Feeding machine for recycling lithium batteries

Abstract

The utility model discloses a feeding machine for recycling lithium batteries. The feeding machine comprises a machine frame, a feeding hopper, a conveying belt, a belt frame and a driving motor. A feeding cover is further hinged to the upper end of the feeding hopper, and an exhaust pipe is connected to the top of the feeding cover. According to the utility model, the closed feed hopper with the functions of dust collection and suction of diaphragms is adopted, so that the diaphragms, dust and the like in the recycled materials are sucked out while the mixed recycled materials are fed, the separation and cyclic utilization of the lithium battery diaphragms are realized, the working environment is effectively improved, feeding personnel are far away from the feeding hopper, the manual dust suction amount is reduced, and the working efficiency is improved. The body health of feeding personnel is protected, and the working efficiency is greatly improved; the scheme that the feeding hopper is communicated with the conveying belt is adopted, manual carrying feeding is replaced, the automatic feeding device is simple in structure and reliable in performance, and the labor intensity of manual feeding in the prior art is effectively reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of lithium battery recycling, and in particular to a feeding machine for lithium battery recycling. Background Technology

[0002] Lithium-ion batteries are a type of battery that uses lithium metal or lithium alloys as positive and negative electrode materials and a non-aqueous electrolyte solution. A traditional lithium-ion battery consists of five main parts: positive electrode material, negative electrode material, electrolyte, diaphragm, and casing. Because lithium-ion batteries contain many harmful substances that can pollute the environment, they need to be recycled after degradation. The recycling process begins by shredding large parts such as the battery casing and metal terminals into smaller fragments, which are then fed into a rotary drum screen for further screening.

[0003] In production, recycled lithium battery materials are generally placed in a recycling hopper. The materials in the recycling hopper are manually shoveled onto the feeding end of a belt and then conveyed to the drum screen via the belt. Traditional belt conveyors mainly use a conveyor belt for transportation. Generally, belt conveyor devices are open, and there is a certain distance between the belt and the feed inlet of the drum screen. This causes dust and membrane fragments to be generated during the feeding process, polluting the surrounding environment. Therefore, technical improvements are needed. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the defects of the prior art and provide a feeding machine for lithium battery recycling.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0006] This utility model discloses a feeding machine for lithium battery recycling, comprising a frame, a feeding hopper, a conveyor belt, a belt frame, and a drive motor; the feeding hopper is installed above the frame, the conveyor belt is located below the frame, and a motor bracket is provided on one side of the belt frame; drive rollers are installed at both ends of the belt frame, and several load-bearing rollers are installed on the belt frame between the two drive rollers; a discharge hopper is provided at the end of the conveyor belt, and the conveyor belt is wound around the drive rollers and the load-bearing rollers; a feeding cover is also hinged to the upper end of the feeding hopper, and an exhaust pipe is connected to the top of the feeding cover.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the drive motor is mounted above the motor bracket, and pulleys are mounted on both the drive motor and the transmission roller on the same side as the drive motor. The drive motor is connected to the transmission roller by a belt.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a plurality of the carrying idlers are evenly distributed along the length of the belt frame. The carrying idlers are fixed to the top of the belt frame by bolts. The carrying idlers are composed of two sets of symmetrically inclined circular rollers, which form a V-shape. The carrying idlers are used to support the conveyor belt.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the feeding hopper is welded to the top of the frame, a hinge shaft is provided on one side of the feeding hopper, and a hinge hole is provided on one side of the feeding cover. The feeding hopper and the feeding cover are hinged together, and the feeding cover and the feeding hopper form a certain acute angle for adding the lithium battery recycling material to be separated into the feeding hopper.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a horizontal sliding rod is connected to the middle of both sides of the feeding hopper, and sliding grooves are provided on both sides of the feeding hopper. The horizontal sliding rod is slidably connected to the feeding hopper. A connecting rod is provided between the feeding hopper and the feeding cover. One end of the connecting rod is hinged to the side of the feeding cover, and the other end of the connecting rod is hinged to the middle of the horizontal sliding rod.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the lower end of the exhaust pipe is connected to the feed hopper, and the other end of the exhaust pipe is connected to an exhaust fan for extracting and separating the diaphragm from the lithium battery recycling material.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0013] 1. The closed feeding hopper with dust suction and diaphragm extraction functions is adopted. While the mixed recycled material is being fed, the diaphragm and dust in the recycled material are sucked out and separated, realizing the separation and recycling of lithium battery diaphragms. It also effectively improves the working environment, keeps the feeding personnel away from the feeding hopper, reduces the amount of dust inhaled by the personnel, protects the health of the feeding personnel, and greatly improves work efficiency.

[0014] 2. By adopting a design in which the bottom of the feeding hopper is directly connected to the conveyor belt, the mixed material falls directly onto the conveyor belt, replacing manual handling and feeding. This utility model has a simple structure, reliable performance, and effectively reduces the labor intensity of manual feeding. Attached Figure Description

[0015] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the present invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of the present invention to explain the present invention, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings:

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is the front view of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a top view of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a side view of the present invention;

[0020] In the diagram: 1. Frame; 2. Feed hopper; 3. Conveyor belt; 4. Belt frame; 5. Drive motor; 6. Motor bracket; 7. Drive roller; 8. Support roller; 9. Discharge hopper; 10. Feed cover; 11. Exhaust pipe; 12. Horizontal sliding rod; 13. Connecting rod. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the preferred embodiments described herein are for illustration and explanation only and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0022] In the attached diagram, all identical reference numerals refer to the same components.

[0023] like Figure 1-4 As shown, this utility model provides a feeding machine for lithium battery recycling, including a frame 1, a feeding hopper 2, a conveyor belt 3, a belt frame 4, and a drive motor 5;

[0024] The feed hopper 2 is welded to the top of the frame 1, the conveyor belt 3 is located below the frame 1, and a motor bracket 6 is provided on one side of the belt frame 4; drive rollers 7 are installed at the left and right ends of the belt frame 4, and several carrying rollers 8 are installed on the belt frame 4 between the two drive rollers 7; a discharge hopper 9 is provided at the end of the conveyor belt 3, and the discharge hopper 9 is fixed to the end of the belt frame 4 by bolts. The conveyor belt 3 is wound around the drive rollers 7 and the carrying rollers 8; a feed cover 10 is also hinged to the upper end of the feed hopper 2, and an exhaust pipe 11 for recycling the diaphragm and dust is welded and fixed to the top of the feed cover 10. Preferably, the bottom of the feed hopper 2 is provided with a valve that can adjust the discharge rate.

[0025] The method of using this utility model is as follows:

[0026] 1. Rotate upward to open the feed cover 10, so that the feed cover 10 and the feed hopper 2 form a certain acute angle of opening. Use the overhead crane to pour the lithium battery mixture in the recycling hopper into the feed hopper 2, and then rotate downward to close the feed cover 10.

[0027] 2. Turn on the exhaust fan (not shown) connected to the exhaust pipe 11 to suck away the diaphragm and dust in the mixture, and open the valve at the bottom of the feed hopper 2 to let the mixture fall onto the conveyor belt 3;

[0028] 3. Turn on the drive motor 5 to output the mixture from the feed hopper 9 to the inlet of the equipment for the next process.

[0029] Furthermore, the drive motor 5 is bolted to the motor bracket 6. Both the drive motor 5 and the transmission roller 7 on the same side as the drive motor 5 are equipped with pulleys. The drive motor 5 is connected to the transmission roller 7 by a belt to drive the conveyor belt 3.

[0030] For further details, please refer to Figure 1 Several carrying idlers 8 are evenly distributed along the length of the belt frame 4. The roller shaft of the carrying idler 8 is rotatably connected to the idler fixing frame. The idler fixing frame is fixed above the belt frame 4 by bolts. The carrying idler 8 is composed of two sets of symmetrically inclined circular rollers. The two sets of circular rollers form a V shape. The carrying idler 8 is used to carry the conveyor belt 3.

[0031] In this embodiment, the conveyor belt 3 is a groove shape with a low middle and high sides. When the recycled material falls from the feed hopper 2, it falls into the groove on the conveyor belt 3 under the action of gravity, and then is conveyed to the feed hopper 9 by the conveyor belt.

[0032] Furthermore, the feed hopper 2 is welded to the top of the frame 1. A hinge shaft is provided on one side of the feed hopper 2, and a hinge hole is provided on one side of the feed cover 10. The feed hopper 2 and the feed cover 10 are hinged together, and the feed cover 10 and the feed hopper 2 form a certain acute angle.

[0033] In this embodiment, the feed cover 10 can rotate along the feed hopper 2. The lithium battery recycling mixture to be separated can be added to the feed hopper 2 by the overhead crane in the workshop. After the material is added, the feed cover 10 can be closed. The feed cover 10 and the feed hopper 2 form a sealed space to prevent the diaphragm and dust from overflowing and polluting the workshop environment.

[0034] Furthermore, horizontal sliding rods 12 are connected to the middle of both sides of the feed hopper 2. Sliding grooves are provided on both sides of the feed hopper 2. The horizontal sliding rods 12 are slidably connected to the feed hopper 2 and can slide horizontally. A connecting rod 13 is provided between the feed hopper 2 and the feed cover 10. One end of the connecting rod 13 is hinged to the side of the feed cover 10, and the other end of the connecting rod 13 is hinged to the middle of the horizontal sliding rod 12.

[0035] In this embodiment, when the feed cover 10 rotates along the hinge, the horizontal sliding rod 12 slides horizontally synchronously in the sliding grooves on both sides of the feed hopper 2, and the connecting rod 13 rotates at a certain angle following the horizontal sliding rod 12, thereby realizing the closure of the feed cover 10 and the feed hopper 2, forming a sealed space, which makes it easy for the exhaust pipe 11 to extract light impurities such as diaphragms in the feed hopper 2.

[0036] Furthermore, the lower end of the exhaust pipe 11 is connected to the feed hopper 2. Preferably, the exhaust pipe 11 is welded to the top of the feed hopper 2, and the other end of the exhaust pipe 11 is connected to an exhaust fan for extracting the separator and dust in the lithium battery recycling material. After subsequent filtration processes, the lithium battery separator can be recycled and reused.

[0037] This utility model is a feeding machine for lithium battery recycling, which realizes the separation and recycling of lithium battery separators, while effectively improving the working environment. The feeding personnel are away from the feeding hopper, reducing the amount of dust inhaled by the personnel, protecting their health, and greatly improving work efficiency.

[0038] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A feeding machine for lithium battery recycling, characterized in that, The system includes a frame (1), a feed hopper (2), a conveyor belt (3), a belt frame (4), and a drive motor (5). The feed hopper (2) is installed above the frame (1), the conveyor belt (3) is located below the frame (1), and a motor bracket (6) is provided on one side of the belt frame (4). Drive rollers (7) are installed at both ends of the belt frame (4), and several load-bearing rollers (8) are installed on the belt frame (4) between the two drive rollers (7). A discharge hopper (9) is provided at the end of the conveyor belt (3), and the conveyor belt (3) is wound around the drive rollers (7) and the load-bearing rollers (8). A feed cover (10) is also hinged to the upper end of the feed hopper (2), and an exhaust pipe (11) is connected to the top of the feed cover (10).

2. The feeding machine for lithium battery recycling according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive motor (5) is mounted on the motor bracket (6). Both the drive motor (5) and the transmission roller (7) on the same side as the drive motor (5) are equipped with pulleys. The drive motor (5) is connected to the transmission roller (7) by a belt.

3. The feeding machine for lithium battery recycling according to claim 1, characterized in that, Several of the carrying idlers (8) are evenly distributed along the length of the belt frame (4). The carrying idlers (8) are fixed above the belt frame (4) by bolts. The carrying idlers (8) are composed of two sets of symmetrically inclined circular rollers. The two sets of circular rollers form a V shape. The carrying idlers (8) are used to carry the conveyor belt (3).

4. A feeding machine for lithium battery recycling according to claim 1, characterized in that, The feed hopper (2) is welded to the top of the frame (1). A hinge shaft is provided on one side of the feed hopper (2), and a hinge hole is provided on one side of the feed cover (10). The feed hopper (2) is hinged to the feed cover (10). The feed cover (10) and the feed hopper (2) form a certain acute angle, which is used to add the lithium battery recycling material to be separated into the feed hopper (2).

5. A feeding machine for lithium battery recycling according to claim 1, characterized in that, A horizontal sliding rod (12) is connected to the middle of both sides of the feed hopper (2). The feed hopper (2) has sliding grooves on both sides. The horizontal sliding rod (12) is slidably connected to the feed hopper (2). A connecting rod (13) is provided between the feed hopper (2) and the feed cover (10). One end of the connecting rod (13) is hinged to the side of the feed cover (10), and the other end of the connecting rod (13) is hinged to the middle of the horizontal sliding rod (12).

6. A feeding machine for lithium battery recycling according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower end of the exhaust pipe (11) is connected to the feed hopper (2), and the other end of the exhaust pipe (11) is connected to an exhaust fan for extracting and separating the diaphragm from the lithium battery recycled material.

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