Ore flotation tank

By introducing cleaning and stirring mechanisms into the ore flotation cell, the problem of inconvenient waste rock cleaning was solved, and the flotation efficiency and the cleanliness of the cell were improved.

CN224072250UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-03YIMEN JUZHU MINING CO LTD
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CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
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Filing Date
2025-03-07
Publication Date
2026-04-03

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Technical Problem

In the existing ore flotation process, waste rock accumulates at the bottom of the ore box, which is inconvenient to clean and affects the cleanliness and efficiency of the flotation cell.

Method used

A cleaning mechanism was designed, including a cleaning scraper and a motor-driven threaded rod system, for cleaning waste rock; a mixing mechanism was also designed, which improves the mixing efficiency of reagents and ore through a motor-driven mixing rod system.

Benefits of technology

It enables convenient cleaning of waste rock, ensures the cleanliness of the inside of the flotation cell, and improves the efficiency and effectiveness of ore flotation.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an ore flotation tank, and particularly relates to the technical field of ore flotation, the ore flotation tank comprises a flotation tank body, a cleaning mechanism for cleaning waste rock is arranged at the bottom of the flotation tank body, the two sides of the flotation tank body are fixedly communicated with connecting pipes, the cleaning mechanism comprises a discharging tank arranged on one side of the bottom of the flotation tank body, and the discharging tank is provided with a discharging port. The bottom end of the interior of the flotation tank body is movably connected with first threaded rods through bearings, and the outer portions of the two first threaded rods are in threaded connection with the same cleaning scraper. According to the ore flotation tank, agents and ores can be stirred through the stirring mechanism, so that the agents and the ores are fully mixed, the ore flotation efficiency is improved, waste stones can be conveniently cleaned through the cleaning mechanism, and cleanliness of the interior of the flotation tank body is guaranteed.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ore flotation technology, specifically to an ore flotation cell. Background Technology

[0002] The flotation separation method for ores generally involves blowing air into the test solution to generate bubbles, which adsorb specific mineral powders present in the solution and float to the surface with the bubbles. Finally, the generated foam is scraped off to complete the mineral beneficiation process. As shown in Chinese patent application No. 202222561329.8, this technical solution facilitates the active scraping off of the floating foam, and by changing the aeration position, the adsorption of trace components in the solution is made more uniform, thereby improving the separation efficiency.

[0003] However, the following problems still exist in this technical solution: waste rock is generated during the flotation process of ore, and the waste rock accumulates at the bottom of the ore box, making it inconvenient to clean it. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an ore flotation cell that uses a stirring mechanism to mix reagents and ore thoroughly, thereby improving ore flotation efficiency. It also uses a cleaning mechanism to easily clean waste rock, ensuring the cleanliness of the flotation cell interior, thus addressing the aforementioned shortcomings in the technology.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an ore flotation cell, including a flotation cell body, wherein a cleaning mechanism for cleaning waste rock is provided at the bottom of the flotation cell body, and connecting pipes are fixedly connected to both sides of the flotation cell body.

[0006] Preferably, the cleaning mechanism includes a feeding trough opened on one side of the bottom of the flotation cell. The bottom of the flotation cell is movably connected to a first threaded rod through a bearing. The two first threaded rods are externally threaded to the same cleaning scraper. A sealing plate is inserted inside the feeding trough. The sealing plate has first threaded holes on both sides. Two second threaded holes are opened on one side of the bottom of the flotation cell. The first and second threaded holes are internally threaded to the same bolt. A handle is fixed on one side of the sealing plate for cleaning waste rock.

[0007] Preferably, one end of each of the two first threaded rods passes through the flotation cell body and extends out of one side of the flotation cell body. One end of each of the two first threaded rods extending out of the flotation cell body is provided with a first pulley. The two first pulleys are fitted with the same first belt. One end of one of the first threaded rods extending out of the flotation cell body is fixedly provided with a first motor. The first motor is fixed to one side of the flotation cell body by a bracket and is used to drive the first threaded rod to rotate.

[0008] Preferably, the top of the flotation cell is provided with a stirring mechanism for stirring the ore and reagents. The stirring mechanism includes two first rotating shafts located inside the flotation cell. Multiple stirring rods are provided outside the first rotating shafts. Both ends of the first rotating shafts are movably connected to the inner wall of the flotation cell via bearings. One end of each of the two first rotating shafts passes through the flotation cell and extends out of one side of the flotation cell. A second pulley is provided through one end of each of the two first rotating shafts extending out of the flotation cell. The two second pulleys are fitted with the same second belt. A second motor is fixedly provided at one end of one of the two first rotating shafts extending out of the flotation cell. The second motor is fixed to one side of the flotation cell via a bracket and is used to stir the ore and reagents.

[0009] Preferably, the top of the flotation cell is provided with a pushing mechanism for cleaning foam. The pushing mechanism includes a support column at the top of the flotation cell, which is fixed to the top of the flotation cell by a bracket. A second threaded rod is movably connected inside the support column via a bearing. A limit block is threadedly connected to the outside of the second threaded rod. The bottom of the limit block passes through the support column and extends beyond the bottom of the support column. A support plate is fixedly provided at the bottom of the limit block. Electric push rods are provided through both sides of the support plate. The bottom ends of the two electric push rods are fixedly provided with the same support frame. A discharge plate is provided inside the support frame for cleaning foam.

[0010] Preferably, one end of the second threaded rod passes through the support column and extends out of one side of the support column. A fourth motor is fixedly mounted on one end of the second threaded rod extending out of the support column. The fourth motor is fixed to one side of the support column by a bracket. A second rotating shaft passes through the inside of the feed plate. Both ends of the second rotating shaft are movably connected to the support frame through bearings. A second gear passes through one end of the second rotating shaft. A third rotating shaft is movably connected to one side of the support frame through a bearing. The same first gear is sleeved on the outside of the third rotating shaft. The first gear meshes with the second gear. A third motor is fixedly mounted on one end of the third rotating shaft. The third motor is fixed inside the support frame by a bracket and is used to drive the second threaded rod and the feed plate to rotate.

[0011] Preferably, a first collection box is provided on both sides of the top of the flotation cell, and a second collection box is provided on one side of the bottom of the flotation cell, for collecting the mineral particles and waste rock that have been floated out, respectively.

[0012] Preferably, the front side of the flotation cell is provided with a controller for controlling the first motor, the second motor, the third motor and the fourth motor.

[0013] The technical effects and advantages provided by this utility model in the above technical solution are as follows:

[0014] 1. The second motor is started by the controller. The second motor can drive the first shaft to rotate. The rotation of the first shaft drives the stirring rod to rotate. The stirring rod is used to stir the reagent and ore, so that they are fully mixed and the ore flotation efficiency is improved.

[0015] 2. Rotate the bolt to unscrew it from the first and second threaded holes. Pull the handle to remove the sealing plate from the feed trough. Start the first motor via the controller. The first motor drives the first threaded rod to rotate. The rotation of the first threaded rod can move the cleaning scraper. The cleaning scraper moves the waste stone and pushes it out of the feed trough into the second collection box. This utility model can easily clean the waste stone through the cleaning mechanism, ensuring the cleanliness of the inside of the flotation cell. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments recorded in this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a front view of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a rear view of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connecting pipe of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the cleaning mechanism of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the stirring mechanism of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the driving mechanism of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 7 This is a sectional view of the support frame of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 8 For the present utility model Figure 7 A magnified view of A in the middle.

[0025] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0026] 1. Flotation cell body;

[0027] 2 Cleaning mechanism, 201 Feed chute, 202 First threaded rod, 203 Cleaning scraper, 204 First pulley, 205 First belt, 206 First motor, 207 Sealing plate, 208 First threaded hole, 209 Second threaded hole, 210 Bolt, 211 Handle;

[0028] 3. Stirring mechanism, 301 first rotating shaft, 302 stirring rod, 303 second pulley, 304 second belt, 305 second motor;

[0029] 4. Pushing mechanism, 401. Support column, 402. Second threaded rod, 403. Limiting block, 404. Support plate, 405. Support frame, 406. Electric push rod, 407. Material feeding plate, 408. Second rotating shaft, 409. Third rotating shaft, 410. First gear, 411. Second gear, 412. Third motor, 413. Fourth motor;

[0030] 5 First collection box, 6 Controller, 7 Connecting pipe, 8 Second collection box. Detailed Implementation

[0031] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of this utility model, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0032] This utility model provides, for example Figure 1-8 The ore flotation cell shown includes a flotation cell body 1, a cleaning mechanism 2 for cleaning waste rock is provided at the bottom of the flotation cell body 1, and connecting pipes 7 are fixedly connected to both sides of the flotation cell body 1.

[0033] like Figure 5 As shown, the top of the flotation cell 1 is provided with a stirring mechanism 3 for stirring the ore and reagents. The stirring mechanism 3 includes two first rotating shafts 301 located inside the flotation cell 1. Multiple stirring rods 302 are provided outside the first rotating shafts 301. Both ends of the first rotating shafts 301 are movably connected to the inner wall of the flotation cell 1 through bearings. One end of each of the two first rotating shafts 301 passes through the flotation cell 1 and extends out of one side of the flotation cell 1. One end of each of the two first rotating shafts 301 extending out of the side of the flotation cell 1 is provided with a second pulley 303. The two second pulleys 303 are fitted with the same second belt 304. One end of one of the two first rotating shafts 301 extending out of the side of the flotation cell 1 is fixedly provided with a second motor 305. The second motor 305 is fixed to one side of the flotation cell 1 by a bracket. A controller 6 for controlling the second motor 305 is provided on the front side of the flotation cell 1.

[0034] The ore and reagents are poured into the flotation cell 1. Gas enters the flotation cell 1 through the connecting pipe 7. Then, the second motor 305 is started by the controller 6. The second motor 305 can drive the first rotating shaft 301 to rotate. The two first rotating shafts 301 rotate simultaneously under the action of the second pulley 303 and the second belt 304. The rotation of the first rotating shafts 301 drives the stirring rod 302 to rotate. The stirring rod 302 stirs the reagents and ore, making them fully mixed and producing foam. Mineral particles come into contact with the bubbles and adhere to the surface of the bubbles, rising to the top of the flotation cell 1. Waste rock cannot combine with the bubbles and sinks to the bottom of the flotation cell 1.

[0035] like Figure 6-8 As shown, the top of the flotation cell 1 is provided with a pushing mechanism 4 for cleaning foam. The pushing mechanism 4 includes a support column 401 located at the top of the flotation cell 1. The support column 401 is fixed to the top of the flotation cell 1 by a bracket. A second threaded rod 402 is movably connected to the inside of the support column 401 through a bearing. A limit block 403 is threadedly connected to the outside of the second threaded rod 402. The bottom of the limit block 403 passes through the support column 401 and extends out of the bottom of the support column 401. A support plate 404 is fixedly provided at the bottom of the limit block 403. Electric push rods 406 are provided through both sides of the support plate 404. The bottom ends of the two electric push rods 406 are fixedly provided with the same support frame 405. A feed plate 407 is provided inside the support frame 405.

[0036] like Figure 6-8 As shown, one end of the second threaded rod 402 passes through the support column 401 and extends out of one side of the support column 401. A fourth motor 413 is fixedly mounted on one end of the second threaded rod 402 extending out of the support column 401. The fourth motor 413 is fixed to one side of the support column 401 by a bracket. A second rotating shaft 408 passes through the inside of the feed plate 407. Both ends of the second rotating shaft 408 are movably connected to the support frame 405 via bearings. A second gear 411 passes through one end of the second rotating shaft 408. A third rotating shaft 409 is movably connected to one side of the support frame 405 via a bearing. The third rotating shaft 409 is fitted with the same first gear 410, which meshes with the second gear 411. A third motor 412 is fixedly mounted on one end of the third rotating shaft 409. The third motor 412 is fixed inside the support frame 405 via a bracket. A first collection box 5 is provided on both sides of the top of the flotation tank 1. A controller 6 for controlling the third motor 412 and the fourth motor 413 is provided on the front side of the flotation tank 1.

[0037] The controller 6 starts the third motor 412 and the fourth motor 413. The fourth motor 413 drives the second threaded rod 402 to rotate. The rotation of the second threaded rod 402 drives the limit block 403 to move. The movement of the limit block 403 drives the support plate 404 to move. The electric push rod 406 is opened, which drives the support frame 405 to descend, placing the feed plate 407 at the bottom of the support frame 405 at the top of the flotation tank 1. The limit block 403 drives the feed plate 407 to move left and right, and the flotation tank 1... The foam at the top can adhere to the top of the feed plate 407. When the feed plate 407 moves to both sides of the flotation tank 1, the fourth motor 413 drives the third rotating shaft 409 to rotate. Under the action of the first gear 410 and the second gear 411, the third rotating shaft 409 can drive the second rotating shaft 408 to rotate. The rotation of the second rotating shaft 408 can drive the feed plate 407 to rotate. The feed plate 407 tilts, and the foam at the top of the feed plate 407 will slide into the first collection box 5, through which the mineral particles are collected.

[0038] like Figure 4 As shown, a second collection box 8 is provided on one side of the bottom of the flotation cell 1. The cleaning mechanism 2 includes a feeding trough 201 opened on one side of the bottom of the flotation cell 1. A first threaded rod 202 is movably connected to the bottom of the flotation cell 1 through a bearing. The two first threaded rods 202 are externally threaded to the same cleaning scraper 203. A sealing plate 207 is inserted inside the feeding trough 201. A first threaded hole 208 is opened on both sides of the sealing plate 207. Two second threaded holes 209 are opened on one side of the bottom of the flotation cell 1. The first threaded hole 208 and the second threaded hole 209 are internally threaded to the same bolt 210. A handle 211 is fixedly provided on one side of the sealing plate 207.

[0039] like Figure 4 As shown, one end of each of the two first threaded rods 202 passes through the flotation cell body 1 and extends out of one side of the flotation cell body 1. One end of each of the two first threaded rods 202 extending out of the side of the flotation cell body 1 is provided with a first pulley 204. The two first pulleys 204 are fitted with the same first belt 205. One end of one of the first threaded rods 202 extending out of the side of the flotation cell body 1 is fixedly provided with a first motor 206. The first motor 206 is fixed to one side of the flotation cell body 1 by a bracket. A controller 6 for controlling the first motor 206 is provided on the front side of the flotation cell body 1.

[0040] Rotate bolt 210 to unscrew it from the first threaded hole 208 and the second threaded hole 209. Pull handle 211 to remove sealing plate 207 from the feed trough 201. Start first motor 206 via controller 6. First motor 206 drives first threaded rod 202 to rotate. Rotation of first threaded rod 202 drives cleaning scraper 203 to move. Cleaning scraper 203 drives waste stone to move and push the waste stone out of feed trough 201 into the second collection box 8. This utility model can easily clean waste stone through cleaning mechanism 2, ensuring the cleanliness of the inside of flotation tank 1.

[0041] The foregoing description only illustrates certain exemplary embodiments of the present invention. Undoubtedly, those skilled in the art can modify the described embodiments in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the above drawings and descriptions are illustrative in nature and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. An ore flotation cell comprising a flotation cell tank (1), characterised in that: The bottom of the flotation tank body (1) is provided with a cleaning mechanism (2) for cleaning waste rocks, and both sides of the flotation tank body (1) are fixedly connected with a connecting pipe (7); The cleaning mechanism (2) comprises a discharging groove (201) formed on one side of the bottom of the flotation tank body (1), a first threaded rod (202) movably connected to the bottom end of the inside of the flotation tank body (1) through a bearing, and a same cleaning scraper (203) threadedly connected to the outside of the two first threaded rods (202); a sealing plate (207) is inserted into the inside of the discharging groove (201), first threaded holes (208) are formed on both sides of the sealing plate (207), two second threaded holes (209) are formed on one side of the bottom of the flotation tank body (1), and a same bolt (210) is threadedly connected to the inside of the first threaded hole (208) and the second threaded hole (209) in communication, and a handle (211) is fixedly arranged on one side of the sealing plate (207). The top of the flotation tank body (1) is provided with a stirring mechanism (3) for stirring ore and reagents.

2. An ore flotation tank as claimed in claim 1, characterised in that: One end of each of the two first threaded rods (202) penetrates through the flotation tank body (1) and extends out of one side of the flotation tank body (1), one end of each of the two first threaded rods (202) extending out of one side of the flotation tank body (1) penetrates through a first pulley (204), a same first belt (205) is sleeved on the outside of the two first pulleys (204), and one end of the first threaded rod (202) extending out of one side of the flotation tank body (1) is fixedly provided with a first motor (206), and the first motor (206) is fixed on one side of the flotation tank body (1) through a support.

3. An ore flotation cell according to claim 1, characterised in that: The stirring mechanism (3) comprises two first shafts (301) arranged in the inside of the flotation tank body (1), a plurality of stirring rods (302) are arranged on the outside of the first shaft (301), the two ends of the first shaft (301) are movably connected to the inner wall of the flotation tank body (1) through bearings, one end of each of the two first shafts (301) penetrates through the flotation tank body (1) and extends out of one side of the flotation tank body (1), one end of each of the two first shafts (301) extending out of one side of the flotation tank body (1) penetrates through a second pulley (303), a same second belt (304) is sleeved on the outside of the two second pulleys (303), and one end of each of the two first shafts (301) extending out of one side of the flotation tank body (1) is fixedly provided with a second motor (305), and the second motor (305) is fixed on one side of the flotation tank body (1) through a support.

4. An ore flotation cell according to claim 1, characterised in that: The top of the flotation tank body (1) is provided with a pushing mechanism (4) for cleaning foam. The pushing mechanism (4) includes a support column (401) arranged at the top of the flotation tank body (1), the support column (401) is fixed at the top of the flotation tank body (1) through a support, a second threaded rod (402) is movably connected in the support column (401) through a bearing, the second threaded rod (402) is externally threadedly connected with a limiting block (403), the limiting block (403) penetrates through the support column (401) and extends out of the bottom of the support column (401), a support plate (404) is fixedly arranged at the bottom of the limiting block (403), an electric push rod (406) is arranged at the both sides of the support plate (404), and the same support frame (405) is fixedly arranged at the bottom of the two electric push rods (406).

5. An ore flotation cell according to claim 4, characterised in that: One end of the second threaded rod (402) penetrates through the support column (401) and extends out of one side of the support column (401), a fourth motor (413) is fixedly arranged at one end of the second threaded rod (402) extending out of the support column (401), and the fourth motor (413) is fixed on one side of the support column (401) through a support.

6. An ore flotation cell according to claim 4, characterised in that: The second rotating shaft (408) is movably connected with the support frame (405) through a bearing at both ends, the second rotating shaft (408) penetrates through the second gear (411) at one end, the support frame (405) is movably connected with the third rotating shaft (409) through a bearing at one side, the third rotating shaft (409) is externally sleeved with the same first gear (410), the first gear (410) is engaged with the second gear (411), the third rotating shaft (409) is fixedly arranged with the third motor (412) at one end, and the third motor (412) is fixed in the support frame (405) through a support.

7. An ore flotation cell according to claim 1, characterised in that: First collecting boxes (5) are arranged at the both sides of the top of the flotation tank body (1), and a second collecting box (8) is arranged at one side of the bottom of the flotation tank body (1).

8. An ore flotation cell according to claim 6, characterised in that: A controller (6) for controlling the first motor (206), the second motor (305), the third motor (412) and the fourth motor (413) is arranged at the front side of the flotation tank body (1).

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