A coding information tracking device for aluminum anode components

Abstract

This utility model discloses a coding information tracking device for aluminum anode components, including drilled holes on the aluminum anode components, with RFID electronic tags fixed in the drilled holes, and radio frequency identification (RFID) reading equipment. By installing RFID reading equipment at different workstations in a suspended corridor, this utility model can effectively track the path and location of the anode components, enabling effective tracking of information such as the quantity and location distribution of the anode components. This allows for effective management of the anode components, ensuring that key information such as anode component distribution, maintenance quality, and service life is complete and clear.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a coding information tracking device for aluminum anode components, belonging to the field of electrolytic aluminum technology. Background Technology

[0002] In the electrolytic aluminum production process, the carbon anode is the "heart" of the electrolytic cell. The quality of the carbon anode directly affects the stability of the electrolytic production process. As an indispensable part of the carbon anode system, the anode assembly plays a dual role of conducting electricity and bearing stress. It requires repair and reuse after multiple applications. Managing the quantity and quality of the anode assembly is an unavoidable task for aluminum electrolysis companies. Company managers need to monitor the distribution of the anode assembly in each stage of production in real time to improve its effective utilization rate. The quality of the anode assembly directly affects the energy consumption and maintenance costs of electrolytic aluminum production, and is also a key starting point for energy conservation and cost reduction in aluminum electrolysis companies.

[0003] Currently, anode component information tracking in the assembly workshop is mainly carried out by painting or stamping. This is only a rough management of the quantity of anode components. For such a large number of anode components, the lack of an effective management system makes it impossible to effectively manage the detailed information of each anode component. This has resulted in incomplete or even missing key information, including anode component distribution, anode component maintenance quality, and anode component lifespan. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a tracking device for encoded information of aluminum anode components. By embedding electronic tags into aluminum guide rods and combining them with radio frequency identification (RFID) reading equipment installed on the overhead conveyor, the real-time position tracking of aluminum anode components can be achieved, realizing automatic tracking and management of aluminum anode components.

[0005] The technical solution of this utility model is: an aluminum anode component coding information tracking device, which includes a drilled hole set on the aluminum anode component, an RFID electronic tag fixed in the drilled hole, and radio frequency identification code reading equipment.

[0006] In the aforementioned aluminum anode component coding information tracking device, the drill hole is set on the aluminum guide rod of the aluminum anode component.

[0007] In the aforementioned aluminum anode component coding information tracking device, the RFID electronic tag is fixed in the drill hole by filler glue.

[0008] In the aforementioned aluminum anode component coding information tracking device, the aluminum anode component is also coated with a digital code, which is applied using high-temperature resistant paint in a bright color.

[0009] In the aforementioned aluminum anode component coding information tracking device, the digital code is set on the aluminum guide rod away from the direction of the steel claw.

[0010] In the aforementioned aluminum anode component coding information tracking device, multiple radio frequency identification (RFID) code reading devices are installed at different workstations on the overhead conveyor corridor of the assembly workshop.

[0011] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: Compared with the prior art, this utility model adopts the above-mentioned technical solution. By installing radio frequency identification code reading equipment at different workstations in the overhead conveyor corridor, the path position of the anode components can be effectively tracked, and information such as the quantity and location distribution of the anode components can be effectively tracked. This enables effective management of the anode components and ensures that key information such as the distribution of anode components, the maintenance quality of anode components, and the service life of anode components are complete and clear. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0013] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the aluminum anode assembly of this utility model;

[0014] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of RFID electronic tag installation.

[0015] 1-Aluminum anode assembly, 2-Drilling hole, 3-RFID electronic tag, 4-Radio frequency identification code reader, 5-Filling adhesive, 6-Digital code, 7-Aluminum guide rod. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, but this should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0017] An embodiment of this utility model: A coding information tracking device for aluminum anode components. This utility model is based on radio frequency identification (RFID) technology. By setting a hole 2 on the aluminum anode component 1, an RFID electronic tag 3 is implanted into the hole 2 for fixation. When the aluminum anode component 1 with the RFID electronic tag 3 implanted enters the circulation and use stage, the RFID reading equipment 4 reads the code of the pre-assigned RFID electronic tag 3 to track the location of the aluminum anode component 1, thereby realizing automatic tracking and management of the aluminum anode component 1.

[0018] The aluminum guide rod 7 is drilled at the guide rod offline maintenance station. The drill hole 2 is located on the side other than the side attached to the horizontal busbar of the electrolytic cell, perpendicular to the direction of travel of the aluminum anode assembly 1, 200mm from the center of the lifting hole of the aluminum guide rod 7 towards the steel claw. The diameter of the drill hole 2 is 20-30mm and the depth is 5-10mm, which is convenient for loading RFID electronic tags 3.

[0019] The RFID tag 3 is a metal-resistant, passive, high-temperature resistant tag that can operate normally for extended periods below 150°C. It has a diameter of 18–28 mm and a thickness of 3–6 mm. It is placed flat in the drilled hole 2 with the antenna facing upwards (i.e., the antenna is facing outwards). After fixing, the remaining gaps in the drilled hole 2 are filled with filler adhesive 5. The filler adhesive 5 is a curing adhesive resistant to a certain high temperature (150°C), such as epoxy resin AB glue or marble adhesive. The filler adhesive 5 must have good fluidity before curing to ensure it fills all gaps in the drilled hole 5 except for the RFID tag 3. After curing, it must adhere well to the drilled hole 2, ensuring it does not detach during long-term use.

[0020] After the RFID electronic tag 3 is filled, the corresponding digital code 6 is sprayed on the top of the drill hole 2 (away from the direction of the steel claw) to facilitate manual identification and subsequent maintenance. The digital code 6 is sprayed with high-temperature resistant paint with a temperature resistance of over 400℃ and a letter mold. The number of digits in the digital code is determined according to the total number of aluminum anode components 1. For example, if there are a total of 20,000 aluminum anode components 1, then a 5-digit code is sufficient. The code is sprayed in the order of 00001, 00002, ..., 20000. The digital code is 25-35mm high and 20±5mm wide. It is recommended to use bright colors such as red and yellow to facilitate manual identification, so that the digital code 6 can be identified normally for a long time. It is advisable to use it for more than half a year. After the coding is completed, it can be connected to the chain and used with the radio frequency identification code reading equipment 4.

[0021] The radio frequency identification (RFID) reading device 4 is a code reading and identification device used in conjunction with the RFID electronic tag 3. It is installed on the overhead conveyor corridor in the assembly workshop. When the aluminum anode assembly 1 with the RFID electronic tag 3 is installed passes by, the RFID reading device 4 can read and record the information of the RFID electronic tag 3 in order to track the aluminum anode assembly 1.

[0022] This utility model provides a scientific and effective tracking device for aluminum anode assemblies. Structurally, it consists of two parts. The first part is the RFID electronic tag 3 on the aluminum anode assembly 1, which is responsible for providing a unique electronic identity for the aluminum anode assembly 1. The second part is the radio frequency identification code reading equipment 4 installed in the suspended corridor, which is used to read the code of the passing electronic tag, thereby completing the path tracking of each group of aluminum anode assemblies 1.

[0023] By installing radio frequency identification (RFID) reading equipment 4 at different workstations in the overhead conveyor corridor, the path and location of the aluminum anode assembly 1 can be effectively tracked, enabling effective tracking of information such as the quantity and location distribution of the aluminum anode assembly 1.

[0024] Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. Anode assembly coding information tracking device for aluminum, characterized in that: It includes a drilled hole (2) on an aluminum anode assembly (1), an RFID electronic tag (3) fixed in the drilled hole (2), and multiple radio frequency identification reading devices (4) installed at different workstations on the overhead conveyor corridor of the assembly workshop.

2. The apparatus for tracking the code information of an anode assembly for aluminum as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The drill hole (2) is set on the aluminum guide rod (7) of the aluminum anode assembly (1).

3. The apparatus for tracking the code information of an anode assembly for aluminum as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The RFID electronic tag (3) is fixed in the drill hole (2) by filler glue (5).

4. The apparatus for tracking the code information of an anode assembly for aluminum as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The aluminum anode assembly (1) is also coated with a digital code (6), which is applied with high-temperature resistant paint in a bright color.

5. The apparatus for tracking the code information of an anode assembly for aluminum as claimed in claim 4, wherein: The digital code (6) is set on the aluminum guide rod (7) away from the direction of the steel claw.

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