Cathode carbon block conveying and overturning device for aluminum electrolysis

By designing a cathode carbon block conveying and turning device for aluminum electrolysis, the problem of lack of automatic turning during the conveying process of cathode carbon blocks was solved, and efficient conveying and transfer was achieved.

CN224185264UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-01ALUMINUM CORP OF CHINA LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ALUMINUM CORP OF CHINA LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-09
Publication Date
2026-05-01

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Technical Problem

In existing technologies, the cathode carbon blocks lack an automatic flipping function during the conveying process, resulting in low conveying efficiency.

Method used

A cathode carbon block conveying and turning device for aluminum electrolysis was designed, including a base, a moving platform, a support platform and a turning device. The cathode carbon block is automatically turned over through a sliding drive, a lifting device and a turning drive motor.

Benefits of technology

The automatic flipping of the cathode carbon block was realized, which improved the conveying and transfer efficiency and met the needs of electrolytic aluminum production.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of aluminum electrolysis, in particular to a cathode carbon block conveying and overturning device for aluminum electrolysis, which comprises a base, a moving table is connected onto the base in a sliding manner, the moving table is connected with a sliding driving device, a supporting table is arranged above the moving table, the supporting table is connected with the moving table through a lifting device, and an overturning device is arranged at the top of the supporting table. The cathode carbon block overturning device can achieve overturning of cathode carbon blocks, meet the production requirement of electrolytic aluminum, and improve the conveying and transferring efficiency of the carbon blocks.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of aluminum electrolysis, and in particular to a cathode carbon block conveying and turning device for aluminum electrolysis. Background Technology

[0002] Cathode carbon blocks are a key material in electrolytic aluminum production, mainly used in the cathode section of electrolytic cells. They serve to conduct electricity, resist high-temperature corrosion, and support the cell lining. Aluminum cathode carbon blocks are a core material in electrolytic aluminum production, primarily used in the cathode section of electrolytic cells to provide conductivity, high-temperature resistance, and corrosion resistance. They are made from high-quality anthracite, petroleum coke, or graphite as aggregates and coal tar pitch as a binder, through processes such as crushing, kneading, molding, and calcination. They possess high conductivity, high-temperature resistance, and resistance to electrolyte erosion. Depending on the material, cathode carbon blocks can be divided into semi-graphite and fully graphite types. Semi-graphite blocks are less expensive and suitable for small and medium-sized electrolytic cells, while fully graphite blocks offer superior conductivity and corrosion resistance and are mostly used in large, high-efficiency cells. Furthermore, to improve performance, elements such as silicon and titanium are often added to enhance resistance to sodium expansion.

[0003] In the existing technology, when conveying cathode carbon blocks during the electrolytic aluminum production process, fixed conveyor belts, roller conveyors or hoisting equipment are usually used. However, the existing technology generally does not have an automatic turning function. Therefore, we need a cathode carbon block conveying and turning device for aluminum electrolysis. Utility Model Content

[0004] Based on the above problems, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a cathode carbon block conveying and turning device for aluminum electrolysis. This utility model adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] This utility model provides a cathode carbon block conveying and turning device for aluminum electrolysis, including a base, a movable platform slidably connected to the base, the movable platform being connected to a sliding drive device, a support platform being provided above the movable platform, the support platform being connected to the movable platform through a lifting device, and a turning device being provided on the top of the support platform.

[0006] The flipping device includes a rotating shaft with both ends rotatably connected to a bearing seat, the bearing seat being fixed on the support platform, one end of the rotating shaft being poweredly connected to a flipping drive motor, a flipping arm being fixed on the rotating shaft, a bracket being provided at the swing end of the flipping arm, the bracket being provided with two mutually perpendicular lifting surfaces, and a pushing component being provided on the inner side of the lifting surfaces.

[0007] Preferably, the sliding drive device includes a first screw, which is arranged horizontally. One end of the first screw is poweredly connected to a sliding drive motor, which is mounted on the base. The other end of the first screw is rotatably connected to the base. A threaded sleeve is connected to the first screw and is fixed to the bottom of the moving platform.

[0008] Preferably, the lifting device includes a second screw, which is arranged vertically. The upper end of the second screw is threadedly connected to a pre-reserved threaded hole on the support platform, and the lower end of the second screw is poweredly connected to a lifting drive motor, which is mounted on the moving platform. Guide rods are provided on both sides of the second screw, and the lower end of the guide rods is fixed to the moving platform. The guide rods are slidably connected to pre-reserved guide holes on the support platform.

[0009] Preferably, the pushing assembly includes a push plate, the back of which is connected to a telescopic drive member, which is mounted on the bracket.

[0010] Preferably, the telescopic drive component is a hydraulic cylinder.

[0011] Preferably, two push plates are arranged on each of the lifting surfaces.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial technical effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0013] This invention enables the flipping of cathode carbon blocks, meeting the needs of electrolytic aluminum production and improving the efficiency of carbon block conveying and transfer. Attached Figure Description

[0014] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cathode carbon block conveying and turning device for aluminum electrolysis according to this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the flipping device of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the sliding drive device and lifting device of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the bottom surface of the support platform of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the working process of the cathode carbon block conveying and turning device for aluminum electrolysis according to this utility model.

[0020] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Base; 2. Moving platform; 3. Sliding drive device; 301. First screw; 302. Sliding drive motor; 303. Threaded sleeve; 4. Support platform; 5. Lifting device; 501. Second screw; 502. Lifting drive motor; 503. Guide rod; 6. Tilting device; 601. Rotating shaft; 602. Shaft seat; 603. Tilting drive motor; 604. Tilting arm; 605. Bracket; 606. Lifting surface; 7. Pushing assembly; 701. Push plate; 702. Telescopic drive component. Detailed Implementation

[0021] To make the technical problems, technical solutions and beneficial effects of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0022] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown in the figure, this embodiment discloses a cathode carbon block conveying and turning device for aluminum electrolysis, including a base 1, a movable platform 2 slidably connected to the base 1, the movable platform 2 being slidably connected to the base 1 via a guide rail slider structure, the movable platform 2 being connected to a sliding drive device 3, the sliding drive device 3 driving the movable platform 2 to slide along the base 1. A support platform 4 is provided above the movable platform 2, the support platform 4 being connected to the movable platform 2 via a lifting device 5, the lifting device 5 driving the support platform 4 to move up and down, and a turning device 6 is provided on the top of the support platform 4, the turning device 6 turning the cathode carbon block.

[0023] The flipping device 6 includes a rotating shaft 601. Both ends of the rotating shaft 601 are rotatably connected to a bearing seat 602 via bearing assemblies. The bearing seat 602 is fixedly mounted on a support platform 4. One end of the rotating shaft 601 is poweredly connected to a flipping drive motor 603. Specifically, the rotating shaft 601 can be connected to the motor shaft of the flipping drive motor 603 via a coupling. The housing of the flipping drive motor 603 is mounted on the bearing seat 602. A flipping arm 604 is fixed to the rotating shaft 601. A bracket 605 is provided at the swing end of the flipping arm 604. The bracket 605 has two mutually perpendicular lifting surfaces 606, and a pushing assembly 7 is provided on the inner side of the lifting surfaces 606. The flipping drive motor 603 can drive the rotating shaft 601 to rotate, which in turn drives the bracket 605 to flip and rotate via the flipping arm 604, flipping the charcoal block onto the other side of the conveyor.

[0024] The sliding drive device 3 includes a first screw 301, which is arranged horizontally. One end of the first screw 301 is poweredly connected to the sliding drive motor 302. Specifically, the first screw 301 can be connected to the motor shaft of the sliding drive motor 302 through a coupling. The sliding drive motor 302 is mounted on the base 1. The other end of the first screw 301 is rotatably connected to the base 1 through a bearing assembly. A threaded sleeve 303 is connected to the first screw 301, and the threaded sleeve 303 is threadedly engaged with the first screw 301. The threaded sleeve 303 is fixed to the bottom of the moving platform 2.

[0025] The lifting device 5 includes a second screw 501, which is arranged vertically. The upper end of the second screw 501 is threadedly connected to a pre-reserved threaded hole on the support platform 4, and the lower end of the second screw 501 is poweredly connected to the lifting drive motor 502. Specifically, the second screw 501 can be connected to the motor shaft of the lifting drive motor 502 through a coupling. The lifting drive motor 502 is mounted on the moving platform 2. Guide rods 503 are provided on both sides of the second screw 501. The lower end of the guide rod 503 is fixed to the moving platform 2, and the guide rod 503 is slidably connected to the pre-reserved guide hole on the support platform 4.

[0026] The actuating component 7 includes a push plate 701, the back of which is connected to the telescopic end of the telescopic drive component 702, the body of which is mounted on the bracket 605. The telescopic drive component 702 can specifically be a hydraulic cylinder.

[0027] In this embodiment, two push plates 701 are arranged on each lifting surface 606, and the two push plates 701 are arranged in parallel and spaced apart on the lifting surface 606.

[0028] like Figure 5 As shown, the working process of this utility model is as follows:

[0029] In use, the charcoal blocks can be transported between the push plates 701 on both sides by a conveyor. The push plate 701 at the bottom acts as a lifting device, while the push plate 701 on the side acts as a limiting device. The sliding drive motor 302 drives the first screw 301 to rotate within the threaded sleeve 303, which allows the moving table 2 to move the charcoal blocks to the appropriate position. Then, the flipping drive motor 603 is started, which drives the rotating shaft 601 to rotate. This, in turn, drives the bracket 605 to rotate 90 degrees via the flipping arm 604. After this, the push plate 701, which was initially located on the side, rotates to a horizontal position to lift the charcoal blocks. The push plate 701, which was initially located at the bottom, rotates to a vertical position. The push plate 701 in the vertical position is pushed out, pushing the flipped charcoal blocks to another conveyor, thus completing the flipping and conveying of the charcoal blocks.

[0030] In addition, to accommodate the needs of conveyors at different heights, the height of the support platform 4 can be adjusted by controlling the lifting drive motor 502 to drive the second screw 501 to rotate.

[0031] The embodiments described above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of the present utility model. Various modifications and improvements made to the technical solutions of the present utility model by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the present utility model should fall within the protection scope defined by the claims of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A cathode carbon block conveying and turning device for aluminum electrolysis, comprising a base (1), characterized in that: A movable platform (2) is slidably connected to the base (1). The movable platform (2) is connected to the sliding drive device (3). A support platform (4) is provided above the movable platform (2). The support platform (4) is connected to the movable platform (2) through a lifting device (5). A flipping device (6) is provided on the top of the support platform (4). The flipping device (6) includes a rotating shaft (601), both ends of which are rotatably connected to a bearing seat (602). The bearing seat (602) is fixed on the support platform (4). One end of the rotating shaft (601) is poweredly connected to a flipping drive motor (603). A flipping arm (604) is fixed on the rotating shaft (601). A bracket (605) is provided at the swing end of the flipping arm (604). The bracket (605) is provided with two mutually perpendicular lifting surfaces (606). A pushing component (7) is provided on the inner side of the lifting surface (606).

2. The cathode carbon block transfer and inverting apparatus for aluminum electrolysis of claim 1, wherein: The sliding drive device (3) includes a first screw (301), which is arranged horizontally. One end of the first screw (301) is poweredly connected to a sliding drive motor (302), which is mounted on the base (1). The other end of the first screw (301) is rotatably connected to the base (1). A threaded sleeve (303) is connected to the first screw (301), which is fixed to the bottom of the moving platform (2).

3. The cathode carbon block transfer and inverting apparatus for aluminum electrolysis of claim 1, wherein: The lifting device (5) includes a second screw (501), which is arranged vertically. The upper end of the second screw (501) is threadedly connected to a reserved threaded hole on the support platform (4), and the lower end of the second screw (501) is poweredly connected to a lifting drive motor (502). The lifting drive motor (502) is installed on the moving platform (2). Guide rods (503) are provided on both sides of the second screw (501). The lower end of the guide rod (503) is fixed to the moving platform (2), and the guide rod (503) is slidably connected to a reserved guide hole on the support platform (4).

4. The cathode carbon block transfer and inverting apparatus for aluminum electrolysis of claim 1 wherein: The pushing assembly (7) includes a push plate (701), the back of which is connected to a telescopic drive member (702), which is mounted on the bracket (605).

5. The cathode carbon block conveying and turning device for aluminum electrolysis according to claim 4, characterized in that: The telescopic drive component (702) is a hydraulic cylinder.

6. The cathode carbon block transfer and inverting apparatus for aluminum electrolysis of claim 4 wherein: Two push plates (701) are arranged on each of the lifting surfaces (606).