Standing device

Abstract

The utility model relates to a standing device. The standing device comprises a standing assembly which comprises a standing tank, the standing tank is horizontally arranged in the length direction, an opening is formed in one side of the standing tank, and the opening is communicated with an inner cavity of the standing tank; and the side door opening assembly comprises a tank door for closing or opening the opening. Compared with the prior art, the standing device has the advantages that on one hand, opening and closing of the tank door can be realized without lifting action, and on the other hand, the hoisting height of a clamp loaded with a battery is greatly reduced, so that the height of hoisting equipment is greatly reduced, and the space (especially the height space) required to be occupied by the equipment is greatly reduced; and the cost for transforming a plant is saved, and meanwhile, the energy consumption of equipment is also reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of battery manufacturing equipment technology, specifically a static device. Background Technology

[0002] During battery production, after the electrolyte is injected into the battery, the battery is usually placed in a settling tank and circulated under positive and negative pressure to allow the electrolyte to penetrate into the cell.

[0003] Traditionally, settling devices use vertical settling tanks, meaning the tank has an opening at the top, which is closed by a door. The door can rise or fall under the drive of a lifting mechanism, thus opening or closing the top opening. However, because the tank opening is at the top, hoisting equipment is needed to lift the clamps containing the batteries, allowing them to enter or exit the tank through the top opening. To increase production capacity, when more than two sets of clamps are used, the hoisting height becomes very high, requiring significant space and energy consumption. This is especially problematic in factories with limited ceiling height, leading to substantial renovation costs. Utility Model Content

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a static device that can reduce energy consumption, reduce the space required, and save the cost of renovating the factory to address the above problems.

[0005] A stationary device, comprising:

[0006] A settling assembly includes a settling tank, the settling tank being horizontally positioned along its length, and having an opening on one side that communicates with the inner cavity of the settling tank; and

[0007] A side-opening door assembly, including a tank door for closing or opening the opening.

[0008] In some embodiments, the side-opening door assembly further includes a drive mechanism on which the tank door is mounted; the drive mechanism is capable of moving the tank door to close the opening or to be misaligned with the opening.

[0009] In some embodiments, at least two settling tanks are provided, each settling tank is arranged in a row, and the openings of each settling tank are located on the same side. The drive mechanism is arranged on the side of each settling tank with the opening and is capable of driving the tank door to close the opening of any settling tank.

[0010] In some embodiments, the settling tank is cylindrical, the axis of the settling tank is horizontal, and the opening is located at one axial end of the settling tank.

[0011] In some embodiments, the settling assembly further includes an annular sleeve rotatably connected to one side of the settling tank having the opening, the annular sleeve extending along the circumferential edge of the opening and having a plurality of first limiting protrusions spaced circumferentially, with a first groove formed between each pair of adjacent first limiting protrusions.

[0012] The peripheral edge of the can door is provided with a plurality of second limiting protrusions, which are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the can door. Under the driving action of the driving mechanism, each of the second limiting protrusions of the can door can enter or exit the inner cavity of the stationary can through the corresponding first groove.

[0013] In some embodiments, the settling tank has an annular abutment extending along the circumferential edge of the opening, the annular abutment being located on the side of the annular sleeve facing inwards from the settling tank, for abutting against the tank door that enters the settling tank through the opening.

[0014] In some embodiments, a sealing ring is provided between the annular abutment portion and the tank door.

[0015] In some embodiments, the drive mechanism includes a fixed guide rail and a support unit, the fixed guide rail being arranged on the side of the settling tank having the opening and having a notch formed along the extension direction of the fixed guide rail;

[0016] The support unit includes a drive member and a support member. The support member is arranged in the notch and is used to support the tank door that moves to the notch along the fixed guide rail. The drive member is used to drive the support member to move along the width direction of the fixed guide rail.

[0017] In some embodiments, the support includes a first movable guide rail and a second movable guide rail, which are arranged side by side and connected to each other along the width direction of the fixed guide rail. Under the driving action of the driving member, the first movable guide rail and the second movable guide rail alternately dock with the fixed guide rail.

[0018] In some embodiments, the support further includes a floating element, through which the first movable guide rail and the second movable guide rail are connected, the floating element being used to provide an elastic force that causes the first movable guide rail and the second movable guide rail to move closer to each other.

[0019] In some embodiments, the floating component includes a connecting rod and a compression spring. A mounting ring is provided on the second movable guide rail. The connecting rod passes through the mounting ring, and one end of the connecting rod is connected to the first movable guide rail. The compression spring is sleeved on the connecting rod and abuts against the mounting ring and the end of the connecting rod away from the first movable guide rail.

[0020] In actual use, the aforementioned settling device involves a drive mechanism that moves the tank door relative to the settling tank to a position offset from the tank's opening. Then, a clamp containing the battery is inserted into the settling tank through the opening. Next, the drive mechanism moves the tank door to a position that closes the settling tank's opening. At this point, positive and negative pressure circulation is controlled within the settling tank, allowing the battery to complete the settling process.

[0021] Because the settling tank is positioned horizontally, its opening is located on one side of the tank in the horizontal direction. A drive mechanism moves the tank door laterally, thereby closing or opening the tank opening. Compared to existing technologies, the settling device in this application eliminates the need for lifting actions to open and close the tank door. Furthermore, it significantly reduces the hoisting height of the clamps containing the batteries, thereby greatly reducing the height of the hoisting equipment and consequently reducing the space required for the equipment (especially in the vertical direction). This saves on factory renovation costs and also reduces energy consumption. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the static device in one embodiment of this application;

[0023] Figures 2 to 4 This diagram illustrates the rotation of the annular sleeve relative to the tank door when the opening of the closed settling tank is closed.

[0024] Figure 5 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the drive mechanism of the stationary device. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0026] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0027] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0028] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0029] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0030] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0031] Please see Figure 1 This application provides a settling device, including a settling assembly 10 and a side-opening door assembly 20. The settling assembly 10 includes a settling tank 11, which is arranged substantially horizontally along its length; that is, the settling tank 11 is horizontally positioned rather than vertically. The settling tank 11 is positioned in a horizontal direction (e.g., Figure 1 The first horizontal direction (X1) shown has an opening 111 on one side, and the opening 111 communicates with the inner cavity of the settling tank 11. The side-opening door assembly 20 includes a drive mechanism 21 and a tank door 23 mounted on the drive mechanism 21. The tank door 23 is located on the side of the settling tank 11 with the opening 111, and is movable along the first horizontal direction (X1) and the second horizontal direction (X2) under the drive of the drive mechanism 21, the first horizontal direction (X1) being perpendicular to the second horizontal direction (X2).

[0032] When it is necessary to close the opening 111 of the settling tank 11, firstly, the drive mechanism 21 drives the tank door 23 to move along the second horizontal direction X2 until the tank door 23 moves to a position opposite to the opening 111 of the settling tank 11. Then, the drive mechanism 21 drives the tank door 23 to move gradually closer to the settling tank 11 along the first horizontal direction X1 until the tank door 23 closes the opening 111 of the settling tank 11.

[0033] When it is necessary to open the opening 111 of the settling tank 11, firstly, the drive mechanism 21 drives the tank door 23 to move gradually away from the settling tank 11 along the first horizontal direction X1, so that the tank door 23 separates from the side of the settling tank 11 with the opening 111. Then, the drive mechanism 21 drives the tank door 23 to move along the second horizontal direction X2 until the tank door 23 and the opening 111 of the settling tank 11 are misaligned to avoid the tank door 23 interfering with the clamps or other fixtures that enter or exit the settling tank 11 through the opening 111.

[0034] Thus, in actual use, the drive mechanism 21 drives the tank door 23 to move relative to the settling tank 11 to a position offset from the opening 111 of the settling tank 11. Then, the clamp containing the battery is placed into the settling tank 11 through the opening 111. Next, the drive mechanism 21 drives the tank door 23 to move to a position that closes the opening 111 of the settling tank 11. At this time, positive and negative pressure circulation is controlled within the settling tank 11, allowing the battery inside the settling tank 11 to complete the settling process.

[0035] Because the settling tank 11 is set in a horizontal position, the opening 111 of the settling tank 11 is located on one side of the settling tank 11 in the horizontal direction. The drive mechanism 21 drives the tank door 23 to move laterally, thereby realizing the closing or opening of the opening 111 of the settling tank 11 by the tank door 23. Compared with the prior art, the settling device in this application does not require the use of lifting action to open and close the tank door 23. On the other hand, it greatly reduces the hoisting height of the clamps carrying batteries, thereby greatly reducing the height of the hoisting equipment, and thus greatly reducing the space occupied by the equipment (especially the space in the vertical direction), saving the cost of factory renovation, and also reducing the energy consumption of the equipment.

[0036] It should be noted that the "horizontal direction", "first horizontal direction X1" and "second horizontal direction X2" in this application refer to roughly horizontal directions, and a certain degree of deviation is allowed.

[0037] It should also be noted that the drive mechanism 21 is not essential. In some other embodiments, the tank door 23 can be movably installed on the side of the stationary tank 11 with the opening 111, and the opening and closing operations can be achieved by the operator manually pushing and pulling. For ease of understanding, this article will use the implementation method in which the tank door 23 is installed on the drive mechanism 21, and the drive mechanism 21 drives the tank door 23 to achieve automatic opening and closing as an example.

[0038] Specifically, after the clamp containing the battery is placed into the settling tank 11 through the opening 111, the space inside the settling tank 11 needs to be filled with filling material to reduce the unfilled space inside the settling tank 11, thereby reducing the energy consumption during vacuuming and pressurizing. Compared with the prior art where the settling tank is vertically arranged and has an opening at the top, in the embodiment of this application, since the opening 111 of the settling tank 11 is located on one side of the settling tank 11 in the horizontal direction, it is more convenient to put the filling material into the settling tank 11 through the opening 111.

[0039] Optionally, the settling tank 11 is cylindrical and arranged horizontally, meaning its axis is horizontal. The cylindrical settling tank 11 has one open end and one closed end along its axial direction. A clamp containing a battery enters and exits the inner cavity of the settling tank 11 through the opening 111, and the drive mechanism 21 drives the tank door 23 to close or open the opening 111 of the settling tank 11.

[0040] Please see Figures 2 to 4 In an embodiment of this application, the settling assembly 10 further includes an annular sleeve 13, which is rotatably connected to the side of the settling tank 11 having an opening 111 and extends along the circumferential edge of the opening 111. The annular sleeve 13 has a plurality of first limiting protrusions 131 spaced circumferentially, with a first groove 133 formed between each pair of adjacent first limiting protrusions 131. The circumferential edge of the tank door 23 is provided with a plurality of second limiting protrusions 231, which are spaced circumferentially along the tank door 23, with a second groove 233 formed between each pair of adjacent second limiting protrusions 231. Further, the settling tank 11 has an annular abutment portion 113 extending along the circumferential edge of the opening 111 (see...). Figure 1 The annular abutment portion 113 is located on the side of the annular sleeve 13 facing the inside of the settling tank 11, and is used to abut against the tank door 23 that enters the settling tank 11 through the opening 111.

[0041] When it is necessary to close the opening 111 of the settling tank 11, under the driving action of the driving mechanism 21, the tank door 23 first moves to a position opposite to the side of the settling tank 11 with the opening 111 (at this time, each second limiting protrusion 231 on the tank door 23 is opposite to a corresponding first groove 133, and each second groove 233 on the tank door 23 is opposite to a corresponding first limiting protrusion 131). Then the tank door 23 moves toward the opening 111 of the settling tank 11, so that each second limiting protrusion 231 on the tank door 23 passes through the annular sleeve 13 through its corresponding first groove 133 until the tank door 23 abuts against the annular abutment part 113. Then, the annular sleeve 13 is controlled to rotate relative to the settling tank 11 until each first limiting protrusion 131 is positioned on the side of the corresponding second limiting protrusion 231 facing outward from the settling tank 11. Thus, each first limiting protrusion 131 limits each second limiting protrusion 231, that is, the tank door 23 is limited between the annular abutment part 113 and the annular sleeve 13, preventing the tank door 23 from exiting the settling tank 11 from the opening 111.

[0042] When it is necessary to open the opening 111 of the settling tank 11, firstly, the annular sleeve 13 is rotated until the first limiting protrusions 131 and the second limiting protrusions 231 of the tank door 23 are misaligned, that is, the second limiting protrusions 231 are respectively opposite to the first grooves 133 on the annular sleeve 13. Then, the drive mechanism 21 drives the tank door 23 to exit the settling tank 11 through the opening 111 and gradually move away from the settling tank 11. Then, the drive mechanism 21 drives the tank door 23 to move along the second horizontal direction X2 until the tank door 23 is misaligned with the opening 111 of the settling tank 11.

[0043] Furthermore, a sealing ring (not shown) is provided between the annular abutment portion 113 and the can door 23, thereby sealing the gap between the annular abutment portion 113 and the can door 23, and thus achieving a seal on the opening 111. It can be understood that the sealing ring can be located on the annular abutment portion 113, and when the can door 23 abuts against the annular abutment portion 113, the sealing ring is located between the can door 23 and the annular abutment portion 113 and is subjected to the combined compression of both. Alternatively, the sealing ring can also be located on the can door 23, and when the can door 23 abuts against the annular abutment portion 113, the sealing ring is located between the can door 23 and the annular abutment portion 113 and is subjected to the combined compression of both.

[0044] It should be noted that the rotation of the annular sleeve 13 relative to the stationary tank 11 can be achieved by the operator manually pushing and pulling it, or by using the power provided by the pneumatic or electric drive components to achieve automatic rotation, as long as it can limit and release the tank door 23, which is not limited here.

[0045] Furthermore, the settling assembly 10 also includes a plurality of locking mechanisms 15, all mounted on the settling tank 11. These locking mechanisms 15 are spaced apart along the peripheral edge of the opening 111 of the settling tank 11. Each locking mechanism 15 can controllably press the tank door 23 against the annular abutment portion 113, ensuring a sealing effect between the tank door 23 and the annular abutment portion 113. It should be noted that the locking mechanism 15 can employ a latch structure from the prior art, as long as it can achieve the pressing or releasing of the tank door 23; no limitation is made here.

[0046] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 5In the embodiments of this application, the driving mechanism 21 includes a fixed guide rail 211 and a support unit 213. The fixed guide rail 211 is arranged on the side of the settling tank 11 with an opening 111 and extends longitudinally along the second horizontal direction X2. The fixed guide rail 211 has a discontinuous structure, with a notch (not shown) formed along the extension direction of the fixed guide rail 211. The support unit 213 includes a driving member 215 and a support member 217. The support member 217 is arranged in the notch and is used to support the tank door 23 that moves along the fixed guide rail 211 to the notch. The driving member 215 is connected to the support member 217 to drive the support member 217 to move along the width direction (i.e., the first horizontal direction X1) of the fixed guide rail 211, thereby causing the support member 217 to move the tank door 23 thereon closer to or away from the end of the settling tank 11 with an opening 111 along the first horizontal direction X1. When the support member 217 moves the tank door 23 closer to the side of the settling tank 11 with the opening 111 until it abuts against the annular contact portion 113, the opening 111 of the settling tank 11 can be closed. When the support member 217 moves the tank door 23 away from the side of the settling tank 11 with the opening 111 until it separates from the annular contact portion 113, the opening 111 of the settling tank 11 can be opened.

[0047] It should be noted that a can door 23 can be supported and driven by one support unit 213 or by multiple support units 213. Specifically, in this embodiment, a can door 23 is supported by two support units 213. The fixed guide rail 211 is provided with two notches at intervals on the side of the stationary tank 11 with the opening 111. A support unit 213 is provided in each of the two notches, so that the two support units 213 jointly support the can door 23 and drive the can door 23 to move closer to or away from the stationary tank 11 along the first horizontal direction X1.

[0048] Specifically, in this embodiment, the support member 217 includes a first movable guide rail 2171 and a second movable guide rail 2173. The first movable guide rail 2171 and the second movable guide rail 2173 are arranged side-by-side along a first horizontal direction X1 and connected to each other. The driving member 215 is connected to either the first movable guide rail 2171 or the second movable guide rail 2173, enabling the driving member 215 to drive the first movable guide rail 2171 and the second movable guide rail 2173 to reciprocate along the first horizontal direction X1. When the driving member 215 drives the first movable guide rail 2171 and the second movable guide rail 2173 to reciprocate along the first horizontal direction X1, the first movable guide rail 2171 and the second movable guide rail 2173 alternately engage with the fixed guide rail 211. When the first movable guide rail 2171 is connected to the fixed guide rail 211, both ends of the first movable guide rail 2171 are aligned with the fixed guide rails 211 at both ends of the notch, forming a continuous track. The second movable guide rail 2173 then exits from the side of the notch facing away from the settling tank 11. Similarly, when the second movable guide rail 2173 is connected to the fixed guide rail 211, both ends of the second movable guide rail 2173 are aligned with the fixed guide rails 211 at both ends of the notch, forming a continuous track. The first movable guide rail 2171 then exits from the side of the notch facing towards the settling tank 11.

[0049] When it is necessary to close the opening 111 of the settling tank 11, firstly, the drive member 215 drives the first movable guide rail 2171 to align with the fixed guide rail 211. Then, the tank door 23 moves along the fixed guide rail 211 to the first movable guide rail 2171 at the notch, so that the tank door 23 and the opening 111 of the settling tank 11 are opposite each other in the first horizontal direction X1. Then, the drive member 215 drives the first movable guide rail 2171 and the supported tank door 23 to move towards the settling tank 11 in the first horizontal direction X1 until the second movable guide rail 2173 aligns with the fixed guide rail 211. At the same time, the tank door 23 also reaches the position of abutting against the annular abutment part 113, thereby closing the opening 111 of the settling tank 11.

[0050] As can be seen, when the tank door 23 closes the opening 111 of the stationary tank 11, it is supported by the first movable guide rail 2171, while the second movable guide rail 2173 is connected to the fixed guide rail 211. At this time, the gap of the fixed guide rail 211 is filled by the second movable guide rail 2173, and the two together form a continuous track, so the other tank doors 23 can move smoothly along the fixed guide rail 211.

[0051] When it is necessary to open the opening 111 of the settling tank 11, firstly, the driving component 215 drives the first movable guide rail 2171 to move away from the opening 111 of the settling tank 11 until the first movable guide rail 2171 aligns with the fixed guide rail 211 and the tank door 23 separates from the settling tank 11. At this time, the fixed guide rail 211 and the first movable guide rail 2171 together form a continuous track, so that the settling tank 11 can be slid from the first movable guide rail 2171 to the fixed guide rail 211, and the tank door 23 continues to be moved along the fixed guide rail 211 to a position that is offset from the opening 111 of the settling tank 11, thus opening the opening 111 of the settling tank 11.

[0052] The drive mechanism 21 is generally located at the bottom of the settling tank 11, meaning the fixed guide rail 211 is generally set along the bottom edge of the settling tank 11. Therefore, the drive mechanism 21 can support the settling tank 11 from bottom to top. Alternatively, another drive mechanism 21 can be set at the top edge of the settling tank 11. In this way, the two drive mechanisms 21 can support the tank door 23 along the upper and lower ends of the tank door 23, thereby improving the reliability of supporting the tank door 23 and making the opening and closing operations of the tank door 23 smoother.

[0053] Furthermore, the side-opening door assembly 20 also includes a side-sliding drive mechanism, which can drive the can door 23 to move along the fixed guide rail 211. The side-sliding drive mechanism can use a servo motor to drive a synchronous belt, a servo motor direct-drive module, or a cylinder to drive the can door 23 to move along the fixed guide rail 211, thereby automatically switching the can door 23 between a position opposite to the opening 111 of the stationary can 11 and a position offset from the opening 111 of the stationary can 11.

[0054] The side-sliding drive mechanism can remain connected to the tank door 23 at all times, or it can be connected to the tank door 23 after the tank door 23 separates from the annular abutment portion 113 of the stationary tank 11 and the first movable guide rail 2171 supporting the tank door 23 moves to align with the fixed guide rail 211. It should be noted that in other embodiments, the side-sliding drive mechanism can be omitted, allowing the operator to manually push and pull the tank door 23 to move it along the fixed guide rail 211.

[0055] Furthermore, the support member 217 also includes a floating member (not shown), through which the first movable guide rail 2171 and the second movable guide rail 2173 are connected. This floating member provides a spring force that causes the first movable guide rail 2171 and the second movable guide rail 2173 to tend to move closer to each other. In other words, the floating member provides a spring force that causes the first movable guide rail 2171 and the second movable guide rail 2173 to abut against each other under the action of the spring force. Because the first movable guide rail 2171 and the second movable guide rail 2173 are close together, the first movable guide rail 2171 in its initial state can only float away from the second movable guide rail 2173. Thus, during the reciprocating movement of the first movable guide rail 2171 and the second movable guide rail 2173, the relative position of the two is maintained more stably to a certain extent, ensuring that they can remain synchronized. Moreover, under the action of the spring force, the first movable guide rail 2171 can automatically reset after floating relative to the second movable guide rail 2173.

[0056] It should be noted that the inner cavity of the settling tank 11 may be under positive or negative pressure. Under negative pressure, due to the larger pressure difference between the inside and outside of the tank door 23, the sealing ring is pressed more tightly by the tank door 23 compared to the positive pressure state. Therefore, the position of the tank door 23 will be closer to the annular abutment portion 113 of the settling tank 11 compared to the positive pressure state. In other words, the positions of the first movable guide rail 2171 and the supported tank door 23 may differ under different operating conditions. Since the first movable guide rail 2171 can float relative to the second movable guide rail 2173 along the first horizontal direction X1, when the position of the first movable guide rail 2171 and the supported tank door 23 changes, the relative position between the second movable guide rail 2173 and the fixed guide rail 211 can remain unchanged. This ensures that the second movable guide rail 2173 and the fixed guide rail 211 always maintain a high degree of alignment, preventing the tank door 23 from getting stuck when passing through the junction of the second movable guide rail 2173 and the fixed guide rail 211, thus making the movement of the tank door 23 along the fixed guide rail 211 smoother.

[0057] Furthermore, the floating component includes a connecting rod and a compression spring. A mounting ring (not shown) is provided on the second movable guide rail 2173, through which the connecting rod passes, and one end of the connecting rod is connected to the first movable guide rail 2171. The compression spring is sleeved on the connecting rod and abuts against the mounting ring and the end of the connecting rod furthest from the first movable guide rail 2171.

[0058] The mounting ring is located on the back of the second movable guide rail 2173 to avoid interference with the tank door 23. A stop is formed at the end of the connecting rod away from the first movable guide rail 2171 to hold the compression spring. The compression spring, when compressed, generates a spring force that acts on the stop and the mounting ring, causing the first and second movable guide rails 2171 and 2173 to tend to move closer together. To achieve a more balanced force, multiple mounting rings can be provided along the length of the second movable guide rail 2173, with corresponding multiple connecting rods and multiple compression springs.

[0059] Furthermore, the support unit 213 also includes a fixed plate 218 and two slide rails 219. The two slide rails 219 are arranged parallel to each other on the fixed plate 218 and both extend longitudinally along the first horizontal direction X1. The two ends of the first movable guide rail 2171 and the second movable guide rail 2173 are slidably mounted on the two slide rails 219. A driving member 215 is disposed between the two slide rails 219, and the driving end of the driving member 215 is connected to the first movable guide rail 2171. That is, the driving member 215 directly acts on the first movable guide rail 2171, and drives the second movable guide rail 2173 to move synchronously through the first movable guide rail 2171.

[0060] It should be noted that the number of settling tanks 11 can be one or more (i.e., two or more). When there are multiple settling tanks 11, the multiple settling tanks 11 are arranged in a row at intervals along the second horizontal direction X2, and the openings 111 of each settling tank 11 are located on the same side of the settling tank 11 in the first horizontal direction X1, which is perpendicular to the second horizontal direction X2. The drive mechanism 21 is arranged on the side of each settling tank 11 with an opening 111, and can drive the tank door 23 to close the opening 111 of any settling tank 11.

[0061] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0062] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A static device, characterized in that, include: A settling assembly (10) includes a settling tank (11), the settling tank (11) being horizontally positioned along its length, and the settling tank (11) having an opening (111) on one side, the opening (111) communicating with the inner cavity of the settling tank (11); and The side-opening door assembly (20) includes a tank door (23) for closing or opening the opening (111).

2. The stationary device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The side-opening door assembly (20) also includes a drive mechanism (21), and the tank door (23) is mounted on the drive mechanism (21); the drive mechanism (21) can drive the tank door (23) to move to close the opening (111) or to be misaligned with the opening (111).

3. The stationary device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The settling tank (11) is configured as at least two, and each settling tank (11) is arranged in a row, and the opening (111) of each settling tank (11) is located on the same side. The driving mechanism (21) is arranged on the side of each settling tank (11) with the opening (111) and can drive the tank door (23) to close the opening (111) of any settling tank (11).

4. The stationary device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The settling tank (11) is cylindrical, with its axis set horizontally, and one axial end of the settling tank (11) has the opening (111).

5. The stationary device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The settling assembly (10) further includes an annular sleeve (13) rotatably connected to one side of the settling tank (11) having the opening (111). The annular sleeve (13) extends along the peripheral edge of the opening (111) and has a plurality of first limiting protrusions (131) spaced apart in the circumferential direction. A first groove (133) is formed between each two adjacent first limiting protrusions (131). The peripheral edge of the can door (23) is provided with a plurality of second limiting protrusions (231). The plurality of second limiting protrusions (231) are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the can door (23). Each second limiting protrusion (231) of the can door (23) can enter or exit the inner cavity of the stationary can (11) through the corresponding first groove (133).

6. The stationary device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The settling tank (11) has an annular abutment portion (113) extending along the peripheral edge of the opening (111), the annular abutment portion (113) being located on the side of the annular sleeve (13) facing into the settling tank (11) for abutting against the tank door (23) that enters the settling tank (11) through the opening (111).

7. The stationary device according to claim 6, characterized in that, A sealing ring is provided between the annular abutment part (113) and the tank door (23).

8. The stationary device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The drive mechanism (21) includes a fixed guide rail (211) and a support unit (213). The fixed guide rail (211) is arranged on the side of the stationary tank (11) with the opening (111) and has a notch formed along the extension direction of the fixed guide rail (211). The support unit (213) includes a drive member (215) and a support member (217). The support member (217) is arranged in the notch and is used to carry the tank door (23) that moves along the fixed guide rail (211) to the notch. The drive member (215) is used to drive the support member (217) to move along the width direction of the fixed guide rail (211).

9. The stationary device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The support member (217) includes a first movable guide rail (2171) and a second movable guide rail (2173). The first movable guide rail (2171) and the second movable guide rail (2173) are arranged side by side along the width direction of the fixed guide rail (211) and connected to each other. Under the driving action of the driving member (215), the first movable guide rail (2171) and the second movable guide rail (2173) alternately dock with the fixed guide rail (211).

10. The stationary device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The support member (217) further includes a floating member, through which the first movable guide rail (2171) and the second movable guide rail (2173) are connected. The floating member is used to provide an elastic force that causes the first movable guide rail (2171) and the second movable guide rail (2173) to have a tendency to move closer to each other.

11. The stationary device according to claim 10, characterized in that, The floating component includes a connecting rod and a compression spring. A mounting ring is provided on the second movable guide rail (2173). The connecting rod passes through the mounting ring, and one end of the connecting rod is connected to the first movable guide rail (2171). The compression spring is sleeved on the connecting rod and abuts against the mounting ring and the end of the connecting rod away from the first movable guide rail (2171).

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