A deoxidizing wire feeding device for an LF ladle refining furnace
By improving the deoxidation wire feeding device, the problems of deoxidation line deviation and wire slippage in traditional devices are solved by using a combination of motor drive and limiting rollers. This achieves stable and precise feeding of the deoxidation line in the LF ladle refining furnace, thereby improving deoxidation efficiency and molten steel quality.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHIFANG XINGONG METAL MATERIALS CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-04
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-19
AI Technical Summary
Traditional LF ladle refining furnaces are prone to problems such as wire deviation and wire slippage during the deoxidation feeding process, which affect deoxidation efficiency and molten steel quality.
A deoxidizing wire feeding device is adopted, which includes components such as a base, housing, motor, transmission shaft, limit roller and spring. The motor drives the transmission shaft to drive the output roller. In combination with the limit roller and spring, the deoxidized wire is stably conveyed and the flying wire is prevented. The guide mechanism and adjusting bolt are used for precise limiting and height adjustment.
This achieved uniform feeding in the deoxidation line, improved deoxidation efficiency and production stability, and ensured the quality of molten steel.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of deoxidation wire feeding devices, and in particular to a deoxidation wire feeding device for an LF ladle refining furnace. Background Technology
[0002] The LF ladle refining furnace is a key secondary refining equipment in steelmaking, primarily used for steel temperature regulation, composition fine-tuning, and deoxidation and desulfurization. In the LF furnace refining process, deoxidation wire feeding is a crucial step in improving the purity of the molten steel. It effectively reduces oxygen content and non-metallic inclusions by precisely feeding deoxidizers such as aluminum wire (Al) and silicon-calcium wire (Si-Ca) into the molten steel. However, traditional wire feeding devices are prone to problems such as uneven wire feeding, deoxidation wire misalignment, and even stray wire during operation, affecting deoxidation efficiency and steel quality. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a device that can stably and precisely control the wire feeding process to meet the technological requirements of high-quality steel production.
[0003] Currently, LF furnace deoxidation wire feeding mainly employs a mechanical wire feeding mechanism, whose core structure includes a wire feeding reel, guide wheel assembly, and drive motor. During operation, the motor drives the wire feeding rollers to rotate via gears or belts, drawing the deoxidized wire from the reel and feeding it into the ladle. Some equipment may include tension adjustment devices, such as friction brakes or counterweights, to maintain stable wire feeding tension. Furthermore, existing technologies typically rely on manual observation or simple sensors to monitor the wire feeding status and adjust the feeding speed to prevent wire breakage or accumulation.
[0004] However, traditional wire feeding devices lack a dynamic limit adjustment mechanism during operation. This can cause the deoxidation line to deviate from its predetermined path due to tension fluctuations or mechanical vibrations, reducing deoxidation efficiency and potentially affecting continuous production due to wire entanglement or breakage. This problem is particularly prominent in high-intensity, long-duration wire feeding operations, restricting the stability and reliability of the LF ladle refining process. Therefore, a deoxidation wire feeding device for the LF ladle refining furnace is proposed to solve these problems. Utility Model Content
[0005] To overcome the above deficiencies, this utility model provides a deoxidation wire feeding device for an LF ladle refining furnace, which aims to improve the problem in the prior art that the deoxidation wire is prone to deviation or flying wire during high-speed feeding, resulting in uneven wire feeding.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a deoxidation wire feeding device for an LF ladle refining furnace, comprising a base, a housing slidably connected to the upper surface of the base, a motor fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the housing, a transmission shaft fixedly connected to the output end of the motor, a wire output roller fixedly connected to one end of the transmission shaft, a transmission assembly installed on the upper surface of the base, a connecting seat fixedly connected to the upper surface of the base, a threaded sleeve fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the housing, and an anti-flying wire assembly installed on the upper surface of the housing;
[0007] The anti-flying wire assembly includes a fixed bracket, the lower surface of which is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the housing. A limit frame is slidably connected inside the fixed bracket. A spring is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the limit frame. A limit roller is installed on the lower surface of the spring. An adjusting bolt is rotatably connected to the upper surface of the limit frame.
[0008] Furthermore, the transmission assembly includes a second motor, the lower surface of which is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the base, and a lead screw is fixedly connected to the output end of the second motor. One end of the lead screw is rotatably connected inside the connecting seat, and the lead screw is threadedly connected to a threaded sleeve. The connecting seat penetrates the housing and is slidably connected.
[0009] Furthermore, a symmetrical L-shaped bracket is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the housing, and a rotating rod is rotatably connected between the two L-shaped brackets. The rotating rod is connected to the transmission shaft via a belt drive, and a bidirectional threaded groove is provided on one side of the rotating rod.
[0010] Furthermore, a slider is slidably connected to the outer wall of the L-shaped bracket, and the slider is threadedly connected to a bidirectional threaded groove.
[0011] Furthermore, a support frame is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the slider, and a limit wheel is rotatably connected to the lower side inside the support frame.
[0012] Furthermore, a second slider is slidably connected to the inner wall of the support frame, and a second limit wheel is rotatably connected to one side of the outer wall of the second slider.
[0013] Furthermore, a second spring is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the second slider, and a sliding plate is fixedly connected to the upper end of the second spring.
[0014] Furthermore, an adjusting bolt two is rotatably connected to the upper surface of the sliding plate, the outer wall of the adjusting bolt two is rotatably connected to the inside of the support frame, and the outer wall of the sliding plate is slidably connected to the inner wall of the support frame.
[0015] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0016] 1. In this utility model, the motor drives the transmission shaft to rotate the output roller, thereby facilitating the uniform feeding of the deoxidation line to the LF ladle refining furnace. By rotating the adjusting bolt, the limiting frame slides to limit the movement, while the limiting roller abuts against the outer wall of the deoxidation line inside the output roller. At the same time, the extension and retraction of the spring ensures that the deoxidation line abuts against the deoxidation line according to its usage, preventing the deoxidation line from flying off, thus improving the practicality of the device.
[0017] 2. In this utility model, the rotation of the transmission shaft facilitates the rotation of the internal rotating rod of the belt. The rotation of the bidirectional threaded groove and the slider 1 causes the slider 1 to slide back and forth on the outer wall of the rotating rod. The movement of the support frame then places the deoxidized wire between the limiting wheel 1 and the limiting wheel 2 for controlled feeding. Simultaneously, rotating the adjusting bolt 2 causes the sliding plate to push and compress the spring 2, thus adjusting the limiting wheel 2 on the outer side of the slider 2 according to the thickness of the deoxidized wire, thereby improving the practicality of the device. Attached Figure Description
[0018] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of a deoxidation wire feeding device for an LF ladle refining furnace proposed in this utility model;
[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the threaded sleeve portion of the deoxidation wire feeding device for an LF ladle refining furnace proposed in this utility model.
[0020] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the image.
[0021] Legend:
[0022] 1. Base; 2. Housing; 3. Motor 1; 4. Transmission shaft; 5. Output roller; 6. Motor 2; 7. Lead screw; 8. Connecting seat; 9. Threaded sleeve; 10. Fixed bracket; 11. Limiting frame; 12. Adjusting bolt 1; 13. Spring 1; 14. Limiting roller; 15. L-shaped bracket; 16. Rotating rod; 17. Bidirectional threaded groove; 18. Belt; 19. Slider 1; 20. Support frame; 21. Limiting wheel 1; 22. Slider 2; 23. Limiting wheel 2; 24. Adjusting bolt 2; 25. Sliding plate; 26. Spring 2. Detailed Implementation
[0023] 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.
[0024] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3This utility model provides an embodiment of a deoxidation wire feeding device for an LF ladle refining furnace, comprising a base 1, which serves as a basic support structure; a housing 2 is slidably connected to the upper surface of the base 1, enabling overall movement of the housing 2; a motor 3 is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the housing 2, providing wire feeding power; a transmission shaft 4 is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor 3, transmitting rotational power; a wire exit roller 5 is fixedly connected to one end of the transmission shaft 4, used for stable wire conveying; a transmission assembly is installed on the upper surface of the base 1, controlling the movement of the housing 2; a connecting seat 8 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the base 1, serving as a support end for a lead screw 7; a threaded sleeve 9 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the housing 2, cooperating with the lead screw 7 to achieve transmission; and an anti-flying wire assembly is installed on the upper surface of the housing 2.
[0025] The anti-flying wire assembly includes a fixed bracket 10, which provides a base for mounting the assembly; the lower surface of the fixed bracket 10 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the housing 2; a limit frame 11 is slidably connected inside the fixed bracket 10, which enables vertical adjustment; a spring 13 is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the limit frame 11, which provides buffer pressure; a limit roller 14 is installed on the lower surface of the spring 13, which prevents the steel wire from flying; an adjusting bolt 12 is rotatably connected to the upper surface of the limit frame 11, which is used to adjust the limit height; the transmission assembly includes a second motor 6, which provides the moving power; the lower surface of the second motor 6 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the base 1; a lead screw 7 is fixedly connected to the output end of the second motor 6, which converts the rotational motion into linear motion; one end of the lead screw 7 is rotatably connected inside the connecting seat 8; the lead screw 7 is threadedly connected to the threaded sleeve 9 to achieve precise displacement control; the connecting seat 8 penetrates the housing 2 and is slidably connected to ensure moving stability.
[0026] Specifically, the device drives the lead screw 7 to rotate via motor 6, which in turn moves the housing 2 precisely along the base 1 to adjust the wire feeding position; motor 3 drives the output roller 5 to stably convey the steel wire via transmission shaft 4; the anti-flying wire assembly effectively prevents steel wire from splashing through the cooperation of limit roller 14 and spring 13, and the limit height can be adjusted by adjusting bolt 12; the device realizes the precise feeding and stable conveying of steel wire during the ladle refining process, improving deoxidation efficiency and production safety.
[0027] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3A symmetrical L-shaped bracket 15 is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the housing 2, serving as a guide mechanism support; a rotating rod 16 is rotatably connected between the two L-shaped brackets 15, enabling bidirectional adjustment; the rotating rod 16 is connected to the transmission shaft 4 via a belt 18 for power transmission; a bidirectional threaded groove 17 is provided on one side of the rotating rod 16, enabling synchronous reverse movement; a slider 19 is slidably connected to the outer wall of the L-shaped bracket 15, and the slider 19 is threadedly connected to the bidirectional threaded groove 17 for precise displacement; a support frame 20 is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the slider 19, serving as a limiting mechanism carrier; a limiting wheel is rotatably connected to the lower side inside the support frame 20. Limiting wheel 21 limits the lower side of the steel wire; slider 22 is slidably connected to the inner wall of support frame 20, and slider 22 adjusts the upper side limit; limiting wheel 23 is rotatably connected to one side of the outer wall of slider 22, and limiting wheel 23 limits the upper side of the steel wire; spring 26 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of slider 22, and spring 26 provides elastic pressure; sliding plate 25 is fixedly connected to the upper end of spring 26, and sliding plate 25 serves as an adjustment base; adjusting bolt 24 is rotatably connected to the upper surface of sliding plate 25, and adjusting bolt 24 allows for fine-tuning of height; the outer wall of adjusting bolt 24 is rotatably connected to the inside of support frame 20; the outer wall of sliding plate 25 is slidably connected to the inner wall of support frame 20 to ensure movement stability.
[0028] Specifically, the device drives the lead screw 7 to rotate via motor 6, which in turn moves the housing 2 precisely along the base 1 to adjust the wire feeding position. Motor 3 drives the output roller 5 to stably convey the steel wire via transmission shaft 4. The anti-flying wire assembly effectively prevents steel wire from splashing through the cooperation of limit roller 14 and spring 13, and adjusting bolt 12 can adjust the limit height. The newly added guiding mechanism drives two support frames 20 to move synchronously in opposite directions via rotating rod 16 and bidirectional threaded groove 17, which, together with limit wheel 21 and limit wheel 23, achieves precise guidance of the steel wire. Adjusting bolt 24 can finely adjust the height of limit wheel 23, and spring 26 maintains constant pressure to ensure the stability of steel wire conveying. This device realizes precise feeding, stable conveying and reliable guidance of steel wire during ladle refining, improving deoxidation efficiency and production safety.
[0029] Working principle: When the deoxidizing wire feeding device is needed, first install the base 1 in the position of use. Then, start the motor 6 to drive the lead screw 7 to rotate, which in turn drives the threaded sleeve 9 to move on the upper surface of the base 1, thus achieving the effect of easy fine adjustment of the wire feeding position. Then, install the output roller 5 at one end of the transmission shaft 4. At the same time, rotate the adjusting bolt 12 to drive the limit frame 11 to drive the limit roller 14 to abut against the deoxidizing line. The limit roller 14 prevents the deoxidizing line from flying off. Then, the extension and retraction of the spring 13 reduces the pressure on the limit roller 14. Then, start the motor 3 to drive the output roller 5 at one end of the transmission shaft 4 into the... The deoxidizing wire is fed through the limit wheel 21 and the limit wheel 23. Then, by rotating the adjusting bolt 24, the sliding plate 25 drives the limit wheel 23 on the outside of the slider 22 to adjust according to the thickness of the deoxidizing wire. The spring 26 can reduce the compression force. The rotation of the transmission shaft 4 drives the rotating rod 16 inside the belt 18 to rotate. The bidirectional threaded groove 17 on the outside of the rotating rod 16 reciprocates with the slider 19. The movement of the support frame 20 makes it easy to drive the deoxidizing wire to follow the rotation of the output roller 5 and to achieve uniform wire feeding.
[0030] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A deoxidation wire feeding device for an LF ladle refining furnace, comprising a base (1), characterized in that: The upper surface of the base (1) is slidably connected to the housing (2), and a motor (3) is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the housing (2). A transmission shaft (4) is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor (3), and a wire output roller (5) is fixedly connected to one end of the transmission shaft (4). A transmission assembly is installed on the upper surface of the base (1), and a connecting seat (8) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the base (1). A threaded sleeve (9) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the housing (2), and an anti-flying wire assembly is installed on the upper surface of the housing (2). The anti-flying wire assembly includes a fixed bracket (10), the lower surface of which is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the housing (2). A limit frame (11) is slidably connected inside the fixed bracket (10). A spring (13) is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the limit frame (11). A limit roller (14) is installed on the lower surface of the spring (13). An adjusting bolt (12) is rotatably connected to the upper surface of the limit frame (11).
2. The deoxidizing wire feeding device for an LF ladle refining furnace according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transmission assembly includes a second motor (6), the lower surface of which is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the base (1), and a lead screw (7) is fixedly connected to the output end of the second motor (6). One end of the lead screw (7) is rotatably connected inside the connecting seat (8). The lead screw (7) is threadedly connected to the threaded sleeve (9). The connecting seat (8) passes through the housing (2) and is slidably connected.
3. The deoxidizing wire feeding device for an LF ladle refining furnace according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer wall of the housing (2) is fixedly connected to one side of a symmetrical L-shaped bracket (15). A rotating rod (16) is rotatably connected between the two L-shaped brackets (15). The rotating rod (16) is connected to the transmission shaft (4) via a belt (18). A bidirectional threaded groove (17) is provided on one side of the rotating rod (16).
4. The deoxidizing wire feeding device for an LF ladle refining furnace according to claim 3, characterized in that: The outer wall of the L-shaped bracket (15) is slidably connected to a slider (19), which is threadedly connected to a bidirectional threaded groove (17).
5. The deoxidizing wire feeding device for an LF ladle refining furnace according to claim 4, characterized in that: A support frame (20) is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the slider (19), and a limit wheel (21) is rotatably connected to the lower side inside the support frame (20).
6. The deoxidizing wire feeding device for an LF ladle refining furnace according to claim 5, characterized in that: The inner wall of the support frame (20) is slidably connected to a slider two (22), and a limit wheel two (23) is rotatably connected to one side of the outer wall of the slider two (22).
7. The deoxidizing wire feeding device for an LF ladle refining furnace according to claim 6, characterized in that: A spring (26) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the second slider (22), and a sliding plate (25) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the second spring (26).
8. The deoxidizing wire feeding device for an LF ladle refining furnace according to claim 7, characterized in that: The upper surface of the sliding plate (25) is rotatably connected to the second adjusting bolt (24), the outer wall of the second adjusting bolt (24) is rotatably connected to the inside of the support frame (20), and the outer wall of the sliding plate (25) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the support frame (20).