Anode carbon block quality detection station

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of detection equipment, concretely relates to a kind of anode carbon block quality detection station, including the detection area and recovery area of being connected arrangement, the recovery area is waste anode collection container, the waste anode collection container is connected with the side of supporting frame and is provided with opening, the detection area includes the detection platform, propelling device, rotating device and coding device being arranged in supporting frame.This utility model solves the art in the prior art inspection is manual inspection identification or single equipment detection, so as to lead to the quality result is not one and detection efficiency is low, realizes the weighing, temperature measurement, height measurement, surface defect identification, algorithm volume, coding mark, flat measurement and other functions are integrated in one, greatly speed up detection efficiency, have stronger practicality.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of testing equipment technology, specifically relating to an anode carbon block quality testing station. Background Technology

[0002] In the production process of anode carbon blocks, the inspection of finished anode carbon blocks is a particularly important part, as the quality of the product has a significant impact on downstream processes. Currently, inspection in traditional industries is almost entirely done manually. Because everyone's judgment differs, misjudgments can occur, leading to inconsistent quality assessments and hindering stable production. Data is the core of a digital factory; therefore, a comprehensive testing station with efficient data acquisition, storage, and analysis capabilities is needed in the anode carbon block production process. This includes an effective data management system and powerful data analysis tools to analyze and utilize the large amounts of data generated during production to achieve quality control of the anode carbon blocks. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem this invention aims to solve is to provide an anode carbon block quality inspection station that addresses the shortcomings of existing technologies where inspection relies on manual identification or single-device testing, leading to inconsistent quality assessments and low efficiency. This station integrates functions such as weighing, temperature measurement, height measurement, surface defect identification, algorithmic volume measurement, coding and marking, and flatness measurement, significantly accelerating inspection efficiency and demonstrating strong practicality.

[0004] To address the aforementioned technical problems, embodiments of this utility model provide an anode carbon block quality inspection station, comprising an inspection area and a recycling area connected together. The recycling area is a waste anode collection container, with an opening on one side connected to a support frame. The inspection area includes an inspection platform, a propulsion device, a rotation device, and a coding device disposed within the support frame.

[0005] The propulsion device includes a propulsion frame, a drive motor, a lifting cylinder, and a push plate, which are disposed on both sides inside the support frame. The push plate is slidably disposed on the propulsion frame. The drive motor drives the push plate to move on the propulsion frame through a drive gear. Lifting cylinders are disposed on both sides of the push plate.

[0006] The rotating device is located at the bottom of the detection platform and includes a rotating motor and a turntable. A small gear is provided on the conveying shaft of the rotating motor, and a slewing support is provided at the bottom of the turntable. The slewing support is fixedly connected to the turntable by multiple fixing screws, and the slewing support includes a large gear that can mesh with the small gear.

[0007] The coding device includes a coding bracket, a coding cylinder, a dialing cylinder, a code disk, a mounting frame, and a dial fork. The coding bracket is mounted within a support frame along the anode carbon block's advancing direction. The coding cylinder is slidably mounted on one side of the coding bracket. A mounting frame is mounted on the output shaft at the bottom of the coding cylinder, and a code disk with characters printed on it is placed within the mounting frame. One end of the dial fork is inserted into the code disk, and the other end is connected to the dialing cylinder. Multiple dialing cylinders control the dial fork to rotate the code disk, enabling independent and arbitrary dialing. The coding cylinder lowers the mounting frame and applies pressure, pressing the characters on the code disk onto the anode carbon block to complete the coding operation.

[0008] A recovery cylinder is provided between the two detection zones, and a recovery pusher is provided at the output end of the recovery cylinder. The output direction of the recovery pusher is consistent with the opening direction of the waste anode collection container.

[0009] Among them, strain gauge load cells are also installed at the four corners of the bottom of the rotating device. The high-resolution electromagnetic force compensation (MFR) load cells have the highest accuracy to achieve precise weighing.

[0010] The support frame is equipped with a 3D laser profile scanner, which includes an operating arm and a scanning lens. The scanning lens is mounted on the operating arm, which is fixedly mounted on the support frame. The 3D laser profile scanner scans the surface of the carbon block using a laser beam emitted from the scanning lens, capturing its 3D shape and size. 3D modeling software is used to process the scanned data to generate a 3D model of the carbon block. The 3D model is then checked to ensure that the size and shape of the carbon block meet specifications.

[0011] The detection area is equipped with an infrared sensor and a laser rangefinder, which are respectively located on both sides of the marking device. The infrared sensor is a digital non-contact infrared temperature sensor, which uses compressed air to blow infrared light to accurately measure the temperature of the anode. The laser rangefinder is used to detect the height of the anode carbon block.

[0012] The support frame is equipped with a height measuring device, which includes a housing, a height measuring rod, a connecting rod, and a pressure sensor. The housing is fixedly mounted on the support frame. One end of the connecting rod has a spring, and the other end passes through the housing and connects to the height measuring rod. One end of the height measuring rod has a height measuring rod probe, which is rotatably connected to the connecting rod via a pivot point using a lever structure. The other end of the height measuring rod is connected to a piston, which is housed inside a hydraulic oil pipe. A pressure sensor is installed inside the hydraulic oil pipe. As the anode carbon block moves forward on the detection platform, its bottom edge contacts the height measuring rod probe. As the probe moves, the height measuring rod swings around its axis. Due to the lever structure, the other end of the height measuring rod moves downward, pushing the piston to compress the hydraulic oil pipe. The pressure is then transmitted through the hydraulic oil pipe, and the pressure sensor is used to calculate the height.

[0013] The detection area and the recycling area are equipped with dust collection hoods to suppress dust and ensure air quality during the detection process, so as to avoid the anode carbon blocks being contaminated during the detection process and causing inaccurate data.

[0014] The beneficial effects of the above-mentioned technical solution of this utility model are as follows:

[0015] This invention, through a propulsion device, a rotation device, and a marking device, combined with a height measuring device, a three-dimensional laser contour scanner, an infrared sensor, and a laser rangefinder, can complete the comprehensive inspection of anode carbon blocks. It integrates functions such as weighing, temperature measurement, height measurement, surface defect identification, algorithm volume, marking, and flatness measurement, greatly accelerating the inspection efficiency and possessing strong practicality. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the anode carbon block quality testing station in this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a front view of the structure of the anode carbon block quality testing station in this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the propulsion device in this utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the rotating device in this utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the coding device in this utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the coding device in this utility model. Figure 2 ;

[0022] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the height measuring device in this utility model;

[0023] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the application scenario of the anode carbon block quality testing station in this utility model.

[0024] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0025] 1. Support frame; 2. Detection platform; 3. Propulsion device; 31. Propulsion frame; 32. Drive motor; 33. Lifting cylinder; 34. Push plate; 4. Rotation device; 41. Rotary motor; 42. Turntable; 43. Pinion gear; 44. Rotary support; 45. Large gear; 46. Strain gauge load cell; 5. Coding device; 51. Coding bracket; 52. Coding cylinder; 53. Dial cylinder; 54. Code disk; 55. Mounting frame; 56. Shift fork; 6. 3D laser profile scanner; 7. Infrared sensor; 8. Laser rangefinder sensor; 9. Height measuring device; 91. Housing; 92. Height measuring rod; 93. Connecting rod; 94. Pressure sensor; 95. Spring; 96. Height measuring rod probe wheel; 97. Hydraulic oil pipe; 10. Recovery cylinder; 101. Recovery push plate; 11. Waste anode collection container; 12. Dust collection hood; 13. Anode carbon block. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To make the technical problems, technical solutions and advantages of this utility model clearer, a detailed description will be given below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0027] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, an embodiment of this utility model provides an anode carbon block quality testing station, including a testing area and a recycling area connected together. The testing area includes a testing platform 2, a propulsion device 3, a rotation device 4, a coding device 5, and a height measuring device 9, all set within a support frame 1. The recycling area is a waste anode collection container 11, with an opening on the side of the waste anode collection container 11 connected to the support frame 1. A recycling cylinder 10 is provided between the two testing areas, and a recycling push plate 101 is provided at the output end of the recycling cylinder 10. The output direction of the recycling push plate 101 is consistent with the opening direction of the waste anode collection container 11.

[0028] like Figure 3As shown, the propulsion device 3 includes a propulsion frame 31, a drive motor 32, a lifting cylinder 33, and a push plate 34, all disposed on both sides inside the support frame. The push plate 34 is laterally slidably disposed on the propulsion frame 31. The drive motor 32 drives the push plate 34 to move on the propulsion frame 31 via a drive gear. Lifting cylinders 33 are disposed on both sides of the push plate 34. After the inspection is completed, the drive motor 32 drives the push plate 34 to push the qualified anode carbon block to the next process. If the inspection fails, the lifting cylinder 33 lifts the push plate 34 and the drive motor 32 drives the push plate back to the entrance of the inspection platform 2. The propulsion operation is repeated after the next anode carbon block to be inspected arrives at the inspection platform 2.

[0029] like Figure 4 As shown, the rotating device 4 is located at the bottom of the detection platform 2, and includes a rotary motor 41 and a turntable 42. A small gear 43 is provided on the conveying shaft of the rotary motor 41, and a rotary support 44 is provided at the bottom of the turntable 42. The rotary support 44 is fixedly connected to the turntable 42 by multiple fixing screws, and the rotary support 44 includes a large gear 45 that can mesh with the small gear 43. By driving the rotary motor 41 to drive the small gear 43 and the large gear 45, the rotary support 44 is driven to realize the rotation of the turntable 42 and the anode carbon block.

[0030] The rotating device 4 is also equipped with strain gauge load cells 46 at the four corners of its bottom. The strain gauge load cells 46 are high-resolution electromagnetic force compensation (MFR) load cells, which have the highest accuracy and can achieve precise weighing.

[0031] like Figure 5 , Figure 6 As shown, the coding device 5 includes a coding bracket 51, a coding cylinder 52, a dialing cylinder 53, a code disk 54, a mounting frame 55, and a dial fork 56. The coding bracket 51 is disposed within the support frame 1 along the anode carbon block pushing direction. The coding cylinder 52 is slidably disposed on one side of the coding bracket 51. The mounting frame 55 is disposed on the output shaft at the bottom of the coding cylinder 52. The code disk 54 is disposed within the mounting frame 55, and characters are disposed on the code disk 54. One end of the dial fork 56 is inserted into the code disk 54, and the other end is connected to the dialing cylinder 53. Multiple dialing cylinders 53 control the dial fork 56 to rotate the code disk, enabling independent and arbitrary dialing. The coding cylinder 52 lowers the mounting frame and applies pressure, causing the characters on the code disk 54 to press onto the anode carbon block to complete the coding operation.

[0032] A 3D laser profile scanner 6 is mounted on the support frame 1. The 3D laser profile scanner 6 includes an operating arm and a scanning lens. The operating arm is fixedly mounted on the support frame, and the scanning lens is mounted on the operating arm. The 3D laser profile scanner 6 scans the surface of the carbon block using a laser beam emitted from the scanning lens, capturing its 3D shape and size. The scanned data is processed using 3D modeling software to generate a 3D model of the carbon block. The 3D model is then checked to ensure that the size and shape of the carbon block meet the specifications.

[0033] like Figure 6 As shown, the detection area is also equipped with an infrared sensor 7 and a laser rangefinder 8, which are respectively located on both sides of the marking device 5. The infrared sensor 7 is a digital non-contact infrared temperature sensor, which uses compressed air to blow infrared light to accurately measure the temperature of the anode. The laser rangefinder 8 is used to detect the height of the anode carbon block.

[0034] like Figure 7 As shown, a height measuring device 9 is also provided on the support frame 51. The height measuring device includes a housing 91, a height measuring rod 92, a connecting rod 93, and a pressure sensor 94. The housing 91 is fixedly installed on the support frame 1. One end of the connecting rod 93 is provided with a spring 95, and the other end passes through the housing 91 and is connected to the height measuring rod 92. One end of the height measuring rod is provided with a height measuring rod probe 96, and is rotatably connected to the connecting rod 93 through a lever structure with a rotating shaft as the central fulcrum. The other end of the height measuring rod 92 is connected to a piston, which is installed inside a hydraulic oil pipe 97. The pressure sensor 94 is installed inside the hydraulic oil pipe. As the anode carbon block moves forward on the detection platform, the bottom edge of the anode carbon block contacts the height measuring rod probe 96 of the height measuring rod 92. As the height measuring rod probe 96 is activated, it causes the height measuring rod 92 to swing around the axis. Consequently, due to the lever structure, the other end of the height measuring rod moves downward, thereby pushing the piston to compress the hydraulic oil pipe 97. The pressure is transmitted through the hydraulic oil pipe 97 and the height is calculated using the pressure sensor 94.

[0035] In this embodiment, a high-speed, high-resolution camera is also provided. The captured images are analyzed using image processing software to identify surface defects such as cracks, bubbles, or uneven color.

[0036] The top of the detection area and the recycling area is equipped with a dust collection hood 12 to suppress dust and ensure air quality during the detection process, so as to avoid the anode carbon block being contaminated during the detection process and causing inaccurate data.

[0037] In addition, in this embodiment, a data processing and analysis system can be established to complement the anode carbon block quality inspection station. This system is responsible for receiving and processing data from cameras and laser scanners, possessing automated analysis capabilities, and can detect and mark unqualified anodes in real time. The data processing and analysis system stores all inspection results for quality traceability and improvement analysis, establishes an automatic rejection mechanism to remove defective anodes from the production line, and generates inspection reports to help improve the production process.

[0038] The working principle of this utility model is as follows:

[0039] First, the pushing device 3 pushes the anode carbon block onto the turntable of the rotating device 4. At the same time, during the pushing process, the height measuring rod probe 96 of the height measuring device 9 contacts the upper surface of the anode carbon block. Meanwhile, the laser range sensor 8 and the infrared temperature sensor 7 installed on the marking bracket 51 accurately measure the height and temperature of the anode carbon block.

[0040] Then, the rotating device 4 starts the rotating motor 41 to drive the turntable to rotate. During the rotation, the three-dimensional laser contour scanner 6 and the high-speed high-resolution camera model and analyze the surface of the anode carbon block to detect the size, shape and surface defects of the anode carbon block.

[0041] Finally, after confirming that the anode carbon blocks have completed the inspection, qualified anode carbon blocks are coded by the coding device 5, and unqualified anode carbon blocks are rotated and pushed to the waste anode collection container 11 by the recycling cylinder 10 for recycling.

[0042] The above description is the preferred embodiment of this utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of this utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A quality testing station for anode carbon blocks, characterized in that, It includes a detection area and a recycling area connected together. The recycling area is a waste anode collection container, and the waste anode collection container has an opening on the side connected to the support frame. The detection area includes a detection platform, a propulsion device, a rotation device, and a coding device set within the support frame. The propulsion device includes a propulsion frame, a drive motor, a lifting cylinder, and a push plate, which are disposed on both sides inside the support frame. The push plate is slidably disposed on the propulsion frame. The drive motor drives the push plate to move on the propulsion frame through a drive gear. Lifting cylinders are disposed on both sides of the push plate. The rotating device is located at the bottom of the detection platform and includes a rotating motor and a turntable. A small gear is provided on the conveying shaft of the rotating motor, and a slewing support is provided at the bottom of the turntable. The slewing support is fixedly connected to the turntable by multiple fixing screws, and the slewing support includes a large gear that can mesh with the small gear. The coding device includes a coding bracket, a coding cylinder, a dialing cylinder, a code disk, a mounting frame, and a dial fork. The coding bracket is set in the support frame along the pushing direction of the anode carbon block. The coding cylinder is slidably set on one side of the coding bracket. A mounting frame is set on the output shaft at the bottom of the coding cylinder. A code disk is set in the mounting frame. Characters are set on the code disk. One end of the dial fork is inserted into the code disk, and the other end is connected to the dialing cylinder.

2. The anode carbon block quality testing station according to claim 1, characterized in that, Strain gauge load cells are also installed at the four corners of the bottom of the rotating device.

3. The anode carbon block quality testing station according to claim 1, characterized in that, A three-dimensional laser profile scanner is mounted on the support frame. The three-dimensional laser profile scanner includes an operating arm and a scanning lens. The operating arm is mounted on the support frame, and the scanning lens is mounted on the operating arm.

4. The anode carbon block quality testing station according to claim 1, characterized in that, The detection area is also equipped with an infrared sensor and a laser rangefinder, which are respectively located on both sides of the coding device.

5. The anode carbon block quality testing station according to claim 1, characterized in that, The height measuring device includes a housing, a height measuring rod, a connecting rod, and a pressure sensor. The housing is fixedly mounted on a support frame. One end of the connecting rod is equipped with a spring, and the other end passes through the housing and connects to the height measuring rod. One end of the height measuring rod is equipped with a height measuring rod probe, and is rotatably connected to the connecting rod via a pivot shaft as the central fulcrum using a lever-like structure. The other end of the height measuring rod is connected to a piston, which is located inside a hydraulic oil pipe. A pressure sensor is located inside the hydraulic oil pipe.

6. The anode carbon block quality testing station according to claim 1, characterized in that, A recovery cylinder is provided between the two detection zones, and a recovery pusher is provided at the output end of the recovery cylinder. The output direction of the recovery pusher is consistent with the opening direction of the waste anode collection container.

7. The anode carbon block quality testing station according to claim 1, characterized in that, The detection area and the recycling area are equipped with dust collection hoods to suppress dust.

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