Aluminum profile machining cold bed

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to the technical field of aluminum profile processing, and an embodiment of the present disclosure provides an aluminum profile processing cooling bed, which comprises a bed body and a plurality of through holes, the through holes are respectively arranged on the two side surfaces of the bed body, the upper end of each through hole is an open structure, a conveying assembly is arranged in the bed body, a cavity plate is horizontally fixed on the top of the bed body, a spraying cooling assembly is arranged on the cavity plate, a water removal assembly is arranged in the bed body, the spraying cooling assembly comprises a plurality of spraying pipelines, each spraying pipeline is connected to the bottom of the cavity plate, the spraying pipeline has a whole rectangular frame structure, a plurality of spraying openings are arranged around the inner surface of the spraying pipeline, and a water pipe is connected to one end of the cavity plate. Through the above technical scheme, the technical problem of slow cooling speed and low efficiency of the passive waiting natural cooling method commonly used in the prior art is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The embodiments disclosed herein relate to the technical field of aluminum profile processing, and specifically to a cooling bed for aluminum profile processing. Background Technology

[0002] In the aluminum profile processing flow, the cooling bed is a key piece of equipment that receives high-temperature aluminum profiles after extrusion molding. It needs to cool the profiles down to a temperature suitable for subsequent processing (such as straightening and cutting) through heat dissipation. Its cooling efficiency directly determines the production cycle and finished product quality of the aluminum profiles. As the demand for aluminum profiles develops towards large-scale and fast delivery, the shortcomings of traditional cooling beds for aluminum profile processing are becoming increasingly prominent: existing cooling beds generally adopt a passive cooling method that waits for natural heat dissipation, resulting in slow cooling speed, low efficiency, serious constraints on production rhythm, and easy impact on the structural stability of the profiles.

[0003] Traditional cooling beds are mostly simple conveyor rollers or support platforms, relying solely on natural air convection for heat dissipation. After extrusion, the aluminum profiles (which are typically at high temperatures) are placed on the cooling bed, the heat is slowly released into the air primarily through the profile surface, requiring a considerable amount of time to reach the temperature required for subsequent processing. This cooling method is greatly affected by ambient temperature and air circulation conditions. In hot seasons or enclosed workshops, the cooling efficiency is further reduced, leading to a longer residence time of the profiles on the cooling bed.

[0004] Therefore, the development of cooling beds for aluminum profile processing that can actively accelerate cooling and improve efficiency has become an urgent need to optimize production processes and ensure profile quality. Utility Model Content

[0005] To overcome the above-mentioned defects, the embodiments of this disclosure provide a cooling bed for aluminum profile processing, which solves the technical problem that existing cooling beds generally adopt a passive cooling method of waiting for natural heat dissipation, resulting in slow cooling speed and low efficiency.

[0006] According to one aspect, at least one embodiment of this disclosure provides a cooling bed for aluminum profile processing, comprising: The bed frame includes several access ports, which are respectively opened on both sides of the bed frame, and the upper end of each access port is an open structure. A conveying assembly disposed inside the bed body; The cavity plate and the spray cooling assembly are provided on the cavity plate. A water removal assembly is disposed in the bed body; The spray cooling assembly includes several spray pipes, all of which are connected to the bottom of the cavity plate. The spray pipes are in the form of a rectangular frame structure. Several spray nozzles are opened around the inner surface of the spray pipes. A water pipe is connected to one end of the cavity plate.

[0007] As a further technical solution, the conveying assembly includes several conveying rollers, all of which are horizontally rotatably connected to the bed body. Each of the conveying rollers has a driven gear at one end, and a drive shaft is horizontally rotatably connected to the outer surface of the bed body.

[0008] As a further technical solution, the drive shaft is driven to rotate by electricity, and a number of drive gears are provided on the drive shaft. The drive gears mesh with the driven gears. A number of support wheels are rotatably connected to both sides of the bed body, and the support wheels correspond to the positions of the passage openings.

[0009] According to another aspect, in at least one embodiment of the present invention, the water removal component includes a horizontal pipe that is horizontally connected inside the bed body. A plurality of dispersing pipes are provided at the bottom of the horizontal pipe, and air holes are provided on the side end face of the dispersing pipes and the bottom face of the horizontal pipe.

[0010] As a further technical solution, an air inlet pipe is provided at the top of the horizontal pipe, and the dispersion pipe located at the air hole and the surface of the horizontal pipe are both inclined structural surfaces.

[0011] As a further technical solution, shielding covers are provided on both sides of the cavity plate and inside the bed, with one of the shielding covers located on one side of the horizontal pipe.

[0012] As a further technical solution, the upper surfaces of both the conveying roller and the support wheel are higher than the bottom of the passage, and the surface of the conveying roller is a frosted, anti-slip structure.

[0013] As a further technical solution, both the driving gear and the driven gear are bevel gears.

[0014] The beneficial effects of the embodiments disclosed herein are as follows: In this disclosure, the spray cooling assembly solves the problems of slow cooling and uneven temperature distribution in traditional cooling beds through a three-dimensional spray and balanced water supply design. The rectangular frame structure of the spray pipes surrounds the profile, forming a comprehensive coverage with multi-directional spray nozzles, ensuring that cooling water acts evenly on the profile surface and eliminating cooling dead zones. The cavity plate temporarily stores and distributes the cooling water, ensuring consistent pressure at each spray nozzle and preventing excessively rapid local cooling that could lead to profile deformation. This structure replaces natural heat dissipation, significantly accelerating the cooling rate and shortening the profile's residence time. Simultaneously, the balanced cooling ensures the structural stability of the profile, reducing subsequent straightening processes. It is suitable for the dual demands of efficiency and quality in large-scale aluminum profile production, and the frame layout can accommodate multiple profile specifications, improving the equipment's versatility. Attached Figure Description

[0015] 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.

[0016] 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; In the diagram: 1. Bed; 2. Cavity plate; 3. Spray cooling assembly; 3-1. Spray pipe; 3-2. Spray nozzle; 3-3. Water connection pipe; 4. Conveying assembly; 4-1. Conveying roller; 4-2. Driven gear; 4-3. Drive shaft; 4-4. Drive gear; 4-5. Support wheel; 5. Water removal assembly; 5-1. Horizontal pipe; 5-2. Dispersion pipe; 5-3. Air hole; 5-4. Air inlet pipe; 6. Shield; 7. Pass-through port. Detailed Implementation

[0017] 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.

[0018] 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."

[0019] 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.

[0020] 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.

[0021] 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.

[0022] 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 to X.

[0023] like Figure 1 Figure 3 shows a cooling bed for aluminum profile processing according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, comprising: The bed body 1 and several passage openings 7 are respectively opened on both sides of the bed body 1, and the upper end of the passage opening 7 is an open structure. Conveying assembly 4, which is disposed inside the bed body 1; The cavity plate 2 and the spray cooling assembly 3 are provided. The cavity plate 2 is horizontally fixed to the top of the bed body 1, and the spray cooling assembly 3 is disposed on the cavity plate 2. Water removal component 5, wherein the water removal component 5 is disposed in the bed body 1; The spray cooling assembly 3 includes several spray pipes 3-1, all of which are connected to the bottom of the cavity plate 2. The spray pipes 3-1 are generally rectangular frame structures. Several spray nozzles 3-2 are opened around the inner surface of the spray pipes 3-1. One end of the cavity plate 2 is connected to a water pipe 3-3.

[0024] In some examples, a spray cooling assembly 3 was designed to achieve uniform cooling. This assembly includes several spray pipes 3-1 connected to the bottom of the top cavity plate 2 of the bed body 1. The overall structure is a rectangular frame structure that can form a three-dimensional spray area around the aluminum profile being transported. The frame structure allows the spray pipes 3-1 to fit the outer contour of the aluminum profile. With the help of several spray nozzles 3-2 opened around the inner surface of the pipes, cooling water is sprayed onto the aluminum profile from multiple directions, ensuring that the cooling water evenly covers the surface of the profile, eliminating cooling dead corners, and solving the problem of excessively rapid local cooling of the profile caused by traditional unidirectional spraying. The water pipe 3-3 connected to one end of the cavity plate 2 can be connected to an external water supply system to continuously supply cooling water to the spray pipe 3-1. The water-containing space formed inside the cavity plate 2 can temporarily store and distribute the cooling water, ensuring that the water inlet pressure of each spray pipe 3-1 is balanced, avoiding uneven spray intensity due to water pressure fluctuations, and further ensuring cooling uniformity.

[0025] The rectangular frame structure of the spray pipe 3-1 is compatible with aluminum profiles of different lengths. The cooling needs of multiple profiles can be met simply by adjusting the frame spacing. The aperture and distribution density of the spray nozzle 3-2 have been optimized to control the angle and coverage of the cooling water spray, thereby reducing water waste while ensuring cooling efficiency. During operation, water is supplied to the cavity plate 2 via water pipe 3-3 and sprayed onto the surface of the aluminum profile through the multi-directional spray nozzles 3-2 of the spray pipe 3-1. The frame-type layout achieves all-round coverage. Multi-directional spraying ensures uniform cooling, the frame structure is compatible with various profile specifications, and the pressure balance improves the cooling effect. All components work together to achieve uniform cooling of the aluminum profile, meeting the cooling requirements after processing.

[0026] like Figures 1-3 As shown in the figure, the conveying assembly 4 in this embodiment includes a plurality of conveying rollers 4-1, all of which are horizontally rotatably connected inside the bed 1. Each of the conveying rollers 4-1 has a driven gear 4-2 at one end. A drive shaft 4-3 is horizontally rotatably connected to the outer surface of the bed 1. The drive shaft 4-3 is driven to rotate by electricity. A plurality of drive gears 4-4 are provided on the drive shaft 4-3. The drive gears 4-4 mesh with the driven gears 4-2. A plurality of support wheels 4-5 are rotatably connected to both sides inside the bed 1. The support wheels 4-5 correspond to the position of the passage 7.

[0027] In some examples, in order to achieve stable synchronous conveying of multiple aluminum profiles and avoid surface scratches or deformation caused by profile offset or collision during the conveying process, a conveying assembly 4 is designed. This assembly includes several conveying rollers 4-1 that are horizontally rotatably connected inside the bed 1, forming a parallel multi-track conveying surface that can simultaneously carry and convey multiple aluminum profiles. The driven gear 4-2 at one end of each conveying roller 4-1 meshes with the corresponding drive gear 4-4 on the drive shaft 4-3 on the outside of the bed 1. When the drive shaft 4-3 is driven to rotate by electricity, it drives all the conveying rollers 4-1 to operate synchronously through gear transmission, ensuring that the conveying speed of each conveying track is consistent and preventing relative displacement or collision due to speed differences when conveying multiple profiles. Several support wheels 4-5 are rotatably connected on both sides of the bed body 1, corresponding to the position of the passage 7. When the aluminum profile enters or exits the cooling bed through the passage 7, the support wheels 4-5 can form auxiliary support and guidance from both sides of the profile. The opening structure at the upper end of the passage 7 facilitates the hoisting and placement of the profile. The support wheels 4-5 can guide the profile to accurately align with the conveying roller 4-1, avoiding jamming due to positional deviation when the profile enters. During the conveying process, the support wheels 4-5 can also limit the lateral displacement of the profile. Together with the longitudinal conveying of the conveying roller 4-1, the profile can be moved stably, which is especially suitable for the stable conveying of long strip aluminum profiles. The precision of gear transmission ensures stable rotation speed of conveyor roller 4-1, reducing bumps during profile conveying; the rotation characteristics of support wheel 4-5 reduce frictional resistance with the profile, preventing scratches on the profile surface due to friction.

[0028] During operation, the drive shaft 4-3 drives the conveyor roller 4-1 to rotate. The profiles are guided into the conveyor roller 4-1 through the port 7 and the support wheel 4-5, realizing the synchronous and stable movement of multiple profiles. Gear linkage ensures consistent speed, side support prevents deviation, and multi-track design improves efficiency. All components work together to complete the stable conveying of multiple aluminum profiles, meeting the continuous processing requirements of the cooling bed.

[0029] like Figures 1-3 As shown in the figure, the water removal component 5 in this embodiment includes a horizontal pipe 5-1, which is horizontally connected to the inside of the bed body 1. Several dispersing pipes 5-2 are provided at the bottom of the horizontal pipe 5-1. Air holes 5-3 are provided on the side end face of the dispersing pipes 5-2 and the bottom face of the horizontal pipe 5-1. An air inlet pipe 5-4 is provided at the top of the horizontal pipe 5-1. The surfaces of the dispersing pipes 5-2 and the horizontal pipe 5-1 located at the air holes 5-3 are inclined structural surfaces.

[0030] In some examples, in order to achieve efficient drying of the surface moisture of the aluminum profiles after cooling and to avoid moisture residue causing rusting or affecting subsequent processing, a dewatering component 5 is designed. This component includes a horizontally connected transverse pipe 5-1 inside the bed 1, and an air inlet pipe 5-4 at the top that can be connected to an external high-pressure air source to provide high-pressure airflow for dewatering. Several dispersing pipes 5-2 at the bottom of the transverse pipe 5-1 can divert the high-pressure airflow in the transverse pipe 5-1 to multiple areas, expand the dewatering coverage, adapt to the synchronous dewatering needs of multiple aluminum profiles on the conveying component 4, and ensure that each profile can be fully dewatered by blowing air.

[0031] The air holes 5-3 opened on the side end face of the dispersion pipe 5-2 and the bottom face of the horizontal pipe 5-1 can spray high-pressure airflow from the bottom and sides of the profile in multiple directions to form a three-dimensional blowing structure, which can comprehensively act on the moisture on the surface of the profile.

[0032] The surfaces of the dispersion pipe 5-2 and the horizontal pipe 5-1 located at the air hole 5-3 are both inclined structural surfaces, which can guide the airflow to blow accurately onto the profile surface along the inclined direction, enhance the impact of the airflow on the moisture, and at the same time avoid the vertical spray of the airflow causing the moisture to splash to other areas, thus improving the water removal efficiency.

[0033] The inclined structural surface can also reduce airflow resistance, ensuring that the high-pressure airflow acts on the moisture at a stable velocity, and preventing incomplete water removal due to airflow turbulence.

[0034] The layout of the horizontal pipe 5-1 and the dispersion pipe 5-2 is adapted to the positions of the conveying roller 4-1 and the spray pipe 3-1. When the aluminum profile is conveyed to the dehydration area after being cooled by spraying, the high-pressure airflow acts precisely on the surface of the profile through the air hole 5-3 to quickly dry the residual moisture.

[0035] The air path dispersion achieves multi-material water removal, the inclined air guide enhances the effect, the three-dimensional air blowing eliminates dead corners, and the various components work together to dry the surface moisture of the aluminum profile, meeting the requirements of subsequent processing for the dryness of the profile.

[0036] For example, such as Figure 1 As shown, shielding covers 6 are provided on both sides of the cavity plate 2 and inside the bed body 1, with one of the shielding covers 6 located on one side of the horizontal pipe 5-1.

[0037] In some examples, the shields 6 installed on both sides of the cavity plate 2 and inside the bed body 1 can form a protective barrier from multiple directions, blocking water that may splash during equipment operation and preventing it from spreading to the outside of the equipment to pollute the environment or cause safety hazards to the operators.

[0038] For example, such as Figure 3 As shown, the upper surfaces of both the conveying roller 4-1 and the support wheel 4-5 are higher than the bottom of the passage 7, and the surface of the conveying roller 4-1 is a frosted, anti-slip surface.

[0039] In some examples, the upper surfaces of the conveying roller 4-1 and the support roller 4-5 are higher than the bottom of the passage 7, which allows the workpiece to be conveyed to be completely removed from the bottom of the passage 7, avoiding surface scratches caused by friction between the workpiece and the inner wall of the passage 7, while reducing conveying resistance and ensuring smooth movement of the workpiece.

[0040] For example, such as Figure 1 As shown, both the driving gear 4-4 and the driven gear 4-2 are bevel gears.

[0041] In some examples, both the drive gear 4-4 and the driven gear 4-2 are bevel gears. Their spatially staggered shaft transmission characteristics can be adapted to the vertical or inclined layout of the drive shaft 4-3 and the driven shaft. Power can be transmitted efficiently without adjusting the installation direction of the shafts, simplifying the design of the equipment transmission structure.

[0042] In actual use: The extruded high-temperature aluminum profile is placed into the bed 1 through the port 7 on one side. The support wheel 4-5 guides the profile to precisely align with the conveyor roller 4-1 of the conveying assembly 4. The electric drive is activated to rotate the drive shaft 4-3. The drive gear 4-4 meshes with the driven gear 4-2 to drive the conveyor roller 4-1 to rotate synchronously. The frosted surface of the conveyor roller 4-1 prevents the profile from slipping and stably conveys the profile through the cooling bed. At the same time, the spray cooling assembly 3 is activated, and the water pipe 3-3 is connected to supply water to the chamber plate 2. The chamber plate 2 diverts the water to the spray pipe 3-1 of the rectangular frame structure. The spray nozzle 3-2 sprays cooling water onto the profile from multiple directions to achieve all-round uniform cooling. The shield 6 prevents water splashing. After the profile is cooled, it is conveyed to the dewatering assembly 5 area. The air inlet pipe 5-4 introduces high-pressure airflow, which is sprayed out through the air holes 5-3 of the horizontal pipe 5-1 and the dispersion pipe 5-2. The inclined structural surface guides the airflow to precisely blow onto the surface of the profile, quickly drying the residual moisture. Finally, the profile is sent out through port 7 on the other side, and the conveyor roller 4-1 runs continuously to achieve continuous cooling treatment without manual intervention.

[0043] 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 bed for processing aluminum profiles, characterized in that, include: The bed body (1) and several passage openings (7) are respectively opened on both sides of the bed body (1), and the upper end of the passage opening (7) is an open structure; A conveying assembly (4) is disposed inside the bed body (1); The cavity plate (2) and the spray cooling assembly (3) are provided on the cavity plate (2). The cavity plate (2) is horizontally fixed on the top of the bed body (1), and the spray cooling assembly (3) is provided on the cavity plate (2). A water removal component (5) is disposed in the bed body (1); The spray cooling assembly (3) includes several spray pipes (3-1), all of which are connected to the bottom of the cavity plate (2). The spray pipes (3-1) are in the form of a rectangular frame structure. Several spray nozzles (3-2) are opened around the inner surface of the spray pipes (3-1). One end of the cavity plate (2) is connected to a water pipe (3-3).

2. The cooling bed for aluminum profile processing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The conveying assembly (4) includes several conveying rollers (4-1), all of which are horizontally rotatably connected inside the bed (1). Each of the conveying rollers (4-1) has a driven gear (4-2) at one end. The outer surface of the bed (1) is horizontally rotatably connected to a drive shaft (4-3).

3. The cooling bed for aluminum profile processing according to claim 2, characterized in that, The drive shaft (4-3) is driven to rotate by electricity. Several drive gears (4-4) are provided on the drive shaft (4-3). The drive gears (4-4) mesh with the driven gears (4-2). Several support wheels (4-5) are rotatably connected to both sides of the bed (1). The support wheels (4-5) correspond to the positions of the passage (7).

4. The cooling bed for aluminum profile processing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water removal component (5) includes a horizontal pipe (5-1), which is horizontally connected to the inside of the bed (1). Several dispersing pipes (5-2) are provided at the bottom of the horizontal pipe (5-1). Air holes (5-3) are provided on the side end face of the dispersing pipes (5-2) and the bottom face of the horizontal pipe (5-1).

5. A cooling bed for aluminum profile processing according to claim 4, characterized in that, An air inlet pipe (5-4) is provided at the top of the horizontal pipe (5-1), and the surface of the dispersion pipe (5-2) located at the air hole (5-3) and the surface of the horizontal pipe (5-1) are both inclined structural surfaces.

6. A cooling bed for aluminum profile processing according to claim 4, characterized in that, A shield (6) is provided on both sides of the cavity plate (2) and inside the bed body (1), and one of the shields (6) is located on one side of the horizontal pipe (5-1).

7. A cooling bed for aluminum profile processing according to claim 3, characterized in that, The upper surfaces of the conveying roller (4-1) and the support wheel (4-5) are both higher than the bottom of the passage (7), and the surface of the conveying roller (4-1) is a frosted anti-slip structure.

8. A cooling bed for aluminum profile processing according to claim 3, characterized in that, Both the driving gear (4-4) and the driven gear (4-2) are bevel gears.

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