An anode plate lot number tracking system

CN224934337UActive Publication Date: 2026-11-03HEILONGJIANG ZIJIN COPPER CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202522479716.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-11-24
Publication Date
2026-11-03
Estimated Expiration
2035-11-24

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Technical Problem

The existing method of tracking copper electrolysis anode plates relies on manual recording, which leads to operator distraction, safety hazards, and deviations in process parameter analysis, posing risks of operational errors and safety accidents.

Method used

An automated system is adopted, including an electrolytic cell, a dedicated electrolytic crane, anode unit arrangement I, anode unit arrangement II, anode unit transfer trolley, dedicated lifting equipment for the electrolytic crane, anode unit touch screen, and a configuration host computer. The automatic tracking and data transmission of anode plate batch numbers are realized through PLC programs and monitoring software.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents errors in the information transmission process, reduces equipment accidents and safety hazards caused by operational errors, and ensures the accuracy and safety of process parameters.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an anode plate batch number tracking system, anode unit touch screen is installed in the upper plate device of anode plate, anode unit touch screen writes in anode plate batch number, and data is delivered by plc program, and the adjacent one side of upper plate device is equipped with anode unit arrangement thin I and anode unit arrangement thin II, anode unit arrangement thin I and anode unit arrangement thin II are equipped with anode unit transfer trolley controlled by anode unit plc program, and two electrolysis special travelling cranes are equipped above anode unit arrangement thin I and anode unit arrangement thin II, and an electrolysis travelling crane special lifting appliance is equipped below electrolysis special travelling crane crossbeam, and electrolysis special travelling crane and electrolysis travelling crane special lifting appliance are all controlled by plc program, and configuration host computer is set up in control room and is equipped with special monitoring software, and electrolytic tank is located at the two sides of anode unit arrangement thin I and anode unit arrangement thin II in the same linear direction. The utility model can effectively prevent personnel information transmission process failure, causes the analysis deviation of later period process parameter.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to an anode plate batch number tracking system, belonging to the field of copper electrolysis technology. Background Technology

[0002] The existing method for tracking copper electrolysis anode plates involves manual recording. Anode unit personnel record the batch number of the processed anode plates, inform the crane operator of this batch number, and then the crane operator records the cell number where the anode plates are placed in the electrolytic cell or on a preparation rack for later use. Finally, process technicians summarize and record the data. This process is cumbersome and poses certain safety hazards. During the operation of the electrolysis crane, personnel recording anode plate batch data while the crane is moving can cause distraction, leading to operational errors, deviations in subsequent process parameter analysis, and safety accidents. Therefore, based on the problems encountered in actual production, this paper proposes an automated method to calculate the movement trajectory of the electrolysis crane and automatically track the anode plate batch numbers. Utility Model Content

[0003] To overcome the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides an anode plate batch number tracking system, which can effectively prevent errors in the personnel information transmission process, thus avoiding deviations in the analysis of subsequent process parameters.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is: an anode plate batch number tracking system, including an electrolytic cell, an electrolytic crane, an anode unit arrangement I, an anode unit arrangement II, an anode unit transfer trolley, a special lifting device for the electrolytic crane, an anode unit touch screen, and a configuration host computer. The anode unit touch screen is installed on the upper plate device of the anode plate. The anode unit touch screen transmits data through a PLC program. Two sets of anode unit arrangement I and anode unit arrangement II are arranged side by side on one side of the upper plate device.

[0005] An anode unit transfer trolley is installed on anode unit arrangement I and anode unit arrangement II. The anode unit transfer trolley is controlled by the anode unit PLC program. Two electrolysis-specific overhead cranes are installed above anode unit arrangement I and anode unit arrangement II. Each of the electrolysis-specific overhead cranes has a movable electrolysis-specific lifting device installed under its crossbeam. The electrolysis-specific overhead cranes and electrolysis-specific lifting devices are controlled by the PLC programs of Electrolysis-Specific Overhead Crane No. 1 and Electrolysis-Specific Overhead Crane No. 2, respectively.

[0006] The configuration host computer is located in the control room and is equipped with dedicated monitoring software. The electrolytic cell is located on both sides of the anode unit arrangement I and anode unit arrangement II in the same straight line direction. The electrolysis-specific overhead crane is also located above the electrolytic cell.

[0007] The configuration host computer, anode unit PLC, No. 1 electrolysis dedicated crane PLC and No. 2 electrolysis dedicated crane PLC all transmit data to the ground station PLC.

[0008] Furthermore, plate detection elements are installed on both anode unit arrangement I and anode unit arrangement II.

[0009] Furthermore, the anode unit arrangement I and anode unit arrangement II consist of two sets of racks.

[0010] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: it can effectively prevent errors in the transmission of personnel information, which could lead to deviations in the analysis of subsequent process parameters; and it can prevent unnecessary equipment accidents, safety accidents, and economic losses caused by distracted recording by operators of electrolysis cranes. Attached Figure Description

[0011] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram showing the positions of the anode unit arrangement I, anode unit arrangement II, and anode unit touch screen of this utility model.

[0013] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the electrolysis-specific overhead crane and the electrolysis-specific lifting device of this utility model.

[0014] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the electrolytic cell of this utility model.

[0015] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of data transmission according to this utility model.

[0016] Figure 5 This is the logic flowchart of this utility model.

[0017] Numbering on the map: 1. Electrolytic cell; 2. Electrolysis-specific overhead crane; 3. Anode unit arrangement I; 4. Anode unit arrangement II; 5. Anode unit transfer trolley; 6. Electrolysis-specific lifting device for the overhead crane; 7. Anode unit touch screen; 8. Configuration host computer; 9. Anode unit PLC; 10. PLC for No. 1 electrolysis-specific overhead crane; 11. PLC for No. 2 electrolysis-specific overhead crane; 12. Ground station PLC. Detailed Implementation

[0018] like Figure 1As shown in Figure 5, an anode plate batch number tracking system includes an electrolytic cell 1, an electrolytic crane 2, an anode unit arrangement I 3, an anode unit arrangement II 4, an anode unit transfer trolley 5, an electrolytic crane special lifting device 6, an anode unit touch screen 7, a configuration host computer 8, an anode unit PLC 9, a No. 1 electrolytic crane PLC 10, a No. 2 electrolytic crane PLC 11, and a ground station PLC 12. The anode unit touch screen 7 is installed on the upper plate device of the anode plate. The anode unit touch screen 7 transmits data through the PLC program. Several anode unit arrangements I 3 and II 4 are arranged side by side on one side adjacent to the upper plate device.

[0019] An anode unit transfer trolley 5 is installed on anode unit arrangement I3 and anode unit arrangement II4. The anode unit transfer trolley 5 is controlled by the anode unit PLC 9 program. Two electrolysis-specific overhead cranes 2 are installed above anode unit arrangement I3 and anode unit arrangement II4. Each of the electrolysis-specific overhead cranes 2 has a movable electrolysis-specific lifting device 6 installed under its crossbeam. The electrolysis-specific overhead cranes 2 and electrolysis-specific lifting devices 6 are controlled by the programs of electrolysis-specific overhead crane PLC 10 and electrolysis-specific overhead crane PLC 11, respectively.

[0020] The configuration host computer 8 is located in the control room and is equipped with dedicated monitoring software. The electrolytic cell 1 is located on both sides of the anode unit arrangement I3 and anode unit arrangement II4 in the same straight line direction. The electrolysis-specific traveling crane 2 is also located above the electrolytic cell 1.

[0021] The configuration host computer 8, anode unit PLC 9, No. 1 electrolysis dedicated crane PLC 10 and No. 2 electrolysis dedicated crane PLC 11 all transmit data to the ground station PLC 12.

[0022] Plate detection elements are installed on both anode unit arrangement I3 and anode unit arrangement II4. Anode unit arrangement I3 and anode unit arrangement II4 are two sets of plate racks.

[0023] During use, the anode plates are transported by the upper plate device, and the batch number is input via the anode unit touch screen 7. The anode plates are then transported by the anode unit transfer trolley 5 to the positions of anode unit arrangement I3 and anode unit arrangement II4 for placement. The electrolysis-specific overhead crane 2 moves to the top of anode unit arrangement I3 and anode unit arrangement II4 for anode plate hoisting. Based on the raising, lowering, switching hook, and anode selection conditions of the electrolysis-specific hoisting tool 6, the data is selected to be written into the data block of the electrolysis-specific hoisting tool 6. At the same time, using the above conditions, it is determined whether to write or clear the data of electrolysis cell 1 when the electrolysis-specific overhead crane 2 reaches the top of electrolysis cell 1, thereby achieving the effect of batch number tracking.

[0024] The anode plates undergo anode processing, including pressing and bottom milling, before being placed onto two sets of racks (Anode Unit Arrangement I3 and Anode Unit Arrangement II4). After the on-site operator inputs the corresponding batch number on the anode unit touchscreen 7, two dedicated electrolysis cranes 2 hoist the plates into the electrolytic cell 1. Electrolytic cell 1 is divided into two sides, totaling 12 sets, each set consisting of two columns of 19 cells each, for a total of 456 cells. A preparation rack is used for temporary storage of anode plates. The dedicated electrolysis cranes 2 hoist the anode plates into the preparation rack for storage, after which... The preparation rack is hoisted into the electrolytic cell 1 in both sides of the area. The preparation rack contains 4 columns with a total of 54 cells. The host computer 8 is configured to create 510 arrays to represent the electrolytic cell 1 and the preparation rack, and to store the batch number of the anode plates. The electrolytic crane 2 is used to determine the writing and writing of data by using the cell loading signal. The cell loading delay signal is used to clear the data of the corresponding cell group when the cell is loaded, indicating that there are no anode plates in the cell. This system is used to track the batch number of copper electrolytic anode plates, can query the historical trend of cell loading, and has the function of exporting data reports.

[0025] Data is uniformly transmitted to the ground station PLC 12, where logical calculations are performed. The results are then displayed on the host computer 8 via a screen configuration method, providing an intuitive overview of the anode plate batch number tracking status. The system also features historical data query, daily report statistics, and report export functions.

[0026] The signal is transmitted via the communication method of PLC 9 of the anode unit to the data blocks of PLC 10 of the first electrolysis crane, PLC 11 of the second electrolysis crane, and PLC 12 of the ground station. The presence detection signal of the anode plate rack (anode unit arrangement I3 and anode unit arrangement II4) indicates whether there is an anode plate at the location and whether the batch number of the anode plate is recorded. The target value of the travel of the electrolysis crane 2 is defined (this value is defined as an integer, ranging from 0 to 614). The PLC data of the two electrolysis cranes 2 are transmitted to the touch screen 7 of the anode unit (suspension hoisting signal, hoisting descent signal, travel target value, anode hook closing signal, anode hook opening signal, trolley arrival signal, trolley arrival signal) to determine the loading status of the tank. At the same time, 614 arrays are established in the touch screen 7 of the anode unit, corresponding one-to-one with the electrolysis tank 1 and the preparation rack in the electrolysis workshop. The remaining arrays are reserved.

[0027] Example: When the lifting device raising signal, trolley positioning signal, trolley positioning signal, anode selection signal, and anode hook closing signal are all satisfied simultaneously, it is determined to be a slot exit, and the batch number of the anode plate in electrolytic cell 1 is written into the lifting device array; when the lifting device lowering signal, trolley positioning signal, trolley positioning signal, anode selection signal, and anode hook opening signal are all satisfied simultaneously, it is determined to be a slot loading, and the lifting device data is written into the batch number of the anode plate in electrolytic cell 1; when the target value of the electrolysis special crane 2 travels and the slot exit conditions are met, the array is "cleared" after a delay.

Claims

1. An anode plate batch number tracking system, characterized in that: The system includes an electrolytic cell (1), an electrolytic crane (2), an anode unit arrangement I (3), an anode unit arrangement II (4), an anode unit transfer trolley (5), an electrolytic crane special lifting device (6), an anode unit touch screen (7), a configuration host computer (8), an anode unit PLC (9), a No. 1 electrolytic crane PLC (10), a No. 2 electrolytic crane PLC (11), and a ground station PLC (12). The anode unit touch screen (7) is installed on the upper plate device of the anode plate. The anode unit touch screen (7) transmits data through the PLC program. Several anode unit arrangement I (3) and anode unit arrangement II (4) are arranged side by side on one side of the upper plate device. An anode unit transfer trolley (5) is installed on anode unit arrangement I (3) and anode unit arrangement II (4). The anode unit transfer trolley (5) is controlled by the anode unit PLC (9) program. Two electrolysis special cranes (2) are installed above anode unit arrangement I (3) and anode unit arrangement II (4). A movable electrolysis special crane lifting device (6) is installed under the crossbeam of each electrolysis special crane (2). The electrolysis special crane (2) and the electrolysis special crane lifting device (6) are controlled by the No. 1 electrolysis special crane PLC (10) and the No. 2 electrolysis special crane PLC (11) program respectively. The configuration host computer (8) is located in the control room and is equipped with dedicated monitoring software. The electrolytic cell (1) is located on both sides of the anode unit arrangement I (3) and anode unit arrangement II (4) in the same straight direction. The electrolysis-specific crane (2) is also located above the electrolytic cell (1). The configuration host computer (8), the anode unit PLC (9), the No. 1 electrolysis special crane PLC (10) and the No. 2 electrolysis special crane PLC (11) uniformly transmit data to the ground station PLC (12).

2. The anode plate batch number tracking system according to claim 1, characterized in that: Plate detection elements are installed on both anode unit arrangement I (3) and anode unit arrangement II (4).

3. The anode plate batch number tracking system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The anode unit arrangement I (3) and the anode unit arrangement II (4) are two sets of plate racks.