Acid pot cleaning auxiliary mechanism

Abstract

The invention discloses an acid pot cleaning auxiliary mechanism, and belongs to the field of acid pot cleaning. The acid pot cleaning auxiliary mechanism comprises a cleaning machine and a first rail arranged above the cleaning machine, and a lifting appliance assembly is arranged on the first rail. The lifting appliance assembly comprises two first walking assemblies which horizontally move along the first track, a second walking assembly which is connected with the first walking assemblies and can move front and back, and a lifting assembly which is connected with the second walking assembly and can do lifting motion, and the lifting assembly is used for lifting an acid pot material basket; two bearing plates capable of synchronously moving up and down are symmetrically arranged in the cleaning machine, when the two bearing plates move upwards, the acid pot material basket can be lifted to be above the liquid level of the cleaning agent, a moving channel used for containing the acid pot material basket is formed between the two bearing plates, and a push rod capable of horizontally reciprocating is arranged in the moving channel. The whole process of hoisting, cleaning and off-line of the acid pot material baskets is linked, continuous cleaning of the acid pot material baskets is achieved, and the cleaning efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of acid pot cleaning, and in particular to an auxiliary mechanism for acid pot cleaning. Background Technology

[0002] In the manufacturing process of lithium-ion batteries, the formation process is usually carried out in a specific formation workshop. After the battery is injected with electrolyte, it is charged and discharged for the first time through charging and discharging equipment to form a stable solid electrolyte interface film inside. The acid tank is a device used for acid injection and temporary acid storage during the formation process.

[0003] After prolonged use, acid pots inevitably accumulate a viscous acidic residue formed by a mixture of electrolyte volatiles and oil. Therefore, regular and thorough cleaning of the acid pots is essential for maintaining the stable operation of the chemical formation production line. However, currently, at the acid pot cleaning station in the chemical formation workshop, operators need to pour the acid pots into the cleaning machine one basket at a time, and after cleaning, they need to retrieve them one by one and place them into material baskets. This process is inefficient and results in high workload for employees. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention provides an auxiliary mechanism for cleaning acid kettles, which can solve the problems of low cleaning efficiency and high labor intensity of employees in the existing auxiliary mechanisms for cleaning acid kettles.

[0005] A cleaning auxiliary mechanism for acid jugs includes a cleaning machine and a first track above the cleaning machine. A lifting assembly is provided on the first track. The lifting assembly includes two first traveling assemblies that move horizontally along the first track, a second traveling assembly connected to the first traveling assemblies and movable back and forth, and a lifting assembly connected to the second traveling assemblies and movable up and down. The lifting assembly is used to lift the acid jug material basket. The cleaning machine is symmetrically equipped with two support plates that can move up and down synchronously. When the two support plates move upward, they can lift the acid pot material basket to above the cleaning agent liquid level. A moving channel for accommodating the acid pot material basket is formed between the two support plates. A push rod that can move horizontally back and forth is provided in the moving channel. The push rod is used to push the acid pot material basket to move along the moving channel toward the end of the cleaning machine.

[0006] Preferably, the first walking assembly includes a first mounting housing, a plurality of first walking wheels rotatably connected to the first mounting housing, and a first drive motor fixed to the first mounting housing. The output shaft of the first drive motor is fixedly connected to the central shaft of one of the first walking wheels. The first walking wheels roll on a first track, and each of the first walking wheels has a radially protruding rim at its end.

[0007] Preferably, a second track is fixed between the first mounting housings, and the second traveling assembly includes a second mounting housing, a plurality of second traveling wheels rotatably connected to the second mounting housing, and a second drive motor fixed to the second mounting housing. The output shaft of the second drive motor is fixedly connected to the central shaft of one of the second traveling wheels. The second traveling wheels roll on the second track, and each end of the second traveling wheel is provided with a radially protruding rim.

[0008] Preferably, the lifting assembly includes a winch fixed to the bottom of the second mounting housing, a sling on the winch, a lifting plate fixed to the bottom end of the sling, and two hooks on the lifting plate.

[0009] Preferably, the bottom of the support plate is fixedly connected to multiple connecting plates, the connecting plates are U-shaped, and one of the support plates is provided with a lifting component, which is used to drive the support plate to move up and down.

[0010] Preferably, the lifting assembly includes a plurality of cylinders fixed on a first track and a connecting frame fixed on a cylinder drive shaft, the connecting frame being fixedly connected to the side of an adjacent support plate.

[0011] Preferably, the cleaning machine is provided with a moving component, which includes a mounting plate fixed on the cleaning machine, a lead screw rotatably connected to the mounting plate, a third drive motor fixed on the mounting plate, and a slider threadedly connected to the lead screw. One end of the lead screw is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the third drive motor, and the push rod is configured as a U-shaped structure and fixedly connected to the slider.

[0012] Preferably, it also includes an operating handle, the lifting assembly having a controller, and the operating handle being connected to the controller wirelessly or via a wired connection.

[0013] Preferably, the cleaning machine is an ultrasonic cleaning machine.

[0014] Preferably, a plurality of support columns are fixedly provided at the bottom of the first track, and the support columns, bearing plate, and connecting frame push rod are all made of galvanized stainless steel.

[0015] This invention provides an auxiliary mechanism for cleaning acid jugs, which has the following beneficial effects: 1. The first traveling component can move horizontally left and right along the first track, while the second traveling component can move back and forth. After the lifting component descends, it suspends the acid jug material basket and raises it to a safe height. The first and second traveling components then move again, transporting the material basket directly above the cleaning machine. Once the material basket is aligned with the cleaning machine, it can be lowered and placed into the cleaning machine for cleaning. After the acid jugs are cleaned, the lifting component is moved to the unloading point, and the cleaned acid jug material baskets are removed one by one. By connecting the entire process of lifting, cleaning, and unloading the acid jug material baskets, continuous cleaning of the acid jug material baskets is achieved. This solves the problems of low cleaning efficiency and increased worker workload associated with the original method of first pouring the acid jugs into the cleaning machine for cleaning and then removing them one by one, thus improving cleaning efficiency.

[0016] 2. A movable push rod is installed. The push rod pushes the material basket to the side near the unloading point and then returns to the side near the loading point, avoiding the troublesome problem of operators having to hoist the acid pot material baskets one by one. Correspondingly, when hoisting the acid pot material basket at the unloading point of the washing machine, the push rod pushes the acid pot material basket towards the operator, which facilitates the sequential hoisting of the acid pot material basket for unloading and improves the efficiency of unloading.

[0017] 3. After cleaning, the cylinder moves the support plate upward, causing the material basket on the support plate to move above the cleaning agent level, which facilitates the drainage of the material basket and reduces the pollution of the work site during material unloading. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of an acid pot cleaning auxiliary mechanism provided by the present invention. Figure 1 ; Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of an acid pot cleaning auxiliary mechanism provided by the present invention. Figure 2 ; Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the lifting assembly structure of an acid kettle cleaning auxiliary mechanism provided by the present invention. Figure 1 ; Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the lifting assembly structure of an acid kettle cleaning auxiliary mechanism provided by the present invention. Figure 2 .

[0019] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 1. Cleaning machine; 2. First track; 3. Lifting assembly; 31. First traveling assembly; 3101. First mounting shell; 3102. First traveling wheel; 3103. First drive motor; 32. Second traveling assembly; 3201. Second mounting shell; 3202. Second traveling wheel; 3203. Second drive motor; 33. Lifting assembly; 3301. Winch; 3302. Sling; 3303. Lifting plate; 3304. Hook; 4. Bearing plate; 5. Lifting assembly; 51. Cylinder; 52. Connecting frame; 6. Push rod; 7. Moving assembly; 71. Mounting plate; 72. Lead screw; 73. Third drive motor; 74. Slider; 8. Second track; 9. Controller; 10. Support column; 11. Roller; 12. Connecting plate. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below, but it should be understood that the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments.

[0021] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, an auxiliary mechanism for cleaning an acid jug provided in this embodiment of the invention includes a cleaning machine 1 and a first track 2 disposed above the cleaning machine 1. A lifting assembly 3 is provided on the first track 2. The lifting assembly 3 includes two first traveling components 31 that move horizontally along the first track 2, a second traveling component 32 connected to the first traveling components 31 and movable back and forth, and a lifting component 33 connected to the second traveling components 32 and movable up and down. The lifting component 33 is used to lift the acid jug material basket. Two bearing plates 4 that can move up and down synchronously are symmetrically arranged inside the cleaning machine 1. When the two bearing plates 4 move upward, they can lift the acid jug material basket to above the cleaning agent liquid surface. A moving channel for accommodating the acid jug material basket is formed between the two bearing plates 4. A push rod 6 that can move horizontally back and forth is provided in the moving channel. The push rod 6 is used to push the acid jug material basket to move along the moving channel toward the end of the cleaning machine 1.

[0022] The material basket is used to hold the acid jugs to be cleaned. The material baskets containing the acid jugs are stacked at the loading point on the left side of the cleaning machine 1. The first traveling component 31 can move horizontally left and right along the first track 2, and the second traveling component 32 can move back and forth. After the lifting component 33 descends, it suspends the acid jug material basket and lifts it to a safe height. The first traveling component 31 and the second traveling component 32 move again, transporting the material basket directly above the cleaning machine 1. At this time, the support plate 4 is in a descending position (below the cleaning liquid level), and the lifting component 33 descends, placing the acid jug material basket onto the support plate 4.

[0023] After the lifting device releases the material basket, it is raised to prepare for the next grab. At this time, the push rod 6 pushes the material basket on the support plate 4 towards the unloading point to facilitate the loading of subsequent material baskets. After the acid jug is cleaned by the cleaning machine 1, the support plate 4 rises synchronously, lifting the material basket containing the acid jug above the surface of the cleaning solution for draining. After cleaning, at the unloading point of the cleaning machine 1, the lifting device assembly 3 lifts the material basket and moves it out of the cleaning machine 1 to complete the unloading process. The push rod 6 pushes the material baskets sequentially to the unloading point to facilitate unloading. By connecting the entire process of lifting, cleaning, transferring, draining, and unloading the acid jug material baskets, continuous cleaning of the acid jug material baskets is achieved. This solves the problems of low cleaning efficiency and increased labor intensity of the original method of first pouring the acid jugs into the cleaning machine 1 for cleaning and then taking them out one by one, thus improving cleaning efficiency.

[0024] In some specific implementation plans, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the first walking assembly 31 includes a first mounting shell 3101, a plurality of first walking wheels 3102 rotatably connected to the first mounting shell 3101, and a first drive motor 3103 fixed to the first mounting shell 3101. The output shaft of the first drive motor 3103 is fixedly connected to the central shaft of one of the first walking wheels 3102. The first walking wheel 3102 rolls on the first track 2. Each end of the first walking wheel 3102 is provided with a radially protruding rim.

[0025] The first drive motor 3103 provides power for the rotation of the first traveling wheel 3102. The first drive motor 3103 drives the first traveling wheel 3102 to roll on the first track 2, thereby driving the first mounting shell 3101 to move left and right, so as to realize the movement of the second mounting shell 3201 and the winch 3301 and adjust the left and right position of the hook 3304.

[0026] In some specific implementation plans, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, a second track 8 is fixed between the first mounting housings 3101. The second traveling assembly 32 includes a second mounting housing 3201, a plurality of second traveling wheels 3202 rotatably connected to the second mounting housing 3201, and a second drive motor 3203 fixed to the second mounting housing 3201. The output shaft of the second drive motor 3203 is fixedly connected to the central shaft of one of the second traveling wheels 3202. The second traveling wheels 3202 roll on the second track 8. The ends of the second traveling wheels 3202 are provided with radially protruding rims. The rims can effectively prevent derailment and ensure that the second traveling assembly 32 runs smoothly along the second track 8.

[0027] The second drive motor 3203 provides driving force to the second traveling wheel 3202. The second drive motor 3203 drives the second traveling wheel 3202 to roll on the second track 8, thereby enabling the second mounting shell 3201 and the winch 3301 on it to move back and forth, so as to adjust the front and back position of the hook 3304.

[0028] In some specific implementation plans, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, to ensure the stability of the installation of the first mounting shell 3101 and the second mounting shell 3201, both the first track 2 and the second track 8 are made of I-shaped steel, and both the first mounting shell 3101 and the second mounting shell 3201 are equipped with limit wheels on the side near the bottom. The limit wheels are rolled to the lower surface of the top of the I-shaped steel to prevent the traveling wheels from derailing.

[0029] In some specific implementation plans, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the lifting assembly 33 includes a winch 3301 fixed to the bottom of the second mounting housing 3201, a sling 3302 on the winch 3301, a lifting plate 3303 fixed to the bottom of the sling 3302, and two hooks 3304 on the lifting plate 3303. The lifting plate 3303 has a through hole, and the hooks 3304 are installed inside the through hole, so that the hooks 3304 maintain a certain degree of freedom of movement.

[0030] During hoisting, the winch 3301 winds up and unwinds the sling 3302, driving the lifting plate 3303 and the hook 3304 to move up and down as a whole. The hook 3304 is inserted into the hole of the acid pot material basket, suspending the acid pot material basket to complete the lifting or lowering operation of the acid pot material basket and the acid pot inside.

[0031] In some specific implementation plans, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, multiple connecting plates 12 are fixedly connected to the bottom of the support plate 4. The connecting plates 12 are U-shaped, and the depth of the U-shaped structure of the connecting plate 12 is greater than the height of the acid pot material basket. One of the support plates 4 is equipped with a lifting assembly 5, which is used to drive the support plate 4 to move up and down. The lifting assembly 5 includes multiple cylinders 51 fixed on the first track 2 and connecting frames 52 fixed on the drive shaft of the cylinders 51. The connecting frames 52 are fixedly connected to the side of the adjacent support plate 4. A gap is left between the end of the support plate 4 near the push rod 6 and the push rod 6 to ensure smooth up and down movement of the support plate 4.

[0032] After cleaning, cylinder 51 moves the support plate 4 upward, causing the material basket on the support plate 4 to move above the cleaning agent level, which facilitates the draining of the material basket and reduces the pollution of the work site during material unloading.

[0033] In some specific implementation plans, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the cleaning machine 1 is equipped with a moving assembly 7, which is positioned opposite the lifting assembly 5 on both sides of the cleaning machine 1 to prevent interference between the moving push rod 6 and the moving connecting frame 52. The moving assembly 7 includes a mounting plate 71 fixed to the cleaning machine 1, a lead screw 72 rotatably connected to the mounting plate 71, a third drive motor 73 fixed to the mounting plate 71, and a slider 74 threadedly connected to the lead screw 72. One end of the lead screw 72 is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the third drive motor 73. The push rod 6 is U-shaped and fixedly connected to the slider 74. To ensure the horizontal movement of the push rod 6, a guide rod is inserted inside the push rod 6, and the guide rod is fixed to the top of the cleaning machine 1.

[0034] When the third drive motor 73 starts, it drives the lead screw 72 to rotate, which in turn drives the slider 74 to move along the axial direction of the lead screw 72, causing the push rod 6 to perform a horizontal pushing or retracting action, thereby realizing the function of transferring the acid pot material basket. By pushing the acid pot material basket with the moving push rod 6, when hoisting at the loading point of the washing machine 1, the acid pot material basket is placed on the bearing plate 4, and the push rod 6 pushes it to the side closer to the unloading point, and then returns it to the side closer to the loading point, avoiding the troublesome problem of operators hoisting the acid pot material baskets in sequence; correspondingly, when hoisting the acid pot material basket at the unloading point of the washing machine 1, the push rod 6 pushes the acid pot material basket towards the operator, which facilitates the sequential hoisting of the acid pot material baskets for unloading, improving the efficiency of loading and unloading.

[0035] In some specific implementation plans, such as Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, it also includes an operating handle (not shown in the figure). A controller 9 is mounted on the lifting assembly 3, and the operating handle is connected to the controller 9 wirelessly or via a wired connection. The electrical equipment of this auxiliary mechanism is electrically connected to the controller 9, which is preferably a programmable logic controller (PLC) or an industrial-grade microcontroller system. The operator uses a portable operating handle, which receives instructions from the operator and sends them to the controller 9. The controller 9 then controls the corresponding electrical equipment to operate according to the received instruction signals, realizing the horizontal movement and vertical lifting of the lifting assembly 3 and its load, the acid jug material basket.

[0036] Cleaning machine 1 is an ultrasonic cleaner. The ultrasonic cleaner forms a large number of microbubbles in the cleaning agent, and cleans the surface of the acid pot through the cavitation effect, reducing the safety risks of manual cleaning and improving the efficiency and quality of acid pot cleaning.

[0037] In some specific implementation plans, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, multiple support columns 10 are fixed at the bottom of the first track 2. The support columns 10, the bearing plate 4, the connecting frame 52, and the push rod 6 are all made of galvanized stainless steel. Due to the special nature of the operating environment, the requirements for materials in contact with the cleaning fluid are relatively high, requiring both corrosion resistance and strong durability. The use of galvanized stainless steel improves the service life of this auxiliary mechanism. Multiple rollers 11 are evenly installed on the top of the bearing plate 4 to facilitate the movement of the acid tank material basket on the bearing plate 4. The rollers 11 and the hook 3304 are also made of galvanized stainless steel.

[0038] To facilitate understanding of the embodiments of this solution by those skilled in the art, the working principle of this solution will now be briefly explained in conjunction with specific application scenarios: The first drive motor 3103 drives the first traveling wheel 3102 to roll on the first track 2, thereby driving the first mounting shell 3101 to move left and right, so as to move the second mounting shell 3201 and the winch 3301 and adjust the left and right position of the hook 3304. The second drive motor 3203 drives the second traveling wheel 3202 to roll on the second track 8, so as to move the second mounting shell 3201 and the winch 3301 on it back and forth, so as to adjust the back and forth position of the hook 3304. The winch 3301 winds up and unwinds the sling 3302, driving the lifting plate 3303 and the hook 3304 to move up and down as a whole. The hook 3304 is inserted into the hole of the acid jug material basket to complete the operation of suspending the acid jug material basket.

[0039] When the material basket is aligned with the position of the washing machine 1, it can be lowered and placed into the washing machine 1 for cleaning. The third drive motor 73 starts, driving the lead screw 72 to rotate, which in turn drives the slider 74 to move along the axial direction of the lead screw 72, thus moving the push rod 6. The moving push rod 6 pushes the acid pot material basket. When hoisting at the loading point of the washing machine 1, the acid pot material basket is placed on the support plate 4, and the push rod 6 pushes it to the side closer to the unloading point, and then returns it to the side closer to the loading point. This avoids the troublesome problem of operators having to hoist the acid pot material baskets one by one.

[0040] After the acid jugs are cleaned, the lifting assembly 3 is moved to the unloading point. The cylinder 51 then moves the support plate 4 upwards, causing the material baskets on the support plate 4 to move above the cleaning agent level. This facilitates drainage of the material baskets and reduces contamination of the work area during unloading. The cleaned acid jug material baskets can then be removed one by one. Correspondingly, the push rod 6 moves the acid jug material baskets towards the operator, facilitating the sequential lifting and unloading of the acid jug material baskets.

[0041] The above-disclosed embodiments are merely a few specific examples of the present invention. However, the embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto, and any variations that can be conceived by those skilled in the art should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An auxiliary mechanism for cleaning acid jugs, comprising a cleaning machine (1) and a first track (2) disposed above the cleaning machine (1), characterized in that, The first track (2) is provided with a lifting assembly (3), which includes two first walking assemblies (31) that move horizontally along the first track (2), a second walking assembly (32) that is connected to the first walking assembly (31) and can move back and forth, and a lifting assembly (33) that is connected to the second walking assembly (32) and can move up and down. The lifting assembly (33) is used to lift the acid pot material basket. The cleaning machine (1) is symmetrically provided with two support plates (4) that can move up and down synchronously. When the two support plates (4) move upward, they can lift the acid pot material basket to above the cleaning agent liquid surface. A moving channel for accommodating the acid pot material basket is formed between the two support plates (4). A push rod (6) that can move horizontally back and forth is provided in the moving channel. The push rod (6) is used to push the acid pot material basket to move along the moving channel toward the end of the cleaning machine (1).

2. The acid pot cleaning auxiliary mechanism as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first walking assembly (31) includes a first mounting shell (3101), a plurality of first walking wheels (3102) rotatably connected to the first mounting shell (3101), and a first drive motor (3103) fixedly mounted on the first mounting shell (3101). The output shaft of the first drive motor (3103) is fixedly connected to the central shaft of one of the first walking wheels (3102). The first walking wheel (3102) rolls on the first track (2). The ends of the first walking wheel (3102) are provided with radially protruding rims.

3. The acid pot cleaning auxiliary mechanism as described in claim 2, characterized in that, A second track (8) is fixed between the first mounting housings (3101). The second walking assembly (32) includes a second mounting housing (3201), a plurality of second walking wheels (3202) rotatably connected to the second mounting housing (3201), and a second drive motor (3203) fixed to the second mounting housing (3201). The output shaft of the second drive motor (3203) is fixedly connected to the central shaft of one of the second walking wheels (3202). The second walking wheel (3202) rolls on the second track (8). The ends of the second walking wheels (3202) are provided with radially protruding rims.

4. The acid pot cleaning auxiliary mechanism as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The lifting assembly (33) includes a winch (3301) fixed to the bottom of the second mounting housing (3201), a sling (3302) on the winch (3301), a lifting plate (3303) fixed to the bottom of the sling (3302), and two hooks (3304) on the lifting plate (3303).

5. The acid pot cleaning auxiliary mechanism as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the support plate (4) is fixedly connected to multiple connecting plates (12). The connecting plates (12) are U-shaped. One of the support plates (4) is provided with a lifting component (5). The lifting component (5) is used to drive the support plate (4) to move up and down.

6. The acid pot cleaning auxiliary mechanism as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The lifting assembly (5) includes multiple cylinders (51) fixed on the first track (2) and a connecting frame (52) fixed on the drive shaft of the cylinders (51). The connecting frame (52) is fixedly connected to the side of the adjacent bearing plate (4).

7. The acid pot cleaning auxiliary mechanism as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The cleaning machine (1) is provided with a moving component (7), which includes a mounting plate (71) fixed on the cleaning machine (1), a lead screw (72) rotatably connected to the mounting plate (71), a third drive motor (73) fixed on the mounting plate (71), and a slider (74) threadedly connected to the lead screw (72). One end of the lead screw (72) is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the third drive motor (73), and the push rod (6) is set as a U-shaped structure and fixedly connected to the slider (74).

8. The acid pot cleaning auxiliary mechanism as described in claim 7, characterized in that, It also includes an operating handle, and the lifting assembly (3) is equipped with a controller (9), and the operating handle is connected to the controller (9) wirelessly or via wire.

9. The acid pot cleaning auxiliary mechanism as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The cleaning machine (1) is an ultrasonic cleaning machine.

10. The acid pot cleaning auxiliary mechanism as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the first track (2) is fixed with multiple support columns (10), and the support columns (10), bearing plate (4), connecting frame (52) push rod (6) are all made of stainless steel galvanized material.

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