Anode plate transfer system

Abstract

The utility model provides an anode plate transfer system which comprises a feeding device, a transfer device, a storage device and a discharging device, the transfer device comprises at least two transfer parts, the transfer parts are used for transferring anode plates in the transfer direction, and the transfer part located at the upstream end of the transfer direction is connected with the feeding device; the transfer part located at the downstream end of the transfer direction is connected with the discharging device, and the storage device is at least arranged between the adjacent transfer parts in the transfer direction. According to the anode plate transfer system, the transfer device is arranged, and the transfer device comprises at least two transfer parts, so that an anode plate is automatically carried. By arranging the storage device, the anode plates can be stored and conveyed to the discharging device through the transferring part, then output of the anode plates is achieved, automatic storage and transferring of the anode plates can be achieved, manual operation is reduced, the problem that the anode plates are damaged due to manual errors is solved, meanwhile, the transferring efficiency of the anode plates can be improved, and the working efficiency of the anode plates is improved. And the production efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application belongs to the field of transportation technology, and specifically relates to an anode plate transport system. Background Art

[0002] During the copper smelting process, anode plates are typically transported by manual forklifts, loading them from the stockpile onto flatbed trucks. These trucks are then transported to the stockpile at the entrance of the electrolysis plant, where they are finally unloaded by manual forklifts or delivered to the electrolysis plant. This transport process requires a significant amount of manual labor to operate the trucks, complicating scheduling and making it prone to collisions and scrapes, which can cause anode plates to fall or deform, disrupting normal production. Furthermore, manual operation is slow, limiting the efficiency of anode plate transport. Utility Model Content

[0003] Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by the present application is to provide an anode plate transfer system, which can reduce manual participation, thereby reducing accidents caused by manual operation and improving the operation speed.

[0004] In order to solve the above problems, the first aspect of the present application provides an anode plate transfer system, including a loading device, a transfer device, a storage device and a unloading device, the transfer device includes at least two transfer parts, the transfer parts are used to transfer the anode plates along the transfer direction, the transfer part at the upstream end of the transfer direction is connected to the loading device, and the transfer part at the downstream end of the transfer direction is connected to the unloading device, and the storage device is at least arranged between the adjacent transfer parts along the transfer direction.

[0005] Optionally, the transfer device includes a transfer track, which extends along the transfer direction. The at least two transfer parts include at least a first transfer part and a second transfer part. The first transfer part includes a first door machine, and the second transfer part includes a second door machine. The first door machine and the second door machine are arranged on the transfer track and arranged along the transfer direction. The transport path of the first door machine partially overlaps with the transport path of the second door machine to form a first transition zone.

[0006] Optionally, the at least two transfer parts include at least a third transfer part, the third transfer part includes a third door crane, and the third door crane is arranged on the transfer track;

[0007] The first door crane is located at the upstream end of the transfer direction and is connected to the loading device. The third door crane is located at the downstream end of the transfer direction and is connected to the unloading device. The second door crane is located between the first door crane and the third door crane in the transfer direction. The transportation path of the second door crane partially overlaps with the transportation path of the third door crane to form a second transition zone.

[0008] Optionally, there are multiple storage devices, and the multiple storage devices are arranged in sequence along the transport direction, with spaces provided between adjacent storage devices;

[0009] Part of the storage device is arranged in the transport path of the first door crane and is located on the upstream side of the first transition area along the transfer direction to form a first storage area;

[0010] Part of the storage device is arranged in the transport path of the second door crane and is located between the first transition area and the second transition area in the transfer direction to form a second storage area;

[0011] Part of the storage device is arranged in the transport path of the third door crane and is located on the downstream side of the second transition area along the transfer direction to form a third storage area;

[0012] The storage device is provided in the first transition area and the second transition area.

[0013] Optionally, the loading device includes a loading carrier, the moving path of the loading carrier is arranged at an angle to the transfer direction, and the docking position of the loading carrier and the first door crane is located on the upstream side of the first storage area along the transfer direction;

[0014] There are at least two loading carriers, and at least two of the loading carriers load materials alternately;

[0015] The unloading device includes an unloading carrier, the moving path of the unloading carrier is arranged at an angle to the transfer direction, and the docking position of the unloading carrier and the third door crane is located on the downstream side of the third storage area along the transfer direction;

[0016] There are at least two material unloading carriers, and at least two of the material unloading carriers unload materials alternately.

[0017] Optionally, the loading carrier includes a loading rail vehicle and a loading guide rail, the loading rail vehicle is movably arranged on the loading guide rail, and the loading guide rail is arranged perpendicular to the transfer track, and / or the unloading carrier includes a unloading rail vehicle and a unloading guide rail, the unloading rail vehicle is movably arranged on the unloading guide rail, and the unloading guide rail is arranged perpendicular to the transfer track;

[0018] or,

[0019] The loading carrier includes an automatic guided vehicle for loading, and / or the unloading carrier includes an automatic guided vehicle for unloading.

[0020] Optionally, the first door machine, the second door machine and the third door machine include a door body, a guide part and a winch part, the door body can be movably arranged on the transfer track, the guide part is vertically arranged on the door body, the winch part includes a driving member and a clamp, the driving member is arranged on the door body, and the clamp is slidably arranged on the guide part.

[0021] Optionally, the at least two transfer sections include at least a first transfer section and a second transfer section, the first transfer section includes a first conveyor, the second transfer section includes a second conveyor, the first conveyor and the second conveyor extend along the transfer direction, and the tail end of the first conveyor is connected to the head end of the second conveyor for transferring anode plates.

[0022] Beneficial effects

[0023] An anode plate transfer system is provided in an embodiment of the present invention, wherein an anode plate transfer system is capable of automatically transporting anode plates by providing a loading device, thereby realizing automatic loading. By providing a transfer device, and making the transfer device include at least two transfer parts, at least two transfer parts can be coordinated to automatically transport the anode plates. By providing a storage device, the anode plates can be stored, and when in use, they are transported to the unloading device through the transfer part, thereby realizing the output of the anode plates. The anode plate transfer system in this embodiment can realize automatic storage and transfer of anode plates, reduce manual operations, and thereby reduce the problem of damage to anode plates caused by manual errors. At the same time, it can also improve the transfer efficiency of the anode plates, thereby improving production efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of the anode plate transport system according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the first door crane according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0026] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a loading carrier according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a first state of the loading carrier and the first gantry crane during loading of materials according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0028] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a second state of the loading carrier and the first gantry crane during loading of materials in an embodiment of the present application;

[0029] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a third state of the loading carrier and the first gantry crane during loading of materials according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0030] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of a fourth state of the loading carrier and the first gantry crane during loading of materials according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0031] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of a fifth state of the loading carrier and the first gantry crane during loading of materials according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0032] Figure 9 This is a logic flow chart of the anode plate transport method according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0033] The reference numerals indicate:

[0034] 1. Loading carrier; 21. First gantry crane; 211. Lower crossbeam; 212. Column; 213. Upper crossbeam; 214. Wire rope guide pulley; 215. Driving member; 216. Guide column; 217. Clamp; 218. Guide rod; 219. Maintenance platform; 22. Second gantry crane; 23. Third gantry crane; 3. Storage device; 41. First storage area; 42. First transition area; 43. Second storage area; 44. Second transition area; 45. Third storage area. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise" and the like to indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0036] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of the technical features being referred to. Thus, a feature specified as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of this utility model, "plurality" means two or more, unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0037] In this application, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "installed," "connected," "connect," "fixed," etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integral connection; mechanical connection or electrical connection; direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; or internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on specific circumstances.

[0038] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the preferred embodiments described herein are only used to illustrate and explain the present invention and are not used to limit the present invention.

[0039] See also Figures 1 to 8 As shown, according to the first aspect of an embodiment of the present application, an anode plate transfer system is provided, including a loading device, a transfer device, a storage device 3 and a unloading device, the transfer device includes at least two transfer parts, the transfer part is used to transfer the anode plate along the transfer direction, the transfer part at the upstream end of the transfer direction is connected to the loading device, and the transfer part at the downstream end of the transfer direction is connected to the unloading device, and the storage device 3 is at least arranged between adjacent transfer parts along the transfer direction.

[0040] By providing a loading device, the anode plates can be automatically transported, thereby realizing automatic loading. By providing a transfer device, and making the transfer device include at least two transfer parts, the at least two transfer parts can cooperate to automatically transport the anode plates. By providing a storage device 3, the anode plates can be stored, and when in use, they are transported to the unloading device through the transfer part, thereby realizing the output of the anode plates. The anode plate transfer system in this embodiment can realize automatic storage and transfer of anode plates, reduce manual operations, and thereby reduce the problem of damage to anode plates caused by manual errors. At the same time, it can also improve the transfer efficiency of the anode plates, thereby improving production efficiency.

[0041] The anode plate transfer system further includes a control unit, which is used to automatically control the operation of the loading device, the transfer device and the unloading device.

[0042] Specifically, the control unit communicates with the operating equipment in the loading device, transfer device, and unloading device. The anode plate transfer system can use WMS software to manage the storage, outbound, and transfer process information of anode plates, realizing information management and traceability management of the entire anode plate transfer process.

[0043] In the prior art, anode plates are usually placed and stored manually by forklifts in a ground yard, and then the number is manually counted and recorded. Since the anode plates are closely arranged and the passages between each row are narrow, manual recording and statistics are somewhat difficult. In particular, the number of anode plates stored in the yard by manual forklifts and loaded and transported out of the yard by manual forklifts changes dynamically, and manual counting is prone to errors. In this embodiment, by setting up automated storage and transportation of anode plates, it is possible to replace the manual transportation and manual recording of information operations, and adopt WMS for information management, which is more intelligent and paperless, reducing the problem of statistical errors.

[0044] Among them, the movement path of the transfer part at the upstream end of the transfer direction has an overlapping position with the movement path of the loading device. The overlapping position is the connection point. The transfer part and the loading device are connected at the connection point, that is, the transfer part takes the anode plate out of the loading device from the connection point to realize the transfer of the anode plate.

[0045] Among them, the movement path of the transfer part at the downstream end of the transfer direction and the movement path of the unloading device have an overlapping position, and the overlapping position is the connection point. The transfer part and the unloading device are connected at the connection point, that is, the transfer part places the anode plate on the unloading device at the connection point to realize the transfer of the anode plate.

[0046] The transfer device can include a gantry crane or a conveyor. The gantry crane is less expensive, while the conveyor can achieve continuous transfer.

[0047] As a first implementation in this embodiment, the transfer device includes a transfer track, which extends along the transfer direction. The at least two transfer parts include at least a first transfer part and a second transfer part. The first transfer part includes a first door machine 21, and the second transfer part includes a second door machine 22. The first door machine 21 and the second door machine 22 are arranged on the transfer track and arranged along the transfer direction. The transport path of the first door machine 21 partially overlaps with the transport path of the second door machine 22 to form a first transition zone 42.

[0048] By setting up a transfer track, and setting the first door machine 21 of the first transfer unit and the second door machine 22 of the second transfer unit on the transfer track and arranging them along the transfer direction, their transportation paths partially overlap to form a first transition zone 42, so that during the transfer of the anode plates, the two transfer units can work together better, and achieve a smooth transition of the anode plates between different transfer units, thereby improving the continuity and efficiency of the transfer. At the same time, the transfer space is also reasonably planned. Through the setting of the first transition zone 42, the transfer operation of the anode plates can be completed more efficiently within a limited space, avoiding the problems of space waste and transfer confusion that may occur during the transfer process. By setting up the first door machine 21 and the second door machine 22 to transfer the anode plates, compared with the manual forklift transfer, the uncertainty of manual operation is reduced, the accuracy and efficiency of the transfer are further improved, and the risk of damage to the anode plates due to manual operation is also reduced.

[0049] The transfer track can be arranged along a straight line to facilitate the first door crane 21 and the second door crane 22 to transfer the anode plates.

[0050] The first door crane 21 and the second door crane 22 are arranged along the transfer direction. The anode plates are first transferred to the first transition area 42 by the first door crane 21 , and then the anode plates in the first transition area 42 are transferred out by the second door crane 22 .

[0051] Among them, the transportation path of the first door machine 21 and the transportation path of the second door machine 22 partially overlap to form a first transition area 42, that is, the first door machine 21 can move into the first transition area 42, and then transfer the anode plate to the first transition area 42, and the second door machine 22 can also move into the first transition area 42, and then transfer the anode plate in the first transition area 42 out.

[0052] The at least two transfer sections include at least a third transfer section, which includes a third door crane 23. The third door crane 23 is located on the transfer track. The first door crane 21 is located upstream in the transfer direction and is connected to the loading device. The third door crane 23 is located downstream in the transfer direction and is connected to the unloading device. The second door crane 22 is located between the first and third door cranes 21, 23 in the transfer direction. The transport paths of the second door crane 22 and the third door crane 23 partially overlap, forming a second transition zone 44.

[0053] The third gate 23 facilitates a more complete and smoother transfer of anode plates from the upstream loading device to the downstream unloading device, creating a tighter connection between the various transfer sections and improving the reliability and stability of the entire transfer system. The second transition zone 44 increases the storage area for anode plates, enabling the storage of more anode plates.

[0054] Among them, the first door crane 21, the second door crane 22 and the third door crane 23 are arranged in sequence along the transfer direction.

[0055] Among them, the transportation path of the second door machine 22 partially overlaps with the transportation path of the third door machine 23 to form a second transition area 44, that is, the second door machine 22 can move into the second transition area 44, and then transfer the anode plate to the second transition area 44, and the third door machine 23 can also move into the second transition area 44, and then transfer the anode plate in the second transition area 44 out.

[0056] There are multiple storage devices 3, which are arranged in sequence along the transport direction, and spaces are provided between adjacent storage devices 3.

[0057] By setting up multiple storage devices 3, a stable storage location is provided for the anode plates. By setting up intervals between adjacent storage devices 3, avoidance space is provided for the first door machine 21, the second door machine 22 and the third door machine 23 to clamp the bipolar plates, so that the storage and retrieval operations of any group of anode plates on the racks can be realized. In the prior art, the anode plates stored in the yard can only be placed and stored by forklift starting from one end of the anode plate queue stacked on the ground. When taking out and loading, they can only be taken out and loaded one by one from the front end of the queue in order from front to back. If there are unqualified plates in the queue below, they cannot be taken out from the middle of the queue. In this embodiment, by setting up intervals, the operation of storing and retrieving anode plates is made more flexible, which can meet the production needs of the electrolysis workshop to select the anode plate type in order.

[0058] The storage device 3 is placed between the double rails of the transfer track.

[0059] The storage device 3 may be a storage rack.

[0060] Specifically, the storage rack is a hollow frame structure with an open top, so that the first door machine 21, the second door machine 22 and the third door machine 23 can clamp the anode plate from the top, thereby allowing the anode plate to enter and exit the storage rack through the top opening.

[0061] Among them, the multiple storage devices 3 are arranged in sequence along the transfer direction, that is, the multiple storage devices 3 are arranged in sequence along the extension direction of the transfer track.

[0062] Part of the storage device 3 is located within the transport path of the first door crane 21, upstream of the first transition area 42 in the transfer direction, forming a first storage area 41. Part of the storage device 3 is located within the transport path of the second door crane 22, between the first transition area 42 and the second transition area 44 in the transfer direction, forming a second storage area 43. Part of the storage device 3 is located within the transport path of the third door crane 23, downstream of the second transition area 44 in the transfer direction, forming a third storage area 45. Storage devices 3 are installed in both the first transition area 42 and the second transition area 44.

[0063] By providing a first storage area 41, a second storage area 43, and a third storage area 45, and by installing storage devices 3 in each of the first storage area 41, the second storage area 43, the third storage area 45, and the first transition area 42 and the second transition area 44, stable and large-scale storage of anode plates can be achieved. The first storage area 41, the second storage area 43, and the third storage area 45 are arranged sequentially along the transfer direction, ensuring the continuity of the transfer process and reducing time wasted searching for storage locations or inappropriate transfer paths. After transferring an anode plate to the storage device 3, the first, second, and third gate cranes 21, 22, and 23 can quickly transfer the next anode plate, reducing the idle waiting time of the transfer equipment and improving equipment utilization and overall transfer efficiency. The provision of the first storage area 41, the second storage area 43, and the third storage area 45, as well as the first transition area 42 and the second transition area 44, facilitates the management and tracking of anode plates, allowing for quick location when searching for a specific anode plate.

[0064] Specifically, the first storage area 41, the first transition area 42, the second storage area 43, the second transition area 44, and the third storage area 45 are sequentially arranged along the transfer direction.

[0065] In the first storage area 41 , the storage device 3 is arranged on a side close to the first transition area 42 , thereby providing an escape space for the loading device.

[0066] Among them, in the third storage area 45, the storage device 3 is arranged on a side close to the second transition area 44, thereby providing an escape space for the unloading device.

[0067] The storage devices 3 are arranged uniformly and continuously, and the spacing between adjacent storage devices 3 is the same.

[0068] The loading device includes a loading carrier 1, the movement path of which is set at an angle to the transfer direction. The loading carrier 1 is connected to the first door crane 21 at a location upstream of the first storage area 41 along the transfer direction. There are at least two loading carriers 1, and at least two loading carriers 1 are used to load materials alternately.

[0069] By setting the moving path of the loading carrier 1 at an angle to the transfer direction, cross-ghost transportation is achieved and the overall length of the system can be reduced. By providing at least two loading carriers 1 and loading alternately, when one loading carrier 1 is docking with the first gantry crane 21 to load, the other loading carrier 1 can be preparing or heading to the location for loading anode plates, thus achieving uninterrupted loading and reducing the loading stagnation time caused by problems during the loading or docking process of a single loading carrier 1, thereby improving the overall loading efficiency.

[0070] Among them, the connection position between the loading carrier 1 and the first gantry crane 21 is located on the upstream side of the first storage area 41 along the transfer direction, that is, the position when the first gantry crane 21 clamps the anode plate from the loading carrier 1 is located on the side of the first storage area 41 away from the first transition area 42.

[0071] In this embodiment, two loading carriers 1 are included, and at least two loading carriers 1 are of the same model.

[0072] The unloading device includes a unloading carrier, the movement path of which is set at an angle to the transfer direction, and the docking position of the unloading carrier and the third door crane 23 is located downstream of the third storage area 45 along the transfer direction. There are at least two unloading carriers, and at least two unloading carriers unload materials alternately.

[0073] By setting the movement path of the unloading carrier at an angle to the transfer direction, the overall length of the system can be reduced. By providing at least two unloading carriers and unloading alternately, when one unloading carrier is docking with the first gantry crane 21 to unload, the other unloading carrier can be performing preparation work or moving to the location where the anode plates are loaded, thus achieving uninterrupted unloading, reducing the unloading stagnation time caused by problems during the loading or docking process of a single unloading carrier, thereby improving the overall unloading efficiency.

[0074] Among them, the connection position between the unloading carrier and the third door machine 23 is located on the downstream side of the third storage area 45 along the transfer direction, that is, the position when the third door machine 23 places the anode plate on the unloading carrier is located on the side of the third storage area 45 away from the second transition area 44.

[0075] In this embodiment, two blanking carriers are included, and at least two blanking carriers are of the same model.

[0076] In a feasible example, the loading vehicle 1 includes a loading rail vehicle and a loading guide rail. The loading rail vehicle can be movably arranged on the loading guide rail, and the loading guide rail is arranged perpendicular to the transfer track.

[0077] The loading rail vehicle may be referred to as an RGV. Specifically, the loading rail vehicle may be driven by rail power supply.

[0078] Among them, the loading guide rail and the transfer track intersect vertically, and the intersection is the connection point.

[0079] In a feasible example, the unloading vehicle includes an unloading rail vehicle and an unloading guide rail. The unloading rail vehicle is movably arranged on the unloading guide rail, and the unloading guide rail is arranged perpendicular to the transfer track.

[0080] The unloading rail vehicle may be referred to as an RGV. Specifically, the unloading rail vehicle may be driven by rail power supply.

[0081] Among them, the unloading guide rail and the transfer track intersect vertically, and the intersection is the connection point.

[0082] In a feasible example, the loading carrier 1 includes a loading rail vehicle and a loading guide rail, and the unloading carrier includes a unloading rail vehicle and a unloading guide rail.

[0083] In a feasible example, the loading carrier 1 includes an automatic guided vehicle.

[0084] Among them, the loading automatic guided vehicle can be an AGV, specifically a rubber-wheeled AGV flatbed vehicle, which can also realize the transportation of anode plates.

[0085] Among them, the loading automatic guided vehicle does not need to use tracks, which reduces costs.

[0086] In one possible example, the unloading vehicle includes an unloading automatic guided vehicle.

[0087] Among them, the unloading automatic guided vehicle can be an AGV, specifically a rubber-wheeled AGV flatbed vehicle, which can also realize the transportation of anode plates.

[0088] Among them, the automatic guided vehicle for unloading does not need to use tracks, which reduces costs.

[0089] In a feasible example, the loading carrier 1 includes a loading automatic guided vehicle, and the unloading carrier includes an unloading automatic guided vehicle.

[0090] The first door machine 21, the second door machine 22 and the third door machine 23 include a door body, a guide part and a winch part. The door body can be movably set on the transfer track. The guide part is vertically set on the door body. The winch part includes a driving member 215 and a clamp 217. The driving member 215 is set on the door body, and the clamp 217 is slidably set on the guide part.

[0091] By setting up a door body, a stable installation position is provided for the guide part and the hoisting part, and support is provided for the anode plate. The door body is moved and set on the transfer track, so that the anode plate can be transferred. By vertically setting the guide part on the door body, the clamp 217 is slidably set on the guide part, which provides a stable vertical guide for the clamp 217. When taking and placing the anode plate, the clamp 217 can move up and down accurately along the guide part, ensuring that the clamp 217 can accurately grasp and release the anode plate, improving the accuracy of the transfer, and reducing the risk of the anode plate falling or being damaged due to the inaccurate position of the clamp 217. By setting the drive member 215 and the clamp 217, it is possible to grasp and release the anode plate.

[0092] The door body consists of a lower crossbeam 211, columns 212, and an upper crossbeam 213. The lower crossbeam 211 serves as the base structure and bears the weight of the entire gantry crane. It is typically made of sturdy steel and connected to the bottom of the gantry crane columns 212 by welding or high-strength bolts, providing stable support for the columns 212. The columns 212 connect the lower crossbeam 211 and the upper crossbeam 213, supporting and stabilizing the entire gantry crane structure. They are made of high-strength steel, and their number and layout depend on the design requirements and workload of the gantry crane. They are connected to the lower crossbeam 211 and the upper crossbeam 213 by welding or bolts, forming a stable door-shaped frame structure. The upper crossbeam 213, located at the top of the gantry crane, forms the main frame of the gantry crane together with the columns 212. It typically mounts and supports key components, such as the winch wire rope guide pulley 214. It is connected to the gantry crane columns 212 by welding or bolts.

[0093] The door body is driven by a driving device and moves along the transfer direction on the transfer track.

[0094] The driver 215 is responsible for lifting and lowering the load, including the anode plate fixture 217. It consists of a motor, a speed reducer, and a drum, which is fixed to the gantry crane's upper crossbeam 213 or other suitable location via anchor bolts or welding. A steel wire rope is wound around the drum.

[0095] The door body is provided with a wire rope guide pulley 214, which is used to guide the movement direction of the winch wire rope. The wire rope is mounted on the door machine upper crossbeam 213 or the door machine column 212 through a bracket. The wire rope is guided by the guide pulley to ensure stability during the lifting and lowering process.

[0096] The clamp 217 is used to hold the anode plates, enabling them to be lifted and lowered. It consists of the clamp 217 body and a clamping mechanism, providing sufficient clamping force and stability. It is connected to the winch via a wire rope, one end of which is fixed to the winch drum and the other end is connected to the anode plate clamp 217.

[0097] The guide portion includes a guide column 216 vertically arranged on the door body and a guide rod 218 vertically arranged on the clamp 217. The guide column 216 and the guide rod 218 slide together in the vertical direction to achieve a guiding effect.

[0098] Among them, an inspection platform 219 is provided on the top of the door body, which provides convenience for the maintenance and inspection of the door machine.

[0099] The first door machine 21, the second door machine 22 and the third door machine 23 are all precisely positioned by means of grating rulers and encoders, and can accurately store and remove the anode plates.

[0100] Specifically, the linear scale primarily provides precise measurement of the door's linear displacement, while the encoder provides information such as the angle and speed of movement. The control system integrates and analyzes the data transmitted by the linear scale and encoder. For example, by comparing the displacement data measured by the two, the measurement results can be mutually corrected to eliminate potential errors and improve positioning accuracy.

[0101] Among them, the first door machine 21, the second door machine 22 and the third door machine 23 have the ability to move along the transfer track and the ability to lift the clamp 217, but do not have the ability to move perpendicular to the transfer track. Their movements are simple and fixed, making them easier to program.

[0102] As a second implementation in this embodiment, at least two transfer sections include at least a first transfer section and a second transfer section, the first transfer section includes a first conveyor, the second transfer section includes a second conveyor, the first conveyor and the second conveyor extend along the transfer direction, the tail end of the first conveyor is connected to the head end of the second conveyor, and are used to transfer anode plates, which can realize continuous transfer of anode plate ends and has high transfer efficiency.

[0103] Among them, at least two transfer parts can also include a third transfer part, the third transfer part includes a third conveyor, the third conveyor extends along the transfer direction, the tail end of the second conveyor is connected to the head end of the third conveyor, and the tail of the third conveyor is connected to the unloading device.

[0104] A storage device 3 may be provided between the first conveyor and the second conveyor to store the anode plates.

[0105] Among them, a transport device, such as a robotic arm or a gantry robot, can be set between the first conveyor and the second conveyor to realize the transport of the anode plates. Specifically, the anode plates can be transported from the first conveyor to the second conveyor to realize continuous transportation, or the anode plates can be transported from the first conveyor to the storage device 3, or from the storage device 3 to the second conveyor.

[0106] A storage device 3 may be provided between the second conveyor and the third conveyor to store the anode plates.

[0107] Among them, a transport device, such as a robotic arm or a gantry robot, can be set between the second conveyor and the third conveyor to realize the transport of the anode plates. Specifically, the anode plates can be transported from the second conveyor to the third conveyor to realize continuous transportation, or the anode plates can be transported from the second conveyor to the storage device 3, or from the storage device 3 to the third conveyor.

[0108] Among them, the first transport aircraft, the second transport aircraft and the third transport aircraft can be ground transport aircraft.

[0109] Among them, a robotic arm or a gantry robot can also be set at the connection point between the first conveyor and the loading device, and at the connection point between the third conveyor and the unloading device to transport the anode plates.

[0110] See also Figure 9 As shown, according to a second aspect of an embodiment of the present application, a method for transporting an anode plate is provided, wherein the anode plate is transported by the anode plate transport system as described above, and the method comprises:

[0111] Step S101: Control the loading device to carry in the anode plates.

[0112] Step S102: Control the transfer portion on the upstream side along the transfer direction to transfer the anode plates from the loading device to the storage device 3.

[0113] Step S103: Control the transfer unit on the downstream side along the transfer direction to transfer the anode plates from the storage device 3 to the unloading device.

[0114] Step S104: controlling the unloading device to discharge the anode plates.

[0115] Through the transfer method in this embodiment, automatic loading, automatic handling of anode plates and automatic unloading can be achieved, reducing manual operations and thus reducing the problem of damage to anode plates caused by human errors. At the same time, it can also improve the transfer efficiency of anode plates and thus improve production efficiency.

[0116] In step S101, the loading device is controlled to transport the anode plate to the connection with the transfer part on the upstream side along the transfer direction, so that the transfer part can transfer the anode plate from the loading device to the transfer part itself.

[0117] The transfer method in this embodiment transfers the anode plates through the anode plate transfer system as mentioned above. Therefore, as mentioned above, the at least two transfer sections include at least the first transfer section, the second transfer section and the third transfer section. The first transfer section includes the first door machine 21, the second transfer section includes the second door machine 22, and the third transfer section includes the third door machine 23. The transportation path of the first door machine 21 partially overlaps with the transportation path of the second door machine 22 to form a first transition area 42, and the transportation path of the second door machine 22 partially overlaps with the transportation path of the third door machine 23 to form a second transition area 44. Part of the storage device 3 forms the first storage area 41, part of the storage device 3 forms the second storage area 43, and part of the storage device 3 forms the third storage area 45.

[0118] like Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, before the first crane 21 is loaded, the loading device is controlled to transport the anode plates to the docking station. At this time, the first crane 21 is outside the docking station to avoid interference with the loading device. After the loading device enters the docking position and the first crane 21 is unloaded, the first crane 21 is controlled to move to the docking position. At this time, the clamp 217 of the first crane 21 is in the high position.

[0119] like Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, when the first door crane 21 is in the loading working state, the first door crane 21 is controlled to transport the anode plates on the loading device to the first storage area 41.

[0120] In this step, the first door machine 21 is controlled to clamp the anode plate on the loading device through the clamp 217 and lift it to the high position, and drive the anode plate to move to the first storage area 41. After making room for the docking position, the loading device moves out of the docking position and returns to pick up the material. At the same time, another fully loaded loading device enters the docking position, waiting for the first door machine 21 to clamp the anode plate.

[0121] In this step, after the first door crane 21 reaches the empty storage device 3 in the first storage area 41, it places the anode plates into the empty storage device 3. The anode plates are preferably placed into the empty storage device 3 near the first transition area 42.

[0122] When the first door crane 21 is in the reverse transporting state, the first door crane 21 is controlled to reverse the anode plates in the first storage area 41 to the first transition area 42 .

[0123] In this step, the anode plates are preferentially placed in the empty storage device 3 near the side of the second storage area 43 .

[0124] After the storage devices 3 in the first transition area 42 are fully loaded, the second door crane 22 enters the loading state.

[0125] When the second door crane 22 is in the loading state, the second door crane 22 is controlled to transport the anode plates in the first transition area 42 to the second storage area 43 .

[0126] In this step, the second door machine 22 preferentially places the anode plates into the empty storage device 3 near the second transition area 44 .

[0127] The second door machine 22 and the first door machine 21 do not enter the first transition zone 42 at the same time to avoid collision.

[0128] When the second door crane 22 is not in the loading working state and an empty storage device 3 appears in the second transition area 44, the second door crane 22 enters the reverse transport working state.

[0129] When the second door crane 22 is in the reverse transporting condition, the second door crane 22 is controlled to reverse the anode plates in the second storage area 43 to the second transition area 44 .

[0130] In this step, the second door machine 22 preferentially places the anode plates into the empty storage device 3 close to the third storage area 45 .

[0131] After the storage devices 3 in the second transition area 44 are fully loaded, the third door crane 23 enters the loading state.

[0132] When the third door crane 23 is in the loading working state, the third door crane 23 is controlled to transport the anode plates in the second transition area 44 to the third storage area 45 .

[0133] In this step, the third door machine 23 preferentially places the anode plates into the empty storage device 3 near the unloading device.

[0134] The third door machine 23 and the second door machine 22 do not enter the second transition zone 44 at the same time to avoid collision.

[0135] When the third door crane 23 is in the unloading state, the third door crane 23 is controlled to transport the anode plates in the third storage area 45 to the unloading device.

[0136] In this step, the unloading device is controlled to transport the anode plate to the docking point. At this time, the third door machine 23 is outside the docking point to avoid interference with the unloading device. After the unloading device enters the docking position, the third door machine 23 is controlled to clamp the anode plate and move to the docking position. At this time, the clamp 217 of the third door machine 23 is in a high position to avoid collision between the anode plate and the unloading device. When the anode plate is aligned with the unloading device, the third door machine 23 is controlled to place the anode plate on the unloading device, and then the clamp 217 is controlled to move to a high position and then move to the third storage area 45 to make way for the docking position. The unloading device moves out of the docking position to feed the material. At the same time, another unloaded unloading device enters the docking position, waiting for the third door machine 23 to place the anode plate.

[0137] It is easy for those skilled in the art to understand that, under the premise of no conflict, the above-mentioned advantageous methods can be freely combined and superimposed.

[0138] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present application and are not intended to limit the present application. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present application shall be included within the scope of protection of the present application. The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art may make various improvements and variations without departing from the technical principles of the present application, and such improvements and variations shall also be considered within the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. An anode plate transport system, characterized in that: The invention comprises a loading device, a transfer device, a storage device (3) and a discharge device, wherein the transfer device comprises at least two transfer parts, wherein the transfer parts are used to transfer the anode plates along the transfer direction, the transfer part at the upstream end in the transfer direction is connected to the loading device, and the transfer part at the downstream end in the transfer direction is connected to the discharge device, and the storage device (3) is at least arranged between the transfer parts adjacent to each other along the transfer direction.

2. The anode plate transport system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transfer device includes a transfer track, which extends along the transfer direction. The at least two transfer parts include at least a first transfer part and a second transfer part. The first transfer part includes a first door machine (21), and the second transfer part includes a second door machine (22). The first door machine (21) and the second door machine (22) are arranged on the transfer track and arranged along the transfer direction. The transport path of the first door machine (21) and the transport path of the second door machine (22) partially overlap to form a first transition zone (42).

3. The anode plate transport system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The at least two transfer parts include at least a third transfer part, the third transfer part includes a third door machine (23), and the third door machine (23) is arranged on the transfer track; The first door crane (21) is located at the upstream end of the transfer direction and is connected to the loading device. The third door crane (23) is located at the downstream end of the transfer direction and is connected to the unloading device. The second door crane (22) is located between the first door crane (21) and the third door crane (23) in the transfer direction. The transport path of the second door crane (22) partially overlaps with the transport path of the third door crane (23) to form a second transition zone (44).

4. The anode plate transport system according to claim 3, characterized in that: There are a plurality of storage devices (3), and the plurality of storage devices (3) are arranged in sequence along the transport direction, with spaces being provided between adjacent storage devices (3); Part of the storage device (3) is arranged in the transport path of the first door crane (21) and is located on the upstream side of the first transition area (42) along the transfer direction to form a first storage area (41); Part of the storage device (3) is arranged in the transport path of the second door machine (22), and is located between the first transition area (42) and the second transition area (44) in the transfer direction to form a second storage area (43); Part of the storage device (3) is arranged in the transport path of the third door machine (23) and is located on the downstream side of the second transition area (44) along the transfer direction to form a third storage area (45); The storage device (3) is provided in the first transition area (42) and the second transition area (44).

5. The anode plate transport system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The loading device comprises a loading carrier (1), the moving path of the loading carrier (1) is arranged at an angle to the transfer direction, and the connection position between the loading carrier (1) and the first door machine (21) is located on the upstream side of the first storage area (41) along the transfer direction; There are at least two loading carriers (1), and at least two of the loading carriers (1) load materials alternately; The unloading device includes an unloading carrier, the moving path of the unloading carrier is set at an angle to the transfer direction, and the docking position of the unloading carrier and the third door machine (23) is located on the downstream side of the third storage area (45) along the transfer direction; There are at least two material unloading carriers, and at least two of the material unloading carriers unload materials alternately.

6. The anode plate transport system according to claim 5, characterized in that: The loading carrier (1) comprises a loading rail vehicle and a loading guide rail, wherein the loading rail vehicle is movably arranged on the loading guide rail, and the loading guide rail is arranged perpendicularly to the transfer track; and / or, the unloading carrier comprises a unloading rail vehicle and a unloading guide rail, wherein the unloading rail vehicle is movably arranged on the unloading guide rail, and the unloading guide rail is arranged perpendicularly to the transfer track; or, The loading carrier (1) includes an automatic loading guided vehicle, and / or the unloading carrier includes an automatic unloading guided vehicle.

7. The anode plate transport system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first door machine (21), the second door machine (22) and the third door machine (23) include a door body, a guide part and a hoisting part, the door body can be movably arranged on the transfer track, the guide part is vertically arranged on the door body, and the hoisting part includes a driving member (215) and a clamp (217), the driving member (215) is arranged on the door body, and the clamp (217) is slidably arranged on the guide part.

8. The anode plate transport system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The at least two transfer sections include at least a first transfer section and a second transfer section, the first transfer section includes a first conveyor, the second transfer section includes a second conveyor, the first conveyor and the second conveyor extend along the transfer direction, the tail end of the first conveyor is connected to the head end of the second conveyor for transferring anode plates.

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