A wet discharge, filtration and drying integrated device for waste batteries

Abstract

This invention discloses an integrated wet discharge, filtration, and drying device for waste batteries, comprising a rotating drum, a drive mechanism, a tilting mechanism, a discharge mechanism, and a housing. The housing has a feed inlet communicating with the interior of the housing. One end of the rotating drum is connected to the drive mechanism, allowing the drum to rotate within the housing under the drive of the drive mechanism. A cavity structure exists between the rotating drum and the inner wall of the housing. The rotating drum has filter holes for separating the battery from the conductive liquid. The tilting mechanism drives the drum to rotate after discharging the waste batteries located inside, causing the waste batteries to pour out; otherwise, it keeps the waste batteries in a position where they are not easily rolled out. The device also includes a discharge mechanism, a clean water inlet, and an air inlet. This device can achieve waste battery discharge, conductive liquid separation, washing, and battery drying in the same unit, improving production efficiency and reducing the overall size of the equipment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of battery recycling technology, specifically to an integrated device for wet discharge, filtration, and drying of waste batteries. Background Technology

[0002] In recent years, the discharge recycling of used batteries has become a popular field. For safety reasons, the residual charge in used batteries must be completely discharged during the discharge recycling process. Then, the conductive liquid must be separated, followed by washing and drying to ensure the battery is completely free of charge before further use. Existing used battery discharge recycling production lines typically involve first discharging the battery using a discharge device, then transferring it to a conductive liquid separation device for separation, followed by washing, and finally drying. However, this process requires several different pieces of equipment, resulting in excessively long production lines, high costs, large space requirements, cumbersome procedures, and low discharge recycling efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To overcome the shortcomings of existing technologies, the present invention provides an integrated wet discharge, filtration and drying device for waste batteries, which enables rapid and efficient discharge treatment and recycling.

[0004] To solve the above problems, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows:

[0005] A wet discharge, filtration and drying integrated device for waste batteries, characterized in that it includes a feed inlet, a rotating drum, a drive mechanism, an tilting mechanism, a discharge mechanism and a casing;

[0006] The feed inlet is connected to the inside of the machine casing;

[0007] One end of the drum is connected to a drive mechanism. The drum can rotate inside the housing under the drive of the drive mechanism. There is a cavity structure between the drum and the inner wall of the housing. The drum is provided with filter holes for separating the battery from the conductive liquid.

[0008] The tilting mechanism, after discharging the waste batteries located inside the drum, drives the drum to rotate, causing the waste batteries in the drum to fall out; otherwise, it keeps the waste batteries in the drum in a position where they are not easy to roll out.

[0009] The discharge mechanism is located at the bottom of the machine casing and is used for discharging materials;

[0010] The casing is also provided with a clean water inlet, through which water can enter to wash the used batteries after they have been discharged.

[0011] The casing is also equipped with an air inlet, which can be connected to a hair dryer to dry the washed used batteries.

[0012] Furthermore, the feeding mechanism includes one or more feeding ports, wherein, in the case of multiple feeding ports, the multiple feeding ports are respectively connected to a main channel, and the main channel is connected to the interior of the housing.

[0013] Furthermore, the drum is cut by a plane passing through the drum's rotation axis, resulting in a trapezoidal cross-section.

[0014] Furthermore, the discharge port includes a battery discharge port and a conductive liquid discharge port. The battery discharge port is connected to the inner cavity of the drum, and the conductive liquid discharge port is connected to the cavity structure between the drum and the inner wall of the housing.

[0015] Furthermore, it also includes a base, which is disposed below the housing, and the tilting mechanism includes a lead screw assembly or cylinder assembly disposed below one side of the base, which drives one side of the base to rise and fall via the lead screw or cylinder.

[0016] Furthermore, the hair dryer is a hair dryer that can provide hot drying gas.

[0017] Furthermore, the housing is also provided with an exhaust vent, through which an exhaust fan can be connected.

[0018] Furthermore, a conductive solution storage container is also provided below the conductive liquid outlet.

[0019] Furthermore, it also includes a circulation pump for drawing the solution from the conductive solution storage container into the housing.

[0020] The beneficial effects of the above technical solution are as follows: the above technical solution integrates the discharge, conductive liquid separation, washing and drying of waste batteries into the same equipment, which improves production efficiency and reduces the overall size of the equipment.

[0021] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a diagram showing the first placement position of the device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a diagram showing the second placement position of the device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0024] like Figure 1 and 2As shown, a wet discharge filtration and drying integrated device for waste batteries includes an inlet 1, a rotating drum 2, a drive mechanism 3, a tilting mechanism 4, a discharge mechanism 5, and a housing 6; the inlet 1 is internally connected to the housing 6; one end of the rotating drum 2 is connected to the drive mechanism 3.

[0025] The drum 2 can rotate within the housing 6 under the drive of the drive mechanism 3. The drive mechanism 3 includes a motor 31 and a reducer 32. The drum 2 is connected to the reducer of the drive mechanism. There is a certain cavity between the drum 2 and the housing 6, allowing the drum 2 to rotate within the cavity. The drum 2 has filter holes for separating the battery from the conductive liquid. A cross-section of the drum 2 taken through the plane of its rotation axis is trapezoidal. The discharge mechanism 5 is located at the bottom of the housing 6 for discharging materials. The housing 6 is provided with a conductive liquid inlet 61 for adding conductive liquid. The housing 6 is also provided with a clean water inlet for water to enter and wash the used batteries after discharge. In this embodiment, the conductive liquid inlet 61 and the clean water inlet can be the same inlet, saving manufacturing steps. The housing 6 is also provided with an air inlet 62, which can be connected to a blower for drying the washed used batteries. The feeding mechanism includes one or more feeding ports 61. When there are multiple feeding ports, each port is connected to a main channel, which is connected to the interior of the housing 6. The discharging mechanism 5 includes a battery discharge port 51 and a conductive liquid discharge port 52. The battery discharge port 51 is connected to the inner cavity of the drum 2, and the conductive liquid discharge port 52 is connected to the cavity structure between the drum 2 and the inner wall of the housing 6.

[0026] The tilting mechanism 4, after discharging the waste batteries located in the drum 2, drives the drum 2 to rotate, so that the waste batteries in the drum 2 are poured out; otherwise, it keeps the waste batteries in the drum 2 in a position where they are not easy to roll out.

[0027] Specifically, during operation, first, the waistline of drum 2 is raised to a horizontal position. The battery is placed into drum 2, and the conductive liquid is introduced into the equipment cavity. The liquid can enter drum 2 through the filter holes distributed on it, ensuring full contact with the battery; alternatively, it can be introduced into the drum through the battery inlet, ensuring the battery is fully in contact with or submerged in the conductive liquid. To ensure complete battery discharge, drum 2 is rotated, causing the battery to mix thoroughly in the conductive liquid. The amount of battery and conductive liquid added is determined according to the volume of drum 2. After the discharge process, the centrifugal liquid outlet is opened to drain the electrolyte. Simultaneously, drum 2 is driven to further separate the conductive liquid adhering to the battery under centrifugal force.

[0028] Next, the battery can be further washed. The washing solution enters the rotating drum 2 through the conductive liquid inlet 61 and fully contacts the battery. At the same time, the rotating drum 2 can be driven to fully mix the battery and the washing solution. The washing solution is discharged through the conductive liquid outlet 52, and the rotating drum 2 can be driven to further separate the conductive liquid adhering to the battery under centrifugal force. After washing, a blower can be used to provide hot drying gas for drying. During drying, hot gas is introduced into the machine cavity, and the rotating drum 2 can be driven to fully exchange heat between the battery and the hot gas. Water vapor is extracted through the exhaust system. In addition, to increase ventilation efficiency, an exhaust port 63 can be provided on the housing 6, through which an exhaust fan can be connected.

[0029] It should also be noted that this embodiment also includes a base 7, which is disposed below the housing. The tilting mechanism includes a lead screw assembly or a cylinder assembly disposed below one side of the base 7, which drives one side of the base to rise and fall through the lead screw or cylinder.

[0030] In addition, a conductive solution storage container 8 is provided below the conductive liquid outlet 52, and the device also includes a circulation pump 9, which is used to pump the solution in the conductive solution storage container into the casing 6. This allows the conductive solution to be recycled.

[0031] In summary, the above technical solution integrates the discharge, conductive liquid separation, washing, and battery drying of waste batteries into the same equipment, which improves production efficiency and reduces the overall size of the equipment.

[0032] The above embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present invention. Any non-substantial changes and substitutions made by those skilled in the art based on the present invention shall fall within the scope of protection claimed by the present invention.

Claims

1. A wet discharge, filtration, and drying integrated device for waste batteries, characterized in that: The device comprises a rotating drum, a driving mechanism, an inclining mechanism, a discharging mechanism and a casing, and the casing is provided with an inlet; The inlet is in communication with the inside of the casing; One end of the rotating drum is connected to the driving mechanism, and the rotating drum rotates in the casing under the drive of the driving mechanism, and the space between the rotating drum and the inner wall of the casing is a cavity structure, and the rotating drum is provided with filter holes for the separation of batteries and conductive liquid; The inclining mechanism drives the rotating drum to rotate after the discharge of the waste batteries in the rotating drum, so that the waste batteries in the rotating drum are discharged, otherwise, the waste batteries in the rotating drum are kept in a position not easy to roll out; The discharging mechanism is arranged at the bottom of the casing for discharging; The casing is also provided with a clean water inlet for water inlet, so as to wash the waste batteries after discharge; The casing is also provided with an air inlet for connecting a hair dryer for air drying the waste batteries after washing; The rotating drum is cut by a plane passing through the rotating drum rotation axis, and the obtained cross section is a trapezoid; The discharging mechanism is arranged at the bottom of the casing for discharging; 2. The waste battery wet discharge, filtration and drying integrated device according to claim 1, wherein: The device further comprises a feeding mechanism, and the feeding mechanism comprises one or more feeding inlets, wherein when there are multiple feeding inlets, the multiple feeding inlets are respectively in communication with a main channel, and the main channel is in communication with the inside of the casing.

3. The waste battery wet type discharging, filtering and drying integrated device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The device further comprises a base, and the base is arranged below the casing, and the inclining mechanism comprises a lead screw assembly or a cylinder assembly arranged below one side of the base, and the lead screw or the cylinder drives the lifting of one side of the base.

4. The waste battery wet-type discharge filtering and drying integrated device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hair dryer is a hair dryer providing hot dry air.

5. The waste battery wet-type discharge filtering and drying integrated device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The casing is also provided with an air inlet for connecting an air extractor.

6. The waste battery wet-type discharge filtering and drying integrated device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conductive liquid discharging outlet is also provided with a conductive solution storage container below.

7. The integrated wet discharge, filtration, and drying device for waste batteries as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The device further comprises a circulating pump for pumping the solution in the conductive solution storage container into the casing.

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