Box-type resistance furnace with automatic feeding and discharging functions

The automatic loading and unloading of the sliding rail shelving is achieved by using a rotating and telescopic mechanism in conjunction with grippers. This solves the safety risks of manual operation of box-type resistance furnaces and the high energy consumption of robotic arms, improving operational accuracy and safety while reducing costs.

CN223896571UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-10JILIN HERUN CHEM IND CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520292938.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-24
Publication Date
2026-02-10
Estimated Expiration
2035-02-24

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Technical Problem

In the operation of existing box-type resistance furnaces, manual loading and unloading pose safety risks, while robotic operation is energy-intensive and complex to maintain, increasing production costs.

Method used

The automatic loading and unloading operation of the sliding rail shelving is achieved by using a rotating mechanism, a telescopic mechanism and grippers working in tandem. The rotation angle is designed to be between -60 degrees and +60 degrees to adapt to different material handling needs.

Benefits of technology

It improved work efficiency, reduced reliance on manual labor and safety risks, reduced energy consumption, and enhanced the adaptability and flexibility of the equipment.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a box-type resistance furnace with automatic feeding and discharging functions, which belongs to the field of box-type resistance furnaces and is characterized in that a mounting frame is arranged at an opening of a furnace body, the mounting frame is connected with a rotating frame through a rotating component, a fixing seat is arranged at a corner of the rotating frame, and the angle of the fixing seat is adjusted through the rotating component and the rotating frame; the upper end of the fixing base is connected with a telescopic pipeline through a connecting frame, and a first telescopic device is installed at the outer end of the telescopic pipeline. Automatic feeding and discharging are achieved through the rotating mechanism, the telescopic mechanism, the clamping jaw and the sliding rail type storage rack, the working efficiency is improved, and manual carrying is reduced. The labor cost and the labor intensity of workers are reduced through automatic operation, and meanwhile, the safety of a working place is improved. And the telescopic mechanism and the angle adjusting frame are matched for use, so that the materials can accurately and stably enter the furnace chamber, and the operation precision and reliability are improved. Due to the 60-degree rotating range of the rotating mechanism, the adaptability and flexibility of the equipment are enhanced, and the treatment requirements of different materials are met.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of box-type resistance furnaces, and specifically to a box-type resistance furnace with automatic loading and unloading function. Background Technology

[0002] Box-type resistance furnaces are a common type of electric furnace, widely used in production and experimentation in fields such as ceramics, metallurgy, electronics, glass, chemicals, machinery, refractory materials, new material development, special materials, and building materials. A box-type resistance furnace mainly consists of two parts: the furnace body and the control box. The outer shell of the furnace body is made of high-quality steel plate with folded edges and welded, while the inner furnace chamber is a rectangular, integral furnace chamber made of refractory material. The furnace body exterior is typically treated with high-temperature and corrosion-resistant paint, while the furnace door is thickened and reinforced to prevent deformation. The furnace lining uses high-quality insulation cotton, providing excellent heat preservation. Furthermore, the furnace chamber temperature has a real-time monitoring function, facilitating continuous observation of the furnace temperature.

[0003] In current practice, manual loading and unloading are commonly used for box-type resistance furnaces. However, this method poses significant safety risks. Because box-type resistance furnaces generate high temperatures during operation, manual approach and handling can easily lead to burns or other accidents.

[0004] To mitigate these safety risks, some researchers have attempted to use robotic arms for automated loading and unloading. While robotic arms can, to some extent, prevent direct human contact with the high-temperature furnace and reduce the occurrence of accidents, their application also comes with some drawbacks. Robotic arms consume a significant amount of energy during operation, which not only increases production costs but may also have a certain environmental impact. Furthermore, the maintenance and upkeep of robotic arms are relatively complex, requiring operation by specialized technicians. Utility Model Content

[0005] The main objective of this invention is to provide a box-type resistance furnace with automatic loading and unloading function, which can effectively solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0007] A box-type resistance furnace with automatic loading and unloading function includes a furnace body, connecting pipes, furnace cavity, sealing door and sliding rail rack. The connecting pipes are installed on the furnace body, and the furnace cavity is opened at the front end of the furnace body. Multiple sliding rail racks are installed in the furnace cavity, and the sealing door is installed on the furnace body by a locking device and a hinge device.

[0008] The furnace body has an opening with a mounting bracket, and the mounting bracket is connected to a rotating bracket via a rotating assembly. The rotating bracket has a fixed seat at its corner, and the fixed seat can be adjusted in angle via the rotating assembly and the rotating bracket.

[0009] The upper end of the fixed base is connected to a telescopic pipe via a connecting frame. A first telescopic device is installed at the outer end of the telescopic pipe. An angle adjustment frame is connected to the telescopic end of the telescopic pipe. A second telescopic device is installed at the telescopic end of the telescopic pipe. The angle adjustment frame is connected to the telescopic end of the second telescopic device. The outer end of the angle adjustment frame is provided with a gripper. The telescopic mechanism drives the gripper to clamp the front handle of the slide rail shelf, thereby realizing the automatic loading and unloading operation of the slide rail shelf.

[0010] As an optional solution of this utility model, the mounting bracket is located below the furnace cavity opening, and an anti-slip rubber strip is provided at the connection between the mounting bracket and the furnace body. The mounting bracket is fixed to the furnace body by bolts. The mounting bracket is fixed to the bracket of the rotating component by bolts and nuts. The bracket of the rotating component is provided with a rotating shaft and a driving part. The driving part drives the rotating shaft to rotate. The rotating shaft and the rotating bracket are fixed by bolts and nuts.

[0011] As an optional solution of this utility model, the rotating frame is connected to the fixed base by bolts and nuts, and an anti-slip rubber pad is provided at the connection between the fixed base and the rotating frame. The fixed base and the connecting frame are fixed by bolts.

[0012] As an optional solution of this utility model, the connecting frame is fixed to the telescopic pipe by bolts. The telescopic pipe is divided into a large pipe and a small pipe. The small pipe is placed inside the large pipe and extends and retracts along the large pipe. The angle adjustment frame is connected to the small pipe by a rotating shaft. The telescopic end of the second telescopic device is connected to the angle adjustment frame by a rotating shaft.

[0013] As an optional solution of this utility model, the angle adjustment bracket is connected to the clamp by bolts, the clamp is adapted to the handle of the slide rail type shelf, and the inner wall of the clamp is connected with a heat-resistant anti-slip strip by adhesive.

[0014] As an optional embodiment of this utility model, the rotation angle of the rotating frame is from -60 degrees to +60 degrees.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] By coordinating the rotation mechanism, telescopic mechanism, and grippers, automated loading and unloading operations are achieved for the sliding rail shelving system, eliminating the tedious and time-consuming manual handling and significantly improving work efficiency. Automated loading and unloading reduces reliance on manual labor, lowers labor costs, and also reduces the physical exertion of workers. Furthermore, automated loading and unloading avoids direct contact between workers and the high-temperature furnace cavity and materials, reducing the risk of burns and improving workplace safety.

[0017] The combined use of the telescopic mechanism and the angle adjustment frame allows for precise position and angle adjustment of the sliding rail rack, ensuring accurate and stable material entry into the furnace for processing, thus improving operational precision and reliability. The rotating mechanism's rotation angle is designed to range from -60 degrees to +60 degrees, covering a wider range of operating angles, enabling the equipment to adapt to different material handling needs and enhancing its adaptability and flexibility. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a front view of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 The diagram shows the rotating frame, connecting frame, telescopic mechanism, and gripper of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 4 This is a front view of the rotating frame, connecting frame, telescopic mechanism, and gripper of this utility model.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Furnace body; 2. Connecting pipe; 3. Furnace cavity; 4. Sealing door; 5. Sliding rail shelf; 6. Mounting frame; 7. Rotating frame; 8. Rotating assembly; 9. Fixed base; 10. Telescopic pipe; 11. First telescopic device; 12. Angle adjustment frame; 13. Second telescopic device; 14. Gripper; 15. Connecting frame. Detailed Implementation

[0023] 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.

[0024] like Figure 1 - Figure 4 As shown, a box-type resistance furnace with automatic loading and unloading function mainly consists of a furnace body 1, connecting pipes 2, a furnace cavity 3, a sealing door 4, and sliding rail shelves 5. The connecting pipes 2 are installed at appropriate positions on the furnace body 1. The front end of the furnace body 1 is designed with a furnace cavity 3, and multiple sliding rail shelves 5 are carefully installed inside the furnace cavity 3 to facilitate the placement and removal of materials. The sealing door 4 is installed on the furnace body 1 via a locking device and a hinge device, ensuring the stability of temperature and pressure inside the furnace cavity 3.

[0025] A mounting bracket 6 is designed at the opening of the furnace body 1. The mounting bracket 6 is connected to the rotating frame 7 via a rotating component 8. A fixing seat 9 is provided at the corner of the rotating frame 7. The fixing seat 9 can be flexibly adjusted in angle through the cooperation of the rotating component 8 and the rotating frame 7 to adapt to different operating requirements.

[0026] The upper end of the fixed base 9 is connected to the telescopic pipe 10 via a connecting bracket 15. A first telescopic device 11 is installed at the outer end of the telescopic pipe 10, and an angle adjustment bracket 12 is connected to the telescopic end of the telescopic pipe 10. A second telescopic device 13 is also installed at the telescopic end of the telescopic pipe 10, and the angle adjustment bracket 12 is connected to the telescopic end of the second telescopic device 13, working together to achieve precise angle adjustment. A gripper 14 is provided at the outer end of the angle adjustment bracket 12. Driven by the telescopic mechanism, the gripper 14 can clamp the handle at the front end of the slide rail shelf 5, thereby realizing the automatic loading and unloading operation of the slide rail shelf 5.

[0027] The mounting bracket 6 is located below the opening of the furnace cavity 3, ensuring structural stability. Anti-slip rubber strips are provided at the connection between the mounting bracket 6 and the furnace body 1 to enhance friction and prevent slippage during operation. The mounting bracket 6 is fixed to the furnace body 1 with bolts, and the mounting bracket 6 is fixed to the support of the rotating assembly 8 with bolts and nuts, ensuring the stability and reliability of the rotating assembly 8. The support of the rotating assembly 8 contains a rotating shaft and a drive unit. The drive unit is responsible for driving the rotating shaft to rotate, and the rotating shaft is fixed to the rotating frame 7 with bolts and nuts, ensuring the stable rotation of the rotating frame 7.

[0028] The rotating frame 7 is connected to the fixed base 9 by bolts and nuts. Anti-slip rubber pads are provided at the connection between the fixed base 9 and the rotating frame 7 to further enhance the stability of the connection. The fixed base 9 is fixed to the connecting frame 15 by bolts to ensure the stability of the entire structure.

[0029] The connecting frame 15 is fixed to the telescopic pipe 10 by bolts. The telescopic pipe 10 is designed as a combination of a large pipe and a small pipe. The small pipe can extend and retract along the inside of the large pipe to accommodate different length requirements. The angle adjustment frame 12 is connected to the small pipe by a pivot. The telescopic end of the second telescopic device 13 is connected to the angle adjustment frame 12 by a pivot, so that the angle adjustment frame 12 can flexibly adjust the angle.

[0030] The angle adjustment frame 12 is connected to the gripper 14 by bolts. The gripper 14 is adapted to the handle of the slide rail type shelf 5. The inner wall of the gripper 14 is connected with heat-resistant anti-slip strips by adhesive to ensure stable clamping of materials in high-temperature environments.

[0031] The rotating frame 7 is designed to rotate from -60 degrees to +60 degrees, which allows the equipment to cover a wider range of operating angles, thereby meeting the needs of different material handling.

[0032] Assembly Process: Fix the furnace body 1 in the appropriate position. Install the connecting pipe 2 at the appropriate position on the furnace body 1. Design and install the furnace cavity 3 at the front end of the furnace body 1. Install the sealing door 4 on the furnace body 1 using a locking device and a hinge device to ensure stable temperature and pressure inside the furnace cavity 3. Carefully install multiple sliding rail shelves 5 inside the furnace cavity 3 for easy placement and removal of materials. Design and install the mounting bracket 6 at the opening of the furnace body 1. Connect the rotating frame 7 to the mounting bracket 6 via the rotating assembly 8. Install the fixing seat 9 at the corner of the rotating frame 7 to ensure its cooperation with the rotating assembly 8 and the rotating frame 7. Connect the upper end of the fixing seat 9 to the telescopic pipe 10 via the connecting bracket 15. Install the first telescopic device 11 at the outer end of the telescopic pipe 10. Connect the angle adjustment bracket 12 to the telescopic end of the telescopic pipe 10. Install the second telescopic device 13 at the telescopic end of the telescopic pipe 10. Ensure that the angle adjustment bracket 12 is connected to the telescopic end of the second telescopic device 13. Install the clamp 14 at the outer end of the angle adjustment bracket 12. Ensure that the gripper 14, driven by the telescopic mechanism, can grip the handle at the front end of the sliding shelf 5. Secure the mounting bracket 6 to the furnace body 1 with bolts. Secure the mounting bracket 6 to the support of the rotating assembly 8 with bolts and nuts to ensure the stability and reliability of the rotating assembly 8. Connect the rotating frame 7 to the fixed seat 9 with bolts and nuts, and add anti-slip rubber pads at the connection. Secure the fixed seat 9 to the connecting frame 15 with bolts. Secure the connecting frame 15 to the telescopic pipe 10 with bolts. Add anti-slip rubber strips between the connecting frame 15 and the telescopic pipe 10 to enhance friction. Connect the angle adjustment frame 12 to the gripper 14 with bolts. Adhesive-bonded heat-resistant anti-slip strips are attached to the inner wall of the gripper 14 to ensure stable clamping under high-temperature conditions.

[0033] Operating Procedure: Place the material to be processed on the sliding rail rack 5. Start the equipment and drive the telescopic device to move the angle adjustment frame 12 and gripper 14 to the handle position at the front end of the sliding rail rack 5. The telescopic mechanism drives the gripper 14 to clamp the handle at the front end of the sliding rail rack 5. Start the rotating component 8 to rotate the rotating frame 7, adjusting the angle of the angle adjustment frame 12 and gripper 14 to adapt to different operating requirements. Through the coordinated use of the telescopic device, automatic loading and unloading of the sliding rail rack 5 is achieved. Push the sliding rail rack 5 along with the material into the furnace chamber 3. Close the sealing door 4 to ensure stable temperature and pressure inside the furnace chamber 3. Set the temperature and pressure parameters inside the furnace chamber 3 as needed to heat the material. After processing, open the sealing door 4. Repeat the automatic loading and unloading operation steps to remove the sliding rail rack 5 along with the processed material from the furnace chamber 3.

[0034] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as first and second (number one, number two), etc., are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Unless otherwise specified, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes the element.

[0035] 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 box-type resistance furnace with automatic loading and unloading function, comprising a furnace body (1), a connecting pipe (2), a furnace cavity (3), a sealing door (4), and a sliding rail shelf (5), wherein the connecting pipe (2) is installed on the furnace body (1), the furnace cavity (3) is opened at the front end of the furnace body (1), multiple sliding rail shelves (5) are installed in the furnace cavity (3), and the sealing door (4) is installed on the furnace body (1) by means of a locking device and a hinge device, characterized in that: The furnace body (1) has an opening with a mounting bracket (6), and the mounting bracket (6) is connected to a rotating bracket (7) via a rotating assembly (8). The rotating bracket (7) has a fixed seat (9) at its corner, and the fixed seat (9) can be adjusted in angle via the rotating assembly (8) and the rotating bracket (7). The upper end of the fixed base (9) is connected to a telescopic pipe (10) via a connecting frame (15). The outer end of the telescopic pipe (10) is equipped with a first telescopic device (11). The telescopic end of the telescopic pipe (10) is connected to an angle adjustment frame (12). The telescopic end of the telescopic pipe (10) is equipped with a second telescopic device (13). The angle adjustment frame (12) is connected to the telescopic end of the second telescopic device (13). The outer end of the angle adjustment frame (12) is provided with a gripper (14). The gripper (14) is driven by the telescopic mechanism to clamp the front handle of the slide rail shelf (5), thereby realizing the automatic loading and unloading operation of the slide rail shelf (5).

2. A box-type resistance furnace with automatic loading and unloading function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting bracket (6) is located below the opening of the furnace cavity (3). Anti-slip rubber strips are provided at the connection between the mounting bracket (6) and the furnace body (1). The mounting bracket (6) is fixed to the furnace body (1) by bolts. The mounting bracket (6) is fixed to the bracket of the rotating component (8) by bolts and nuts. The bracket of the rotating component (8) is provided with a rotating shaft and a driving part. The driving part drives the rotating shaft to rotate. The rotating shaft and the rotating bracket (7) are fixed by bolts and nuts.

3. A box-type resistance furnace with automatic loading and unloading function according to claim 2, characterized in that: The rotating frame (7) is connected to the fixed seat (9) by bolts and nuts. Anti-slip rubber pads are provided at the connection between the fixed seat (9) and the rotating frame (7). The fixed seat (9) is fixed to the connecting frame (15) by bolts.

4. A box-type resistance furnace with automatic loading and unloading function according to claim 3, characterized in that: The connecting frame (15) is fixed to the telescopic pipe (10) by bolts. The telescopic pipe (10) is divided into a large pipe and a small pipe. The small pipe is placed inside the large pipe and extends and retracts along the large pipe. The angle adjustment frame (12) is connected to the small pipe by a rotating shaft. The telescopic end of the second telescopic device (13) is connected to the angle adjustment frame (12) by a rotating shaft.

5. A box-type resistance furnace with automatic loading and unloading function according to claim 4, characterized in that: The angle adjustment bracket (12) is connected to the clamp (14) by bolts. The clamp (14) is adapted to the handle of the slide rail shelf (5), and the inner wall of the clamp (14) is connected with a heat-resistant anti-slip strip by adhesive.

6. A box-type resistance furnace with automatic loading and unloading function according to claim 5, characterized in that: The rotation angle of the rotating frame (7) is from -60 degrees to +60 degrees.