Multifunctional vacuum induction furnace

By designing a detachable melting chamber and ingot mold chamber structure, the problem of equipment replacement when production needs change in vacuum induction furnaces is solved, achieving convenient operation and cost reduction through flexible replacement of the ingot mold chamber.

CN223896557UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-10JINZHOU GIRATE ELECTRIC FURNACE CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520218393.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-12
Publication Date
2026-02-10
Estimated Expiration
2035-02-12

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Technical Problem

Existing vacuum induction furnaces require new equipment purchases when production needs change, which is costly and time-consuming, and cannot meet the needs of various production processes.

Method used

Design a multifunctional vacuum induction furnace. The furnace body consists of a melting chamber and an ingot mold chamber arranged vertically and detachably connected. The ingot mold chamber is fixed by a support bracket and suspended in the air. It is connected by hook bolts and flanges to facilitate the replacement of the ingot mold chamber.

Benefits of technology

It enables flexible replacement of the ingot mold chamber according to production needs, which is convenient to operate, reduces production costs, and avoids the high expenses of frequent equipment replacement.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a multifunctional vacuum induction furnace, and belongs to the field of electric furnaces. The furnace comprises a furnace body and a furnace cover, an induction coil is arranged in the furnace body, and the furnace is characterized in that the furnace body is formed by detachably connecting a smelting chamber and an ingot mould chamber which are arranged up and down, the induction coil is arranged in the smelting chamber, a supporting bracket is arranged outside the furnace body, the smelting chamber is fixedly connected with the supporting bracket, and the ingot mould chamber is arranged in a suspended mode. And the ingot mould chamber can be replaced conveniently. The ingot mold has the beneficial effects that a user can replace various types of ingot mold chambers at any time according to different product production requirements, the operation is convenient, and the production cost is low; the problems that the cost is too high and the period is too long due to the fact that a new vacuum furnace needs to be purchased when various production processes exist in an existing common vacuum furnace or the production processes need to be adjusted are solved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electric furnaces, and in particular to a multifunctional vacuum induction furnace. Background Technology

[0002] As is well known, a vacuum induction furnace is a high-end metallurgical equipment that uses electromagnetic induction heating technology to melt metals and alloys in a vacuum environment. It is widely used in aerospace, nuclear energy, electronics, defense and other fields.

[0003] Currently, commonly used vacuum induction furnaces have a one-piece structure. When there are multiple production processes or when production processes need to be adjusted, a single vacuum furnace cannot meet all the needs. Sometimes, due to changes in production requirements, a new vacuum furnace needs to be purchased. However, purchasing a new vacuum furnace is too costly and takes too long. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a multifunctional vacuum induction furnace that can change the ingot mold chamber according to different production needs, is easy to operate, and has low cost.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A multifunctional vacuum induction furnace includes a furnace body and a furnace cover. An induction coil is installed inside the furnace body. The furnace body is characterized by being detachably connected by a melting chamber and an ingot mold chamber arranged vertically. The induction coil is located inside the melting chamber. A support bracket is provided outside the furnace body. The melting chamber is fixedly connected to the support bracket, so that the ingot mold chamber is suspended in the air to facilitate the replacement of the ingot mold chamber.

[0007] As a further preferred embodiment, flanges are provided at opposite ends of the melting chamber and the ingot mold chamber, and annular grooves are provided on the outer edge of the flanges. The melting chamber and the ingot mold chamber are connected to each other by multiple sets of hook bolts hooked in the annular grooves.

[0008] As a further preferred option, an eccentrically arranged ingot mold sleeve is provided on the bottom surface of the ingot mold chamber. The ingot mold sleeve is connected to the ingot mold chamber and a lower sealing plate is detachably connected to the lower port of the ingot mold sleeve, so as to facilitate the installation of long ingot molds to cast longer metal ingots.

[0009] As a further preferred embodiment, two slides are symmetrically arranged at the bottom of the ingot mold chamber, and trolleys are slidably installed on the two slides for placing two ingot molds to be cast side by side; a push rod is connected to one side of the trolley and the push rod is sealed through one side of the ingot mold chamber for connecting a drive device to push the trolley to slide on the slide.

[0010] As a further preferred embodiment, a support plate is fixed in the ingot mold chamber by columns evenly distributed around the circumference. A bearing seat is installed on the support plate, and a rotating shaft is installed on the bearing seat via bearings. An ingot mold turntable is fixed at the upper end of the rotating shaft for evenly distributing multiple ingot molds to be cast around the circumference. A reducer is provided at the bottom of the ingot mold chamber below the rotating shaft. The output end of the reducer is connected to the rotating shaft for transmission, and the input end of the reducer is connected to a drive shaft, which is sealed and protrudes from one side of the ingot mold chamber for connecting a drive device to drive the ingot mold turntable to rotate.

[0011] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0012] Because the furnace body is composed of a detachably connected melting chamber and an ingot mold chamber arranged vertically, and is fixedly connected to the melting chamber by a support bracket located outside the furnace body, the ingot mold chamber is suspended in the air. This allows users to replace various types of ingot mold chambers at any time according to different product production needs, making operation convenient and production costs low. It avoids the problem of high costs and long cycles of purchasing new vacuum furnaces when there are multiple production processes or when production processes need to be adjusted. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the mold chamber structure in Example 2.

[0015] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Top view.

[0016] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the mold chamber structure in Example 3.

[0017] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Top view.

[0018] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the mold chamber structure in Example 4.

[0019] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 Top view.

[0020] In the diagram: 1. Support bracket; 2. Sealing sleeve; 3. Hollow shaft; 4. Induction coil; 5. Furnace cover; 6. Melting chamber; 7. Flange; 8. Hook bolt; 9. Ingot mold chamber; 10. Ingot mold sleeve; 11. Lower sealing plate; 12. Slide rail; 13. Pulley; 14. Push rod; 15. Ingot mold; 16. Column; 17. Support plate; 18. Bearing seat; 19. Rotating shaft; 20. Ingot mold turntable; 21. Reducer; 22. Drive shaft. Detailed Implementation

[0021] Example 1

[0022] like Figure 1 As shown, this utility model relates to a multifunctional vacuum induction furnace, comprising a furnace body and a furnace cover 5. An induction coil 4 is installed inside the furnace body via a hollow shaft 3. The furnace body is detachably connected by a melting chamber 6 and an ingot mold chamber 9 arranged vertically. Water jackets are respectively provided inside the outer walls of the melting chamber 6 and the ingot mold chamber 9 to allow cooling water to be introduced for water cooling of the furnace body. The induction coil is supported inside the melting chamber 6 via the hollow shaft 3. A sealing sleeve 2 is fixed to the side wall of the melting chamber 6, and the hollow shaft 3 is rotatably installed through the sealing sleeve 2 via a bearing. A support bracket 1 is provided outside the furnace body, supported on the ground. The melting chamber 6 is fixedly connected to the support bracket 1 by bolts, allowing the ingot mold chamber 9 to be suspended in the air for easy replacement.

[0023] Flanges 7 are welded to opposite ends of the melting chamber 6 and the ingot mold chamber 9, respectively. An annular groove is provided on the outer edge of the flange 7. The melting chamber 6 and the ingot mold chamber 9 are connected to each other by multiple sets of ISO high-vacuum hook bolts 8 hooked into the annular groove. Annular grooves are provided on the flanges 7 at the upper ends of the melting chamber 6 and the ingot mold chamber 9, and sealing rings are embedded in the annular grooves to improve the sealing of the connection between the melting chamber 6, the ingot mold chamber 9, and the furnace cover 5. The furnace cover 5 is also detachably connected to the melting chamber 6 by flanges 7 and multiple sets of hook bolts.

[0024] Example 2

[0025] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the present invention relates to a multifunctional vacuum induction furnace, the basic structure of which is the same as that of Embodiment 1, and will not be described again in this embodiment. The difference is that: an eccentrically arranged ingot mold sleeve 10 is welded to the bottom surface of the ingot mold chamber 9, the ingot mold sleeve is vertically connected to the ingot mold chamber 9, and a lower sealing plate 11 is detachably connected to the lower port of the ingot mold sleeve 10 through a flange and bolts, so as to facilitate the insertion and installation of long ingot molds to cast longer metal ingots.

[0026] Example 3

[0027] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, this utility model relates to a multifunctional vacuum induction furnace, with a basic structure similar to that of Embodiment 1, which will not be described again in this embodiment. The difference lies in that: two slide rails 12 are symmetrically fixed to the bottom of the ingot mold chamber 9 by bolts, and trolleys 13 are slidably installed on the two slide rails 12. The trolleys 13 are supported on the slide rails 12 by two sets of rollers and are used to place two ingot molds 15 to be cast side by side; a push rod 14 is fixedly connected to one side of the trolley 13 and the push rod passes through the sealed side of the ingot mold chamber 9, which is used to connect to a drive device to push the trolley 13 to slide on the slide rail, thereby switching the positions of the two ingot molds to be cast.

[0028] Example 4

[0029] like Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, this utility model relates to a multifunctional vacuum induction furnace, with a basic structure similar to that of Embodiment 1, which will not be described again in this embodiment. The difference lies in the following: a support plate 17 is fixedly supported within the ingot mold chamber 9 by circumferentially distributed columns 16. A bearing seat 18 is inserted into the central hole of the support plate 17 and fixed with bolts. A vertically arranged rotating shaft 19 is mounted on the bearing seat 18 through a bearing. An ingot mold turntable 20 is fixed to the upper end of the rotating shaft 19 via a threaded connection, used to evenly distribute multiple ingot molds to be cast. A reducer 21 is fixed at the bottom of the ingot mold chamber 9, corresponding to below the rotating shaft 19. The output end of the reducer 21 is connected to the rotating shaft 19 via a coupling. The input end of the reducer 21 is connected to a drive shaft 22, which extends sealed from one side of the ingot mold chamber 9, used to connect a drive device to drive the ingot mold turntable 20 to rotate via the reducer 21, thereby switching the position of the ingot molds arranged on the ingot mold turntable 20. The drive device can be an external handle or a motor.

[0030] In use, users can replace various types of ingot mold chambers 9 according to different product production needs. When replacing, use a forklift to insert under the ingot mold chamber 9, and then loosen each set of hook bolts one by one so that the ingot mold chamber 9 falls on the front fork of the forklift. Then replace the required ingot mold chamber 9 and fix it to the melting chamber 6. Then open the furnace cover 5 and put the required ingot mold into the corresponding position in the ingot mold chamber 9.

[0031] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A multifunctional vacuum induction furnace, comprising a furnace body and a furnace cover, wherein an induction coil is disposed within the furnace body, characterized in that: The furnace body is detachably connected by a melting chamber and an ingot mold chamber arranged vertically. The induction coil is located in the melting chamber, and a support bracket is provided outside the furnace body. The melting chamber is fixedly connected to the support bracket, so that the ingot mold chamber is suspended in the air to facilitate the replacement of the ingot mold chamber.

2. A multifunctional vacuum induction furnace according to claim 1, characterized in that: in Flanges are provided at opposite ends of the smelting chamber and the ingot mold chamber, and annular grooves are provided on the outer edge of the flanges. The smelting chamber and the ingot mold chamber are connected to each other by multiple sets of hook bolts hooked in the annular grooves.

3. A multifunctional vacuum induction furnace according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: in The bottom surface of the ingot mold chamber is provided with an eccentrically arranged ingot mold sleeve. The ingot mold sleeve is connected to the ingot mold chamber and a lower sealing plate is detachably connected to the lower end of the ingot mold sleeve to facilitate the installation of long ingot molds for casting longer metal ingots.

4. A multifunctional vacuum induction furnace according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: in Two symmetrical slides are provided at the bottom of the ingot mold chamber. A trolley is slidably installed on the two slides to place two ingot molds to be cast side by side. A push rod is connected to one side of the trolley and the push rod is sealed out from one side of the ingot mold chamber to connect to the drive device to push the trolley to slide on the slide.

5. A multifunctional vacuum induction furnace according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: in Inside the mold chamber, a support plate is fixed by columns evenly distributed around the circumference. A bearing seat is installed on the support plate, and a rotating shaft is installed on the bearing seat via bearings. An ingot mold turntable is fixed at the upper end of the rotating shaft, which is used to evenly distribute multiple ingot molds to be cast around the circumference. A reducer is installed at the bottom of the mold chamber, corresponding to the rotating shaft. The output end of the reducer is connected to the rotating shaft, and the input end of the reducer is connected to a drive shaft, which is sealed and protrudes from one side of the mold chamber. This drive shaft is used to connect a drive device to drive the ingot mold turntable to rotate.