An intelligent plate taking device applied to anode plate casting

Abstract

The application relates to the field of anode plate casting technology, in particular to an intelligent plate taking device for anode plate casting, which comprises a water tank, an anode plate clamp arranged on one side of the water tank, a lifting frame arranged at the bottom of the anode plate clamp, a spraying assembly arranged in the water tank, a conveying track arranged at the bottom of the lifting frame, a cleaning assembly arranged on the conveying track, a bracket arranged at one end of the conveying track away from the lifting frame, and a plate taking elevator arranged above the bracket. The anode plate clamp, the lifting frame, the conveying track and the cleaning assembly are arranged, the anode plate is first clamped by the anode plate clamp and placed on the lifting frame, the anode plate is allowed to be arranged on the conveying track and moved along the conveying track after the anode plate moves to the bottom end, and meanwhile, the upper and lower surfaces of the anode plate can be cleaned by the cleaning assembly in the moving process, so that the anode plate is comprehensively cleaned and sundries are removed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of anode plate casting technology, and specifically to an intelligent plate-retrieving device used in anode plate casting. Background Technology

[0002] In the electrolytic refining of metals, such as in the electrolytic refining of copper cathode plates and cast anode plates, castings made of anode metal, such as anode copper, are alternately immersed in the electrolyte in an electrolytic cell to collect nearly pure metal, such as copper with a purity of 99.99%, on the surface of the cathode plate. To produce such cast anode plates, molten anode metal is generated in an anode furnace and poured from the furnace into an anode mold arranged on a casting platform of an anode casting apparatus. The cast anode plates are transferred from the anode mold on the casting platform to a cooling tank for cooling by a coolant contained in the cooling space of the cooling tank. Multiple sets of cast anode plates are then removed from the cooling space of the cooling tank for further processing.

[0003] Currently, after casting the anode plates, they need to be sent to a cleaning system to remove non-sticky substances. However, during the cleaning process, most existing systems simply carry the anode plates directly across the water tank via a conveyor system, which makes it difficult to ensure that impurities on the surface of the anode plates are completely removed. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the above-mentioned shortcomings and provide an intelligent plate-removing device for anode plate casting.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] An intelligent plate-retrieving device for anode plate casting includes a water tank and further includes:

[0007] An anode plate clamp is located on one side of the water tank and is used to clamp the anode plate inside the mold.

[0008] The lifting frame, located at the bottom of the anode plate clamp, is used to sequentially transport the anode plates into the water tank.

[0009] The spray assembly, located in the water tank, is used to rinse and cool the anode plates on the lifting frame;

[0010] A conveyor track, located at the bottom of the lifting frame, is used to convey the anode plates;

[0011] The cleaning assembly, mounted on the conveyor track, is used to clean the surface of the anode plate;

[0012] A bracket, located at the end of the conveyor track away from the lifting frame, is used to stack anode plates;

[0013] The plate lifting machine, located above the bracket, is used to transfer the anode plates.

[0014] Furthermore, the anode plate clamp includes a flipping frame rotatably mounted on the water tank, a transverse plate slidably mounted inside the flipping frame, a backing plate fixedly mounted on the transverse plate, and a first clamping plate slidably mounted inside the backing plate.

[0015] Furthermore, the lifting frame includes a conveying mechanism installed in the water tank. Fixed platforms are arranged in an array on the conveying mechanism. A movable clamp is slidably arranged at one end of the fixed platform, and a fixed clamp with the same structure as the movable clamp is fixedly arranged at the other end of the fixed platform.

[0016] Furthermore, the movable fixture includes a movable platform slidably connected to the fixed platform, a cylinder is provided on the movable platform, a push plate is connected to the movable end of the cylinder, a second clamping plate is provided on the push plate, and a rotating shaft connected to the push plate for rotation is provided on one side of the second clamping plate.

[0017] Furthermore, the spraying assembly includes a lead screw that rotates within the water tank, a lifting plate fitted onto the lead screw, and a spray gun mounted on the lifting plate.

[0018] Furthermore, the cleaning assembly includes fixed frames disposed on both sides of the conveying track, a first cleaning brush located at the bottom of the conveying track is movably disposed between the two fixed frames, and two second cleaning brushes located at the top of the conveying track are also movably disposed between the two fixed frames.

[0019] Furthermore, a first guide rod is provided inside the fixing frame, and a first slider is provided at both ends of the first cleaning brush and sleeved on the first guide rod. A first spring is provided on one side of the first slider and sleeved on the first guide rod. A frame is provided at the top of the first slider and the frame is connected to the first slider through a connecting rod. The two ends of the second cleaning brush are located within the frame and can move.

[0020] Furthermore, the frame is provided with two second guide rods, and the two ends of the second cleaning brush are provided with second sliders sleeved on the second guide rods, and one side of the second slider is provided with a second spring sleeved on the second guide rod.

[0021] Furthermore, the plate lifting machine includes a crossbeam, with columns at both ends of the crossbeam, and a traveling mechanism slidably connected to the water tank at the bottom of the columns. A bidirectional threaded rod is rotatably installed inside the crossbeam, with hydraulic rods at both ends of the bidirectional threaded rod. A support plate is installed at the bottom end of the hydraulic rod, and a transverse sliding block sleeved on the bidirectional threaded rod is installed at the top end of the hydraulic rod.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0023] This invention comprises an anode plate clamp, a lifting frame, a conveying track, and a cleaning assembly. After the anode plate is cooled within the mold, it needs to be cleaned. First, the anode plate is clamped by the anode plate clamp, then the clamp is rotated to place the anode plate on the lifting frame. The anode plate then gradually moves downwards. During this downward movement, water can be sprayed onto the anode plate using a spray gun. Once the anode plate reaches the bottom, the fixed clamp is released, and the movable clamp flips downwards, allowing the anode plate to rest on the conveying track and move along it. Simultaneously, during this movement, the cleaning assembly cleans both the top and bottom surfaces of the anode plate, thus thoroughly cleaning the anode plate and removing impurities. Attached Figure Description

[0024] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of the invention. The illustrative embodiments of the invention and their descriptions are used to explain the invention and do not constitute an undue limitation of the invention. In the drawings:

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the anode plate clamp of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the spray assembly of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting frame of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the movable clamp of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the cleaning component of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the plate lifting machine of the present invention.

[0032] In the diagram: 1. Water tank; 2. Anode plate clamp; 21. Tilting frame; 22. Transverse plate; 23. Backing plate; 24. First clamping plate; 3. Lifting frame; 31. Conveying mechanism; 32. Fixed platform; 33. Movable clamp; 331. Movable platform; 332. Cylinder; 333. Push plate; 334. Second clamping plate; 335. Rotating shaft; 34. Fixed clamp; 4. Spray assembly; 41. Lifting plate; 42. Spray gun; 43. Lead screw; 5. Conveying track; 6. Cleaning assembly Components; 61. Fixing frame; 611. First guide rod; 612. First spring; 62. First cleaning brush; 621. First slider; 63. Second cleaning brush; 631. Second slider; 64. Frame; 65. Connecting rod; 651. Second guide rod; 652. Second spring; 7. Bracket; 8. Plate lifting machine; 81. Crossbeam; 82. Column; 83. Traveling mechanism; 84. Hydraulic rod; 85. Support plate; 86. Bidirectional threaded rod; 87. Lateral slider. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of the embodiments. Unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this application can be combined with each other. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0034] It should be noted that if the embodiments of the present invention involve directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indications are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indications will also change accordingly.

[0035] Reference Figures 1-7 As shown, an intelligent plate-retrieving device for anode plate casting includes a water tank 1, and further includes:

[0036] The anode plate clamp 2 is set on one side of the water tank 1. The anode plate is rapidly cooled in the mold. After cooling, when it is moved to the anode plate clamp 2, the anode plate can be lifted by the hydraulic mechanism built into the mold. At this time, it can be clamped by the anode plate clamp 2.

[0037] The lifting frame 3 is located at the bottom of the anode plate clamp 2. The anode plates can be arranged layer by layer in the lifting frame 3 to transport the anode plates into the water tank 1 in sequence.

[0038] The spray assembly 4 is installed in the water tank 1. As the anode plates descend one by one along the lifting frame 3, they can be rinsed and cooled.

[0039] The conveying track 5 is located at the bottom of the lifting frame 3, and its surface is also provided with grooves to fit the inner ears on both sides of the anode plate for conveying the anode plate.

[0040] The cleaning component 6 is mounted on the conveyor track 5 and is used to clean the surface of the anode plate.

[0041] The bracket 7 is located at the end of the conveyor track 5 away from the lifting frame 3 and is used to stack anode plates;

[0042] A plate lifting machine 8 is located above the bracket 7 and is used to transfer the anode plates.

[0043] When the system receives the signal to lift a set of electrode plates out of the water tank 1, the lifting mechanism of the plate-retrieving elevator 8 located above the bracket 7 descends to the plate-retrieving position, completes the grabbing of the inner ear of the electrode plate, the lifting mechanism lifts the plate up and separates it from the bracket 7, and then runs to the plate-retrieving position of the output vehicle, waiting for the output vehicle to enter the area below the plate-retrieving machine to receive the electrode plates. When the output vehicle is in position below the plate-retrieving machine, the lifting mechanism descends and places the plate onto the output vehicle. After the transfer is completed, the plate-retrieving elevator 8 returns to its original position to retrieve the next set of electrode plates.

[0044] In one embodiment, the anode plate clamp 2 includes a flipping frame 21 rotatably mounted on the water tank 1, a transverse plate 22 slidably mounted inside the flipping frame 21, the transverse plate 22 having its own driving mechanism for driving the transverse plate 22 to slide inside the flipping frame 21, a backing plate 23 fixedly mounted on the transverse plate 22, and a first clamping plate 24 slidably mounted inside the backing plate 23.

[0045] After the anode plate inside the mold is lifted by the hydraulic mechanism, the transverse plate 22 slides down along the flipping frame 21, so that the anode plate is located in the first clamping plate 24. At this time, the side of the anode plate with the inner ear can be fixed and clamped by the first clamping plate 24. Then, the flipping frame 21 is rotated to the side facing the water tank 1, so that the anode plate can be placed in the lifting frame 3.

[0046] In one embodiment, the lifting frame 3 includes a conveying mechanism 31 installed in the water tank 1. Fixed platforms 32 are arranged in an array on the conveying mechanism 31. A movable clamp 33 is slidably arranged at one end of the fixed platform 32. The movable clamp 33 is mainly used for adjustment and can be adjusted appropriately according to the size of the anode plate. A fixed clamp 34 with the same structure as the movable clamp 33 is fixedly arranged at the other end of the fixed platform 32.

[0047] After the anode plate is placed at the top of the lifting frame 3 by the anode plate clamp 2, the inner ear is facing the movable clamp 33. At this time, the anode plate with the inner ear can be clamped by the movable clamp 33, and the other side can be fixed by the fixed clamp 34. After clamping, it can be moved down one level.

[0048] In one embodiment, the movable clamp 33 includes a movable platform 331 slidably connected to the fixed platform 32. A cylinder 332 is provided on the movable platform 331. A push plate 333 is connected to the movable end of the cylinder 332. A second clamping plate 334 is provided on the push plate 333. The second clamping plate 334 is L-shaped. A rotating shaft 335 is provided on one side of the second clamping plate 334 and is rotatably connected to the push plate 333.

[0049] First, after the anode plate reaches the upper end of the lifting frame 3, the movable clamp 33 and the fixed clamp 34 push the second clamp 334 inward through the cylinder 332, so that the anode plate can be placed on the bottom plate of the second clamp 334. Then, the second clamp 334 continues to move inward to clamp and fix the anode plate. When the anode plate moves to the bottom of the lifting frame 3, the fixed clamp 34 is released, and the anode plate is fixed and clamped only by the movable clamp 33. At this time, the anode plate can be deflected downward by rotating the movable clamp 33. At the same time, since the inner ear is located on one side of the movable clamp 33, the inner ear is facing upward. Then, the movable clamp 33 is released, and the anode plate falls vertically and is placed in the groove on the conveying track 5.

[0050] In one embodiment, the spraying assembly 4 includes a lead screw 43 that rotates within the water tank 1, a lifting plate 41 is sleeved on the lead screw 43, and a spray gun 42 is provided on the lifting plate 41.

[0051] As the anode plate descends along the lifting frame 3, water can be sprayed onto the anode plate through the spray assembly 4 to clean it with high-pressure water and further cool it down. The water used here can be directly from the water tank 1.

[0052] In one embodiment, the cleaning assembly 6 includes a fixing frame 61 disposed on both sides of the conveying track 5, a first cleaning brush 62 located at the bottom of the conveying track 5 movably disposed between the two fixing frames 61, and two second cleaning brushes 63 located at the top of the conveying track 5 movably disposed between the two fixing frames 61, for cleaning both sides of the anode plate.

[0053] In one embodiment, a first guide rod 611 is provided inside the fixing frame 61, and a first slider 621 sleeved on the first guide rod 611 is provided at both ends of the first cleaning brush 62. A first spring 612 sleeved on the first guide rod 611 is provided on one side of the first slider 621. A frame 64 is provided at the top of the first slider 621. The frame 64 is connected to the first slider 621 through a connecting rod 65. The two ends of the second cleaning brush 63 are located within the frame 64 and can move.

[0054] As the first cleaning brush 62 moves downward, it can also move the second cleaning brush 63 downward together. First, when the anode plate passes the first cleaning brush 62, one side of the anode plate can be washed by the first cleaning brush 62. The first cleaning brush 62 will also be squeezed by the anode plate and gradually move downward. At the same time, the anode plate will also deflect upward and the bottom will gradually tilt upward. When the first cleaning brush 62 moves downward, it will also drive the frame 64 to move downward, which in turn can drive the second cleaning brush 63 to move downward, so that the second cleaning brush 63 can stick to the other side of the anode plate for cleaning.

[0055] In one embodiment, two second guide rods 651 are provided inside the frame 64, and two ends of the second cleaning brush 63 are provided with second sliders 631 sleeved on the second guide rods 651, and one side of the second sliders 631 is provided with a second spring 652 sleeved on the second guide rods 651.

[0056] Here, the elastic coefficient of the second spring 652 is less than that of the first spring 612. The positions of the two second cleaning brushes 63 are behind the first cleaning brush 62. Initially, the height of the second cleaning brushes 63 is exactly at the inner ear of the anode plate. The first cleaning brushes 62 are located between the conveying tracks 5. The distance between the first cleaning brushes 62 and the second cleaning brushes 63 is insufficient for the anode plate to pass vertically. Thus, when the anode plate moves forward, it first passes through the first cleaning brush 62. At this time, the first cleaning brush 62 is forced to move downward, which will simultaneously drive the two second cleaning brushes 63 to move downward together. The second cleaning brushes 63 will also be subjected to an upward compression, causing the second cleaning brushes 63 to open upward and adhere to the other side of the anode plate until the anode plate passes between the first cleaning brushes 62 and the second cleaning brushes 63.

[0057] In one embodiment, the plate lifting machine 8 includes a crossbeam 81, with columns 82 at both ends of the crossbeam 81. A traveling mechanism 83 that is slidably connected to the water tank 1 is provided at the bottom of the columns 82. A bidirectional threaded rod 86 is rotatably provided inside the crossbeam 81. Hydraulic rods 84 are provided at both ends of the bidirectional threaded rod 86. A support plate 85 is provided at the bottom end of the hydraulic rod 84. A transverse sliding block 87 sleeved on the bidirectional threaded rod 86 is provided at the top end of the hydraulic rod 84.

[0058] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that the invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of the invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered in all respects as exemplary and non-limiting, and the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within the present invention.

Claims

1. An intelligent plate-retrieving device for anode plate casting, comprising a water tank (1), characterized in that, Also includes: An anode plate clamp (2) is set on one side of the water tank (1) and is used to clamp the anode plate in the mold; The lifting frame (3) is located at the bottom of the anode plate clamp (2) and is used to transport the anode plates into the water tank (1) in sequence. The spray assembly (4) is installed in the water tank (1) and is used to rinse and cool the anode plates on the lifting frame (3); The conveying track (5) is located at the bottom of the lifting frame (3), and its surface is also provided with grooves to fit the inner ears on both sides of the anode plate for conveying the anode plate. The cleaning assembly (6) is mounted on the conveyor track (5) and is used to clean the surface of the anode plate; A bracket (7) is located at one end of the conveying track (5) away from the lifting frame (3) and is used to stack anode plates; A plate lifting machine (8) is set above the bracket (7) and is used to transfer the anode plates; The lifting frame (3) includes a conveying mechanism (31) installed in the water tank (1). A fixed platform (32) is arranged in an array on the conveying mechanism (31). A movable clamp (33) is slidably arranged at one end of the fixed platform (32), and a fixed clamp (34) with the same structure as the movable clamp (33) is fixedly arranged at the other end of the fixed platform (32). The movable clamp (33) includes a movable platform (331) slidably connected to the fixed platform (32). A cylinder (332) is provided on the movable platform (331). A push plate (333) is connected to the movable end of the cylinder (332). A second clamping plate (334) is provided on the push plate (333). A rotating shaft (335) is provided on one side of the second clamping plate (334) and is rotatably connected to the push plate (333).

2. The intelligent plate-retrieving device for anode plate casting according to claim 1, characterized in that, The anode plate clamp (2) includes a flipping frame (21) rotatably mounted on the water tank (1), a transverse plate (22) slidably mounted inside the flipping frame (21), a backing plate (23) fixedly mounted on the transverse plate (22), and a first clamping plate (24) slidably mounted inside the backing plate (23).

3. The intelligent plate-retrieving device for anode plate casting according to claim 1, characterized in that, The spraying assembly (4) includes a lead screw (43) that rotates inside the water tank (1), a lifting plate (41) is sleeved on the lead screw (43), and a spray gun (42) is provided on the lifting plate (41).

4. The intelligent plate-retrieving device for anode plate casting according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cleaning assembly (6) includes a fixed frame (61) disposed on both sides of the conveying track (5), a first cleaning brush (62) located at the bottom of the conveying track (5) is movably disposed between the two fixed frames (61), and two second cleaning brushes (63) located at the top of the conveying track (5) are also movably disposed between the two fixed frames (61).

5. The intelligent plate-retrieving device for anode plate casting according to claim 4, characterized in that, The fixing frame (61) is provided with a first guide rod (611), and the two ends of the first cleaning brush (62) are provided with a first slider (621) sleeved on the first guide rod (611). A first spring (612) sleeved on the first guide rod (611) is provided on one side of the first slider (621). A frame (64) is provided on the top of the first slider (621). The frame (64) is connected to the first slider (621) through a connecting rod (65). The two ends of the second cleaning brush (63) are located within the frame (64) and can move.

6. The intelligent plate-retrieving device for anode plate casting according to claim 5, characterized in that, The frame (64) is provided with two second guide rods (651), and the two ends of the second cleaning brush (63) are provided with second sliders (631) sleeved on the second guide rods (651). A second spring (652) sleeved on the second guide rods (651) is provided on one side of the second sliders (631).

7. The intelligent plate-retrieving device for anode plate casting according to claim 1, characterized in that, The plate lifting machine (8) includes a crossbeam (81), with columns (82) at both ends of the crossbeam (81). A walking mechanism (83) that is slidably connected to the water tank (1) is provided at the bottom of the columns (82). A bidirectional threaded rod (86) is rotatably provided inside the crossbeam (81). Hydraulic rods (84) are provided at both ends of the bidirectional threaded rod (86). A support plate (85) is provided at the bottom end of the hydraulic rod (84). A transverse sliding block (87) sleeved on the bidirectional threaded rod (86) is provided at the top end of the hydraulic rod (84).

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