A casting feeding auxiliary device

By designing a casting feeding auxiliary device, which uses a parallelogram mechanism and a load-bearing block to balance the weight of the casting bucket, the problem of high labor intensity and low efficiency of manual feeding in wheel rim casting production is solved. This achieves labor-saving movement and efficient material pouring, improving production efficiency and safety.

CN224463688UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-07ZHEJIANG HUATAI FARUI ALUMINUM ALLOY

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ZHEJIANG HUATAI FARUI ALUMINUM ALLOY
Filing Date
2025-07-30
Publication Date
2026-07-07

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The current wheel rim casting production process involves manual material loading, which is labor-intensive, inefficient, poses safety hazards, and makes it difficult to achieve continuous and efficient production.

Method used

Design a casting material feeding auxiliary device that uses a parallelogram mechanism and a load-bearing block to balance the weight of the casting bucket, combined with a flexible connector and handle structure, to realize the labor-saving movement of the casting bucket and the pouring operation.

Benefits of technology

The use of this device significantly reduces labor intensity, improves production efficiency, enables continuous and efficient casting processes, and reduces labor and equipment costs.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to gravity casting technical field discloses a casting feeding auxiliary device, including base, universal telescopic support is connected with on the base, the one end of universal telescopic support is connected with the hook away from the base, the handle is connected with the hook through the flexible connecting piece, and the handle is fixed with the pouring bucket one end close to the flexible connecting piece. The universal telescopic support includes parallelogram mechanism and weight block. Solveed the problem of big labour intensity and low efficiency of manual feeding in the rim casting operation.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of gravity casting technology, and in particular to a casting material feeding auxiliary device. Background Technology

[0002] In the wheel rim manufacturing industry, gravity casting is a common method for preparing blanks. Currently, the industry generally uses manual methods to pour molten metal into casting molds. Specifically, workers use scooping tools to pour the molten metal into the molds one spoonful at a time. This traditional feeding method has many drawbacks: First, due to the large weight of the molten metal, workers need to repeat high-intensity scooping and pouring actions for extended periods, resulting in enormous physical exertion, extremely high labor intensity, and a high risk of fatigue, leading to safety hazards. Second, manual operation is inefficient; the pouring of molten metal is intermittent, making it difficult to achieve continuous and efficient production, severely restricting the production efficiency of wheel rims. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a casting material feeding auxiliary device, which aims to solve the problems of high labor intensity and low efficiency in the existing wheel rim casting operation by manual material feeding.

[0004] The above-mentioned technical objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0005] A casting material feeding auxiliary device includes a base, on which a universal telescopic bracket is rotatably connected. A hook is rotatably connected to the end of the universal telescopic bracket away from the base. A handle is connected to the hook through a flexible connector. A casting bucket is fixed to the end of the handle near the flexible connector.

[0006] This device can be used with 3-5 sets of casting molds, and is installed in the central area of ​​the 3-5 sets of casting molds. The molten metal for casting is placed in a casting bucket. The casting bucket can be easily raised, lowered, or moved horizontally in any direction using a universal telescopic bracket, thereby moving the casting bucket to the corresponding casting mold and pouring the molten metal from the casting bucket into the corresponding casting mold.

[0007] The present invention is further configured such that: the universal telescopic bracket includes a rotating seat rotatably connected to the base, the rotating seat is provided with a first support shaft, the first support shaft is rotatably connected to a first long arm and a short arm, the other end of the short arm is rotatably connected to a second long arm, the first long arm and the second long arm are arranged in parallel and are both rotatably connected to the upper end of a third long arm, the first long arm, the short arm, the second long arm and the third long arm form a parallelogram mechanism; the hook is rotatably connected to the lower end of the third long arm.

[0008] An extension arm is fixed to the lower end of the second long arm, and a weight block is provided at the end of the extension arm away from the second long arm. The parallelogram mechanism enables the casting bucket to be raised, lowered, and moved laterally. The weight block balances the weight of the casting bucket and the molten metal inside, allowing workers to lift the casting bucket more easily and facilitating the casting process.

[0009] This invention is further configured such that the load-bearing blocks are multiple and have various weight specifications. By adding, removing, and combining load-bearing blocks of different specifications, different load specifications can be formed to meet actual production needs.

[0010] The present invention is further configured such that the flexible connector is a steel wire rope or chain, and the pouring bucket and the universal telescopic bracket are connected by the flexible connector, which allows the pouring bucket to have more freedom and facilitates the movement and pouring of the pouring bucket.

[0011] This utility model is further configured such that: a collar is sleeved on one end of the handle near the pouring tank, and limiting rings are provided on both sides of the collar, with the limiting rings fixedly connected to the handle; the collar is connected to the lower end of the flexible connector. The collar forms a support point for the handle, which can balance the mass of the pouring tank and the molten metal, making it easier to lift, move, and transfer the pouring tank. At the same time, the handle can rotate within the collar through the sleeve, thereby facilitating the pouring of the pouring tank.

[0012] This invention is further configured such that the handle includes a long tube, a short tube fixed in the middle of the long tube, and a weight-bearing rod fixed to the end of the long tube. The short tube facilitates the flipping of the handle, thereby facilitating the tilting of the pouring bucket, while the weight-bearing rod further balances the weight of the pouring bucket.

[0013] The outstanding effect of this utility model is:

[0014] Compared with existing technologies, the parallelogram mechanism and the weight-balancing block can conveniently and effortlessly move the casting bucket to the corresponding casting mold; the handle, collar, and flexible connector can facilitate the pouring of the casting bucket, and the pouring can be completed in one go, which can greatly improve production efficiency and reduce labor intensity.

[0015] This device can be used with 3-5 sets of casting molds, which can save labor and equipment costs. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A magnified view of a specific area (A);

[0018] Figure 3 for Figure 1A magnified view of a portion of C.

[0019] Reference numerals: 1. Base; 2. Universal telescopic bracket; 3. Hook; 4. Flexible connector; 5. Handle; 6. Pouring bucket;

[0020] 21. Rotary seat; 22. First support shaft; 23. First long arm; 24. Short arm; 25. Second long arm; 26. Third long arm; 27. Extended arm; 28. Weight block;

[0021] 51. Long tube; 52. Short tube; 53. Load-bearing bar;

[0022] 71. Ring; 72. Limiting ring. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate this utility model, but are not intended to limit its scope.

[0024] The following is for reference Figures 1 to 3 The present invention will be described as follows:

[0025] A casting material feeding auxiliary device is installed in the central area of ​​3-5 casting molds. The device includes a base 1, on which a universal telescopic bracket 2 is rotatably connected. A hook 3 is rotatably connected to the end of the universal telescopic bracket 2 away from the base 1. The hook 3 is connected to a handle 5 via a flexible connector 4, which is a wire rope or chain. A casting bucket 6 is fixed to the end of the handle 5 near the flexible connector 4.

[0026] like Figures 2 to 3 As shown, the universal telescopic bracket 2 includes a rotating seat 21 rotatably connected to the base 1. The rotating seat 21 is provided with a first support shaft 22. The first support shaft 22 is rotatably connected to a first long arm 23 and a short arm 24. The other end of the short arm 24 is rotatably connected to a second long arm 25. The first long arm 23 and the second long arm 25 are arranged in parallel and are both rotatably connected to the upper end of a third long arm 26. The first long arm 23, the short arm 24, the second long arm 25 and the third long arm 26 form a parallelogram mechanism. The hook 3 is rotatably connected to the lower end of the third long arm 26.

[0027] An extension arm 27 is fixed to the lower end of the second long arm 25, and a load-bearing block 28 is provided at the end of the extension arm 27 away from the second long arm 25. There are multiple load-bearing blocks 28 with various weight specifications. By adding, removing, and combining load-bearing blocks of different specifications, different load specifications can be formed to meet the actual needs of production.

[0028] A collar 71 is fitted onto one end of the handle 5 near the pouring tank 6. Limiting rings 72 are provided on both sides of the collar 71, and the limiting rings 72 are fixedly connected to the handle 5. The collar 71 is connected to the lower end of the flexible connector 4. The collar forms a support point for the handle, which can balance the mass of the pouring tank and the molten metal, making it easier to lift, lower, and move the pouring tank. Simultaneously, the handle can rotate within the collar through the sleeve, facilitating the pouring of the pouring tank.

[0029] The handle 5 includes a long tube 51, a short tube 52 fixed in the middle of the long tube 51, and a weight-bearing rod 53 fixed at the end of the long tube 51. The short tube facilitates the flipping of the handle, thereby facilitating the tilting of the pouring bucket, while the weight-bearing rod further balances the weight of the pouring bucket.

[0030] In use, the operator holds the long tube or load-bearing bar with one hand and the short tube with the other. The parallel deformation mechanism can lift the pouring bucket or move it away from or closer to the base. When lifting or moving the pouring bucket away from or closer to the base, the shape of the parallelogram is changed and the parallelogram rotates around the short axis. The number and specifications of the load-bearing blocks can be freely matched according to the weight of the pouring bucket and the molten metal. The load-bearing blocks can balance the weight of the pouring bucket and other components, making it easier for the operator to lift the pouring bucket. The handle can be rotated on the collar, which facilitates the pouring operation.

[0031] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present utility model. These improvements and modifications assumed above should also be considered within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A casting material loading aid comprising a base (1) characterised in that: A universal telescopic bracket (2) is rotatably connected to the base (1). A hook (3) is rotatably connected to the end of the universal telescopic bracket (2) away from the base (1). A handle (5) is connected to the hook (3) through a flexible connector (4). A pouring bucket (6) is fixed to the end of the handle (5) near the flexible connector (4).

2. The casting material loading aid of claim 1, wherein: The universal telescopic bracket (2) includes a rotating seat (21) rotatably connected to the base (1). The rotating seat (21) is provided with a first support shaft (22). The first support shaft (22) is rotatably connected to a first long arm (23) and a short arm (24). The other end of the short arm (24) is rotatably connected to a second long arm (25). The first long arm (23) and the second long arm (25) are arranged in parallel and are both rotatably connected to the upper end of a third long arm (26). The first long arm (23), the short arm (24), the second long arm (25) and the third long arm (26) form a parallelogram mechanism. The hook (3) is rotatably connected to the lower end of the third long arm (26). An extension arm (27) is fixed to the lower end of the second long arm (25). A load block (28) is provided at the end of the extension arm (27) away from the second long arm (25).

3. A casting material loading aid according to claim 2, wherein: The load-bearing blocks (28) are multiple and have various weight specifications.

4. The casting material loading aid of claim 1, wherein: The flexible connector (4) is a wire rope or chain.

5. The casting material loading aid of claim 1, wherein: The handle (5) is fitted with a collar (71) at one end near the pouring bucket (6). Limiting rings (72) are provided on both sides of the collar (71). The limiting rings (72) are fixedly connected to the handle (5). The collar (71) is connected to the lower end of the flexible connector (4).

6. A casting material loading aid according to claim 5, wherein: The handle (5) includes a long tube (51), a short tube (52) fixed in the middle of the long tube (51), and a load-bearing rod (53) fixed at the end of the long tube (51).