BASE SUPPORT AND SYSTEM FOR HOUSING AND THERMAL INSULATION OF STEEL COILS.

Description

DESCRIPTION Attached to a patent application for an INDUSTRIAL INVENTION having by title “Basic support and system for housing and isolation thermal steel coils ******* The present invention relates to a base support and a system for the housing and thermal insulation of steel coils. The present invention finds application in the industrial sector, such as for example the iron and steel or metallurgical industry. 5 Supports for the housing and thermal insulation of coils are known. steel stacked on top of each other in a pyramidal fashion. Typically, such steel coils are produced by rolling. hot, so as to roll steel strips in order to obtain a shape reel final. 10 After the processing stage, the resulting steel coils must be arranged in an optimal way on dedicated supports in order to guarantee a uniform cooling. Positioning the coils on the support pyramidal allows to maximize the efficiency of the process cooling, allowing for even heat distribution 15 along the entire surface of the coils. Disadvantageously, this system does not allow for cooling immediate and, therefore, does not allow operators to stop nearby of the support system due to high temperatures. The high temperatures maintained by the cooling material, in fact, make the area surrounding the pyramid support unsafe and can, therefore, cause burns or thermal damage to personnel standing in the proximity to the support, especially if not equipped with equipment 5 suitable protective gear. Consequently, the presence of operators in the vicinity of the system support is severely limited during the cooling process, compromising operations in the production environment. This limitation can negatively affect the overall efficiency of the process 10 productive and also the general safety of the workplace. The technical task of the present invention is therefore to provide a ventilated base support for the housing and the cooling of steel coils, capable of overcoming the drawbacks emerged from the known art. 15 One object of the present invention is therefore to provide provision of a base support and a system for housing coils steel which allows for an increase in general safety conditions for staff in the surrounding environment the basic support itself. The specified technical task and purpose are substantially achieved by 20 a basic support for housing and cooling coils including the technical characteristics set out in one or more of the units claims. Dependent claims correspond to possible forms of realization of the invention. In particular, the technical task and purpose specified are essentially achieved by a basic support for housing and thermal insulation of steel coils comprising a main body and a plurality of air generators. 5 According to one aspect of the present invention, the main body is develops along a main direction of development and defines a support surface for a plurality of steel coils. Preferably, the support surface has a plurality of convexity of substantially circular shape suitable for retaining 10 respective steel coils. According to one aspect of the present invention, the plurality of generators of air, arranged laterally to the main body and parallel to the main direction of development, are in use configured to generate a plurality of air blades defining respective air walls delimiting an area of 15 insulation for steel coils. According to one aspect of the present invention, the bearing surface It features a plurality of air generators, arranged transversely to the main direction of development and connected to the plurality of air generators arranged laterally to the main body and parallel to the direction 20 main development. According to one aspect of the present invention, the plurality of generators of air is configured to generate a respective plurality of air blades exploiting the Coanda effect. Advantageously, air walls allow for the insulation of steel coils incandescent, pushing the heat upwards so as to prevent it from itself may cause harm to personnel surrounding the area around the basic support itself. 5 The specified technical task and purpose are also achieved by a system for the housing and thermal insulation of steel coils comprising at least one basic support which is the subject of this invention, at least one air extractor arranged in a portion overlying the basic support and a dissipation or recovery cycle of 10 thermal energy communicating with the air extractor. According to one aspect of the present invention, the air extractor includes one or more hoods in use configured to extract hot air coming from the isolation zone. Preferably, the system comprises a plurality of base supports for 15 the housing and cooling of the coils. Preferably, the system comprises a plurality of equal air extractors to the number of base supports and arranged above the respective supports base. Advantageously, the system allows to recover the heat pushed by the 20 walls of air so that it cannot damage the environment outside above the base support further increasing safety of the environment surrounding the steel coils. Advantageously, having at least one air extractor allows you to avoid obtain a confined environment at a higher pressure than that atmospheric. Further features and advantages of the present invention will appear. 5 clearer from the indicative, and therefore non-limiting, description, of an embodiment of a base support for housing and thermal insulation of steel coils. This description will be presented below with reference to the united drawings, provided for indicative purposes only, and therefore, not limiting, in which: 10 - Figure 1 illustrates, according to a perspective view of a form realization, a basic support for the housing of steel coils; - Figure 1a illustrates, according to a perspective view of a form realization, a basic support for the housing of steel coils; - Figure 2 illustrates a component of the base support, according to a 15 side view; - Figure 3 illustrates an embodiment of the base supports for the housing and thermal insulation of steel coils comprising a hood; - Figure 4 shows a block diagram of a support system of 20 base for housing and thermal insulation of coils; In the attached figures, the base support 1 for the housing and The thermal insulation of steel coils comprises a main body 2 on on which rest a plurality of steel coils 3 and a plurality of air generators 4. Body 2 develops along a main direction of development “X” and defines a support surface for the plurality of steel coils 3. 5 As shown in the attached figures, the steel coils 3 are arranged with a pyramidal arrangement and therefore on the support surface rests a row of steel coil bases 3. In the embodiment shown in the attached figures, the support surface has a plurality of convexities 10 substantially circular conformation suitable for holding respective coils of steel. In other words, the convexities have a conformation substantially spherical or semi-spherical or counter-shaped to the coils of steel 3. According to one embodiment, the plurality of air generators 4a is 15 arranged laterally to the main body 2 and parallel to the direction of “X” development. As shown in the attached figures, both sides opposite, parallel to the development direction “X”, of the main body 2 present the 4a air generators. The plurality of air generators 4a is in use configured to generate a 20 plurality of air blades 5 defining respective air walls delimiting an area of insulation for steel coils 3.The air flow generated by the generators air 4a, which defines the air walls, is oriented in an ascending direction and delimits an area at room temperature isolated from the plurality of coils of steel 3 placed on the base support 1. In other words, the air walls they delimit not only the isolation zone, but also a temperature zone environment outside the isolation zone. The air flow, i.e. the walls, work as a thermal "shield", 5 preventing the heat emitted by the steel coils 3 from invading the spaces surrounding the base support 1. In other words, air walls allow to isolate the steel coils 3 from the external environment so that the heat emitted by them cannot damage things or people. 10 According to one embodiment, the base support 1 comprises a plurality of 4b generators arranged transversely to the main direction of development. In other words, this plurality of generators 4b is arranged along the short sides of the base support 1. This plurality of generators 4b is, furthermore, connected to the plurality of generators 15 4a, arranged laterally to the main body 2 and parallel to the development direction “X”. In other words, this arrangement of generators 4a and 4b allows for create a closed profile of air blades 5 which allows to isolate such base support 1 more efficiently. 20 According to one embodiment, the plurality of air generators 4a, 4b is configured to generate a respective plurality of air blades 5 by exploiting the Coanda effect. This effect consists in the tendency of the air to follow the contour of a nearby surface. In this specific case, the air tends to adhere to the convex surface of generators 4a, 4b by modifying its direction and creating a blade of air 5 concentrated and directed in a specific direction. In one embodiment, such generators 4a, 4b are elongated bars, 5 positioned laterally with respect to the base support 1, which allow for multiply the air blown in and the air moved in the environment. In one embodiment, the support 1 for cooling the coils of steel comprises a plurality of sensors and a processing unit 6. The sensors are configured to measure operating parameters and send the 10 parameters to the processing unit 6 which is configured to control the air generators 4a, 4b in order to change a direction of delivery, a side of action and / or a ventilation intensity of the air blades 5 in function of the operating parameters. The processing unit 6 can be integrated directly into the media 15 base 1 or operate remotely. This logic processing unit 6 is responsible for regulating the ventilation and power of the air blades 5 which form the wall of rising air. The logical processing unit 6 receives data (i.e. operating parameters) from a series of sensors positioned around the coils 3 and / or integrated into the support 20 basic 1. These sensors monitor various operating parameters, such as the temperature and airflow, allowing the logic processing unit 6 to react in real time to changing conditions. Thanks to the measured operating parameters, the logic processing unit 6 is in able to automatically change the direction of the air, the side from which is delivered and / or the intensity of ventilation. In one embodiment, at least one sensor is made in the form 5 of a proximity sensor configured to detect the presence of one or more people around the base support 1. Therefore, the support of base 1 of the thermal insulation system is equipped with one or more sensors that detect the presence of people nearby. These sensors have the function of sending a proximity signal, identifying the 10 presence of one or more people in the vicinity of the basic support 1, for example to the processing unit 6, which in turn activates the air generators 4a, 4b. In other words, when a person approaches base support 1, the sensors detect presence and communicate immediately with the control unit processing 6. This, having received the signal, activates the 15 air generators 4a, 4b putting the ventilation system into operation for prevent the person from being hit by the heat emitted by the coils of steel 3. In one embodiment, at least one sensor is made in the form of a heat sensor configured to detect an amount of heat generated 20 from the steel coils 3 and to send an operating signal, identifying a amount of heat generated by steel coils 3, to processing unit 6 to activate the air generators 4a, 4b and / or adjust the air blades 5. Therefore, the base support 1 for steel coils 3 can be equipped with one or more heat sensors configured to detect an amount of heat that the 3 steel coils generate and send an operating signal to activate air generators 4. 5 When the sensors detect a certain level of heat, they send a signal that automatically activates the air generators 4a, 4b, so as to insulate steel coils 3. In another embodiment, at least one sensor is made in the form of a weight sensor configured to detect a number of steel coils 10 3 arranged on the base support 1 and to send an operating signal, identifier of the number of steel coils 3 present on the base support 1, to the processing unit 6 to activate the air generators 4a, 4b and / or adjust the air blades 5. Therefore, the base support 1 for steel coils 3 can be equipped with 15 one or more weight sensors configured to detect the number of coils of steel 3 present on the supporting surface and send a signal operating at the processing unit 6 to activate the air generators 4a, 4b. According to a further embodiment, the base support 1 can include any combination of the sensors described above. In 20 other words, in at least one embodiment, the base support 1 may comprise at least one proximity sensor, at least one sensor heat and at least one weight sensor. The present invention also relates to a system 8 for the housing and thermal insulation of steel coils 3 comprising at least one basic support 1 as described above, at least one air extractor 9 and a heat dissipation or recovery cycle 5 “C” communicating with at least one air extractor 9. The air extractor 9 is arranged in a portion above the support of base 1 and comprises one or more hoods 10 in use configured to extract warm air coming from the insulation area. In the attached figures, a support 1 is positioned above the base 10 air extractor 9 equipped with a hood 10, designed to suck in air hot air that accumulates in the insulation area around the coils 3. The air hot, once sucked in, is directed towards a dissipation cycle or thermal energy recovery “C”. The heat dissipation or recovery cycle “C” is connected 15 to the air extractor 9 and has the task of managing the collected heat. This cycle can dissipate excess heat into the environment or, alternatively, recover thermal energy for reuse in other parts of the process productive, improving the overall energy efficiency of the system 8. The hoods 10 act as containment devices for the air flow 20 ascending and help maintain airflow control, preventing the formation of pressure differences that could negatively affect the production process or safety of the surrounding environment. According to one embodiment, the system 8 is equipped with a plurality of 1 base supports, each dedicated to housing the steel coils 3. Additionally, the system includes a centralized 7-control unit configured to communicate with each basic support 1 to manage the inventory of the 5 steel coils 3 on each base support 1. This control unit 7 It therefore has the function of managing and monitoring the stock of coils 3 out of each media 1. In this way, the system can optimize the management of coils 3, improving the productivity and overall efficiency of the process. 10 In other words, the control unit 7 is able to communicate with each processing unit 6 of the basic media 1. For example, the processing unit Control 7 can receive signals relating to the measurements of the different sensors present in the basic supports 1 and manage each one as a whole base support 1 according to these measurements. 15 According to a further embodiment, the system 8 comprises a collector 11. The collector 11 is connected to each base support 1 for introduce an air flow into each base support 1 for the generation of the respective air blades 5 through the respective generators of air 4a, 4b. In other words, the collector 11 is connected to each 20 air generator 4a, 4b and, with the aid of the control unit 7, delivers a specific airflow for each base support 1 in function of the parameters obtained from the sensors or from the units of processing 6. Therefore, the collector 11 has the function of collecting and distributing the air towards each base support 1. The air blade generators 4a, 4b, in subsequently, generate a plurality of air blades 5, used to create the ascending airflow, essential to ensure the insulation of the coils 5 steel 3. In light of the above, the following invention brings numerous advantages that allow us to overcome the drawbacks that have emerged from the art Note. First of all, thanks to the 5 air blades, it is possible to effectively isolate 10 the base support 1 or the steel coils 3 to allow the transit of operators in the vicinity of the base support 1 for the steel coils 3, reducing the risk of accidents. Thanks to this technology, operators can work closer to the base supports 1 of the steel coils 3 without risks, improving both the 15 security and operational efficiency. Furthermore, the thermal energy dissipation or recovery system “C” proposed offers the possibility of efficiently exploiting thermal energy generated during the cooling cycle of steel coils 3. This means that the heat produced during the cooling process of the 20 coils of steel is not dispersed into the environment, but is captured and reused in other phases of the production process. This approach of Energy recovery not only helps reduce operating costs, but also to optimize the overall efficiency of the system, reducing the environmental impact associated with energy consumption. Furthermore, the air extractor 9 prevents the heat from being diverted through the air blades 5 can cause damage to the upper structure of the 5 shed or building in which there is the base support 1 or the supports of base 1, further increasing the safety of the surrounding environment i steel coils 3. THE AGENCY Eng. Aldo Paparo

Claims

CLAIMS 1. Base support (1) for housing and thermally insulating steel coils (2) comprising: - a main body (2) extending along a main direction of development (X) and defining a support surface for a plurality of steel coils (3) and - a plurality of air generators (4a), arranged laterally to said main body (2) and parallel to said main direction of development (X), configured in use to generate a plurality of air blades (5) defining respective air walls delimiting an insulation zone for said steel coils (3) and a zone at ambient temperature external to said insulation zone.

2. Base support (1) according to the previous claim, comprising a plurality of air generators (4b) arranged transversely to said main direction of development (X) and connected to said plurality of air generators (4a).

3. Base support (1) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein said plurality of air generators (4a, 4b) is configured to generate a respective plurality of air blades (5) by exploiting the Coanda effect.

4. Base support (1) according to one or more of the preceding claims, comprising a processing unit (6) and a plurality of sensors configured to measure operating parameters and send said operating parameters to said processing unit (6), said processing unit (6) E1.P0043.12.IT.8 Ing. Aldo Paparo (Registered no. 1281 BM) being configured to control said air generators (4a, 4b) to modify a direction of delivery, a side of action and / or a ventilation intensity of the air blades (5) as a function of said operating parameters.

5. Base support (1) according to claim 4, wherein at least one sensor is made in the form of a proximity sensor configured to detect the presence of one or more persons in the vicinity of said base support (1) and to send a proximity signal, identifying the presence of one or more persons in the vicinity of said base support (1), to the processing unit (6) to activate said air generators (4a, 4b).

6. Base support (1) according to claim 4 or 5, wherein at least one sensor is made in the form of a heat sensor configured to detect an amount of heat generated by said steel coils (3) and to send an operating signal, identifying an amount of heat generated by the steel coils (3), to the processing unit (6) to activate said air generators (4a, 4b) and / or regulate said air blades (5).

7. Base support (1) according to one or more of claims 4 to 6, wherein at least one sensor is made in the form of a weight sensor configured to detect a number of steel coils (3) arranged on said base support (1) and to send an operating signal, identifying the number of steel coils (3) present on said base support (1), to the processing unit (6) to activate said air generators (4a, 4b) and / or regulate said air blades (5). E1.P0043.12.IT.8 Ing. Aldo Paparo (Registered no. 1281 BM) 8. System (8) for housing and thermally insulating steel coils (3) comprising: - at least one base support (1) according to one or more of the preceding claims; 5 - at least one air extractor (9) arranged in a portion above said base support (1) and comprising one or more hoods (10) in use configured to suck hot air coming from said insulation; - a thermal energy dissipation or recovery cycle (“C”) communicating with said at least one air extractor. 10 9. System according to claim 8, comprising a plurality of base supports (1) and a control unit (7) configured to communicate with each base support (1) to manage the stock of said steel coils (3) on each base support (1).

10. System according to claim 8 or 9, comprising a plurality 15 of base supports (1) and a manifold (11) connected to each base support (1) to introduce an air flow into each base support (1) for the generation of the respective air blades (5) through the respective air generators (4a, 4b).