Laser Line Positioning for Rolling Piece Angle Alignment

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional hot rolling mills face challenges in efficiently and accurately adjusting the preset angle of rolling pieces, leading to slow reaction speeds and inaccuracies, which hinder production efficiency.

Innovation Solution

The implementation of a laser lineation positioning device on rotary roller tables in hot rolling production lines, which uses laser light to calibrate and adjust the preset angle of rolling pieces in real-time, facilitating timely and accurate adjustments.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If conventional side guides and pushing plates are used to adjust the preset angle of the rolling piece, then the structure is simple, but the adjustment speed is slow and the accuracy is low

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveangle measurement accuracyVSAvoidpositioning device complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the conventional mechanical side guides and pushing plates with a laser lineation positioning device that uses optical fields instead of mechanical contact. The laser emitter projects reference lines onto the rolling piece to indicate the preset angle position, eliminating the need for complex mechanical adjustment mechanisms while significantly improving measurement precision and response speed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces laser reference lines as an intermediary visual indicator between the positioning system and the rolling piece. These laser lines serve as a mediator that provides intuitive visual feedback to operators about the preset angle position, enabling rapid and accurate angle adjustment without direct mechanical intervention.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Speed

If conventional side guides are used for angle adjustment, then the device complexity is low, but the reaction speed is slow and adjustment time is long

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveangle adjustment speedVSAvoidpositioning system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
SpeedVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces slow mechanical adjustment mechanisms with an optical laser positioning system that can instantly project reference lines at any desired angle. This substitution eliminates mechanical inertia and friction, enabling rapid response and real-time angle adjustments without the delays inherent in conventional mechanical systems.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent pre-calculates and stores preset angle data in advance, allowing the laser positioning device to instantly project the correct reference lines when needed. This preliminary preparation of angle information enables immediate positioning without requiring real-time calculation or complex mechanical adjustments during the rolling process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Loss of information

If conventional mechanical positioning is used, then the structure is simple, but workers cannot intuitively and accurately acquire whether the rotation angle meets preset requirements

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveangle position informationVSAvoidinformation feedback system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses the visible light properties of laser beams to create bright, high-contrast reference lines that are easily visible against the rolling piece background. This optical visualization method provides intuitive visual feedback that immediately communicates the preset angle position to workers, eliminating the information loss associated with conventional mechanical indicators.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #32Color changes

Solution Approach 2:

The laser reference lines serve as an information intermediary that translates complex angular measurements into simple, intuitive visual indicators. Workers can directly observe the laser lines' position relative to the rolling piece to determine whether the rotation angle meets requirements, providing clear and immediate feedback without requiring complex measurement instruments.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

This solution significantly improves production rhythm and efficiency by allowing for intuitive angle verification and rapid adjustments, reducing collisions and enhancing the accuracy of angle settings.

Implementation Method 1

a laser lineation positioning device... through emitted laser during the rolling process

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLaser: Laser

Data Source

PatentEP3821995B1Rolling mill area production equipment with laser lineation positioning device, and hot rolling production line
Publication Date: 2023.08.23 MCC CAPITAL ENGINEERING & RESEARCH INC LTD
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AI summary

The present disclosure discloses a rolling mill area production equipment with a laser lineation positioning device and a hot rolling production line. The rolling mill area production equipment with the laser lineation positioning device comprises a laser lineation positioning device 11 and a rotary roller table 12, wherein the laser lineation positioning device 11 is able to position a rolling piece 10 through laser light rays emitted outwards, so that a preset angle is formed between a center line of the rolling piece 10 and a rolling center line, wherein the laser lineation positioning device 11 is disposed above the rotary roller table 12 and is able to transversely move on a corresponding rotary roller table 12, and the rotary roller table 12 drives the rolling piece 10 to rotate to the preset angle. The present disclosure solves the technical problems of slow speed and low accuracy in the adjustment of the preset angle of the rolling piece 10 through a rolling mill.