A smelting furnace arrangement

By introducing a circular track and a feeding trolley system into the smelting furnace, combined with a weighing device and a control system, uniform feeding of the smelting furnace was achieved, solving the problem of uneven feeding in traditional smelting furnaces and improving smelting efficiency and product quality.

CN224266780UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-22四川明达集团峨边合金有限责任公司
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
四川明达集团峨边合金有限责任公司
Filing Date
2025-03-12
Publication Date
2026-05-22

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Technical Problem

Uneven feeding in traditional smelting furnaces leads to uneven reactions during the smelting process, affecting smelting efficiency and product quality.

Method used

Design a smelting furnace device that uses a circular track and a feeding trolley system, combined with a weighing device and a control system, to achieve precise control of the ore weight at each feed inlet and ensure uniform feeding.

Benefits of technology

It improves the uniformity and automation of the smelting process, reduces manual intervention, lowers labor costs and human error, and enhances smelting efficiency and product quality.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a smelting furnace device belongs to smelting furnace technical field. Including smelting furnace body, the top of smelting furnace body is provided with the feeding platform, wherein: the top of smelting furnace body is provided with annular track around feeding platform, a plurality of feed ports are arranged in annular track, and the top of smelting furnace body is communicated with feed port; The feeding trolley is arranged on the annular track, and the feeding trolley includes the frame and the bunker, the bunker is arranged on the frame, and the bunker is connected with the frame through the weighing device; The side of feeding platform is still matched with the conveyer belt, and the conveyer belt is used for bunker loading; Each feed port is provided with the limiting mechanism for controlling the parking of feeding trolley; The smelting furnace device further includes a set of control system. The utility model can evenly and quantitatively put the ore raw material on the top of smelting furnace body, which is beneficial to guarantee the smelting effect, improve the smelting efficiency, and has good overall use effect.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of smelting furnace technology, and in particular to a smelting furnace device. Background Technology

[0002] Smelting is a refining technique that uses methods such as roasting, smelting, electrolysis, and the use of chemical agents to extract metals from ores, reduce impurities, or increase certain components to produce the desired metal. During the smelting process, materials need to be added to the furnace as needed.

[0003] Currently, traditional smelting furnaces often lack precise control over the feeding process, making it difficult to ensure uniformity in the feed rate from different inlets, resulting in significant weight differences in the ore raw materials at each inlet. This uneven feeding method leads to uneven reactions during the smelting process, reducing smelting efficiency and affecting product quality.

[0004] Therefore, this application provides a smelting furnace apparatus to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a smelting furnace device to solve the problem of uneven feeding in existing smelting furnaces, which affects smelting efficiency and product quality.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0007] A smelting furnace apparatus includes a smelting furnace body, wherein a feeding platform is provided on the top of the smelting furnace body, wherein:

[0008] A ring track is provided around the top of the smelting furnace body on the feeding platform. Multiple feed inlets are provided in the ring track and are connected to the top of the smelting furnace body.

[0009] A feeding trolley is mounted on the circular track. The feeding trolley includes a frame and a hopper. The hopper is mounted on the frame, and the hopper and the frame are connected by a weighing device.

[0010] A conveyor belt is also provided on one side of the feeding platform, and the conveyor belt is used for feeding materials into the hopper;

[0011] Each of the feed inlets is equipped with a limiting mechanism for controlling the stopping of the feeding trolley;

[0012] The smelting furnace also includes a control system for controlling the start and stop of the conveyor belt, the movement of the feeding trolley, weighing, and stopping actions, and for coordinating the overall operation according to preset weight values ​​and feeding sequence.

[0013] Optionally, the plurality of feed inlets are evenly distributed within the annular track along the movement trajectory of the feeding trolley, and the bottom discharge port of the hopper is adapted to the feed inlets.

[0014] Optionally, an annular power rail is provided on the inner side of the annular track, and the annular power rail is used to supply power to the feeding trolley.

[0015] Optionally, the limiting mechanism at the feed inlet includes a mechanical limiting structure and an inductive limiting mechanism.

[0016] Optionally, the mechanical limiting mechanism includes a limiting block.

[0017] Optionally, the inductive limiting mechanism includes a photoelectric sensor and a proximity sensor.

[0018] Optionally, the control system includes a controller, a sensor assembly, and an actuator assembly. The controller is electrically connected to the sensor assembly and the actuator assembly. The sensor assembly includes the weighing device and a limit sensor. The actuator assembly includes the motor of the conveyor belt and a drive motor installed on the feeding trolley.

[0019] Optionally, the controller is a programmable logic controller, which processes the signals transmitted from the sensor components through pre-written program logic and sends control commands to the actuator components.

[0020] Optionally, a fixed platform is fixed to the top edge of the vehicle frame, and the weighing device is fixed to the fixed platform. A fixed block is fixed to the top edge of the hopper, and a fixed column is fixed to the bottom of the fixed block. The lower end of the fixed column abuts against the weighing device. The weighing device is used to monitor the weight of the material in the hopper in real time and transmit the weight signal to the controller.

[0021] Optionally, the limit sensor is located at the feed inlet to detect the position of the feeding trolley and transmit the position signal to the controller.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0023] In the above scheme, thanks to the setting of the feeding trolley, the weight of ore fed into each feed port is precisely controlled by the cooperation of the frame, hopper and weighing device, ensuring that the ore raw materials in each feed port are of equal weight, making the reaction in the smelting process more uniform and effectively improving the smelting effect.

[0024] In the above scheme, thanks to the coordinated work of the circular track, feeding trolley, conveyor belt and control system, the automation level of the feeding process is improved. The entire feeding process does not require a lot of manual intervention, reducing labor costs and the possibility of human error, thus ensuring smelting efficiency.

[0025] In summary, this device can uniformly and quantitatively feed ore raw materials at the top of the smelting furnace, which helps to ensure smelting effect, improve smelting efficiency, and has a good overall performance. Attached Figure Description

[0026] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated herein and form part of the specification, illustrate embodiments of the present invention and, together with the specification, further serve to explain the principles of the present invention and enable those skilled in the art to implement and use the present invention.

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the smelting furnace device;

[0028] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point A;

[0029] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the feeding trolley;

[0030] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point B.

[0031] [Figure Labels]

[0032] 1. Smelting furnace body; 2. Feeding platform; 3. Circular track; 4. Feed inlet; 5. Circular power rail; 6. Feeding trolley; 601. Chassis; 602. Hopper; 603. Fixed platform; 604. Weighing device; 605. Fixed block; 606. Fixed column; 7. Conveyor belt; 701. Discharge port.

[0033] As shown in the figure, specific structures and devices are marked in the figure to clearly illustrate the structure of the embodiment of this utility model. However, this is only for illustrative purposes and is not intended to limit this utility model to this specific structure, device and environment. Those skilled in the art can adjust or modify these devices and environments according to specific needs. Detailed Implementation

[0034] The smelting furnace apparatus provided by this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should also be noted that, in order to make the embodiments more detailed, the following embodiments are the best and preferred embodiments, and those skilled in the art can also use other alternative methods to implement some known technologies; moreover, the accompanying drawings are only for more specific description of the embodiments and are not intended to specifically limit this utility model.

[0035] It should be noted that the use of terms such as "an embodiment," "an embodiment," "an exemplary embodiment," and "some embodiments" in the specification indicates that the described embodiment may include a specific feature, structure, or characteristic, but not every embodiment necessarily includes that specific feature, structure, or characteristic. Furthermore, when a specific feature, structure, or characteristic is described in connection with an embodiment, implementing such a feature, structure, or characteristic in conjunction with other embodiments (whether explicitly described or not) should be within the knowledge of those skilled in the art.

[0036] Generally, terms can be understood at least partly from their use in context. For example, depending at least partly on the context, the term "one or more" as used herein can be used to describe any feature, structure, or characteristic in a singular sense, or a combination of features, structures, or characteristics in a plural sense. Additionally, the term "based on" can be understood not necessarily to convey an exclusive set of factors, but rather, alternatively, depending at least partly on the context, to allow for the presence of other factors that are not necessarily explicitly described.

[0037] It is understood that the meanings of “on”, “above”, and “above” in this utility model should be interpreted in the broadest manner, such that “on” not only means “directly on” something, but also includes the meaning of being “on” something with an intervening feature or layer, and that “above” or “above” not only means “on” something, but also includes the meaning of being “on” something without an intervening feature or layer.

[0038] Furthermore, spatially related terms such as “below,” “under,” “lower,” “above,” and “upper” are used herein for convenience to describe the relationship of one element or feature to one or more other elements or features, as illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Spatially related terms are intended to cover different orientations in the use or operation of the device other than those depicted in the accompanying drawings. The device may be oriented in other ways, and the spatially related descriptive terms used herein can be interpreted similarly.

[0039] like Figures 1-4 As shown, an embodiment of this utility model provides a smelting furnace device, including a smelting furnace body 1, wherein a feeding platform 2 is provided on the top of the smelting furnace body 1, wherein:

[0040] A ring track 3 is provided around the top of the smelting furnace body 1 on the feeding platform 2. Multiple feed inlets 4 are provided in the ring track 3. The feed inlets 4 are connected to the top of the smelting furnace body 1, and the multiple feed inlets 4 are evenly distributed in the ring track 3 along the movement trajectory of the feeding trolley 6.

[0041] A feeding trolley 6 is mounted on the circular track 3, and a circular power rail 5 is provided on the inner side of the circular track 3 for supplying power to the feeding trolley 6.

[0042] The feeding trolley 6 includes a frame 601 and a hopper 602. The hopper 602 is mounted on the frame 601, and the hopper 602 and the frame 601 are connected by a weighing device 604. Specifically, the bottom discharge port of the hopper 602 is adapted to the feed port 4, and a fixed platform 603 is fixed to the top edge of the frame 601. The weighing device 604 is fixed on the fixed platform 603, and a fixed block 605 is fixed to the top edge of the hopper 602. A fixed column 606 is fixed to the bottom of the fixed block 605, and the lower end of the fixed column 606 abuts against the weighing device 604.

[0043] The feeding platform 2 is also equipped with a conveyor belt 7 on one side. The top of the conveyor belt 7 is provided with a discharge port 701 for feeding materials into the hopper 602. The bottom discharge port of the hopper 602 is provided with a controllable valve body such as a solenoid valve to control the feeding.

[0044] Each of the feed inlets 4 is provided with a limiting mechanism for controlling the stopping of the feeding trolley 6. The limiting mechanism at the feed inlet 4 includes a mechanical limiting structure or an inductive limiting mechanism. The mechanical limiting mechanism may be, but is not limited to, a limiting block, and the inductive limiting mechanism may be, but is not limited to, a photoelectric sensor or a proximity sensor.

[0045] In addition, the smelting furnace device also includes a control system for controlling the start and stop of the conveyor belt 7, the movement of the feeding trolley 6, weighing and stopping actions, and for coordinating the overall operation according to the preset weight value and feeding sequence.

[0046] Specifically, in this embodiment, the control system includes a controller, a sensor assembly, and an actuator assembly. The controller is electrically connected to the sensor assembly and the actuator assembly. The sensor assembly includes the weighing device 604 and a limit sensor. The actuator assembly includes the motor of the conveyor belt 7 and the drive motor installed on the feeding trolley 6.

[0047] The controller is a programmable logic controller (PLC), which processes the signals from the sensor components through pre-written program logic and sends control commands to the actuator components. Therefore, the weight of the material in the hopper 602 can be monitored in real time by the weighing device 604, and the weight signal can be transmitted to the controller to control the conveyor belt 7 to feed a fixed amount of material into the hopper 602.

[0048] The limit sensor is located at the feed inlet 4 and is used to detect the position of the feeding trolley 6 and transmit the position signal to the controller.

[0049] The working principle provided by this utility model is that, in use, the smelting furnace device utilizes the cooperation of the frame 601, the hopper 602, and the weighing device 604 to precisely control the weight of ore fed into each feed port 4, ensuring that the ore raw materials in each feed port 4 are of equal weight, making the reaction in the smelting process more uniform, and effectively improving the smelting effect.

[0050] Meanwhile, the coordinated operation of the circular track 3, the feeding trolley 6, the conveyor belt 7, and the control system can improve the automation level of the feeding process. The entire feeding process does not require a lot of manual intervention, which reduces labor costs and the possibility of human error, thus ensuring smelting efficiency.

[0051] In summary, this device can uniformly and quantitatively feed ore raw materials to the top of the smelting furnace body 1, which helps to ensure smelting effect, improve smelting efficiency, and has a good overall performance.

[0052] This utility model encompasses any substitutions, modifications, equivalent methods, and solutions made within the spirit and scope of this utility model. To provide the public with a thorough understanding of this utility model, specific details are described in detail in the following preferred embodiments; however, those skilled in the art will fully understand this utility model even without these detailed descriptions. Furthermore, to avoid unnecessary confusion regarding the essence of this utility model, well-known methods, processes, procedures, components, and circuits are not described in detail.

[0053] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of the present utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A smelting furnace apparatus, comprising a smelting furnace body (1), wherein a feeding platform (2) is provided on the top of the smelting furnace body (1), characterized in that, The feeding platform (2) is provided with a ring track (3) around the top of the smelting furnace body (1), and a plurality of feed inlets (4) are provided in the ring track (3), and the feed inlets (4) are connected to the top of the smelting furnace body (1). A feeding trolley (6) is mounted on the circular track (3). The feeding trolley (6) includes a frame (601) and a hopper (602). The hopper (602) is mounted on the frame (601), and the hopper (602) and the frame (601) are connected by a weighing device (604). The feeding platform (2) is also equipped with a conveyor belt (7) on one side, which is used for feeding materials into the hopper (602). Each of the feed inlets (4) is provided with a limiting mechanism for controlling the stopping of the feeding trolley (6); The smelting furnace device also includes a control system for controlling the start and stop of the conveyor belt (7), the movement of the feeding trolley (6), weighing and stopping actions, and for coordinating the overall operation according to the preset weight value and feeding sequence.

2. The smelting furnace apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, Multiple feed inlets (4) are evenly distributed in the circular track (3) along the movement trajectory of the feeding trolley (6), and the bottom discharge port of the hopper (602) is adapted to the feed inlets (4).

3. The smelting furnace apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, An annular power rail (5) is provided on the inner side of the annular track (3), and the annular power rail (5) is used to supply power to the feeding trolley (6).

4. The smelting furnace apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The limiting mechanism at the feed inlet (4) includes a mechanical limiting structure and an inductive limiting mechanism.

5. The smelting furnace apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that, The mechanical limiting structure includes a limiting block.

6. The smelting furnace apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that, The inductive limiting mechanism includes a photoelectric sensor and a proximity sensor.

7. The smelting furnace apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control system includes a controller, a sensor assembly, and an actuator assembly. The controller is electrically connected to the sensor assembly and the actuator assembly. The sensor assembly includes the weighing device (604) and a limit sensor. The actuator assembly includes the motor of the conveyor belt (7) and the drive motor installed on the feeding trolley (6).

8. The smelting furnace apparatus according to claim 7, characterized in that, The controller is a programmable logic controller, which processes the signals from the sensor components through pre-written program logic and sends control commands to the actuator components.

9. The smelting furnace apparatus according to claim 7, characterized in that, A fixed platform (603) is fixed to the top edge of the frame (601), and the weighing device (604) is fixed on the fixed platform (603). A fixed block (605) is fixed to the top edge of the hopper (602), and a fixed column (606) is fixed to the bottom of the fixed block (605). The lower end of the fixed column (606) abuts against the weighing device (604). The weighing device (604) is used to monitor the weight of the material in the hopper (602) in real time and transmit the weight signal to the controller.

10. The smelting furnace apparatus according to claim 7, characterized in that, The limit sensor is located at the feed inlet (4) and is used to detect the position of the feeding trolley (6) and transmit the position signal to the controller.