Integrated digital control terminal quenching system

The integrated digital control end-of-line quenching system solves the problems of inaccurate control of water spray pipe distance and water temperature, and realizes the accuracy and efficiency of quenching tests for metal materials, which is applicable to the aerospace and equipment manufacturing fields.

CN223983679UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-10LANZHOU LANSHI TESTING TECH CO LTD
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CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
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Filing Date
2025-03-26
Publication Date
2026-03-10

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Technical Problem

In the existing technology, the distance from the water spray pipe to the quenching end face, the water spray height, and the water temperature cannot be precisely controlled, resulting in inconsistent judgments on the hardenability of metal materials and affecting the test results.

Method used

An integrated digital control end-of-line quenching system was designed, including an industrial chiller, inlet pipe, return pipe, spray pipe, solenoid valve, and control panel. The solenoid valve controls the spray height and water output, and the water pump keeps the water temperature constant to ensure the consistency of the quenching medium.

Benefits of technology

It enables precise control of water spray height and water temperature, improves the accuracy and efficiency of quenching tests, reduces the labor intensity of staff, and is suitable for simultaneous processing of multiple samples.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an integrated digital control terminal quenching system which comprises an industrial water chiller and a terminal quenching device which are fixedly connected through a water inlet pipe and a water return pipe, the terminal quenching device comprises a body and a top cover which are movably connected, an inner cylinder is fixedly connected in the body, and the water inlet pipe penetrates through the middle of the inner cylinder. The middle of the water inlet pipe in the inner cylinder is fixedly connected with a water spraying pipe, the top of the water spraying pipe is sleeved with a water leakage disc, the joint of the water inlet pipe and the water spraying pipe is provided with an electromagnetic valve, the water return pipe is fixedly connected with a water pumping pipe, and the middle of the top cover is provided with a limiting through hole. And the control panel is electrically connected with the electromagnetic valve through a data line. The device has the advantages that the integration degree is high, control is convenient and fast, water can be switched on and off through one key, a plurality of samples can be subjected to end quenching tests at the same time, the working efficiency is improved, the quenching test time is saved, and the labor intensity of workers is reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of metal material heat treatment testing technology, specifically relating to an integrated digital control end-effector quenching system. Background Technology

[0002] With the increasing sophistication of metal surface treatment processes, metal surface hardening treatment has been widely applied in aerospace, equipment manufacturing, and other fields. The hardened surface not only reduces material usage costs but also increases the service life of metal materials. The most widely used surface hardening method for metal materials is quenching hardening. This process achieves a good hardened surface simply by heating the material to a certain temperature and then rapidly cooling it with a suitable cooling medium. Its principle mainly involves the transformation of the material's microstructure, causing the surface to form martensite, thereby achieving surface hardening. The different hardenability of different metal materials will also lead to varying degrees of surface hardening.

[0003] Before quenching a metal, a quenching test must be conducted using end-quenched samples. However, during the test, the distance from the water spray pipe to the quenching end face, the water jet height, and the water temperature cannot be precisely controlled, leading to inconsistent surface hardening of the same metal material. This, in turn, affects the judgment of the hardenability of the metal material and may result in incorrect material characterization. In the process of developing new materials, various factors such as quenching time and quenching temperature may be changed to seek the optimal hardenability of the material. Therefore, a stable quenching system is particularly important. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an integrated digital control end-effector quenching system to solve the problem in the prior art where the distance from the water spray pipe to the quenching end face, the water spray height, and the water temperature cannot be precisely controlled, leading to incorrect judgment of the hardenability of the metal.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this utility model is as follows: an integrated digital control end-quenching system, comprising an industrial chiller and an end-quenching device fixedly connected by an inlet pipe and a return pipe, the end-quenching device comprising a body and a top cover movably connected, an inner cylinder fixedly connected inside the body, an inlet pipe penetrating the middle of the inner cylinder, a spray pipe fixedly connected to the middle of the inlet pipe inside the inner cylinder, a water-draining disc fitted on the top of the spray pipe, an electromagnetic valve provided at the connection between the inlet pipe and the spray pipe, a drain pipe fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner cylinder, a return pipe penetrating the bottom of the body and fixedly connected to the return pipes on both sides of the body via an adapter, an inlet pipe fixedly connected to the inlet pipes on both sides of the body via an adapter, a pumping pipe fixedly connected to the return pipe, a limiting through hole opened in the middle of the top cover, a control panel fixedly connected to the front of the body, the control panel electrically connected to the electromagnetic valve via a data cable, an end-quenching sample inserted into the limiting through hole, and a limiting boss integrally formed on the top of the end-quenching sample.

[0006] Preferably, the distance from the water spray pipe to the bottom of the end-quenched sample is 12-13 mm.

[0007] Preferably, the solenoid valve can control the water outlet height of the spray pipe to be 55-75mm.

[0008] Preferably, the diameter of the limiting boss is larger than the diameter of the limiting through hole, and the diameter of the bottom of the end-quenched sample is smaller than the diameter of the limiting through hole.

[0009] Preferably, the industrial chiller is equipped with a water pump, which is fixedly connected to the return water pipe.

[0010] Preferably, the industrial chiller is provided with a water inlet and an overflow outlet on the side.

[0011] Preferably, the side of the main body is provided with an observation window, and a high-temperature resistant and impact-resistant glass is fixedly connected to the observation window.

[0012] The advantages of this utility model are:

[0013] 1. By working together with the inlet pipe, return pipe, industrial chiller and end quenching device, the quenching medium can be kept at a constant temperature, thus improving the accuracy of the test;

[0014] 2. By cooperating with the control panel and the solenoid valve, the water output of the spray pipe can be adjusted at any time, thereby controlling the spray height of the spray pipe and ensuring that the spray height remains consistent, thus eliminating the influence of inconsistent water flow height on the quenching results.

[0015] 3. The observation window on the main body, combined with high-temperature resistant and impact-resistant glass, allows for convenient observation of the internal condition of the end-of-line quenching device at any time from the working heat source;

[0016] 4. This utility model has a high degree of integration and is easy to control. It can realize one-button water switching and can carry out end quenching tests on multiple samples at the same time, which improves work efficiency, saves quenching test time, and reduces the labor intensity of staff. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the end-quenching devices of this utility model connected in series.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the single-end quenching device of this utility model.

[0019] The meanings of the reference numerals in the attached drawings are as follows: 1. Water inlet pipe; 2. Water return pipe; 3. Industrial chiller; 4. Body; 5. Top cover; 6. Inner cylinder; 7. Water spray pipe; 8. Leakage disc; 9. Solenoid valve; 10. Downpipe; 11. Pumping pipe; 12. Limiting through hole; 13. Control panel; 14. End quenching sample; 15. Limiting boss; 16. Water inlet; 17. Overflow outlet; 18. Observation window. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0021] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 The integrated digital control end-quenching system shown includes an industrial chiller 3 and an end-quenching device fixedly connected by an inlet pipe 1 and a return pipe 2. The end-quenching device includes a body 4 and a top cover 5 movably connected. An inner cylinder 6 is fixedly connected inside the body 4. The inlet pipe 1 passes through the middle of the inner cylinder 6. A water spray pipe 7 is fixedly connected to the middle of the inlet pipe 1 inside the inner cylinder 6. A water leakage disc 8 is fitted on the top of the water spray pipe 7. A solenoid valve 9 is provided at the connection between the inlet pipe 1 and the water spray pipe 7. A drain pipe 10 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner cylinder 6. Water pipe 2 runs through the bottom of the main body 4 and is fixedly connected to the return water pipe 2 on both sides of the main body 4 via an adapter. Water inlet pipe 1 is fixedly connected to the water inlet pipe 1 on both sides of the main body 4 via an adapter. Water pumping pipe 11 is fixedly connected to the return water pipe 2. A limiting through hole 12 is opened in the middle of the top cover 5. A control panel 13 is fixedly connected to the front of the main body 4. The control panel 13 is electrically connected to the solenoid valve 9 via a data cable. An end quenching sample 14 is inserted into the limiting through hole 12. A limiting boss 15 is integrally formed on the top of the end quenching sample 14.

[0022] To ensure the stability and accuracy of the quenching test of the end-quenched specimen 14, the distance from the water spray pipe 7 to the bottom of the end-quenched specimen 14 is set to 12-13 mm; at the same time, the solenoid valve 9 can precisely control the water outlet height of the water spray pipe 7 to 55-75 mm.

[0023] In order to ensure that the end-quenched sample 14 can be fixed in the middle of the top cover 5 and that the bottom of the end-quenched sample is inserted into the inner cylinder 6, the diameter of the limiting boss 15 is set to be larger than the diameter of the limiting through hole 12, and the diameter of the bottom of the end-quenched sample 14 is smaller than the diameter of the limiting through hole 12.

[0024] To ensure that the temperature of the circulating water supply remains constant, a water pump is installed inside the industrial chiller 3. The water pump is fixedly connected to the return water pipe 2. The water pump draws out the quenched water and then inputs it into the industrial chiller 3 to cool the water and ensure that the quenching test is carried out in a constant temperature environment.

[0025] To facilitate adding water to the industrial chiller 3, a water inlet 16 is provided on the side of the industrial chiller 3. New water is injected into the industrial chiller 3 through the water inlet 16. When there is too much water in the industrial chiller 3, the water can be discharged through the overflow outlet 17.

[0026] To facilitate real-time observation of the quenching status of the end-quenched sample 14 by staff, an observation window 18 is provided on the side of the main body 4, and a high-temperature resistant and impact-resistant glass is fixedly connected to the observation window 18.

[0027] The working process of this utility model is as follows: First, according to the requirements of the quenching test, an end-quenching sample 14 of the corresponding size is made, and the quenching end face of the end-quenching sample 14 is appropriately finely processed, preferably by fine grinding to remove burrs; Second, the end-quenching sample 14 is inserted into the inner cylinder 6 through the limiting through hole 12, and the limiting boss 15 at the top of the end-quenching sample 14 is precisely engaged with the top of the limiting through hole 12 to fix the end-quenching sample 14; Third, the industrial chiller 3 is started, and the industrial chiller 3 continuously provides quenching water to the end-quenching device. The solenoid valve 9 is opened through the control panel 13, and the end-quenching duration and water flow rate are set through the control panel 13. The water is continuously sprayed through the water spray pipe 7 to quench the end-quenching sample. The bottom of sample 14 is sprayed and quenched. When the set time is reached, the solenoid valve 9 is controlled to cut off the power supply in time and stop the quenching of the sample 14. Secondly, during the quenching process, the oxide scale generated will fall on the surface of the water leakage disc 8 to ensure the smooth flow of water and prevent the oxide scale from accumulating at the bottom of the inner cylinder 6 and forming a blockage, which would affect the normal use of the end quenching device. Finally, the quenched water falls into the bottom of the inner cylinder 6 through the water leakage disc 8 and enters the bottom of the body 4 through the water drop pipe 10. The water pump in the industrial chiller 3 pumps the water at the bottom of the body 4 back into the industrial chiller 3 through the return water pipe 2. After cooling it, it is injected back into the water inlet pipe 1 to form circulating water, which is convenient for subsequent quenching tests.

[0028] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. The technical solution of the present utility model is not limited thereto. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, under the technical teachings provided by the present utility model and as common knowledge in the field, other equivalent modifications and improvements can be made, which should also be considered within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An integrated digital control end quenching system, comprising an industrial water chiller (3) and an end quenching device fixedly connected through a water inlet pipe (1) and a water return pipe (2), characterized in that: The terminal quenching device comprises a movable body (4) and a top cover (5), an inner cylinder (6) is fixedly connected in the body (4), the water inlet pipe (1) penetrates the middle part of the inner cylinder (6), the middle part of the water inlet pipe (1) in the inner cylinder (6) is fixedly connected with a water spraying pipe (7), the top part of the water spraying pipe (7) is sleeved with a water leakage disc (8), an electromagnetic valve (9) is arranged at the connection part of the water inlet pipe (1) and the water spraying pipe (7), the bottom part of the inner cylinder (6) is fixedly connected with a water outlet pipe (10), the water return pipe (2) penetrates the bottom part of the body (4) and is fixedly connected with the water return pipe (2) on the two sides of the body (4) through an adapter, the water inlet pipe (1) is fixedly connected with the water inlet pipe (1) on the two sides of the body (4) through an adapter, the water return pipe (2) is fixedly connected with a water pumping pipe (11), the middle part of the top cover (5) is provided with a limiting through hole (12), the front surface of the body (4) is fixedly connected with a control panel (13), the control panel (13) is electrically connected with the electromagnetic valve (9) through a data line, the limiting through hole (12) is inserted with an end quenching sample (14), the top part of the end quenching sample (14) is integrally formed with a limiting boss (15).

2. An integrated digitally controlled end-quench system as defined in claim 1, wherein: The distance from the water spraying pipe (7) to the bottom end of the end quenching sample (14) is 12-13mm.

3. An integrated digitally controlled end-quench system as defined in claim 2, wherein: The water outlet height of the water spraying pipe (7) controlled by the electromagnetic valve (9) is 55-75mm.

4. An integrated digitally controlled end-quench system as defined in claim 3, wherein: The diameter of the limiting boss (15) is larger than the diameter of the limiting through hole (12), and the diameter of the bottom part of the end quenching sample (14) is smaller than the diameter of the limiting through hole (12).

5. An integrated digitally controlled end-quench system as defined in claim 4, wherein: The industrial water chiller (3) is provided with a water pumping pump, and the water pumping pump is fixedly connected with the water return pipe (2).

6. An integrated digitally controlled end-quench system as defined in claim 5, wherein: The side part of the industrial water chiller (3) is provided with a water supplementing opening (16) and a water overflowing opening (17).

7. An integrated digitally controlled end-quench system as defined in claim 6, wherein: The side part of the body (4) is provided with an observation window (18), and the observation window (18) is fixedly connected with a high-temperature-resistant and anti-falling glass.