Electrolyte cleaning device

Abstract

The invention provides an electrolyte cleaning device, relates to the technical field of electrolyte cleaning equipment, and solves the technical problem that the cleaning effect is affected due to the fact that an anode scrap easily shakes upwards when the fixing effect of one suspended end of an existing electrolyte cleaning device on the anode scrap diffuses in multiple directions during oscillation and flushing. The anode scrap cleaning device comprises a box body, a fixing device arranged on the box body and used for fixing an anode scrap and a blowing cleaning device used for cleaning electrolyte on the surface of the anode scrap, and the fixing device comprises a plurality of groups of guide rods which are parallel to one another and used for guiding and fixing the anode scrap and a clamping supporting device used for fixing and limiting the lower end of the anode scrap; a plurality of groups of guide rods are arranged at different heights on the two sides of the anode scrap in a staggered manner; and the clamping and supporting device is arranged on the box body in a lifting manner. Through the design that the guide rod is combined with the clamping and supporting device, the stability of the device in the cleaning process is guaranteed, and the cleaning effect is further guaranteed; and the device can be suitable for processing residual anodes with different sizes or shapes, and the universality of the device is enhanced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of electrolyte cleaning equipment, and in particular to an electrolyte cleaning device. Background Art

[0002] During the electrolysis process, the electrolyte (usually a molten fluoride salt mixture) may condense on the surface of the anode carbon block to form a hard shell. This hard shell contains aluminum, sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, fluorine and other components, and its physical characteristics are: white, brittle, high hardness, and strong adhesion to the steel claws and carbon blocks. A large amount of electrolyte adheres to the upper surface of the residual anode, and even accumulates and submerges the steel claws, making it extremely difficult to clean. If it is not cleaned properly, these electrolytes and dust will be brought into the residual anode, which will greatly affect the quality of the anode carbon block, and will also cause fragments and other phenomena during the aluminum electrolysis process, affecting the quality of the aluminum liquid.

[0003] Traditional electrolyte cleaning methods include manual physical cleaning using pneumatic picks or other tools. This method is labor-intensive, inefficient, and may be harmful to the health of operators. With the development of technology, automated cleaning equipment has been introduced to improve cleaning efficiency and reduce manual labor. These devices may include robotic arms, high-pressure water jets, ultrasonic cleaning systems, etc. However, all of the above devices hang the residual anode group on the catenary; then, the residual anode group enters the device with the catenary for cleaning. The catenary has limited fixing effect on the residual anode. During the vibration and flushing process of cleaning, the residual anode group may shake, resulting in a weakened cleaning effect.

[0004] Therefore, the patent with publication number CN116078755A proposes an electrolyte cleaning system and cleaning method, which solves the problem that the prior art is cumbersome to operate when positioning and fixing the anode limit, and it is difficult to replace the limit structure. The closed structure formed by the support frame and the stop bar of the device together embraces the guide rod, and the other end of the residual pole is suspended and fixed, thereby realizing secondary locking of the guide rod.

[0005] However, the device still fixes the two ends of the residual pole by means of a fixing mechanism in cooperation with the suspension. When the residual pole is fixed by one end of the suspension, the residual pole is prone to upward shaking during the multi-directional diffusion of vibration and flushing, thus affecting the cleaning effect. Summary of the invention

[0006] The present invention provides an electrolyte cleaning device to solve the technical problem that the fixing effect of one end of the existing electrolyte cleaning device on the residual electrode is easy to shake upward during vibration and multi-directional flushing, thereby affecting the cleaning effect.

[0007] The embodiments of the present invention are implemented by the following technical solutions:

[0008] An electrolyte cleaning device comprises a box body, a fixing device arranged on the box body for fixing the residual electrode, and a purging cleaning device for cleaning the electrolyte on the surface of the residual electrode, the fixing device comprises a plurality of groups of guide rods parallel to each other for guiding and fixing the residual electrode, and a clamping support device for fixing and limiting the lower end of the residual electrode, the plurality of groups of guide rods are staggered at different heights on both sides of the residual electrode, and the clamping support device is lifted and lowered on the box body.

[0009] Preferably, the box body comprises an inlet and outlet door for closing the box body, a grid screen opening for discharging electrolyte, and a height adjustment device for adjusting the position of the cleaning and purging device.

[0010] Preferably, the height adjustment device comprises a detection device for detecting the thickness of the residual pole and a second telescopic device for adjusting the position of the cleaning and purging device.

[0011] Preferably, the clamping support device comprises two sets of sliding blocks lifted and lowered above the grid screen opening, the sliding blocks are hinged with clamping plates, the clamping plates are hinged with hinged rods for controlling their rotation, and the hinged rods are also used to support the lower ends of the residual poles.

[0012] Preferably, an elastic member for enabling the rebound and a clamping member for clamping the butt are provided between the clamping plates.

[0013] Preferably, the clamping plate is used to limit a limiting rod of the hinged rod, and two ends of the limiting rod are respectively hinged to the hinge points of the clamping plate and the slider.

[0014] Preferably, the articulated rod is provided with an articulated shaft for controlling its movement and a connecting lever connected to the articulated shaft; the connecting lever is hinged to the box body, and a first telescopic device for controlling the connecting lever is hinged at one end away from the articulated shaft.

[0015] Preferably, the box body is also provided with a sliding groove for slidably connecting the sliding block.

[0016] Preferably, the purging and cleaning device includes a crushing device for cleaning the electrolyte on the surface of the butode, a purging device for purging the surface of the butode and a dust collecting device for collecting generated dust.

[0017] Preferably, the purging device is also provided with a moving device for adjusting the position of the purging device.

[0018] By adopting this technical solution, the electrolyte on the surface of the residual pole can be effectively removed through the combined use of the fixing device and the purging and cleaning device, reducing manual intervention and improving the cleaning efficiency. It integrates a variety of automated functions, such as the guide rod, the clamping support device and the position adjustment of the purging device, reducing the need for manual operation and improving the automation level of the production process. Since the height adjustment device can be adjusted according to the different residual pole thicknesses, the device can adapt to the processing of residual poles of different sizes or shapes, enhancing the versatility of the equipment. Through the use of the clamping support device, the residual pole can be safely fixed to prevent sliding or falling during the cleaning process, thereby protecting the safety of the operator. The setting of the dust collecting device can collect the dust generated during the cleaning process, avoiding the flying dust from polluting the workshop environment, which is conducive to improving working conditions and also helps environmental protection. Through the design of the slide and the use of the slider, the clamping support device can be freely raised and lowered in the box, thereby optimizing the space utilization efficiency of the equipment.

[0019] Furthermore, while guiding the butt anode, the plurality of guide rods can also be clamped at different heights on both sides of the butt anode by clamping different guide rods. In addition to the vertical force, the fixing device also includes the pressure of the guide rods on the horizontal surface of the butt anode. The clamping support device can not only support the lower end of the butt anode, but also clamp the lower end of the butt anode with a clamping force in the horizontal direction while supporting it.

[0020] The clamping support device controls the swing of the connecting lever through the extension and retraction of the first telescopic device, so that the connecting lever controls the swing of the hinged rod. There is a height difference between the intersection point of the hinged rod and the clamping plate and the hinge point of the clamping plate and the slider. Under the cooperation of the elastic member, the clamping plate drives the slider to slide up and down in the slide groove to adapt to the different heights of the residual pole, cover and partially support it. When the limit rod and the hinged rod touch the lower end of the residual pole, the clamping plate is affected by the connecting lever, the hinged rod swings upward, and the projection distance of the hinged rod on the horizontal plane becomes larger, which controls the upper end of the clamping plate to clamp the residual pole inward, thereby fixing it in the horizontal plane.

[0021] Since both sides of the butts need to be cleaned and purged, the vibration crushing of the crushing device can be transmitted from one side to the other side, but the purging of the surface cannot be transmitted. If purging devices are provided on both sides of the butts, the purging airflow of the purging devices will have thrust on both sides of the butts at the same time. If the butts are to be fixed by guide rods so that they have horizontal support forces on both sides at the same time, at least three sets of guide rods are required, and the number of guide rods is inversely proportional to the complexity of the installation.

[0022] The present application designs two sets of guide rods in combination with a clamping support device, thereby fixing the upper and lower ends of the residual pole in the vertical and horizontal directions respectively, thereby ensuring its stability during the cleaning process and further ensuring the cleaning effect.

[0023] The technical solution of the embodiment of the present invention has at least the following advantages and beneficial effects:

[0024] 1. The present invention combines the design of the guide rod with the clamping support device, and designs two sets of guide rods to cooperate with the clamping support device, so that the upper and lower ends of the residual anode can be fixed in the vertical direction and horizontal direction respectively, thereby ensuring its stability during the cleaning process and further ensuring the cleaning effect;

[0025] 2. The present invention can effectively remove electrolyte on the surface of the residual electrode by combining the fixing device and the purging and cleaning device, reduce manual intervention, and improve cleaning efficiency;

[0026] 3. The present invention can be adapted to process residual poles of different sizes or shapes, thus enhancing the versatility of the equipment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings required for use in the embodiments are briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show certain embodiments of the present invention and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For ordinary technicians in this field, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0028] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of an electrolyte cleaning device provided in Example 1 of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of the electrolyte cleaning device box provided in Example 1 of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of a purge device for an electrolyte cleaning device provided in Example 1 of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 4 A schematic structural diagram of a clamping support device of an electrolyte cleaning device provided in Example 2 of the present invention in a loosened state;

[0032] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of the clamping state of the clamping support device of the electrolyte cleaning device provided in Example 2 of the present invention.

[0033] Icons: 1. Box body; 2. Guide rod; 3. Grid screen mouth; 4. Inlet and outlet doors; 5. Height adjustment device; 6. First telescopic device; 7. Connecting lever; 8. Clamping support device; 81. Articulated shaft; 82. Articulated rod; 83. Clamping plate; 831. Clamping piece; 832. Limiting rod; 84. Sliding block; 85. Elastic piece; 9. Purge device; 10. Moving device; 11. Crushing device; 12. Dust collecting device; 13. Slide chute. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Generally, the components of the embodiments of the present invention described and shown in the drawings here can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0035] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the invention claimed for protection, but merely represents selected embodiments of the present invention. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0036] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters denote similar items in the following drawings, and therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, further definition and explanation thereof is not required in subsequent drawings.

[0037] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that if the terms "center", "up", "down", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inside", "outside" and the like appear, the orientation or position relationship indicated is based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or is the orientation or position relationship in which the product of the application is usually placed when used. It is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0038] In the description of the present invention, it is also necessary to explain that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "set", "install", "connect", and "connect" 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 indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0039] Example 1

[0040] An electrolyte cleaning device comprises a box body 1, a fixing device arranged on the box body 1 for fixing the residual electrode, and a purging cleaning device for cleaning the electrolyte on the surface of the residual electrode, the fixing device comprises a plurality of groups of guide rods 2 which are parallel to each other and are used to guide and fix the residual electrode, and a clamping support device 8 which is used to fix and limit the lower end of the residual electrode, the plurality of groups of the guide rods 2 are staggered at different heights on both sides of the residual electrode, and the clamping support device 8 is lifted and lowered on the box body 1.

[0041] In this embodiment, the box body 1 includes an inlet and outlet door 4 for closing the box body 1 , a grid screen 3 for discharging electrolyte, and a height adjustment device 5 for adjusting the position of the cleaning and purging device 9 .

[0042] In this embodiment, the height adjustment device 5 includes a detection device for detecting the thickness of the residual electrode and a second telescopic device for adjusting the position of the cleaning and purging device 9 .

[0043] In this embodiment, the purging and cleaning device includes a crushing device 11 for cleaning electrolyte on the surface of the butode, a purging device 9 for purging the surface of the butode, and a dust collecting device 12 for collecting generated dust.

[0044] In this embodiment, the purging device 9 is further provided with a moving device 10 for adjusting the position of the purging device 9 .

[0045] In this embodiment, both the first telescopic device 6 and the second telescopic device are telescopic cylinders.

[0046] Working principle and usage:

[0047] By combining the fixing device and the purging and cleaning device, the electrolyte on the surface of the residual pole can be effectively removed, manual intervention can be reduced, and the cleaning efficiency can be improved. A variety of automated functions are integrated, such as the position adjustment of the guide rod 2, the clamping support device 8, and the purging device 9, which reduces the need for manual operation and improves the automation level of the production process. Since the height adjustment device 5 can be adjusted according to different residual pole thicknesses, the device can adapt to the processing of residual poles of different sizes or shapes, thereby enhancing the versatility of the equipment. By using the clamping support device 8, the residual pole can be safely fixed to prevent sliding or falling during the cleaning process, thereby protecting the safety of the operator. The setting of the dust collecting device 12 can collect the dust generated during the cleaning process, avoid dust flying and polluting the workshop environment, which is conducive to improving working conditions and also helps environmental protection. Through the design of the slide 13 and the use of the slider 84, the clamping support device 8 can be freely raised and lowered in the box body 1, thereby optimizing the space utilization efficiency of the equipment.

[0048] Furthermore, while guiding the butt pole, the plurality of guide rods 2 can also be clamped at different heights on both sides of the butt pole by clamping different guide rods 2. In addition to the vertical force, the fixing device also includes the pressure of the guide rods 2 on the horizontal surface of the butt pole. The clamping support device 8 can not only support the lower end of the butt pole, but also clamp the lower end of the butt pole with a clamping force in the horizontal direction while supporting it.

[0049] Since both sides of the butts need to be cleaned and purged, the vibration crushing of the crushing device 11 can be transmitted from one side to the other side, but the purging of the surface cannot be transmitted. Purging devices 9 are provided on both sides of the butts, and the purging airflow of the purging device 9 will have a thrust on both sides of the butts at the same time. If it is to be fixed by guide rods 2 so that it has horizontal support forces on both sides at the same time, at least three sets of guide rods 2 are required, and the number of guide rods 2 is inversely proportional to the complexity of the installation.

[0050] The present application designs two sets of guide rods 2 in combination with the clamping support device 8, so as to fix the upper and lower ends of the residual pole in the vertical and horizontal directions respectively, thereby ensuring its stability during the cleaning process and further ensuring the cleaning effect.

[0051] Example 2

[0052] The only difference between this embodiment and embodiment 1 is that, in this embodiment, the clamping support device 8 includes two sets of sliding blocks 84 which are lifted and lowered above the grid screen opening 3, the sliding blocks 84 are hinged with a clamping plate 83, the clamping plate 83 is hinged with a hinged rod 82 for controlling its rotation, and the hinged rod 82 is also used to support the lower end of the residual pole.

[0053] In this embodiment, an elastic member 85 for enabling the clamping plates 83 to rebound and a clamping member 831 for clamping the butt pole are further provided between the clamping plates 83 .

[0054] In this embodiment, the clamping plate 83 is used to limit the limiting rod 832 of the hinge rod 82 , and both ends of the limiting rod 832 are respectively hinged to the hinge points of the clamping plate 83 and the slider 84 .

[0055] In this embodiment, the articulated rod 82 is provided with an articulated shaft 81 for controlling its movement and a connecting lever 7 connected to the articulated shaft 81; the connecting lever 7 is hinged to the box body 1, and a first telescopic device 6 for controlling the connecting lever 7 is hinged at one end away from the articulated shaft 81.

[0056] In this embodiment, the box body 1 is further provided with a sliding groove 13 for slidably connecting the sliding block 84 .

[0057] Working principle and usage:

[0058] The clamping support device 8 controls the swing of the connecting lever 7 through the extension and retraction of the first telescopic device 6, so that the connecting lever 7 controls the swing of the hinged rod 82. There is a height difference between the intersection point of the hinged rod 82 and the clamp plate 83 and the hinge point of the clamp plate 83 and the slider 84. Under the cooperation of the elastic member 85, the clamp plate 83 drives the slider 84 to slide up and down in the slide groove 13 to adapt to the different heights of the residual pole, cover and partially support it. When the limit rod 832 and the hinged rod 82 touch the lower end of the residual pole, the clamp plate 83 is affected by the connecting lever 7, and the hinged rod 82 swings upward. The projection distance of the hinged rod 82 in the horizontal plane becomes larger, which controls the upper end of the clamp plate 83 to clamp the residual pole inward, thereby fixing it in the horizontal plane.

[0059] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. For those skilled in the art, the present invention may have various modifications and variations. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An electrolyte cleaning device, characterized in that: The invention comprises a box body (1), a fixing device arranged on the box body (1) for fixing the anode scraps, and a purging and cleaning device for cleaning electrolyte on the surface of the anode scraps, wherein the fixing device comprises a plurality of groups of guide rods (2) parallel to each other for guiding and fixing the anode scraps, and a clamping and supporting device (8) for fixing and limiting the lower end of the anode scraps, wherein the plurality of groups of guide rods (2) are staggered at different heights on both sides of the anode scraps, and the clamping and supporting device (8) is arranged on the box body (1) in a lifting manner.

2. An electrolyte cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The box body (1) comprises an inlet and outlet door (4) for closing the box body (1), a sieve opening (3) for discharging electrolyte, and a height adjustment device (5) for adjusting the position of the cleaning and purging device.

3. An electrolyte cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The height adjustment device (5) comprises a detection device for detecting the thickness of the residual pole and a second telescopic device for adjusting the position of the cleaning and purging device.

4. An electrolyte cleaning device according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that: The clamping support device (8) comprises two sets of sliding blocks (84) which are lifted and lowered above the grid screen opening (3); the sliding blocks (84) are hinged with a clamping plate (83); the clamping plate (83) is hinged with a hinged rod (82) for controlling its rotation; the hinged rod (82) is also used to support the lower end of the residual pole.

5. An electrolyte cleaning device according to claim 4, characterized in that: An elastic member (85) for enabling the clamping plates (83) to rebound and a clamping member (831) for clamping the residual pole are also provided between the clamping plates (83).

6. An electrolyte cleaning device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The clamping plate (83) is used to limit the limiting rod (832) of the hinge rod (82), and the two ends of the limiting rod (832) are respectively hinged to the hinge points of the clamping plate (83) and the slider (84).

7. An electrolyte cleaning device according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that: The hinged rod (82) is provided with a hinge shaft (81) for controlling its movement and a connecting lever (7) connected to the hinge shaft (81); the connecting lever (7) is hinged to the box body (1), and a first telescopic device (6) for controlling the connecting lever (7) is hinged at one end away from the hinge shaft (81).

8. An electrolyte cleaning device according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that: The box body (1) is also provided with a sliding groove (13) for slidably connecting the sliding block (84).

9. An electrolyte cleaning device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The purging and cleaning device comprises a crushing device (11) for cleaning electrolyte on the surface of the residual anode, a purging device (9) for purging the surface of the residual anode, and a dust collecting device (12) for collecting generated dust.

10. An electrolyte cleaning device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The purging device (9) is also provided with a moving device (10) for adjusting the position of the purging device (9).

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