Calcium carbide furnace electrode measuring device
By combining the gravity sensor body and the clamping assembly, the problems of low efficiency and inaccurate data in the electrode measurement technology of calcium carbide furnace are solved, and the accurate measurement and stability of electrode weight are achieved, which is applicable to the field of metallurgical measurement.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- FENGZHEN CITY JIA SILICON MENG ALLOY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-22
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-17
AI Technical Summary
Existing electrode measurement technology for calcium carbide furnaces is inefficient, makes it difficult to achieve real-time monitoring, and results in poor accuracy of measurement data in environments with high temperature, strong dust, and strong electromagnetic interference. In some cases, the devices are not securely fixed, leading to electrode displacement or loosening.
The system combines a gravity sensor body with a clamping assembly. It measures changes in electrode weight using strain gauges and uses elastic components and a clamping mechanism to prevent electrode displacement. The system includes a base, elastic components, a mounting plate, strain gauges, a clamping assembly, and a locking assembly to ensure electrode fixation and measurement accuracy.
It enables precise measurement of electrode weight, prevents electrode displacement or loosening during measurement, ensures the stability of measurement data, and meets production requirements.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of metallurgical measurement technology, specifically relating to a calcium carbide furnace electrode measuring device. Background Technology
[0002] In the calcium carbide production process, monitoring the condition of the furnace electrodes is crucial. The calcium carbide furnace transmits a powerful current through the electrodes, generating high temperatures to induce a chemical reaction that produces calcium carbide. The electrodes are continuously consumed during use, and changes in their weight directly reflect their wear and tear. Accurate measurement of electrode weight plays a key role in controlling the calcium carbide furnace's production process, ensuring production efficiency, and maintaining product quality.
[0003] However, existing electrode measurement technologies for calcium carbide furnaces have many problems. For example, traditional measurement methods often rely on manual periodic measurements, which are not only inefficient but also difficult to monitor in real time, especially in the high-temperature, high-dust, and high-electromagnetic-interference environments of calcium carbide furnace production.
[0004] Furthermore, some existing measuring devices typically use the method of placing the electrodes directly above the gravity sensor for measurement, which lacks the ability to fix the electrodes. When the calcium carbide furnace is running, the electrodes will be affected by vibration, thermal expansion and contraction, etc. If they are not fixed firmly, the electrodes are very easy to shift or loosen, resulting in poor accuracy of the measurement data. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an electrode measuring device for a calcium carbide furnace, which aims to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:
[0007] A calcium carbide furnace electrode measuring device includes a gravity sensor body, a base, an elastic component fixedly mounted on the outer surface of the base, a mounting plate fixedly connected to the top of the elastic component, and a strain gauge disposed inside the elastic component.
[0008] The positioning mechanism includes a clamping assembly for fixing the electrode to be measured on the surface of the mounting plate, which is located on the outside of the mounting plate;
[0009] The clamping assembly includes fixed blocks respectively fixedly connected to both sides of the mounting plate, a rotating rod fixedly mounted on the top of the fixed blocks via bearings, a cam fixedly sleeved on the outer surface of the rotating rod, and a first slider and a force plate respectively disposed on both sides of the cam.
[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the clamping assembly further includes a transmission rod fixedly connected to the inner surface of the first slider, and a second slider fixedly connected to the other end of the transmission rod and used in conjunction with the force-bearing plate.
[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the clamping assembly further includes a guide block fixedly connected to the top of the fixing block and used in conjunction with the first slider and the second slider, and a first spring sleeved on the outside of the transmission rod.
[0012] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the two ends of the first spring abut against the first slider and the second slider respectively, and the outer surfaces of the first slider and the second slider slide in contact with the inner walls of the guide blocks on both sides respectively.
[0013] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the positioning mechanism further includes a locking component for locking the rotating rod and preventing the force plate and the second slider from shifting positions, which is located below the cam.
[0014] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the locking assembly includes a rotating column fixedly connected to the top of the fixing block, and a pawl rotatably sleeved on the outside of the rotating column.
[0015] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the locking assembly further includes a ratchet engaged with the outer surface of the pawl and used in conjunction with the rotating rod, and a second spring fixedly connected to the top of the fixing block and used in conjunction with the ratchet.
[0016] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the ratchet is fixedly sleeved on the outer surface of the rotating rod, and the second spring and the pawl abut against each other.
[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: through the cooperation of the gravity sensor body and the clamping mechanism, not only can the deformation of the elastic component caused by the weight of the electrode be accurately converted into an electrical signal by the strain gauge, so as to accurately measure the weight of the electrode, but also can prevent the electrode from shifting or loosening during the weight measurement process, so as to ensure the stability of the measurement data and achieve the effect of meeting the production requirements for accurate measurement of electrode weight. Attached Figure Description
[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort. Among them:
[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 2 This utility model Figure 1A magnified view of the structure at point A in the middle;
[0021] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the present invention from another perspective;
[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the locking component in this utility model.
[0023] In the diagram: 100, Gravity sensor body; 110, Base; 120, Elastic component; 130, Mounting plate; 140, Strain gauge; 200, Positioning mechanism; 210, Clamping assembly; 211, Fixing block; 212, Rotating rod; 213, Cam; 214, First slider; 215, Force plate; 216, Transmission rod; 217, Second slider; 218, Guide block; 219, First spring; 220, Locking assembly; 221, Rotating column; 222, Pawl; 223, Ratchet; 224, Second spring. Detailed Implementation
[0024] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0025] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Those skilled in the art can make similar extensions without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.
[0026] Secondly, the term "an embodiment" or "embodiment" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The phrase "in one embodiment" appearing in different places in this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a single or selective embodiment that excludes other embodiments.
[0027] Example
[0028] Reference Figures 1-4 This is an embodiment of the present invention, which provides a calcium carbide furnace electrode measuring device, comprising:
[0029] The gravity sensor body 100 is a prior art device used to detect the weight of electrodes. It includes a base 110, an elastic member 120 fixedly mounted on the outer surface of the base 110, a mounting plate 130 fixedly connected to the top of the elastic member 120, and a strain gauge 140 disposed inside the elastic member 120.
[0030] It should be noted that the base 110 is the basic support structure for the gravity sensor body 100, used to firmly fix it at the relevant position of the calcium carbide furnace, providing a stable mounting platform for other components. When the electrode is placed on the mounting plate 130, its weight will cause the elastic component 120 to undergo elastic deformation. Based on the elastic properties of the material, this deformation is proportional to the electrode weight, providing a physical basis for subsequent electrical signal conversion. The mounting plate 130 is used to support the electrode to be measured. It not only provides a placement plane for the electrode but also transfers the weight of the electrode to the elastic component 120. When the elastic component 120 deforms due to the electrode weight, the resistance value of the strain gauge 140 will change accordingly. According to the resistance strain effect, when the electrode is placed on the mounting plate 130, its weight causes the elastic component 120 to undergo elastic deformation, and the electrode weight... The larger the weight, the greater the deformation of the elastic component 120. The strain gauge 140 will be stretched or compressed as the elastic component 120 deforms, and its resistance value will change accordingly. Within the elastic range, when the strain gauge 140 is stretched, its resistance value increases; when it is compressed, its resistance value decreases. An increase in electrode weight will cause the elastic component 120 to stretch and deform more, thus causing the strain gauge 140 to be stretched and its resistance value to increase. Conversely, when the electrode weight decreases, the deformation of the elastic component 120 decreases, the stretching of the strain gauge 140 weakens, and its resistance value decreases. By measuring the change in the resistance value of the strain gauge 140, it can be converted into an electrical signal to realize the measurement of the electrode weight. The gravity sensor body 100 is in the prior art, and this solution will not describe it in detail. Moreover, those skilled in the art can clearly understand its working principle.
[0031] The positioning mechanism 200 includes a clamping assembly 210 for fixing the electrode to be measured to the surface of the mounting plate 130, which is located on the outside of the mounting plate 130.
[0032] The clamping assembly 210 includes a fixing block 211 fixedly connected to both sides of the mounting plate 130, a rotating rod 212 fixedly mounted on the top of the fixing block 211 by a bearing, a cam 213 fixedly sleeved on the outer surface of the rotating rod 212, and a first slider 214 and a force plate 215 respectively provided on both sides of the cam 213.
[0033] It should be noted that the fixing block 211 provides a mounting base for components such as the rotating rod 212 and the guide block 218, ensuring the structural stability of the entire clamping assembly 210. The rotating rod 212 can rotate flexibly, driving the cam 213 to rotate. The cam 213 then drives the first slider 214 and the force plate 215 to move towards each other. The first slider 214 applies pressure to the electrode, clamping it. At the same time, the force plate 215 drives the transmission rod 216 and the second slider 217 to move synchronously, causing the second slider 217 to move closer to the first slider 214, clamping the electrode from both sides. The guide block 218 provides guidance for the movement of the first slider 214 and the second slider 217, ensuring they maintain linear motion during movement. The first spring 219 drives the first slider 214 and the second slider 217 when the external force of the cam 213 is removed, facilitating the next operation.
[0034] Specifically, the clamping assembly 210 also includes a transmission rod 216 fixedly connected to the inner surface of the first slider 214, and a second slider 217 fixedly connected to the other end of the transmission rod 216 and used in conjunction with the force plate 215.
[0035] Furthermore, the clamping assembly 210 also includes a guide block 218 fixedly connected to the top of the fixing block 211 and used in conjunction with the first slider 214 and the second slider 217, and a first spring 219 sleeved on the outside of the transmission rod 216.
[0036] The two ends of the first spring 219 abut against the first slider 214 and the second slider 217 respectively, and the outer surfaces of the first slider 214 and the second slider 217 slide in contact with the inner walls of the guide blocks 218 on both sides respectively.
[0037] Preferably, the positioning mechanism 200 also includes a locking assembly 220 located below the cam 213 for locking the rotating rod 212 and preventing the force plate 215 and the second slider 217 from shifting positions.
[0038] It should be noted that the locking assembly 220 includes a rotating post 221 fixedly connected to the top of the fixing block 211, and a pawl 222 rotatably sleeved on the outside of the rotating post 221.
[0039] Furthermore, the locking assembly 220 also includes a ratchet 223 that engages with the outer surface of the pawl 222 and is used in conjunction with the rotating rod 212, and a second spring 224 that is fixedly connected to the top of the fixing block 211 and is used in conjunction with the ratchet 223.
[0040] It should be explained that the rotating column 221 is used to provide a mounting shaft for the pawl 222, allowing the pawl 222 to rotate around it. When the rotating rod 212 rotates and drives the cam 213 to rotate to clamp the electrode, the ratchet 223 rotates synchronously. At this time, the pawl 222 remains engaged with the ratchet 223 under the reaction action of the second spring 224, preventing the rotating rod 212 from rotating in the opposite direction due to external force, ensuring the stability of the first slider 214 and the second slider 217, and avoiding displacement or loosening of the electrode during the measurement process, which would affect the measurement accuracy.
[0041] Specifically, the ratchet 223 is fixedly sleeved on the outer surface of the rotating rod 212, and the second spring 224 and the pawl 222 abut against each other.
[0042] When in use, the base 110 of the device is securely installed at the relevant position of the calcium carbide furnace to provide stable support for the entire measuring device;
[0043] Next, place the electrode to be measured on the mounting plate 130, and then rotate the rotating rod 212 to drive the cam 213 to rotate. The cam pushes the first slider 214 and the force plate 215 on both sides to move towards each other, so that the first slider 214 applies pressure to the electrode. At the same time, the force plate drives the transmission rod 216 and the second slider 217 to move synchronously, clamping the electrode from both sides. During this process, the guide block 218 ensures that the first slider 214 and the second slider 217 can only move in a straight line.
[0044] During electrode clamping, the rotating rod 212 drives the ratchet 223 to rotate synchronously. The pawl 222 is engaged with the ratchet 223 under the action of the second spring 224, preventing the rotating rod 212 from rotating in the opposite direction due to external force, ensuring the stability of the electrode fixed position, and avoiding electrode displacement or loosening during measurement, which would affect the measurement accuracy.
[0045] During the test: The weight of the electrode causes the elastic component 120 to undergo elastic deformation, which in turn causes the resistance value of the strain gauge 140 to change with the degree of deformation of the elastic component. When the strain gauge 140 is stretched, the resistance value increases; when it is compressed, the resistance value decreases. The increase in electrode weight causes the elastic component 120 to undergo more stretching deformation, which in turn causes the strain gauge 140 to be stretched and the resistance value to increase. Conversely, when the electrode weight decreases, the degree of deformation of the elastic component 120 decreases, the degree of stretching of the strain gauge 140 weakens, and the resistance value decreases. By measuring the change in the resistance value of the strain gauge 140, it can be converted into an electrical signal to measure the weight of the electrode.
[0046] In summary, through the cooperation of the gravity sensor body 100 and the clamping mechanism 200, not only can the deformation of the elastic component 120 caused by the weight of the electrode be accurately converted into an electrical signal by the strain gauge 140, and the weight of the electrode be accurately measured, but also displacement or loosening of the electrode can be prevented during the weight measurement process, ensuring the stability of the measurement data, so as to meet the production requirements for accurate measurement of electrode weight.
[0047] It is important to note that the constructions and arrangements of this application shown in several different exemplary embodiments are merely illustrative. Although only a few embodiments are described in detail in this disclosure, those who consult this disclosure will readily understand that many modifications are possible (e.g., changes in the size, dimensions, structure, shape and proportion of various elements, as well as parameter values (e.g., temperature, pressure, etc.), mounting arrangements, use of materials, color, orientation, etc.) without substantially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of the subject matter described in this application). For example, an element shown as integrally formed may be composed of multiple parts or elements, the position of elements may be inverted or otherwise altered, and the nature or number or position of discrete elements may be changed or altered. Therefore, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of this utility model. The order or sequence of any process or method steps may be changed or reordered according to alternative embodiments. In the claims, any "device plus function" clause is intended to cover the structure described herein that performs the function, and not only structural equivalents but also equivalent structures. Without departing from the scope of this invention, other substitutions, modifications, alterations, and omissions may be made in the design, operation, and arrangement of the exemplary embodiments. Therefore, this invention is not limited to the specific embodiments, but extends to various modifications that still fall within the scope of the appended claims.
[0048] Furthermore, in order to provide a concise description of exemplary embodiments, not all features of actual embodiments (i.e., those features that are not relevant to the best mode of carrying out the present invention as currently considered, or those features that are not relevant to implementing the present invention) may be omitted.
[0049] It should be understood that numerous specific implementation decisions can be made during the development of any practical implementation, such as in any engineering or design project. Such development efforts may be complex and time-consuming, but for those skilled in the art who benefit from this disclosure, the development effort will be a routine task in design, manufacturing, and production without requiring extensive experimentation.
[0050] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solution of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of this utility model, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.
Claims
1. A calcium carbide furnace electrode measuring device characterized by: include, The gravity sensor body (100) includes a base (110), an elastic component (120) fixedly installed on the outer surface of the base (110), a mounting plate (130) fixedly connected to the top of the elastic component (120), and a strain gauge (140) disposed inside the elastic component (120). The positioning mechanism (200) includes a clamping assembly (210) for fixing the electrode to be measured on the surface of the mounting plate (130), which is located on the outside of the mounting plate (130); The clamping assembly (210) includes a fixing block (211) fixedly connected to both sides of the mounting plate (130), a rotating rod (212) fixedly mounted on the top of the fixing block (211) by a bearing, a cam (213) fixedly sleeved on the outer surface of the rotating rod (212), and a first slider (214) and a force plate (215) respectively provided on both sides of the cam (213).
2. A calcium carbide furnace electrode measuring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping assembly (210) further includes a transmission rod (216) fixedly connected to the inner surface of the first slider (214), and a second slider (217) fixedly connected to the other end of the transmission rod (216) and used in conjunction with the force plate (215).
3. A calcium carbide furnace electrode measuring device according to claim 2, characterised in that: The clamping assembly (210) further includes a guide block (218) fixedly connected to the top of the fixing block (211) and used in conjunction with the first slider (214) and the second slider (217), and a first spring (219) sleeved on the outside of the transmission rod (216).
4. A calcium carbide furnace electrode measuring device according to claim 3, characterised in that: The two ends of the first spring (219) abut against the first slider (214) and the second slider (217) respectively, and the outer surfaces of the first slider (214) and the second slider (217) slide in contact with the inner walls of the guide blocks (218) on both sides respectively.
5. A calcium carbide furnace electrode measuring device according to claim 4, characterised in that: The positioning mechanism (200) further includes a locking assembly (220) located below the cam (213) for locking the rotating rod (212) and preventing the force plate (215) and the second slider (217) from shifting positions.
6. A calcium carbide furnace electrode measuring device according to claim 5, characterised in that: The locking assembly (220) includes a swivel post (221) fixedly connected to the top of the fixing block (211) and a pawl (222) rotatably sleeved on the outside of the swivel post (221).
7. A calcium carbide furnace electrode measuring device according to claim 6, characterised in that: The locking assembly (220) also includes a ratchet (223) that engages with the outer surface of the pawl (222) and is used in conjunction with the rotating rod (212), and a second spring (224) that is fixedly connected to the top of the fixing block (211) and is used in conjunction with the ratchet (223).
8. A calcium carbide furnace electrode measuring device according to claim 7, characterised in that: The ratchet (223) is fixedly sleeved on the outer surface of the rotating rod (212), and the second spring (224) and the pawl (222) abut against each other.