An automatic discharging device suitable for both circular and drum-shaped electrode blocks

Abstract

The application provides an automatic discharging equipment suitable for circular and waist drum-shaped electrode blocks, and belongs to the technical field of electrode extrusion molding, and comprises a pushing device, a taking device, a recharging device and a sub-packaging device, the taking device is installed on the output side of the pushing device and is used for pushing the electrode blocks to a taking position, the taking device is used for grabbing the electrode blocks from the taking position to a subsequent device, the recharging device is installed below the taking device and is used for recharging the electrode blocks, and the sub-packaging device is located on the output side of the recharging device and comprises waist drum-shaped electrode rotating disc mechanisms, a transmission and overturning mechanism and electrode assembling rotating disc mechanisms arranged in sequence, and the placing state adjustment of two kinds of electrode blocks is completed. The application realizes that the same equipment meets the automatic discharging, sub-packaging and stacking of heavy load electrode blocks with different structures, improves the production efficiency and equipment utilization rate, greatly reduces the labor intensity of personnel, and ensures the accuracy, consistency and quality of the electrode blocks before stacking.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of electrode extrusion molding technology, and in particular relates to an automatic feeding device that is applicable to both round and drum-shaped electrode blocks. Background Technology

[0002] Electrode extrusion molding equipment is the main equipment for manufacturing new materials such as titanium, zirconium, titanium alloys and zirconium alloys. With the increasing demand for intelligence and automation in heavy-duty electrode extrusion molding equipment, as well as the continuous increase in electrode forms and specifications, higher requirements are placed on the applicability and intelligence of the equipment's discharge device.

[0003] Currently, electrode extrusion molding equipment is divided into two types: axial pressing process suitable for round electrode blocks and radial pressing process suitable for drum-shaped electrode blocks. The matching automatic discharge device can only be used for one of the processes, and the applicability of the equipment is relatively limited.

[0004] Therefore, based on these circumstances, it is essential to provide an automatic unloading device that is applicable to both circular and drum-shaped electrode blocks, enabling the simultaneous implementation of two processes on a single device, thereby improving the applicability of the equipment and reducing investment. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an automatic feeding device that is applicable to both circular and drum-shaped electrode blocks.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is: an automatic feeding device applicable to both circular and drum-shaped electrode blocks, comprising a pushing device, a picking device, a weighing device, and a dispensing device. The picking device is installed on the output side of the pushing device and is used to push the electrode block to the picking position. The picking device is used to pick up the electrode block from the picking position and transfer it to a subsequent device. The weighing device is installed below the picking device and is used to weigh the electrode block. The dispensing device is installed below the picking device and is located on the output side of the weighing device. The dispensing device includes a drum-shaped electrode turntable mechanism, a transmission and flipping mechanism, and an electrode assembly turntable mechanism arranged sequentially. The drum-shaped electrode turntable mechanism includes a horizontal turntable on which drum-shaped limit blocks are provided. The transmission and flipping mechanism includes a base frame on which a first flipping frame and a second flipping frame are installed. The first flipping frame and the second flipping frame are arranged adjacent to each other. The sides of each electrode are hinged to the base frame. A first transmission mechanism is installed on the first flipping frame, and a second transmission mechanism is installed on the second flipping frame. A drum-shaped electrical limit seat is also provided on the first flipping frame. The drum-shaped electrical limit seat is located at the output end of the first transmission mechanism, and the second transmission mechanism is located on the output side of the drum-shaped electrical limit seat. Folding cylinders are symmetrically installed on both sides of the first flipping frame. The folding cylinders are hinged to the first flipping frame, and their output ends are hinged to the sides of the second flipping frame. The second flipping frame can be laid flat or folded with its hinged edge as the axis by the extension and retraction of the folding cylinders. A flipping cylinder is installed at the bottom of the base frame. The flipping cylinder is hinged to the bottom of the base frame, and its output end is hinged to the bottom of the first flipping frame. The first flipping frame can be laid flat or flipped with its hinged edge as the axis by the extension and retraction of the flipping cylinders. The electrode assembly turntable mechanism includes an assembly turntable, which is used to assemble the transported electrode blocks.

[0007] Furthermore, the pushing device includes a pushing cylinder, a pushing base, and a receiving frame. The pushing base is installed at the output end of the pushing cylinder, and the receiving frame is installed at the end of the pushing base away from the pushing cylinder.

[0008] Furthermore, the material handling device includes a gripping claw, a claw guide frame, a lifting mechanism, a horizontal movement mechanism, and a base. The base is provided with two guide rails. The horizontal movement mechanism is mounted on the guide rails. The horizontal movement mechanism achieves horizontal movement of the entire material handling device through the cooperation of the slider of the horizontal movement mechanism with the guide rails. The lifting mechanism is mounted on the horizontal movement mechanism. The claw guide frame is installed at the bottom of the lifting mechanism. The gripping claw extends and retracts along the claw guide frame to clamp and place the electrode block.

[0009] Furthermore, the reweighing device includes a reweighing pan, a weighing sensor, and a weighing base, wherein the reweighing pan is mounted on the weighing base via the weighing sensor.

[0010] Furthermore, both the first and second transmission mechanisms employ conveyor rollers for transmission.

[0011] Furthermore, the present invention also includes a palletizing device located on the output side of the dispensing device. The palletizing device includes a palletizing frame and a palletizing pushing mechanism. The palletizing pushing mechanism is slidably mounted on the palletizing frame and is lifted and lowered on the palletizing frame by a motor-driven transmission belt or transmission chain. The palletizing pushing mechanism includes a double row of transmission rollers, which are used to palletize and transport various electrode blocks after assembly.

[0012] Furthermore, the electrode block is a fan-shaped electrode block or a drum-shaped electrode block.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: This invention enables the automatic unloading, packaging, and stacking of heavy-duty electrode blocks with different structural forms using the same equipment, improving production efficiency and equipment utilization, and greatly reducing the labor intensity of personnel; at the same time, it helps to increase the size of electrode blocks, ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and quality of electrode block placement before stacking. Attached Figure Description

[0014] The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The advantages and implementation methods of the present invention will become more apparent from this description. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and do not constitute any limitation on the present invention. In the accompanying drawings: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention.

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the material pushing device of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the material handling device of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the refluxing device of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the dispensing device of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the palletizing device of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the sector-shaped electrode block of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the sector-shaped electrode blocks of the present invention after being assembled into circular electrode blocks.

[0022] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the drum-shaped electrode block of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the assembled structure of the drum-shaped electrode block of the present invention.

[0024] In the picture: 1. Material pushing device; 2. Material picking device; 3. Re-weighing device; 4. Packaging device; 5. Palletizing device; 101. Pushing cylinder; 102. Pushing base; 103. Receiving rack; 201. Gripping claw; 202. Gripping claw guide frame; 203. Lifting mechanism; 204. Horizontal movement mechanism; 205. Base; 206. Guide rail; 301. Weighing pan; 302. Load cell; 303. Weighing base; 401. Horizontal turntable; 402. Horizontal turntable base; 403. Waist-drum shaped electric limit block; 404. Base frame; 405. First tilting frame; 406. Second tilting frame; 407. First transmission mechanism; 408. Second transmission mechanism; 409. Folding cylinder; 410. Tilting cylinder; 411. Assembled turntable base; 412. Assembled turntable; 413. Waist-drum shaped electric limit block; 501. Palletizing rack; 502. Palletizing and pushing mechanism. Detailed Implementation

[0025] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, the present invention provides an automatic feeding device applicable to both round and drum-shaped electrode blocks, comprising a feeding device 1, a picking device 2, a weighing device 3, a dispensing device 4, and a stacking device 5.

[0026] like Figure 2 As shown, the pushing device 1 is installed on the hydraulic press workbench. The pushing device 1 includes a pushing cylinder 101, a pushing base 102, and a receiving frame 103. The pushing base 102 is installed at the output end of the pushing cylinder 101, and the receiving frame 103 is installed at the end of the pushing base 102 away from the pushing cylinder 101. The pushing device 1 pushes the electrode block to the material picking position.

[0027] like Figure 3As shown, the material handling device 2 is installed on the output side of the material pushing device 1. The material handling device 2 includes a gripping claw 201, a claw guide frame 202, a lifting mechanism 203, a horizontal movement mechanism 204, and a base 205. Two guide rails 206 are provided on the base 205. The horizontal movement mechanism 204 is installed on the guide rails 206. The horizontal movement of the entire material handling device 2 is achieved by the slider of the horizontal movement mechanism 204 cooperating with the guide rails 206 (power is provided by a motor, and the gear rack transmits the motion to the slider, thereby achieving horizontal movement on the guide rails 206). The lifting mechanism 203 is installed on the horizontal movement mechanism 204 (power is provided by a motor, which drives the lead screw and each guide column to achieve lifting). The claw guide frame 202 is installed at the bottom of the lifting mechanism 203. The gripping claw 201 extends and retracts along the claw guide frame 202 to clamp and place the electrode block. The gripping claw 201 achieves clamping movement by driving the gear rack through a cylinder. The material handling device 2 picks up the electrode block from the material handling position and transfers it to the weighing device 3, and then from the weighing device 3 to the dispensing device 4.

[0028] like Figure 4 As shown, the reweighing device 3 is installed below the material handling device 2. The reweighing device 3 includes a reweighing pan 301, a weighing sensor 302, and a weighing base 303. The reweighing pan 301 is mounted on the weighing base 303 via the weighing sensor 302. The reweighing device 3 completes the reweighing of the electrode blocks and transmits the values ​​to the PLC for program use.

[0029] like Figure 5 As shown, the dispensing device 4 is installed below the material handling device 2, located on the output side of the reweighing device 3. The dispensing device 4 includes a drum-shaped electrode turntable mechanism, a transmission and flipping mechanism, and an electrode assembly turntable mechanism arranged sequentially. The drum-shaped electrode turntable mechanism includes a horizontal turntable 401, which is mounted on a horizontal turntable base 402 and rotated by a motor. A drum-shaped electrical limit block 403 is provided on the horizontal turntable 401. The transmission and flipping mechanism includes a base frame 404, on which a first flipping frame 405 and a second flipping frame 406 are mounted. The first and second tilting frames 405 and 406 are arranged adjacent to each other. The sides of the adjacent parts of the first and second tilting frames 405 and 406 are hinged to the base frame 404. The first tilting frame 405 is equipped with a first transmission mechanism 407, and the second tilting frame 406 is equipped with a second transmission mechanism 408. The first tilting frame 405 is also equipped with a waist drum-shaped electric limit seat 413, which is located at the output end of the first transmission mechanism 407. The waist drum-shaped electric limit seat 413 is lifted and lowered by a cylinder. The second transmission mechanism 408 is located on the output side of the waist drum-shaped electric limit seat 413.

[0030] Folding cylinders 409 are symmetrically installed on both sides of the first flipping frame 405. The folding cylinders 409 are hinged to the first flipping frame 405. The output end of the folding cylinder 409 is hinged to the side of the second flipping frame 406. The second flipping frame 406 is folded flat or folded with its hinged side as the axis by the extension and retraction drive of the folding cylinder 409. That is, when the output end of the folding cylinder 409 is extended, the first flipping frame 405 and the second flipping frame 406 are placed horizontally on the base frame 404. When the output end of the folding cylinder 409 is retracted, the second flipping frame 406 moves upward with the side of the second flipping frame 406 that is hinged to the base frame 404 as the axis under the action of tension until the second flipping frame 406 is perpendicular to the first flipping frame 405. A tilting cylinder 410 is installed at the bottom of the base frame 404. The tilting cylinder 410 is hinged to the bottom of the base frame 404. The output end of the tilting cylinder 410 is hinged to the bottom of the first tilting frame 405. The first tilting frame 405 is tilted by the extension and retraction of the tilting cylinder 410. That is, when the output end of the tilting cylinder 410 retracts, the first tilting frame 405 is placed horizontally on the base frame 404. When the output end of the folding cylinder 409 extends, the first tilting frame 405 moves upward under the action of the thrust, with the side of the first tilting frame 405 hinged to the base frame 404 as the axis, until the first tilting frame 405 is in a vertical state.

[0031] Both the first transmission mechanism 407 and the second transmission mechanism 408 use conveyor rollers for transmission.

[0032] The electrode assembly turntable mechanism includes an assembly turntable base 411 and an assembly turntable 412 mounted on the assembly turntable base 411. The assembly turntable 412 is circular. The assembly turntable 412, driven by a motor, assembles the waist drum-shaped electrode blocks and fan-shaped electrode blocks that have been transported and adjusted to their positions, in preparation for the stacking operation.

[0033] like Figure 6 As shown, the palletizing device 5 is located on the output side of the dispensing device 4. The palletizing device 5 includes a palletizing frame 501 and a palletizing pushing mechanism 502. The palletizing pushing mechanism 502 is slidably installed on the palletizing frame 501. The palletizing pushing mechanism 502 is lifted and lowered on the palletizing frame 501 by a motor-driven transmission belt or transmission chain. The palletizing pushing mechanism 502 includes double-row transmission rollers, which are used to palletize and transport various electrode blocks after assembly.

[0034] Work process: The process of assembling sector-shaped electrode blocks into circular electrode blocks and then discharging them is as follows: The receiving rack 103 of the present invention retracts to receive the sector-shaped electrode block from the mold. At this time, the sector-shaped electrode block remains in a horizontal, flat position in the mold. The receiving rack 103 is extended by the pushing cylinder 101, pushing the received sector-shaped electrode block to the picking position. The gripping claw 201 of the picking device 2 picks up the sector-shaped electrode block at the picking position and places it on the reweighing device 3 for reweighing. The reweighed sector-shaped electrode block is directly picked up by the gripping claw 201 and placed on the first transmission mechanism 407. Because the horizontal, flat position of the sector-shaped electrode block does not need to be changed during assembly, the first transmission mechanism... When the first and second transmission mechanisms 407 and 408 are not activated, and the drum-shaped electrical limit seat 413 is not raised, the gripping claw 201 holds the fan-shaped electrode block and pushes it through the first and second transmission mechanisms 407 and 408, placing it on the assembly turntable 412 of the electrode assembly turntable mechanism. This design reduces the load on the gripping claw 201 and simplifies the structure. The assembly turntable 412 rotates one station, waiting for the gripping claw 201 to grab the next fan-shaped electrode block, until it is assembled into a circular electrode block, completing the material discharge. At this point, the circular electrode block reaches the stacking requirement, and the stacking device 5 transports and stacks the circular electrode block to the next process.

[0035] The working process of discharging the drum-shaped electrode block is as follows: The receiving rack 103 of the present invention retracts to receive the drum-shaped electrode block from the mold. At this time, the drum-shaped electrode block maintains an upright state with an arc at the bottom in the mold. The receiving rack 103 is extended by the pushing cylinder 101 to push the received drum-shaped electrode block to the picking position. The gripping claw 201 of the picking device 2 will grab the drum-shaped electrode block at the picking position and place it on the weighing device 3 for reweighing. The drum-shaped electrode block that passes the reweighing is grabbed by the gripping claw 201 onto the horizontal turntable 401 of the drum-shaped electrode turntable mechanism. After passing the drum-shaped electric limit block 403, it rotates 90°, so that the drum-shaped electrode block with its plane facing the right side of the conveying direction is rotated to a state with its plane facing the conveying direction. Then, the gripping claw 201 grabs the rotated drum-shaped electrode block onto the drum-shaped electric limit seat. On 413, since the waist-drum shaped electrode block needs to change from a vertical to a horizontal state when it is discharged, when the output end of the folding cylinder 409 retracts, the second flipping frame 406 moves upward under the action of tension, with the side of the second flipping frame 406 hinged to the base frame 404 as the axis, until the second flipping frame 406 is perpendicular to the first flipping frame 405; then the output end of the folding cylinder 409 extends, and the first flipping frame 405 moves upward under the action of thrust, with the side of the first flipping frame 405 hinged to the base frame 404 as the axis, until the first flipping frame 405 is in a vertical state, and the second flipping frame is in a horizontal state. The waist-drum shaped electrode block placed on the waist-drum shaped electric limit seat 413 flips accordingly and falls onto the second transmission mechanism 408 in a horizontal state with the plane facing down. At this point, the gripping claw 201 holds the drum-shaped electrode block and pushes it through the second transmission mechanism 408, placing it on the assembly turntable 412 of the electrode assembly turntable mechanism. This design reduces the load on the gripping claw 201 and simplifies the structure. If the drum-shaped electrode block assembly is not required, the assembly turntable 412 does not rotate and proceeds directly to the next process. If the drum-shaped electrode block assembly is required, the assembly turntable 412 rotates 180°, waiting for the gripping claw 201 to grab the next drum-shaped electrode block, until the entire drum-shaped electrode block is assembled and discharged. At this point, the drum-shaped electrode block reaches the stacking requirement, and the stacking device 5 transports and stacks the drum-shaped electrode block to the next process.

[0036] The embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, but the content described is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and should not be considered as limiting the scope of the present invention. All equivalent changes and improvements made within the scope of the present invention should still fall within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic unloading device applicable to both circular and drum-shaped electrode blocks, characterized in that: The device includes a pushing device, a picking device, a weighing device, and a dispensing device. The picking device is installed on the output side of the pushing device and is used to push the electrode blocks to the picking position. The picking device is used to pick up the electrode blocks from the picking position and transfer them to subsequent devices. The weighing device is installed below the picking device and is used to weigh the electrode blocks. The dispensing device is installed below the picking device and is located on the output side of the weighing device. The dispensing device includes a drum-shaped electrode turntable mechanism, a transmission and flipping mechanism, and an electrode assembly turntable mechanism arranged sequentially. The drum-shaped electrode turntable mechanism includes a horizontal turntable with drum-shaped limit blocks on it. The transmission and flipping mechanism includes a base frame with a first flipping frame and a second flipping frame mounted on it. The first and second flipping frames are arranged adjacent to each other, and their adjacent sides are hinged to the base frame. The first flipping frame is equipped with... A first transmission mechanism is provided, and a second transmission mechanism is installed on the second flipping frame. The first flipping frame is also provided with a waist-drum-shaped electrical limit seat. The waist-drum-shaped electrical limit seat is located at the output end of the first transmission mechanism, and the second transmission mechanism is located on the output side of the waist-drum-shaped electrical limit seat. Folding cylinders are symmetrically installed on both sides of the first flipping frame. The folding cylinders are hinged to the first flipping frame, and the output end of the folding cylinders is hinged to the side of the second flipping frame. The second flipping frame is laid flat or folded with its hinged side as the axis by the extension and retraction drive of the folding cylinders. A flipping cylinder is installed at the bottom of the base frame. The flipping cylinder is hinged to the bottom of the base frame, and the output end of the flipping cylinder is hinged to the bottom of the first flipping frame. The first flipping frame is laid flat or flipped with its hinged side as the axis by the extension and retraction drive of the flipping cylinders. The electrode assembly turntable mechanism includes an assembly turntable, which is used to assemble the transported electrode blocks.

2. The automatic unloading device for both circular and drum-shaped electrode blocks according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pushing device includes a pushing cylinder, a pushing base, and a receiving frame. The pushing base is installed at the output end of the pushing cylinder, and the receiving frame is installed at the end of the pushing base away from the pushing cylinder.

3. The automatic unloading device for both circular and drum-shaped electrode blocks as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The material handling device includes a gripping claw, a gripping claw guide frame, a lifting mechanism, a horizontal movement mechanism, and a base. The base is provided with two guide rails. The horizontal movement mechanism is mounted on the guide rails. The horizontal movement mechanism's slider cooperates with the guide rails to realize the horizontal movement of the entire material handling device. The lifting mechanism is mounted on the horizontal movement mechanism. The gripping claw guide frame is installed at the bottom of the lifting mechanism. The gripping claw extends and retracts along the gripping claw guide frame to clamp and place the electrode block.

4. The automatic unloading device for both circular and drum-shaped electrode blocks according to claim 1, characterized in that: The reweighing device includes a reweighing pan, a weighing sensor, and a weighing base, with the reweighing pan mounted on the weighing base via the weighing sensor.

5. The automatic unloading device for both circular and drum-shaped electrode blocks according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both the first and second transmission mechanisms use conveyor rollers for transmission.

6. The automatic unloading device for both circular and drum-shaped electrode blocks according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a palletizing device, which is located on the output side of the dispensing device. The palletizing device includes a palletizing frame and a palletizing pushing mechanism. The palletizing pushing mechanism is slidably installed on the palletizing frame. The palletizing pushing mechanism is lifted and lowered on the palletizing frame by a motor-driven transmission belt or transmission chain. The palletizing pushing mechanism includes a double row of transmission rollers, which realize the palletizing and conveying of various electrode blocks after assembly.

7. The automatic unloading device for both circular and drum-shaped electrode blocks according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The electrode block is a fan-shaped electrode block or a drum-shaped electrode block.

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