Conveying device for calcium carbide furnace production

By coordinating the positioning frame and the displacement trolley driven by a gear and rack, and combining the design of the forklift lifting and guide wheel assembly, the automatic and precise transfer of the electrode cylinder is realized, which solves the problem of electrode cylinder position deviation in existing equipment and improves production efficiency and equipment safety.

CN224147527UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-21SHANXI MCHENGRUI ELECTROMECHANICAL TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHANXI MCHENGRUI ELECTROMECHANICAL TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-12
Publication Date
2026-04-21

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Technical Problem

Existing hoisting equipment lacks precise positioning capabilities, and the electrode cylinder is prone to positional deviations during transfer, affecting production efficiency and equipment safety.

Method used

The positioning frame driven by gear and rack works in coordination with the displacement trolley. Combined with the lifting of the fork, the insertion of the U-shaped positioning plate, and the bidirectional limiting of the guide wheel group, the electrode cylinder is automatically and accurately transferred. Through the multi-stage insertion and cooperation of the positioning block and the positioning support, the position sensor is used for detection and the limit switch is used for control to ensure the precise alignment of the electrode cylinder during horizontal movement, vertical lifting and lowering, and lateral displacement.

Benefits of technology

It improves the positioning efficiency and safety of the electrode cylinder, enhances the stability of equipment operation, and optimizes the conveying cycle and maintenance convenience.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of calcium carbide furnace production, in particular to a conveying device for calcium carbide furnace production, which comprises a first platform, a second platform, a feeding automatic positioning device, a suspension cage and a lifting driver which are sequentially arranged from bottom to top. The lifting driver is connected with the lifting cage and can drive the lifting cage to penetrate through the feeding opening. The feeding automatic positioning device comprises a positioning frame and a displacement trolley, a first sliding rail is fixedly arranged on the second platform, the positioning frame is arranged on the first sliding rail, and a first driving mechanism for driving the positioning frame to move along the first sliding rail is arranged between the positioning frame and the first sliding rail; according to the utility model, the positioning frame driven by the gear rack and the displacement trolley cooperatively act, and the lifting of the fork frame, the insertion of the U-shaped positioning plate and the bidirectional limiting of the guide wheel group are combined, so that the automatic and accurate transfer of the electrode cylinder from the cage to the second platform is realized.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of calcium carbide furnace production technology, and more specifically, to a conveying device for calcium carbide furnace production. Background Technology

[0002] In the calcium carbide furnace production process, the precise delivery and positioning of the electrode cylinder is a crucial link in ensuring production continuity and process stability. Existing hoisting equipment lacks precise positioning capabilities, and positional deviations easily occur when the electrode cylinder is transferred to the second platform. Repeated adjustments are required to meet the gripping requirements of the gantry robot, which seriously affects production efficiency. Furthermore, the lack of reliable guiding and locking mechanisms during the docking of the cage and the platform makes it easy for the electrode cylinder to shift or even fall due to vibration or inertia, affecting equipment safety.

[0003] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a conveying device that integrates automated conveying and safety guidance functions to solve the above-mentioned technical pain points. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology, a conveying device for calcium carbide furnace production is provided.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0006] A conveying device for calcium carbide furnace production includes a first platform, a second platform, an automatic feeding and positioning device, a cage, and a lifting drive arranged sequentially from bottom to top. The second platform is provided with a feeding port, and the lifting drive is connected to the cage and can drive the cage through the feeding port.

[0007] The automatic positioning device for feeding includes a positioning frame and a displacement trolley. A first slide rail is fixedly installed on the second platform. The positioning frame is installed on the first slide rail. A first driving mechanism is provided between the positioning frame and the first slide rail to drive the positioning frame to move along the first slide rail.

[0008] A second slide rail is fixedly installed on the positioning frame, and a displacement trolley is installed on the second slide rail. A second drive mechanism is provided between the displacement trolley and the second slide rail to drive the displacement trolley to move along the second slide rail.

[0009] The displacement trolley is equipped with a fork that can move up and down.

[0010] Preferably, the cage is provided with an electrode cylinder positioning frame for placing electrode cylinders, and a positioning leg I is fixedly connected to the lower end of the electrode cylinder positioning frame. A positioning support I that cooperates with the positioning leg I is fixedly provided inside the cage.

[0011] Preferably, a U-shaped positioning plate is fixedly provided at the lower end of the electrode cylinder positioning frame. When the displacement trolley moves to the lower end of the electrode cylinder positioning frame, the fork is inserted into the U-shaped positioning plate.

[0012] Preferably, the lower end of the cage is provided with a positioning support leg II, and the positioning frame is provided with a positioning support II that cooperates with the positioning support leg II;

[0013] The positioning frame is equipped with four guide wheel frames, and each guide wheel frame is equipped with two guide wheels with mutually perpendicular axes. The guide wheels are used to guide the movement of the cage.

[0014] Preferably, the lower end of the positioning frame is provided with a traveling wheel and a guide wheel assembly. The traveling wheel contacts the upper surface of the first slide rail. The guide wheel assembly includes a mounting plate and guide wheels rotatably disposed on both sides of the mounting plate. The mounting plate is fixedly connected to the positioning frame, and the two guide wheels respectively contact both sides of the first slide rail.

[0015] Preferably, a rack I is provided on one side of the first slide rail, and the first drive mechanism includes a gear I and a drive motor I. The gear I is rotatably mounted on the positioning frame and meshes with the rack I. The gear I is driven by the drive motor I.

[0016] Preferably, the upper end of the positioning frame is provided with a positioning leg Ⅲ for placing the electrode cylinder positioning frame, and a position sensor is provided on one side of one of the positioning legs Ⅲ to detect whether the electrode cylinder positioning frame is placed in place.

[0017] Preferably, a guide frame is fixedly mounted on the positioning frame, and a rack II is provided on one side of the guide frame. The second driving mechanism includes a drive motor II and a gear II rotatably mounted on the displacement trolley. The gear II meshes with the rack II, and the drive motor II is connected to the gear II in a transmission connection.

[0018] Preferably, guide wheels are provided on both sides of the fork, vertical guide frames that cooperate with the guide wheels are provided on both sides of the displacement trolley, an upper limit switch and a lower limit switch are provided on the vertical guide frames, and a control block that cooperates with the upper limit switch and the lower limit switch is provided on the fork.

[0019] A hydraulic cylinder or a pneumatic cylinder is installed between the fork and the displacement trolley.

[0020] Preferably, one end of the first slide rail is provided with a positioning block that cooperates with the positioning frame. When the positioning frame contacts the positioning block, the positioning support II is located directly below the corresponding positioning leg II.

[0021] The lifting drive is an electric hoist.

[0022] The advantages of this utility model compared with the prior art are as follows:

[0023] This invention utilizes a gear and rack driven positioning frame that works in tandem with a displacement trolley. Combined with forklift lifting, U-shaped positioning plate insertion, and bidirectional limiting of the guide wheel assembly, it achieves automatic and precise transfer of the electrode cylinder from the cage to the second platform. The multi-stage insertion and cooperation of the positioning block and positioning feet / supports, position sensor detection, and limit switch control ensure precise alignment of the electrode cylinder during horizontal movement, vertical lifting, and lateral displacement, avoiding manual adjustment and improving positioning efficiency and safety. The composite guiding design of the guide wheel frame and traveling wheels enhances the stability of equipment operation, and the hydraulic / pneumatic cylinder driven forklift with a standardized interface structure further optimizes the conveying cycle time and ease of maintenance. Attached Figure Description

[0024] The specific embodiments of this utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the operation of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the present invention from one angle;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the present invention from another angle;

[0028] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A magnified view of part A in the image;

[0029] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the automatic material positioning device at one angle;

[0030] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A magnified view of part B in the image;

[0031] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the automatic material positioning device from another angle;

[0032] Figure 8 for Figure 7 A magnified view of part C;

[0033] Figure 9 for Figure 7 A magnified view of part D;

[0034] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the electrode cylinder positioning frame structure.

[0035] In the diagram: 1-First platform; 2-Second platform; 21-Feeding port; 22-First slide rail; 23-Rack I; 24-Positioning block; 3-Automatic feeding positioning device; 31-Positioning frame; 33-Displacement trolley; 34-Positioning support II; 35-Guide wheel frame; 36-Walking wheel; 37-Guide wheel assembly; 38-Positioning support III; 39-Sensor; 310-Guide frame; 311-Rack II; 312-Vertical guide frame; 313-Upper... Limit switch; 314-lower limit switch; 315-control block; 316-pneumatic cylinder; 4-cage; 41-positioning support I; 42-positioning foot II; 5-lifting driver; 6-first drive mechanism; 61-gear I; 62-drive motor I; 7-second drive mechanism; 71-drive motor II; 72-gear II; 8-fork; 81-guide wheel; 9-electrode cylinder positioning frame; 91-U-shaped positioning plate; 92-positioning foot I. Detailed Implementation

[0036] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0037] Example:

[0038] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, a conveying device for calcium carbide furnace production includes a first platform 1 and a second platform 2 arranged sequentially from bottom to top, as well as an automatic feeding and positioning device 3, a cage 4, and a lifting drive 5. The second platform 2 is provided with a feeding port 21, and the lifting drive 5 is connected to the cage 4 and can drive the cage 4 through the feeding port 21. Specifically, the lifting drive 5 can be an electric hoist.

[0039] An electrode cylinder positioning frame 9 is installed inside the cage 4. A positioning support leg I 92 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the electrode cylinder positioning frame 9. A positioning support I 41 that cooperates with the positioning support leg I 92 is fixedly installed inside the cage 4. The electrode cylinder is placed on the electrode cylinder positioning frame 9.

[0040] The automatic positioning device 3 for feeding includes a positioning frame 31 and a displacement trolley 33. A first slide rail 22 is fixedly installed on the second platform 2. The positioning frame 31 is mounted on the first slide rail 22. A first drive mechanism 6 is provided between the positioning frame 31 and the first slide rail 22 to drive the positioning frame 31 to move along the first slide rail 22. A rack I 23 is provided on one side of the first slide rail 22. The first drive mechanism 6 includes a gear I 61 and a drive motor I 62. The gear I 61 is rotatably mounted on the positioning frame 31 and meshes with the rack I 23. The gear I 61 is driven by the drive motor I 62. The gear I 61 rotates by the drive motor I 62, and the meshing action of the gear I 61 and the rack I 23 drives the positioning frame 31 to move linearly along the first slide rail 22. A positioning block 24 that cooperates with the positioning frame 31 is provided at one end of the first slide rail 22. Preferably, the lower end of the positioning frame 31 is provided with a traveling wheel 36 and a guide wheel assembly 37. The traveling wheel 36 is in contact with the upper surface of the first slide rail 22. The guide wheel assembly 37 includes a mounting plate and guide wheels rotatably disposed on both sides of the mounting plate. The mounting plate is fixedly connected to the positioning frame 31, and the two guide wheels are in contact with both sides of the first slide rail 22 respectively.

[0041] The lower end of the cage 4 is provided with a positioning support leg II 42, and the positioning frame 31 is provided with a positioning support II 34 that cooperates with the positioning support leg II 42. When the positioning frame 31 contacts the positioning block 24, the positioning support II 34 is located directly below the corresponding positioning support leg II 42. When the lifting drive 5 lifts the cage 4 to the upper end of the second platform 2, the positioning frame 31 moves to contact the positioning block 24, and the lifting drive 5 lowers the cage 4, so that the positioning support leg II 42 is inserted into the positioning support II 34. Preferably, the positioning frame 31 is provided with four guide wheel frames 35, and each guide wheel frame 35 is provided with two guide wheels with mutually perpendicular axes. The guide wheels are used to guide the movement of the cage 4, making it convenient for the positioning support leg II 42 to be inserted into the positioning support II 34.

[0042] A second slide rail is fixedly mounted on the positioning frame 31, and a displacement trolley 33 is mounted on the second slide rail. A second drive mechanism 7 is provided between the displacement trolley 33 and the second slide rail to drive the displacement trolley 33 to move along the second slide rail. Preferably, a guide frame 310 is fixedly mounted on the positioning frame 31, and a rack II 311 is provided on one side of the guide frame 310. The second drive mechanism includes a drive motor II 71 and a gear II 72 rotatably mounted on the displacement trolley 33. The gear II 72 meshes with the rack II 311, and the drive motor II 71 is connected to the gear II 72 in a transmission connection. The drive motor II 71 drives the gear II 72 to rotate, and the meshing of the gear II 72 with the rack II 311 drives the displacement trolley 33 to move along the positioning frame 31.

[0043] The displacement trolley 33 is equipped with a vertically movable fork 8, and the lower end of the electrode cylinder positioning frame 9 is fixedly equipped with a U-shaped positioning plate 91. When the displacement trolley 33 moves to the lower end of the electrode cylinder positioning frame 9, the fork 8 inserts into the U-shaped positioning plate 91. Lifting the fork 8 will lift the electrode cylinder positioning frame 9 and the electrode cylinder on it together. The displacement trolley 33 moves in the opposite direction, driving the electrode cylinder positioning frame 9 to the other end of the positioning frame 31.

[0044] The upper end of the positioning frame 31 is provided with positioning support legs Ⅲ38 for placing the electrode cylinder positioning frame 9. The fork 8 moves downward so that the positioning support legs Ⅰ92 at the lower end of the electrode cylinder positioning frame 9 are inserted into the positioning support legs Ⅲ38, and then it is removed by the gantry robot. Then the electrode cylinder positioning frame 9 is put back into the cage 4 by the displacement trolley 33, and the cage 4 is lowered to the first platform 1, completing one conveying cycle.

[0045] One of the positioning legs Ⅲ38 is equipped with a position sensor 39 on one side to detect whether the electrode cylinder positioning frame 9 is in place. The position sensor 39 uses an existing sensor.

[0046] Preferably, guide wheels 81 are provided on both sides of the fork carriage 8, and vertical guide frames 312 that cooperate with the guide wheels 81 are provided on both sides of the displacement trolley 33. An upper limit switch 313 and a lower limit switch 314 are provided on the vertical guide frame 312, and a control block 315 that cooperates with the upper limit switch 313 and the lower limit switch 314 is provided on the fork carriage 8.

[0047] A hydraulic cylinder or pneumatic cylinder 316 is installed between the fork 8 and the displacement trolley 33.

[0048] The above description only describes the preferred embodiments of the present utility model. However, the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present utility model, and all such changes should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A conveying device for calcium carbide furnace production, comprising a first platform (1) and a second platform (2) arranged sequentially from bottom to top, characterized in that: It also includes an automatic positioning device for feeding (3), a cage (4) and a lifting drive (5). The second platform (2) is provided with a feeding port (21). The lifting drive (5) is connected to the cage (4) and can drive the cage (4) through the feeding port (21). The automatic positioning device (3) for feeding includes a positioning frame (31) and a displacement trolley (33). A first slide rail (22) is fixedly installed on the second platform (2). The positioning frame (31) is installed on the first slide rail (22). A first driving mechanism (6) is provided between the positioning frame (31) and the first slide rail (22) to drive the positioning frame (31) to move along the first slide rail (22). A second slide rail is fixedly installed on the positioning frame (31), and a displacement trolley (33) is installed on the second slide rail. A second drive mechanism (7) is provided between the displacement trolley (33) and the second slide rail to drive the displacement trolley (33) to move along the second slide rail. The displacement trolley (33) is equipped with a fork (8) that can move up and down.

2. A conveying device for calcium carbide furnace production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cage (4) is provided with an electrode tube positioning frame (9) for placing electrode tubes. The lower end of the electrode tube positioning frame (9) is fixedly connected with a positioning leg I (92). The cage (4) is fixedly provided with a positioning support I (41) that cooperates with the positioning leg I (92).

3. A conveying device for calcium carbide furnace production according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lower end of the electrode cylinder positioning frame (9) is fixedly provided with a U-shaped positioning plate (91). When the displacement trolley (33) moves to the lower end of the electrode cylinder positioning frame (9), the fork (8) is inserted into the U-shaped positioning plate (91).

4. A conveying device for calcium carbide furnace production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower end of the cage (4) is provided with a positioning support leg II (42), and the positioning frame (31) is provided with a positioning support II (34) that cooperates with the positioning support leg II (42); The positioning frame (31) is provided with four guide wheel frames (35), and each guide wheel frame (35) is provided with two guide wheels whose axes are perpendicular to each other. The guide wheels are used to guide the movement of the cage (4).

5. A conveying device for calcium carbide furnace production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower end of the positioning frame (31) is provided with a traveling wheel (36) and a guide wheel assembly (37). The traveling wheel (36) is in contact with the upper surface of the first slide rail (22). The guide wheel assembly (37) includes a mounting plate and guide wheels rotatably arranged on both sides of the mounting plate. The mounting plate is fixedly connected to the positioning frame (31), and the two guide wheels are in contact with both sides of the first slide rail (22) respectively.

6. A conveying device for calcium carbide furnace production according to claim 5, characterized in that: A rack I (23) is provided on one side of the first slide rail (22). The first drive mechanism (6) includes a gear I (61) and a drive motor I (62). The gear I (61) is rotatably mounted on the positioning frame (31) and meshes with the rack I (23). The gear I (61) is connected to the drive motor I (62).

7. A conveying device for calcium carbide furnace production as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The upper end of the positioning frame (31) is provided with a positioning support III (38) for placing the electrode cylinder positioning frame (9), and a position sensor (39) for detecting whether the electrode cylinder positioning frame (9) is placed in place is provided on one side of one of the positioning support III (38).

8. A conveying device for calcium carbide furnace production according to claim 1, characterized in that: A guide frame (310) is fixedly installed on the positioning frame (31). A rack II (311) is provided on one side of the guide frame (310). The second driving mechanism includes a drive motor II (71) and a gear II (72) rotatably installed on the displacement trolley (33). The gear II (72) meshes with the rack II (311), and the drive motor II (71) is connected to the gear II (72) in a transmission connection.

9. A conveying device for calcium carbide furnace production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fork (8) is provided with guide wheels (81) on both sides, and the displacement trolley (33) is provided with vertical guide frames (312) that cooperate with the guide wheels (81) on both sides. The vertical guide frames (312) are provided with an upper limit switch (313) and a lower limit switch (314). The fork (8) is provided with a control block (315) that cooperates with the upper limit switch (313) and the lower limit switch (314). A hydraulic cylinder or pneumatic cylinder (316) is provided between the fork (8) and the displacement trolley (33).

10. A conveying device for calcium carbide furnace production according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the first slide rail (22) is provided with a positioning block (24) that cooperates with the positioning frame (31). When the positioning frame (31) contacts the positioning block (24), the positioning support II (34) is located directly below the corresponding positioning support foot II (42). The lifting drive (5) is an electric hoist.