Cathode copper stack storage system

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of material storage. The utility model discloses a cathode copper stack warehousing system which comprises a weighing station and a labeling station, the labeling station is located on the downstream of the weighing station, and the labeling station and the weighing station are connected through a conveying belt; the labeling station comprises a labeling mechanism and a piece counting mechanism, and the weighing station is electrically connected with the labeling mechanism and the piece counting mechanism; the labeling mechanism is used for generating a label according to feedback information of the weighing station and pasting the label on a copper stack, and the sheet counting mechanism is used for comparing feedback information of the sheet counting mechanism with the feedback information of the weighing station and judging whether the number of the copper plates in the copper stack is correct or not. The automatic labeling and counting device for the copper stacks achieves automatic labeling and counting of the copper stacks, reduces the working intensity of workers, improves the accuracy of counting of the copper stacks, and improves the storage efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of material storage technology, and in particular to a cathode copper stack storage system. Background Technology

[0002] In the copper smelting process, anode plates are first electrolyzed in an electrolytic cell in the electrolysis workshop to produce cathode copper plates. These cathode copper plates are then stripped by a stripping machine, stacked by a palletizing robot on the production line, and finally packaged by a packing machine to form copper stacks. The copper stacks are typically transported from the production line to a weighing station using a forklift. The weighing value is fed back to a marking machine, which produces labels. These labels are then manually affixed to the copper stacks at the weighing station. However, cathode copper stacks for futures trading require two labels: a large label on top and a small label on the side strap. The manual labeling process involves moving back and forth between the labeling and weighing stations, repeatedly printing, picking up, and affixing labels, resulting in high labor intensity and a tedious process. Furthermore, when there are discrepancies in the weighing of cathode copper stacks, the number of copper plates within the stack must be manually verified, which is prone to errors. Utility Model Content

[0003] Therefore, this utility model provides a cathode copper stack storage system.

[0004] Specifically, the following technical solutions are included:

[0005] This application provides a cathode copper stack storage system, comprising:

[0006] A weighing station and a labeling station, wherein the labeling station is located downstream of the weighing station and the labeling station and the weighing station are connected by a conveyor belt;

[0007] The labeling station includes a labeling mechanism and a label counting mechanism, and the weighing station is electrically connected to the labeling mechanism and the label counting mechanism respectively;

[0008] The labeling mechanism is used to generate labels based on the feedback information from the weighing station and affix them to the copper stack. The counting mechanism is used to compare the feedback information from the counting mechanism with the feedback information from the weighing station to determine whether the number of copper plates in the copper stack is correct.

[0009] Preferably, the labeling mechanism includes a first labeling mechanism and a second labeling mechanism;

[0010] The first labeling mechanism is disposed on the first side of the copper stack. The first labeling mechanism is used to generate a first label based on the feedback information from the weighing station and affix it to the first side of the copper stack.

[0011] The second labeling mechanism is disposed on the second side of the copper stack. The second labeling mechanism is used to generate a second label based on the feedback information from the weighing station and affix it to the second side of the copper stack.

[0012] The multi-piece mechanism is located on the third side of the copper stack;

[0013] The first and third sides of the copper stack are arranged opposite each other, and the second side of the copper stack is arranged opposite to the conveyor belt.

[0014] Preferably, the labeling station includes a frame, which includes a first support, a second support, and a third support; the first support and the third support are arranged opposite to each other, the second support connects the first support and the third support, and the second support and the conveyor belt are arranged opposite to each other;

[0015] The first labeling mechanism is mounted on the first support, the second labeling mechanism is mounted on the second support, and the labeling mechanism is mounted on the third support.

[0016] Preferably, the first labeling mechanism includes a first image recognition device, a first labeling machine, and a first driving device;

[0017] The first labeling machine and the first driving device are electrically connected to the first image recognition device. The first image recognition device is used to acquire a side image of the copper stack and determine the first labeling position. The first labeling machine and the first driving device are connected. The first driving device is mounted on a fixed carrier. The first driving device is used to control the first labeling machine to move to the first labeling position. The first labeling machine is used to affix the first label at the first labeling position.

[0018] Preferably, the first driving device includes a first driving motor, a first slide rail, and a first slider;

[0019] The first slide rail is mounted on the fixed carrier, the first labeling machine is connected to the first slider, the first slider is slidably connected to the first slide rail, the first drive motor is connected to the first slide rail, and the sliding direction of the first slider is the same as the conveying direction of the conveyor belt.

[0020] Preferably, the first image recognition device includes a first image acquisition component and a first image analysis module;

[0021] The first image acquisition device and the first image analysis module are electrically connected. The first image analysis module is used to acquire a side image of the copper stack captured by the first image acquisition device and determine the position of the first label.

[0022] Preferably, the chip counting mechanism includes a second image recognition device and a second driving device;

[0023] The second driving device is mounted on a fixed carrier. The second image recognition device is connected to the second driving device. The second image recognition device is used to acquire a side image of the copper stack and determine the number of copper plates in the copper stack.

[0024] Preferably, the second driving device includes a second drive motor, a second slide rail, and a second slider;

[0025] The second slide rail is mounted on the fixed carrier. The second image recognition device is connected to the second slider. The second slider and the second slide rail are slidably connected. The second drive motor is connected to the second slide rail. The sliding direction of the second slider is the same as the height direction of the copper stack.

[0026] Preferably, the second image recognition device includes a second image acquisition component and a second image analysis module;

[0027] The second image acquisition device and the second image analysis module are electrically connected. The second image analysis module is used to acquire a side image of the copper stack scanned by the second image acquisition device and determine the number of copper plates in the copper stack.

[0028] Preferably, the cathode copper stack storage system further includes a packing station and a transport cruise device;

[0029] The transport cruise device operates between the weighing station and the packing station. The transport cruise device is used to obtain the position of the weighing station when it is idle and the position of the packing station when it is in the packing completed state, and to plan the transport route. The transport cruise device is also used to transport the packed copper stack from the packing station to the weighing station when it is idle according to the transport route.

[0030] The beneficial effects of the technical solution provided by this utility model include at least the following:

[0031] This invention uses a conveyor belt to transport copper stacks weighed at the weighing station to the labeling station. A labeling mechanism at the labeling station generates labels and affixes them to the copper stacks. A counting mechanism at the labeling station then counts the number of copper plates in the stack, comparing this count with the feedback from the weighing station to determine if the quantity is correct. This invention achieves automatic labeling and counting of copper stacks, reducing the workload of workers, improving the accuracy of counting, and increasing warehousing efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0032] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0033] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the labeling station structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the copper stack located at the labeling station according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a copper stack structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the generated copper stack outline according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the determination of the number of copper plates based on the outline of the copper stack, according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] The reference numerals in the figure are respectively:

[0039] 1-Frame; 2-First image acquisition device; 3-First labeling machine; 4-First drive motor; 5-First slide rail; 6-Second labeling machine; 7-Second drive motor; 8-Second image acquisition device; 9-Second slide rail.

[0040] The accompanying drawings have illustrated specific embodiments of the present invention, which will be described in more detail below. These drawings and descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention in any way, but rather to illustrate the concept of the present invention to those skilled in the art through reference to specific embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0041] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0042] Before further describing the embodiments of this utility model in detail, the directional terms involved in the embodiments of this utility model, such as "upper part," "lower part," and "side part," are used to refer to... Figure 2The orientation shown is a reference and does not limit the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0043] To make the technical solution and advantages of this utility model clearer, the embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0044] As mentioned earlier, in existing technologies, cathode copper stacks for futures trading require two labels: a large label on the top of the stack and a small label on the side straps. The manual labeling process involves moving back and forth between the labeling and weighing stations, repeatedly printing, retrieving, and affixing labels, resulting in high labor intensity and tedious procedures. Furthermore, when there are discrepancies in the weighing of cathode copper stacks, the number of copper plates within the stack must be manually verified, which is prone to errors. To address these issues, this application provides a cathode copper stack storage system, such as... Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the system includes a weighing station and a labeling station, with the labeling station located downstream of the weighing station and connected to it via a conveyor belt. The labeling station includes a labeling mechanism and a counting mechanism, with the weighing station electrically connected to both. The labeling mechanism generates labels based on feedback from the weighing station and affixes them to the copper stack. The counting mechanism compares the feedback from the counting mechanism with that from the weighing station to determine if the quantity of copper plates in the stack is correct. This application uses a conveyor belt to transport the weighed copper stack to the labeling station. The labeling mechanism at the labeling station generates labels and affixes them to the copper stack. The counting mechanism at the labeling station obtains the number of copper plates in the stack for comparison with the feedback from the weighing station to determine if the quantity is correct. This invention achieves automatic labeling and counting of copper stacks, reducing the workload of workers, improving the accuracy of counting, and increasing warehousing efficiency.

[0045] Preferred, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the labeling mechanism includes a first labeling mechanism and a second labeling mechanism. The first labeling mechanism is located on the first side of the copper stack, and is used to generate a first label based on feedback information from the weighing station and affix it to the first side of the copper stack. The second labeling mechanism is located on the second side of the copper stack, and is used to generate a second label based on feedback information from the weighing station and affix it to the second side of the copper stack. A label counting mechanism is located on the third side of the copper stack. The first and third sides of the copper stack are positioned opposite each other, and the second side of the copper stack is positioned opposite to the conveyor belt.

[0046] Specifically, such as Figure 2As shown, the first side of the copper stack is the right side of the copper stack, and the first side surface of the copper stack is the right side surface of the copper stack. The second side of the copper stack is the top side of the copper stack, and the second side surface of the copper stack is the top surface of the copper stack. The third side of the copper stack is the left side of the copper stack. This application sets a first labeling mechanism at the labeling station to affix a first label to the copper stack, sets a second labeling mechanism to affix a second label to the copper stack, and sets a counting mechanism to obtain the number of copper plates in the copper stack. The labeling work can be completed at one station, reducing the workload of workers, improving the accuracy of counting, and improving warehousing efficiency.

[0047] Specifically, such as Figure 2 As shown, the copper stack is located at the labeling station, and the weighing station is located behind the labeling station. The conveyor belt transports the copper stack from back to front. Figure 2 As shown, the fixed carrier is frame 1, which is a portal frame. Frame 1 includes a first support (right support), a second support (upper support), and a third support (left support). The second support connects the first and third supports. The third support is located on the left side of the conveyor belt, and the first support is located on the right side of the conveyor belt. The second support is located on the upper side of the conveyor belt and is opposite to it. The third and first supports are connected to the ground. Frame 1 spans across the conveyor belt. A first labeling mechanism is installed on the first support of frame 1, a second labeling mechanism is installed on the second support of frame 1, and a labeling mechanism is installed on the third support of frame 1.

[0048] Preferably, the first labeling mechanism includes a first image recognition device, a first labeling machine 3, and a first driving device. The first labeling machine 3 and the first driving device are electrically connected to the first image recognition device, which is used to acquire a side image of the copper stack and determine the first labeling position. The first labeling machine 3 is connected to the first driving device, which is mounted on a fixed carrier. The first driving device is used to control the first labeling machine 3 to move to the first labeling position, and the first labeling machine 3 is used to affix a first label at the first labeling position.

[0049] Preferably, the first image recognition device includes a first image acquisition unit 2 and a first image analysis module. The first image acquisition unit 2 and the first image analysis module are electrically connected, and the first image analysis module is used to acquire a side image of the copper stack captured by the first image acquisition unit 2 and determine the first labeling position.

[0050] Specifically, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the first image acquisition device 2 is a camera or video camera, capable of taking pictures of the copper stack. The first image analysis module includes a pre-trained first image recognition model, which is trained based on historical side images of the copper stack. This model identifies cable ties in the side images of the copper stack and determines their positions. The first labeling position is the position of the cable tie, and the first labeling machine 3 is used to affix a first label to the cable tie. Specifically, as... Figure 2 As shown, the copper stack is equipped with four cable ties, two in the front and back direction and two in the left and right direction. In this embodiment, the cable ties in the left and right direction are identified, and only one of the cable ties needs to be identified.

[0051] Specifically, the second labeling structure includes a second labeling machine 6, which is used to affix a second label to the top surface of the copper stack.

[0052] Specifically, in this embodiment, the first label is a small label, and the second label is a large label. The first labeling machine 3 obtains the weight of the copper stack through a weighing station and also obtains other product information such as the date and production batch number from a host computer. It generates the first label based on a pre-set first label template. The second labeling machine 6 obtains the weight of the copper stack through a weighing station and also obtains other product information such as the date and production batch number from a remote host computer. It generates the second label based on a pre-set second label template. It can be understood that the content of the first label is a simplified or abbreviated version of the content of the second label.

[0053] Alternatively, specifically, the weight of the copper stack obtained at the weighing station can also be uploaded to the host computer, which then sends the weight of the copper stack, date, production batch number, and other product information to the first labeling machine 3 and the second labeling machine 6. The first labeling machine 3 generates a first label based on a pre-set first label template, and the second labeling machine 6 generates a second label based on a pre-set second label template.

[0054] Preferred, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the first driving device includes a first drive motor 4, a first slide rail 5, and a first slider. The first slide rail 5 is mounted on a fixed carrier. The first labeling machine 3 is connected to the first slider, and the first slider and the first slide rail 5 are slidably connected. The first drive motor 4 is also connected to the first slide rail 5, and the sliding direction of the first slider is the same as the conveyor belt's conveying direction. Specifically, the first slide rail 5 is mounted on the right support. The first drive motor 4 is electrically connected to the first image analysis module. Based on the first labeling position determined by the first image analysis module, the first drive motor 4 drives the first slider to move the first labeling machine 3 to the first labeling position, where the first labeling machine 3 affixes the first label.

[0055] Alternatively, specifically, the first image analysis module and the first drive motor 4 are electrically connected to the host computer. The host computer controls the first drive motor 4 to drive the first slider to move the first labeling machine 3 to the first labeling position according to the first labeling position determined by the first image analysis module, and controls the first labeling machine 3 to generate the first label and affix the first label at the first labeling position.

[0056] Specifically, the first labeling machine 3 includes a first push arm. When the first labeling machine 3 moves to the first labeling position, the first push arm extends towards the copper stack, affixing the generated first label to the first labeling position. The second labeling machine 6 includes a second push arm, which extends towards the copper stack, affixing the generated second label to the upper side of the copper stack. The affixing of the first and second labels can be completed at one workstation, reducing the workload of workers and improving warehousing efficiency.

[0057] Preferably, the counting mechanism includes a second image recognition device and a second driving device. The second driving device is mounted on a fixed carrier, and the second image recognition device is connected to the second driving device. The second image recognition device is used to acquire a side image of the copper stack and determine the number of copper plates in the stack. This automates the counting process and improves the accuracy of the counting.

[0058] Preferably, the second image recognition device includes a second image acquisition component 8 and a second image analysis module; the second image acquisition component 8 and the second image analysis module are electrically connected, and the second image analysis module is used to acquire a side image of the copper stack scanned by the second image acquisition component 8 and determine the number of copper plates in the copper stack. Specifically, as shown... Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the second image acquisition device 8 consists of a line laser and a camera. The axis of the line laser is perpendicular to the side of the copper stack, and the axis of the camera and the axis of the line laser are located in the same horizontal plane, with an angle between them, meaning the camera is tilted. The second driving device drives the line laser and camera to scan the left side of the copper stack from top to bottom or from bottom to top, obtaining multiple images of the left side of the copper stack. The second image analysis module then stitches these multiple images together to obtain the outline of the copper stack's side profile (e.g., ...). Figure 4 As shown), and identify the number of copper plates in the copper stack (e.g. Figure 5 As shown). Figure 3 As shown, the copper plates in the copper stack are folded in pairs to form a group, stacked alternately with opposite sides. Therefore, the sides of the copper stack are uneven. If a camera is used to take pictures directly, the camera's field of view is triangular divergent, which can lead to occlusion problems during subsequent image recognition. This application uses a line laser and a camera together to identify the outline of the side of the copper stack, and then determines the number of plates based on the outline, thus improving the accuracy of copper plate count identification. Figure 4 The outline of the copper stack generated by the system in actual production clearly shows that even if the copper plates in the stack are not placed in a uniform manner, there will be no blind spots due to obstruction. Figure 5This is a schematic diagram illustrating how the system determines the number of copper plates based on the outline of the copper stack in actual production. The red line represents the extracted outline of the copper plate, and the green line represents the detected copper plate.

[0059] The second image analysis module pre-sets a second image analysis model. The second image recognition model is trained based on historical copper stack side images and is used to stitch multiple copper stack side images together to obtain the copper stack side outline. The second image recognition model also includes mathematical expressions based on machine learning to obtain features in order to realize the quantity detection of copper plates.

[0060] Preferably, the second driving device includes a second drive motor 7, a second slide rail 9, and a second slider. The second slide rail 9 is mounted on a fixed carrier, the second image recognition device is connected to the second slider, the second slider and the second slide rail 9 are slidably connected, the second drive motor 7 is connected to the second slide rail 9, and the sliding direction of the second slider is the same as the height direction of the copper stack. Specifically, the second slide rail 9 is mounted on the left support, and the second slider drives the second image recognition device to slide along the second slide rail 9 to acquire images of the side of the copper stack.

[0061] Specifically, the second image analysis module obtains the weight information fed back from the weighing station, calculates the number of copper plates, estimates the weight of the copper stack based on the number of copper plates, and compares it with the weight information fed back from the weighing station. When the difference between the two is within a preset range, it is determined that there is no problem with the weight of the copper stack; when the difference between the two is greater than or less than the preset range, it is determined that there is a problem with the weight of the copper stack, and an early warning is issued.

[0062] Alternatively, the host computer obtains the number of copper plates calculated by the second image analysis module and the weight information fed back by the weighing station, and estimates the weight of the copper stack based on the number of copper plates and compares it with the weight information fed back by the weighing station. When the difference between the two is within a preset range, it is determined that there is no problem with the weight of the copper stack; when the difference between the two is greater than or less than the preset range, it is determined that there is a problem with the weight of the copper stack and an early warning is issued.

[0063] Preferably, the labeling station includes an arrival detection component, which is an arrival photoelectric switch.

[0064] In one specific embodiment, when the copper stack is conveyed directly below the labeling station, the photoelectric switch signals the arrival. After receiving the arrival signal, the PLC of the conveyor belt controls the conveyor belt to stop via a program. After receiving the arrival signal, the host computer sends the weight information of the weighing station and other product information to the first labeling machine 3 and the second labeling machine 6 to generate the first label and the second label, and prints them respectively. Before the first labeling machine applies the label, the first image recognition device on the right support first collects the side image of the copper stack and identifies the cable tie and its position. The host computer controls the first drive motor 4 to drive the first slider to move the first labeling machine 3 to the cable tie position according to the cable tie position. The first push arm aligns with the cable tie position, and finally the first label is applied to the cable tie. The host computer controls the second labeling machine 6 on the upper support to apply the second label directly to the top of the copper stack. The host computer controls the line laser and camera on the left support to scan from the top to the bottom of the copper stack under the drive of the second drive motor 7 and the second slider. The scanned side image of the copper stack is sent to the second image analysis module to generate the outline of the copper stack, thereby determining the number of copper plates in the copper stack. Once the first label, the second label, and several pieces are completed, the PLC of the conveyor belt starts the conveyor belt to continue transporting the copper stack forward.

[0065] Preferably, the cathode copper stack storage system also includes a packing station and a transport cruise device. The transport cruise device operates between the weighing station and the packing station. The transport cruise device is used to obtain the location of the weighing station when it is idle and the location of the packing station when it is packed, and to plan the transport route. The transport cruise device is also used to transport the packed copper stack from the packing station to the weighing station when it is idle according to the transport route.

[0066] The transport and navigation device includes a transport vehicle and a transport rail. The transport vehicle runs along the transport rail. Packaging stations and weighing stations are distributed on one or both sides of the transport rail. The packaging stations are used to pack the copper stacks, and the weighing stations are used to weigh the packed copper stacks. Multiple packaging stations and weighing stations can be set up. The host computer sets the position coordinates of the packaging stations and weighing stations, as well as the extension route of the transport rail. First, the host computer obtains the working status of the packaging stations and the weighing stations. The working status of the packaging stations includes idle, packing in progress, and packing completed. Idle means there are no copper plates at the packaging station; packing in progress means there are copper plates at the packaging station and packing is in progress; packing completed means there are copper plates at the packaging station and packing is finished, and the copper stacks are ready to be transported to the weighing station. The weighing station's operating status includes idle, weighing in progress, and weighing completed. Idle indicates there are no copper stacks at the weighing station; weighing in progress indicates there are copper stacks at the weighing station and weighing is underway; and weighing completed indicates there are copper stacks at the weighing station and weighing has finished, with the copper stacks awaiting transport to the labeling station. Next, the host computer obtains the coordinates of the packaging station in the packaging completed state and the coordinates of the weighing station in the idle state. Finally, based on the coordinates of the packaging station in the packaging completed state and the weighing station in the idle state, the host computer plans the transport vehicle's route and controls the transport vehicle to transport the packaged copper stacks from the packaging station to the idle weighing station. This achieves automated transportation of copper plates.

[0067] The host computer also includes WMS copper stack inventory and outbound information management, realizing automated warehouse management and product traceability.

[0068] Secondly, this application provides a cathode copper stack storage method, applied to a cathode copper stack storage system as described above, the method comprising:

[0069] In response to the weighing command, the weighing station is controlled to weigh the copper stack at the weighing station and obtain the weight information of the copper stack.

[0070] In response to the conveying command, the control conveyor belt is used to transport the copper stack from the weighing station to the labeling station;

[0071] In response to the labeling instruction, the labeling mechanism generates a label based on the weight information fed back from the weighing station and affixes it to the copper stack. The counting mechanism compares the feedback information from the counting mechanism with the feedback information from the weighing station to determine whether the number of copper plates in the copper stack is correct.

[0072] This application utilizes a conveyor belt to transport the weighed copper stacks from the weighing station to the labeling station. The labeling mechanism at the labeling station generates labels and affixes them to the copper stacks. A counting mechanism at the labeling station then counts the number of copper plates in the stack, comparing this count with the feedback from the weighing station to determine if the quantity is correct. This invention achieves automatic labeling and counting of copper stacks, reducing the workload of workers, improving the accuracy of counting, and increasing warehousing efficiency.

[0073] Specifically, the method further includes:

[0074] Obtain a side view of the copper stack;

[0075] The first image recognition model, which is pre-trained, identifies the cable ties and determines their positions based on the side image of the copper stack.

[0076] Control the first labeling machine 3 to move to the position of the cable tie, and affix the first label at the position of the cable tie.

[0077] Specifically, the method further includes:

[0078] Obtain multiple side images of the copper stack;

[0079] Based on a pre-set second image recognition model, multiple side images of the copper stack are stitched together to obtain the side outline of the copper stack.

[0080] The number of copper plates in the copper stack is determined based on the side outline of the copper stack.

[0081] Specifically, the method further includes:

[0082] Obtain the coordinates of the packing station that is in the packing completed state and the coordinates of the weighing station that is in the idle state;

[0083] Plan the transportation route based on the coordinates of the packing station that is in the completed packing state and the coordinates of the weighing station that is in the idle state;

[0084] According to the transport route, the transport vehicle will transport the packaged copper stacks from the packaging station to the weighing station, which is in an idle state.

[0085] In this invention, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. The term "multiple" refers to two or more unless otherwise expressly defined.

[0086] Other embodiments of the present invention will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the invention disclosed herein. The present invention is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the invention that follow the general principles of the invention and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The specification and examples are to be considered exemplary only.

[0087] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A cathode copper stack storage system, characterized in that, include: A weighing station and a labeling station, wherein the labeling station is located downstream of the weighing station and the labeling station and the weighing station are connected by a conveyor belt; The labeling station includes a labeling mechanism and a label counting mechanism, and the weighing station is electrically connected to the labeling mechanism and the label counting mechanism respectively; The labeling mechanism is used to generate labels based on the feedback information from the weighing station and affix them to the copper stack. The counting mechanism is used to compare the feedback information from the counting mechanism with the feedback information from the weighing station to determine whether the number of copper plates in the copper stack is correct.

2. The cathode copper stacking storage system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The labeling mechanism includes a first labeling mechanism and a second labeling mechanism; The first labeling mechanism is disposed on the first side of the copper stack. The first labeling mechanism is used to generate a first label based on the feedback information from the weighing station and affix it to the first side of the copper stack. The second labeling mechanism is disposed on the second side of the copper stack. The second labeling mechanism is used to generate a second label based on the feedback information from the weighing station and affix it to the second side of the copper stack. The multi-piece mechanism is located on the third side of the copper stack; The first and third sides of the copper stack are arranged opposite each other, and the second side of the copper stack is arranged opposite to the conveyor belt.

3. The cathode copper stacking storage system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The labeling station includes a frame, which includes a first support, a second support, and a third support; the first support and the third support are arranged opposite to each other, the second support connects the first support and the third support, and the second support and the conveyor belt are arranged opposite to each other; The first labeling mechanism is mounted on the first support, the second labeling mechanism is mounted on the second support, and the labeling mechanism is mounted on the third support.

4. A cathode copper stacking storage system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first labeling mechanism includes a first image recognition device, a first labeling machine, and a first driving device; The first labeling machine and the first driving device are electrically connected to the first image recognition device. The first image recognition device is used to acquire a side image of the copper stack and determine the first labeling position. The first labeling machine and the first driving device are connected. The first driving device is mounted on a fixed carrier. The first driving device is used to control the first labeling machine to move to the first labeling position. The first labeling machine is used to affix the first label at the first labeling position.

5. A cathode copper stacking storage system according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first driving device includes a first driving motor, a first slide rail, and a first slider; The first slide rail is mounted on the fixed carrier, the first labeling machine is connected to the first slider, the first slider is slidably connected to the first slide rail, the first drive motor is connected to the first slide rail, and the sliding direction of the first slider is the same as the conveying direction of the conveyor belt.

6. A cathode copper stacking storage system according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first image recognition device includes a first image acquisition component and a first image analysis module; The first image acquisition device and the first image analysis module are electrically connected. The first image analysis module is used to acquire a side image of the copper stack captured by the first image acquisition device and determine the position of the first label.

7. A cathode copper stacking storage system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The chip-splitting mechanism includes a second image recognition device and a second driving device; The second driving device is mounted on a fixed carrier. The second image recognition device is connected to the second driving device. The second image recognition device is used to acquire a side image of the copper stack and determine the number of copper plates in the copper stack.

8. A cathode copper stacking storage system according to claim 7, characterized in that, The second driving device includes a second drive motor, a second slide rail, and a second slider; The second slide rail is mounted on the fixed carrier. The second image recognition device is connected to the second slider. The second slider and the second slide rail are slidably connected. The second drive motor is connected to the second slide rail. The sliding direction of the second slider is the same as the height direction of the copper stack.

9. A cathode copper stacking storage system according to claim 7, characterized in that, The second image recognition device includes a second image acquisition unit and a second image analysis module; The second image acquisition device and the second image analysis module are electrically connected. The second image analysis module is used to acquire a side image of the copper stack scanned by the second image acquisition device and determine the number of copper plates in the copper stack.

10. A cathode copper stacking storage system according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that, The cathode copper stack storage system also includes a packing station and a transport cruise device; The transport cruise device operates between the weighing station and the packing station. The transport cruise device is used to obtain the position of the weighing station when it is idle and the position of the packing station when it is in the packing completed state, and to plan the transport route. The transport cruise device is also used to transport the packed copper stack from the packing station to the weighing station when it is idle according to the transport route.

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