Electrolytic system and polar plate treatment device

Abstract

The utility model discloses an electrolytic system and polar plate processing device, polar plate processing device includes: processing platform, a plurality of first guide rail subassembly and transfer subassembly, the processing platform is used for executing processing job, a plurality of first guide rail subassembly configuration is set up respectively with a plurality of electrolytic cell column corresponding, a plurality of first guide rail subassembly are used for guiding the processing platform moves along corresponding electrolytic cell column, transfer subassembly with a plurality of first guide rail subassembly cooperation, transfer subassembly configuration is transferred the processing platform between a plurality of first guide rail subassembly. According to the polar plate processing device of the utility model embodiment's electrolytic system, the processing platform of different column electrolytic cell can be mutual or share, has improved the nimble mobility of equipment job, has reduced the quantity of platform trolley in electrolytic workshop, has reduced the investment cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electrolysis technology, and in particular to an electrolysis system and an electrode plate processing device. Background Technology

[0002] In non-ferrous metal smelting, the electrolytic cell in the electrolysis process contains cathode plates and anode plates for electrolytic chemical reactions. After the direct current is turned on, granules may be deposited on the surface of the metal cathode. The formation of these granules can cause the cathode and anode plates to connect, resulting in a short circuit. This affects the current efficiency of electrolysis and the grade of the metal deposited on the cathode, which is detrimental to the stability and high efficiency of electrolysis. Utility Model Content

[0003] One objective of this invention is to provide an electrolysis system, an electrode plate processing device, and an electrode plate processing method, in which the processing platforms of different rows of electrolytic cells can be used interchangeably or shared, thereby improving the flexibility and mobility of equipment operation, reducing the number of platform trolleys in the electrolysis workshop, and lowering investment costs.

[0004] An electrode plate processing device for an electrolysis system according to an embodiment of the present invention is used to perform processing operations on electrode plates in multiple electrolytic cell rows of the electrolysis system. The electrode plate processing device includes: a processing platform, multiple first guide rail assemblies, and a transfer assembly. The processing platform is used to perform processing operations. The multiple first guide rail assemblies are configured to correspond to the multiple electrolytic cell rows respectively, and the multiple first guide rail assemblies are used to guide the processing platform to move along the corresponding electrolytic cell rows. The transfer assembly cooperates with the multiple first guide rail assemblies, and the transfer assembly is configured to transfer the processing platform between the multiple first guide rail assemblies.

[0005] According to the electrode plate processing device of the electrolysis system in this embodiment of the utility model, the processing platforms of different rows of electrolytic cells can be used interchangeably or shared, which improves the flexibility and mobility of equipment operation, reduces the number of platform trolleys in the electrolysis workshop, and reduces investment costs.

[0006] In addition, the electrode plate processing device of the electrolysis system according to the above embodiments of the present invention may also have the following additional technical features: In some embodiments, the transfer component includes a shuttle vehicle that is movable for switchably engaging with the plurality of first guide rail assemblies; when the shuttle vehicle engages with the first guide rail assembly, the processing platform can transfer between the shuttle vehicle and the corresponding first guide rail assembly.

[0007] In some embodiments, the transfer assembly further includes a second guide rail assembly that guides the shuttle vehicle's movement.

[0008] In some embodiments, the second rail assembly includes a continuous rail bridging the plurality of first rail assemblies.

[0009] In some embodiments, the second rail assembly includes multiple components, and the second rail assembly is configured to guide the shuttle vehicle to switch between at least two of the first rail assemblies.

[0010] In some embodiments, the second guide rail assembly has a plurality of mating portions corresponding to the plurality of first guide rail assemblies, the mating portions being disposed between the ends or both ends of the corresponding first guide rail assembly; and / or, the first guide rail assembly includes at least one first track extending along a first direction, the plurality of first guide rail assemblies being distributed along a second direction, and the second guide rail assembly including at least one second track extending along the second direction.

[0011] In some embodiments, the shuttle vehicle is provided with a transfer trolley and a third guide rail assembly, the third guide rail assembly being disposed on the transfer trolley, the shuttle vehicle having a loading and unloading position, in which the third guide rail assembly is aligned with at least one first guide rail assembly, for the processing platform to move between the shuttle vehicle and the corresponding first guide rail assembly.

[0012] In some embodiments, the processing operations include short-circuit detection, particle handling, electrolyte temperature detection, conductive busbar flushing, liquid level detection, cathode stripping, or washing.

[0013] An electrolysis system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a plurality of electrolytic cell rows and the aforementioned electrode plate processing device, wherein the electrolytic cell row includes at least one electrolytic cell, and an electrode plate is suspended inside the electrolytic cell; a plurality of first guide rail assemblies are respectively disposed corresponding to the plurality of electrolytic cell rows, and the plurality of first guide rail assemblies are used to guide the processing platform to move along the corresponding electrolytic cell row.

[0014] In some embodiments, the plurality of first guide rail assemblies are disposed on opposite sides of a single electrolytic cell row; or, the plurality of first guide rail assemblies are disposed on opposite sides of N electrolytic cell rows, wherein N=2, 3, 4 or 5.

[0015] According to an embodiment of the present invention, an electrode plate processing method is used in the aforementioned electrolysis system. The electrode plate processing method includes: determining the electrode plate processing requirements of the electrolysis system, the electrode plate processing requirements including position information of the electrode plate to be processed; controlling the movement of a processing platform according to the position information, wherein if the processing platform is located on a first guide rail assembly corresponding to the electrolytic cell column where the electrode plate to be processed is located, the processing platform is controlled to move to a position on the first guide rail assembly opposite to the electrode plate to be processed; if the processing platform is not located on the first guide rail assembly corresponding to the electrolytic cell column of the electrode plate to be processed, the transfer assembly is controlled to transfer the processing platform to the first guide rail assembly, and the processing platform is controlled to move to a position on the first guide rail assembly opposite to the electrode plate to be processed. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an electrode plate processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a plate processing device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a plate processing device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of an electrode plate processing device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the transfer component of an electrode plate processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of an electrolysis system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of an electrolysis system according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure label: Electrolysis system 100, electrode plate processing device 10, processing platform 11, first guide rail assembly 12, first track 121, transfer device 13, shuttle car 131, third guide rail assembly 1311, third track 13111, transfer trolley 1312, second guide rail assembly 132, second track 1321, electrolytic cell row 20, electrolytic cell 21, electrode plate 22. Detailed Implementation

[0024] In related technologies, when a short circuit occurs between the cathode and anode plates, excessive current distribution and excessively strong local magnetic fields will appear on the plates. Current short circuit handling methods include: 1. The short-circuited cathode plate is removed manually or by crane, and the short-circuit granules are removed with a flat shovel; 2. The nodulated cathode plate is extracted using the electrode plate processing device, and a spare cathode plate is then added to the nodulated cathode plate location. Additionally, a spare frame is arranged at the end of the electrolytic cell to store the nodulated cathode plate A to be processed or the processed spare cathode plate B. The electrode plate processing device needs to be periodically moved back and forth between the spare frame and the electrolytic cell. The nodulation processing process does not occur on the electrode plate processing device. The mobile trolley can travel on tracks on both sides of a single cell. 3. The granulation removal unit of the granulation removal device is installed on the platform trolley. After the cathode is removed by the electrode transfer unit, it is directly cleaned in place and then placed back into the electrolytic cell. The platform trolley can travel on the tracks on both sides of the multi-cell.

[0025] The current methods for handling short-circuit plates on the surface of electrolytic cells have the following shortcomings: Although the plate handling device can identify and process the plate particles, it is only for short-circuit plates in a single cell or a single row of electrolytic cells. The range of processing is affected by the installation position of the track. In particular, in electrolytic workshops with large production capacity, when the equipment needs to be installed in multiple spans of workshops, the plate handling device has difficulty moving between multiple spans of workshops.

[0026] All of the above technologies have the same drawback: the electrode plate processing device moves on the surface of the electrolytic cell to complete the relevant processing work. If the track changing work cannot be achieved, the electrolytic cell area that the platform trolley can cover is limited. The electrolysis workshop needs to be equipped with multiple sets of equipment, and the multiple sets of equipment cannot be used interchangeably, resulting in high investment costs and poor adaptability.

[0027] This invention provides an electrolysis system and its electrode plate processing device, which can reduce the number of platform trolleys in the electrolysis workshop, reduce investment costs, and allow different platform trolleys to be used interchangeably, thereby improving the flexibility and mobility of equipment operation.

[0028] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0029] like Figures 1 to 4 The electrode processing device 10 of the electrolysis system 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a processing platform 11, a plurality of first guide rail assemblies 12, and a transfer assembly 13. The electrode processing device 10 is used to perform processing operations on the electrode plates 22 in the plurality of electrolytic cells 20 of the electrolysis system 100.

[0030] The processing platform 11 is used to perform processing operations, which may include, but are not limited to, installing electrode plates 22 in the electrolytic cell 21, removing electrode plates 22 from the electrolytic cell 21, treating the deposits on the surface of the electrode plates 22 using particle treatment, peeling off the deposits on the surface of the electrode plates 22, washing the deposits on the surface of the electrode plates 22, and replacing the electrode plates 22 in the electrolytic cell 21. Multiple first guide rail assemblies 12 are configured to correspond to multiple electrolytic cell rows 20 respectively. The first guide rail assemblies 12 are used to guide the processing platform 11 to move along the corresponding electrolytic cell row 20. When it is necessary to perform processing operations on the electrode plates 22 in the electrolytic cell row 20 corresponding to the first guide rail assembly 12, the first guide rail assembly 12 can be used to guide the processing platform 11 to the corresponding electrode plate to facilitate the processing of the electrode plates 22 in the electrolytic cell row 20. The transfer component 13 cooperates with multiple first guide rail components 12. The transfer component 13 is configured to transfer the processing platform 11 between the multiple first guide rail components 12. When the electrode plate 22 to be processed and the processing platform 11 are in different positions, the transfer component 13 can be used to transfer the processing platform 11 to the first guide rail component 12 corresponding to the electrode plate 22 to be processed, and the first guide rail component 12 can be used to guide the processing platform 11 to the corresponding electrode plate 22.

[0031] According to the embodiment of the present invention, the electrode plate processing device 10 of the electrolysis system 100 can be used interchangeably or shared by the processing platforms 11 of different rows of electrolytic cells 21, which can reduce the number of electrode plate processing devices 10, improve the flexibility and mobility of equipment operation, reduce the number of platform trolleys in the electrolysis workshop, and reduce investment costs.

[0032] The transfer component 13 in this utility model can transfer the processing platform 11 through devices such as robotic arms. This utility model mainly uses the transfer component 13, including the shuttle vehicle 131, as an example for explanation. This is not a limitation on the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0033] like Figures 1 to 3 as well as Figure 5 In some embodiments, the transfer component 13 includes a shuttle vehicle 131, which is movable for switchably engaging with a plurality of first guide rail components 12. The shuttle vehicle 131 may be configured to engage with only one first guide rail component 12 at a given location, or it may be configured to engage with multiple first guide rail components 12 at a given location. When the shuttle vehicle 131 engages with a first guide rail component 12, the processing platform 11 can move between the shuttle vehicle 131 and the corresponding first guide rail component 12.

[0034] Specifically, the transfer cart 131 can be moved to correspond to the first first guide rail assembly 12. At this time, the processing platform 11 located on the first first guide rail assembly 12 can move to the transfer cart 131. Then, the transfer cart 131 is moved to the position corresponding to the second first guide rail assembly 12. The processing platform 11 located on the transfer cart 131 can move to the second first guide rail assembly 12 and can move to the electrode plate 22 corresponding to the second first guide rail assembly 12. By using the transfer cart 131 to transfer the processing platform 11, the structure and control method of the transfer assembly 13 can be simplified, and the transfer of the processing platform 11 between different first guide rail assemblies 12 can be facilitated, thus simplifying the structure and strategy of the transfer assembly 13.

[0035] like Figures 1 to 3 as well as Figure 5 The transfer component 13 also includes a second guide rail component 132, which cooperates with multiple first guide rail components 12. The second guide rail component 132 guides the shuttle car 131 to transfer between the multiple first guide rail components 12. Specifically, the shuttle car 131 can be moved to correspond to the first first guide rail component 12, and the processing platform 11 located on the first first guide rail component 12 can move along the first first guide rail component 12 to the shuttle car 131; then, the shuttle car 131 is moved along the second guide rail component 132 to a position corresponding to the second first guide rail component 12; the processing platform 11 located on the shuttle car 131 can move to the second first guide rail component 12. By setting the second guide rail component 132, the shuttle car 131 can be moved easily, so that the shuttle car 131 can stably cooperate with the first guide rail components 12. When the transfer component 13 moves to the position corresponding to the first guide rail component 12, the processing platform 11 can be easily transferred between the first guide rail component 12 and the shuttle car 131.

[0036] The shuttle vehicle 131 in this utility model may also be without the second guide rail assembly 132, and may move by rollers, etc.

[0037] In addition, the second guide rail assembly 132 in this utility model can be configured in various forms, including but not limited to the following embodiments or combinations thereof.

[0038] Implementation Method 1 like Figure 1 and Figure 2 The second guide rail assembly 132 includes a continuous track bridging a plurality of first guide rail assemblies 12. This simplifies the electrode handling device 10, allowing the shuttle 131 to move between the plurality of first guide rail assemblies 12.

[0039] Optionally, the second guide rail assembly 132 can be located at the end of the first guide rail assembly 12. As shown in the figure, the ends of multiple first guide rail assemblies 12 are connected to the second guide rail assembly 132, and the shuttle car 131 can move along the second guide rail assembly 132 to realize the transfer of the processing platform 11.

[0040] Alternatively, the second guide rail assembly 132 may be disposed at either end or between the two ends of the first guide rail assembly 12.

[0041] Implementation Method 2 like Figure 3 The second guide rail assembly 132 includes multiple second guide rail assemblies 132, and the multiple second guide rail assemblies 132 correspond to multiple first guide rail assemblies 12. The second guide rail assembly 132 is configured to guide the shuttle car 131 to transfer between at least two first guide rail assemblies 12, and the multiple second guide rail assemblies 132 are configured to guide the shuttle car 131 to transfer between multiple first guide rail assemblies 12.

[0042] For example, the first guide rail assembly 12 includes a first first guide rail assembly 12, a second first guide rail assembly 12, and a third first guide rail assembly 12. The second guide rail assembly 132 includes a first second guide rail assembly 132 and a second second second guide rail assembly 132. The first second guide rail assembly 132 is connected between the first first guide rail assembly 12 and the second first guide rail assembly 12, and the second second guide rail assembly 132 is connected between the second first guide rail assembly 12 and the third first guide rail assembly 12. A shuttle car 131 can be provided on both the first second second guide rail assembly 132 and the second second second guide rail assembly 132. When it is necessary to transfer the processing platform 11 between the first first guide rail assembly 12 and the second first guide rail assembly 12, the first second guide rail assembly 132 can be used for the transfer; when it is necessary to transfer the processing platform 11 between the second first guide rail assembly 12 and the third first first guide rail assembly 12, the second second guide rail assembly 132 can be used for the transfer.

[0043] Of course, the above example is merely an example and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0044] Implementation Method 3 The second guide rail assembly 132 has multiple docking portions corresponding to the multiple first guide rail assemblies 12 respectively. When the processing platform 11 needs to be transferred, the shuttle car 131 can be moved to the docking portion corresponding to the second guide rail assembly 132; then the processing platform 11 is transferred to the docking portion and moved to the shuttle car 131; then the shuttle car 131 is moved to another docking portion of the second guide rail assembly 132; then the processing platform 11 is transferred from the shuttle car 131 to the corresponding first guide rail assembly 12.

[0045] like Figure 1The docking part is located at the end of the corresponding first guide rail assembly 12; such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 Alternatively, the mating part can be set between the two ends of the corresponding first guide rail assembly 12.

[0046] Implementation Method 4 The first guide rail assembly 12 extends along a first direction, and multiple first guide rail assemblies 12 are distributed along a second direction, while the second guide rail assembly 132 extends along the second direction. The first direction can be referred to as direction AA in the accompanying drawings, and the second direction can be referred to as direction BB in the accompanying drawings. Optionally, the first and second directions can be set to be perpendicular to each other, or they can be set to have an included angle, etc. This arrangement simplifies the structure of the electrode plate processing device 10.

[0047] The first guide rail assembly 12 may include at least one first track 121 extending along a first direction, and multiple first guide rail assemblies 12 may be distributed along a second direction. The aforementioned first guide rail assembly 12 may include one first track 121, or it may include two or more first tracks 121. For example, the first guide rail assembly 12 may be configured as a single track, i.e., the first guide rail assembly 12 includes only one first track 121; or, the first guide rail assembly 12 may be configured as a double track, i.e., the first guide rail assembly 12 may include two first tracks 121; or, the first guide rail assembly 12 may be configured as a triple track, i.e., the first guide rail assembly 12 may include three first tracks 121. Of course, these are merely some embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. Furthermore, when the first guide rail assembly 12 is configured as a double track structure, the double tracks of adjacent first guide rail assemblies 12 can be independent of each other; or, as... Figures 1 to 3 One of the two tracks 121 of the adjacent first guide rail assembly 12 is shared, etc.

[0048] Additionally, the second guide rail assembly 132 may include at least one second rail 1321 extending along the second direction. The aforementioned second guide rail assembly 132 may include one second rail 1321, or it may include two or more second rails 1321. For example, the second guide rail assembly 132 may be configured as a single rail, i.e., the second guide rail assembly 132 includes only one second rail 1321; or, as... Figure 1 and Figure 2 The second guide rail assembly 132 can also be configured as a dual track, that is, the second guide rail assembly 132 may include two second tracks 1321; or, the second guide rail assembly 132 can also be configured as a triple track, that is, the second guide rail assembly 132 may include three second tracks 1321. Of course, these are only some embodiments of the present utility model and are not a limitation on the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0049] like Figure 5 In some embodiments, the shuttle vehicle 131 is provided with a transfer trolley 1312 and a third guide rail assembly 1311. The third guide rail assembly 1311 is disposed on the transfer trolley 1312. The shuttle vehicle 131 has a loading and unloading position. In the loading and unloading position, the third guide rail assembly 1311 is aligned with at least one first guide rail assembly 12 for processing the platform 11 to move between the shuttle vehicle 131 and the corresponding first guide rail assembly 12. For example, the shuttle car 131 can be moved to correspond with the first first guide rail assembly 12. At this time, the third guide rail assembly 1311 cooperates with the first first guide rail assembly 12. The third guide rail assembly 1311 can be set at a position relative to the first first guide rail assembly 12 (e.g., an extension of the first first guide rail assembly 12). The processing platform 11 located on the first first guide rail assembly 12 can move to the shuttle car 131 along the first first guide rail assembly 12 and the third guide rail assembly 1311. Then, the shuttle car 131 is moved to a position corresponding to the second first guide rail assembly 12 (e.g., an extension of the second first guide rail assembly 12). The processing platform 11 located on the shuttle car 131 can move to the second first guide rail assembly 12 along the third guide rail assembly 1311 and the second first guide rail assembly 12. By setting the third guide rail assembly 1311, the platform 11 can be easily transferred between the first guide rail assembly 12 and the third guide rail assembly 1311. When the transfer assembly 13 moves to the position corresponding to the first guide rail assembly 12, the platform 11 can be easily transferred between the first guide rail assembly 12 and the shuttle car 131.

[0050] Additionally, the third guide rail assembly 1311 may include at least one third rail 13111 extending in a third direction. The aforementioned third guide rail assembly 1311 may include one third rail 13111, or it may include two or more third rails 13111. For example, the third guide rail assembly 1311 may be configured as a single rail, i.e., the third guide rail assembly 1311 includes only one third rail 13111; or, as... Figure 5 The third guide rail assembly 1311 can also be configured as a dual rail, that is, the third guide rail assembly 1311 can include two third rails 13111; or, the third guide rail assembly 1311 can also be configured as a triple rail, that is, the third guide rail assembly 1311 can include three third rails 13111. Of course, these are only some embodiments of the present utility model and are not a limitation on the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0051] In some embodiments, the processing operations include short-circuit detection, particle treatment, electrolyte temperature detection, conductive busbar flushing, liquid level detection, cathode stripping and washing processes, etc.

[0052] The short-circuit detection refers to detecting whether the positive and negative electrode plates 22 are short-circuited; particle treatment refers to individually treating particles on the electrode plates 22 by knocking or other methods to remove individual particles; electrolyte temperature detection refers to detecting the temperature of the electrolyte; conductive busbar rinsing refers to rinsing the conductive busbars in the electrolysis system 100; liquid level detection refers to detecting the liquid level of the electrolyte in the electrolytic cell 21; cathode stripping treatment refers to stripping the attached layer on the electrode plates 22 to remove the entire piece of attached material; washing treatment refers to removing the attached structure on the electrode plates 22 by washing, such as by rinsing or soaking. Of course, the above description of the processing platform 11 is merely some embodiments of this utility model and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0053] The electrode plate processing device 10 of this utility model may include a first guide rail assembly 12, a processing platform 11, a second guide rail assembly 132, a shuttle car 131, and a third guide rail assembly 1311, wherein... The first guide rail assembly 12 can be installed on both sides of the electrolytic cell 21 in the electrolysis system 100, and the first guide rail assembly 12 is arranged parallel to the electrode plate 22; the processing platform 11 can be set on the first guide rail assembly 12, can travel on the first guide rail assembly 12, and can move to different columns of electrolytic cells 21 and different positions of the same electrolytic cell 21; the second guide rail assembly 132 is installed on one side or in the middle of the area of ​​the electrolytic cell 21, and is arranged perpendicular to the first guide rail assembly 12; the shuttle car 131 is set on the second guide rail assembly 132, and can move on the second guide rail assembly 132 to align with different rows of electrolytic cells 21; the shuttle car 131 is also equipped with a third guide rail assembly 1311, and the processing platform 11 can travel to the third guide rail assembly 1311 of the shuttle car 131.

[0054] like Figure 4 In this invention, when the electrolytic cells 21 are distributed across different spans of the factory building, first guide rail assemblies 12 are installed on both sides of each electrolytic cell 21 in different spans. Furthermore, when the electrolytic cells 21 are distributed across different spans of the factory building, the second guide rail assembly 132 can penetrate through the different spans of the factory building, allowing the shuttle car 131 to travel between the different spans.

[0055] Electrode plate processing methods may include the following steps: (1) When the electrode plate 22 of the electrolytic cell 21 needs to be processed, the controller of the electrolysis system 100 will receive a processing demand signal; (2) The processing platform 11 moves onto the shuttle car 131 via the first guide rail assembly 12; (3) The shuttle car 131 travels to the column where the electrolytic cell 21 to be processed is located via the second guide rail assembly 132; (4) The processing platform 11 gets off the shuttle car 131 and travels through the first guide rail assembly 12 to the column where the electrolytic cell 21 to be processed is located; (5) Processing platform 11 performs electrode plate processing operations on electrolytic cell 21.

[0056] like Figure 6 and Figure 7 According to an embodiment of the present invention, the electrolysis system 100 includes: a plurality of electrolytic cell rows 20 and the aforementioned electrode processing device 10. Each electrolytic cell row 20 includes at least one electrolytic cell 21, with an electrode 22 suspended inside the electrolytic cell 21. A plurality of first guide rail assemblies 12 are correspondingly arranged with each of the plurality of electrolytic cell rows 20, and the plurality of first guide rail assemblies 12 are used to guide the processing platform 11 to move along the corresponding electrolytic cell row 20. The processing platforms 11 of different electrolytic cell rows 20 can be used interchangeably or shared, reducing the number of electrode processing platforms 11, improving the flexibility and mobility of equipment operation, reducing the number of platform trolleys in the electrolysis workshop, and lowering investment costs.

[0057] like Figure 6 In some embodiments, multiple first guide rail assemblies 12 are disposed on opposite sides of a single electrolytic cell row 20. This facilitates stable movement of the processing platform 11, and the first guide rail assemblies 12 provide stable support for the processing platform 11, thereby improving the processing efficiency and stability of the processing platform 11.

[0058] like Figure 7 In other embodiments, multiple first guide rail assemblies 12 are disposed on opposite sides of N electrolytic cell rows 20, where N = 2, 3, 4, or 5. For example, a first first guide rail assembly 12 can be disposed in the first electrolytic cell row 20, and a second first guide rail assembly 12 can be disposed in the adjacent second electrolytic cell row 20, allowing the processing platform 11 to move between the first and second first guide rail assemblies 12. As another example, a first first guide rail assembly 12 can be disposed in the first electrolytic cell row 20, no first guide rail assembly 12 can be disposed in the adjacent second electrolytic cell row 20, and a second first guide rail assembly 12 can be disposed in the third electrolytic cell row 20 adjacent to the second electrolytic cell row 20, allowing the processing platform 11 to move between the first and second first guide rail assemblies 12. For example, a first guide rail assembly 12 can be provided in the first electrolytic cell row 20, the first guide rail assembly 12 can be omitted in the adjacent second and third electrolytic cell rows 20, and a second first guide rail assembly 12 can be provided in the fourth electrolytic cell row 20 adjacent to the third electrolytic cell row 20. The processing platform 11 can move on the first first guide rail assembly 12 and the second first guide rail assembly 12. Of course, the above description is only some implementation methods of this utility model and is not a limitation on the protection scope of this utility model.

[0059] Additionally, it should be noted that the opposite sides of the N electrolytic cell rows 20 include the side of the first electrolytic cell row 20 away from the Nth electrolytic cell row 20 and the side of the Nth electrolytic cell row 20 away from the first electrolytic cell row 20.

[0060] According to the electrolysis system 100 of this utility model embodiment, when the processing capacity of the processing platform 11 is surplus, the number of processing platforms 11 in the electrolysis workshop can be reduced, thereby reducing the investment cost of workshop equipment. Furthermore, the processing platform 11 trolleys on different first guide rail assemblies 12 can be used interchangeably or shared, improving the flexibility and mobility of the equipment during operation and achieving the effect of mutual backup.

[0061] This invention is particularly suitable for scenarios involving a single-tank processing platform 11 trolley. This trolley has a small track gauge span, high positioning accuracy, and does not interfere with the processing of other electrolytic cells 21 in the same row. Furthermore, multiple electrolytic cells 21 can process electrode plates 22 side-by-side, resulting in higher workshop efficiency. Additionally, the electrode plate processing device 10 of this invention can include one or multiple processing platforms 11. When many electrode plates 22 need to be processed in the same row of electrolytic cells 21, multiple processing platforms 11 can operate simultaneously, doubling the processing capacity.

[0062] In the electrolysis system 100 of this utility model, when the central control room receives a request from the electrode plate 22 in the electrolysis cell 21 to be processed (such as short circuit or electrode plate 22 exiting the loading tank), if the processing platform 11 is in the same row of electrolysis cells 21, it directly reaches the designated electrolysis cell 21 above the processing via the first guide rail assembly 12. If the processing platform 11 is not in the same electrolytic cell row 20, the processing platform 11 needs to use the shuttle car 131 and the second guide rail assembly 132 to reach the electrolytic cell row 20, and then use the first guide rail assembly 12 to reach the designated electrolytic cell 21 for corresponding processing.

[0063] The utility model also provides an electrode plate processing method for the aforementioned electrolysis system, characterized in that the electrode plate processing method includes: Step 1: Determine the electrode plate processing requirements of the electrolysis system. The electrode plate processing requirements include the location information of the electrode plates to be processed. The location information may include one or more of the following: the electrolytic cell row where the electrode plate to be processed is located, the electrolytic cell where the electrode plate to be processed is located, and the position of the electrode plate to be processed within the electrolytic cell. For example, the electrode plate to be processed can be determined by detecting the short circuit condition of the electrode plate, detecting the current magnitude of the electrode plate, or detecting the thickness of the electrode plate.

[0064] Step 2: Control the movement of the processing platform according to the location information.

[0065] If the processing platform is located in the first guide rail assembly corresponding to the electrolytic cell column where the electrode plate to be processed is located, the processing platform is controlled to move to the position of the first guide rail assembly opposite to the electrode plate to be processed. If the processing platform is not located in the first guide rail assembly corresponding to the electrolytic cell column of the electrode plate to be processed, the transfer assembly is controlled to transfer the processing platform to the first guide rail assembly, and the processing platform is controlled to move to the position of the first guide rail assembly opposite to the electrode plate to be processed.

[0066] In addition, when multiple plates to be processed appear in the same electrolytic cell, multiple processing platforms can be moved to the first guide rail assembly corresponding to the same electrolytic cell column using the above method, so as to enable multiple plates to be processed in the same electrolytic cell column to perform processing operations.

[0067] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "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 are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to 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 utility model.

[0068] 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 indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0069] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly 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 explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0070] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly 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.

[0071] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0072] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An electrode plate processing apparatus (10) for an electrolysis system, used to perform processing operations on electrode plates (22) in a plurality of electrolytic cell rows (20) of the electrolysis system, characterized in that, include: A processing platform (11) is used to perform processing tasks; Multiple first guide rail assemblies (12) are configured to correspond to multiple electrolytic cell rows (20) respectively. The first guide rail assemblies (12) are used to guide the processing platform (11) to move along the corresponding electrolytic cell rows (20). A transfer component (13) cooperates with the plurality of first guide rail components (12) and is configured to transfer the processing platform (11) between the plurality of first guide rail components (12).

2. The electrode plate processing device (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transfer component (13) includes a shuttle vehicle (131) which is movable for switchably engaging with the plurality of first guide rail components (12); when the shuttle vehicle (131) engages with the first guide rail component (12), the processing platform (11) can move between the shuttle vehicle (131) and the corresponding first guide rail component (12).

3. The electrode plate processing device (10) according to claim 2, characterized in that, The transfer assembly (13) further includes a second guide rail assembly (132) that guides the shuttle vehicle (131) to move.

4. The electrode plate processing device (10) according to claim 3, characterized in that, The second guide rail assembly (132) includes a continuous rail that spans the plurality of first guide rail assemblies (12).

5. The electrode plate processing device (10) according to claim 3, characterized in that, The second guide rail assembly (132) includes a plurality of such assemblies, and the second guide rail assembly (132) is configured to guide the shuttle vehicle (131) to switch between at least two of the first guide rail assemblies (12).

6. The electrode plate processing device (10) according to claim 3, characterized in that, The second guide rail assembly (132) has a plurality of mating portions corresponding to the plurality of first guide rail assemblies (12), and the mating portions are disposed at the ends or between the two ends of the corresponding first guide rail assembly (12); And / or, the first guide rail assembly (12) includes at least one first rail (121) extending along a first direction, the plurality of first guide rail assemblies (12) are distributed along a second direction, and the second guide rail assembly (132) includes at least one second rail (1321) extending along the second direction.

7. The electrode plate processing device (10) according to claim 2, characterized in that, The shuttle car (131) is equipped with a transfer trolley (1312) and a third guide rail assembly (1311). The third guide rail assembly (1311) is located on the transfer trolley (1312). The shuttle car (131) has a loading and unloading position. At the loading and unloading position, the third guide rail assembly (1311) is aligned with at least one first guide rail assembly (12) for the processing platform (11) to move between the shuttle car (131) and the corresponding first guide rail assembly (12).

8. The electrode plate processing apparatus (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The processing operations include short-circuit detection, particle treatment, electrolyte temperature detection, conductive busbar flushing, liquid level detection, cathode stripping or washing.

9. An electrolysis system, characterized in that, include: Multiple rows of electrolytic cells (20), each row of electrolytic cells (20) including at least one electrolytic cell (21), wherein an electrode plate (22) is suspended inside the electrolytic cell (21); The electrode processing apparatus (10) according to any one of claims 1-8, wherein the plurality of first guide rail assemblies (12) are respectively arranged correspondingly to the plurality of electrolytic cell rows (20), and the plurality of first guide rail assemblies (12) are used to guide the processing platform (11) to move along the corresponding electrolytic cell rows (20).

10. The electrolysis system according to claim 9, characterized in that, The plurality of first guide rail assemblies (12) are disposed on opposite sides of a single electrolytic cell row (20); or, the plurality of first guide rail assemblies (12) are disposed on opposite sides of N electrolytic cell rows (20), wherein N=2, 3, 4 or 5.

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