A torpedo canister transport train tilting plug interlocking anti-pulling device

By installing a proximity switch and relay interlocking control circuit on the torpedo ladle tilting socket, the problem of the train starting when the torpedo ladle tilting plug is not unplugged is solved, thus achieving safe molten iron transportation and tilting operation and avoiding equipment damage.

CN224458856UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-03HANDAN IRON & STEEL GROUP CO LTD +1

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
HANDAN IRON & STEEL GROUP CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-07
Publication Date
2026-07-03

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

If the torpedo canister tilting plug is not disconnected before the train starts moving, the cable may be pulled off, preventing the tilting operation from being carried out. In severe cases, this could damage the equipment and affect production.

Method used

A tilt plug connection detection proximity switch is installed on the tilt socket and connected to the travel control circuit. The tilt plug connection detection relay is connected in series with the connection plug and socket of each torpedo canister to realize an interlock signal when the plug is inserted to prevent the train from starting. A connection plug is added to the torpedo canister to allow the train in front to move away while the torpedo canister behind continues to tilt.

Benefits of technology

To prevent accidents caused by trains leaving the plugs on after tipping over, to avoid cables being pulled off, to ensure normal transportation and prevent tipping over, and to ensure production safety.

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Abstract

This utility model relates to an anti-pulling device for the tilting plug of a torpedo ladle transport train, belonging to the technical field of molten iron transport equipment. The technical solution of this utility model is as follows: the travel control circuit (12) is connected in series with the connecting plug and connecting socket of each torpedo ladle through the tilting plug connection detection relay (8); each torpedo ladle is provided with a tilting socket, and the tilting position of the torpedo ladle tilting station is provided with a tilting plug (18). The tilting plug (18) and the tilting socket are matched. The tilting plug connection detection proximity switch is installed on the tilting socket and connected to the tilting plug connection detection relay (8) through the connecting plug and the connecting socket. The beneficial effects of this utility model are: it not only ensures normal molten iron transport and tilting, but also avoids the accident of the tilting plug cable being pulled off and unable to tilt, thus ensuring production safety.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to an anti-pulling device for the overturning plug of a torpedo ladle transport train, belonging to the technical field of molten iron transport equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Torpedo ladle transport trains are responsible for transporting molten iron from outside the steel plant. Each torpedo ladle train is equipped with a torpedo ladle tilting socket, which connects to the train's tilting motor, brake, and vertical limit switch. Correspondingly, at the torpedo ladle tilting station, there is a torpedo ladle tilting plug connected to the control system in the torpedo ladle control room. This plug is matched with the tilting socket on the torpedo ladle train. When tilting is needed, the tilting plug is inserted into the socket of the desired torpedo ladle, and the tilting operation can then be performed from the main control room of the tilting station. In actual operation, sometimes the torpedo ladle train starts moving before the tilting plug is disconnected, causing the cable of the tilting plug to be pulled off, making tilting impossible. In severe cases, this can damage the tilting electrical equipment and control system, requiring more than 3 hours to restore the tilting plug. This significantly impacts the production of the steel and ironworks, causing molten iron accumulation in the ironworks and insufficient molten iron in the steelworks. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a torpedo ladle transport train tilting plug interlocking anti-pulling device. By installing a tilting plug connection detection proximity switch on the tilting socket and connecting it to the travel control circuit, when the tilting plug is plugged into the tilting socket, the tilting plug connection detection proximity switch sends an interlock signal, preventing the torpedo ladle train from moving and preventing accidents where the tilting plug is not removed before the train departs. Furthermore, by adding a connecting plug to the torpedo ladle, the preceding train cars can be driven away while the following torpedo ladle can continue to tilt without being affected by the interlock. This ensures normal iron transport and tilting while preventing accidents where the tilting plug cable is pulled out and the train cannot tilt, thus ensuring production safety and solving the aforementioned problems in the background art.

[0004] The technical solution of this utility model is: a tilting plug interlocking anti-pulling device for a torpedo canister transport train, comprising a connecting plug, a connecting socket, a tilting plug connection detection proximity switch, and a tilting plug connection detection relay. The travel control circuit and the tilting plug connection detection relay are installed on the torpedo canister locomotive, and the connecting plug and connecting socket are installed on each torpedo canister. Adjacent torpedo canisters are connected via the connecting plug and connecting socket circuit. The travel control circuit is connected in series with the connecting plug and connecting socket of each torpedo canister through the tilting plug connection detection relay. Each torpedo canister is provided with a tilting socket, and a tilting plug is provided at the tilting position of the torpedo canister tilting station. The tilting plug and tilting socket are matched, and the tilting plug connection detection proximity switch is installed on the tilting socket. The tilting plug connection detection proximity switch is connected to the tilting plug connection detection relay through the connecting plug and connecting socket.

[0005] It also includes a tilt plug connection indicator, which is connected to a tilt plug connection detection relay.

[0006] The tilt plug connection indicator is a tilt plug connection indicator light.

[0007] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: By setting a tilt plug connection detection proximity switch on the tilting socket and connecting it to the travel control circuit, when the tilt plug is plugged into the tilting socket, the tilt plug connection detection proximity switch sends an interlock signal, preventing the torpedo ladle train from moving and preventing accidents such as the train leaving before the tilt plug is unplugged; and by adding a connection plug to the torpedo ladle, the preceding train cars can be driven away while the following torpedo ladle continues to tilt without being affected by the interlock, thus ensuring normal iron transport and tilting while avoiding accidents such as the tilt plug cable being pulled off and the train being unable to tilt, thereby ensuring production safety. Attached Figure Description

[0008] Figure 1 This is a circuit connection diagram of this utility model;

[0009] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0010] In the diagram: 1. Torpedo can tipping station control power supply; 2. Proximity switch for the first section of the torpedo can tipping plug connection detection; 3. Proximity switch for the second section of the torpedo can tipping plug connection detection; 4. Proximity switch for the second section of the torpedo can tipping plug connection detection; 5. Proximity switch for the nth section of the torpedo can tipping plug connection detection; 6. Proximity switch for the nth section of the torpedo can tipping plug connection detection; 7. Tipping plug connection detection relay; 8. Torpedo can train control power supply; 9. Proximity switch for the tipping plug connection detection relay; 10. Proximity switch for the tipping plug connection detection relay; 11. Travel control... 12. Circuit control; 13. Tilting plug connection indicator; 14. Proximity switch for Detecting Tilting Plug Connection of Section 1 Torpedo Canister; 15. Normally open contact of Proximity Switch for Detecting Tilting Plug Connection of Section 1 Torpedo Canister; 16. Torpedo Canister Locomotive Connection Plug; 17. Tilting Plug; 18. Tilting Socket of Section 1 Torpedo Canister; 19. Normally open contact of Proximity Switch for Detecting Tilting Plug Connection of Section n Torpedo Canister; 20. Proximity Switch for Detecting Tilting Plug Connection of Section n Torpedo Canister; 21. Proximity Switch for Detecting Tilting Plug Connection of Section n Torpedo Canister; 22. Proximity Plug Connection of Section n Torpedo Canister; 23. Tilting Socket Connection of Section n Torpedo Canister; 24. Proximity Plug Connection of Section n-1 Torpedo Canister; 25. Detailed Implementation

[0011] To make the purpose, technical solution, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the technical solution of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described implementation cases are only a small part of this utility model, not all of them. All other implementation cases obtained by those skilled in the art based on the implementation cases of this utility model without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0012] A tilting plug interlocking anti-pulling device for a torpedo canister transport train includes a connecting plug, a connecting socket, a tilting plug connection detection proximity switch, and a tilting plug connection detection relay 8. The travel control circuit 12 and the tilting plug connection detection relay 8 are installed on the torpedo canister locomotive. The connecting plug and connecting socket are installed on each torpedo canister. Adjacent torpedo canisters are connected via the connecting plug and connecting socket circuit. The travel control circuit 12 is connected in series with the connecting plug and connecting socket of each torpedo canister through the tilting plug connection detection relay 8. Each torpedo canister is provided with a tilting socket, and a tilting plug is provided at the tilting position of the torpedo canister tilting station. The tilting plug and tilting socket are matched. The tilting plug connection detection proximity switch is installed on the tilting socket and is connected to the tilting plug connection detection relay through the connecting plug and connecting socket.

[0013] It also includes a tilt plug connection indicator 13, which is connected to a tilt plug connection detection relay 8.

[0014] The tilt plug connection indicator 13 is a tilt plug connection indicator light.

[0015] In practical applications, when the torpedo ladle train transports molten iron to the torpedo ladle tipping station, after reaching the tipping position, the tipping plug 18 is inserted into the tipping socket on the torpedo ladle in the tipping position. At this time, the tipping plug connection detection proximity switch on the tipping socket is activated, and the normally open contact of the tipping plug connection detection proximity switch closes. Through the connection socket of this section of the torpedo ladle and the connection plug of the previous section of the torpedo ladle, the signal is transmitted section by section to the tipping plug connection detection relay 8 on the torpedo ladle locomotive. The coil of the tipping plug connection detection relay 8 is energized, and the normally open contact 10 of the tipping plug connection detection relay closes. The tipping plug connection indicator light indicates the tipping plug connection. At the same time, the normally closed contact 11 of the tipping plug connection detection relay opens, cutting off the torpedo ladle train's travel control circuit 12, and the torpedo ladle train cannot move. Once the molten iron in the torpedo ladle has been tilted, the tilting plug is disconnected. The coil of the tilting plug connection detection relay 8 on the torpedo ladle locomotive is de-energized, the normally open contact 10 of the tilting plug connection detection relay opens, and the tilting plug connection indicator light goes out, indicating that the tilting plug connection is disconnected. The torpedo ladle train can then proceed. When only the tilted torpedo ladle needs to be left behind while the other torpedo ladle sections are moved, the connection plug of the remaining torpedo ladle section is disconnected. The coil of the tilting plug connection detection relay 8 on the torpedo ladle locomotive is de-energized, the normally open contact 10 of the tilting plug connection detection relay opens, and the tilting plug connection indicator light goes out. The torpedo ladle train can then proceed, while the remaining torpedo ladle at the tilting station can continue to be tilted. Example

[0016] Taking a torpedo car train with n torpedo carcasses as an example, its working process is as follows:

[0017] When the torpedo ladle train transports molten iron to the torpedo ladle tipping station, upon reaching the tipping position, the tipping plug 18 is inserted into the tipping socket 24 of the nth torpedo ladle, which is in the tipping position. At this time, the nth torpedo ladle tipping plug connection detection proximity switch 21 on the nth torpedo ladle tipping socket 24 detects that the tipping plug 18 is inserted in place. The normally open contact 20 of the nth torpedo ladle tipping plug connection detection proximity switch closes, the coil of the tipping plug connection detection relay 8 is energized, the normally open contact 10 of the tipping plug connection detection relay closes, the tipping plug connection indicator 13 provides connection indication, and at the same time, the normally closed contact 11 of the tipping plug connection detection relay opens, cutting off the travel control circuit 12, and the torpedo ladle train cannot move.

[0018] When the molten iron in the nth torpedo ladle is tilted, the tilting plug 18 is unplugged. The coil 8 of the tilting plug connection detection relay on the torpedo ladle locomotive is de-energized, the normally open contact 10 of the tilting plug connection detection relay is opened, and the tilting plug connection indicator light does not light up, indicating that the tilting plug 18 connection has been disconnected, and the torpedo ladle train can be started.

[0019] When only the nth torpedo canister needs to be left for tipping while the other torpedo canisters are driven away, disconnect the connector 25 of the (n-1)th torpedo canister. The tipping connector detection relay coil 8 on the torpedo canister locomotive will be de-energized, the normally open contact 10 of the tipping connector detection relay will open, the tipping connector indicator light will not illuminate, the torpedo canister train can start moving, and the torpedo canisters left at the tipping station can continue to tip.

Claims

1. A torpedo can transport train tip plug interlock anti-pull device characterized by: The system includes a connecting plug, a connecting socket, a tilt plug connection detection proximity switch, and a tilt plug connection detection relay (8). The travel control circuit (12) and the tilt plug connection detection relay (8) are installed on the torpedo car locomotive. The connecting plug and the connecting socket are installed on each torpedo car section. Adjacent torpedo car sections are connected by the connecting plug and the connecting socket circuit. The travel control circuit (12) is connected in series with the connecting plug and the connecting socket of each torpedo car section through the tilt plug connection detection relay (8). Each torpedo car section is provided with a tilt socket. The tilt position of the torpedo car tilting station is provided with a tilt plug (18). The tilt plug (18) and the tilt socket are matched. The tilt plug connection detection proximity switch is installed on the tilt socket. The tilt plug connection detection proximity switch is connected to the tilt plug connection detection relay (8) through the connecting plug and the connecting socket.

2. A torpedo can transport train tip plug interlock anti-pull device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a tilt plug connection indicator (13), which is connected to a tilt plug connection detection relay (8).

3. A torpedo can transport train tip plug interlock anti-pull device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The tilt plug connection indicator (13) is a tilt plug connection indicator light.