Grooving equipment for carbon blocks and carbon bowls

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of carbon block grooving, in particular to grooving equipment for carbon bowls of carbon blocks, which comprises a conveying line, a robot body arranged on one side of the conveying line, a cutting component arranged at the movable end of the robot body, a portal frame arranged on the conveying line in a crossing manner, and a linear module arranged at the top of the portal frame. A cantilever is arranged at the output end of the linear module, and a visual camera is arranged at one end of the cantilever. According to the utility model, the visual camera is driven to move through the linear module and the cantilever to identify the photographing position of the carbon block, and the cutting assembly is driven by the robot body to groove the carbon bowl through the signal interaction between the visual camera and the robot body, so that the groove milling process can be automatically completed in the flow line production; manual secondary clamping and hoisting are not needed, the working efficiency is greatly improved, and the production cost is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of carbon block grooving technology, and in particular to a grooving device for carbon blocks and carbon bowls. Background Technology

[0002] Carbon blocks are a key material used as electrolytic anodes in aluminum electrolysis. During the aluminum electrolysis production process, various grooves (straight grooves, irregular grooves, etc.) need to be opened in the carbon block carbon bowls to increase their conductivity and meet the performance requirements of energy saving, increased production and extended service life.

[0003] Chinese invention patent application (publication number CN102814867A) discloses an anode carbon block grooving machine unit. By pushing the carbon block into the cavity of a moving trolley, the moving trolley is driven by a motor to move forward on a track. When the anode carbon block encounters a grooving saw blade, it is gradually cut to create exhaust grooves. This technical solution is not convenient to integrate and install on a production line. The carbon block needs to leave the production line for secondary hoisting and clamping, which increases production time, reduces processing efficiency, and wastes labor costs.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to propose a grooving device for carbon block carbon bowls to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problems in the prior art and provide a grooving device for carbon blocks and carbon bowls.

[0006] The technical solution of this utility model is:

[0007] A grooving device for carbon blocks and carbon bowls includes a conveyor line, a robot body is arranged on one side of the conveyor line, and a cutting assembly is arranged at the movable end of the robot body. The cutting assembly includes a connecting plate, a power head motor, a rotary mechanism, and a quick-change tool. The power head motor and the rotary mechanism are respectively arranged on the upper and lower sides of the connecting plate. The power head motor is connected to the rotating part of the rotary mechanism. The quick-change tool is arranged on the rotating part of the rotary mechanism. A gantry is straddling the conveyor line. A linear module is arranged on the top of the gantry. A cantilever is arranged at the output end of the linear module. A vision camera is arranged at one end of the cantilever.

[0008] Preferably, the robot body is mounted on the base, and the movable end of the robot body is provided with a connecting flange, with a connecting plate mounted on the connecting flange.

[0009] Preferably, the outer cover of the vision camera is equipped with a vision protective cover, which is configured with an open bottom. A guide rod cylinder is provided at the bottom of the cantilever, and a protective cover is provided at the extended end of the guide rod cylinder.

[0010] Preferably, a counterweight box is provided at the end of the cantilever away from the vision camera, and several counterweight blocks are provided inside the counterweight box.

[0011] Preferably, a protective net is installed around the robot body.

[0012] Preferably, a control cabinet is installed on the outside of the protective net, and the robot body, linear module, vision camera and power head motor are all electrically connected to the control cabinet.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0014] This invention uses a linear module and a cantilever to move a vision camera, which is used to photograph and identify the position of the carbon block. Through signal interaction between the vision camera and the robot body, the robot body drives the cutting component to cut grooves in the carbon bowl. This enables the automatic completion of the milling process in assembly line production, eliminating the need for manual secondary clamping and hoisting, greatly improving work efficiency and reducing production costs. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 2 This utility model Figure 1 A magnified schematic diagram of the structure at point A;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of the cantilever and vision camera of this utility model (with hidden vision protective cover).

[0018] Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of the cantilever and vision camera of this utility model.

[0019] The components include: 1. Conveyor line; 2. Robot body; 3. Base; 4. Connecting flange; 5. Connecting plate; 6. Power head motor; 7. Rotary mechanism; 8. Quick-change tool; 9. Gantry frame; 10. Linear module; 11. Cantilever; 12. Vision camera; 13. Vision protective cover; 14. Guide rod cylinder; 15. Protective cover plate; 16. Counterweight box; 17. Counterweight block; 18. Protective net; 19. Control cabinet. Detailed Implementation

[0020] To make the technical means, technical features, utility model purpose and technical effects of this utility model easier to understand, the present utility model will be further described below with reference to specific illustrations.

[0021] like Figure 1As shown, a grooving device for carbon blocks and carbon bowls includes a conveyor line 1, a robot body 2, a gantry frame 9, a linear module 10, and a vision camera 12. The robot body 2 is installed on one side of the conveyor line 1, and a cutting component is connected to the movable end of the robot body 2. The robot body 2 drives the cutting component to perform grooving operations. The gantry frame 9 is installed across the conveyor line 1, and the linear module 10 is installed at the top of the gantry frame 9. The vision camera 12 is connected to the linear module 10, and the linear module 10 drives the vision camera 12 to move, take pictures of the workpiece to identify its position information, and send the identified information to the robot body 2 to complete the corresponding workflow, thereby improving work efficiency.

[0022] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the robot body 2 is mounted on the base 3, which has a strong load-bearing capacity. The robot body 2 is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of one side of the conveyor line 1 through the base 3, ensuring stable installation and reliable operation of the robot body 2. A connecting flange 4 is installed at the movable end of the robot body 2, and the cutting assembly is mounted on the connecting flange 4. The connecting flange 4 increases the working range of the robot body 2, reduces the probability of collision between the robot body 2 and the workpiece, and improves the safety and stability of use. The cutting assembly includes a connecting plate 5, a power head motor 6, a rotary mechanism 7, and a quick-change tool 8. One end of the connecting plate 5 is connected to the connecting flange 4. The power head motor 6 and the rotary mechanism 7 are respectively installed on the upper and lower sides of the other end of the connecting plate 5. The power head motor 6 is installed on the upper surface of the connecting plate 5, and the fixed part of the rotary mechanism 7 is connected to the lower surface of the connecting plate 5. The power head motor 6 is connected to the rotating part of the rotary mechanism 7, driving the rotating part of the rotary mechanism 7 to rotate. The quick-change tool 8 is connected to the rotating part of the rotary mechanism 7. By using the quick-change tool 8, production efficiency can be improved and diverse production needs can be met.

[0023] like Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the output end of the linear module 10 is connected to a cantilever 11. A vision camera 12 and a vision protective cover 13 are installed at the end of the cantilever 11 away from the linear module 10. The vision protective cover 13 covers the outside of the vision camera 12 to protect it from collision damage. The vision protective cover 13 is designed with an open bottom, allowing the vision camera 12 to take pictures through the opening at the bottom of the vision protective cover 13. A guide rod cylinder 14 is installed at the bottom of the cantilever 11. The fixed end of the guide rod cylinder 14 is connected to the cantilever 11, and the extended end of the guide rod cylinder 14 is connected to a protective cover plate 15. The guide rod cylinder 14 drives the protective cover plate 15 to move, thereby blocking or opening the opening at the bottom of the vision protective cover 13. When blocked, it protects the vision camera 12; when opened, it facilitates the vision camera 12 to take pictures and recognize images.

[0024] like Figure 1 As shown, a counterweight box 16 is installed at the end of the cantilever 11 away from the vision camera 12. Several counterweight blocks 17 are installed inside the counterweight box 16. By installing the counterweight box 16 and the counterweight blocks 17, the torque generated by the cantilever 11 on the linear module 10 is balanced, so as to avoid deformation or damage to the linear module 10 and improve the stability of the linear module 10. The weight of the counterweight block 17 is determined according to the length of the cantilever 11.

[0025] like Figure 1 As shown, a protective net 18 is installed on the bottom surface around the robot body 2. The protective net 18 surrounds the three sides of the robot body 2 except the side facing the conveyor line 1, to prevent people from accidentally entering the working range of the robot body 2 when it is working, thereby improving on-site safety.

[0026] like Figure 1 As shown, a control cabinet 19 is installed on the outside of the protective net 18. The robot body 2, linear module 10, vision camera 12, power head motor 6 and guide rod cylinder 14 are all electrically connected to the control cabinet 19 and are controlled by the control cabinet 19.

[0027] The working principle of this utility model is as follows:

[0028] During operation, the carbon block is conveyed by conveyor line 1. After being conveyed to the designated position, the linear module 10 drives the cantilever 11 to move the vision camera 12 to the carbon block's parking position. The guide rod cylinder 14 is activated, causing the protective cover 15 to open the bottom opening of the vision protective cover 13. The vision camera 12 takes a picture of the carbon block, identifies its relative position, and transmits the identification result to the robot body 2 through the control cabinet 19. After the robot body 2 completes the position determination based on the identification result, it drives the cutting component to perform the grooving operation of the carbon bowl. After processing is completed, the carbon block continues to be conveyed to the next station by conveyor line 1.

[0029] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. All equivalent changes and modifications made in accordance with the scope of the claims of this utility model should fall within the technical scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A grooving apparatus for carbon block carbon bowls comprising a conveyor line (1), characterized in that: The conveying line (1) is provided with a robot body (2) on one side, the movable end of the robot body (2) is provided with a cutting assembly, the cutting assembly comprises a connecting plate (5), a power head motor (6), a rotary mechanism (7) and a quick-change tool (8), the power head motor (6) and the rotary mechanism (7) are arranged on the upper and lower sides of the connecting plate (5) respectively, the power head motor (6) is in transmission connection with the rotating part of the rotary mechanism (7), the quick-change tool (8) is arranged on the rotating part of the rotary mechanism (7), a gantry (9) is arranged on the conveying line (1), a linear module (10) is arranged on the top of the gantry (9), a cantilever (11) is arranged at the output end of the linear module (10), and a visual camera (12) is arranged at one end of the cantilever (11).

2. The grooving apparatus for carbon block carbon bowls of claim 1, wherein: The robot body (2) is arranged on a base (3), and the movable end of the robot body (2) is provided with a connecting flange (4), and the connecting plate (5) is arranged on the connecting flange (4).

3. The grooving apparatus for carbon block carbon bowls of claim 1, wherein: An outer cover of the visual camera (12) is provided with a visual protective cover (13), the visual protective cover (13) is arranged in an open-bottom structure, a guide rod cylinder (14) is arranged at the bottom of the cantilever (11), and a protective cover plate (15) is arranged at the extending end of the guide rod cylinder (14).

4. The notching apparatus for carbon block carbon bowls of claim 1, wherein: A counterweight box (16) is arranged at the end of the cantilever (11) away from the visual camera (12), and a plurality of counterweight blocks (17) are arranged in the counterweight box (16).

5. The notching apparatus for carbon block carbon bowls of claim 3, wherein: A protective net (18) is arranged around the robot body (2).

6. The notching apparatus for carbon block carbon bowls of claim 5, wherein: A control cabinet (19) is arranged outside the protective net (18), and the robot body (2), the linear module (10), the visual camera (12), the power head motor (6) and the guide rod cylinder (14) are electrically connected with the control cabinet (19).

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