Automatic transfer line for green anode carbon blocks

Abstract

The invention discloses an automatic transfer line for green anode carbon blocks, which belongs to the field of electrolytic aluminum production and comprises a carbon block receiving and positioning unit, a multi-stage power conveying unit, an intelligent steering and sorting unit, an automatic stacking and storing unit and a central control and monitoring unit which are sequentially connected. The carbon block receiving and positioning unit is used for receiving the green anode carbon block and carrying out high-precision positioning and appearance detection on the green anode carbon block; the multi-stage power conveying unit is used for stably conveying the positioned carbon blocks to a subsequent unit in a multi-stage speed change manner; and the intelligent steering and sorting unit is used for carrying out flexible steering and accurate sorting according to the quality and specification of the carbon blocks. According to the invention, through well-planned carbon block receiving and positioning units, multi-stage power conveying units, intelligent steering and sorting units, automatic stacking and storage units, central control and monitoring units and the like, full-process automatic operation from initial receiving to final storage of the green anode carbon blocks is realized. And all the units are tightly matched and orderly connected, so that the production efficiency is greatly improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of electrolytic aluminum production, and in particular to an automated transfer line for green anode carbon blocks. Background Art

[0002] In the field of electrolytic aluminum production, the transportation of green anode carbon blocks is a core link in the production process. Its efficiency and quality control have a decisive impact on the stability of the entire production line and the quality of the final product. However, although some links have been mechanized, the overall transportation system still faces multiple challenges and cannot fully meet the efficiency and precision requirements of modern large-scale production.

[0003] The quality stability of raw anode carbon blocks is directly related to the continuity of electrolytic aluminum production and the uniformity of product quality. Existing transfer technologies often struggle to achieve high-precision positioning and comprehensive visual defect detection during the receiving process. This can cause the carbon blocks to shift or collide during subsequent processing, impacting their physical and chemical properties. Furthermore, visual inspection methods are limited by technical precision and struggle to fully identify subtle defects, leading to substandard products entering the production chain and impacting final product quality.

[0004] Sorting is a critical step in ensuring carbon block quality meets standards. However, existing sorting technologies rely heavily on basic tools and preset parameters, which have limitations in accuracy and efficiency. This makes it difficult to quickly and accurately separate substandard carbon blocks, increasing the complexity and cost of subsequent processing. Raw anode carbon blocks are susceptible to mechanical stress during transport, resulting in surface damage or internal structural breakdown. Existing transport equipment and processes are limited in their effectiveness in reducing breakage, increasing resource consumption and operational costs.

[0005] Furthermore, a stable and reliable transfer system is the foundation for the continuous production of raw anode carbon blocks. However, existing conveying equipment often lacks effective tensioning and adjustment mechanisms in its structural design, resulting in problems such as slipping and deviation of the conveyor belt, affecting conveying efficiency and stability. At the same time, the design of the transmission device is not optimized, resulting in low transmission efficiency and high energy consumption. In the stacking process, the existing stacking equipment lacks precision, making it difficult to achieve accurate stacking. Safety hazards such as stack tilting and carbon block sliding are prone to occur, affecting storage efficiency and space utilization.

[0006] Finally, the existing transfer system lacked centralized control and real-time monitoring, making it difficult for operators to obtain timely information on the operating status and equipment parameters of each link. This resulted in delayed response to faults and frequent production interruptions. Furthermore, the system lacked comprehensive data recording and analysis capabilities, making it difficult to deeply optimize and continuously improve the production process, hindering the company's long-term development. To address this, we developed an automated transfer line for raw anode carbon blocks. Summary of the Invention

[0007] The purpose of the present invention is to solve the problems in the prior art and to propose an automated transfer line for green anode carbon blocks.

[0008] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions: The automated transfer line for raw anode carbon blocks includes a carbon block receiving and positioning unit, a multi-stage power transmission unit, an intelligent steering and sorting unit, an automatic stacking and storage unit, and a central control and monitoring unit connected in sequence; Carbon block receiving and positioning unit: used to receive green anode carbon blocks and perform high-precision positioning and appearance inspection on them; Multi-stage power transmission unit: the positioned carbon blocks are smoothly transported to the subsequent units in a multi-stage speed change manner; Intelligent steering and sorting unit: flexible steering and precise sorting according to the quality and specifications of carbon blocks; Automatic stacking and storage unit: automatically stacking and storing the sorted carbon blocks; Central control and monitoring unit: Centrally controls, monitors in real time, and intelligently dispatches the entire transfer line. Each unit is connected via a standardized interface to achieve stable data transmission and coordinated equipment operation, thus completing the full-process automation of raw anode carbon blocks from initial receipt to final storage.

[0009] Preferably, the carbon block receiving and positioning unit comprises: A high-precision laser positioning sensor array, which consists of at least four laser positioning sensors evenly distributed around the carbon block, used to measure the distance between each edge point of the carbon block and a preset reference point; A visual recognition system uses a deep learning algorithm to classify and identify carbon block appearance defects. The training data set contains at least 1,000 carbon block images with different types of defects. The electric push rod and pneumatic clamp are controlled by a programmable logic controller (PLC) based on the feedback information of the laser positioning sensor and the visual recognition system, and accurately position the carbon block to the starting position of transfer, with a positioning error of no more than ±2mm.

[0010] Preferably, the multi-stage power delivery unit comprises: Multi-section conveyor belt adopts modular design, each module is 2-5m long, the surface is made of non-slip rubber material, and the friction coefficient μ is not less than 0.5; Independent variable frequency speed motor: Each section of the conveyor belt is driven by an independent variable frequency speed motor. The motor power is selected according to the conveyor belt length L and load capacity F, satisfying P=Fv / 9550η, where P is the motor power in kW; v is the conveyor belt speed in m / s; η is the transmission efficiency; The gear transmission device is set between each section of the conveyor belt to achieve a smooth transition. The transmission ratio i is precisely designed according to the conveying speed requirements. The conveying speed range is 0.1-1.5m / s, and the control accuracy is ±0.01m / s.

[0011] Preferably, in the multi-stage power transmission unit, the tensioning device of the conveyor belt adopts an automatic tensioning system, and the tension sensor monitors the tension T of the conveyor belt in real time. When the tension exceeds the set range [T min , T max ], automatically adjust the tension of the tensioning device, where T min and T max Determined according to the material and load-bearing capacity of the conveyor belt.

[0012] Preferably, the intelligent steering and sorting unit includes: The steering mechanism uses a servo motor to drive the rotating platform. The servo motor adopts closed-loop vector control. The surface of the rotating platform is treated with wear-resistant materials, and the friction coefficient μ is not less than 0.3; The encoder is installed on the servo motor and provides real-time feedback of the rotation angle θ, with a control accuracy of ±0.1°; The intelligent sorting device is equipped with a weight sensor and a size detection device. The measurement accuracy of the weight sensor is ±0.1kg, and the measurement error of the size detection device does not exceed ±1mm. The carbon blocks that do not meet the quality requirements are sorted to the waste recycling area through a pneumatic push rod. The sorting accuracy rate is not less than 98%. The pneumatic push rod adopts a fast-response cylinder with a response time of no more than 0.1s.

[0013] Preferably, the automatic stacking and storage unit comprises: The automatic stacker adopts a double-column structure and is equipped with a three-dimensional coordinate positioning system. The laser rangefinder of the three-dimensional coordinate positioning system has a measurement accuracy of ±1mm and an encoder resolution of not less than 10,000 pulses / revolution; High-precision manipulator, the manipulator end effector adopts vacuum suction cup structure, the suction cup is equipped with a vacuum generator and a vacuum pressure sensor to monitor the vacuum pressure P in the suction cup in real time 真 , when the vacuum pressure is lower than the set value P 设 When the alarm is raised, the stacking operation will be stopped automatically; The transport trolley transports the stacked carbon blocks to the storage warehouse. The storage warehouse uses an intelligent warehouse management system to monitor the storage location and quantity information of the carbon blocks in real time.

[0014] Preferably, in the automatic stacking and storage unit, the suction force F of the vacuum cup of the manipulator end effector is 吸 Calculate based on the carbon block weight m to satisfy F 吸≥1.2mg, where g is the acceleration due to gravity in m / s 2 The maximum load capacity of the stacker is not less than 5t, the number of stacking layers can be adjusted according to storage requirements, and the maximum stacking height does not exceed 5m.

[0015] Preferably, the central control and monitoring unit includes: Industrial computers, responsible for data processing, storage, and remote monitoring, are equipped with a large-capacity hard drive with a storage capacity of no less than 1TB and communicate with the PLCs of each unit in real time via Ethernet at a communication rate of no less than 100Mbps; The PLC is responsible for the real-time control and logic operations of field equipment. It adopts a redundant design and has a master-slave switchover function. When the master PLC fails, the backup PLC can automatically switch and take over the control task within 0.1s. The touch screen operation interface adopts a graphical interface design and supports multi-language switching. Operators can view the operation status, equipment parameters and fault information of the transfer line in real time through the touch screen, and perform remote operation and parameter settings; The video surveillance system installs high-definition cameras at key locations on the transfer line. The monitoring image clarity is no less than 1080P, and the transfer process of the charcoal blocks is monitored in real time.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: 1. This automated green anode carbon block transfer line utilizes carefully planned units, including carbon block receiving and positioning, multi-stage power transmission, intelligent steering and sorting, automatic stacking and storage, and central control and monitoring. This fully automated process handles green anode carbon blocks from initial receipt to final storage. The close coordination and orderly connection of these units significantly improves production efficiency.

[0017] 2. This automated anode carbon block transfer line incorporates stringent quality control and precision processing measures at multiple key stages. The carbon block receiving and positioning unit utilizes a high-precision laser positioning sensor array and a visual recognition system to precisely locate and identify defects on the carbon blocks, ensuring that only qualified carbon blocks enter subsequent production stages. The intelligent steering and sorting unit flexibly redirects and precisely sorts the carbon blocks based on their quality and specifications, further eliminating substandard products. The automated stacking and storage unit ensures stable stacking and storage of qualified carbon blocks.

[0018] 3. The design of each unit of the transfer line fully considers the need for stable operation. The automatic tensioning system of the multi-stage power transmission unit can adjust the tension of the conveyor belt in real time to prevent the conveyor belt from slipping or deviation, ensuring the normal operation of the conveyor belt. The automatic stacking and storage unit uses high-precision manipulators and automatic stackers, and operates stably, without problems such as stack tilting or falling carbon blocks. At the same time, the central control and monitoring unit has powerful data processing, real-time communication and monitoring capabilities, equipped with a redundant PLC and a high-definition video monitoring system. The fault response time does not exceed 0.5 seconds, and it can promptly detect and handle equipment failures, ensuring the stable and reliable operation of the transfer line and providing strong support for continuous production. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the automated transfer line for raw anode carbon blocks proposed in the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] 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 only part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0021] Example, see Figure 1 The automated transfer line for raw anode carbon blocks includes a carbon block receiving and positioning unit, a multi-stage power delivery unit, an intelligent steering and sorting unit, an automatic stacking and storage unit, and a central control and monitoring unit, which are connected in sequence. In actual operation, the carbon block receiving and positioning unit first receives the raw anode carbon blocks, and performs high-precision positioning and appearance inspection on them. Carbon blocks with accurate positioning and qualified appearance are smoothly transported to the intelligent steering and sorting unit through the multi-stage power delivery unit in a multi-stage speed change manner. The intelligent steering and sorting unit flexibly turns and accurately sorts the carbon blocks according to the quality and specifications of the carbon blocks, and delivers the carbon blocks that meet the requirements to the automatic stacking and storage unit. The automatic stacking and storage unit automatically stacks and stores the sorted carbon blocks. The central control and monitoring unit performs centralized control, real-time monitoring, and intelligent scheduling of the entire transfer line. The units are connected through standardized interfaces to achieve stable data transmission and coordinated equipment operation. After actual testing, the transfer line can complete the full process automation of raw anode carbon blocks from initial receipt to final storage. Compared with the traditional manual transfer method, the production efficiency has increased by 40% and the labor cost has reduced by 50%. The breakage rate of carbon blocks during the transfer process is controlled within 0.3% of the electrolytic aluminum production.

[0022] Furthermore, the carbon block receiving and positioning unit includes a high-precision laser positioning sensor array, a visual recognition system, an electric actuator, and a pneumatic clamp. The high-precision laser positioning sensor array consists of four laser positioning sensors evenly distributed around the carbon block. It accurately determines the carbon block's position by measuring the distance between each edge point and a preset reference point. The visual recognition system uses a deep learning algorithm to classify and identify carbon block surface defects. Its training dataset contains 1,200 images of carbon blocks with different types of defects, enabling it to accurately identify surface defects such as cracks and holes. The electric actuator and pneumatic clamp are controlled by a programmable logic controller (PLC) based on feedback from the laser positioning sensors and the visual recognition system. In actual operation, when the laser positioning sensor detects a carbon block's position deviation, the PLC controls the electric actuator to make fine adjustments. If the visual recognition system detects a carbon block with a surface defect, the PLC controls the pneumatic clamp to remove the carbon block from the production line. After multiple tests, the carbon block receiving and positioning unit can accurately position the carbon block to the starting position for transfer, with a positioning error not exceeding ±1.5mm in electrolytic aluminum production, and an appearance defect recognition accuracy rate exceeding 95% in electrolytic aluminum production.

[0023] Furthermore, the multi-stage power transmission unit includes multiple conveyor belt sections, independent variable-frequency speed-regulating motors, and gear transmissions. The multi-section conveyor belt adopts a modular design, with each module being 3 meters long and surfaced with non-slip rubber. Testing has shown that its friction coefficient μ is 0.6. Each conveyor belt section is driven by an independent variable-frequency speed-regulating motor. The motor power is selected based on the conveyor belt length L and load capacity F, satisfying the formula P = Fv / 9550η (where P is the motor power in kW; v is the conveyor belt speed in m / s; and η is the transmission efficiency). In actual operation, the conveyor belt speed is adjusted by adjusting the variable frequency speed motor according to the conveying requirements of the carbon blocks. The conveying speed range is 0.1-1.5 m / s, with a control accuracy of ±0.008 m / s. Gear transmissions are installed between each conveyor belt section, with the transmission ratio precisely designed according to the conveying speed requirements to ensure smooth transitions between conveyor belts. Long-term operational testing has confirmed that this multi-stage power transmission unit can transport carbon blocks stably and efficiently, without any conveyor belt slippage or jamming.

[0024] Furthermore, in the multi-stage power transmission unit, the tensioning device of the conveyor belt adopts an automatic tensioning system; the automatic tensioning system monitors the tension of the conveyor belt in real time through the tension sensor, and when the tension exceeds the set range, the tension of the conveyor belt is automatically tightened.min , T max ] During electrolytic aluminum production, the tension of the tensioning device is automatically adjusted. Among them, electrolytic aluminum production Tmin electrolytic aluminum production and electrolytic aluminum production T max The production of electrolytic aluminum is determined by the material and load-bearing capacity of the conveyor belt. For example, for the rubber conveyor belt used in this embodiment, T min Electrolytic aluminum production is set to electrolytic aluminum production 500N, T max The setting for electrolytic aluminum production is 1500N. In actual operation, when the tension sensor detects that the conveyor belt tension is less than 500N, the automatic tensioning system increases the tension; when the tension exceeds 1500N, the tension is automatically reduced. After 72 hours of continuous electrolytic aluminum production, the automatic tensioning system can consistently maintain the conveyor belt tension within the set range, ensuring normal operation of the conveyor belt and extending its service life.

[0025] Furthermore, the intelligent steering and sorting unit includes a steering mechanism, an encoder, and an intelligent sorting device. The steering mechanism uses a servo motor to drive the rotating platform, which adopts a closed-loop vector control method. The surface of the rotating platform is treated with wear-resistant materials. After testing, its friction coefficient μ is 0.4. The encoder is installed on the servo motor, and the rotation angle θ is fed back in real time, with a control accuracy of ±0.08°. The intelligent sorting device is equipped with a weight sensor and a size detection device. The weight sensor has a measurement accuracy of ±0.08kg, and the size detection device has a measurement error of no more than ±0.8mm. During the actual sorting process, when the weight sensor detects that the weight of the carbon block does not meet the requirements or the size detection device detects that the size of the carbon block exceeds the specifications, the pneumatic push rod sorts the carbon block to the waste recycling area. The pneumatic push rod uses a fast-response cylinder with a response time of no more than 0.08s. After extensive testing, the intelligent steering and sorting unit has achieved a sorting accuracy of 99% in electrolytic aluminum production, which can effectively improve the quality stability of carbon blocks.

[0026] Furthermore, the automated stacking and storage unit includes an automated stacker, a high-precision manipulator, and a transport cart. The automated stacker utilizes a dual-column structure and is equipped with a three-dimensional coordinate positioning system. The system's laser rangefinder has a measurement accuracy of ±0.8mm, and its encoder resolution is no less than 12,000 pulses per revolution. The high-precision manipulator's end effector utilizes a vacuum suction cup structure equipped with a vacuum generator and a vacuum pressure sensor to monitor the vacuum pressure within the cup in real time. When the vacuum pressure falls below the set value, an alarm is automatically triggered, halting the stacking operation. The transport cart transports the completed carbon block stacks to a storage warehouse, which utilizes an intelligent warehouse management system to monitor the storage location and quantity of the carbon blocks in real time. In actual operation, the automated stacker accurately stacks the carbon blocks to the designated location, the high-precision manipulator stably grasps and places the carbon blocks, and the transport cart promptly and accurately delivers the carbon block stacks to the storage warehouse. After testing, the automatic stacking and storage unit operated stably, without problems such as stack tilting or carbon blocks falling.

[0027] Furthermore, in the automated stacking and storage unit, the vacuum suction cup force of the manipulator's end-effector is calculated based on the carbon block weight (m2), ensuring that F is ≥ 1.2 mg (where g is the acceleration due to gravity, expressed in m / s²). For a carbon block weight of 100 kg (m2), the formula yields F ≥ 1.2 × 100 × 9.8 = 1176 N. The stacker has a maximum load capacity of 6 tons, capable of stacking carbon blocks of varying sizes. The number of stacking layers can be adjusted based on storage requirements, with a maximum stacking height of 4.5 meters. During actual stacking, the calculated suction cup force is used to ensure stable grasping and stacking of carbon blocks by the manipulator. After long-term operation tests, there was no situation where carbon blocks fell due to insufficient suction of the suction cup, ensuring the safety and stability of the stacking operation.

[0028] Furthermore, the central control and monitoring unit includes an industrial computer, a programmable logic controller (PLC), a touchscreen user interface, and a video surveillance system. The industrial computer is responsible for data processing, storage, and remote monitoring. It is equipped with a large-capacity hard drive with a storage capacity of 1.5TB. It communicates with the PLCs in each unit via Ethernet in real time, achieving a communication rate of 120Mbps. The PLCs are responsible for real-time control and logical operations of on-site equipment and utilize a redundant design with active / standby switchover capabilities. If the primary PLC fails, the backup PLC automatically takes over control within 0.08 seconds. The touchscreen user interface utilizes a graphical user interface (GUI) with support for switching between Chinese and English. Operators can use the touchscreen to view the transfer line's operating status, equipment parameters, and fault information in real time, and perform remote operations and parameter settings. The video surveillance system features high-definition cameras installed at key locations along the transfer line, providing 1080p resolution and enabling real-time monitoring of the carbon block transfer process. In actual operation, the central control and monitoring unit (CCMU) enables efficient management and monitoring of the entire transfer line, promptly identifying and addressing equipment failures and ensuring stable operation. Testing has shown that the CCU's fault response time is no more than 0.5 seconds for electrolytic aluminum production, effectively improving production efficiency and equipment safety.

[0029] The above description is only a preferred specific embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any technician familiar with the technical field, within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention, who makes equivalent replacements or changes based on the technical solution and inventive concept of the present invention, should be covered by the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. The automated transfer line for green anode carbon blocks is characterized by: It includes a carbon block receiving and positioning unit, a multi-stage power transmission unit, an intelligent steering and sorting unit, an automatic stacking and storage unit, and a central control and monitoring unit connected in sequence; Carbon block receiving and positioning unit: used to receive green anode carbon blocks and perform high-precision positioning and appearance inspection on them; Multi-stage power transmission unit: the positioned carbon blocks are smoothly transported to the subsequent units in a multi-stage speed change manner; Intelligent steering and sorting unit: flexible steering and precise sorting according to the quality and specifications of carbon blocks; Automatic stacking and storage unit: automatically stacking and storing the sorted carbon blocks; Central control and monitoring unit: Centrally controls, monitors in real time, and intelligently dispatches the entire transfer line. Each unit is connected via a standardized interface to achieve stable data transmission and coordinated equipment operation, thus completing the full-process automation of raw anode carbon blocks from initial receipt to final storage.

2. The green anode carbon block automated transfer line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The carbon block receiving and positioning unit includes: A high-precision laser positioning sensor array, which consists of at least four laser positioning sensors evenly distributed around the carbon block, used to measure the distance between each edge point of the carbon block and a preset reference point; A visual recognition system uses a deep learning algorithm to classify and identify carbon block appearance defects. The training data set contains at least 1,000 carbon block images with different types of defects. The electric push rod and pneumatic clamp are controlled by a programmable logic controller (PLC) based on the feedback information of the laser positioning sensor and the visual recognition system, and accurately position the carbon block to the starting position of transfer, with a positioning error of no more than ±2mm.

3. The green anode carbon block automated transfer line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The multi-stage power transmission unit comprises: Multi-section conveyor belt adopts modular design, each module is 2-5m long, the surface is made of non-slip rubber material, and the friction coefficient μ is not less than 0.5; Independent variable frequency speed motor: Each section of the conveyor belt is driven by an independent variable frequency speed motor. The motor power is selected according to the conveyor belt length L and load capacity F, satisfying P=Fv / 9550η, where P is the motor power in kW; v is the conveyor belt speed in m / s; η is the transmission efficiency; The gear transmission device is set between each section of the conveyor belt to achieve a smooth transition. The transmission ratio i is precisely designed according to the conveying speed requirements. The conveying speed range is 0.1-1.5m / s, and the control accuracy is ±0.01m / s.

4. The green anode carbon block automated transfer line according to claim 3, characterized in that: In the multi-stage power transmission unit, the tensioning device of the conveyor belt adopts an automatic tensioning system, which monitors the tension T of the conveyor belt in real time through the tension sensor. When the tension exceeds the set range [T min , T max ], automatically adjust the tension of the tensioning device, where T min and T max Determined according to the material and load-bearing capacity of the conveyor belt.

5. The green anode carbon block automated transfer line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The intelligent steering and sorting unit includes: The steering mechanism uses a servo motor to drive the rotating platform. The servo motor adopts closed-loop vector control. The surface of the rotating platform is treated with wear-resistant materials, and the friction coefficient μ is not less than 0.3; The encoder is installed on the servo motor and provides real-time feedback of the rotation angle θ, with a control accuracy of ±0.1°; The intelligent sorting device is equipped with a weight sensor and a size detection device. The measurement accuracy of the weight sensor is ±0.1kg, and the measurement error of the size detection device does not exceed ±1mm. The carbon blocks that do not meet the quality requirements are sorted to the waste recycling area through a pneumatic push rod. The sorting accuracy rate is not less than 98%. The pneumatic push rod adopts a fast-response cylinder with a response time of no more than 0.1s.

6. The green anode carbon block automated transfer line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The automatic stacking and storage unit comprises: The automatic stacker adopts a double-column structure and is equipped with a three-dimensional coordinate positioning system. The laser rangefinder of the three-dimensional coordinate positioning system has a measurement accuracy of ±1mm and an encoder resolution of not less than 10,000 pulses / revolution; High-precision manipulator, the manipulator end effector adopts vacuum suction cup structure, the suction cup is equipped with a vacuum generator and a vacuum pressure sensor to monitor the vacuum pressure P in the suction cup in real time 真 , when the vacuum pressure is lower than the set value P 设 When the alarm is raised, the stacking operation will be stopped automatically; The transport trolley transports the stacked carbon blocks to the storage warehouse. The storage warehouse uses an intelligent warehouse management system to monitor the storage location and quantity information of the carbon blocks in real time.

7. The green anode carbon block automated transfer line according to claim 6, characterized in that: In the automatic stacking and storage unit, the suction force F of the vacuum cup of the manipulator end effector 吸 Calculate based on the carbon block weight m to satisfy F 吸 ≥1.2mg, where g is the acceleration due to gravity in m / s 2 The maximum load capacity of the stacker is not less than 5t, the number of stacking layers can be adjusted according to storage requirements, and the maximum stacking height does not exceed 5m.

8. The green anode carbon block automated transfer line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The central control and monitoring unit includes: Industrial computers, responsible for data processing, storage, and remote monitoring, are equipped with a large-capacity hard drive with a storage capacity of no less than 1TB and communicate with the PLCs of each unit in real time via Ethernet at a communication rate of no less than 100Mbps; The PLC is responsible for the real-time control and logic operations of field equipment. It adopts a redundant design and has a master-slave switchover function. When the master PLC fails, the backup PLC can automatically switch and take over the control task within 0.1s. The touch screen operation interface adopts a graphical interface design and supports multi-language switching. Operators can view the operation status, equipment parameters and fault information of the transfer line in real time through the touch screen, and perform remote operation and parameter settings; The video surveillance system installs high-definition cameras at key locations on the transfer line. The monitoring image clarity is no less than 1080P, and the transfer process of the charcoal blocks is monitored in real time.

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