Method and apparatus for disassembling and separating components of batteries
US10388997B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 9, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 12, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02W30/84
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for safely dissembling lithium ion batteries and separating components thereof is provided. The apparatus includes a container having a top portion and a bottom portion. The top portion includes a cutter system. A load-in fixture is located at a central portion of the cutter system between the first cutter and the second cutter. After the lithium ion battery is securely fastened and each end of the lithium ion battery is cut, a pushing rod/bar extending transversely through a central axis of the cutting system is pushed through the core of the lithium ion battery. The separated components of the lithium ion battery are deposited in a cell components collection system in a bottom portion of the container. The cell cores are collected in a cell cores collection box and the metal casing and casing ends are collected in a metal casing and casing ends collection box.
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