Autoclaved aerated concrete block steam curing kettle
By installing a moving track and an arc-shaped steam distributor inside the steam curing kettle, the problem of uneven steam distribution was solved, improving the quality and efficiency of steam curing, reducing energy consumption, and enhancing sealing and stability.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-28
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-14
AI Technical Summary
The existing autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) block curing kettles suffer from uneven steam distribution, leading to inconsistent heating of the blocks, which affects quality and wastes resources.
A moving track and a steam distributor are installed inside the steam curing kettle. The steam distributor adopts an arc-shaped design and has evenly spaced steam holes. Combined with an insulation jacket and a sealed door structure, it ensures uniform steam distribution and reduces heat loss.
It achieves uniform steam distribution within the autoclave, improving the quality and efficiency of block autoclaving, reducing energy consumption, and enhancing sealing and stability.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of autoclave technology, specifically to an autoclave for autoclaved aerated concrete blocks. Background Technology
[0002] In the production process of autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) blocks, the steam curing process is a key step to ensure the quality of the blocks. The steam curing kettle, as the core equipment in this process, directly determines the quality of the block products. However, the existing autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) block steam curing kettles on the market still have some problems in practical applications.
[0003] Regarding steam distribution, the steam supply system design of some steam curing kettles is not scientific enough, making it difficult to achieve uniform distribution of steam within the kettle. This results in inconsistent heating of blocks at different locations within the kettle. Some blocks may be under-cured due to insufficient steam supply, affecting their strength and performance; while other blocks may be over-cured due to excessive steam concentration, leading to resource waste or even block damage. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by providing an autoclaved aerated concrete block curing autoclave to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0005] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0006] An autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) block curing autoclave includes a curing autoclave body. A moving track is installed inside the curing autoclave body. Steam distributors are installed at both the upper and lower ends of the curing autoclave body on the moving track. A main steam supply pipe is provided on one side of the curing autoclave body. One end of the main steam supply pipe is connected to a branch steam supply pipe. The branch steam supply pipe has two output ends, which pass through the upper and lower ends of the curing autoclave body and are connected to the steam distributors. A material inlet and outlet are also provided on one side of the curing autoclave body. A support plate is hinged to the outer wall of the material inlet and outlet. A limit thread rod is threadedly connected to the support plate. One end of the limit thread rod is connected to a sealing door. The sealing door matches the shape of the material inlet and outlet and is used to seal the material inlet and outlet. A handwheel is installed at the other end of the limit thread rod.
[0007] As a preferred embodiment of the autoclaved aerated concrete block steam curing autoclave, one side of the steam distributor is a planar structure and the other side is an arc-shaped structure. The arc-shaped structures of the two steam distributors are located on the side close to the moving track, and multiple steam holes are evenly opened on the arc-shaped surface of the steam distributor.
[0008] As a preferred embodiment of the autoclaved aerated concrete block curing autoclave, the steam distributor has an internal cavity that is connected to the output end of the steam supply pipe and the steam hole.
[0009] As a preferred embodiment of the autoclaved aerated concrete block curing autoclave, the side wall of the autoclave body is provided with a cavity interlayer, which is filled with thermal insulation material.
[0010] As a preferred embodiment of an autoclaved aerated concrete block curing autoclave, the autoclave body is equipped with a fixing hook and a fixing frame on the two side walls of the material inlet and outlet respectively. The two sides of the support plate are respectively hinged with hinge plates. One of the hinge plates is provided with a hook that matches the fixing hook. The hook and the fixing hook are detachably connected. The other hinge plate passes through the fixing frame and is welded thereon. A limit plate is welded to one side of the hinge plate that passes through the fixing frame.
[0011] As a preferred embodiment of an autoclaved aerated concrete block curing autoclave, the support plate is provided with a threaded hole, and the limiting threaded rod passes through the limiting threaded rod and is threadedly connected to it.
[0012] As a preferred embodiment of the autoclaved aerated concrete block curing autoclave, an exhaust pipe is installed on the left side of the autoclave body, an exhaust valve is installed on the exhaust pipe, and a drain hole is opened at the bottom of the autoclave body, which is connected to a wastewater discharge pipe.
[0013] As a preferred embodiment of the autoclaved aerated concrete block curing autoclave, a pressure gauge is also installed on the outside of the autoclave body, and support bases are fixedly installed on both sides of the bottom of the autoclave body.
[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0015] (1) This utility model sets a steam distributor at both ends of the concrete block, and the end of the steam distributor facing the concrete block adopts an arc design with multiple steam discharge holes evenly opened on the arc surface. This structure allows the steam in the steam distributor to be sprayed out at multiple angles at the same time, and the steam will be evenly distributed inside the steam curing kettle. Each position of the concrete block can fully contact the steam, which effectively improves the steam curing quality and efficiency.
[0016] (2) This utility model reduces the loss of internal heat during the steam curing process by opening a cavity interlayer on the side wall of the steam curing vessel body and filling the cavity interlayer with an insulation layer, thereby reducing energy consumption and achieving the purpose of energy saving and consumption reduction.
[0017] (3) The sealing door of this utility model can be tightly positioned by the cooperation of components such as the fixed frame, the fixed hook and the limiting threaded rod, which improves the sealing performance and stability of the sealing door during the steam curing process and prevents steam leakage. Attached Figure Description
[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments of this utility model will be briefly described below. Obviously, the drawings described below are merely some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without any creative effort.
[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the autoclaved aerated concrete block curing autoclave described in this utility model.
[0020] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the steam curing kettle body described in this utility model.
[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the back structure of the autoclaved aerated concrete block curing autoclave described in this utility model.
[0022] In the picture:
[0023] 1. Steam incubator body; 2. Sealing door; 3. Limiting threaded rod; 4. Handwheel; 5. Support plate; 6. Hinge plate; 7. Fixing hook; 8. Wastewater discharge pipe; 9. Support base; 10. Pressure gauge; 11. Exhaust pipe; 12. Steam supply main pipe; 13. Steam supply branch pipe; 14. Steam distributor; 15. Support rail; 16. Insulation layer; 17. Limiting plate; 18. Fixing frame. Detailed Implementation
[0024] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.
[0025] The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are schematic diagrams, not actual images. They should not be construed as limiting the scope of this patent. To better illustrate the embodiments of this utility model, some components in the drawings may be omitted, enlarged, or reduced, and do not represent the actual dimensions of the product. It is understandable to those skilled in the art that some well-known structures and their descriptions may be omitted in the drawings.
[0026] In the accompanying drawings of this utility model, the same or similar reference numerals correspond to the same or similar components. In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that if terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," and "outer" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the 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, the terms used to describe positional relationships in the drawings are only for illustrative purposes and should not be construed as limiting this patent. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms can be understood according to the specific circumstances.
[0027] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the term "connection" or similar designation indicating the connection relationship between components should be interpreted broadly. For example, it can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0028] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, this utility model provides an autoclaved aerated concrete block autoclave, including an autoclave body 1, a moving track 15 installed inside the autoclave body 1, the moving track 15 is used to carry the autoclave cart, the autoclave cart is used to place concrete blocks, and the concrete blocks are transported to the interior of the autoclave body 1 through the moving track 15.
[0029] Steam distributors 14 are installed at both the upper and lower ends of the moving track 15 inside the steam curing kettle body 1. A steam supply main pipe 12 is also provided on one side of the steam curing kettle body 1. One end of the steam supply main pipe 12 is connected to a steam supply branch pipe 13. The steam supply branch pipe 13 has two output ends. These two output ends pass through the upper and lower ends of the steam curing kettle body 1 and are connected to the internal steam distributors 14. The steam distributor 14 has a cavity inside. The steam in the steam supply main pipe 12 can be delivered to the cavity of the steam distributor 14 through the steam supply branch pipe 13.
[0030] Preferably, the steam distributor 14 in this embodiment adopts a design with a planar structure on one side and an arc-shaped structure on the other side. The arc-shaped structures of both steam distributors 14 face the side closer to the moving track 15, and multiple steam discharge holes are evenly opened on the arc surface of the steam distributor 14. The steam in the steam distributor 14 can be sprayed out at multiple angles along the steam discharge holes at the same time, so that the steam can be more evenly distributed into the steam curing tank body 1, so that the concrete blocks on the steam curing vehicle can fully contact the steam and improve the steam curing effect.
[0031] Specifically, a material inlet / outlet is provided on one side of the autoclave body 1 for the autoclave cart to enter and exit. A support plate 5 is hinged to the outer wall of the material inlet / outlet. A threaded hole is provided in the middle of the support plate 5, and a limiting threaded rod 3 is threadedly connected to the threaded hole of the support plate 5. One end of the limiting threaded rod 3 passes through the support plate 5 and is connected to a sealing door 2. The sealing door 2 matches the shape of the material inlet / outlet and can seal it. A handwheel 4 is installed on the other end of the limiting threaded rod 3. When it is necessary to transport concrete blocks into the autoclave body 1, the operator rotates the limiting threaded rod 3 by using the handwheel 4. The limiting threaded rod 3 will move the sealing door 2 away from the material inlet / outlet. The material inlet and outlet are opened by rotating the support plate 5. Since the support plate 5 is hinged to the steam curing vessel body 1, the support plate 5 will drive the sealing door 2 to rotate around the steam curing vessel body 1, thereby opening the material inlet and outlet for concrete blocks to enter and exit. When the concrete blocks need to be steam cured, the operator first rotates the support plate 5, which will drive the sealing door 2 to rotate around the steam curing vessel body 1, so that the sealing door 2 rotates to be parallel to the material inlet and outlet of the steam curing vessel body 1. Then, the operator rotates the limiting threaded rod 3 by turning the handwheel 4. The limiting threaded rod 3 will drive the sealing door 2 to move horizontally and fit tightly with the material inlet and outlet, thereby sealing the material inlet and outlet.
[0032] Preferably, the edge of the material inlet and outlet in this embodiment adopts a stepped structure, and the sealing door 2 matches the stepped structure. The sealing door 2 can fit tightly with the material inlet and outlet, thereby improving the sealing effect.
[0033] More specifically, in this embodiment, the steam incubator body 1 is equipped with a fixing hook 7 and a fixing frame 18 on the two side walls of the material inlet and outlet respectively. The two sides of the support plate 5 are respectively hinged with hinge plates 6. One of the hinge plates 6 is provided with a hook that matches the fixing hook 7. The hook and the fixing hook 7 are detachably connected. The other hinge plate 6 passes through the fixing frame 18 and is welded with a limiting plate 17. The limiting plate 17 is engaged with the fixing frame 18, thereby fixing one end of the hinge plate 6 to the fixing frame 18 and preventing the hinge plate 6 from coming out of the fixing frame 18. When the material inlet and outlet need to be closed, the sealing door 2 is first driven to fit tightly against the material inlet and outlet. Then, the hook of the hinge plate 6 is connected to the fixing hook 7 to position the sealing door 2 and further enhance the stability of the sealing door 2.
[0034] Preferably, the side wall of the steam curing vessel body 1 in this embodiment is provided with a cavity interlayer, which is filled with heat insulation material 16. The heat insulation material 16 can be aluminum silicate fiber felt, aluminum silicate board, asbestos felt or magnesium silicate insulation board, etc., which can effectively reduce heat loss during steam curing and improve energy utilization efficiency.
[0035] A pressure gauge 10 is installed on the outside of the steam curing vessel body 1. The pressure gauge 10 can monitor the steam pressure inside the steam curing vessel body 1 in real time. At the same time, an exhaust pipe 11 is installed on the left side of the steam curing vessel body 1. An exhaust valve is installed on the exhaust pipe 11. When the steam pressure inside the steam curing vessel body 1 is too high, the exhaust valve can be opened to release some steam and adjust the pressure inside the steam curing vessel body 1. Drainage holes are also opened on both sides of the bottom of the steam curing vessel body 1. The drainage holes are connected to the wastewater discharge pipe 8. The wastewater generated during the steam curing process can be discharged in a timely manner through the wastewater discharge pipe 8.
[0036] Support bases 9 are also fixedly installed on both sides of the bottom of the steam curing vessel body 1 to ensure the stability of the steam curing vessel body 1.
[0037] Working principle and usage process of this utility model:
[0038] When using this autoclaved aerated concrete block curing autoclave, the concrete blocks are first placed on the curing cart and transported to the interior of the autoclave body 1 via the moving track 15. Then, the support plate 5 is rotated, which will cause the sealing door 2 to rotate around the autoclave body 1, making the sealing door 2 parallel to the material inlet and outlet of the autoclave body 1. Then, the limit threaded rod 3 is rotated by handwheel, which will cause the sealing door 2 to move horizontally until it is tightly fitted with the material inlet and outlet. Finally, the hook of the hinge plate 6 is fixed on the fixing hook 7, thereby fixing the sealing door 2, enhancing the sealing performance and stability of the sealing door 2 during the curing process, and preventing steam leakage.
[0039] Then, the steam supply main pipe 12 supplies steam to the steam distributor 14 through the steam supply branch pipe 13, and then sprays it evenly into the steam curing tank body 1 through the steam discharge hole on the steam distributor 14, so that the concrete blocks are fully steam cured. At the same time, during the steam curing process, the internal steam pressure of the steam curing tank body 1 can be viewed through the pressure gauge 10, and the steam pressure can be adjusted in time to ensure that the steam curing process is carried out under a suitable pressure. After the steam curing is completed, the wastewater discharge pipe 8 is opened to discharge the wastewater, and the sealed door 2 is opened to take out the steam cured concrete blocks.
[0040] It should be stated that the above-described specific embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and the technical principles employed. Those skilled in the art should understand that various modifications, equivalent substitutions, and variations can be made to this utility model. However, such variations, as long as they do not depart from the spirit of this utility model, should be within the protection scope of this utility model. Furthermore, some terminology used in this application specification and claims is not limiting, but merely for ease of description.
Claims
1. An autoclaved aerated concrete block curing autoclave, characterized in that, The apparatus includes a steam curing kettle body (1), inside which a moving track (15) is installed. Steam distributors (14) are installed at both the upper and lower ends of the steam curing kettle body (1) located on the moving track (15). A main steam supply pipe (12) is provided on one side of the steam curing kettle body (1). One end of the main steam supply pipe (12) is connected to a branch steam supply pipe (13). The branch steam supply pipe (13) has two output ends, and the two output ends of the branch steam supply pipe (13) are respectively... The steam distributor (14) is connected to the upper and lower ends of the steam curing vessel body (1). A material inlet and outlet is also provided on one side of the steam curing vessel body (1). A support plate (5) is hinged to the outer wall of the material inlet and outlet. A limit thread rod (3) is threadedly connected to the support plate (5). A sealing door (2) is connected to one end of the limit thread rod (3). The sealing door (2) matches the shape of the material inlet and outlet and is used to block the material inlet and outlet. A handwheel (4) is installed at the other end of the limit thread rod (3).
2. The autoclaved aerated concrete block curing autoclave according to claim 1, characterized in that, One side of the steam distributor (14) is a planar structure and the other side is an arc-shaped structure. The arc-shaped structures of the two steam distributors (14) are located on the side close to the moving track (15), and multiple steam holes are evenly opened on the arc surface of the steam distributor (14).
3. The autoclaved aerated concrete block curing autoclave according to claim 2, characterized in that, The steam distributor (14) has an internal cavity that is connected to the output end of the steam supply pipe (13) and the steam hole.
4. The autoclaved aerated concrete block curing autoclave according to claim 1, characterized in that, The side wall of the steam curing vessel body (1) is provided with a cavity interlayer, which is filled with heat insulation material (16).
5. The autoclaved aerated concrete block curing autoclave according to claim 1, characterized in that, The steam curing vessel body (1) is equipped with a fixing hook (7) and a fixing frame (18) on the two side walls of the material inlet and outlet respectively. The two sides of the support plate (5) are respectively hinged with hinge plates (6). One of the hinge plates (6) is provided with a hook that matches the fixing hook (7). The hook is detachably connected to the fixing hook (7). The other hinge plate (6) passes through the fixing frame (18) and is welded with a limiting plate (17). The limiting plate (17) is engaged with the fixing frame (18).
6. The autoclaved aerated concrete block curing autoclave according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support plate (5) has a threaded hole, and the limiting threaded rod (3) passes through the limiting threaded rod (3) and is threadedly connected to it.
7. The autoclaved aerated concrete block curing autoclave according to claim 1, characterized in that, An exhaust pipe (11) is installed on the left side of the steam curing vessel body (1), and an exhaust valve is installed on the exhaust pipe (11). A drain hole is opened at the bottom of the steam curing vessel body (1), and the drain hole is connected to a wastewater discharge pipe (8).
8. The autoclaved aerated concrete block curing autoclave according to claim 1, characterized in that, A pressure gauge (10) is also installed on the outside of the steam curing vessel body (1), and support bases (9) are fixedly installed on both sides of the bottom of the steam curing vessel body (1).