JPS6316982B2 - - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Field of Industrial Application The present invention relates to a device for crushing and processing old fluorescent tubes, generally those that have reached the end of their lifespan, and particularly to a processing and storage device with excellent mobility and portability. This is related.

BACKGROUND ART When a fluorescent tube reaches the end of its life, it is not desirable to transport the used fluorescent tube to a distant processing factory and then crush it from the following viewpoints.

(1) Vehicle models that can be equipped with long fluorescent tubes are limited.

(2) If the product is damaged during transportation, mercury vapor or glass fragments may pose a hazard to humans.

(3) If a large number of fluorescent tubes are crushed at the same time, a large amount of highly concentrated harmful gas will be generated, and the equipment required to detoxify it will be enormous.

Therefore, used fluorescent tubes are subjected to crushing treatment, removal of harmful gases, and detoxification treatment at the source.
It is necessary to transport the materials in a reduced volume state to a recycling factory or waste treatment plant in units of quantity that can at least provide an economical transportation effect. From this point of view, the fluorescent tube crushing device is designed to be small and lightweight, highly portable and maneuverable, and can be moved, for example, from one end of the premises of a factory or station to the other, or along the corridors of each floor of a high-rise building. It is desirable to have a structure like this.

In addition, since lighting equipment is generally installed at a high position that cannot be reached by just reaching out with your hand, it is extremely important to have a device that can perform installation and removal work at high places and immediately shred the removed fluorescent tubes on the spot. desirable.

Problems to be Solved by the Invention The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned points, and the main object of the present invention is to provide a waste fluorescent tube processing and storage device that is small, lightweight, and highly portable and maneuverable. It's about doing.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a waste fluorescent tube processing and storage device that enables work at high places and on-site crushing processing.

Means for Solving the Problems and Their Effects The mobile waste fluorescent tube processing and storage device according to the present invention has the following features:
a guide section for receiving a fluorescent tube, a crushing device for crushing the fluorescent tube, an extendable chute for dropping crushed fragments, a debris storage container attached to a lower end of the chute, the guide section and the crushing device. The device is characterized by comprising an upper frame that supports the device, a lower frame that supports the debris storage container, and a mechanism that relatively moves the upper frame and the lower frame in the vertical direction.

Preferably, the lower frame is equipped with a mechanism for horizontally moving the entire processing and storage apparatus, such as an automobile or a wheelbarrow with casters.

As a further preferred form of the device according to the present invention,
It can be configured by combining a suction device, a filter, a harmful substance adsorption device, etc. that sucks out harmful substances such as mercury generated when the fluorescent tube is crushed.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention will be described in more detail below with reference to embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings.

Example The example shown in the attached figure is an example in which a vertical movement mechanism is used as a moving device and can be applied to the work of replacing fluorescent tubes on the ceiling. a guide section 11 that receives the fluorescent tube, and a crushing device 12 that crushes the fluorescent tube.
, an extensible chute 55 for dropping crushed fragments, a fragment storage container 54 attached to the lower end of the chute 55, an upper frame 51 that supports the guide section 11 and the crushing device 12, and a fragment storage container 54.
a lower frame 52 supporting the upper frame 5;
1 and a lower frame 52 relative to each other in the vertical direction.

The receiving guide portion 11 is positioned so as to protrude upward from the floor surface of the upper frame to make the work of inserting the fluorescent tube as easy as possible. Acceptance guide section 11
A lid (not shown) that can be opened and closed manually or automatically is attached to the top of the lid. Furthermore, inside the guide part, there are various sealing members (not shown) that correspond to the shape of the fluorescent tube.
It is desirable to install a similar device to prevent debris from flying out from inside during the loading process.

A used fluorescent tube G put into the device has its glass tube part and cap part crushed between a rotating blade driven by a motor and a fixed blade, and the fragments pass through the chute 55 due to their own weight and are placed in a storage container. It falls within 54. This crushing device uses various mechanical destruction mechanisms such as rotary type, piston type, vibration type, etc.
It is also possible to use an ultrasonic device or the like.

As shown in the figure, an upper frame 51 and a storage container 54 that support the receiving guide section 11 and the crushing device 12 are shown.
An elevating mechanism 53 consisting of a hydraulic cylinder, a motor, etc. is provided between the lower frame 52 that supports the upper and lower frames, and an extendable chute 55 absorbs relative movement between the upper and lower frames. .

The lower frame 52 is mounted on a wheelbarrow 35 with casters, and the entire processing and storage apparatus is configured to be movable in the horizontal direction as well.

In the example shown in the accompanying drawings, a suction device 56, such as a fan or a blower, is further disposed within the lower frame 52 for suctioning harmful substances such as mercury present in the container 54. Passage 57 for sucked air
includes a filter 58 for removing dust and glass particles adhering to the surface of the fluorescent tube, and a gas, liquid, or solid type of harmful substances such as mercury, including activated carbon, chelate resin, etc. that adsorbs mercury. A suction device 59 is provided. The clean air that has passed through the suction device 56 is exhausted from the exhaust section 60 to the outside of the frame.

The suction device 56 includes a filter 58 and an adsorption device 59.
It can also be placed somewhere in between.

After the operation of the crushing device is finished, a suction device 56 is used to remove harmful substances such as mercury remaining in the container 54.
It is desirable to set the crushing device 12 to continue operating for several minutes after the crushing device 12 is stopped using a timer device.

The energy source for driving motors, cylinders, etc. included in the processing and storage equipment utilizes the on-board battery and engine.

In the embodiment shown in the attached diagram, especially when a large number of fluorescent lamps are distributed on the ceiling, the fluorescent tubes G that have been removed during replacement work at a high place are immediately placed in the crusher and the lift is lowered. After that, you can immediately move to the next target, directly under the fluorescent light, significantly improving work efficiency. Efficiency can be further improved by using a car as the horizontal movement mechanism.

Effects of the Invention As explained in detail above, according to the present invention, used fluorescent tubes can be crushed at the source, which eliminates various difficulties and dangers when transporting untreated fluorescent tubes. can be removed. Furthermore, by installing a harmful substance suction device, it is possible to prevent a large amount of harmful gas from being generated at the same time. Furthermore, by using a moving device, the crushed glass pieces and metal pieces can be transported as they are to a recycling factory, which has extremely remarkable effects.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

The drawing is a longitudinal sectional view showing an embodiment of the waste fluorescent tube processing and storage apparatus according to the present invention. 11... Receiving guide section, 12... Crushing device, 3
5...Handcart, 51...Upper frame, 52...
Lower frame, 53... Lifting mechanism, 54... Storage container, 55... Chute, 56... Suction device, 5
7...Air passage, 58...Filter, 59...
Adsorption device.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. A guide section for receiving a fluorescent tube, a crushing device for crushing the fluorescent tube, an extendable chute for dropping crushed fragments, and a fragment storage container attached to the lower end of the chute. , comprising an upper frame that supports the guide section and the crushing device, a lower frame that supports the debris storage container, and a mechanism that relatively moves the upper frame and the lower frame in the vertical direction. Mobile waste fluorescent tube processing and storage equipment. 2. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the lower frame is provided with a mechanism for horizontally moving the entire processing and storage apparatus. 3. A guide section for receiving a fluorescent tube, a crushing device for crushing the fluorescent tube, an extendable chute for dropping crushed fragments, a debris storage container attached to the lower end of the chute, a guide section and a crushing device for crushing the fluorescent tube. An upper frame that supports the crushing device, a lower frame that supports the debris storage container, and a mechanism that moves the upper frame and the lower frame relative to each other in the vertical direction, and further includes the debris storage container in the lower frame. a suction device that suctions harmful substances present in the container; a filter and a hazardous substance adsorption device disposed in a passage path of the air sucked by the suction device; and an exhaust section that discharges the air after passing through the suction device. A mobile waste fluorescent tube processing and storage device characterized by being provided with: