A de-ironer device and de-ironing system

By designing a movable iron separator body that is staggered from the hopper, the problem of wasted space during maintenance is solved, achieving efficient use of space and improved production efficiency.

CN224358592UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-16ANHUI ZICHEN TECHNOLOGY CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ANHUI ZICHEN TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-13
Publication Date
2026-06-16

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Technical Problem

Existing iron removal systems require a large amount of maintenance space during repairs, resulting in significant space waste and impacting production efficiency.

Method used

Design a magnetic separator device in which the magnetic separator body is movably mounted on a support platform along the Z-axis and moves along the X-axis via a drive assembly to achieve the separation of the magnetic separator body from the hopper, thereby reducing space waste.

🎯Benefits of technology

While ensuring maintenance, it improves space utilization, reduces space requirements during maintenance, and increases production efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of iron remover, disclose a kind of iron remover device and iron removal system.This iron remover device includes iron remover body, bearing table and drive assembly, and magnetism suction piece is contained in iron remover body, magnetism suction piece can move along Z axis direction to extract in iron remover body;Iron remover body is movably arranged on bearing table along X axis direction;Drive assembly is set on bearing table, and the output end of drive assembly is connected with iron remover body, and drive assembly is configured as drive iron remover body moves along X axis direction.This iron remover device makes iron remover body movable along X axis direction, so that iron remover body and bunker can be staggered when needed to overhaul, and then without reserving larger space between bunker and iron remover body, it can also ensure that magnetism suction piece can be smoothly extracted, to greatly reduce the space waste, improve the utilization of space in Z axis direction.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of iron removal technology, and in particular to an iron removal device and iron removal system. Background Technology

[0002] In the production of negative electrode materials, such as graphite and silicon-carbon composites, ferromagnetic impurities may be introduced during the manufacturing process, leading to a decrease in the overall performance of the battery. Therefore, an iron removal system is needed to filter out these ferromagnetic impurities from the negative electrode material.

[0003] In related technologies, such as Figure 1 As shown, the iron removal system includes an iron remover 1' and a hopper 2'. The negative electrode material is contained in the hopper 2', and the iron remover 1' is located below the hopper 2'. The negative electrode material to be filtered is contained in the hopper 2'. The hopper 2' conveys the negative electrode material to be filtered to the inside of the iron remover 1' by a screw feeder. The magnetic suction component 11' inside the iron remover 1' magnetically attracts the ferromagnetic impurities mixed in the negative electrode material to be filtered.

[0004] When inspecting the magnetic separator 1', the magnetic suction component 11' needs to be pulled out of the magnetic separator 1' along the Z-axis to clean the ferromagnetic impurities adsorbed on the magnetic suction component 11'. Therefore, a large maintenance space needs to be reserved between the hopper 2' and the magnetic separator 1' to facilitate routine maintenance of the magnetic separator 1', resulting in serious space waste.

[0005] Therefore, there is a need to provide an iron removal device and an iron removal system to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a magnetic separator device and magnetic separator system that allows the magnetic separator body to move to be separated from the silo, thereby improving space utilization while ensuring normal maintenance.

[0007] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0008] A magnetic separator device, the magnetic separator device comprising:

[0009] The iron separator body contains a magnetic suction element, which can be moved and pulled out of the iron separator body along the Z-axis direction.

[0010] The iron remover body is movably mounted on the support platform along the X-axis direction, which is perpendicular to the Z-axis direction.

[0011] A drive assembly is disposed on the support platform. The output end of the drive assembly is connected to the iron separator body. The drive assembly is configured to drive the iron separator body to move along the X-axis direction.

[0012] Preferably, the driving component includes:

[0013] Drive components;

[0014] A lead screw extends along the X-axis direction, the lead screw is disposed at the output end of the drive member, and the drive member is configured to drive the lead screw to rotate;

[0015] A nut is threaded onto the lead screw, and the nut is connected to the iron separator body.

[0016] Preferably, the drive component further includes:

[0017] A controller, which is communicatively connected to the drive unit.

[0018] Preferably, the driving component is a stepper motor.

[0019] Preferably, the bottom end face of the iron separator body is rotatably connected to a plurality of rotating wheels, which rotate to drive the iron separator body to move along the X-axis direction.

[0020] Preferably, the iron removal device further includes:

[0021] A guide assembly that guides the iron separator body to move along the X-axis.

[0022] Preferably, the guide component includes:

[0023] The slide rail extends along the X-axis, and the slider slides in cooperation with the slide rail. One of the slide rail and the slider is located on the iron remover body, and the other is located on the support platform.

[0024] Preferably, the iron removal device further includes:

[0025] A limit sensor is installed on the support platform. The limit sensor is used to sense the extreme position of the iron remover body moving along the X-axis direction.

[0026] Preferably, the limit sensor is communicatively connected to the controller.

[0027] Preferably, the support platform is made of steel.

[0028] An iron removal system, the iron removal system comprising:

[0029] A silo is used to store materials;

[0030] As described above, the iron removal device is located below the silo along the Z-axis direction.

[0031] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0032] This magnetic separator device includes a separator body, a support platform, and a drive assembly. The separator body contains a magnetic suction element that can move along the Z-axis to be pulled out of the separator body. The separator body is movably mounted on the support platform along the X-axis, which is perpendicular to the Z-axis. The drive assembly is mounted on the support platform, and its output end is connected to the separator body. The drive assembly is configured to drive the separator body to move along the X-axis.

[0033] During maintenance, the drive assembly can move the magnetic separator body along the X-axis to a suitable position, so that the magnetic separator body can be offset from the hopper in the Z-axis direction, allowing the magnetic suction component to be smoothly pulled out along the Z-axis. The magnetic separator device in this invention, by making the magnetic separator body movable along the X-axis, allows the magnetic separator body and the hopper to be offset when maintenance is needed. This eliminates the need for a large space between the hopper and the magnetic separator body, ensuring smooth extraction of the magnetic suction component and significantly reducing space waste, thus improving the utilization rate of space in the Z-axis direction (i.e., the height direction). Attached Figure Description

[0034] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an iron separator and silo in the existing technology;

[0035] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the iron removal device and the silo provided by this utility model when they are staggered;

[0036] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the iron removal device and the silo provided by this utility model facing each other.

[0037] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the iron removal device (without showing the iron removal device body) provided by this utility model.

[0038] In the picture:

[0039] 1' Iron separator; 11' Magnetic suction element; 2' Material hopper;

[0040] 1. Iron separator body; 11. Magnetic suction element;

[0041] 2. Support platform;

[0042] 3. Drive assembly; 31. Drive component; 32. Lead screw; 33. Nut;

[0043] 4. Rotating wheel; 41. Rotating wheel body; 42. Mounting plate;

[0044] 5. Guide assembly; 51. Slide rail; 52. Slider;

[0045] 6. Limit sensor;

[0046] 7. Material bins. Detailed Implementation

[0047] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present invention and not intended to limit it. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, the accompanying drawings show only the parts relevant to the present invention, not the entire structure.

[0048] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0049] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0050] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," etc., refer to the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for distinction in description and have no special meaning.

[0051] like Figure 1As shown, the hopper 2' containing the material to be filtered is positioned above the magnetic separator 1' along the Z-axis. The material in the hopper 2' is lowered into the magnetic separator 1', where the magnetic suction element 11' magnetically attracts and filters out magnetic impurities mixed in the material. When the magnetic separator 1' is under maintenance, the magnetic suction element 11' needs to be pulled out along the Z-axis. Therefore, a large maintenance space needs to be reserved between the hopper 2' and the magnetic separator 1' for routine maintenance, resulting in significant space waste.

[0052] Therefore, such as Figures 2-4 As shown, this embodiment provides a magnetic separator device, which includes a separator body 1, a support platform 2, and a drive assembly 3. The separator body 1 contains a magnetic suction element 11, which can move along the Z-axis to be pulled out of the separator body 1. The separator body 1 is movably mounted on the support platform 2 along the X-axis. The drive assembly 3 is mounted on the support platform 2, and its output end is connected to the separator body 1. The drive assembly 3 is configured to drive the separator body 1 to move along the X-axis. The X-axis direction is perpendicular to the Z-axis direction.

[0053] During maintenance, the drive assembly 3 can drive the magnetic separator body 1 to move to a suitable position along the X-axis, so that the magnetic separator body 1 can be offset from the hopper 7 in the Z-axis direction, allowing the magnetic suction element 11 to be smoothly pulled out along the Z-axis direction. In this embodiment, the magnetic separator device allows the magnetic separator body 1 to be movable along the X-axis direction, so that the magnetic separator body 1 and the hopper 7 can be offset when maintenance is required. This eliminates the need to reserve a large space between the hopper 7 and the magnetic separator body 1, ensuring that the magnetic suction element 11 can be smoothly pulled out, thereby greatly reducing space waste and improving the space utilization rate in the Z-axis direction (i.e., the height direction).

[0054] The material to be filtered can be any material that requires the filtration of ferromagnetic impurities. This embodiment does not limit this. For example, the material to be filtered can be a negative electrode material.

[0055] It should be noted that the iron separator body 1 can be selected from the iron separator mechanism commonly used in the prior art, and its working principle will not be described in detail in this embodiment.

[0056] Optionally, the support platform 2 is made of steel. Steel has high rigidity and can effectively resist bending and torsional deformation. When the iron separator body 1 moves along the X-axis, the support platform 2 can remain stable, avoiding deviations in the movement trajectory of the iron separator body 1 due to its own deformation, thus ensuring the stability of the support platform 2 and improving the operating accuracy of the iron separator body 1.

[0057] Optionally, such as Figures 2-4As shown, the drive assembly 3 includes a drive member 31, a lead screw 32, and a nut 33. The lead screw 32 extends along the X-axis and is located at the output end of the drive member 31. The drive member 31 is configured to drive the lead screw 32 to rotate. The nut 33 is threadedly connected to the lead screw 32 and is connected to the iron separator body 1. When the drive member 31 is activated, it transmits power to the lead screw 32 through its output end, enabling the lead screw 32 to rotate. When the lead screw 32 rotates, the nut 33 moves along the extension direction of the lead screw 32, converting the rotational motion of the lead screw 32 into the linear motion of the nut 33. When the nut 33 moves along the X-axis, it carries the iron separator body 1 along the X-axis. The transmission method of the lead screw 32 and nut 33 enables high-precision position control, achieving accurate movement of the iron separator body 1. The transmission method of the lead screw 32 and nut 33 has low cost and is easy to maintain, resulting in a lower cost and simpler maintenance for the iron separator body 1.

[0058] In one optional embodiment, the drive component 3 further includes a controller, which is communicatively connected to the drive element 31. The controller can transmit signals to the drive element 31 to control its rotation speed, direction of rotation, etc., to precisely control the movement of the iron separator body 1. In this embodiment, the controller is a SMART200 programmable controller, which can automatically control the operation of the drive element 31 according to a preset program, reducing manual intervention and achieving a high degree of automation. It should be noted that the specific model of the controller is not limited in this embodiment; it can be selected according to actual functional needs.

[0059] Optionally, the driving component 31 is a stepper motor. A stepper motor enables high-precision position control. It is driven to rotate by receiving electrical pulse signals. Each pulse received causes the stepper motor to rotate by a fixed angle. This characteristic allows for precise control of the stepper motor's rotation angle and displacement, thereby achieving precise movement of the iron separator body 1 along the X-axis. In this embodiment, the stepper motor receives signals transmitted by the controller via the MODBUS485 communication protocol.

[0060] Optionally, such as Figures 2-4 As shown, multiple rotating wheels 4 are rotatably connected to the bottom end face of the magnetic separator body 1. The rotating wheels 4 rotate to drive the magnetic separator body 1 to move along the X-axis. The rotating wheels 4 drive the magnetic separator body 1 to move along the X-axis by rolling. Since the frictional force of rolling friction is much smaller than that of sliding friction, the operating efficiency of the magnetic separator body 1 is higher, energy consumption is reduced, and wear between the magnetic separator body 1 and the support platform 2 is reduced, thus extending the service life of both the support platform 2 and the magnetic separator body 1.

[0061] In this embodiment, four rotating wheels 4 are rotatably connected to the bottom end face of the iron separator body 1, and the four rotating wheels 4 are respectively located at the four corners of the bottom end face of the iron separator body 1. This allows the four rotating wheels 4 to stably support the iron separator body 1, enabling the iron separator body 1 to maintain good balance during movement and reducing the risk of swaying or tipping due to the shift of the center of gravity.

[0062] Specifically, such as Figures 2-4 As shown, the rotating wheel 4 includes a rotating wheel body 41 and a mounting plate 42. The rotating wheel body 41 is rotatably connected to the mounting plate 42, and the mounting plate 42 is detachably mounted on the bottom end face of the iron separator body 1. When the rotating wheel body 41 is worn or damaged, the mounting plate 42 can be quickly removed to replace the rotating wheel 4, making maintenance simple and quick and improving maintenance efficiency.

[0063] Optionally, such as Figures 2-4 As shown, the iron separator device also includes a guide assembly 5, which guides the iron separator body 1 to move along the X-axis. The guide assembly 5 ensures that the iron separator body 1 moves strictly along the X-axis, avoiding deviation or shaking during movement, so that the iron separator body 1 can reach the predetermined position with minimal positional error.

[0064] Specifically, such as Figures 2-4 As shown, the guide assembly 5 includes a slide rail 51 and a slider 52. The slide rail 51 extends along the X-axis, and the slider 52 slides in conjunction with the slide rail 51. One of the slide rail 51 and the slider 52 is disposed on the iron separator body 1, and the other is disposed on the support platform 2. In one optional embodiment, the slide rail 51 is disposed on the iron separator body 1, and the slider 52 is disposed on the support platform 2; in another optional embodiment, the slide rail 51 is disposed on both the support platform 2 and the iron separator body 1.

[0065] In this embodiment, there are two guide components 5, and therefore two slide rails 51. These two slide rails 51 are spaced apart along the Y-axis, and four rotating wheels 4 roll in pairs on the two slide rails 51. There are four sliders 52, positioned corresponding to the four rotating wheels 4, so that each slider 52 slides in pairs on the two slide rails 51. This arrangement ensures that the two sets of guide components 5 and rotating wheels 4 are on the same horizontal line along the Y-axis, resulting in a more compact structure for the iron remover device. The Y-axis is perpendicular to both the X-axis and Z-axis.

[0066] Optionally, such as Figures 2-4As shown, the magnetic separator device also includes a limit sensor 6, which is mounted on the support platform 2. The limit sensor 6 is used to sense the extreme positions of the magnetic separator body 1 along the X-axis. The limit sensor 6 can accurately sense the extreme positions of the magnetic separator body 1 along the X-axis, preventing the magnetic separator body 1 from exceeding the predetermined range of motion, avoiding collisions or damage to the magnetic separator body 1 due to excessive movement, and improving the reliability of the magnetic separator device.

[0067] In one optional embodiment, the limit sensor 6 is communicatively connected to the controller. After the limit sensor 6 is communicatively connected to the controller, the controller can receive the signal sent by the limit sensor 6. When the limit sensor 6 senses the iron separator body 1, the limit sensor 6 will send a signal to the controller. The controller controls the drive component 3 to stop running according to the signal, thereby realizing automated limit position protection. This enables the iron separator device to automatically complete complex limit control functions, reduces manual intervention, and improves the automation level of the iron separator device.

[0068] This embodiment also provides an iron removal system, such as Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, the system includes a hopper 7 and the aforementioned iron separator device. The hopper 7 is used to store materials, and the iron separator device is positioned below the hopper 7 along the Z-axis. When this iron removal system is in operation, the iron separator body 1 is moved so that it faces the hopper 7 directly. The hopper 7 conveys the stored material to the interior of the iron separator body 1 via a screw conveyor. Ferromagnetic impurities in the material are attracted to the magnetic suction element 11 within the iron separator body 1, thus achieving the purpose of filtering out ferromagnetic impurities from the material.

[0069] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can make various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions without departing from the protection scope of this utility model. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively describe all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A magnetic separator device, characterized in that, The iron removal device includes: The iron separator body (1) contains a magnetic suction element (11), which can move along the Z-axis to be pulled out of the iron separator body (1). The iron remover body (1) is movably mounted on the support platform (2) along the X-axis direction perpendicular to the Z-axis direction; A drive assembly (3) is disposed on the support platform (2). The output end of the drive assembly (3) is connected to the iron separator body (1). The drive assembly (3) is configured to drive the iron separator body (1) to move along the X-axis direction.

2. The iron removal device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The driving component (3) includes: Drive component (31); A lead screw (32) extends along the X-axis direction and is disposed at the output end of the drive member (31). The drive member (31) is configured to drive the lead screw (32) to rotate. Nut (33) is threaded to the lead screw (32) and is connected to the iron separator body (1).

3. The iron removal device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The driving component (3) also includes: The controller is communicatively connected to the drive unit (31).

4. The iron removal device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The driving component (31) is a stepper motor.

5. The iron removal device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom end face of the iron separator body (1) is rotatably connected to a plurality of rotating wheels (4), which rotate to drive the iron separator body (1) to move along the X-axis direction.

6. The iron separator device according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The iron removal device also includes: The guide assembly (5) is capable of guiding the iron remover body (1) to move along the X-axis direction.

7. The iron removal device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The guiding component (5) includes: The slide rail (51) and the slider (52) extend along the X-axis direction, and the slider (52) slides in cooperation with the slide rail (51). One of the slide rail (51) and the slider (52) is located on the iron remover body (1), and the other is located on the support platform (2).

8. The iron removal device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The iron removal device also includes: A limit sensor (6) is installed on the support platform (2). The limit sensor (6) is used to sense the extreme position of the iron remover body (1) moving along the X-axis direction.

9. The iron removal device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The limit sensor (6) is communicatively connected to the controller.

10. An iron removal system, characterized in that, The iron removal system includes: The silo (7) is used to store materials; The iron removal device as described in any one of claims 1-9 is disposed below the hopper (7) along the Z-axis direction.