AT513821A1 - Sealing system for a moving metal strip and strip casting machine with such a sealing system - Google Patents

Abstract

A sealing system (101..108) for a moving metal strip (2) is disclosed comprising an elongate inflatable flexible body (3, 4), a support (5, 6) into which said inflatable body (3, 4) embedded, and an elongated body (70..74, 80) made of Teflon comprises. The Teflon body (70..74, 80) is arranged on a side facing away from the support (5, 6) of the inflatable flexible Kör pers (3, 4) and has on a the inflatable body (3, 4) abge facing side a sealing surface (9, 10) to the metal strip (2). In addition, an arrangement and a strip casting machine with a metal strip (2) and a sealing system (101..108) of the type mentioned are given.

Description

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The invention relates to a sealing system for a moving metal strip and an arrangement and a strip casting plant comprising such a metal strip and such a sealing system.

Movable metal belts are used in the prior art, for example for the film production or for the production of engineered stone. In this case, a more or less liquid or pasty mass is applied to the metal strip and processed according to a predetermined process to form a product. The problem with this is that, in particular, applied to the tape liquid or dust-like masses dripping down from the tape or can fall down if they are not converted fast enough to a sufficiently solid film or a sufficiently solid plate or can be converted. Material loss and contamination of the manufacturing plant are the result. Under certain circumstances, it also requires a lot of effort to clean such a soiled production plant and put it back into operation.

An object of the invention is therefore to reduce the dripping or falling down of a material applied to the metal strip material or to avoid as far as possible.

The object of the invention is achieved with a sealing system for a moving metal strip, comprising an elongate inflatable flexible body, a holder in which said inflatable body is embedded, and an elongate body of Teflon, which on a The bracket facing away from the side of the inflatable flexible body, in particular mounted thereon, and which on a side facing away from the inflatable body has a sealing surface.

Furthermore, the object of the invention is achieved with an arrangement comprising a metal strip and such a sealing system.

Finally, the object is also achieved with a strip casting plant, comprising an arrangement of the above-mentioned type and a device for applying a material to the metal strip.

The proposed measures an effective sealing of the metal strip is achieved. On the one hand, the Teflon body can be pressed by means of the inflatable body against the metal strip, which creates a seal between the Teflon body and metal band, on the other hand, the friction is made by the choice of material despite the seal low, so that excessive forces are applied neither to the Teflon body on the metal strip , As a result, a drive power for the metal strip can be kept small. By varying the pressure in the inflatable body, moreover, a desired contact pressure can be set in a simple manner. The seal with the help of the sealing system may be performed, for example, liquid-tight, but it may for example also be made gas-tight.

Further advantageous embodiments and modifications of the invention will become apparent from the dependent claims and from the description in conjunction with the figures.

It is advantageous if the sealing system comprises a compressed air supply system connected to the inflatable body, which is set up to apply a substantially constant pressure to the inflatable body during operation. In this way, the Teflon body is pressed with constant force on the metal strip, which achieves reproducible results in terms of tightness and also with respect to a force acting on the metal strip, necessary for a movement of the same, necessary traction. This also applies to wear of the Teflon body, because although the pressure in the inflatable body is constant, the volume in the same but can be variable. As the wear of the Teflon body increases, the volume in the inflatable body increases correspondingly, so that the Teflon body always rests with its sealing surface on the metal strip. It is also favorable if the Teflon body is formed of several individual parts, which are connected to each other by means of a Überblattung, in particular with a hook blade, a tongue and groove connection or by means of a dovetail connection rod-shaped. As a result, several individual rods can be easily assembled into a longer rod. In particular, positive connections such as, for example, the hook blade or the dovetail connection are advantageous because Teflon can only be bonded with difficulty. It is also favorable if the Teflon body is formed from several individual parts, which are welded together. In this way, multiple single bars can be seamlessly joined together to form a longer bar. This tightness problems, as they can occur in other joining methods, can be easily avoided.

It is advantageous if the Teflon body is displaceably guided in the holder for the inflatable body. As a result, on the one hand unevenness, on the other hand, but also abrasion can be well compensated, since the Teflon body can move both on the metal strip, as well as away from it. In addition, a fastening of the Teflon body on the inflatable body, which may be difficult to accomplish under certain circumstances, omitted. In addition to the sealing surface between the Teflon body and the metal strip is then formed between the Teflon body and the inflatable body another sealing surface.

In a favorable embodiment of the sealing system, the holder is formed by a U-profile. As a result, the holder can be easily manufactured, for example, from a metal profile or a folded sheet metal. 4/22 N2012 / 30700 4 It is also beneficial if the Teflon body has a rectangular cross section. As a result, the Teflon body can be easily manufactured and also has a flat sealing surface.

It is advantageous if the abovementioned arrangement comprises sealing systems arranged in the edge region of the metal strip and aligned parallel to its direction of movement. In this way it can be prevented, in particular, that substances applied to the metal strip, in particular liquids and pulverulent substances, run down therefrom during the movement of the metal strip.

But it is also advantageous if the arrangement comprises a transversely to the direction of movement of the metal strip and the width spanning sealing system. In this way it can be prevented, in particular, that substances applied to the metal strip, in particular liquids and pulverulent substances, are distributed in an uncontrolled manner during the movement of the metal strip.

It when the arrangement comprises a cavity which is bounded on one side by the metal strip, wherein between the metal strip and at least one boundary wall of the cavity, a sealing system is arranged is particularly advantageous. In this way, a cavity can be realized, of which a boundary surface is formed by the metal strip and thus moved. In this cavity, for example, gases or liquids can be introduced, which influence the tape itself and / or a substance applied to the metal strip. It would be conceivable, for example, for a substance applied to the metal strip to be hardened by a gas located in said cavity. But it is also possible, for example, that in such a cavity water, especially hot water, is located. It is advantageous if the cavity is sealed in the edge region of the metal strip by means of sealing systems of the type mentioned and transversely thereto with sealing lips made of rubber or silicone. The wiping action of such sealing lips also a good sealing effect can be achieved. 5/22 N2012 / 30700 5

A particularly advantageous arrangement is obtained when sealing systems are arranged opposite each other on an upper side and a lower side of the metal strip. As a result, it can be avoided that the metal strip bends away from the inflatable body upon pressurization of the inflatable body and thus a seal becomes difficult. It is advantageous if the opposing sealing systems are tightly connected. In this way, a space above the metal strip and a space below the metal strip can be sealed together.

It is advantageous if both opposing sealing systems have an inflatable body. As a result, unevenness but in particular abrasion of the Teflon body can be well compensated without the metal strip would have to be deformed.

Finally, it is also advantageous if only one of the two opposing sealing systems has an inflatable body. This results in a simple structure of the arrangement.

For a better understanding of the invention, this will be explained in more detail with reference to the following figures. Show it:

1 shows a first schematically illustrated example of an arrangement with a sealing system and a moving metal strip in cross section.

Fig. 2 as Figure 1, except that only a sealing system is equipped with an inflatable body.

3 shows a schematically illustrated arrangement with a sealing system and a moving metal strip in side view;

4 shows the arrangement shown in Figure 3 in plan view.

Figure 5 is a Teflon body, the items are connected by a Flakenblattung rod-shaped together, in side view. 6/22 N2012 / 30700 6

FIG. 6 shows the teflon body from FIG. 5 in plan view; FIG.

7 shows a Teflon body whose individual parts are connected to one another in a rod-shaped manner by a simple overlapping, in plan view;

8 shows a Teflon body whose individual parts by a tongue and groove

Connection rod-shaped interconnected, in plan view;

9 shows a Teflon body whose individual parts are connected to one another in a rod-shaped manner by a dovetail connection, in plan view;

10 shows an exemplary multi-lip seal in a bottom view;

Fig. 11, the multi-lip seal of Fig. 10 in section.

By way of introduction, it should be noted that in the differently described embodiments, the same parts are provided with the same reference numerals or the same component names, wherein the disclosures contained in the entire description can be mutatis mutandis to the same parts with the same reference numerals or component names. Also, the location information chosen in the description, such as top, bottom, side, etc. related to the immediately described and illustrated figure and are to be transferred to the new situation mutatis mutandis when a change in position. Furthermore, individual features or combinations of features from the illustrated and described different embodiments may represent for themselves, inventive or inventive solutions.

Fig. 1 shows a first schematically illustrated example of an arrangement with two sealing systems 101 and a moving metal strip 2 in cross section. The sealing systems 101 each comprise two elongate inflatable flexible bodies 3, 4, holders 5, 6, in which said inflatable bodies 3, 4 are embedded, and oblong bodies 70, 80 made of Teflon, which faces the side facing away from the holders 5, 6 inflatable flexible body 3, 4 are arranged. The Teflon bodies 70, 80 point to a 7/22 N2012 / 30700 7 facing away from the inflatable body 3, 4

Side respectively on a metal band 2 side facing sealing surfaces 9, 10 on.

In the present example, the Teflon bodies 70, 80 are displaceably guided in the holders 5, 6 for the inflatable bodies 3, 4. In principle, it is therefore possible that the Teflon body 70, 80 only rest on the inflatable bodies 3, 4. An attachment of the Teflon body 70, 80 on the inflatable bodies 3, 4 is not absolutely necessary in this case. Of course, it is also conceivable that the Teflon body 70, 80 are mounted on the inflatable body 3, 4. A guide of the Teflon body 70, 80 may then be omitted if necessary.

Due to the possible movement of the Teflon bodies 70, 80 in the holders 5, 6, unevenness as well as abrasion of the Teflon bodies 70, 80 can be well compensated. With increasing abrasion, the Teflon bodies 70, 80 are pushed further out of the holders 5, 6.

In the present example, the holders 5, 6 are formed by a U-profile. As a result, the brackets 5, 6 can be easily manufactured, for example, from a metal profile or a folded sheet metal. Of course, the brackets can also be made of solid material (see Fig. 2).

Furthermore, the Teflon body 70, 80 in the present example has a rectangular cross-section. As a result, the Teflon body 70, 80 can be easily manufactured and also have flat sealing surfaces 9, 10th

In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the two sealing systems 101 are arranged opposite one another on an upper side and a lower side of the metal strip 2. In this way, it can be avoided that the metal strip 2 bends away from the inflatable body 3, 4 when pressurized, thus making it difficult to seal (compare also FIG. 2). This is supported by the fact that both opposing sealing systems 101 have inflatable body 3, 4.

In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the oppositely arranged sealing systems 101 are connected by means of the bridge 13 tightly together. 8/22 N2012 / 30700 8

In this way, a space 14 above the metal strip 2, which is formed by the upper hood 11, and a space 15 below the metal strip 2, which is formed by the lower hood 12, can be tightly interconnected. Of course, it would also be possible to omit the bridge 13 and therefore provide only an upper space 14, only a lower space 15 or separate spaces 14 and 15.

In general, the seal achieved with the aid of the sealing system 101 can be embodied, for example, as liquid-tight or, for example, gas-tight.

2 shows a second schematically illustrated example of an arrangement with a sealing system 101 and a sealing system 102 and a moving metal strip 2 in cross section, which is very similar to the arrangement shown in FIG. In contrast, however, only the upper sealing system 101 is equipped with an inflatable body 3, the lower sealing system 102, however, has no inflatable body. This results in a comparatively simple construction of the arrangement.

Fig. 3 shows a further schematically illustrated example of an arrangement with sealing systems 103..108 and a moving metal strip 2 in side view or partially in section. Fig. 4 shows the same arrangement in plan view.

The arrangement shown comprises sealing systems 103... 106 arranged in the edge region of the metal strip 2 and oriented parallel to the direction of movement of the latter. The sealing system 103 is located on the upper run of the metal strip 2, the sealing systems 104 and 105 are arranged in the region of the guide rollers 16 and 17 and the sealing system 106 is at the lower run of the metal strip 2, opposite to the sealing system 103, respectively. The chosen arrangement can in particular prevent substances applied to the metal strip 2, in particular liquids and powdery substances, from falling or falling off during movement of the metal strip 2. 9/22 N2012 / 30700 9

In addition, the arrangement in Figures 3 and 4 transversely to the direction of movement of the metal strip 2 and its width spanning sealing systems 107, 108. Thus, a cavity 15 is formed, which is bounded on one side by the metal strip 2, wherein between the metal strip 2 and the boundary wall 12 of the cavity 15 sealing systems 106..108 are arranged.

At the top of the metal strip 2 is another cavity 14 which is essentially formed by the metal strip 2 and the upper hood 11 In the edge region of the metal strip 2, the cavity 14 by means of sealing systems 103 and transversely thereto with sealing lips 18, 19 made of rubber or silicone is sealed.

In these cavities 14, 15, for example, gases or liquids can be introduced, which influence the metal strip 2 itself and / or applied to the metal strip 2 substances. It would be conceivable, for example, for a substance located on the metal strip 2 to be hardened by a gas in the cavity 14. It would also be conceivable that in the cavity 15 water, especially hot water, or steam for heating the metal strip 2 is located. For example, in the cavity 15 also directed to the metal strip 2 spray nozzles may be arranged, which spray hot water on the metal strip 2. In the cavity 15 can be collected over this refluxing hot water. Finally, it would also be conceivable for a cleaning device for the metal strip 2 to be located in the cavity 14. This may include, for example, high-pressure spray nozzles and a cleaning brush

The choice of transverse to the direction of movement of the metal strip 2 provided sealing systems 18, 19 for the upper cavity 14 and the sealing systems 107, 108 for the lower cavity 15 can be seen purely by way of example. Of course, the sealing systems 107, 108 can also be used for the upper cavity 15 or both cavities 14 and 15. Similarly, the sealing lips 18, 19 made of rubber or silicone for the lower cavity 15 or both cavities 14 and 15 are used. Advantageously, multi-lip seals can also be used for the stated purpose (see FIGS. 10 and 11). 10/22 N2012 / 30700 10

Finally, FIG. 3 also shows a device for applying a material in the form of a funnel 21. With the aid of this funnel 21, the material can be applied to the metal strip 2, which is needed, for example, for the production of a film or an artificial stone.

A further feature of the arrangement illustrated in FIGS. 3 and 4 is that the sealing systems 103... 108, specifically their inflatable bodies 3, 4, are connected to a compressed air supply system 20 which is adapted to operate the inflatable bodies 3, 4 to apply at substantially constant pressure. In this way, the Teflon bodies 70, 80 are pressed onto the metal strip 2 with a constant force, which achieves reproducible results with regard to the tightness and also with respect to a tensile force acting on the metal strip 2 and necessary for a movement. This also applies to wear of the Teflon body 70, 80, because although the pressure in the inflatable bodies 3, 4 is constant, the volume in the same but can be variable. With increasing wear of the Teflon body 70, 80, the volume increases in the inflatable bodies 3, 4, so that the Teflon body 70, 80 with the sealing surfaces 9, 10 always rests on the metal strip 2.

Depending on the length / width of the metal strip 2 or their sealing systems 101... 108, it may be necessary to form the Teflon bodies 70, 80 from a plurality of individual parts. FIGS. 5 and 6 show a Teflon body 71, which is formed from a plurality of individual parts, which are connected to one another in a rod-shaped manner by means of a hook blade. FIG. 5 shows the Teflon body 71 in a side view, FIG. 6 in plan view. Due to the selected connection, the items are not only connected to each other, but it is also a kind of labyrinth seal is formed.

FIG. 7 shows a Teflon body 72, which is formed from a plurality of individual parts which are connected to one another in a rod-shaped manner with the aid of a transfer sheet.

Fig. 8 shows a Teflon body 73 which is formed of a plurality of individual parts, which are connected by means of a tongue and groove connection rod-shaped. 11/22 N2012 / 30700 11

In Fig. 8, the spring is incorporated directly into one of the single line, but it would also be conceivable to use a foreign spring.

Finally, FIG. 9 shows a Teflon body 74, which is formed from a plurality of individual parts which are connected to one another in a rod-shaped manner by means of a dovetail joint.

In general, a plurality of individual rods can be easily joined together to form a longer rod by the connection types shown in Figures 5 to 9. In particular, positive-locking connections such as, for example, the hook blade (FIGS. 5 and 6) or the dovetail connection (FIG. 9) are advantageous because Teflon can only be bonded with difficulty.

Alternatively or in addition to the illustrated connection options, it is conceivable that a Teflon body 70..74, 80 is formed of several individual parts, which are welded together. In this way, multiple single bars can be seamlessly joined together to form a longer bar. This makes it possible to even better avoid possible leakage problems.

Figures 10 and 11 now show how the seals 18 and 19 could be made. As an example, the seal 18 is shown in FIG. 10 in a bottom view and in FIG. 11 in a section AA. Cavities 23 between the lips 22 of the multi-lip seal 18 are connected in this example, each with a drain 24, which is arranged in an edge piece 25 of the multi-lip seal 18. By these measures, a particularly good drying of the metal strip 2 can be achieved because before the nachgeordne-th in the direction of movement of the metal strip 2 lips 22 long-term can accumulate any liquid. The metal strip 2 thus becomes successively drier as the individual lips 22 pass. The multi-lip seal 18 may be made in one piece, or even consist of several parts. For example, the edge piece 25 may be present as a separate part. It would also be conceivable that individual sealing lips 22 are inserted into a base body. 12/22 N2012 / 30700 12

FIGS. 10 to 11 thus show an arrangement which comprises a multi-lip seal 18 arranged transversely to the direction of movement of the metal strip 2, in particular a device for applying a liquid to the metal strip 2 (eg spray nozzles in the cavity 15) in the main movement direction of the metal strip 2 is downstream, wherein cavities 23 between the lips 22 of the multi-lip seal 18 are connected to a drain 24.

The embodiments show possible embodiments of a sealing system according to the invention 101.108 respectively an inventive arrangement / strip casting with a metal strip 2 and such a sealing system 101.108, it being noted at this point that the invention is not limited to the specific embodiments thereof shown, but rather various combinations of the individual embodiments are mutually possible and this variation possibility due to the teaching of technical action by objective invention in the skill of those working in this technical field expert. So are all conceivable embodiments, which are possible by combinations of individual details of the illustrated and described embodiment variant, includes the scope of protection.

In particular, it is noted that the illustrated sealing systems 101,108 or arrangements in reality may also comprise more or fewer components than shown.

For the sake of the order, it should finally be pointed out that the sealing systems 101, 108 and / or arrangements, as well as their components, have been shown partly out of scale and / or enlarged and / or reduced in size for a better understanding of their construction.

The task underlying the independent inventive solutions can be taken from the description. 13/22 N2012 / 30700

REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 101..108 2 3 4 5 Sealing system Metal strip Inflatable flexible body Inflatable flexible body Bracket 6 70..74 80 9 10 Bracket Teflon body Teflon body Sealing surface Sealing surface 11 12 13 14 15 Upper hood Lower hood Bridge Upper cavity Lower cavity 16 17 18 19 20 Deflection pulley Deflection pulley Sealing lip Sealing lip Compressed air supply system 21 22 23 24 25 Device for applying a material (hopper) Sealing lip Cavity Drain Edge piece 14/22 N2012 / 30700

Claims (15)

Claims 1. A moving metal belt sealing system (101.108) comprising an elongate inflatable flexible body (3, 4), a support (5, 6) in which said inflatable body (3, 4) is embedded, and an elongated body (70..74, 80) of Teflon, which is arranged on a side of the inflatable flexible body (3, 4) facing away from the holder (5, 6) and which is mounted on an inflatable body (3, 4) has a sealing surface (9, 10) facing away from side. 2. Sealing system (101.108) according to claim 1, characterized by a with the inflatable body (3, 4) connected to the compressed air supply system (17) which is adapted to pressurize the inflatable body (3, 4) in operation at a substantially constant pressure , 3. sealing system (101.108) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the Teflon body (70..74, 80) is formed of several individual parts which are plugged together and / or welded together. 4. Sealing system (101.108) according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the Teflon body (70..74, 80) in the holder (5, 6) for the inflatable body (3, 4) is displaceably guided. 5. Sealing system (101.108) according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the holder (5, 6) is formed by a U-profile. 6. Arrangement comprising a moving metal strip (2) and a sealing system (101.108) acting on the metal strip (2) according to one of claims 1 to 5. 15/22 N2012 / 30700 2 7. Arrangement according to claim 6, characterized by at least one in the edge region of the metal strip (2) arranged and aligned parallel to the direction of movement sealing system (101.106) according to one of claims 1 to 5. 8. Arrangement according to claim 6 or 7, characterized by a transverse to the direction of movement of the metal strip (2) and its width spanning sealing system (107, 108) according to one of claims 1 to 5. 9. Arrangement according to one of claims 6 to 8, characterized by a cavity (14, 15) which is bounded on one side by the metal strip (2), wherein between the metal strip (2) and at least one boundary wall (11, 12) of the cavity (14, 15) a sealing system (101.108) is arranged according to one of claims 1 to 5. 10. Arrangement according to claim 9, characterized in that the cavity (14, 15) in the edge region of the metal strip (2) by means of sealing systems (103..108) according to one of claims 1 to 6 and transversely thereto with sealing lips (18, 19) is sealed from rubber or silicone. 11. Arrangement according to one of claims 6 to 10, characterized in that sealing systems (103, 106) according to one of claims 1 to 5 are arranged opposite one another on an upper side and a lower side of the metal strip (2). 12. The arrangement according to claim 11, characterized in that the oppositely arranged sealing systems (103, 106) are sealed together. 16/22 N2012 / 30700 3 13. Arrangement according to claim 11 or 12, characterized in that both oppositely arranged sealing systems (103, 106) have an inflatable body (3, 4). 14. Arrangement according to claim 11 or 12, characterized in that only one of the two oppositely arranged sealing systems (103, 106) has an inflatable body (3, 4). 15. strip casting plant comprising an arrangement according to one of claims 6 to 14 and a device for applying a material to the metal strip (1). 17/22 N2012 / 30700