Feeding device for producing grain refiner

Abstract

According to the feeding device for producing the grain refiner, a plurality of smelting furnaces can be arranged on the periphery of the feeding device in the actual production and use process, and when fluoride such as potassium fluotitanate or potassium fluoborate needs to be added into an aluminum solution, a metering pump can be operated firstly, and then a metering pump is operated; a metering pump sucks fluoride suitable for metering into a material storage pipe through a material storage box, then a position adjusting assembly is operated to drive the material storage box to move to the position above a smelting furnace needing feeding, then a material guiding assembly is operated to be close to a feeding opening of the smelting furnace, and then a second valve body is operated to drive the material guiding assembly to move to the position above the smelting furnace needing feeding. The opening in the lower portion of the material storage pipe is opened through the second valve body, fluoride in the material storage pipe is fed into the smelting furnace through the material guiding assembly, the second valve body is closed and the material guiding assembly is reset after feeding is completed, when feeding needs to be conducted on the next smelting furnace, the operation continues, and after the fluoride in the material storage box is used, the first valve body is operated, and the second valve body is closed; and the first valve body opens the feeding port to supplement materials.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of raw material feeding equipment in the aluminum melting and casting process, and in particular to a feeding device for producing grain refiners. Background Technology

[0002] In the alloying process of grain refiners such as aluminum-titanium-boron and aluminum-titanium-carbon, potassium fluorotitanate and potassium fluoroborate, as raw materials for high-end grain refinement production, can react with aluminum to produce uniform and fine TiB2 and TiAl3. In order to precisely control the reaction process, these two fluoride salts need to be added to the aluminum melt at a certain speed using a feeding device.

[0003] However, existing equipment is mostly used with one feeding device per furnace, which makes the equipment configuration cost too high and requires a large area. Because potassium fluorotitanate and potassium fluoroborate are highly hygroscopic, moisture can easily enter the storage tank during the feeding process, causing the potassium fluorotitanate and potassium fluoroborate to become damp and affecting subsequent use. Utility Model Content

[0004] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0005] To address the aforementioned problems in the prior art, this utility model provides a feeding device for producing grain refiners. This device enables one feeding device to feed materials to multiple furnaces, reducing equipment costs, minimizing floor space, and decreasing the likelihood of potassium fluorotitanate and potassium fluoroborate in the storage tank becoming damp, thus facilitating subsequent use.

[0006] (II) Technical Solution

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the main technical solutions adopted by this utility model include:

[0008] A feeding device for producing a grain refiner includes a support column, a position adjustment mechanism, and a feeding mechanism. The position adjustment mechanism is provided on the upper part of the support column and is drivenly connected to the feeding mechanism.

[0009] The feeding mechanism includes a storage tank, a metering pump, a storage pipe, a first valve body, a second valve body, and a feeding assembly. The position adjustment mechanism is driven and connected to the storage tank. The top of the storage tank is provided with a feed inlet, the first valve body is provided inside the feed inlet, and the bottom of the storage tank is provided with a discharge outlet. One end of the metering pump is connected to the discharge outlet, and the other end of the metering pump is connected to the upper part of the storage pipe. The lower part of the storage pipe is provided with the second valve body, and the feeding assembly is connected to the bottom of the storage pipe.

[0010] Furthermore, the feeding assembly includes two first linear drive components, a moving component, and a telescopic tube. The upper part of the telescopic tube is fixedly connected to the bottom of the storage tube. A moving component is provided on both sides of the lower part of the telescopic tube. One of the first linear drive components is linearly driven connected to one of the moving components. The first linear drive components are detachably connected to the bottom wall of the storage box.

[0011] Furthermore, the position adjustment mechanism includes a rotation drive, a turntable, a second linear drive, and two slide rods. The turntable is rotatably connected to the upper part of the support column. The rotation drive is rotatably driven by the turntable. Two slide rods are provided on the outside of the turntable and are horizontally arranged between each other. Sliding holes adapted to the slide rods are provided on both sides of the outside of the storage box. One sliding hole is fitted onto the outside of one slide rod and is slidably connected to the slide rod. The second linear drive is provided on the turntable and is linearly driven by the storage box.

[0012] Furthermore, it also includes a vision sensor, which is located at the bottom of the storage bin.

[0013] Furthermore, it also includes a limiting component, which is provided at the end of the slide bar away from the turntable.

[0014] Furthermore, it also includes a PLC controller, which is electrically connected to the position adjustment mechanism, the feeding mechanism, and the vision sensor.

[0015] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: In actual production and use, multiple furnaces can be set around the feeding device, and the feeding device is connected to the factory floor through support columns. When it is necessary to add fluorides such as potassium fluorotitanate or potassium fluoroborate to the aluminum solution, the metering pump can be run first to draw the appropriate amount of fluoride into the storage pipe through the storage tank. Then, the position adjustment component is run to move the storage tank above the furnace to be fed. Then, the feeding component is run to move the feeding component closer to the furnace's feeding port. Finally, the second valve body is run to allow the second... The valve body opens the opening at the bottom of the storage pipe, and then the fluoride in the storage pipe is fed into the furnace through the feeding assembly. After feeding is completed, the second valve body is closed and the feeding assembly is reset. When feeding the next furnace is needed, the above operation is repeated. When the fluoride in the storage tank is used up, the first valve body can be operated to open the feed port for replenishment. In this way, the feeding device can feed multiple furnaces with one feeding device, reducing equipment costs, reducing the floor space, reducing the probability of potassium fluorotitanate and potassium fluoroborate in the storage tank getting damp, and better for subsequent use. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the feeding device for producing grain refiner according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a side view of the overall structure of the feeding device for producing grain refiner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the position adjustment mechanism and the feeding mechanism of the feeding device for producing grain refiner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 4 The front view of the position adjustment mechanism and the feeding mechanism of the feeding device for producing grain refiner according to an embodiment of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 A cross-sectional view of the position adjustment mechanism and the feeding mechanism of the feeding device for producing grain refiner according to an embodiment of this utility model;

[0022] [Explanation of Labels in the Attached Image]

[0023] Feeding mechanism 1, second linear drive component 2, turntable 3, support column 4, limiting component 5, slide bar 6, sliding hole 7, rotation drive component 8, vision sensor 9, storage bin 101, feed inlet 102, first linear drive component 103, moving component 104, telescopic tube 105, metering pump 106, storage tube 107, second valve body 108, first valve body 109. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To better explain and facilitate understanding of this utility model, the present utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0025] Please refer to Figures 1 to 5 As shown, a feeding device for producing a grain refiner according to the present invention includes a support column 4, a position adjustment mechanism and a feeding mechanism 1. The position adjustment mechanism is provided on the upper part of the support column 4, and the position adjustment mechanism is drivenly connected to the feeding mechanism 1.

[0026] The feeding mechanism 1 includes a storage tank 101, a metering pump 106, a storage pipe 107, a first valve body 109, a second valve body 108, and a feeding assembly. The position adjustment mechanism is drivenly connected to the storage tank 101. The top of the storage tank 101 is provided with a feed inlet 102, and the first valve body 109 is provided inside the feed inlet 102. The bottom of the storage tank 101 is provided with a discharge outlet. One end of the metering pump 106 is connected to the discharge outlet, and the other end of the metering pump 106 is connected to the upper part of the storage pipe 107. The lower part of the storage pipe 107 is provided with the second valve body 108, and the feeding assembly is connected to the bottom of the storage pipe 107.

[0027] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: In actual production and use, multiple furnaces can be set around the feeding device. When it is necessary to add fluorides such as potassium fluorotitanate or potassium fluoroborate to the aluminum solution, the metering pump 106 can be run first to pump an appropriate amount of fluoride through the storage tank 101 into the storage pipe 107. Then, the position adjustment component is run to move the storage tank 101 above the furnace to be fed. Finally, the feeding component is run to guide the material into the furnace. The feeding port is brought close, and then the second valve body 108 is activated, which opens the opening at the bottom of the storage pipe 107. The fluoride in the storage pipe 107 is then fed into the furnace through the feeding assembly. After feeding is completed, the second valve body 108 is closed and the feeding assembly is reset. When feeding is needed for the next furnace, the above operation is continued. When the fluoride in the storage tank 101 is used up, the first valve body 109 can be activated, which opens the feed port 102 for replenishment.

[0028] Furthermore, the feeding assembly includes two first linear drive components 103, a moving component 104, and a telescopic tube 105. The upper part of the telescopic tube 105 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the storage tube 107. A moving component 104 is provided on both sides of the lower part of the telescopic tube 105. One of the first linear drive components 103 and one of the moving components 104 are linearly driven connected. The first linear drive components 103 are detachably connected to the bottom wall of the storage box 101.

[0029] As can be seen from the above description, when it is necessary to better introduce fluoride into the furnace, the first linear drive 103 can be operated, so that the first linear drive 103 drives the telescopic tube 105 to approach the feeding port of the furnace through the moving part 104, so that the fluoride in the storage tube 107 can slide better into the furnace along the telescopic tube 105, and prevent the fluoride from scattering during the feeding process.

[0030] Furthermore, the position adjustment mechanism includes a rotation drive 8, a turntable 3, a second linear drive 2, and two slide rods 6. The turntable 3 is rotatably connected to the upper part of the support column 4. The rotation drive 8 is rotatably driven connected to the turntable 3. Two slide rods 6 are provided on the outside of the turntable 3 and are horizontally arranged between each other. Sliding holes 7 that are adapted to the slide rods 6 are provided on both sides of the outside of the storage box 101. One sliding hole 7 is sleeved on the outside of one slide rod 6 and is slidably connected to the slide rod 6. The second linear drive 2 is provided on the turntable 3 and is linearly driven connected to the storage box 101.

[0031] As can be seen from the above description, when it is necessary to adjust the position of the storage box 101 according to the furnace to which materials need to be fed, the rotating drive 8 can be operated so that the rotating drive 8 drives the storage box 101 to move to the furnace area to which materials need to be fed through the turntable 3. Then the second linear drive 2 is operated so that the second linear drive 2 pushes the storage box 101 to slide on the slide bar 6, so that the discharge port of the storage box 101 moves to the top of the furnace to prepare for feeding.

[0032] Furthermore, it also includes a vision sensor 9, which is disposed at the bottom of the storage bin 101.

[0033] As can be seen from the above description, the visual sensor 9 can better confirm whether the storage box 101 has been accurately moved to the top of the furnace where fluoride needs to be added, which facilitates the subsequent valve opening and feeding operation.

[0034] Furthermore, it also includes a limiting member 5, which is provided at the end of the slide rod 6 away from the turntable 3.

[0035] As can be seen from the above description, this helps to better limit the sliding of the storage box 101 on the slide bar 6 and prevent the storage box 101 from falling off the slide bar 6.

[0036] Furthermore, it also includes a PLC controller, which is electrically connected to the position adjustment mechanism, the feeding mechanism 1 and the vision sensor 9 respectively.

[0037] As can be seen from the above description, it is beneficial to adjust the parameters of the feeding device for producing grain refiners through a PLC controller, and it makes it more convenient for operators to operate the feeding device for producing grain refiners. Example 1

[0038] Please refer to Figures 1 to 5 A feeding device for producing a grain refiner includes a support column 4, a position adjustment mechanism and a feeding mechanism 1. The position adjustment mechanism is provided on the upper part of the support column 4 and is drivenly connected to the feeding mechanism 1.

[0039] The feeding mechanism 1 includes a storage tank 101, a metering pump 106, a storage pipe 107, a first valve body 109, a second valve body 108, and a feeding assembly. The position adjustment mechanism is drivenly connected to the storage tank 101. The top of the storage tank 101 is provided with a feed inlet 102, and the first valve body 109 is provided inside the feed inlet 102. The bottom of the storage tank 101 is provided with a discharge outlet. One end of the metering pump 106 is connected to the discharge outlet, and the other end of the metering pump 106 is connected to the upper part of the storage pipe 107. The lower part of the storage pipe 107 is provided with the second valve body 108, and the feeding assembly is connected to the bottom of the storage pipe 107.

[0040] Both the first valve body 109 and the second valve body 108 are butterfly valves;

[0041] The feeding assembly includes two first linear drive components 103, a moving component 104, and a telescopic tube 105. The upper part of the telescopic tube 105 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the storage tube 107. A moving component 104 is provided on both sides of the lower part of the telescopic tube 105. One of the first linear drive components 103 and one of the moving components 104 are linearly driven connected. The first linear drive components 103 are detachably connected to the bottom wall of the storage box 101.

[0042] The first linear drive component 103 is a cylinder, which is beneficial for better driving the telescopic tube 105 to extend and retract;

[0043] The telescopic tube 105 is made of stainless steel wire composite corrugated pipe, which is beneficial for the telescopic tube 105 to work normally at high temperature.

[0044] The position adjustment mechanism includes a rotation drive 8, a turntable 3, a second linear drive 2, and two slide rods 6. The turntable 3 is rotatably connected to the upper part of the support column 4. The rotation drive 8 is rotatably driven to the turntable 3 via a rotating shaft. Two slide rods 6 are provided on the outside of the turntable 3 and are horizontally arranged between each other. Sliding holes 7 that are adapted to the slide rods 6 are provided on both sides of the outside of the storage box 101. One sliding hole 7 is sleeved on the outside of one slide rod 6 and is slidably connected to the slide rod 6. The second linear drive 2 is provided on the turntable 3 and is linearly driven to the storage box 101.

[0045] The bottom of the support column 4 is provided with a rotating groove that is adapted to the turntable 3, and the turntable 3 is rotatably connected to the rotating groove;

[0046] The second linear drive 2 uses a hydraulic cylinder, which helps the second linear drive 2 to push and pull the storage box 101 better;

[0047] The rotary drive 8 uses a servo motor, which helps the rotary drive 8 to move the storage box 101 to the furnace range where the material needs to be fed through the turntable 3, and makes it easier for the second linear drive 2 to push the storage box 101 directly above the molten metal.

[0048] It also includes a vision sensor 9, which is disposed at the bottom of the storage bin 101;

[0049] It also includes a limiting component 5, and the limiting component 5 is provided at the end of the slide rod 6 away from the turntable 3 and is connected by bolts;

[0050] It also includes a PLC controller, which is electrically connected to the position adjustment mechanism, the feeding mechanism 1 and the vision sensor 9 respectively;

[0051] The PLC controller is electrically connected to the vision sensor 9, the first linear drive 103, the second linear drive 2, the rotary drive 8, the first valve body 109, and the second valve body 108, respectively.

[0052] The above describes the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. All standard parts used in this utility model can be purchased from the market, and irregularly shaped parts can be customized according to the description and drawings. The specific connection methods for each part all adopt conventional methods such as bolts, rivets, and welding, which are mature technologies in the prior art. The machinery, parts, and equipment all adopt conventional models in the prior art, and the circuit connections adopt conventional connection methods in the prior art, which will not be detailed here.

[0053] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent modifications made based on the content of this utility model specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A feeding device for producing a grain refiner, characterized in that: It includes a support column, a position adjustment mechanism, and a feeding mechanism. The position adjustment mechanism is provided on the upper part of the support column and is drivenly connected to the feeding mechanism. The feeding mechanism includes a storage tank, a metering pump, a storage pipe, a first valve body, a second valve body, and a feeding assembly. The position adjustment mechanism is driven and connected to the storage tank. The top of the storage tank is provided with a feed inlet, the first valve body is provided inside the feed inlet, and the bottom of the storage tank is provided with a discharge outlet. One end of the metering pump is connected to the discharge outlet, and the other end of the metering pump is connected to the upper part of the storage pipe. The lower part of the storage pipe is provided with the second valve body, and the feeding assembly is connected to the bottom of the storage pipe.

2. The feeding device for producing grain refiner as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding assembly includes two first linear drive components, a moving component, and a telescopic tube. The upper part of the telescopic tube is fixedly connected to the bottom of the storage tube. A moving component is provided on both sides of the lower part of the telescopic tube. One of the first linear drive components is linearly driven connected to one of the moving components. The first linear drive components are detachably connected to the bottom wall of the storage box.

3. The feeding device for producing grain refiner as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The position adjustment mechanism includes a rotary drive, a turntable, a second linear drive, and two slide rods. The turntable is rotatably connected to the upper part of the support column. The rotary drive is rotatably driven by the turntable. Two slide rods are arranged horizontally on the outside of the turntable. Sliding holes adapted to the slide rods are provided on both sides of the outside of the storage box. One sliding hole is fitted onto the outside of one slide rod and is slidably connected to the slide rod. The second linear drive is arranged on the turntable and is linearly driven by the storage box.

4. The feeding device for producing grain refiner as described in claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a vision sensor, which is located at the bottom of the storage bin.

5. The feeding device for producing grain refiner as described in claim 3, characterized in that: It also includes a limiting component, and the limiting component is provided at the end of the slide rod away from the turntable.

6. The feeding device for producing grain refiner as described in claim 4, characterized in that: It also includes a PLC controller, which is electrically connected to the position adjustment mechanism, the feeding mechanism and the vision sensor respectively.

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