Zinc ingot stack four-side pushing and aligning device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a zinc ingot stack four-side pushing and aligning device, which belongs to the technical field of zinc ingot production line shaping, comprises an ingot stack conveyor and a zinc ingot stack, and is characterized in that two groups of double-side pushing and aligning mechanisms I are mounted on a rack of the ingot stack conveyor and are distributed in a mirror symmetry manner; two groups of second double-sided pushing and aligning mechanisms are mounted on the outer sides of the two groups of first double-sided pushing and aligning mechanisms, and the four groups of second double-sided pushing and aligning mechanisms are symmetrically distributed in pairs; in the utility model, the two groups of first double-sided pushing and aligning mechanisms firstly operate and push and shape the left and right sides of the zinc ingot stack, and meanwhile, the four groups of second double-sided pushing and aligning mechanisms operate and shape the front and rear sides of the zinc ingot stack respectively, so that the effect of simultaneously shaping the front, rear, left and right sides of the cubic zinc ingot stack is realized; and the shaping efficiency of the zinc ingot stack is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of zinc ingot production line shaping technology, specifically a zinc ingot stack four-sided alignment device. Background Technology

[0002] The zinc ingots produced by the casting production line usually need to be stacked into piles. Common zinc ingot piles are cubic in shape, and the four sides of the pile need to be aligned and shaped so that the pile can be packaged and fixed in the end.

[0003] Currently, industrial robots are widely used in zinc smelting and stacking processes to replace manual labor in high-intensity physical work, resulting in low labor costs and high work efficiency. However, problems such as uneven stacking, protruding ingots, and loose ingot stacks often occur during robot operation. Therefore, the industry generally adopts a combination structure mainly composed of cylinders and mechanical parts to push and align the ingots at the last station of stacking, i.e., ingot stack alignment device or ingot stack shaping device.

[0004] Existing ingot stack alignment and shaping devices are limited by the direction of travel of the ingot stack conveyor. Their alignment mechanism can often only achieve alignment of the front and back or left and right sides of the zinc ingot stack, and cannot achieve the effect of simultaneous alignment of all four sides, thus reducing the shaping efficiency of the zinc ingot stack. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a zinc ingot stack four-sided alignment device that can simultaneously align and shape the four sides of the zinc ingot stack, thereby solving the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] The technical solution adopted in this utility model is as follows:

[0007] A zinc ingot stack four-sided alignment device includes an ingot stack conveyor and a zinc ingot stack. Two sets of double-sided alignment mechanisms are installed on the frame of the ingot stack conveyor. The two sets of double-sided alignment mechanisms are distributed in a mirror image symmetrically. Two sets of double-sided alignment mechanisms are installed on the outer side of each of the two sets of double-sided alignment mechanisms, and the four sets of double-sided alignment mechanisms are distributed symmetrically in pairs. The two sets of double-sided alignment mechanisms are located on the left and right sides of the zinc ingot stack, respectively, and the four sets of double-sided alignment mechanisms are located on the front and rear sides of the zinc ingot stack, respectively.

[0008] Furthermore, the double-sided pushing mechanism includes a cylinder, a movable arm is fixedly installed at the output end of the cylinder, and a push plate is fixedly installed on the side of the movable arm. Both push plates are parallel to the running direction of the stacking conveyor.

[0009] Preferably, a plurality of mounting seats are fixedly installed between the frame of the stacker conveyor and the cylinder.

[0010] Preferably, the stacker conveyor is provided with support frames on both the left and right sides, with the two support frames located below the two cylinders respectively.

[0011] Furthermore, the double-sided pushing mechanism includes a cylinder, with a mounting base and a horizontal plate rotatably connected to the tail end and output end of the cylinder, respectively. The mounting base is fixedly installed with the push plate, and a rotating shaft is movably connected through the horizontal plate. The rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the side of the push plate, and the end of the horizontal plate near the zinc ingot stack is fixedly connected to the push plate.

[0012] Preferably, a number of reinforcing plates are movably sleeved on the outer side of the rotating shaft, and the ends of the reinforcing plates near the zinc ingot stack are all fixedly connected to the push plate two.

[0013] In summary, due to the adoption of the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: By setting two sets of double-sided pushing and aligning components one and four sets of double-sided pushing and aligning components two, when the zinc ingot stack is transported to the four-sided pushing and aligning device, the two sets of double-sided pushing and aligning components one first operate and push and align the left and right sides of the zinc ingot stack, while the four sets of double-sided pushing and aligning components two operate and shape the front and back sides of the zinc ingot stack respectively, thereby achieving the effect of simultaneously shaping the four sides of the cubic zinc ingot stack, improving the flatness of the zinc ingot stack, and reducing the loosening of the conveyor belt and the falling of pieces during the transfer caused by the protrusion of ingot blocks in the zinc ingot stack. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a top view of the present invention before the shaping process;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a top view of the shaping process of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of point A of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the front side of the reshaping of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 5 This is a side view of the present invention during the shaping process;

[0019] Reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Ingot stack conveyor; 101. Conveyor chain; 2. Zinc ingot stack; 3. Support frame; 4. Double-sided pushing and aligning mechanism one; 401. Cylinder one; 402. Mounting seat one; 403. Moving arm; 404. Push plate one; 5. Double-sided pushing and aligning mechanism two; 501. Cylinder two; 502. Mounting seat two; 503. Horizontal plate; 504. Rotating shaft; 505. Push plate two; 506. Reinforcing plate. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of the present invention are used to explain the present invention, but are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0021] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0022] like Figure 1-5 As shown in the figure, this embodiment of a zinc ingot stack four-sided alignment device includes an ingot stack conveyor 1 and a zinc ingot stack 2. Two sets of double-sided alignment mechanisms 1 4 are installed on the frame of the ingot stack conveyor 1. The two sets of double-sided alignment mechanisms 1 4 are distributed in a mirror symmetrical manner. Two sets of double-sided alignment mechanisms 2 5 are installed on the outer side of each of the two sets of double-sided alignment mechanisms 1 4, and the four sets of double-sided alignment mechanisms 2 5 are distributed symmetrically in pairs. The two sets of double-sided alignment mechanisms 1 4 are located on the left and right sides of the zinc ingot stack 2, respectively, and the four sets of double-sided alignment mechanisms 2 5 are located on the front and rear sides of the zinc ingot stack 2, respectively.

[0023] In this embodiment: A conveyor chain is installed on the frame of the ingot stack conveyor 1. The conveyor chain conveys the zinc ingot stack 2 forward. When the zinc ingot stack 2 is conveyed to the four-sided alignment device, two sets of double-sided alignment mechanisms 4 first run and align and shape the left and right sides of the zinc ingot stack 2. At the same time, four sets of double-sided alignment mechanisms 5 run and shape the front and rear sides of the zinc ingot stack 2 respectively. After the shaping is completed, the alignment mechanism is reset so that the zinc ingot stack 2 can continue to be conveyed forward.

[0024] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the double-sided pushing mechanism 4 includes a cylinder 401, a movable arm 403 is fixedly installed at the output end of the cylinder 401, and a push plate 404 is fixedly installed on the side of the movable arm 403. Both push plates 404 are parallel to the running direction of the stacking conveyor 1.

[0025] In this embodiment: when the two double-sided pushing and aligning mechanisms 4 are running, the two cylinders 401 are started at the same time, and their two output ends move closer to the zinc ingot stack 2 respectively. The two moving arms 403 drive the two push plates 404 to move to the opposite side, and then the two push plates 404 squeeze and align the left and right sides of the zinc ingot stack 2.

[0026] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the double-sided pushing mechanism 25 includes a cylinder 2 501. The tail end and output end of the cylinder 2 501 are respectively rotatably connected to the mounting base 2 502 and the horizontal plate 503. The mounting base 2 502 is fixedly installed with the push plate 1 404. A rotating shaft 504 is movably connected through the horizontal plate 503. The rotating shaft 504 is fixedly connected to the side of the push plate 1 404. The end of the horizontal plate 503 near the zinc ingot stack 2 is fixedly connected to the push plate 2 505.

[0027] In this embodiment: when the two double-sided aligning mechanisms 5 installed on the same pusher plate 404 are running, the two cylinders 501 are activated simultaneously, and the two output ends output towards opposite sides, thereby driving the two horizontal plates 503 to rotate around the two rotating shafts 504 as the central axis (the horizontal plates 503 are specifically bent plates, and the contact position between the pusher plate 404 and the horizontal plates 503 is provided with matching chamfers, which can realize the function of rotating the pusher plate 505 by 90°). The two horizontal plates 503 then drive the two pusher plates 505 to rotate horizontally, and then the two pusher plates 505 rotate towards opposite sides and squeeze and align the front and rear sides of the zinc ingot stack 2. The same principle applies when the two double-sided aligning mechanisms 5 installed on the other pusher plate 404 are running, so that the four sets of double-sided aligning mechanisms 5 simultaneously shape the four corners of the front and rear sides of the zinc ingot stack 2.

[0028] As a technical optimization of this utility model, a number of reinforcing plates 506 are movably sleeved on the outer side of the rotating shaft 504, and the ends of the reinforcing plates 506 near the zinc ingot stack 2 are all fixedly connected to the push plate 2 505.

[0029] In this embodiment, the reinforcing plate 506 fitted on the outside of the rotating shaft 504 can increase the connection strength between the push plate 505 and the rotating shaft 504, and prevent the horizontal plate 503 from bending or breaking due to excessive force during the pushing operation.

[0030] As a technical optimization of this utility model, support frames 3 are provided on both the left and right sides of the stacker conveyor 1, and the two support frames 3 are respectively located below the two cylinders 401.

[0031] In this embodiment, a support frame 3 is provided below the cylinder 401. Movable components such as guide rails and pulleys can be provided at the connection between the output end of the support frame 3 and the moving arm 403. After the movable components are installed with the support frame 3, the double-sided pushing mechanism 4 can achieve a better support effect.

[0032] As a technical optimization of this utility model, a number of mounting seats 402 are fixedly installed between the frame of the stacker conveyor 1 and the cylinder 401.

[0033] In this embodiment: by setting the mounting base 402 to fix the cylinder 401 to the frame, the double-sided pushing mechanism 4 and the ingot stack conveyor 1 are stably fixed. The mounting base 402 and the cylinder 401 are both located between the upper and lower circulating conveyor chains 101 to avoid their installation position affecting the normal conveying of the zinc ingot stack 2.

[0034] Working principle and usage process of this utility model:

[0035] The conveyor chain of the ingot stack conveyor 1 transports the zinc ingot stack 2 forward. When the zinc ingot stack 2 reaches the four-sided alignment device, two sets of double-sided alignment mechanisms 4 first operate and align the left and right sides of the zinc ingot stack 2. When the two double-sided alignment mechanisms 4 are running, two cylinders 401 start simultaneously, with their two output ends moving towards the zinc ingot stack 2. Through two moving arms 403, two push plates 404 move towards opposite sides, thus pressing and aligning the left and right sides of the zinc ingot stack 2. When the two double-sided alignment mechanisms 5 installed on the same push plate 404 are running, two cylinders 501 start simultaneously, with their two output ends outputting towards opposite sides. This drives two horizontal plates 503 to rotate around two rotating shafts 504 as their central axes. The two horizontal plates 503 then drive two push plates 505 to rotate horizontally, thus rotating towards opposite sides and pressing and aligning the front and rear sides of the zinc ingot stack 2. The two double-sided aligning mechanisms 25 installed on the other pusher plate 404 operate in the same manner, thus the four sets of double-sided aligning mechanisms 25 operate and shape the front and rear sides of the zinc ingot stack 2 respectively. After the shaping is completed, the aligning mechanisms reset, and the zinc ingot stack 2 continues to be conveyed forward. This zinc ingot stack aligning and shaping device can be used for aligning the entire stack, or for aligning partial stacks such as 1 / 3 or 1 / 2 stacks.

[0036] The cylinder pushing action is controlled by a PLC, which can be set in the PLC control system. The specific control steps are as follows: 1. After the robot finishes stacking the zinc ingots on the production line, the status of the zinc ingot stack on the conveyor is shown in the attached diagram. Figure 1 2. The stacking robot sends a signal to the PLC control system; 3. The PLC control system executes the ingot pushing command; 4. Cylinder 1 actuates, pressing the left and right sides of the ingot stack; 5. Cylinder 2 actuates, and pusher plate 2 rotates 90°, pressing the front and back sides of the ingot stack; 6. Cylinder 2 retracts, and pusher plate 2 is released; 7. Cylinder 1 retracts, and pusher plates 1 on both sides are released and return to their initial positions; 8. The PLC control system commands the robot to wait for the next stack of zinc ingots and repeat the above steps.

[0037] The technical solutions provided by the embodiments of this utility model have been described in detail above. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of the embodiments of this utility model. The description of the above embodiments is only for helping to understand the principles of the embodiments of this utility model. At the same time, for those skilled in the art, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope based on the embodiments of this utility model. Therefore, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

Claims

1. A device for pushing up the four sides of a zinc ingot stack, comprising an ingot stack conveyor (1) and a zinc ingot stack (2), characterized in that: The rack of the ingot stack conveyor (1) is provided with two groups of double-sided pusher mechanisms I (4), which are mirror-symmetrically distributed, and the outer sides of the two groups of double-sided pusher mechanisms I (4) are provided with two groups of double-sided pusher mechanisms II (5), and the four groups of double-sided pusher mechanisms II (5) are symmetrically distributed in pairs; the two groups of double-sided pusher mechanisms I (4) are respectively located on the left and right sides of the zinc ingot stack (2), and the four groups of double-sided pusher mechanisms II (5) are respectively located on the front and rear sides of the zinc ingot stack (2).

2. A device for pushing up the four sides of a zinc ingot stack according to claim 1, characterized in that: The double-sided pusher mechanism I (4) comprises a cylinder I (401), the output end of the cylinder I (401) is fixedly provided with a moving arm (403), the side surface of the moving arm (403) is fixedly provided with a push plate I (404), and the two push plate I (404) are parallel to the running direction of the ingot stack conveyor (1).

3. A device for pushing up a zinc ingot stack four sides as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: The rack of the ingot stack conveyor (1) and the cylinder I (401) are fixedly provided with a plurality of mounting seats I (402).

4. A device for pushing up the four sides of a zinc ingot stack according to claim 2, characterized in that: The left and right sides of the ingot stack conveyor (1) are provided with support frames (3), and the two support frames (3) are respectively located below the two cylinders I (401).

5. A device for pushing up the four sides of a zinc ingot stack according to claim 1, characterized in that: The double-sided pusher mechanism II (5) comprises a cylinder II (501), the tail end and the output end of the cylinder II (501) are rotatably connected with a mounting seat II (502) and a horizontal plate (503), the mounting seat II (502) is fixedly provided with the push plate I (404), the horizontal plate (503) is movably and penetratively connected with a rotating shaft (504), the rotating shaft (504) is fixedly connected with the side surface of the push plate I (404), and the horizontal plate (503) is fixedly connected with a push plate II (505) at one end close to the zinc ingot stack (2).

6. A device for pushing up a zinc ingot stack of four sides according to claim 5, characterized in that: The outer side of the rotating shaft (504) is movably sleeved with a plurality of reinforcing plates (506), and one end of the plurality of reinforcing plates (506) close to the zinc ingot stack (2) is fixedly connected with the push plate II (505).

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