Tool conversion workstation
By designing a tool conversion workstation, a tool conversion workstation that uses a robot quick change disc and tool positioning pins to cooperate, solves the problems of high labor intensity and poor safety in cross-beam movement and operation in anode plate processing, and realizes automatic production with cross-processes, improving production efficiency and safety.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422580658.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-25
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-04
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-10-25
AI Technical Summary
In the prior art, the movement and operation of cross beams between various processing processes during the anode plate processing process have high labor intensity and poor safety, and cannot meet the requirements of cross-processing of multiple processes, which affects the automation production efficiency.
A tool conversion workstation is designed, including a workstation bearing support frame and a tool carrier table, which is equipped with beam clamping, lead moltening, water port cutting and grinding tools. Through the cooperation of the robot quick change plate and tool positioning pin, the cross-processing process is achieved, and the conductive cross-bone is firmly clamped by clamping tools and cylinder-driven clamping devices.
It achieves low labor intensity and high safety, and can meet the cross-process automated production, improving production efficiency and safety.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of anode plate processing for hydrometallurgical zinc electrolysis, and particularly relates to a tool conversion workstation. Background Art
[0002] At present, the production of the conductive crossbeam of the anode plate includes copper bar pickling, copper bar tinning, lead water casting of the copper bar in the shaping cavity, and processing operations such as cleaning non-standard burrs and grinding conductive contacts after cooling and shaping. However, during the processing, the movement of the crossbeam between various processing procedures, as well as lead water casting, casting nozzle cutting, and grinding and trimming of the crossbeam shape, are mostly carried out by manual movement and operation. Due to the heavy weight of the copper bar and the temperature of the lead water for casting being above 300 degrees Celsius, this traditional method has a high labor intensity and poor operation safety during manual movement and operation. In addition, the conventional operating tools used in conjunction with existing manipulators have poor stability in clamping the conductive crossbeam and cannot meet the usage requirements of multiple processes being carried out crosswise, which is not conducive to high-efficiency automated production. Therefore, it is necessary to improve the tool conversion unit used in conjunction with the manipulator in the prior art. Summary of the Utility Model
[0003] The utility model aims at the above problems and provides a tool conversion workstation that can stably clamp the conductive crossbeam, can meet the usage requirements of multiple processes being carried out crosswise, has a low labor intensity, high operation safety, is conducive to high-efficiency automated production, and has strong practicability.
[0004] The technical solution adopted by the utility model is as follows: The tool conversion workstation includes a workstation bearing support frame, and is characterized in that: a tool bearing platform is arranged on the upper part of the workstation bearing support frame, several tool support blocks are arranged on the tool bearing platform, tool positioning pins are arranged on the tool support blocks, and tool placement spaces are respectively arranged between every two tool support blocks. A crossbeam clamping tool for clamping the conductive crossbeam, a molten lead pouring tool for lead water casting, a nozzle cutting tool for cutting the casting nozzle, and a grinding tool for trimming the crossbeam shape are respectively arranged in each tool placement space on the tool bearing platform. Moreover, tool placement openings for unifying the tool grasping height are respectively arranged at the placement positions of the nozzle cutting tool and the grinding tool on the tool bearing platform.
[0005] The crossbeam clamping tool includes a connecting bent rod. On the upper side of the rear part of the connecting bent rod, there is a manipulator quick-change disk for connecting with the operating manipulator. On both sides of the manipulator quick-change disk, there are symmetrically arranged tool positioning holes for mating and clamping with the tool positioning pins on the tool support block. At the front end of the connecting bent rod, there is a clamping connection block. At the lower end of the clamping connection block, there is a crossbeam lifting hook fixedly arranged, and at the rear end of the connecting bent rod, there is also a counterweight block for maintaining the balance of the tool. The manipulator quick-change disk is used to connect or separate the crossbeam clamping tool from the operating manipulator, and the crossbeam lifting hook at the lower part of the clamping connection block at the front end of the connecting bent rod is used to lift the conductive crossbeam for handling.
[0006] Above the crossbeam lifting hook, there is a vertically arranged crossbeam clamping pressure rod. The middle part of the crossbeam clamping pressure rod is fixedly connected with a pressure rod connecting plate. The upper end of the crossbeam clamping pressure rod is slidably connected with a pressure rod guide sleeve arranged on the clamping connection block. The pressure rod connecting plate is also connected with the telescopic rod at the lower end of a pressure rod cylinder vertically arranged on the clamping connection block. The pressure rod cylinder is used to drive the pressure rod connecting plate and the two groups of crossbeam clamping pressure rods thereon to reciprocally lift and lower along the pressure rod guide sleeve, and then the lower end parts of the crossbeam clamping pressure rods and the crossbeam lifting hook are used in cooperation to clamp the conductive crossbeam firmly.
[0007] Outside the clamping connection block, the pressure rod cylinder and the pressure rod guide sleeve, there is a protective outer cover. The protective outer cover is used to effectively protect the pressure rod cylinder and the pressure rod guide sleeve to ensure the reliability of the use of the crossbeam clamping tool.
[0008] The molten lead pouring tool includes a connecting bent rod. On the upper side of the rear part of the connecting bent rod, there is a manipulator quick-change disk. On both sides of the manipulator quick-change disk, there are symmetrically arranged tool positioning holes for mating and clamping with the tool positioning pins. At the front end of the connecting bent rod, there is a pouring connection block. At the lower part of the pouring connection block, there is a molten lead ladle fixedly arranged, and at the rear end of the connecting bent rod, there is a counterweight block. The manipulator quick-change disk is used to connect or separate the molten lead pouring tool from the operating manipulator, and the molten lead ladle at the lower part of the pouring connection block at the front end of the connecting bent rod is used to hold molten lead to cast lead water onto the copper bar placed in the shaping cavity.
[0009] The nozzle cutting tool includes a manipulator quick-change disk. On both sides of the manipulator quick-change disk, there are symmetrically arranged tool positioning holes for mating and clamping with the tool positioning pins. On the lower side of the manipulator quick-change disk, there is a cutting connection block. On the cutting connection block, there is a cutting motor fixedly arranged. At the output end of the cutting motor, there is a cutting wheel. The manipulator quick-change disk is used to connect or separate the nozzle cutting tool from the operating manipulator, and then the cutting wheel at the output end of the cutting motor on the cutting connection block is used to cut the casting nozzle of the conductive crossbeam after lead water casting.
[0010] The grinding tool includes a manipulator quick-change disk. Tool positioning holes for mating and clamping with tool positioning pins are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the manipulator quick-change disk. A grinding connection block is arranged on the lower side of the manipulator quick-change disk. A grinding motor is fixedly arranged on the grinding connection block, and a grinding wheel is arranged at the output end of the grinding motor. The manipulator quick-change disk is used to connect or separate the grinding tool from the operating manipulator, and the grinding wheel at the output end of the grinding motor on the grinding connection block is used to trim the shape of the conductive cross beam after lead water casting and cutting.
[0011] The beneficial effects of the present utility model: Since the present utility model adopts a workstation bearing support frame, a tool bearing table is arranged on the upper part of the workstation bearing support frame. A number of tool support blocks are arranged on the tool bearing table, and tool positioning pins are arranged on each tool support block. Tool placement spaces are respectively arranged between every two tool support blocks; in each tool placement space on the tool bearing table, there are respectively arranged a cross beam clamping tool for clamping the conductive cross beam, a molten lead pouring tool for lead water casting, a water inlet cutting tool for cutting the casting water inlet, and a grinding tool for trimming the shape of the cross beam. Among them, the water inlet cutting tool and the grinding tool are also respectively arranged in a structural form with tool placement openings at their placement positions on the tool bearing table. Therefore, its design is reasonable, the structure is compact, it can firmly clamp the conductive cross beam, and it can meet the use requirements of multiple processes being carried out simultaneously. The labor intensity is low, the operation safety is high, it is beneficial to high-efficiency automated production, and the practicability is strong. Description of the Drawings
[0012] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of the present utility model.
[0013] Figure 2 is Figure 1 a structural schematic diagram of the tool bearing table in
[0014] Figure 3 is Figure 1 a structural schematic diagram of the cross beam clamping tool in
[0015] Figure 4 is Figure 1 a structural schematic diagram of the molten lead pouring tool in
[0016] Figure 5 is Figure 1 a structural schematic diagram of the water inlet cutting tool in
[0017] Figure 6 is Figure 1 a structural schematic diagram of the grinding tool in
[0018] Explanation of the reference numerals in the figure: 1. Workstation bearing support frame; 2. Tool bearing table; 3. Tool support block; 4. Crossbeam clamping tool; 5. Molten lead pouring tool; 6. Gate cutting tool; 7. Grinding tool; 8. Tool placement space; 9. Tool placement opening; 10. Tool positioning pin; 11. Connecting bent rod; 12. Manipulator quick-change disk; 13. Tool positioning hole; 14. Counterweight; 15. Clamping connection block; 16. Crossbeam lifting hook; 17. Crossbeam clamping pressure bar; 18. Pressure bar connecting plate; 19. Pressure bar guide sleeve; 20. Pressure bar cylinder; 21. Protective outer cover; 22. Pouring connection block; 23. Molten lead ladle; 24. Cutting connection block; 25. Cutting motor; 26. Cutting wheel; 27. Grinding connection block; 28. Grinding motor; 29. Grinding wheel. Detailed implementation manners
[0019] According to Figures 1 to 6 The specific structure of the present utility model will be described in detail. The tool conversion workstation includes a workstation bearing support frame 1, and a horizontally arranged tool bearing table 2 is provided on the upper part of the workstation bearing support frame 1. Four groups (two in each group) of tool support blocks 3 are provided on the tool bearing table 2, and tool positioning pins 10 for fixing the positions of the respective tools are provided on each of the tool support blocks 3; moreover, tool placement spaces 8 are respectively provided between the two tool support blocks 3 in each group. In each of the tool placement spaces 8 on the tool bearing table 2, there are respectively provided a crossbeam clamping tool 4 for clamping the conductive crossbeam, a molten lead pouring tool 5 for pouring lead water, a gate cutting tool 6 for cutting the casting gate, and a grinding tool 7 for trimming the shape of the crossbeam. At the same time, at the placement positions of the gate cutting tool 6 and the grinding tool 7 on the tool bearing table 2, there are respectively provided tool placement openings 9 for unifying the tool grasping height and facilitating the manipulator to grasp the tools.
[0020] The crossbeam clamping tool 4 on the tool carrier 2 is composed of a connecting bent rod 11. On the upper side of the rear part of the connecting bent rod 11, there is a robot quick-change disk 12 for connecting with the operating robot. On both sides of the robot quick-change disk 12, there are symmetrically arranged tool positioning holes 13 for engaging and clamping with the tool positioning pins 10 on the tool support block 3. At the front end of the connecting bent rod 11, there is a clamping connection block 15. At the lower end of the clamping connection block 15, there is a crossbeam lifting hook 16 fixedly arranged. And at the rear end of the connecting bent rod 11, there is a counterweight block 14 for maintaining the balance of the tool. Above the crossbeam lifting hook 16, there are also two groups of vertically arranged crossbeam clamping pressure rods 17. The middle parts of the two groups of crossbeam clamping pressure rods 17 are fixedly connected to the pressure rod connecting plate 18. And the upper ends of the crossbeam clamping pressure rods 17 are respectively slidably connected to the pressure rod guide sleeves 19 arranged on the clamping connection block 15. Moreover, the pressure rod connecting plate 18 is also connected to the telescopic rod at the lower end of the pressure rod cylinder 20 vertically arranged on the clamping connection block 15. Thus, the crossbeam clamping tool 4 is connected or separated from the operating robot by using the robot quick-change disk 12, and the pressure rod connecting plate 18 and the two groups of crossbeam clamping pressure rods 17 thereon are driven by the pressure rod cylinder 20 to reciprocally lift along the pressure rod guide sleeves 19. Furthermore, the lower end parts of the crossbeam clamping pressure rods 17 and the crossbeam lifting hook 16 are used in cooperation to clamp, so as to stably clamp and carry the conductive crossbeam. In addition, outside the clamping connection block 15, the pressure rod cylinder 20 and the pressure rod guide sleeves 19, there is a protective outer cover 21, so as to effectively protect the pressure rod cylinder 20 and the pressure rod guide sleeves 19 by using the protective outer cover 21, and ensure the use reliability of the crossbeam clamping tool 4.
[0021] The molten lead pouring tool 5 is composed of a connecting bent rod 11. On the upper side of the rear part of the connecting bent rod 11, there is a robot quick-change disk 12. On both sides of the robot quick-change disk 12, there are symmetrically arranged tool positioning holes 13 for engaging and clamping with the tool positioning pins 10. At the front end of the connecting bent rod 11, there is a pouring connection block 22. At the lower part of the pouring connection block 22, there is a molten lead ladle 23 fixedly arranged. And at the rear end of the connecting bent rod 11, there is a counterweight block 14. Furthermore, the molten lead pouring tool 5 is connected or separated from the operating robot by using the robot quick-change disk 12, and the molten lead ladle 23 at the lower part of the pouring connection block 22 at the front end of the connecting bent rod 11 is used to hold molten lead, so as to carry out lead water casting on the copper bar placed in the shaping cavity.
[0022] The nozzle cutting tool 6 includes a manipulator quick-change disk 12. Tool positioning holes 13 for engaging and cooperating with the tool positioning pins 10 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the manipulator quick-change disk 12. A cutting connection block 24 is arranged on the lower side of the manipulator quick-change disk 12. A cutting motor 25 is fixedly arranged on the cutting connection block 24, and a cutting wheel 26 is arranged at the output end of the cutting motor 25. The nozzle cutting tool 6 can be connected to or separated from the operating manipulator through the manipulator quick-change disk 12, and then the cutting wheel 26 at the output end of the cutting motor 25 on the cutting connection block 24 is used to cut the casting nozzle on the conductive crossbeam after lead water casting. Moreover, the grinding tool 7 includes a manipulator quick-change disk 12. Tool positioning holes 13 for engaging and cooperating with the tool positioning pins 10 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the manipulator quick-change disk 12. A grinding connection block 27 is arranged on the lower side of the manipulator quick-change disk 12. A grinding motor 28 is fixedly arranged on the grinding connection block 27, and a grinding wheel 29 is arranged at the output end of the grinding motor 28. Thus, the grinding tool 7 can be connected to or separated from the operating manipulator through the manipulator quick-change disk 12, and the grinding wheel 29 at the output end of the grinding motor 28 on the grinding connection block 27 is used to trim the shape of the conductive crossbeam after lead water casting and cutting (for example, the flash burrs on the crossbeam and the contact part).
[0023] When the tool conversion workstation is in use, first, the crossbeam clamping tool 4 and the molten lead pouring tool 5 are respectively placed in the tool placement space 8 between the two groups of tool support blocks 3, and the tool positioning pins 10 on the tool support blocks 3 are used for tool positioning. Then, the nozzle cutting tool 6 and the grinding tool 7 are respectively placed in the tool placement space 8 between the other two groups of tool support blocks 3, and the cutting connection block 24 and the grinding connection block 27 on the lower side of the manipulator quick-change disk 12 pass through the corresponding tool placement openings 9 on the tool carrier 2, so as to unify the grasping height of each tool, facilitating the operating manipulator to quickly and accurately grasp the tools.
[0024] During the processing, when it is necessary to move the conductive crossbeam, connect the free end of the operating manipulator to the manipulator quick-change disk 12 of the crossbeam clamping tool 4, and drive the pressure rod connecting plate 18 and the two groups of crossbeam clamping pressure rods 17 thereon to move downward along the pressure rod guide sleeve 19 through the pressure rod cylinder 20. Then, use the cooperation and clamping of the lower end of the crossbeam clamping pressure rod 17 and the crossbeam lifting hook 16 to firmly clamp and carry the conductive crossbeam. Moreover, when it is necessary to pour lead water into the copper busbar in the shaping cavity, connect the free end of the operating manipulator to the manipulator quick-change disk 12 of the molten lead pouring tool 5, so as to contain molten lead through the molten lead ladle 23 at the lower part of the pouring connection block 22 at the front end of the connecting bent rod 11, and then pour lead water into the copper busbar placed in the shaping cavity. In addition, when it is necessary to cut the casting nozzle on the conductive crossbeam after lead water casting, connect the free end of the operating manipulator to the manipulator quick-change disk 12 of the nozzle cutting tool 6, and use the cutting wheel 26 at the output end of the cutting motor 25 on the cutting connection block 24 to cut the casting nozzle on the conductive crossbeam after lead water casting. Furthermore, when it is necessary to trim the outer shape of the conductive crossbeam after cutting, connect the free end of the operating manipulator to the manipulator quick-change disk 12 of the grinding tool 7, and use the grinding wheel 29 at the output end of the grinding motor 28 on the grinding connection block 27 to grind and trim the outer shape of the conductive crossbeam after lead water casting and cutting.
Claims
1. A tool conversion workstation, comprising a workstation bearing support frame (1), characterized in that: On the upper part of the workstation bearing support frame (1), there is a tool bearing platform (2). On the tool bearing platform (2), there are several tool support blocks (3). On each of the tool support blocks (3), there is a tool positioning pin (10). And between every two tool support blocks (3), there is a tool placement space (8) respectively. In each of the tool placement spaces (8) on the tool bearing platform (2), there are respectively a crossbeam clamping tool (4) for clamping the conductive crossbeam, a molten lead pouring tool (5) for lead water casting, a nozzle cutting tool (6) for cutting the casting nozzle, and a grinding tool (7) for trimming the crossbeam shape. Moreover, at the placement positions of the nozzle cutting tool (6) and the grinding tool (7) on the tool bearing platform (2), there are respectively tool placement openings (9) for unifying the tool grasping height.
2. The tool conversion workstation according to claim 1, wherein: The crossbeam clamping tool (4) includes a connecting bent rod (11). On the upper side of the rear part of the connecting bent rod (11), there is a manipulator quick-change disk (12) for connecting with the operating manipulator. On both sides of the manipulator quick-change disk (12), there are symmetrically arranged tool positioning holes (13) for cooperating and clamping with the tool positioning pins (10) on the tool support blocks (3); at the front end of the connecting bent rod (11), there is a clamping connection block (15). At the lower end of the clamping connection block (15), there is a crossbeam lifting hook (16) fixedly arranged, and at the rear end of the connecting bent rod (11), there is also a counterweight block (14) for maintaining the balance of the tool.
3. The tool conversion workstation according to claim 2, wherein: Above the crossbeam lifting hook (16), there is a vertically arranged crossbeam clamping pressure rod (17). The middle part of the crossbeam clamping pressure rod (17) is fixedly connected with a pressure rod connecting plate (18). And the upper end of the crossbeam clamping pressure rod (17) is slidably connected with a pressure rod guide sleeve (19) arranged on the clamping connection block (15). The pressure rod connecting plate (18) is also connected with the telescopic rod at the lower end of a pressure rod cylinder (20) vertically arranged on the clamping connection block (15).
4. The tool conversion workstation according to claim 3, characterized in that: Outside the clamping connection block (15), the pressure rod cylinder (20) and the pressure rod guide sleeve (19), there is a protective outer cover (21).
5. The tool conversion workstation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The molten lead pouring tool (5) includes a connecting bent rod (11). On the upper side of the rear part of the connecting bent rod (11), there is a manipulator quick-change disk (12). On both sides of the manipulator quick-change disk (12), there are symmetrically arranged tool positioning holes (13) for cooperating and clamping with the tool positioning pins (10); at the front end of the connecting bent rod (11), there is a pouring connection block (22). At the lower part of the pouring connection block (22), there is a molten lead ladle (23) fixedly arranged, and at the rear end of the connecting bent rod (11), there is a counterweight block (14).
6. The tool conversion workstation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The nozzle cutting tool (6) includes a manipulator quick-change disk (12). On both sides of the manipulator quick-change disk (12), there are symmetrically arranged tool positioning holes (13) for cooperating and clamping with the tool positioning pins (10). On the lower side of the manipulator quick-change disk (12), there is a cutting connection block (24). On the cutting connection block (24), there is a cutting motor (25) fixedly arranged. At the output end of the cutting motor (25), there is a cutting wheel (26).
7. The tool conversion workstation according to claim 1, wherein: The grinding tool (7) includes a manipulator quick-change disk (12). On both sides of the manipulator quick-change disk (12), tool positioning holes (13) for mating and clamping with the tool positioning pins (10) are symmetrically arranged. A grinding connection block (27) is arranged on the lower side of the manipulator quick-change disk (12), and a grinding motor (28) is fixedly arranged on the grinding connection block (27). A grinding wheel (29) is arranged at the output end of the grinding motor (28).