A spray pipe adjusting device of a casting machine

By using a spray pipe adjustment device for the casting machine, a servo motor drives a worm gear mechanism and a solenoid valve to control the flow of the medium, the problems of difficult spray pipe replacement and inaccurate cooling are solved, enabling rapid replacement and precise cooling, thus improving the quality of the cast billet.

CN224322327UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-05BENXI BEIYING IRON & STEEL GROUP

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
BENXI BEIYING IRON & STEEL GROUP
Filing Date
2025-05-12
Publication Date
2026-06-05

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Technical Problem

The existing casting machine spray pipes are difficult to replace due to their inconvenient design. The nozzle spray angle changes, making it impossible to cool accurately, which affects the quality of the cast billet, and the replacement time is long.

Method used

A spray pipe adjustment device for a casting machine was designed, including a fixed frame, an angle adjustment component, and independent air and water pipes. The nozzle angle is adjusted by a worm gear mechanism driven by a servo motor, and the medium flow rate is controlled by a solenoid valve to achieve precise cooling.

Benefits of technology

The replacement time has been shortened from 12 hours to 6 hours, the spray angle can be adjusted arbitrarily, the cooling effect can be precisely controlled, and the crystallization quality of the cast billet has been improved.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of spray pipe adjusting devices of casting machine, it is related to mechanical equipment technical field, including fixed frame and "0" section water ring, the inner wall of "0" section water ring is equidistantly equipped with nozzle, the opposite sides outer wall of "0" section water ring is all connected with rotating shaft by flange, and the one end of two rotating shafts is rotatably connected with fixed frame by bearing.In the utility model, process is simple, compact structure, small floor area, prefabrication speed is fast, can ensure that the replacement "0" section spray water ring is shortened to 6 hours from original 12 hours, the angle adjusting assembly added after modification can change nozzle spray angle arbitrarily, more accurate control cooling square blank position, gas and water pipeline are respectively added pipeline, the flow of each medium can be controlled separately, so that the quality of the gas water spray ejected is not unstable due to the different dampings of each flow pipeline, more convenient to control, further can accurately control cooling effect, ensure square blank crystallization quality.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of mechanical equipment technology, and in particular to a spray pipe adjustment device for a casting machine. Background Technology

[0002] The capacity replacement project of the new No. 1 area of ​​Beiying Steel Plant was completed in June 2023. The production line is equipped with two 100t converters and two continuous casting machines. Since the production line was put into operation, the spray pipes of the secondary cooling chamber of the casting machines have been frequently replaced due to the lack of consideration for convenient replacement and maintenance in the design. The spray pipes were designed to be rigidly welded to the main water supply pipes. However, in actual production, due to various reasons such as water quality and process leakage, the spray pipes are frequently replaced due to deformation, blockage, and damage from handling leakage debris. After the spray frame is deformed, the spray angle of the nozzles changes accordingly, making it impossible to accurately spray onto the billet to achieve the cooling effect, and immediate replacement is required. Due to the humid and high-temperature working environment all year round, disassembly is extremely difficult, and replacing the "0" section spray pipe takes as long as 12 hours. Therefore, a spray pipe adjustment device for the casting machine is now provided. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a spray pipe adjustment device for a casting machine. The process is simple, the structure is compact, the footprint is small, and the prefabrication speed is fast. It can ensure that the replacement time for the "0" segment spray water ring is reduced from 12 hours to 6 hours. The added angle adjustment component after the modification allows for arbitrary adjustment of the nozzle spray angle, enabling more precise control of the cooling billet position. Separate pipes are added to the air and water pipes, allowing for individual control of the flow rate of each medium. Therefore, the quality of the sprayed air and water mist is not affected by the instability of the mist caused by different damping in each flow pipe, making it easier to control. Furthermore, it can precisely control the cooling effect, ensuring the crystallization quality of the billet and overcoming the shortcomings of existing technologies.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] A spray pipe adjustment device for a casting machine includes a fixed frame and a "0" segment water ring. The inner wall of the "0" segment water ring is equipped with nozzles at equal intervals. The outer walls of opposite sides of the "0" segment water ring are connected to rotating shafts via flanges. One end of the two rotating shafts is rotatably connected to the fixed frame via bearings. One of the rotating shafts is connected to an angle adjustment component. A water inlet connector and an air inlet connector are provided on one side of the "0" segment water ring.

[0006] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the angle adjustment assembly includes a worm gear connected to the end of one of the rotating shafts, and the worm gear is located on the outside of the fixed frame. A servo motor and a bearing seat are installed on the outer wall of the fixed frame. A worm is installed at the output end of the servo motor. One end of the worm is rotatably connected to the bearing seat through a bearing, and the worm meshes with the worm gear.

[0007] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the water inlet connector is connected to a water pipe, one end of which is connected to a water supply pipe; the air inlet connector is connected to an air pipe, one end of which is connected to an air compressor.

[0008] As a further embodiment of this utility model: a first solenoid valve is installed on the water pipe, and a second solenoid valve is installed on the air pipe. Both the first and second solenoid valves are externally connected to a control switch via wires.

[0009] As a further embodiment of this utility model: a first support hole and a second support hole are provided on one side of the fixed frame, the water pipe passes through the first support hole, and the air pipe passes through the second support hole.

[0010] As a further improvement of this utility model: the outer walls on both opposite sides of the fixed frame are provided with connecting ears, and the connecting ears are provided with fixing holes.

[0011] As a further improvement of this utility model: the servo motor is provided with a protective shell, and the output end of the servo motor extends to the outside of the protective shell.

[0012] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0013] The process is simple, the structure is compact, the footprint is small, and the prefabrication speed is fast. It can ensure that the replacement time of the "0" segment spray water ring is shortened from 12 hours to 6 hours. The angle adjustment component added after the modification can arbitrarily change the nozzle spray angle, and more accurately control the position of the cooling billet. The air and water pipes are added separately, and the flow rate of each medium can be controlled individually. Therefore, the quality of the sprayed air and water mist is not affected by the instability of the mist caused by the different damping of each flow pipe, making it easier to control. Furthermore, it can accurately control the cooling effect and ensure the crystallization quality of the billet. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a first-view overall structural schematic diagram of a spray pipe adjustment device for a casting machine proposed in this utility model.

[0015] Figure 2 This is a second-view overall structural diagram of a spray pipe adjustment device for a casting machine proposed in this utility model.

[0016] Figure 3 This is a third-view overall structural diagram of a spray pipe adjustment device for a casting machine proposed in this utility model.

[0017] Figure 4 This utility model proposes a spray pipe adjustment device for a casting machine. Figure 3 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle.

[0018] In the diagram: 1. Fixed frame; 2. Connecting ear; 3. "0" segment water ring; 4. Nozzle; 5. Water inlet connector; 6. Water pipe; 7. Air inlet connector; 8. Air pipe; 9. First solenoid valve; 10. Second solenoid valve; 11. Rotating shaft; 12. First support hole; 13. Second support hole; 14. Protective shell; 15. Worm gear; 16. Worm; 17. Bearing seat. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0020] Example 1, referring to Figure 1-4 A spray pipe adjustment device for a casting machine includes a fixed frame 1 and a "0" segment water ring 3. Nozzles 4 are installed at equal intervals on the inner wall of the "0" segment water ring 3. The outer walls of opposite sides of the "0" segment water ring 3 are connected to rotating shafts 11 through flanges. One end of the two rotating shafts 11 is rotatably connected to the fixed frame 1 through bearings. One of the rotating shafts 11 is connected to an angle adjustment component. A water inlet connector 5 and an air inlet connector 7 are provided on one side of the "0" segment water ring 3.

[0021] Water inlet connector 5 is connected to water pipe 6, one end of which is connected to a water supply pipe. Air inlet connector 7 is connected to air pipe 8, one end of which is connected to an air compressor.

[0022] A first solenoid valve 9 is installed on the water pipe 6, and a second solenoid valve 10 is installed on the air pipe 8. Both the first solenoid valve 9 and the second solenoid valve 10 are connected to a control switch via wires.

[0023] The fixed frame 1 has a first support hole 12 and a second support hole 13 on one side. The water pipe 6 passes through the first support hole 12 and the air pipe 8 passes through the second support hole 13.

[0024] Connecting ears 2 are provided on the outer walls of opposite sides of the fixed frame 1, and fixing holes are provided on the connecting ears 2.

[0025] The first solenoid valve 9 and the second solenoid valve 10 are controlled to open, so that compressed air and cooling water enter the water ring 3 in the "0" section and are sprayed out from the nozzle 4. By upgrading the original initial design of one air-water mixing pipe to two pipes, the compressed air and cooling water are controlled separately, which makes it easier to adjust the air-water mixing ratio and flow rate of each spray section and control the billet temperature more precisely.

[0026] Example 2 is an optimization based on Example 1, specifically:

[0027] The angle adjustment assembly includes a worm gear 15 connected to the end of one of the rotating shafts 11, and the worm gear 15 is located on the outside of the fixed frame 1. A servo motor and a bearing housing 17 are installed on the outer wall of the fixed frame 1. A worm 16 is installed at the output end of the servo motor. One end of the worm 16 is rotatably connected to the bearing housing 17 through a bearing. The worm 16 meshes with the worm gear 15. A protective shell 14 is provided on the outside of the servo motor, and the output end of the servo motor extends to the outside of the protective shell 14.

[0028] By controlling the servo motor to drive the worm gear 16 to rotate, the worm gear 16 drives the worm wheel 15, the rotating shaft 11 and the "0" segment water ring 3 to rotate, thereby adjusting the angle of the "0" segment water ring 3 and more accurately controlling the position of the cooling billet.

[0029] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model, but the scope of protection of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or modifications made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this utility model, based on the technical solution and inventive concept of this utility model, should be included within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A spray pipe adjustment device for a casting machine, comprising a fixed frame (1) and a "0" segment water ring (3), characterized in that, The inner wall of the “0” segment water ring (3) is equipped with nozzles (4) at equal intervals. The outer walls of the opposite sides of the “0” segment water ring (3) are connected to the rotating shaft (11) through flanges. One end of the two rotating shafts (11) is rotatably connected to the fixed frame (1) through bearings. One of the rotating shafts (11) is connected to an angle adjustment component. A water inlet connector (5) and an air inlet connector (7) are provided on one side of the “0” segment water ring (3).

2. The spray pipe adjustment device for a casting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The angle adjustment assembly includes a worm gear (15) connected to the end of one of the rotating shafts (11), and the worm gear (15) is located on the outside of the fixed frame (1). The outer wall of the fixed frame (1) is equipped with a servo motor and a bearing seat (17). The output end of the servo motor is equipped with a worm (16). One end of the worm (16) is rotatably connected to the bearing seat (17) through a bearing. The worm (16) meshes with the worm gear (15).

3. The spray pipe adjustment device for a casting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water inlet connector (5) is connected to a water pipe (6), one end of which is connected to a water supply pipe. The air inlet connector (7) is connected to an air pipe (8), one end of which is connected to an air compressor.

4. The spray pipe adjustment device for a casting machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, A first solenoid valve (9) is installed on the water pipe (6), and a second solenoid valve (10) is installed on the air pipe (8). Both the first solenoid valve (9) and the second solenoid valve (10) are connected to a control switch via wires.

5. The spray pipe adjustment device for a casting machine according to claim 4, characterized in that, The fixed frame (1) has a first support hole (12) and a second support hole (13) on one side. The water pipe (6) passes through the first support hole (12) and the air pipe (8) passes through the second support hole (13).

6. The spray pipe adjustment device for a casting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixed frame (1) has connecting ears (2) on both sides of its outer wall, and fixing holes are provided on the connecting ears (2).

7. The spray pipe adjustment device for a casting machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The servo motor is covered by a protective shell (14), and the output end of the servo motor extends to the outside of the protective shell (14).