Forklift transfer device for anode guide rods

Abstract

The utility model discloses an anode guide rod forklift transfer device, relates to the field of conveying, and aims to improve the stability and safety of transferring a single anode guide rod through a forklift. According to the technical scheme, the anode guide rod forklift transfer device comprises a vertically-arranged connecting plate, at least two hooks are fixedly arranged at the bottom of the front face of the connecting plate, two fork barrels are fixed to the back face of the connecting plate, and the installation heights of the two fork barrels are equal and larger than the installation heights of the hooks. And the two fork cylinders are parallel to each other and are vertical to the connecting plate. Two pallet forks of a forklift are inserted into the two fork barrels, then the hooks are inserted into gaps between steel claws of the anode guide rod, the pallet forks ascend, the hooks ascend synchronously to enable a steel beam of the anode guide rod to be clamped into the hooks, and then the anode guide rod can be lifted and transferred through the forklift. The anode guide rod forklift transfer device is used in cooperation with a forklift, is used for transferring the anode guide rod and can also be used for transferring the anode of the anode guide rod.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of conveying, specifically a device for using with a forklift to transfer anode guide rods. Background Technology

[0002] The anode guide rod consists of an anode and a guide rod. The anode comprises multiple parallel steel claws and a steel beam connecting the claws into a single unit. The guide rod is connected to the steel beam, and the guide rod and claws are located on opposite sides of the steel beam. In the electrolytic aluminum production process, anode guide rods are typically loaded and unloaded using forklifts. Anode guide rods requiring maintenance (residual electrodes) are also generally transported using forklifts. Anode guide rods are heavy and bulky; for example, a single anode guide rod used by the applicant weighs 509 kg. When using a forklift to load, unload, or transport anode guide rods, the guide rod is rod-shaped, and there are only gaps between the anode's claws, making it impossible for the forklift to directly transport the anode guide rod or the anode itself. Therefore, auxiliary devices are required when using a forklift to transport anode guide rods.

[0003] Patent CN 2871395 Y discloses a special pallet for transporting residual electrodes using a forklift. The pallet comprises a base plate, left and right side plates, and front and rear side plates. The base plate is covered with two layers of insulation material and two steel rails. Each of the left and right side plates is connected to a clamping plate via a pin. Each clamping plate is connected to the residual electrode via a stabilizing electrode clip. The lower part of the base plate has at least two fork holes. This special pallet has a complex structure and is heavy. After the residual electrode is placed in the pallet, it needs to be manually secured. After the residual electrode is transported to its destination, it also needs to be manually released. Furthermore, the residual electrode is placed on the steel rails within the pallet for transport, and the center of gravity of the residual electrode is much higher than the position of the fork holes, resulting in poor stability and safety when transported by forklift.

[0004] Patent CN 219750425 U discloses an anti-tipping device for anode guide rods, including a T-shaped limiting plate, a support mechanism, and a socket seat. The support mechanism is arranged parallel to right-angled grooves on both sides of the limiting plate. A socket seat is located at the bottom of the support mechanism, allowing the forklift's forks to extend into it for easy forklift transport of the anode guide rods. Multiple limiting plates are spaced apart along the length of the support mechanism, with adjacent limiting plates and the two side support mechanisms forming slots for vertically placing the anode guide rods. This device can transport multiple anode guide rods at once, resulting in high transport efficiency. However, it is not suitable for transporting large anode guide rods one by one, as they require individual transport. Furthermore, the socket seat is located at the bottom of the support mechanism. After the anode guide rod is placed in the slot, it rests entirely on the socket seat, with its center of gravity much higher than the socket seat, leading to poor stability and safety during forklift transport. Utility Model Content

[0005] This invention provides an anode guide rod forklift transfer device, the purpose of which is to improve the stability and safety of transferring a single anode guide rod by forklift.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by this utility model is: an anode guide rod forklift transfer device, including a vertically arranged connecting plate, at least two hooks are fixedly installed on the bottom front of the connecting plate, the opening direction of each hook is upward, and the hooks are arranged at intervals along the horizontal direction. Two forks are fixed on the back of the connecting plate, the installation height of the two forks is equal and higher than the installation height of the hooks, the two forks are parallel to each other and perpendicular to the connecting plate.

[0007] To ensure the strength of the connecting plate, hook, and fork, and to reduce manufacturing costs, specifically: the connecting plate, hook, and fork are all made of steel.

[0008] To ensure a secure connection between the hook and the connecting plate, and between the fork and the connecting plate, specifically: the connecting plate is a rectangular plate, the hook is welded to the connecting plate, and the fork is welded to the connecting plate.

[0009] To further increase the installation height of the fork, the fork is further mounted on top of the connecting plate.

[0010] To reduce the weight of the anode guide rod forklift transfer device and simplify the transfer of the anode guide rod, the following further features: two hooks are provided on the front of the connecting plate. The plane corresponding to each hook is a vertical plane and perpendicular to the plane corresponding to the connecting plate. The axis of symmetry of the projection of the two hooks onto the vertical plane corresponding to the connecting plate coincides with the axis of symmetry of the projection of the two forks onto the vertical plane corresponding to the connecting plate.

[0011] To further improve the stability between the fork and the connecting plate, at least one reinforcing plate is also provided between the back of the connecting plate and the fork.

[0012] To ensure that the two fork barrels are roughly horizontal after the anode guide rod forklift transfer device is placed on a level ground, so that the forklift forks can be inserted into the fork barrels, the bottom surface of the reinforcing plate, the bottom surface of the connecting plate, and the bottom surface of the hook are coplanar.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: The two forks of the forklift are inserted into the two fork barrels, and then the hooks are inserted into the gaps between the steel claws of the anode guide rod. As the forks rise, the hooks rise synchronously, causing the steel beam of the anode guide rod to engage with the hooks. This allows the forklift to lift and transport the anode guide rod. The hooks are arranged horizontally at intervals, meaning each hook is installed at the same height. The steel beam of the anode guide rod remains horizontal after engaging with the hooks and is fixed by the hooks, ensuring the anode guide rod remains vertical and stable after being lifted. Simultaneously, the two fork barrels are installed at equal heights and higher than the hooks. By increasing the installation height of the fork barrels and lowering the position of the anode guide rod, the stability and safety of the anode guide rod during transport are improved. The anode guide rod forklift transport device also has the advantages of simple structure, low overall weight, and convenient operation. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a side view schematic diagram of one embodiment of the present invention.

[0015] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The illustrated embodiment is shown in top view.

[0016] Reference numerals: 1. Connecting plate; 2. Hook; 3. Fork tube; 4. Reinforcing plate. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0018] This utility model relates to an anode guide rod forklift transfer device, which is used in conjunction with a forklift for transferring anode guide rods, and can also be used for transferring the anode of the anode guide rod. For example... Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the anode guide rod forklift transfer device includes a vertically arranged connecting plate 1. At least two hooks 2 are fixedly installed on the bottom front of the connecting plate 1. The hooks 2 are used to extend into the gap between the steel claws of the anode guide rod and hook onto the steel beam. The openings of each hook 2 face upwards. When the hook 2 moves vertically upwards, it hooks onto the steel beam, ensuring the anode guide rod remains stable after being hooked. Ideally, the openings of each hook 2 should face vertically upwards, meaning the plane corresponding to each hook 2 should ideally be vertical. The hooks 2 are spaced horizontally. After the steel beam of the anode guide rod is engaged with the hook 2, it remains horizontal. With the steel beam horizontal and the guide rod vertical, each hook 2 provides support for the steel beam. There are at least two hooks 2 on the front of the connecting plate 1, typically two to three. The hooks 2 can be formed by cutting and welding steel plates, for example, using a 30mm thick steel plate. The spacing between two adjacent hooks 2 is determined according to the spacing of the steel claws of the anode guide rod. The width of hook 2 is not greater than the spacing of the steel claws of the anode guide rod to avoid the problem that each hook 2 cannot be inserted into the gap of the steel claws of the anode guide rod.

[0019] Two fork tubes 3 are fixed to the back of the connecting plate 1, and are used to insert the two forks of a forklift. The two fork tubes 3 are installed at the same height, parallel to each other and perpendicular to the connecting plate 1, so as to facilitate the insertion of the forklift's forks into the fork tubes 3. The installation height of the two fork tubes 3 is higher than the installation height of the hook 2. Increasing the installation height of the fork tubes 3 and lowering the installation height of the hook 2, that is, lowering the position of the anode guide rod, improves the stability and safety of the anode guide rod during transportation. For example, the fork tubes 3 are installed at the top of the connecting plate 1.

[0020] The connecting plate 1, hook 2, and fork 3 have no special material requirements. To ensure their strength, they are generally made of metal. For example, they can all be made of steel. The connecting plate 1 can be a solid structure, or it can be a hollow structure to achieve weight reduction, provided that strength requirements are met. The hook 2 and the fork 3 are fixedly connected to the connecting plate 1. This can be done by bolts, welding, riveting, or other methods. Considering that the hook 2 and the fork 3 do not need to be disassembled after connection, welding is preferred for both the hook 2 and the connecting plate 1. The bottom surface of the connecting plate 1 is the supporting surface, so it is best to make it horizontal. The two end faces and the top surface of the connecting plate 1 have no special requirements. For ease of material preparation, the connecting plate 1 is generally a rectangular plate.

[0021] The two fork cylinders 3 are parallel to each other and perpendicular to the connecting plate 1. To improve the stability between the fork cylinders 3 and the connecting plate 1, at least one reinforcing plate 4 is also provided between the back of the connecting plate 1 and the fork cylinders 3. To ensure the strength of the reinforcing plate 4, it is generally made of metal. For example, the reinforcing plate 4 is a steel plate and is welded and fixed between the fork cylinders 3 and the connecting plate 1. There can be one or more reinforcing plates 4 between each fork cylinder 3 and the connecting plate 1. In order to make the two fork cylinders 3 approximately horizontal after the anode guide rod forklift transfer device is placed on a horizontal ground, so as to facilitate the insertion of the forklift forks into the fork cylinders 3, the bottom surface of the reinforcing plate 4, the bottom surface of the connecting plate 1, and the bottom surface of the hook 2 are coplanar.

[0022] To reduce the weight of the anode guide rod forklift transfer device, two hooks 2 are preferably provided on the front of the connecting plate 1. The two hooks 2 are identical, and the plane corresponding to each hook 2 is a vertical plane and perpendicular to the plane corresponding to the connecting plate 1. To balance the force on the two hooks 2, the axis of symmetry of the projection of the two hooks 2 onto the vertical plane corresponding to the connecting plate 1 coincides with the axis of symmetry of the projection of the two forks 3 onto the vertical plane corresponding to the connecting plate 1.

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