Crucible transfer system, method and device, electronic equipment, program product and medium

Abstract

The embodiment of the invention provides a crucible transfer system, method and device, electronic equipment, a program product and a medium. The system comprises a clamping device used for clamping at least one first crucible at a time and placing the at least one first crucible on a first transfer trolley; the at least one first transfer trolley is used for running to a first preset position after being fully loaded; and the moving device is used for moving a first crucible located on the first transfer trolley to a material suction device when the first transfer trolley reaches a first preset position, so that the material suction device sucks the arrived first crucible. According to the system, automatic transfer of the crucible from clamping to the material sucking device is achieved, manual intervention is reduced, the labor cost is reduced, the use frequency of a traditional forklift is reduced, and therefore the equipment cost, the equipment abrasion cost and the equipment maintenance cost are reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of mechanical engineering technology, and in particular to a crucible transfer system, method, device, electronic equipment, program product and medium. Background Art

[0002] In modern industrial production, the process of taking out and loading the crucible is a key link in many high-temperature treatment processes, especially in the graphitization process. Crucibles are usually used to hold raw materials and perform high-temperature treatment in kilns to achieve graphitization of materials.

[0003] During the crucible unloading process, the crucible needs to be taken out of the furnace. Usually, a crane clamp is used to clamp the crucible out of the furnace and then place it on a pallet. Next, the pallet with the crucible is transported to the suction area by a forklift for subsequent suction operations.

[0004] However, taking a conventional Acheson kiln as an example, each furnace can accommodate about 852 crucibles. However, a conventional forklift can only transfer 4 crucibles at a time. This means that more than 200 transfers are required for each crucible out of the furnace. In order to increase the transfer speed of the crucibles, more manpower and forklifts are required. This not only increases direct labor costs and equipment usage costs, but may also lead to frequent use of forklifts and increased maintenance needs, further increasing operating costs. Summary of the invention

[0005] Embodiments of the present application provide a crucible transfer system, method, device, electronic device, program product, and medium to reduce labor costs and equipment usage costs in a crucible output process.

[0006] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a crucible transfer system, the system comprising: A gripping device, used for gripping at least one first crucible at one time and placing the at least one first crucible on a first transfer vehicle; at least one first transfer vehicle, the first transfer vehicle being used to run to a first preset position after being fully loaded; The moving device is used to move the first crucible on the first transfer vehicle to the suction device when the first transfer vehicle arrives at the first preset position, so that the suction device can suck the first crucible that has arrived.

[0007] Optionally, the gripping device comprises n manipulators, the n manipulators are arranged in a row, wherein the n manipulators correspond one-to-one to at least one first crucible, and the manipulators are used to grip the first crucible; The first transfer vehicle comprises at least one first flatbed vehicle; the first flatbed vehicle can carry a maximum of m rows of crucibles, the number of crucibles in each row is n, and both n and m are positive integers greater than 1.

[0008] Optionally, the first transfer vehicle is further used for: After the current first flatbed truck is fully loaded, it moves forward a first preset distance so that the next first flatbed truck arrives at the position where the current first flatbed truck is located. The current first flatbed truck is used to indicate the first flatbed truck being loaded or unloaded.

[0009] Optionally, the moving device includes: a first cylinder pusher and a roller line; The first cylinder pusher is used to repeatedly perform the following cylinder push operation when any first flatbed car reaches the second preset position until the m rows of crucibles on the first flatbed car are pushed onto the roller line; wherein the second preset position is the position of the first flatbed car located at the front when the first transfer car reaches the first preset position; when any first flatbed car is located at the second preset position, the first cylinder pusher is located on one side of the first flatbed car, and the roller line is located on the other side of the first flatbed car; The roller line is used to transport the first crucible located on the roller line to the suction device; The cylinder pushing operation includes: Pushing all the first crucibles on the first flatbed car to push the first crucibles in the target row onto the roller line, wherein the first crucibles in the target row are used to indicate the first crucibles in the row farthest from the first cylinder pusher; When the m rows of crucibles on the first flatbed car have not all been pushed onto the roller line, all the first crucibles on the first flatbed car continue to be pushed after a preset time.

[0010] Optionally, the first transfer vehicle is further used for: After the current first flatbed vehicle is empty, the flatbed vehicle moves forward by a first preset distance so that the next first flatbed vehicle reaches the second preset position; After each first flatbed truck is empty, it moves to the first preset waiting position.

[0011] Optionally, the roller line is also used to transport the second crucible to the charging device, and the second crucible is used to indicate the first crucible after being sucked by the suction device.

[0012] Optionally, the system further comprises: a second push cylinder machine and a second transfer vehicle; the second transfer vehicle comprises at least one second flatbed vehicle; The roller line is also used to transport any row of third crucibles output from the charging device to a third preset position, and the third crucible is used to indicate the second crucible after being charged by the charging device; The second cylinder pusher is used to push any row of third crucibles that have reached the third preset position onto the second flatbed cart; when any row of third crucibles is located at the third preset position, the second cylinder pusher is located on one side of the row of third crucibles, and the second flatbed cart is located on the other side of the row of third crucibles; The second transfer vehicle is also used for: After the current second flatbed truck is fully loaded, move forward a second preset distance so that the next second flatbed truck arrives at the position where the current second flatbed truck is located, and the current second flatbed truck is used to indicate the second flatbed truck being loaded or unloaded; After each second flatbed truck is fully loaded, it moves to the fourth preset position.

[0013] Optionally, the clamping device is further used to clamp at least one third crucible from any second flatbed vehicle at one time when the second flatbed vehicle arrives at the fifth preset position, and place the at least one third crucible in the kiln area; the fifth preset position is the position of the second flatbed vehicle located at the front when the second transfer vehicle arrives at the fourth preset position; The second transfer vehicle is also used for: After the current second flatbed vehicle is empty, the second flatbed vehicle moves forward by a second preset distance so that the next second flatbed vehicle reaches the position where the current second flatbed vehicle is located; After each second flatbed truck is empty, it moves to the second preset waiting position.

[0014] Optionally, the system further comprises: a first track and a second track; When the first transfer vehicle runs to the first preset position, it is specifically used to: Run to a first preset position via a first track; When the second transfer vehicle moves forward a second preset distance, it is specifically used to: Run to a second preset distance via the second track.

[0015] Optionally, the first track and the second track are both closed tracks, and the suction device and the loading device are both located between the first track and the second track.

[0016] Optionally, the first transfer vehicle is further used to run to a first preset replacement position to replace the battery when the power of the first transfer vehicle is less than a preset power.

[0017] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a crucible transfer method, comprising: Controlling the clamping device to clamp at least one first crucible at one time, and placing the first crucible on the first transfer vehicle; For any first transfer vehicle among the at least one first transfer vehicle, controlling the first transfer vehicle to run to a first preset position when the first transfer vehicle is fully loaded; When the first transfer vehicle arrives at the first preset position, the moving device is controlled to move the first crucibles on the first transfer vehicle to the suction device, so that the suction device suctions the first crucibles.

[0018] In a third aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a crucible transfer device, comprising: A first control module is used to control the clamping device to clamp at least one first crucible at one time and place the first crucible on a first transfer vehicle; A second control module is used to control any first transfer vehicle among the at least one first transfer vehicle to run to a first preset position when the first transfer vehicle is fully loaded; The third control module is used to control the moving device to move the first crucibles on the first transfer vehicle to the suction device when the first transfer vehicle arrives at the first preset position, so that the suction device suctions the first crucibles.

[0019] In a fourth aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides an electronic device, including: a memory, a processor; The memory stores computer-executable instructions; The processor executes the computer-executable instructions stored in the memory, so that the processor executes the above second aspect and / or various possible implementations of the second aspect.

[0020] In a fifth aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a computer-readable storage medium, in which computer-executable instructions are stored. When the computer-executable instructions are executed by a processor, they are used to implement the above second aspect and / or various possible implementations of the second aspect.

[0021] In a sixth aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a computer program product, including a computer program, which, when executed by a processor, implements the above second aspect and / or various possible implementation methods of the second aspect.

[0022] The crucible transfer system, method, device, electronic device, program product and medium provided in the embodiments of the present application, the system includes: a clamping device, used to clamp at least one first crucible at one time and place the at least one first crucible on a first transfer vehicle; at least one first transfer vehicle, the first transfer vehicle is used to run to a first preset position after being fully loaded; a moving device, used to move the first crucible located on the first transfer vehicle to the suction device when the first transfer vehicle arrives at the first preset position, so that the suction device sucks the arrived first crucible. By using the clamping device, the first transfer vehicle and the moving device, the system realizes the automatic transfer of the crucible from clamping to the suction device, reduces manual intervention, reduces labor costs, reduces the frequency of use of traditional forklifts, thereby reducing equipment costs, as well as equipment wear and maintenance costs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the present application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present application.

[0024] Figure 1 An application scenario diagram of a prior art provided for an embodiment of the present application; Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a crucible transfer process provided in an embodiment of the present application; Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a crucible transfer system provided in an embodiment of the present application; Figure 4 A schematic diagram of a crucible transfer method provided in an embodiment of the present application; Figure 5 A schematic diagram of another process of crucible transfer provided in an embodiment of the present application; Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of a whole train of trolleys provided in an embodiment of the present application; Figure 7 The embodiments of the present application provide Figure 6 The corresponding top view; Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the structure of the crucible transfer device provided in this application; Fig. 9 A schematic diagram of the structure of the electronic device provided in this application.

[0025] The above drawings have shown clear embodiments of the present application, which will be described in more detail later. These drawings and text descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the present application in any way, but to illustrate the concept of the present application to those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] Exemplary embodiments will be described in detail herein, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings. When the following description refers to the drawings, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements unless otherwise indicated. The implementations described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all implementations consistent with the present application. Instead, they are merely examples of devices and methods consistent with some aspects of the present application as detailed in the appended claims.

[0027] In modern industrial production, the process of taking out and loading the crucible is a key link in many high-temperature treatment processes, especially in the graphitization process. The graphitization process is widely used in the manufacture of graphite electrodes, graphite powders and other graphite products, which have important application value in metallurgy, chemical industry, electronics and other fields. Crucibles are usually used to hold raw materials and perform high-temperature treatment in kilns to achieve graphitization of materials. This process needs to be carried out at extremely high temperatures to ensure the structural transformation and performance improvement of the raw materials.

[0028] Figure 1 An application scenario diagram of the prior art provided in the embodiment of the present application is used to present the crucible processing process currently being used, such as Figure 1 As shown in the figure, during the crucible unloading process, the crucible needs to be taken out of the furnace. Usually, a forklift is used to take the crucible out of the furnace and then placed on a pallet. Next, the pallet with the crucible is transported to the suction area by a forklift so that the crucible suction machine can perform subsequent suction operations. In the suction area, the graphitized products in the crucible are further processed or transferred to the next production stage.

[0029] However, there is a significant efficiency bottleneck in this process. Taking a conventional Acheson kiln as an example, each furnace can accommodate about 852 crucibles. However, a conventional forklift can only transfer 4 crucibles at a time. This means that more than 200 transfers are required for each furnace. Such high-frequency transfer operations are not only time-consuming, but also pose challenges to the execution of production plans.

[0030] In order to increase the transfer speed of crucibles, more manpower and forklifts are needed. Although this approach can ease the transfer pressure in the short term, it significantly increases direct labor costs and equipment usage costs in the long run. Frequent equipment use may also lead to increased wear and tear on forklifts, increasing the need for maintenance and repairs, further increasing operating costs.

[0031] In view of this, the present application provides a crucible transfer system, which includes a clamping device, a first transfer vehicle and a moving device. The clamping device is used to clamp the crucible and place the clamped crucible on the first transfer vehicle. After the first transfer vehicle is fully loaded, it runs to a first preset position. After the first transfer vehicle reaches the first preset position, the moving device moves the crucible on the first transfer vehicle to a suction device, and the suction device sucks the arrived first crucible. By using the clamping device, the first transfer vehicle and the moving device, the system realizes the automatic transfer of the crucible from the clamping device to the suction device, reduces manual intervention, reduces labor costs, reduces the frequency of use of traditional forklifts, thereby reducing equipment costs, as well as equipment wear and maintenance costs.

[0032] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a crucible transfer process provided in an embodiment of the present application is shown in FIG. Figure 2 The crucible transfer system shown includes a clamping device, a first transfer vehicle and a moving device. The clamping device clamps n crucibles from the crucible cooling zone at one time and places the clamped n crucibles on the first transfer vehicle. After being fully loaded, the first transfer vehicle runs to a first preset position. After reaching the first preset position, the moving device moves the crucible on the first transfer vehicle to the suction device. The suction device sucks the arrived crucible to complete the process of taking the crucible out of the furnace.

[0033] The technical solution of the present application and how the technical solution of the present application solves the above-mentioned technical problems are described in detail below with specific embodiments. The following specific embodiments can be combined with each other, and the same or similar concepts or processes may not be repeated in some embodiments. The embodiments of the present application will be described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0034] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a crucible transfer system provided in an embodiment of the present application is shown in FIG. Figure 3 As shown, an embodiment of the present application provides a crucible transfer system, the system comprising: A gripping device, used for gripping at least one first crucible at one time and placing the at least one first crucible on a first transfer vehicle; at least one first transfer vehicle, the first transfer vehicle being used to run to a first preset position after being fully loaded; The moving device is used to move the first crucible on the first transfer vehicle to the suction device when the first transfer vehicle arrives at the first preset position, so that the suction device can suck the first crucible that has arrived.

[0035] The first crucible is a crucible located in a cooling zone or a kiln zone, and the first crucible contains materials that have been subjected to high-temperature treatment.

[0036] Specifically, the clamping device can clamp one or more first crucibles at one time, and place the clamped one or more first crucibles on the first transfer cart. After one clamping is completed, if the first transfer cart is not fully loaded, the clamping device continues to clamp the first crucible until the first transfer cart is fully loaded. After the first transfer cart is fully loaded, the first transfer cart runs to the first preset position. When the first transfer cart runs to the first preset position, the moving device moves all the first crucibles on the first transfer cart to the suction device, and the suction device sucks the arrived first crucibles.

[0037] The crucible transfer system provided by the present application comprises: a clamping device for clamping at least one first crucible at one time and placing the at least one first crucible on a first transfer vehicle; at least one first transfer vehicle, the first transfer vehicle being used to run to a first preset position after being fully loaded; a moving device for moving the first crucible on the first transfer vehicle to a suction device when the first transfer vehicle arrives at the first preset position, so that the suction device suctions the arrived first crucible. By using the clamping device, the first transfer vehicle and the moving device, the system realizes the automatic transfer of the crucible from the clamping device to the suction device, reduces manual intervention, reduces labor costs, reduces the frequency of use of traditional forklifts, and thus reduces equipment costs, as well as equipment wear and maintenance costs.

[0038] Optionally, the gripping device comprises n manipulators, the n manipulators are arranged in a row, wherein the n manipulators correspond one-to-one to at least one first crucible, and the manipulators are used to grip the first crucible; The first transfer vehicle comprises at least one first flatbed vehicle; the first flatbed vehicle can carry a maximum of m rows of crucibles, the number of crucibles in each row is n, and both n and m are positive integers greater than 1.

[0039] Specifically, the clamping device includes n manipulators arranged in a row, and the clamping device can clamp a row of first crucibles, that is, n first crucibles, at one time.

[0040] The first transfer vehicle may include one or more first flatbed vehicles, and each first flatbed vehicle may carry a maximum of m rows of crucibles.

[0041] The clamping device can clamp n first crucibles at one time. After clamping, an additional row of n crucibles will be left on the first transfer vehicle. The first flatbed vehicle can be fully loaded with m clamping operations.

[0042] In this way, the clamping device can clamp multiple first crucibles at one time, and parallel operation significantly improves the clamping efficiency and saves clamping time. The first transfer vehicle includes at least one first flatbed vehicle, which can carry multiple rows of crucibles (m rows, n crucibles per row), which means that a large number of crucibles can be processed each time, reducing the number of transfers and improving overall efficiency. In addition, the number of crucibles in each row of the first flatbed vehicle is the same as the number of crucibles clamped by the clamping device at one time, which can improve the collaborative working efficiency of the clamping device and the first transfer vehicle.

[0043] Optionally, the first transfer vehicle is also used for: After the current first flatbed truck is fully loaded, it moves forward a first preset distance so that the next first flatbed truck arrives at the position where the current first flatbed truck is located. The current first flatbed truck is used to indicate the first flatbed truck being loaded or unloaded.

[0044] Specifically, after the current first flatbed truck is fully loaded, the first transfer truck can move forward a first preset distance so that the first flatbed truck after the current first flatbed truck reaches the position of the current flatbed truck, and the subsequent first flatbed truck continues to load the crucible until the first transfer truck is fully loaded. The first preset distance is the distance between two adjacent first flatbed trucks, wherein the distance between two adjacent first flatbed trucks can be the distance between the front ends of the two first flatbed trucks, or the distance between the rear ends of the two first flatbed trucks, or the distance between the midpoints of the two first flatbed trucks, and the present application does not limit this.

[0045] The present application does not limit the specific implementation method of the first transfer vehicle moving forward the first preset distance after the current first flatbed vehicle is fully loaded.

[0046] In an optional implementation, a pressure sensor can be installed on each first flatbed truck. For any first flatbed truck, the pressure sensor on the first flatbed truck sends the weight data of the crucible carried on the first flatbed truck to the central control system at a regular interval or when the data changes. When the acquired weight data is greater than a preset weight, the central control system sends a first forward instruction to the first transfer vehicle. After receiving the first forward instruction, the first transfer vehicle moves forward a first preset distance.

[0047] In another optional implementation, an operating column can be set up to manually check whether any first flatbed truck is fully loaded. If it is fully loaded, the button on the operating column is pressed, and the operating column sends a full load signal to the central control system. The central control system sends a first forward command to the first transfer vehicle. After receiving the first forward command, the first transfer vehicle moves forward a first preset distance.

[0048] In this way, the system can move the next flatbed to the loading or unloading position immediately after it is fully loaded, ensuring the continuity of the loading process, reducing waiting time and improving overall production efficiency.

[0049] Optionally, the moving device includes: a first cylinder pusher and a roller line; The first cylinder pusher is used to repeatedly perform the following cylinder push operation when any first flatbed car reaches the second preset position until the m rows of crucibles on the first flatbed car are pushed onto the roller line; wherein the second preset position is the position of the first flatbed car located at the front when the first transfer car reaches the first preset position; when any first flatbed car is located at the second preset position, the first cylinder pusher is located on one side of the first flatbed car, and the roller line is located on the other side of the first flatbed car; The roller line is used to transport the first crucible located on the roller line to the suction device; The cylinder pushing operation includes: Pushing all the first crucibles on the first flatbed car to push the first crucibles in the target row onto the roller line, wherein the first crucibles in the target row are used to indicate the first crucibles in the row farthest from the first cylinder pusher; When the m rows of crucibles on the first flatbed car have not all been pushed onto the roller line, all the first crucibles on the first flatbed car continue to be pushed after a preset time.

[0050] Among them, the first transfer vehicle arriving at the first preset position can be set as when the front of the first transfer vehicle arrives at the first preset position, it can also be set as when the rear of the first transfer vehicle arrives at the first preset position, or it can also be set as when a certain component of the first transfer vehicle arrives at the first preset position, and this application does not limit this.

[0051] When the first transfer vehicle arrives at the first preset position, the position of the first flatbed cart located at the front of the first transfer vehicle is the second preset position. Similarly, the position at the front of the first flatbed cart can be set as the second preset position, or the position at the rear of the first flatbed cart can be set as the second preset position. This application does not limit this.

[0052] When any first flatbed trolley is located at the second preset position, the first push cylinder machine is located on one side of the first flatbed trolley, and the roller line is located on the other side of the first flatbed trolley. The first push cylinder machine pushes all the first crucibles on the first flatbed trolley to push the first crucibles in the row farthest from the first push cylinder machine onto the roller line. After the first crucibles in the row farthest from the first push cylinder machine are pushed onto the roller line, it is determined whether all the first crucibles on the first flatbed trolley are pushed onto the roller line. If not, the first push cylinder machine continues to push all the crucibles on the first flatbed trolley after a preset time to push the first crucible in the row farthest from the first push cylinder machine onto the roller line until all m rows of crucibles on the first flatbed trolley are pushed onto the roller line.

[0053] The first crucible pushed onto the roller line will be conveyed to the suction device.

[0054] Exemplarily, the first transfer vehicle includes two first flatbed vehicles, each of which has three rows of crucibles, wherein the row of crucibles closest to the roller line is the first row of crucibles, the row of crucibles closest to the cylinder pusher is the third row of crucibles, and the row of crucibles in the middle is the second row of crucibles.

[0055] The first flatbed truck at the front reaches the second preset position, and the first cylinder pusher pushes 3 rows of crucibles at the same time to push the first row of crucibles on the first flatbed truck onto the roller line. After a preset time, the first cylinder pusher pushes 2 rows of crucibles at the same time to push the second row of crucibles on the first flatbed truck onto the roller line. After a preset time, the first cylinder pusher pushes 1 row of crucibles at the same time to push the third row of crucibles on the first flatbed truck onto the roller line. At this time, all 3 rows of crucibles on the first flatbed truck at the front are pushed onto the roller line.

[0056] The first transfer vehicle moves forward one parking space, and the first flatbed vehicle at the rear reaches the second preset position. The first cylinder pusher pushes three rows of crucibles simultaneously to push the first row of crucibles on the first flatbed vehicle onto the roller line. The subsequent steps are the same as the corresponding steps in the above paragraphs and will not be repeated here.

[0057] In this way, the system realizes the automatic transfer of crucibles through mechanized cylinder operation and roller line conveying, reduces the need for manual operation, and improves production efficiency. And through the control of preset position and preset duration, the system can accurately manage the movement process of the crucible, ensuring that each crucible can be accurately pushed onto the roller line, reducing the possibility of misoperation.

[0058] Optionally, the first transfer vehicle is further used for: After the current first flatbed vehicle is empty, the flatbed vehicle moves forward by a first preset distance so that the next first flatbed vehicle reaches the second preset position; After each first flatbed truck is empty, it moves to the first preset waiting position.

[0059] The first preset distance is the distance between two adjacent first flatbed trucks. The distance between two adjacent first flatbed trucks can be the distance between the front ends of the two first flatbed trucks, the distance between the rear ends of the two first flatbed trucks, or the distance between the midpoints of the two first flatbed trucks, which is not limited in this application.

[0060] Specifically, a pressure sensor is provided on each flatbed truck, and the weight data of the crucible carried on the corresponding first flatbed truck is sent to the central control system periodically or when the data changes through the pressure sensor. Whether the current first flatbed truck is unloaded is determined based on the acquired weight data. If the current first flatbed truck is unloaded, a second forward instruction is sent to the first transfer truck. After receiving the second forward instruction, the first transfer truck moves forward a first preset distance.

[0061] After all the first flatbed trucks are empty, the central control system issues a first moving instruction, and the first transfer vehicle moves to the first preset waiting position after receiving the first moving instruction.

[0062] In this way, by immediately moving forward the first preset distance after the current first flatbed truck is empty, so that the next flatbed truck arrives at the second preset position, the system realizes continuous logistics operation, reduces waiting time, and improves overall logistics efficiency. In addition, the system reduces manual intervention, reduces labor costs, and reduces the possibility of human operation errors by automatically detecting the empty state of the flatbed truck and automatically moving the transfer vehicle.

[0063] Optionally, the roller line is also used to transport the second crucible to the charging device, and the second crucible is used to indicate the first crucible after being sucked by the suction device.

[0064] The first crucible after being sucked by the suction device can be called a second crucible, and the roller line can transport the second crucible to the charging device.

[0065] The charging device can charge the arrived second crucible.

[0066] In this way, the system realizes automated operation from material suction to loading, reduces manual intervention, reduces labor costs, and improves the accuracy and consistency of operations.

[0067] Optionally, the system further comprises: a second push cylinder machine and a second transfer vehicle; the second transfer vehicle comprises at least one second flatbed vehicle; The roller line is also used to transport any row of third crucibles output from the charging device to a third preset position, and the third crucible is used to indicate the second crucible after being charged by the charging device; The second cylinder pusher is used to push any row of third crucibles that have reached the third preset position onto the second flatbed cart; when any row of third crucibles is located at the third preset position, the second cylinder pusher is located on one side of the row of third crucibles, and the second flatbed cart is located on the other side of the row of third crucibles; The second transfer vehicle is also used for: After the current second flatbed truck is fully loaded, move forward a second preset distance so that the next second flatbed truck arrives at the position where the current second flatbed truck is located, and the current second flatbed truck is used to indicate the second flatbed truck being loaded or unloaded; After each second flatbed truck is fully loaded, it moves to the fourth preset position.

[0068] Specifically, a plurality of rows of third crucibles are output from the charging device, wherein the second crucibles loaded by the charging device are called third crucibles. The roller line can transport any row of third crucibles output from the charging device to the third preset position.

[0069] The time when a row of third crucibles is transported to the third preset position may be the time when the first third crucible in the row of third crucibles arrives at the third preset position, the time when the last third crucible in the row of third crucibles arrives at the third preset position, or the time when any third crucible in the row of third crucibles arrives at the third preset position. This application does not limit this.

[0070] For any row of third crucibles, when the third crucibles reach the preset position, the second cylinder pusher pushes the row of third crucibles onto the current second flatbed cart, and when the current second flatbed cart is not fully loaded, the next row of third crucibles continues to be pushed onto the current second flatbed cart until the current second flatbed cart is fully loaded. When any row of third crucibles is located at the third preset position, the second cylinder pusher is located on one side of the row of third crucibles, and the second flatbed cart is located on the other side of the row of third crucibles.

[0071] The central control system can be used to detect whether the current second flatbed truck is fully loaded. If it is fully loaded, the second transfer vehicle is controlled to move forward a second preset distance so that the next second flatbed truck arrives at the position where the current second flatbed truck is located, wherein the second preset distance is used to indicate the distance between two adjacent second flatbed trucks. The distance between two adjacent second flatbed trucks can be the distance between the front ends of the two second flatbed trucks, the distance between the rear ends of the two second flatbed trucks, or the distance between the midpoints of the two second flatbed trucks, which is not limited in this application.

[0072] After detecting that each of the second flatbed trucks is fully loaded, the central control system controls the second transfer truck to run to the fourth preset position.

[0073] In this way, through the coordinated work of the second push cylinder machine and the second transfer vehicle, the system realizes the automatic loading and transfer of the third crucible, improves logistics efficiency and reduces manual intervention. The system automatically detects the full load status of the second flatbed vehicle and automatically moves to the next position after it is fully loaded, ensuring the continuity and automated operation of the logistics process. And by reasonably arranging the movement and loading sequence of the second flatbed vehicle, the system can use transportation resources more efficiently and reduce equipment idleness and waiting time.

[0074] Optionally, the clamping device is further used to clamp at least one third crucible from any second flatbed vehicle at one time when the second flatbed vehicle arrives at the fifth preset position, and place the at least one third crucible in the kiln area; the fifth preset position is the position of the second flatbed vehicle located at the front when the second transfer vehicle arrives at the fourth preset position; The second transfer vehicle is also used for: After the current second flatbed vehicle is empty, the second flatbed vehicle moves forward by a second preset distance so that the next second flatbed vehicle reaches the position where the current second flatbed vehicle is located; After each second flatbed truck is empty, it moves to the second preset waiting position.

[0075] Specifically, for any second flatbed truck, when the second flatbed truck reaches the fifth preset position, the central control system controls the clamping device to clamp at least one third crucible at one time and place at least one third crucible in the kiln area. After the central control system detects that the second flatbed truck is empty, the central control system controls the current second flatbed truck to move forward a second preset distance so that the next second flatbed truck reaches the position where the current second flatbed truck is located.

[0076] Among them, the second flatbed truck reaches the fifth preset position at the front end of the second flatbed truck, at the rear end of the second flatbed truck, or at any preset point on the second flatbed truck, and this application does not limit this.

[0077] Likewise, the present application does not limit the second transfer vehicle to arrive at the fourth preset position, and any preset point on the second transfer vehicle may arrive at the fourth preset position.

[0078] After the central control system detects that the second flatbed trucks are all empty, the central control system controls the second transfer truck to move to the second preset waiting position.

[0079] In this way, the gripping device can perform the gripping and placing operations when the second flatbed vehicle reaches the fifth preset position, thereby realizing the automated material handling from the transport to the kiln area. By gripping at least one third crucible at a time, the system improves the efficiency of material handling and reduces the time and operation steps required for handling a single crucible.

[0080] Optionally, the system further comprises: a first track and a second track; When the first transfer vehicle runs to the first preset position, it is specifically used to: Run to a first preset position via a first track; When the second transfer vehicle moves forward a second preset distance, it is specifically used to: Run to a second preset distance via the second track.

[0081] Specifically, the crucible transfer system provided in the embodiment of the present application also includes a first track and a second track. The first transfer vehicle runs on the first track during the process of running to the first preset position, running forward a first preset distance, and subsequently moving to the first preset waiting position.

[0082] The second transfer vehicle runs on the second track during the process of running to the second preset position, running forward the first preset distance, and subsequently moving to the second preset waiting position.

[0083] In this way, by providing independent tracks for the first transfer vehicle and the second transfer vehicle respectively, the system can optimize the transportation path, reduce interference between vehicles, and improve transportation efficiency.

[0084] Optionally, the first track and the second track are both closed tracks, and the suction device and the loading device are both located between the first track and the second track.

[0085] Specifically, the first track and the second track are both closed tracks, and illustratively, they can be circular tracks or elliptical circular tracks, and can be set according to specific needs, which is not limited in the present application.

[0086] The material suction device and the material loading device are both located between the first track and the second track.

[0087] In this way, the closed track design allows the transfer vehicle to run in a continuous cycle on the track, achieving an efficient cycle of the logistics process, reducing the empty return time of the transfer vehicle, and improving overall transportation efficiency.

[0088] Optionally, the first transfer vehicle is further used to run to a first preset replacement position to replace the battery when the power of the first transfer vehicle is less than a preset power.

[0089] Specifically, in an optional implementation, the first transfer vehicle periodically detects its own power level, and when it is detected that the power level is less than a preset power level, it runs to a first preset replacement position to replace the battery.

[0090] In another optional implementation, the first transfer vehicle periodically sends its own power data to the central control system. When the acquired power data is less than the preset power, the central control system sends a control signal to the first transfer vehicle. After receiving the control signal, the first transfer vehicle runs to the first preset replacement position to replace the battery.

[0091] Optionally, the second transfer vehicle is further used to run to a second preset replacement position to replace the battery when the power of the second transfer vehicle is less than a preset power.

[0092] In this way, by automatically detecting the power level and replacing the battery when it is low, the system reduces unexpected downtime caused by power exhaustion, ensures the continuous operation of the transfer vehicle, and improves overall logistics efficiency.

[0093] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of a crucible transfer method provided in an embodiment of the present application. The execution subject of this embodiment can be any device with data processing function, such as Figure 4 As shown, an embodiment of the present application provides a crucible transfer method, the method comprising: Step 401: Control a gripping device to grip at least one first crucible at one time, and place the first crucible on a first transfer vehicle.

[0094] Step 402: for any first transfer vehicle among the at least one first transfer vehicle, control the first transfer vehicle to run to a first preset position when the first transfer vehicle is fully loaded.

[0095] Step 403: When the first transfer vehicle arrives at the first preset position, control the moving device to move the first crucibles on the first transfer vehicle to the suction device, so that the suction device suctions the first crucibles.

[0096] The crucible transfer method provided in this embodiment has similar implementation principles and technical effects as those of the crucible transfer system, and will not be described in detail in this embodiment.

[0097] The embodiments of the present application also provide another method for transferring a crucible, including a method for removing a crucible from a furnace and a method for loading a crucible into a furnace. Figure 5 A schematic diagram of another process of crucible transfer provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0098] Combination Figure 5 The method of taking the crucible out of the furnace and the method of loading the crucible into the furnace are described in detail.

[0099] First, the method of taking the crucible out of the furnace is described in detail: 1. After the crucible is taken out of the kiln, it is placed on a non-powered flatbed trolley. Every 6 crucibles form a row. Each flatbed trolley can hold 2 rows of 12 crucibles in total. 2. There are 8 flatbed trolleys in a row, and each row is equipped with a power trolley as the power locomotive, which can drive 8 flatbed trolleys loaded with 96 crucibles to run on the track; Figure 6 The structural diagram of the whole train of trolleys provided in the embodiment of the present application, wherein the whole train of trolleys is the aforementioned transfer vehicle, such as Figure 6 As shown, the whole train of trolleys includes a lithium battery powered locomotive and at least one flat trolley, and the flat trolley is used to load the crucible; Figure 7 The embodiments of the present application provide Figure 6 In the corresponding top view, an operating column is set at a preset position. When a flatbed trolley is filled with 12 crucibles, the flatbed trolley is automatically moved forward one parking space through the control of the operating column, and the next flatbed trolley continues to load the crucible until the eighth trolley is loaded. 3. After the entire train is loaded, it is driven by the power locomotive along the designed track route and finally stops at the fixed position set by the program; 4. After arriving at the set station, the cylinder pusher 1 will push the crucibles from the flatbed trolley to the roller line, one row at a time (6 crucibles). In addition, the entire row of trolleys and the cylinder pusher 1 will be linked by program. When two rows of crucibles on a flatbed trolley are pushed onto the roller line, the flatbed trolley will automatically move forward one parking space, and the next flatbed trolley will reach the cylinder push point and repeat the crucible pushing action until all the crucibles on the entire row of trolleys are pushed onto the roller line. Then the crucibles will be automatically transported to the suction equipment through the roller line, and the suction will be completed; 5. The whole train of trolleys transfers the crucible from the kiln to the cylinder pusher at point 1 and is pushed onto the roller line to complete the material suction, which is one action. After the whole train of trolleys completes one action, it can return to the kiln area through the circular track to continue loading the crucible and repeat the action.

[0100] 6. The number of rows of trolleys can be increased as needed, and the number of sections of each row of trolleys can be set (it is recommended that 1-8 flatbed trolleys be a row). In addition, the row of trolleys can also realize the reversing function. If the production capacity rhythm allows, a whole row of trolleys can be used to move forward / reverse on the straight track to repeat the action of transferring crucibles back and forth.

[0101] Then the method of loading the crucible into the furnace is described in detail: 1. After the crucible is pushed from the cylinder pusher 1 onto the roller conveyor to the suction area for automatic suction, the empty crucible will continue to go along the roller conveyor line to the crucible loading area for automatic loading. The crucible filled with materials will reach the position of the cylinder pusher 2. When 6 crucibles loaded with materials arrive there, the cylinder pusher 2 will automatically push the six crucibles in this row onto the entire row of trolleys on the outer ring track; 2. In addition, the entire row of trolleys and the cylinder pusher 2 will be linked by program. When the two rows of crucibles on a flatbed trolley are full, the entire row of trolleys will automatically move forward one parking space, and the next flatbed trolley will reach the cylinder push point and repeat the crucible pushing action until the entire row of trolleys is filled with 96 crucibles.

[0102] 3. After the whole train of trolleys is loaded, it will be driven by the power locomotive and run along the designed outer ring track route, and will stop at the fixed position (furnace loading position) set by the program to load the furnace for graphitization; 4. The number of trolleys in a train can be increased as needed. In addition, the trolley system can also realize the reversing function. If the production capacity rhythm allows, a whole train of trolleys can be used to move forward / reverse on the straight track to repeatedly transfer the crucible back and forth.

[0103] Corresponding to the above-mentioned crucible transfer method, the embodiment of the present application further provides a crucible transfer device, Figure 8 The structural schematic diagram of the crucible transfer device provided in this application is as follows: Figure 8 As shown, the crucible transfer device provided in this embodiment includes: A first control module 801 is used to control the clamping device to clamp at least one first crucible at one time and place the first crucible on a first transfer vehicle; The second control module 802 is used to control any first transfer vehicle among the at least one first transfer vehicle to run to a first preset position when the first transfer vehicle is fully loaded; The third control module 803 is used to control the moving device to move the first crucibles on the first transfer vehicle to the suction device when the first transfer vehicle arrives at the first preset position, so that the suction device suctions the first crucibles.

[0104] The crucible transfer device provided in this embodiment can execute the method provided in the above method embodiment. Its implementation principle and technical effect are similar, and will not be described in detail in this embodiment.

[0105] Fig. 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the electronic device provided in this application. Fig. 9 As shown, the electronic device 90 provided in this embodiment includes: at least one processor 901 and a memory 902. Optionally, the device 90 further includes a communication component 903. The processor 901, the memory 902 and the communication component 903 are connected via a bus.

[0106] In a specific implementation process, at least one processor 901 executes the computer execution instructions stored in the memory 902, so that at least one processor 901 executes the above method.

[0107] The specific implementation process of the processor 901 can be found in the above method embodiment, and its implementation principle and technical effect are similar, so this embodiment will not be repeated here.

[0108] In the above embodiments, it should be understood that the processor can be a central processing unit (CPU), or other general-purpose processors, digital signal processors (DSP), application-specific integrated circuits (ASIC), etc. A general-purpose processor can be a microprocessor or any conventional processor. The steps of the method disclosed in the invention can be directly implemented as a hardware processor, or can be implemented by a combination of hardware and software modules in the processor.

[0109] The memory may include a high-speed memory (Random Access Memory, RAM), and may also include a non-volatile memory (NVM), such as at least one disk storage.

[0110] The bus can be an Industry Standard Architecture (ISA) bus, a Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) bus, or an Extended Industry Standard Architecture (EISA) bus, etc. The bus can be divided into an address bus, a data bus, a control bus, etc. For ease of representation, the bus in the drawings of this application is not limited to only one bus or one type of bus.

[0111] The present application also provides a computer program product, including a computer program, which implements the above method when executed by a processor.

[0112] The present application also provides a computer-readable storage medium, in which computer-executable instructions are stored. When a processor executes the computer-executable instructions, the above method is implemented.

[0113] The above-mentioned readable storage medium can be implemented by any type of volatile or non-volatile storage device or a combination thereof, such as static random access memory (SRAM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), programmable read-only memory (PROM), read-only memory (ROM), magnetic memory, flash memory, magnetic disk or optical disk. The readable storage medium can be any available medium that can be accessed by a general or special-purpose computer.

[0114] An exemplary readable storage medium is coupled to a processor so that the processor can read information from the readable storage medium and write information to the readable storage medium. Of course, the readable storage medium can also be a component of the processor. The processor and the readable storage medium can be located in an application specific integrated circuit (Application Specific Integrated Circuits, referred to as: ASIC). Of course, the processor and the readable storage medium can also exist in the device as discrete components.

[0115] The division of units is only a logical function division, and there may be other divisions in actual implementation, such as multiple units or components can be combined or integrated into another system, or some features can be ignored or not executed. Another point is that the mutual coupling or direct coupling or communication connection shown or discussed can be an indirect coupling or communication connection through some interface, device or unit, which can be electrical, mechanical or other forms.

[0116] The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separated, and the components shown as units may or may not be physical units, that is, they may be located in one place or distributed on multiple network units. Some or all of the units may be selected according to actual needs to achieve the purpose of the solution of this embodiment.

[0117] In addition, each functional unit in each embodiment of the present invention may be integrated into one processing unit, or each unit may exist physically separately, or two or more units may be integrated into one unit.

[0118] If the function is implemented in the form of a software functional unit and sold or used as an independent product, it can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. Based on this understanding, the technical solution of the present invention, or the part that contributes to the prior art, or the part of the technical solution, can be embodied in the form of a software product. The computer software product is stored in a storage medium, including several instructions for a computer device (which can be a personal computer, server, or network device, etc.) to perform all or part of the steps of the methods of each embodiment of the present invention. The aforementioned storage medium includes: U disk, mobile hard disk, read-only memory (ROM, Read-Only Memory), random access memory (RAM, Random Access Memory), disk or optical disk, etc. Various media that can store program codes.

[0119] Those skilled in the art can understand that all or part of the steps of implementing the above-mentioned method embodiments can be completed by hardware related to program instructions. The aforementioned program can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. When the program is executed, the steps of the above-mentioned method embodiments are executed; and the aforementioned storage medium includes: ROM, RAM, disk or optical disk and other media that can store program codes.

[0120] Finally, it should be noted that those skilled in the art will readily conceive of other embodiments of the present invention after considering the specification and practicing the invention disclosed herein. The present invention is intended to cover any variations, uses or adaptations of the present invention, which follow the general principles of the present invention and include common knowledge or customary technical means in the art not disclosed by the present invention, are not limited to the precise structure described above and shown in the drawings, and may be modified and changed in various ways without departing from the scope thereof. The scope of the present invention is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A crucible transport system, characterized in that: The system comprises: A gripping device, used for gripping at least one first crucible at one time and placing the at least one first crucible on a first transfer vehicle; at least one first transfer vehicle, the first transfer vehicle being used to run to a first preset position after being fully loaded; The moving device is used to move the first crucible on the first transfer vehicle to the suction device when the first transfer vehicle arrives at the first preset position, so that the suction device can suck the first crucible that has arrived.

2. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that The clamping device comprises n manipulators, the n manipulators are arranged in a row, wherein the n manipulators correspond one-to-one to at least one first crucible, and the manipulators are used to clamp the first crucible; The first transfer vehicle comprises at least one first flatbed vehicle; the first flatbed vehicle can carry a maximum of m rows of crucibles, the number of crucibles in each row is n, and both n and m are positive integers greater than 1.

3. The system according to claim 2, characterized in that The first transfer vehicle is also used for: After the current first flatbed truck is fully loaded, it moves forward a first preset distance so that the next first flatbed truck arrives at the position where the current first flatbed truck is located. The current first flatbed truck is used to indicate the first flatbed truck being loaded or unloaded.

4. The system according to claim 2, characterized in that The moving device comprises: a first cylinder pusher and a roller line; The first cylinder pusher is used to repeatedly perform the following cylinder push operation when any first flatbed car reaches the second preset position until the m rows of crucibles on the first flatbed car are pushed onto the roller line; wherein the second preset position is the position of the first flatbed car located at the front when the first transfer car reaches the first preset position; when any first flatbed car is located at the second preset position, the first cylinder pusher is located on one side of the first flatbed car, and the roller line is located on the other side of the first flatbed car; The roller line is used to transport the first crucible located on the roller line to the suction device; The cylinder pushing operation includes: Pushing all the first crucibles on the first flatbed car to push the first crucibles in the target row onto the roller line, wherein the first crucibles in the target row are used to indicate the first crucibles in the row farthest from the first cylinder pusher; When the m rows of crucibles on the first flatbed car have not all been pushed onto the roller line, all the first crucibles on the first flatbed car continue to be pushed after a preset time.

5. The system according to claim 4, characterized in that The first transfer vehicle is also used for: After the current first flatbed vehicle is empty, the flatbed vehicle moves forward by a first preset distance so that the next first flatbed vehicle reaches the second preset position; After each first flatbed truck is empty, it moves to the first preset waiting position.

6. The system according to claim 4, characterized in that The roller line is also used to transport the second crucible to the charging device, and the second crucible is used to indicate the first crucible after being sucked by the suction device.

7. The system according to claim 6, characterized in that The system further comprises: a second push cylinder machine and a second transfer vehicle; the second transfer vehicle comprises at least one second flatbed vehicle; The roller line is also used to transport any row of third crucibles output from the charging device to a third preset position, and the third crucible is used to indicate the second crucible after being charged by the charging device; The second cylinder pusher is used to push any row of third crucibles that have reached the third preset position onto the second flatbed cart; when any row of third crucibles is located at the third preset position, the second cylinder pusher is located on one side of the row of third crucibles, and the second flatbed cart is located on the other side of the row of third crucibles; The second transfer vehicle is also used for: After the current second flatbed truck is fully loaded, move forward a second preset distance so that the next second flatbed truck arrives at the position where the current second flatbed truck is located, and the current second flatbed truck is used to indicate the second flatbed truck being loaded or unloaded; After each second flatbed truck is fully loaded, it moves to the fourth preset position.

8. The system according to claim 7, characterized in that The clamping device is also used to clamp at least one third crucible from any second flatbed vehicle at one time when the second flatbed vehicle arrives at the fifth preset position, and place the at least one third crucible in the kiln area; the fifth preset position is the position of the second flatbed vehicle located at the front when the second transfer vehicle arrives at the fourth preset position; The second transfer vehicle is also used for: After the current second flatbed vehicle is empty, the second flatbed vehicle moves forward by a second preset distance so that the next second flatbed vehicle reaches the position where the current second flatbed vehicle is located; After each second flatbed truck is empty, it moves to the second preset waiting position.

9. The system according to claim 7, characterized in that The system further comprises: a first track and a second track; When the first transfer vehicle runs to the first preset position, it is specifically used to: Run to a first preset position via a first track; When the second transfer vehicle moves forward a second preset distance, it is specifically used to: Run to a second preset distance via the second track.

10. The system according to claim 9, characterized in that The first track and the second track are both closed tracks, and the suction device and the loading device are both located between the first track and the second track.

11. The system according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that: The first transfer vehicle is also used to run to a first preset replacement position to replace the battery when the power of the first transfer vehicle is less than a preset power.

12. A crucible transport method, characterized in that: include: Controlling the clamping device to clamp at least one first crucible at one time, and placing the first crucible on the first transfer vehicle; For any first transfer vehicle among the at least one first transfer vehicle, controlling the first transfer vehicle to run to a first preset position when the first transfer vehicle is fully loaded; When the first transfer vehicle arrives at the first preset position, the moving device is controlled to move the first crucibles on the first transfer vehicle to the suction device, so that the suction device suctions the first crucibles.

13. A crucible transfer device, characterized in that: include: A first control module is used to control the clamping device to clamp at least one first crucible at one time and place the first crucible on a first transfer vehicle; A second control module is used to control any first transfer vehicle among the at least one first transfer vehicle to run to a first preset position when the first transfer vehicle is fully loaded; The third control module is used to control the moving device to move the first crucibles on the first transfer vehicle to the suction device when the first transfer vehicle arrives at the first preset position, so that the suction device suctions the first crucibles.

14. An electronic device, characterized in that: include: Memory, processor; The memory stores computer-executable instructions; The processor executes the computer-executable instructions stored in the memory, so that the processor performs the method of claim 12 .

15. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that: The computer-readable storage medium stores computer-executable instructions, which are used to implement the method according to claim 12 when executed by a processor.

16. A computer program product, characterized in that The invention comprises a computer program, which implements the method of claim 12 when being executed by a processor.

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