Aluminum alloy cathode plate cross beam
By setting multiple lifting lugs on the top of the aluminum alloy cathode plate beam and setting cathode plate mounting slots at the bottom, and welding bevels at the slot openings, the incompatibility problem between the cathode plate beam and the lifting equipment was solved, thereby improving production efficiency and product quality.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520226727.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-02-13
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-06
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-02-13
AI Technical Summary
The existing cathode plate beams have incompatibility issues with the replacement of hoisting equipment and connection structures, resulting in low production efficiency and unstable product quality, especially after welding, they are prone to warping and deformation and weld cracking.
Design an aluminum alloy cathode plate crossbeam with lifting lugs for various hoisting methods at the top and a cathode plate mounting groove at the bottom with a bevel welded at the groove opening to achieve a tight connection with the cathode plate.
It achieves compatibility with various hoisting equipment, improves production efficiency and product quality stability, and reduces equipment upgrade costs and processing difficulty.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model patent belongs to the technical field of auxiliary equipment for wet zinc smelting, and specifically relates to an aluminum alloy cathode plate crossbeam. Background Technology
[0002] Zinc is often produced through hydrometallurgical processes. In the hydrometallurgical zinc refining process, the crossbeam of the cathode plate is a very important production component. Some zinc plants use cathode plate crossbeams that are custom-made by manufacturers according to the shape and specifications of their own cathode plates and electrolytic cells.
[0003] During the production process of cathode plate beams, the inventors discovered that some zinc smelters, after upgrading their processes, often have both old and new electrolysis systems coexisting, and the original hoisting equipment is still in use. When a new cathode plate hanging method is adopted, different hoisting equipment is often required to lift the cathode plates. This not only makes equipment maintenance and replacement cumbersome but also affects production efficiency. Currently, existing technologies, such as the cathode plate beams disclosed in Chinese Patent (CN113770658A) for a cathode plate beam production process for electrolytic zinc, use hanging lugs on the top surface of the beam for hoisting. However, Chinese Patent (CN20975)... (9605U) A cathode plate disclosed in an electrolytic cathode plate has a crossbeam with a hook on the top surface for hoisting. Neither of these two methods can meet the needs of the aforementioned manufacturers. At the same time, the current connection between the cathode plate surface and the crossbeam is basically achieved by welding the upper surface of the plate surface to the lower surface of the crossbeam. In this connection structure, due to the reaction of the thermal expansion coefficient of the welding temperature and weld shrinkage on one side and the deformation force generated on the other side, the plate surface and the crossbeam are prone to warping and deformation. Usually, a secondary reshaping process is required, but this will cause the weld to crack, the plate surface to be damaged, and affect the product quality and service life.
[0004] Therefore, this paper proposes an aluminum alloy cathode plate crossbeam. Utility Model Content
[0005] To address the aforementioned issues, this invention provides an aluminum alloy cathode plate crossbeam for hydrometallurgy that is applicable to various hoisting methods and provides a more secure connection to the cathode plate surface.
[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned technical effects, this utility model is implemented through the following technical solution: an aluminum alloy cathode plate crossbeam, including a crossbeam with a thickness of 10-20mm, lifting lugs suitable for various hoisting methods provided on the top left and right sides of the crossbeam, a cathode plate mounting groove provided at the bottom of the crossbeam, and a conductive head installed at one end of the bottom of the crossbeam.
[0007] Preferably, the maximum thickness of the lifting lug is the same as that of the crossbeam.
[0008] Preferably, the lifting lug is provided with a triangular hook and a hanging lug. The top of the triangular hook on the left and right sides is provided with a hanging lug parallel to the upper surface of the crossbeam and facing outward. A small triangular lifting hole is provided through the triangular hook.
[0009] Preferably, the top of the cathode plate can be tightly inserted into the cathode plate mounting groove, and a 45° welding bevel is provided at the groove opening of the cathode plate mounting groove.
[0010] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0011] The crossbeam is equipped with lifting lugs at its top, making it suitable for various lifting methods to meet the needs of manufacturers with different lifting equipment, facilitating their operation and production, and reducing the cost of equipment upgrades and modifications. Simultaneously, the crossbeam has a cathode plate mounting groove at its bottom, into which the cathode plate is inserted 10mm, ensuring a tight connection. A 45° welding bevel at the groove opening is welded to the plate surface using solder, solving the problems of warping and uneven strength in current cathode plate-to-beam connections. This method is also simple to operate, has a high first-pass yield, and low overall processing costs. Attached Figure Description
[0012] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0013] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the present invention;
[0014] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the main view of this utility model;
[0015] The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows:
[0016] 1. Crossbeam; 2. Triangular hook; 3. Hanging lug; 4. Small triangular lifting hole; 5. Cathode plate mounting slot; 6. Welding bevel; 7. Conductive head. Detailed Implementation
[0017] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.
[0018] like Figures 1 to 2As shown, the existing technology in this embodiment has the following problems: The inventors have found that some zinc plants often have several types of electrolytic cells, both old and new. Therefore, during production, different hoisting equipment is often needed to use the cathode plate beam. This is not only cumbersome when maintaining and replacing equipment, but also affects production efficiency. The existing technology cannot solve the needs of the above-mentioned manufacturers. At the same time, the current connection structure between the cathode plate and the beam is prone to corrosion and breakage because there is a gap between the upper surface of the cathode plate and the lower surface of the beam. Although there are other methods, they are not used by most zinc plants because of their high cost.
[0019] Therefore, the inventor provides an aluminum alloy cathode plate crossbeam, including a crossbeam 1 with a thickness of 10-20mm. The top left and right sides of the crossbeam 1 are provided with lifting lugs suitable for various hoisting methods. The bottom of the crossbeam 1 is provided with a cathode plate mounting groove 5 and a conductive head 7 is installed at one end of the bottom of the crossbeam 1.
[0020] The effects are as follows: the crossbeam 1 is made suitable for various lifting methods by setting lifting lugs on its top, so as to meet the needs of manufacturers with different lifting equipment, facilitate their operation and production, and reduce the manufacturers' expenditure on equipment upgrading and transformation; at the same time, the crossbeam 1 is set with cathode plate mounting groove 5 at its bottom, which solves the drawback of the current cathode plate and crossbeam connection being firm, and this method is simple to operate and has low processing cost.
[0021] Furthermore, the maximum thickness of the lifting lug is consistent with that of the crossbeam 1; the design of this structure can ensure the rigidity of the lifting lug and extend its service life. At the same time, the lifting lug can be installed on the crossbeam 1 by welding, or it can be made directly by stamping or extrusion molding a single piece of sheet metal to form the lifting lug and the crossbeam 1 as a single unit.
[0022] Furthermore, the lifting lugs are equipped with triangular hooks 2 and hanging lugs 3. The tops of the triangular hooks 2 on both the left and right sides are provided with hanging lugs 3 that are parallel to the upper surface of the crossbeam 1 and face outwards. The triangular hooks 2 are provided with small triangular lifting holes 4 that pass through them. This structure can be used for lifting not only by using the triangular hooks 2, but also by using the hanging lugs 3, which can meet the lifting needs of different lifting equipment at the same time, facilitate its operation and production, and reduce the manufacturer's expenditure on equipment upgrades and modifications.
[0023] Furthermore, the top of the cathode plate can be tightly inserted into the cathode plate mounting groove 5, and a 45° welding bevel 6 is provided at the groove opening of the cathode plate mounting groove 5; the design of this structure can make the cathode plate more stably connected to the crossbeam 1. At the same time, this method can avoid warping and deformation of the cathode plate surface and the crossbeam during welding, which would cause quality problems and material waste.
[0024] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.
[0025] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.
Claims
1. An aluminium alloy cathode plate crossbeam (1) comprising a crossbeam (1), characterised in that: The thickness of the crossbeam (1) is 10-20mm, the top of the crossbeam (1) is provided with lifting lugs suitable for various lifting modes, the bottom of the crossbeam (1) is provided with a cathode plate mounting groove (5) and one end of the bottom of the crossbeam (1) is provided with a conductive head (7).
2. An aluminum alloy cathode plate crossbeam (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The maximum thickness of the lifting lug is consistent with the crossbeam (1).
3. An aluminum alloy cathode plate crossbeam (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting lug is provided with a triangular hook (2) and an ear (3), the top of the triangular hook (2) on the left and right sides is provided with the ear (3) which is parallel to the upper surface of the crossbeam (1) and faces outward, and the triangular hook (2) is provided with a small triangular lifting hole (4) penetrating through.
4. An aluminum alloy cathode plate crossbeam (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cathode plate mounting groove (5) can tightly insert the top end of the cathode plate, and the groove opening of the cathode plate mounting groove (5) is provided with a 45° welding bevel (6).
Citation Information
Patent Citations
Production process of cathode plate cross beam for electrolytic zinc
CN113770658A
Electrolytic cathode plate
CN209759605U