Lithium battery recycling automatic cutting device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of lithium battery recycling automatic cutting equipment, it is related to lithium battery recycling technical field, including base, shell is fixedly installed above the base, the front side of the shell is respectively equipped with waste port and discharge port, the waste port corresponding position is respectively equipped with waste box, universal shaft is fixedly installed at the top of the shell, universal shaft output end is fixedly installed PLC controller, the rear of the base is equipped with feeding mechanism, the end of the base upper near feeding mechanism is fixedly installed carrying mechanism, positioning mechanism is equipped on the base, the positioning mechanism corresponds with carrying mechanism, the end of the base near discharge port is fixedly installed turnover unloading mechanism and battery shell material taking mechanism, the end of the base near waste port is fixedly installed cutting mechanism, the utility model can realize battery automatic feeding, automatic feeding, automatic secondary positioning, automatic cutting, automatic turnover and take and place battery shell, automatic unloading, and recovery efficiency is higher, effectively reduce recovery production cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of lithium battery recycling, specifically relating to an automatic cutting device for lithium battery recycling. Background Technology

[0002] The large-scale disposal of waste batteries in the environment can cause the acidic and alkaline electrolyte solutions to affect the pH of soil and water systems, making them acidic or alkaline. Meanwhile, heavy metals such as mercury and cadmium can be absorbed by organisms and enter the human food chain through various pathways, accumulating in the human body and causing birth defects, mutations, or even death.

[0003] Lithium batteries are batteries that contain lithium in their electrochemical system, including primary batteries and secondary batteries containing lithium metal and lithium-ion. Due to their advantages such as high cost-effectiveness, long storage life, and wide operating temperature range, they are used in watches, cameras, calculators, backup power supplies, pacemakers, safety alarms, etc. These batteries are relatively less harmful, and their recycling mainly involves recovering the useful component, lithium metal.

[0004] Existing lithium battery recycling processes involve multiple production lines working together, resulting in low recycling efficiency and a low degree of automation, leading to high production costs.

[0005] Therefore, we propose an automated cutting device for lithium battery recycling. Utility Model Content

[0006] This invention provides an automatic cutting device for lithium battery recycling, which solves the technical problems mentioned in the background.

[0007] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides an automatic cutting device for lithium battery recycling, including a base, a housing fixedly installed on the top of the base, a waste inlet and a discharge outlet respectively provided on the front side of the housing, a waste box respectively provided at the corresponding position of the waste inlet, a universal joint fixedly installed on the top of the housing, a PLC controller fixedly installed at the output end of the universal joint, the PLC controller being electrically connected to an external power supply, a feeding mechanism provided at the rear of the base, the feeding mechanism being electrically connected to an external power supply, a conveying mechanism fixedly installed at the top of the base near the feeding mechanism, the conveying mechanism being electrically connected to an external power supply, a positioning mechanism provided on the base, the positioning mechanism corresponding to the conveying mechanism, a flipping feeding mechanism and a battery casing picking mechanism fixedly installed at the bottom of the base near the discharge outlet, both of the flipping feeding mechanism and the battery casing picking mechanism being electrically connected to the PLC controller, a cutting mechanism fixedly installed at the bottom of the base near the waste inlet, the cutting mechanism being electrically connected to the PLC controller, and a battery casing recycling box provided on one side of the housing.

[0008] Preferably, the feeding mechanism includes a frame, a lithium battery is provided on the top of the frame, a lifting rod is fixedly installed on the bottom of the frame, the lifting rod is electrically connected to a PLC controller, there are four lifting rods arranged under the frame, an anti-slip pad is fixedly installed on the output end of the lifting rod, an AVG trolley is fixedly installed on the bottom of the frame, and the AVG trolley is electrically connected to an external power supply.

[0009] Preferably, the handling mechanism includes a six-axis robot, which is fixedly mounted on the base and electrically connected to a PLC controller. A pneumatic gripper is fixedly mounted on the output end of the robot and electrically connected to the PLC controller.

[0010] Preferably, the positioning mechanism includes a base frame, with the base frame fixedly installed above the base, and a truss fixedly installed on the top of the base frame, the truss being arranged perpendicularly to the base frame.

[0011] Preferably, the cutting mechanism includes a cutting track, the cutting track is fixedly installed above the base, a cutting machine is slidably installed above the cutting track, the cutting machine is electrically connected to a PLC controller, and a flow channel is fixedly installed on the top of the cutting track, the flow channel corresponding to the waste box.

[0012] Preferably, the battery casing picking mechanism includes an electric slide rail, which is fixedly installed above the base. The electric slide rail is electrically connected to a PLC controller. An electric slider is slidably installed on the electric slide rail and is electrically connected to the PLC controller. A pneumatic rod is fixedly installed on the electric slider. Multiple pneumatic rods are provided and symmetrically arranged. A suction cup is fixedly installed at the output end of each pneumatic rod.

[0013] Preferably, the flipping and unloading mechanism includes a flipping machine, which is fixedly installed on the base and electrically connected to a PLC controller. A conveyor belt is fixedly installed on the base and electrically connected to the PLC controller. The conveyor belt is located below the flipping machine.

[0014] This invention has the following advantages over the prior art: This utility model discloses an automatic cutting device for lithium battery recycling. A feeding mechanism positions the lithium batteries, which are then automatically transported to a designated location by an AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle). The vehicle frame serves as a reusable carrier. A transport mechanism and a positioning mechanism are included. The transport mechanism picks up the batteries to be cut from the tray and transports them to the positioning mechanism for secondary positioning. A cutting mechanism clamps and positions the lithium batteries before automatically cutting them. Cutting waste flows into a waste box through two side channels. A battery casing picking mechanism and a flipping and unloading mechanism allow for the sorting and discharge of the cut battery casings and batteries. This device achieves automatic battery feeding, automatic loading, automatic secondary positioning, automatic cutting, automatic flipping, battery casing picking and unloading, and automatic unloading, resulting in higher recycling efficiency and effectively reducing recycling production costs. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of an automatic cutting device for lithium battery recycling according to this utility model; Figure 2 This is a diagram showing the internal structure of the housing in an automatic cutting device for lithium battery recycling according to this utility model. Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the feeding mechanism in an automatic cutting device for lithium battery recycling according to this utility model; Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the conveying mechanism in an automatic cutting device for lithium battery recycling according to this utility model; Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the positioning mechanism in an automatic cutting device for lithium battery recycling according to this utility model; Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of the cutting mechanism in an automatic cutting device for lithium battery recycling according to this utility model; Figure 7 This is a structural diagram of the battery casing picking mechanism and the flipping and unloading mechanism in an automatic cutting device for lithium battery recycling according to this utility model; The diagram is labeled as follows: 1. Base; 2. Universal joint; 3. Housing; 4. PLC controller; 5. Waste box; 6. Tilting and unloading mechanism; 7. Battery casing recycling box; 8. Battery casing picking mechanism; 9. Feeding mechanism; 10. Handling mechanism; 11. Positioning mechanism; 12. Cutting mechanism; 13. Frame; 14. Lifting rod; 15. Anti-slip mat; 16. AVG trolley; 17. Six-axis robot; 18. Pneumatic clamp; 19. Base frame; 20. Truss; 21. Cutting track; 22. Cutting machine; 23. Flow channel; 24. Electric slide rail; 25. Pneumatic rod; 26. Suction cup; 27. Tilting machine; 28. Conveyor belt. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The present invention will be further described below with reference to specific embodiments. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only, representing schematic diagrams rather than actual physical objects, and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this patent. To better illustrate the embodiments of the present invention, some components in the drawings may be omitted, enlarged, or reduced, and do not represent the actual dimensions of the product. It is understandable to those skilled in the art that some well-known structures and their descriptions may be omitted in the drawings.

[0017] In the accompanying drawings of this utility model, 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 patent. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0018] Please see Figure 1-7 This utility model provides a technical solution: an automatic cutting device for lithium battery recycling, including a base 1, a housing 3 fixedly installed on the top of the base 1, a waste port and a discharge port respectively provided on the front side of the housing 3, a waste box 5 respectively provided at the corresponding position of the waste port, a universal joint 2 fixedly installed on the top of the housing 3, a PLC controller 4 fixedly installed at the output end of the universal joint 2, the PLC controller 4 being electrically connected to an external power supply, a feeding mechanism 9 provided at the rear of the base 1, the feeding mechanism 9 being electrically connected to an external power supply, a conveying mechanism 10 fixedly installed at the top of the base 1 near the feeding mechanism 9, the conveying mechanism 10 being electrically connected to an external power supply, a positioning mechanism 11 provided on the base 1, the positioning mechanism 11 corresponding to the conveying mechanism 10, a flipping feeding mechanism 6 and a battery shell picking mechanism 8 fixedly installed at the bottom of the base 1 near the discharge port, both of which are electrically connected to the PLC controller 4, a cutting mechanism 22 12 fixedly installed at the bottom of the base 1 near the waste port, the cutting mechanism 22 12 being electrically connected to the PLC controller 4, and a battery shell recycling box 7 provided on one side of the housing 3.

[0019] In this embodiment, the lithium battery is positioned by the feeding mechanism 9 and automatically transported to the designated position by the AGV trolley. The frame 13 serves as a reusable carrier. The transport mechanism 10 picks up the battery to be cut from the tray and transports it to the positioning mechanism 11 for secondary positioning. The cutting machine 22 clamps the lithium battery and cuts it automatically. The cutting waste flows into the waste box 5 through the two side channels 23. The battery shell picking mechanism 8 and the flipping and unloading mechanism 6 can be set up to classify and discharge the cut battery shells and batteries. This system can realize automatic battery feeding, automatic loading, automatic secondary positioning, automatic cutting, automatic flipping and picking up and placing battery shells, and automatic unloading, resulting in higher recycling efficiency and effectively reducing recycling production costs.

[0020] Furthermore, the feeding mechanism 9 includes a frame 13, with a lithium battery located above the frame 13, and a lifting rod 14 fixedly installed below the frame 13. The lifting rod 14 is electrically connected to the PLC controller 4. There are four lifting rods 14 arranged below the frame 13. Anti-slip pads 15 are fixedly installed at the output end of the lifting rod 14. An AVG trolley 16 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the frame 13, and the AVG trolley 16 is electrically connected to an external power supply.

[0021] Furthermore, the handling mechanism 10 includes a six-axis robot 17, which is fixedly mounted on the base 1. The six-axis robot 17 is electrically connected to the PLC controller 4. A pneumatic gripper 18 is fixedly mounted on the output end of the robot and is electrically connected to the PLC controller 4.

[0022] Furthermore, the positioning mechanism 11 includes a base frame 19, which is fixedly installed above the base 1, and a truss 20 is fixedly installed on the top of the base frame 19. The truss 20 is arranged perpendicularly to the base frame 19.

[0023] Furthermore, the cutting machine 22 structure 12 includes a cutting track 21, the cutting track 21 is fixedly installed above the base 1, the cutting machine 22 is slidably installed above the cutting track 21, the cutting machine 22 is electrically connected to the PLC controller 4, and a flow channel 23 is fixedly installed on the top of the cutting track 21, the flow channel 23 corresponds to the waste box 5.

[0024] Furthermore, the battery casing picking mechanism 8 includes an electric slide rail 24, which is fixedly installed on the base 1. The electric slide rail 24 is electrically connected to the PLC controller 4. An electric slider is slidably installed on the electric slide rail 24. The electric slider is electrically connected to the PLC controller 4. A pneumatic rod 25 is fixedly installed on the electric slider. There are multiple pneumatic rods 25, which are symmetrically arranged. A suction cup 26 is fixedly installed at the output end of the pneumatic rod 25.

[0025] Furthermore, the flipping and unloading mechanism 6 includes a flipping machine 27, which is fixedly installed on the base 1 and electrically connected to the PLC controller 4. A conveyor belt 28 is fixedly installed on the base 1 and electrically connected to the PLC controller 4. The conveyor belt 28 is located below the flipping machine 27.

[0026] Working principle: In use, the batteries to be recycled are first placed on the frame 13, and then moved to the designated work area by the AGV. The lifting rod 14 circuit is activated by the PLC controller 4, which lifts the frame 13 to fix it in place. The frame 13 can be reused as a carrier. Then, the six-axis robot 17 circuit is activated by the PLC controller 4. The six-axis robot 17 drives the pneumatic clamp 18 to fix and pick up the battery. After picking up the battery, it is moved above the truss 20 and repositioned on the truss 20. The battery then enters the cutting track 21. A sliding cutter 22 is installed above the cutting track 21. The cutting track 21 is equipped with clamping components to clamp and fix the battery. The cutting machine 22 circuit is activated by the PLC controller 4, and the cutter 22 moves along the cutting track 21. The battery is cut, and the resulting battery fluid and waste enter the waste box 5 through the flow channel 23 at the top of the cutting track 21. After cutting, the battery moves to the underside of the electric slide rail 24. The circuit of the electric slider, air rod 25 and suction cup 26 is activated by the PLC controller 4. The electric slider drives the suction cup 26 to move above the battery, and the air rod 25 pushes the suction cup 26 to move above the battery. The suction cup 26 adsorbs and fixes the battery case, and then moves it to the battery case recycling box 7 by the electric slider. The battery case is removed, and under the action of the flipping machine 27, the battery is pushed onto the conveyor belt 28 to complete the overall cutting of the battery. It can realize automatic battery feeding, automatic loading, automatic secondary positioning, automatic cutting, automatic flipping and picking up and placing battery cases, and automatic unloading, which has higher recycling efficiency and effectively reduces recycling production costs.

[0027] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating this utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can make other variations or modifications based on the above description. 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. An automatic cutting device for lithium battery recycling, comprising a base (1), characterized in that: A housing (3) is fixedly installed on the top of the base (1). A waste inlet and a discharge outlet are respectively provided on the front side of the housing (3). A waste box (5) is provided at the corresponding position of the waste inlet. A universal joint (2) is fixedly installed on the top of the housing (3). A PLC controller (4) is fixedly installed at the output end of the universal joint (2). The PLC controller (4) is electrically connected to an external power supply. A feeding mechanism (9) is provided at the rear of the base (1). The feeding mechanism (9) is electrically connected to an external power supply. A conveying mechanism (10) is fixedly installed on the top of the base (1) near the feeding mechanism (9). The base (1) is electrically connected to an external power supply. A positioning mechanism (11) is provided on the base (1). The positioning mechanism (11) corresponds to the conveying mechanism (10). A flipping feeding mechanism (6) and a battery shell picking mechanism (8) are fixedly installed on the end of the base (1) near the discharge port. The flipping feeding mechanism (6) and the battery shell picking mechanism (8) are both electrically connected to the PLC controller (4). A cutting machine (22) mechanism (12) is fixedly installed on the end of the base (1) near the waste port. The cutting machine (22) mechanism (12) is electrically connected to the PLC controller (4). A battery shell recycling box (7) is provided on one side of the housing (3).

2. The automatic cutting equipment for lithium battery recycling according to claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding mechanism (9) includes a frame (13), a lithium battery is provided above the frame (13), a lifting rod (14) is fixedly installed below the frame (13), the lifting rod (14) is electrically connected to the PLC controller (4), there are four lifting rods (14), the four lifting rods (14) are arranged below the frame (13), the output end of the lifting rod (14) is fixedly installed with an anti-slip pad (15), the bottom of the frame (13) is fixedly installed with an AVG trolley (16), and the AVG trolley (16) is electrically connected to an external power supply.

3. The automatic cutting equipment for lithium battery recycling according to claim 1, characterized in that, The handling mechanism (10) includes a six-axis robot (17), which is fixedly installed on the base (1). The six-axis robot (17) is electrically connected to the PLC controller (4). A pneumatic gripper (18) is fixedly installed at the output end of the six-axis robot. The pneumatic gripper (18) is electrically connected to the PLC controller (4).

4. The automatic cutting equipment for lithium battery recycling according to claim 1, characterized in that, The positioning mechanism (11) includes a base frame (19), the base frame (19) is fixedly installed above the base (1), and a truss (20) is fixedly installed on the top of the base frame (19). The truss (20) is arranged perpendicular to the base frame (19).

5. The automatic cutting equipment for lithium battery recycling according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cutting machine (22) structure (12) includes a cutting track (21), the cutting track (21) is fixedly installed above the base (1), the cutting machine (22) is slidably installed above the cutting track (21), the cutting machine (22) is electrically connected to the PLC controller (4), the flow channel (23) is fixedly installed on the top of the cutting track (21), and the flow channel (23) corresponds to the waste box (5).

6. The automatic cutting equipment for lithium battery recycling according to claim 1, characterized in that, The battery casing material handling mechanism (8) includes an electric slide rail (24). The electric slide rail (24) is fixedly installed above the base (1). The electric slide rail (24) is electrically connected to the PLC controller (4). An electric slider is slidably installed on the electric slide rail (24). The electric slider is electrically connected to the PLC controller (4). A pneumatic rod (25) is fixedly installed on the electric slider. There are multiple pneumatic rods (25). The multiple pneumatic rods (25) are symmetrically arranged. A suction cup (26) is fixedly installed at the output end of the pneumatic rod (25).

7. The automatic cutting equipment for lithium battery recycling according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flipping and unloading mechanism (6) includes a flipping machine (27), which is fixedly installed on the base (1). The flipping machine (27) is electrically connected to the PLC controller (4). A conveyor belt (28) is fixedly installed on the base (1). The conveyor belt (28) is electrically connected to the PLC controller (4). The conveyor belt (28) is located below the flipping machine (27).

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