Safe crust breaking device for aluminum electrolysis cell

By replacing the traditional cylinder drive with a motor-driven lifting rod and hammer structure, the problem of short cylinder life in the aluminum electrolysis cell shell-breaking device is solved, thereby improving safety and reliability, and reducing production costs and labor intensity for workers.

CN223481300UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-28INNER MONGOLIA BAIYINHUA ALUMINUM & ELECTRICITY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422693485.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-05
Publication Date
2025-10-28
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-05

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Technical Problem

The short service life of cylinders in existing aluminum electrolytic cell shell-breaking devices leads to sealing problems and compressed air leakage, increasing production costs and maintenance labor intensity.

Method used

The lifting rod and hammer head structure driven by an electric motor replaces the traditional cylinder transmission. The electric motor drives the rotating rod and connecting plate to realize the up-and-down reciprocating motion of the hammer head. The range of motion of the hammer head is adjusted by a screw, and the safety is improved by a buffer structure.

Benefits of technology

It improves the safety and reliability of the equipment, reduces maintenance frequency and production costs, and alleviates the labor intensity of workers.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of aluminum electrolysis, and discloses an aluminum electrolysis cell safety crust breaking device which comprises a mounting plate serving as a bearing structure, lifting rods are arranged in the middles of the left end and the right end of the mounting plate in a penetrating mode, the lower ends of the lifting rods are connected with connecting rods through buffering structures, and threaded columns are fixedly connected to the bottoms of the connecting rods. Hammer heads are in threaded connection with the outer parts of the threaded columns; the side plates serve as connecting mechanisms, the bottom ends of the side plates are fixedly connected to the upper side of the mounting plate, and rotating shafts are rotationally connected to the upper ends of the side plates. According to the utility model, the lifting rod is pushed to reciprocate up and down, the connecting rod and the hammerhead are driven to move, crust breaking operation is carried out on the aluminum electrolysis cell, traditional cylinder transmission is replaced, cylinder stability reduction caused by high temperature is avoided, the safety of the device is improved, the positions of the first threaded block and the first shaft rod are adjusted, and the moving range of the lifting rod is adjusted; and adjusting according to requirements.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of aluminum electrolysis technology, and in particular to a safety shell-breaking device for aluminum electrolysis cells. Background Technology

[0002] Aluminum electrolysis is one of the ways to produce aluminum. It uses an electrolytic process to produce aluminum, and commonly used equipment includes aluminum electrolysis cells. However, when using aluminum electrolysis cells, the electrolyte on the surface is prone to solidify into a shell, which affects the workers from feeding materials into the aluminum electrolysis cells. Therefore, in order to break the electrolyte shell in the aluminum electrolysis cells, it is usually necessary to use a shell-breaking device to hammer the electrolyte shell.

[0003] A search revealed a shell-breaking device for aluminum electrolytic cells (publication number CN217191980U), relating to the field of aluminum electrolysis technology. This device solves the technical problem of short cylinder lifespan in existing shell-breaking devices for aluminum electrolytic cells. The device includes a support frame, a drive structure, a transmission structure, and a hammer head structure. The drive structure is supported on the support frame, and the transmission structure connects the drive structure and the hammer head structure. The hammer head structure penetrates the electrolyte shell through extension / retraction of the transmission structure or by moving up and down through a portion connected to the hammer head structure. This invention minimizes the damage to the piston rod and cylinder seals, preventing internal and external leakage of compressed air, thus reducing the amount of compressed air used for shell breaking, significantly lowering the production costs of aluminum electrolysis plants, and reducing the workload of maintenance workers.

[0004] Based on the aforementioned patent, the dust in the workshop mentioned in the background technology has strong abrasive properties. As the piston rod moves, it will damage the seal between the piston rod and the cylinder, causing internal and external leakage of compressed air and shortening the service life. In response to this technical problem, this application proposes a safe shell-breaking device for aluminum electrolytic cells. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing a safe shell-breaking device for aluminum electrolysis cells, which can replace the traditional cylinder-driven equipment movement and improve the safety of device operation.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0007] A safety shell-breaking device for aluminum electrolytic cells, comprising:

[0008] As a load-bearing structure, the mounting plate has lifting rods inserted through the middle of both the left and right ends. The lower ends of the lifting rods are connected to connecting rods through a buffer structure. The bottom of each connecting rod is fixedly connected to a threaded column, and a hammer head is threadedly connected to the outside of each threaded column.

[0009] As a side plate of the connecting mechanism, the bottom end of the side plate is fixedly connected to the upper side of the mounting plate. The upper end of each side plate is rotatably connected to a rotating shaft. The opposite end of each rotating shaft is fixedly connected to a rotating rod. The opposite side of each rotating rod is connected to a first shaft through a common adjustment mechanism. The left and right ends of the first shaft are rotatably connected to connecting plates. The lower end of the connecting plate is connected to the upper end of the lifting rod through a limiting structure.

[0010] As a fixed structure, the fixed plate has telescopic rods fixedly connected to its four upper corners. The tops of the telescopic rods are fixedly connected to the inside of the four corners of the mounting plate. Pads are fixedly connected to both the left and right ends of the fixed plate. A lifting assembly is provided on the upper side of the fixed plate and connected to the lower side of the mounting plate for adjusting the height of the mounting plate.

[0011] Furthermore, a first motor is fixedly connected to the right side of the right-side side plate, and the drive end of the first motor is fixedly connected to the end of the right-side rotating shaft.

[0012] Furthermore, the buffer structure includes a pressure plate movably connected inside the bottom end of the lifting rod, the lower side of the pressure plate being fixedly connected to the top of the connecting rod, and a spring being provided on the upper side of the pressure plate.

[0013] Furthermore, the adjustment mechanism includes a first screw rotatably connected inside the rotating rod, and a first threaded block is threadedly connected to the outside of the first screw. The opposite sides of the first threaded blocks are respectively fixedly connected to the left and right ends of the first shaft, and a throttle handle is fixedly connected to the top of the first screw.

[0014] Furthermore, the limiting structure includes an opening at the center of the lower end of the side plate, a limiting rod fixedly connected inside the opening, a lifting block slidably connected to the outside of the limiting rod, a second shaft fixedly connected to the opposite side of the lifting block, the upper end of the lifting rod fixedly connected to the outside of the second shaft, and the lower end of the connecting plate rotatably connected to the outside of the second shaft.

[0015] Furthermore, the lifting assembly includes a second screw rotatably connected to the front and rear ends of the pad, the right end of the second screw being connected via a transmission assembly, and the left and right ends of the second screw being threadedly connected to second threaded blocks, the upper ends of the second threaded blocks being rotatably connected to push plates, the upper ends of the push plates being rotatably connected to the lower side of the mounting plate.

[0016] Furthermore, the transmission assembly includes two pulleys connected by a belt, with the middle portions of the pulleys fixedly connected to the outside of the right end of the second screw.

[0017] Furthermore, a second motor is fixedly connected to the left side of the pad on the left side, and the drive end of the second motor is fixedly connected to the left end of the front second screw.

[0018] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0019] In this invention, a first motor drives a rotating rod to rotate, which in turn moves a connecting plate, thereby pushing a lifting rod to move up and down reciprocally. This, in turn, moves the connecting rod and the hammer head to perform a shell-breaking operation on the aluminum electrolytic cell. This replaces the traditional cylinder drive, avoids the decrease in cylinder stability due to high temperature, and improves the safety of the device. A throttle handle drives a first screw to rotate, thereby adjusting the position of the first threaded block and the first shaft, and thus adjusting the range of motion of the lifting rod as needed.

[0020] In this invention, a second motor is activated, and through a pulley and belt, it drives the second screws on both sides to rotate synchronously, thereby driving the push plate to move and pushing the mounting plate to rise, thus adjusting the height. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is an overall schematic diagram of a safety shell-breaking device for an aluminum electrolytic cell proposed in this utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting block of a safety shell-breaking device for an aluminum electrolytic cell proposed in this utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a spring in a safety shell-breaking device for an aluminum electrolytic cell proposed in this utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the push plate of a safety shell-breaking device for an aluminum electrolytic cell proposed in this utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the second motor of a safety shell-breaking device for an aluminum electrolytic cell proposed in this utility model.

[0026] Legend:

[0027] 1. Mounting plate; 2. Side plate; 3. Lifting rod; 4. Connecting rod; 5. Threaded column; 6. Hammer head; 7. Rotating rod; 8. Rotating shaft; 9. First shaft; 10. Connecting plate; 11. First motor; 12. Fixing plate; 13. Telescopic rod; 14. Pad plate; 15. Opening; 16. Limiting rod; 17. Lifting block; 18. Second shaft; 19. Pressure plate; 20. Spring; 21. First screw; 22. First threaded block; 23. Turning handle; 24. Second screw; 25. Second threaded block; 26. Push plate; 27. Pulley; 28. Second motor. Detailed Implementation

[0028] 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, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0029] Reference Figure 1 - Figure 3 One embodiment of this utility model provides: a safety shell-breaking device for aluminum electrolytic cells, comprising:

[0030] As a load-bearing structure, the mounting plate 1 has lifting rods 3 passing through the middle of both the left and right ends. Each lifting rod 3 has a connecting rod 4 at its lower end. The bottom end of the lifting rod 3 is movably connected to a pressure plate 19. The lower side of the pressure plate 19 is fixedly connected to the top of the connecting rod 4. Each pressure plate 19 has a spring 20 on its upper side. Each connecting rod 4 has a threaded post 5 fixedly connected to its bottom. Each threaded post 5 has a hammer head 6 threadedly connected to its outer side.

[0031] The lifting rod 3 drives the connecting rod 4 and the hammer head 6 to move up and down, thereby striking the aluminum electrolysis cell. The hammer head 6 is connected to the threaded column 5, and can be replaced as needed. The pressure plate 19 moves at the bottom of the lifting rod 3 and compresses the spring 20, which can provide a certain buffer space when the hammer head 6 contacts the aluminum electrolysis cell, avoiding damage to the aluminum electrolysis cell due to excessive contact.

[0032] Reference Figure 1 - Figure 3 The side plate 2, serving as the connecting mechanism, has its bottom end fixedly connected to the upper side of the mounting plate 1. A rotating shaft 8 is rotatably connected to the upper end of each side plate 2. A rotating rod 7 is fixedly connected to the opposite end of each rotating shaft 8. A first shaft 9 is provided on the opposite side of each rotating rod 7. A first screw 21 is rotatably connected inside the rotating rod 7. First threaded blocks 22 are threadedly connected to the outside of each first screw 21. The opposite sides of each first threaded block 22 are fixedly connected to the left and right ends of the first shaft 9. A handle 23 is fixedly connected to the top of each first screw 21. The left and right ends of the first shaft 9... The external side is rotatably connected to a connecting plate 10. The right side of the right side plate 2 is fixedly connected to a first motor 11. The drive end of the first motor 11 is fixedly connected to the end of the right rotating shaft 8. An opening 15 is opened in the middle of the lower end of the side plate 2. A limit rod 16 is fixedly connected inside the opening 15. A lifting block 17 is slidably connected to the outside of the limit rod 16. A second shaft 18 is fixedly connected to the opposite side of the lifting block 17. The upper end of the lifting rod 3 is fixedly connected to the outside of the second shaft 18. The lower end of the connecting plate 10 is rotatably connected to the outside of the second shaft 18.

[0033] The first motor 11 is started, which drives the rotating shaft 8 to rotate, which in turn drives the rotating rod 7 to rotate. The rotating rod 7 drives the connecting plate 10 to move through the first shaft 9, thereby pushing the second shaft 18 to move up and down, which in turn drives the lifting rod 3 to move up and down, which in turn drives the connecting rod 4 and the hammer head 6 to move up and down. The lifting block 17 is set to slide outside the limit rod 16, which can maintain the stability of the up and down movement of the second shaft 18. The handle 23 is set to drive the first screw 21 to rotate, which adjusts the movement of the first threaded block 22, thereby adjusting the position of the first shaft 9, thereby changing the distance of the up and down movement of the lifting rod 3, which is used to change the range of motion of the hammer head 6.

[0034] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As a fixed structure, the fixed plate 12 has telescopic rods 13 fixedly connected to the four corners of its upper side. The top of the telescopic rods 13 is fixedly connected to the inside of the four corners of the mounting plate 1. The left and right ends of the fixed plate 12 are fixedly connected to pads 14. The front and rear ends of the pads 14 are rotatably connected to second screws 24. The right end of the second screws 24 is fixedly connected to pulleys 27. The pulleys 27 are connected to each other by a belt. The left and right ends of the second screws 24 are threadedly connected to second threaded blocks 25. The upper end of the second threaded blocks 25 is rotatably connected to push plates 26. The upper end of the push plates 26 is rotatably connected to the lower side of the mounting plate 1. The left side of the left pad 14 is fixedly connected to a second motor 28. The drive end of the second motor 28 is fixedly connected to the left end of the front second screw 24.

[0035] The second motor 28 is connected to the second screw 24, which rotates and drives the second screw 24 on the other side to rotate through the pulley 27 and belt. This drives the second threaded block 25 and the push plate 26 to move, pushing the mounting plate 1 to move so that when the hammer head 6 moves to the lowest position, it just contacts the aluminum electrolysis cell.

[0036] Working principle: The first screw 21 is rotated by the throttle 23, which in turn drives the first threaded block 22 to move. The first shaft 9 is adjusted to the position of the rotating rod 7. The first motor 11 is started to drive the rotating shaft 8 to rotate, which in turn drives the rotating rod 7 to rotate. The rotating rod 7 drives the connecting plate 10 to move through the first shaft 9, which pushes the lifting rod 3 to move up and down inside the mounting plate 1, thereby driving the connecting rod 4 and the hammer head 6 to move and strike the aluminum electrolysis cell. The second screw 24 connected to the second motor 28 rotates, and drives the second screw 24 on the other side to rotate through the pulley 27 and belt, which in turn drives the second threaded block 25 and the push plate 26 to move, pushing the mounting plate 1 to move, so that when the hammer head 6 moves to the lowest position, it just contacts the aluminum electrolysis cell.

[0037] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A safety shell-breaking device for aluminum electrolytic cells, characterized in that, include: As a load-bearing structure, the mounting plate (1) has lifting rods (3) passing through the middle of both the left and right ends. The lower ends of the lifting rods (3) are connected to connecting rods (4) through a buffer structure. The bottom of the connecting rods (4) is fixedly connected to threaded columns (5). The outside of the threaded columns (5) is threadedly connected to hammers (6). As a connecting mechanism, the side plate (2) has its bottom end fixedly connected to the upper side of the mounting plate (1). The upper end of the side plate (2) is rotatably connected to a rotating shaft (8). The opposite end of the rotating shaft (8) is fixedly connected to a rotating rod (7). The opposite side of the rotating rod (7) is connected to a first shaft (9) through a common adjustment mechanism. The left and right ends of the first shaft (9) are rotatably connected to a connecting plate (10). The lower end of the connecting plate (10) is connected to the upper end of the lifting rod (3) through a limiting structure. As a fixed structure, the fixed plate (12) has telescopic rods (13) fixedly connected to the four corners of its upper side. The top of the telescopic rods (13) is fixedly connected to the inside of the four corners of the mounting plate (1). The left and right ends of the fixed plate (12) are fixedly connected to pads (14). The upper side of the fixed plate (12) is provided with a lifting assembly connected to the lower side of the mounting plate (1) for adjusting the height of the mounting plate (1).

2. The aluminum electrolytic cell safety shell-breaking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first motor (11) is fixedly connected to the right side of the side plate (2) on the right side, and the drive end of the first motor (11) is fixedly connected to the end of the right rotating shaft (8).

3. The aluminum electrolytic cell safety shell-breaking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The buffer structure includes a pressure plate (19) movably connected inside the bottom end of the lifting rod (3). The lower side of the pressure plate (19) is fixedly connected to the top of the connecting rod (4), and a spring (20) is provided on the upper side of the pressure plate (19).

4. The safety shell-breaking device for an aluminum electrolytic cell according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjustment mechanism includes a first screw (21) rotatably connected inside the rotating rod (7), and a first threaded block (22) is threadedly connected to the outside of the first screw (21). The opposite sides of the first threaded block (22) are respectively fixedly connected to the left and right ends of the first shaft (9), and a throttle (23) is fixedly connected to the top of the first screw (21).

5. The aluminum electrolytic cell safety shell-breaking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting structure includes an opening (15) at the lower center of the side plate (2), a limiting rod (16) is fixedly connected inside the opening (15), a lifting block (17) is slidably connected to the outside of the limiting rod (16), a second shaft (18) is fixedly connected to the opposite side of the lifting block (17), the upper end of the lifting rod (3) is fixedly connected to the outside of the second shaft (18), and the lower end of the connecting plate (10) is rotatably connected to the outside of the second shaft (18).

6. The aluminum electrolytic cell safety shell-breaking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting assembly includes a second screw (24) rotatably connected to the front and rear ends of the pad (14). The right end of the second screw (24) is connected through a transmission assembly. The left and right ends of the second screw (24) are threaded with second threaded blocks (25). The upper end of the second threaded blocks (25) is rotatably connected with a push plate (26). The upper end of the push plate (26) is rotatably connected to the lower side of the mounting plate (1).

7. The aluminum electrolytic cell safety shell-breaking device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The transmission assembly includes two pulleys (27) connected by a belt, the middle parts of which are fixedly connected to the outside of the right end of the second screw (24).

8. The safety shell-breaking device for an aluminum electrolytic cell according to claim 6, characterized in that: A second motor (28) is fixedly connected to the left side of the pad (14) on the left side, and the drive end of the second motor (28) is fixedly connected to the left end of the second screw (24) on the front side.

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  • Crust breaking device for aluminum electrolysis cell

    CN217191980U