Zirconium ball recycling device for automatically cleaning and screening zirconium balls of sand mill
By designing an automated zirconium ball cleaning and screening device, the problem of mill shutdown caused by zirconium ball blockage was solved, realizing automated cleaning and screening of zirconium balls and improving production continuity and efficiency.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- FUJIAN ZIJIN LIYUAN MATERIAL TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-24
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-14
AI Technical Summary
During continuous operation, worn zirconium balls can easily clog the filter ball, causing high pressure in the grinding chamber and resulting in shutdown. This requires manual cleaning, drying, and screening, affecting production continuity.
Design an automated device comprising a first negative pressure adsorption gun, a temporary storage chamber, a cleaning and drying chamber, a screening chamber, a ball sorter, and a second negative pressure adsorption gun to achieve automated cleaning and screening of zirconium balls. Through negative pressure adsorption, spray cleaning, drying, screening, and ball sorting, the zirconium balls can be reused.
The system enables automated cleaning and screening of zirconium balls, reducing manual intervention, improving production continuity and efficiency, and lowering labor costs.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of automated cleaning and screening technology of zirconium balls for sand mills, and particularly relates to a zirconium ball recycling device for automated cleaning and screening of zirconium balls for sand mills. Background Technology
[0002] MVR stands for Mechanical Vapor Recompression, a technology that utilizes the secondary steam and its energy generated within the evaporation system itself. Low-grade steam is then upgraded to high-grade steam through the mechanical work of a compressor. This cycle continues, providing heat energy to the evaporation system and thus reducing the need for external energy sources – an energy-saving technology.
[0003] Because the sand mill operates continuously, the zirconium balls, as grinding media, are consumed and worn. The particle size of the worn zirconium balls is close to the pore size of the filter ball, and the filter ball inside the chamber is easily blocked by the worn zirconium balls, which can cause the sand mill to trip due to high pressure in the grinding chamber. At this time, the zirconium balls and high-concentration materials inside the chamber need to be lowered into the zirconium ball collection tank, which requires personnel to clean, dry and screen them. This process is time-consuming and not conducive to the continuous production of the sand mill. Utility Model Content
[0004] To address the aforementioned problems, this invention proposes an automated zirconium ball cleaning and screening device for sand mills, which can more accurately solve the problems described above.
[0005] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:
[0006] This utility model proposes an automated zirconium ball cleaning and screening device for sand mill zirconium balls and a zirconium ball recycling device, comprising a first negative pressure adsorption gun, a first temporary storage chamber, a cleaning and drying chamber, a screening chamber, a ball sorter, and a second negative pressure adsorption gun. Both the first and second negative pressure adsorption guns are connected to the sand mill body. The first negative pressure adsorption gun is connected to the first temporary storage chamber, the first temporary storage chamber is connected to the cleaning and drying chamber, the cleaning and drying chamber is connected to the screening chamber, the screening chamber is connected to the ball sorter, and the ball sorter is connected to the second negative pressure adsorption gun.
[0007] Preferably, a ventilation fan is connected to the first temporary storage compartment, a pressure gauge is installed between the fan and the first temporary storage compartment, and an automatic air valve is installed between the first temporary storage compartment and the cleaning and drying box.
[0008] Preferably, a sprayer is installed on the washing and drying box, the spray nozzle of the sprayer is located inside the washing and drying box, the sprayer is equipped with an automatic air valve, an agitator is installed inside the washing and drying box, an electric door is rotatably connected to the lower surface of the washing and drying box, a drive motor is installed on the washing and drying box, the drive motor is used to drive the electric door, and electric heating equipment is fixedly connected to the top of the washing and drying box and the upper surface of the electric door.
[0009] Preferably, an annular filter screen is fixedly connected inside the cleaning and drying box, and a drain pipe is connected to one side of the cleaning and drying box, with an automatic air valve installed on the drain pipe.
[0010] Preferably, the screening chamber is equipped with a straight-line screen filter, the particle size of which is slightly larger than the diameter of the zirconium balls.
[0011] Preferably, a second temporary storage chamber is installed between the screening chamber and the ball sorter, the second temporary storage chamber is connected to the screening chamber and the ball sorter, a weight sensor is installed in the second temporary storage chamber, and a solenoid valve is installed between the second temporary storage chamber and the ball sorter.
[0012] Preferably, the ball sorter is provided with a conical structure with a double-layered semicircle below it.
[0013] The zirconium ball recycling device for automated cleaning and screening of zirconium balls in a sand mill proposed in this utility model can bring the following beneficial effects:
[0014] 1. By setting up a first negative pressure adsorption gun, a first temporary storage chamber, a cleaning and drying chamber, a screening chamber, a ball sorter, and a second negative pressure adsorption gun, the first negative pressure adsorption gun extracts the zirconium balls from the sand mill. After being extracted from the sand mill, the zirconium balls enter the first temporary storage chamber, then enter the cleaning and drying chamber, descend into the screening chamber for screening, and after screening, enter the ball sorter for ball sorting. Qualified zirconium balls will enter the collection tank below the ball sorter. The second negative pressure adsorption gun will suck the processed zirconium balls back into the sand mill, completing the cleaning and screening process of the zirconium balls. The entire process does not require manual cleaning and screening, making it more convenient and labor-saving.
[0015] 2. By setting up a cleaning and drying box, the spray nozzles of the sprayer spray the zirconia balls inside to wet them. The internal electric heating equipment is turned on to dry the cleaned zirconia balls. The cleaning and drying box integrates cleaning and drying, reducing the space occupied. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.
[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cleaning and drying box of this utility model.
[0018] In the diagram: 1. First negative pressure adsorption gun; 2. First temporary storage chamber; 3. Cleaning and drying box; 4. Screening chamber; 5. Ball sorter; 6. Second negative pressure adsorption gun; 7. Fan; 8. Pressure gauge; 9. Sprayer; 10. Agitator; 11. Electric door; 12. Drive motor; 13. Electric heating equipment; 14. Annular filter screen; 15. Drain pipe; 16. Second temporary storage chamber; 17. Weight sensor; 18. Solenoid valve. Detailed Implementation
[0019] To more clearly illustrate the overall concept of this utility model, a detailed description will be provided below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0020] like Figure 1 , 2 As shown in the figure, an embodiment of this utility model proposes an automated zirconium ball cleaning and screening device for sand mill zirconium balls and a zirconium ball reuse device. The device comprises a first negative pressure adsorption gun 1, a first temporary storage chamber 2, a cleaning and drying chamber 3, a screening chamber 4, a ball sorter 5, and a second negative pressure adsorption gun 6. Both the first negative pressure adsorption gun 1 and the second negative pressure adsorption gun 6 are connected to the sand mill body. The compressed air pipes of the first negative pressure adsorption gun 1 and the second negative pressure adsorption gun 6 are connected to the air compressor room pipes. The first negative pressure adsorption gun 1 is used to extract the zirconium balls from the sand mill, and the second negative pressure adsorption gun 6 is used to re-inhale the treated zirconium balls into the sand mill. The first negative pressure adsorption gun 1 is connected to the first temporary storage chamber 2, and the first temporary storage chamber 2 is connected to... The cleaning and drying chamber 3 is connected. After the zirconium balls are extracted from the sand mill, they enter the first temporary storage chamber 2 and then the cleaning and drying chamber 3. The cleaning and drying chamber 3 is connected to the screening chamber 4. After being cleaned and dried in the cleaning and drying chamber 3, the zirconium balls descend into the screening chamber 4 for screening. The screening chamber 4 is connected to the ball sorter 5. After screening in the screening chamber 4, the balls enter the ball sorter 5 for selection. Qualified zirconium balls will enter the collection tank below the ball sorter 5. The ball sorter 5 is connected to the second negative pressure adsorption gun 6. After entering the collection tank, the zirconium balls are directly sucked into the corresponding sand mill through the negative pressure adsorption device, completing the cleaning and screening process of the zirconium balls. The whole process does not require manual cleaning and screening, which is more convenient and labor-saving.
[0021] like Figure 1 As shown, the first temporary storage chamber 2 is connected to the ventilation fan 7. The first negative pressure adsorption gun 1 sucks the zirconium balls into the first temporary storage chamber 2. When the zirconium balls are completely inside the first temporary storage chamber 2, the first negative pressure adsorption gun 1 is turned off. A pressure gauge 8 is installed between the ventilation fan 7 and the first temporary storage chamber 2. An automatic air valve is installed between the first temporary storage chamber 2 and the cleaning and drying box 3. When the ventilation fan 7 is turned on, the automatic air valve is opened, and the zirconium balls enter the cleaning and drying box 3.
[0022] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, a sprayer 9 is installed on the cleaning and drying chamber 3. The spray nozzle of the sprayer 9 is located inside the cleaning and drying chamber 3. An automatic air valve is installed on the sprayer 9. When the automatic air valve below the sprayer 9 is opened, the water pipe of the sprayer 9 is connected to the pure water station pipeline. The spray head of the sprayer 9 sprays water onto the zirconia balls inside, wetting them. An agitator 10 is installed inside the cleaning and drying chamber 3. When the agitator 10 is turned on, it agitates the zirconia balls, cleaning them. After cleaning for a certain period of time, the agitation is stopped. An electric door 11 is rotatably connected to the lower surface of the cleaning and drying chamber 3. A drive motor 12 is installed to drive the electric door 11. The top of the washing and drying chamber 3 and the upper surface of the electric door 11 are both fixedly connected to an electric heating device 13. When the electric heating device 13 is turned on, the washed zircon balls are dried. At the same time, the agitator 10 is turned on to stir the zircon balls and accelerate the drying process. After drying, the drive motor 12 drives the electric door 11 to rotate and open the bottom of the washing and drying chamber 3, so that the zircon balls fall into the screening chamber 4 below. The washing and drying chamber 3 integrates washing and drying, reducing the space occupied.
[0023] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, an annular filter 14 is fixedly connected inside the cleaning and drying chamber 3. Zirconium balls are located inside the annular filter 14. Impurities pass through the annular filter 14 and flow out of the drying chamber with water through the drain pipe 15. One side of the cleaning and drying chamber 3 is connected to the drain pipe 15, and an automatic air valve is installed on the drain pipe 15.
[0024] like Figure 1 As shown, a straight-line screen is installed in the screening chamber 4. The particle size of the straight-line screen is slightly larger than that of the zircon balls, which can filter out foreign objects larger than the size of the zircon balls. The zircon balls pass through the straight-line screen to remove impurities.
[0025] like Figure 1 As shown, a second temporary storage chamber 16 is installed between the screening chamber 4 and the ball sorter 5. After passing through the screening chamber 4, the zirconium balls enter the lower second temporary storage chamber 16. The second temporary storage chamber 16 is connected to the screening chamber 4 and the ball sorter 5. A weight sensor 17 is installed in the second temporary storage chamber 16 to weigh the zirconium balls in the second temporary storage chamber 16. A solenoid valve 18 is installed between the second temporary storage chamber 16 and the ball sorter 5. After weighing, the solenoid valve 18 opens, allowing the zirconium balls to enter the ball sorter 5. A conical structure with a double-layered semicircle is set below the ball sorter 5. After being selected by the ball sorter 5, the zirconium balls fall into the lower conical structure with a double-layered semicircle. The smaller worn zirconium balls remain in the smaller semicircle, while the qualified zirconium balls enter the larger semicircle and fall into the lower zirconium ball collection tank. The collection tank is connected to the second negative pressure adsorption gun 6, and the end of the second negative pressure adsorption gun 6 can be connected to the zirconium ball interface of the corresponding sand mill.
[0026] Working principle: The first negative pressure adsorption gun 1 extracts the zirconium balls from the sand mill. After being extracted from the sand mill, the zirconium balls enter the first temporary storage chamber 2, then enter the cleaning and drying chamber 3, and descend into the screening chamber 4 for screening. After screening in the screening chamber 4, they enter the second temporary storage chamber 16. A solenoid valve 18 is installed between the second temporary storage chamber 16 and the ball separator 5. After weighing, the solenoid valve 18 opens, allowing the zirconium balls to enter the ball separator 5 for selection. Qualified zirconium balls will enter the collection tank below the ball separator 5. The second negative pressure adsorption gun 6 will suck the processed zirconium balls back into the sand mill, completing the cleaning and screening process of the zirconium balls.
[0027] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner. Similar or identical parts between embodiments can be referred to interchangeably. Each embodiment focuses on describing the differences from other embodiments. In particular, the system embodiments are basically similar to the method embodiments, so the description is relatively simple; relevant parts can be referred to the descriptions in the method embodiments.
[0028] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principle of this utility model should be included within the scope of the claims of this utility model.
Claims
1. A zirconium ball recycling device for automated cleaning and screening of zirconium balls in a sand mill, characterized in that, The system includes a first negative pressure adsorption gun (1), a first temporary storage chamber (2), a cleaning and drying chamber (3), a screening chamber (4), a ball sorter (5), and a second negative pressure adsorption gun (6). Both the first negative pressure adsorption gun (1) and the second negative pressure adsorption gun (6) are connected to the main body of the sand mill. The first negative pressure adsorption gun (1) is connected to the first temporary storage chamber (2), the first temporary storage chamber (2) is connected to the cleaning and drying chamber (3), the cleaning and drying chamber (3) is connected to the screening chamber (4), the screening chamber (4) is connected to the ball sorter (5), and the ball sorter (5) is connected to the second negative pressure adsorption gun (6).
2. The zirconium ball recycling device for automated cleaning and screening of zirconium balls in a sand mill according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first temporary storage compartment (2) is connected to a ventilation fan (7), and a pressure gauge (8) is installed between the fan (7) and the first temporary storage compartment (2). An automatic air valve is installed between the first temporary storage compartment (2) and the cleaning and drying box (3).
3. The zirconium ball recycling device for automated cleaning and screening of zirconium balls in a sand mill according to claim 1, characterized in that, A sprayer (9) is installed on the cleaning and drying box (3). The spray nozzle of the sprayer (9) is located inside the cleaning and drying box (3). An automatic air valve is provided on the sprayer (9). An agitator (10) is provided inside the cleaning and drying box (3). An electric door (11) is rotatably connected to the lower surface of the cleaning and drying box (3). A drive motor (12) is installed on the cleaning and drying box (3). The drive motor (12) is used to drive the electric door (11). An electric heating device (13) is fixedly connected to the top of the cleaning and drying box (3) and the upper surface of the electric door (11).
4. The zirconium ball recycling device for automated cleaning and screening of zirconium balls in a sand mill according to claim 3, characterized in that, The cleaning and drying box (3) is internally connected to a ring filter screen (14), and one side of the cleaning and drying box (3) is connected to a drain pipe (15), on which an automatic air valve is installed.
5. The zirconium ball recycling device for automated cleaning and screening of zirconium balls in a sand mill according to claim 1, characterized in that, The screening chamber (4) is equipped with a straight-line screen filter, the particle size of which is slightly larger than the diameter of the zirconium balls.
6. The zirconium ball recycling device for automated cleaning and screening of zirconium balls in a sand mill according to claim 1, characterized in that, A second temporary storage chamber (16) is installed between the screening chamber (4) and the ball sorter (5). The second temporary storage chamber (16) is connected to the screening chamber (4) and the ball sorter (5). A weight sensor (17) is installed in the second temporary storage chamber (16). A solenoid valve (18) is installed between the second temporary storage chamber (16) and the ball sorter (5).
7. The zirconium ball recycling device for automated cleaning and screening of zirconium balls in a sand mill according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ball sorter (5) is provided with a cone-shaped structure with a double-layered semicircle below it.