Automatic carrying equipment for pickling of ferrules

By using a robotic arm to lift and move the rings, combined with an orderly pickling station, the pickling of the rings is automated, which solves the problems of low efficiency and high safety risks in the traditional pickling process, improves the overall pickling efficiency and reduces the probability of workers coming into contact with acid.

CN224118237UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-14ZHEJIANG ZHONGXUAN CONSTR TECH GRP CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ZHEJIANG ZHONGXUAN CONSTR TECH GRP CO LTD
Filing Date
2024-06-26
Publication Date
2026-04-14

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Traditional pickling processes involving ring pickling are complex and rely on manual operation, resulting in low efficiency and significant safety risks.

Method used

Design an automated pickling and handling equipment for ring pickling, which uses a robotic arm to drive the rings to lift and move, combined with an orderly pickling station, to realize an automated pickling process.

Benefits of technology

It improves pickling efficiency, reduces the probability of workers coming into contact with acid, and lowers safety risks.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a ferrule pickling automatic carrying device which comprises two supports, a rail is fixedly arranged at the upper ends of the supports, a moving block is arranged on the rail, a rack plate capable of ascending and descending is arranged on the moving block, a mechanical arm is arranged at the lower end of the rack plate, a ferrule is hung on the mechanical arm, and the ferrule is arranged on the mechanical arm. An acid pickling assembly line used for conducting a series of acid pickling operation on the ferrule is arranged on the lower side of the rail, the ferrule is driven by the mechanical arm to ascend, descend and move so that carrying of the ferrule can be achieved, all the steps of acid pickling are achieved in combination with all the stations arranged in order, the overall acid pickling efficiency is high, the probability that workers make contact with acid liquor is small, and danger is low.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of pickling rings, specifically to an automatic conveying device for pickling rings. Background Technology

[0002] The pickling process for rings involves multiple cleaning and soaking steps. In traditional pickling processes, many steps are performed manually. These steps are complex and require contact with a large amount of acid, resulting in low overall pickling efficiency and posing significant risks to workers. Therefore, it is essential to design an automated pickling and handling equipment for rings that can automatically pickle and transport the rings. Utility Model Content

[0003] To overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, this utility model provides an automatic conveying device for pickling rings. The device uses a robotic arm to lift and move the rings to achieve the conveying of the rings. Combined with the orderly arrangement of various workstations, it realizes each step of pickling. The overall pickling efficiency is high, the probability of workers coming into contact with acid is low, and the danger is low.

[0004] Technical solution

[0005] An automated conveying device for pickling rings includes two supports. A track is fixedly installed at the upper end of each support. A movable block is installed on the track. A rack plate that can be raised and lowered is installed on the movable block. A robot arm is installed at the lower end of the rack plate. A ring is suspended on the robot arm. A pickling production line for performing a series of pickling operations on the ring is installed on the lower side of the track.

[0006] Furthermore, the pickling production line includes a loading platform for suspending the collar onto the robotic arm. An ultrasonic cleaning device is provided on one side of the loading platform, a manual cleaning platform is provided on the other side of the ultrasonic cleaning device, an pickling station is provided on the other side of the manual cleaning platform, a water cleaning station is provided on the other side of the pickling station, a neutralization station is provided on the other side of the water cleaning station, a rust prevention station is provided on the other side of the neutralization station, and a unloading platform is provided on the other side of the rust prevention station.

[0007] Furthermore, a suction hood for drawing out acid gas is fixed to the wall on the upper side of the track.

[0008] Furthermore, the movable block is equipped with a translation motor for driving the movable block to move.

[0009] Furthermore, the rack plate is meshed with a gear, and the gear is powered by a gear motor fixed to the moving block.

[0010] Furthermore, a cleaning fluid filter tank is provided on the rear side of the ultrasonic cleaning device.

[0011] Beneficial effects

[0012] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has the following advantages: the lifting and moving of the ring is achieved by using a robotic arm to move the ring, and the pickling process is completed by the orderly arrangement of each workstation. The overall pickling efficiency is high, the probability of workers coming into contact with acid is low, and the risk is low. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an automatic conveying device for pickling rings according to the present invention;

[0014] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the right side of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0016] Attached icon number

[0017] Pickling production line 900, feeding platform 1, ultrasonic cleaning device 2, manual scrubbing platform 3, pickling station 4, water cleaning station 5, neutralization station 6, rust prevention station 7, unloading platform 8, bracket 9, collar 10, track 11, suction hood 12, wall 13, cleaning fluid filter tank 14, rack and pinion plate 15, translation motor 16, gear 17, moving block 18, robot arm 19. Detailed Implementation

[0018] To better illustrate the content of this utility model, the following description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments:

[0019] have Figures 1-3 As shown, this utility model discloses an automatic conveying device for pickling rings, including two supports 9. A track 11 is fixedly installed at the upper end of the support 9. A moving block 18 is installed on the track 11. A rack plate 15 that can be raised and lowered is installed on the moving block 18. A robot arm 19 is installed at the lower end of the rack plate 15. A ring 10 is suspended on the robot arm 19. A pickling production line 900 for performing a series of pickling operations on the ring 10 is installed on the lower side of the track 11.

[0020] Furthermore, the pickling production line 900 includes a loading platform 1 for suspending the collar 10 onto the robotic arm 19. An ultrasonic cleaning device 2 is provided on one side of the loading platform 1, a manual cleaning platform 3 is provided on the other side of the ultrasonic cleaning device 2, an pickling station 4 is provided on the other side of the manual cleaning platform 3, a water cleaning station 5 is provided on the other side of the pickling station 4, a neutralization station 6 is provided on the other side of the water cleaning station 5, a rust prevention station 7 is provided on the other side of the neutralization station 6, and a unloading platform 8 is provided on the other side of the rust prevention station 7.

[0021] Furthermore, a suction hood 12 for drawing out acid gas is provided on the upper side of the track 11 and fixed to the wall 13.

[0022] Furthermore, the movable block 18 is provided with a translation motor 16 for driving the movable block 18 to move.

[0023] Furthermore, the rack plate 15 is meshed with a gear 17, which is powered by a gear motor (not shown) fixed to the moving block 18.

[0024] Furthermore, a cleaning fluid filter tank 14 is provided on the rear side of the ultrasonic cleaning device 2.

[0025] Furthermore, the collars 10 to be acid-tested are manually loaded and hung on the loading platform 1. The hanging parts are made of stainless steel round bars (double hanging rods) with two workstations spaced apart to ensure that the hanging collars and the hanging parts are in point contact or line contact, so as not to affect the pickling effect.

[0026] Furthermore, each pickling tank and neutralization liquid tank is made of corrosion-resistant and acid- and alkali-resistant stainless steel. Each pickling tank is equipped with a liquid level observation port and a liquid level gauge, and a stainless steel ball valve is installed at the bottom for drainage or quick connection to a mobile pump.

[0027] Furthermore, the number of products that can be loaded by the robotic arm 19 can be one or more products at a time, depending on the size of the products. The volume of products loaded at one time shall not exceed one-tenth of the pickling tank.

[0028] Furthermore, the unloading platform 8 is also equipped with LED oil-proof, waterproof and explosion-proof lighting (not shown).

[0029] Furthermore, the pickling station 4 and the neutralization station 6 are also equipped with an automatic pH detection and alarm system, which uses a corrosion-resistant PTFE electrode that is resistant to strong acids and bases. The measurement range is 0-14 pH and the temperature range is 0-100 degrees Celsius. When the pH value is lower than the set value, an alarm is given to remind the user to replace the pH or add or subtract acid or base.

[0030] Specifically, during use, the ring 10 is suspended on the loading platform 1 and then on the robot arm 19. The robot arm 19 first moves horizontally and then descends, and the ring 10 enters the ultrasonic cleaning device 2. After cleaning, the robot arm 19 first rises, then moves horizontally and then descends to the manual wiping platform, where a person wipes the liquid off the ring 10.

[0031] The robot arm 19 moves by translation: the translation motor 16 drives the moving block 18 to move on the track 11, thereby driving the robot arm 19 to move;

[0032] The lifting and lowering of the robotic arm 19 is achieved by the gear motor driving the gear 17 to rotate, which in turn drives the rack plate 15 to move up and down.

[0033] After wiping clean, the robotic arm 19 moves horizontally and then descends, and the collar 10 enters the pickling station 4 for soaking and pickling, while the robotic arm 19 moves up and down at the same time.

[0034] After pickling, the robotic arm 19 rises, moves horizontally, and descends to enter the water cleaning station 5 for soaking and cleaning.

[0035] Then the robotic arm 19 rises, moves horizontally, and descends, and the ring 10 enters the neutralization station 6 to soak in the neutralization liquid;

[0036] Then the robotic arm 19 rises, moves horizontally, and descends, and the collar 10 enters the rust-proof station 7 to be immersed in rust-proof liquid;

[0037] Then the robotic arm 19 rises, moves horizontally, and descends, and the ring 10 reaches the unloading platform 8, after which the material is unloaded manually.

[0038] The overall process is as follows:

[0039] Material feeding → Loading platform suspension loading → Robotic arm horizontal movement and descent → Ultrasonic cleaning tank → Robotic arm rising, horizontal movement and descent → Manual wiping platform → Robotic arm horizontal movement and descent → Immersion pickling (up and down movement) → Robotic arm rising, horizontal movement and descent → Immersion water cleaning → Robotic arm rising, horizontal movement and descent → Immersion in neutralizing liquid → Robotic arm rising, horizontal movement and descent → Immersion in rust-preventive liquid → Robotic arm rising, horizontal movement and descent → Unloading platform → Manual unloading.

[0040] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although the technical solutions of this utility model have been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the various embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. A ferrule pickling and automatic handling apparatus characterized by: It includes two supports (9), with a track (11) fixedly installed at the upper end of the support (9). A moving block (18) is installed on the track (11), and a rack plate (15) that can be raised and lowered is installed on the moving block (18). A robot arm (19) is installed at the lower end of the rack plate (15), and a collar (10) is suspended on the robot arm (19). A pickling line (900) for performing a series of pickling operations on the collar (10) is installed on the lower side of the track (11).

2. The ferruring and automatic handling apparatus for ferrule according to claim 1, wherein: The pickling production line (900) includes a loading platform (1) for suspending the collar (10) onto the robot arm (19). An ultrasonic cleaning device (2) is provided on one side of the loading platform (1), and a manual cleaning platform (3) is provided on the other side of the ultrasonic cleaning device (2). A pickling station (4) is provided on the other side of the manual cleaning platform (3). A water cleaning station (5) is provided on the other side of the pickling station (4). A neutralization station (6) is provided on the other side of the water cleaning station (5). A rust prevention station (7) is provided on the other side of the neutralization station (6). A unloading platform (8) is provided on the other side of the rust prevention station (7).

3. The automatic conveying equipment for pickling rings according to claim 2, characterized in that: A suction hood (12) for drawing out acid gas is fixed to the wall (13) on the upper side of the track (11).

4. The automatic conveying equipment for pickling rings according to claim 3, characterized in that: The movable block (18) is provided with a translation motor (16) for driving the movable block (18) to move.

5. The automatic conveying equipment for pickling rings according to claim 4, characterized in that: The rack plate (15) is meshed with a gear (17), which is powered by a gear motor fixed on the movable block (18).

6. The automatic conveying equipment for pickling rings according to claim 5, characterized in that: The ultrasonic cleaning device (2) is equipped with a cleaning fluid filter tank (14) on its rear side.