Positioning and guiding device of new energy battery classification and recovery processing system

Abstract

The utility model relates to a positioning and guiding device of a new energy battery classification recovery processing system, which comprises a material conveying unit used for guiding and arranging waste batteries; the positioning and guiding unit is connected with a discharge hole of the material conveying unit and is used for positioning and guiding a single waste battery; a channel is arranged at the outlet position of the material guiding sliding way, the positioning guiding and conveying unit comprises a lower positioning groove plate and an upper positioning groove plate, groove openings of the lower positioning groove plate and the upper positioning groove plate are in a V shape, and a groove cavity for containing waste batteries is formed in the area between the lower positioning groove plate and the upper positioning groove plate. The two ends of a waste battery are combined with notches of the lower positioning groove plate and the upper positioning groove plate, the power unit drives the lower positioning groove plate and the upper positioning groove plate to synchronously get close to or get away from each other, and the positioning and guiding device can position the cylindrical battery, facilitates follow-up positioning and clamping of the two ends of a battery shell, and is high in practicability. The cylindrical batteries can be classified and recycled in a targeted mode, and the pollution problem generated in existing actual recycling is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of battery recycling, in particular to a positioning and guiding device for a new energy battery classification, recycling and processing system. Background Art

[0002] With the widespread adoption of new energy batteries in the automotive market, recycling has been a major technical challenge plaguing the sector, requiring overcoming key technical challenges such as pollution. New energy batteries primarily include wound cells and laminated cells. Wound cells consist of a cylindrical structure consisting of electrode sheets and a separator wound together. Tabs and a cylindrical casing are located at each end of the wound cell. This structure is then packaged to create a wound cylindrical battery. For example, the dimensions of cylindrical cells, such as ternary lithium batteries, vary depending on the specification. Common 18650 specifications have a diameter of 18 mm and a length of 65 mm, while 26650 specifications have a diameter of 26 mm and a length of 65 mm. Existing recycling processes for these cylindrical cells typically require crushing, pyrolysis, and sorting. Crushing is the process of disassembling batteries for subsequent processing. Pyrolysis is primarily concerned with removing impurities such as diaphragms and electrolytes from waste batteries. Sorting is primarily concerned with collecting and classifying various mixed metals and raw materials such as graphite. After the aforementioned processing steps, the useful materials in waste lithium batteries have been separated and recovered. Recycled metal materials may include lithium, cobalt, nickel, and the like. These metals can be used to produce new batteries or other products. In addition, organic compounds can be recovered for other industrial applications. Existing waste battery recycling requires pulverizing the entire battery, followed by chemical treatment of the pulverized material with chemicals. Consequently, significant pollution issues exist when recycling metals from actual batteries. The actual battery recycling operation is not very targeted, and locating the battery during the recycling process is also a challenge in waste battery processing. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a positioning and guiding device for a new energy battery classification, recycling and processing system, which can position cylindrical batteries, facilitate the subsequent positioning and clamping of the two ends of the battery shell, and can classify and recycle cylindrical batteries in a targeted manner, thereby reducing the pollution problems caused by existing actual recycling.

[0004] The following technical solutions are adopted to solve the technical problems in this utility model:

[0005] A positioning and guiding device for a new energy battery classification and recycling system, comprising

[0006] Material conveying unit, used to guide and arrange waste batteries;

[0007] The positioning and feeding unit is connected to the discharge port of the material conveying unit and is used to position and feed a single waste battery;

[0008] A channel is provided at the outlet position of the material guiding chute. The positioning and feeding unit includes a lower positioning groove plate and an upper positioning groove plate. The openings of the lower positioning groove plate and the upper positioning groove plate are in a "V" shape. The area between the lower positioning groove plate and the upper positioning groove plate forms a groove cavity for accommodating the waste battery. The two ends of the waste battery are combined with the openings of the lower positioning groove plate and the upper positioning groove plate, and the power unit drives the lower positioning groove plate and the upper positioning groove plate to approach or move away synchronously.

[0009] The present utility model further has the following technical features:

[0010] In an embodiment of the present utility model, the material conveying unit includes a vibrating bowl. The discharge port of the vibrating bowl is connected to the inlet port of the discharge channel. The discharge port of the discharge channel is connected to the inlet port of the feed hopper. The discharge port of the feed hopper is connected to the inlet port of the material guiding chute. The outlet of the material guiding chute is connected to the inlet port of the positioning and feeding unit.

[0011] In an embodiment of the present utility model, a channel is provided at the outlet position of the material guiding chute. The positioning and feeding unit includes a lower positioning groove plate and an upper positioning groove plate. The openings of the lower positioning groove plate and the upper positioning groove plate are in a "V" shape. The area between the lower positioning groove plate and the upper positioning groove plate forms a groove cavity for accommodating the waste battery. The two ends of the waste battery are combined with the openings of the lower positioning groove plate and the upper positioning groove plate, and the power unit drives the lower positioning groove plate and the upper positioning groove plate to approach or move away synchronously.

[0012] In an embodiment of the present utility model, a first rack is vertically extended from the lower positioning groove plate, and a second rack is vertically extended from the upper positioning groove plate. A vertical track is provided beside the lower positioning groove plate and the upper positioning groove plate. A meshing gear is rotatably arranged on the vertical track. The meshing gear meshes with the first rack and the second rack respectively. The power unit includes a first driving cylinder arranged vertically. The piston rod of the first driving cylinder is connected to the upper positioning groove plate. The vertical track is horizontally arranged on a horizontal track. A second driving cylinder is provided at one end of the horizontal track. The second driving cylinder is horizontal and its piston rod is connected to the vertical track.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are embodied in that when the device recycles waste batteries, the material conveying unit is used to automatically arrange the waste batteries, so that the waste batteries are individually conveyed into the positioning and guiding unit. The positioning and guiding unit is used to position the single waste battery, and the subsequent structure is used to separate the battery core from the shell. The positioning and guiding device can position cylindrical batteries, which is convenient for subsequent positioning and clamping of both ends of the battery shell, and can specifically classify and recycle cylindrical batteries, reducing the pollution problems generated in the existing actual recycling. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 and Figure 2 are respectively schematic structural diagrams of two perspectives of the new energy battery classification and recycling system according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0015] Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of the new energy battery classification and recycling system after removing the material conveying unit and the frame according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0016] Figure 4 is a schematic structural diagram of the frame weight and conveyor belt of the new energy battery classification and recycling system according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 5 is a schematic structural diagram of the positioning and guiding unit in the new energy battery classification and recycling system according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 6 is another perspective schematic structural diagram of the positioning and guiding unit in the new energy battery classification and recycling system according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 7 is a schematic structural diagram of the clamping and disassembling unit in the new energy battery classification and recycling system according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 8 is a schematic structural diagram of the turning unit in the new energy battery classification and recycling system according to an embodiment of the present utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0021] The following specifically illustrates the embodiments of the present utility model through specific examples. Those skilled in the art can easily understand the other advantages and effects of the present utility model from the content disclosed in this specification. The present utility model can also be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments, and various details in this specification can also be modified or changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of the present utility model.

[0022] It should be noted that the illustrations provided in this embodiment only schematically illustrate the basic concept of the present utility model. Therefore, only the components related to the present utility model are shown in the drawings, rather than being drawn according to the number, shape, and size of the components in actual implementation. The type, quantity, and proportion of each component in actual implementation can be arbitrarily changed, and the layout type of its components may also be more complex.

[0023] The following will elaborate on the positioning and feeding device of the new energy battery classification and recycling processing system of the present utility model in conjunction with the entire new energy battery classification and recycling processing system:

[0024] A new energy battery classification and recycling processing system includes a material conveying unit 10 for guiding and arranging waste batteries; a positioning and feeding unit 20 connected to the discharge port of the material conveying unit 10 and used for positioning and guiding a single waste battery; a clamping and disassembling unit 30 connected to the discharge port of the positioning and feeding unit 20 for clamping both ends of the waste battery and separating the outer shell and the battery core of the waste battery; a turning unit 40 arranged beside the clamping and disassembling unit 30 and used for cutting the outer shell of the waste battery to form an annular cut; and a material guiding unit for guiding out the cut battery outer shell and battery core.

[0025] In one embodiment, the material conveying unit 10 can discharge and guide the cylindrical waste battery, making the cylindrical waste batteries arranged one by one, which is convenient for clamping both ends of the cylindrical waste battery subsequently to ensure the cutting of the battery outer shell.

[0026] In one embodiment, after the waste battery is exported to the clamping and disassembling unit 30 one by one, the clamping and disassembling unit 30 can effectively clamp and position both ends of the cylindrical waste battery.

[0027] In one embodiment, the turning unit 40 is arranged beside the clamping and disassembling unit 30. By rotating the cylindrical waste battery, an annular cut can be made on the outer shell of the waste battery, which is convenient for separating the outer shell and the battery core of the waste battery subsequently for further processing.

[0028] In one embodiment, the material guiding unit at least includes a first discharge hopper 51 and a second discharge hopper 52. The first discharge hopper 51 is used for guiding out the battery outer shell, and the second discharge hopper 52 is used for guiding out the battery core.

[0029] In one embodiment, the first discharge hopper 51 and the second discharge hopper 52 are arranged below the clamping and disassembling unit 30. After the clamping and disassembling unit 30 separates the housing of a single cylindrical waste battery from the battery cell, the housing falls into the first discharge hopper 51 and is discharged, and the battery cell falls into the second discharge hopper 52 and is discharged, which can reliably realize the disassembly, assembly and classification of waste batteries.

[0030] In one embodiment, the first discharge hopper 51 and the second discharge hopper 52 are respectively located above the first conveyor belt 53 and the second conveyor belt 54, so as to classify the waste products disassembled from the waste batteries.

[0031] In one embodiment, to arrange and convey the waste batteries, the material conveying unit 10 includes a vibrating bowl 11. The discharge port of the vibrating bowl 11 is connected to the feed port of the discharge channel 12. The discharge port of the discharge channel 12 is connected to the feed port of the feed hopper 13. The discharge port of the feed hopper 13 is connected to the feed port of the guiding chute 14. The outlet of the guiding chute 14 is connected to the feed port of the positioning and conveying unit 20.

[0032] In one embodiment, the vibrating bowl 11 can vibrate and arrange the waste batteries, so that the waste batteries are discharged into the discharge channel 12. The waste batteries are discharged into the feed hopper 13 in a sequential arrangement, and are introduced into the guiding chute 14 through the feed hopper 13, and then discharged to the feed port position of the positioning and conveying unit 20 for the next processing.

[0033] In one embodiment, to position the waste batteries and accurately find the center of the waste batteries, a channel is provided at the outlet position of the guiding chute 14. The positioning and conveying unit 20 includes a lower positioning groove plate 21 and an upper positioning groove plate 22. The grooves of the lower positioning groove plate 21 and the upper positioning groove plate 22 are in a "V" shape. The area between the lower positioning groove plate 21 and the upper positioning groove plate 22 forms a groove cavity for accommodating the waste batteries. The two ends of the waste batteries are combined with the grooves of the lower positioning groove plate 21 and the upper positioning groove plate 22, and the power unit drives the lower positioning groove plate 21 and the upper positioning groove plate 22 to move closer to or away from each other synchronously.

[0034] In one embodiment, after the waste batteries are discharged to the outlet position of the guiding chute 14 in a single arrangement, by starting the power unit, the lower positioning groove plate 21 and the upper positioning groove plate 22 move closer to each other synchronously. By using the grooves of the lower positioning groove plate 21 and the upper positioning groove plate 22, the center of the waste batteries can be effectively found, and then the two ends of the waste batteries can be exactly clamped by the clamping and disassembling unit 30, ensuring the reliable positioning of the two ends of the housing of the waste batteries.

[0035] In one embodiment, a first rack 211 extends vertically from the lower positioning groove plate 21, and a second rack 221 extends vertically from the upper positioning groove plate 22. A vertical track 23 is provided beside the lower positioning groove plate 21 and the upper positioning groove plate 22. A meshing tooth 24 is rotatably arranged on the vertical track 23. The meshing tooth 24 meshes with the first rack 211 and the second rack 221 respectively. The power unit includes a first driving cylinder 25 arranged vertically. The piston rod of the first driving cylinder 25 is connected to the upper positioning groove plate 22. The vertical track 23 is horizontally arranged on a horizontal track 26. A second driving cylinder 27 is arranged at one end of the horizontal track 26. The second driving cylinder 27 is horizontal and its piston rod is connected to the vertical track 23. The second driving cylinder 27 drives the vertical track 23 to be close to or away from the clamping and disassembling unit 30.

[0036] In one embodiment, by starting the first driving cylinder 25, the upper positioning groove plate 22 moves downward. Through the second rack 221, the meshing tooth 24 is driven to rotate, and the first rack 211 is driven accordingly. Further, the lower positioning groove plate 21 and the upper positioning groove plate 22 are driven to slide on the vertical track 23, so as to realize the positioning of the waste battery, accurately find the center of the waste battery, and ensure that the subsequent clamping and disassembling unit 30 can effectively position and clamp both ends of the waste battery.

[0037] In one embodiment, the clamping and disassembling unit 30 includes clamping manipulators 31 arranged on both sides of the moving path of the positioning and feeding unit 20. The clamping manipulators 31 are connected to a clamping driving unit. The clamping driving unit drives the clamping manipulators 31 to clamp one end of the outer shell of the waste battery. The clamping driving unit is installed on a rotation driving unit. The rotation driving unit rotates the clamping manipulators 31. The rotation driving unit is installed on a horizontal sliding unit. The horizontal sliding unit horizontally drives the clamping manipulators 31 and moves them close to or away from one end of the outer shell of the waste battery.

[0038] In one embodiment, when disassembling the waste battery, start the second driving cylinder 27 of the positioning and feeding unit 20 to export the positioned waste battery to the position of the clamping and disassembling unit 30. And start the horizontal sliding unit to make the clamping manipulators 31 move horizontally towards each other and clamp both ends of the waste battery. Start the rotation driving unit to rotate the clamping manipulators 31, and then rotate the waste battery. The turning unit 40 can cut a circular opening on the rotating outer shell of the waste battery. By starting the horizontal sliding unit, the two clamping manipulators 31 are separated, so that the outer shell of the waste battery is separated from the battery core, and the disassembly of a single waste battery is completed. Then, the outer shell and the battery core of the waste battery are respectively exported through the first discharge hopper 51 and the second discharge hopper 52.

[0039] In one embodiment, only one group of the first discharge hopper 51 is provided, and the battery shells on one group of the clamping robots 31 can directly fall onto the first discharge hopper 51 and be discharged, and the battery shells on the other group can be moved toward each other by the clamping robots 31 to receive half of the shells on the clamping robots 31, completing the "hand-to-hand" material receiving operation and discharging the waste shells.

[0040] In one embodiment, in order to clamp the two ends of the battery shell, the clamping robot 31 includes an intermediate connecting arm 311, and the intermediate connecting arm 311 is provided with multiple groups of clamping claws 312 in the circumferential direction. One end of the clamping claw 312 is hinged to the intermediate connecting arm 311, and the clamping drive unit includes a driving connecting rod 313 hingedly arranged in the middle position of the clamping claw 312, and the other end of the driving connecting rod 313 is hinged to one end of the pulling rod 314, and the pulling rod 314 is horizontal and connected to the piston rod of the clamping cylinder 315.

[0041] In one embodiment, in order to rotate the waste battery so that an annular groove is formed in the waste battery shell, the rotation drive unit includes a rotation motor 32. In order not to interfere with the clamping action of the battery shell, the pulling rod 314 is rotationally connected to the piston rod of the clamping cylinder 315.

[0042] In one embodiment, in order to clamp the two ends of the waste battery shell, the rotating motor 32 is slidably installed on the horizontal sliding track 33 through a slider. The horizontal sliding unit includes a sliding nut arranged on the slider, and a sliding screw is arranged in the sliding nut. One end of the sliding screw is connected to the motor 34.

[0043] In one embodiment, the turning unit 40 includes a cutting head 41, the cutting head 41 is mounted on a turning tool guide rod 42, the turning tool guide rod 42 is arranged on a turning slider, the turning slider is slidably arranged on a turning track 43, a turning nut is provided on the turning tool guide rod 42, the turning nut cooperates with the turning screw, and the turning screw is connected to the turning motor 44.

[0044] In one embodiment, a turning guide wheel 45 is provided beside the cutting head 41. The turning guide wheel 45 is rotatably mounted on a guide arm. One end of the guide arm is hinged to the turning tool guide rod 42. A torsion spring is provided at the hinged end of the guide arm.

[0045] For those skilled in the art, it is obvious that the present utility model is not limited to the details of the above-mentioned exemplary embodiments, and the present utility model can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or basic characteristics of the present utility model. Therefore, from any point of view, the embodiments should be regarded as exemplary and non-restrictive. The scope of the present utility model is defined by the appended claims rather than the above description. Therefore, all changes falling within the meaning and scope of the equivalent elements of the claims are intended to be embraced within the present utility model. Any reference signs in the claims should not be construed as limiting the claims involved.

[0046] In addition, it should be understood that although this specification is described according to embodiments, not every embodiment only contains an independent technical solution. This narrative manner of the specification is only for clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A positioning and guiding device for a classification and recycling system of new energy batteries, characterized in that: including a material conveying unit (10) for guiding and arranging waste batteries; a positioning and guiding unit (20) connected to the discharge port of the material conveying unit (10) and for positioning and guiding a single waste battery; the positioning and guiding unit (20) includes a lower positioning groove plate (21) and an upper positioning groove plate (22), the notch openings of the lower positioning groove plate (21) and the upper positioning groove plate (22) are in a "V" shape, the area between the lower positioning groove plate (21) and the upper positioning groove plate (22) forms a groove cavity for accommodating the waste battery, the two ends of the waste battery are combined with the notch openings of the lower positioning groove plate (21) and the upper positioning groove plate (22), and a power unit drives the lower positioning groove plate (21) and the upper positioning groove plate (22) to approach or move away synchronously.

2. The positioning and guiding device of a new energy battery classification recycling and treatment system according to claim 1, characterized in that: the material conveying unit (10) includes a vibrating disk (11), the discharge port of the vibrating disk (11) is connected to the feed port of a discharge channel (12), the discharge port of the discharge channel (12) is connected to the feed port of a feed hopper (13), the discharge port of the feed hopper (13) is connected to the feed port of a guiding chute (14), and the outlet of the guiding chute (14) is connected to the feed port of the positioning and guiding unit (20).

3. The positioning and guiding device of a new energy battery classification and recycling system according to claim 1, characterized in that: a first rack (211) extends vertically from the lower positioning groove plate (21), a second rack (221) extends vertically from the upper positioning groove plate (22), a vertical track (23) is arranged beside the lower positioning groove plate (21) and the upper positioning groove plate (22), a meshing tooth (24) is rotatably arranged on the vertical track (23), and the meshing tooth (24) meshes with the first rack (211) and the second rack (221) respectively.

4. The positioning and feeding device of a new energy battery classification and recycling system according to claim 3, characterized in that: the power unit includes a first driving cylinder (25) arranged vertically, the piston rod of the first driving cylinder (25) is connected to the upper positioning groove plate (22), a horizontal track (26) is arranged horizontally on the vertical track (23), and a second driving cylinder (27) is arranged at one end of the horizontal track (26), and the second driving cylinder (27) is horizontal and its piston rod is connected to the vertical track (23).

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