A grate assembly
The modular design of the firing plate assembly, including the support plate, columns, positioning pins, and locking parts, solves the problems of complex structure and inconvenient maintenance of existing firing plates, enabling convenient assembly and efficient maintenance, and improving the stability and adaptability of use.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ZHEJIANG JICHENG ADVANCED CERAMICS CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-21
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-02
AI Technical Summary
Existing firing plates have a simple structure, are complex to assemble and inconvenient to maintain, and are difficult to maintain stability and service life in high-temperature environments.
The modularly designed bearing plate assembly includes a bearing plate, columns, positioning pins, and locking components. The bearing plate is stably fixed by the engagement of the positioning pins and locking components, and it supports the assembly and disassembly of multi-layer structures, facilitating the independent production and replacement of parts.
The assembly convenience and maintainability of the bearing plate assembly have been improved, manufacturing costs have been reduced, and the modular design has been adapted to different layer requirements, enhancing the support effect and stability of use.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of sintering, and specifically relates to a sintering plate assembly. Background Technology
[0002] A sintering plate is a substrate used in high-temperature industrial furnaces to support and sinter target materials, typically found in industries such as ceramics, glass, and metallurgy. To ensure its stability and service life under high-temperature conditions, the sintering plate requires strict standards for load-bearing strength and performance stability at high temperatures, and it must not react or adhere to the target material at high temperatures.
[0003] The current firing plates have a simple structure. Taking the structure of the firing plate proposed in Chinese patent application "CN104634113A A novel silicon carbide firing plate for ceramic kilns and its manufacturing method" as an example, although the structure is simple, its assembly was relatively complicated and maintenance was inconvenient. Utility Model Content
[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a firing plate assembly that is easy to assemble and has a stable structure.
[0005] This utility model provides a firing plate assembly, including a load-bearing plate and a support assembly, wherein the support assembly includes a column, a positioning pin and a locking component;
[0006] There are one or more support plates. When there is one support plate, the support plate is placed on top of the column, and the column is used to support the firing plate assembly in the placement position. When there are multiple support plates, adjacent support plates are arranged in parallel with each other through the columns, and the column is set below the lowermost support plate.
[0007] The bearing plate has through holes on its surface, and the positioning pin is fitted into the through holes. The locking component is fitted into both the positioning pin and the column to limit the positioning pin to the column.
[0008] In one embodiment, the top and bottom of the column are provided with fitting holes;
[0009] The engaging component includes a plate body, with an engaging protrusion extending from the lower part of the plate body to engage with an engaging hole on the upper part of the column, and an engaging groove I recessed from the upper part of the plate body to engage with the bottom of the positioning pin.
[0010] The plate is positioned between the top of the column and the bottom of the supporting plate.
[0011] In one embodiment, the outer dimension of the plate is greater than or equal to the outer dimension of the column.
[0012] In one embodiment, the top and bottom of the column are provided with fitting holes;
[0013] The locking mechanism includes a limiting ring I;
[0014] The limiting ring I is set in the fitting hole at the top of the column, and the limiting ring I is provided with a fitting groove II that fits into the bottom of the positioning pin;
[0015] The bottom of the locating pin engages with the fitting groove II, and the pin body mates with the through hole.
[0016] In one embodiment, the engaging component further includes a limiting ring II, which has a through groove and is disposed in the bottom fitting hole of the column above the support plate;
[0017] The upper end of the positioning pin of the upper limit ring I of the column below the bearing plate extends upward through the through hole, and the through groove of the limit ring II inside the column above the bearing plate is engaged with the outer wall of the positioning pin.
[0018] In one embodiment, the locating pin is a hollow tubular structure with openings at both ends.
[0019] In one embodiment, the top outer side of the locating pin is chamfered.
[0020] In one embodiment, the column is a tubular structure that is hollow inside and open at both ends.
[0021] In one embodiment, several sets of support components are disposed below each carrier plate.
[0022] In one embodiment, the carrier plate and support assembly are made of silicon carbide.
[0023] The beneficial effects of this utility model are that, by modularizing the bearing plate assembly into a modular design consisting of a bearing plate, columns, positioning pins, and locking parts, it facilitates independent production and processing of each component, reducing unit manufacturing costs. Furthermore, it allows for easy disassembly and replacement of any damaged or unused component, improving the maintainability of the bearing plate assembly. Additionally, the modular design allows for selection of the number of bearing plate layers as needed, providing strong adaptability.
[0024] The positioning pins and locking components allow for convenient and quick secure fixing of the support plate to the column, and also enable fixed positioning of the column above and below the support plate, thereby improving the overall support effect. Attached Figure Description
[0025] Appendix Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the bearing plate assembly when the card assembly is one embodiment of the present invention;
[0026] Appendix Figure 2 This is a front sectional view of the firing plate assembly when the card assembly is one embodiment of the present invention;
[0027] Appendix Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the bearing plate assembly when the card assembly is used in another embodiment of this utility model;
[0028] Appendix Figure 4 This is a front sectional view of the bearing plate assembly in another embodiment of the present invention.
[0029] In the figure, 1-bearing plate; 11-through hole; 2-column; 21-fitting hole; 3-positioning pin; 4-clamping part; 41-plate body; 411-fitting protrusion; 412-fitting groove I; 42-limiting ring I; 421-fitting groove II; 43-limiting ring II; 431-through groove. Detailed Implementation
[0030] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0031] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in this utility model embodiment are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.
[0032] Furthermore, in this utility model, the use of terms such as "first," "second," etc., is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0033] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connection," "fixed," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "fixed" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can mean a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, a physical connection, or a wireless communication connection; it can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can mean 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.
[0034] Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other, but only if they are based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.
[0035] As attached Figure 1 - Appendix Figure 4 As shown, this utility model provides a bearing plate assembly, including a bearing plate 1 and a support assembly. The support assembly includes a column 2, a positioning pin 3 and a locking component 4.
[0036] One or more (two or more) support plates 1 are provided. When only one support plate 1 is provided, the firing plate assembly is a single-layer load-bearing structure. When multiple support plates 1 are provided, the firing plate assembly is a multi-layer load-bearing structure, which can greatly improve the load-bearing capacity. When only one support plate 1 is provided, the support plate 1 is placed on top of the column 2. At this time, the column 2 is used to support the firing plate assembly in the placement position. When multiple support plates 1 are provided, two adjacent support plates 1 are arranged in parallel with each other through the column 2, that is, two adjacent support plates 1 are supported by each other through the column 2. The column 2 is provided below the bottom support plate 1. The bottom support plate 2 is used to support the firing plate assembly in the placement position. At this time, except for the top support plate 1 which only has a column 2 below it, other support plates 1 are provided above and below.
[0037] A through hole 11 is provided on the surface of the support plate 1. A positioning pin 3 is fitted into the through hole 11. A locking member 4 is simultaneously fitted into the positioning pin 3 and the column 2 to limit the positioning pin 3 to the column 2. This achieves the goal of limiting the support plate 1 to the column 2 by the positioning pin 3, and limiting the positioning pin 3 to the column 2 by the locking member 4. This configuration, through the positioning interlock of the locking member 4, secures the support component to the support plate 1, providing convenient assembly and disassembly, and stable and reliable installation.
[0038] It should be noted that when there are columns 2 above and below the bearing plate 1, the lower side of the positioning pin 3 is engaged with the lower column 2 through the engaging part 4, and the upper side is engaged with the upper column 2 through the engaging part 4 or the body of the positioning pin 3, thereby providing a limit on the upper column 2 of the bearing plate 1.
[0039] This invention utilizes a modular design for the firing plate assembly, comprising a support plate 1, columns 2, positioning pins 3, and engaging parts 4. This facilitates independent production and processing of each component, reducing unit manufacturing costs. Furthermore, it allows for easy disassembly and replacement of any damaged or unused component, improving the maintainability of the firing plate assembly. Additionally, the modular design allows for selection of the number of layers in the support plate 1 as needed, offering strong adaptability.
[0040] The positioning pin 3 and the locking piece 4 can conveniently and quickly fix the bearing plate 1 to the column 2 stably, and can also fix and limit the column 2 above and below the bearing plate 1, thereby improving the overall support effect.
[0041] In addition, the structure of the bearing plate 1 in this utility model can be polygonal, circular or other irregular structure, which can be selected according to actual needs. The number of support components under each bearing plate 1 can also be selected as needed, as long as the support components can stably support the bearing plate 1.
[0042] In this utility model, the locking component 4 is provided in two embodiments, as shown in the attached drawing. Figure 1 - Appendix Figure 2 In one embodiment, the top and bottom of the column 2 are provided with fitting holes 21;
[0043] The engaging component 4 includes a plate 41, with an engaging protrusion 411 protruding from the lower part of the plate 41 to engage with the engaging hole 21 above the column 2, and an engaging groove Ⅰ 412 recessed from the upper part of the plate 41 to engage with the bottom of the positioning pin 3.
[0044] The plate 41 is positioned between the top of the column 2 and the bottom of the bearing plate 1.
[0045] During installation, the plate 41 is placed on top of the column 2, and the fitting protrusion 411 engages with the fitting hole 21 on the top of the column 2 to limit the movement of the plate 41 along the upper plane of the column 2. Then, the support plate 1 is placed on the plate 41. At this time, the through hole 11 and the fitting groove Ⅰ 412 are coaxially arranged. The positioning pin 3 engages with both the fitting groove Ⅰ 412 and the through hole 11, and the upper end of the positioning pin 3 extends out of the through hole 11. When the column 2 is placed above the support plate 1, the fitting hole 21 at the lower end of the column 2 engages with the positioning pin 3 extending out of the through hole 11, thereby fixing and limiting the upper column 2. With this arrangement, the support plate 1 can be fixedly and limitedly connected to one or two columns 2.
[0046] In this embodiment, the outer dimension of the plate 41 is greater than or equal to the outer dimension of the column 2. This arrangement increases the load-bearing area of the bearing plate 1, reduces stress concentration, and thus improves the stability and service life of the bearing plate 1.
[0047] In this embodiment, the snap-fit component 4 is an independent part that can work with the positioning pin 3 to simultaneously position and fix the upper and lower columns 2 of the bearing plate 1, making assembly convenient and quick.
[0048] Reference Appendix Figure 3 - Appendix Figure 4In another embodiment of the engaging component 4, the top and bottom of the column 2 are provided with engaging holes 21;
[0049] The locking component 4 includes a limiting ring I 42;
[0050] The limiting ring I 42 is set in the fitting hole 21 at the top of the column 2, that is, the outer wall of the limiting ring I 42 is engaged with the inner wall of the fitting hole 21 at the top of the column 2, and the limiting ring I 42 is provided with a fitting groove II 421 that fits into the bottom of the positioning pin 3.
[0051] The bottom of the positioning pin 3 engages with the fitting groove II 421, and the pin body mates with the through hole 11. This allows the limiting ring I 42 to limit the positioning pin 3, and the positioning pin 3 to limit the bearing plate 1. The fitting groove II 421 can be either a blind hole or a through hole. When it is set as a blind hole, it can limit the vertical position of the positioning pin 3.
[0052] In this embodiment, the locking component 4 also includes a limiting ring II 43, which is provided with a through groove 431 and is disposed in the bottom fitting hole 21 of the column 2 above the bearing plate 1.
[0053] The upper end of the positioning pin 3, which is engaged with the upper limit ring I 42 of the column 2 below the support plate 1, extends upward through the through hole 11, and the through groove 431 of the limiting ring II 43 inside the column 2 above the support plate 1 is fitted with the outer wall of the positioning pin 3. In this way, the limiting ring II 43 realizes the limiting and fixing of the positioning pin 3 and the column 2 above the support plate 1.
[0054] When the fitting groove II421 is a through hole, the structures of the limiting ring I42 and the limiting ring II43 are the same, which further reduces the production cost.
[0055] In embodiments without a limiting ring Ⅱ43, the positioning pin 3 can be a stepped shaft structure with a larger upper section and a smaller lower section. In this case, the smaller lower section engages with the fitting groove Ⅱ421, and the larger upper section engages with the bottom fitting hole 21 of the column 2 above the bearing plate 1.
[0056] In this embodiment, the two columns 2 above and below the bearing plate 1 are fixed and positioned by the combination of limiting ring I 42 and limiting ring II 43, and with the help of a positioning pin 3. The two bearing plates 1 are only separated by columns 2, that is, the distance between the two bearing plates 1 is equal to the height of the columns 2, which can ensure a compact structure.
[0057] In one embodiment, the positioning pin 3 is a tubular structure with a hollow interior and open ends. This design reduces the amount of material used for the positioning pin 3, thereby reducing overall material consumption and weight, and saving costs. It also reduces heat absorption, thus saving heat during sintering.
[0058] In one embodiment, the top outer side of the positioning pin 3 is chamfered. This design facilitates the mounting of the column 2 above the support plate 1 onto the positioning pin 3, or the mounting of the limiting ring II 43 onto the positioning pin 3, simplifying the assembly process.
[0059] In one embodiment, the column 2 is a hollow tubular structure with openings at both ends. In this case, the openings at both ends of the column 2 are two fitting holes 21. This design reduces the material used in the column 2, lowering overall material consumption and weight, thus saving costs. Furthermore, it reduces heat absorption, thereby saving heat during sintering.
[0060] In one embodiment, several sets of support components are disposed beneath each support plate 1. This arrangement can improve the support effect of the support components. Preferably, the number of support components beneath each support plate 1 is consistent and corresponds one-to-one, thereby ensuring that the load-bearing area and load-bearing capacity of each support plate 1 are consistent.
[0061] In one embodiment, the carrier plate 1 and the support assembly are made of silicon carbide. This allows the carrier plate assembly to have high thermal conductivity, reducing the heat consumption during the sintering of daily-use ceramics.
[0062] The above description is merely an embodiment and does not constitute any limitation on this utility model. Any person skilled in the art can make many possible variations, modifications, or alterations to the technical solution of this utility model without departing from its scope. Therefore, any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of this utility model, without departing from its scope, should fall within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A firing plate assembly, characterized in that, It includes a support plate (1) and a support assembly, the support assembly including a column (2), a positioning pin (3) and a locking piece (4); One or more of the support plates (1) are provided. When one support plate (1) is provided, the support plate (1) is located on the top of the column (2), and the column (2) is used to support the firing plate assembly in the placement position. When multiple support plates (1) are provided, two adjacent support plates (1) are arranged in parallel with each other through the column (2), and the column (2) is located below the lowermost support plate (1). The bearing plate (1) has a through hole (11) on its surface. The positioning pin (3) is fitted into the through hole (11). The engaging member (4) is engaged with both the positioning pin (3) and the column (2) to limit the positioning pin (3) to the column (2).
2. The firing plate assembly as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The top and bottom of the column (2) are provided with fitting holes (21); The engaging component (4) includes a plate (41), with a protruding engagement protrusion (411) on the lower part of the plate (41) that engages with the engagement hole (21) on the upper part of the column (2), and a recessed engagement groove I (412) on the upper part of the plate (41) that engages with the bottom of the positioning pin (3). The plate (41) is positioned between the top of the column (2) and the bottom of the bearing plate (1).
3. The firing plate assembly as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The outer dimension of the plate (41) is greater than or equal to the outer dimension of the column (2).
4. The firing plate assembly as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The top and bottom of the column (2) are provided with fitting holes (21); The locking component (4) includes a limiting ring I (42); The limiting ring I (42) is set in the fitting hole (21) at the top of the column (2), and the limiting ring I (42) is provided with a fitting groove II (421) that fits into the bottom of the positioning pin (3). The bottom of the positioning pin (3) is fitted into the fitting groove II (421), and the pin body is engaged with the through hole (11).
5. The firing plate assembly as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The locking component (4) also includes a limiting ring II (43), which has a through groove (431) and is located in the bottom fitting hole (21) of the column (2) above the bearing plate (1); The upper end of the positioning pin (3) that is engaged with the limiting ring I (42) on the column (2) below the bearing plate (1) extends upward through the through hole (11), and the through groove (431) of the limiting ring II (43) in the column (2) above the bearing plate (1) is engaged with the outer wall of the positioning pin (3).
6. The firing plate assembly as described in any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The positioning pin (3) is a tubular structure with a hollow interior and open ends.
7. The firing plate assembly as described in any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The top outer side of the positioning pin (3) is chamfered.
8. The firing plate assembly as described in any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The column (2) is a hollow tubular structure with openings at both ends.
9. The firing plate assembly as described in any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, Several sets of support components are provided below each of the carrier plates (1).
10. The firing plate assembly as described in any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The carrier plate (1) and the support assembly are made of silicon carbide.