Vibration device and container assembly

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of lithium battery positive electrode materials, and discloses a vibration device and a container assembly, and the vibration device comprises a movable plate suitable for bearing a container; the abutting mechanisms are connected with the movable plate, the number of the abutting mechanisms is multiple, and at least two abutting mechanisms are located on the two opposite sides of the exterior of the container correspondingly and suitable for abutting against the outer side wall of the container so that the container can be fixed to the movable plate; and the vibrator is connected with the movable plate and is suitable for driving the movable plate to vibrate. According to the vibrating device provided by the utility model, the container is mounted on the movable plate before the container is poured, and the vibrator drives the container to vibrate through the movable plate, so that materials which are difficult to pour out at the bottom of the container are basically crushed by vibration, the materials are convenient to pour out, and the problem that the whole materials adhered to the bottom of the container are difficult to pour out is avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of lithium battery cathode materials, specifically to a vibration device and container assembly. Background Technology

[0002] A sagger is a container used to hold materials and feed them into a kiln for sintering. In the production of lithium-ion battery cathode materials, the high-temperature material hardens after sintering, making it difficult to empty completely from the sagger. This often results in large clumps of material sticking to the bottom of the sagger, causing significant problems for production capacity and subsequent sagger recycling. Currently, to address the issue of clumps of material sticking to the bottom of the sagger and preventing complete emptying, the common method is to cut the blended powder into blocks before sintering in the kiln. However, because the blended powder is loose, the cutting marks left by the blocks are not very noticeable before entering the kiln due to the bumps on the conveyor line. Furthermore, the material slides on the rollers during sintering, filling the gaps between the materials at the bottom, thus failing to effectively prevent the problem of large clumps of material remaining at the bottom of the sagger. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, the present invention provides a vibration device and container assembly to solve the problem that the method of cutting the blended powder into blocks before sintering in the kiln cannot effectively avoid the problem of whole blocks of material not being completely poured out from the bottom of the sagger.

[0004] In a first aspect, this utility model provides a vibration device for driving a container to vibrate, the vibration device comprising:

[0005] Movable platform, suitable for supporting containers;

[0006] A clamping mechanism is connected to the movable plate. There are multiple clamping mechanisms, with at least two clamping mechanisms located on opposite sides of the outside of the container and adapted to clamp against the outer wall of the container to fix the container to the movable plate.

[0007] The vibrator is connected to the movable plate and is suitable for driving the movable plate to vibrate.

[0008] Beneficial effects: Before pouring the material out of the container, the container is installed on the movable plate. The vibrator drives the container to vibrate through the movable plate, which basically breaks up the material that is difficult to pour out at the bottom of the container, making it easier to pour out the material. This avoids the problem of whole pieces of material sticking to the bottom of the container and being difficult to pour out completely.

[0009] In one alternative embodiment, the vibration device further includes a base plate located below the movable plate, and an elastic element is disposed between the base plate and the movable plate, the elastic element being adapted to support the movable plate.

[0010] In one alternative implementation, the elastic element includes a spring.

[0011] In one alternative embodiment, a plurality of fixing rods are fixedly connected to the base plate. At least two fixing rods are located on both sides of the movable plate in the horizontal direction. A limiting groove is formed on the side of the fixing rod closer to the movable plate. A portion of the edge of the movable plate is located in the limiting groove. The limiting groove is suitable for limiting the displacement of the edge of the movable plate in the height direction.

[0012] Beneficial effects: By setting a fixed rod on the base plate and limiting the displacement of the edge of the movable plate in the height direction through the limiting groove, the vibration amplitude of the movable plate is prevented from being too large.

[0013] In one alternative embodiment, the clamping mechanism includes a support plate and a bolt, the support plate being fixedly connected to a movable plate, the bolt being threadedly connected to the support plate, and the bolt being adapted to rotate about its own axis to move closer to or away from the container.

[0014] Beneficial effects: The bolts on the support plate rotate around their own axis to move in a direction closer to or further away from the container, thereby switching between a contact state that is in close contact with the outer wall of the container and a distance state that is not in contact with the outer wall of the container, thus realizing a detachable connection between the container and the movable plate. The structure is simple and the operation is convenient.

[0015] In one alternative embodiment, a flexible element is provided at the end of the bolt near the container, and the bolt is adapted to abut against the container through the flexible element.

[0016] Beneficial effect: The bolts abut against the container through a flexible component, thereby avoiding rigid contact between the bolts and the outer wall of the container, and thus preventing damage to the outer wall of the container during vibration.

[0017] In one alternative implementation, the vibrator includes a pneumatic vibrator.

[0018] In one alternative implementation, the single vibration time of the vibrator is H, where 5s ≤ H ≤ 30s.

[0019] Secondly, this utility model also provides a container assembly, comprising:

[0020] A container having a receiving cavity suitable for containing materials;

[0021] The aforementioned vibration device has a clamping mechanism adapted to clamp against the outer wall of the container.

[0022] Since the container assembly includes a vibration device, it has the same effect as a vibration device, and its beneficial effects will not be elaborated here.

[0023] In one alternative embodiment, the bottom wall shape of the accommodating cavity includes an arc shape.

[0024] Beneficial effect: By constructing the bottom wall of the accommodating cavity as an arc, so that the bottom wall surface of the accommodating cavity has a certain angle, the phenomenon of difficulty in pouring out materials is alleviated. Attached Figure Description

[0025] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a container assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0027] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the container.

[0028] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of another container component according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0029] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0030] 1. Container; 2. Movable plate; 3. Vibrator; 4. Base plate; 5. Elastic element; 6. Clamping mechanism; 61. Support plate; 62. Bolt; 7. Fixing rod; 71. Limiting groove. Detailed Implementation

[0031] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0032] In the production of lithium-ion battery cathode materials, when pouring the high-temperature sintered material from the sagger, large clumps of material often adhere to the bottom of the sagger, resulting in incomplete emptying and affecting production capacity and subsequent sagger recycling. Currently, to address the problem of clumps of material adhering to the bottom of the sagger and being difficult to empty, the mixed powder is usually cut into pieces before sintering in the kiln. While this method has some effect, the loose mixed powder, due to the bumps during transport, results in shallower cuts. Furthermore, the material slides on the rollers during sintering, filling the gaps between the materials at the bottom, thus failing to achieve the intended effect of preventing large clumps of material from adhering to the bottom of the sagger. This application addresses this issue by incorporating a vibration device to vibrate the sagger, breaking up the large clumps of material at the bottom of the sagger, thereby effectively preventing the problem of incomplete emptying caused by large clumps of material adhering to the bottom wall of the sagger.

[0033] The following is combined Figures 1 to 3 The following describes embodiments of the present invention.

[0034] According to an embodiment of the present invention, in one aspect, a vibration device is provided for driving a container 1 to vibrate. The vibration device includes:

[0035] Movable plate 2 is suitable for supporting container 1;

[0036] The clamping mechanism 6 is connected to the movable plate 2. There are multiple clamping mechanisms 6, with at least two clamping mechanisms 6 located on opposite sides of the outside of the container 1 and adapted to clamp against the outer wall of the container 1 to fix the container 1 on the movable plate 2.

[0037] Vibrator 3 is connected to movable plate 2 and is adapted to drive movable plate 2 to vibrate.

[0038] The vibration device provided in this embodiment installs container 1 on movable plate 2 before the material is poured out. Vibrator 3 drives container 1 to vibrate through movable plate 2, so as to basically break up the material that is difficult to pour out at the bottom of container 1, making it easier to pour out the material, thereby avoiding the problem that whole pieces of material are stuck at the bottom of container 1 and are difficult to pour out cleanly.

[0039] Specifically, container 1 contains material. Container 1 is placed on the upper surface of movable plate 2, and multiple clamping mechanisms 6 clamp and fix container 1 to movable plate 2, thereby fixing the relative position of container 1 and movable plate 2. There is at least one vibrator 3. When there is only one vibrator 3, preferably, the vibrator 3 is fixedly connected to the lower surface of movable plate 2, and the position of the vibrator 3 corresponds to the center area of ​​the projection of container 1 along the direction of gravity. When there are multiple vibrators 3, multiple vibrators 3 are fixedly connected to the lower surface and / or side surface of movable plate 2, and multiple vibrators 3 are started or stopped simultaneously to ensure the vibration effect of movable plate 2. The integrated structure formed by connecting container 1 and movable plate 2 vibrates under the drive of vibrator 3, thereby compacting the material inside container 1. When some material adheres to the inner wall of container 1, the vibration can break up the whole piece of material that is adhered to the inner wall of container 1, so that the material inside container 1 can be easily poured out when unloading, and the whole piece of material is less likely to stick to the inner wall of container 1, thereby improving production efficiency.

[0040] In one embodiment, combined Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the vibration device also includes a base plate 4, which is located below the movable plate 2. An elastic element 5 is provided between the base plate 4 and the movable plate 2, and the elastic element 5 is adapted to support the movable plate 2.

[0041] Specifically, the base plate 4 is placed on a supporting surface such as the ground or a tabletop. The base plate 4 provides elastic support to the movable plate 2 through elastic elements 5, preventing the movable plate 2 from directly contacting the supporting surface. When the vibrator 3 vibrates, the elastic elements 5 provide cushioning to reduce damage to the supporting surface such as the ground or tabletop. There is at least one elastic element 5. When there is only one elastic element 5, the projection center of the elastic element 5 along the direction of gravity coincides with the projection center of the container 1 along the direction of gravity. The end of the elastic element 5 near the movable plate 2 has clearance space to accommodate the vibrator 3. When there are multiple elastic elements 5, they are spaced apart in the horizontal direction.

[0042] In one embodiment, combined Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the elastic element 5 includes a spring.

[0043] Specifically, the elastic element 5 includes a spring, a rubber block, or a silicone block, etc.

[0044] In one embodiment, combined Figure 3As shown, a plurality of fixing rods 7 are fixedly connected to the base plate 4. At least two fixing rods 7 are located on both sides of the movable plate 2 along the horizontal direction. A limiting groove 71 is opened on the side of the fixing rod 7 closest to the movable plate 2. A part of the edge of the movable plate 2 is located in the limiting groove 71. The limiting groove 71 is suitable for limiting the displacement of the edge of the movable plate 2 in the height direction.

[0045] The vibration device provided in this embodiment uses a fixed rod 7 on the base plate 4 and a limiting groove 71 to limit the displacement of the edge of the movable plate 2 in the height direction, so as to avoid excessive vibration amplitude of the movable plate 2.

[0046] Specifically, the fixed rod 7 extends vertically, and the opening of the limiting groove 71 faces the movable plate 2. The limiting groove 71 is a strip-shaped groove, and its length direction is parallel to the horizontal direction. The limiting groove 71 passes through the fixed rod 7 along its length direction. When the movable plate 2 is in a stationary state, there are gaps between the movable plate 2 and the top wall, bottom wall, and side wall of the limiting groove 71. Since the limiting groove 71 is a strip-shaped groove, in addition to limiting the displacement of the edge of the movable plate 2 in the height direction, it can also limit the flipping angle of the movable plate 2 within the limiting groove 71, thereby preventing the overall structure composed of the movable plate 2 and the container 1 from flipping too much during vibration.

[0047] Taking the movable plate 2 as a rectangular plate as an example, the number of fixing rods 7 is at least four, and at least one fixing rod 7 is provided on each side of the rectangular plate.

[0048] In one embodiment, combined Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the clamping mechanism 6 includes a support plate 61 and a bolt 62. The support plate 61 is fixedly connected to the movable plate 2, and the bolt 62 is threadedly connected to the support plate 61. The bolt 62 is adapted to rotate around its own axis to move closer to or away from the container 1.

[0049] The vibration device provided in this embodiment allows the bolt 62 to rotate around its own axis on the support plate 61, moving in a direction close to or away from the container 1. This allows it to switch between a contact state where it is in close contact with the outer wall of the container 1 and a distance state where it is not in contact with the outer wall of the container 1, thereby achieving a detachable connection between the container 1 and the movable plate 2. The structure is simple and the operation is convenient.

[0050] Specifically, bolt 62 is threaded onto support plate 61. Rotating bolt 62 allows it to move relative to support plate 61 in a direction closer to or further away from container 1. Container 1 is placed on movable plate 2 and positioned between multiple clamping mechanisms 6. Bolt 62 is rotated to move it closer to container 1 until it abuts against the outer wall of container 1. After rotating multiple bolts 62 into position, container 1 is fixedly connected to movable plate 2 via multiple clamping mechanisms 6, allowing vibrator 3 to drive container 1 to vibrate via movable plate 2.

[0051] In some embodiments not shown, the bolt 62 may also be an electric cylinder, a pneumatic cylinder, or a hydraulic cylinder, etc. The main body of the electric cylinder, pneumatic cylinder, or hydraulic cylinder is fixedly connected to the support plate 61, and the movable end of the electric cylinder, pneumatic cylinder, or hydraulic cylinder is adapted to move in a direction close to or away from the container 1 to achieve clamping or loosening of the container 1.

[0052] By using the aforementioned bolts 62, electric cylinders, pneumatic cylinders, or hydraulic cylinders, various sizes of containers 1 can be adapted, thereby improving the applicability of the vibration device.

[0053] In one embodiment, a flexible element is provided at the end of the bolt 62 near the container 1, and the bolt 62 is adapted to abut against the container 1 through the flexible element.

[0054] In the vibration device provided in this embodiment, the bolt 62 abuts against the outer wall of the container 1 through a flexible component to avoid rigid contact between the bolt 62 and the outer wall of the container 1, thereby preventing the bolt 62 from causing damage to the outer wall of the container 1 during vibration.

[0055] Specifically, flexible components include flexible sleeves or flexible pads, and their materials can be rubber or silicone, etc.

[0056] In one embodiment, combined Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the vibrator 3 includes a vibration motor.

[0057] Specifically, the vibrator 3 includes a pneumatic vibrator, a vibration motor, or a hydraulic vibrator, etc.

[0058] In one embodiment, combined Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the single vibration time of vibrator 3 is H, where 5s≤H≤30s.

[0059] Specifically, the vibrator 3 adopts a GT-20 pneumatic vibrator. When there is a whole piece of material adhering to the inner wall of the container 1, the vibrator 3 is in the fully open state, and the single vibration time is in the range of 10s-15s. This has the best crushing effect on the whole piece of material, and the material inside the container 1 is very easy to pour out when the container 1 is turned over.

[0060] For example, in some embodiments, the value of H can be 5s or 8s or 10s or 12s or 15s or 18s or 20s or 25s or 30s, or it can be a range formed by any two of the above values.

[0061] According to an embodiment of the present invention, another aspect provides a container assembly, comprising:

[0062] Container 1 has a receiving cavity suitable for containing materials;

[0063] The aforementioned vibration device has a clamping mechanism 6 adapted to clamp against the outer wall of the container 1.

[0064] Specifically, container 1 can be a bottle, box, or sagger, etc. Taking container 1 as a sagger as an example, the sagger contains the sintered material, and a whole piece of material is adhered to the bottom wall of the sagger's cavity. The aforementioned vibration device breaks up the whole piece of material adhering to the bottom wall of the cavity, thereby achieving cleaner material discharge from the sagger and avoiding adverse effects on production and subsequent recycling of the sagger.

[0065] In one embodiment, combined Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the bottom wall shape of the accommodating cavity includes an arc shape.

[0066] The container assembly provided in this embodiment alleviates the problem of difficulty in pouring out materials by constructing the bottom wall of the accommodating cavity as an arc shape, so that the bottom wall surface of the accommodating cavity has a certain angle.

[0067] Specifically, the bottom wall shape of the receiving cavity includes arc, V-shape or wave shape, so that the bottom wall surface of the receiving cavity has a certain angle, which helps to alleviate the phenomenon of difficulty in pouring out materials.

[0068] Obviously, the above embodiments are merely examples for clear illustration and are not intended to limit the implementation. Although embodiments of the present invention have been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, and all such modifications and variations fall within the scope defined by the present invention.

Claims

1. A vibration device, characterized in that, The vibration device is used to drive the container (1) to vibrate, and the vibration device includes: Movable plate (2), adapted to support the container (1); A clamping mechanism (6) is connected to the movable plate (2). There are multiple clamping mechanisms (6), with at least two clamping mechanisms (6) located on opposite sides of the outside of the container (1) and adapted to clamp against the outer wall of the container (1) to fix the container (1) on the movable plate (2). A vibrator (3) is connected to the movable plate (2), and the vibrator (3) is adapted to drive the movable plate (2) to vibrate.

2. The vibration device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The vibration device also includes a base plate (4), which is located below the movable plate (2). An elastic element (5) is provided between the base plate (4) and the movable plate (2), and the elastic element (5) is adapted to support the movable plate (2).

3. The vibration device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The elastic element (5) includes a spring.

4. The vibration device according to claim 2, characterized in that, Multiple fixing rods (7) are fixedly connected to the base plate (4). At least two fixing rods (7) are located on both sides of the movable plate (2) in the horizontal direction. A limiting groove (71) is opened on the side of the fixing rod (7) near the movable plate (2). A part of the edge of the movable plate (2) is located in the limiting groove (71). The limiting groove (71) is suitable for limiting the displacement of the edge of the movable plate (2) in the height direction.

5. The vibration device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping mechanism (6) includes a support plate (61) and a bolt (62). The support plate (61) is fixedly connected to the movable plate (2), and the bolt (62) is threadedly connected to the support plate (61). The bolt (62) is adapted to rotate about its own axis to move closer to or away from the container (1).

6. The vibration device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The bolt (62) has a flexible element at its end near the container (1), and the bolt (62) is adapted to abut against the container (1) through the flexible element.

7. The vibration device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The vibrator (3) includes a pneumatic vibrator.

8. The vibration device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The vibration time of the vibrator (3) is H, where 5s≤H≤30s.

9. A container component, characterized in that, include: Container (1) having a receiving cavity adapted to contain material; The vibration device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the clamping mechanism (6) is adapted to clamp against the outer wall of the container (1).

10. The container assembly according to claim 9, characterized in that, The bottom wall of the accommodating cavity has an arc shape.

Images