Device for removing electrolyte on surface of rare earth metal

The rare earth metal surface electrolyte removal device addresses inefficiencies by using a gear and conveyor belt system to crush and separate electrolytes, improving reaction rates and reducing labor intensity.

CN223096869UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-15BAOTOU XIJUN RARE EARTH
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421504225.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-06-28
Publication Date
2025-07-15
Estimated Expiration
2034-06-28

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Technical Problem

The existing rare earth metal surface electrolyte removal device cannot effectively crush rare earths, the electrolytic reaction rate is slow, the working efficiency is low, and the rare earth material is difficult to transport and labor intensity is high.

Method used

The gear box and a dragon twisting system are used to drive the grinding wheel to crush rare earths through gear transmission, and the dragon twisting is used to push the rare earth mud into the filter for electrolytic reactions, and the electrolyte separation is achieved to realize automatic feeding and transportation.

Benefits of technology

The crushing efficiency and electrolytic reaction rate of rare earths are improved, the reaction time is reduced, the labor intensity is reduced, and the work efficiency is improved.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of rare earth metal electrolysis, and provides a rare earth metal surface electrolyte removing device which comprises a first fixing block, a motor is fixedly connected to the first fixing block, the output end of the motor is rotationally connected with a gear box in a penetrating mode, and the gear box is fixedly connected to the first fixing block. The output end of the motor is fixedly connected with a first straight gear, the first straight gear is connected with a second straight gear in an engaged mode, the second straight gear is fixedly connected with a first rotating shaft, and the first rotating shaft is rotationally connected to the gearbox. The output end of the motor rotates to drive the first straight gear to rotate, the first bevel gear rotates to drive the second bevel gear to rotate, the second belt wheel rotates to drive the third straight gear to rotate, the third straight gear rotates to drive the fourth straight gear to rotate, the third straight gear and the fourth straight gear rotate to drive the two groups of grinding wheels to rotate, and the two groups of grinding wheels rotate to grind rare earth in the hopper. The rare earth is pulverized, the reaction rate is increased, the reaction time is shortened, and the working efficiency is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of rare earth metal electrolysis, in particular to a device for removing electrolyte on the surface of rare earth metal. Background Art

[0002] Rare earth metals, also known as rare earth elements or rare metals, are the general names of 17 elements including scandium, yttrium, and lanthanide series in Group IIIB of the periodic table, commonly represented by R or RE. From the discovery of the first rare earth element yttrium in 1794 to the discovery of the natural rare earth element promethium in 1972, it took 178 years for people to find all 17 rare earth elements in nature. The luster of rare earth metals is between silver and iron.

[0003] The existing devices for removing electrolyte on the surface of rare earth metals cannot crush rare earths, the electrolysis reaction rate is slow, the working efficiency is low, and at the same time, the feeding and conveying of rare earths are difficult, and the labor intensity of workers is high. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to solve the defects existing in the prior art, and a device for removing electrolyte on the surface of rare earth metal is proposed.

[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical scheme: A device for removing electrolyte on the surface of rare earth metal, including a first fixing block, a motor is fixedly connected to the first fixing block, the output end of the motor penetrates and is rotatably connected to a gear box, the gear box is fixedly connected to the first fixing block, a first spur gear is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor, the first spur gear is meshed and connected with a second spur gear, the second spur gear is fixedly connected with a first rotating shaft, the first rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the gear box, a first bevel gear is fixedly connected through the first rotating shaft, the first bevel gear is meshed and connected with a second bevel gear, the second bevel gear is fixedly connected with a second rotating shaft, the second rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the gear box, one end of the second rotating shaft is fixedly connected with a first pulley, the first pulley is meshed and connected with a first belt, one end of the first belt away from the first pulley is meshed and connected with a second pulley, the second pulley is fixedly connected with a third spur gear, the third spur gear is meshed and connected with a fourth spur gear, the fourth spur gear is fixedly connected with a grinding wheel, and there are two groups of grinding wheels, and one group of grinding wheels is fixedly connected to the third spur gear.

[0006] As a further description of the above technical scheme: A screw conveyor is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor, the screw conveyor is rotatably connected to a reaction tank, a filter screen is penetrated and connected by the screw conveyor, and the rotating shaft at the end of the screw conveyor away from the motor is connected to the reaction tank.

[0007] As a further description of the above technical scheme:

[0008] Both ends of the grinding wheel are rotatably connected with hollow blocks. Above the hollow blocks is a hopper, and below the hollow blocks is a feeding port. The hollow blocks are fixedly connected to the reaction tank.

[0009] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0010] Two fixed blocks II are fixedly connected to the reaction tank. There are two groups of the fixed blocks II, and the fixed blocks II are fixedly connected with a fixing plate. An electrolytic rod is arranged on the fixing plate. One end of the reaction tank is provided with a discharge port.

[0011] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0012] The reaction tank is fixedly connected with a baffle. The baffle is on one side of the filter screen and above the auger.

[0013] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0014] The hollow blocks, the hopper, and the feeding port are on the same vertical line. The feeding port is on one side of the baffle.

[0015] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0016] There are several groups of the electrolytic rods. One end of the electrolytic rod is inside the reaction tank.

[0017] The utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0018] 1. In the utility model, the output end of the motor rotates to drive the first spur gear to rotate. The first bevel gear rotates to drive the second bevel gear to rotate. The first belt rotates to drive the second pulley to rotate. The second pulley rotates to drive the third spur gear to rotate. The third spur gear rotates to drive the fourth spur gear to rotate. The third and fourth spur gears rotate to drive the two grinding wheels to rotate. The two grinding wheels rotate to crush the rare earth in the hopper and send it into one end of the reaction tank through the feeding port, realizing the crushing of the rare earth, improving the reaction rate, reducing the reaction time, and improving the working efficiency.

[0019] 2. In the utility model, the output end of the motor rotates to drive the auger to rotate. The auger rotates to push the rare earth mud to move. The rare earth mud enters the filter screen. The metal in the rare earth reacts with the electrolyte to form free metal ions. Under the rotation and extrusion of the auger, the electrolyte passes through the filter screen and enters above the reaction tank. Through the electrolytic reaction, the metal ions adhere to the electrolytic rod. The rare earth mud is discharged from the discharge port under the rotation and extrusion of the auger, realizing the feeding and conveying of the rare earth and the separation of the electrolyte in the rare earth mud, reducing the labor intensity of workers, and further improving the working efficiency. Description of the Drawings

[0020] Figure 1Structural schematic diagram of a device for removing electrolyte from the surface of rare earth metals proposed by the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 Partial structural schematic of a device for removing electrolyte from the surface of rare earth metals proposed by the present utility model Figure 1 ;

[0022] Figure 3 Exploded view of the partial structure of a device for removing electrolyte from the surface of rare earth metals proposed by the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 Partial structural schematic of a device for removing electrolyte from the surface of rare earth metals proposed by the present utility model Figure 2 。

[0024] Legend:

[0025] 1. First fixing block; 2. Motor; 3. Gearbox; 4. First spur gear; 5. Second spur gear; 6. First rotating shaft; 7. First bevel gear; 8. Second bevel gear; 9. Second rotating shaft; 10. First pulley; 11. First belt; 12. Second pulley; 13. Third spur gear; 14. Fourth spur gear; 15. Grinding wheel; 16. Screw conveyor; 17. Reaction tank; 18. Filter screen; 19. Baffle; 20. Hollow block; 21. Hopper; 22. Feeding port; 23. Second fixing block; 24. Fixed plate; 25. Electrolytic rod; 26. Discharge port. Specific implementation manners

[0026] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0027] Refer to Figures 1 - 4, an embodiment provided by the present utility model: a device for removing electrolyte from the surface of rare earth metals, including a first fixing block 1, a motor 2 fixedly connected to the first fixing block 1, the output end of the motor 2 penetrates and is rotatably connected to a gear box 3, the gear box 3 is fixedly connected to the first fixing block 1, the output end of the motor 2 is fixedly connected to a first spur gear 4, the first spur gear 4 is meshed with a second spur gear 5, the second spur gear 5 is fixedly connected to a first rotating shaft 6, the first rotating shaft 6 is rotatably connected to the gear box 3, the first rotating shaft 6 penetrates and is fixedly connected to a first bevel gear 7, the first bevel gear 7 is meshed with a second bevel gear 8, the second bevel gear 8 is fixedly connected to a second rotating shaft 9, the second rotating shaft 9 is fixedly connected to the gear box 3, one end of the second rotating shaft 9 is fixedly connected to a first pulley 10, the first pulley 10 is meshed with a first belt 11, the end of the first belt 11 away from the first pulley 10 is meshed with a second pulley 12, the second pulley 12 is fixedly connected to a third spur gear 13, the third spur gear 13 is meshed with a fourth spur gear 14, the fourth spur gear 14 is fixedly connected to a grinding wheel 15, there are two groups of grinding wheels 15, the third spur gear 13 is fixedly connected to one group of grinding wheels 15. By the rotation of the output end of the motor 2 driving the first spur gear 4 to rotate, the first bevel gear 7 rotates to drive the second bevel gear 8 to rotate, the first belt 11 rotates to drive the second pulley 12 to rotate, the second pulley 12 rotates to drive the third spur gear 13 to rotate, the third spur gear 13 rotates to drive the fourth spur gear 14 to rotate, and the rotation of the third spur gear 13 and the fourth spur gear 14 drives the two groups of grinding wheels 15 to rotate. The two groups of grinding wheels 15 rotate to crush the rare earth in the hopper 21 and send it into one end of the reaction tank 17 through the discharge port 22, realizing the crushing of the rare earth, improving the reaction rate, reducing the reaction time, and improving the work efficiency.

[0028] The output end of the motor 2 is fixedly connected with an auger 16. The auger 16 is rotatably connected to a reaction tank 17. The auger 16 is connected through a filter screen 18. One end of the auger 16 away from the motor 2 is rotationally connected to the reaction tank 17. Both ends of the roller 15 are rotatably connected to hollow blocks 20. Above the hollow blocks 20 is a hopper 21. Below the hollow blocks 20 is a discharge port 22. The hollow blocks 20 are fixedly connected to the reaction tank 17. On the reaction tank 17, there are fixedly connected two fixing blocks 23. There are two groups of the fixing blocks 23. The fixing blocks 23 are fixedly connected to a fixing plate 24. On the fixing plate 24 are electrolytic rods 25. One end of the reaction tank 17 is provided with a discharge port 26. The reaction tank 17 is fixedly connected with a baffle 19. The baffle 19 is on one side of the filter screen 18. The baffle 19 is above the auger 16. The hollow blocks 20, the hopper 21, and the discharge port 22 are on the same vertical line. The discharge port 22 is on one side of the baffle 19. There are several groups of the electrolytic rods 25. One end of the electrolytic rods 25 is in the reaction tank 17. By the rotation of the output end of the motor 2, the auger 16 is driven to rotate. The auger 16 rotates to push the rare earth mud to move. The rare earth mud enters the filter screen 18. The metals in the rare earth react with the electrolyte to form free metal ions. Under the rotational extrusion of the auger 16, the electrolyte passes through the filter screen 18 and enters above the reaction tank 17. Through the electrolytic reaction, the metal ions adhere to the electrolytic rods 25. The rare earth mud is extruded by the rotation of the auger 16 and discharged from the discharge port 26, realizing the feeding and conveying of the rare earth and the separation of the electrolyte in the rare earth mud, reducing the labor intensity of workers and further improving the work efficiency.

[0029] Working principle: First, start the motor 2. The rotation of the output end of the motor 2 drives the rotation of the first spur gear 4. The rotation of the first spur gear 4 drives the rotation of the second spur gear 5. The rotation of the second spur gear 5 drives the rotation of the first rotating shaft 6. The rotation of the first rotating shaft 6 drives the rotation of the first bevel gear 7. The rotation of the first bevel gear 7 drives the rotation of the second bevel gear 8. The rotation of the second bevel gear 8 drives the rotation of the second rotating shaft 9. The rotation of the second rotating shaft 9 drives the rotation of the first pulley 10. The rotation of the first pulley 10 drives the rotation of the first belt 11. The rotation of the first belt 11 drives the rotation of the second pulley 12. The rotation of the second pulley 12 drives the rotation of the third spur gear 13. The rotation of the third spur gear 13 drives the rotation of the fourth spur gear 14. The rotation of the third spur gear 13 and the fourth spur gear 14 drives the rotation of two groups of grinding wheels 15. The rotation of the two groups of grinding wheels 15 crushes the rare earth in the hopper 21 and sends it into one end of the reaction tank 17 through the discharge port 22. The rare earth is mixed with the electrolyte in the reaction tank 17. At the same time, the rotation of the output end of the motor 2 drives the rotation of the auger 16. The rotation of the auger 16 pushes the rare earth mud to move. The rare earth mud enters the filter screen 18. The metal in the rare earth reacts with the electrolyte to form free metal ions. Under the rotational extrusion of the auger 16, the electrolyte passes through the filter screen 18 and enters above the reaction tank 17. Through the electrolytic reaction, the metal ions adhere to the electrolytic rod 25. The rare earth mud is discharged from the discharge port 26 under the rotational extrusion of the auger 16. The crushing of the rare earth is realized, the reaction rate is increased, the reaction time is reduced, the work efficiency is improved, the feeding and conveying of the rare earth are realized, the separation of the electrolyte in the rare earth mud is realized, the labor intensity of the workers is reduced, and the work efficiency is further improved.

[0030] Finally, it should be noted that the above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not used to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, for those skilled in the art, they can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or perform equivalent replacements for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A device for removing electrolyte from the surface of rare earth metals, comprising a first fixing block (1), characterized in that: A motor (2) is fixedly connected to the first fixed block (1). The output end of the motor (2) penetrates and is rotatably connected to a gearbox (3). The gearbox (3) is fixedly connected to the first fixed block (1). The output end of the motor (2) is fixedly connected to a first spur gear (4). The first spur gear (4) is meshed with a second spur gear (5). The second spur gear (5) is fixedly connected to a first rotating shaft (6). The first rotating shaft (6) is rotatably connected to the gearbox (3). The first rotating shaft (6) penetrates and is fixedly connected to a first bevel gear (7). The first bevel gear (7) is meshed with a second bevel gear (8). The second bevel gear (8) is fixedly connected to a second rotating shaft (9). The second rotating shaft (9) is fixedly connected to the gearbox (3). One end of the second rotating shaft (9) is fixedly connected to a first pulley (10). The first pulley (10) is meshed with a first belt (11). The end of the first belt (11) far from the first pulley (10) is meshed with a second pulley (12). The second pulley (12) is fixedly connected to a third spur gear (13). The third spur gear (13) is meshed with a fourth spur gear (14). The fourth spur gear (14) is fixedly connected to a roller (15). There are two groups of rollers (15). The third spur gear (13) is fixedly connected to one group of rollers (15).

2. The rare earth metal surface electrolyte removal device according to claim 1, wherein: The output end of the motor (2) is fixedly connected to an auger (16). The auger (16) is rotatably connected to a reaction tank (17). The auger (16) penetrates and is connected to a filter screen (18). The end of the auger (16) far from the motor (2) is rotationally connected to the reaction tank (17).

3. The rare earth metal surface electrolyte removal device according to claim 1, wherein: Both ends of the roller (15) are rotatably connected to a hollow block (20). A hopper (21) is arranged above the hollow block (20). A discharge port (22) is arranged below the hollow block (20). The hollow block (20) is fixedly connected to the reaction tank (17).

4. A rare earth metal surface electrolyte removal device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A second fixed block (23) is fixedly connected to the reaction tank (17). There are two groups of the second fixed blocks (23). The second fixed block (23) is fixedly connected to a fixing plate (24). An electrolysis rod (25) is arranged on the fixing plate (24). An outlet (26) is arranged at one end of the reaction tank (17).

5. The electrolyte removal device for the surface of rare earth metals according to claim 2, characterized in that: A baffle (19) is fixedly connected to the reaction tank (17). The baffle (19) is on one side of the filter screen (18). The baffle (19) is above the auger (16).

6. The rare earth metal surface electrolyte removal device according to claim 3, wherein: The hollow block (20), the hopper (21), and the discharge port (22) are on the same vertical line. The discharge port (22) is on one side of the baffle (19).

7. A device for removing electrolyte on the surface of rare earth metal according to claim 4, characterized in that: There are several groups of electrolysis rods (25). One end of the electrolysis rod (25) is inside the reaction tank (17).