Battery scrap color sorting device
By installing a slow-fall device at the hopper outlet of the battery waste color sorting equipment, and using a buffer component to briefly intercept and buffer the falling material, the problem of material splashing when falling into the container is solved, and the material collection efficiency is improved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202522030055.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-22
- Publication Date
- 2026-08-25
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-09-22
AI Technical Summary
In existing battery waste color sorting equipment, there is a certain distance between the discharge port of the hopper and the container, which causes the material to splash and fly out of the container after falling into it, affecting the normal collection of the material.
A slow-fall device is installed at the discharge port of the hopper, including components such as a first rectangular frame, a second rectangular frame, a conical plate, a rubber pad, a rubber rod, a rubber roller, and an airbag. Through the coordinated use of these components, the falling material is temporarily intercepted and buffered, reducing the impact force.
It effectively reduces the impact force of materials falling into the container, reduces splashing, and improves material collection efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of color sorting equipment technology, and in particular to a color sorting device for battery waste. Background Technology
[0002] Battery waste color sorting equipment is an automated sorting device specifically designed for the battery recycling field, based on the differences in the optical properties of materials. Its core function is to accurately separate components of different materials and values (such as positive electrode materials, negative electrode materials, metal shells, separators, etc.) from complex battery dismantling waste, providing a key automated sorting solution for the resource utilization of battery waste. It is one of the core pieces of equipment in the modern battery recycling industry chain.
[0003] Existing battery waste color sorting equipment uses a vibrating feeder and conveyor belt to uniformly transport pre-treated battery waste to the detection area inside the machine. The waste is then uniformly illuminated by high-brightness LEDs inside the machine, and an industrial camera captures optical characteristics such as color, gloss, or spectrum, converting them into digital signals. Subsequently, a preset algorithm or AI model compares the signals with a target component feature library to quickly determine if the material is a target. If it is a target, a high-speed solenoid jet valve sprays high-pressure air when the material reaches the sorting area inside the machine, blowing it into the target hopper for discharge. Non-target materials fall into the corresponding hopper along their original trajectory, achieving precise sorting.
[0004] However, because there is a certain distance between the hopper's outlet and the container, the material may have a large impact force after being discharged from the hopper, causing the material to splash and fly out of the container after falling into it, thus affecting the normal collection of the material. Utility Model Content
[0005] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is that, due to the certain distance between the discharge port of the hopper and the container, the material may have a large impact force after being discharged from the hopper, causing the material to splash and fly out of the container after falling into it, thus affecting the normal collection of the material.
[0006] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is: a battery waste color sorting device, comprising: a machine body, which is placed on the ground by a support for sorting battery waste, and two hoppers are provided on one side of the machine body for discharging the sorted battery waste; a conveyor belt, which is provided on one side of the machine body, and is driven by a motor in conjunction with gears and a toothed chain; a feeder, which is provided on one side of the conveyor belt, and is connected to the support by a spring, wherein the feeder is provided with a vibrator for driving the feed hopper to vibrate; and a slow-fall device, which is provided on the discharge port side of the hopper, wherein the slow-fall device briefly intercepts the falling material at a position relatively close to the container, reducing the impact force generated when the material falls into the container.
[0007] Preferably, the slow-fall device includes: a first rectangular frame, which is fixedly connected to the hopper via multiple telescopic rods, wherein the two ends of the telescopic rods are respectively fixedly connected to the hopper and the first rectangular frame, and one of the telescopic rods is an electric telescopic rod that drives the first rectangular frame to move up and down by electric power, and the first rectangular frame is provided with a threaded groove; a second rectangular frame, which is slidably connected to the inner wall of the insertion hole on the first rectangular frame, wherein the hole of the second rectangular frame is provided with a bolt, and the bolt is threadedly connected to the inner wall of the threaded groove; a conical plate, which is fixedly connected to the inside of the second rectangular frame via a straight rod, wherein the conical plate corresponds to the outlet position of the hopper; and a rubber pad, which is fixedly connected to the conical plate, wherein the rubber pad completely covers the surface of the conical plate.
[0008] The effect achieved by the above components is as follows: By setting up a slow-fall device, the second rectangular frame is first manually inserted into the interior of the first rectangular frame through the insertion hole, so that the inner wall of the threaded groove coincides with the inner wall of the hole on the second rectangular frame. At this time, the bolt is manually screwed into the hole and threaded groove on the second rectangular frame to fix the position of the second rectangular frame, so that the conical plate is placed inside the first rectangular frame. Then, the electric telescopic rod among the multiple telescopic rods is activated, so that the electric telescopic rod drives the first rectangular frame to move up and down, so that the first rectangular frame drives the conical plate to move up and down. When the conical plate moves to a position relatively close to the container or adapted to the height of different containers, The height of the conical plate is adjusted so that when the battery waste discharged from the hopper falls, it is briefly intercepted on the conical plate. Under the action of the rubber pad on the conical plate, the rubber molecular network structure first absorbs energy through reversible deformation, and then uses viscoelasticity to generate heat through molecular chain friction, dissipating some of the energy and reducing the impact force generated when the waste falls. Subsequently, the waste slides down the slope of the conical plate into the container, completing the slow collection of the discharged waste. This reduces the impact force of the waste falling into the container, which could cause the material to splash and fly out of the container, affecting the normal collection of the material, and improving the collection efficiency of the waste.
[0009] Preferably, a handle is fixed to one side of the second rectangular frame, wherein the inner side of the handle is provided with multiple anti-slip protrusions.
[0010] The effect achieved by the above-mentioned components is that by setting handles, a point of leverage can be provided for personnel to manually move the second rectangular frame, thereby increasing the convenience and stability of manually moving the second rectangular frame.
[0011] Preferably, a cloth tube is fixedly connected to one side of the first rectangular frame, wherein the other end of the cloth tube is fixedly connected to the hopper.
[0012] The effect achieved by the above-mentioned components is that by setting up the cloth tube, the cloth tube can completely cover the exposed part between the first rectangular frame and the hopper, and at the same time intercept the discharged waste material, preventing the waste material from accidentally falling into the area outside the first rectangular frame during the discharge process.
[0013] Preferably, a plurality of rubber rods are fixed to the inner wall of the second rectangular frame, and the plurality of rubber rods are arranged at equal intervals, wherein there is a gap between the rubber rods and the conical plate.
[0014] The effect achieved by the above-mentioned components is as follows: by setting up the rubber rod, the rubber rod can briefly intercept the waste material falling into the gap between the conical plate and the second rectangular frame, and the deformability of the rubber rod can be used to unload the waste material, thereby reducing the impact force when some waste material falls through the gap.
[0015] Preferably, it further includes: a rubber roller, which is rotatably mounted inside the first rectangular frame via a bearing, wherein the rubber roller is positioned in the gap between two adjacent second rectangular frames.
[0016] The effect achieved by the above components is as follows: by setting up the rubber roller, the rubber roller can briefly intercept the waste material in the gap between two adjacent second rectangular frames. At the same time, the rubber material on the rubber roller reduces the impact force of the material and further improves the slow falling effect of the material.
[0017] Preferably, one end of the rubber roller is fixedly connected to a gear, wherein the gear is driven to rotate by a motor, wherein the motor is fixedly connected to the first rectangular frame via a mounting bracket, and wherein the gear is connected to another gear via a chain.
[0018] The effect achieved by the above components is as follows: by setting gears and chains, the motor drives the gears to rotate, the gears drive the rubber rollers to rotate, and at the same time, the gears and chains drive another gear and rubber rollers to rotate, so that some of the rubber rollers move the waste material by rotating, reducing the accumulation of waste material on the rubber rollers and the situation where it cannot fall smoothly.
[0019] Preferably, multiple airbags are fixedly attached to the rubber roller, and the multiple airbags are arranged at equal distances, wherein the airbags are in a fully inflated state.
[0020] The effect achieved by the above-mentioned components is as follows: by setting up airbags, the airbags can assist in intercepting falling waste materials. At the same time, when the airbags are impacted by the waste materials, they deform and compress the air inside themselves to further reduce the impact force of the waste materials.
[0021] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0022] By setting up a slow-fall device, the discharged battery waste is briefly intercepted just before entering the container, reducing the impact force generated when the waste falls. This reduces the likelihood of the waste splashing out of the container and affecting normal collection, thus improving the efficiency of waste collection. Attached Figure Description
[0023] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;
[0024] Figure 2 This utility model Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a partial three-dimensional structure;
[0025] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the second rectangular frame of this utility model;
[0026] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the cloth tube of this utility model;
[0027] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the rubber roller of this utility model;
[0028] Figure 6 This utility model Figure 5 Enlarged view of point A.
[0029] Legend: 1. Machine body; 2. Conveyor belt; 3. Feeder; 4. Hopper; 5. Slow-fall device; 51. First rectangular frame; 52. Telescopic rod; 53. Threaded groove; 54. Cloth tube; 55. Second rectangular frame; 56. Bolt; 57. Handle; 58. Conical plate; 59. Rubber pad; 510. Rubber rod; 511. Rubber roller; 512. Airbag; 513. Gear; 514. Chain. Detailed Implementation
[0030] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.
[0031] In the accompanying drawings of this embodiment, the same or similar reference numerals correspond to the same or similar components. In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that if terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, they are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, 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, the terms used to describe positional relationships in the drawings are only for illustrative purposes and should not be construed as limiting this utility model. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms can be understood according to the specific circumstances.
[0032] The implementation of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments.
[0033] In this embodiment:
[0034] Figure 1-6 The battery waste color sorting device shown includes: a body 1, which is placed on the ground by a support for sorting battery waste. Two hoppers 4 are provided on one side of the body 1 for discharging the sorted battery waste; a conveyor belt 2, which is located on one side of the body 1 and is driven by a motor in conjunction with gears 513 and a toothed chain; a feeder 3, which is located on one side of the conveyor belt and is connected to the support by a spring. The feeder 3 is equipped with a vibrator that drives the feeding hoppers 4 to vibrate; and a slow-fall device 5, which is located on the discharge port side of the hoppers 4. The slow-fall device 5 briefly intercepts the falling material at a position relatively close to the container to reduce the impact force generated when the material falls into the container.
[0035] Figure 2-6The slow-fall device 5 shown includes: a first rectangular frame 51, which is fixedly connected to the hopper 4 by multiple telescopic rods 52, wherein the two ends of the telescopic rods 52 are respectively fixedly connected to the hopper 4 and the first rectangular frame 51, and one of the telescopic rods 52 is an electric telescopic rod 52, which drives the first rectangular frame 51 to move up and down by electric power. The first rectangular frame 51 is provided with a threaded groove 53; a second rectangular frame 55, which is slidably connected to the inner wall of the insertion hole on the first rectangular frame 51, wherein the hole of the second rectangular frame 55 is provided with a bolt 56, wherein the bolt... Bolt 56 is threadedly connected to the inner wall of threaded groove 53; tapered plate 58 is fixed inside the second rectangular frame 55 by a straight rod, wherein the tapered plate 58 corresponds to the discharge port position of hopper 4; rubber pad 59 is fixed to tapered plate 58, wherein the rubber pad 59 completely covers the surface of tapered plate 58. By setting a slow-fall device 5, the second rectangular frame 55 is first manually inserted into the interior of the first rectangular frame 51 through the insertion hole, so that the inner wall of threaded groove 53 coincides with the inner wall of the hole on the second rectangular frame 55. At this time, bolt 56 is manually tightened. The second rectangular frame 55 is fixed in position by inserting into the holes and threaded grooves 53, so that the conical plate 58 is placed inside the first rectangular frame 51. At this time, the electric telescopic rod 52 among the multiple telescopic rods 52 is activated, causing the electric telescopic rod 52 to drive the first rectangular frame 51 to move up and down, which in turn causes the first rectangular frame 51 to move the conical plate 58 up and down. When the conical plate 58 moves to a position relatively close to the container or adapted to the height of different containers, the height adjustment of the conical plate 58 is completed. When the battery waste discharged from the hopper 4 falls, the battery... The waste material falls onto the conical plate 58 and is briefly intercepted. Under the action of the rubber pad 59 on the conical plate 58, the rubber molecular network structure first absorbs energy through reversible deformation, and then uses viscoelasticity to generate heat through molecular chain friction, dissipating some of the energy and reducing the impact force generated when the waste material falls. Subsequently, the waste material slides down the slope of the conical plate 58 into the container, completing the slow-fall collection of the discharged waste material. This reduces the situation where the waste material has a large impact force after falling into the container, causing the material to splash and fly out of the container, affecting the normal collection of the material, and improving the collection efficiency of the waste material.
[0036] Figure 2-6 A handle 57 is fixed to one side of the second rectangular frame 55 shown. The inner side of the handle 57 is provided with multiple anti-slip protrusions. By setting the handle 57, a point of force can be provided for personnel to manually move the second rectangular frame 55, increasing the convenience and stability of manually moving the second rectangular frame 55. A cloth tube 54 is fixed to one side of the first rectangular frame 51. The other end of the cloth tube 54 is fixed to the hopper 4. By setting the cloth tube 54, the cloth tube 54 can completely cover the exposed part between the first rectangular frame 51 and the hopper 4, and at the same time intercept the discharged waste material, preventing the waste material from accidentally falling into the area outside the first rectangular frame 51 during the discharge process.
[0037] Figure 2-6 The inner wall of the second rectangular frame 55 shown is fixed with multiple rubber rods 510. The multiple rubber rods 510 are arranged at equal intervals. There is a gap between the rubber rods 510 and the conical plate 58. By setting the rubber rods 510, the rubber rods 510 can temporarily intercept the waste material falling into the gap between the conical plate 58 and the second rectangular frame 55. The deformability of the rubber rods 510 is used to unload the waste material, reducing the impact force when some waste material falls through the gap.
[0038] Figure 2-6 The diagram also includes: a rubber roller 511, which is rotatably mounted inside the first rectangular frame 51 via bearings. The rubber roller 511 is positioned in the gap between two adjacent second rectangular frames 55. By setting the rubber roller 511, it can briefly intercept waste material in the gap between the two adjacent second rectangular frames 55. At the same time, the rubber material on the rubber roller 511 reduces the impact force of the material, further improving the slow-fall effect of the material. A gear 513 is fixedly connected to one end of the rubber roller 511, and the gear 513 is powered by a motor. The motor is fixed to the first rectangular frame 51 via a mounting bracket. Gear 513 is connected to another gear 513 via a chain 514. By setting gear 513 and chain 514, the motor drives gear 513 to rotate, which in turn drives rubber roller 511 to rotate. At the same time, gear 513, in conjunction with chain 514, drives another gear 513 and rubber roller 511 to rotate. This causes some of the rubber roller 511 to move waste material through rotation, reducing the accumulation of waste material on the rubber roller 511 and preventing it from falling smoothly.
[0039] Figure 2-6 Multiple airbags 512 are fixedly attached to the rubber roller 511 shown. The multiple airbags 512 are arranged at equal distances. The airbags 512 are in a fully inflated state. By setting the airbags 512, the airbags 512 can assist in intercepting falling waste. At the same time, when the airbags 512 are impacted by the waste, they deform and compress the air inside themselves to further reduce the impact force of the waste.
[0040] Working principle: First, the pre-treated battery waste is put into the feeding hopper 4 of the feeder 3. The vibrator drives the feeding hopper 4 to vibrate and transport the waste to the conveyor belt 2. Then, the motor drives the conveyor belt 2 to rotate and transport the waste to the detection area inside the machine body 1 at a uniform speed. Then, the material is uniformly illuminated by high-brightness LED white light inside the machine body 1. The industrial camera captures the optical characteristics of the material such as color, gloss or spectrum and converts them into digital signals. Then, based on the preset algorithm or AI model, the signal is compared with the target component feature library to quickly determine whether the material is the target. If it is determined to be the target, the high-speed solenoid valve jet valve will spray high-pressure airflow when the material reaches the sorting area inside the machine body 1, blowing it into the target hopper 4 and discharging it. Non-target materials fall into the corresponding hopper 4 along the original trajectory, realizing accurate sorting.
[0041] First, manually insert the second rectangular frame 55 into the interior of the first rectangular frame 51 through the insertion hole, so that the inner wall of the threaded groove 53 coincides with the inner wall of the hole on the second rectangular frame 55. Then, manually screw the bolt 56 into the hole and threaded groove 53 on the second rectangular frame 55 to fix its position, placing the tapered plate 58 inside the first rectangular frame 51. Next, activate the electric telescopic rod 52 among the multiple telescopic rods 52, causing the electric telescopic rod 52 to drive the first rectangular frame 51 to move up and down, which in turn causes the first rectangular frame 51 to move the tapered plate 58 up and down. When the tapered plate 58 moves relatively close to the container or adapts to different container heights... When the position is reached, the height of the conical plate 58 is adjusted. When the battery waste discharged from the hopper 4 falls, it is briefly intercepted on the conical plate 58. Under the action of the rubber pad 59 on the conical plate 58, the rubber molecular network structure first absorbs energy through reversible deformation, and then uses viscoelasticity to generate heat through molecular chain friction, dissipating some of the energy and reducing the impact force generated when the waste falls. Subsequently, the waste slides down the slope of the conical plate 58 into the container. At the same time, the waste falling outside the second rectangular frame 55 is briefly intercepted and unloaded by multiple rubber rollers 511, and then falls into the container, thus completing the slow collection of the discharged waste.
[0042] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A color sorting device for battery waste, characterized in that: include: The machine body (1) is placed on the ground by a bracket and is used to sort battery waste. Two hoppers (4) are provided on one side of the machine body (1) for discharging the sorted battery waste. Conveyor belt (2), the conveyor belt (2) is set on one side of the machine body (1), wherein the conveyor belt is driven by a motor in conjunction with gear (513) and tooth chain; The feeder (3) is set on one side of the conveyor belt, wherein the feeder (3) is connected to the support by a spring, and the feeder (3) is provided with a vibrator to drive the feed hopper (4) to vibrate. Slow-fall device (5) is set on the side of the discharge port of hopper (4). The slow-fall device (5) briefly intercepts the falling material at a position relatively close to the container, reducing the impact force generated when the material falls into the container.
2. The battery waste color sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The slow-fall device (5) includes: a first rectangular frame (51), which is fixedly connected to the hopper (4) by a plurality of telescopic rods (52), wherein the two ends of the telescopic rods (52) are fixedly connected to the hopper (4) and the first rectangular frame (51) respectively, and one of the telescopic rods (52) is an electric telescopic rod (52), which drives the first rectangular frame (51) to move up and down by electric power, and the first rectangular frame (51) is provided with a threaded groove (53); The second rectangular frame (55) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the insertion hole on the first rectangular frame (51), wherein the hole of the second rectangular frame (55) is provided with a bolt (56), wherein the bolt (56) is threadedly connected to the inner wall of the threaded groove (53); A conical plate (58) is fixed inside the second rectangular frame (55) by a straight rod, wherein the conical plate (58) corresponds to the discharge port position of the hopper (4); A rubber pad (59) is fixed to a conical plate (58), wherein the rubber pad (59) completely covers the surface of the conical plate (58).
3. The battery waste color sorting device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A handle (57) is fixed to one side of the second rectangular frame (55), wherein the inner side of the handle (57) is provided with multiple anti-slip protrusions.
4. The battery waste color sorting device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A cloth tube (54) is fixedly connected to one side of the first rectangular frame (51), wherein the other end of the cloth tube (54) is fixedly connected to the hopper (4).
5. The battery waste color sorting device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The inner wall of the second rectangular frame (55) is fixed with a plurality of rubber rods (510), which are arranged at equal distances, and there is a gap between the rubber rods (510) and the conical plate (58).
6. The battery waste color sorting device according to claim 2, characterized in that: it also... include: A rubber roller (511) is rotatably mounted inside a first rectangular frame (51) via a bearing, wherein the rubber roller (511) is positioned in the gap between two adjacent second rectangular frames (55).
7. The battery waste color sorting device according to claim 6, characterized in that: One end of the rubber roller (511) is fixedly connected to a gear (513), wherein the gear (513) is driven to rotate by a motor, wherein the motor is fixedly connected to the first rectangular frame (51) through a mounting bracket, and wherein the gear (513) is connected to another gear (513) by a chain (514).
8. The battery waste color sorting device according to claim 6, characterized in that: Multiple airbags (512) are fixedly attached to the rubber roller (511), and the multiple airbags (512) are arranged at equal distances, wherein the airbags (512) are in a fully inflated state.