A support device for can body seaming

Abstract

The application discloses a supporting device for can body nesting, which comprises a frame, a first supporting assembly movably arranged on the frame and a second supporting assembly arranged on the frame, the first supporting assembly is used for supporting one end of an inner container, the second supporting assembly is used for supporting the other end of the inner container, and the first supporting assembly is arranged opposite to the second supporting assembly. The gantry of the supporting device does not need to be moved respectively, has good integrity, has good moving stability, can improve operation flexibility while ensuring stability, and reduces the center deviation of the inner container and the shell before nesting.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of tank manufacturing technology, and in particular to a support device for fitting tanks together. Background Technology

[0002] Tank bodies generally consist of an inner container and an outer shell fitted over it. During tank manufacturing, the outer shell must be fitted onto the inner container. Existing technologies include the following methods: 1) using two opposing gantry cranes to support the inner container, which can move back and forth in one horizontal direction to adjust its position; 2) using a gantry crane to lift the inner container and adjust it to the appropriate position. Both methods present several problems in actual production. The first method relies solely on two separate gantry cranes to bear the load, resulting in poor overall integrity. Both gantry cranes must be moved, which increases the risk of damage to the support equipment. While the second method avoids moving the entire gantry crane, the gantry crane cannot support both ends of the inner container during lifting, failing to guarantee the coaxiality of the inner container and the outer shell. Therefore, a new technical solution is urgently needed to address at least one of these technical problems. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of the above shortcomings, the purpose of this application is to provide a support device for fitting tanks, which does not require moving the gantry at both ends separately, has good overall integrity, improves load capacity, and has good movement stability. While ensuring stability, it can also improve operational flexibility, is applicable to different models of tanks, and reduces the center deviation between the inner container and the outer shell before fitting.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned technical objectives and meet the above-mentioned technical requirements, the technical solution adopted in this application is as follows:

[0005] A support device for fitting tank bodies, characterized in that it comprises:

[0006] frame;

[0007] A first support component movably disposed in the frame is used to support one end of the inner container;

[0008] A second support component is disposed on the frame to support the other end of the inner container, and the first support component is disposed opposite to the second support component.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution, the first support component includes a first movable frame, a second movable frame movably disposed on the first movable frame, at least one lifting component disposed on the second movable frame, a first support shaft disposed on the lifting component, a first driving device disposed on the first movable frame, and a second driving device disposed on the first movable frame. The first movable frame is movably connected to the frame. The lifting component is used to drive the first support shaft to move along the Z direction, the first driving device is used to drive the first movable frame to move along the X direction, and the second driving device is used to drive the second movable frame to move along the Y direction.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution, the lifting assembly includes a lifting device disposed on the second movable frame, a lifting frame, and a support column disposed on the lifting frame, with the first support shaft disposed at the bottom of the support column, and the lifting device connected to the lifting frame.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution, the second support component includes a lifting device disposed on the frame, a lifting frame movably disposed on the frame, a mounting frame disposed on the lifting frame, and a second support shaft rotatably disposed on the mounting frame, wherein the lifting device is connected to the lifting frame.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution, the frame includes two first columns arranged side by side along the Y direction, two second columns arranged side by side along the Y direction, a first top beam spanning the top of the first columns, and a second top beam spanning the top of the second columns. One of the first columns and one of the second columns are arranged side by side along the X direction, and a first crossbeam is provided between them. The other first column and the other second column are arranged side by side along the X direction, and a second crossbeam is provided between them. The first crossbeam and the second crossbeam are symmetrically arranged and extend along the X direction. A first support column and a second support column are respectively provided on the lower side of the first crossbeam and the second crossbeam.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution, a third crossbeam is provided above the first crossbeam, and the two ends of the third crossbeam are respectively connected to the corresponding first column and second column. A fourth crossbeam is provided above the second crossbeam, and the two ends of the fourth crossbeam are respectively connected to the corresponding first column and second column. The first crossbeam is provided with a first reinforcing component, and the second crossbeam is provided with a second reinforcing component.

[0014] As a preferred technical solution, the mounting bracket is provided with a rotating device for driving the second support shaft to rotate.

[0015] As a preferred technical solution, the lifting frame is provided with an adjustment drive device for driving the mounting frame to move along the Y direction.

[0016] As a preferred technical solution, the lifting device includes a lifting motor detachably mounted on the second movable frame and at least one compression lifting machine with a lifting rod detachably mounted on the second movable frame. The lifting motor is connected to the compression lifting machine, and the lifting rod is connected to the lifting frame.

[0017] As a preferred technical solution, the second movable frame is detachably provided with at least one guide frame and guide wheels disposed on the guide frame, the guide wheels abutting against the support column.

[0018] Compared with traditional technical solutions, the beneficial effects of this application are:

[0019] 1) The first support component moves within the frame without requiring separate movement of the gantry frames at both ends, resulting in good overall integrity, improved load capacity, and good movement stability. While ensuring stability, it also enhances operational flexibility, making it suitable for different tank models and reducing the center deviation between the inner container and the outer shell before fitting.

[0020] 2) The first support shaft is embedded in the inner container to support one end of the inner container. The first drive device drives the first moving frame to move along the X direction, the second drive device drives the second moving frame to move along the Y direction, and the lifting device drives the lifting frame to move along the Z direction. This allows the first support shaft to move in the X, Y and Z directions, which facilitates the insertion of the first support shaft into the inner container and ensures coaxiality during subsequent fitting.

[0021] 3) An adjustment drive device is set up to adjust the position of the second support shaft, so as to facilitate its cooperation with the first support shaft and make the coaxiality of the inner container and the outer shell higher;

[0022] 4) The rotating device can drive the inner container to rotate to wrap the insulation layer, and has both fitting and wrapping functions;

[0023] 5) The guide wheels guide the support column and apply a certain amount of friction to the support column to ensure the stability of the support column's lifting and lowering.

[0024] 6) The frame structure is simple and stable. The first and second pillars enhance the frame's stability and load-bearing capacity while reducing energy consumption. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 A front view of a support device provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0026] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The right view;

[0027] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Top view;

[0028] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of a second support component provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0029] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of an adjustment drive device provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0030] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of a first support component provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0031] Figure 7 A front view of a first support component provided in one embodiment of the application;

[0032] Figure 8 A top view of a first support component provided for one embodiment of the application.

[0033] exist Figures 1-8 In the middle, 1. Frame; 101. First column; 102. Second column; 103. First crossbeam; 104. Third crossbeam; 105. First support column; 106. First reinforcing rod; 107. First top beam; 108. Second top beam; 109. Reinforcing crossbeam; 110. First reinforcing column; 111. First bottom beam; 2. First support assembly; 201. First moving frame; 202. Second moving frame; 203. Lifting frame; 204. Support column; 205. First support shaft; 206. Lifting motor; 207. Compressor lifting machine; 2071. Lifting rod; 3. Second support group Components; 301, Lifting frame; 302, Mounting frame; 303, Second support shaft; 4, Rotating device; 401, Rotary motor; 402, Rotary reducer; 4021, Rotary output gear; 403, Slewing bearing; 404, Turntable; 5, Adjustment drive device; 501, Adjustment drive motor; 502, Adjustment screw; 503, Adjustment nut plate; 6, Lifting device; 601, Lifting motor; 602, Lifting shaft; 603, Bearing seat; 604, Sprocket; 605, Chain; 7, Guide frame; 8, Guide wheel; 9, Roller; 10, X-axis guide rail; 11, Inner container. Detailed Implementation

[0034] The present application will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0035] In the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of this application, the same or similar reference numerals correspond to the same or similar components. In the description of this application, it should be understood that if terms such as "top", "bottom", "left", "right", "front", "rear", "inner", "outer" 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 application, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, the terms used to describe positional relationships in the drawings are only for illustrative purposes and should not be construed as limiting this patent. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0036] Please refer to Figures 1-8 This application provides a support device for fitting a can body, comprising a frame 1, a first support component 2 movably disposed on the frame 1, and a second support component 3 disposed on the frame 1. The first support component 2 supports one end of the inner container 11, and the second support component 3 supports the other end of the inner container 11. The first support component 2 and the second support component 3 are disposed opposite to each other. The first support component 2 moves on the frame 1 without the need to move the gantry frames at both ends separately, resulting in good overall integrity and movement stability. While ensuring stability, it also improves operational flexibility and is suitable for different models of can bodies. The first support component 2 and the second support component 3 support both ends of the inner container 11, reducing the center deviation between the inner container 11 and the outer shell before fitting. The frame 1 has a simple structure and good overall integrity.

[0037] like Figures 1-8As shown, the first support assembly 2 includes a first movable frame 201, a second movable frame 202 movably disposed on the first movable frame 201, a lifting assembly disposed on the second movable frame 202, a first support shaft 205 disposed on the lifting assembly, a first drive device (not shown) disposed on the first movable frame 201, and a second drive device (not shown) disposed on the first movable frame 201. The first movable frame 201 is movably connected to the frame 1. The lifting device is connected to the lifting frame 203. The lifting device is used to drive the first support shaft 205 to move along the Z direction, the first drive device is used to drive the first movable frame 201 to move along the X direction, and the second drive device is used to drive the second movable frame 202 to move along the Y direction. Further, the lifting assembly includes a lifting device disposed on the second movable frame 202, a lifting frame 203, and a support shaft 205 disposed on the lifting frame 203. A support column 204 is provided, and the first support shaft 205 is disposed at the bottom of the support column 204. The lifting device is connected to the lifting frame 203. In actual production, the X direction is the length direction of the frame 1, the Y direction is the width direction of the frame 1, and the Z direction is vertical. The second moving frame 202 and the first moving frame 201 are slidably connected through the Y guide rail and the slider (not shown). The first support shaft 205 is embedded in the inner container 11 to support one end of the inner container 11. The first driving device drives the first moving frame 201 to move along the X direction, the second driving device drives the second moving frame 202 to move along the Y direction, and the lifting device drives the lifting frame 203 to move along the Z direction. This allows the first support shaft 205 to move in the X, Y, and Z directions, which facilitates the insertion of the first support shaft 205 into the inner container 11 and reduces the center deviation between the inner container 11 and the outer shell before subsequent fitting.

[0038] The first driving device includes a mobile reducer (not shown) with a mobile output gear (not shown) mounted on the first movable frame 201, and a mobile drive motor (not shown) mounted on the mobile reducer. The mobile output gear meshes with a rack. The frame 1 is provided with a rack (not shown) along the X direction. The mobile drive motor drives the mobile output gear to rotate through the mobile reducer, so that the mobile output gear moves on the rack, thereby causing the first movable frame 201 to move along the X direction on the frame 1. The second driving device is a drive cylinder or an electric push rod (not shown). The piston rod in the drive cylinder or electric push rod pushes the second movable frame 202 to move along the Y direction on the first movable frame 201. Further details are omitted.

[0039] like Figures 1-8As shown, the second support assembly 3 includes a lifting device 6 disposed on the frame 1, a lifting frame 301 movably disposed on the frame 1, a mounting frame 302 disposed on the lifting frame 301, and a second support shaft 303 rotatably disposed on the mounting frame 302. Specifically, the lifting device 6 is installed on the top of the frame 1 and is used to drive the lifting frame 301 to move along the Z direction. The lifting device 6 includes a lifting motor 601 detachably disposed on the top of the frame 1, a lifting shaft 602 disposed on the lifting motor 601, at least one bearing seat 603 detachably disposed on the top of the frame 1, a sprocket 604 disposed at one end of the lifting shaft 602, and a chain 605 wound around the sprocket 604. The chain 605 is connected to the lifting frame 301. The lifting motor 601 drives the lifting shaft 602 to rotate, thereby causing the lifting frame 301 and the mounting frame 302 to rise or fall along the Z direction, thereby adjusting the position of the second support shaft 303 in the Z direction.

[0040] like Figures 1-8 As shown, the mounting bracket 302 is equipped with a rotating device 4 for driving the second support shaft 303 to rotate. The rotating device 4 includes a rotary motor 401 and a rotary reducer 402 with a rotary output gear 4021. The mounting bracket 302 is detachably equipped with a slewing bearing 403. The rotary output gear 4021 meshes with the outer ring of the slewing bearing 403. A turntable 404 is detachably mounted on the outer ring of the slewing bearing 403. The turntable 404 is connected to the second support shaft 303. The slewing bearing 403 and the mounting bracket 302 are connected to each other. 2. Detachable connection: Some models of inner container 11 require an insulation layer to be wrapped around its outer surface. The rotary motor 401 drives the rotary output gear 4021 to rotate through the rotary reducer 402. The rotary output gear 4021 drives the rotary bearing 403 to rotate. The rotary bearing 403 drives the second support shaft 303 to rotate. The first support shaft 205 is rotatably connected to the support column 204. This allows the inner container 11 to rotate, thereby wrapping the insulation layer around the outer periphery of the inner container 11, which has both wrapping and fitting functions.

[0041] like Figures 1-8 As shown, the lifting frame 301 is equipped with an adjustment drive device 5 for driving the mounting frame 302 to move along the Y direction, which can finely adjust the position of the second support shaft 303 in the Y direction.

[0042] Specifically, such as Figures 1-8 As shown, the adjustment drive device 5 includes an adjustment drive motor 501 of a detachable lifting frame 301, an adjustment screw 502 rotatably mounted on the lifting frame 301, and an adjustment nut plate 503 movably sleeved on the adjustment screw. The adjustment nut plate 503 is detachably connected to the mounting frame 302. The adjustment drive motor 501 drives the adjustment screw 502 to rotate, and the adjustment nut plate 503 moves along the adjustment screw 502, thereby moving the mounting frame 302 and adjusting the position of the second support shaft 303 in the Y direction.

[0043] like Figures 1-8 As shown, the lifting device includes at least one lifting motor 206 detachably mounted on the second movable frame 202 and at least one compression lifting machine 207 detachably mounted on the second movable frame 202 with a lifting rod 2071. Specifically, there are two lifting motors 206 and four compression lifting machines 207. Each lifting motor 206 drives two compression lifting machines 207. The lifting motors 206 and compression lifting machines 207 are connected to each other via connecting rods (not shown). The lifting motors 206 drive the compression lifting machines 207 to work. The lifting rod 2071 moves the lifting rod 2071 up and down in the Z direction, thereby moving the support column 204 up and down and adjusting the position of the first support shaft 205 in the Z direction.

[0044] The first support shaft 205 can move in the X direction to meet the production requirements of different tank models. The first support column 205 and the second support shaft 303 can adjust their positions in the Y and Z directions to improve the coaxiality of the inner container 11 and the outer shell before fitting.

[0045] like Figures 1-8 As shown, the second movable frame 202 is detachably equipped with at least one guide frame 7 and a guide wheel 8 disposed on the guide frame 7. The guide wheel 8 abuts against the support column 204. Specifically, the number of guide frames 7 is 1, 2, 3, or 4. Optimally, the number of guide frames 7 is 4. The 4 guide frames 7 are evenly distributed around the circumference, and each guide frame 7 corresponds to one guide wheel 8. The support column 204 is a square column, and the 4 guide frames 7 abut against the 4 corners of the support column 204 respectively, applying a certain frictional force to the support column 204 to ensure the stability of the support column 204 during the rising and falling process.

[0046] like Figures 1-8 As shown, at least one roller 9 is rotatably provided on each side of the first movable frame 201, and two X-guide rails 10 are symmetrically provided on the frame 1. The roller 9 is slidably provided on the X-guide rails 10. The roller 9 moves on the X-guide rails 10, which reduces friction and provides good guidance.

[0047] like Figures 1-8As shown, the frame 1 includes two first columns 101 arranged side by side along the Y direction, two second columns 102 arranged side by side along the Y direction, a first top beam 107 spanning the top of the first columns 101, and a second top beam 108 spanning the top of the second columns 102. One of the first columns 101 and one of the second columns 102 are arranged side by side along the X direction, and a first crossbeam 103 is provided between them. The other first column 101 and the other second column 102 are arranged side by side along the X direction, and a second crossbeam (not shown) is provided between them. The first crossbeam 103 and the second crossbeam are symmetrically arranged and extend along the X direction. A first support column 105 and a second support column are respectively provided on the lower side of the first crossbeam 103 and the second crossbeam. The structure is simple and stable, lightweight, and the first support column 105 and the second support column enhance the stability of the frame 1 and have a strong load-bearing capacity.

[0048] like Figures 1-8 As shown, a third crossbeam 104 is provided above the first crossbeam 103, and both ends of the third crossbeam 104 are connected to the corresponding first column 101 and second column 102, respectively. A fourth crossbeam (not shown) is provided above the second crossbeam, and both ends of the fourth crossbeam are connected to the corresponding first column 101 and second column 102, respectively. A first bottom beam 111 is provided below the first crossbeam 103, and the first bottom beam 111 is connected to the bottom of the corresponding first column 101 and second column 102, respectively. A second bottom beam (not shown) is provided below the second crossbeam, and the second bottom beam is connected to the bottom of the corresponding first column 101 and second column 102, respectively. The first support column 105 and the bottom of the second support column are respectively connected to the first bottom beam 111 and the second bottom beam. The first bottom beam 111 and the second bottom beam are slidably connected to the ground or the reinforcing block through the track connection. A third drive device (not shown) is set to drive the frame 1 to move back and forth in the X direction. In this way, when the inner container 11 needs to be wound, the frame 1 can be moved into the winding station as a whole. After the insulation layer is wound, the frame 1 is moved into the fitting station. Compared with two moving gantry frames, the inner container 11 is not easy to fall off during the movement, and the overall stability is better. The third drive device uses a motor, a gearbox and a rack and pinion, which is a conventional setting and will not be described in detail.

[0049] The first crossbeam 103 is provided with a first reinforcing component, and the second crossbeam is provided with a second reinforcing component. The first reinforcing component includes a first reinforcing rod 106 inclined to the outside of the first crossbeam 104 and a first reinforcing column 110 vertically disposed on the upper side of the first crossbeam. The second reinforcing component includes a second reinforcing rod (not shown) inclined to the outside of the second crossbeam and a second reinforcing column (not shown) vertically disposed on the upper side of the second crossbeam. The first reinforcing rod 106 and the second reinforcing rod are respectively connected to the third crossbeam 104 and the fourth crossbeam. The first reinforcing column 110 is respectively connected to the first crossbeam 103 and the third crossbeam. The second reinforcing column is respectively connected to the second crossbeam and the fourth crossbeam. A reinforcing crossbeam 109 is provided between the first crossbeam 103 and the second crossbeam to reduce the swaying of the frame 1 and further improve the overall rigidity and load-bearing capacity of the frame 1.

[0050] Any numerical values ​​cited herein include all values ​​ranging from a lower limit to an upper limit, increasing by one unit, with at least two units between any lower and any higher value. For example, if the quantity of a component or the value of a process variable (e.g., temperature, pressure, time, etc.) is described as being from 1 to 90, preferably from 20 to 80, more preferably from 30 to 70, the purpose is to illustrate that values ​​such as 15 to 85, 22 to 68, 43 to 51, 30 to 32 are also explicitly listed in this specification. For values ​​less than 1, a unit is appropriately considered to be 0.0001, 0.001, 0.01, 0.1, etc. These are merely examples intended for explicit expression, and it can be assumed that all possible combinations of values ​​listed between the minimum and maximum values ​​are explicitly described in this specification in a similar manner.

[0051] Unless otherwise stated, all ranges include the endpoints and all numbers between them. The terms "approximately" or "about" used with ranges apply to both endpoints of the range. Thus, "approximately 20 to 30" is intended to cover "approximately 20 to approximately 30," including at least the specified endpoints.

[0052] All articles and references disclosed herein, including patent applications and publications, are incorporated herein by reference for various purposes. The term “consistent essentially of” used to describe a combination should include the identified elements, components, parts, or steps, as well as other elements, components, parts, or steps that do not substantially affect the essential novelty of the combination. The use of the terms “comprising” or “including” to describe combinations of elements, components, parts, or steps herein also contemplates embodiments that are substantially composed of such elements, components, parts, or steps. The use of the term “may” herein is intended to indicate that any described attribute included by “may” is optional.

[0053] Multiple elements, components, parts, or steps can be provided by a single integrated element, component, part, or step. Alternatively, a single integrated element, component, part, or step can be divided into multiple separate elements, components, parts, or steps. The use of "a" or "an" to describe an element, component, part, or step does not imply the exclusion of other elements, components, parts, or steps.

[0054] It should be understood that the above description is for illustrative purposes and not for limitation. Many embodiments and applications beyond the provided examples will be apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading the above description. Therefore, the scope of this teaching should not be determined by reference to the above description, but rather by reference to the appended claims and the full scope of their equivalents. For purposes of completeness, all articles and references, including patent applications and publications, are incorporated herein by reference. The omission of any aspect of the subject matter disclosed herein in the preceding claims is not intended as a waiver of that subject matter, nor should it be construed as an indication that the inventors have not considered that subject matter as part of the disclosed subject matter.

Claims

1. A support device for can body seaming, characterized by, include: frame; A first support component movably disposed in the frame is used to support one end of the inner container; A second support component is disposed on the frame to support the other end of the inner container, and the first support component is disposed opposite to the second support component.

2. The support apparatus for can body seaming according to claim 1, wherein, The first support assembly includes a first movable frame, a second movable frame movably disposed on the first movable frame, at least one lifting assembly disposed on the second movable frame, a first support shaft disposed on the lifting assembly, a first driving device disposed on the first movable frame, and a second driving device disposed on the first movable frame. The first movable frame is movably connected to the frame. The lifting assembly is used to drive the first support shaft to move along the Z direction, the first driving device is used to drive the first movable frame to move along the X direction, and the second driving device is used to drive the second movable frame to move along the Y direction.

3. The support apparatus for can body seaming according to claim 2, wherein, The lifting assembly includes a lifting device disposed on the second movable frame, a lifting frame, and a support column disposed on the lifting frame. The first support shaft is disposed at the bottom of the support column, and the lifting device is connected to the lifting frame.

4. The support apparatus for can body seaming according to claim 1, wherein, The second support component includes a lifting device disposed on the frame, a lifting frame movably disposed on the frame, a mounting frame disposed on the lifting frame, and a second support shaft rotatably disposed on the mounting frame, wherein the lifting device is connected to the lifting frame.

5. The support apparatus for can body seaming according to claim 1, wherein, The frame includes two first columns arranged side by side along the Y direction, two second columns arranged side by side along the Y direction, a first top beam spanning the top of the first columns, and a second top beam spanning the top of the second columns. One of the first columns and one of the second columns are arranged side by side along the X direction, with a first crossbeam between them. The other first column and the other second column are arranged side by side along the X direction, with a second crossbeam between them. The first and second crossbeams are symmetrically arranged and extend along the X direction. A first support column and a second support column are respectively provided on the lower side of the first and second crossbeams.

6. The support apparatus for can body seaming according to claim 5, wherein, A third crossbeam is provided above the first crossbeam, and the two ends of the third crossbeam are respectively connected to the corresponding first column and second column. A fourth crossbeam is provided above the second crossbeam, and the two ends of the fourth crossbeam are respectively connected to the corresponding first column and second column. The first crossbeam is provided with a first reinforcing component, and the second crossbeam is provided with a second reinforcing component.

7. The support apparatus for can body seaming according to claim 4, wherein The mounting bracket is equipped with a rotating device for driving the second support shaft to rotate.

8. The support apparatus for can body seaming according to claim 4, wherein, The lifting frame is equipped with an adjustment drive device for driving the mounting frame to move along the Y direction.

9. The support apparatus for can body seaming according to claim 3, wherein, The lifting device includes a lifting motor detachably mounted on the second movable frame and at least one compression lifting machine with a lifting rod detachably mounted on the second movable frame. The lifting motor is connected to the compression lifting machine, and the lifting rod is connected to the lifting frame.

10. The support apparatus for can body seaming according to claim 3, wherein, The second movable frame is detachably provided with at least one guide frame and guide wheels disposed on the guide frame, the guide wheels abutting against the support column.

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