim 6, wherein: The wire feeder further comprises a wire reel, which is used for providing the aluminum-titanium-boron wire to the wire passing space.

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