Cooling device for aluminum ingot production

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to the technical field of aluminum ingot production, and an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a cooling device for aluminum ingot production, which comprises a bottom box and a shell, the shell is fixed on the top of the bottom box, a feeding port is arranged on the side surface of the shell, a feeding assembly is arranged outside the shell, a flush cooling assembly is arranged in the shell and the bottom box, the flush cooling assembly comprises a rotating cylinder, the rotating cylinder is connected in the bottom box through horizontal power driving rotation, a plurality of bosses are arranged on the surface of the rotating cylinder, a fixed clamping plate is arranged on the side end surface of the boss, and a transmission groove is arranged on the side end surface of the boss. Through the above technical scheme, the technical problem that in the prior art, the aluminum ingot needs to rely on hoisting equipment for repeated operation when entering and leaving the pool, the process is complicated, and the aluminum ingot is easy to shake and deform due to collision, thereby increasing the risk of product scrapping is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The embodiments disclosed herein relate to the technical field of aluminum ingot production, and more specifically, to a cooling device for aluminum ingot production. Background Technology

[0002] In the large-scale production process of aluminum ingots, the cooling treatment of high-temperature aluminum ingots is a key step to ensure the mechanical properties of the product and the efficiency of subsequent processing. Currently, the industry generally adopts the immersion cooling method, which involves directly immersing the freshly formed high-temperature aluminum ingots in a cooling water tank to achieve cooling.

[0003] However, this cooling method has significant drawbacks: firstly, the process of moving aluminum ingots into and out of the water tank requires repeated lifting operations, which is not only cumbersome but also prone to causing deformation due to ingot movement, increasing the risk of product scrap; secondly, after immersion in cooling, a large amount of water adheres to the surface of the aluminum ingots, which traditionally requires manual emptying or natural drainage, taking more than 30 minutes and causing oxidation and corrosion of the aluminum ingot surface due to residual water, affecting the product's appearance quality. Furthermore, the water in the cooling tank is in constant contact with the high-temperature aluminum ingots, easily leading to the accumulation of impurities and requiring frequent water changes and maintenance, further increasing production energy consumption and labor costs. Therefore, there is an urgent need for an aluminum ingot cooling device that simplifies the operation process and efficiently removes surface moisture to address the shortcomings of existing technologies. Utility Model Content

[0004] To overcome the above-mentioned defects, the embodiments of this disclosure provide a cooling device for aluminum ingot production, which solves the technical problem that in the prior art, aluminum ingots need to be repeatedly operated by hoisting equipment to enter and exit the water tank. This is not only cumbersome, but also prone to collision and deformation due to the shaking of aluminum ingots, increasing the risk of product scrap.

[0005] According to one aspect, at least one embodiment of this disclosure provides a cooling apparatus for aluminum ingot production, comprising: A base box and an outer shell, wherein the outer shell is fixed to the top of the base box; The feed inlet and the feed assembly are provided, wherein the feed inlet is formed on the side surface of the housing and the feed assembly is disposed outside the housing; A flushing and cooling assembly is disposed within the outer casing and the base box; The flushing and cooling assembly includes a rotating cylinder, which is rotatably connected to the bottom box by a horizontal electric drive. Several protrusions are provided around the surface of the rotating cylinder, and a fixing plate is provided on the side end face of the protrusion. A transmission groove is opened on the side end face of the protrusion, and a drop outlet is opened at the bottom of the outer shell.

[0006] As a further technical solution, a number of fixed columns are provided in the transmission groove, and a movable clamping plate is movably connected to the fixed column. A spring is fitted on the fixed column, and the spring is supported between the movable clamping plate and the inner surface of the transmission groove.

[0007] As a further technical solution, the top of the outer shell is provided with several diversion pipes, one end of each diversion pipe is connected to a water inlet pipe, the lower end face of each diversion pipe is provided with several spray nozzles, and a through hole is opened between the inner end face of the transmission groove and the inner wall of the rotating cylinder.

[0008] As a further technical solution, a fixing plate is provided on the inner wall of the outer shell, and a telescopic cylinder is provided vertically downward at the bottom of the fixing plate. A push-out block is provided at the output end of the telescopic cylinder, and the push-out block corresponds to the position of the through hole.

[0009] As a further technical solution, a conveyor belt is installed in the bottom box, the surface of the conveyor belt has a hollow mesh structure, a sliding plate is provided at one end of the bottom box, the height of the sliding plate is lower than that of the conveyor belt, and a drain pipe is provided on one side of the bottom box.

[0010] As a further technical solution, the feeding assembly includes a horizontal plate, which is fixed to the side surface of the housing. The horizontal plate is positioned opposite to the feed inlet, and limit plates are provided at both ends of the surface of the horizontal plate.

[0011] As a further technical solution, a pair of elongated holes are provided on the surface of the horizontal plate, a pair of pushing cylinders are provided at the bottom of the horizontal plate, and a pushing frame is provided at the output end of the pushing cylinder. The pushing frame passes through the elongated holes and is located on the upper surface of the horizontal plate.

[0012] As a further technical solution, a suction pipe is provided on the top of the outer shell, and the suction pipe is connected to the inside of the outer shell.

[0013] The beneficial effects of the embodiments disclosed herein are as follows: In this disclosure, the flushing cooling assembly solves the problem of cumbersome traditional immersion cooling operations through a linked cooling design. A rotating drum drives the aluminum ingot to tumble, working in conjunction with spray nozzles to achieve uniform cooling from all directions; flexible clamps adapt to aluminum ingots of different sizes, preventing deformation during clamping; an ejector block automatically unloads the material, and combined with a conveyor belt for drainage, reducing surface oxidation. This structure eliminates the need for repeated hoisting, reduces the risk of impacts, improves cooling efficiency, and allows for the recycling of cooling water, reducing energy consumption and labor costs, thus meeting the needs of large-scale production. Attached Figure Description

[0014] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this disclosure, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments of this disclosure will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are merely some exemplary embodiments of this disclosure. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the content of the exemplary embodiments of this disclosure and these drawings without any creative effort.

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a structure in one embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 2 This is an isometric drawing of the present disclosure; Figure 3 This is an isometric sectional view of the present disclosure; Figure 4 Appendix to this disclosure Figure 3 Enlarged view of part A in the middle; In the diagram: 1. Base box; 2. Outer shell; 3. Feed inlet; 4. Flushing and cooling assembly; 4-1. Rotating cylinder; 4-2. Boss; 4-3. Fixed clamping plate; 4-4. Transmission groove; 4-5. Fixed column; 4-6. Movable clamping plate; 4-7. Spring; 4-8. Diverter pipe; 4-9. Water inlet pipe; 4-10. Spray nozzle; 4-11. Through hole; 4-12. Fixed plate; 4-13. Telescopic cylinder; 4-14. Pushing block; 4-15. Conveyor belt; 4-16. Sliding plate; 4-17. Drain pipe; 4-18. Drop outlet; 5. Feeding assembly; 5-1. Horizontal plate; 5-2. Limiting plate; 5-3. Long hole; 5-4. Pushing cylinder; 5-5. Pushing frame; 6. Suction pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The present disclosure will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present disclosure and are not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure.

[0017] To keep the drawings concise, each drawing only schematically shows the parts relevant to the disclosure; these do not represent the actual structure of the product. Furthermore, for ease of understanding, in some drawings, only one of components with the same structure or function is schematically shown, or only one is labeled. In this document, "one" not only means "only one," but can also mean "more than one," and "several" includes "two" and "more than two."

[0018] In this document, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linkage" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this disclosure based on the specific circumstances.

[0019] In this disclosure, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0020] In the description of this embodiment, terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of description and simplification of operation, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this disclosure.

[0021] Furthermore, in the description of this application, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0022] like Figures 1-4 As shown, a cooling device for aluminum ingot production according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is illustrated, comprising: The base box 1 and the outer shell 2 are fixed to the top of the base box 1; The feed inlet 3 and the feed assembly 5 are provided. The feed inlet 3 is opened on the side surface of the housing 2, and the feed assembly 5 is disposed outside the housing 2. A flushing and cooling assembly 4 is disposed in the outer casing 2 and the bottom box 1; The flushing and cooling assembly 4 includes a rotating cylinder 4-1, which is rotatably connected to the base box 1 via a horizontal electric drive. Several protrusions 4-2 are arranged around the surface of the rotating cylinder 4-1. A fixing plate 4-3 is provided on the side end face of each protrusion 4-2. A transmission groove 4-4 is formed on the side end face of each protrusion 4-2. A drop-out port 4-18 is formed at the bottom of the outer shell 2. Several fixing posts 4-5 are arranged within the transmission groove 4-4. A movable clamping plate 4-6 is movably connected to each fixing post 4-5. A spring 4-7 is fitted onto each fixing post 4-5, supporting the movable clamping plate 4-6 between the inner surface of the transmission groove 4-4. Several diversion pipes 4-8 are arranged at the top of the outer shell 2. The bottom of the casing 2 is connected to a water inlet pipe 4-9. Several spray nozzles 4-10 are provided on the lower end face of the diversion pipe 4-8. A through hole 4-11 is opened between the inner end face of the transmission groove 4-4 and the inner wall of the rotating cylinder 4-1. A fixing plate 4-12 is provided on the inner wall of the outer casing 2. A telescopic cylinder 4-13 is vertically downwardly arranged at the bottom of the fixing plate 4-12. A push-out block 4-14 is provided at the output end of the telescopic cylinder 4-13. The push-out block 4-14 is positioned corresponding to the through hole 4-11. A conveyor belt 4-15 is installed in the bottom box 1. The surface of the conveyor belt 4-15 has a hollow mesh structure. A sliding plate 4-16 is provided at one end of the bottom box 1. The height of the sliding plate 4-16 is lower than that of the conveyor belt 4-15. A drain pipe 4-17 is provided on one side of the bottom box 1.

[0023] In some examples, to achieve efficient cooling and moisture drainage of aluminum ingots, a flushing cooling assembly 4 is designed. This assembly includes a rotating cylinder 4-1 inside the base box 1, driven by a horizontal electric drive device (such as a motor drive), which can rotate around its own axis. A boss 4-2 on its surface is fixed to the cylinder body, and a fixed clamping plate 4-3 on the side end face is vertically welded to form a clamping reference surface. The transmission groove 4-4 on the side end face of the boss 4-2 is a rectangular groove, and the fixed column 4-5 inside is vertically fixed. The movable clamping plate 4-6 is movably fitted onto the fixed column 4-5 through a through hole 4-11. A spring 4-7 on the column body abuts against the movable clamping plate 4-6 at one end and against the inner surface of the transmission groove 4-4 at the other end, always applying a spring force to the movable clamping plate 4-6 towards the fixed clamping plate 4-3. The diversion pipe 4-8 at the top of the outer shell 2 is connected to the water inlet pipe 4-9, and the spray nozzles 4-10 on the lower end face are evenly distributed to spray cooling water onto the aluminum ingots on the rotating cylinder 4-1. The fixing plate 4-12 on the inner wall of the outer shell 2 is welded to the inner wall of the shell. The telescopic cylinder 4-13 at the bottom is fixed vertically downward. The push-out block 4-14 at the output end corresponds to the through hole 4-11 of the rotating cylinder 4-1 and can extend into the through hole 4-11 to push the movable clamping plate 4-6. The surface of the conveyor belt 4-15 in the bottom box 1 is a hollow mesh, which is opposite to the drop outlet 4-18 below the rotating cylinder 4-1. The sliding plate 4-16 at one end is inclined downward and is lower than the surface of the conveyor belt 4-15. The drain pipe 4-17 on one side of the bottom box 1 can discharge the collected cooling water.

[0024] During operation, the aluminum ingot enters between the fixed clamping plate 4-3 and the movable clamping plate 4-6, and the spring 4-7 pushes the movable clamping plate 4-6 to clamp it. The rotating cylinder 4-1 rotates, causing the aluminum ingot to flip. The spray nozzle 4-10 of the diversion pipe 4-8 sprays water onto the aluminum ingot to cool it. After cooling, it rotates to the drop port 4-18, and the telescopic cylinder 4-13 pushes the push-out block 4-14 into the through hole 4-11 to push the aluminum ingot downward. The aluminum ingot falls onto the conveyor belt 4-15. During the conveying process of the conveyor belt 4-15, the perforated mesh drains the water from the surface of the aluminum ingot, and it is finally output through the sliding plate 4-16. The cooling water is collected in the bottom box 1 and discharged from the drain pipe 4-17. The flexible clamping structure can adapt to aluminum ingots of different sizes, ensuring stable clamping; the flipping and spraying mechanism ensures that all surfaces of the aluminum ingot come into contact with cooling water, improving cooling uniformity; the cooperation between the ejector block 4-14 and the movable clamping plate 4-6 enables automatic unloading, improving efficiency; the perforated conveyor belt 4-15 facilitates water drainage, preventing the aluminum ingots from being stored with water. This component achieves efficient cooling and unloading of aluminum ingots through the synergistic effects of clamping, flipping, spraying, and draining.

[0025] like Figures 1-4As shown in the figure, the feeding assembly 5 in this embodiment includes a horizontal plate 5-1, which is fixed to the side surface of the outer shell 2. The horizontal plate 5-1 is positioned opposite to the feeding port 3. Limiting plates 5-2 are provided at both ends of the surface of the horizontal plate 5-1. A pair of elongated holes 5-3 are provided on the surface of the horizontal plate 5-1. A pair of pushing cylinders 5-4 are provided at the bottom of the horizontal plate 5-1. A pusher frame 5-5 is provided at the output end of the pushing cylinder 5-4. The pusher frame 5-5 passes through the elongated holes 5-3 and is located on the upper surface of the horizontal plate 5-1.

[0026] In some examples, to achieve accurate feeding of aluminum ingots, a horizontal plate 5-1 is fixed horizontally on the side surface of the outer casing 2, corresponding to the position of the feed port 3. Limiting plates 5-2 at both ends of the surface are vertically welded to form a feeding channel, preventing the aluminum ingot from shifting during feeding. A pair of elongated holes 5-3 on the surface of the horizontal plate 5-1 are opened along the feeding direction, providing movement space for the pusher frame 5-5. A pushing cylinder 5-4 at the bottom of the horizontal plate 5-1 is fixed horizontally. The pusher frame 5-5 at the output end extends through the elongated holes 5-3 to the upper surface of the horizontal plate 5-1. A buffer pad is provided at the contact end between the frame and the aluminum ingot to prevent damage to the ingot surface during feeding. The pushing cylinder 5-4 is connected to an air source device, which can drive the pusher frame 5-5 to reciprocate along the elongated holes 5-3, realizing the feeding and resetting of the aluminum ingot.

[0027] During operation, the aluminum ingot is placed on the horizontal plate 5-1, positioned between the two limiting plates 5-2. The push cylinder 5-4 extends, and the pusher 5-5 moves forward along the elongated hole 5-3, pushing the aluminum ingot along the channel formed by the limiting plates 5-2 towards the feed inlet 3, until the ingot is accurately pushed into the clamping structure of the rotating cylinder 4-1 inside the outer shell 2. After pushing, the push cylinder 5-4 retracts, causing the pusher 5-5 to reset, awaiting the next feeding. The guiding function of the limiting plates 5-2 ensures accurate pushing direction of the aluminum ingot, preventing deviation from the feed inlet 3; the cooperation between the elongated hole 5-3 and the pusher 5-5 ensures a stable pushing trajectory, improving feeding accuracy; the buffer pad reduces pushing impact and protects the surface of the aluminum ingot; the pneumatic pushing method provides stable power, enabling continuous automatic feeding and improving production efficiency. This component, through the combination of guiding and limiting and pneumatic pushing, achieves accurate and efficient feeding of aluminum ingots, providing a stable raw material supply for the cooling process.

[0028] For example, such as Figure 4 As shown, a suction pipe 6 is provided on the top of the outer shell 2, and the suction pipe 6 is connected to the inside of the outer shell 2.

[0029] In some examples, the suction pipe 6 at the top of the outer casing 2 is connected to the interior of the outer casing 2, and the other end can be connected to a ventilation device. This effectively removes moisture and heat generated during the cooling process of the aluminum ingot, preventing a high-temperature, high-humidity environment from forming inside the outer casing 2. This not only prevents moisture from condensing and dripping onto the inner wall of the outer casing 2 and affecting the equipment, but also accelerates the evaporation of moisture from the surface of the aluminum ingot. Combined with the drainage function of the conveyor belt 4-15, this further improves the drying speed of the aluminum ingot and ensures the quality of the cooled aluminum ingot.

[0030] In practical use: High-temperature aluminum ingots are placed between the limiting plates 5-2 of the horizontal plate 5-1. The pushing cylinder 5-4 drives the pusher 5-5 to push the aluminum ingot through the long hole 5-3 into the boss 4-2 of the rotating cylinder 4-1. The movable clamping plate 4-6, under the action of the spring 4-7, cooperates with the fixed clamping plate 4-3 to clamp the aluminum ingot. The rotation of the rotating cylinder 4-1 causes the aluminum ingot to flip. The spray nozzles 4-10 of the diversion pipe 4-8 spray water for cooling, and the suction pipe 6 removes the water vapor. After cooling, the aluminum ingot rotates with the rotating cylinder 4-1 to the drop port 4-18. The telescopic cylinder 4-13 pushes the push-out block 4-14 to open the movable clamping plate 4-6 through the through hole 4-11. The aluminum ingot falls into the conveyor belt 4-15, the hollowed-out surface drains the water, and finally it is output through the sliding plate 4-16. The cooling water is discharged from the drain pipe 4-17 of the bottom box 1. No hoisting equipment is required throughout the process, realizing automated cooling and conveying.

[0031] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this disclosure and are not intended to limit it. Although this disclosure has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solutions of this disclosure without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of this disclosure, and all such modifications and substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this disclosure.

Claims

1. A cooling device for aluminum ingot production, characterized in that, include: The base box (1) and the outer shell (2) are fixed to the top of the base box (1); The feed inlet (3) and the feed assembly (5) are provided, wherein the feed inlet (3) is provided on the side surface of the housing (2) and the feed assembly (5) is provided on the outside of the housing (2); A flushing cooling assembly (4) is disposed in the outer casing (2) and the bottom box (1); The flushing and cooling assembly (4) includes a rotating cylinder (4-1), which is connected to the bottom box (1) by a horizontal electric drive. Several bosses (4-2) are provided around the surface of the rotating cylinder (4-1). A fixing plate (4-3) is provided on the side end face of the boss (4-2). A transmission groove (4-4) is opened on the side end face of the boss (4-2). A drop hole (4-18) is opened at the bottom of the outer shell (2).

2. The cooling device for aluminum ingot production according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transmission groove (4-4) is provided with a plurality of fixed posts (4-5), and a movable clamping plate (4-6) is movably connected to the fixed post (4-5). A spring (4-7) is fitted on the fixed post (4-5), and the spring (4-7) is supported between the movable clamping plate (4-6) and the inner surface of the transmission groove (4-4).

3. The cooling device for aluminum ingot production according to claim 2, characterized in that, The top of the outer shell (2) is provided with several diversion pipes (4-8), one end of each diversion pipe (4-8) is connected to a water inlet pipe (4-9), and the lower end face of each diversion pipe (4-8) is provided with several spray nozzles (4-10). A through hole (4-11) is opened between the inner end face of the transmission groove (4-4) and the inner wall of the rotating cylinder (4-1).

4. A cooling device for aluminum ingot production according to claim 3, characterized in that, The inner wall of the outer shell (2) is provided with a fixing plate (4-12), and a telescopic cylinder (4-13) is provided vertically downward at the bottom of the fixing plate (4-12). The output end of the telescopic cylinder (4-13) is provided with a push-out block (4-14), and the push-out block (4-14) corresponds to the position of the through hole (4-11).

5. A cooling device for aluminum ingot production according to claim 4, characterized in that, A conveyor belt (4-15) is installed in the bottom box (1). The surface of the conveyor belt (4-15) is a hollow mesh structure. A sliding plate (4-16) is provided at one end of the bottom box (1). The height of the sliding plate (4-16) is lower than that of the conveyor belt (4-15). A drain pipe (4-17) is provided on one side of the bottom box (1).

6. A cooling device for aluminum ingot production according to claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding assembly (5) includes a horizontal plate (5-1), which is fixed to the side surface of the outer shell (2). The horizontal plate (5-1) is positioned opposite to the feed port (3), and limit plates (5-2) are provided at both ends of the surface of the horizontal plate (5-1).

7. A cooling device for aluminum ingot production according to claim 6, characterized in that, The horizontal plate (5-1) has a pair of elongated holes (5-3) on its surface. The bottom of the horizontal plate (5-1) is provided with a pair of push cylinders (5-4). The output end of the push cylinder (5-4) is provided with a pusher (5-5). The pusher (5-5) passes through the elongated holes (5-3) and is located on the upper surface of the horizontal plate (5-1).

8. A cooling device for aluminum ingot production according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the outer shell (2) is provided with a suction pipe (6), which is connected to the inside of the outer shell (2).

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