A supplementary docking device for a platinum channel

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of supplementary butt joint devices for platinum channel, replace artificial direct application of thrust by rotating screw rod and make screw rod moving produce thrust, not only can reduce the number and labor intensity required for butt joint operation, and the thrust produced by rotating screw rod is more stable compared with the thrust directly applied by artificial, it is beneficial to control pushing distance, avoid collision;In addition, the distance of screw rod rotation a circle movement is fixed and determined by the pitch of screw rod, not only can the number of turns of screw rod required be calculated according to the distance to be pushed and the pitch of screw rod, realize one-time push to position, to improve butt joint efficiency, and control accuracy of pushing distance can be adjusted by replacing screw rod with different pitch, it is beneficial to realize more accurate butt joint operation, can effectively solve the problem that artificial pushing clarification section and cooling section butt joint difficulty is greater, it is beneficial to reduce butt joint difficulty and improve efficiency and safety.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of material supply channels in glass, specifically relating to an auxiliary docking device for a platinum channel. Background Technology

[0002] Platinum channels are key pieces of equipment in the glass manufacturing industry used for the production of high-quality glass, as shown in the attached image. Figure 1 As shown, the platinum channel consists of multiple processing sections connected in sequence, generally including a heating section 1, a refining section 2, a cooling section 3, a stirring section 4, and a feeding section 5. The heating section is connected to the glass furnace 6 to introduce molten glass. The molten glass undergoes heating, removal of bubbles and impurities, cooling, and homogenization of components through each processing section. The feeding section is connected to the glass forming equipment, thereby providing high-quality molten glass for glass manufacturing. Depending on the production process requirements, the platinum channel can be designed in different shapes and sizes. A common design is a rectangular cross-section channel structure, which is beneficial for guiding the molten glass through different processing sections.

[0003] Because platinum channels are manufactured at high temperatures, to prevent deformation and damage after assembly due to thermal expansion and mutual compression of the processing sections, each section must be heated to its corresponding operating temperature before assembly, especially for the clarification and cooling sections where there are significant temperature differences. The applicant previously used the method shown in the attached document. Figure 2 The movable support structure shown assists in the docking of the clarification and cooling sections under high-temperature conditions. Specifically, two sets of movable support seats 8 are set on the platform 7. The heated clarification and cooling sections are hoisted onto the two sets of support seats respectively, and then manually pushed to move the clarification and cooling sections towards each other until they are close enough to dock. However, manually pushing the clarification and cooling sections requires a large number of people and is labor-intensive. Furthermore, it is difficult to control the moving distance manually, as the distance is mainly judged visually. To avoid collisions caused by excessive single-movement distances, several slow pushes are often required to bring them close enough for docking, resulting in a long docking time and low efficiency. In addition, although both the clarification and cooling sections are equipped with thermal insulation layers, the temperature is still very high, posing a risk of burns to personnel performing the docking operation and creating certain safety hazards. Therefore, a device is needed to assist in docking the clarification and cooling sections to reduce the difficulty of the docking operation and improve operational efficiency and safety. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the above-mentioned shortcomings of the prior art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an auxiliary docking device for platinum channels, which solves the technical problem that it is difficult to manually push the clarification section and the cooling section for docking, and achieves the effect of reducing docking difficulty, improving efficiency and safety.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: An auxiliary docking device for a platinum channel includes a propulsion mechanism mounted on a platform. The propulsion mechanism includes two movable support seats on the platform and two connecting plates fixed on the platform. Each support seat and connecting plate is spaced apart in the same direction, and the support seat is located between the two connecting plates. A lead screw is threaded through and connected to the connecting plate. The length direction of the lead screw corresponds to the spaced-apart direction. Rotating the lead screw can drive the support seat to move along the length direction of the lead screw.

[0006] The platinum channel auxiliary docking device uses a rotating lead screw to generate thrust, replacing manual application of force. This not only reduces the number of personnel and labor intensity required for docking operations, but also provides a more stable thrust compared to manual application, facilitating control of the pushing distance and preventing collisions. Furthermore, the distance traveled in one rotation of the lead screw is fixed and determined by its pitch. This allows for the calculation of the required number of rotations based on the distance to be pushed and the lead screw pitch, enabling a one-time push to the desired position and improving docking efficiency. Additionally, the control precision of the pushing distance can be adjusted by changing lead screws with different pitches, allowing for more accurate docking operations. This effectively solves the problem of the difficulty in manually pushing the clarifying and cooling sections during docking, reducing docking difficulty and improving efficiency and safety.

[0007] Furthermore, the support base includes a support frame and rollers. The rollers are rotatably connected to the inside of the support frame, and there are multiple rollers spaced apart along the length of the lead screw. The upper surface of the support frame is higher than the rollers, the bottom of the rollers abuts against the table surface, and the end of the lead screw facing the support base abuts against the support frame. In this way, the axial movement generated by the rotation of the lead screw can drive the support base to move. The support base supports the clarifying section and cooling section to be docked through the upper surface of the support frame, and multiple rollers are rotatably connected to the inside of the support frame to enable the support base to move on the table surface.

[0008] Furthermore, a mounting base is fixedly installed on the platform, with a support base located above it. The upper surface of the mounting base is flat, and the bottom of the outer circular surface of the roller abuts against the upper surface of the mounting base, making the lower surface of the support frame higher than the upper surface of the mounting base. In this way, to improve docking efficiency, the distance between the clarification section and the cooling section when they are hoisted and placed on the support base is already relatively short. During the docking process, the distance that the support base needs to move is small. Therefore, a mounting base is fixedly installed on the platform, and the upper surface of the mounting base replaces the platform to abut against the roller. The size of the upper surface only needs to meet the movement of the support base. Compared to machining the entire platform, the mounting base is a component independent of the support frame, which makes it easier to provide a smoother abutment support surface for the roller through machining. This helps to reduce the manufacturing difficulty of the auxiliary docking device for the platinum channel and improve the stability of the support base movement.

[0009] Furthermore, the upper surface of the mounting base protrudes upwards on both sides along the length of the lead screw to form limiting plates. In this way, two limiting plates are formed on the mounting base, which restricts the movement of the support base on the table to the range required for the docking operation. This can prevent the support base from accidentally falling off the mounting base under force during the process of placing the clarifying section and cooling section to be docked onto the support base, which helps to improve the practicality of the auxiliary docking device for the platinum channel. The upper end of the limiting plate should be lower than the upper surface of the support frame to avoid affecting the support base's contact with the clarifying section and cooling section.

[0010] Furthermore, the limiting plate on the mounting base near the adjacent connecting plate has a notch. The notch is arc-shaped and adapted to the lead screw. The lead screw passes through the notch and abuts against the main plate. In this way, the notch provides support for the lead screw, which helps to improve the stability of the lead screw rotating and driving the support base.

[0011] To facilitate the rotation of the lead screw and thus drive the support base to move, optionally, a rotating handle is connected to the end of the lead screw away from the support base; in this way, the operator can directly drive the lead screw to rotate by rotating the handle, making the auxiliary docking device for the platinum channel more convenient to use and improving its practicality.

[0012] To facilitate the rotation of the lead screw and thus drive the support base to move, optionally, a motor is provided at the end of the lead screw away from the support base, and the motor is connected to the lead screw via a transmission connection. In this way, the motor drives the lead screw to rotate, which not only saves manpower and increases the docking speed, but also allows the number of motor rotations to be directly set, replacing manual control of the number of lead screw rotations. This helps improve the reliability of controlling the pushing distance, making the auxiliary docking device for the platinum channel more convenient to use and improving its practicality.

[0013] Furthermore, two guide plates are fixedly installed on the platform. The guide plates are connected to the connecting plate to form a connecting frame. The support base is located inside the connecting frame, and the upper surface of the support base is higher than the connecting frame. The inner width of the connecting frame is adapted to the dimension of the support base in the width direction of the connecting frame. In this way, compared with the connecting plate, the connecting frame provides a force-bearing foundation for the lead screw, making the structure more stable and reliable. In addition, the inner width of the connecting frame is adapted to the dimension of the support base in the width direction of the connecting frame, so that the connecting frame constrains the support base to move only along the length direction of the lead screw. This not only ensures that the rotation of the lead screw can move the support base a corresponding distance to prepare for controlling the docking distance, but also avoids the support base being unexpectedly deviated from the lead screw during the process of placing the clarifying section and cooling section to be docked on the support base. This is beneficial to improving the practicality of the auxiliary docking device for the platinum channel.

[0014] Furthermore, the auxiliary docking device for the platinum channel includes a support frame, which includes a vertically connected crossbeam and a vertical beam. The free end of the vertical beam is fixed to the ground, and the length direction of the crossbeam corresponds to the length direction of the lead screw. The upper surface of the crossbeam forms the platform. In this way, the platform on which the propulsion mechanism is set is raised to a certain height by the support frame, which not only facilitates the hoisting of the clarifying section and the cooling section, but also provides more operating space for rotating the lead screw, making it easy to tighten the lead screw by wrench or rotating the handle.

[0015] Furthermore, the crossbeam includes a first crossbeam segment and a second crossbeam segment, which are spaced apart along the length of the lead screw. Two support seats are located on the first and second crossbeam segments respectively. There are two vertical beams, which are connected to the two crossbeam segments respectively. In this way, the crossbeam is broken between the two support seats, resulting in two spaced crossbeam segments. During docking, it is convenient for docking personnel to observe the docking situation from below between the two crossbeam segments, making the auxiliary docking device for the platinum channel more convenient to use and improving its practicality.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: 1. In the auxiliary docking device for platinum channels described in this utility model, the rotating lead screw generates thrust to replace manual application of thrust. This not only reduces the number of people and labor intensity required for docking operations, but also provides a more stable thrust compared to manual application, which is beneficial for controlling the pushing distance and avoiding collisions. Furthermore, the distance traveled by the lead screw in one rotation is fixed and determined by the lead screw pitch. This allows for the calculation of the number of rotations required based on the distance to be pushed and the lead screw pitch, enabling a one-time push to the desired position and improving docking efficiency. Moreover, the control precision of the pushing distance can be adjusted by changing lead screws with different pitches, facilitating more precise docking operations.

[0017] 2. In the auxiliary docking device for platinum channels described in this utility model, a connecting frame is set on the table to provide a force-bearing foundation for the lead screw. Compared with setting the lead screw only through a connecting plate, the structure is more stable and reliable. In addition, the connecting frame constrains the support seat to move only along the length of the lead screw. This not only ensures that the rotation of the lead screw can move the support seat a corresponding distance to prepare for controlling the docking distance, but also avoids the support seat being unexpectedly deviated from the lead screw during the process of placing the clarifying section and cooling section to be docked on the support seat. This is beneficial to improving the practicality of the auxiliary docking device for platinum channels.

[0018] 3. In the auxiliary docking device for the platinum channel described in this utility model, the support base supports the clarifying section and cooling section to be docked through the upper surface of the support frame. Multiple rollers are rotatably connected between the two sub-plates of the support frame, which not only enables the support base to move on the table, but also increases the contact area with the table, improves the stability of the support, and makes the support base move only along the length of the lead screw. The main plate of the support frame is connected to the two sub-plates respectively, providing a contact surface for the lead screw, while also improving the structural stability of the support frame, making the support base more stable and reliable. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the platinum channel structure described in the background section; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the movable support structure described in the background art; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the auxiliary docking device for the platinum channel described in the embodiment; Figure 4 for Figure 3 The diagram shown has the installation frame hidden in the indicated state; Figure 5 for Figure 4 Enlarged view of point A in the middle; Figure 6 This is a diagram illustrating the usage status of the auxiliary docking device for the platinum channel described in the embodiment. The components include: heating section 1, clarification section 2, cooling section 3, stirring section 4, feeding section 5, glass furnace 6, platform 7, support base 8; connecting plate 9, lead screw 10, hexagonal head 11, guide plate 12, support frame 13, roller 14, main plate 15, auxiliary plate 16, support frame 17, crossbeam 18, vertical beam 19, first crossbeam section 20, mounting base 21, limiting plate 22, notch 23, connecting frame 24, and second crossbeam section 25. Detailed Implementation

[0020] 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. Example

[0021] Please see Figure 3An auxiliary docking device for a platinum channel includes a propulsion mechanism mounted on a platform 7. The propulsion mechanism includes two movable support seats 8 on the platform 7 and two connecting plates 9 fixed on the platform 7. Each support seat 8 and connecting plate 9 is spaced apart in the same direction, and the support seat 8 is located between the two connecting plates 9. A lead screw 10 is threaded through and connected to the connecting plate 9. The length direction of the lead screw 10 corresponds to the direction of the spaced arrangement. Rotating the lead screw 10 can drive the support seat 8 to move along the length direction of the lead screw 10. In this embodiment, the end of the lead screw 10 near the support seat 8 abuts against the support seat 8 near the connecting plate 9, and the end of the lead screw 10 away from the support seat 8 forms a hexagonal head 11, which facilitates manual rotation of the lead screw 10 with tools such as wrenches.

[0022] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 6 When using the platinum channel auxiliary docking device, the heated clarifying section 2 and the cooled section 3 to be docked are respectively hoisted onto two support seats 8 and placed opposite each other. Then, the two lead screws 10 are rotated to move the lead screws 10 relative to the connecting plate 9 toward the support seat 8, thereby pushing the support seats 8 to move the clarifying section and the cooled section toward each other until they are close enough to complete the docking. In this embodiment, a lead screw 10 with a nominal diameter of 48mm and a pitch of 5mm is used. Under the premise of ensuring a certain rotational pushing speed, the error in controlling the moving distance is less than 1mm. Compared with the error of about 10mm when the moving distance is judged by the naked eye when pushing manually, this is a significant improvement, which is conducive to achieving more precise docking operations, improving operational efficiency, and reducing the risk of collision.

[0023] This invention features two movable support seats 8 on a platform 7 to support the refining and cooling sections to be connected, facilitating their movement. A connecting plate 9 is fixedly mounted on the side of each support seat 8 away from the other, and a threaded screw 10 is threaded through the connecting plate 9. Rotating the screw 10 generates thrust, replacing manual application of force. The screw 10 not only converts a small input torque into a large axial thrust, but also requires less effort than manual pushing, reducing the number of people and labor intensity needed for the connection operation. Specifically, manual pushing typically requires 6 people (4 for pushing and pulling, and 2 for observing the connection). The traditional docking process takes 4-5 hours, while the auxiliary docking device using the platinum channel requires a maximum of 3 people (2 for docking and 1 for observation), taking 1.5-2 hours. Furthermore, the thrust generated by rotating the lead screw 10 is more stable than that applied manually, which helps control the pushing distance and avoids collisions. In addition, the distance moved by the lead screw 10 in one rotation is fixed and determined by its pitch. This allows for the calculation of the number of rotations required based on the distance to be pushed and the lead screw 10's pitch, enabling a one-time push to the desired position and improving docking efficiency. Moreover, the control precision of the pushing distance can be adjusted by changing the lead screw 10 to different pitches, facilitating more precise docking operations.

[0024] Please see Figure 4 and Figure 5 The support base 8 includes a support frame 13 and rollers 14. The support frame 13 is U-shaped and includes a main plate 15 and two auxiliary plates 16. The two auxiliary plates 16 are parallel and face each other and are respectively connected to both ends of the main plate 15. The rollers 14 are located inside the support frame 13 and are rotatably connected between the two auxiliary plates 16. There are multiple rollers 14, which are spaced apart along the length direction of the lead screw 10 to enable the support base 8 to move on the table 7. The length direction of the auxiliary plates 16 corresponds to the length direction of the lead screw 10. The main plate 15 is located on the side of each roller 14 near the adjacent connecting plate 9 and abuts against the lead screw 10. The bottom of the outer circular surface of the roller 14 abuts against the table surface 7, and the lower surface of the support frame 13 is higher than the table surface 7. The upper surface of the support frame 13 is higher than the top of the outer circular surface of the roller 14, and the bottom of the roller 14 abuts against the table surface 7, so that the support seat 8 supports the clarification section and cooling section to be docked through the upper surface of the support frame 13. The end of the lead screw 10 facing the support seat 8 abuts against the support frame 13, so that the axial movement generated by the rotation of the lead screw 10 can drive the support seat 8 to move. In this embodiment, the roller 14 is columnar in order to increase the contact area with the table surface 7 and improve the stability of the support.

[0025] Please see Figure 4 and Figure 5A mounting base 21 is fixedly mounted on the design platform 7. The upper surface of the mounting base 21 is flat, and its dimensions only need to accommodate the movement of the support base 8. The support base 8 is located above the mounting base 21. The bottom of the outer circular surface of the roller 14 abuts against the upper surface of the mounting base 21, and the lower surface of the support frame 13 is higher than the upper surface of the mounting base 21. Replacing the platform 7 with the upper surface of the mounting base 21 facilitates the provision of a smoother abutment support surface for the roller 14 through machining, which reduces manufacturing difficulty and improves the stability of the movement of the support base 8. In addition, the upper surface of the mounting base 21 is designed to bulge upwards on both sides along the length of the lead screw 10, forming a limited... The positioning plate 22 can prevent the support base 8 from accidentally falling off the mounting base 21 when the clarifying section and cooling section to be connected are placed on the support base 8. The upper end of the positioning plate 22 should be lower than the upper surface of the support frame 13 to avoid affecting the support base 8's contact with the clarifying section and cooling section. In this embodiment, the positioning plate 22 on the mounting base 21 near the adjacent connecting plate 9 is provided with a notch 23. The notch 23 is arc-shaped and adapted to the lead screw 10. The lead screw 10 passes through the notch 23 and abuts against the main plate 15. The mounting base 21 provides support for the lead screw 10 through the notch 23, which can improve the stability of the lead screw 10 pushing the support base 8.

[0026] Please see Figure 3 Two guide plates 12 are fixedly installed on the table 7. The two guide plates 12 are arranged in parallel and spaced apart. The guide plates 12 are connected with the connecting plate 9 to form a rectangular connecting frame 24. Compared with the connecting plate 9, the connecting frame 24 provides a force-bearing foundation for the lead screw 10, making the structure more stable and reliable. The support seat 8 is located inside the connecting frame 24. The upper surface of the support seat 8 is higher than the connecting frame 24. The inner width of the connecting frame 24 is adapted to the size of the support seat 8 in the width direction of the connecting frame 24, so that the connecting frame 24 constrains the support seat 8 to move only along the length direction of the lead screw 10, preventing the support seat 8 from deviating from the lead screw 10.

[0027] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 4 Compared to existing mobile support structures, a support frame 17 is added, consisting of vertically connected crossbeams 18 and vertical beams 19. The free end of the vertical beam 19 is fixed to the ground. The length direction of the crossbeam 18 corresponds to the length direction of the lead screw 10. The upper surface of the crossbeam 18 forms the platform 7, allowing the support frame 17 to raise the platform 7, where the propulsion mechanism is located, to a certain height, facilitating the rotation of the lead screw 10 and the hoisting of the clarifying and cooling sections. To facilitate the observation of the docking process by personnel below between the two crossbeam segments 20, the crossbeam 18 is designed to consist of a first crossbeam segment 20 and a second crossbeam segment 25 spaced apart along the length direction of the lead screw 10. Two support seats 8 are respectively placed on the first crossbeam segment 20 and the second crossbeam segment 25, and two vertical beams 19 are correspondingly arranged and connected to the first crossbeam segment 20 and the second crossbeam segment 25 respectively. Figure 3As shown, in this embodiment, to improve stability, two support frames 17 are spaced apart, and the crossbeams 18 of the two support frames 17 are parallel and facing each other. Correspondingly, two propulsion mechanisms are provided, each mounted one-to-one on one of the two support frames 17. The two propulsion mechanisms have a total of four support seats 8 arranged in a matrix, as shown below. Figure 4 As shown, the clarification section or cooling section is placed on two support seats 8 on the same side of the two propulsion mechanisms to ensure the stability of the support.

[0028] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model and not to limit the technical solutions. Those skilled in the art should understand that any modifications or equivalent substitutions to the technical solutions of this utility model that do not depart from the spirit and scope of this technical solution should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. An auxiliary docking device for a platinum channel, characterized in that: The device includes a propulsion mechanism mounted on a tabletop. The propulsion mechanism includes two movable support seats on the tabletop and two connecting plates fixed on the tabletop. Each support seat and connecting plate is spaced apart in the same direction, and the support seat is located between the two connecting plates. A lead screw is threaded through and connected to the connecting plate. The length direction of the lead screw corresponds to the direction of the spaced arrangement. Rotating the lead screw can drive the support seat to move along the length direction of the lead screw.

2. The auxiliary docking device for a platinum channel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support base includes a support frame and rollers. The rollers are rotatably connected to the inside of the support frame. There are multiple rollers, which are spaced apart along the length of the lead screw. The upper surface of the support frame is higher than the rollers. The bottom of the rollers abuts against the table surface. The end of the lead screw facing the support base abuts against the support frame.

3. The auxiliary docking device for a platinum channel according to claim 2, characterized in that: A mounting base is fixed on the table, and a support base is located above the mounting base. The upper surface of the mounting base is flat, and the bottom of the outer circular surface of the roller abuts against the upper surface of the mounting base, making the lower surface of the support frame higher than the upper surface of the mounting base.

4. The auxiliary docking device for a platinum channel according to claim 3, characterized in that: The upper surface of the mounting base protrudes upward on both sides along the length of the lead screw to form a limiting plate.

5. The auxiliary docking device for a platinum channel according to claim 4, characterized in that: The mounting base has a notch on the limiting plate near the adjacent connecting plate. The notch is arc-shaped and adapted to the lead screw. The lead screw passes through the notch and abuts against the main board.

6. The auxiliary docking device for a platinum channel according to claim 1, characterized in that: A rotating handle is connected to the end of the lead screw away from the support.

7. The auxiliary docking device for a platinum channel according to claim 1, characterized in that: A motor is located at the end of the lead screw away from the support base, and the motor is connected to the lead screw drive.

8. The auxiliary docking device for a platinum channel according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two guide plates are also fixed on the table. The guide plates are connected to the connecting plate to form a connecting frame. The support base is located inside the connecting frame. The upper surface of the support base is higher than the connecting frame. The inner width of the connecting frame is matched with the dimension of the support base in the width direction of the connecting frame.

9. The auxiliary docking device for a platinum channel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The auxiliary docking device for the platinum channel includes a support frame, which includes a vertically connected crossbeam and a vertical beam. The free end of the vertical beam is fixed to the ground. The length direction of the crossbeam corresponds to the length direction of the lead screw. The upper surface of the crossbeam forms the platform.

10. The auxiliary docking device for a platinum channel according to claim 9, characterized in that: The crossbeam includes a first crossbeam segment and a second crossbeam segment, which are spaced apart along the length of the lead screw. Two support seats are located on the first crossbeam segment and the second crossbeam segment respectively. There are two vertical beams, which are connected to the two crossbeam segments respectively.

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