Waste lithium battery sorting device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a waste lithium battery sorting device, which belongs to the technical field of waste battery recovery processing, and comprises a conveyor belt, a scanning module, a grabbing mechanism, a classified storage area, a control system and a transportation mechanism, the system is novel in design and ingenious in device, the waste lithium batteries are firstly placed in the feeding opening in the conveying belt and moved to the position below the scanning module along with the conveying belt to be detected, and the system judges the types and states of the batteries based on an image processing algorithm after scanning is completed and instructs the corresponding mechanical arms to transfer the batteries to the corresponding classified storage areas; in the whole process, the control system monitors the state of each link in real time, protection measures are taken immediately to stop operation once abnormity is found, the safety of personnel and equipment is guaranteed, the degree of manual participation is reduced, the labor cost is effectively reduced, and by integrating the advanced detection technology and the safety protection measures, the safety of the equipment is improved. And the safety of the sorting process is greatly enhanced, risk accidents caused by improper operation are avoided, and the practicability of the device is greatly improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of waste battery recycling, in particular to a waste lithium battery sorting device. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the rapid development of the electric vehicle market, the number of waste lithium batteries has increased dramatically, and how to efficiently and safely recycle these batteries has become a problem to be solved. There are some recycling equipment for waste lithium batteries on the market, but there is still a lot of room for improvement in terms of automation, safety and efficiency. With the progress of technology, the recycling of waste lithium batteries not only pays attention to environmental protection, but also begins to value the recycling value of resources, which promotes the growing demand for more advanced sorting technology.

[0003] The current commonly used waste lithium battery sorting method mainly includes manual sorting and semi-automatic machine-assisted sorting. Manual sorting has high flexibility, but has high labor intensity, low efficiency and many safety hazards. The existing mechanical sorting system relies on visual recognition technology and simple physical separation mechanism, which improves efficiency, but for lithium batteries with different shapes and different damage levels, the recognition accuracy is not high, the misjudgment rate is high, and it cannot meet the requirements of high-quality recycling. In addition, the existing equipment often lacks effective explosion-proof measures, and there is a high risk when processing severely damaged batteries.

[0004] In summary, the main defects of the prior art are low automation, insufficient recognition accuracy and poor safety, which limit the effective recycling and utilization of waste lithium batteries.

[0005] Therefore, the present application provides a waste lithium battery sorting device. CONTENT OF THE INVENTION

[0006] The waste lithium battery sorting device provided by the present application solves the problems in the background art. The waste lithium battery is first placed in the feed inlet on the conveyor belt, moved to the scanning module for detection, and after scanning, the system determines the battery type and state based on image processing algorithm, and instructs the corresponding mechanical arm to move it to the corresponding classified storage area. In the whole process, the control system monitors the state of each link in real time, and once an abnormality is found, it immediately takes protective measures to stop running, ensuring the safety of personnel and equipment. Compared with the prior art, the present technical solution significantly improves the speed and accuracy of waste lithium battery sorting, reduces the degree of manual participation, effectively reduces labor costs, greatly enhances the safety of the sorting process through the integration of advanced detection technology and safety protection measures, avoids risk accidents caused by improper operation, and intelligent design makes the equipment easier to maintain and upgrade, prolongs the service life, and also reserves sufficient space for future function expansion, greatly improving the practicality of the device.

[0007] To achieve the above object, the application adopts the following technical scheme:

[0008] A waste lithium battery sorting device, comprising a conveyor belt, a scanning module, a grabbing mechanism, a classified storage area, a control system and a transportation mechanism, the conveyor belt is used to convey the waste lithium battery to be processed, the scanning module is arranged above the conveyor belt, the grabbing mechanism is arranged above the conveyor belt and on one side of the scanning module, the classified storage area is located on one side of the conveyor belt, the bottom of the classified storage area is provided with the transportation mechanism, the conveyor belt, the scanning module, the grabbing mechanism and the transportation mechanism are electrically connected with the control system, and the whole system is controlled by a central computer.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment, the scanning module adopts the combination of a high-definition camera and an X-ray imager, and the high-definition camera and the X-ray imager are both located above the conveyor belt.

[0010] By adopting the combination of a high-definition camera and an X-ray imager in the scanning module, comprehensive detection of the appearance features and internal structure of the lithium battery is realized, the high-definition camera selects an industrial-grade high-definition camera with a resolution not less than 4K, the X-ray imager adopts miniaturized design, is easy to integrate and has a radiation dose meeting the national safety standards, thereby improving the practicality of the device.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment, the scanning module is integrated with a light source light supplementing system, and the light source light supplementing system is located on the side of the high-definition camera away from the X-ray imager.

[0012] By integrating the light source light supplementing system in the scanning module, clear images can be obtained even in insufficient light, thereby improving the practicality of the device.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment, the grabbing mechanism is composed of a mechanical arm, and the mechanical arm of the grabbing mechanism is provided with a pressure sensor.

[0014] By providing the mechanical arm of the grabbing mechanism with a pressure sensor, the clamping force can be adjusted according to different battery types to prevent damage to the surface of the battery, thereby improving the practicality of the device.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment, a plurality of partitions are arranged in the classified storage area, and a plurality of partition units are opened through the partitions.

[0016] By providing the classified storage area with a plurality of partition units, each unit corresponds to a specific type of waste lithium battery, and the classified storage area is provided with corresponding storage positions according to different types of batteries, thereby improving the practicality of the device.

[0017] As a preferred implementation, the bottom of the classified storage area is provided with a transport vehicle, and the bottom of the transport vehicle is provided with a plurality of electric wheels, and a proximity sensor is arranged in each partition unit of the classified storage area;

[0018] By setting the transport mechanism, when the proximity sensor detects that the waste lithium battery in the classified storage area reaches the set position, a signal is sent to the control system, and the control system starts the electric wheel to follow the preset track and transports the classified storage area to the designated area through the transport vehicle, so as to realize the whole process unmanned management from classification to storage, greatly reduce the labor cost, thereby improving the practicability of the device.

[0019] As a preferred implementation, the front end of the conveyor belt is designed with a feeding port, and the size is adapted to different models of waste lithium batteries;

[0020] By designing the feeding port at the front end of the conveyor belt, the size is adapted to the entry of different models of waste lithium batteries, and the waste lithium battery is first placed in the feeding port on the conveyor belt and moved to the scanning module below for detection, thereby improving the practicability of the device.

[0021] The beneficial effects of the present application are:

[0022] 1. The waste lithium battery sorting device, the waste lithium battery is first placed in the feeding port on the conveyor belt and moved to the scanning module below for detection, the system judges the battery type and state based on image processing algorithm after scanning, and instructs the corresponding mechanical arm to move it to the corresponding classified storage area, and the control system monitors the state of each link in real time during the whole process, and takes protective measures to stop running as soon as an abnormality is found, so as to protect the safety of personnel and equipment. Compared with the prior art, the technical scheme significantly improves the speed and accuracy of waste lithium battery sorting, reduces the degree of manual participation, effectively reduces the labor cost, greatly enhances the safety of the sorting process through the integration of advanced detection technology and safety protection measures, avoids the risk accidents caused by improper operation, the intelligent design makes the equipment more easy to maintain and upgrade, prolongs the service life, at the same time also reserves sufficient space for future function expansion, greatly improves the practicability of the device;

[0023] 2. The waste lithium battery sorting device, when the proximity sensor detects that the waste lithium battery in the classified storage area reaches the set position, a signal is sent to the control system, and the control system starts the electric wheel to follow the preset track and transports the classified storage area to the designated area through the transport vehicle, so as to realize the whole process unmanned management from classification to storage, greatly reduce the labor cost, thereby improving the practicability of the device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0024] Fig. 1 It is the overall schematic diagram of the device of the present application;

[0025] Fig. 2 Fig. 1 is a top view of the classification storage area of the device of the present application;

[0026] Fig. 3 Fig. 2 is a schematic diagram of the control system of the device of the present application.

[0027] Reference numerals in the figure: 1, conveyor belt; 11, feeding port; 2, scanning module; 21, high-definition camera; 22, X-ray imager; 23, light source light supplementing system; 3, grabbing mechanism; 31, mechanical arm; 32, pressure sensor; 4, classification storage area; 41, partition; 5, control system; 6, transportation mechanism; 61, transport vehicle; 62, proximity sensor; 63, electric wheel. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some of the embodiments of the present application, not all the embodiments.

[0029] Reference Figs. 1-3 The waste lithium battery sorting device comprises a conveyor belt 1, a scanning module 2, a grabbing mechanism 3, a classification storage area 4, a control system 5 and a transportation mechanism 6. The conveyor belt 1 is used to convey the waste lithium batteries to be processed. The scanning module 2 is arranged above the conveyor belt 1. The grabbing mechanism 3 is arranged above the conveyor belt 1 and located at one side of the scanning module 2. The classification storage area 4 is located at one side of the conveyor belt 1. The bottom of the classification storage area 4 is provided with the transportation mechanism 6. The conveyor belt 1, the scanning module 2, the grabbing mechanism 3 and the transportation mechanism 6 are all electrically connected with the control system 5. The whole system is controlled by a central computer.

[0030] The scanning module 2 adopts a combination of a high-definition camera 21 and an X-ray imager 22. Both the high-definition camera 21 and the X-ray imager 22 are located above the conveyor belt 1. Through the combination of the high-definition camera 21 and the X-ray imager 22 in the scanning module 2, comprehensive detection of the appearance features and internal structure of the lithium battery is realized. The high-definition camera 21 is an industrial-grade high-definition camera with a resolution of not less than 4K. The X-ray imager 22 adopts miniaturized design, is easy to integrate and has a radiation dose meeting the national safety standards, thereby improving the practicality of the device.

[0031] The scanning module 2 is integrated with a light source light supplementing system 23. The light source light supplementing system 23 is located at the side of the high-definition camera 21 away from the X-ray imager 22. Through the integration of the light source light supplementing system 23 in the scanning module 2, clear images can be obtained even in insufficient light, thereby improving the practicality of the device.

[0032] The grabbing mechanism 3 is composed of a mechanical arm 31, and the mechanical arm 31 of the grabbing mechanism 3 is equipped with a pressure sensor 32; by equipping the mechanical arm 31 of the grabbing mechanism 3 with the pressure sensor 32, the clamping force can be adjusted according to different battery types, preventing damage to the battery surface, thereby improving the practicability of the device.

[0033] A plurality of partitions 41 are arranged in the classified storage area 4, and a plurality of partition units are formed by the partitions 41; by arranging a plurality of partition units in the classified storage area 4, each unit corresponds to a specific type of waste lithium battery, and the classified storage area 4 is provided with a corresponding storage position according to different types of batteries, thereby improving the practicability of the device.

[0034] The bottom of the classified storage area 4 is provided with a transport vehicle 61, the bottom of the transport vehicle 61 is provided with a plurality of electric wheels 63, and a proximity sensor 62 is arranged in each partition unit of the classified storage area 4; by arranging the transport mechanism 6, when the proximity sensor 62 detects that the waste lithium battery in the classified storage area 4 reaches the set position, a signal is sent to the control system 5, and the control system 5 starts the electric wheels 63 to move along the preset track, and the classified storage area 4 is transported to the designated area by the transport vehicle 61, so as to realize the whole process of unmanned management from classification to storage, greatly reducing the labor cost, thereby improving the practicability of the device.

[0035] The front end of the conveyor belt 1 is designed with an inlet 11, and the size is adapted to different models of waste lithium batteries; by designing the front end of the conveyor belt 1 with the inlet 11, the size is adapted to different models of waste lithium batteries, the waste lithium battery is first placed in the inlet 11 on the conveyor belt 1, and then moved to the scanning module 2 for detection, thereby improving the practicability of the device.

[0036] Working principle: the front end of the conveyor belt 1 is designed with a feeding port 11, which is suitable for different types of waste lithium batteries to enter. The waste lithium batteries are first placed in the feeding port 11 on the conveyor belt 1, and then moved to the scanning module 2 below for detection. After scanning, the system judges the battery type and state based on image processing algorithm, and instructs the corresponding mechanical arm 31 to move it to the corresponding classified storage area 4. By setting the transportation mechanism 6, when the proximity sensor 62 detects that the waste lithium batteries in the classified storage area 4 reach the set position, it sends a signal to the control system 5, which starts the electric wheel 63 to follow the preset trajectory and moves the classified storage area 4 to the designated area through the transport vehicle 61, realizing the whole process of unmanned management from classification to warehousing, greatly reducing the labor cost. In the whole process, the control system 5 monitors the status of each link in real time, and takes protective measures to stop running as soon as an abnormality is found, ensuring the safety of personnel and equipment. The scanning module 2 uses a combination of high-definition cameras 21 and X-ray imaging instruments 22 to realize comprehensive detection of the appearance characteristics and internal structure of lithium batteries. The scanning module 2 is integrated with a light source light supplement system 23 to ensure that clear images can be obtained even in low light conditions. The grabbing mechanism 3 is composed of a mechanical arm 31, which can accurately position and pick up the specified battery according to the scanning results. The mechanical arm 31 of the grabbing mechanism 3 is equipped with a pressure sensor 32, which can adjust the clamping force according to different battery types to prevent damage to the battery surface. The classified storage area 4 is equipped with multiple partition units, each corresponding to a specific type of waste lithium battery. The classified storage area 4 is equipped with corresponding storage positions for different types of batteries. The whole system is controlled by a central computer, which coordinates the work processes of each component through a preset program. The mechanical arm 31 selects a SCARA robot driven by a high-precision servo motor, which can complete fast and stable grabbing actions. The high-definition camera 21 uses an industrial-grade high-definition camera with a resolution of not less than 4K. The X-ray imaging instrument 22 adopts miniaturized design, easy integration, and radiation dose meeting national safety standards.

[0037] Compared with the prior art, the technical scheme significantly improves the speed and accuracy of waste lithium battery sorting, reduces the degree of manual participation, effectively reduces labor costs, and greatly enhances the safety of the sorting process through the integration of advanced detection technology and safety protection measures, avoiding risk accidents caused by improper operation. The intelligent design makes the equipment easier to maintain and upgrade, prolongs the service life, and also provides sufficient space for future functional expansion.

[0038] The above is only the preferred specific implementation of the present application, but the protection scope of the present application is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can make equivalent substitutions or changes within the technical scope disclosed in the present application according to the technical scheme and utility model concept of the present application, which should be covered within the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A waste and old lithium battery sorting device, comprising a conveying belt (1), a scanning module (2), a grabbing mechanism (3), a classified storage area (4), a control system (5) and a conveying mechanism (6), characterized in that, The conveying belt (1) is used for conveying waste lithium batteries to be processed, the scanning module (2) is arranged above the conveying belt (1), the grabbing mechanism (3) is arranged above the conveying belt (1) and located on one side of the scanning module (2), the classified storage area (4) is located on one side of the conveying belt (1), the bottom of the classified storage area (4) is provided with a conveying mechanism (6), the conveying belt (1), the scanning module (2), the grabbing mechanism (3) and the conveying mechanism (6) are electrically connected with the control system (5), and the whole system is controlled by a central computer.

2. The waste lithium battery sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The scanning module (2) adopts the combination of a high-definition camera (21) and an X-ray imager (22), and the high-definition camera (21) and the X-ray imager (22) are both located above the conveying belt (1).

3. The waste lithium battery sorting device according to claim 1, wherein, The scanning module (2) is integrated with a light source light supplementing system (23), and the light source light supplementing system (23) is located on the side, away from the X-ray imager (22), of the high-definition camera (21).

4. The waste lithium battery sorting device according to claim 1, wherein, The grabbing mechanism (3) is composed of a mechanical arm (31), and the mechanical arm (31) of the grabbing mechanism (3) is provided with a pressure sensor (32).

5. The waste lithium battery sorting device according to claim 1, wherein, The classified storage area (4) is provided with a plurality of partitions (41), and a plurality of partition units are formed by the partitions (41).

6. The waste lithium battery sorting device according to claim 1, wherein, The bottom of the classified storage area (4) is provided with a conveying trolley (61), the bottom of the conveying trolley (61) is provided with a plurality of electric wheels (63), and the classified storage area (4) is provided with a proximity sensor (62) in each partition unit.

7. The waste lithium battery sorting device according to claim 1, wherein, The conveying belt (1) is provided with an inlet (11) at the front end, and the size is suitable for different types of waste lithium batteries to enter.

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