Novel carbon-based material protective coating application system

By optimizing the spraying process through automated spraying equipment and a circulating air system, the problems of rapid consumption of anode carbon blocks in high-temperature environments and high spraying energy consumption are solved, achieving low-carbon, environmentally friendly, efficient spraying effects and consistency.

CN223300251UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-05HENAN PINGYUAN INTELLIGENT EQUIP CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422410100.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-08
Publication Date
2025-09-05
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-08

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Technical Problem

In the prior art, anode carbon blocks are consumed quickly during use in a high-temperature environment, and the spraying process consumes a lot of energy, the spraying effect is unstable, and manual programming is complicated.

Method used

Automated spraying equipment is used, including a spraying station room, a conveying and accumulation chain, a circulating air system, a spraying robot and a laser positioning structure. The circulating air system optimizes the supply and exhaust air volume, combined with dust removal and paint mist replenishment structures to achieve automated spraying and high efficiency energy saving.

Benefits of technology

It realizes a low-carbon and environmentally friendly automated spraying process, reduces energy consumption, improves the stability and consistency of the spraying effect, and reduces the intensity of manual operation.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a novel carbon-based material protective coating application system, which relates to the field of electrolytic aluminum manufacturing and comprises a spraying station chamber, a conveying power and free chain mounted in the spraying station chamber and a circulating air system arranged on the outer side of the spraying station chamber. The spraying station chamber comprises a primer spraying chamber, a flash drying chamber and a finish paint spraying chamber which are sequentially arranged in the advancing direction of the conveying power and free chain, spraying robots are arranged in the primer spraying chamber and the finish paint spraying chamber correspondingly, and paint supply structures communicating with the spraying robots are arranged on the outer side of the primer spraying chamber and the outer side of the finish paint spraying chamber correspondingly. The air supply and exhaust volume is reduced, and the consumption of energy sources such as water, electricity and gas is reduced. And full-process automatic operation reduces manual operation intensity, and spraying is efficient and stable. And the spraying effect of the protective coating is guaranteed, and the obvious effect is achieved in the using process. The automatic adjustment of the track ensures the spraying effect and reduces multiple manual programming.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of electrolytic aluminum manufacturing, in particular to a novel carbon-based substrate protective coating application system. Background Art

[0002] Anode carbon blocks are used in the manufacture of electrolytic cells and are responsible for delivering current to the aluminum oxide in the cell. The primary materials for anode carbon blocks are coal tar and graphite. These materials are sintered at high temperatures to create anode carbon blocks with high density, excellent strength, and a low coefficient of thermal expansion, ensuring high-quality aluminum production.

[0003] Anode carbon blocks gradually wear out during use, especially in high-temperature environments. To improve the lifespan and efficiency of anode carbon blocks, they are sometimes coated with a high-temperature resistant material. This treatment can enhance the performance of the anode carbon blocks. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a novel carbon-based substrate protective coating application system for a low-carbon, environmentally friendly and energy-saving automatic spraying application equipment.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by the utility model is as follows: a novel carbon-based substrate protective coating application system, comprising a spraying station chamber, a conveying and accumulating chain installed in the spraying station chamber, and a circulating air system arranged outside the spraying station chamber;

[0006] The spraying station room includes a primer spraying room, a flash drying room and a topcoat spraying room arranged in sequence along the traveling direction of the conveying and accumulating chain. The primer spraying room and the topcoat spraying room are both provided with a spraying robot. The outside of the primer spraying room and the topcoat spraying room are both provided with a paint supply structure connected to the spraying robot.

[0007] The circulating air system includes a fan, an air inlet arranged on the top of the primer spraying room and the topcoat spraying room, and an air outlet arranged on the inner wall of the primer spraying room and the topcoat spraying room, the air outlet is provided with a paint mist replenishing structure, the air inlet end of the fan is connected to the air outlet through a pipe, the air outlet end of the fan is connected to the air inlet, and the air outlet is installed with a paint mist replenishing structure. The air outlet in the primer spraying room is also connected to the flash drying room through a pipe;

[0008] A dust removal chamber is provided on one side of the primer spraying chamber away from the flash drying chamber, and a dust collector is installed in the dust removal chamber;

[0009] The dust removal chamber is connected to a dust removal device, the dust removal device is connected to a negative pressure device, and a filter element is installed in the dust removal device.

[0010] Furthermore, the paint mist replenishing structure includes a dry collection paper box and a differential pressure gauge arranged in the dry collection paper box.

[0011] Furthermore, the dust collector is an adjustable compressed air nozzle, and the adjustable compressed air nozzle is connected to a high-pressure air source.

[0012] Furthermore, a laser positioning structure for electrically connecting the spraying robot is provided between the primer spraying room and the dust removal room.

[0013] Furthermore, a lighting lamp is provided outside the spraying station chamber.

[0014] In summary, due to the adoption of the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0015] This new model reduces air supply and exhaust volume, and reduces energy consumption such as water, electricity, and gas. Fully automated processes reduce manual labor and ensure efficient and stable spraying. This ensures effective application of the protective coating, achieving significant results. Automatic trajectory adjustment ensures effective spraying while reducing the need for repetitive manual programming. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the paint spray booth air supply and exhaust system;

[0017] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Cross-section at AA in the middle;

[0018] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Cross-section at the middle BB;

[0019] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 Cross-section at the middle CC;

[0020] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 Cross-sectional view at EE.

[0021] Description of reference numerals:

[0022] 1. Dust removal equipment; 2. Dust removal chamber; 3. Conveyor and accumulation chain; 4. Primer spraying room; 5. Flash-off room; 6. Topcoat spraying room; 7. Lighting; 8. Circulating air system; 9. Enclosed door; 10. Spraying robot; 11. Paint mist replenishing structure; 12. Paint supply structure; 13. Laser positioning structure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] To make the purpose, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention more clear, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. Generally, the components of the embodiments of the present invention described and shown in the drawings herein can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0024] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but rather merely represents selected embodiments of the present invention. All other embodiments derived by persons of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative effort are also within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0025] Example 1

[0026] Figure 1-Figure 5 As shown: A novel carbon-based substrate protective coating application system includes a spraying station room, a conveying and accumulating chain 3 installed in the spraying station room, and a circulating air system 8 arranged outside the spraying station room;

[0027] The spraying station room includes a primer spraying room 4, a flash drying room 5 and a topcoat spraying room 6 which are arranged in sequence along the traveling direction of the conveying and accumulating chain 3. A spraying robot 10 is provided in the primer spraying room 4 and the topcoat spraying room 6. A paint supply structure 12 connected to the spraying robot 10 is provided outside the primer spraying room 4 and the topcoat spraying room 6.

[0028] The circulating air system 8 includes a fan, an air inlet arranged at the top of the primer spraying room 4 and the topcoat spraying room 6, and an exhaust outlet arranged on the inner wall of the primer spraying room 4 and the topcoat spraying room 6. A paint mist replenishing structure 11 is provided at the exhaust outlet. The air inlet end of the fan is connected with the exhaust outlet through a pipe, and the air outlet end of the fan is connected with the air inlet. A paint mist replenishing structure 11 is installed at the exhaust outlet. The exhaust outlet in the primer spraying room 4 is also connected with the flash drying room 5 through a pipe. Part of the exhaust air is sent to the flash drying room 5 to reduce the energy consumption of the fan and maximize the utilization of the equipment. After the exhaust air is filtered, part of the air volume is used to supply air to the flash drying room, which is beneficial to the curing of the surface coating and reduces the damage to the primer coating during the topcoat spraying process. The circulating air is effectively utilized to save energy.

[0029] The paint mist replenishment structure 11 includes a dry-type capture paper box and a differential pressure gauge installed in the dry-type capture paper box. The differential pressure gauge transmits the pressure differential information of the paper box filtration system to the circulating air system. The air volume of the supply and exhaust air is adjusted according to the pressure difference of the paper box to ensure the stability of the continuous balance of the indoor cross-sectional wind speed.

[0030] A dust removal chamber 2 is provided on the side of the primer spraying chamber 4 away from the flash drying chamber 5. A dust collector is installed in the dust removal chamber 2. The dust collector is an adjustable compressed air nozzle. The adjustable compressed air nozzle is connected to the high-pressure air source. According to the workpiece profiling arrangement, when the workpiece arrives at the workstation, the surface of the workpiece is blown away, and the blown dust is collected by the dust removal equipment to ensure the cleanliness of the workpiece surface.

[0031] The dust removal chamber 2 is connected to the dust removal equipment 1, and the dust removal equipment 1 is connected to the negative pressure device. A filter element is installed in the dust removal equipment 1, and the negative pressure is used to collect the blown dust. The dust is removed by the filter element and then discharged after meeting the national emission standards.

[0032] A laser positioning structure 13, electrically connected to the spray robot 10, is also installed between the primer spray booth 4 and the dust removal chamber 2. During the production process, the anode carbon blocks are at varying heights above the ground and tend to tilt. The application system, located between the primer spray booth 4 and the dust removal chamber 2, measures the anode carbon blocks' height from the ground and their left and right eccentricity. This data is then transmitted to the spray robot 10 via a PLC. Based on the feedback from the laser positioning, the spray robot 10 uses an algorithm to calculate and adjust its trajectory, thereby ensuring the optimal spraying quality for each carbon block.

[0033] The entire set of equipment in the spray booth room adopts the structure of stainless steel + tempered glass, which is rust-proof and beautiful. A lighting lamp 7 is set outside the spray booth room to ensure that the illumination inside the spray booth room is not less than 800LUX. A closed door 9 is set at the entrance and exit of the spray booth room to prevent the exhaust from absorbing air from the door opening and destroying the wind balance of the segmented air supply.

[0034] The workpiece is transported to the dust removal chamber 2 under the conveying and accumulation chain 3. The dust removal chamber 2 uses compressed air to blow the surface of the workpiece to ensure the cleanliness of the workpiece surface. The dust blown off is collected by the dust removal equipment 1, and is discharged after the dust is removed by the filter element to meet the national emission standards. After dust removal, the workpiece is transported to the primer spraying room 4 by the conveying system, and a laser positioning structure 13 is set between the primer spraying room 4 and the dust removal chamber 2. The laser positioning structure 13 measures the height and inclination angle of the workpiece from the ground. And the relevant parameter system is transmitted to the spraying robot 10. The trajectory of the spraying robot 10 is offset calculated according to the measurement value of the laser positioning structure 13 and the spraying trajectory is adjusted according to the state of the workpiece to complete the automatic spraying work. The primer spraying room 4 uses natural wind, which enters the primer spraying room 4 after primary filtration. The exhaust air passes through the dry carton paint mist filtration system and is exhausted by the fan. Part of the exhaust air is used as the supply air for the flash drying chamber 5. The flash drying chamber 5 is located between the bottom primer spraying chamber 4 and the topcoat spraying chamber 6. The air outlet of the flash drying chamber 5 adopts a high-efficiency wind speed design mode, which can dry the surface of the workpiece at a high speed, ensuring the quick drying of the bottom spray and effectively preventing the damage to the bottom coating when the topcoat is sprayed. The circulating air system greatly reduces the equipment investment and effectively reduces energy. After the primer is flash-dried, it is transported to the topcoat spraying chamber 6 by the conveying and accumulating chain 3. Robotic automatic spraying is adopted. The spraying robot 10 in the topcoat spraying chamber 6 is a topcoat spraying robot. The spraying program of the primer spraying robot is reused to ensure the consistency of the primer and topcoat spraying. After the workpiece is sprayed, it is transported to the unloading position by the conveying and accumulating chain 3. After unloading, it is transported to the electrolytic cell for operation. The utility model not only ensures the automated operation process in the spraying operation section, but also reduces the supply and exhaust air volume of the equipment, achieving the purpose of green environmental protection and energy saving.

[0035] Obviously, the above-described embodiments of the present invention are merely examples for the purpose of clearly illustrating the present invention and are not intended to limit the manner in which the present invention is to be implemented. A person skilled in the art would be able to make various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions without departing from the scope of protection of the present invention. It is not necessary and impossible to enumerate all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall be included within the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A novel carbon-based substrate protective coating application system, characterized in that: It comprises a spraying station room, a conveying and accumulating chain (3) installed in the spraying station room, and a circulating air system (8) arranged outside the spraying station room; The spraying station room comprises a primer spraying room (4), a flash drying room (5) and a topcoat spraying room (6) which are sequentially arranged along the traveling direction of the conveying and accumulating chain (3); a spraying robot (10) is arranged in each of the primer spraying room (4) and the topcoat spraying room (6); and a paint supply structure (12) which is in communication with the spraying robot (10) is arranged outside each of the primer spraying room (4) and the topcoat spraying room (6); The circulating air system (8) includes a fan, an air inlet arranged at the top of the primer spraying room (4) and the topcoat spraying room (6), and an air outlet arranged on the inner wall of the primer spraying room (4) and the topcoat spraying room (6), a paint mist replenishing structure (11) is provided at the air outlet, the air inlet end of the fan is connected to the air outlet through a pipe, the air outlet end of the fan is connected to the air inlet, the paint mist replenishing structure (11) is installed at the air outlet, the air outlet on the inner wall of the primer spraying room (4) and the topcoat spraying room (6) is installed with a filter element, and the end of the air outlet in the primer spraying room (4) away from the filter element is connected to the flash drying room (5) through a pipe; A dust removal chamber (2) is provided on a side of the primer spraying chamber (4) away from the flash drying chamber (5), and a dust collector is installed in the dust removal chamber (2); The dust removal chamber (2) is connected to a dust removal device (1), the dust removal device (1) is connected to a negative pressure device, and a filter element is installed in the dust removal device (1).

2. The novel carbon-based substrate protective coating application system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The paint mist replenishing structure (11) comprises a dry-type collecting paper box and a differential pressure gauge arranged in the dry-type collecting paper box.

3. The novel carbon-based substrate protective coating application system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The dust collector is an adjustable compressed air nozzle, and the adjustable compressed air nozzle is connected to a high-pressure air source.

4. The novel carbon-based substrate protective coating application system according to claim 1, characterized in that: A laser positioning structure (13) electrically connected to the spraying robot (10) is also provided between the primer spraying room (4) and the dust removal room (2).

5. The novel carbon-based substrate protective coating application system according to claim 1, characterized in that: An illumination lamp (7) is arranged outside the spraying station chamber.

6. The novel carbon-based substrate protective coating application system according to claim 1, characterized in that: A closed door (9) is provided at the entrance and exit of the spraying station chamber.