A semi-automatic steel saw loading device for hot-rolled steel pipe production

CN224727885UActive Publication Date: 2026-09-08BAZHOU KESHEN METAL PRODUCTS CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202522331554.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-11-04
Publication Date
2026-09-08
Estimated Expiration
2035-11-04

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Technical Problem

[0005]本实用新型提供一种用于热轧钢管生产的锯钢半自动上料装置,旨在解决目前使用的一些半自动上料装置不便牢固且稳定转运上料的问题

Benefits of technology

通过设置的气缸,使得限位板可以滑动对钢管两端进行推动,便于将倾斜的钢管推动至水平并进行夹持,再利用移动组件,使得两个夹持板可以滑动对不同长度的钢管两端进行夹紧固定,同时利用电磁板可对钢管进行磁吸固定,进而可通过多重固定,保证对有所倾斜且不同长度的钢管进行牢固夹持固定,便于确保其起吊上料时的稳定性。

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Abstract

The utility model is suitable for hot rolled steel pipe production technical field provides a kind of saw steel semi-automatic feeding device for hot rolled steel pipe production, including walking frame;Fixedly connected with the controller of walking frame one side lower end, the bottom of the sliding plate is fixedly connected with fixed seat, the bottom of the fixed seat is fixedly connected with electromagnetic plate at equal intervals, the top of walking frame is fixedly connected with electric winch;Respectively fixedly connected with the cylinder of the clamping plate one side upper end and lower end, the output of cylinder is respectively fixedly connected with limit stop. The saw steel semi-automatic feeding device for hot rolled steel pipe production provided in the scheme is positioned and centered to the steel pipe with inclination by the limit stop and cylinder, and the both ends of the steel pipe are clamped, then the moving assembly is used, so that the clamping plate can clamp different length steel pipes, and cooperate with the electromagnetic plate to magnetically attract and fix the steel pipe, to improve the stability when lifting and feeding the steel pipe.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of hot-rolled steel pipe production technology, and in particular relates to a semi-automatic feeding device for sawing steel for hot-rolled steel pipe production. Background Technology

[0002] Hot-rolled steel pipe is a type of steel pipe product produced by high-temperature rolling. During its production and processing, it needs to be cut. Since steel pipes are generally heavy, manual feeding is very inconvenient. Therefore, it is often necessary to use corresponding feeding devices to assist in feeding, so as to facilitate subsequent processing of the steel pipe.

[0003] Chinese patent discloses a semi-automatic feeding device for hot-rolled steel pipe production, publication number CN223213337U. The paper states that it "includes a guide sleeve and two sets of support arms, which are slidably installed on the left and right sides of the guide sleeve; it also includes a drive device, a buffer device, a support device, two sets of electro-permanent magnets, two sets of first cylinders, and two sets of first push blocks. The drive device is installed inside the guide sleeve to drive the two sets of support arms to slide in opposite directions. The two sets of electro-permanent magnets are installed at the bottom of the two sets of support arms through the buffer device, which provides buffering for the two sets of electro-permanent magnets. The two sets of first cylinders are respectively installed on the outer side walls of the two sets of electro-permanent magnets. The two sets of first push blocks are respectively installed on the moving ends of the two sets of first cylinders. The guide sleeve is installed on the support device."

[0004] The above scheme uses two sets of horizontal electro-permanent magnets for magnetic feeding. However, when the steel pipe is not placed horizontally but tilted, one of the two sets of horizontal electro-permanent magnets will have a smaller contact area with the steel pipe, which will affect the stability of the steel pipe during lifting and transportation. In severe cases, the steel pipe may even fall off. Therefore, it is necessary to design a semi-automatic feeding device for hot-rolled steel pipe production. Utility Model Content

[0005] This utility model provides a semi-automatic feeding device for hot-rolled steel pipe production, which aims to solve the problem that some currently used semi-automatic feeding devices are inconvenient to securely and stably transfer and feed materials.

[0006] This utility model is implemented as follows: a semi-automatic feeding device for hot-rolled steel pipe production includes a walking frame; a controller fixedly connected to the lower end of one side of the walking frame; a sliding plate slidably connected inside the walking frame; a fixed seat fixedly connected to the bottom end of the sliding plate; electromagnetic plates fixedly connected at equal intervals to the bottom end of the fixed seat; clamping plates provided on both sides of the fixed seat; an electric winch fixedly connected to the top end of the walking frame; a steel cable on the electric winch passing through the upper end of the walking frame and fixedly connected to the top end of the sliding plate; a moving component assembled on the fixed seat, the moving component being used to realize the sliding adjustment of the clamping plate; cylinders fixedly connected to the upper and lower ends of one side of the clamping plate respectively; limit plates fixedly connected to the output ends of the cylinders respectively; a fixed plate provided on the inner wall of the limit plate; a rubber pad fixedly connected to one end of the fixed plate; and an installation component assembled on the limit plate and the fixed plate, the installation component being used to realize the quick assembly and disassembly between the fixed plate and the limit plate.

[0007] Preferably, the moving component includes: a threaded rod with positive and negative threads rotatably connected to the middle position of the inner wall of the fixed base, threaded plates being threadedly connected to both sides of the surface of the threaded rod, and connecting rods being fixedly connected to both ends of one side of the threaded plates, one end of the connecting rod extending to the outside of the fixed base and being fixedly connected to the upper end of one side of the clamping plate; and a servo motor fixedly connected to one side of the fixed base, the output end of the servo motor being threadedly connected to one end of the threaded rod with a coupling.

[0008] Preferably, the threaded plate and the interior of the fixed base form a sliding structure, and one side of the threaded plate and one end of the connecting rod are welded together as an integral structure.

[0009] Preferably, the upper and lower ends of the clamping plate are respectively provided with limiting holes, and one end of the limiting plate is respectively fixedly connected with a limiting rod that slides in cooperation with the inside of the limiting hole.

[0010] Preferably, the mounting assembly includes: a slot formed on one side of the limiting plate, and a fixing groove formed on one side of the limiting plate between the slots; a sliding block movably connected inside the fixing groove, one end of the sliding block being fixedly connected to a sliding rod extending to the outside of the limiting plate, one end of the sliding rod being fixedly connected to an installation rod extending into the slot, the surface of the sliding rod being wound with an installation spring, and both ends of the installation spring being fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fixing groove and one end of the sliding block, respectively; and a retaining plate fixedly connected to one end of the fixing plate, one end of the retaining plate having an installation hole.

[0011] Preferably, the mounting rod is in the shape of an inverted U, and one end of the mounting rod forms an engaging structure with the interior of the mounting hole.

[0012] Preferably, the card plate and the card slot form an engaging structure, and the card plate and the card slot are convex in shape.

[0013] Preferably, the sliding block and the interior of the fixing groove form a sliding structure, and the fixing groove and the sliding block are cross-shaped.

[0014] Preferably, the inner wall of the walking frame is provided with a sliding groove, and the sliding plate is fixedly connected to two sides with sliders that slide and cooperate with the inside of the sliding groove.

[0015] Compared with related technologies, the semi-automatic steel feeding device for hot-rolled steel pipe production provided by this utility model has the following advantages: The cylinder allows the limiting plate to slide and push the two ends of the steel pipe, making it easy to push the tilted steel pipe to the horizontal and clamp it. Then, the moving component allows the two clamping plates to slide and clamp and fix the two ends of steel pipes of different lengths. At the same time, the electromagnetic plate can magnetically fix the steel pipe. Thus, through multiple fixation, the tilted steel pipes of different lengths are firmly clamped and fixed, which helps to ensure the stability when lifting and loading materials.

[0016] The installation components allow for quick assembly and disassembly of the rubber pad and fixing plate from the limiting plate. This facilitates maintenance or replacement of the rubber pad after the fixing plate is removed, preventing damage to the rubber pad and reducing the anti-slip friction on the steel pipe surface, thus improving its practicality. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a front view structural diagram of the present utility model; Figure 2 This is a bottom view of the structure of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a partial exploded cross-sectional view of the sliding plate and the fixed seat of this utility model. Figure 4 This is a partial exploded view of the limiting plate and clamping plate of this utility model; Figure 5 This is a partial exploded cross-sectional view of the mounting component of this utility model.

[0018] In the diagram: 1. Electric winch; 2. Walking frame; 3. Slider; 4. Slide groove; 5. Mounting assembly; 501. Mounting rod; 502. Fixing groove; 503. Mounting hole; 504. Clamping plate; 505. Mounting spring; 506. Slide rod; 507. Sliding block; 508. Clamping groove; 6. Fixed seat; 7. Electromagnetic plate; 8. Moving assembly; 801. Servo motor; 802. Connecting rod; 803. Threaded plate; 804. Positive and negative threaded rod; 9. Clamping plate; 10. Controller; 11. Limiting plate; 12. Sliding plate; 13. Rubber pad; 14. Cylinder; 15. Limiting hole; 16. Limiting rod; 17. Fixing plate. Detailed Implementation

[0019] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs; the terminology used herein in the specification of the application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application; the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, in the specification, claims, and foregoing drawings of this application are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. The terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, or foregoing drawings of this application are used to distinguish different objects, not to describe a particular order.

[0020] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments. Example 1

[0021] A preferred embodiment of the semi-automatic feeding device for hot-rolled steel pipe production provided by this utility model is, for example... Figures 1 to 5The following describes a semi-automatic feeding device for hot-rolled steel pipe production, comprising a traveling frame 2; a controller 10 fixedly connected to the lower end of one side of the traveling frame 2; a sliding plate 12 slidably connected inside the traveling frame 2; a fixed base 6 fixedly connected to the bottom end of the sliding plate 12; electromagnetic plates 7 fixedly connected at equal intervals to the bottom end of the fixed base 6; clamping plates 9 provided on both sides of the fixed base 6; and an electric winch 1 fixedly connected to the top end of the traveling frame 2. A steel cable on the electric winch 1 passes through the upper end of the traveling frame 2 and is fixed to the top end of the sliding plate 12. Fixed connection; movable component 8 mounted on fixed base 6, movable component 8 is used to realize the sliding adjustment of clamping plate 9; cylinder 14 is fixedly connected to the upper and lower ends of one side of clamping plate 9 respectively, the output end of cylinder 14 is fixedly connected to limit plate 11 respectively, the inner wall of limit plate 11 is provided with fixed plate 17, and one end of fixed plate 17 is fixedly connected to rubber pad 13; mounting component 5 is mounted on limit plate 11 and fixed plate 17, mounting component 5 is used to realize quick assembly and disassembly between fixed plate 17 and limit plate 11.

[0022] It should be noted that some existing semi-automatic feeding devices for hot-rolled steel pipe production still have certain shortcomings in actual use. They use two sets of horizontal electro-permanent magnets for magnetic feeding, but when the steel pipe is not placed horizontally and is tilted, one of the two sets of horizontal electro-permanent magnets will have a smaller contact area with the steel pipe, which will affect the stability of the steel pipe during lifting and transportation, and in severe cases, even cause the steel pipe to fall off.

[0023] In a further preferred embodiment of this utility model, the moving component 8 includes: a threaded rod 804 rotatably connected to the middle position of the inner wall of the fixed base 6, threaded plates 803 threadedly connected to both sides of the surface of the threaded rod 804, and connecting rods 802 fixedly connected to both ends of one side of the threaded plates 803, one end of the connecting rods 802 extending to the outside of the fixed base 6 and fixedly connected to the upper end of one side of the clamping plate 9; and a servo motor 801 fixedly connected to one side of the fixed base 6, the output end of the servo motor 801 being threadedly connected to one end of the threaded rod 804 via a coupling.

[0024] In a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, a sliding structure is formed between the threaded plate 803 and the interior of the fixed base 6, and one side of the threaded plate 803 and one end of the connecting rod 802 are welded together as an integrated structure.

[0025] In this embodiment, the servo motor 801 is started to drive the positive and negative threaded rods 804 to rotate, so that the threaded plate 803 slides and drives the connecting rod 802 to slide, thereby allowing the clamping plate 9 to slide, which facilitates clamping and fixing the two ends of steel pipes of different lengths.

[0026] In a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, the upper and lower ends of the clamping plate 9 are respectively provided with limiting holes 15, and one end of the limiting plate 11 is respectively fixedly connected with a limiting rod 16 that slides in cooperation with the inside of the limiting hole 15.

[0027] In this embodiment, the sliding between the limiting rod 16 and the inside of the limiting hole 15 is used to improve the stability of the back-and-forth sliding of the limiting plate 11. Example 2

[0028] Based on Example 1, a preferred embodiment of the semi-automatic feeding device for hot-rolled steel pipe production provided by this utility model is as follows: Figures 1 to 5 As shown: The mounting assembly 5 includes: a slot 508 formed on one side of the limiting plate 11, and a fixing groove 502 formed on one side of the limiting plate 11 between the slots 508; a sliding block 507 movably connected inside the fixing groove 502, one end of the sliding block 507 being fixedly connected to a sliding rod 506 extending to the outside of the limiting plate 11, one end of the sliding rod 506 being fixedly connected to an installation rod 501 extending into the slot 508, and an installation spring 505 wound around the surface of the sliding rod 506, with both ends of the installation spring 505 being fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fixing groove 502 and one end of the sliding block 507 respectively; and a locking plate 504 fixedly connected to one end of the fixing plate 17, with an installation hole 503 formed at one end of the locking plate 504.

[0029] In this embodiment, the engagement of the positive and negative threaded rod 804 with the slot 508, and the elastic force of the mounting spring 505, allows the mounting rod 501 to be engaged with or disengaged from the mounting hole 503, thereby enabling quick assembly and disassembly between the rubber pad 13, the fixing plate 17, and the limiting plate 11.

[0030] In a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, the mounting rod 501 is in the shape of an inverted U, and one end of the mounting rod 501 forms a locking structure with the interior of the mounting hole 503.

[0031] In this embodiment, the two locking plates 504 are simultaneously locked and fixed by the engagement of the inverted U-shaped mounting rod 501 with the inside of the mounting hole 503.

[0032] In a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, the card plate 504 and the card slot 508 form an engaging structure, and the shapes of the card plate 504 and the card slot 508 are inverted convex.

[0033] In this embodiment, the engagement between the inverted convex plate 504 and the slot 508 improves the stability of the initial engagement installation between the fixing plate 17 and the limiting plate 11.

[0034] In a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, a sliding structure is formed between the sliding block 507 and the interior of the fixing groove 502, and the shapes of the fixing groove 502 and the sliding block 507 are cross-shaped.

[0035] In this embodiment, the sliding stability of the slide rod 506 and the mounting rod 501 is improved by utilizing the sliding of the cross-shaped sliding block 507 and the inside of the fixing groove 502.

[0036] In a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, a groove 4 is provided on the inner wall of the walking frame 2, and sliders 3 that slide and cooperate with the inside of the groove 4 are fixedly connected to both sides of the sliding plate 12.

[0037] In this embodiment, the smoothness of the sliding plate 12 sliding up and down is improved by utilizing the sliding between the slider 3 and the inside of the groove 4.

[0038] In summary, firstly, by comparing the traveling device in the document or the existing crane traveling wheels, the traveling frame 2 is moved to the area where the steel pipe is to be placed. Then, by starting the servo motor 801 to drive the positive and negative threaded rod 804 to rotate, the threaded engagement between the positive and negative threaded rod 804 and the threaded plate 803 causes the threaded plate 803 to slide, thereby causing the connecting rod 802 to slide, and thus the clamping plate 9 can slide to the farthest distance. At the same time, the cylinder 14 is started to make the two limiting plates 11 extend to the maximum distance. The two limiting plates 11 have different heights and are respectively connected to the output ends of the two cylinders 14. Then, the operation of the electric winch 1 causes the sliding plate 12 to descend, which in turn causes the fixed seat 6 to descend, and the electromagnetic plate 7 to contact the surface of the steel pipe. Then, the servo motor 801 is started, which causes the clamping plate 9 to move closer to both ends of the steel pipe. Then, the cylinder 14 is started, which causes the limiting plate 11 to move towards the steel pipe. Then, the two rubber pads 13 limit and push the two ends of the steel pipe, so that the inclined steel pipe can be pushed horizontally and clamped. At the same time, the servo motor 801 is started, which causes the clamping plate 9 to clamp and fix the two ends of the steel pipe. Then, the electromagnetic plate 7 is powered to generate a suction force to magnetically fix the steel pipe. In this way, through multiple fixation, the firmness and stability of the lifting and loading of different steel pipes are improved. Then, start the electric winch 1 to raise the sliding plate 12 to facilitate the lifting of the steel pipe, and then move the traveling frame 2 to realize the lifting and loading of the steel pipe. When it moves to the designated position, use the electric winch 1 to lower the sliding plate 12 to drive the steel pipe down to the loading area. Then start the servo motor 801 and cylinder 14 to release the clamping and fixing of the steel pipe, and cut off the power to the electromagnetic plate 7 to release the clamping and fixing of the steel pipe. Furthermore, when the rubber pad 13 is severely worn and needs maintenance or replacement, the mounting rod 501 can be pulled to drive the sliding rod 506 and sliding block 507 to slide and compress the mounting spring 505 inside the fixing groove 502 until the mounting rod 501 slides completely out of the mounting hole 503. Then, the rubber pad 13 is pushed so that the clamping plate 504 slides completely out of the clamping groove 508, thereby enabling the disassembly of the fixing plate 17 and the limiting plate 11. During installation, the mounting rod 501 is first pulled to slide completely out of the clamping groove 508. Then, the clamping plate 504 is clamped into the clamping groove 508. The mounting rod 501 is then released, and the elastic force of the mounting spring 505 is used to make the mounting rod 501 slide into the mounting hole 503, thereby achieving a firm engagement between the clamping plate 504 and the clamping groove 508.

[0039] It is worth noting that the circuits, electronic components, and modules involved in this utility model are all existing technologies, which can be fully implemented by those skilled in the art, and need not be elaborated upon. The content protected by this utility model does not involve any improvement to the software and methods.

[0040] It should be understood that the disclosed apparatus can be implemented in other ways, given the several embodiments provided in this application. For example, the apparatus embodiments described above are merely illustrative; the division of units described above is only a logical functional division, and in actual implementation, there may be other division methods. For example, multiple units or components may be combined or integrated into another system, or some features may be ignored or not executed. Furthermore, the coupling or communication connections shown or discussed may be through some interfaces; the indirect coupling or communication connections between devices or units may be telecommunications or other forms.

[0041] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on these embodiments, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, those skilled in the art can still combine, add, delete, or otherwise adjust the features of the various embodiments of this utility model according to the circumstances without conflict or creative effort, thereby obtaining different technical solutions that do not fundamentally depart from the concept of this utility model. These technical solutions are also within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A semi-automatic feeding device for sawing steel in the production of hot-rolled steel pipes, characterized in that, include: Walking frame (2); A controller (10) is fixedly connected to the lower end of one side of the walking frame (2). A sliding plate (12) is slidably connected inside the walking frame (2). A fixed seat (6) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the sliding plate (12). Electromagnetic plates (7) are fixedly connected to the bottom end of the fixed seat (6) at equal intervals. Clamping plates (9) are provided on both sides of the fixed seat (6). An electric winch (1) is fixedly connected to the top end of the walking frame (2). A steel cable on the electric winch (1) passes through the upper end of the walking frame (2) and is fixedly connected to the top end of the sliding plate (12). A movable component (8) is mounted on the fixed base (6), the movable component (8) being used to achieve sliding adjustment of the clamping plate (9); Cylinders (14) are fixedly connected to the upper and lower ends of one side of the clamping plate (9), respectively. The output ends of the cylinders (14) are fixedly connected to the limit plates (11), and the inner wall of the limit plates (11) is provided with a fixing plate (17). One end of the fixing plate (17) is fixedly connected to a rubber pad (13). The mounting assembly (5) is assembled on the limiting plate (11) and the fixing plate (17), and the mounting assembly (5) is used to enable quick assembly and disassembly between the fixing plate (17) and the limiting plate (11).

2. The semi-automatic feeding device for hot-rolled steel pipe production as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The moving component (8) includes: A positive and negative threaded rod (804) is rotatably connected to the middle position of the inner wall of the fixed seat (6). Threaded plates (803) are threaded on both sides of the surface of the positive and negative threaded rod (804). Connecting rods (802) are fixedly connected to both ends of one side of the threaded plate (803). One end of the connecting rod (802) extends to the outside of the fixed seat (6) and is fixedly connected to the upper end of one side of the clamping plate (9). A servo motor (801) is fixedly connected to one side of the fixed base (6), and the output end of the servo motor (801) is threadedly connected to one end of the positive and negative thread rod (804) through a coupling.

3. The semi-automatic feeding device for hot-rolled steel pipe production as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The threaded plate (803) and the interior of the fixed seat (6) form a sliding structure, and one side of the threaded plate (803) and one end of the connecting rod (802) are welded together.

4. The semi-automatic feeding device for hot-rolled steel pipe production as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Limiting holes (15) are respectively opened at the upper and lower ends of the clamping plate (9), and a limiting rod (16) that slides in the limiting hole (15) is fixedly connected to one end of the limiting plate (11).

5. The semi-automatic feeding device for hot-rolled steel pipe production as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The installation component (5) includes: A slot (508) is provided on one side of the limiting plate (11), and a fixing slot (502) is provided on one side of the limiting plate (11) between the slots (508); A sliding block (507) is movably connected inside the fixed groove (502). One end of the sliding block (507) is fixedly connected to a sliding rod (506) extending to the outside of the limiting plate (11). One end of the sliding rod (506) is fixedly connected to an installation rod (501) extending into the slot (508). An installation spring (505) is wound around the surface of the sliding rod (506). Both ends of the installation spring (505) are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fixed groove (502) and one end of the sliding block (507), respectively. A mounting hole (503) is provided at one end of the mounting plate (17) and a card plate (504) is fixedly connected to one end of the mounting plate (17).

6. The semi-automatic feeding device for hot-rolled steel pipe production as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The mounting rod (501) is in the shape of an inverted U, and one end of the mounting rod (501) forms a locking structure with the interior of the mounting hole (503).

7. The semi-automatic feeding device for hot-rolled steel pipe production as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The card plate (504) and the card slot (508) form an engaging structure, and the card plate (504) and the card slot (508) are convex in shape.

8. The semi-automatic feeding device for hot-rolled steel pipe production as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The sliding block (507) and the interior of the fixing groove (502) form a sliding structure, and the fixing groove (502) and the sliding block (507) are cross-shaped.

9. The semi-automatic feeding device for hot-rolled steel pipe production as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The inner wall of the walking frame (2) is provided with a sliding groove (4), and the sliding plate (12) is fixedly connected to two sides with sliders (3) that slide in cooperation with the inside of the sliding groove (4).

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