Automatic system matched with three-chamber vacuum furnace

Abstract

The utility model relates to three room vacuum furnace technical field discloses a kind of three room vacuum furnace supporting automation system, comprising: ground, guardrail is arranged on it;Seventh axis module, installation is in ground, the seventh axis module carries six-axis robot, the six-axis robot end connects clamp;Mould shell loading station, setting in ground one side, the mould shell loading station includes opposite sensor and camera, for detecting whether mould shell is taken out and information identification;Mould shell heat preservation loading station, with mould shell loading station opposite setting, including lifting mechanism and heat preservation warehouse site, for the heat preservation and transfer of high-temperature mould shell;The seventh axis module carried six-axis robot of being arranged realizes full-process automation operation, greatly improves production efficiency, while reducing manual intervention, reduces production instability and security risk. Through the organic cooperation of mould shell loading station, mould shell heat preservation loading station, mould shell preheating furnace and three room vacuum melting furnace, the full-automation processing from loading to pouring of mould shell is realized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of three-chamber vacuum furnaces, and specifically to an automated system supporting a three-chamber vacuum furnace. Background Technique

[0002] With the rapid development of high-end manufacturing, precision casting technology has put forward higher requirements for the automation, high efficiency and stability of the equiaxed crystal melting and casting process. As the core equipment for the production of equiaxed crystal blades, the performance of the automated system supporting the three-chamber vacuum melting furnace directly determines the quality of castings and production efficiency. The automated systems of traditional three-chamber vacuum furnaces mostly adopt manual labor and simple transfer devices, which cannot meet the automated processing of links such as mold shell loading, preheating, transfer, pouring and heat preservation. There are breakpoints in their connection, relying on manual intervention, which increases production instability and safety risks.

[0003] Therefore, based on the above technical problems, it is necessary for those skilled in the art to develop an automated system supporting a three-chamber vacuum furnace. Content of the Utility Model

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide an automated system supporting a three-chamber vacuum furnace to solve the problems put forward in the above background technique.

[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A technical solution of an automated system supporting a three-chamber vacuum furnace includes:

[0007] The ground, on which a guardrail is provided;

[0008] The seventh-axis module, installed on the ground, the seventh-axis module carrying a six-axis robot, and the end of the six-axis robot being connected to a fixture;

[0009] The mold shell loading station, arranged on one side of the ground, the mold shell loading station including a through-beam sensor and a camera for detecting whether the mold shell is taken out and information recognition;

[0010] The mold shell heat preservation loading and unloading station, arranged opposite to the mold shell loading station, including a lifting mechanism and a heat preservation storage position for the heat preservation and transfer of high-temperature mold shells;

[0011] The mold shell preheating furnace, arranged at the edge of the ground, a furnace door frame being installed on the mold shell preheating furnace, a telescopic air cylinder being installed on the furnace door frame, and the output end of the telescopic air cylinder being connected to a furnace door;

[0012] The three-chamber vacuum melting furnace, on which an operation platform is provided for the vacuum pouring of the mold shell, a crucible lifting module being arranged on the adjacent side, and a master alloy lifter being arranged on the adjacent side of the crucible lifting module;

[0013] The six-axis robot reciprocates along the ground rail through the seventh-axis module, and successively completes the full-process automated operations of taking the mold shell at the mold shell loading station, through-beam inspection, camera recognition, transferring the mold shell in the preheating furnace, pouring in the three-chamber vacuum melting furnace, and discharging at the mold shell heat preservation loading and unloading station.

[0014] As a preferred technical solution, the six-axis robot is a casting version robot, and the end fixture is made of high-temperature resistant material and wrapped with heat insulation layers of aluminum silicate ceramic fiber board and mica board.

[0015] As a preferred technical solution, the mold shell heat preservation loading and unloading station includes 6 independent heat preservation workstations.

[0016] As a preferred technical solution, a mold shell limiting and load-bearing support plate is provided at the bottom of the fixture, with a limiting load-bearing of ≥50 kg. The clamping force is controlled by torque, and a power-off and air-off self-locking function is equipped to prevent the mold shell from falling off.

[0017] As a preferred technical solution, the mold shell preheating furnace is a double-chamber high-temperature mold shell preheating furnace, which preheats 12 mold shells at one time and is seamlessly connected to the three-chamber vacuum melting furnace through a six-axis robot.

[0018] As a preferred technical solution, the through-beam sensor is used to detect the mold shell grasping state, and the camera is used to identify the mold shell information and compare it with the data of the production management system.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are:

[0020] The present utility model is an automated system supporting a three-chamber vacuum furnace. The seventh-axis module is set to carry a six-axis robot to achieve full-process automated operations, greatly improving the production efficiency, reducing manual intervention at the same time, and reducing production instability and safety risks. Through the organic cooperation of the mold shell loading station, the mold shell heat preservation loading and unloading station, the mold shell preheating furnace and the three-chamber vacuum melting furnace, the full-automation processing of the mold shell from loading to pouring is realized. Especially, the six-axis robot uses a high-temperature resistant material fixture and is provided with a heat insulation layer, which can safely and efficiently handle high-temperature mold shells. The mold shell heat preservation loading and unloading station is provided with multiple independent heat preservation workstations to ensure the temperature stability of the mold shell during transportation. In addition, the present utility model also realizes the accurate detection of the mold shell state and information recognition through the through-beam sensor and the camera, further improving the automation level and production accuracy of the system. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 It is a top view structural schematic diagram of an automated system supporting a three-chamber vacuum furnace;

[0022] Figure 2 It is a right-side three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of an automated system supporting a three-chamber vacuum furnace;

[0023] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the left three-dimensional structure of an automated system supporting a three-chamber vacuum furnace

[0024] In the attached drawing reference numerals: 1, ground; 11, guardrail; 21, seventh-axis module; 22, six-axis robot; 23, fixture; 3, mold shell loading station; 31, opposed sensor; 32, camera; 4, mold shell heat preservation loading and unloading station; 5, mold shell preheating furnace; 51, furnace door frame; 52, telescopic cylinder; 53, furnace door; 6, crucible lifting module; 7, master alloy lifter; 8, three-chamber vacuum melting furnace; 81, operating platform. Detailed implementation manners

[0025] The features and exemplary embodiments of various aspects of the present utility model will be described in detail below. In order to make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the present utility model clearer and more understandable, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the attached drawings and specific embodiments. For those skilled in the art, the present utility model can be implemented without some of these specific details. The following description of the embodiments is only to provide a better understanding of the present utility model by showing examples of the present utility model.

[0026] As Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 shown, the present utility model provides a technical solution for an automated system supporting a three-chamber vacuum furnace: including a ground 1, which is the basis of the entire automated system, on which a guardrail 11 is provided to ensure operation safety. The size and structural design of the ground 1 should be able to stably support key components such as the seventh-axis module 21, mold shell loading station 3, mold shell heat preservation loading and unloading station 4, mold shell preheating furnace 5, crucible lifting module 6, master alloy lifter 7, and three-chamber vacuum melting furnace 8.

[0027] The seventh-axis module 21 is installed on the ground 1, and its main function is to provide a moving platform for the six-axis robot 22. The seventh-axis module 21 allows the six-axis robot 22 to reciprocate along the ground rail to achieve coverage and operation of different work sites.

[0028] The six-axis robot 22 is mounted on the seventh-axis module 21, and a fixture 23 is connected to its end. The fixture 23 is designed to be able to adapt to the grasping and handling of high-temperature mold shells, and is made of high-temperature-resistant materials and wrapped with a heat insulation layer of aluminum silicate ceramic fiber board and mica board to protect the robot from high temperatures.

[0029] The mold shell loading station 3 is set on one side of the ground 1, including an opposed sensor 31 and a camera 32. The opposed sensor 31 is used to detect the mold shell grasping state, while the camera 32 is used to identify mold shell information and compare it with the data of the production management system.

[0030] The insulated mold loading and unloading station 4 is located opposite the mold loading station 3 and includes a lifting mechanism and insulated storage areas. The insulated mold loading and unloading station 4 has 6 independent insulated workstations for the insulation and transfer of high-temperature molds.

[0031] The mold shell preheating furnace 5 is located at the edge of the ground, and a furnace door frame 51 is installed on it. A telescopic cylinder 52 is installed on the furnace door frame 51, and the output end of the telescopic cylinder 52 is connected to the furnace door 53. The mold shell preheating furnace 5 is a double-chamber high-temperature mold shell preheating furnace, which can preheat 12 mold shells at one time.

[0032] The three-chamber vacuum melting furnace 8 is equipped with an operating platform 81 for vacuum casting of the mold shell. Adjacent to the furnace are a crucible lifting module 6 and a master alloy elevator 7 to facilitate material handling during the melting process.

[0033] The six-axis robot 22 moves back and forth along the ground rail via the seventh axis module 21, and sequentially completes the fully automated operation of shell loading station 3 shell removal, shooting inspection, camera recognition, shell transfer in shell preheating furnace 5, casting in three-chamber vacuum melting furnace 8 and shell insulation loading and unloading station 4.

[0034] Through the above specific implementation methods, the three-chamber vacuum furnace with automation system of this utility model can realize the fully automated processing of the mold shell from loading to pouring, significantly improving production efficiency, reducing manual intervention, and reducing production instability and safety risks.

[0035] The working principle and usage process of this utility model: After assembling the various components of this solution in sequence, work according to the above implementation methods according to actual needs to complete all working steps.

[0036] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0037] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "coaxial", "bottom", "one end", "top", "middle", "other end", "upper", "side", "top", "inner", "front", "center", "both ends", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0038] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "setting", "connection", "fixing", "screw connection", etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal connection of two components or the interaction between two components. Unless otherwise explicitly limited, those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0039] The embodiments described above are not exhaustive, nor do they limit the invention to specific implementations. Clearly, many modifications and variations can be made based on the above description. These embodiments are selected and specifically described in this specification to better explain the principles and practical applications of the invention, enabling those skilled in the art to effectively utilize the invention and its modifications. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of the invention should be included within the protection scope of the invention.

Claims

1. An automated system for a three-chamber vacuum furnace, characterized in that, include: Ground (1), on which a guardrail (11) is installed; A seventh-axis module (21) is installed on the ground (1). The seventh-axis module (21) carries a six-axis robot (22), and the end of the six-axis robot (22) is connected to a gripper (23). A mold loading station (3) is set on one side of the ground (1). The mold loading station (3) includes a through-beam sensor (31) and a camera (32) for detecting whether the mold has been removed and for information recognition. The insulated mold loading and unloading station (4) is set opposite to the mold loading station (3), and includes a lifting mechanism and an insulated storage space for the insulation and transfer of high temperature molds; A preheating furnace (5) is set at the edge of the ground (1). A furnace door frame (51) is installed on the preheating furnace (5). A telescopic cylinder (52) is installed on the furnace door frame (51). The output end of the telescopic cylinder (52) is connected to the furnace door (53). A three-chamber vacuum melting furnace (8) is provided with an operating platform (81) for vacuum casting of the mold shell, and a crucible lifting module (6) is provided on the adjacent side. A master alloy lifting machine (7) is provided on the adjacent side of the crucible lifting module (6). The six-axis robot (22) moves back and forth along the ground rail through the seventh axis module (21) to complete the fully automated operation of the mold shell loading station (3) shell removal, shooting inspection, camera (32) identification, mold shell transfer in the preheating furnace (5), casting in the three-chamber vacuum melting furnace (8) and unloading at the mold shell insulation loading and unloading station (4).

2. The automated system for a three-chamber vacuum furnace according to claim 1, characterized in that: The six-axis robot (22) is a cast version robot, and the end effector (23) is made of high temperature resistant material and wrapped with aluminum silicate ceramic fiber board and mica board heat insulation layer.

3. The automated system for a three-chamber vacuum furnace according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mold shell insulation loading and unloading station (4) includes 6 independent insulation workstations.

4. The automated system for a three-chamber vacuum furnace according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamp (23) is equipped with a mold shell limiting load-bearing plate at the bottom, with a limiting load of ≥50kg. The clamping force is controlled by torque and equipped with a power outage and gas cut-off self-locking function to prevent the mold shell from falling off.

5. The automated system for a three-chamber vacuum furnace according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mold shell preheating furnace (5) is a double-chamber high-temperature mold shell preheating furnace, which preheats 12 mold shells at a time, and is seamlessly connected with the three-chamber vacuum melting furnace (8) through a six-axis robot (22).

6. The automated system for a three-chamber vacuum furnace according to claim 1, characterized in that: The through-beam sensor (31) is used to detect the mold shell grasping state, and the camera (32) is used to identify the mold shell information and compare it with the data of the production management system.

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