Crucible transfer apparatus for graphitization furnace

Abstract

This embodiment relates to a crucible transfer apparatus for a graphitization furnace. More particularly, the embodiment can provide a crucible transfer apparatus which is for a graphitization furnace and in which a moving plate having a gripper module installed moves in a direction closer to or away from a base plate having a gripper module installed, so as to make it possible to accurately grip and move a cylindrical object in a high temperature environment, thereby significantly improving stability and efficiency.

Description

Crucible transfer device for graphitization furnace

[0001] The present embodiments relate to a crucible conveying device for a graphitizing furnace for safely and efficiently conveying a crucible in the graphitizing furnace process of an artificial graphite plant.

[0002] Artificial graphite is essential for electric vehicle batteries, electrodes, and high-temperature mechanical parts.

[0003] The production of artificial graphite primarily takes place in a graphitization furnace, in which raw carbon is heated to a high temperature to form a graphite structure.

[0004] A graphitization furnace is equipment that induces graphitization by heating carbon raw materials to 2,500°C to 3,000°C, and is used to graphitize carbon-based raw materials to form a graphite structure.

[0005] The crucible helps the raw material form crystals with a graphite structure while maintaining a high temperature, and at the same time ensures that graphitization is carried out uniformly.

[0006] In the graphitization process, the high-temperature treatment process can only proceed normally if the crucible reaches a specific position accurately; if it does not reach the accurate position, an imbalance in heat distribution may occur, leading to incomplete conversion of the raw material.

[0007] Accordingly, in the graphitization process, a conveying device is required to safely bring in and take out crucibles in a high-temperature environment.

[0008] These embodiments can provide a crucible transfer device for a graphitization furnace that significantly improves stability and efficiency by enabling the crucible to be accurately grasped and moved in a high-temperature environment through the movement of a moving plate equipped with a gripper module moving closer to or further away from a base plate equipped with a gripper module.

[0009] In one aspect, the present embodiments may provide a crucible transfer device for a graphitization furnace, characterized by comprising: a base plate coupled to a connecting frame of a transfer module that moves along a transfer rail; one or more moving plates arranged at a certain distance from the base plate and moving in a direction closer to or further away from the base plate; a driving unit installed on either the base plate or the moving plate, to which one side of an operating rod that performs linear motion is insertedly coupled; a fixed bracket installed on the other of the base plate or the moving plate, to which the other side of the operating rod is coupled so that the moving plate moves closer to or further away from the base plate; and a gripper module each installed on either one or more of the base plate or the moving plate, wherein two or more clamping parts act with each other to grasp a cylindrical object.

[0010] According to the embodiments, a crucible transfer device for a graphitization furnace can be provided, which significantly improves stability and efficiency by enabling a cylindrical object to be accurately grasped and moved in a high-temperature environment as the moving plate on which the gripper module is installed moves closer to or further away from the base plate on which the gripper module is installed.

[0011] In addition, by rotating the grip portion around the vertical axis and the horizontal axis, it is possible to provide a crucible transfer device for a graphitization furnace that can precisely respond to the movement or deformation of a cylindrical object and maintain even distribution of load and accurate fixation.

[0012] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a crucible transfer device for a graphitizing furnace according to the present embodiment.

[0013] FIG. 2 is a drawing showing the state in which a crucible transfer device for a graphitizing furnace according to the present embodiment is installed on a transfer rail.

[0014] FIG. 3 is a side view of a crucible transfer device for a graphitizing furnace according to the present embodiment.

[0015] FIG. 4 is a plan view of a crucible transfer device for a graphitizing furnace according to the present embodiment.

[0016] FIG. 5 is a bottom view of a crucible transfer device for a graphitizing furnace according to the present embodiment.

[0017] FIG. 6 is a front view of a crucible transfer device for a graphitizing furnace according to the present embodiment.

[0018] FIG. 7 is an operating state diagram of a crucible transfer device for a graphitizing furnace according to the present embodiment.

[0019] FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view showing the clamping part of a crucible transfer device for a graphitizing furnace according to one embodiment.

[0020] FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view showing the clamping part of a crucible transfer device for a graphitizing furnace according to another embodiment.

[0021] FIG. 10 is a side cross-sectional view showing the clamping part of a crucible transfer device for a graphitizing furnace according to another embodiment.

[0022] Hereinafter, some embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the exemplary drawings. In assigning reference numerals to the components of each drawing, the same components may have the same reference numeral as much as possible, even if they are shown in different drawings. Furthermore, in describing the embodiments, if it is determined that a detailed description of related known components or functions may obscure the essence of the technical concept, such detailed description may be omitted. Where terms such as "comprising," "having," or "consisting of" are used in this specification, other parts may be added unless "only" is used. Where a component is expressed in the singular, it may include a plural unless otherwise specified.

[0023] Additionally, terms such as first, second, A, B, (a), (b), etc., may be used to describe the components of the present disclosure. These terms are used merely to distinguish the components from other components, and the nature, order, sequence, or number of the components are not limited by such terms.

[0024] In describing the positional relationship of components, where it is stated that two or more components are "connected," "combined," or "joined," it should be understood that while the two or more components may be directly "connected," "combined," or "joined," they may also be "connected," "combined," or "joined" with other components "intervened." Here, the other components may be included in one or more of the two or more components that are "connected," "combined," or "joined" with one another.

[0025] In describing the temporal flow relationship regarding components, methods of operation, or methods of production, for example, when the temporal or sequential relationship is described using "after," "following," "next," or "before," it may include cases where the relationship is not continuous unless "immediately" or "directly" is used.

[0026] Meanwhile, where numerical values ​​or corresponding information regarding a component (e.g., levels, etc.) are mentioned, even without separate explicit notation, the numerical values ​​or corresponding information may be interpreted as including a range of error that may occur due to various factors (e.g., process factors, internal or external shocks, noise, etc.).

[0027] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a crucible transfer device for a graphitizing furnace according to the present embodiment, FIG. 2 is a drawing showing the state in which the crucible transfer device for a graphitizing furnace according to the present embodiment is installed on a transfer rail, FIG. 3 is a side view of the crucible transfer device for a graphitizing furnace according to the present embodiment, FIG. 4 is a plan view of the crucible transfer device for a graphitizing furnace according to the present embodiment, FIG. 5 is a bottom view of the crucible transfer device for a graphitizing furnace according to the present embodiment, FIG. 6 is a front view of the crucible transfer device for a graphitizing furnace according to the present embodiment, FIG. 7 is an operating state diagram of the crucible transfer device for a graphitizing furnace according to the present embodiment, FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view showing the clamping part of the crucible transfer device for a graphitizing furnace according to one embodiment, FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view showing the clamping part of the crucible transfer device for a graphitizing furnace according to another embodiment, and FIG. 10 is a side cross-sectional view showing the clamping part of the crucible transfer device for a graphitizing furnace according to yet another embodiment.

[0028] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 5, a crucible transfer device (1) for a graphitizing furnace according to one aspect of the present embodiment is capable of safely bringing in and taking out a cylindrical object (D) in a high-temperature environment in a graphitizing furnace process, and comprises: a base plate (50) coupled to a connecting frame (30) of a transfer module (20) that moves along a transfer rail (10); one or more moving plates (50a, 50b) arranged at a certain distance from the base plate (50) and moving in a direction closer to or further away from the base plate (50); and a driving unit (60a, 60b) installed on either the base plate (50) or the moving plates (50a, 50b), wherein one side of an operating rod (62a, 62b) that performs linear motion is coupled so as to be insertable. It includes: a fixed bracket (70a, 70b) installed on either the base plate (50) or the movable plate (50a, 50b), to which the other end of an operating rod (62a, 62b) is coupled so that the movable plate (50a, 50b) moves in a direction closer to or further away from the base plate (50); and a gripper module (40) each installed on one or more of the base plate (50) or the movable plate (50a, 50b), wherein two or more clamping parts (600) act with each other to grasp a cylindrical object (D).

[0029] In this embodiment, the cylindrical object includes a crucible used in a graphitization furnace process to receive carbon-based raw materials and perform graphitization treatment.

[0030] In this embodiment, the cylindrical object (D) is described as a representative example of a crucible used to heat-treat carbon-based raw materials at a high temperature of 2,500°C to 3,000°C in a graphitization furnace process, but the technical scope of this embodiment is not limited to a crucible.

[0031] The crucible transfer device (1) for a graphitizing furnace of this embodiment can be similarly applied to various objects having a cylindrical or polygonal column shape that require transfer, such as ceramic containers, metal cylinders, heat-resistant containers, reaction vessels, etc.

[0032] Therefore, even if a cylindrical object (D) is referred to as a crucible or a crucible is used as an example, this is intended only to aid in understanding the invention and to provide specificity, and should not be interpreted as limiting the scope of the invention to a crucible.

[0033] As illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2, the base plate (50) is located at the bottom of the transfer module (20) that moves along the transfer rail (10) and is coupled to the connecting frame (30) of the transfer module (20) so as to move together with the transfer module (20).

[0034] As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, one or more moving plates (50a, 50b) are spaced apart from the base plate (50) at a certain distance and move in a direction closer to or further away from the base plate (50).

[0035] In this embodiment, the moving plates (50a, 50b) are spaced apart at a certain distance from both sides of the base plate (50) and move in a direction closer to or further away from the base plate (50).

[0036] The driving unit (60a, 60b) is installed on either the base plate (50) or the moving plate (50a, 50b), and one side of the operating rod (62a, 62b) that performs linear motion is connected so as to be inserted.

[0037] The fixed bracket (70a, 70b) is installed on either the base plate (50) or the movable plate (50a, 50b), and the other end of the operating rod (62a, 62b) is connected so that the movable plate (50a, 50b) moves in a direction closer to or further away from the base plate (50).

[0038] The gripper module (40) is installed on one or more of the base plate (50) or the moving plate (50a, 50b), and two or more clamping parts (600) are positioned opposite each other to approach or separate from the cylindrical object (D), thereby coming into contact with or separating from it.

[0039] At this time, the crucible transfer device (1) for a graphitizing furnace of the present embodiment further includes: a slider (80a, 80b) installed on either a base plate (50) or a movable plate (50a, 50b) arranged parallel to an operating rod (62a, 62b); and a support member (90a, 90b) installed on the other of the base plate (50) or the movable plate (50a, 50b) to guide the slider (80a, 80b).

[0040] The slider (80a, 80b) is positioned parallel to the operating rod (62a, 62b) and installed on either the base plate (50) or the movable plate (50a, 50b).

[0041] The support member (90a, 90b) is installed on the other of the base plate (50) or the movable plate (50a, 50b) to guide the slider (80a, 80b).

[0042] Such sliders (80a, 80b) and support members (90a, 90b) are installed on both sides of the driving member (60a, 60b) and the fixed bracket (70a, 70b), respectively, and support the moving plate (50a, 50b) so that the moving plate (50a, 50b) moves in a straight line toward or toward the base plate (50).

[0043] Referring to FIG. 4, the crucible transfer device (1) for a graphitizing furnace of the present embodiment has a first moving plate (50a) spaced apart at a certain distance on one side of a base plate (50), and a second moving plate (50b) spaced apart at a certain distance on the other side of the base plate (50), and the first moving plate (50a) and the second moving plate (50b) move in a direction closer to or further away from the base plate (50).

[0044] And, a first driving unit (60a) is installed in the direction toward the first moving plate (50a) of the base plate (50), and a first support unit (90a) is installed on both sides in the width direction of the first driving unit (60a), and a second driving unit (60b) is installed in the direction toward the second moving plate (50b) of the base plate (50), and a second support unit (90b) is installed on both sides in the width direction of the second driving unit (60b).

[0045] And, a first fixed bracket (70a) is installed in the direction toward the base plate (50) of the first movable plate (50a), and a first slider (80a) is installed on both sides in the width direction of the first fixed bracket (70a). A second fixed bracket (70b) is installed in the direction toward the base plate (50) of the second movable plate (50b), and a second slider (80b) is installed on both sides in the width direction of the second fixed bracket (70b).

[0046] Accordingly, the first moving plate (50a) moves in a direction closer to or further away from the base plate (50) by driving the first driving unit (60a), and moves along a straight path in a certain direction by the first slider (80a) which is supported by the first support unit (90a) and moves in a straight line.

[0047] Likewise, the second moving plate (50b) moves in a direction closer to or further away from the base plate (50) by driving the second driving unit (60b), and moves along a straight path in a certain direction by the second slider (80b) which is supported by the second support unit (90b) and moves in a straight line.

[0048] The gripper module (40) includes an actuator (500) in which one side of a drive shaft (520) is inserted into a cylinder (510) so as to extend and retract; and a clamping part (600) that contacts or separates from a cylindrical object (D) in a direction facing each other and performs a gripping operation in conjunction with the extension and retraction operation of the actuator (500).

[0049] Referring to FIG. 5, the gripper module (40) of the present embodiment includes a pair of first clamping parts (600a) and a pair of second clamping parts (600b) that contact or separate from a cylindrical object (D) in a direction facing each other and perform a gripping operation in conjunction with the extension and retraction operation of the actuator (500).

[0050] At this time, one side of the first clamping part (610a) of the pair of first clamping parts (600a) is positioned to face the second clamping part (620a) of the other side of the pair of second clamping parts (600b), and the other side of the first clamping part (610b) of the pair of first clamping parts (600a) is positioned to face the second clamping part (620b) of the pair of second clamping parts (600b).

[0051] The gripper module according to the present embodiment is intended to stably grip or move a cylindrical object (D) in various working environments and comprises a support frame (100), a drive link (200) including a first drive link (200a) and a second drive link (200b), an auxiliary link (300) including a first auxiliary link (300a) and a second auxiliary link (300b), an operating frame (400) including a first operating frame (400a) and a second operating frame (400b), and an actuator (500).

[0052] Referring more specifically to FIGS. 6 to 10, the gripper module according to the present embodiment is described as follows: the gripper module (40) comprises: a support frame (100) installed on the upper side of a base plate (50) or a movable plate (50a, 50b); a first drive link (200a) coupled to the support frame (100) so as to be rotatable in one direction or opposite direction around a first horizontal rotation axis (a1) of the support frame (100); and a second drive link (200b) arranged symmetrically with respect to the first drive link (200a) with respect to the support frame (100), coupled to the support frame (100) so as to be rotatable in one direction or opposite direction around a second horizontal rotation axis (b1) of the support frame (100). An actuator (500) that provides rotational force to the first drive link (200a) and the second drive link (200b) so that the drive shaft (520) is coupled to the first drive link (200a) so that it can rotate in one direction or in the opposite direction around the horizontal first-third rotation axis (a3) ​​of the first drive link (200a) located above the first-first rotation axis (a1), and the cylinder (510) is coupled to the second drive link (200b) so that it can rotate in one direction or in the opposite direction around the horizontal second-third rotation axis (b3) of the second drive link (200b) located above the second-first rotation axis (b1), and so that the first-third rotation axis (a3) ​​and the second-third rotation axis (b3) move in a direction that moves closer or further apart; A first operating frame (400a) having one or more clamping parts (600) connected to the first driving link (200a) via the horizontal direction first-fourth rotation axis (a4) of the first driving link (200a), the upper side of which is located below the first-first rotation axis (a1); and a second operating frame (400b) having one or more clamping parts (600) connected to the lower side of the second driving link (200b), the upper side of which is located below the second-first rotation axis (b1), via the horizontal direction second-fourth rotation axis (b4) of the second driving link (200b), the upper side of which is located below the second-first rotation axis (b1);A first auxiliary link (300a) which is coupled to the support frame (100) so as to be rotatable in one direction or opposite direction around the horizontal first-second rotation axis (a2) of the support frame (100) located at the lower side of the first-first rotation axis (a1), and which is coupled to the first operating frame (400a) via the horizontal first-fifth rotation axis (a5) of the first operating frame (400a) located at the lower side of the first-fourth rotation axis (a4); and a second auxiliary link (300b) is symmetrically positioned with respect to the first auxiliary link (300a) with respect to the support frame (100), and is coupled to the support frame (100) so as to be rotatable in one direction or opposite direction around the horizontal second-second rotation axis (b2) of the support frame (100) which is located on the lower side of the second-first rotation axis (b1), and is coupled to the second operating frame (400b) via the horizontal second-fifth rotation axis (b5) of the second operating frame (400b) which is located on the lower side of the second-fourth rotation axis (b4);

[0053] In this embodiment, the support frame (100) is installed on the upper side of the base plate (50) or the movable plate (50a, 50b) to support the rotation of the first drive link (200a), the second drive link (200b), the first auxiliary link (300a) and the second auxiliary link (300b).

[0054] At this time, a first-1 rotation axis (a1) is installed on the upper side of one side of the support frame (100), a first-2 rotation axis (a2) is installed on the lower side of one side, a second-1 rotation axis (b1) is installed on the upper side of the other side, and a second-2 rotation axis (b2) is installed on the lower side of the other side.

[0055] The first drive link (200a) is coupled to the support frame (100) so as to be rotatable in one direction or opposite direction around the horizontal first rotation axis (a1) of the support frame (100).

[0056] At this time, a first-3 rotation shaft (a3) ​​is installed on the upper part of the first-1 rotation shaft (a1) in the first drive link (200a), and a first-4 rotation shaft (a4) is installed on the lower part of the first-1 rotation shaft (a1).

[0057] The first drive link (200a) rotates in one direction or opposite direction around the first rotation axis (a1) by the operation of the actuator (500), and moves the first operating frame (400a) in the direction where the cylindrical object (D) is located or opposite direction so that the first clamping part (600a) comes into contact with or separates from the cylindrical object (D).

[0058] The second drive link (200b) is coupled to the support frame (100) so as to be rotatable in one direction or opposite direction around the horizontal second-1 rotation axis (b1) of the support frame (100).

[0059] At this time, in the second drive link (200b), a second-third rotation shaft (b3) is installed on the upper part of the second-first rotation shaft (b1), and a second-fourth rotation shaft (b4) is installed on the lower part of the second-first rotation shaft (b1).

[0060] The second drive link (200b) rotates in one direction or opposite direction around the second-1 rotation axis (b1) by the operation of the actuator (500), and moves the second operating frame (400b) in the direction where the cylindrical object (D) is located or opposite direction so that the second clamping part (600b) comes into contact with or separates from the cylindrical object (D).

[0061] The actuator (500) includes a drive shaft (520) coupled to either the first drive link (200a) or the second drive link (200b), and a cylinder (510) coupled to the other of the first drive link (200a) or the second drive link (200b), and as the drive shaft (520) is inserted into the cylinder (510), rotational force is provided to the first drive link (200a) and the second drive link (200b).

[0062] At this time, one side of the drive shaft (520) of the actuator (500) is connected to the cylinder (510) so that its length can be extended.

[0063] For example, in this embodiment, the actuator (500) is coupled to the first drive link (200a) such that the drive shaft (520) is positioned above the first rotation axis (a1) and rotates in one direction or in the opposite direction around the horizontal first-third rotation axis (a3) ​​of the first drive link (200a), and the cylinder (510) is coupled to the second drive link (200b) such that the cylinder is positioned above the second rotation axis (b1) and rotates in one direction or in the opposite direction around the horizontal second-third rotation axis (b3) of the second drive link (200b), and is extended to move the first-third rotation axis (a3) ​​and the second-third rotation axis (b3) closer together or further apart, thereby providing rotational force to the first drive link (200a) and the second drive link (200b).

[0064] The first operating frame (400a) is coupled to the first driving link (200a) via the horizontal first-fourth rotation axis (a4) of the first driving link (200a), the upper side of which is located below the first-first rotation axis (a1), and one or more clamping parts (600) are coupled to the lower side.

[0065] The second operating frame (400b) is connected to the second driving link (200b) via the horizontal second-fourth rotation axis (b4) of the second driving link (200b), the upper side of which is located below the second-first rotation axis (b1), and one or more clamping parts (600) are connected to the lower side.

[0066] One side of the first auxiliary link (300a) is connected to the support frame (100) so as to be rotatable in one direction or opposite direction around the horizontal first-second rotation axis (a2) of the support frame (100), which is located below the first-first rotation axis (a1), and the other side is connected to the first operating frame (400a) via the horizontal first-fifth rotation axis (a5) of the first operating frame (400a), which is located below the first-fourth rotation axis (a4).

[0067] The first auxiliary link (300a) is rotatably coupled to the support frame (100) and supports the first operating frame (400a) which moves in the direction or opposite direction where the cylindrical object (D) is located by the first driving link (200a).

[0068] Accordingly, the first operating frame (400a) moves in the direction where the cylindrical object (D) is located or in the opposite direction without rotating due to the first driving link (200a) and the first auxiliary link (300a).

[0069] One side of the second auxiliary link (300b) is connected to the support frame (100) so as to be rotatable in one direction or opposite direction around the horizontal second-second rotation axis (b2) of the support frame (100), which is located below the second-first rotation axis (b1), and the other side is connected to the second operating frame (400b) via the horizontal second-fifth rotation axis (b5) of the second operating frame (400b), which is located below the second-fourth rotation axis (b4).

[0070] The second auxiliary link (300b) is rotatably coupled to the support frame (100) and supports the second operating frame (400b) which moves in the direction or opposite direction where the cylindrical object (D) is located by the second driving link (200b).

[0071] Accordingly, the second operating frame (400b) moves in the direction where the cylindrical object (D) is located or in the opposite direction without rotating due to the second driving link (200b) and the second auxiliary link (300b).

[0072] Specifically, when the actuator (500) operates to rotate the first drive link (200a) and the second drive link (200b), the clamping part (600) connected to the first operating frame (400a) and the second operating frame (400b) can grasp or release the cylindrical object (D), and the multiple clamping parts (600) interact to perform a stable grip operation of the cylindrical object (D).

[0073] In particular, the symmetrical arrangement of the first drive link (200a) and the second drive link (200b), the first auxiliary link (300a) and the second auxiliary link (300b), and the first operating frame (400a) and the second operating frame (400b) maintains balance and enables various movements according to the size and shape of the cylindrical object (D).

[0074] Here, the support frame (100) includes a link guide (110) that restricts the rotational movement of the first auxiliary link (300a) and the second auxiliary link (300b).

[0075] In this embodiment, the link guide (110) restricts the rotational movement of the first auxiliary link (300a) and the second auxiliary link (300b), increases the strength of the support frame (100), and prevents bending or deformation.

[0076] The gripper module (40) of the embodiment described above can be effectively applied in a graphitization process and can be modified in various ways as needed.

[0077] In particular, the driving method of the actuator (500) can be changed to a hydraulic, pneumatic, or electric type depending on the working conditions.

[0078] FIG. 6 is a drawing showing the operation in which the grip portion (700) contacts the cylindrical object (D) in a direction facing each other in conjunction with the extension operation of the actuator (500), and FIG. 7 is a drawing showing the operation in which the grip portion (700) separates from the cylindrical object (D) in a direction facing each other in conjunction with the contraction operation of the actuator (500).

[0079] In this way, the clamping part (600) contacts or separates from the cylindrical object (D) in a direction facing each other in conjunction with the extension and retraction movement of the actuator (500) and performs a gripping movement.

[0080] In this embodiment, the shape and position of the clamping part (600) may be changed according to the shape and characteristics of the cylindrical object.

[0081] Referring to FIG. 8, a clamping part (600) according to one embodiment comprises: a support bracket (610) coupled to the lower side of a first operating frame (400a) or a second operating frame (400b); a first fixing part (820) coupled to the support bracket (610) and having a first vertical support shaft part (822) formed on the lower side; a second fixing part (840) coupled to the support bracket (610) and having a second vertical support shaft part (842) formed on the upper side; and a first rotational support part (860) having a support groove (862) formed on the upper side and the lower side into which the first support shaft part (822) and the second support shaft part (842) are inserted, respectively, and rotating in one direction or opposite direction around the central axis of the first support shaft part (822) and the second support shaft part (842) between the first fixing part (820) and the second fixing part (840). and includes a grip portion (700) that is coupled to the first rotational support portion (860) and contacts or is spaced apart from the cylindrical object (D).

[0082] The support bracket (610) is coupled to the lower side of the first operating frame (400a) or the second operating frame (400b), such that a pair is coupled to the lower side of the first operating frame (400a) at a certain distance apart, and a pair is coupled to the lower side of the second operating frame (400b) at a certain distance apart.

[0083] At this time, one of the support brackets (610) of the pair of support brackets (610) coupled to the lower side of the first operating frame (400a) is positioned to face the other support bracket (610) of the pair of support brackets (610) coupled to the lower side of the second operating frame (400b), and the other support bracket (610) of the pair of support brackets (610) coupled to the lower side of the first operating frame (400a) is positioned to face the support bracket (610) of the pair of support brackets (610) coupled to the lower side of the second operating frame (400b).

[0084] The first fixed part (820) is connected to the support bracket (610) through a fastening member (C0), and a first vertical support shaft part (822) is formed on the lower side and is fitted into the upper support groove (862) of the first rotational support part (860).

[0085] The second fixing part (840) is connected to the support bracket (610) through a fastening member (C1), and a vertical second support shaft part (842) is formed on the upper side and is fitted into the lower support groove (862) of the first rotational support part (860).

[0086] The first rotational support member (860) has a support groove (862) formed on the upper and lower sides into which the first support shaft member (822) and the second support shaft member (842) are inserted, respectively, and rotates in one direction or opposite direction around the vertical central axis of the first support shaft member (822) and the second support shaft member (842) between the first fixing member (820) and the second fixing member (840).

[0087] The grip portion (700) is connected to the first rotational support portion (860) via a fastening member (C2), and rotates in one direction or opposite direction around the vertical central axis of the first support shaft portion (822) and the second support shaft portion (842), and contacts or separates from the cylindrical object (D).

[0088] That is, the grip portion (700) is structured to rotate left and right around the vertical central axis of the first support shaft portion (822) and the second support shaft portion (842) and to come into contact with or be separated from the cylindrical object (D), thereby enabling the pressure to be evenly distributed at various points depending on the size and shape of the cylindrical object (D).

[0089] At this time, the grip portion (700) includes a projection portion (710) formed protruding from the surface facing the cylindrical object (D) so as to prevent the accident of the cylindrical object (D) being damaged or falling due to slipping caused by poor contact.

[0090] The protrusion (710) is formed in a sawtooth shape that slopes upward from the surface of the grip portion (700) facing the cylindrical object (D) toward the cylindrical object (D) so that slip does not occur when gripping the cylindrical object (D).

[0091] Here, an insertion groove (620) into which a grip portion (700) is inserted is formed in the direction in which the cylindrical object (D) of the support bracket (610) is located, inclined surfaces (660) are formed on both sides of the insertion groove (620), and a receiving groove (640) in which a first fixing portion (820), a second fixing portion (840), and a first rotational support portion (860) are received is formed in the middle side of the insertion groove (620).

[0092] And, a guide member (680) is attached to the lower side of the support bracket (610) to guide the movement so that the grip portion (700) moves along the path with minimal friction without deviating from the path for positioning on the side of the cylindrical object (D).

[0093] In this way, the crucible transfer device (1) for a graphitizing furnace according to one embodiment can perform a stable grip operation by the grip portion (700) rotating in one direction or opposite direction around the central axis of the first support shaft portion (822) and the second support shaft portion (842) and contacting the cylindrical object (D).

[0094] In particular, if the gripper module (40) is eccentric and does not fit with the center of the cylindrical object (D), it can be fixed by accurately aligning it with the center of the cylindrical object (D).

[0095] In addition, if the center of gravity of the cylindrical object (D) changes or the attachment is abnormally connected, it is possible to prevent the accident in which the cylindrical object (D) is damaged or falls due to slip caused by poor contact.

[0096] Referring to FIG. 9, a clamping part (600) according to another embodiment comprises: a support bracket (610) coupled to the lower side of a first operating frame (400a) or a second operating frame (400b); a second rotational support part (960) coupled to the support bracket (610) so as to be rotatable in one direction or opposite direction around a horizontal support shaft (C3) coupled to both sides of the support bracket (610), with a support groove (962) formed on the upper side and a support groove (962) respectively; a third fixing part (920) having a vertical third support shaft part (922) formed on the lower side that is inserted into the upper support groove (962); and a fourth fixing part (940) having a vertical fourth support shaft part (942) formed on the upper side that is inserted into the lower support groove (962). and includes a grip portion (700) that is coupled to the third fixing portion (920) and the fourth fixing portion (940) and contacts or is spaced apart from the cylindrical object (D).

[0097] The support bracket (610) is coupled to the lower side of the first operating frame (400a) or the second operating frame (400b), such that a pair is coupled to the lower side of the first operating frame (400a) at a certain distance apart, and a pair is coupled to the lower side of the second operating frame (400b) at a certain distance apart.

[0098] At this time, one of the support brackets (610) of the pair of support brackets (610) coupled to the lower side of the first operating frame (400a) is positioned to face the other support bracket (610) of the pair of support brackets (610) coupled to the lower side of the second operating frame (400b), and the other support bracket (610) of the pair of support brackets (610) coupled to the lower side of the first operating frame (400a) is positioned to face the support bracket (610) of the pair of support brackets (610) coupled to the lower side of the second operating frame (400b).

[0099] The second rotational support member (960) is coupled to the support bracket (610) so as to be rotatable in one direction or opposite direction around a horizontal support axis (C3) coupled to both sides of the support bracket (610).

[0100] Here, the second rotational support member (960) has a support groove (962) formed on the upper side to which the third support shaft part (922) of the third fixing member (920) is coupled, and a support groove (962) formed on the lower side to which the fourth support shaft part (942) of the fourth fixing member (940) is coupled.

[0101] The third fixed part (920) has a vertical third support shaft part (922) formed on the lower side that is inserted into the upper support groove (962) of the second rotating support part (960), and is coupled to the grip part (700) through a fastening bolt (C4).

[0102] The fourth fixing part (940) has a vertical fourth support shaft part (942) formed on its upper side that is inserted into the lower support groove (962) of the second rotating support part (960), and is coupled to the grip part (700) through a fastening bolt (C5).

[0103] The grip portion (700) is combined with the third fixing portion (920) and the fourth fixing portion (940), and rotates in one direction or opposite direction around the horizontal support axis (C3), and simultaneously rotates in one direction or opposite direction around the vertical center axis of the third support axis portion (922) and the fourth support axis portion (942), and comes into contact with or separates from the cylindrical object (D).

[0104] That is, the grip portion (700) is structured to rotate up and down around the horizontal support axis (C3), as well as rotate left and right around the vertical center axis of the third support axis portion (922) and the fourth support axis portion (942), and to come into contact with or be separated from the cylindrical object (D), thereby enabling the pressure to be evenly distributed at various points depending on the size and shape of the cylindrical object (D).

[0105] At this time, the grip portion (700) includes a projection portion (710) formed protruding from the surface facing the cylindrical object (D) so as to prevent the accident of the cylindrical object (D) being damaged or falling due to slipping caused by poor contact.

[0106] The protrusion (710) is formed in a sawtooth shape that slopes upward from the surface of the grip portion (700) facing the cylindrical object (D) toward the cylindrical object (D) so that slip does not occur when gripping the cylindrical object (D).

[0107] Here, an insertion groove (620) into which a grip portion (700) is inserted is formed in the direction in which the cylindrical object (D) of the support bracket (610) is located, inclined surfaces (660) are formed on both sides of the insertion groove (620), and a receiving groove (640) in which a third fixing portion (920), a fourth fixing portion (940), and a second rotational support portion (960) are received is formed in the middle side of the insertion groove (620).

[0108] And, a guide member (680) is attached to the lower side of the support bracket (610) to guide the movement so that the grip portion (700) moves along the path with minimal friction without deviating from the path for positioning on the side of the cylindrical object (D).

[0109] In this way, the crucible transfer device (1) for a graphitizing furnace according to another embodiment is able to perform a stable grip operation by the grip portion (700) rotating up and down around the horizontal support shaft (C3), and rotating left and right around the vertical center axis of the third support shaft portion (922) and the fourth support shaft portion (942) and contacting the cylindrical object (D).

[0110] In particular, if the gripper module (40) is eccentric and does not fit with the center of the cylindrical object (D), it can be fixed by accurately aligning it with the center of the cylindrical object (D).

[0111] In addition, if the center of gravity of the cylindrical object (D) changes or the attachment is abnormally connected, it is possible to prevent the accident in which the cylindrical object (D) is damaged or falls due to slip caused by poor contact.

[0112] Referring to FIG. 10, a clamping part (600) according to another embodiment includes: a support bracket (610) coupled to the lower side of a first operating frame (400a) or a second operating frame (400b); a third rotating support part (1020) coupled to a receiving groove (640) of the support bracket (610) and having a ball insertion part formed therein; a fifth fixing part (1060) having a ball part formed therein that is inserted into the ball insertion part; and a grip part (700) coupled to the fifth fixing part (1060) and contacting or being spaced apart from a cylindrical object (D).

[0113] The support bracket (610) is coupled to the lower side of the first operating frame (400a) or the second operating frame (400b), such that a pair is coupled to the lower side of the first operating frame (400a) at a certain distance apart, and a pair is coupled to the lower side of the second operating frame (400b) at a certain distance apart.

[0114] At this time, one of the support brackets (610) of the pair of support brackets (610) coupled to the lower side of the first operating frame (400a) is positioned to face the other support bracket (610) of the pair of support brackets (610) coupled to the lower side of the second operating frame (400b), and the other support bracket (610) of the pair of support brackets (610) coupled to the lower side of the first operating frame (400a) is positioned to face the support bracket (610) of the pair of support brackets (610) coupled to the lower side of the second operating frame (400b).

[0115] The third rotational support member (1020) is coupled to the receiving groove (640) of the support bracket (610), and a ball insertion part is formed in the direction in which the cylindrical object (D) is located.

[0116] The fifth fixing part (1060) has a ball portion formed that is inserted into the ball insertion part and is coupled to the grip portion (700) through a fastening bolt.

[0117] The grip portion (700) is coupled with the fifth fixing portion (1060) and rotates freely around the ball portion, coming into contact with or separating from the cylindrical object (D).

[0118] That is, the grip portion (700) is structured to rotate not only up and down but also left and right around the ball portion, and to come into contact with or separate from the cylindrical object (D), thereby enabling the pressure to be evenly distributed at various points depending on the size and shape of the cylindrical object (D).

[0119] At this time, the grip portion (700) includes a projection portion (710) formed protruding from the surface facing the cylindrical object (D) so as to prevent the accident of the cylindrical object (D) being damaged or falling due to slipping caused by poor contact.

[0120] The protrusion (710) is formed in a sawtooth shape that slopes upward from the surface of the grip portion (700) facing the cylindrical object (D) toward the cylindrical object (D) so that slip does not occur when gripping the cylindrical object (D).

[0121] Here, an insertion groove (620) into which a grip portion (700) is inserted is formed in the direction in which the cylindrical object (D) of the support bracket (610) is located, inclined surfaces (660) are formed on both sides of the insertion groove (620), and a receiving groove (640) into which a fifth fixing portion (1060) is received is formed on the middle side of the insertion groove (620).

[0122] And, a guide member (680) is attached to the lower side of the support bracket (610) to guide the movement so that the grip portion (700) moves along the path with minimal friction without deviating from the path for positioning on the side of the cylindrical object (D).

[0123] In this way, the crucible transfer device (1) for a graphitizing furnace according to another embodiment is able to perform a stable grip operation by having the grip portion (700) freely rotate around the ball portion and come into contact with a cylindrical object (D).

[0124] In particular, if the gripper module (40) is eccentric and does not fit with the center of the cylindrical object (D), it can be fixed by accurately aligning it with the center of the cylindrical object (D).

[0125] In addition, if the center of gravity of the cylindrical object (D) changes or the attachment is abnormally connected, it is possible to prevent the accident in which the cylindrical object (D) is damaged or falls due to slip caused by poor contact.

[0126] According to the embodiments, by moving plates (50a, 50b) on which gripper modules (40) are installed moving in a direction closer to or further away from base plates (50) on which gripper modules (40) are installed, it is possible to accurately grasp and move cylindrical objects (D) in a high-temperature environment, thereby significantly improving stability and efficiency.

[0127] In addition, by rotating the grip portion (700) around the vertical axis and the horizontal axis, it can precisely respond to the movement or deformation of the cylindrical object (D), and maintain even distribution of load and accurate fixation.

[0128] The foregoing description is merely an illustrative explanation of the technical concept of the present disclosure, and those skilled in the art to which the present disclosure pertains may make various modifications and variations within the scope of the essential characteristics of the technical concept. Furthermore, since these embodiments are intended to explain, not limit, the scope of the technical concept is not limited by these embodiments. The scope of protection of the present disclosure shall be interpreted by the claims below, and all technical concepts within an equivalent scope shall be interpreted as being included within the scope of rights of the present disclosure.

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[0130] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

[0131] This patent application claims priority pursuant to Section 119(a) of the U.S. Patent Act (35 USC § 119(a)) to Korean Patent Application No. 10-2024-0186676 filed on December 16, 2024, all of which are incorporated by reference into this patent application. Additionally, this patent application claims priority in countries other than the United States for the same reasons as above, all of which are incorporated by reference into this patent application.

Claims

1. A base plate coupled to the connecting frame of a transfer module that moves along a transfer rail; One or more movable plates are arranged spaced apart from the base plate at a certain distance and move in a direction closer to or further away from the base plate; A driving unit installed on either the base plate or the movable plate, wherein one side of an operating rod that performs linear motion is insertedly coupled thereto; A fixed bracket installed on the other of the base plate or the movable plate, to which the other end of the operating rod is coupled so that the movable plate moves in a direction closer to or further away from the base plate; and A gripper module installed on at least one of the base plate or the movable plate, wherein two or more clamping parts interact with each other to grasp a cylindrical object; A crucible transfer device for a graphitization furnace characterized by including 2. In Paragraph 1, A slider positioned parallel to the operating rod and installed on either the base plate or the movable plate; and A support member installed on the other of the base plate or the movable plate to guide the slider; A crucible transfer device for a graphitizing furnace characterized by further including 3. In Paragraph 2, The above slider and the above support are, A crucible transfer device for a graphitizing furnace, characterized by being installed on each side of the driving unit and the fixed bracket, and supporting the movable plate so that the movable plate moves linearly in a direction closer to or further away from the base plate.

4. In Paragraph 1, The above gripper module is, An actuator in which one side of a drive shaft is coupled to a cylinder so as to be insertable so as to extend or retract its length; and The clamping part that contacts or separates from a cylindrical object in a direction facing each other in conjunction with the extension and retraction movement of the above actuator and performs a gripping movement; A crucible transfer device for a graphitizing furnace characterized by including 5. In Paragraph 4, The above gripper module is, A support frame installed on the upper side of the base plate or the movable plate; A first drive link coupled to the support frame so as to be rotatable in one direction or opposite direction around a first horizontal rotation axis of the support frame; A second drive link that is symmetrically positioned with respect to the first drive link with respect to the support frame and coupled to the support frame so as to be rotatable in one direction or opposite direction around a second-first rotation axis in the horizontal direction of the support frame; An actuator wherein a drive shaft is coupled to the first drive link so as to be rotatable in one direction or in the opposite direction around a horizontal first-third rotation axis of the first drive link located above the first-first rotation axis, and a cylinder is coupled to the second drive link so as to be rotatable in one direction or in the opposite direction around a horizontal second-third rotation axis of the second drive link located above the second-first rotation axis, and the actuator provides rotational force to the first drive link and the second drive link so as to move the first-third rotation axis and the second-third rotation axis closer together or further apart. A first operating frame having an upper side coupled to the first driving link via a horizontal first-fourth rotation axis of the first driving link located below the first-1 rotation axis, and having one or more clamping parts coupled to the lower side; and A second operating frame having an upper side connected to the second drive link via a horizontal second-fourth rotation axis of the second drive link located below the second-first rotation axis, and having one or more clamping parts connected to the lower side; A crucible transfer device for a graphitization furnace characterized by including 6. In Paragraph 5, The above gripper module is, A first auxiliary link, one side of which is coupled to the support frame so as to be rotatable in one direction or opposite direction around a horizontal first-second rotation axis of the support frame located below the first-first rotation axis, and the other side of which is coupled to the first operating frame via a horizontal first-fifth rotation axis of the first operating frame located below the first-fourth rotation axis; and A second auxiliary link that is arranged symmetrically with respect to the first auxiliary link with respect to the support frame, is coupled to the support frame so as to be rotatable in one direction or opposite direction around a horizontal second-second rotation axis of the support frame located below the second-first rotation axis, and is coupled to the second operating frame via a horizontal second-fifth rotation axis of the second operating frame located below the second-fourth rotation axis; A crucible transfer device for a graphitizing furnace characterized by further including 7. In Paragraph 6, The above clamping part is, A support bracket coupled to the lower side of the first operating frame or the second operating frame; A first fixing part coupled to the above-mentioned support bracket, with a first vertical support shaft formed on the lower side; A second fixing part coupled to the above-mentioned support bracket, with a second vertical support shaft formed on the upper side; A first rotational support member having a support groove formed on the upper and lower sides into which the first support shaft member and the second support shaft member are inserted, and rotating in one direction or opposite direction around the central axis of the first support shaft member and the second support shaft member between the first fixing member and the second fixing member; and A grip portion coupled to the first rotational support portion and contacting or being spaced apart from a cylindrical object; A crucible transfer device for a graphitizing furnace characterized by including 8. In Paragraph 6, The above clamping part is, A support bracket coupled to the lower side of the first operating frame or the second operating frame; A second rotational support member coupled to the support bracket so as to be rotatable in one direction or opposite direction around a horizontal support axis coupled to both sides of the support bracket, with support grooves formed on the upper and lower sides, respectively; A third fixing part having a vertical third support shaft portion formed on the lower side that is inserted into the upper support groove; A fourth fixing part having a vertical fourth support shaft portion formed on the upper side that is inserted into the lower support groove; and A grip portion coupled to the third fixing portion and the fourth fixing portion, and contacting or being spaced apart from a cylindrical object; A crucible transfer device for a graphitizing furnace characterized by including 9. In Paragraph 1, The above cylindrical object is, A crucible used in a graphitization furnace process to accommodate carbon-based raw materials for graphitization treatment; A crucible transfer device for a graphitizing furnace characterized by including

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