Anode rod holder for electrolytic production of aluminium

By designing a clamping structure that includes a horizontal busbar, a fixed side plate, a movable side plate, and a pusher, and utilizing the rigid clamping of the two side plates and the hook connection of the tensioning assembly, the problem of loosening and falling off of the anode guide rod clamp in the prior art is solved, and a more stable clamping effect is achieved.

CN224362895UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-16BAOTOU ALUMINUM CO LTD

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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
BAOTOU ALUMINUM CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-10
Publication Date
2026-06-16

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an anode guide rod clamp of aluminum electrolysis production relates to anode guide rod clamp technical field, including horizontal bus, fixed side plate, mobile side plate and pusher, fixed side plate fixed setting on horizontal bus, mobile side plate is along first direction and is slid to set on horizontal bus, and pusher can push mobile side plate and draw apart fixed side plate, the side fixed setting of mobile side plate away from horizontal bus has the tensioning assembly, and the tensioning assembly can be with the one end of fixed side plate away from horizontal bus and hook hold, and the tensioning assembly can lock the interval between mobile side plate and fixed side plate. It can improve the clamping effect to anode guide rod, reduces its risk of loosening and falling off.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of anode guide rod clamping technology, and in particular to an anode guide rod clamping device for aluminum electrolysis production. Background Technology

[0002] Aluminum electrolysis, as the name suggests, is the process of producing metallic aluminum by electrolyzing molten aluminum oxide. It is a crucial production link in modern metallurgical industry. During aluminum electrolysis, a multi-functional overhead crane is used in conjunction with anode clamps to hold and lift the anode guide rod. The anode guide rod is a key component in the use of the aluminum electrolysis cell. It is easy to replace the aluminum guide rod, which requires regular repair to address defects such as cracked explosive blocks, cracked steel claws, rotten claws, and missing claws, thus necessitating repeated disassembly and reassembly.

[0003] Existing clamps used for holding anode guide rods cannot stably hold heavy anode guide rods, which can easily lead to the anode guide rods loosening and falling off. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an anode guide rod clamp for aluminum electrolysis production, so as to solve the problems existing in the prior art, improve the clamping effect on the anode guide rod, and reduce the risk of it loosening and falling off.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following solution:

[0006] This utility model provides an anode guide rod clamp for aluminum electrolysis production, including a horizontal busbar, a fixed side plate, a movable side plate, and a pusher; the fixed side plate is fixedly disposed on the horizontal busbar, the movable side plate is slidably disposed on the horizontal busbar along a first direction, and the pusher can push the movable side plate closer to or away from the fixed side plate; a tensioning component is fixedly disposed on the side of the movable side plate away from the horizontal busbar, the tensioning component can hook with the end of the fixed side plate away from the horizontal busbar, and the tensioning component can lock the gap between the movable side plate and the fixed side plate.

[0007] Preferably, the tensioning assembly includes a storage plate, a sliding plate, and an adjusting screw; one end of the storage plate is rotatably connected to the end of the movable side plate away from the horizontal generatrix around a first axis, the first axis being perpendicular to the first direction; the other end of the storage plate is provided with a receiving groove, the sliding plate slides and extends within the receiving groove, a limiting protrusion is provided at the end of the sliding plate outside the receiving groove, and a hook is provided at the end of the fixed side plate away from the horizontal generatrix, the limiting protrusion being able to be fixedly engaged with the hook; the adjusting screw is rotatably connected to the storage plate, the sliding plate is provided with an adjusting screw hole, and the threaded section of the adjusting screw is threadedly connected within the adjusting screw hole.

[0008] Preferably, the storage plate is provided with a pressing assembly; the pressing assembly has a push plate that can move along a second direction, the push plate being able to move along the second direction toward the side closer to the horizontal generatrix.

[0009] Preferably, the push-tightening assembly includes a push rod and a push plate; the storage plate is provided with a push-tightening threaded hole, and the push rod is threadedly connected in the push-tightening threaded hole; the push plate is located on the side of the storage plate close to the horizontal generatrix, and one end of the push rod is rotatably connected to the push plate.

[0010] Preferably, the pushing assembly further includes a guide rod; the storage plate is provided with a guide through hole, the guide rod passes through the guide through hole, and one end of the guide rod is fixedly connected to the push plate.

[0011] Preferably, a bolt head protrusion is fixedly provided at the end of the push rod away from the push plate.

[0012] Preferably, a limit block is fixedly provided at the end of the guide rod away from the push plate.

[0013] Preferably, a groove is provided on the horizontal busbar, a sliding block is fixed at one end of the movable side plate, the sliding block is slidably disposed in the groove along the first direction, the pusher is located in the groove, and the telescopic end of the pusher can push the sliding block to move along the first direction.

[0014] Preferably, the receiving groove includes an upper sliding cavity, a middle sliding cavity, and a lower sliding cavity; the sliding plate includes an upper sliding plate, a middle sliding plate, and a lower sliding plate fixed together, the upper sliding plate is slidably disposed in the upper sliding cavity, the middle sliding plate is slidably disposed in the middle sliding cavity, and the lower sliding plate is slidably disposed in the lower sliding cavity.

[0015] Preferably, a rotating rod is fixedly provided at one end of the storage plate, and the rotating rod is rotatably disposed at the end of the movable side plate away from the horizontal generatrix around the first axis.

[0016] The present invention achieves the following technical advantages over the prior art:

[0017] The anode guide rod clamp for aluminum electrolysis production provided by this utility model uses a pusher to drive the movable side plate to translate along the horizontal generatrix towards the fixed side plate. The rigid clamping surfaces of the two side plates directly compress the anode guide rod, forming an initial clamping force. The clamping surfaces of the two side plates are in close contact with the side of the guide rod, and the pressure is evenly distributed along the axial direction of the guide rod, avoiding deformation or slippage caused by single-point force. When the movable side plate approaches the fixed side plate, the tensioning component hooks into the groove at the far end of the fixed side plate, forming a structure similar to a "lever + buckle". At this time, the tensioning component applies a pulling force to further pull the movable side plate towards the fixed side plate, increasing the clamping force of the two side plates on the guide rod and forming a superimposed clamping effect. The pusher provides real-time dynamic pressure to adapt to the fine-tuning of the guide rod's position during installation, ensuring a rapid response to the initial clamping. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of the anode guide rod clamp for aluminum electrolysis production provided by this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the moving side plate and tensioning assembly in the anode guide rod clamp for aluminum electrolysis production provided by this utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the anode guide rod clamping assembly for aluminum electrolysis production provided by this utility model in the open state;

[0022] Figure 4 Exploded view of part of the moving side plate, tensioning assembly and pushing assembly in the anode guide rod clamp for aluminum electrolysis production provided by this utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A structural diagram of each component in its assembled state.

[0024] In the picture:

[0025] 10-Anode guide rod; 11-Horizontal busbar; 12-Slide groove; 13-Actuator;

[0026] 20 - Fixed side plate; 21 - Limiting extension plate;

[0027] 30 - Moving side plate; 31 - Upper sliding cavity; 32 - Middle sliding cavity; 33 - Lower sliding cavity; 34 - Sliding block;

[0028] 40-Tightening assembly; 41-Storage plate; 411-Push-tightening threaded hole; 412-Guide through hole; 42-Sliding plate; 43-Adjusting screw; 44-Limiting protrusion; 45-Rotating rod;

[0029] 50-Push-tightening assembly; 51-Push plate; 52-Push rod; 521-Bolt head protrusion; 53-Guide rod; 531-Limit block. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0031] The purpose of this invention is to provide an anode guide rod clamp for aluminum electrolysis production, in order to solve the problems existing in the prior art, improve the clamping effect on the anode guide rod, and reduce the risk of it loosening and falling off.

[0032] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0033] Example 1

[0034] This embodiment provides an anode guide rod clamp for aluminum electrolysis production, such as... Figures 1-5 As shown, it includes a horizontal busbar 11, a fixed side plate 20, a movable side plate 30, and a pusher 13; the fixed side plate 20 is fixedly mounted on the horizontal busbar 11, the movable side plate 30 is slidably mounted on the horizontal busbar 11 along a first direction, and the pusher 13 can push the movable side plate 30 closer to or away from the fixed side plate 20; a tensioning assembly 40 is fixedly mounted on the side of the movable side plate 30 away from the horizontal busbar 11, the tensioning assembly 40 can hook with the end of the fixed side plate 20 away from the horizontal busbar 11, and the tensioning assembly 40 can lock the distance between the movable side plate 30 and the fixed side plate 20.

[0035] The pusher 13 drives the movable side plate 30 to translate along the horizontal generatrix 11 toward the fixed side plate 20. The rigid clamping surfaces of the two side plates directly compress the anode guide rod 10, forming an initial clamping force. The clamping surfaces of the two side plates are in close contact with the side of the guide rod, and the pressure is evenly distributed along the axial direction of the guide rod, avoiding deformation or slippage caused by single-point force. When the movable side plate 30 approaches the fixed side plate 20, the tensioning assembly 40 hooks and connects with the hook groove at the far end of the fixed side plate 20, forming a structure similar to a "lever + buckle". At this time, the tensioning assembly 40 applies a pulling force to further pull the movable side plate 30 toward the fixed side plate 20, thereby increasing the clamping force of the two side plates on the guide rod and forming a superimposed clamping effect. The pusher 13 provides real-time dynamic pressure to adapt to the fine-tuning of the guide rod's position during installation, ensuring a rapid response to the initial clamping.

[0036] The following are the settings instructions for the tensioning component 40:

[0037] Among the optional solutions in this embodiment, the more preferred one is as follows: Figures 1-5 As shown, the tensioning assembly 40 includes a storage plate 41, a sliding plate 42, and an adjusting screw 43. One end of the storage plate 41 is rotatably connected to the end of the movable side plate 30 away from the horizontal generatrix 11 around a first axis. The first axis is perpendicular to the first direction. The other end of the storage plate 41 is provided with a receiving groove. The sliding plate 42 slides and extends within the receiving groove. A limiting protrusion 44 is provided at the end of the sliding plate 42 located outside the receiving groove. A hook is provided at the end of the fixed side plate 20 away from the horizontal generatrix 11 (the fixed side plate 20 is away from the horizontal generatrix 11). Two limiting extension plates 21 are fixed at one end of the busbar 11. The side of the limiting extension plate 21 near the horizontal busbar 11 and the side of the fixed side plate 20 away from the moving side plate 30 together form a hook. The limiting protrusion 44 can be fixedly locked on the hook (both the upper and lower ends of the limiting protrusion 44 protrude from the sliding plate 42 and are engaged with the corresponding hook). The adjusting screw 43 is rotatably connected to the storage plate 41. The sliding plate 42 is provided with an adjusting screw hole. The threaded section of the adjusting screw 43 is threadedly connected in the adjusting screw hole.

[0038] Specifically, rotating the adjusting screw 43 causes the sliding plate 42 to extend and retract within the storage plate 41, with the extension and retraction direction being the direction in which the moving side plate 30 approaches or moves away from the fixed side plate 20.

[0039] Among the optional solutions in this embodiment, the more preferred one is as follows: Figures 1-5 As shown, the receiving groove includes an upper sliding cavity 31, a middle sliding cavity 32, and a lower sliding cavity 33; the sliding plate 42 includes an upper sliding plate, a middle sliding plate, and a lower sliding plate fixed together. The upper sliding plate is slidably disposed in the upper sliding cavity 31, the middle sliding plate is slidably disposed in the middle sliding cavity 32, and the lower sliding plate is slidably disposed in the lower sliding cavity 33.

[0040] Specifically, the push-tight threaded hole 411 on the storage plate 41 is located between the upper sliding cavity 31 and the middle sliding cavity 32, and the guide through hole 412 on the storage plate 41 is located between the middle sliding cavity 32 and the lower sliding cavity 33.

[0041] Among the optional solutions in this embodiment, the more preferred one is as follows: Figures 1-5 As shown, a rotating rod 45 is fixedly installed at one end of the storage plate 41. The rotating rod 45 is rotatably installed around the first axis at the end of the movable side plate 30 away from the horizontal generatrix 11.

[0042] To achieve a better clamping effect, a pushing component 50 can also be provided on the tensioning component 40:

[0043] Specifically, through the cooperation of the fixed side plate 20, the movable side plate 30, the pusher 13, the tensioning assembly 40 and the pushing assembly 50, the anode guide rod 10 is completely clamped around its perimeter, increasing the contact area and stability.

[0044] Among the optional solutions in this embodiment, the more preferred one is as follows: Figures 1-5 As shown, a push-tightening assembly 50 is provided on the storage plate 41; the push-tightening assembly 50 has a push plate 51 that can move along a second direction, and the push plate 51 can move along the second direction toward the side closer to the horizontal busbar 11.

[0045] Among the optional solutions in this embodiment, the more preferred one is as follows: Figures 1-5 As shown, the push-tightening assembly 50 includes a push rod 52 and a push plate 51; the receiving plate 41 is provided with a push-tightening threaded hole 411, and the push rod 52 is threadedly connected in the push-tightening threaded hole 411; the push plate 51 is located on the side of the receiving plate 41 close to the horizontal busbar 11, and one end of the push rod 52 is rotatably connected to the push plate 51.

[0046] Among the optional solutions in this embodiment, the more preferred one is as follows: Figures 1-5 As shown, the push-tightening assembly 50 also includes a guide rod 53; the storage plate 41 is provided with a guide through hole 412, the guide rod 53 passes through the guide through hole 412, and one end of the guide rod 53 is fixedly connected to the push plate 51.

[0047] Among the optional solutions in this embodiment, the more preferred one is as follows: Figures 1-5 As shown, a bolt head protrusion 521 is fixedly provided at the end of the push rod 52 away from the push plate 51.

[0048] Among the optional solutions in this embodiment, the more preferred one is as follows: Figures 1-5 As shown, a limit block 531 is fixedly installed at the end of the guide rod 53 away from the push plate 51.

[0049] The following are the relevant specifications regarding the connection structure between the movable side plate 30 and the horizontal busbar 11:

[0050] Among the optional solutions in this embodiment, the more preferred one is as follows: Figures 1-5 As shown, a slide groove 12 is provided on the horizontal busbar 11, and a sliding block 34 is fixed at one end of the movable side plate 30 (the sliding block 34 is dovetail-shaped, which is an existing structure, thereby reducing the risk of the sliding block 34 coming out of the slide groove 12). The sliding block 34 is slidably disposed in the slide groove 12 along the first direction. The pusher 13 (such as a telescopic electric cylinder, or other existing structures that can achieve telescopic movement) is located in the slide groove 12, and the telescopic end of the pusher 13 can push the sliding block 34 to move along the first direction.

[0051] This utility model uses specific examples to illustrate its principles and implementation methods. The above description of the embodiments is only for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core idea of ​​this utility model. At the same time, for those skilled in the art, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope based on the idea of ​​this utility model. In summary, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

Claims

1. A clamp for an anode guide rod produced by aluminum electrolysis, characterized in that: Includes horizontal busbars, fixed side plates, movable side plates, and actuators; The fixed side plate is fixedly disposed on the horizontal generatrix, the movable side plate is slidably disposed on the horizontal generatrix along the first direction, and the pusher can push the movable side plate closer to or away from the fixed side plate. A tensioning component is fixedly provided on the side of the movable side plate away from the horizontal busbar. The tensioning component can hook onto the end of the fixed side plate away from the horizontal busbar and can lock the distance between the movable side plate and the fixed side plate.

2. The anode guide rod clamp for aluminum electrolysis production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tensioning assembly includes a storage plate, a sliding plate, and an adjusting screw; One end of the storage plate is rotatably connected to the end of the movable side plate away from the horizontal generatrix around a first axis. The first axis is perpendicular to the first direction. The other end of the storage plate is provided with a receiving groove. The sliding plate slides and extends within the receiving groove. A limiting protrusion is provided at the end of the sliding plate outside the receiving groove. A hook is provided at the end of the fixed side plate away from the horizontal generatrix. The limiting protrusion can be fixedly locked onto the hook. The adjusting screw is rotatably connected to the storage plate. An adjusting screw hole is provided on the sliding plate. The threaded section of the adjusting screw is threaded into the adjusting screw hole.

3. The anode guide rod clamp for aluminum electrolysis production according to claim 2, characterized in that: The storage plate is equipped with a push-tightening component; The pressing assembly has a push plate that can move in a second direction toward the side closer to the horizontal busbar.

4. The anode guide rod clamp for aluminum electrolysis production according to claim 3, characterized in that: The push-fit assembly includes a push rod and the push plate; The storage plate is provided with a push-tight threaded hole, and the push rod is threadedly connected in the push-tight threaded hole; the push plate is located on the side of the storage plate close to the horizontal generatrix, and one end of the push rod is rotatably connected to the push plate.

5. The anode guide rod clamp for aluminum electrolysis production according to claim 4, characterized in that: The push-tightening assembly also includes a guide rod; the storage plate is provided with a guide through hole, the guide rod passes through the guide through hole, and one end of the guide rod is fixedly connected to the push plate.

6. The anode guide rod clamp for aluminum electrolysis production according to claim 4, characterized in that: A bolt head protrusion is fixedly provided at the end of the push rod away from the push plate.

7. The anode guide rod clamp for aluminum electrolysis production according to claim 5, characterized in that: A limit block is fixedly installed at the end of the guide rod away from the push plate.

8. The anode guide rod clamp for aluminum electrolysis production according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sliding groove is provided on the horizontal busbar, and a sliding block is fixed at one end of the movable side plate. The sliding block is slidably disposed in the sliding groove along the first direction. The pusher is located in the sliding groove, and the telescopic end of the pusher can push the sliding block to move along the first direction.

9. The anode guide rod clamp for aluminum electrolysis production according to claim 2, characterized in that: The receiving groove includes an upper sliding cavity, a middle sliding cavity, and a lower sliding cavity; The sliding plate includes an upper sliding plate, a middle sliding plate, and a lower sliding plate fixed together. The upper sliding plate is slidably disposed in the upper sliding cavity, the middle sliding plate is slidably disposed in the middle sliding cavity, and the lower sliding plate is slidably disposed in the lower sliding cavity.

10. The anode guide rod clamp for aluminum electrolysis production according to claim 2, characterized in that: A rotating rod is fixedly provided at one end of the storage plate, and the rotating rod is rotatably disposed at the end of the movable side plate away from the horizontal generatrix around the first axis.