Full-automatic graphite electrode steel belt packaging line

Abstract

The application provides a full-automatic graphite electrode steel belt packaging line, relates to the technical field of graphite electrodes, and mainly aims to provide a full-automatic graphite electrode steel belt packaging line which can meet the automatic packaging requirements of various electrodes of different sizes and solve the problem of low efficiency of manual packaging in the prior art. The full-automatic graphite electrode steel belt packaging line comprises a feeding and clamping unit, a batten feeding unit, a radial packaging unit, a transfer unit, a transfer unit, an end face protective sleeve feeding unit, a wooden cage packaging unit and an axial packaging unit; the radial packaging unit and the batten feeding unit are respectively located on the two sides of the connection part of the feeding and clamping unit and the transfer unit; the transfer unit can transfer the graphite electrode on the transfer unit to the end face protective sleeve feeding unit; the material processed by the end face protective sleeve feeding unit can be conveyed to the wooden cage packaging unit under the transfer action of the transfer unit; and the axial packaging unit can perform axial packaging processing on the graphite electrode processed by the wooden cage packaging unit.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of graphite electrode technology, and in particular to a fully automated graphite electrode steel strip packaging line. Background Technology

[0002] The current method of packaging graphite electrodes requires workers to manually place the graphite electrodes in pairs or groups of three, vertically side by side on two square timbers. Then, a simple packing tool is used to manually pass through the timbers and tighten the steel straps radially. Next, foam protective sleeves and wooden boards are covered on both ends of the graphite electrode rod, and wooden strips are placed axially (including the sides and top). The wooden strips are fixed to the end wooden boards with a nail gun to form a wooden cage structure that fits over the graphite electrode. Finally, two more steel straps are used to bind the graphite electrode radially and axially with a manual packing tool.

[0003] The above-mentioned manual packaging operation requires at least two people to work together, which is not only time-consuming and labor-intensive, but also a huge waste of labor resources and work efficiency; moreover, due to the limitations of the packing machine, workers' hands are easily crushed during packaging, thus creating a great safety hazard.

[0004] To address the aforementioned issues, improve the packaging efficiency of graphite electrodes, and reduce reliance on labor costs, it is necessary to develop a fully automated packaging production line suitable for graphite electrodes. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a fully automated graphite electrode steel strip packaging line to solve the technical problem of low efficiency in manual packaging of graphite electrodes in the prior art. The various technical effects of the preferred solutions among the many technical solutions provided by this invention are detailed below.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0007] The fully automatic graphite electrode steel strip packaging line provided by this invention includes a feeding and clamping unit, a timber feeding unit, a radial packing unit, a transfer unit, a conveying unit, an end-face protective sleeve feeding unit, a wooden cage packing unit, and an axial packing unit. The feeding and clamping unit and the transfer unit are arranged along the same straight line. The radial packing unit and the timber feeding unit are located on both sides of the connection between the feeding and clamping unit and the transfer unit, respectively. The conveying unit is arranged on one side of the transfer unit in the transport direction. The conveying unit can convey the graphite electrodes located on the transfer unit to the end-face protective sleeve feeding unit. The material processed by the end-face protective sleeve feeding unit can be conveyed to the wooden cage packing unit under the conveying action of the conveying unit. The axial packing unit can perform axial packing processing on the graphite electrodes after they have been packed by the wooden cage packing unit.

[0008] Compared to existing technologies, the fully automated graphite electrode steel strip packaging line provided by the preferred embodiment of the present invention, through an electronic control system and a PLC control system, combined with pneumatic, hydraulic, and various motors and mechanical structures, can provide a production line structure that is highly adaptable to the size of graphite electrodes and can automatically package graphite electrodes of different specifications. This not only effectively avoids the waste of human resources but also reduces potential safety hazards during the packaging process, further improving the packaging efficiency of graphite electrodes. Attached Figure Description

[0009] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0010] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the first embodiment of the fully automatic graphite electrode steel strip packaging line of the present invention;

[0011] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the feeding and clamping unit in the middle;

[0012] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A top view of the loading and clamping unit in the middle;

[0013] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A top view of the timber loading unit in the middle;

[0014] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 Side view of the timber loading unit in the middle;

[0015] Figure 6 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the transfer unit in the middle;

[0016] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 Side view;

[0017] Figure 8 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the transfer unit in the diagram;

[0018] Figure 9 yes Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the reversing mechanism in the diagram;

[0019] Figure 10 yes Figure 9 Side view;

[0020] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the cooperation between the transfer unit and the transshipment unit in this invention;

[0021] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the end-face protective sleeve feeding unit in this invention;

[0022] Figure 13 yes Figure 12 Top view;

[0023] Figure 14 yes Figure 12 Side view;

[0024] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the wooden cage packing unit in this invention;

[0025] Figure 16 yes Figure 15 A structural diagram of the wood strip feeding mechanism, binding and sawing mechanism and the first upright frame;

[0026] Figure 17 yes Figure 15 A schematic diagram of the structure of the first upright frame;

[0027] Figure 18 yes Figure 17 Enlarged view of the structure of region A in the middle;

[0028] Figure 19 yes Figure 17 Enlarged view of the structure of region B in the middle;

[0029] Figure 20 yes Figure 20 A schematic diagram of the wood strip feeding mechanism in the diagram;

[0030] Figure 21 yes Figure 20 A structural diagram from another angle;

[0031] Figure 22 yes Figure 20 A structural diagram from another angle;

[0032] Figure 23 yes Figure 21 Enlarged view of the structure of region C;

[0033] Figure 24 yes Figure 15 A schematic diagram of the sawing mechanism in the diagram;

[0034] Figure 25 yes Figure 24 The main view;

[0035] Figure 26 yes Figure 25Side view;

[0036] Figure 27 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the lifting and rotating unit in this invention;

[0037] Figure 28 yes Figure 27 A schematic diagram of the lifting and rotating mechanism in the middle;

[0038] Figure 29 yes Figure 27 A schematic diagram of the structure of the second lifting component;

[0039] Figure 30 yes Figure 29 A partial structural diagram;

[0040] Figure 31 yes Figure 27 A schematic diagram of the platform rotation component in the diagram;

[0041] Figure 32 This is a schematic diagram of the cooperation between the axial packing unit and the lifting and rotating unit in this invention;

[0042] Figure 33 This is a top view of the second embodiment of the fully automatic graphite electrode steel strip packaging line of the present invention.

[0043] In the diagram: 1. Feeding and clamping unit; 11. Feeding assembly; 111. Tiltable bracket; 112. Bracket cylinder; 12. Feeding assembly; 121. Conveying unit; 1211. Conveying roller; 12111. Sprocket; 1212. First driver; 122. Feeding base frame; 123. First side roller; 124. End face alignment roller; 13. Clamping assembly; 131. Clamping unit; 1311. Clamping roller; 132. Transmission screw; 133. Linear guide rail. 2. Timber feeding unit; 21. Conveying table; 22. Stop plate; 23. Pusher; 24. Timber guide groove; 25. Hand crank; 26. Adjustment lever; 27. First support; 28. Pneumatic slide; 29. ​​Slide plate; 210. Baffle. 3. Radial packing unit. 4. Transfer Unit; 41. Support Base; 42. Chain Plate Assembly; 421. Drive Shaft; 422. Conveyor Chain Plate; 423. Mounting Plate; 43. First Lifting Assembly; 44. Transfer Station; 441. Second Side Roller; 442. Gear and Rack Structure. 5. Transfer Unit; 51. Reversing Mechanism; 511. Longitudinal Drive Assembly; 5111. Outer Frame; 5112. Inner Frame; 5113. Lifting Cylinder; 512. Lateral Drive Assembly; 5121. Strip Base Plate; 5122. Long-Stroke Hydraulic Cylinder; 5123. Slide Plate; 5124. Double Slide Rail; 513. Fork Arm; 52. Conveying Mechanism. 6. End face protective sleeve feeding unit; 61. Pneumatic suction cup; 611. Fixed suction cup; 612. Movable suction cup; 62. Tilting cylinder; 63. Feeding and lifting unit; 631. Bottom beam; 632. Vertical beam; 633. Horizontal beam; 64. Lateral movement unit; 641. Motor; 642. Lead screw; 65. Stacking platform; 66. Material distribution rod; 67. Second bracket; 68. Cylinder.7. Wood cage loading order unit; 71. Frame; 711. First upright; 712. Second upright; 7121. Support frame; 7122. Support arm; 713. Base; 714. Upright drive mechanism; 7141. Upright drive motor; 7142. Horizontal transmission rod; 7143. Vertical transmission rod; 7144. Upright slide; 7145. Bevel gear set; 7146. Upright guide rail mechanism; 7147. Upright transmission gear; 7148. Upright transmission rack; 72. Wood strip feeding mechanism; 721. Wood strip receiving mechanism; 7211. Wood strip frame; 7212. End alignment telescopic mechanism; 7213. End alignment guide mechanism; 722. Timber strip feeding mechanism; 7221, side pushing telescopic mechanism; 7222, material distribution mechanism; 72221, material distribution telescopic mechanism; 72222, material distribution claw; 7223, side pushing guide mechanism; 723, timber strip conveying mechanism; 7231, first guide rail mechanism; 7232, first movable support mechanism; 72321, first slide; 7233, first drive mechanism; 72331, first drive motor; 72332, conveyor drive shaft; 72333, vertical conveyor drive gear; 72334, vertical conveyor drive rack; 7234, second guide rail mechanism; 7235, second movable support mechanism; 72351, second slide; 7236. Second drive mechanism; 72361. Second drive motor; 72362. Horizontal conveyor transmission screw; 72363. Horizontal conveyor transmission nut seat; 7237. Reversible wood strip clamping mechanism; 72371. Wood strip clamp; 72372. Clamp bracket; 72373. Wood strip clamp telescopic mechanism; 72374. Clamp flipping drive mechanism; 7238. Flipping mechanism; 72381. Flipping support drive mechanism; 72382. Flipping support mechanism; 73. End plate loading mechanism; 731. Liftable end plate placement platform; 7311. Platform; 7312. Fixed base; 7313. Lifting telescopic mechanism; 7314. Cross-type Linkage assembly; 732, End plate conveying mechanism; 7321, Reciprocating end plate conveying mechanism; 73211, End plate telescopic pushing mechanism; 73212, End plate guide rail mechanism; 7322, End plate flipping arm mechanism; 73221, First connecting arm; 732211, End plate conveying slide; 73222, Second connecting arm; 73223, Flipping telescopic mechanism; 733, End plate clamping mechanism; 7331, End plate support mechanism; 7332, End plate fixing clamp; 7333, End plate movable clamp; 7334, Clamp telescopic mechanism; 74, Binding sawing mechanism; 741, Sawing mechanism; 742, Binding mechanism; 76, Wooden strip; 77, End plate. 8. Axial packaging unit.9. Lifting and rotating unit; 91. Guide rail; 911. Lifting and rotating station; 92. Movable trolley; 921. Car body; 922. Walking drive assembly; 9221. Servo motor; 9222. Drive gear; 9223. Drive rack; 93. Lifting and rotating mechanism; 931. Support assembly; 932. Second lifting assembly; 9321. First telescopic mechanism; 9322. Cross-link assembly; 93221. First link; 93222. Second link; 93223, lower moving part; 93224, lower guide part; 93225, upper moving part; 93226, upper guide part; 9323, support rod; 9324, support platform; 9325, rolling part; 933, platform rotation assembly; 9331, rotating platform; 9332, rotation drive part; 93321, transmission gear; 93322, transmission rack; 93323, second telescopic mechanism; 93324, rack connecting bar. Detailed Implementation

[0044] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this invention clearer, the technical solutions of this invention will be described in detail below. Obviously, the described embodiments are merely some embodiments of this invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this invention, all other implementation methods obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this invention.

[0045] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise," etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing the invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. It should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "connected," and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0046] This invention provides a fully automated graphite electrode steel strip packaging line. This production line can automatically package graphite electrodes, effectively saving manpower and improving the packaging efficiency of graphite electrodes.

[0047] Example 1:

[0048] like Figure 1 As shown, this invention provides a fully automatic graphite electrode steel strip packaging line, including a feeding and clamping unit 1, a timber feeding unit 2, a radial packaging unit 3, a transfer unit 4, a conveying unit 5, an end-face protective sleeve feeding unit 6, a wooden cage loading unit 7, and an axial packaging unit 8. The feeding and clamping unit 1 and the transfer unit 4 are arranged along the same straight line. The radial packaging unit 3 and the timber feeding unit 2 are located on both sides of the connection between the feeding and clamping unit 1 and the transfer unit 4, respectively. A conveying unit 5 is provided on one side of the transfer unit 4 in the transport direction. The conveying unit 5 can convey the graphite electrodes located on the transfer unit 4 to the end-face protective sleeve feeding unit 6. The material processed by the end-face protective sleeve feeding unit 6 can be conveyed to the wooden cage loading unit 7 under the conveying action of the conveying unit 4. The axial packaging unit 8 can perform axial packaging processing on the graphite electrodes after they have been processed by the wooden cage loading unit 7, completing the graphite electrode packaging process. After being processed by the above-mentioned mechanical equipment, the graphite electrodes can be packaged. It should be noted that the packaging production line also includes a control system, which is a PLC controller. This controller can communicate with the aforementioned mechanical equipment to control the start and stop of the equipment.

[0049] The structure of the above-mentioned feeding clamping unit 1 is as follows: Figure 2-4 As shown: The feeding and clamping unit 1 includes a feeding component 11, a feeding component 12, and a clamping component 13. The feeding component 11 is located on one side of the feeding component 12, and the graphite electrodes can be transferred to the feeding component 12 via the feeding component 11. The feeding component 12 is provided with a conveying unit 121 along its length to convey the material to the clamping component 13. The clamping component 13 is located on the side of the conveying unit 121 away from the feeding component 11. When the clamping component 13 is activated, it moves toward the center of the conveying unit 121 until it connects with both ends of the graphite electrodes. At this time, the graphite electrodes on the conveying unit 121 are neatly arranged together. The processed material can be automatically fed with the cooperation of the feeding component 11 and the feeding component 12. Subsequently, the clamping component 13 on the feeding component 12 can clamp the material to align both ends, thus facilitating subsequent packaging. This mechanism can efficiently load and align electrode materials, which helps improve the processing efficiency of the production line.

[0050] As an optional implementation, the feeding assembly 12 further includes a feeding base 122 for supporting the conveying unit 121, and the feeding assembly 11 is fixedly connected to the feeding base 122. The feeding base 122 provides good support for the conveying unit 121 and the feeding assembly 11, ensuring the normal operation of the structure. It should be noted that, for convenient feeding, the feeding assembly 11 can be located at the end of the feeding assembly 12 away from the clamping assembly 13 along its length, or it can be located on the side of the feeding assembly 12 away from the end of the clamping assembly 13 along its length. Figure 1 As shown, at this time, the feeding component 11 is located on the side away from the end of the clamping component 13 in the length direction of the feeding component 12.

[0051] As an optional implementation, the feeding assembly 1 includes a tumbler bracket 111 and a bracket cylinder 112. The tumbler bracket 111 can be tumbled under the drive of the bracket cylinder 112, transferring the material on the tumbler bracket 111 to the conveying unit 121. When the feeding assembly 11 consists of a tumbler bracket and a bracket cylinder 112, the bracket cylinder 112 can drive the tumbler bracket 111 to tumble. During the tumbling process, the material placed on the tumbler bracket 111 can roll onto the conveying unit 121, thereby completing the feeding process. Similarly, when the feeding assembly 11 is a gantry crane or forklift, the corresponding material can also be transported and transferred to the conveying unit 121 by the above structure, thereby completing the loading process.

[0052] like Figure 2 As shown, the feeding assembly 11 is located on the loading base 122 and is fixedly connected to the loading base 122. Alternatively, the feeding assembly 11 can be a gantry crane or forklift, and the above structure can be set independently from the loading assembly 12.

[0053] To further improve the safety of the flip-over bracket 111, it is configured to include a first tray and a second tray that are hinged together. When the mechanism is not in operation, the first tray 111 can be rotated and folded relative to the second tray 112, thereby reducing the space occupied by the structure, facilitating the passage of workers, and effectively reducing safety hazards and ensuring operational safety.

[0054] As an optional implementation, the feeding assembly 12 also includes a first side roller 123 located on one side of the conveying unit 121. The first side roller 123 and the feeding assembly 11 are located on both sides of the conveying unit 121, and the first side roller 123 can prevent the material to be packaged from falling off the conveying unit 121.

[0055] The structure of the conveying unit 121 located on the loading base 122 is described in detail below: The conveying unit 121 includes conveying rollers 1211, a first driver 1212, and a transmission chain. There are multiple conveying rollers 1211, and each conveying roller 1211 has a sprocket 12111 on the same side that can cooperate with the transmission chain. The first driver 1212 can drive the sprocket 12111 to rotate and cause all the conveying rollers 1211 to rotate synchronously. The material to be packaged can move along the arrangement direction of the conveying rollers 1211 as they rotate. Figure 2 The transmission chain is not shown in the diagram. The aforementioned conveyor roller 1211 can rotate synchronously under the drive of the first driver 1212 and the transmission chain. Material falling onto it can rotate along with the conveyor roller 1211, achieving the effect of feeding and conveying. Additionally, as... Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, at this time, the aforementioned conveying roller 1211 and the first side roller 123 are arranged at intervals in a certain area.

[0056] As an optional implementation, the feeding assembly 12 also includes an end-face alignment roller 124 near the end of the conveying unit 121. The end-face alignment roller 124 can rise or fall relative to the conveying roller 1211, thereby intercepting and releasing the material to be packaged. The end-face alignment roller 124 can prevent the material from moving along the conveying unit 121, so that the end face of adjacent material is stopped when it moves to the end-face alignment roller 124, achieving the purpose of material end-face alignment, and also preparing for subsequent radial packaging.

[0057] Specifically, the end-face alignment roller 124 can be composed of a lead screw, a guide rail, and a roller body arranged along the vertical direction. The roller body can move up and down along the guide rail under the drive of the lead screw. When the roller body rises above the conveying roller 1211, it can block the material being conveyed to the corresponding position, achieving the effect of material end-face alignment. When the roller body descends until its upper surface is no higher than the upper end of the conveying roller 1211, the material can continue to be transported to the subsequent packaging mechanism for packaging under the action of the conveying roller 1211.

[0058] As an optional implementation, the clamping assembly 13 is at least one and located between two adjacent conveying rollers 1211. The clamping assembly 13 includes clamping units 131, a drive screw 132, and a linear guide rail 133. Two clamping units 131 are located at opposite ends of the conveying roller 1211 along its length. When the drive screw 132 is activated, the two opposing clamping units 131 move closer together along the linear guide rail 133 under the drive of the drive screw 132 until the material to be packaged is centered and clamped. Under the action of the drive screw 132 and the linear guide rail 133, the clamping units 131 located at both ends of the conveying roller 1211 along its length can simultaneously approach at the same speed until the material is centered and clamped. It should be noted that the linear guide rail 133, the drive screw 132, and the conveying rollers 1211 are all arranged in parallel. The aforementioned transmission screw 132 includes a hydraulic motor and a forward and reverse screw. The hydraulic motor drives the forward and reverse screws to move and cause the clamping units 131 located on both sides to move closer together. The clamping unit 131 is a clamping push plate and / or a clamping roller 1311. Figure 2 In the middle, the clamping unit is the clamping roller 1311.

[0059] The structure of the above-mentioned timber feeding unit 2 is as follows: Figure 5 As shown: The timber loading unit includes a conveyor platform 21, a baffle plate 22, a pusher plate 23, and a timber guide trough 24. The conveyor platform 21 is located on one side of the loading clamping unit 1 and is used to convey the timber. The baffle plate 22 is horizontally arranged on the conveyor platform 21 and perpendicular to the conveying direction of the conveyor platform 21, and is used to block the timber. The pusher plate 23 is located on the side of the baffle plate 22 away from the loading clamping unit 1 and can slide along the length of the baffle plate 22. When the pusher plate 23 moves, the timber conveyed by the conveyor platform 21 to the baffle plate 22 can move along the length of the baffle plate 22 into the timber guide trough 24. The timber guide trough 24 is located on one side of the conveyor platform 21 and between the loading clamping unit 1 and the transfer unit 4. The conveyor platform 21 includes a workbench and a belt conveyor set on the workbench. When the timber is placed on the conveyor belt of the belt conveyor, the conveyor belt can transport the timber forward to the baffle plate 22. A baffle plate 22 is horizontally mounted above the conveyor belt, perpendicular to the conveying direction of the belt, thus blocking the conveyor belt in that direction. As the timber is conveyed on the conveyor belt, it is stopped and rests against the baffle plate 22. A pusher plate 23 is slidably mounted above the conveyor platform 21 and can slide from one end of the baffle plate 22 to the other, thereby pushing the timber resting against the baffle plate 22 out of the conveyor platform 21.

[0060] The device also includes a pneumatic slide 28 with the baffle plate 22 positioned along its length on the conveyor table 21. A slider on the pneumatic slide 28 can reciprocate. A pusher 23 is connected to the slider of the pneumatic slide 28, thereby controlling the pusher 23 to slide along the length of the baffle plate 22. A timber guide trough 24, lower than the conveyor belt of the worktable, is provided on one side of the worktable. At this time, the timber guide trough 24 is located at the second end of the baffle plate 2 and aligned with it. The packing strap guide trough of the radial packing unit 3 is located below the timber guide trough 24. The timber pushed out by the baffle plate 2 falls into the timber guide trough 24. During operation, when the graphite electrode moves above the timber guide trough 24, the timber resting on the baffle plate 22 can slide along the baffle plate 22 under the pusher 23 into the timber guide trough 24 above the packing strap guide trough of the radial packing unit 3. At this point, the radial packing of the timber and graphite electrode can be achieved by the packing machine. Once the previous timber is installed, slide the lever 23 back from the second end of the baffle plate 22 to the first end. The next timber will continue to be conveyed and lean against the baffle plate 22, and can continue to push the next timber into the timber guide groove 24.

[0061] As an optional implementation, such as Figure 5 As shown, the device also includes a baffle 210 mounted on the conveyor table 1. The baffle 210 is located on one side of the conveyor belt and is positioned along the conveying direction of the conveyor table 21. When multiple timbers are placed on the conveyor belt, one end of each timber rests against the baffle 210, ensuring that all timbers are aligned without manual alignment, thus saving manpower. Additionally, the device includes a sliding plate 29 slidably mounted on the conveyor table 21. The sliding plate 29 is located on the side of the conveyor belt away from the baffle 210 and can move in a direction perpendicular to the conveying direction. The sliding plate 29 has a threaded hole, and a lead screw 224 is installed inside the threaded hole. The two work together. A bracket with a rotating hole is also provided on the worktable. The lead screw 24 passes through the rotating hole and can rotate within it. Rotating the lead screw 24 drives the sliding plate 29 closer to or further away from the baffle 210 to adjust the distance between the sliding plate 29 and the baffle 210. This configuration allows for the use of timbers of different lengths.

[0062] For ease of operation, a handwheel 25 can be fixedly mounted on one end of the lead screw 24. The lead screw 24 is rotated by turning the handwheel 25. The timber feeding device 2 also includes an adjusting lever 26, a first support 27, and a cylinder. The timber guide groove 24 is mounted on the support 27, and the adjusting lever 26 is slidably disposed within the timber guide groove 24 and can slide along the length of the timber guide groove 24. The cylinder includes a cylinder body and a piston rod, with the cylinder body fixedly mounted on the support 27. The piston rod is connected to the adjusting lever 26, allowing the cylinder to control the adjusting lever 26 to slide along the length of the timber guide groove 24. When the timber enters the timber guide groove 24, the cylinder controls the adjusting lever 26 to slide a certain distance along the length of the timber guide groove 24, thus pushing the timber to a suitable position for installation on the graphite electrode, ensuring that each timber is installed correctly. No manual adjustment is required, avoiding the safety hazards associated with manual operation. The structure of the above-mentioned feeding clamping unit 1, timber feeding unit 2 and radial packing unit 3 working together is as follows: Figure 1 As shown, the radial packing unit can pack and fix the graphite electrode and the wood in the radial direction.

[0063] The structure of transfer unit 4 is as follows Figure 6-7 As shown, the transfer unit 4 includes a support base 41, a chain plate assembly 42, and a first lifting assembly 43. The chain plate assembly 42 can drive the graphite electrodes packaged by the radial packaging unit 3 to be conveyed. The first lifting assembly 43 is located at one end of the chain plate assembly 42 and can drive one end of the chain plate assembly 42 to move up and down to adjust the inclination of the upper surface of the chain plate assembly 42. A transfer station 44 is also provided on the chain plate assembly 42, and the transfer unit 5 is located at the transfer station 44. The chain plate assembly 42 includes a drive shaft 421, a conveyor chain plate 422, and a mounting plate 423. The mounting plate 423 is located inside the conveyor chain plate 422, and the drive shaft 421 can drive the conveyor chain plate 422 to be conveyed. Several second side rollers 441 are provided on both sides of the mounting plate 423. The second side rollers 441 located at the transfer station 44 can rotate relative to the mounting plate 423 to switch between vertical and horizontal states.

[0064] The intermediate station 44 is used to transfer graphite electrodes to the transfer unit 5. After being transferred by the transfer unit 5, the graphite electrodes are axially packaged, thus cleverly transforming the rotational motion into a turning point of the conveying channel.

[0065] In addition, first lifting components 43 are provided on both sides of one end of the chain plate assembly 42, such as Figure 7 As shown, the first lifting component 43 is preferably a lifting cylinder. The lifting cylinder is driven to connect with the chain plate assembly 42 and drives the lifting of one end of the chain plate assembly 42. When faced with the problem that the working plane of the reverse-feeding product is inconsistent with that of the packaged product, the chain plate assembly 42 uses the lifting cylinder to change the height of one end. When receiving the packaged graphite electrode, the lifting cylinder descends, which can just support the square timber.

[0066] The specific structure of the chain plate assembly 42 is as follows: Figure 6 As shown, the conveyor chain plate 422 conveys along the extension direction of the mounting plate 423, and the drive shaft 421 drives the conveyor chain plate 422 to convey. The specific conveying method of the drive shaft 421 driving the conveyor chain plate 422 is quite common in the prior art, and the present invention will not elaborate on it.

[0067] During the transfer process, to prevent the graphite electrodes from rolling off the conveyor chain plate 422, such as... Figure 6-7 As shown, several second side rollers 441 are provided on both sides of the mounting plate 423. The second side rollers 441 are spaced apart and extend beyond the conveyor chain plate 422 to a certain height. The second side rollers 441 located at the transfer station 44 are different from those located at other stations. The second side rollers 441 located at the transfer station 44 are rotatable. Specifically, a gear and rack structure 442 is provided below the second side rollers 441 located at the transfer station 44. The gear and rack structure 442 is used to switch the vertical and horizontal states of the second side rollers 441. A cylinder is provided on one side of the gear and rack structure 442. The cylinder drives the gear and rack structure 442 to rotate, thereby achieving the flipping action of the second side rollers 441.

[0068] The structure of transfer unit 5 is as follows Figure 8-10 As shown, the transfer unit 5 includes a reversing mechanism 51 and a conveying mechanism 52. The structure of the reversing mechanism 51 is as follows: Figure 9-10 As shown, the mechanism includes a longitudinal drive assembly 511, a transverse drive assembly 512, and a fork arm 513. The fork arm 513 and the transverse drive assembly 512 are located at the upper and lower ends of the longitudinal drive assembly 511, respectively, and extend in the same direction. When the transverse drive assembly 512 is activated, it can drive the fork arm 513 to move back and forth. When the longitudinal drive assembly 511 is activated, it can drive the fork arm 513 to move up and down. The conveying mechanism 52 includes a conveyor chain fixedly installed outside the reversing mechanism 51. The conveying direction of the conveyor chain is on the same straight line as the extension direction of the fork arm 513. The fork arm 513 can rise or fall relative to the upper surface of the conveyor chain under the drive of the longitudinal drive assembly 511. When the fork arm 513 moves downward to a position not higher than the upper surface of the conveyor chain, the graphite electrode placed on the fork arm 513 can fall onto the conveyor chain and be conveyed to the end face protective sleeve feeding unit 6 as the conveyor chain rotates.

[0069] In this embodiment, there are two fork arms 513, and the two fork arms 513 are arranged in parallel above the longitudinal drive assembly 511. Specifically, as shown... Figure 9As shown, the lateral drive assembly 512 includes a strip base plate 5121, a long-stroke hydraulic cylinder 5122, a sliding plate 5123, and a double slide rail 5124. The double slide rail 5124 is positioned on the two long edges of the strip base plate 5121. The long-stroke hydraulic cylinder 5122 is fixedly positioned in the middle of the strip base plate 5121, that is, between the double slide rails 5124. The extension direction of the long-stroke hydraulic cylinder 5122 is consistent with the extension direction of the strip base plate 5121. The sliding plate 5123 is located on the double slide rails 5124. The long-stroke hydraulic cylinder 5122 is driven by the sliding plate 5123. The long-stroke hydraulic cylinder 5122 drives the sliding plate 5123 to move on the double slide rails 5124, thereby realizing the forward and backward movement of the fork arm 513 in the horizontal direction, that is, realizing the forward and backward movement of the graphite electrode in the horizontal direction. The longitudinal drive assembly 511 includes a frame and a lifting cylinder 5113, as shown in the figure. Figure 10 As shown, the frame is mounted on the slide plate 5123, the lifting cylinder 5113 is placed inside the frame, and the end of the fork arm 513 is fixedly mounted on the top of the frame. The lifting cylinder 5113 drives the fork arm 513 to move up and down through the frame. The frame includes an inner frame 5112 and an outer frame 5111. The inner frame 5112 is fitted inside the outer frame 5111 and slidably connected to the outer frame 5111. The bottom of the inner frame 5112 is fixedly mounted on the slide plate 5123. Preferably, the inner frame 5112 is welded to the slide plate 5123. The fork arm 513 is fixedly mounted above the outer frame 5111. In use, the lifting cylinder 5113 drives the outer frame 5111, creating relative movement with the fixed inner frame 5112, thereby causing the fork arm 513 to move up and down.

[0070] To ensure that the outer frame 5111 will not get stuck or overturn due to uneven force when moving up and down, a pulley structure can also be provided between the inner frame 5112 and the outer frame 5111.

[0071] The lifting cylinder 5113 provides the driving force, and the lifting stroke is just enough to ensure that the lowest point is below the lower arc surface of the graphite electrode to avoid scratching. When the highest point is reached, it can exceed the deformation caused by the fork arm 513 lifting the largest graphite electrode, so as to avoid the fork arm 513 being unable to lift completely due to deformation and bending when lifting the largest model graphite electrode. The lower surface of the fork arm 513 is dragged on the base frame of the transfer unit 4. The specific driving process is as follows: when the graphite electrode is transported to the designated position (i.e., transfer station 44) by the transfer unit 4, the corresponding second side roller 441 falls down and makes room for transfer; the fork arm 513 is first raised to a certain height, and the fork arm 513 is sent under the graphite electrode. Then the graphite electrode is lifted and retracted. After reaching the designated position, the graphite electrode is put down.

[0072] The cooperation between the aforementioned transfer unit 4 and transfer unit 5 is as follows: Figure 11 As shown.

[0073] The structure of the end face protective sleeve feeding unit 6 is as follows: Figure 12-14 As shown: The end-face protective sleeve feeding unit 6 includes a pneumatic suction cup 61, a tilting cylinder 62, a feeding and lifting unit 63, and a lateral movement unit 64. The tilting cylinder 62 is connected to the pneumatic suction cup 61 and controls the tilting movement of the pneumatic suction cup 61. The feeding and lifting unit 63 can control the forward and backward feeding and up and down lifting of the tilting cylinder 62. The lateral movement unit 64 can control the left and right lateral movement of the tilting cylinder 62. The pneumatic suction cup 61 is used to pick up the stacked end-face foam: during operation, suction can pick up the end-face foam, and degassing will cause the end-face foam to detach from the pneumatic suction cup 61. The pneumatic suction cup 61 is connected to the tilting cylinder 62, which can drive the pneumatic suction cup 61 to tilt and change between a first state and a second state. When the pneumatic suction cup 61 is in the first state, the picked-up end-face foam is placed horizontally; when the pneumatic suction cup 61 is in the second state, the picked-up end-face foam is placed vertically. Under the action of the feed lifting unit 63 and the lateral movement unit 64, the pneumatic suction cup can perform flipping, up and down lifting, and left and right lateral movement.

[0074] When installing end-face foam on the end face of the graphite electrode, the graphite electrode is placed laterally on the conveying mechanism 52 and moves with it. When the graphite electrode reaches the corresponding position, the conveying mechanism 52 stops conveying. At this time, the pneumatic suction cup 61 is flipped to the first state using the flipping cylinder 62. The feeding lifting unit 63 and the traversing unit 64 drive the flipping cylinder 62 to move back and forth, up and down, and left and right. This brings the pneumatic suction cup 61 above the end-face foam, and the pneumatic suction cup 61 picks up the end-face foam. Then, the flipping cylinder 62 is flipped to the second state. The feeding lifting unit 63 and the traversing unit 64 drive the flipping cylinder 62 to move back and forth, up and down, and left and right, and the pneumatic suction cup 61 comes to the end face of the graphite electrode. The end-face foam is installed on the end face of the graphite electrode. At this time, the pneumatic suction cup 61 is deflated, causing the end-face foam to detach from the pneumatic suction cup 61, completing the installation of end-face foam on the graphite electrode end face. After installation, the pneumatic suction cup 61 is flipped to its first position using the tilting cylinder 62. The feeding lifting unit 63 and the traversing unit 64 then drive the tilting cylinder 62 to move forward and backward, up and down, and left and right. This moves the pneumatic suction cup 61 above the end-face foam for the next process. This setup significantly saves manpower and increases work efficiency. It is worth noting that this device for installing graphite electrode end-face foam can be installed on both sides of the conveying mechanism 52, allowing for simultaneous installation of end-face foam on both ends of the graphite electrode, further increasing efficiency.

[0075] For ease of use, the above structure can also be used with corresponding identification equipment. For convenient material handling, a stacking platform 65 is also included, on which the aforementioned end-face foams are horizontally stacked. Additionally, a distribution rod 66 is provided above the stacking platform 65: Since there are gaps between adjacent stacked end-face foams, before the pneumatic suction cup 61 reaches above the end-face foams and lifts them, the distribution rod 66 is inserted into the gap between the two end-face foams, simultaneously pressing down on the end-face foam located below the distribution rod 66. Then, the pneumatic suction cup 61 lifts the end-face foam located above the distribution rod 66, preventing the lifting of multiple end-face foams. After the pneumatic suction cup 61 removes the end-face foam, the distribution rod 66 retracts and moves away from above the end-face foams.

[0076] To facilitate multiple material retrievals, the stacking platform 65 is designed as a lifting platform, capable of moving up and down. When the material above is removed, the stacking platform 65 rises, thereby raising the end face foam. At this time, the material distribution rod 66 re-inserts into the gap between the two end face foams to continue sucking up the next end face foam.

[0077] Regarding the material distribution rod 66, a second support 67 is vertically fixed next to the stacking platform 65. A cylinder 68 is fixedly mounted on the second support 67, with the cylinder body of the cylinder 68 fixed to the second support 67. The piston rod of the cylinder 68 is connected to the material distribution rod 66. Extending and retracting the piston rod of the cylinder 68 will pop up and retract the material distribution rod 66, making operation more convenient. The cylinder 68 can be a servo cylinder, controlled by a PLC.

[0078] The aforementioned feed lifting unit 63 includes: a bottom beam 631, a vertical beam 632, a first drive structure, a horizontal beam 633, and a second drive structure. The bottom beam 631 is horizontally fixed, and its length direction is the front-to-back direction. A first slide rail is provided on the bottom beam 631 along its length direction. The vertical beam 632 is vertically arranged, and its bottom end is sleeved on the first slide rail, so that the vertical beam 632 can slide along the length direction of the bottom beam 631. The first drive structure includes a meshing gear and rack structure, wherein the rack is located on one side of the first slide rail, and the gear is driven by a servo motor provided on the vertical beam 632. When the gear is driven to rotate, the vertical beam 632 can move back and forth along the first slide rail. A second slide rail is provided on the vertical beam 632 along its length direction. The horizontal beam 633 is horizontally arranged, and its two ends are respectively sleeved on the second slide rail of the vertical beam 632. At this time, the horizontal beam 633 can slide up and down relative to the bottom beam 631.

[0079] The first drive structure is basically the same as the second drive structure, with a rack on one side of the second slide rail. This rack is driven by a servo motor mounted on the crossbeam 633, causing the crossbeam 22 to move along the length of the second slide rail, i.e., up and down. All of the above servo motors are controlled by a PLC.

[0080] The aforementioned transverse unit 64 is a ball screw, comprising: a motor 641, a lead screw 642, and a lead screw nut; a third slide rail is provided along the length direction of the crossbeam 633, and a tilting cylinder 62 is sleeved on the third slide rail and can move along the length direction of the crossbeam 633; ​​the motor 641 is fixedly mounted on the crossbeam 633, and the lead screw 642 is connected to and driven by the motor 641. The lead screw nut is sleeved and fixed on the tilting cylinder 62, and when the lead screw 642 rotates, the tilting cylinder 62 follows the lead screw nut and moves along the length direction of the lead screw 642.

[0081] For ease of use, the pneumatic suction cup 61 includes a fixed suction cup 611 and a movable suction cup 612. The fixed suction cup 61 is fixedly mounted at the center of the crossbeam 633 by a tilting cylinder 62. There are two movable suction cups 612, located on either side of the fixed suction cup 61. The threads on the lead screw 642 include two thread structures with opposite directions (i.e., the lead screw 642 is a positive and negative lead screw). The tilting cylinders 62 connected to the two movable suction cups 612 are respectively sleeved on both ends of the lead screw 642 by lead screw nuts and move in opposite directions as the lead screw 642 rotates, thereby adjusting the distance between the suction cups. When it is necessary to install end-face foam on the end faces of two graphite electrodes at the same time, use two movable suction cups 612 to pick up one end-face foam respectively and adjust the distance between the two movable suction cups 612 as needed; when it is necessary to install end-face foam on the end faces of three graphite electrodes at the same time, use two movable suction cups 612 and fixed suction cup 611 to pick up one end-face foam respectively, adjust the distance between the two movable suction cups 612 and the fixed suction cup 611 respectively, and then put on the end-face protective sleeves of the three graphite electrodes.

[0082] The structure of the wooden cage package, priced at 7 yuan, is as follows: Figure 15-26 As shown: It includes a frame 71, a wood strip feeding mechanism 72, an end plate feeding mechanism 73, and a binding and sawing mechanism 74; wherein the wood strip feeding mechanism 72 is disposed on the frame 71 and is located to the side of the graphite electrode to be packaged; the end plate feeding mechanism 73 is disposed on the frame 71 and is located at the end of the graphite electrode to be packaged; the binding and sawing mechanism 74 is disposed on the frame 71, and the binding and sawing mechanism 74 can bind the wood strips 76 and the end plate 77 and saw the wood strips 76.

[0083] When packaging the graphite electrode, the end plate feeding mechanism 73 provides the end plate 77 and conveys the end plate 77 to the end of the graphite electrode. The wood strip feeding mechanism 72 provides the wood strip 76 and conveys the wood strip 76 to the left, right or top side of the graphite electrode. The binding and sawing mechanism 74 binds the end plate 77 and the wood strip 76 and saws off the excess wood strip 76 until a wooden cage is formed.

[0084] The device can automatically feed wooden strips, automatically feed end plates, automatically bind wooden strips and end plates, and automatically cut off excess wooden strips.

[0085] Additionally, the frame 71 includes a first upright 711, a second upright 712, a base 713, and an upright drive mechanism 714, combined with... Figure 16 As shown, the number of first uprights 711 is set to two and arranged opposite each other. Each first upright 711 includes two vertically arranged columns, a crossbeam, and a bottom longitudinal beam, with the bottom longitudinal beam mounted on the base 713 of the frame structure. Combined with... Figure 24 As shown, the number of second uprights 712 is set to two: the second upright 712 adopts a single-arm truss, which includes a support frame 7121 and a support arm 7122. Figure 17-19 As shown, a frame guide rail mechanism 7146 is provided on the base 713, perpendicularly positioned relative to the two first frames 711. A frame slide 7144, adapted to the frame guide rail mechanism 7146, is provided at the bottom of each first frame 711. The frame slide 7144 is movably mounted on the frame guide rail mechanism 7146. A wood strip feeding mechanism 72 is located on the first frame 711, a binding and sawing mechanism 74 is located on the inner side of the first frame 711, and an end plate feeding mechanism 73 is located on the second frame 712. Figure 17-19 As shown, the upright drive mechanism 714 includes an upright drive motor 7141, a horizontal transmission rod 7142, and two vertical transmission rods 7143. The upright drive motor 7141 is mounted on the top crossbeam and is connected to the horizontal transmission rod 7142. The two vertical transmission rods 7143 are respectively mounted vertically on two columns. The two ends of the horizontal transmission rod 7142 are respectively connected to the top of the two vertical transmission rods 7143 through corresponding bevel gear sets 7145. An upright transmission gear 7147 is provided at the bottom of the vertical transmission rod 7143, and an upright transmission rack 7148 is provided on the base 713. The upright transmission gear 7147 meshes with the upright transmission rack 7148. In actual use, the upright drive motor 7141 can be started as needed. The upright drive motor 7141 drives the horizontal transmission rod 7142 to rotate, and the vertical transmission rod 7143 rotates accordingly. At this time, with the cooperation of the upright transmission gear 7147 and the upright transmission rack 7148, the first upright 711 moves along the upright guide rail mechanism 7146.

[0086] Preferably, each of the two first uprights 711 is provided with an upright drive mechanism 714, and the two upright drive mechanisms 714 share a set of upright transmission racks 7148.

[0087] As an optional implementation, such as Figure 20-23As shown, the wood strip feeding mechanism 72 includes a wood strip receiving mechanism 721, which includes a wood strip frame 7211 and an end-aligning telescopic mechanism 7212. Wood strips 76 are stacked inside the wood strip frame 7211, and a discharge port is provided on the bottom wall of the wood strip frame 7211. The end-aligning telescopic mechanisms 7212 are positioned opposite each other at both ends of the wood strip frame 7211. The telescopic ends of the end-aligning telescopic mechanisms 7212 are located inside the wood strip frame 7211 and are connected to end-pushing members. The end-aligning telescopic mechanism 7212 is configured as a cylinder, and the end-pushing member is configured as an end-pushing plate. When receiving wood strips 76, the telescopic ends of the end-aligning telescopic mechanisms 7212 extend, pushing the wood strips 76 to make the ends of all the wood strips 76 flush. The end alignment telescopic mechanism 7212 is provided with end alignment guide mechanisms 7213 on both the upper and lower sides. The mechanism includes an end alignment guide rod and an end alignment guide seat located at the end of the wood strip frame 7211. The end alignment guide rod slides through the end alignment guide seat and is connected to the end pusher.

[0088] As an optional implementation, the wood strip feeding mechanism 72 includes a wood strip feeding mechanism 722, which includes a side pushing telescopic mechanism 7221 and a material distribution mechanism 7222. The side pushing telescopic mechanism 7221 is disposed on one side of the wood strip frame 7211. The telescopic end of the side pushing telescopic mechanism 7221 is located inside the wood strip frame 7211 and is connected to a side pushing member. The side pushing telescopic mechanism 7221 is configured as a cylinder, and the side pushing member is configured as a side push plate. When all the wood strips 76 above the discharge port have finished discharging, the telescopic end of the side pushing telescopic mechanism 7221 extends, pushing the remaining wood strips 76 towards the discharge port. The side-pushing telescopic mechanism 7221 is provided with side-pushing guide mechanisms 7223 on both its upper and lower sides. The side-pushing guide mechanism 7223 includes a side-pushing guide rod and a side-pushing guide seat. The side-pushing guide seat is fixedly installed on the side of the wood strip frame 7211. The side-pushing guide rod slides through the side-pushing guide seat and is connected to the side-pushing component. The material distribution mechanism 7222 is located on the bottom side of the wood strip frame 7211. The material distribution mechanism 7222 includes a material distribution telescopic mechanism 72221 and a material distribution claw 72222. The material distribution claw 72222 is located below the discharge port. The telescopic end of the material distribution telescopic mechanism 72221 is connected to the material distribution claw 72222. The material distribution telescopic mechanism 72221 is configured as a cylinder. During the discharge process, the wood strips 76 falling through the discharge port can land exactly on the material distribution claw 72222. After that, the telescopic end of the material distribution telescopic mechanism 72221 extends, and the material distribution claw 72222 drives the wood strips 76 to extend, which facilitates the subsequent conveying of the wood strips 76.

[0089] As an optional implementation, the wood strip feeding mechanism 72 includes a wood strip conveying mechanism 723 located below the material distribution mechanism, comprising a vertical conveying mechanism, a horizontal conveying mechanism, and a flip-up wood strip clamping mechanism 7237. The vertical conveying mechanism includes a first guide rail mechanism 7231, a first movable support mechanism 7232, and a first drive mechanism 7233. The first movable support mechanism 7232 is provided with a first slide block 72321, which is movably mounted on the first guide rail mechanism 7231. The first drive mechanism 7233 can drive the first movable support mechanism 7232 to reciprocate up and down along the first guide rail mechanism 7231. The first drive mechanism 7233 includes a first drive motor 72331, a conveying transmission shaft 72332, a vertical conveying transmission gear 72333, and a vertical conveying transmission rack 72334, with the vertical conveying transmission gear 72333 meshing with the vertical conveying transmission rack 72334. There are two first guide rail mechanisms 7231, each mounted on one of the two columns. The horizontal conveying mechanism includes a second guide rail mechanism 7234, a second movable support mechanism 7235, and a second drive mechanism 7236. The second guide rail mechanism 7234 is horizontally mounted on the first movable support mechanism 7232. The second movable support mechanism 7235 includes a second slide block 72351, which is movably mounted on the second guide rail mechanism 7234. The second drive mechanism 7236 drives the second movable support mechanism 7235 to reciprocate horizontally along the second guide rail mechanism 7234. The second drive mechanism 7236 includes a second drive motor 72361, a horizontal conveying transmission screw 72362, and a horizontal conveying transmission nut seat 72363. A reversible wood strip clamping mechanism 7237 is mounted on a second movable support mechanism 7235 and includes a wood strip clamp 72371, a wood strip clamp telescopic mechanism 72373, a clamp bracket 72372, and a clamp flipping drive mechanism 72374 (rotary cylinder). The wood strip clamp telescopic mechanism 72373 is mounted on the clamp bracket 72372 and can drive the wood strip clamp 72371 to clamp the wood strip 76. The clamp bracket 72372 is connected to the rotary cylinder. The wood strip clamp 72371 includes two movable clamps arranged opposite each other. The wood strip clamp telescopic mechanism 72373 is a bidirectional cylinder, and its two sets of telescopic ends are respectively connected to the two movable clamps. A flipping mechanism 7238 is mounted on the second movable support mechanism 7235. The flipping mechanism 7238 includes a flipping support drive mechanism 72381 and a flipping support mechanism 72382 that are connected by transmission. The reversible wood strip clamping mechanism 7237 is mounted on the flipping support mechanism 72382. The aforementioned tilting support drive mechanism 72381 is configured as a tilting cylinder.

[0090] As an optional implementation, such as Figure 24-26As shown, the end plate feeding mechanism 73 includes a liftable end plate placement platform 731, an end plate conveying mechanism 732, and an end plate clamping mechanism 733. The end plate conveying mechanism 732 is mounted on the second upright 712 and located above the liftable end plate placement platform 731. This mechanism includes a reciprocating end plate conveying mechanism 7321 and an end plate tilting arm mechanism 7322. The reciprocating end plate conveying mechanism 7321 includes an end plate telescopic pushing mechanism 73211 and an end plate guide rail mechanism 73212. The end plate telescopic pushing mechanism 73211 is a cylinder. The end plate guide rail mechanism 73212 is arranged along the support arm 7122. The end plate tilting arm mechanism 7322 includes a vertical first connecting arm 73221 and a second connecting arm 73222 hinged to the first connecting arm 73221. The first connecting arm 73221 and the second connecting arm 73222... A flipping telescopic mechanism 73223 is provided between the two arms 22. An end plate conveying slide 732211 is provided on the first connecting arm 73221. The end plate conveying slide 732211 is movably mounted on the end plate guide rail mechanism 73212. The telescopic end of the cylinder is connected to the first connecting arm 73221. The fixed end of the flipping telescopic mechanism 73223 is hinged to the first connecting arm 73221. The telescopic end of the flipping telescopic mechanism 73223 is connected to the second connecting arm 73222. The end plate clamping mechanism 733 is connected to the second connecting arm 73222. In the initial state, the telescopic end of the flipping telescopic mechanism 73223 is extended, and the first connecting arm 73221 and the second connecting arm 73222 are in the same vertical direction. At this time, the end plate support mechanism 7331 is in a horizontal state. When the end plate 77 is flipped, the telescopic end of the flipping telescopic mechanism 73223 retracts, and the second connecting arm 73222 rotates relative to the first connecting arm 73221, causing the end plate clamping mechanism 733 to rotate synchronously until the second connecting arm 73222 is perpendicular to the first connecting arm 73221. At this time, the end plate 77 is in a vertical state along with the end plate support mechanism 7331. As an optional embodiment, the end plate clamping mechanism 733 includes a frame-type end plate support mechanism 7331, an end plate fixing clamp 7332, an end plate movable clamp 7333, and a clamp telescopic mechanism 7334 made of a cylinder. The end plate support mechanism 7331 is fixedly connected to the second connecting arm 73222, and the end plate fixing clamp 7332 and the end plate movable clamp 7333 are arranged opposite to each other on the end plate support mechanism 7331. The cylinder is mounted on the end plate support mechanism 7331 and its telescopic end is connected to the end plate movable clamp 7333. The end plate support mechanism 7331 can drive the end plate movable clamp 7333 to move towards or away from the end plate fixed clamp 7332, thereby realizing the clamping and release of the end plate 77.The liftable endplate placement platform 731 is a linkage lifting platform, including a platform 7311, a fixed base 7312, a lifting and telescopic mechanism 7313, and a cross-link assembly 7314. A support rod is connected between the two cross-link assemblies 7314. The lifting and telescopic mechanism 7313 is a hydraulic cylinder, with its fixed end mounted on the fixed base 7312 and its telescopic end hinged to the support rod. During the endplate 77 conveying process, the linkage lifting platform raises and lifts the endplate to be bound to the endplate clamping mechanism 733. Afterward, the liftable endplate placement platform 731 lowers, providing space for the endplate 77 to flip. To ensure the secure packaging, the material needs to be packaged multiple times in different axial directions.

[0091] As an optional implementation, such as Figure 23 As shown, the binding and sawing mechanism 74 includes a sawing mechanism 741 and a binding mechanism 742. During the binding process of the wooden cage, the wooden strips 76 and end plates 77 are first bound by the binding mechanism 742, and then the wooden strips 76 are cut by the sawing mechanism 741.

[0092] For ease of operation, the device also includes a lifting and rotating unit 9 that can rotate and change direction. The lifting and rotating unit can rotate the material to complete multiple axial packaging operations.

[0093] The structure of the lifting and rotating unit 9 is as follows: Figure 27-31 As shown: It includes a guide rail 91, a movable trolley 92 and a lifting and rotating mechanism 93. The guide rail 91 is located below the axial packaging unit 8 and its two ends are connected to the wooden cage packaging unit 7 and the lifting and rotating mechanism 93, respectively. The movable trolley 92 can move along the guide rail 91 and transport the materials processed by the wooden cage packaging unit 7 to the axial packaging unit 8 or the lifting and rotating mechanism 93. The movable trolley 92 has a hollow structure. When the movable trolley 92 moves above the lifting and rotating mechanism 93, the lifting and rotating mechanism 93 can rise, fall and rotate relative to the upper surface of the movable trolley 92.

[0094] Specifically, the aforementioned lifting and rotating mechanism 93, as shown in the example... Figure 28As shown, from bottom to top, the assembly includes a support component 931, a second lifting component 932, and a platform rotation component 933. The platform rotation component 933 includes a rotating platform 9331 and a rotation drive component 9332, which drives the rotating platform 9331 to rotate. A graphite electrode placed on the rotating platform 9331 is lifted upwards by the second lifting component 932 and rotates as driven by the rotation drive component 9332. Subsequently, the second lifting component 932 drives the platform rotation component 933 to descend, completing the lifting and rotation of the graphite electrode. Specifically, the second lifting component 932 is configured as a linkage-type lifting mechanism, including multiple first telescopic mechanisms 9321, a cross-link assembly 9322, a support rod 9323, and a support platform 9324. Two intersecting linkage assemblies 9322 are arranged opposite to each other, and multiple support rods 9323 are connected between the two intersecting linkage assemblies 9322. Each intersecting linkage assembly 9322 includes a first link 93221 and a second link 93222 that are rotatably intersected. The two ends of the first telescopic mechanism 9321 are connected to the support assembly 931 and the support rods 9323, respectively. The support rods 9323 can firmly connect the two intersecting linkage assemblies 9322 and provide support points for the telescopic end of the first telescopic mechanism 9321. A rotating platform 9331 is positioned above a support platform 9324. The top end of a first connecting rod 93221 is hinged to the support platform 9324, and a lower moving part 93223 is located at the bottom end of the first connecting rod 93221. A lower guide part 93224 is located on the support assembly 931, and the lower moving part 93223 can move relative to the lower guide part 93224. The lower moving part 93223 and the lower guide part 93224 are connected via rolling bearings and guide grooves. The top end of a second connecting rod 93222 is equipped with an upper moving part 93225, and an upper guide part 93226 is located on the bottom side of the support platform 9324. The upper moving part 93225 can move relative to the upper guide part 93226, and the bottom end of the second connecting rod 93222 is rotatably connected to the support assembly 931. The upper moving part 93225 and the upper guide part 93226 are connected.

[0095] Specifically, a rolling element 9325 made of rolling bearing is provided between the aforementioned support platform 9324 and rotating platform 9331, allowing the rotating platform 9331 to rotate relative to the support platform 9324 via the rolling bearing. Rolling friction occurs between the rotating platform 9331 and the rolling bearing. The rotating drive element 9332 includes a transmission gear 93321, a transmission rack 93322, and a second telescopic mechanism 93323. The transmission gear 93321 is fixedly positioned at the center of the lower side of the rotating platform 9331, and rotates synchronously with the rotating platform 9331. Both the transmission rack 93322 and the second telescopic mechanism 93323 are located on the lower side of the support platform 9324. A through hole is provided at the center of the support platform 9324, through which the transmission gear 93321 passes and meshes with the transmission rack 93322. The telescopic end of the second telescopic mechanism 93323 is provided with a rack connecting bar 93324, which is connected to the transmission rack 93322. The first telescopic mechanism 9321 and the second telescopic mechanism 93323 can be pneumatic telescopic mechanisms, hydraulic telescopic mechanisms, or electric telescopic mechanisms.

[0096] A lifting and rotating station 911 is provided on the aforementioned guide rail 91, and the lifting and rotating mechanism 93 is located on the lifting and rotating station 911. When the movable trolley 92 moves along the guide rail 91 to the lifting and rotating station 911, the lifting and rotating mechanism 93 is located exactly below the movable trolley body 921. During the packaging process of the graphite electrode, the graphite electrode is placed on the movable trolley 92. The movable trolley 92 moves along the guide rail 91 and transports the graphite electrode to the binding station located below the axial packaging unit 8 for axial packaging. After the single packaging process is completed, the movable trolley 92 continues to move along the guide rail 91 to the lifting and rotating station 911. At this time, the rotating platform 9331 first lifts and supports the graphite electrode, and then rotates to rotate the graphite electrode to 90°. After rotating to the correct position, it drives the graphite electrode to fall and return it to the movable trolley 92. Then, the movable trolley 92 drives the graphite electrode in the new posture back to the binding station, completing the radial secondary packaging of the graphite electrode. Repeating the above process can achieve multiple radial packing treatments of the graphite electrode.

[0097] Specifically, the aforementioned movable trolley 92 includes a walking drive assembly 922, which is connected to the trolley body 921 and can drive the trolley body 921 to move. The walking drive assembly 922 includes a servo motor 9221 and a meshing drive gear 9222 and a drive rack 9223. The servo motor 9221 is mounted on the trolley body 921, the drive gear 9222 is located at the output end of the servo motor 9221, and the drive rack 9223 is arranged along the guide rail 91. The servo motor 9221, in conjunction with the gear and rack structure, enables the movable trolley 92 to move forward, backward, and stop suddenly. The cooperative structure of the aforementioned axial packing unit 8 and lifting and rotating unit is as follows: Figure 32 As shown.

[0098] Example 2:

[0099] like Figure 33 As shown, the present invention also provides a fully automatic graphite electrode steel strip packaging line, including a feeding and clamping unit 1, a timber feeding unit 2, a radial packaging unit 3, a transfer unit 4, a transfer unit 5, an end-face protective sleeve feeding unit 6, a wooden cage packing unit 7, and an axial packaging unit 8; the feeding and clamping unit 1 includes a feeding component 12 and a clamping component 13, the number of feeding components 12 is two and they are respectively located at both ends of the length direction of the transfer unit 4, at least one feeding component 12 is provided with a clamping component 13, the radial packaging unit 3 and the timber feeding unit 2 are respectively located on both sides of the connection between the clamping component 13 and the transfer unit 4; a transfer unit 5 is provided on one side of the transfer unit 4 in the transport direction, the transfer unit 5 can transfer the graphite electrodes located on the transfer unit 4 to the end-face protective sleeve feeding unit 6, the material after being processed by the end-face protective sleeve feeding unit 6 can be transported to the wooden cage packing unit 7 under the transfer action of the transfer unit 5; the axial packaging unit 8 can perform axial packaging processing on the graphite electrodes after being processed by the wooden cage packing unit 7.

[0100] The difference between Embodiment 2 and Embodiment 1 is that, in this embodiment, two feeding components 12 are provided, and the two feeding components 12 are located at opposite ends of the transfer unit 4 along its length. At this time, feeding can be achieved at both ends of the production line. When feeding is performed via the feeding component 12 located on the right side of the transfer unit 4, the transfer unit 4 can rotate in the opposite direction, thereby conveying the graphite electrodes to be packaged to the clamping component 13 located on the other feeding component 12.

[0101] The specific process of the feeding section is as follows: During normal operation, the graphite electrode is fed from the left end, passes through the square timber feeding and packaging, and is transported to the right to the transfer unit 4; the first lifting component 43 operates, and the side of the transfer unit 4 with the lifting cylinder descends to receive the square timber pads; the transfer unit 4 rotates normally, driving the graphite electrode to continue moving forward until the two pads at the bottom of the graphite electrode are sent onto the chain plate assembly 42. At this time, the lifting cylinder lifts up, and the chain plate assembly 42 returns to a horizontal state; at this time, the gear and rack structure 442, driven by the cylinder, slowly flattens the three second side rollers 441 on the transfer station 44, and the packaged graphite electrode... It will stop at an appropriate position so that the fork arm 513 in the reversing mechanism 51 can reach in and fork away the graphite electrode. When feeding in reverse, the first lifting component 43 is in the lifting state and does not move. At this time, the transfer unit 4 and the feeding components 12 on both sides are horizontal, while the three second side rollers 441 on the transfer station 44 return to the upright working state to prevent the graphite electrode from rolling off. At this time, the feeding component 12 on the left side will also roll in reverse to transport the graphite electrode in reverse to the station located before the end face alignment roller 124, and then rotate forward to align and clamp the end face of the graphite electrode. The specific steps are the same as the left end feeding.

[0102] The above are merely specific embodiments of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A fully automatic graphite electrode steel band packaging line, characterized in that, The device comprises a feeding and clamping unit, a wood bar feeding unit, a radial packing unit, a transfer unit, a transfer unit, an end face protective sleeve feeding unit, a wood lattice order unit and an axial packing unit. The feeding and clamping unit and the transfer unit are arranged along the same straight line, and the radial packing unit and the wood bar feeding unit are respectively located on the two sides of the connection part of the feeding and clamping unit and the transfer unit. The transfer unit comprises a support seat, a chain plate assembly and a first lifting assembly, the chain plate assembly can drive the graphite electrode after the radial packing unit to be packed and transferred, and the first lifting assembly is located at one end of the chain plate assembly and can drive the one end of the chain plate assembly to rise and fall to adjust the inclination of the upper surface of the chain plate assembly. The chain plate assembly is further provided with a transfer station, and the transfer unit is located at the transfer station. The chain plate assembly comprises a driving shaft, a conveying chain plate and a mounting plate, the mounting plate is located in the conveying chain plate, and the driving shaft can drive the conveying chain plate to convey; the mounting plate is provided with a plurality of second side edge rollers on the two sides, and the second side edge rollers located at the transfer station can rotate relative to the mounting plate to switch between the vertical and horizontal states. One side of the transfer unit in the transportation direction is provided with the transfer unit, the transfer unit can transfer the graphite electrode located on the transfer unit to the end face protective sleeve feeding unit, and the material after the end face protective sleeve feeding unit processing can be conveyed to the wood lattice order unit under the transfer of the transfer unit. The axial packing unit can perform axial packing processing on the graphite electrode after the wood lattice order unit is processed, the wood lattice order unit comprises a rack, a wood strip feeding mechanism, an end plate feeding mechanism and a binding sawing mechanism; the wood strip feeding mechanism is arranged on the rack and located at the side of the graphite electrode to be packed; the end plate feeding mechanism is arranged on the rack and located at the end of the graphite electrode to be packed; the binding sawing mechanism is arranged on the rack, and the binding sawing mechanism can bind the wood strip and the end plate and cut the wood strip; When the graphite electrode is packed, the end plate feeding mechanism provides the end plate and conveys the end plate to the end of the graphite electrode, the wood strip feeding mechanism provides the wood strip and conveys the wood strip to the left side, the right side or the upper side of the graphite electrode, and the binding sawing mechanism binds the end plate and the wood strip and cuts the excess wood strip until the wood lattice is formed.

2. The fully automatic graphite electrode steel tape packaging line according to claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding and clamping unit comprises a feeding assembly, a feeding assembly and a clamping assembly, the feeding assembly is located on one side of the feeding assembly, and the graphite electrode can be transferred to the feeding assembly through the feeding assembly; the feeding assembly is provided with a conveying unit which can convey the material to the clamping assembly along the length direction of the feeding assembly; the clamping assembly is located on the side away from the feeding assembly of the conveying unit, when the clamping assembly is started, the clamping assembly can move towards the middle part of the conveying unit until the two ends of the graphite electrode are connected, at this time, the graphite electrode located on the conveying unit can be arranged neatly together.

3. The fully automatic steel tape packaging line for graphite electrodes according to claim 1, characterized in that, The wood block feeding unit comprises a conveying table, a material blocking piece, a material pushing piece and a wood block guide groove. The conveying table is located at one side of the feeding and clamping unit and is used for conveying the wood blocks. The material blocking piece is horizontally arranged above the conveying table and is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the conveying table, and is used for blocking the wood blocks. The material pushing piece is located at the side of the material blocking piece away from the feeding and clamping unit and can slide along the length direction of the material blocking piece. When the material pushing piece moves, the wood block conveyed to the material blocking piece through the conveying table can move along the length direction of the material blocking piece into the wood block guide groove. The wood block guide groove is located at one side of the conveying table and between the feeding and clamping unit and the transfer unit.

4. The fully automatic steel tape packaging line for graphite electrodes according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transfer unit comprises a reversing mechanism and a conveying mechanism. The reversing mechanism comprises a longitudinal driving assembly, a transverse driving assembly and a fork arm. The fork arm and the transverse driving assembly are respectively located at the upper and lower ends of the longitudinal driving assembly and extend towards the same direction. The transverse driving assembly can drive the fork arm to move forward and backward, and the longitudinal driving assembly can drive the fork arm to move up and down. The conveying mechanism comprises a conveying chain fixedly arranged outside the reversing mechanism. The conveying direction of the conveying chain is in line with the extension direction of the fork arm. The fork arm can be raised or lowered relative to the upper surface of the conveying chain under the driving of the longitudinal driving assembly. When the fork arm moves downward to be not higher than the upper surface of the conveying chain, the graphite electrode placed on the fork arm can fall on the conveying chain and be conveyed to the end face protection sleeve feeding unit along with the rotation of the conveying chain.

5. The fully automatic steel tape packaging line for graphite electrodes according to claim 1, characterized in that, The end face protection sleeve feeding unit comprises a pneumatic suction cup, a turnover cylinder, a feeding and lifting unit and a horizontal moving unit. The turnover cylinder is connected with the pneumatic suction cup and controls the turnover movement of the pneumatic suction cup. The feeding and lifting unit can control the feeding and lifting of the turnover cylinder. The horizontal moving unit can control the horizontal movement of the turnover cylinder.

6. The fully automatic steel tape packaging line for graphite electrodes according to claim 1, characterized in that, A jacking and rotating unit is further included. The jacking and rotating unit can rotate the material to complete multiple axial packaging. The jacking and rotating unit comprises a guide rail, a movable trolley and a jacking and rotating mechanism. The guide rail is located below the axial packaging unit. The two ends of the guide rail are respectively connected with the wood crate order unit and the jacking and rotating mechanism. The movable trolley can move along the guide rail and convey the material processed by the wood crate order unit to the axial packaging unit or the jacking and rotating mechanism. The movable trolley is a hollow structure. When the movable trolley moves above the jacking and rotating mechanism, the jacking and rotating mechanism can be raised and rotated relative to the upper surface of the movable trolley.

7. The fully automatic steel tape packaging line for graphite electrodes according to claim 6, characterized in that, The jacking and rotating mechanism comprises a supporting assembly, a second lifting assembly and a platform rotating assembly. The second lifting assembly is located on the supporting assembly, and the platform rotating assembly is located on the second lifting assembly. The platform rotating assembly comprises a rotating platform and a rotating driving member. The rotating driving member can drive the rotating platform to rotate.

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