High-performance lithium ion battery electrolyte recovery device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of battery electrolyte recovery, and discloses a high-performance lithium ion battery electrolyte recovery device which comprises a separation box, the separation box is provided with a feeding port and a liquid outlet, and the feeding port of the separation box is connected with a feeding and crushing mechanism used for adding crushed lithium battery materials into the separation box; a separation cylinder is arranged in the separation box and used for separating the crushed lithium battery to separate out electrolyte, and a gear ring is arranged at the upper end of the separation cylinder; and a motor is fixedly mounted at the top of the interior of the separation box, a driving gear is arranged at the output end of the motor, and the driving gear is located on one side of the gear ring and engaged with the gear ring. Through the design of the integrated charging and crushing mechanism and the separation cylinder, the continuous operation process from crushing of the lithium battery to efficient separation of the electrolyte is realized, the recovery rate of the electrolyte is remarkably improved, the influence of wastes on the environment is reduced, and the development trend of green circular economy is complied with.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of battery electrolyte recovery, and in particular to a high-performance lithium-ion battery electrolyte recovery device. Background Art

[0002] With the transformation of the global energy structure and the rapid development of new energy technologies, lithium-ion batteries are widely used in electric vehicles, mobile electronic devices and energy storage systems as core devices for energy storage and conversion. However, with the large-scale consumption of lithium-ion batteries, the problem of their post-disposal treatment has become increasingly prominent, especially the recycling of electrolytes, which has become a major challenge in the field of environmental protection and resource recycling.

[0003] Traditional electrolyte recovery methods usually use a pulverizer to crush the battery pack for recycling, but cannot simultaneously separate, recycle and filter the waste liquid and impurities. This results in low efficiency and high risk of environmental pollution, which severely limits the scale of recycling and economic benefits. Summary of the invention

[0004] 1. Technical issues to be solved

[0005] In view of the deficiencies in the prior art, the present application provides a high-performance lithium-ion battery electrolyte recovery device.

[0006] (II) Technical solution

[0007] To solve the above problems, the present application provides the following technical solutions: A high-performance lithium-ion battery electrolyte recovery device, comprising: a separation box, the separation box is provided with a feed inlet and a liquid outlet, the feed inlet of the separation box is connected to a feeding and crushing mechanism for adding crushed lithium battery materials into the separation box;

[0008] A separation cylinder is provided inside the separation box for separating the crushed lithium batteries to separate the electrolyte, and a gear ring is provided at the upper end of the separation cylinder;

[0009] A motor is fixedly installed on the top of the separation box, and a driving gear is provided at its output end. The driving gear is located on one side of the gear ring and meshes with the gear ring. When the motor is started and drives the driving gear to rotate, power is transmitted to the gear ring, driving the separation cylinder to rotate accordingly.

[0010] Preferably, the feeding and crushing mechanism comprises a crushing bin and a feeding bin, wherein the feeding bin is located above the crushing bin and materials are added into the crushing bin through a cover plate, and at least two groups of crushing rollers are arranged inside the crushing bin to crush lithium batteries.

[0011] Preferably, it also includes a supporting mechanism for enabling the separation cylinder to be rotatably connected inside the separation box, the supporting mechanism includes multiple groups of support rods and rotating wheels, the support rods are installed in a circular array around the separation cylinder, and the rotating wheels are connected to the support rods through brackets.

[0012] Preferably, a fixing ring is fixedly mounted on the inner wall of the separation box, and a slide groove is provided on the upper end surface of the fixing ring, and the rotating wheel of the separation cylinder is placed inside the slide groove.

[0013] Preferably, a cleaning assembly is provided below the fixed ring, and the cleaning assembly includes a support plate fixed inside the separation box, the support plate is located below the fixed ring, a rotating shaft is rotatably connected between the support plate and the fixed ring, bristles are provided on the surface of the rotating shaft, and the bristles are in contact with the outer surface of the separation cylinder.

[0014] Preferably, a support column is fixedly installed at the bottom of the separation box, and a bearing is fixedly installed at the bottom of the separation cylinder, and the support column is sleeved inside the bearing.

[0015] Preferably, a valve is provided at the liquid outlet at the bottom of the separation box.

[0016] (III) Beneficial effects

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the present application provides a high-performance lithium-ion battery electrolyte recovery device, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0018] 1. This high-performance lithium-ion battery electrolyte recovery device, through the integrated feeding and crushing mechanism and separation cylinder design, realizes a continuous operation process from lithium battery crushing to efficient electrolyte separation, significantly improves the recovery rate of electrolyte, reduces the impact of waste on the environment, and conforms to the development trend of green circular economy. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of a high-performance lithium-ion battery electrolyte recovery device for this application;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the supporting mechanism for this application.

[0021] In the figure: 1. separation box; 2. crushing bin; 21. crushing roller; 3. feeding bin; 31. cover plate; 4. motor; 41. driving gear; 5. separation cylinder; 51. gear ring; 6. supporting mechanism; 61. supporting rod; 62. bracket; 63. rotating wheel; 64. slide; 65. fixing ring; 7. rotating shaft; 71. bristles; 72. support plate; 8. valve; 9. bearing; 10 support column. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0023] See also Figure 1-Figure 2 The present application provides a new technical solution: a high-performance lithium-ion battery electrolyte recovery device, comprising a separation box 1, wherein the separation box 1 is provided with a feed port and a liquid outlet, wherein the feed port of the separation box 1 is connected with a feeding and crushing mechanism for adding crushed lithium battery materials into the separation box 1, wherein a separation cylinder 5 is provided inside the separation box 1 for separating the crushed lithium battery to separate the electrolyte, wherein a gear ring 51 is provided at the upper end of the separation cylinder 5, wherein the gear ring 51 is provided in a circular ring shape and has teeth on the outer ring, wherein a motor 4 is fixedly installed at the top of the separation box 1 ... A driving gear 41 is provided at the output end of the motor 4, and the driving gear 41 is located on one side of the gear ring 51 and meshes with the gear ring 51; the motor 4 is started, and the driving gear 41 is driven by the motor 4 to rotate, and then the gear ring 51 can be driven to rotate, and finally the purpose of rotating the separation cylinder 5 is achieved. The separation efficiency of the lithium battery electrolyte in the separation cylinder 5 is accelerated by the rotation of the separation cylinder 5, and the recovery efficiency of the lithium battery electrolyte is improved; at the same time, the gear ring 51 set at the upper end of the separation cylinder 5 and the driving gear 41 set on the side can avoid corrosion damage to the driving mechanism caused by the electrolyte, thereby improving the service life of the device.

[0024] The separation cylinder 5 is rotatably connected inside the separation box 1 through the support mechanisms 6 arranged on both sides, thereby improving the stability of the separation cylinder 5 during the rotation process.

[0025] In some embodiments, the feeding and crushing mechanism includes a crushing bin 2 and a feeding bin 3. The feeding bin 3 is located above the crushing bin 2. The crushing bin 2 includes at least two groups of crushing rollers 21 for crushing the materials added to the feeding bin 3. The feeding bin 3 is located above the middle of the two groups of crushing rollers 21. A cover plate 31 is provided above the feeding bin 3. When the cover plate 31 is opened, the lithium batteries to be recycled are added to the crushing bin 2 through the feeding bin 3. The lithium batteries are crushed by the two groups of crushing rollers 21 inside the crushing bin 2, and the crushed lithium batteries are transported to the separation box 1.

[0026] In some embodiments, the support mechanism 6 includes multiple groups of support rods 61, which are fixedly installed at the upper end of the outside of the separation cylinder 5 in a circular array, and a bracket 62 is fixedly installed below the support rod 61. The bracket 62 is internally rotatably connected to a rotating wheel 63, and the rotating wheel 63 can drive the separation cylinder 5 to rotate inside the separation box 1.

[0027] A fixing ring 65 is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the separation box 1. The fixing ring 65 is arranged in a ring shape, and a slide groove 64 is opened on the upper end surface of the fixing ring 65. When in use, the rotating wheel 63 on the separation cylinder 5 is placed inside the slide groove 64, which can provide support for the separation cylinder 5 during rotation and ensure the stability of the separation cylinder 5 during rotation.

[0028] In some embodiments, a cleaning assembly is provided below the fixed ring 65, and the cleaning assembly includes a support plate 72 fixed inside the separation box 1, and the support plate 72 is located below the fixed ring 65. A rotating shaft 7 is rotatably connected between the support plate 72 and the fixed ring 65, and bristles 71 are provided on the surface of the rotating shaft 7. The bristles 71 are in contact with the outer surface of the separation cylinder 5. During the rotation of the separation cylinder 5, the outer side of the separation cylinder 5 contacts the bristles 71, and the rotating shaft 7 can be driven to rotate under the action of friction, thereby cleaning the surface of the separation cylinder 5, avoiding blockage of the separation cylinder 5, and accelerating the separation efficiency.

[0029] In some embodiments, a support column 10 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the separation box 1, and a bearing 9 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the separation cylinder 5. When in use, the support column 10 is sleeved inside the bearing 9, which can further improve the stability of the separation cylinder 5.

[0030] In some embodiments, a valve 8 is provided at the bottom liquid outlet of the separation box 1 for collecting the separated electrolyte.

[0031] Working principle: During the use of the high-performance lithium-ion battery electrolyte recovery device, the separation cylinder 5 needs to be installed into the separation box 1 first, so that the bearing 9 at the bottom of the separation cylinder 5 is sleeved inside the support column 10, and the rotating wheel 63 on the upper support mechanism 6 of the separation cylinder 5 is placed into the slide groove 64, and the gear ring 51 on the top of the separation cylinder 5 is meshed with the driving gear 41. After the installation is completed, the cover plate 31 is opened, and the lithium battery to be crushed and separated is placed into the crushing bin 2 through the feeding bin 3, and the lithium battery is crushed and separated by the crushing roller 21 inside the crushing bin 2. The crushed lithium battery is transported to the separation cylinder 5, and the motor 4 is started. The driving gear 41 is driven by the motor 4 to rotate, and then the gear ring 51 can be driven to rotate. Finally, the purpose of rotating the separation cylinder 5 is achieved. The separation efficiency of the crushed lithium battery electrolyte in the separation cylinder 5 is accelerated by the rotation of the separation cylinder 5, and the lithium battery electrolyte recovery efficiency is improved.

[0032] Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present application, and that the scope of the present application is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A high-performance lithium-ion battery electrolyte recovery device, characterized in that: include: A separation box, wherein the separation box is provided with a feed inlet and a liquid outlet, and a feeding and crushing mechanism is connected to the feed inlet of the separation box for adding crushed lithium battery materials into the separation box; A separation cylinder is provided inside the separation box for separating the crushed lithium batteries to separate the electrolyte, and a gear ring is provided at the upper end of the separation cylinder; A motor is fixedly installed on the top of the separation box, and a driving gear is provided at its output end. The driving gear is located on one side of the gear ring and meshes with the gear ring. When the motor is started and drives the driving gear to rotate, power is transmitted to the gear ring, driving the separation cylinder to rotate accordingly.

2. A high-performance lithium-ion battery electrolyte recovery device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding and crushing mechanism comprises a crushing bin and a feeding bin. The feeding bin is located above the crushing bin and materials are added into the crushing bin through a cover plate. At least two groups of crushing rollers are arranged inside the crushing bin to crush lithium batteries.

3. A high-performance lithium-ion battery electrolyte recovery device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a supporting mechanism for enabling the separation cylinder to be rotatably connected inside the separation box. The supporting mechanism includes multiple groups of supporting rods and rotating wheels. The supporting rods are installed in a circular array around the separation cylinder, and the rotating wheels are connected to the supporting rods through brackets.

4. A high-performance lithium-ion battery electrolyte recovery device according to claim 3, characterized in that: A fixing ring is fixedly mounted on the inner wall of the separation box, and a slide groove is provided on the upper end surface of the fixing ring, and the rotating wheel of the separation cylinder is placed inside the slide groove.

5. A high-performance lithium-ion battery electrolyte recovery device according to claim 4, characterized in that: A cleaning assembly is arranged below the fixed ring, and the cleaning assembly includes a support plate fixed inside the separation box, the support plate is located below the fixed ring, a rotating shaft is rotatably connected between the support plate and the fixed ring, bristles are arranged on the surface of the rotating shaft, and the bristles are in contact with the outer surface of the separation cylinder.

6. A high-performance lithium-ion battery electrolyte recovery device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A support column is fixedly installed at the bottom of the separation box, and a bearing is fixedly installed at the bottom of the separation cylinder, and the support column is sleeved inside the bearing.

7. A high performance lithium ion battery electrolyte recovery device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The liquid outlet at the bottom of the separation box is provided with a valve.

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