Method for dismantling consumption meter for recycling

The method uses push members and support structures to dismantle consumption meters with minimal damage, addressing the challenge of disassembling robust meters for efficient recycling.

DK182390B1Active Publication Date: 2026-07-01KAMSTRUP
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Patent Information

Application Number
DK202430776
Authority / Receiving Office
DK · DK
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2023-12-27
Filing Date
2024-12-19
Publication Date
2026-07-01
Estimated Expiration
2044-12-19

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Consumption meters, such as water and heat meters, are difficult to dismantle for recycling due to their robust design against intrusion and tampering, leading to inefficient and resource-intensive disassembly processes that can damage components like batteries.

Method used

A method involving the use of push members, such as pins or mandrels, to penetrate the housing of consumption meters, applying force to separate the housing elements and minimize damage to internal components, facilitated by a support structure and actuator system.

Benefits of technology

Enables quick and efficient dismantling of consumption meters with minimal component damage, allowing for easy collection and recycling of elements, particularly batteries, and facilitating further sorting and separation for reuse or recycling.

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Abstract

A method for dismantling a measurement device, e.g. a consumption meter, comprising a first housing element and a second housing element fastened to the first housing element so as to enclose a stack of elements comprising at least: one circuit board comprising electronic components configured for performing a measurement of a physical parameter, and one or more additional components, such as a battery. The method comprises forcing (F_PM) at least one push member, such as 2-10 pins or mandrels, against a wall of the first housing element in a direction towards the second housing element, so as to penetrate through the wall of the first housing element. Further, continuing (C_F_PM) to apply a force on the at least one push member in the direction towards the second housing element, to cause the at least one push member to apply a force on an element of the stack of elements such that it causes another element of the stack of elements to separate the second housing element and the stack of elements from the first housing element. The dismantling can be performed with minimal damage on the elements inside the device, and thus the method is suitable as a first step of an effective recycling process for recycling separated elements of the measurement device.
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