Proximity switch protection device in metallurgical environment

By designing a proximity switch protection device with protective and cooling components for a metallurgical environment, the protection problem of the switch in a high-temperature and dusty environment is solved, achieving effective dust prevention and cooling of the switch, and improving the stability and service life of the switch.

CN223872528UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-03QINGDAO SPECIAL STEEL CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520089813.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-15
Publication Date
2026-02-03
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-15

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Technical Problem

Existing switch protection devices are not ideal in metallurgical production environments, and excessively high temperatures can cause short circuits in the switches.

Method used

A proximity switch protection device including a protective component and a cooling component was designed. The protective component prevents dust accumulation through a protective housing and an L-shaped barrier plate, while the cooling component reduces the temperature through a cooler, a condenser tube, and a fan.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents dust accumulation, reduces the surface temperature of the switch, prevents short circuits, and improves the service life and stability of the switch.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a proximity switch protection device in a metallurgical environment, which relates to the technical field of switch protection and comprises a mounting side plate, a switch main body is arranged on the side surface of the mounting side plate, a protection assembly is arranged outside the switch main body, a cooling assembly is arranged on the side surface of the protection assembly, and the protection assembly comprises a protection shell. A through groove is formed in the side face of the protective shell, a sliding groove is formed in the top of the protective shell, an L-shaped blocking plate is arranged in the sliding groove, and a pulling plate is arranged at the top of the L-shaped blocking plate. According to the proximity switch protection device in the metallurgical environment, the switch main body is protected through the arranged protection assembly, the switch main body is sleeved with the protection shell, and the arranged L-shaped blocking plate is slidably connected to the interior of the sliding groove, so that the switch main body is blocked from the outside; dust is prevented from accumulating on the switch body and affecting the service life of the switch body.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of switch protection technology, specifically a proximity switch protection device for metallurgical dust environments. Background Technology

[0002] In the metallurgical industry, high temperatures and dust are unavoidable in production sites. The word "switch" is defined as opening and closing, and it also refers to an electronic component that can open a circuit, interrupt current, or divert it to another circuit. The most common switches are electromechanical devices operated by humans, which have one or more electronic contacts. Some switches used outdoors have a protective device installed on the outside of the switch to ensure its safety and protect the internal switch.

[0003] However, existing switch protection devices are not ideal for protecting switches during metallurgical production. The high temperatures during metallurgical production can easily affect the stability of the switch and cause short circuits. Therefore, there is a need to provide a proximity switch protection device for metallurgical dust environments to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main objective of this invention is to provide a proximity switch protection device for metallurgical dust environments, which can effectively solve the problems in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0006] A proximity switch protection device for a metallurgical environment includes a mounting side plate, a switch body is provided on the side of the mounting side plate, a protective component is provided on the outside of the switch body, and a cooling component is provided on the side of the protective component.

[0007] The protective component includes a protective housing, the side of which is provided with a through groove and the top of which is provided with a sliding groove. An L-shaped baffle plate is provided inside the sliding groove and a pull plate is provided on the top of the L-shaped baffle plate.

[0008] The cooling component includes a mounting frame, a water tank at the top of the mounting frame, a cooler at the bottom of the water tank, a condenser at the bottom of the cooler, a circulating condenser on one side of the condenser, a circulating water tank at the bottom of the circulating condenser, a drive motor in the middle of the mounting frame, a mounting bracket around the drive motor, and a fan on the side of the drive motor.

[0009] Preferably, the protective housing is bolted to the side of the mounting side plate and is fitted over the outside of the switch body. A through groove is provided in the middle of the side of the protective housing away from the mounting side plate, and the through groove is corresponding to the switch body. A sliding groove is provided on the top of the mounting side plate.

[0010] Preferably, the sliding groove is located on the side of the protective housing away from the mounting side plate. An L-shaped baffle plate is slidably connected inside the sliding groove, and the bottom end of the L-shaped baffle plate is connected to the bottom inner wall of the protective housing. The top inner wall of the L-shaped baffle plate is engaged with the top of the protective housing, and a pull plate is fixedly connected to the top of the L-shaped baffle plate. The side of the L-shaped baffle plate is in contact with the inner wall of the protective housing near the through groove.

[0011] Preferably, the mounting frame is bolted to the middle of the side of the protective shell, and there are two mounting frames, which are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the protective shell. The mounting frame penetrates the protective shell. A water storage tank is bolted to the top of the mounting frame, and there are two water storage tanks, which are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the top of the mounting frame. A cooler is installed at the bottom of the water storage tank, and the cooler is correspondingly arranged with the water storage tank. A condenser pipe is installed at the bottom of the cooler.

[0012] Preferably, the bottom end of the condenser pipe is connected to a circulating water tank, and the top of the circulating water tank is bolted to the bottom of the mounting frame. A circulating condenser pipe is installed on one side of the top of the circulating water tank, and the condenser pipe and the circulating condenser pipe are arranged adjacent to each other inside the mounting frame. The top end of the circulating condenser pipe is connected to the inside of the water storage tank.

[0013] Preferably, a mounting bracket is bolted to the inner wall of the middle of the mounting frame, and the top and bottom of the mounting bracket are bolted to the inner walls of the top and bottom of the mounting frame, respectively. A drive motor is bolted to the middle of the mounting bracket, and a fan is driven to the output end of the drive motor. The drive motor and the fan are located between the two sets of coolers. Dustproof mesh plates are bolted to the sides of the mounting frame, and there are two dustproof mesh plates, which are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the mounting frame.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] 1. The protective components are designed to protect the switch body. The protective shell is fitted over the switch body and an L-shaped baffle is slidably connected to the inside of the sliding groove, thereby isolating the switch body from the outside world and preventing dust from accumulating on the switch body and affecting its service life.

[0016] 2. The cooling components are used to cool the inside of the protective shell. Two sets of coolers are used to cool the coolant. The coolant is transferred through the condenser and circulating condenser pipes. During the transfer, the temperature inside the protective shell is reduced. At the same time, the drive motor drives the fan to rotate, thereby cooling the inside of the mounting frame and improving the cooling effect, preventing the switch body from overheating and causing a short circuit. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the device of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the protective component of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the cooling component of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the mounting frame of this utility model.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Mounting side panel; 2. Switch body; 3. Protective components; 4. Protective housing; 5. Sliding groove; 6. L-shaped barrier plate; 7. Through groove; 8. Pull plate; 9. Cooling components; 10. Mounting frame; 11. Water tank; 12. Refrigerator; 13. Condenser pipe; 14. Circulating condenser pipe; 15. Circulating water tank; 16. Drive motor; 17. Mounting bracket; 18. Fan; 19. Dustproof mesh plate. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects of this utility model easier to understand, the present utility model will be further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments.

[0023] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, a proximity switch protection device in a metallurgical environment includes a mounting side plate 1, a switch body 2 is provided on the side of the mounting side plate 1, a protective component 3 is provided on the outside of the switch body 2, and a cooling component 9 is provided on the side of the protective component 3.

[0024] The protective component 3 includes a protective housing 4. The protective housing 4 has a through groove 7 on its side and a sliding groove 5 on its top. An L-shaped baffle plate 6 is installed inside the sliding groove 5, and a pull plate 8 is installed on top of the L-shaped baffle plate 6. The protective housing 4 is bolted to the side of the mounting side plate 1 and is fitted over the switch body 2. A through groove 7 is located in the middle of the side of the protective housing 4 away from the mounting side plate 1, and the through groove 7 corresponds to the switch body 2. A sliding groove 5 is located on the top of the mounting side plate 1, on the side of the protective housing 4 away from the mounting side plate 1. An L-shaped baffle plate 8 is slidably connected inside the sliding groove 5. The partition 6, and the bottom end of the L-shaped partition 6 is connected to the bottom inner wall of the protective housing 4. The top inner wall of the L-shaped partition 6 is snapped onto the top of the protective housing 4. The top of the L-shaped partition 6 is fixedly connected to the pull plate 8. The side of the L-shaped partition 6 is in contact with the inner wall of the protective housing 4 near the through groove 7. The protective component 3 is used to protect the switch body 2. The protective housing 4 is fitted over the outside of the switch body 2. The L-shaped partition 6 is slidably connected to the inside of the sliding groove 5, thereby isolating the switch body 2 from the outside world and preventing dust from accumulating on the switch body 2 and affecting the service life of the switch body 2.

[0025] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4As shown, the cooling component 9 includes a mounting frame 10. A water storage tank 11 is located at the top of the mounting frame 10, and a cooler 12 is located at the bottom of the water storage tank 11. A condenser pipe 13 is located at the bottom of the cooler 12, and a circulating condenser pipe 14 is located on one side of the condenser pipe 13. A circulating water tank 15 is located at the bottom of the circulating condenser pipe 14. A drive motor 16 is located in the middle of the mounting frame 10, and a mounting bracket 17 is located outside the drive motor 16. A fan 18 is located on the side of the drive motor 16. The mounting frame 10 is bolted to the middle of the side of the protective housing 4, and there are two mounting frames 10. Two water tanks 11 are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the protective shell 4, and the mounting frame 10 penetrates the protective shell 4. The top of the mounting frame 10 is bolted with a water storage tank 11, which is symmetrically distributed on both sides of the top of the mounting frame 10. A cooler 12 is installed at the bottom of the water tank 11, and the cooler 12 is correspondingly positioned to the water tank 11. A condenser pipe 13 is installed at the bottom of the cooler 12, and the bottom end of the condenser pipe 13 is connected to a circulating water tank 15. The top of the circulating water tank 15 is bolted to the bottom of the mounting frame 10. A circulating condenser pipe 14 is installed on one side of the top of the circulating water tank 15. The condenser pipe 13 and the circulating condenser pipe 14 are arranged adjacently inside the mounting frame 10. The top end of the circulating condenser pipe 14 is connected to the inside of the water storage tank 11. A mounting bracket 17 is bolted to the middle inner wall of the mounting frame 10, and the top and bottom of the mounting bracket 17 are bolted to the top and bottom inner walls of the mounting frame 10, respectively. A drive motor 16 is bolted to the middle of the mounting bracket 17, and a fan 18 is driven to the output end of the drive motor 16. The drive motor 16 and the fan 18 are located between the two sets of coolers 12. A dustproof mesh plate 1 is bolted to the side of the mounting frame 10. 9. There are two dustproof mesh plates 19, which are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the mounting frame 10. The cooling components 9 are used to cool the inside of the protective shell 4. The two sets of coolers 12 are used to cool the coolant. The coolant is transferred through the condenser pipe 13 and the circulating condenser pipe 14. During the transfer, the temperature inside the protective shell 4 is reduced. At the same time, the drive motor 16 drives the fan 18 to rotate, thereby cooling the inside of the mounting frame 10, improving the cooling effect and preventing the surface temperature of the switch body 2 from being too high and causing a short circuit.

[0026] It should be noted that this utility model is a proximity switch protection device for a metallurgical environment. In use, the protective housing 4 is connected to the mounting side plate 1 by bolts. The protective housing 4 is fitted over the switch body 2. The L-shaped barrier plate 6 is inserted into the sliding groove 5 at the top of the protective housing 4. Pressing the L-shaped barrier plate 6 downwards isolates the switch body 2 from the outside environment, thus protecting the switch body 2. Cooling components 9 are installed on both sides of the protective housing 4, and the required coolant is injected into the water tank 11. The cooler 12 cools the coolant, which is then transported through the condenser 13 and circulated through the water tank 15 and the condenser 14. During this transport, the temperature inside the mounting frame 10 and the protective housing 4 is reduced. At the same time, the drive motor 16 drives the fan 18 to rotate, which blows the cool air inside the mounting frame 10 into the protective housing 4, further reducing the temperature inside the protective housing 4. This prevents the surface temperature of the switch body 2 from becoming too high and causing a short circuit, thus improving the practicality of the device.

[0027] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claims. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A proximity switch protection device for a metallurgical environment, comprising a mounting side plate (1), characterized in that: The side of the mounting side plate (1) is provided with a switch body (2), and the outside of the switch body (2) is provided with a protective component (3), and the side of the protective component (3) is provided with a cooling component (9); The protective component (3) includes a protective shell (4), the side of which is provided with a through groove (7), and the top of which is provided with a sliding groove (5), the interior of which is provided with an L-shaped barrier plate (6), and the top of which is provided with a pull plate (8). The cooling component (9) includes a mounting frame (10), a water storage tank (11) is provided on the top of the mounting frame (10), a cooler (12) is provided at the bottom of the water storage tank (11), a condenser pipe (13) is provided at the bottom of the cooler (12), a circulating condenser pipe (14) is provided on one side of the condenser pipe (13), a circulating water tank (15) is provided at the bottom of the circulating condenser pipe (14), a drive motor (16) is provided in the middle of the mounting frame (10), a mounting bracket (17) is provided on the outside of the drive motor (16), and a fan (18) is provided on the side of the drive motor (16).

2. The proximity switch protection device in a metallurgical environment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protective housing (4) is bolted to the side of the mounting side plate (1) and the protective housing (4) is fitted over the outside of the switch body (2). A through groove (7) is provided in the middle of the side of the protective housing (4) away from the mounting side plate (1) and the through groove (7) is correspondingly provided to the switch body (2). A sliding groove (5) is provided on the top of the mounting side plate (1).

3. The proximity switch protection device in a metallurgical environment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The sliding groove (5) is located on the side of the protective shell (4) away from the mounting side plate (1). An L-shaped baffle plate (6) is slidably connected inside the sliding groove (5), and the bottom end of the L-shaped baffle plate (6) is connected to the bottom inner wall of the protective shell (4). The top inner wall of the L-shaped baffle plate (6) is snapped onto the top of the protective shell (4), and a pull plate (8) is fixedly connected to the top of the L-shaped baffle plate (6). The side of the L-shaped baffle plate (6) is in contact with the inner wall of the protective shell (4) near the through groove (7).

4. The proximity switch protection device in a metallurgical environment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting frame (10) is bolted to the middle of the side of the protective shell (4), and there are two mounting frames (10), which are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the protective shell (4). The mounting frame (10) penetrates the protective shell (4). A water storage tank (11) is bolted to the top of the mounting frame (10), and there are two water storage tanks (11), which are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the top of the mounting frame (10). A cooler (12) is installed at the bottom of the water storage tank (11), and the cooler (12) is correspondingly arranged with the water storage tank (11). A condenser pipe (13) is installed at the bottom of the cooler (12).

5. A proximity switch protection device for a metallurgical environment according to claim 4, characterized in that: The bottom end of the condenser tube (13) is connected to the circulating water tank (15), and the top of the circulating water tank (15) is installed at the bottom of the mounting frame (10) by bolts. A circulating condenser tube (14) is installed on one side of the top of the circulating water tank (15), and the condenser tube (13) and the circulating condenser tube (14) are arranged adjacent to each other inside the mounting frame (10). The top end of the circulating condenser tube (14) is connected to the inside of the water storage tank (11).

6. The proximity switch protection device in a metallurgical environment according to claim 5, characterized in that: A mounting bracket (17) is bolted to the inner wall of the mounting frame (10), and the top and bottom of the mounting bracket (17) are bolted to the inner walls of the top and bottom of the mounting frame (10), respectively. A drive motor (16) is bolted to the middle of the mounting bracket (17), and a fan (18) is driven to the output end of the drive motor (16). The drive motor (16) and the fan (18) are located between the two sets of coolers (12). A dustproof mesh plate (19) is bolted to the side of the mounting frame (10), and there are two dustproof mesh plates (19), which are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the mounting frame (10).