Device for removing metal ions in electrolyte through flotation method

By introducing a mixing and stirring mechanism into the flotation device, the problem of insufficient mixing between metal ions and bubbles was solved, thus improving the removal efficiency.

CN223832525UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-27GANNAN UNIV OF SCI & TECH
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Application Number
CN202520276696.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-20
Publication Date
2026-01-27
Estimated Expiration
2035-02-20

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Technical Problem

Existing metal ion flotation removal devices lack a mixing and stirring mechanism, resulting in insufficient mixing of metal ions and bubbles, which affects the removal efficiency.

Method used

A mixing and stirring mechanism including a main housing, a motor, a drive rod, a stirring blade, and a gas guide tube was designed. The stirring blade driven by the motor makes the bubbles and electrolyte fully mixed, thereby improving the mixing efficiency.

Benefits of technology

This method achieves rapid and thorough mixing of metal ions and bubbles, thereby improving the efficiency of metal ion removal.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of electrolyte flotation, and particularly relates to a device for removing metal ions in electrolyte by using a flotation method, which comprises a main box body, a motor is fixedly connected to the bottom of the main box body, a driving rod is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor, the top of the driving rod penetrates through the main box body and extends inwards, and the top of the driving rod is fixedly connected with the main box body. The extending end of the driving rod is fixedly connected with a main pipe body, the outer wall of the main pipe body is fixedly communicated with a plurality of air guide pipes, a plurality of air guide holes are formed in the bottoms of the air guide pipes, stirring blades are fixedly connected to the tops of the air guide pipes, an air inlet pipe is inserted into the top of the main pipe body in a threaded mode, and an air inlet valve is connected to the air inlet pipe in a threaded mode; and the inner top of the main box body is fixedly connected with an annular flow guide plate. Through the arrangement of the mixing and stirring mechanism, metal ions can be quickly and fully mixed with bubbles, so that the removal efficiency of the metal ions is effectively improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electrolyte flotation technology, and in particular to a device for removing metal ions from electrolytes by flotation. Background Technology

[0002] The basic principle of flotation is to introduce air into the electrolyte, dissolve the air in the water under certain pressure to create a supersaturated state, and then release tiny bubbles under reduced pressure. This method produces small, uniformly distributed bubbles with good flotation effect, generating a large number of tiny bubbles. Metal ion particles in the water adhere to these bubbles and float to the surface, forming a foam layer. This foam layer is then removed, thus separating the metal ions from the water. Existing electrolyte flotation devices typically use bubbles to adsorb onto the surface of heavy metals, causing the metal ions to float and be collected.

[0003] However, existing metal ion flotation removal devices lack a certain mixing and stirring mechanism, so metal ions cannot be quickly and fully mixed with air bubbles, thus affecting the removal efficiency of metal ions. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problem mentioned in the background art that the metal ion flotation removal device lacks a certain mixing and stirring mechanism, and the metal ions cannot be quickly and fully mixed with the bubbles. Therefore, this invention proposes a flotation method for removing metal ions from electrolyte.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A flotation apparatus for removing metal ions from an electrolyte includes a main tank. A motor is fixedly connected to the bottom of the main tank, and a drive rod is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor. The top of the drive rod penetrates the main tank and extends inward. One end of the extended drive rod is fixedly connected to a main pipe. Multiple air guide pipes are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the main pipe. Multiple air guide holes are provided at the bottom of the air guide pipes. A stirring plate is fixedly connected to the top of the air guide pipes. An air inlet pipe is threaded into the top of the main pipe, and an air inlet valve is threaded onto the air inlet pipe. An annular guide plate is fixedly connected to the top inner wall of the main tank. A guide groove corresponding to the annular guide plate is provided on the top of the main tank. A discharge pipe is fixedly inserted into one end of the guide groove. A liquid outlet pipe is fixedly inserted into the bottom of one inner wall of the main tank, and a liquid outlet valve is threaded onto the liquid outlet pipe.

[0007] Preferably, the bottom of the main housing is fixedly connected with multiple support feet, and the support feet are provided with multiple fastening ports.

[0008] Preferably, a sealing ring is rotatably fitted onto the top of the drive rod, and one side of the sealing ring abuts against the inner bottom of the main housing.

[0009] Preferably, a wedge-shaped plate corresponding to the liquid outlet pipe is fixedly connected to the inner bottom of the main housing.

[0010] Preferably, a support rod is rotatably sleeved on the top of the main body, and one end of the support rod is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the main body.

[0011] Preferably, a connecting flange is fixedly sleeved on the top of the air intake pipe.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0013] 1. In this utility model, the mixing and stirring mechanism enables metal ions to be quickly and fully mixed with air bubbles, thereby effectively improving the removal efficiency of metal ions.

[0014] 2. In this utility model, the support feet facilitate the installation and fixation of the main body, the wedge plate facilitates the discharge of electrolyte, the stirring plate allows air bubbles to mix with the electrolyte, and the sealing ring ensures the sealing of the drive rod. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a flotation device for removing metal ions from electrolyte according to the present invention.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a top view of the main tank of the flotation device for removing metal ions from electrolyte according to the present invention.

[0017] In the diagram: 1 Main housing, 2 Motor, 3 Drive rod, 4 Main body, 5 Air guide pipe, 6 Air guide hole, 7 Stirring blade, 8 Air inlet pipe, 9 Air inlet valve, 10 Annular guide plate, 11 Guide groove, 12 Discharge pipe, 13 Liquid outlet pipe, 14 Liquid outlet valve, 15 Support foot, 16 Sealing ring, 17 Wedge plate, 18 Support rod, 19 Connecting flange. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0019] Reference Figure 1-2A flotation device for removing metal ions from an electrolyte includes a main tank 1. Multiple support feet 15 are fixedly connected to the bottom of the main tank 1. Multiple fastening holes are provided on the support feet 15 to facilitate the support and fixation of the main tank 1. A motor 2 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the main tank 1 to drive a drive rod 3 to rotate. The output end of the motor 2 is fixedly connected to the drive rod 3. A sealing ring 16 is rotatably sleeved on the top of the drive rod 3. One side of the sealing ring 16 abuts against the inner bottom of the main tank 1 to ensure the sealing between the drive rod 3 and the main tank 1.

[0020] In this embodiment, the top of the drive rod 3 penetrates through the main housing 1 and extends inward. One end of the extended drive rod 3 is fixedly connected to the main body 4 for introducing air. The top of the main body 4 is rotatably sleeved with a support rod 18. One end of the support rod 18 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the main housing 1 to prevent the main body 4 from shaking. Multiple air guide pipes 5 are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the main body 4. Multiple air guide holes 6 are provided at the bottom of the air guide pipes 5 for introducing air into the electrolyte. A stirring plate 7 is fixedly connected to the top of the air guide pipes 5 to increase the mixing speed of air and electrolyte.

[0021] In this embodiment, an air inlet pipe 8 is threaded into the top of the main body 4 for introducing air. An air inlet valve 9 is threaded onto the air inlet pipe 8. A connecting flange 19 is fixedly sleeved on the top of the air inlet pipe 8 to facilitate connection with an external air inlet assembly. An annular guide plate 10 is fixedly connected to the inner top of the main box 1 for collecting foam. A guide groove 11 corresponding to the annular guide plate 10 is provided on the top of the main box 1.

[0022] In this embodiment, a discharge pipe 12 is fixedly inserted at one end of the guide channel 11 for discharging foam. A liquid outlet pipe 13 is fixedly inserted at the bottom of the inner wall of one side of the main box 1. A wedge plate 17 corresponding to the liquid outlet pipe 13 is fixedly connected to the inner bottom of the main box 1 to facilitate the discharge of electrolyte. A liquid outlet valve 14 is threadedly connected to the liquid outlet pipe 13.

[0023] In this embodiment, air is introduced through the air inlet pipe 8, and the air enters the air guide pipe 5 through the main body 4, and then enters the electrolyte through the air guide hole 6. At the same time, the motor 2 is started, and the main body 4 is driven to rotate through the drive rod 3. The stirring action of the stirring plate 7 makes the bubbles and electrolyte fully mixed. Then the bubbles and metal ions in the electrolyte merge and rise, and then enter the annular guide plate 10 and the annular guide groove 11, and finally are discharged through the discharge pipe 12.

[0024] In this embodiment, the mixing and stirring mechanism enables metal ions to be quickly and fully mixed with air bubbles, thereby effectively improving the removal efficiency of metal ions.

[0025] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An apparatus for removing metal ions from an electrolyte by flotation, comprising a main tank (1), characterized in that: A motor (2) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the main housing (1). A drive rod (3) is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor (2). The top of the drive rod (3) extends through the main housing (1) and inwards. A main body (4) is fixedly connected to one end of the drive rod (3). Multiple air guide pipes (5) are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the main body (4). Multiple air guide holes (6) are provided at the bottom of the air guide pipes (5). A stirring plate (7) is fixedly connected to the top of the air guide pipes (5). An air inlet pipe (8) is threaded into the top of the main box (1), and an air inlet valve (9) is threaded onto the air inlet pipe (8). An annular guide plate (10) is fixedly connected to the top of the main box (1). A guide groove (11) corresponding to the annular guide plate (10) is provided on the top of the main box (1). A discharge pipe (12) is fixedly inserted into one end of the guide groove (11). A liquid outlet pipe (13) is fixedly inserted into the bottom of the inner wall of one side of the main box (1). A liquid outlet valve (14) is threaded onto the liquid outlet pipe (13).

2. The apparatus for removing metal ions from electrolyte by flotation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the main body (1) is fixedly connected with multiple support feet (15), and the support feet (15) are provided with multiple fastening ports.

3. The apparatus for removing metal ions from electrolyte by flotation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the drive rod (3) is rotatably fitted with a sealing ring (16), and one side of the sealing ring (16) abuts against the inner bottom of the main body (1).

4. The apparatus for removing metal ions from electrolyte by flotation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the main box (1) is fixedly connected to a wedge plate (17) corresponding to the liquid outlet pipe (13).

5. The apparatus for removing metal ions from electrolyte by flotation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the main body (4) is rotatably sleeved with a support rod (18), one end of which is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the main body (1).

6. The apparatus for removing metal ions from electrolyte by flotation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the air intake pipe (8) is fixedly fitted with a connecting flange (19).