EP1443128A1 - Service machine for electrolytic cells in aluminium production - Google Patents

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EP1443128A1
EP1443128A1 EP03356013A EP03356013A EP1443128A1 EP 1443128 A1 EP1443128 A1 EP 1443128A1 EP 03356013 A EP03356013 A EP 03356013A EP 03356013 A EP03356013 A EP 03356013A EP 1443128 A1 EP1443128 A1 EP 1443128A1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B66—HOISTING; LIFTING; HAULING
    • B66C—CRANES; LOAD-ENGAGING ELEMENTS OR DEVICES FOR CRANES, CAPSTANS, WINCHES, OR TACKLES
    • B66C17/00—Overhead travelling cranes comprising one or more substantially horizontal girders the ends of which are directly supported by wheels or rollers running on tracks carried by spaced supports
    • B66C17/06—Overhead travelling cranes comprising one or more substantially horizontal girders the ends of which are directly supported by wheels or rollers running on tracks carried by spaced supports specially adapted for particular purposes, e.g. in foundries, forges; combined with auxiliary apparatus serving particular purposes
    • B66C17/08—Overhead travelling cranes comprising one or more substantially horizontal girders the ends of which are directly supported by wheels or rollers running on tracks carried by spaced supports specially adapted for particular purposes, e.g. in foundries, forges; combined with auxiliary apparatus serving particular purposes for charging treatment chambers, e.g. furnaces, kilns, ovens
    • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C25—ELECTROLYTIC OR ELECTROPHORETIC PROCESSES; APPARATUS THEREFOR
    • C25C—PROCESSES FOR THE ELECTROLYTIC PRODUCTION, RECOVERY OR REFINING OF METALS; APPARATUS THEREFOR
    • C25C3/00—Electrolytic production, recovery or refining of metals by electrolysis of melts
    • C25C3/06—Electrolytic production, recovery or refining of metals by electrolysis of melts of aluminium
    • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C25—ELECTROLYTIC OR ELECTROPHORETIC PROCESSES; APPARATUS THEREFOR
    • C25C—PROCESSES FOR THE ELECTROLYTIC PRODUCTION, RECOVERY OR REFINING OF METALS; APPARATUS THEREFOR
    • C25C3/00—Electrolytic production, recovery or refining of metals by electrolysis of melts
    • C25C3/06—Electrolytic production, recovery or refining of metals by electrolysis of melts of aluminium
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  • the invention relates to the production of aluminum by igneous electrolysis according to the Hall-Héroult process. It relates more particularly to service machines overhead crane used in said factories.
  • Aluminum metal is produced industrially by igneous electrolysis, namely by electrolysis of alumina in solution in a molten cryolite bath, called bath electrolyte, according to the well-known Hall-Héroult process.
  • the electrolyte bath is contained in cells, called “electrolysis cells", comprising a box in steel, which is coated internally with refractory and / or insulating materials, and a cathodic assembly located at the bottom of the tank. Carbon material anodes are partially submerged in the electrolyte bath.
  • the unit formed by a tank electrolysis cell, its anodes and the electrolyte bath is called an electrolysis cell.
  • the factories contain a large number of electrolysis cells arranged in line, in buildings called halls or electrolysis rooms, and electrically connected in series using connecting conductors, so as to optimize floor space factories.
  • the cells are usually arranged so as to form two or several parallel lines which are electrically linked together by conductors end. The electrolysis current thus cascades from one cell to the next.
  • an electrolysis plant requires interventions on the cells electrolysis which include, in particular, the replacement of anodes worn by new anodes, the removal of liquid metal from the cells and the electrolyte samples or additions.
  • the factories more modern are equipped with one or more service units including a movable bridge which can be translated above the electrolysis cells, and along these, and a service module comprising a trolley and handling and intervention (often called “tools"), such as shovels and hoists, and able to be moved on the mobile bridge.
  • tools often called "electrolysis service machines” or “M.S.E” (“PTA” or “Pot Tending Assembly “or” PTM “or” Pot Tending Machine "in English).
  • the subject of the invention is a rotary mechanical and electrical connection device between a transport module, typically a trolley, and handling components and intervention of an aluminum production plant by igneous electrolysis, characterized in that it comprises a so-called “fixed” chassis provided with a straight hub or shaft, a sleeve surrounding the hub and able to rotate around it, a first and a second so-called “rotary” chassis able to rotate around the sleeve, contacts electric rotary sliding between the chassis and drive systems for cause the chassis to rotate relative to each other about an axis common.
  • the two rotary chassis and the sleeve of the connection device of the invention are intended to rotate around a common axis of rotation, which is typically vertical in use, and independently of each other.
  • the rotation of the chassis and sleeve is then called “coaxial".
  • the sleeve is rotated by the first rotary chassis, typically by mechanical means, such as a finger.
  • the connecting device according to the invention allows unlimited angular rotation between the three chassis, while ensuring a permanent electrical connection between them.
  • the independence of chassis rotation increases the comfort and efficiency of the operator.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a typical electrolysis room, seen in section, intended for the production of aluminum and including a service unit represented so schematic.
  • Figure 2 illustrates, schematically and in side view, a service module an aluminum production plant by igneous electrolysis according to the invention.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates a connection device according to the invention, seen in section.
  • Electrolysis plants for the production of aluminum include a liquid aluminum production area which includes one or more rooms electrolysis (1). As illustrated in Figure 1, each electrolysis room (1) has electrolysis cells (2) and at least one "service unit” or “machine for service "(3).
  • the electrolysis cells (2) are normally arranged in rows or lines (typically side-by-side or head-to-head), each row or line comprising typically more than a hundred cells.
  • Said cells (2) include a series of anodes (21) provided with a metal rod (22) intended for fixing and electrical connection of the anodes to a metallic anode frame (not shown).
  • the service unit (3) is used to carry out operations on the cells (2) such as changing the anode or filling the feed hoppers with ground bath and AlF 3 of the electrolysis cells. It can also be used to handle various loads, such as tank elements, pockets of liquid metal or anodes.
  • the service unit (3) comprises a movable bridge (4) which can be translated above electrolysis cells (2), and along them, and a service module (5) comprising a mobile carriage (6) capable of being moved on the mobile bridge (4) and several handling and intervention devices (7, 8, 9, 10, 11), such as tools (shovels, keys, biters, ...) and control booths.
  • the movable bridge (4) rests and circulates on raceways (30, 30 ') arranged parallel to each other and to the main axis of the hall (and of the cell line). The movable bridge (4) can thus be moved along the electrolysis room (1).
  • the hub (102) is locked in rotation relative to the fixed frame (101).
  • the fixed chassis (101) is typically above the rotary chassis (110, 120).
  • the axis of rotation (103) is normally substantially vertical.
  • the first rotary frame (110) rotates with the sleeve (121) and drives it in rotation typically by mechanical means (123) such as a finger.
  • Said pluralities of rotary sliding electrical contacts (113, 114) comprise typically rings or tracks attached to the sleeve (121) and brushes or wipers fixed to the chassis (101, 120).
  • the number of sliding electrical contacts rotary is typically from a few tens to several tens. They allow including transferring control signals and electrical power.
  • Said pluralities of electrical contacts (113, 114) are advantageously protected by a box (115, 116).
  • the frames (101, 110, 120) typically include openings for passing said external and distribution conductors.
  • Distribution conductors (118, 1181, 1182, 119) are conductors of the connection device which are likely to be driven by the rotation of the rotating frames (110, 120).
  • Distribution conductors include a first series of conductors (118, 1181, 1182) which are normally fixed by relative to the sleeve (121) and to the first rotary frame (110), and a second series conductors (119) which are normally fixed relative to the second chassis rotary (120).
  • the annular bearings (111, 112) are typically rolling bearings, such as roller crowns.
  • connection device (100) advantageously comprises one or more assembly means for holding said frames (101, 110, 120) in a determined axial position.
  • assembly means can be in whole or in part integrated into the annular bearings (111, 112).
  • the drive systems (140, 141, 142, 150, 151, 152) include typically a motor (140, 150), a pinion (141, 151) and a ring gear (142) or a gear (152).
  • the motor (140, 150) and the crown (142, 152) can be fixed respectively to the fixed frame (101) and to one of the rotating frames (110, 120), or vice versa.
  • the motor (140, 150) can be fixed to the rotating chassis or fixed by mechanical means such as an arm (153).
  • the drive systems may include one or more drive rollers by grip and at least one track.
  • the connecting device (100) advantageously comprises annular bearings complementary (160, 161, 162, 163, 164) between the sleeve (121) and the fixed frame (101), possibly via the hub (102) - as illustrated in Figure 3 - And / or complementary annular bearings (170, 171) between the sleeve (121) and the second rotating frame (120). These additional bearings make it possible to avoid lateral displacements of the rotary elements (110, 120, 121).
  • connection device comprises also rotary pneumatic and / or hydraulic connection means (130, 131, 132, 133) between the fixed chassis (101) and at least one of the rotary chassis (110, 120), and preferably both, and therefore for at least one of the turrets.
  • These means of connection allow in particular a supply of compressed air to the organs of handling and intervention.
  • These means advantageously include a cavity axial (130) in the central unit shaft (102), watertight rotary joints (131, 132) and additional pipes (133, 134).
  • the first rotating frame (110) is located between the fixed frame (101) and the second rotating frame (120).
  • the drive system of the second rotary frame (120) preferably comprises a toothed wheel (152) fixed to the hub (102) and a motor (150) fixed to the second rotary chassis (120) and provided with a pinion (151).
  • the first turret (110 ') typically includes a control (11) and a hopper (10) containing the anode covering product.
  • the second turret (120 ′) typically includes the various service tools for electrolytic cells, such as a stitching device (8) intended to break the crust alumina and cryolite which forms around and between the anodes, a shovel (7) intended for the removal of solid elements contained in an electrolysis cell at the time of an anode change and an anode handling system (9) intended for the extraction of spent anodes and for the installation of new anodes.
  • the connecting device (100) is then typically placed so that the rotating frames (110, 120) are located below the fixed frame (101) when the carriage (6) is in the position of use on the overhead crane (4).
  • the service module according to the invention allows the operator to have a large visibility on the electrolysis cell and on the tools or handling devices and intervention during his interventions. It also simplifies the task of the operator, in particular by avoiding significant angular rotations by compared to its original point. It also makes it possible to use the same module in separate electrolysis rooms in which the electrolysis cells are not oriented in the same way.
  • the invention also relates to a service unit (3) of a production plant of aluminum by igneous electrolysis comprising an overhead crane (4) and at least one service module (5) according to the invention.
  • the invention also relates to the use of a service module (5) or a service unit (3) according to the invention for interventions on cells electrolysis (2) intended for the production of aluminum by igneous electrolysis.

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The coupling system (100) between a transport module such as a carriage and handling and seriving equipment of an aluminium electrolysis production plant consists of a fixed frame (101) with a journal (102) surrounded by a rotary sleeve (121), and first (110) and second (120) rotary frames able to rotate round the sleeve. It has sliding electrical contacts (113, 114) between the frames and drive systems (140, 141, 142, 150, 151, 152) that turn the frames relative to one another about a common axis (103).

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Domaine de l'inventionField of the invention

L'invention concerne la production d'aluminium par électrolyse ignée selon le procédé de Hall-Héroult. Elle concerne plus particulièrement les machines de service sur pont roulant utilisées dans lesdites usines.The invention relates to the production of aluminum by igneous electrolysis according to the Hall-Héroult process. It relates more particularly to service machines overhead crane used in said factories.

Etat de la techniqueState of the art

L'aluminium métal est produit industriellement par électrolyse ignée, à savoir par électrolyse de l'alumine en solution dans un bain de cryolithe fondue, appelé bain d'électrolyte, selon le procédé bien connu de Hall-Héroult. Le bain d'électrolyte est contenu dans des cuves, dites « cuves d'électrolyse », comprenant un caisson en acier, qui est revêtu intérieurement de matériaux réfractaires et/ou isolants, et un ensemble cathodique situé au fond de la cuve. Des anodes en matériau carboné sont partiellement immergées dans le bain d'électrolyte. L'ensemble formé par une cuve d'électrolyse, ses anodes et le bain d'électrolyte est appelé une cellule d'électrolyse.Aluminum metal is produced industrially by igneous electrolysis, namely by electrolysis of alumina in solution in a molten cryolite bath, called bath electrolyte, according to the well-known Hall-Héroult process. The electrolyte bath is contained in cells, called "electrolysis cells", comprising a box in steel, which is coated internally with refractory and / or insulating materials, and a cathodic assembly located at the bottom of the tank. Carbon material anodes are partially submerged in the electrolyte bath. The unit formed by a tank electrolysis cell, its anodes and the electrolyte bath is called an electrolysis cell.

Les usines contiennent un grand nombre de cellules d'électrolyse disposées en ligne, dans des bâtiments appelés halls ou salles d'électrolyse, et raccordées électriquement en série à l'aide de conducteurs de liaison, de façon à optimiser l'occupation au sol des usines. Les cellules sont généralement disposées de manière à former deux ou plusieurs files parallèles qui sont électriquement liées entre elles par des conducteurs d'extrémité. Le courant d'électrolyse passe ainsi en cascade d'une cellule à la suivante.The factories contain a large number of electrolysis cells arranged in line, in buildings called halls or electrolysis rooms, and electrically connected in series using connecting conductors, so as to optimize floor space factories. The cells are usually arranged so as to form two or several parallel lines which are electrically linked together by conductors end. The electrolysis current thus cascades from one cell to the next.

En fonctionnement, une usine d'électrolyse nécessite des interventions sur les cellules d'électrolyse parmi lesquelles figurent, notamment, le remplacement des anodes usées par des anodes neuves, le prélèvement de métal liquide des cellules et les prélèvements ou ajouts d'électrolyte. Afin d'effectuer ces interventions, les usines les plus modernes sont équipées d'une ou plusieurs unités de service comprenant un pont mobile qui peut être translaté au-dessus des cellules d'électrolyse, et le long de celles-ci, et un module de service comprenant un chariot et des organes de manutention et d'intervention (souvent appelés « outils »), tels que des pelles et des palans, et apte à être déplacé sur le pont mobile. Ces unités de service sont souvent appelées "machines de service électrolyse" ou "M.S.E" ("PTA" ou "Pot Tending Assembly" ou "PTM" ou "Pot Tending Machine" en langue anglaise).In operation, an electrolysis plant requires interventions on the cells electrolysis which include, in particular, the replacement of anodes worn by new anodes, the removal of liquid metal from the cells and the electrolyte samples or additions. In order to carry out these interventions, the factories more modern are equipped with one or more service units including a movable bridge which can be translated above the electrolysis cells, and along these, and a service module comprising a trolley and handling and intervention (often called "tools"), such as shovels and hoists, and able to be moved on the mobile bridge. These service units are often called "electrolysis service machines" or "M.S.E" ("PTA" or "Pot Tending Assembly "or" PTM "or" Pot Tending Machine "in English).

Les capacités de mouvement des unités de service connues sont toutefois limitées, notamment à cause des câbles d'alimentation électriques qui ne permettent que des mouvements linéaires ou rotatifs limités.The movement capacities of known service units are however limited, in particular because of the power supply cables which only allow limited linear or rotary movements.

La demanderesse a donc recherché des unités de service qui permettent d'éviter ces inconvénients tout en restant fiables.The applicant has therefore sought service units which make it possible to avoid these disadvantages while remaining reliable.

Description de l'inventionDescription of the invention

L'invention a pour objet un dispositif de liaison mécanique et électrique rotatif entre un module de transport, typiquement un chariot, et des organes de manutention et d'intervention d'une usine de production d'aluminium par électrolyse ignée, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend un châssis dit "fixe" muni d'un moyeu ou arbre droit, un manchon entourant le moyeu et apte à tourner autour de celui-ci, un premier et un deuxième châssis dits "rotatifs" aptes à tourner autour du manchon, des contacts électriques glissants rotatifs entre les châssis et des systèmes d'entraínement pour provoquer la rotation des châssis les uns par rapport aux autres autour d'un axe commun.The subject of the invention is a rotary mechanical and electrical connection device between a transport module, typically a trolley, and handling components and intervention of an aluminum production plant by igneous electrolysis, characterized in that it comprises a so-called "fixed" chassis provided with a straight hub or shaft, a sleeve surrounding the hub and able to rotate around it, a first and a second so-called "rotary" chassis able to rotate around the sleeve, contacts electric rotary sliding between the chassis and drive systems for cause the chassis to rotate relative to each other about an axis common.

Plus précisément, le dispositif de liaison mécanique et électrique rotatif selon l'invention est caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend :

  • un châssis dit "fixe" comprenant un moyeu ou arbre dit "central" définissant un axe de rotation,
  • un manchon entourant ledit moyeu et apte à tourner autour de celui-ci et autour dudit axe de rotation,
  • un premier châssis dit "rotatif" tournant avec ledit manchon et apte à tourner autour de l'axe de rotation,
  • un deuxième châssis dit "rotatif" apte à tourner autour dudit manchon et de l'axe de rotation,
  • une première pluralité de contacts électriques glissants rotatifs dont un membre, destiné aux raccordements à des conducteurs extérieurs, est fixé au châssis fixe et l'autre membre, destiné aux raccordements à des conducteurs du système susceptibles d'être entraínés en rotation, est fixé au manchon,
  • une deuxième pluralité de contacts électriques glissants rotatifs dont un membre est fixé au deuxième châssis rotatif et l'autre membre est fixé au manchon, chaque membre étant destiné aux raccordements à des conducteurs du système susceptibles d'être entraínés en rotation,
  • un premier système d'entraínement apte à provoquer la rotation du premier châssis rotatif autour dudit axe de rotation,
  • un deuxième système d'entraínement apte à provoquer la rotation du deuxième châssis rotatif autour dudit axe de rotation.
More specifically, the rotary mechanical and electrical connection device according to the invention is characterized in that it comprises:
  • a so-called "fixed" chassis comprising a so-called "central" hub or shaft defining an axis of rotation,
  • a sleeve surrounding said hub and able to rotate around it and around said axis of rotation,
  • a first so-called "rotary" chassis rotating with said sleeve and able to rotate about the axis of rotation,
  • a second so-called "rotary" chassis able to rotate around said sleeve and the axis of rotation,
  • a first plurality of rotary sliding electrical contacts, one member, intended for connections to external conductors, is fixed to the fixed frame and the other member, intended for connections to conductors of the system capable of being driven in rotation, is fixed to the muff,
  • a second plurality of rotary sliding electrical contacts, one member of which is fixed to the second rotary chassis and the other member of which is fixed to the sleeve, each member being intended for connections to conductors of the system capable of being rotated,
  • a first drive system capable of causing the rotation of the first rotary frame around said axis of rotation,
  • a second drive system capable of causing the rotation of the second rotary frame around said axis of rotation.

Ainsi, les deux châssis rotatifs et le manchon du dispositif de liaison de l'invention sont destinés à tourner autour d'un axe de rotation commun, qui est typiquement vertical en utilisation, et indépendamment l'un de l'autre. La rotation des châssis et du manchon est alors dite "coaxiale". Le manchon est entraíné en rotation par le premier châssis rotatif, typiquement par l'intermédiaire d'un moyen mécanique, tel qu'un doigt.Thus, the two rotary chassis and the sleeve of the connection device of the invention are intended to rotate around a common axis of rotation, which is typically vertical in use, and independently of each other. The rotation of the chassis and sleeve is then called "coaxial". The sleeve is rotated by the first rotary chassis, typically by mechanical means, such as a finger.

Le dispositif de liaison selon l'invention permet une rotation angulairement illimitée entre les trois châssis, tout en assurant une liaison électrique permanente entre ceux-ci. L'indépendance de rotation des châssis augmente le confort et l'efficacité de l'opérateur. The connecting device according to the invention allows unlimited angular rotation between the three chassis, while ensuring a permanent electrical connection between them. The independence of chassis rotation increases the comfort and efficiency of the operator.

L'invention sera mieux comprise à l'aide de la description détaillée d'un mode de réalisation préféré de celle-ci qui est exposé ci-dessous et qui est illustré à l'aide des figures annexées.The invention will be better understood using the detailed description of a method of preferred embodiment thereof which is set out below and which is illustrated using the attached figures.

La figure 1 illustre une salle d'électrolyse typique, vue en section, destinée à la production d'aluminium et comprenant une unité de service représentée de manière schématique.FIG. 1 illustrates a typical electrolysis room, seen in section, intended for the production of aluminum and including a service unit represented so schematic.

La figure 2 illustre, de manière schématique et en vue de côté, un module de service d'une usine de production d'aluminium par électrolyse ignée selon l'invention.Figure 2 illustrates, schematically and in side view, a service module an aluminum production plant by igneous electrolysis according to the invention.

La figure 3 illustre un dispositif de liaison selon l'invention, vue en section.FIG. 3 illustrates a connection device according to the invention, seen in section.

Les usines d'électrolyse destinées à la production d'aluminium comprennent une zone de production d'aluminium liquide qui comprend une ou plusieurs salles d'électrolyse (1). Tel qu'illustré à la figure 1, chaque salle d'électrolyse (1) comporte des cellules d'électrolyse (2) et au moins une "unité de service" ou "machine de service" (3). Les cellules d'électrolyse (2) sont normalement disposées en rangées ou files (typiquement côte-à-côte ou tête-à-tête), chaque rangée ou file comportant typiquement plus d'une centaine de cellules. Lesdites cellules (2) comprennent une série d'anodes (21) munies d'une tige métallique (22) destinée à la fixation et au raccordement électrique des anodes à un cadre anodique métallique (non illustré).Electrolysis plants for the production of aluminum include a liquid aluminum production area which includes one or more rooms electrolysis (1). As illustrated in Figure 1, each electrolysis room (1) has electrolysis cells (2) and at least one "service unit" or "machine for service "(3). The electrolysis cells (2) are normally arranged in rows or lines (typically side-by-side or head-to-head), each row or line comprising typically more than a hundred cells. Said cells (2) include a series of anodes (21) provided with a metal rod (22) intended for fixing and electrical connection of the anodes to a metallic anode frame (not shown).

L'unité de service (3) sert à effectuer des opérations sur les cellules (2) telles que les changements d'anode ou le remplissage des trémies d'alimentation en bain broyé et en AlF3 des cellules d'électrolyse. Elle peut également servir à manutentionner des charges diverses, telles que des éléments de cuve, des poches de métal liquide ou des anodes.The service unit (3) is used to carry out operations on the cells (2) such as changing the anode or filling the feed hoppers with ground bath and AlF 3 of the electrolysis cells. It can also be used to handle various loads, such as tank elements, pockets of liquid metal or anodes.

L'unité de service (3) comprend un pont mobile (4) qui peut être translaté au-dessus des cellules d'électrolyse (2), et le long de celles-ci, et un module de service (5) comprenant un chariot mobile (6) apte à être déplacé sur le pont mobile (4) et plusieurs organes de manutention et d'intervention (7, 8, 9, 10, 11), tels que des outils (pelles, clés, piqueurs,...) et des cabines de commande.The service unit (3) comprises a movable bridge (4) which can be translated above electrolysis cells (2), and along them, and a service module (5) comprising a mobile carriage (6) capable of being moved on the mobile bridge (4) and several handling and intervention devices (7, 8, 9, 10, 11), such as tools (shovels, keys, biters, ...) and control booths.

Le pont mobile (4) repose et circule sur des chemins de roulement (30, 30') disposés parallèlement l'un à l'autre et à l'axe principal du hall (et de la file de cellules). Le pont mobile (4) peut ainsi être déplacé le long de la salle d'électrolyse (1).The movable bridge (4) rests and circulates on raceways (30, 30 ') arranged parallel to each other and to the main axis of the hall (and of the cell line). The movable bridge (4) can thus be moved along the electrolysis room (1).

Selon l'invention, le dispositif de liaison mécanique et électrique rotatif (100) entre un module de transport, typiquement un chariot, (6) et des organes de manutention et d'intervention (7, 8, 9, 10, 11) d'une usine de production d'aluminium par électrolyse ignée, est caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend :

  • un châssis dit "fixe" (101) destiné à être fixé audit module de transport (6) et comprenant un moyeu (102) définissant un axe de rotation (103), lequel axe est typiquement perpendiculaire au plan principal dudit châssis fixe;
  • un manchon (121) entourant ledit moyeu (102) et apte à tourner autour dudit moyeu (102) et autour dudit axe de rotation (103),
  • un premier châssis dit "rotatif" (110) apte à tourner autour dudit axe de rotation (103) et à entraíner ledit manchon (121) en rotation, et destiné à porter au moins un organe de manutention et d'intervention (7, 8, 9, 10, 11);
  • un deuxième châssis dit "rotatif" (120) apte à tourner autour dudit manchon (121) et dudit axe de rotation (103), et destiné à porter au moins un organe de manutention et d'intervention (7, 8, 9, 10, 11);
  • une première pluralité de contacts électriques glissants rotatifs (113) comportant chacun au moins un premier membre (1131) fixé au châssis fixe (101) et raccordé à au moins un conducteur extérieur (117), et au moins un deuxième membre (1132) fixé au manchon (121) et raccordé à au moins un conducteur de distribution (118, 1181, 1182);
  • une deuxième pluralité de contacts électriques glissants rotatifs (114) comportant chacun au moins un premier membre (1141) fixé au deuxième châssis rotatif (120) et raccordé à au moins un conducteur de distribution (119), et au moins un deuxième membre (1142) fixé au manchon (121) et raccordé à au moins un conducteur de distribution (1181, 1182);
  • un premier système d'entraínement (140, 141, 142) apte à provoquer la rotation du premier châssis rotatif (110) autour dudit axe (103);
  • un deuxième système d'entraínement (150, 151, 152) apte à provoquer la rotation du deuxième châssis rotatif (120) autour dudit axe (103).
According to the invention, the rotary mechanical and electrical connection device (100) between a transport module, typically a trolley, (6) and handling and intervention members (7, 8, 9, 10, 11) d '' an aluminum production plant by igneous electrolysis, is characterized in that it includes:
  • a so-called "fixed" chassis (101) intended to be fixed to said transport module (6) and comprising a hub (102) defining an axis of rotation (103), which axis is typically perpendicular to the main plane of said fixed chassis;
  • a sleeve (121) surrounding said hub (102) and able to rotate around said hub (102) and around said axis of rotation (103),
  • a first frame called "rotary" (110) adapted to rotate around said axis of rotation (103) and to cause said sleeve (121) to rotate, and intended to carry at least one handling and intervention member (7, 8 , 9, 10, 11);
  • a second so-called "rotary" chassis (120) able to rotate around said sleeve (121) and said axis of rotation (103), and intended to carry at least one handling and intervention member (7, 8, 9, 10 , 11);
  • a first plurality of rotary sliding electrical contacts (113) each comprising at least a first member (1131) fixed to the fixed frame (101) and connected to at least one external conductor (117), and at least a second member (1132) fixed the sleeve (121) and connected to at least one distribution conductor (118, 1181, 1182);
  • a second plurality of rotary sliding electrical contacts (114) each comprising at least one first member (1141) fixed to the second rotary chassis (120) and connected to at least one distribution conductor (119), and at least one second member (1142 ) attached to the sleeve (121) and connected to at least one distribution conductor (1181, 1182);
  • a first drive system (140, 141, 142) capable of causing the rotation of the first rotary frame (110) around said axis (103);
  • a second drive system (150, 151, 152) capable of causing the rotation of the second rotary frame (120) around said axis (103).

Le moyeu (102) est bloqué en rotation par rapport au châssis fixe (101). En utilisation, le châssis fixe (101) est typiquement au-dessus des châssis rotatifs (110, 120). L'axe de rotation (103) est normalement sensiblement vertical.The hub (102) is locked in rotation relative to the fixed frame (101). In use, the fixed chassis (101) is typically above the rotary chassis (110, 120). The axis of rotation (103) is normally substantially vertical.

Le premier châssis rotatif (110) tourne avec le manchon (121) et l'entraíne en rotation typiquement par un moyen mécanique (123) tel qu'un doigt.The first rotary frame (110) rotates with the sleeve (121) and drives it in rotation typically by mechanical means (123) such as a finger.

Lesdites pluralités de contacts électriques glissants rotatifs (113, 114) comprennent typiquement des bagues ou des pistes fixées au manchon (121) et des balais ou des frotteurs fixés aux châssis (101, 120). Le nombre de contacts électriques glissants rotatifs est typiquement de quelques dizaines à plusieurs dizaines. Ils permettent notamment de transférer des signaux de contrôle et de la puissance électrique. Lesdites pluralités de contacts électriques (113, 114) sont avantageusement protégées par un caisson (115, 116). Les châssis (101, 110, 120) comprennent typiquement des ouvertures pour faire passer lesdits conducteurs extérieurs et de distribution.Said pluralities of rotary sliding electrical contacts (113, 114) comprise typically rings or tracks attached to the sleeve (121) and brushes or wipers fixed to the chassis (101, 120). The number of sliding electrical contacts rotary is typically from a few tens to several tens. They allow including transferring control signals and electrical power. Said pluralities of electrical contacts (113, 114) are advantageously protected by a box (115, 116). The frames (101, 110, 120) typically include openings for passing said external and distribution conductors.

Les conducteurs extérieurs (117) sont normalement fixes par rapport au châssis fixe. Les conducteurs de distribution (118, 1181, 1182, 119) sont des conducteurs électriques du dispositif de liaison qui sont susceptibles d'être entraínés par la rotation des châssis rotatifs (110, 120). Les conducteurs de distribution comprennent une première série de conducteurs (118, 1181, 1182) qui sont normalement fixes par rapport au manchon (121) et au premier châssis rotatif (110), et une deuxième série de conducteurs (119) qui sont normalement fixes par rapport au deuxième châssis rotatif (120).The outer conductors (117) are normally fixed relative to the fixed frame. Distribution conductors (118, 1181, 1182, 119) are conductors of the connection device which are likely to be driven by the rotation of the rotating frames (110, 120). Distribution conductors include a first series of conductors (118, 1181, 1182) which are normally fixed by relative to the sleeve (121) and to the first rotary frame (110), and a second series conductors (119) which are normally fixed relative to the second chassis rotary (120).

Dans un mode de réalisation avantageux de l'invention, le dispositif de liaison (100) comprend en outre :

  • un premier palier annulaire (111) entre le châssis fixe (101) et le premier châssis rotatif (110) apte à permettre la rotation entre ces deux châssis autour de l'axe de rotation (103);
  • un deuxième palier annulaire (112) entre le premier châssis rotatif (110) et le deuxième châssis rotatif (120) apte à permettre la rotation entre ces deux châssis autour de l'axe de rotation (103).
In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the connection device (100) further comprises:
  • a first annular bearing (111) between the fixed chassis (101) and the first rotary chassis (110) capable of allowing rotation between these two chassis around the axis of rotation (103);
  • a second annular bearing (112) between the first rotary chassis (110) and the second rotary chassis (120) adapted to allow rotation between these two chassis around the axis of rotation (103).

Les paliers annulaires (111, 112) sont typiquement des paliers à roulement, tels que des couronnes à rouleaux.The annular bearings (111, 112) are typically rolling bearings, such as roller crowns.

Le dispositif de liaison (100) selon l'invention comprend avantageusement un ou des moyens d'assemblage pour maintenir lesdits châssis (101, 110, 120) dans une position axiale déterminée. Ces moyens d'assemblages peuvent être en tout ou partie intégrés aux paliers annulaires (111, 112).The connection device (100) according to the invention advantageously comprises one or more assembly means for holding said frames (101, 110, 120) in a determined axial position. These assembly means can be in whole or in part integrated into the annular bearings (111, 112).

Les systèmes d'entraínement (140, 141, 142, 150, 151, 152) comprennent typiquement un moteur (140, 150), un pignon (141, 151) et une couronne dentée (142) ou une roue dentée (152). Le moteur (140, 150) et la couronne (142, 152) peuvent être fixés respectivement au châssis fixe (101) et à l'un des châssis rotatifs (110, 120), ou inversement. Le moteur (140, 150) peut être fixé au châssis rotatif ou fixe par un moyen mécanique tel qu'un bras (153).The drive systems (140, 141, 142, 150, 151, 152) include typically a motor (140, 150), a pinion (141, 151) and a ring gear (142) or a gear (152). The motor (140, 150) and the crown (142, 152) can be fixed respectively to the fixed frame (101) and to one of the rotating frames (110, 120), or vice versa. The motor (140, 150) can be fixed to the rotating chassis or fixed by mechanical means such as an arm (153).

Selon une autre variante possible de l'invention, les systèmes d'entraínement (140, 141, 142, 150, 151, 152) peuvent comprendre un ou des galets d'entraínement par adhérence et au moins une piste.According to another possible variant of the invention, the drive systems (140, 141, 142, 150, 151, 152) may include one or more drive rollers by grip and at least one track.

Le dispositif de liaison (100) comprend avantageusement des paliers annulaires complémentaires (160, 161, 162, 163, 164) entre le manchon (121) et le châssis fixe (101), éventuellement par l'intermédiaire du moyeu (102) - tel qu'illustré à la figure 3 - et/ou des paliers annulaires complémentaires (170, 171) entre le manchon (121) et le deuxième châssis rotatif (120). Ces paliers complémentaires permettent d'éviter les déplacements latéraux des éléments rotatifs (110, 120, 121). The connecting device (100) advantageously comprises annular bearings complementary (160, 161, 162, 163, 164) between the sleeve (121) and the fixed frame (101), possibly via the hub (102) - as illustrated in Figure 3 - And / or complementary annular bearings (170, 171) between the sleeve (121) and the second rotating frame (120). These additional bearings make it possible to avoid lateral displacements of the rotary elements (110, 120, 121).

Selon une variante avantageuse de l'invention, le dispositif de liaison comporte également des moyens de liaison pneumatique et/ou hydraulique rotatifs (130, 131, 132, 133) entre le châssis fixe (101) et au moins un des châssis rotatif (110, 120), et de préférence les deux, et donc pour au moins une des tourelles. Ces moyens de liaison permettent notamment une alimentation en air comprimé des organes de manutention et d'intervention. Ces moyens comportent avantageusement une cavité axiale (130) dans l'arbre de central (102), des joints tournants étanches (131, 132) et des canalisations complémentaires (133, 134).According to an advantageous variant of the invention, the connection device comprises also rotary pneumatic and / or hydraulic connection means (130, 131, 132, 133) between the fixed chassis (101) and at least one of the rotary chassis (110, 120), and preferably both, and therefore for at least one of the turrets. These means of connection allow in particular a supply of compressed air to the organs of handling and intervention. These means advantageously include a cavity axial (130) in the central unit shaft (102), watertight rotary joints (131, 132) and additional pipes (133, 134).

Dans un mode de réalisation préféré de l'invention illustré à la figure 3, le premier châssis rotatif (110) se situe entre le châssis fixe (101) et le deuxième châssis rotatif (120). Dans ce mode de réalisation de l'invention, le système d'entraínement du deuxième châssis rotatif (120) comporte de préférence une roue dentée (152) fixée au moyeu (102) et un moteur (150) fixé au deuxième châssis rotatif (120) et muni d'un pignon (151).In a preferred embodiment of the invention illustrated in FIG. 3, the first rotating frame (110) is located between the fixed frame (101) and the second rotating frame (120). In this embodiment of the invention, the drive system of the second rotary frame (120) preferably comprises a toothed wheel (152) fixed to the hub (102) and a motor (150) fixed to the second rotary chassis (120) and provided with a pinion (151).

L'invention a également pour objet un module de service (5) destiné à être utilisé dans une usine de production d'aluminium par électrolyse ignée et comprenant un chariot (6) et des organes de manutention et d'intervention (7, 8, 9, 10, 11), caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend en outre:

  • un dispositif de liaison (100) selon l'invention, relié au dit chariot (6) par ledit châssis fixe (101);
  • une première tourelle (110') formée par ledit premier châssis rotatif (110) ou reliée au dit premier châssis rotatif (110) et comportant au moins un premier organe de manutention et d'intervention (7, 8, 9, 10, 11);
  • une deuxième tourelle (120') formée par ledit deuxième châssis rotatif (120) ou reliée au dit deuxième châssis rotatif (120) et comportant au moins un deuxième organe de manutention et d'intervention (7, 8, 9, 10, 11).
The invention also relates to a service module (5) intended for use in a plant for the production of aluminum by igneous electrolysis and comprising a carriage (6) and handling and intervention members (7, 8, 9, 10, 11), characterized in that it further comprises:
  • a connecting device (100) according to the invention, connected to said carriage (6) by said fixed frame (101);
  • a first turret (110 ') formed by said first rotary frame (110) or connected to said first rotary frame (110) and comprising at least a first handling and intervention member (7, 8, 9, 10, 11) ;
  • a second turret (120 ') formed by said second rotary frame (120) or connected to said second rotary frame (120) and comprising at least a second handling and intervention member (7, 8, 9, 10, 11) .

Par exemple, la première tourelle (110') comprend typiquement une cabine de commande (11) et une trémie (10) contenant le produit de couverture des anodes. La deuxième tourelle (120') comprend typiquement les différents outils de service des cellules d'électrolyse, tels qu'un dispositif de piquage (8) destiné à casser la croûte d'alumine et de cryolithe qui se forme autour et entre les anodes, une pelle (7) destinée à l'enlèvement des éléments solides contenus dans une cellule d'électrolyse au moment d'un changement d'anode et un système de manutention des anodes (9) destiné à l'extraction des anodes usées et à la mise en place des anodes neuves.For example, the first turret (110 ') typically includes a control (11) and a hopper (10) containing the anode covering product. The second turret (120 ′) typically includes the various service tools for electrolytic cells, such as a stitching device (8) intended to break the crust alumina and cryolite which forms around and between the anodes, a shovel (7) intended for the removal of solid elements contained in an electrolysis cell at the time of an anode change and an anode handling system (9) intended for the extraction of spent anodes and for the installation of new anodes.

Le dispositif de liaison (100) est alors typiquement placé de manière à ce que les châssis rotatifs (110, 120) se situent en dessous du châssis fixe (101) lorsque le chariot (6) est en position d'utilisation sur le pont roulant (4).The connecting device (100) is then typically placed so that the rotating frames (110, 120) are located below the fixed frame (101) when the carriage (6) is in the position of use on the overhead crane (4).

Le module de service selon l'invention permet à l'opérateur d'avoir une grande visibilité sur la cellule d'électrolyse et sur les outils ou organes de manutention et d'intervention de lors de ses interventions. Il permet également de simplifier la tâche de l'opérateur, en lui évitant notamment des rotations angulaires importantes par rapport à son point initial. Il permet en outre d'utiliser un même module dans des salles d'électrolyse distinctes dans lesquelles les cellules d'électrolyse ne sont pas orientées de la même manière.The service module according to the invention allows the operator to have a large visibility on the electrolysis cell and on the tools or handling devices and intervention during his interventions. It also simplifies the task of the operator, in particular by avoiding significant angular rotations by compared to its original point. It also makes it possible to use the same module in separate electrolysis rooms in which the electrolysis cells are not oriented in the same way.

L'invention a également pour objet une unité de service (3) d'une usine de production d'aluminium par électrolyse ignée comprenant un pont roulant (4) et au moins un module de service (5) selon l'invention.The invention also relates to a service unit (3) of a production plant of aluminum by igneous electrolysis comprising an overhead crane (4) and at least one service module (5) according to the invention.

L'invention a encore pour objet l'utilisation d'un module de service (5) ou d'une unité de service (3) selon l'invention pour les interventions sur des cellules d'électrolyse (2) destinées à la production d'aluminium par électrolyse ignée.The invention also relates to the use of a service module (5) or a service unit (3) according to the invention for interventions on cells electrolysis (2) intended for the production of aluminum by igneous electrolysis.

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Salle d'électrolyseElectrolysis room
22
Cellule d'électrolyseElectrolysis cell
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Unité de service Service unit
44
Pont roulantOverhead crane
55
Module de serviceService module
66
Chariottrolley
77
PelleShovel
88
Dispositif de piquageStitching device
99
Système de manutention des anodesAnode handling system
1010
Trémiehopper
1111
Cabine de commandeControl booth
2121
AnodeAnode
2222
Tige d'anodeAnode rod
30, 30'30, 30 '
Chemins de roulement du pont mobileMovable crane tracks
100100
Dispositif de liaison mécanique et électriqueMechanical and electrical connection device
101101
Châssis fixeFixed frame
102102
MoyeuHub
103103
Axe de rotation du moyeuHub rotation axis
110110
Premier châssis rotatifFirst rotating chassis
110'110 '
Première tourelleFirst turret
111111
Premier palier annulaireFirst annular bearing
112112
Deuxième palier annulaireSecond annular bearing
113113
Première pluralité de contacts électriques glissants rotatifsFirst plurality of rotary sliding electrical contacts
114114
Deuxième pluralité de contacts électriques glissants rotatifsSecond plurality of rotary sliding electrical contacts
1131, 11411131, 1141
Premiers membres, dits "extérieurs", de chaque contact électriqueFirst members, called "external", of each electrical contact
1132, 11421132, 1142
Deuxièmes membres, dits "intérieurs", de chaque contact électriqueSecond members, called "inside", of each electrical contact
115, 116115, 116
Caissons de protectionProtection boxes
117117
Conducteurs électriques extérieursOutdoor electrical conductors
118, 1181, 1182118, 1181, 1182
Conducteurs de distributionDistribution conductors
119119
Conducteurs de distributionDistribution conductors
120120
Deuxième châssis rotatifSecond rotating chassis
120'120 '
Deuxième tourelleSecond turret
121121
ManchonMuff
122122
Corps du joint tournantRotating joint body
123123
Moyen d'entraínement en rotation Rotational drive
130130
Cavité axiale du moyeuAxial cavity of the hub
131, 132131, 132
Joints tournants étanchesWatertight rotary joints
133, 134133, 134
Canalisationspipelines
140, 150140, 150
Moteur d'entraínementDrive motor
141, 151141, 151
PignonPinion
142142
Couronne dentéeGear crown
152152
Roue dentéeGear wheel
153153
BrasArms
160,..., 164160, ..., 164
Paliers annulaires complémentairesAdditional annular bearings
170, 171170, 171
Paliers annulaires complémentairesAdditional annular bearings

Claims (14)

Dispositif de liaison mécanique et électrique rotatif (100) entre un module de transport, typiquement un chariot, (6) et des organes de manutention et d'intervention (7, 8, 9, 10, 11) d'une usine de production d'aluminium par électrolyse ignée, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend : un châssis dit "fixe" (101) destiné à être fixé audit module de transport (6) et comprenant un moyeu (102) définissant un axe de rotation (103); un manchon (121) entourant ledit moyeu (102) et apte à tourner autour dudit moyeu (102) et autour dudit axe de rotation (103), un premier châssis dit "rotatif" (110) apte à tourner autour dudit axe de rotation (103) et à entraíner ledit manchon (121) en rotation, et destiné à porter au moins un organe de manutention et d'intervention (7, 8, 9, 10, 11); un deuxième châssis dit "rotatif" (120) apte à tourner autour dudit manchon (121) et dudit axe de rotation (103), et destiné à porter au moins un organe de manutention et d'intervention (7, 8, 9, 10, 11); une première pluralité de contacts électriques glissants rotatifs (113) comportant chacun au moins un premier membre (1131) fixé au châssis fixe (101) et raccordé à au moins un conducteur extérieur (117), et au moins un deuxième membre (1132) fixé au manchon (121) et raccordé à au moins un conducteur de distribution (118, 1181, 1182); une deuxième pluralité de contacts électriques glissants rotatifs (114) comportant chacun au moins un premier membre (1141) fixé au deuxième châssis rotatif (120) et raccordé à au moins un conducteur de distribution (119), et au moins un deuxième membre (1142) fixé au manchon (121) et raccordé à au moins un conducteur de distribution (1181, 1182); un premier système d'entraínement (140, 141, 142) apte à provoquer la rotation du premier châssis rotatif (110) autour dudit axe (103); un deuxième système d'entraínement (150, 151, 152) apte à provoquer la rotation du deuxième châssis rotatif (120) autour dudit axe (103). Rotary mechanical and electrical connection device (100) between a transport module, typically a trolley, (6) and handling and intervention members (7, 8, 9, 10, 11) of a production plant d aluminum by igneous electrolysis, characterized in that it comprises: a so-called "fixed" chassis (101) intended to be fixed to said transport module (6) and comprising a hub (102) defining an axis of rotation (103); a sleeve (121) surrounding said hub (102) and able to rotate around said hub (102) and around said axis of rotation (103), a first frame called "rotary" (110) adapted to rotate around said axis of rotation (103) and to cause said sleeve (121) to rotate, and intended to carry at least one handling and intervention member (7, 8 , 9, 10, 11); a second so-called "rotary" chassis (120) able to rotate around said sleeve (121) and said axis of rotation (103), and intended to carry at least one handling and intervention member (7, 8, 9, 10 , 11); a first plurality of rotary sliding electrical contacts (113) each comprising at least a first member (1131) fixed to the fixed frame (101) and connected to at least one external conductor (117), and at least a second member (1132) fixed the sleeve (121) and connected to at least one distribution conductor (118, 1181, 1182); a second plurality of rotary sliding electrical contacts (114) each comprising at least one first member (1141) fixed to the second rotary chassis (120) and connected to at least one distribution conductor (119), and at least one second member (1142 ) attached to the sleeve (121) and connected to at least one distribution conductor (1181, 1182); a first drive system (140, 141, 142) capable of causing the rotation of the first rotary frame (110) around said axis (103); a second drive system (150, 151, 152) capable of causing the rotation of the second rotary frame (120) around said axis (103). Dispositif de liaison (100) selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend en outre : un premier palier annulaire (111) entre le châssis fixe (101) et le premier châssis rotatif (110) apte à permettre la rotation entre ces deux châssis autour de l'axe de rotation (103); un deuxième palier annulaire (112) entre le premier châssis rotatif (110) et le deuxième châssis rotatif (120) apte à permettre la rotation entre ces deux châssis autour de l'axe de rotation (103). Connection device (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that it further comprises: a first annular bearing (111) between the fixed chassis (101) and the first rotary chassis (110) capable of allowing rotation between these two chassis around the axis of rotation (103); a second annular bearing (112) between the first rotary chassis (110) and the second rotary chassis (120) adapted to allow rotation between these two chassis around the axis of rotation (103). Dispositif de liaison (100) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce que les systèmes d'entraínement (140, 141, 142, 150, 151, 152) comprennent un moteur (140, 150), un pignon (141, 151) et une couronne dentée (142) ou une roue dentée (152).Connection device (100) according to any one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that the drive systems (140, 141, 142, 150, 151, 152) comprise a motor (140, 150), a pinion (141, 151) and a ring gear (142) or a gear wheel (152). Dispositif de liaison (100) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce que les systèmes d'entraínement (140, 141, 142, 150, 151, 152) comprennent un ou des galets d'entraínement par adhérence et au moins une piste.Connecting device (100) according to any one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that the drive systems (140, 141, 142, 150, 151, 152) comprise one or more drive rollers by adhesion and at least one track. Dispositif de liaison (100) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend des paliers annulaires complémentaires (160, 161, 162, 163, 164) entre le manchon (121) et le châssis fixe (101), éventuellement par l'intermédiaire du moyeu (102) et/ou des paliers annulaires complémentaires (170, 171) entre le manchon (121) et le deuxième châssis rotatif (120).Connection device (100) according to any one of Claims 1 to 4, characterized in that it comprises complementary annular bearings (160, 161, 162, 163, 164) between the sleeve (121) and the fixed frame ( 101), possibly via the hub (102) and / or complementary annular bearings (170, 171) between the sleeve (121) and the second rotary frame (120). Dispositif de liaison (100) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte également des moyens de liaison pneumatique et/ou hydraulique rotatifs (130, 131, 132, 133, 134) entre le châssis fixe (101) et au moins un des châssis rotatif (110, 120). Connection device (100) according to any one of Claims 1 to 5, characterized in that it also comprises rotary pneumatic and / or hydraulic connection means (130, 131, 132, 133, 134) between the fixed chassis (101) and at least one of the rotary chassis (110, 120). Dispositif de liaison (100) selon la revendication 6, caractérisé en ce que les moyens de liaison pneumatique rotatifs (130, 131, 132, 133) comportent une cavité axiale (130) dans l'arbre de central (102), des joints tournants étanches (131, 132) et des canalisations complémentaires (133, 134).Connection device (100) according to claim 6, characterized in that the rotary pneumatic connection means (130, 131, 132, 133) comprise an axial cavity (130) in the central unit shaft (102), rotary joints watertight (131, 132) and additional pipes (133, 134). Dispositif de liaison (100) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 7, caractérisé en ce que le premier châssis rotatif (110) se situe entre le châssis fixe (101) et le deuxième châssis rotatif (120).Connection device (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the first rotary chassis (110) is located between the fixed chassis (101) and the second rotary chassis (120). Dispositif de liaison (100) selon la revendication 8, caractérisé en ce que le système d'entraínement du deuxième châssis rotatif (120) comporte une roue dentée (152) fixée au moyeu (102) et un moteur (150) fixé au deuxième châssis rotatif (120) et muni d'un pignon (151).Connection device (100) according to claim 8, characterized in that the drive system of the second rotary chassis (120) comprises a toothed wheel (152) fixed to the hub (102) and a motor (150) fixed to the second chassis rotary (120) and provided with a pinion (151). Module de service (5) destiné à être utilisé dans une usine de production d'aluminium par électrolyse ignée et comprenant un chariot (6) et des organes de manutention et d'intervention (7, 8, 9, 10, 11), caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend en outre: un dispositif de liaison (100) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 9, relié au dit chariot (6) par ledit châssis fixe (101); une première tourelle (110') formée par ledit premier châssis rotatif (110) ou reliée au dit premier châssis rotatif (110) et comportant au moins un premier organe de manutention et d'intervention (7, 8, 9, 10, 11); une deuxième tourelle (120') formée par ledit deuxième châssis rotatif (120) ou reliée au dit deuxième châssis rotatif (120) et comportant au moins un deuxième organe de manutention et d'intervention (7, 8, 9, 10, 11). Service module (5) intended for use in an aluminum production plant by igneous electrolysis and comprising a carriage (6) and handling and intervention elements (7, 8, 9, 10, 11), characterized in that it further comprises: a connecting device (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 9, connected to said carriage (6) by said fixed frame (101); a first turret (110 ') formed by said first rotary frame (110) or connected to said first rotary frame (110) and comprising at least a first handling and intervention member (7, 8, 9, 10, 11) ; a second turret (120 ') formed by said second rotary chassis (120) or connected to said second rotary chassis (120) and comprising at least a second handling and intervention member (7, 8, 9, 10, 11) . Module de service (5) selon la revendication 10, caractérisé en ce que le dispositif de liaison (100) est placé de manière à ce que les châssis rotatifs (110, 120) se situent en dessous du châssis fixe (101) lorsque le chariot (6) est en position d'utilisation sur le pont roulant (4). Service module (5) according to claim 10, characterized in that the connecting device (100) is placed so that the rotary frames (110, 120) are located below the fixed frame (101) when the carriage (6) is in the position of use on the overhead crane (4). Unité de service (3) d'une usine de production d'aluminium par électrolyse ignée comprenant un pont roulant (4) et au moins un module de service (5) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 10 ou 11.Service unit (3) of an aluminum production plant by igneous electrolysis comprising an overhead crane (4) and at least one service module (5) according to one any of claims 10 or 11. Utilisation d'un module de service (5) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 10 ou 11 pour les interventions sur des cellules d'électrolyse (2) destinées à la production d'aluminium par électrolyse ignée.Use of a service module (5) according to any one of the claims 10 or 11 for interventions on electrolysis cells (2) intended for the production of aluminum by igneous electrolysis. Utilisation d'une unité de service (3) selon la revendication 12 pour les interventions sur des cellules d'électrolyse (2) destinées à la production d'aluminium par électrolyse ignée.Use of a service unit (3) according to claim 12 for the interventions on electrolysis cells (2) intended for production of aluminum by igneous electrolysis.
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EP03356013A EP1443128B1 (en) 2003-01-31 2003-01-31 Service machine for electrolytic cells in aluminium production
ARP040100126A AR042735A1 (en) 2003-01-31 2004-01-16 ELECTROLYSIS CELL SERVICE SERVICE FOR ALUMINUM PRODUCTION
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CA2512745A CA2512745C (en) 2003-01-31 2004-01-28 Servicing machine for electrolysis cells for producing aluminium
BR0407135-2A BRPI0407135A (en) 2003-01-31 2004-01-28 Aluminum Production Electrolysis Cell Service Machine
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