Anode plate transfer system and method

Abstract

The invention provides an anode plate transfer system and method.The anode plate transfer system comprises a feeding device, a transfer device, a storage device and a discharging device, the transfer device comprises at least two transfer parts, the transfer parts are used for transferring anode plates in the transfer direction, and the transfer part located at the upstream end of the transfer direction is connected with the feeding device; the transfer part located at the downstream end of the transfer direction is connected with the discharging device, and the storage device is at least arranged between the adjacent transfer parts in the transfer direction. According to the anode plate transfer system, the transfer device is arranged, and the transfer device comprises at least two transfer parts, so that an anode plate is automatically carried. By arranging the storage device, the anode plates can be stored and conveyed to the discharging device through the transferring part, then output of the anode plates is achieved, automatic storage and transferring of the anode plates can be achieved, manual operation is reduced, the problem that the anode plates are damaged due to manual errors is solved, meanwhile, the transferring efficiency of the anode plates can be improved, and the working efficiency of the anode plates is improved. And the production efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application belongs to the field of transportation technology, and specifically relates to an anode plate transport system and method. Background Art

[0002] During the copper smelting process, anode plates are usually transported by manual forklifts from the yard to flatbed trucks, then transported by flatbed trucks to the yard at the gate of the electrolysis plant, and finally unloaded from the flatbed trucks or sent to the electrolysis workshop units by manual forklifts. The transportation process requires a large number of manual operations, which makes scheduling more complicated, prone to collisions and scratches, and easily causes anode plates to fall off, deform, etc., affecting the normal production. In addition, manual operation is slow, which limits the transportation efficiency of anode plates. Summary of the invention

[0003] Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by the present application is to provide an anode plate transfer system and method, which can reduce manual participation, thereby reducing accidents caused by manual operation and improving the operation speed.

[0004] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the first aspect of the present application provides an anode plate transfer system, comprising a loading device, a transfer device, a storage device and a unloading device, the transfer device comprising at least two transfer parts, the transfer part being used to transfer the anode plate along a transfer direction, the transfer part at the upstream end in the transfer direction being connected to the loading device, the transfer part at the downstream end in the transfer direction being connected to the unloading device, and the storage device being at least arranged between the transfer parts adjacent to each other along the transfer direction.

[0005] Optionally, the transfer device includes a transfer track extending along the transfer direction, and at least two transfer parts include at least a first transfer part and a second transfer part, the first transfer part includes a first door machine, and the second transfer part includes a second door machine, the first door machine and the second door machine are arranged on the transfer track and arranged along the transfer direction, and the transport path of the first door machine partially overlaps with the transport path of the second door machine to form a first transition zone.

[0006] Optionally, the at least two transfer parts include at least a third transfer part, the third transfer part includes a third door crane, and the third door crane is arranged on the transfer track;

[0007] The first door crane is located at the upstream end of the transfer direction and is connected to the loading device. The third door crane is located at the downstream end of the transfer direction and is connected to the unloading device. The second door crane is located between the first door crane and the third door crane in the transfer direction. The transportation path of the second door crane partially overlaps with the transportation path of the third door crane to form a second transition zone.

[0008] Optionally, there are multiple storage devices, and the multiple storage devices are arranged in sequence along the transport direction, and spacing spaces are provided between adjacent storage devices;

[0009] Part of the storage device is arranged in the transport path of the first gantry crane and is located at the upstream side of the first transition area along the transfer direction to form a first storage area;

[0010] Part of the storage device is arranged in the transport path of the second door crane and is located between the first transition area and the second transition area in the transfer direction to form a second storage area;

[0011] Part of the storage device is arranged in the transport path of the third door crane and is located at the downstream side of the second transition area along the transfer direction to form a third storage area;

[0012] The storage device is arranged in the first transition area and the second transition area.

[0013] Optionally, the loading device includes a loading carrier, the moving path of the loading carrier is set at an angle to the transfer direction, and the docking position of the loading carrier and the first gantry crane is located at the upstream side of the first storage area along the transfer direction;

[0014] There are at least two loading carriers, and at least two of the loading carriers load materials alternately;

[0015] The unloading device comprises an unloading carrier, the moving path of the unloading carrier is arranged at an angle with the transfer direction, and the docking position of the unloading carrier and the third gantry crane is located at the downstream side of the third storage area along the transfer direction;

[0016] There are at least two material unloading carriers, and at least two of the material unloading carriers unload materials alternately.

[0017] Optionally, the loading carrier includes a loading rail vehicle and a loading guide rail, the loading rail vehicle can be movably arranged on the loading guide rail, and the loading guide rail is arranged perpendicularly to the transfer track, and / or the unloading carrier includes a unloading rail vehicle and a unloading guide rail, the unloading rail vehicle can be movably arranged on the unloading guide rail, and the unloading guide rail is arranged perpendicularly to the transfer track;

[0018] or,

[0019] The loading carrier includes an automatic guided vehicle for loading, and / or the unloading carrier includes an automatic guided vehicle for unloading.

[0020] Optionally, the first door machine, the second door machine and the third door machine include a door body, a guide part and a winch part, the door body can be movably arranged on the transfer track, the guide part is vertically arranged on the door body, the winch part includes a driving member and a clamp, the driving member is arranged on the door body, and the clamp is slidably arranged on the guide part.

[0021] Optionally, at least two transfer sections include at least a first transfer section and a second transfer section, the first transfer section includes a first conveyor, the second transfer section includes a second conveyor, the first conveyor and the second conveyor extend along the transfer direction, the tail end of the first conveyor is connected to the head end of the second conveyor for transferring anode plates.

[0022] In a second aspect of the present application, there is provided an anode plate transport method, wherein the anode plate is transported by the anode plate transport system as described above, the method comprising:

[0023] Controlling the feeding device to transport the anode plate;

[0024] Controlling the transfer part on the upstream side of the transfer direction to transfer the anode plate from the loading device to the storage device;

[0025] Controlling the transfer part on the downstream side of the transfer direction to transfer the anode plate from the storage device to the unloading device;

[0026] Control the unloading device to discharge the anode plates.

[0027] Optionally, when the at least two transfer sections include at least a first transfer section, a second transfer section and a third transfer section, the first transfer section includes a first door crane, the second transfer section includes a second door crane, the third transfer section includes a third door crane, a transport path of the first door crane partially overlaps with a transport path of the second door crane to form a first transition area, a transport path of the second door crane partially overlaps with a transport path of the third door crane to form a second transition area, part of the storage device forms a first storage area, part of the storage device forms a second storage area, and part of the storage device forms a third storage area;

[0028] The controlling the transfer part on the upstream side of the transfer direction to transfer the anode plate from the loading device to the storage device comprises:

[0029] When the first door crane is in a loading condition, controlling the first door crane to carry the anode plates on the loading device to the first storage area;

[0030] When the first door crane is in a reverse transporting condition, controlling the first door crane to reverse the anode plates in the first storage area to the first transition area;

[0031] When the second door crane is in a loading condition, controlling the second door crane to transport the anode plates in the first transition area to the second storage area;

[0032] When the second door crane is in the reverse transport condition, controlling the second door crane to reverse the anode plates in the second storage area to the second transition area;

[0033] When the third door crane is in a loading condition, controlling the third door crane to transport the anode plates in the second transition area to the third storage area;

[0034] When the third door crane is in the unloading condition, the third door crane is controlled to transport the anode plates in the third storage area to the unloading device.

[0035] Beneficial Effects

[0036] An anode plate transfer system and method are provided in the embodiments of the present invention, wherein an anode plate transfer system can automatically transport anode plates by setting a loading device, thereby realizing automatic loading. By setting a transfer device, and making the transfer device include at least two transfer parts, at least two transfer parts can cooperate to automatically transport the anode plates. By setting a storage device, it is possible to store the anode plates, and when in use, they are transported to the unloading device through the transfer part, thereby realizing the output of the anode plates. The anode plate transfer system in this embodiment can realize automatic storage and transfer of anode plates, reduce manual operations, and thereby reduce the problem of damage to anode plates caused by manual errors. At the same time, it can also improve the transfer efficiency of the anode plates, thereby improving production efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0037] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of an anode plate transport system according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0038] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the first door crane according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0039] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a loading carrier according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0040] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a first state of a loading carrier and a first gantry crane during loading of materials in an embodiment of the present application;

[0041] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a second state of the loading carrier and the first gantry crane during loading of materials in an embodiment of the present application;

[0042] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a third state of the loading carrier and the first gantry crane during loading of materials in an embodiment of the present application;

[0043] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of a fourth state of the loading carrier and the first gantry crane when loading materials according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0044] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of a fifth state of the loading carrier and the first gantry crane when loading materials according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0045] Fig. 9 This is a logic flow chart of the anode plate transport method according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0046] The reference numerals are:

[0047] 1. Loading carrier; 21. First gantry crane; 211. Lower crossbeam; 212. Column; 213. Upper crossbeam; 214. Wire rope guide wheel; 215. Driving member; 216. Guide column; 217. Clamp; 218. Guide rod; 219. Maintenance platform; 22. Second gantry crane; 23. Third gantry crane; 3. Storage device; 41. First storage area; 42. First transition area; 43. Second storage area; 44. Second transition area; 45. Third storage area. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0048] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0049] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present invention, the meaning of "plurality" is two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0050] In this application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two elements. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0051] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the preferred embodiments described herein are only used to illustrate and explain the present invention, and are not used to limit the present invention.

[0052] See also Figures 1 to 8 As shown, according to the first aspect of an embodiment of the present application, an anode plate transfer system is provided, comprising a loading device, a transfer device, a storage device 3 and a unloading device, the transfer device comprises at least two transfer parts, the transfer part is used to transfer the anode plate along the transfer direction, the transfer part at the upstream end in the transfer direction is connected to the loading device, and the transfer part at the downstream end in the transfer direction is connected to the unloading device, and the storage device 3 is at least arranged between adjacent transfer parts along the transfer direction.

[0053] By providing a loading device, the anode plates can be automatically transported, thereby realizing automatic loading. By providing a transfer device, and making the transfer device include at least two transfer parts, at least two transfer parts can cooperate to automatically transport the anode plates. By providing a storage device 3, it is possible to store the anode plates, and when in use, they are transported to the unloading device through the transfer part, thereby realizing the output of the anode plates. The anode plate transfer system in this embodiment can realize automatic storage and transfer of anode plates, reduce manual operations, and thereby reduce the problem of damage to anode plates caused by manual errors. At the same time, it can also improve the transfer efficiency of the anode plates, thereby improving production efficiency.

[0054] Among them, the anode plate transfer system also includes a control unit, which is used to automatically control the operation of the loading device, the transfer device and the unloading device.

[0055] Specifically, the control unit is connected to the operating equipment in the loading device, the transfer device and the unloading device. The anode plate transfer system can use WMS software to manage the storage, outbound and transfer process information of the anode plates, and realize the information management and traceability management of the entire anode plate transfer process.

[0056] In the prior art, anode plates are usually placed and stored by manual forklifts in ground yards, and then the number is manually counted and recorded. Since the anode plates are closely arranged and the passages between each row are narrow, manual recording and statistics are somewhat difficult. In particular, the number of anode plates stored in the yard by manual forklifts and loaded and transported out of the yard by manual forklifts changes dynamically, and manual statistics are prone to errors. In this embodiment, by setting up automated storage and transportation of anode plates, it is possible to replace the manual transshipment and manual recording of information operations, and adopt WMS for information management, which is more intelligent and paperless, and reduces the problem of statistical errors.

[0057] Among them, the movement path of the transfer part at the upstream end of the transfer direction has an overlapping position with the movement path of the loading device, and the overlapping position is the connecting point. The transfer part and the loading device are connected at the connecting point, that is, the transfer part takes the anode plate from the loading device from the connecting point to realize the transfer of the anode plate.

[0058] Among them, the motion path of the transfer part at the downstream end of the transfer direction has an overlapping position with the motion path of the unloading device, and the overlapping position is the connecting point. The transfer part and the unloading device are connected at the connecting point, that is, the transfer part places the anode plate on the unloading device at the connecting point to realize the transfer of the anode plate.

[0059] The transfer device can include a gantry crane or a conveyor. The gantry crane has a lower cost, while the conveyor can achieve continuous transfer.

[0060] As a first implementation in this embodiment, the transfer device includes a transfer track extending along the transfer direction, and the at least two transfer parts include at least a first transfer part and a second transfer part. The first transfer part includes a first door machine 21, and the second transfer part includes a second door machine 22. The first door machine 21 and the second door machine 22 are arranged on the transfer track and arranged along the transfer direction. The transportation path of the first door machine 21 partially overlaps with the transportation path of the second door machine 22 to form a first transition zone 42.

[0061] By setting a transfer track, and setting the first door machine 21 of the first transfer unit and the second door machine 22 of the second transfer unit on the transfer track and arranged along the transfer direction, the transportation paths partially overlap to form a first transition zone 42, so that during the transfer of the anode plates, the two transfer units can work together better, and achieve a smooth transition of the anode plates between different transfer units, thereby improving the continuity and efficiency of the transfer. At the same time, the transfer space is also reasonably planned. Through the setting of the first transition zone 42, the transfer operation of the anode plates can be completed more efficiently within a limited space, avoiding the problems of space waste and transfer confusion that may occur during the transfer process. By setting the first door machine 21 and the second door machine 22 to transfer the anode plates, compared with the transfer by manually driven forklifts, the uncertainty of manual operation is reduced, the accuracy and efficiency of the transfer are further improved, and the risk of damage to the anode plates due to manual operation is also reduced.

[0062] Among them, the transfer track can be set along a straight line to facilitate the first door crane 21 and the second door crane 22 to transfer the anode plates.

[0063] The first door crane 21 and the second door crane 22 are arranged along the transfer direction. The anode plate is first transferred to the first transition area 42 by the first door crane 21 , and then the anode plate in the first transition area 42 is transferred out by the second door crane 22 .

[0064] Among them, the transportation path of the first door machine 21 and the transportation path of the second door machine 22 partially overlap to form a first transition zone 42, that is, the first door machine 21 can move into the first transition zone 42, and then transfer the anode plate to the first transition zone 42, and the second door machine 22 can also move into the first transition zone 42, and then transfer the anode plate in the first transition zone 42 out.

[0065] The at least two transfer sections include at least a third transfer section, and the third transfer section includes a third door crane 23, and the third door crane 23 is arranged on the transfer track. The first door crane 21 is at the upstream end of the transfer direction and is connected to the loading device, the third door crane 23 is at the downstream end of the transfer direction and is connected to the unloading device, and the second door crane 22 is between the first door crane 21 and the third door crane 23 in the transfer direction. The transportation path of the second door crane 22 partially overlaps with the transportation path of the third door crane 23 to form a second transition area 44.

[0066] By setting the third door machine 23, the transfer process of the anode plate from the upstream loading device to the downstream unloading device is more complete and smooth, and the connection between each transfer part is closer, which improves the reliability and stability of the entire transfer system. By forming the second transition area 44, the area for storing the anode plate is increased, and more anode plates can be stored.

[0067] Among them, the first door crane 21, the second door crane 22 and the third door crane 23 are arranged in sequence along the transfer direction.

[0068] Among them, the transportation path of the second door machine 22 partially overlaps with the transportation path of the third door machine 23 to form a second transition zone 44, that is, the second door machine 22 can move into the second transition zone 44, and then transfer the anode plates to the second transition zone 44, and the third door machine 23 can also move into the second transition zone 44, and then transfer the anode plates in the second transition zone 44 out.

[0069] There are multiple storage devices 3, and the multiple storage devices 3 are arranged in sequence along the transport direction, and interval spaces are set between adjacent storage devices 3.

[0070] By setting up multiple storage devices 3, a stable storage position is provided for the anode plates. By setting up intervals between adjacent storage devices 3, avoidance space is provided for the first door machine 21, the second door machine 22 and the third door machine 23 to clamp the bipolar plates, so that the storage and warehousing operations of any group of anode plates on the racks can be realized. In the prior art, the anode plates stored in the yard can only be placed and stored by forklift starting from one end of the anode plate queue stacked on the ground. When taking out and loading, they can only be taken out and loaded one by one from the front end of the queue in order from front to back. If there are unqualified plates in the queue below, they cannot be taken out from the middle of the queue. In this embodiment, by setting up intervals, the operation of storing and retrieving anode plates is more flexible, which can meet the production needs of the electrolysis workshop to select the anode plate type in order for production.

[0071] The storage device 3 is placed between the double rails of the transfer track.

[0072] The storage device 3 may be a storage rack.

[0073] Specifically, the storage rack is a hollow frame structure. The top of the storage rack is open, so that the first door machine 21, the second door machine 22 and the third door machine 23 can clamp the anode plate from the top, and then the anode plate can enter and exit the storage rack through the top opening.

[0074] Among them, the multiple storage devices 3 are arranged in sequence along the transfer direction, that is, the multiple storage devices 3 are arranged in sequence along the extension direction of the transfer track.

[0075] Part of the storage device 3 is arranged in the transport path of the first door machine 21 and is located on the upstream side of the first transition area 42 along the transfer direction, forming a first storage area 41. Part of the storage device 3 is arranged in the transport path of the second door machine 22 and is located between the first transition area 42 and the second transition area 44 in the transfer direction, forming a second storage area 43. Part of the storage device 3 is arranged in the transport path of the third door machine 23 and is located on the downstream side of the second transition area 44 along the transfer direction, forming a third storage area 45. The storage device 3 is arranged in the first transition area 42 and the second transition area 44.

[0076] By setting up the first storage area 41, the second storage area 43 and the third storage area 45, and setting up the storage device 3 in the first storage area 41, the second storage area 43 and the third storage area 45, and the first transition area 42 and the second transition area 44, it is possible to achieve stable and large-scale storage of anode plates. The first storage area 41, the second storage area 43 and the third storage area 45 are arranged in sequence along the transportation direction, which ensures the continuity of the transportation process and reduces the time waste caused by finding the storage location or unreasonable transportation path. After the first door machine 21, the second door machine 22 and the third door machine 23 transport the anode plate to the storage device 3, the next anode plate can be transported quickly, which reduces the idling waiting time of the transport equipment and improves the utilization rate of the equipment and the overall transportation efficiency. By setting up the first storage area 41, the second storage area 43 and the third storage area 45, and the first transition area 42 and the second transition area 44, it is convenient to manage and track the anode plates, and when a specific anode plate needs to be found, the corresponding area can be quickly located.

[0077] Specifically, the first storage area 41, the first transition area 42, the second storage area 43, the second transition area 44, and the third storage area 45 are sequentially arranged along the transfer direction.

[0078] Among them, in the first storage area 41, the storage device 3 is arranged on a side close to the first transition area 42, thereby providing an escape space for the loading device.

[0079] Among them, in the third storage area 45, the storage device 3 is arranged on a side close to the second transition area 44, thereby providing an escape space for the unloading device.

[0080] The storage devices 3 are arranged uniformly and continuously, and the spacing between adjacent storage devices 3 is the same.

[0081] The loading device includes a loading carrier 1, the moving path of the loading carrier 1 is set at an angle to the transfer direction, and the connection position between the loading carrier 1 and the first door machine 21 is located at the upstream side of the first storage area 41 along the transfer direction. There are at least two loading carriers 1, and at least two loading carriers 1 load materials alternately.

[0082] By setting the moving path of the loading carrier 1 at an angle to the transfer direction, cross-ghost transportation can be achieved, and the overall length of the system can be reduced. By setting at least two loading carriers 1 and loading alternately, when one loading carrier 1 is connected to the first door crane 21 for loading, the other loading carrier 1 can be prepared or go to the position for loading anode plates, so that uninterrupted loading can be achieved, reducing the loading stagnation time caused by problems in the loading or docking process of a single loading carrier 1, thereby improving the overall efficiency of loading.

[0083] Among them, the connection position between the loading carrier 1 and the first gantry crane 21 is located on the upstream side of the first storage area 41 along the transfer direction, that is, the position when the first gantry crane 21 clamps the anode plate from the loading carrier 1 is located on the side of the first storage area 41 away from the first transition area 42.

[0084] In this embodiment, two loading carriers 1 are included, and at least two loading carriers 1 are of the same model.

[0085] The unloading device includes an unloading carrier, the moving path of the unloading carrier is set at an angle to the transfer direction, and the docking position of the unloading carrier and the third door machine 23 is located at the downstream side of the third storage area 45 along the transfer direction. There are at least two unloading carriers, and at least two unloading carriers unload materials alternately.

[0086] By setting the moving path of the unloading carrier at an angle to the transfer direction, the overall length of the system can be reduced. By setting at least two unloading carriers and unloading alternately, when one unloading carrier is unloading by connecting with the first gantry crane 21, the other unloading carrier can be prepared or go to the position where the anode plate is loaded, so that uninterrupted unloading can be achieved, reducing the unloading stagnation time caused by problems in the loading or connection process of a single unloading carrier, thereby improving the overall efficiency of unloading.

[0087] Among them, the connection position between the unloading carrier and the third gantry crane 23 is located on the downstream side of the third storage area 45 along the transfer direction, that is, the position when the third gantry crane 23 places the anode plate on the unloading carrier is located on the side of the third storage area 45 away from the second transition area 44.

[0088] In this embodiment, two material unloading carriers are included, and at least two of the material unloading carriers are of the same model.

[0089] In a feasible example, the loading vehicle 1 includes a loading rail vehicle and a loading guide rail. The loading rail vehicle can be movably arranged on the loading guide rail, and the loading guide rail is arranged perpendicular to the transfer track.

[0090] The loading rail vehicle may be referred to as RGV. Specifically, the loading rail vehicle may be driven by rail power supply.

[0091] Among them, the loading guide rail and the transfer track intersect vertically, and the intersection is the connection point.

[0092] In a feasible example, the unloading vehicle includes an unloading rail vehicle and an unloading guide rail. The unloading rail vehicle can be movably arranged on the unloading guide rail, and the unloading guide rail is arranged perpendicular to the transfer track.

[0093] The unloading rail vehicle may be referred to as RGV. Specifically, the unloading rail vehicle may be driven by rail power supply.

[0094] Among them, the unloading guide rail and the transfer track intersect vertically, and the intersection is the connection point.

[0095] In a feasible example, the loading carrier 1 includes a loading rail vehicle and a loading guide rail, and the unloading carrier includes a unloading rail vehicle and a unloading guide rail.

[0096] In a feasible example, the loading carrier 1 includes a loading automatic guided vehicle.

[0097] Among them, the loading automatic guided vehicle can be an AGV, which can be a rubber-wheeled AGV flatbed vehicle, and can also realize the transportation of anode plates.

[0098] Among them, the loading automatic guided vehicle does not need to use tracks, reducing costs.

[0099] In one possible example, the unloading vehicle includes an unloading automatic guided vehicle.

[0100] Among them, the unloading automatic guided vehicle can become an AGV, which can be a rubber-wheeled AGV flatbed vehicle, and can also realize the transportation of anode plates.

[0101] Among them, the automatic guided vehicle for unloading materials does not need to use tracks, reducing costs.

[0102] In a feasible example, the loading carrier 1 includes a loading automatic guided vehicle, and the unloading carrier includes an unloading automatic guided vehicle.

[0103] The first door machine 21, the second door machine 22 and the third door machine 23 include a door body, a guide part and a winch part. The door body can be movably arranged on the transfer track, the guide part is vertically arranged on the door body, and the winch part includes a driving member 215 and a clamp 217. The driving member 215 is arranged on the door body, and the clamp 217 is slidably arranged on the guide part.

[0104] By setting the door body, a stable installation position is provided for the guide part and the hoisting part, and support is provided for the anode plate. The door body is moved and set on the transfer track, so that the anode plate can be transferred. By vertically setting the guide part on the door body, the clamp 217 is slidably set on the guide part, and a stable vertical guide is provided for the clamp 217. When taking and placing the anode plate, the clamp 217 can move up and down accurately along the guide part, ensuring that the clamp 217 can accurately grasp and release the anode plate, improving the accuracy of the transfer, and reducing the risk of the anode plate falling or being damaged due to the inaccurate position of the clamp 217. By setting the drive member 215 and the clamp 217, it is possible to grasp and release the anode plate.

[0105] The door body includes a lower crossbeam 211, a column 212 and an upper crossbeam 213. The lower crossbeam 211 serves as the bottom infrastructure and bears the weight of the entire door machine. It is usually made of solid steel and connected to the bottom of the door machine column 212 by welding or high-strength bolts to provide a stable support for the door machine column 212. The column 212 connects the lower crossbeam 211 of the door machine and the upper crossbeam 213 of the door machine to support and stabilize the entire door machine structure. It is made of high-strength steel, and the number and layout are determined according to the design requirements and workload of the door machine. It is connected to the lower crossbeam 211 of the door machine and the upper crossbeam 213 of the door machine by welding or bolts to form a stable door-shaped frame structure. The upper crossbeam 213 is located at the top of the door machine and together with the door machine column 212, it forms the main frame of the door machine. It usually undertakes the installation and support tasks of some important components, such as the winch wire rope guide wheel 214. It is connected to the door machine column 212 by welding or bolts.

[0106] The door body is driven by a driving device and then moves along the transfer direction on the transfer track.

[0107] The driving member 215 is responsible for lifting and lowering the loads such as the anode plate fixture 217. The driving member 215 is composed of a motor, a reducer, a drum, etc., and is fixed to the cross beam 213 or other suitable positions on the gantry crane by anchor bolts or welding. A steel wire rope is wound around the drum.

[0108] Among them, the door body is provided with a wire rope guide wheel 214, which is used to guide the movement direction of the hoisting wire rope. The wire rope is installed on the upper cross beam 213 of the door machine or the door machine column 212 through a bracket, and the wire rope is guided by the guide wheel to ensure stability during the lifting and lowering process.

[0109] The clamp 217 is used to clamp the anode plate to achieve the lifting and lowering of the anode plate. It is composed of the clamp 217 body, the clamping mechanism, etc., and has sufficient clamping force and stability. It is connected to the winch through a steel wire rope, one end of which is fixed on the winch drum, and the other end is connected to the anode plate clamp 217.

[0110] The guide part includes a guide column 216 vertically arranged on the door body and a guide rod 218 vertically arranged on the clamp 217. The guide column 216 and the guide rod 218 slide and cooperate with each other in the vertical direction to achieve a guiding effect.

[0111] Among them, a maintenance platform 219 is arranged on the top of the door body, and the maintenance platform 219 provides convenience for the maintenance and inspection of the door machine.

[0112] The first door machine 21, the second door machine 22 and the third door machine 23 are all precisely positioned by means of grating rulers and encoders, and the anode plates can be accurately stored in and taken out.

[0113] Specifically, the grating ruler mainly provides accurate measurement of the linear displacement of the door body, while the encoder can provide information such as the angle and speed of the door body movement. The control system integrates and analyzes the data transmitted by the grating ruler and the encoder. For example, by comparing the displacement data measured by the two, the measurement results can be mutually corrected to eliminate possible errors and improve positioning accuracy.

[0114] Among them, the first door machine 21, the second door machine 22 and the third door machine 23 have the ability to move along the transfer track and the ability to lift the clamp 217, but do not have the ability to move perpendicular to the transfer track. The movements are simple and fixed, which makes them easier for programmed programming.

[0115] As a second implementation in this embodiment, at least two transfer sections include at least a first transfer section and a second transfer section, the first transfer section includes a first conveyor, the second transfer section includes a second conveyor, the first conveyor and the second conveyor extend along the transfer direction, the tail end of the first conveyor is connected to the head end of the second conveyor, and is used to transfer anode plates, which can realize continuous transfer of anode plate ends and has high transfer efficiency.

[0116] Among them, at least two transfer parts can also include a third transfer part, the third transfer part includes a third conveyor, the third conveyor extends along the transfer direction, the tail end of the second conveyor is connected to the head end of the third conveyor, and the tail of the third conveyor is connected to the unloading device.

[0117] A storage device 3 may be provided between the first conveyor and the second conveyor to store the anode plates.

[0118] Among them, a transport device, such as a robotic arm or a gantry robot, can be set between the first conveyor and the second conveyor to realize the transport of the anode plates. Specifically, the anode plates can be transported from the first conveyor to the second conveyor to realize continuous transportation, or the anode plates can be transported from the first conveyor to the storage device 3, or from the storage device 3 to the second conveyor.

[0119] A storage device 3 may be provided between the second conveyor and the third conveyor to store the anode plates.

[0120] Among them, a transport device, such as a robotic arm or a gantry robot, can be set between the second conveyor and the third conveyor to realize the transport of the anode plates. Specifically, the anode plates can be transported from the second conveyor to the third conveyor to realize continuous transportation, or the anode plates can be transported from the second conveyor to the storage device 3, or from the storage device 3 to the third conveyor.

[0121] Among them, the first transport plane, the second transport plane and the third transport plane can be ground transport planes.

[0122] Among them, a robotic arm or a gantry robot can also be set at the connection point between the first conveyor and the loading device, and at the connection point between the third conveyor and the unloading device to transport the anode plates.

[0123] See also Fig. 9 As shown, according to a second aspect of an embodiment of the present application, a method for transporting an anode plate is provided, wherein the anode plate is transported by the anode plate transport system as described above, and the method comprises:

[0124] Step S101: Control the loading device to transport the anode plates.

[0125] Step S102: Control the transfer part on the upstream side along the transfer direction to transfer the anode plate from the loading device to the storage device 3.

[0126] Step S103: Control the transfer unit on the downstream side along the transfer direction to transfer the anode plates from the storage device 3 to the unloading device.

[0127] Step S104: controlling the unloading device to discharge the anode plates.

[0128] Through the transfer method in this embodiment, automatic loading, automatic handling of anode plates and automatic unloading can be achieved, reducing manual operations and thus reducing the problem of anode plate damage caused by human errors. At the same time, it can also improve the transfer efficiency of anode plates and thus improve production efficiency.

[0129] In step S101, the loading device is controlled to transport the anode plate to the connection with the transfer part on the upstream side along the transfer direction, so that the transfer part can transfer the anode plate from the loading device to the transfer part itself.

[0130] The transfer method in this embodiment transfers the anode plates by means of the anode plate transfer system as mentioned above. Therefore, as mentioned above, at least two transfer sections include at least a first transfer section, a second transfer section and a third transfer section. The first transfer section includes a first door machine 21, the second transfer section includes a second door machine 22, the third transfer section includes a third door machine 23, the transport path of the first door machine 21 partially overlaps with the transport path of the second door machine 22 to form a first transition area 42, the transport path of the second door machine 22 partially overlaps with the transport path of the third door machine 23 to form a second transition area 44, part of the storage device 3 forms a first storage area 41, part of the storage device 3 forms a second storage area 43, and part of the storage device 3 forms a third storage area 45.

[0131] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, before the first door crane 21 is loaded, the loading device is controlled to transport the anode plate to the docking position. At this time, the first door crane 21 is outside the docking position to avoid interference with the loading device. After the loading device enters the docking position, and when the first door crane 21 is unloaded, the first door crane 21 is controlled to move to the docking position, and the clamp 217 of the first door crane 21 is in a high position.

[0132] like Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, when the first door crane 21 is in the loading condition, the first door crane 21 is controlled to transport the anode plates on the loading device to the first storage area 41 .

[0133] In this step, the first door machine 21 is controlled to clamp the anode plate on the loading device through the clamp 217 and lift it to a high position, and drive the anode plate to move to the first storage area 41. After making room for the docking position, the loading device moves out of the docking position and returns to pick up the material. At the same time, another fully loaded loading device enters the docking position, waiting for the first door machine 21 to clamp the anode plate.

[0134] In this step, after the first door machine 21 reaches the empty storage device 3 in the first storage area 41, the anode plate is placed in the empty storage device 3. The anode plate is preferably placed in the empty storage device 3 near the first transition area 42.

[0135] When the first door crane 21 is in the reverse transport condition, the first door crane 21 is controlled to reverse the anode plates in the first storage area 41 to the first transition area 42 .

[0136] In this step, the anode plates are preferentially placed in an empty storage device 3 close to the second storage area 43 side.

[0137] After the storage devices 3 in the first transition area 42 are fully loaded, the second door crane 22 enters the loading state.

[0138] When the second door crane 22 is in the loading condition, the second door crane 22 is controlled to transport the anode plates in the first transition area 42 to the second storage area 43 .

[0139] In this step, the second door machine 22 preferentially places the anode plates into the empty storage device 3 close to the second transition area 44 .

[0140] The second door machine 22 and the first door machine 21 do not enter the first transition area 42 at the same time to avoid collision.

[0141] When the second door crane 22 is not in the loading condition and an empty storage device 3 appears in the second transition area 44, the second door crane 22 enters the reverse transport condition.

[0142] When the second door machine 22 is in the reverse transport condition, the second door machine 22 is controlled to reverse the anode plates in the second storage area 43 to the second transition area 44 .

[0143] In this step, the second door machine 22 preferentially places the anode plates into the empty storage device 3 close to the third storage area 45 .

[0144] After the storage devices 3 in the second transition area 44 are fully loaded, the third door crane 23 enters the loading state.

[0145] When the third door crane 23 is in the loading condition, the third door crane 23 is controlled to transport the anode plates in the second transition area 44 to the third storage area 45 .

[0146] In this step, the third door machine 23 preferentially places the anode plates into the empty storage device 3 close to the unloading device.

[0147] The third door machine 23 and the second door machine 22 do not enter the second transition area 44 at the same time to avoid collision.

[0148] When the third door crane 23 is in the unloading condition, the third door crane 23 is controlled to transport the anode plates in the third storage area 45 to the unloading device.

[0149] In this step, the unloading device is controlled to transport the anode plate to the docking point. At this time, the third door machine 23 is outside the docking point to avoid interference with the unloading device. After the unloading device enters the docking position, the third door machine 23 is controlled to clamp the anode plate and move to the docking position. At this time, the clamp 217 of the third door machine 23 is in a high position to avoid collision between the anode plate and the unloading device. When the anode plate is aligned with the unloading device, the third door machine 23 is controlled to place the anode plate on the unloading device, and then the clamp 217 is controlled to move to a high position and then move to the third storage area 45 to make way for the docking position. The unloading device moves out of the docking position to deliver the material, and at the same time, another unloaded unloading device enters the docking position, waiting for the third door machine 23 to place the anode plate.

[0150] It is easy for those skilled in the art to understand that, under the premise of no conflict, the above-mentioned advantageous methods can be freely combined and superimposed.

[0151] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present application and are not intended to limit the present application. Any modifications, equivalent replacements and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the present application. The above are only preferred implementations of the present application. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, several improvements and variations can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present application, and these improvements and variations should also be regarded as the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. An anode plate transport system, characterized in that: It comprises a loading device, a transfer device, a storage device (3) and a unloading device, wherein the transfer device comprises at least two transfer parts, wherein the transfer parts are used to transfer anode plates along a transfer direction, wherein the transfer part at the upstream end in the transfer direction is connected to the loading device, and the transfer part at the downstream end in the transfer direction is connected to the unloading device, and the storage device (3) is at least arranged between the transfer parts adjacent to each other along the transfer direction.

2. The anode plate transport system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transfer device comprises a transfer track, the transfer track extends along the transfer direction, at least two transfer parts include at least a first transfer part and a second transfer part, the first transfer part includes a first door machine (21), the second transfer part includes a second door machine (22), the first door machine (21) and the second door machine (22) are arranged on the transfer track and arranged along the transfer direction, and the transport path of the first door machine (21) and the transport path of the second door machine (22) partially overlap to form a first transition zone (42).

3. The anode plate transport system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The at least two transfer parts include at least a third transfer part, the third transfer part includes a third door machine (23), and the third door machine (23) is arranged on the transfer track; The first door crane (21) is located at the upstream end of the transfer direction and is connected to the loading device, the third door crane (23) is located at the downstream end of the transfer direction and is connected to the unloading device, the second door crane (22) is located between the first door crane (21) and the third door crane (23) in the transfer direction, and the transport path of the second door crane (22) partially overlaps with the transport path of the third door crane (23) to form a second transition zone (44).

4. The anode plate transport system according to claim 3, characterized in that: There are a plurality of storage devices (3), and the plurality of storage devices (3) are arranged in sequence along the transport direction, and a separation space is provided between adjacent storage devices (3); Part of the storage device (3) is arranged in the transport path of the first gantry crane (21) and is located on the upstream side of the first transition area (42) along the transfer direction to form a first storage area (41); Part of the storage device (3) is arranged in the transport path of the second door machine (22), and is located between the first transition area (42) and the second transition area (44) in the transfer direction to form a second storage area (43); Part of the storage device (3) is arranged in the transport path of the third door crane (23) and is located on the downstream side of the second transition area (44) along the transfer direction to form a third storage area (45); The storage device (3) is arranged in the first transition zone (42) and the second transition zone (44).

5. The anode plate transport system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The loading device comprises a loading carrier (1), the moving path of the loading carrier (1) is arranged at an angle with the transfer direction, and the connection position between the loading carrier (1) and the first gantry crane (21) is located at the upstream side of the first storage area (41) along the transfer direction; There are at least two loading carriers (1), and at least two of the loading carriers (1) load materials alternately; The unloading device comprises an unloading carrier, the moving path of the unloading carrier is arranged at an angle with the transfer direction, and the docking position of the unloading carrier and the third door machine (23) is located at the downstream side of the third storage area (45) along the transfer direction; There are at least two material unloading carriers, and at least two of the material unloading carriers unload materials alternately.

6. The anode plate transport system according to claim 5, characterized in that: The loading carrier (1) comprises a loading rail vehicle and a loading guide rail, wherein the loading rail vehicle is movably arranged on the loading guide rail, and the loading guide rail is arranged perpendicularly to the transfer track, and / or the unloading carrier comprises a unloading rail vehicle and a unloading guide rail, wherein the unloading rail vehicle is movably arranged on the unloading guide rail, and the unloading guide rail is arranged perpendicularly to the transfer track; or, The loading carrier (1) comprises an automatic loading guided vehicle, and / or the unloading carrier comprises an automatic unloading guided vehicle.

7. The anode plate transport system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first door machine (21), the second door machine (22) and the third door machine (23) include a door body, a guide part and a hoisting part, the door body can be movably arranged on the transfer track, the guide part is vertically arranged on the door body, and the hoisting part includes a driving member (215) and a clamp (217), the driving member (215) is arranged on the door body, and the clamp (217) is slidably arranged on the guide part.

8. The anode plate transport system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The at least two transfer sections include at least a first transfer section and a second transfer section, the first transfer section includes a first conveyor, the second transfer section includes a second conveyor, the first conveyor and the second conveyor extend along the transfer direction, the tail end of the first conveyor is connected to the head end of the second conveyor for transferring anode plates.

9. A method for transporting an anode plate, characterized in that: The anode plate is transported by the anode plate transport system according to any one of claims 1 to 8, the method comprising: Controlling the feeding device to transport the anode plate; Controlling the transfer section on the upstream side of the transfer direction to transfer the anode plate from the loading device to the storage device (3); Controlling the transfer section on the downstream side of the transfer direction to transfer the anode plate from the storage device (3) to the unloading device; Control the unloading device to discharge the anode plates.

10. The anode plate transport method according to claim 9, characterized in that: When the at least two transfer sections include at least a first transfer section, a second transfer section and a third transfer section, the first transfer section includes a first door crane (21), the second transfer section includes a second door crane (22), the third transfer section includes a third door crane (23), the transport path of the first door crane (21) partially overlaps with the transport path of the second door crane (22) to form a first transition area (42), the transport path of the second door crane (22) partially overlaps with the transport path of the third door crane (23) to form a second transition area (44), part of the storage device (3) forms a first storage area (41), part of the storage device (3) forms a second storage area (43), and part of the storage device (3) forms a third storage area (45); The controlling the transfer section on the upstream side of the transfer direction to transfer the anode plate from the loading device to the storage device (3) comprises: When the first door crane (21) is in a loading state, controlling the first door crane (21) to transport the anode plates on the loading device to the first storage area (41); When the first door crane (21) is in a reverse transport state, controlling the first door crane (21) to reverse the anode plates in the first storage area (41) to the first transition area (42); When the second door crane (22) is in a loading state, controlling the second door crane (22) to transport the anode plates in the first transition area (42) to the second storage area (43); When the second door crane (22) is in a reverse transport state, controlling the second door crane (22) to reverse the anode plates in the second storage area (43) to the second transition area (44); When the third door crane (23) is in a loading state, controlling the third door crane (23) to transport the anode plates in the second transition area (44) to the third storage area (45); When the third door machine (23) is in a material unloading condition, the third door machine (23) is controlled to transport the anode plates in the third storage area (45) to the unloading device.

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