JPH08311681A - Cathode transferring and incorporating device for electrorefining nonferrous metal - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To provide a means for rapidly and precisely inserting a cathode between anodes while preventing the shaking of the cathode. CONSTITUTION: A cathode transferring and inserting device for hanging a cathode by a cathode beam clamp and inserting the cathode between anodes on an anode arranging conveyor is provided with a device for blowing air against the cathode hung by the clamp and a guide plate for receiving the cathode on the rear. Meanwhile, a box guide plate provided with a suction device is furnished to suck the cathode hung by the clamp from the rear and guiding the cathode between the anodes on the anode arranging conveyor. As a result, the cathode inserting time is shortened, and the cathode treating speed and the working rate of the anode arranging conveyor are improved.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a cathode array for metal electrolytic refining, and more particularly, when a plurality of copper electrolytic refining cathodes (cathode plates) and anodes (anode plates) are alternately combined and inserted into an electrolytic cell. The present invention relates to a cathode transfer mounting device for inserting and arranging cathodes fed from a conveyor between anodes on an anode arranging conveyor.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A plurality of cathodes, which are arranged at a fixed pitch and are supported by a cathode array conveyor, are used as a cathode transfer assembly device for inserting and arranging cathodes for copper electrolytic refining between anodes arrayed on an anode array conveyor. There is known a cathode transfer and incorporation device for inserting and arranging the above into and between the anodes arranged on the anode arranging conveyor via a guide device (see Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 59-40338). In this apparatus, a guide member for easily and securely inserting the cathodes between the anodes is installed on the pedestal on the side of the anode arranging conveyor at a position above the anode arranging conveyors in the position where the cathodes and the anodes are installed. It is provided with an upper guide device which is attached as it moves forward and backward, and a side guide device which is provided with a pair of two guide members for correctly guiding the descending cathode so as to be movable in the passage of the cathode.

[0003]

However, the above-described conventional cathode transfer mounting apparatus has the following drawbacks. That is, in the method of inserting the anode between the anodes of the anode array conveyor while guiding the cathode by the upper guide device and the side guide device installed on the side frame of the anode array conveyor, the cathodes are arranged at a constant pitch and supported on the cathode array conveyor. It is necessary to wait until the deflection of the plurality of cathodes settled within the guide range of the guide device, and therefore the anode array conveyor has to be temporarily stopped, and since the waiting time is relatively long, There is a drawback in that the anode supply capacity and the processing capacity must be reduced.

Further, since both the upper guide device and the side guide device are movable, a power unit such as a motor and a fluid pressure cylinder, a lever mechanism, etc. are required, and the equipment is inevitably large in size and expensive. There are drawbacks.

The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-mentioned drawbacks of the conventional cathode loading and assembling apparatus, and it is possible to instantaneously stop the deflection of the cathodes by a relatively simple means so that the cathodes are arranged between the anodes of the anode array conveyor. An object of the present invention is to propose a cathode transfer mounting device capable of prompt and accurate guide insertion.

[0006]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION A cathode transfer assembly apparatus according to the present invention comprises a pedestal that is installed above an anode array conveyor for non-ferrous metal electrolytic refining, and is equipped with a rotary cylinder powered by a fluid pressure cylinder or a motor. A cathode beam clamp device that has a pair of clamp pawls that open and close to the left and right by a moving mechanism, and that moves up and down by a lifting mechanism that uses a fluid pressure cylinder or a motor as a power source, and a cathode by a forward and backward moving mechanism such as a fluid pressure cylinder. Is a cathode transfer and incorporation device in which a cathode transfer device for setting the position is set to the clampable position, wherein the cathodes are positioned directly above the anode arrangement conveyor and are suspended by the cathode beam clamp device. Guide plate for guiding between the anodes and the cathode beam clamp device located in front of this guide plate. It is characterized in that by blowing air to rack cathodes with air blow device for pressing the guide plate. In addition, as a means for preventing the swinging of the cathode suspended by the cathode beam clamp device, the guide plate is changed to a pressing type by an air blow device, and the guide plate is made into a box type with a suction device, and the cathode beam clamp device suspends it. It is characterized in that a suction method is adopted in which the formed cathode is sucked by a suction device and guided between the anodes of the anode array conveyor.

[0007]

When the cathode is fed from the previous process, first, the cathode is set at a position where the cathode beam clamp device can be clamped by the cathode delivery device installed on the mount of the cathode transfer and incorporation device. As the cathode delivery device, for example, a device in which a cathode receiver is provided at the tip of a rod of a fluid pressure cylinder and the cathode receiver is moved back and forth can be used. When the cathode is set at a position where it can be clamped, the cathode beam part and the hanging part are clamped by the clamp claws of the cathode beam clamp device. At this time, air is blown to the cathode by the air blower to press the cathode against the guide plate to prevent the cathode from swinging. Alternatively, the cathode is attracted to the box-shaped guide plate by a cathode suction device to prevent the cathode from swinging.

When the cathode is brought into contact with the guide plate in this way, the cathode beam clamp device is lowered by the elevating mechanism in that state, and the cathode is inserted between the anodes of the anode array conveyor. The pressing of the cathode by the air blow device (air blowing) or the suction of the cathode by the suction device is finished at an appropriate time around the completion of insertion of the cathode. When the clamp is released at a predetermined position, the elevating mechanism again raises the cathode beam clamp device to return it to its original position.

In the present invention, the above operation is repeated to insert and arrange a predetermined number of cathodes one by one between the anodes of the anode arranging conveyor. However, the cathode clamped by the cathode beam clamp device is inserted before the insertion operation. The runout can be stopped instantly, and in that state it can be inserted in a fixed position on the anode array conveyor, so the processing speed of the cathode,
It does not reduce the operating rate of the anode array conveyor.

[0010]

【Example】

Embodiment 1 FIG. 1 is a side view showing an embodiment of an apparatus for incorporating a cathode transfer apparatus according to claim 1 of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a front view of the same apparatus, FIG. 3 is a plan view of the same apparatus, and FIG. 4 is an enlarged side view showing an air blowing device of the same device, FIG. 5 is a front view of the same air blowing device, 1 is a pedestal, 2 is a cathode beam clamp device, 3 is a lifting cylinder, 4 is a main frame, 5 Is a clamp claw, 6 is a cathode transfer device, 7 is a guide plate, 8 is an air blow device, 9 is an anode array conveyor, 10 is a cathode transportation clamp jig,
a is an anode and b is a cathode.

That is, in the cathode transfer and incorporation device according to the present invention, the cathode beam clamp device 2 is attached to the pedestal 1 extending above the anode array conveyor 9 via the pair of left and right lifting cylinders 3 so as to be able to move up and down. ing. This cathode beam clamp device 2 includes a lifting cylinder 3
Two rotary shafts 2-1 parallel to each other are horizontally provided on the main frame 4 to which a pair of clamp claws 5 are attached at desired intervals on the two rotary shafts. 4 by means of an opening / closing cylinder 2-2 installed at one end of the rotary shaft 4 through a lever 2-3 integrally mounted on one rotary shaft and a gear 2-4 mounted at the ends of the two rotary shafts. The rotary shaft 2-1 rotates, and the two sets of clamp claws 5 open and close left and right.

In the cathode delivery device 6, a long cathode receiver 6-2 is supported on the rod tip of a horizontal cylinder 6-1 arranged in the middle stage of the gantry 1, and both ends of the cathode beam are supported from below by this cathode receiver. It receives and suspends, and the cathode a is delivered by the forward and backward movement of the cylinder.
Reference numeral 6-3 is a guide rod of the cathode receiver 6-2, which is slidably supported by a bearing 6-4 installed on the frame 1.

The guide plate 7 is located in the lower stage of the gantry 1 in terms of position, and is the main frame 4 of the cathode beam clamp device.
It projects vertically just below. The shape and size of this guide plate may be appropriately determined according to the size of the cathode b, but in general, it is slightly shorter than the width of the cathode b.
In addition, the one having the lower end center portion formed in a convex shape is used. Also,
The material is also not particularly limited, but stainless steel is suitable considering the material of the cathode.

The air blowing device 8 located in front of the guide plate 7 is a mount 9-of the anode array conveyor 9.
1. Attach an air pipe 8-2 with an air ejection nozzle 8-3 to a support frame 8-1 whose both ends are fixed on the upper surface so as to straddle the anode array conveyor by using an attachment U band 8-4. , From one end of the air pipe 8-2, the flow rate adjusting valve 8-
5 and the electromagnetic valve 8-6, the air is jetted from the air jet nozzle 8-3 to the plate surface of the guide plate 7. As shown in FIG. 4, a plurality of air ejection nozzles 8-3 are attached at desired intervals in the tube axis direction. Needless to say, the air blower 8 is installed at a position where it does not hinder the delivery of the cathode.

The anode arranging conveyor 9 is connected to the chain conveyor 9-2 provided on the inner side surface of the gantry 9-1, and the anode a
Both ears a-1 and both ends of the beam b-1 of the cathode b are supported and transported in a vertically suspended state.

In the cathode transfer / incorporating apparatus having the above-mentioned structure, when the cathode a is suspended by the cathode transport clamp jig 10 in the previous step and transported to a predetermined position,
The horizontal cylinder 6-1 of the cathode transfer device 6 is moved forward to receive the cathode a by the cathode receiver 6-2, and then the same cylinder is moved backward to set the cathode at a position where the cathode beam clamp device 2 can be clamped. To do. At the same time, the solenoid valve 8-6 of the air blower 8 opens,
Air is ejected from the air ejection nozzle 8-3 of the air pipe 8-2. The jetting of this air pushes the cathode b against the plate surface of the guide plate 7 to stop the vibration. In this state, the clamp claws 5 are closed by the opening / closing cylinder 2-2 of the cathode beam clamp device 2 to close the cathode beam a-1.
And the hanging part a-2 are clamped and held.

After that, while continuing the air injection by the air blowing device 8 and pressing the cathode a against the guide plate 7, the cathode beam clamp device 2 is lowered by the lifting cylinder 3. At this time, the cathode a is guided while slidingly contacting the guide plate 7 and inserted between the anodes a of the anode array conveyor 9. When the cathode b is lowered to a predetermined position, the clamp claw 5 is opened to open the cathode, and the cathode b is transferred onto the chain conveyor of the anode array conveyor 9. On the other hand, the air injection by the air blower 8 is stopped at an appropriate time near the completion of the cathode insertion.

When the cathode b is inserted, the anode array conveyor 9 advances by one pitch, and at the same time, the lifting cylinder 3 raises the cathode beam clamp device 2 to return it to its original upper limit position. Thereafter, the same operation as described above is repeated to insert a predetermined number of cathodes a into the anode array conveyor 9.

It should be noted that the delivery operation of the cathode b in the above-mentioned cathode transfer incorporated device, and the cathode beam clamp device 2
The clamping operation, the lifting operation, the air supply / stop of the air blower 8, and the like can be automated by sequence control using a sensor, a proximity switch, a timer, or the like.

Embodiment 2 FIG. 6 is an enlarged side view showing a box type guide plate with a suction device of an embodiment of a cathode transfer assembly device according to claim 2 of the present invention, and FIG. 11 is a front view of FIG. 11, 11 is a box-shaped guide plate, 12 is a suction device, and 13 is piping.

That is, this apparatus adopts a cathode suction method as the deflection preventing means of the cathode b, instead of the cathode pressing method by the air blower, and the plate surface is replaced by the plate-shaped guide plate 7. A box-shaped guide plate 11 having a plurality of suction ports 11-1 is installed on a gantry 1, and is connected to a suction device 12 installed on the lower stage of the gantry via a pipe 13 communicating with the inside of the guide plate 11 to form a suction device. The cathode a is attracted to the box-shaped guide plate 11 by activating the box 12. Also in the case of this box-shaped guide plate, the size, the number of suction ports, the diameter, etc. are appropriately determined according to the size of the cathode.

In the case of the cathode transfer built-in device adopting this cathode suction method, the cathode transfer device 6 sets the cathode b to the position where the cathode beam clamp device 2 can be clamped, and at the same time the suction device 12 is activated.
As a result, the cathode b becomes the box-shaped guide plate 1
It is attracted to the plate surface of No. 1 and the shake stops. Thereafter, similarly to the above, in this state, the clamp claw 5 is closed by the opening / closing cylinder 2-2 of the cathode beam clamp device 2 to clamp and hold the cathode beam a-1 and the hanging part a-2. Thereafter, in this state, the cathode beam clamp device 2 is lowered by the lifting cylinder 3 to move the anode array conveyor 9
To insert. At this time, the cathode b is guided while slidingly contacting the box-shaped guide plate 7 and inserted between the anodes a of the anode array conveyor 9 as in the case of the pressing method. When the cathode b is lowered to a predetermined position, the clamp claw 5 is opened to open the cathode, and the cathode a is transferred onto the chain conveyor of the anode array conveyor 9. On the other hand, the suction of the cathode by the suction device 12 is stopped at an appropriate time near the completion of the insertion of the cathode. In the case of this device as well, the suction device is started and stopped with a sensor
Alternatively, it can be automated by sequence control using a timer or the like.

[0023]

As described above, according to the device of the present invention, when the cathode is inserted between the anodes of the anode array conveyor, the vibration is instantaneously stopped before the insertion operation, and the anode is kept in that state during the insertion. Since it can be inserted at a fixed position on the array conveyor, the cathode insertion time can be shortened, and the cathode can be inserted quickly and accurately, thereby improving the cathode processing speed and the anode array conveyor operating rate. Can be improved.
Further, since the device configuration is relatively simple, there is an advantage that the facility cost is not high and the device maintenance and management are simple.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a side view showing an apparatus of an embodiment of a cathode transfer mounting apparatus according to claim 1 of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the above cathode transfer mounting apparatus.

FIG. 3 is a plan view of the above cathode transfer mounting apparatus.

FIG. 4 is an enlarged side view showing an air blow device of the above-described cathode transfer incorporating device.

FIG. 5 is a front view of the above air blow device.

FIG. 6 is an enlarged side view showing a box-shaped guide plate with a suction device of an embodiment of an apparatus for incorporating a cathode transfer device according to claim 2 of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a front view of the above box-shaped guide plate plate.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Stand 2 Cathode Beam Clamping Device 3 Lifting Cylinder 4 Main Frame 5 Clamping Claw 6 Cathode Transfer Device 7 Guide Plate 8 Air Blow Device 9 Anode Arrangement Conveyor 10 Cathode Transfer Clamp Jig in the Previous Process 11 Box-shaped Guide Plate 12 Suction Device 13 Pipe a Anode, a-1 Anode part b Cathode, b-1 Cathode beam b-2 Cathode lifting part

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A pair of clamp claws that open and close left and right by a rotating mechanism using a fluid pressure cylinder or a motor as a power source, on a frame that is installed over an anode array conveyor for non-ferrous metal electrolytic refining. A cathode beam clamp device that moves up and down by a lifting mechanism that uses a fluid pressure cylinder or a motor as a power source, and a cathode delivery device that sets a cathode at a position where the cathode can be clamped by a back and forth moving mechanism such as a fluid pressure cylinder. A loading and assembling device, which is located directly above the anode array conveyor and guides the cathode suspended by the cathode beam clamp device between the anodes of the anode array conveyor, and in front of this guide plate. Air is blown to the cathode that is positioned and suspended by the cathode beam clamp device, and the guide plate A cathode transfer assembly device for non-ferrous metal electrolytic refining, comprising an air blow device for pressing against. 2. A non-ferrous metal electrolytic refining anode array conveyor is provided with a pair of clamp claws which are opened and closed left and right by a rotating mechanism powered by a fluid pressure cylinder or a motor, etc. A cathode beam clamp device that moves up and down by a lifting mechanism that uses a fluid pressure cylinder or a motor as a power source, and a cathode delivery device that sets a cathode at a position where the cathode can be clamped by a back and forth moving mechanism such as a fluid pressure cylinder. A transfer built-in device with a suction device that guides between the anodes of the anode arrangement conveyor while sucking the cathode, which is located directly above the anode arrangement conveyor and suspended by the cathode beam clamp device, by the suction device. A cathode transfer assembly device for non-ferrous metal electrolytic refining, comprising a box-shaped guide plate.