A machining apparatus for cutting and welding a workpiece
By integrating fixed, moving, and rotating mechanisms into the processing equipment, the problems of corrosion of anode steel claws and low cutting and welding efficiency have been solved, achieving efficient and convenient workpiece processing.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- YUNNAN DONGYUAN COAL GRP QUJING ALUMINUM IND CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2023-11-02
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-05
AI Technical Summary
In existing technologies, the anode steel claws become thinner due to corrosion during the electrolytic aluminum production process, which increases resistance and affects the energizing efficiency. Furthermore, the cutting and welding efficiency is low, and the material needs to be moved multiple times, making operation inconvenient.
Design a processing equipment that integrates fixing, moving, and rotating mechanisms. The fixing mechanism stabilizes the workpiece, the moving mechanism prevents material movement, and the rotating mechanism enables integrated cutting and welding operations, reducing manual operation.
It improves the efficiency of workpiece cutting and welding, reduces material movement, lowers the difficulty of operation, and enhances the practicality and convenience of the equipment.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of electrolytic aluminum processing technology, specifically to a processing equipment for workpiece cutting and welding. Background Technology
[0002] In the aluminum electrolysis production process, the anode is known as the "heart of electrolysis." It consists of an anode carbon block, anode steel claws, aluminum guide rods, and an aluminum-steel composite block. The anode steel claws serve to conduct current and bear the load. The anode steel claws are generally made of ordinary cast steel and come in three, four, six, and eight-claw configurations. During aluminum electrolysis, the working temperature of the lower part of the anode steel claw legs is 400–900℃. Alumina powder and electrolyte surround the anode steel claw legs. During production, the alumina reacts electrochemically with the iron in the claw legs. The anode steel claws are prone to corrosion under high-temperature hydrogen fluoride conditions, leading to rapid oxidation of the lower part of the anode steel claw legs, causing them to become thinner. This thinning increases the resistance of the claw legs, affecting the current-carrying efficiency and thus the power efficiency of the electrolytic cell. If the entire anode steel claw is scrapped due to its excessively thin diameter, it is a significant waste, and the cost of replacement is high. To save production costs, when the root of the anode steel claw leg (i.e., the claw foot) is too thin to be used, the common method is to cut off the thinned part and then weld it back to the original position. This achieves the goal of ensuring the energizing efficiency of the steel claw while saving expenses and operating costs. The general cutting and welding process involves placing the anode claw on a cutting device for cutting, and then placing the material on a welding device for welding. This operation requires the material to be moved multiple times, and because the material is heavy, each movement is cumbersome. Moreover, the welding efficiency is low, which affects the cutting and welding of the workpiece.
[0003] Based on this, the present invention designs a processing device for workpiece cutting and welding to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a processing device for workpiece cutting and welding, so as to solve the problems of low efficiency in cutting and welding and the need for repeated material movement mentioned in the background art.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:
[0006] A processing device for workpiece cutting and welding includes a worktable, a placement plate mounted on the worktable, a fixing mechanism on the placement plate, an anode steel claw placed between the fixing mechanism and the placement plate, a guide frame mounted on the worktable, a moving mechanism within the guide frame, a first hydraulic rod mounted on the moving mechanism, a fixed frame fixedly connected to one end of the first hydraulic rod, a second drive motor mounted on the fixed frame, a rotating table mounted at the output end of the second drive motor, and two rotating mechanisms on the rotating table. One of the rotating mechanisms is equipped with a welder, and the other rotating mechanism is equipped with a second hydraulic rod, one end of which is equipped with a cutter.
[0007] Preferably, the fixing mechanism includes a support frame, a lead screw, a pressure plate, and a spring. The lead screw is threadedly connected to the support frame, a pressure plate is rotatably connected to one end of the lead screw, and a spring is sleeved on the lead screw.
[0008] Preferably, a throttle is installed at one end of the lead screw, and the surface of the throttle is provided with a rubber anti-slip layer.
[0009] Preferably, the moving mechanism includes a threaded rod, a first drive motor, and a moving frame. The threaded rod is rotatably connected inside the guide frame. The first drive motor is installed at one end of the guide frame. The output end of the first drive motor is fixedly connected to the threaded rod. The moving frame is threadedly connected to the threaded rod.
[0010] Preferably, the rotating mechanism includes a connecting rod, a rotating ring, a turntable, a clamping mechanism, a gear ring, a third drive motor, and a second gear. The connecting rod is fixedly connected to the rotating platform, and the rotating ring is slidably connected to one end of the connecting rod. The turntable is rotatably connected inside the rotating ring, and the turntable is fixedly connected to the rotating platform. The turntable is equipped with a clamping mechanism. A gear ring is installed on the rotating ring. The third drive motor is installed on the rotating platform, and a second gear is installed at the output end of the third drive motor. The second gear and the gear ring mesh with each other.
[0011] Preferably, the clamping mechanism includes a housing, a geared disc, a clamping plate, a pull rod, a rotating column, and a first gear. The housing is fixedly connected inside the turntable, the geared disc is rotatably connected inside the housing, and multiple clamping plates are rotatably connected inside the housing. A pull rod is provided between the clamping plates and the geared disc. The multiple clamping plates rotate to form an encircling shape. A rotating column is rotatably connected inside the housing, and a first gear is installed on the rotating column. The first gear meshes with the geared disc.
[0012] Preferably, the output end of the second drive motor is provided with a self-locking component, and the rotating mechanism is provided with another self-locking component.
[0013] Preferably, one of the rotating mechanisms is equipped with a dust collection component, and the two rotating mechanisms are arranged in an L-shape.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:
[0015] This invention, through the cooperation of a fixed mechanism, makes the workpiece more stable and convenient during cutting and welding, avoiding workpiece shaking during welding and cutting, and further ensuring the processing efficiency of the equipment. After the material is fixed, the cooperation of the moving mechanism and the first hydraulic rod allows the equipment to cut and weld any one of the claw teeth. Thus, the equipment can complete cutting and welding without moving the workpiece during operation. The two rotating mechanisms in the equipment, in conjunction with the welder and cutter, allow the equipment to complete the welding of new materials without moving the workpiece after cutting, making the equipment more convenient and efficient during processing. At the same time, it reduces material movement, making the equipment more time-saving and labor-saving during cutting and welding, thereby effectively improving the practicality and ease of use of the equipment. During welding and cutting, the cooperation of the welding and cutting mechanisms with the rotating mechanism makes the material welded and cut in a ring shape, making the material welding and cutting more efficient and reducing manual welding operations, making the equipment more practical. Attached Figure Description
[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments 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.
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the front view structure of the present invention;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure from a partial right-side view of the present invention;
[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure from a partial left-side view of the present invention;
[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure from a partial lower view of the present invention;
[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure from a partial right-side perspective of the present invention.
[0022] The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows:
[0023] 1. Workbench; 2. Placement plate; 3. Fixing mechanism; 4. Support frame; 5. Lead screw; 6. Pressure plate; 7. Spring; 8. Anode steel claw; 9. Guide frame; 10. Moving mechanism; 11. Threaded rod; 12. First drive motor; 13. Moving frame; 14. First hydraulic rod; 15. Fixing frame; 16. Second drive motor; 17. Rotating table; 18. Rotating mechanism; 19. Connecting rod; 20. Rotating ring; 21. Turntable; 22. Clamping mechanism; 23. Housing; 24. Gear plate; 25. Clamping plate; 26. Pull rod; 27. Rotating column; 28. First gear; 29. Gear ring; 30. Third drive motor; 31. Second gear; 32. Welder; 33. Second hydraulic rod; 34. Cutter; 35. Self-locking assembly. Detailed Implementation
[0024] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention.
[0025] Please see Figures 1-5 The present invention provides a technical solution:
[0026] A processing device for workpiece cutting and welding includes a worktable 1, a placement plate 2 mounted on the worktable 1, a fixing mechanism 3 on the placement plate 2, an anode steel claw 8 placed between the fixing mechanism 3 and the placement plate 2, a guide frame 9 mounted on the worktable 1, a moving mechanism 10 inside the guide frame 9, a first hydraulic rod 14 mounted on the moving mechanism 10, a fixed frame 15 fixedly connected to one end of the first hydraulic rod 14, a second drive motor 16 mounted on the fixed frame 15, a rotating table 17 mounted at the output end of the second drive motor 16, two rotating mechanisms 18 mounted on the rotating table 17, a welder 32 mounted on one rotating mechanism 18, and a second hydraulic rod 33 mounted on the other rotating mechanism 18, a cutter 34 mounted at one end of the second hydraulic rod 33.
[0027] The fixing mechanism 3 includes a support frame 4, a lead screw 5, a pressure plate 6, and a spring 7. The lead screw 5 is threaded onto the support frame 4, and the pressure plate 6 is rotatably connected to one end of the lead screw 5. The spring 7 is sleeved on the lead screw 5. This facilitates the fixing of the anode steel claw 8, thereby ensuring the stability of the anode steel claw 8.
[0028] The lead screw 5 has a throttle at one end, and the surface of the throttle is covered with a rubber anti-slip layer, making it more convenient for the operator to control the fixed mechanism 3.
[0029] The moving mechanism 10 includes a threaded rod 11, a first drive motor 12, and a moving frame 13. The threaded rod 11 is rotatably connected inside the guide frame 9. The first drive motor 12 is installed at one end of the guide frame 9. The output end of the first drive motor 12 is fixedly connected to the threaded rod 11. The moving frame 13 is threadedly connected to the threaded rod 11. This facilitates the control of the rotation mechanism 18 and the anode steel claw 8 to move closer and further away, thereby enabling the equipment to complete cutting and welding.
[0030] The rotating mechanism 18 includes a connecting rod 19, a rotating ring 20, a turntable 21, a clamping mechanism 22, a gear ring 29, a third drive motor 30, and a second gear 31. The connecting rod 19 is fixedly connected to the rotating table 17. The rotating ring 20 is slidably connected to one end of the connecting rod 19. The turntable 21 is rotatably connected inside the rotating ring 20. The turntable 21 is fixedly connected to the rotating table 17. The clamping mechanism 22 is provided inside the turntable 21. The gear ring 29 is installed on the rotating ring 20. The third drive motor 30 is installed on the rotating table 17. The second gear 31 is installed at the output end of the third drive motor 30. The second gear 31 and the gear ring 29 mesh with each other. This facilitates the welding and rotary cutting of the rotating column 27 of the anode steel claw 8, making the equipment more convenient and efficient during operation.
[0031] The clamping mechanism 22 includes a housing 23, a geared disc 24, a clamping plate 25, a pull rod 26, a rotating column 27, and a first gear 28. The housing 23 is fixedly connected inside the turntable 21. The geared disc 24 is rotatably connected inside the housing 23. Multiple clamping plates 25 are rotatably connected inside the housing 23. A pull rod 26 is provided between the clamping plates 25 and the geared disc 24. The multiple clamping plates 25 rotate in a ring shape. The rotating column 27 is rotatably connected inside the housing 23. The first gear 28 is installed on the rotating column 27. The first gear 28 and the geared disc 24 mesh with each other. This facilitates the clamping of the welding material and also facilitates the cutting of the material, avoiding tilting during welding and cutting.
[0032] The second drive motor 16 has a self-locking component 35 at its output end, and the rotating mechanism 18 has another self-locking component 35; this facilitates self-locking of the rotating table 17 and the rotating column 27, thereby keeping them in a fixed position.
[0033] One of the rotating mechanisms 18 is equipped with a dust collection component, and the two rotating mechanisms 18 are arranged in an L-shape; this facilitates the adsorption of dust generated during cutting and reduces the occurrence of dust.
[0034] Working principle:
[0035] During operation, the anode steel claw 8 is first cut and placed on the placement plate 2. The lead screw 5 is rotated to lower it. At this time, the pressure plate 6 installed at one end of the lead screw 5 presses down on the material to maintain its stability. Then, the first drive motor 12 is controlled to rotate, and the first hydraulic rod 14 and the second drive motor 16 are also controlled to rotate. Since the two rotating mechanisms 18 are arranged in an L-shape, the rotating mechanism 18 to be operated is adjusted to be in a vertical position relative to the worktable 1 according to its placement. During adjustment, the second drive motor 16 is controlled to rotate, causing the second drive motor 16 to drive the rotating table 17 to rotate, thus making the rotating mechanism 18 vertical. After the rotating mechanism 18 is adjusted, the position of the first hydraulic rod 14 is adjusted so that the first hydraulic rod 14 pushes the rotating mechanism 18 to move, and the clamps in the rotating mechanism 18 are engaged. The claw teeth of the mechanism 22 and the anode steel claw 8 are horizontal. Then, the first drive mechanism is controlled to drive the threaded rod 11 to rotate, and then the rotating mechanism 18 passes through the claw teeth of the anode steel claw 8, so that the claw teeth are located in the clamping mechanism 22. At this time, the rotating column 27 rotates, and the first gear 28 drives the gear plate 24 to rotate. Then, the pull rod 26 pushes the clamping plate 25 to fix the claw teeth. When the claw teeth are fixed, the third drive motor 30 is controlled to rotate, so that the rotating ring 20 rotates under the drive of the gear ring 29. As the rotating ring 20 rotates, the length of the second hydraulic rod 33 is controlled, so that the cutter 34 performs a ring cut on the claw teeth until the material is cut. After the material is cut, the clamping mechanism 22 clamps the claw teeth. Then, the above steps are reversed to remove the claw teeth and clamp the clamping mechanism 22 to clamp another claw tooth. This is repeated to cut until the cutting is completed.
[0036] After the anode steel claw 8 has finished cutting, the rotating table 17 is adjusted again according to the above steps so that the rotating mechanism 18 where the welder 32 is located is perpendicular to the worktable 1. At this time, the new claw teeth are placed in the clamping mechanism 22 and fixed by the clamping mechanism 22. Then, the first hydraulic rod 14 and the moving mechanism 10 are adjusted according to the above steps so that the new claw teeth and the anode steel claw 8 come into contact. Then, the rotating ring 20 is controlled to rotate, and the welder 32 is used to perform ring welding on it, thereby completing the welding after the material is cut.
[0037] The equipment, through the cooperation of the fixing mechanism 3, makes the workpiece more stable and convenient during cutting and welding, avoiding shaking of the workpiece during welding and cutting, and further ensuring the processing efficiency of the equipment. After the material is fixed, the equipment can cut and weld any one of the claw teeth through the cooperation of the moving mechanism 10 and the first hydraulic rod 14. Thus, the equipment can complete the cutting and welding without moving the workpiece during operation. The two rotating mechanisms 18 in the equipment, together with the welder 32 and the cutter 34, enable the equipment to complete the welding of new materials without moving the workpiece after cutting, making the equipment more convenient and efficient during processing. At the same time, it reduces the movement of materials, making the equipment more time-saving and labor-saving during cutting and welding, thereby effectively improving the practicality and ease of use of the equipment. During welding and cutting, the welder 32 and the cutter 34, through the cooperation of the rotating mechanism 18, make the material welded and cut in a ring shape, making the material welding and cutting more efficient, while reducing manual welding operations, making the equipment more practical.
Claims
1. A processing device for workpiece cutting and welding, comprising a worktable (1), characterized in that: A placement plate (2) is installed on the workbench (1). A fixing mechanism (3) is provided on the placement plate (2). An anode steel claw (8) is placed between the fixing mechanism (3) and the placement plate (2). A guide frame (9) is installed on the workbench (1). A moving mechanism (10) is provided inside the guide frame (9). A first hydraulic rod (14) is installed on the moving mechanism (10). A fixing frame (15) is fixedly connected to one end of the first hydraulic rod (14). A second drive motor (16) is installed on the fixing frame (15). A rotating table (17) is installed at the output end of the second drive motor (16). Two rotating mechanisms (18) are provided on the rotating table (17). A welder (32) is installed on one of the rotating mechanisms (18). A second hydraulic rod (33) is installed on the other rotating mechanism (18). A cutter (34) is installed at one end of the second hydraulic rod (33). The rotating mechanism (18) includes a connecting rod (19), a rotating ring (20), a turntable (21), a clamping mechanism (22), a gear ring (29), a third drive motor (30), and a second gear (31). The connecting rod (19) is fixedly connected to the rotating platform (17). The rotating ring (20) is slidably connected to one end of the connecting rod (19). The turntable (21) is rotatably connected inside the rotating ring (20). The turntable (21) is fixedly connected to the rotating platform (17). The clamping mechanism (22) is provided inside the turntable (21). The gear ring (29) is installed on the rotating ring (20). The third drive motor (30) is installed on the rotating platform (17). The second gear (31) is installed at the output end of the third drive motor (30). The second gear (31) and the gear ring (29) mesh with each other. The clamping mechanism (22) includes a housing (23), a gear disk (24), a clamping plate (25), a pull rod (26), a rotating column (27), and a first gear (28). The housing (23) is fixedly connected inside the turntable (21). The gear disk (24) is rotatably connected inside the housing (23). Multiple clamping plates (25) are rotatably connected inside the housing (23). A pull rod (26) is provided between the clamping plates (25) and the gear disk (24). The multiple clamping plates (25) rotate in a ring shape. The rotating column (27) is rotatably connected inside the housing (23). The first gear (28) is installed on the rotating column (27). The first gear (28) and the gear disk (24) mesh with each other. The two rotating mechanisms (18) are arranged in an L-shape.
2. The processing equipment for workpiece cutting and welding according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing mechanism (3) includes a support frame (4), a lead screw (5), a pressure plate (6) and a spring (7). The lead screw (5) is threadedly connected to the support frame (4), and the pressure plate (6) is rotatably connected to one end of the lead screw (5). The spring (7) is sleeved on the lead screw (5).
3. The processing equipment for workpiece cutting and welding according to claim 2, characterized in that: One end of the lead screw (5) is equipped with a throttle, and the surface of the throttle is provided with a rubber anti-slip layer.
4. The processing equipment for workpiece cutting and welding according to claim 1, characterized in that: The moving mechanism (10) includes a threaded rod (11), a first drive motor (12) and a moving frame (13). The threaded rod (11) is rotatably connected inside the guide frame (9). The first drive motor (12) is installed at one end of the guide frame (9). The output end of the first drive motor (12) is fixedly connected to the threaded rod (11). The moving frame (13) is threadedly connected to the threaded rod (11).
5. The processing equipment for workpiece cutting and welding according to claim 1, characterized in that: The output end of the second drive motor (16) is provided with a self-locking component (35), and the rotating mechanism (18) is provided with another self-locking component (35).
6. The processing equipment for workpiece cutting and welding according to claim 1, characterized in that: One of the rotating mechanisms (18) is equipped with a dust collection assembly.