A pouring device and pouring system
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202522456828.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-11-19
- Publication Date
- 2026-11-03
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-11-19
AI Technical Summary
During the pouring process, it is difficult to manually align the mold inlet and the pouring pipe, which makes the refractory material easily contaminate the mold and reduces the pouring efficiency.
By combining a mobile platform and vision components, the vision components acquire and position images of the mold inlet to ensure that the mold inlet is aligned with the casting pipe. The lighting components eliminate shadows, thereby achieving automated alignment and refractory filling.
It improved casting efficiency, reduced refractory leakage, and ensured product molding quality.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of mold casting technology, and more specifically, to a casting device and casting system. Background Technology
[0002] In a casting system, castable materials, such as melt, can be added into a mold to cast components or parts into finished products. Currently, during the casting process, it is necessary to manually align the inlets of multiple molds with the outlets of the casting pipe to ensure that the castable material enters the mold smoothly. However, it is difficult for manual judgment of the mold position to accurately align with the casting pipe, resulting in the castable material contaminating the mold and reducing casting efficiency. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a casting device and casting system that ensures that the inlet of any mold can be aligned with the position of the casting pipe of the casting container, reduces the situation where the mold cannot be aligned with the casting pipe during the casting process, and enables the sequential addition of casting material to multiple molds, thereby improving the casting efficiency of the casting device.
[0004] The first aspect of this utility model provides a casting device, which includes: A casting container, wherein a containment space is defined within the casting container, and the casting container is provided with at least one casting pipe; A mobile platform is provided within the accommodating space. The mobile platform is used to place multiple molds. The mobile platform is positioned facing the output end of the casting pipe. The mobile platform moves relative to the casting container so that the inlet of any of the molds on the mobile platform corresponds to the output end of the casting pipe. A visual component, the visual component being positioned toward the mobile platform.
[0005] In one possible embodiment of this utility model, the vision component includes a support member and a vision member. The support member is disposed inside the casting container, and the vision member is mounted on the support member, with the vision member facing the mobile platform.
[0006] In one possible embodiment of this utility model, the mobile platform moves relative to the casting container, and the visual element and the casting pipe are arranged side by side along the first direction, so that any of the molds passes through the visual element and the casting pipe in sequence.
[0007] In one possible embodiment of this utility model, the support member includes a first support and a second support, the first support is connected to the second support, the end of the second support away from the first support is fixedly connected to the casting container, and the vision member is slidably connected to the first support so that the vision member can approach or move away from the mobile platform.
[0008] In one possible embodiment of the present invention, the visual element is movable relative to the first support along a second direction, the second direction being perpendicular to the first direction.
[0009] In one possible embodiment of this utility model, the vision component further includes several supplementary lighting elements, the support component further includes a third support, the supplementary lighting elements are fixedly connected to the third support, and the output end of the supplementary lighting elements is arranged facing the mobile platform.
[0010] In one possible embodiment of this utility model, the number of supplementary lighting elements is multiple, and the multiple supplementary lighting elements are arranged around the visual element.
[0011] In one possible embodiment of this utility model, there are multiple pouring pipes, which are arranged in parallel, and the output ends of the multiple pouring pipes are all oriented toward the mobile platform.
[0012] In one possible embodiment of this invention, the containment space is a vacuum environment.
[0013] A second aspect of this utility model provides a casting system, including the casting device described in any of the above embodiments.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: The casting device and casting system provided by this utility model have a casting container forming a receiving space for adding casting material to the mold. The moving platform moves relative to the casting container to drive multiple molds to pass through the position of the casting pipe in sequence. The vision component is used to visually identify and position multiple molds on the moving platform, and to capture and position the mold inlet, ensuring that the inlet of any mold can be aligned with the position of the casting pipe of the casting container. This reduces the situation where the mold cannot be aligned with the casting pipe during the casting process, and allows the casting pipe to add casting material into the inlet of the mold. This achieves the purpose of adding casting material to multiple molds in sequence, thereby improving the casting efficiency of the casting device. Attached Figure Description
[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the casting device provided in some embodiments of the present invention. Figure 1 ; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the casting device provided in some embodiments of the present invention. Figure 2 ; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the visual component of the casting device provided in some embodiments of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the mobile platform of the pouring device provided in some embodiments of this utility model.
[0017] Explanation of key component symbols; 100-Pouring device; 110-Pouring container; 111-Accommodation space; 112-Pouring pipe; 120-Moving platform; 121-Mold; 1211-Feed inlet; 130-Vision component; 131-Support component; 1311-First support; 1312-Second support; 1313-Third support; 132-Vision component; 133-Finishing light component; X-First direction; Y-Second direction; Z-Third direction. Detailed Implementation
[0018] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this utility model described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.
[0019] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0020] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.
[0021] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product of this utility model is in use. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not 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 utility model. In addition, the terms "first," "second," and "third," etc., are only used to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0022] Furthermore, terms such as "horizontal," "vertical," and "sag" do not imply that components must be absolutely horizontal or suspended, but rather that they can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" simply means that its direction is more horizontal relative to "vertical," and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly tilted.
[0023] In the description of this utility model, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0024] The following detailed description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, outlines some embodiments of the present invention. Unless otherwise specified, the following embodiments and features can be combined with each other.
[0025] refer to Figure 1 As shown, an embodiment of this application provides a pouring apparatus 100, which includes a pouring container 110, a moving platform 120, and a vision component 130.
[0026] refer to Figures 2 to 4 As shown, the casting device 100 has a first direction X, a second direction Y, and a third direction Z, wherein the first direction X, the second direction Y, and the third direction Z are arranged perpendicularly to each other. For example, the first direction X is taken as the length direction of the casting device 100, which is the arrangement direction of the multiple molds 121 on the moving platform 120; the second direction Y is taken as the width direction of the casting device 100; and the third direction Z is taken as the height direction of the casting device 100. It is understood that the above definitions are only for ease of understanding the relative positional relationships of the parts in the casting device 100 and should not be construed as limitations on this application.
[0027] Specifically, in combination Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the casting container 110 defines a receiving space 111. The casting container 110 is provided with at least one casting pipe 112. The moving platform 120 is disposed within the receiving space 111. The moving platform 120 is used to place multiple molds 121. The moving platform 120 is positioned towards the output end of the casting pipe 112. The moving platform 120 moves relative to the casting container 110 so that the inlet 1211 of any of the molds 121 on the moving platform 120 corresponds to the output end of the casting pipe 112. The vision component 130 is positioned towards the moving platform 120. The receiving space 111 formed by the casting container 110 is used to add casting material to the molds 121. The moving platform 120 moves relative to the casting container 110. The device 110 moves to drive multiple molds 121 to pass sequentially through the pouring pipe 112. The vision component 130 is used to visually identify and position the multiple molds 121 on the moving platform 120, and to capture and position the inlet 1211 of the molds 121. This ensures that the inlet 1211 of any mold 121 can be aligned with the pouring pipe 112 of the pouring container 110, reducing the possibility of the molds 121 not being aligned with the pouring pipe 112 during the pouring process. This allows the pouring pipe 112 to add casting material into the inlet 1211 of the molds 121, thus achieving the purpose of sequentially adding casting material to multiple molds 121. This improves the pouring efficiency of the pouring device 100, accurately aligns the inlet 1211 of the molds 121 to reduce casting material leakage, and ensures the quality of product molding.
[0028] For example, the mobile platform 120 is a mobile railcar so that the mobile railcar can move along the track. The mobile platform 120 is driven by a servo motor and can adjust its position in response to signals from the vision component 130.
[0029] In one embodiment, alternatively, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the vision component 130 includes a support member 131 and a vision component 132. The support member 131 is disposed inside the casting container 110, and the vision component 132 is mounted on the support member 131. The vision component 132 is positioned facing the moving platform 120. The vision component 132 is fixedly or adjustablely mounted inside the casting container 110 via the support member 131. The vision component 132 is used to visually identify the mold 121 on the moving platform 120, to identify the position, size, and spacing of the mold 121 inlet 121, and to generate control signals to adjust the position of the moving platform 120, automatically matching the corresponding casting pipe 112, replacing manual operation, and reducing human error.
[0030] refer toFigure 3 As shown, the vision component 130 also includes several supplementary lighting elements 133, and the support component 131 also includes a third support 1313. The supplementary lighting elements 133 are fixedly connected to the third support 1313. The output end of the supplementary lighting elements 133 is set towards the mobile platform 120. The casting workshop may have strong ambient light (such as natural light, industrial lighting) or dark light environment. The supplementary lighting elements 133 are used to supplement the light source and illumination for the visual acquisition of the vision component 132. Supplementary lighting can eliminate shadows or overexposure, avoid the vision component 132 from being unclear in recognition, and eliminate shadows and visual blind spots.
[0031] In summary, the pouring container 110 of the pouring device 100 forms a receiving space 111 for adding refractory material to the mold 121. The moving platform 120 moves relative to the pouring container 110 to drive multiple molds 121 to pass sequentially through the pouring pipe 112. The vision component 130 is used to visually identify and position the multiple molds 121 on the moving platform 120, and to capture and position the inlet 1211 of the mold 121, ensuring that the inlet 1211 of any mold 121 can be aligned with the pouring pipe 112 of the pouring container 110. This reduces the situation where the mold 121 cannot be aligned with the pouring pipe 112 during the pouring process, allowing the pouring pipe 112 to add refractory material into the inlet 1211 of the mold 121. This achieves the purpose of sequentially adding refractory material to multiple molds 121, thereby improving the pouring efficiency of the pouring device 100.
[0032] refer to Figure 1 As shown, an embodiment of this application provides another pouring apparatus 100, which includes a pouring container 110, a moving platform 120, and a vision component 130.
[0033] Specifically, in combination Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the casting container 110 defines a receiving space 111, the casting container 110 is provided with at least one casting pipe 112, the moving platform 120 is disposed in the receiving space 111, the moving platform 120 is used to place multiple molds 121, the receiving space 111 formed by the casting container 110 is used to add casting material to the molds 121, and the moving platform 120 moves relative to the casting container 110 to drive the multiple molds 121 to pass through the position of the casting pipe 112 in sequence.
[0034] In this embodiment, the mobile platform 120 is positioned facing the output end of the casting pipe 112. The mobile platform 120 moves relative to the casting container 110 so that the inlet 1211 of any mold 121 on the mobile platform 120 corresponds to the output end of the casting pipe 112. The vision component 130 is positioned facing the mobile platform 120 and is used for visual recognition and position positioning of the multiple molds 121 on the mobile platform 120, and for positioning the inlet 1211 of the mold 121. Image acquisition and positioning are performed to ensure that the inlet 1211 of any mold 121 can be aligned with the pouring pipe 112 of the pouring container 110. This reduces the possibility of the mold 121 not being aligned with the pouring pipe 112 during the pouring process, allowing the pouring pipe 112 to pour refractory material into the inlet 1211 of the mold 121. This enables the sequential pouring of refractory material into multiple molds 121, thereby improving the pouring efficiency of the pouring device 100. Precise alignment with the inlet 1211 of the mold 121 reduces refractory material leakage and ensures the quality of product molding.
[0035] In one embodiment, alternatively, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the vision component 130 includes a support member 131 and a vision component 132. The support member 131 is disposed inside the casting container 110, and the vision component 132 is mounted on the support member 131. The vision component 132 is positioned facing the moving platform 120. The vision component 132 is fixedly or adjustablely mounted inside the casting container 110 via the support member 131. The vision component 132 is used to visually identify the mold 121 on the moving platform 120, to identify the position, size and spacing of the mold 121 inlet 121, and to generate control signals to adjust the position of the moving platform 120, automatically matching the corresponding casting pipe 112, replacing manual operation and reducing human error.
[0036] In this embodiment, the vision component 132 acquires images of the feed inlet 1211 of the mold 121. When the mold 121 passes under the vision component 132, the vision component 132 quickly captures the image of the feed inlet 1211. The image processing algorithm calculates the center coordinates, diameter, and distance between the feed inlet 1211 and the adjacent mold 121, and identifies its position, size, and distance between adjacent molds 121. The control system calculates the displacement that the moving platform 120 needs to adjust based on the identification results, so that the feed inlet 1211 of the target mold 121 is precisely aligned with the output end of the selected casting pipe 112. The casting material is injected into the mold 121 through the casting pipe 112. After completion, the platform moves to the feed inlet 1211 of the next mold 121, and the operation is repeated.
[0037] When the specifications of mold 121 change, the position of vision component 132 is adjusted by sliding to maintain the optimal focusing distance between its lens or sensor and the surface of mold 121.
[0038] Optionally, combined Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the mobile platform 120 moves relative to the casting container 110, and the vision component 132 and the casting pipe 112 are arranged side by side along the first direction X, so that any mold 121 passes through the vision component 132 and the casting pipe 112 in sequence. The vision component 132 and the casting pipe 112 are arranged side by side along the movement direction of the mobile platform 120, so that the mold 121 passes through the vision recognition area and the casting area in sequence, realizing continuous operation. The mobile platform 120 and the vision component 130 work together to improve production efficiency.
[0039] Furthermore, such as Figure 3 As shown, the support component 131 includes a first support 1311 and a second support 1312. The first support 1311 is connected to the second support 1312. The end of the second support 1312 away from the first support 1311 is fixedly connected to the casting container 110. The second support 1312 is used to connect the first support 1311 and the casting container 110. The vision component 132 is slidably connected to the first support 1311 so that the vision component 132 can approach or move away from the moving platform 120. The height of the vision component 132 can be adjusted according to the size specifications of the mold 121 so that the vision component 132 is adapted to the size specifications of the mold 121, so as to facilitate more accurate visual recognition and positioning of the mold 121.
[0040] The sliding connection between the vision component 132 and the first support 1311 can be a slide rail structure or a groove-slider structure, so that the driving end of the first support 1311 drives the vision component 132 to move relative to each other in the third direction Z. No specific restrictions are imposed here.
[0041] For example, the visual component 132 can move relative to the first support 1311 along the second direction Y, that is, the visual component 132 moves relative to the height direction of the pouring device 100 to get closer to or away from the moving platform 120, thereby adjusting the position and height of the visual component 132 to achieve a better adjustment effect on the visual component 132.
[0042] In addition, refer to Figure 3As shown, the vision component 130 also includes several supplementary lighting elements 133, and the support component 131 also includes a third support 1313. The supplementary lighting elements 133 are fixedly connected to the third support 1313. The output end of the supplementary lighting elements 133 is set towards the mobile platform 120. The casting workshop may have strong ambient light (such as natural light, industrial lighting) or dark light environment. The supplementary lighting elements 133 are used to supplement the light source and illumination for the visual acquisition of the vision component 132. The supplementary lighting can eliminate shadows or overexposure, avoid the vision component 132 from being unclear, eliminate shadows and visual blind spots, and automatically adjust the light source brightness or angle of the supplementary lighting elements 133 according to the material of the mold 121 (such as reflective metal, dark plastic). In addition, the supplementary lighting elements 133 highlight the surface defects or marks of the mold 121 through a specific wavelength light source (such as infrared, ultraviolet), thereby improving the visual recognition effect of the vision component 132.
[0043] For example, there are multiple supplementary lighting elements 133, which are arranged around the visual element 132. The arrangement of multiple supplementary lighting elements 133 around the visual element 132 ensures uniform ambient lighting for recognition, thus ensuring uniform illumination and further improving image acquisition accuracy.
[0044] As is easily understood, visual recognition captures images or light signals of target objects through sensors (such as cameras, lidar, etc.), and uses image processing algorithms (such as edge detection, feature extraction, pattern recognition, etc.) to identify, classify, and understand the targets. In the mold 121 casting system, the visual component 132 (such as a camera) uses visual recognition technology to determine the model of mold 121 based on its shape, size, markings, and other features. Based on the position of mold 121, it plans the movement path of the moving platform 120 and identifies the key positions of mold 121 (such as the pouring gate). The supplementary lighting technology directly affects the image quality. By supplementing the ambient light with artificial light sources (such as LED lights, ring lights), it ensures that the surface of the target object is evenly illuminated and free of shadows, thereby improving image quality and recognition accuracy.
[0045] In one embodiment, optionally, there are multiple casting pipes 112 arranged in parallel, and the output ends of the multiple casting pipes 112 are all oriented toward the mobile platform 120, so as to facilitate the operation of adding casting material to the feed port 1211 of the mold 121 on the mobile platform 120 by the output end of any casting pipe 112.
[0046] In one embodiment, alternatively, referencing Figure 1As shown, the containment space 111 is a vacuum environment, forming a sealed space inside. The vacuum environment of the containment space 111 is suitable for the casting environment requirements. On the one hand, it prevents air bubbles from remaining in the casting material (such as resin, metal, ceramic and other materials), avoiding defects such as looseness and cracks after molding. On the other hand, it reduces the obstruction of gas to the material, allowing the casting material to fill the mold 121 more evenly. During high-temperature casting, volatile substances (such as water and solvent) are extracted, improving material performance and realizing the casting process of high-precision parts, thereby improving the casting effect of the mold 121.
[0047] Understandably, during the casting process of mold 121, air and moisture are removed from the containment space 111 by vacuum equipment (such as vacuum pump or vacuum generator), so that the containment space 111 is in a low-pressure state (usually 0.01-0.1MPa), forming a near-vacuum environment.
[0048] An embodiment of this utility model also provides a pouring system, including the pouring device 100 described in any of the above embodiments. The pouring system including the pouring device 100 has all the beneficial effects of the pouring device 100, which will not be described in detail here.
[0049] In all examples shown and described herein, any specific values should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limitations; therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values.
[0050] The embodiments described above are merely examples of several implementations of this utility model, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of this utility model. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these modifications and improvements all fall within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A casting device, characterized in that, include: A casting container, wherein a containment space is defined within the casting container, and the casting container is provided with at least one casting pipe; A mobile platform is provided within the accommodating space. The mobile platform is used to place multiple molds. The mobile platform is positioned facing the output end of the casting pipe. The mobile platform moves relative to the casting container so that the inlet of any of the molds on the mobile platform corresponds to the output end of the casting pipe. A visual component, the visual component being positioned toward the mobile platform.
2. The casting apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The vision component includes a support member and a vision member. The support member is disposed inside the casting container, and the vision member is mounted on the support member and is oriented toward the mobile platform.
3. The casting device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The mobile platform moves relative to the casting container, and the vision element and the casting pipe are arranged side by side along the first direction so that any of the molds passes through the vision element and the casting pipe in sequence.
4. The casting device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The support structure includes a first support and a second support. The first support is connected to the second support. The end of the second support away from the first support is fixedly connected to the casting container. The vision component is slidably connected to the first support so that the vision component can move closer to or further away from the mobile platform.
5. The casting apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that, The visual component is movable relative to the first support along a second direction, which is perpendicular to the first direction.
6. The casting apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that, The vision component also includes several supplementary lighting elements, and the support component also includes a third support. The supplementary lighting elements are fixedly connected to the third support, and the output end of the supplementary lighting elements is oriented towards the mobile platform.
7. The casting apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that, The number of supplementary lighting elements is multiple, and the multiple supplementary lighting elements are arranged around the visual element.
8. The casting apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The number of pouring pipes is multiple, and the multiple pouring pipes are arranged in parallel, with the output ends of the multiple pouring pipes all facing the mobile platform.
9. The casting apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The containment space is a vacuum environment.
10. A casting system, characterized in that, Includes the casting apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 9.