Flattening device for metal plate machining

By designing a leveling device for metal plate processing, and utilizing the extrusion leveling of thermally conductive materials and hydraulic telescopic rods, the problem of stress concentration and bending deformation caused by inconsistent cooling rates during the cooling process of metal plates is solved, achieving a highly efficient leveling effect.

CN224222364UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-12FEDERAL-MOGUL (ANQING) POWDER METALLURGY CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
FEDERAL-MOGUL (ANQING) POWDER METALLURGY CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-04-01
Publication Date
2026-05-12

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Technical Problem

During the cooling process, inconsistent cooling rates in metal plates can lead to internal stress concentration and bending deformation, increasing the cost of subsequent leveling.

Method used

A leveling device for metal plate processing was designed, including a conveying device, a storage compartment, a bearing mechanism, and a handling mechanism. It utilizes thermally conductive material partitions and hydraulic telescopic rods for compression leveling, and combines airtight clamping components and electric slide rails to achieve uniform heat dissipation and positioning leveling of the metal plate.

Benefits of technology

By extruding and dissipating heat evenly, the possibility of metal plate deformation is reduced, leveling efficiency is improved, and subsequent processing costs are reduced.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a flattening device for metal plate processing, which relates to the technical field of metal plate flattening devices and comprises a conveying device used for conveying metal plates, a storage cabin used for storing partition plates is arranged below the conveying device, and a bearing mechanism used for stacking the metal plates is arranged on one side of the conveying device. And the bearing mechanism comprises a transport box corresponding to the position of the storage cabin. When the conveying device is used, the metal plates and the partition plates are sequentially placed in the conveying box through the carrying mechanism, when the number of the metal plates in the conveying box meets the placing standard, after a layer of partition plate is placed on the uppermost metal plate, the hydraulic telescopic rod can be started, and the hydraulic telescopic rod drives the partition plate to extrude the uppermost partition plate; therefore, mutual extrusion force between the metal plates is increased, and the possibility of deformation of the metal plates is reduced. The partition plates are made of heat conduction materials, the size is larger than that of the metal plates, the heat dissipation area is increased, and therefore the effects of mutual extrusion flattening and uniform heat dissipation are achieved conveniently.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of metal plate leveling devices, specifically to a leveling device for metal plate processing. Background Technology

[0002] A metal sheet leveling device is a mechanical device specifically designed for leveling metal sheets. This device is widely used in various fields such as automotive manufacturing, aerospace, construction, and electronics.

[0003] In the production process of metal sheets, raw materials are first processed into metal sheets through hot rolling, cold rolling, and other steps. Subsequently, the metal sheets undergo cooling treatment, typically using water cooling or air cooling. After cooling, the metal sheets undergo quality inspections, such as ultrasonic testing and magnetic particle testing, to ensure their quality and performance. Finally, qualified metal sheets are sent to a warehouse for storage, awaiting later use.

[0004] The shortcomings of the above-mentioned existing technical solutions are that during the cooling process, the two sides of the metal plate may have temperature differences due to the inconsistent cooling rate. This uneven cooling can easily lead to stress concentration inside the metal plate, or even bending deformation. In the future, more costs will be required to straighten the bent and deformed metal plate. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a leveling device for metal plate processing, in order to solve the technical problem that in the prior art, stress concentration may occur inside the metal plate due to inconsistent cooling rates during the cooling process, and even bending deformation may occur. Subsequently, more costs need to be invested in the leveling treatment of the bent and deformed metal plate.

[0006] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model can be achieved through the following technical solution:

[0007] A leveling device for metal sheet processing includes a conveying device for transporting metal sheets, a storage compartment for storing partitions located below the conveying device, a carrying mechanism for stacking metal sheets on one side of the conveying device, and a transport box corresponding to the storage compartment. The transport box has front and rear openings, and rotating wheels are rotatably mounted on the bottom of the transport box. A pressing component for squeezing the metal sheets is located inside the transport box. A transport mechanism for moving metal sheets and partitions into the transport box is located on the side of the transport box away from the storage compartment. The partitions are made of thermally conductive material and are larger than the metal sheets. The transport mechanism includes a frame, a clamping component for holding and fixing the metal sheets, a transverse transport component for moving the metal sheets laterally, and a longitudinal moving component for moving the transverse transport component longitudinally. The longitudinal moving component is mounted on the frame, the transverse transport component is mounted at the output end of the longitudinal moving component, and the clamping component is mounted at the output end of the transverse transport component.

[0008] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the clamping assembly includes a support plate that is connected to the output end of the transverse conveying assembly. Multiple sets of limiting plates are fixedly installed on the support plate. An airtight outer sleeve is slidably fitted between two sets of limiting plates. An air pump is connected to the outside of the airtight outer sleeve. An airtight inner sleeve is slidably fitted inside both ends of the airtight outer sleeve. The internal space of the airtight outer sleeve and the mating airtight inner sleeve is sealed. Lever clamps are rotatably connected to both sides of the support plate. The upper end of the lever clamp is movably hinged to the corresponding airtight inner sleeve. A cutting block for separating two adjacent sets of metal plates or partitions is fixedly installed at the lower end of each set of lever clamps.

[0009] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the longitudinal moving component includes an electric slide rail longitudinally distributed inside the frame, a transmission body is fixedly mounted on the electric slide rail, and the transverse conveying component is fitted onto the transmission body.

[0010] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the transverse conveying assembly includes a first electric telescopic device fixedly mounted on the transmission body, and the telescopic end of the first electric telescopic device is fixedly connected to the support plate.

[0011] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the bottom of the frame is provided with a forward and backward moving component for pushing the frame to move forward and backward.

[0012] As a further embodiment of this utility model: a mounting platform is provided at the lower end of the frame near the conveying device, and a limiting block is provided on the mounting platform to guide and limit the rotating wheel.

[0013] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the forward and backward moving component includes a slide rail fixedly connected to the mounting platform, and a second electric telescopic device is fixedly installed inside the mounting platform, with the extension end of the second electric telescopic device fixedly connected to the frame.

[0014] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the pressing component includes a hydraulic telescopic rod fixedly installed on the upper end of the transport box, and an isolation plate is fixedly connected to the output end of the hydraulic telescopic rod, the isolation plate being made of heat-insulating material.

[0015] As a further embodiment of this utility model: a pad with the same size as the metal plate is fixedly provided at the bottom of the transport box, and the cross-sectional dimension of the inside of the transport box is larger than the cross-sectional dimension of the pad.

[0016] As a further embodiment of this invention: the partition is made of aluminum silicate fiber or glass fiber cotton. A heightening plate is provided at the bottom of the storage compartment to elevate the partition.

[0017] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0018] 1. In use, this utility model involves placing metal plates and partitions sequentially into the transport box via a conveying mechanism. When the number of metal plates inside the transport box meets the placement standard, a partition is placed on the top metal plate. Then, a hydraulic telescopic rod is activated, causing the partition to press against the top partition, thereby increasing the mutual pressure between the metal plates and reducing the possibility of deformation. Furthermore, the partition is made of a heat-conducting material and is larger than the metal plates, increasing the heat dissipation area and facilitating the mutual pressing, leveling, and uniform heat dissipation effects.

[0019] 2. When using the clamping assembly, the air volume inside the airtight outer sleeve and the airtight inner sleeve can be controlled by an air pump. When the air volume is low, the airtight inner sleeve retracts into the airtight outer sleeve; when the air volume is high, the airtight inner sleeve extends out from the airtight outer sleeve. When the airtight inner sleeve retracts into the airtight outer sleeve, it opens the clamping ends of the lever clamps on both sides, facilitating contact with the metal plate and partition, or releasing the clamped metal plate and partition. When the airtight inner sleeve extends along the airtight outer sleeve, it pulls the clamping ends of the lever clamps on both sides closer together, thereby achieving clamping of the metal plate and partition. Attached Figure Description

[0020] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall rear view structure of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the handling mechanism of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the load-bearing mechanism of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping component structure of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 6 This is a bottom view of the clamping component of this utility model.

[0027] In the diagram: 1. Conveying device; 2. Handling mechanism; 201. Frame; 202. Electric slide rail; 203. Transmission body; 204. First electric telescopic device; 205. Clamping assembly; 2051. Support plate; 2052. Airtight outer sleeve; 2053. Airtight inner sleeve; 2054. Lever clamping block; 2055. Cutting block; 2056. Limiting plate; 206. Slide rail; 207. Second electric telescopic device; 3. Bearing mechanism; 301. Transport box; 302. Hydraulic telescopic rod; 303. Isolation plate; 304. Rotating wheel; 305. Pad; 4. Metal plate; 5. Storage compartment; 6. Partition; 7. Placement platform; 8. Raising plate. Detailed Implementation

[0028] 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 skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0029] like Figures 1-6 As shown, the leveling device for metal sheet processing includes a conveying device 1 for transporting the metal sheet 4, such as... Figure 1 As shown, in this embodiment, the conveying device 1 is a roller conveying device 1. A storage compartment 5 for storing partitions 6 is provided below the conveying device 1. The partitions 6 are made of a heat-conducting material and are larger than the metal plate 4. In this embodiment, the partitions 6 can be made of aluminum silicate fiber or glass fiber cotton. The optimal solution is an aluminum silicate fiber material, which needs to have certain heat resistance, thermal conductivity, and compressive strength, with a temperature range between 800 and 1400 degrees Celsius. The partitions 6 are larger than the metal plate 4, thus facilitating mutual compression and leveling, and uniform heat dissipation. When placing the metal plate 4 and the partitions 6, a layer of partitions 6 needs to be placed at the bottom first, then the partitions 6, metal plate 4, partitions 6, and metal plate 4 are placed alternately in this order, and finally, a layer of partitions 6 is laid on top.

[0030] A carrying mechanism 3 for stacking metal plates 4 is provided on one side of the conveying device 1. The carrying mechanism 3 includes a transport box 301 corresponding to the position of the storage compartment 5. The transport box 301 has openings at the front and rear, and rotating wheels 304 are rotatably installed at the bottom of the transport box 301 to facilitate the handling of the stacked metal plates 4. Inside the transport box 301, a pressing assembly for compressing the metal plates 4 is provided. The pressing assembly includes a hydraulic telescopic rod 302 fixedly installed at the upper end of the transport box 301. An isolation plate 303 is fixedly connected to the output end of the hydraulic telescopic rod 302. The isolation plate 303 is made of heat-insulating material. When all the metal plates 4 are fixed, the hydraulic telescopic rod 302 can be activated. The hydraulic telescopic rod 302 drives the isolation plate 303 to press the uppermost partition 6, thereby increasing the mutual compressive force between the metal plates 4 and reducing the possibility of deformation of the metal plates 4.

[0031] A transport mechanism 2 for transporting metal plates 4 and partitions 6 into the transport box 301 is provided on the side away from the storage compartment 5. The transport mechanism 2 includes a frame 201, a clamping component 205 for clamping and fixing the metal plates 4, a transverse transport component for moving the metal plates 4 laterally, and a longitudinal moving component for moving the transverse transport component longitudinally. The longitudinal moving component is mounted on the frame 201, the transverse transport component is mounted at the output end of the longitudinal moving component, and the clamping component 205 is mounted at the output end of the transverse transport component.

[0032] The longitudinal movement component includes an electric slide rail 202 longitudinally distributed inside the frame 201, a transmission body 203 fixedly mounted on the electric slide rail 202, and a transverse transport component mounted on the transmission body 203. The electric slide rail 202 can drive the transmission body 203 and the transverse transport component to move up and down, thereby realizing the lifting and lowering of the metal plate 4 and the partition 6.

[0033] The lateral conveying assembly includes a first electric telescopic device 204 fixedly mounted on the transmission body 203, the telescopic end of which is connected to the clamping assembly 205. The first electric telescopic device 204 can drive the clamping assembly 205 to move laterally, thereby achieving the effect of conveying the metal plate 4 and the partition 6.

[0034] The clamping assembly 205 includes a support plate 2051 fixedly connected to the telescopic end of the first electric telescopic device 204. Multiple sets of limiting plates 2056 are fixedly mounted on the support plate 2051. A slidably fitted airtight outer sleeve 2052 is provided between corresponding sets of limiting plates 2056. An air pump is connected to the outside of the airtight outer sleeve 2052. Airtight inner sleeves 2053 are slidably fitted inside both ends of the airtight outer sleeve 2052. The internal spaces of the airtight outer sleeve 2052 and the mating airtight inner sleeve 2053 are sealed. The air pump controls the air volume inside the airtight outer sleeve 2052 and the airtight inner sleeve 2053. When the air volume is low, the airtight inner sleeve 2053 retracts into the airtight outer sleeve 2052; when the air volume is high, the airtight inner sleeve 2053 extends out from inside the airtight outer sleeve 2052. Lever clamps 2054 are rotatably connected to both sides of the support plate 2051. Figure 5 As shown, the upper end of the lever clamp 2054 is movably hinged to the corresponding airtight inner sleeve 2053. Each set of lever clamps 2054 has a fixed cutting block 2055 at its lower end for separating two adjacent sets of metal plates 4 or partitions 6. When the airtight inner sleeve 2053 retracts into the airtight outer sleeve 2052, it will open the clamping ends of the lever clamps 2054 on both sides, making it easier to get close to the metal plates 4 and partitions 6, or to loosen the clamped metal plates 4 and partitions 6. When the airtight inner sleeve 2053 extends along the airtight outer sleeve 2052, it will drive the clamping ends of the lever clamps 2054 on both sides to move closer, thereby achieving the clamping of the metal plates 4 and partitions 6.

[0035] A mounting platform 7 is provided at the lower end of the frame 201 near the conveying device 1. A limiting block is provided on the mounting platform 7 to guide and limit the rotating wheel 304, thereby facilitating the positioning of the rotating wheel 304 and the transport box 301.

[0036] The bottom of the frame 201 is equipped with a forward and backward moving assembly for pushing the frame 201 to move back and forth. The forward and backward moving assembly includes a slide rail 206 fixedly connected to the placement platform 7. A second electric telescopic device 207 is fixedly installed inside the placement platform 7, and the extension end of the second electric telescopic device 207 is fixedly connected to the frame 201. The extension of the second electric telescopic device 207 can drive the frame 201 to move backward, thereby facilitating the placement of the transport box 301 into the corresponding position on the placement platform 7. After placement, the second electric telescopic device retracts, driving the frame 201 to reset, allowing the clamping assembly 205 to enter the transport box 301, thus achieving the positioning of the frame 201.

[0037] A pad 305 of the same size as the metal plate 4 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the transport box 301, and the internal cross-sectional dimension of the transport box 301 is larger than the cross-sectional dimension of the pad 305. The pad 305 is made of heat-insulating material to reduce the impact of temperature on the transport box 301. A riser plate 8 is installed at the bottom of the storage compartment 5 to raise the height of the partition 6, making it easier for the clamping component 205 to grip the partition 6. The staff needs to replenish the partition 6 in a timely manner to prevent the partition 6 from being too low and blocked by the metal plate 4. A laser rangefinder can be installed on the top of the storage compartment 5 to detect the remaining space of the partition 6 and remind the staff to replenish the partition 6 in time if necessary through an alarm.

[0038] To facilitate understanding of the embodiments of this solution by those skilled in the art, the working principle of the embodiments of this solution will now be explained in conjunction with specific application scenarios:

[0039] In use, the second electric telescopic device 207 is first extended, which drives the frame 201 to move backward, so that the clamping component 205 is away from the top of the placement platform 7, and the transport box 301 is pushed onto the placement platform 7, ensuring that the rotating wheel 304 is located on both sides of the limit block and the transport box 301 is located between the storage compartment 5 and the frame 201, thus completing the placement of the transport box 301. The second electric telescopic device 207 is then retracted, which drives the frame 201 to reset, so that the clamping component 205 enters the interior of the transport box 301, thus achieving the positioning of the frame 201.

[0040] The conveying device 1 is started, and the conveying device 1 transports the high-temperature metal plate 4, which has been cooled to a certain extent by air, to the top of the storage compartment 5. The electric slide rail 202 can drive the clamping component 205 to move up and down, and the first electric telescopic device 204 can drive the clamping component 205 to move laterally. The clamping component 205 can grasp the metal plate 4 and the partition 6. The up and down movement realizes the lifting and lowering of the metal plate 4 and the partition 6. The lateral movement realizes the transporting of the metal plate 4 and the partition 6. By repeating the above movements, the metal plate 4 on the conveying device 1 and the partition 6 inside the storage compartment 5 are placed in the pad 305 in the transport box 301 in sequence.

[0041] When in use, the clamping assembly 205 can control the air volume inside the airtight outer sleeve 2052 and the airtight inner sleeve 2053 via an air pump. When the air volume is low, the airtight inner sleeve 2053 retracts into the airtight outer sleeve 2052; when the air volume is high, the airtight inner sleeve 2053 extends out from inside the airtight outer sleeve 2052. When the airtight inner sleeve 2053 retracts into the airtight outer sleeve 2052, it will open the clamping ends of the lever clamping blocks 2054 on both sides, making it easier to approach the metal plate 4 and the partition 6, or to loosen the clamped metal plate 4 and the partition 6. When the airtight inner sleeve 2053 extends along the airtight outer sleeve 2052, it will drive the clamping ends of the lever clamping blocks 2054 on both sides to move closer, thereby achieving clamping of the metal plate 4 and the partition 6.

[0042] When the number of metal plates 4 inside the transport box 301 meets the placement standard, after placing a partition 6 on the top metal plate 4, the hydraulic telescopic rod 302 can be activated. The hydraulic telescopic rod 302 drives the partition plate 303 to press against the top partition 6, thereby increasing the mutual pressing force between the metal plates 4 and reducing the possibility of deformation of the metal plates 4. Moreover, the partition 6 is made of heat-conducting material and is larger than the metal plates 4, thus facilitating the mutual pressing and leveling effect and uniform heat dissipation.

[0043] The above description provides a detailed account of one embodiment of the present invention. However, this description is merely a preferred embodiment and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. All equivalent variations and improvements made within the scope of the claims of the present invention should still fall within the patent coverage of the present invention.

Claims

1. A leveling device for metal sheet processing, comprising a conveying device (1) for transporting a metal sheet (4), characterized in that... The conveying device (1) has a storage compartment (5) for storing the partition (6) below it. A carrying mechanism (3) for stacking metal plates (4) is provided on one side of the conveying device (1). The carrying mechanism (3) includes a transport box (301) corresponding to the position of the storage compartment (5). The transport box (301) has openings at the front and rear. A rotating wheel (304) is rotatably mounted on the bottom of the transport box (301). A pressing component for squeezing the metal plates (4) is provided inside the transport box (301). A device for pressing the metal plates (4) is provided on the side of the transport box (301) away from the storage compartment (5). 1) A conveying mechanism (2) for internally conveying metal plate (4) and partition (6), wherein the partition (6) is made of heat-conducting material and is larger than the metal plate (4). The conveying mechanism (2) includes a frame (201), a clamping component (205) for clamping and fixing the metal plate (4), a transverse conveying component for moving the metal plate (4) laterally, and a longitudinal moving component for moving the transverse conveying component longitudinally. The longitudinal moving component is mounted on the frame (201), the transverse conveying component is mounted at the output end of the longitudinal moving component, and the clamping component (205) is mounted at the output end of the transverse conveying component.

2. The leveling device for metal plate processing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping assembly (205) includes a support plate (2051) that mates with the output end of the transverse conveying assembly. Multiple sets of limiting plates (2056) are fixedly mounted on the support plate (2051). A slidably fitted airtight outer sleeve (2052) is slidably fitted between corresponding sets of limiting plates (2056). An air pump is connected to the outside of the airtight outer sleeve (2052). Airtight inner sleeves (2053) are slidably fitted inside both ends of the airtight outer sleeve (2052). The internal space of the airtight outer sleeve (2052) and the matching airtight inner sleeve (2053) is sealed. Both sides of the support plate (2051) are rotatably connected with lever clamps (2054). The upper end of the lever clamps (2054) is movably hinged to the corresponding airtight inner sleeve (2053). The lower end of each set of lever clamps (2054) is fixedly provided with a cutting block (2055) for separating two adjacent sets of metal plates (4) or partitions (6).

3. The leveling device for metal plate processing according to claim 2, characterized in that, The longitudinal moving component includes an electric slide rail (202) longitudinally distributed inside the frame (201), a transmission body (203) is fixedly installed on the electric slide rail (202), and the transverse conveying component is fitted on the transmission body (203).

4. The leveling device for metal plate processing according to claim 3, characterized in that, The lateral transport assembly includes a first electric telescopic device (204) fixedly mounted on the transmission body (203), and the telescopic end of the first electric telescopic device (204) is fixedly connected to the support plate (2051).

5. The leveling device for metal plate processing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the frame (201) is provided with a forward and backward moving component for pushing the frame (201) to move back and forth.

6. The leveling device for metal plate processing according to claim 5, characterized in that, The lower end of the frame (201) is provided with a platform (7) near the conveying device (1), and the platform (7) is provided with a limiting block for guiding and limiting the rotating wheel (304).

7. The leveling device for metal plate processing according to claim 6, characterized in that, The forward and backward moving assembly includes a slide (206) fixedly connected to the mounting platform (7), and a second electric telescopic device (207) is fixedly installed inside the mounting platform (7), with the extension end of the second electric telescopic device (207) fixedly connected to the frame (201).

8. The leveling device for metal plate processing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pressing assembly includes a hydraulic telescopic rod (302) fixedly installed on the upper end of the transport box (301), and an isolation plate (303) is fixedly connected to the output end of the hydraulic telescopic rod (302). The isolation plate (303) is made of heat-insulating material.

9. The leveling device for metal plate processing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the transport box (301) is fixedly provided with a pad (305) of the same size as the metal plate (4), and the internal cross-sectional dimension of the transport box (301) is larger than the cross-sectional dimension of the pad (305).

10. The leveling device for metal plate processing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The partition (6) is made of aluminum silicate fiber or glass fiber cotton, and the bottom of the storage compartment (5) is provided with a heightening plate (8) for raising the height of the partition (6).