Electrolyte manual cleaning with a jackhammer support device

Abstract

The application belongs to the technical field of electrolytic aluminum, and particularly relates to a wind pick supporting device for manual cleaning of electrolyte, which comprises a box body and a supporting seat. A recovery groove is arranged in the box body, a residual anode is arranged above the recovery groove, the supporting seat is arranged on the box body, an installation block is rotatably arranged on the supporting seat, a sliding hole is arranged in the installation block, and a wind pick is slidably arranged in the sliding hole. The residual anode comprises a guide rod and a steel claw connected with the guide rod. The steel claw has a plurality of conductive claw parts which are arranged at intervals. The bottom end of the conductive claw part is connected with an anode carbon block. The wind pick is opposite to the steel claw and can extend into the gap between the conductive claw parts. The device can rotate to change the angle of the wind pick, so that the wind pick can extend into the gap between the conductive claw parts, and the electrolyte in the gap between the conductive claw parts can be cleaned, so that the cleaning work of the electrolyte on the residual anode is completely realized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of electrolytic aluminum technology, and in particular relates to a pneumatic pick support device for manual cleaning of electrolytes. Background Technology

[0002] In the electrolytic aluminum process, the anodes used in aluminum electrolysis cells are typically made of carbon materials. During electrolysis, the anodes are gradually consumed, and this consumption is a significant factor. Residual anodes refer to the portion of the anode that was not completely consumed in the reaction during aluminum electrolysis. This residual anode includes the anode guide rod, anode claws, and unconsumed anode carbon blocks. After production, the anode carbon blocks are covered with electrolyte and other covering materials, and the electrolyte fills the gaps between the anode claws.

[0003] In the production process, residual anodes can be processed and reused, such as by recycling anode guide rods, anode claws, or anode carbon blocks. Therefore, the electrolyte on the residual anodes needs to be removed before recycling. Currently, most methods use a motor-driven rotating chain to repeatedly strike the electrolyte on the surface of the anode carbon block, thereby removing the electrolyte.

[0004] Existing technologies cannot thoroughly clean the electrolyte on the residual anode because the chain can only strike the electrolyte on the outside of the residual anode and cannot contact the anode steel claws. Therefore, the electrolyte embedded between the anode steel claws cannot be cleaned and requires secondary cleaning. Furthermore, the chain-type cleaning method easily fills the entire cleaning workshop with a large amount of dust, which poses environmental problems. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of the technical problems existing in the background art, the present invention provides a pneumatic pick support device for manual cleaning of electrolyte, which can conveniently, quickly and thoroughly clean the electrolyte on the residual anode.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution provided by the present invention is as follows: A pneumatic pick support device for manual electrolyte cleaning includes a housing and a support base. A recovery tank is provided inside the housing, and a residual anode is positioned above the recovery tank. The support base is mounted on the housing, and a mounting block is rotatably mounted on the support base. A sliding hole is provided inside the mounting block, and a pneumatic pick is slidably mounted within the sliding hole. The residual anode includes a guide rod and a steel claw connected to the guide rod. The steel claw has several conductive claw portions, with adjacent conductive claw portions spaced apart. The bottom end of each conductive claw portion is connected to an anode carbon block. The pneumatic pick faces the steel claw and can extend into the gap between the conductive claw portions.

[0007] Optionally, the manual electrolyte cleaning pneumatic hammer support device further includes a mounting base, the mounting base having a cylinder inside, and two hinged parts extending from the bottom end of the support base. A hinge joint is provided at the end of the piston rod of the cylinder, and the hinge joint and the hinged parts are hinged together. A snap-fit ​​groove is provided at the upper end of the mounting base, and a notch is provided on one side of the snap-fit ​​groove. A snap-fit ​​block is provided at the bottom end of the support base, and the support base can rotate and descend to snap the snap-fit ​​block into the snap-fit ​​groove.

[0008] Optionally, a fixing block is provided at the upper end of the mounting base, and the fixing block is located on the opposite side of the snap-fit ​​groove; two limiting blocks are symmetrically provided at the upper end of the fixing block, and a second cylinder is provided on the limiting block, the piston rod of the second cylinder being a positioning pin; a long strip-shaped sliding groove is provided through the hinge part, and when the support base rotates towards the fixing block, and the sliding groove and the second piston rod are aligned, the second cylinder controls the second piston rod to extend and snap into the sliding groove.

[0009] Optionally, the support base is configured as a column shape, and the upper end of the mounting base is provided with an arc-shaped limiting groove. The limiting groove is located on the outside of the fixing block, and the support base can be rotatably fitted in the limiting groove.

[0010] Optionally, the upper end of the housing is symmetrically provided with mounting grooves on both sides, and a mounting seat is slidably provided in the mounting groove. A cylinder is provided inside the housing, and the piston rod of the cylinder is connected to the mounting seat for transmission.

[0011] Optionally, the pneumatic pick includes a sliding outer cylinder, a handle, and a hammer head, wherein the sliding outer cylinder is slidably disposed in a sliding hole.

[0012] Optionally, the hinge joint is provided with a hinge shaft, the hinge part is provided with a hinge hole, and the hinge shaft is rotatably disposed in the hinge hole.

[0013] Optionally, the limiting groove is horizontally positioned, and the support seat is supported in the limiting groove after rotating 90°.

[0014] The present invention has the following advantages and beneficial effects: This invention provides a pneumatic pick support device for manual electrolyte cleaning, including a housing and a support base. A mounting block is rotatably mounted on the support base, and a pneumatic pick is slidably mounted in a sliding hole inside the mounting block. When the residual anode is transported above the recovery tank, the pneumatic pick can be manually held directly against the steel claws to clean the electrolyte on the residual anode. The angle of the pneumatic pick can be rotated to extend into the gaps between the conductive claws, cleaning the electrolyte in these gaps and thus thoroughly removing the electrolyte from the residual anode. This device allows for labor-saving manual operation, avoiding the problems of low cleaning efficiency and high labor intensity caused by directly holding the pneumatic pick by hand. Furthermore, compared to the traditional chain-spinning cleaning method, it effectively avoids the problem of large amounts of dust permeating the entire cleaning workshop. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the pneumatic pick support device for manual electrolyte cleaning provided by the present invention for horizontal cleaning; Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of the vertical cleaning process of the pneumatic pick support device for manual electrolyte cleaning provided by the present invention; Figure 3 One of the structural diagrams of the pneumatic pick support device for manual electrolyte cleaning provided by the present invention in a horizontal state; Figure 4 The second structural diagram of the pneumatic pick support device for manual electrolyte cleaning provided by the present invention in a horizontal state; Figure 5 A half-sectional view of the horizontal state of the pneumatic pick support device for manual electrolyte cleaning provided by the present invention. Figure 6 for Figure 3 Top view; Figure 7 A structural diagram of the pneumatic pick support device for manual electrolyte cleaning provided by the present invention in its vertical state; Figure 8 for Figure 7 Front view; Figure 9 A half-sectional view of the vertical state of the pneumatic pick support device for manual electrolyte cleaning provided by the present invention. Figure 10 for Figure 8 The left view; Figure 11 A structural diagram of the pneumatic pick support device for manual electrolyte cleaning provided by the present invention, rotating from a vertical state to an inclined state; Figure 12 for Figure 11 Front view; Figure 13 Structural diagrams of the support base, mounting block, and other structures provided by this invention; Figure 14 One of the structural diagrams of the mounting base, fixing block, etc. provided by the present invention; Figure 15 The second structural diagram shows the mounting base, fixing block, and other structures provided by the present invention. Figure 16 for Figure 15 Top view; Icons: 1-Support base, 11-Mounting block, 12-Sliding hole, 13-Hinge, 14-Hinge hole, 15-Sliding groove, 16-Connecting block, 17-Snap-fit ​​block, 18-Bearing, 2-Mounting base, 21-Notch, 22-Snap-fit ​​groove, 23-Limiting groove, 4-Fixing block, 41-Limiting block, 5-Cylinder 2, 51-Piston rod 2, 6-Cylinder 1, 61-Piston rod 1, 62-Hinge joint, 63-Hinge shaft, 7-Pneumatic hammer, 71-Sliding outer cylinder, 72-Hammer, 73-Handle, 8-Box body, 81-Recovery trough, 82-Cylinder 3, 83-Piston rod 3, 84-Mounting groove, 9-Guide rod, 91-Steel claw, 92-Anode carbon block, 93-Electrolyte. Detailed Implementation

[0016] 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 some embodiments of the present invention, but not all embodiments.

[0017] 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.

[0018] Example 1 like Figures 1-2 As shown, a pneumatic pick support device for manual cleaning of electrolytes includes a housing 8 and a support base 1. A recovery tank 81 is provided inside the housing 8. A residual anode is provided above the recovery tank 81. The residual anode is suspended above the recovery tank 81 and is transported to the recovery tank 81 by a conveying mechanism. After cleaning, it is transported away to the next process.

[0019] like Figures 1-2As shown, the residual anode includes a guide rod 9 and a steel claw 91 connected to the guide rod 9. The steel claw 91 has several conductive claw parts, which are spaced apart. The bottom ends of the conductive claw parts are connected to the anode carbon block 92 (the anode that has not been consumed). The electrolyte 93 and other covering materials cover the upper surface of the anode carbon block 92 and fill the gaps between the adjacent conductive claw parts. Therefore, when cleaning the electrolyte 93, it needs to be done thoroughly to ensure that the electrolyte 93 on the anode carbon block 92 and in the gaps between the anode steel claws 91 are all cleaned.

[0020] like Figures 3-5 As shown, in this invention, the pneumatic pick 7 adopts existing technology, which generally includes a sliding outer cylinder 71, a handle 73, a hammer head 72, etc. The specific principle will not be described here.

[0021] like Figures 1-16 As shown, a support base 1 is provided on the housing 8, and a mounting block 11 is rotatably mounted on the support base 1. Specifically, a hole is opened in the support base 1, and a bearing 18 is installed in the hole. One end of the mounting block 11 is rotatably mounted on the inner wall of the bearing 18. A sliding hole 12 is provided inside the mounting block 11, and a pneumatic pick 7 is slidably mounted in the sliding hole 12. The sliding outer cylinder 71 of the pneumatic pick 7 is slidably mounted in the sliding hole 12. The pneumatic pick 7 is directly opposite the steel claw 91 and can extend into the gap between the conductive claw parts.

[0022] Reference Figure 1 , 3 As shown in Figure 6, the pneumatic pick 7 is positioned horizontally, facing the residual anode from the side. This allows it to reach into the gap between the conductive claws and thoroughly clean the electrolyte 93 in the gap between the anode steel claws 91. The pneumatic pick 7 can also swing at a certain angle (e.g., ...). Figure 6 As shown by the middle arrow, this allows the pneumatic pick 7 to clean the gaps between the conductive claws without moving its position.

[0023] When the residual anode is transported above the recycling tank 81, a manual pneumatic pick 7 can be held directly in front of the steel claw 91 to clean the electrolyte 93 on the residual anode. The angle of the pneumatic pick 7 can be rotated to allow it to reach into the gaps between the conductive claws and clean the electrolyte 93 in these gaps, thus thoroughly removing the electrolyte 93 from the residual anode. This device allows for labor-saving manual operation, avoiding the problems of low cleaning efficiency and high labor intensity caused by directly holding the pneumatic pick 7. Furthermore, compared to the traditional chain-spinning cleaning method, it can effectively prevent the problem of a large amount of dust spreading throughout the cleaning workshop.

[0024] Example 2 Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 The electrolyte 93 has a relatively thick coating; if used directly... Figure 1As shown, cleaning is done from the side. In this case, the cleaning efficiency is relatively slow, and it takes a certain amount of time to clean the gaps between the steel claws. Therefore, under normal circumstances, it is necessary to first... Figure 2 After cleaning part of the electrolyte 93 vertically / tilted downwards at a certain angle, as shown, then... Figure 1 The horizontal cleaning of electrolyte 93, as shown, makes it easier and less strenuous to reach into the gaps of the conductive claws to thoroughly clean electrolyte 93.

[0025] like Figures 1-16 As shown, the electrolyte manual cleaning pneumatic hammer support device provided by the present invention further includes a mounting base 2. A cylinder 6 is disposed inside the mounting base 2. Two hinged portions 13 extend from the bottom end of the support base 1. A hinge joint 62 is provided at the end of the piston rod 61 of the cylinder 6. The hinge joint 62 and the hinged portions 13 are hinged. Specifically, a hinge shaft 63 is provided on the hinge joint 62, and a hinge hole 14 is provided on the hinged portion 13. The hinge shaft 63 is rotatably disposed in the hinge hole 14. A snap-fit ​​groove 22 is provided at the upper end of the mounting base 2. A notch 21 is provided on one side of the snap-fit ​​groove 22. A snap-fit ​​block 17 is provided at the bottom end of the support base 1. The snap-fit ​​block 17 and the snap-fit ​​groove 22 have the same shape, both being square. The support base 1 can rotate and descend to engage the snap-fit ​​block 17 in the snap-fit ​​groove 22, thereby fixing the support base 1.

[0026] Furthermore, a fixing block 4 is provided at the upper end of the mounting base 2, and the fixing block 4 is located on the opposite side of the snap-fit ​​groove 22; two limiting blocks 41 are symmetrically arranged at the upper end of the fixing block 4, and a second cylinder 5 is provided on the limiting block 41, with the piston rod 51 of the cylinder serving as a positioning pin; a long strip-shaped sliding groove 15 is provided through the hinge part 13, and the ends of two adjacent hinge parts 13 are reinforced and fixed by a connecting block 16. When the support base 1 rotates towards the fixing block 4, and the sliding groove 15 and the second piston rod 51 are aligned, the second cylinder 5 controls the second piston rod 51 to extend and snap into the sliding groove 15. At this time, the first cylinder 6 can extend and retract, thereby causing the support base 1 as a whole to rotate around the second piston rod 51 as an axis, thereby changing the angle, during which the second piston rod 51 slides relative to the hinge part 13 in the sliding groove 15.

[0027] Furthermore, the support base 1 is designed in a column shape, and the upper end of the mounting base 2 is provided with an arc-shaped limiting groove 23. The limiting groove 23 is located on the outside of the fixing block 4, and the support base 1 can be rotatably fitted into the limiting groove 23. Preferably, the limiting groove 23 is horizontally positioned, and the support base 1 is supported in the limiting groove 23 after rotating 90° (e.g., ...). Figure 8 , 9 (As shown).

[0028] like Figures 1-16As shown, mounting grooves 84 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the upper end of the housing 8. Mounting seats 2 are slidably arranged in the mounting grooves 84. Cylinder 3 82 is arranged inside the housing 8. The piston rod 3 83 of cylinder 3 82 is connected to the mounting seat 2 for transmission, thereby adjusting the height of the entire jackhammer 7 support device.

[0029] like Figure 1 , 3 As shown in Figure 6, in this state, the mounting base 2 is set in the mounting groove 84, the support base 1 rotates and descends so that the snap-fit ​​block 17 snaps into the snap-fit ​​groove 22, the support base 1 is fixed, the pneumatic hammer 7 rotates to the horizontal position, and can be cleaned in the horizontal direction, and can be cleaned by rotating a certain angle on the horizontal plane.

[0030] like Figure 2 , 7 As shown in Figure 6, cylinder 3 (82) extends, controlling the jackhammer 7 support device to rise to a high position. Then, the support base 1 is manually pulled to rotate towards the limiting groove 23, so that the support base 1 rotates 90° and supports itself in the limiting groove 23. At this time, the hinge shaft 63 and the slide groove 15 are aligned. Then, cylinder 2 (5) extends, causing piston rod 2 (51) to extend into the slide groove 15. Then, cylinder 1 (6) can be controlled to retract. During this time, piston rod 2 (51) slides in the slide groove 15, pulling the support base 1 to rotate away from the mounting base 2, thereby changing the angle of the jackhammer 7 to tilt at a certain angle, achieving vertical tilting, and cleaning the electrolyte 93 at the top from top to bottom.

[0031] The purpose of this design is twofold: first, it allows for changes in the cleaning angle of the pneumatic pick 7, enabling both horizontal and inclined vertical cleaning operations. This allows for a sequential, labor-saving, and thorough cleaning of the electrolyte 93 from the residual anode, especially the electrolyte 93 cleaning between the conductive steel claws 91; second, because the distance between the pneumatic pick 7 and the residual anode varies depending on whether the cleaning is horizontal or vertical, to reduce the design complexity of the drive mechanism, the pneumatic pick 7 is rotated to an inclined position, allowing the cleaning operation to be performed with the tilted direction towards the residual anode. Figure 2 As shown, the pneumatic pick 7 on the left is pointing vertically downwards, which is not enough to clean the residual anode. It needs to be rotated to the right and tilted towards the residual anode to achieve the cleaning function.

[0032] Therefore, the jackhammer 7 support device of this application can achieve thorough cleaning of residual anodes both horizontally and vertically. Moreover, this structure is convenient and quick, allowing for rapid adjustment of the position and angle of the jackhammer 7, enabling real-time adjustment. With the jackhammer 7 supported on top, the cleaning worker can perform the cleaning operation with less effort and higher efficiency.

[0033] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Various modifications and variations can be made to the present invention by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A pneumatic pick support device for manual electrolyte cleaning, comprising a housing and a support base, wherein a recovery tank is provided inside the housing, and a residual anode is provided above the recovery tank, characterized in that... : The box is provided with a support base, and a mounting block is rotatably provided on the support base. The mounting block is provided with a sliding hole, and a pneumatic pick is slidably provided in the sliding hole. The residual anode includes a guide rod and a steel claw connected to the guide rod. The steel claw has a plurality of conductive claw parts, with adjacent conductive claw parts spaced apart. The bottom end of the conductive claw part is connected to the anode carbon block. The pneumatic pick is positioned opposite the steel claw and can extend into the gap between the conductive claw parts. It also includes a mounting base, which has a cylinder inside. The bottom end of the support base extends to provide two hinged parts. The piston rod of the cylinder has a hinge joint at its end, and the hinge joint and the hinged parts are hinged together. The upper end of the mounting base has a snap-fit ​​groove, and one side of the snap-fit ​​groove has a notch. The bottom end of the support base has a snap-fit ​​block. The support base can rotate and descend to snap the snap-fit ​​block into the snap-fit ​​groove. A fixing block is provided at the upper end of the mounting base, and the fixing block is located on the opposite side of the snap-fit ​​groove; two limiting blocks are symmetrically arranged at the upper end of the fixing block, and a second cylinder is provided on the limiting block, and the piston rod of the second cylinder is a positioning pin; a long strip-shaped sliding groove is provided through the hinge part. When the support base rotates towards the fixing block and the sliding groove and the second piston rod are aligned, the second cylinder controls the second piston rod to extend and snap into the sliding groove.

2. The pneumatic pick support device for manual electrolyte cleaning according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support base is configured in the shape of a column, and the upper end of the mounting base is provided with an arc-shaped limiting groove. The limiting groove is located on the outside of the fixing block, and the support base can be rotatably fitted in the limiting groove.

3. The pneumatic pick support device for manual electrolyte cleaning according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper end of the housing is symmetrically provided with mounting grooves on both sides, and a mounting seat is slidably provided in the mounting groove. A cylinder is provided inside the housing, and the piston rod of the cylinder is connected to the mounting seat for transmission.

4. The pneumatic pick support device for manual electrolyte cleaning according to claim 3, characterized in that: The pneumatic pick includes a sliding outer cylinder, a handle, and a hammer head, with the sliding outer cylinder slidably disposed in a sliding hole.

5. The pneumatic pick support device for manual electrolyte cleaning according to claim 3, characterized in that: The hinge joint is provided with a hinge shaft, the hinge part is provided with a hinge hole, and the hinge shaft is rotatably disposed in the hinge hole.

6. The pneumatic pick support device for manual electrolyte cleaning according to claim 2, characterized in that: The limiting groove is set horizontally, and the support base is supported in the limiting groove after rotating 90°.

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