Plastic sorting mechanism for waste battery recycling

By using water buoyancy in the sorting tank to separate metals and plastics, and combining the design of conveyor belts and mesh plates, the difficulty in metal collection in existing devices is solved, and the sorting efficiency of waste battery recycling is improved.

CN223221649UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-15JIYUAN HONGDA RESOURCE COMPREHENSIVE UTILIZATION CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422400177.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-30
Publication Date
2025-08-15
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-30

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Technical Problem

The existing plastic sorting device is inconvenient to collect metals, resulting in low separation efficiency between metal and plastics during the recycling of waste batteries.

Method used

A plastic sorting mechanism for recycling used batteries was designed to separate metal and plastic by using the water buoyancy in the sorting tank, combining the rotation of horizontal and inclined conveyor belts and mesh plates to realize the sorting of metal and plastic, and assist in salvage of plastic through blowers.

Benefits of technology

It realizes the easy collection and sorting of metals, improves the separation efficiency between metals and plastics, and simplifies the recycling process of used batteries.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of sorting equipment, in particular to a plastic sorting mechanism for recycling waste batteries, which comprises a sorting pool, a partition plate is vertically arranged in the middle of the sorting pool, the lower end face of the sorting pool is a step section, and the lower end face of the sorting pool on the left side of the partition plate is higher than the right side of the partition plate. The bottom end of the inclined baffle conveying belt is located below the horizontal conveying belt, a support is arranged on the left side of the partition plate, and a net plate is rotationally arranged on the support. The metal sorting device has the advantage that sorted metal can be conveniently collected.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of sorting equipment, in particular to a plastic sorting mechanism for recycling waste batteries. Background Art

[0002] Electronic products are an indispensable consumer product in our daily life. With the advancement of science and technology, the miniaturization and portability of electromagnetic products have become a trend. From small electronic bracelets and mobile phones to large electric bicycles and electric cars, they all need to be equipped with batteries. There are many types of batteries, from the original lead-acid batteries to the current lithium iron phosphate and ternary lithium batteries. These batteries include metal and plastic. When recycling the lead-acid batteries that have reached the end of their life, they must first be crushed. After crushing, the metal and plastic are mixed together and need to be sorted using equipment. The different buoyancy characteristics of metal and plastic are used to separate the metal and plastic. However, the existing plastic sorting device is not convenient for collecting metals. Therefore, it is particularly necessary to develop a plastic sorting mechanism for recycling used batteries that is easy to collect the sorted metals. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a plastic sorting mechanism for recycling waste batteries, which has the advantage of being easy to collect the sorted metals.

[0004] The technical solutions adopted are as follows:

[0005] A plastic sorting mechanism for recycling waste batteries includes a sorting pool, a partition is vertically arranged in the middle of the sorting pool, the lower end surface of the sorting pool is stepped, the lower end surface of the sorting pool on the left side of the partition is higher than that on the right side of the partition, a horizontal conveyor belt is arranged at the lower left end of the sorting pool, an inclined baffle conveyor belt is arranged on the right side of the sorting pool, the bottom end of the inclined baffle conveyor belt is located below the horizontal conveyor belt, a support is arranged on the left side of the partition, and a mesh plate is rotatably arranged on the support.

[0006] Preferably, a guide plate is provided on the left side wall of the sorting tank, and the guide plate is located above the horizontal conveyor belt.

[0007] Preferably, a blower is provided on the outer side of the left side wall of the sorting tank, and the blower is provided with a blowing pipe inserted into the interior of the sorting tank.

[0008] Preferably, a feed funnel is provided at the upper left end of the separation tank.

[0009] Preferably, the support is provided with a rotating mechanism connected to the mesh plate, the rotating mechanism includes a support shaft, there are two support shafts and they are coaxially arranged at both ends of the mesh plate, the support shafts are both rotatably connected to the support, a reducer and an electric motor are fixedly provided on the support, the reducer includes an input shaft and an output shaft, the input shaft is connected to the motor, and the output shaft is connected to one of the support shafts by a coupling.

[0010] Preferably, the mesh plate includes a concave frame, and a filter is provided at one end of the concave frame close to the partition.

[0011] Compared with the existing technology, the beneficial effects are:

[0012] 1. The utility model uses the method of putting the crushed battery fragments into a sorting pool filled with water, and using the buoyancy of the water to sort the metal and plastic in the battery fragments. The plastic floats on the water surface, and the metal falls onto the horizontal conveyor belt at the bottom of the sorting pool. The horizontal conveyor belt and the inclined baffle conveyor belt are started, and the horizontal conveyor belt transports the metal to the inclined baffle conveyor belt. The inclined baffle conveyor belt transports the metal to the top of the sorting pool, which is convenient for removing the metal fragments. The mesh plate is rotated to salvage the horizontally floating plastic fragments to achieve the separation of metal and plastic.

[0013] 2. A blower is provided on the outside of the left side wall of the sorting tank of the utility model. The blower is provided with a blowing pipe inserted into the interior of the sorting tank. The blower and the blowing pipe are used to blow the plastic to one end close to the mesh plate to facilitate the salvage of the mesh plate. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a plastic sorting mechanism for recycling waste batteries in this utility model.

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the plastic salvaging structure of a plastic sorting mechanism for recycling waste batteries.

[0016] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of a mesh plate of a plastic sorting mechanism for recycling waste batteries in the utility model.

[0017] In the figure: 1. Sorting tank; 2. Partition; 3. Horizontal conveyor belt; 4. Guide plate; 5. Inclined baffle conveyor belt; 6. Support; 7. Support shaft; 8. Reducer; 9. Motor; 10. Screen; 101. Concave frame; 102. Filter; 13. Blower; 14. Blowing pipe; 15. Feed funnel. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] The present invention will be further described below with reference to specific embodiments. Figures 1 to 3 As shown:

[0019] Example 1: A plastic sorting mechanism for recycling waste batteries includes a sorting pool 1, a partition 2 is vertically arranged in the middle of the sorting pool 1, the lower end of the partition 2 is higher than the lower end surface of the sorting pool 1, the side of the partition 2 is fixedly and sealedly connected to the inner wall of the sorting pool 1, the lower end surface of the sorting pool 1 is stepped, the lower end surface of the sorting pool 1 on the left side of the partition 2 is higher than the right side of the partition 2, and a horizontal conveyor belt 3 is arranged at the lower left end of the sorting pool 1, and the horizontal conveyor belt 3 passes through under the partition 2 and extends to the right side of the partition 2.

[0020] An inclined baffle conveyor belt 5 is provided on the right side of the sorting tank 1. The bottom end of the inclined baffle conveyor belt 5 is located below the horizontal conveyor belt 3. The upper end of the inclined baffle conveyor belt 5 extends to the top of the sorting tank 1. A support 6 is provided on the left side of the partition 2. The support 6 is set at the upper end of the liquid surface of the sorting tank 1. The support 6 is rotatably provided with a mesh plate 10.

[0021] The crushed battery fragments are put into the sorting pool 1, which is filled with water. The buoyancy of the water is used to separate the metal and plastic in the battery fragments. The plastic floats on the water surface, and the metal falls onto the horizontal conveyor belt 3 at the bottom of the sorting pool 1. The horizontal conveyor belt 3 and the inclined baffle conveyor belt 5 are started. The horizontal conveyor belt 3 transports the metal to the inclined baffle conveyor belt 5, and the inclined baffle conveyor belt 5 transports the metal to the top of the sorting pool 1, which is convenient for removing the metal fragments. The mesh plate 10 is rotated to salvage the horizontally floating plastic fragments to achieve the sorting of metal and plastic.

[0022] Example 2: A plastic sorting mechanism for recycling waste batteries, comprising a sorting pool 1, a partition 2 vertically arranged in the middle of the sorting pool 1, the lower end of the partition 2 being higher than the lower end surface of the sorting pool 1, the side of the partition 2 being fixedly and sealedly connected to the inner wall of the sorting pool 1, the lower end surface of the sorting pool 1 being in a stepped section, the lower end surface of the sorting pool 1 on the left side of the partition 2 being higher than the right side of the partition 2, a horizontal conveyor belt 3 being arranged at the lower left end of the sorting pool 1, the horizontal conveyor belt 3 passing through from under the partition 2 and extending to the right side of the partition 2, a guide plate 4 being arranged on the left side wall of the sorting pool 1, the guide plate 4 being located above the horizontal conveyor belt 3, the guide plate 4 reducing the amount of metal falling into the gap between the horizontal conveyor belt 3 and the sorting pool 1.

[0023] An inclined baffle conveyor belt 5 is provided on the right side of the sorting tank 1. The bottom end of the inclined baffle conveyor belt 5 is located below the horizontal conveyor belt 3. The upper end of the inclined baffle conveyor belt 5 extends to the top of the sorting tank 1. A support 6 is provided on the left side of the partition 2. The support 6 is set at the upper end of the liquid surface of the sorting tank 1. The support 6 is rotatably provided with a mesh plate 10.

[0024] The support 6 is provided with a rotating mechanism connected to the mesh plate 10, and the rotating mechanism includes a support shaft 7. There are two support shafts 7 and they are coaxially arranged at both ends of the mesh plate 10. The support shafts 7 are both rotatably connected to the support 6. A reducer 8 and a motor 9 are fixedly provided on the support 6. The reducer 8 includes an input shaft and an output shaft. The input shaft is connected to the motor 9, and the output shaft is connected to one of the support shafts 7 using a coupling. The motor 9 rotates and controls the rotation of the support shaft 7 after deceleration and torque increase through the reducer 8, thereby controlling the rotation of the mesh plate 10. The mesh plate 10 includes an inward concave frame 101. A filter screen 102 is provided at one end of the inward concave frame 101 close to the partition 2. The inward concave frame 101 acts as a retaining ring to reduce the plastic fragments salvaged by the mesh plate 10 from sliding off the mesh plate 10.

[0025] A blower 13 is provided on the outer side of the left side wall of the sorting tank 1. The blower 13 is provided with a blowing pipe 14 inserted into the interior of the sorting tank 1. The blower 13 and the blowing pipe 14 are used to blow the plastic to the end close to the mesh plate 10 to facilitate the salvage of the mesh plate 10. A feeding funnel 15 is provided on the upper left end of the sorting tank 1 to facilitate the feeding of materials into a centralized position in the sorting tank 1.

[0026] The specific working process is as follows: the crushed battery fragments are put into the sorting pool 1, which is filled with water. The buoyancy of the water is used to separate the metal and plastic in the battery fragments. The plastic floats on the water surface, and the metal falls onto the horizontal conveyor belt 3 at the bottom of the sorting pool 1. The horizontal conveyor belt 3 and the inclined baffle conveyor belt 5 are started. The horizontal conveyor belt 3 transports the metal to the inclined baffle conveyor belt 5, and the inclined baffle conveyor belt 5 transports the metal to the top of the sorting pool 1 to facilitate the removal of metal fragments. The mesh plate 10 is rotated to a horizontal state. In this process, the mesh plate 10 salvages the horizontally floating plastic fragments to achieve the separation of metal and plastic.

[0027] The above-mentioned embodiments are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and cannot be used to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Any non-substantial changes and replacements made by technicians in this field on the basis of the present invention fall within the scope of protection required by the present invention.

Claims

1. A plastic sorting mechanism for recycling waste batteries, characterized by: The invention comprises a sorting pool (1), wherein a partition (2) is vertically arranged in the middle of the sorting pool (1), the lower end surface of the sorting pool (1) is in a stepped section, the lower end surface of the sorting pool (1) on the left side of the partition (2) is higher than the right side of the partition (2), a horizontal conveyor belt (3) is arranged at the lower end of the left side of the sorting pool (1), an inclined baffle conveyor belt (5) is arranged on the right side of the sorting pool (1), the bottom end of the inclined baffle conveyor belt (5) is located below the horizontal conveyor belt (3), a support (6) is arranged on the left side of the partition (2), and a mesh plate (10) is rotatably arranged on the support (6).

2. A plastic sorting mechanism for recycling used batteries as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: A guide plate (4) is provided on the left side wall of the separation tank (1), and the guide plate (4) is located above the horizontal conveyor belt (3).

3. A plastic sorting mechanism for recycling used batteries as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: A blower (13) is provided on the outer side of the left side wall of the separation tank (1), and the blower (13) is provided with a blowing pipe (14) inserted into the interior of the separation tank (1).

4. A plastic sorting mechanism for recycling used batteries as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: A feeding funnel (15) is provided at the upper left end of the separation tank (1).

5. The plastic sorting mechanism for recycling used batteries according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support (6) is provided with a rotating mechanism connected to the mesh plate (10), and the rotating mechanism includes a support shaft (7). There are two support shafts (7) and they are coaxially arranged at both ends of the mesh plate (10). The support shafts (7) are both rotatably connected to the support (6). A reducer (8) and a motor (9) are fixedly provided on the support (6). The reducer (8) includes an input shaft and an output shaft. The input shaft is connected to the motor (9), and the output shaft is connected to one of the support shafts (7) by a coupling.

6. A plastic sorting mechanism for recycling used batteries as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The screen plate (10) comprises an inwardly concave frame (101), and a filter screen (102) is provided at one end of the inwardly concave frame (101) close to the partition (2).