Cathode zinc shaping method

Abstract

The application provides a cathode zinc shaping method, comprising the following steps: manually forking a cathode zinc stack to a shaping machine by a forklift, moving down a clamping plate of the shaping machine to clamp the cathode zinc stack; after the forklift leaves, rotating the main body mechanism of the shaping machine by 90 degrees clockwise, and flattening the side of the cathode zinc stack by gravity; moving out a walking mechanism of the shaping machine, rotating the cathode zinc stack by 90 degrees clockwise horizontally by a rotating mechanism of the shaping machine; rotating the main body mechanism of the shaping machine by 90 degrees counterclockwise, and flattening the side of the cathode zinc stack by gravity; rotating back the main body mechanism of the shaping machine by 90 degrees clockwise, moving out the walking mechanism of the shaping machine, rotating the cathode zinc stack by 90 degrees counterclockwise horizontally by the rotating mechanism of the shaping machine, resetting the main body mechanism of the shaping machine by 90 degrees counterclockwise, and lifting the clamping plate of the shaping machine. The application realizes cathode zinc shaping and reloading, and the stack is horizontally flat and vertical, the center of gravity is on the center line of the chain conveyor, and the cathode zinc is prevented from overturning during the conveying process of the chain conveyor, and is stably conveyed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of cathode zinc shaping technology, and specifically relates to a cathode zinc shaping method. Background Technology

[0002] Typically, zinc cathodes are stacked in piles, each approximately 800mm high and containing around 200 pieces. Currently, the industry does not perform a shaping process for zinc cathodes before automated feeding; quality issues or scattered stacks are still resolved by manual stacking. With the development and application of new automated feeding technologies, zinc cathode shaping methods will see diverse advancements.

[0003] The shift from manual to automated feeding of cathode zinc is a recent technological advancement. However, the electrolytically extracted cathode zinc, after stacking, often exhibits issues such as curling, broken zinc sheets, irregularities, and uneven stacking. Automated feeding equipment may then encounter problems such as… Figure 1 and Figure 2 The problems shown include unstable center of gravity leading to tipping, excessive protrusions causing collisions, scattered zinc scraps, and misaligned feeding, which can result in equipment damage. Furthermore, the scattered cathode zinc requires manual stacking, increasing the workload for workers. Therefore, in addition to automated feeding, shaping the cathode zinc before feeding is essential to improve work efficiency and reduce worker workload. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a method for shaping zinc cathodes to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows:

[0006] A method for shaping zinc cathodes includes the following steps:

[0007] Step 1): A forklift is used to manually transport the cathode zinc stack from the electrolysis process to the forming machine. The forming machine's clamping plate moves down to clamp the cathode zinc stack.

[0008] Step 2): After the shaping machine detects that the manual forklift has left, it performs a flipping action;

[0009] Step 3): The main body of the shaping machine rotates 90° clockwise, and the cathode zinc stack flattens its sides by gravity;

[0010] Step 4): The shaping machine's traveling mechanism moves outward, and the shaping machine's rotating mechanism rotates the cathode zinc stack horizontally clockwise by 90°;

[0011] Step 5): The main body of the shaping machine rotates 90° counterclockwise, and the cathode zinc stack flattens its sides by gravity;

[0012] Step 6): The main body of the shaping machine rotates 90° clockwise and flips back, the walking mechanism of the shaping machine moves outward, the rotating mechanism of the shaping machine rotates 90° counterclockwise horizontally, the main body of the shaping machine rotates 90° counterclockwise to reset, and the clamping plate of the shaping machine is lifted.

[0013] Step 7): The AGV automatic forklift automatically identifies and removes the cathode zinc stack from the forming machine, and automatically selects whether the chain conveyor is in a material-containing state;

[0014] Step 8): When the beginning of the chain conveyor is in a material-rich state, the AGV automatic forklift will automatically place the cathode zinc stack on the ground cathode zinc field; when the beginning of the chain conveyor is in a material-deficient state, the AGV automatic forklift will automatically place the cathode zinc stack on the chain conveyor to the cathode zinc station.

[0015] Step 9): Manually clean the zinc slag receiving tray of the shaping machine.

[0016] In summary, due to the adoption of the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0017] This invention enables the shaping and reloading of cathode zinc, ensuring that the stack is horizontally and vertically aligned, the center of gravity is on the center line of the chain conveyor, and preventing the cathode zinc from tipping over during the chain conveyor process, thus ensuring stable transportation. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the inaccurate positioning of the cathode zinc in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the tilted state of the cathode zinc in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the cathode zinc shaping target and ideal state in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the workflow of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Attached figures and their names: 1. Manual forklift; 2. Cathode zinc stack; 3. Shaping machine; 4. AGV automatic forklift; 5. Automatic feeding line; 6. Shaping machine main body mechanism; 7. Shaping machine walking mechanism; 8. Shaping machine rotating mechanism; 9. Shaping machine clamping plate; 10. Ground cathode zinc field; 11. Baseline; 12. Conveyor chain. Detailed Implementation

[0023] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of the present invention described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0024] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the invention.

[0025] like Figure 4 As shown, the cathode zinc shaping method of the present invention includes the following steps:

[0026] Step 1): The manual forklift 1 forks the cathode zinc stack 2 from the electrolysis process and places it on the shaping machine 3. The clamping plate 9 of the shaping machine moves down and clamps the cathode zinc stack 2.

[0027] Step 2): After the shaping machine 3 detects that the manual forklift 1 has left, it performs a flipping action;

[0028] Step 3): The main body of the shaping machine 6 rotates 90° clockwise, and the cathode zinc stack 2 flattens one side by gravity;

[0029] Step 4): The shaping machine walking mechanism 7 moves outward, and the shaping machine rotating mechanism 8 rotates the cathode zinc stack 2 horizontally clockwise by 90°;

[0030] Step 5): The main body of the shaping machine 6 rotates 90° counterclockwise, and the cathode zinc stack 2 flattens the other side by gravity;

[0031] Step 6): The main body mechanism 6 of the shaping machine rotates 90° clockwise and flips back, the walking mechanism 7 of the shaping machine moves outward, the rotating mechanism 8 of the shaping machine rotates 90° horizontally counterclockwise, the main body mechanism 6 of the shaping machine rotates 90° counterclockwise to reset, and the clamping plate 9 of the shaping machine is lifted.

[0032] Step 7): The AGV automatic forklift 4 automatically identifies and removes the cathode zinc stack 2 from the shaping machine 3, and automatically selects whether the chain conveyor is in a material-containing state;

[0033] Step 8): When the beginning of the chain conveyor is in a material-rich state, the AGV automatic forklift 4 automatically places the cathode zinc stack 2 on the ground cathode zinc site 10; when the beginning of the chain conveyor is in a material-deficient state, the AGV automatic forklift 4 automatically places the cathode zinc stack 2 on the cathode zinc station of the chain conveyor.

[0034] Step 9): Manually clean the zinc slag receiving tray of the shaping machine.

[0035] This invention is applied to an automated feeding system, which realizes the shaping and reloading of cathode zinc, ensuring that the stack is horizontal and vertical, the center of gravity is on the center line of the chain conveyor, and preventing the cathode zinc from tipping over during the chain conveyor process, thus ensuring stable transportation.

Claims

1. A method for shaping zinc cathodes, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: Step 1): A forklift (1) transports the cathode zinc stack (2) from the electrolysis process to the shaping machine (3). The clamping plate (9) of the shaping machine moves down and clamps the cathode zinc stack (2). Step 2): After the shaping machine (3) detects that the manual forklift (1) has left, it performs a flipping action; Step 3): The main body of the shaping machine (6) rotates 90° clockwise, and the cathode zinc stack (2) flattens the side by gravity; Step 4): The shaping machine walking mechanism (7) moves outward, and the shaping machine rotating mechanism (8) rotates the cathode zinc stack (2) horizontally clockwise by 90°; Step 5): The main body of the shaping machine (6) rotates 90° counterclockwise, and the cathode zinc stack (2) flattens the side by gravity; Step 6): The main body mechanism (6) of the shaping machine rotates 90° clockwise and flips back, the walking mechanism (7) of the shaping machine moves outward, the rotating mechanism (8) of the shaping machine rotates 90° counterclockwise horizontally, the main body mechanism (6) of the shaping machine rotates 90° counterclockwise to reset, and the clamping plate (9) of the shaping machine is lifted. Step 7): The AGV automatic forklift (4) automatically identifies and removes the cathode zinc stack (2) from the shaping machine (3), and automatically selects whether the chain conveyor is in a material-containing state; Step 8): When the beginning of the chain conveyor is in a material-rich state, the AGV automatic forklift (4) automatically places the cathode zinc stack (2) on the ground cathode zinc field (10); when the beginning of the chain conveyor is in a material-deficient state, the AGV automatic forklift (4) automatically places the cathode zinc stack (2) on the cathode zinc station of the chain conveyor. Step 9): Manually clean the zinc slag receiving tray of the shaping machine.

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