Stacking device for aluminum ingot processing

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to the technical field of aluminum ingot processing, and one embodiment of the present disclosure provides a stacking device for aluminum ingot processing, which comprises an outer frame and a pair of vertical frames fixed on the back of the outer frame, a horizontal frame arranged outside the vertical frame, a grabbing assembly arranged on the horizontal frame, and a position adjusting assembly arranged between the horizontal frame and the outer frame. The position adjusting assembly comprises a pair of transmission cavities vertically arranged on the side end face of the vertical frame, and a lifting block vertically and slidingly connected in each transmission cavity. The lifting block on one side is connected through a vertical linear drive, and the side end face of the lifting block is horizontally connected with an electric telescopic rod. A plurality of side openings are arranged on the surface of the outer frame. Through the above technical solution, the technical problem that workers need to stack aluminum ingots with a single weight of 20-50 kg layer by layer, the stacking verticality often has errors due to the limitation of body strength and operation precision, and the precise alignment cannot be achieved is solved.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] In the aluminum ingot production and processing sector, shaped aluminum ingots need to undergo a stacking process for centralized storage and transfer. The stability of this stacking directly affects warehousing safety and logistics efficiency. Currently, the industry commonly uses manual stacking or simple robotic arm stacking methods. These stacking methods lack necessary protective structures and pose a significant risk of collapse.

[0003] When stacking aluminum ingots manually, workers need to stack them layer by layer, each weighing 20-50kg. Due to limitations in strength and operational precision, there are often errors in the verticality of the stacks, making precise alignment impossible. When the workshop floor vibrates or a forklift passes by, the stacks may slip in some areas. Although simple robotic arms can improve stacking efficiency, they only rely on gravity to achieve the bonding between aluminum ingots and do not have lateral protection or top fixing structures.

[0004] Aluminum ingot collapse not only causes product deformation and scrap (losses per stack can reach thousands of yuan), but also risks injuring operators or damaging surrounding equipment, leading to safety accidents. Especially in humid environments, a thin, frosty oxide layer easily forms on the surface of aluminum ingots, further reducing stacking friction and exacerbating the risk of collapse. Therefore, developing a dedicated stacking device with a reliable protective structure that can effectively prevent stack collapse has become an urgent need for ensuring production safety in the aluminum ingot processing industry. Utility Model Content

[0005] To overcome the above-mentioned defects, the embodiments of this disclosure provide a stacking device for aluminum ingot processing, which solves the technical problem in the prior art that workers need to stack aluminum ingots weighing 20-50kg layer by layer, which is limited by force and operational precision, and the verticality of the stacking often has errors, making it impossible to accurately align and causing collapse.

[0006] According to one aspect, at least one embodiment of this disclosure provides a palletizing apparatus for aluminum ingot processing, comprising: An outer frame and a pair of uprights, the uprights being fixed to both sides of the back of the outer frame; A crossbeam and a gripping assembly, wherein the crossbeam is disposed outside the upright and the gripping assembly is disposed on the crossbeam; A position adjustment assembly is disposed between the crossbeam and the outer frame; The position adjustment assembly includes a pair of transmission chambers, each of which is vertically opened on the side end face of the upright frame. A lifting block is vertically slidably connected in each of the transmission chambers. One of the lifting blocks is connected by a vertical linear drive. An electric telescopic rod is horizontally connected to the side end face of each lifting block. Several side openings are opened on both sides of the outer frame.

[0007] As a further technical solution, a parallel frame is connected to the output end of the pair of electric telescopic rods. A slide is connected to the parallel frame through a horizontal linear drive. The crossbar is rotatably connected to the bottom of the slide through a rotating shaft. The side opening size is larger than the thickness of the parallel frame.

[0008] As a further technical solution, a transmission gear is provided at the upper end of the rotating shaft of the crossbeam, a drive motor is provided at the lower end of the top of the slide block, a drive gear is provided at the output end of the drive motor, and the drive gear meshes with the transmission gear.

[0009] As a further technical solution, the gripping component includes a pair of base frames, which are fixed at both ends of the bottom of the cross frame. A stud is horizontally rotatably connected inside the base frame, and the stud is rotated by electric power. A pair of guide rods are horizontally fixed inside the base frame.

[0010] As a further technical solution, a movable plate is slidably connected to the guide rod, and the movable plate is connected to the stud by a threaded connection. Both the lower end face of the movable plate and one end of the bottom of the base frame are provided with gripping clamps.

[0011] As a further technical solution, the contact surface between the gripping clamp and the aluminum ingot is a non-slip structural surface with friction.

[0012] As a further technical solution, the height of the gap between the side openings is the same as the thickness of the aluminum ingot.

[0013] As a further technical solution, the outer frame has an overall U-shaped structure.

[0014] The beneficial effects of the embodiments disclosed herein are as follows: 1. In this disclosure, the position adjustment component solves the problem of stacking verticality error through a multi-dimensional adjustment design. The lifting block and the electric telescopic rod work together to adjust the height and forward / backward position, while the sliding block and the rotating structure precisely control the horizontal and angle to ensure the alignment of aluminum ingots; the side opening spacing matches the thickness of the aluminum ingots to ensure that each layer is stacked flat. This structure replaces manual alignment, improves the verticality and stability of stacking, avoids collapse due to tilting, meets the needs of large-scale neat stacking of aluminum ingots, and reduces safety hazards.

[0015] 2. In this disclosure, the gripping component solves the problem of easy slippage when gripping aluminum ingots through a stable clamping design. The stud drive drives the moving plate to move smoothly, the gripping clamps are symmetrically clamped, and the anti-slip surface enhances friction; the guide rod ensures that the clamps open and close in parallel, preventing aluminum ingot displacement. This structure can stably grip aluminum ingots of different specifications, with precise release action. Combined with the position adjustment component, it achieves stable stacking, reduces collision damage to aluminum ingots, improves stacking efficiency and safety, and reduces manual labor intensity. Attached Figure Description

[0016] 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.

[0017] 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 drawing from another perspective of this disclosure; Figure 4 Appendix to this disclosure Figure 2 Enlarged view of part A in the middle; In the diagram: 1. Outer frame; 2. Upright frame; 3. Horizontal frame; 4. Position adjustment assembly; 4-1. Transmission cavity; 4-2. Lifting block; 4-3. Electric telescopic rod; 4-4. Side opening; 4-5. Parallel frame; 4-6. Slide seat; 4-7. Transmission gear; 4-8. Drive motor; 4-9. Drive gear; 5. Gripping assembly; 5-1. Base frame; 5-2. Stud; 5-3. Guide rod; 5-4. Moving plate; 5-5. Gripping clamp. Detailed Implementation

[0018] 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.

[0019] 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."

[0020] 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.

[0021] 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.

[0022] 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.

[0023] 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.

[0024] like Figures 1-4 The diagram illustrates a palletizing apparatus for aluminum ingot processing according to an embodiment of this disclosure, comprising: An outer frame 1 and a pair of uprights 2, the uprights 2 being fixed to both sides of the back of the outer frame 1; The crossbeam 3 and the gripping component 5 are provided. The crossbeam 3 is disposed outside the upright frame 2, and the gripping component 5 is disposed on the crossbeam 3. Position adjustment component 4, which is disposed between the cross frame 3 and the outer frame 1; The position adjustment assembly 4 includes a pair of transmission chambers 4-1, each of which is vertically opened on the side end face of the upright frame 2. A lifting block 4-2 is vertically slidably connected within each of the transmission chambers 4-1. One of the lifting blocks 4-2 is connected via a vertical linear drive. An electric telescopic rod 4-3 is horizontally connected to the side end face of each lifting block 4-2. Several side openings 4-4 are provided on both sides of the outer frame 1. A parallel frame 4-5 is connected to the output end of the pair of electric telescopic rods 4-3. A slide block 4-6 is horizontally linearly connected within the parallel frame 4-5. The cross frame 3 is rotatably connected to the bottom of the slide block 4-6 via a rotating shaft. The opening size of the side openings 4-4 is larger than the thickness of the parallel frame 4-5. A transmission gear 4-7 is provided at the upper end of the rotating shaft of the cross frame 3. A drive motor 4-8 is provided at the lower top end of the slide block 4-6. A drive gear 4-9 is provided at the output end of the drive motor 4-8, and the drive gear 4-9 meshes with the transmission gear 4-7.

[0025] In some examples, a position adjustment component 4 is designed to achieve precise control of the palletizing position. This component includes a vertically opened transmission cavity 4-1 on the side end face of the upright frame 2. The lifting block 4-2 inside slides against the cavity wall. One side lifting block 4-2 is driven by a vertical linear drive device (such as a lead screw) and can move vertically up and down along the transmission cavity 4-1. The two side lifting blocks 4-2 are connected by a parallel frame 4-5 to ensure consistent lifting actions. The electric telescopic rod 4-3 on the side end face of the lifting block 4-2 is horizontally fixed, and its output end is welded to the parallel frame 4-5. The side openings 4-4 on both sides of the outer frame 1 provide a channel for the horizontal movement of the parallel frame 4-5. The slide 4-6 inside the parallel frame 4-5 is driven by a horizontal linear drive device (such as a lead screw and slider mechanism) and can slide along the length of the parallel frame 4-5. The cross frame 3 at the bottom of the slide 4-6 is rotatably connected by a rotating shaft. The transmission gear 4-7 at the upper end of the rotating shaft meshes with the drive gear 4-9 at the output end of the drive motor 4-8 to form a rotary drive structure.

[0026] During operation, the vertical linear drive device raises and lowers the lifting block 4-2, adjusting the height of the crossbeam 3; the electric telescopic rod 4-3 extends and retracts, pushing the parallel frame 4-5 horizontally to adjust the front-to-back position of the crossbeam 3; the horizontal linear drive device drives the slide block 4-6 to slide along the parallel frame 4-5, changing the horizontal position of the crossbeam 3; the drive motor 4-8 rotates the crossbeam 3 via gear transmission, adjusting the angle of the gripping component 5. All drive devices work in tandem to achieve three-dimensional adjustment of the stacking position. The multi-dimensional drive structure allows for a wider range of stacking position adjustment, adapting to different stacking requirements; the synchronous linkage design ensures consistent lifting and moving actions on both sides, improving position control accuracy; the gear-driven rotation mechanism allows for 360° angle adjustment of the crossbeam 3, facilitating the stacking of aluminum ingots in different directions; the opening design of the side opening 4-4 ​​provides ample space for the movement of the parallel frame 4-5, avoiding motion interference. This component, through multi-dimensional drive and precise control, achieves flexible adjustment of the stacking position, meeting the positioning requirements of automated aluminum ingot stacking.

[0027] like Figures 1-4 As shown in the figure, the gripping component 5 in this embodiment includes a pair of base frames 5-1. The base frames 5-1 are fixed at both ends of the bottom of the cross frame 3. A stud 5-2 is horizontally rotatably connected inside the base frame 5-1. The stud 5-2 is driven to rotate by electricity. A pair of guide rods 5-3 are horizontally fixed inside the base frame 5-1. A movable plate 5-4 is slidably connected to the guide rods 5-3. The movable plate 5-4 is connected to the stud 5-2 by a threaded engagement. A gripping clamp 5-5 is provided on the lower end face of the movable plate 5-4 and one end of the bottom of the base frame 5-1.

[0028] In some examples, the gripping assembly 5 achieves smooth gripping and release of the aluminum ingot through threaded transmission and guide engagement. The base frame 5-1 at both ends of the horizontal frame 3 is fixed with bolts, and the internal studs 5-2 are horizontally rotatable via bearings, one end of which is connected to the output of the drive motor 4-8, allowing for forward and reverse rotation. A pair of guide rods 5-3 are distributed parallel to the studs 5-2. The moving plate 5-4 is slidably fitted onto the guide rods 5-3 via a sliding sleeve, and simultaneously engages with the studs 5-2 through threaded engagement, forming a horizontally moving structure. The lower end face of the moving plate 5-4 is positioned opposite the gripping clamping plate 5-5 at one end of the base frame 5-1. The inner surface of the clamping plate has anti-slip textures, which, when in contact with the aluminum ingot, increase friction to prevent slippage. The gripping clamping plate 5-5 is made of wear-resistant steel with rounded edges to avoid scratching the surface of the aluminum ingot.

[0029] During operation, the drive motor 4-8 drives the stud 5-2 to rotate forward, and the moving plate 5-4 moves along the guide rod 5-3 towards one end of the bottom of the base frame 5-1. The gripping clamps 5-5 move closer together until they clamp the aluminum ingot. After gripping, the position adjustment component 4 moves the aluminum ingot to the stacking position, the drive motor 4-8 reverses, and the moving plate 5-4 separates the gripping clamps 5-5, releasing the aluminum ingot and completing the stacking. The guide rod 5-3 ensures that the moving plate 5-4 moves smoothly, preventing the clamps from tilting and causing the aluminum ingot to fall off. The threaded transmission structure makes the opening and closing of the gripping clamps 5-5 smooth and controllable. The clamping force can be adjusted by the motor speed to adapt to aluminum ingots of different weights. The supporting function of the guide rod 5-3 prevents the moving plate 5-4 from deflecting during movement, ensuring that the clamps open and close in parallel. The anti-slip texture design enhances the friction between the clamps and the aluminum ingot, ensuring a stable grip. The wear-resistant material of the clamps extends their service life and meets the high-intensity operation requirements of aluminum ingot processing. This component enables the smooth gripping and stacking of aluminum ingots through precise transmission and stable clamping, improving stacking efficiency and safety.

[0030] For example, such as Figure 4 As shown, the contact surface between the gripping clamp 5-5 and the aluminum ingot is a non-slip structure surface with friction.

[0031] In some examples, the anti-slip structure of the contact surface between the gripping clamp 5-5 and the aluminum ingot consists of staggered strip-shaped ridges. This structure significantly increases the friction between the clamp and the aluminum ingot, preventing the ingot from slipping due to shaking or tilting during gripping and transfer. Simultaneously, the ridge design reduces the contact area between the clamp and the ingot, minimizing indentation on the ingot surface, ensuring the ingot's appearance remains intact, and improving gripping stability and safety.

[0032] For example, such as Figure 1 As shown, the height of the gap between the side openings 4-4 is the same as the thickness of the aluminum ingot.

[0033] In some examples, the height of the gaps 4-4 is the same as the thickness of the aluminum ingot, which can be used with the position adjustment component 4 to achieve layered stacking of aluminum ingots. When stacking aluminum ingots, the electric telescopic rod 4-3 drives the parallel frame 4-5 to align with the corresponding side opening 4-4, ensuring that each layer of aluminum ingots can be accurately placed at the preset height, avoiding misalignment between layers or tilting of stacking, ensuring the neatness and stability of stacking, and meeting the requirements of standardized stacking.

[0034] For example, such as Figure 1 As shown, the outer frame 1 has an overall U-shaped structure.

[0035] In some examples, the outer frame 1 has an overall U-shaped structure with the opening facing the stacking operation direction. This structure provides ample space for the conveying and stacking of aluminum ingots, facilitating the operation of the gripping component 5 from multiple directions. At the same time, the two sides of the U-shaped frame can provide lateral restraint for the stacked aluminum ingots, preventing them from tipping over during the stacking process and enhancing the overall stability and ease of operation.

[0036] In actual use: the lifting block 4-2 adjusts the height of the crossbeam 3 by raising and lowering along the transmission cavity 4-1; the electric telescopic rod 4-3 pushes the parallel frame 4-5 through the side opening 4-4 ​​into and out of the outer frame 1; the slide block 4-6 slides along the parallel frame 4-5 to adjust the horizontal position; and the drive motor 4-8 drives the crossbeam 3 to rotate and adjust the angle via gear transmission. During gripping, the stud 5-2 rotates to move the moving plate 5-4 along the guide rod 5-3, and the gripping clamps 5-5 move closer together to clamp the aluminum ingot, with the anti-slip surface preventing slippage; during stacking, the reverse operation releases the aluminum ingot, and the side openings 4-4 are spaced to match the thickness of the aluminum ingot, ensuring precise stacking layer by layer. The U-shaped structure of the outer frame 1 provides lateral protection, achieving fully automated stacking and avoiding human error.

[0037] 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 stacking device for aluminum ingot processing, characterized in that, include: An outer frame (1) and a pair of uprights (2), the uprights (2) being fixed to both sides of the back of the outer frame (1); A crossbeam (3) and a gripping assembly (5), wherein the crossbeam (3) is disposed outside the upright (2) and the gripping assembly (5) is disposed on the crossbeam (3); A position adjustment component (4) is disposed between the crossbeam (3) and the outer frame (1); The position adjustment assembly (4) includes a pair of transmission chambers (4-1), each of which is vertically opened on the side end face of the upright (2). Each of the transmission chambers (4-1) is vertically slidably connected to a lifting block (4-2). One of the lifting blocks (4-2) is connected by a vertical linear drive. Each of the side end faces of the lifting block (4-2) is horizontally connected to an electric telescopic rod (4-3). Several side openings (4-4) are opened on both sides of the outer frame (1).

2. The stacking device for aluminum ingot processing according to claim 1, characterized in that, A pair of electric telescopic rods (4-3) are connected to a parallel frame (4-5) at their output ends. A slide (4-6) is connected to the parallel frame (4-5) via a horizontal linear drive. The crossbar (3) is rotatably connected to the bottom of the slide (4-6) via a rotating shaft. The opening size of the side opening (4-4) is larger than the thickness of the parallel frame (4-5).

3. The stacking device for aluminum ingot processing according to claim 2, characterized in that, The upper end of the rotating shaft of the cross frame (3) is provided with a transmission gear (4-7), the lower end of the top of the slide (4-6) is provided with a drive motor (4-8), the output end of the drive motor (4-8) is provided with a drive gear (4-9), and the drive gear (4-9) meshes with the transmission gear (4-7).

4. The stacking device for aluminum ingot processing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The gripping component (5) includes a pair of base frames (5-1), which are fixed at both ends of the bottom of the cross frame (3). A stud (5-2) is horizontally rotatably connected inside the base frame (5-1). The stud (5-2) is driven to rotate by electricity. A pair of guide rods (5-3) are horizontally fixed inside the base frame (5-1).

5. A palletizing device for aluminum ingot processing according to claim 4, characterized in that, A movable plate (5-4) is slidably connected to the guide rod (5-3). The movable plate (5-4) is connected to the stud (5-2) by a threaded engagement. Both the lower end face of the movable plate (5-4) and one bottom end of the base frame (5-1) are provided with gripping clamps (5-5).

6. The palletizing device for aluminum ingot processing according to claim 5, characterized in that, The contact surface between the gripping clamp (5-5) and the aluminum ingot is a non-slip structure with friction.

7. A palletizing device for aluminum ingot processing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The height of the gap between the side openings (4-4) is the same as the thickness of the aluminum ingot.

8. A palletizing device for aluminum ingot processing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer frame (1) has an overall U-shaped structure.

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