Numerical control ring rolling machine roller gap self-adapting adjusting mechanism

By installing a laser rangefinder and a PLC controller on the ring rolling mill to automatically adjust the roller gap, the problem of low efficiency in manual adjustment was solved, achieving efficient and precise roller gap control and reducing equipment damage and scrap rate.

CN224525895UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-21ZHANGJIAGANG HENGTONG ANNULAR FORGING MFG CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ZHANGJIAGANG HENGTONG ANNULAR FORGING MFG CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-08-29
Publication Date
2026-07-21

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Technical Problem

The existing roller gap adjustment of the ring rolling mill relies on manual experience, which makes it difficult to achieve fast and accurate adjustment, resulting in low production efficiency, large product size deviation, and high scrap rate.

Method used

A laser rangefinder is used to measure the roller gap, and combined with a PLC controller and hydraulic rod for automatic adjustment, the roller gap is adaptively adjusted, and the workpiece stability is ensured by limit and anti-detachment mechanisms.

Benefits of technology

It enables automatic and precise adjustment of the roller gap, improving production efficiency and reducing the risk of equipment damage and maintenance costs.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to numerical control ring rolling mill technical field, and disclose a kind of numerical control ring rolling mill roller gap self-adapting adjusting mechanism, including stand, the top of the stand is fixedly connected with two extension blocks.The numerical control ring rolling mill roller gap self-adapting adjusting mechanism is provided with laser range finder on the surface of fixed roll when using by the setting of adjusting mechanism, and laser range finder emits laser, and contact with the movable roll of top, laser beam touches movable roll immediately and reflects back range finder, by the time calculation chip of super high speed, the time difference of laser round trip is accurately converted into the real time gap distance data between fixed roller and movable roller, and with millisecond level speed transmission to PLC controller, then by PLC controller control hydraulic rod start, drive movable roll of hydraulic rod bottom and carry out height adjustment, to realize the effect of automatically adjusting the gap between movable roll and fixed roll, without manual operation of staff, improve production efficiency.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of CNC ring rolling machine technology, and in particular to an adaptive adjustment mechanism for the roller gap of a CNC ring rolling machine. Background Technology

[0002] Ring rolling mills are essential equipment for expanding and shaping annular forgings, and are widely used in machinery manufacturing, aerospace, and other fields. During the ring rolling process, precise control of the roller gap plays a crucial role in the dimensional accuracy, surface quality, and production efficiency of the annular forgings.

[0003] Currently, the existing roller gap adjustment methods for ring rolling mills mainly have the following problems: most of them adopt manual adjustment or simple mechanical adjustment structures. The adjustment process depends on the operator's experience, making it difficult to achieve fast and accurate adjustment. This not only results in low efficiency, but also the adjustment accuracy cannot meet the production requirements of high-precision ring forgings, leading to large product size deviations and high scrap rates. Therefore, a CNC ring rolling mill roller gap adaptive adjustment mechanism is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an adaptive adjustment mechanism for the roller gap of a CNC ring rolling mill, which solves the problems mentioned in the background art, where most of the adjustment is done manually or by simple mechanical means. The adjustment process relies on the operator's experience, making it difficult to achieve fast and accurate adjustment. This not only results in low efficiency but also fails to meet the production requirements of high-precision ring forgings, leading to large product size deviations and high scrap rates.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: A CNC ring rolling mill roller gap adaptive adjustment mechanism includes a frame, two extension blocks fixedly connected to the top of the frame, an adjustment mechanism fixedly connected to the surface of the extension blocks, a fixed roller mounted on one lower surface of the frame, limit mechanisms mounted on both sides of the fixed roller, and an anti-detachment mechanism inserted into one side of the fixed roller. The adjustment mechanism includes a hydraulic rod fixedly connected to the surface of the extension blocks, a connecting frame fixedly connected to the end of the hydraulic rod, a movable roller rotatably connected inside the connecting frame, a PLC controller electrically connected to one side of the hydraulic rod via a power line, and a laser rangefinder electrically connected to one side of the PLC controller via a power line. The limit mechanism includes positioning rollers mounted on both sides of the fixed roller, fixed frames rotatably connected to both sides of the positioning rollers, and a cylinder A fixedly connected to one side of the fixed frame. The anti-detachment mechanism includes a positioning plate inserted into one side of the fixed roller, an auxiliary rotating roller mounted on the lower surface of the positioning plate, and a cylinder B fixedly connected to one side of the positioning plate.

[0006] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a rotating motor is fixedly connected to one side of the movable roller, and a heat dissipation box is installed on the surface of the rotating motor. The heat dissipation box serves to protect the rotating motor.

[0007] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the laser rangefinder is installed on the upper surface of the fixed roller, and the detection end of the laser rangefinder is located directly below the movable roller. The laser rangefinder serves to measure the gap.

[0008] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the lower surface of the positioning plate is provided with two limiting holes, and a limiting rod is slidably connected inside the limiting holes. The limiting rod serves to limit the positioning plate.

[0009] As a further embodiment of this utility model, upright plates are fixedly connected to both sides of the limiting rod, and a base is fixedly connected to the bottom of the upright plate. The base serves as the upright plate.

[0010] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a base plate is fixedly connected to one side of the base, and the base plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the cylinder A. The cylinder A is used to drive the positioning roller to move.

[0011] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a sliding groove is provided in the middle of the upright frame, and the movable roller is slidably connected inside the sliding groove. The sliding groove serves to support the movable roller.

[0012] This utility model provides an adaptive adjustment mechanism for the roller gap of a CNC ring rolling mill, which has the following advantages: 1. The adaptive adjustment mechanism for the roller gap of this CNC ring rolling machine is designed so that, during operation, a laser rangefinder is installed on the upper surface of the fixed roller. The laser rangefinder emits a laser beam, which contacts the movable roller at the top. The laser beam reflects back to the rangefinder immediately after touching the movable roller. Through an ultra-high-speed time calculation chip, the time difference of the laser's round trip is accurately converted into real-time gap distance data between the fixed and movable rollers, and transmitted to the PLC controller at millisecond speeds. The PLC controller then controls the hydraulic rod to start, driving the movable roller at the bottom of the hydraulic rod to adjust its height. This achieves the effect of automatically adjusting the gap between the movable and fixed rollers, eliminating the need for manual operation and improving production efficiency.

[0013] 2. The adaptive adjustment mechanism for the roller gap of this CNC ring rolling machine, through the setting of a limiting mechanism and an anti-detachment mechanism, allows the circular workpiece to be placed on the fixed roller during use. Then, cylinders A and B are activated. Cylinder A drives the two top positioning rollers to press tightly against the surface of the circular workpiece, while cylinder B drives the positioning plate at the end to insert into the end of the fixed roller. The auxiliary rotating roller installed on the lower surface of the positioning plate also presses against the surface of the circular workpiece, thereby achieving the effect of limiting the circular workpiece and preventing it from falling off. This avoids equipment collision damage caused by workpiece displacement or falling off during the ring rolling process, reducing equipment downtime and maintenance costs. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the adjustment mechanism of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the limiting mechanism of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the rotating motor structure of this utility model.

[0015] In the diagram: 1. Upright frame; 2. Extension block; 3. Adjustment mechanism; 301. Hydraulic rod; 302. Connecting frame; 303. Movable roller; 304. PLC controller; 305. Laser rangefinder; 4. Fixed roller; 5. Limiting mechanism; 501. Positioning roller; 502. Fixed frame; 503. Cylinder A; 6. Anti-detachment mechanism; 601. Positioning plate; 602. Auxiliary rotating roller; 603. Cylinder B; 7. Rotating motor; 8. Heat dissipation box; 9. Limiting rod; 10. Upright plate; 11. Base; 12. Base plate. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0017] Please see Figures 1 to 4This utility model provides a technical solution: an adaptive adjustment mechanism for the roller gap of a CNC ring rolling machine, including a frame 1, two extension blocks 2 fixedly connected to the top of the frame 1, and an adjustment mechanism 3 fixedly connected to the surface of the extension blocks 2. By setting the adjustment mechanism 3, the gap between the movable roller 303 and the fixed roller 4 can be automatically adjusted without manual operation by the operator, thus improving production efficiency. A fixed roller 4 is installed on the lower surface of one side of the frame 1, and limit mechanisms 5 are installed on both sides of the fixed roller 4. An anti-detachment mechanism 6 is inserted into one side of the fixed roller 4. By setting the limit mechanism 5 and the anti-detachment mechanism 6, the effect of limiting the ring workpiece and preventing it from falling off is achieved, avoiding equipment collision damage caused by workpiece displacement and falling off during the ring rolling process, and reducing equipment downtime maintenance costs. The adjustment mechanism 3 includes a hydraulic rod 301 fixedly connected to the surface of the extension block 2. A connecting frame 302 is fixedly connected to the end of the hydraulic rod 301. A movable roller 303 is rotatably connected inside the connecting frame 302. A PLC controller 304 is electrically connected to one side of the hydraulic rod 301 via a power line. A laser rangefinder 305 is electrically connected to one side of the PLC controller 304 via a power line. The limiting mechanism 5 includes positioning rollers 501 installed on both sides of the fixed roller 4. Fixed frames 502 are rotatably connected to both sides of the positioning rollers 501, and cylinder A503 is fixedly connected to one side of the fixed frame 502. The anti-detachment mechanism 6 includes a positioning plate 601 inserted into one side of the fixed roller 4, an auxiliary rotating roller 602 installed on the lower surface of the positioning plate 601, and a cylinder B603 fixedly connected to one side of the positioning plate 601. A rotating motor 7 is fixedly connected to one side of the movable roller 303. A heat dissipation box 8 is installed on the surface of the rotating motor 7. The heat dissipation box 8 protects the rotating motor 7. The laser rangefinder 305 is installed on the upper surface of the fixed roller 4, and the detection end of the laser rangefinder 305 is located directly below the movable roller 303. The laser rangefinder 305 is used to measure the gap. The lower surface of the positioning plate 601 has two limiting holes, and the inside of the limiting holes is slidably connected to a limiting rod 9. The limiting rod 9 serves to limit the positioning plate 601. Both sides of the limiting rod 9 are fixedly connected to the upright plate 10, and the bottom of the upright plate 10 is fixedly connected to the base 11. The base 11 serves the function of the upright plate 10. A base plate 12 is fixedly connected to one side of the base 11. The base plate 12 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the cylinder A503. The cylinder A503 drives the positioning roller 501 to move. A sliding groove is provided in the middle of the upright frame 1, and the movable roller 303 is slidably connected inside the sliding groove. The sliding groove serves to support the movable roller 303.

[0018] In this invention, the working steps of the device are as follows: First step: During use, a laser rangefinder 305 is installed on the upper surface of the fixed roller 4. The laser rangefinder 305 emits a laser beam, which contacts the movable roller 303 at the top. After the laser beam touches the movable roller 303, it is immediately reflected back to the rangefinder. Through an ultra-high-speed time calculation chip, the time difference of the laser's round trip is accurately converted into real-time gap distance data between the fixed roller 4 and the movable roller 303, and transmitted to the PLC controller 304 at millisecond speed. The PLC controller 304 then controls the hydraulic rod 301 to start, which drives the movable roller 303 at the bottom of the hydraulic rod 301 to adjust its height. Second step: When using it, place the ring workpiece on the fixed roller 4, and then start cylinders A503 and B603. Cylinder A503 drives the two top positioning rollers 501 to stick tightly to the surface of the ring workpiece, and cylinder B603 drives the end positioning plate 601 to insert into the end of the fixed roller 4. The auxiliary rotating roller 602 installed on the lower surface of the positioning plate 601 also sticks to the surface of the ring workpiece.

[0019] It should be noted that the device structure and accompanying drawings of this utility model mainly describe the principle of this utility model. In terms of the technical aspects of this design principle, the setting of the power mechanism, power supply system and control system of the device is not fully described. However, under the premise that those skilled in the art understand the principle of the above utility model, the specific details of its power mechanism, power supply system and control system can be clearly understood. The control method in the application document is automatic control through a controller. The control circuit of the controller can be implemented by those skilled in the art through simple programming. All standard parts used can be purchased from the market, and can be customized according to the instructions and drawings. The specific connection methods of each part adopt conventional methods such as bolts, rivets, and welding that are mature in the existing technology. The machinery, parts and equipment adopt conventional models in the existing technology, and the structure and principle of the components known to those skilled in the art can be known by those skilled in the art through technical manuals or conventional experimental methods.

[0020] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A CNC ring rolling mill roller gap adaptive adjustment mechanism, comprising a vertical frame (1), characterized in that: The top of the stand (1) is fixedly connected to two extension blocks (2), and the surface of the extension blocks (2) is fixedly connected to an adjustment mechanism (3). A fixed roller (4) is installed on the lower surface of one side of the stand (1), and a limit mechanism (5) is installed on both sides of the fixed roller (4). An anti-detachment mechanism (6) is inserted into one side of the fixed roller (4). The adjustment mechanism (3) includes a hydraulic rod (301) fixedly connected to the surface of the extension block (2). A connecting frame (302) is fixedly connected to the end of the hydraulic rod (301). A movable roller (303) is rotatably connected inside the connecting frame (302). A PLC controller (304) is electrically connected to one side of the hydraulic rod (301) via a power line. A laser rangefinder (305) is electrically connected to one side of the PLC controller (304) via a power line. The limiting mechanism (5) includes positioning rollers (501) installed on both sides of the fixed roller (4), and fixed frames (502) are rotatably connected to both sides of the positioning rollers (501), and cylinder A (503) is fixedly connected to one side of the fixed frame (502). The anti-detachment mechanism (6) includes a positioning plate (601) inserted into one side of the fixed roller (4), an auxiliary rotating roller (602) is installed on the lower surface of the positioning plate (601), and a cylinder B (603) is fixedly connected to one side of the positioning plate (601).

2. The adaptive adjustment mechanism for roller gap of a CNC ring rolling mill according to claim 1, characterized in that: A rotating motor (7) is fixedly connected to one side of the movable roller (303), and a heat dissipation box (8) is installed on the surface of the rotating motor (7).

3. The adaptive adjustment mechanism for roller gap of a CNC ring rolling mill according to claim 1, characterized in that: The laser rangefinder (305) is mounted on the upper surface of the fixed roller (4), and the detection end of the laser rangefinder (305) is located directly below the movable roller (303).

4. The adaptive adjustment mechanism for roller gap of a CNC ring rolling mill according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower surface of the positioning plate (601) has two limiting holes, and a limiting rod (9) is slidably connected inside the limiting holes.

5. The adaptive adjustment mechanism for roller gap of a CNC ring rolling mill according to claim 4, characterized in that: Both sides of the limiting rod (9) are fixedly connected to the upright plate (10), and the bottom of the upright plate (10) is fixedly connected to the base (11).

6. The adaptive adjustment mechanism for roller gap of a CNC ring rolling mill according to claim 5, characterized in that: A base plate (12) is fixedly connected to one side of the base (11), and the base plate (12) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the cylinder A (503).

7. The adaptive adjustment mechanism for roller gap of a CNC ring rolling mill according to claim 1, characterized in that: The frame (1) has a sliding groove in the middle, and the movable roller (303) is slidably connected to the inside of the sliding groove.