A graphite injection system for precision forging
The automated and intelligent graphite spraying system overcomes the shortcomings of traditional graphite spraying systems in terms of efficiency, precision, and intelligence, achieving efficient and reliable spraying results. It adapts to complex mold surfaces, prevents graphite particle sedimentation, ensures uniform delivery and atomization of graphite emulsion, and improves the precision and efficiency of the forging process.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202521880046.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-02
- Publication Date
- 2026-08-25
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-09-02
AI Technical Summary
Traditional graphite spraying systems have shortcomings in terms of efficiency, precision, and intelligence. Fixed nozzles cannot adapt to complex mold surfaces, graphite particles are prone to settling, resulting in uneven spraying. In cold environments, fluidity decreases, and clogging is common when switching media. Fluctuations in air source pressure affect coating quality.
By employing automation and intelligent technologies, a graphite spraying system including a water tank assembly and an execution assembly was designed. It integrates an electric motor-driven stirring mechanism, a flow control valve, a liquid level sensor, a constant temperature device, and an electrical control box. The three-dimensional positioning of the nozzle is achieved through a lateral and telescopic mechanism. Combined with a pneumatic diaphragm pump and a pressure stabilizing valve, it ensures uniform delivery and atomization of the graphite emulsion.
It achieves high efficiency, reliability and intelligence in spraying, solves the problems of blind spots, uneven concentration, reduced fluidity and clogging in traditional graphite spraying systems, and improves the precision and efficiency of the forging process.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of spraying, specifically to a graphite spraying system for precision forging. Background Technology
[0002] In the forging industry, graphite spraying technology is often used to improve production efficiency and product quality. Graphite emulsion, due to its good lubricity and plasticity, is widely used in the forging process for demolding and lubrication to extend the service life of forgings and dies. However, traditional manual spraying methods suffer from problems such as low efficiency, high labor intensity, and uneven spraying.
[0003] Traditional graphite spraying systems generally suffer from the following problems:
[0004] Fixed nozzles cannot adapt to complex mold surfaces, resulting in blind spots in the spraying and affecting the demolding effect;
[0005] Graphite particles are prone to settling, and uneven concentration can cause spray blockage or lubrication failure.
[0006] In cold environments, the fluidity of graphite emulsion decreases, leading to pipe freezing and cracking or spraying interruption.
[0007] When switching media, residual graphite emulsion can clog pipelines, requiring manual disassembly and cleaning, resulting in long downtime.
[0008] Fluctuations in air source pressure can lead to uneven atomization, affecting coating quality.
[0009] Therefore, we propose a graphite spraying system for precision forging. Utility Model Content
[0010] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a graphite spraying system for precision forging. Through automation and intelligent technologies, it solves the deficiencies of traditional graphite spraying systems in terms of efficiency, precision, and intelligence, providing an efficient, reliable, and intelligent solution for precision forging and addressing the aforementioned problems in existing technologies.
[0011] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:
[0012] A graphite splatter system for precision forging includes,
[0013] The system includes a water tank assembly and an execution assembly. The water tank assembly includes a water tank body, which is divided into a graphite emulsion tank and a clear water tank. The graphite emulsion tank and the clear water tank each contain a flow control valve and a level sensor. The graphite emulsion tank is equipped with a sediment stirring mechanism driven by an electric motor. A pressure tank, a pneumatic diaphragm pump, and an air tank are sequentially installed on the outer wall of the water tank body. The air tank is connected to the pneumatic diaphragm pump. The pressure tank stores compressed air and is connected to the pneumatic diaphragm pump via a pressure regulating valve. The input end of the pneumatic diaphragm pump is connected to both the graphite emulsion tank and the clear water tank, and the output end is connected to a graphite control box.
[0014] The actuation components include a graphite control box, a traverse mechanism mounted on the graphite control box, a telescopic mechanism mounted on the traverse mechanism, and a nozzle mounted at the end of the telescopic mechanism.
[0015] Furthermore, a first pressure valve is provided between the gas tank and the pneumatic diaphragm pump, and a first hydraulic valve is provided between the graphite emulsion tank and the clear water tank and the pneumatic diaphragm pump, respectively.
[0016] The water tank body is equipped with an electrical control box, which contains a digital display detection module connected to the liquid level sensor and a drive module for controlling the first air pressure valve, the first hydraulic valve and the pneumatic diaphragm pump.
[0017] Furthermore, the graphite emulsion silo has a temperature control device integrated into its wall, and an anti-dry-burning electrode is provided at its bottom.
[0018] Furthermore, the graphite control box is also equipped with a second hydraulic valve and a second pneumatic valve. The input end of the second hydraulic valve is connected to the output end of the pneumatic diaphragm pump, and the input end of the second pneumatic valve is connected to the air tank. The outlet end of the second hydraulic valve is connected in parallel to the cleaning valve and the graphite emulsion regulating valve.
[0019] The outlet end of the graphite emulsion regulating valve is connected to the liquid input end of the atomizing valve, and the gas input end of the atomizing valve is connected to the second pressure valve; the outlet ends of both the cleaning valve and the atomizing valve are connected to the nozzle.
[0020] Furthermore, the actuating component is also provided with a lubrication device, which includes a lubrication pump installed on the actuating component, a distribution pipeline connected to the outlet of the lubrication pump, and a branch of the pipeline connected to the lubrication interface of the transverse movement mechanism and the telescopic mechanism.
[0021] Furthermore, the transverse mechanism includes a frame mounted on the graphite control box, a lead screw rotatably mounted on the frame, a base plate that engages with the lead screw via a nut, and a first motor that drives the lead screw;
[0022] The telescopic mechanism includes a truss slidably mounted on a base plate, a chain mounted on the base plate, and a second motor driving the chain; the chain is connected to the truss in a transmission manner.
[0023] The nozzle is installed at one end of the truss; the first motor is installed on the graphite control box; the second motor is installed on the base plate.
[0024] Furthermore, the lateral movement mechanism drives the base plate to move along the X-axis, and the telescopic mechanism drives the truss to move along the Y-axis.
[0025] This invention provides a graphite spraying system for precision forging. It offers the following advantages: a lateral movement mechanism (X-axis) drives the base plate to move horizontally, and a telescopic mechanism (Y-axis) controls the extension and retraction of the truss via chain transmission, achieving precise positioning of the nozzle in three-dimensional space.
[0026] The graphite emulsion silo has a built-in electric motor-driven stirring mechanism to forcibly disperse the particles; the flow control valve is integrated into the silo to adjust the liquid feed ratio in real time.
[0027] The digital display liquid level sensor and the electrical control box work together to automatically alarm when the limit is exceeded, ensuring stable concentration; anti-dry burning protection: the electrode at the bottom of the silo monitors the liquid level to eliminate the risk of dry burning.
[0028] Thermostatic heating device: integrated into the wall of the graphite emulsion silo, maintaining the set operating temperature.
[0029] The cleaning valve is connected in parallel with the graphite emulsion regulating valve, and the cleaning mode can be switched with one button; the pressure tank stores compressed air and supplies air to the diaphragm pump through the pressure stabilizing valve; the electrical control box precisely regulates the pressure through the first air pressure valve to ensure a constant output pressure. Attached Figure Description
[0030] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the water tank assembly of this utility model;
[0031] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the layout of the water tank assembly of this utility model;
[0032] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the stirring mechanism of this utility model;
[0033] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the pressure tank of the water tank assembly of this utility model;
[0034] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the transverse movement mechanism of this utility model;
[0035] Figure 6 This is a top view schematic diagram of the support execution component of this utility model;
[0036] Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the execution component of this utility model;
[0037] In the diagram: 1. Water tank assembly; 2. Actuation assembly; 11. Water tank body; 12. Graphite emulsion silo; 13. Clear water silo; 14. Agitator; 15. Pressure tank; 16. Air tank; 17. Pneumatic diaphragm pump; 19. Electrical control box; 20. Graphite control box; 21. Lateral movement mechanism; 22. Telescopic mechanism; 23. Nozzle; 211. Frame; 212. Lead screw; 213. First motor; 221. Base plate; 222. Truss; 223. Chain; 224. Second motor. Detailed Implementation
[0038] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.
[0039] See attached document Figures 1-7 A graphite spraying system for precision forging includes a water tank assembly 1 and an execution assembly 2. The water tank assembly 1 includes a water tank body 11, which is divided into a graphite emulsion tank 12 and a clear water tank 13. Flow control valves and level sensors are respectively installed in the graphite emulsion tank 12 and the clear water tank 13. An electric motor-driven sediment stirring mechanism 14 is installed in the graphite emulsion tank 12. A pressure tank 15, a pneumatic diaphragm pump 17, and an air tank 16 are sequentially installed on the outer wall of the water tank body 11. The air tank 16 is connected to the pneumatic diaphragm pump 17. The pressure tank 15 is used to store compressed air and is connected to the pneumatic diaphragm pump 17 through a pressure regulating valve. The input end of the pneumatic diaphragm pump 17 is connected to the graphite emulsion tank 12 and the clear water tank 13, and the output end is connected to a graphite control box 20.
[0040] The execution component 2 includes a graphite control box 20, a transverse mechanism 21 mounted on the graphite control box 20, a telescopic mechanism 22 mounted on the transverse mechanism 21, and a nozzle 23 mounted at the end of the telescopic mechanism 22.
[0041] Specifically, the graphite emulsion silo 12 stores graphite emulsion and is equipped with an electric motor-driven sediment stirring mechanism 14 to prevent graphite emulsion from settling.
[0042] Clear water tank 13: Stores clear water for washing or diluting graphite emulsion.
[0043] Flow control valves and level sensors: used to monitor and control the flow rate and level of liquids.
[0044] Temperature control device: Maintains a stable temperature inside the graphite emulsion silo 12 to prevent sedimentation caused by temperature differences.
[0045] Anti-dry-burning electrode: Prevents equipment from operating without liquid and protects equipment safety.
[0046] Pressure tank 15 and pneumatic diaphragm pump 17: used to transport liquid, the pneumatic diaphragm pump 17 transports liquid from water tank to graphite control box 20.
[0047] Air tank 16 and pressure regulating valve: provide compressed air for driving pneumatic diaphragm pump 17.
[0048] A first air pressure valve is provided between the air tank 16 and the pneumatic diaphragm pump 17, and a first hydraulic valve is provided between the graphite emulsion tank 12 and the clear water tank 13 and the pneumatic diaphragm pump 17, respectively.
[0049] Specifically, the pneumatic diaphragm pump 17 is used to transport graphite emulsion and clean water from the water tank to the graphite control box 20; the reciprocating motion of the diaphragm of the pneumatic diaphragm pump 17 realizes the intake and discharge of liquid; the input end is connected to the graphite emulsion tank 12 and the clean water tank 13, and the output end is connected to the graphite control box 20.
[0050] The water tank body 11 is equipped with an electrical control box 19, which contains a digital display detection module connected to the liquid level sensor and a drive module for controlling the first air pressure valve, the first hydraulic valve and the pneumatic diaphragm pump 17; the outer surface of the water tank is made of 201 stainless steel with powder coating, which has good anti-corrosion and anti-oxidation effects; the interior of the water tank consists of an 800L graphite emulsion tank 12 and a 200L clear water tank 13;
[0051] Specifically, the first air pressure valve and the first hydraulic valve control the air intake and liquid flow of the pneumatic diaphragm pump 17.
[0052] Electrical control box 19: Includes a digital display detection module and a drive module, used to monitor liquid level, pressure, and flow parameters, and control the opening and closing of pneumatic and hydraulic valves.
[0053] Second hydraulic valve and second pneumatic valve: used to control the actuators of cleaning valve and graphite emulsion regulating valve.
[0054] The graphite emulsion silo 12 has a temperature control device integrated in its wall and an anti-dry-burning electrode at its bottom.
[0055] The graphite control box 20 is also provided with a second hydraulic valve and a second pneumatic valve. The input end of the second hydraulic valve is connected to the output end of the pneumatic diaphragm pump 17, and the input end of the second pneumatic valve is connected to the air tank 16. The outlet end of the second hydraulic valve is connected in parallel to the cleaning valve and the graphite emulsion regulating valve.
[0056] The outlet end of the graphite emulsion regulating valve is connected to the liquid input end of the atomizing valve, and the gas input end of the atomizing valve is connected to the second pressure valve; the outlet ends of both the cleaning valve and the atomizing valve are connected to the nozzle 23.
[0057] Specifically, the atomizing valve and cleaning valve are used to adjust the atomization effect and cleaning function of the nozzle 23.
[0058] The execution component 2 is also provided with a lubrication device, which includes a lubrication pump installed on the execution component 2, a distribution pipeline connected to the outlet of the lubrication pump, and a branch of the pipeline connected to a transverse movement mechanism 21 and a telescopic mechanism 22 for a lubrication interface.
[0059] Specifically, the lubrication device provides lubrication for the transverse mechanism 21 and the telescopic mechanism 22, extending their service life.
[0060] The transverse mechanism 21 includes a frame 211 mounted on the graphite control box 20, a lead screw 212 rotatably mounted on the frame 211, a base plate 221 that engages with the lead screw 212 via a nut, and a first motor 213 that drives the lead screw 212.
[0061] The telescopic mechanism 22 includes a truss 222 slidably mounted on a base plate 221, a chain 223 mounted on the base plate 221, and a second motor 224 driving the chain 223; the chain 223 is connected to the truss 222 in a transmission manner.
[0062] The nozzle 23 is installed at one end of the truss 222; the first motor 213 is installed on the graphite control box 20; and the second motor 224 is installed on the base plate 221.
[0063] Specifically, nozzle 23 is installed at the end of truss 222 and is used for spraying graphite.
[0064] The lateral movement mechanism 21 drives the base plate 221 to move along the X-axis, and the telescopic mechanism 22 drives the truss 222 to move along the Y-axis.
[0065] Specifically, the transverse movement mechanism 21 drives the base plate 221 to move along the X-axis.
[0066] Telescopic mechanism 22: Drives the truss 222 to move along the Y-axis.
[0067] Working principle: Graphite emulsion and water are stored in the graphite emulsion silo 12 and water silo 13 of the water tank body 11, respectively; the graphite mixture is manually prepared and injected into the 800L graphite emulsion silo 12. The electric motor drives the stirring mechanism 14 in the silo to forcibly disperse the particles and prevent sedimentation; the constant temperature device maintains the working temperature of 5~40℃, and the low temperature environment is automatically heated; the anti-dry burning electrode monitors the liquid level in real time to eliminate the risk of dry burning;
[0068] The water tank 11 is equipped with a level sensor and a flow control valve for monitoring and regulating the liquid level and flow rate; the compressed air stored in the pressure tank 15 enters the pneumatic diaphragm pump 17 through the pressure stabilizing valve, and the air tank 16 is directly connected to the diaphragm pump as a backup air source; the PLC in the electrical control box 19 controls the opening of the first hydraulic valve, and adjusts the graphite emulsion injection ratio in conjunction with the flow control valve; the diaphragm pump delivers the graphite emulsion to the actuator 2 at a constant pressure (±0.1MPa);
[0069] After the graphite emulsion enters the graphite control box 20, it flows through the second hydraulic valve, the graphite emulsion regulating valve, and the atomizing valve; compressed air enters simultaneously: the second air pressure valve → the atomizing valve; after the gas and liquid are mixed and atomized, they are sprayed out from the nozzle 23, and the flow rate is precisely controlled by the graphite emulsion regulating valve.
[0070] Horizontal movement mechanism 21 (X-axis): The first motor 213 drives the lead screw 212 to rotate, which in turn drives the base plate 221 to move horizontally; Telescopic mechanism 22 (Y-axis): The second motor 224 drives the chain 223 to drive the truss 222 to extend and retract longitudinally; The nozzle 23 is fixed at the end of the truss 222, covering the entire work position of the die forging press;
[0071] When the electrical control box 19 switches to the cleaning program, the graphite emulsion regulating valve is closed and the cleaning valve is opened; the pneumatic diaphragm pump 17 rotates to pump water from the 200L clean water tank 13; the clean water flows through the second hydraulic valve, the cleaning valve, the atomizing valve and the nozzle 23;
[0072] High-pressure water flow and compressed air flush the pipes and nozzles 23 to remove graphite residue; cleaning wastewater is sprayed out through nozzles 23 to an external collection device.
[0073] The lubrication pump injects lubricating oil into the lead screw 212 of the transverse mechanism 21 and the chain 223 of the telescopic mechanism 22 through the distribution pipeline to ensure the service life of the machinery.
[0074] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.
[0075] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.
Claims
1. A graphite blasting system for precision forging, comprising a water tank assembly and an actuation assembly; characterized in that, The water tank assembly includes a water tank body, which is divided into a graphite emulsion tank and a clear water tank. Flow control valves and level sensors are respectively installed in the graphite emulsion tank and the clear water tank. An electric motor-driven sediment stirring mechanism is installed in the graphite emulsion tank. A pressure tank, a pneumatic diaphragm pump, and an air tank are sequentially installed on the outer wall of the water tank body. The air tank is connected to the pneumatic diaphragm pump. The pressure tank stores compressed air and is connected to the pneumatic diaphragm pump through a pressure regulating valve. The input end of the pneumatic diaphragm pump is connected to both the graphite emulsion tank and the clear water tank, and the output end is connected to a graphite control box. The actuation components include a graphite control box, a traverse mechanism mounted on the graphite control box, a telescopic mechanism mounted on the traverse mechanism, and a nozzle mounted at the end of the telescopic mechanism.
2. The graphite spraying system for precision forging as described in claim 1, characterized in that, A first air pressure valve is provided between the air tank and the pneumatic diaphragm pump, and a first hydraulic valve is provided between the graphite emulsion tank and the clear water tank and the pneumatic diaphragm pump, respectively. The water tank body is equipped with an electrical control box, which contains a digital display detection module connected to the liquid level sensor and a drive module for controlling the first air pressure valve, the first hydraulic valve and the pneumatic diaphragm pump.
3. A graphite spraying system for precision forging as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The graphite emulsion silo has a temperature control device integrated into its wall and an anti-dry-burning electrode at its bottom.
4. A graphite spraying system for precision forging as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The graphite control box is also equipped with a second hydraulic valve and a second pneumatic valve. The input end of the second hydraulic valve is connected to the output end of the pneumatic diaphragm pump, and the input end of the second pneumatic valve is connected to the air tank. The outlet end of the second hydraulic valve is connected in parallel to the cleaning valve and the graphite emulsion regulating valve. The outlet end of the graphite emulsion regulating valve is connected to the liquid input end of the atomizing valve, and the gas input end of the atomizing valve is connected to the second pressure valve; the outlet ends of both the cleaning valve and the atomizing valve are connected to the nozzle.
5. A graphite spraying system for precision forging as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The actuator is also provided with a lubrication device, which includes a lubrication pump installed on the actuator, a distribution pipeline connected to the outlet of the lubrication pump, and a branch of the pipeline connecting to the lubrication interface of the transverse movement mechanism and the telescopic mechanism.
6. A graphite spraying system for precision forging as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The traverse mechanism includes a frame mounted on the graphite control box, a lead screw rotatably mounted on the frame, a base plate that engages with the lead screw via a nut, and a first motor that drives the lead screw. The telescopic mechanism includes a truss slidably mounted on a base plate, a chain mounted on the base plate, and a second motor driving the chain; the chain is connected to the truss in a transmission manner. The nozzle is installed at one end of the truss; the first motor is installed on the graphite control box; the second motor is installed on the base plate.
7. A graphite spraying system for precision forging as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The lateral movement mechanism drives the base plate to move along the X-axis, and the telescopic mechanism drives the truss to move along the Y-axis.