Vehicle disassembly system and method

1. A vehicle disassembly system for recycling end-of-life vehicles, the system comprising:

a) a primary de-pollution and disassembly line, wherein the primary de-pollution and disassembly line comprises:

i) a de-pollution portion, wherein the de-pollution portion comprises: at least two greening stations adapted to remove to a plurality of fluids from each end-of-life vehicle, wherein each greening station is spatially separated from one another along a first section of the conveyor apparatus; at least two storage tanks for storing the plurality of fluids; and iii) at least two fluid removal lines fluidly connecting the at least two greening stations to the at least two storage tanks;

ii) a disassembly portion; and

iii) a conveyor apparatus having a conveyor track extending from the de-pollution portion to the disassembly portion; and

b) an engine disassembly line positioned adjacent to the disassembly portion of the primary de-pollution and disassembly line.

2. The vehicle disassembly system of claim 1 , wherein the at least two greening stations comprises a first greening station, a second greening station, and a third greening station.

3. The vehicle disassembly system of claim 2 , wherein the at least two storage tanks comprises a first storage tank, a second storage tank, and a third storage tank.

4. The vehicle disassembly system of claim 3 , wherein the at least two fluid removal lines comprises: a first fluid removal line connecting the first greening station to the first storage tank; a second fluid removal line connecting the second greening station to the second storage tank; and a third fluid removal line connecting the third greening station to the third storage tank.

5. The vehicle disassembly system of claim 4 , wherein the first greening station comprises a fuel removal machine adapted to extract fuel from each end-of-life-vehicle, wherein the fuel removal machine is positioned at least partially below the conveyor track.

6. The vehicle disassembly system of claim 5 , wherein the second greening station comprises an oil removal machine adapted to extract oil from each end-of-life-vehicle, wherein the oil removal machine is positioned at least partially below the conveyor track.

7. The vehicle disassembly system of claim 6 , wherein the third greening station comprises an overhead fluid removal machine adapted to extract coolant from each end-of-life-vehicle, wherein the fluid removal machine is positioned at least partially above the conveyor track.

8. The vehicle disassembly system of claim 7 , further comprising a vehicle cart adapted to carry each end-of-life vehicle down the conveyor apparatus, wherein the vehicle cart comprises a plurality of longitudinal and transverse beams supported by a plurality of wheel assemblies.

9. The vehicle disassembly system of claim 8 , wherein a pulling hook is connected to at least one transverse beam.

10. The vehicle disassembly system of claim 9 , wherein the vehicle cart includes a plurality of support blocks extending upwardly from the transverse and/or longitudinal beams.

11. The vehicle disassembly system of claim 10 , wherein a stacking box is formed on the wheel assemblies.

12. The vehicle disassembly system of claim 11 , wherein the disassembly portion of the primary de-pollution and disassembly line comprises a plurality of intermediate part removal stations positioned spatially apart along the length of the conveyor apparatus.

13. The vehicle disassembly system of claim 12 , wherein each intermediate part removal station comprises: a left work platform positioned adjacent to a left terminal; and a right work platform positioned adjacent to a right terminal; wherein the left and right terminals are positioned substantially across the conveyor apparatus from one another.

14. The vehicle disassembly system of claim 13 , wherein the left terminal and right terminal each comprise: an upright post; a work surface attached to the post; a bumper arm extending from the post laterally towards the conveyor apparatus; and a bumper attached to the distal end of the bumper arm.

15. The vehicle disassembly system of claim 14 , wherein the engine disassembly line comprises:

a) an overhead track support frame bearing a first track extending along the support frame;

b) a trolley assembly suspended from and configured to move along the first track;

c) at least one height adjustable loading table positioned below the first track and configured to allow an engine on the adjustable loading table to be secured to the trolley assembly; and

d) a plurality of height adjustable work tables positioned along the track and beyond the adjustable loading table.

16. The vehicle disassembly system of claim 15 , wherein the first track is an I-beam and the trolley assembly includes a U-shaped body engaging flanges on the I-beam.

17. The vehicle disassembly system of claim 16 , wherein an engine support beam is suspended from the trolley with hooks extending downwardly from the first track.

18. The vehicle disassembly system of claim 17 , further comprising at least one non-adjustable work table mounted on a post positioned along the engine disassembly line.

19. The vehicle disassembly system of claim 18 , wherein the nonadjustable work table includes a monitor and a printer.

20. The vehicle disassembly system of claim 19 , further comprising a second track extending along the track support frame substantially parallel to the first track.

21. The vehicle disassembly system of claim 20 , further comprising at least one height adjustable unloading table positioned along the first track beyond the adjustable loading table.

22. The vehicle disassembly system of claim 21 , further comprising an unloading roller assembly positioned on the adjustable unloading table.

23. The vehicle disassembly system of claim 22 , further comprising an engine transport cart including, cart wheels supporting a cart base, a roller frame positioned on the cart base and including a plurality of rollers positioned within the roller frame.

24. A vehicle disassembly system for recycling end-of-life vehicles, the system comprising:

a) a primary vehicle de-pollution and disassembly line comprising:

i) a conveyor apparatus including a conveyor track extending along the disassembly line;

ii) a vehicle cart configured to move down the conveyor track;

iii) a fluid contaminant station positioned along a first portion of the conveyor track and having a plurality of fluid removal lines, the removal lines communicating with separate storage tanks;

iv) a plurality of intermediate part removal stations positioned along a second portion of the conveyor track, the part removal stations including an upright post, a work surface attached to the post, and a bumper extending past the work surface toward the conveyor track;

b) an engine disassembly line positioned adjacent to an end of the second portion of the conveyor track, the engine disassembly line comprising:

i) an overhead track support frame bearing a first track extending alone the support frame;

ii) a trolley assembly suspended from the track and configured to move along the first track;

iii) at least one height adjustable loading table positioned below the first track and configured to allow an engine on the adjustable loading table to be secured to the trolley assembly; and

iv) a plurality of height adjustable work tables positioned below the track and beyond the adjustable loading table; and

v) at least one height adjustable unloading table positioned below the first track and configured to allow an engine on the adjustable unloading table to be transferred to a movable cart.

25. A vehicle disassembly system for recycling end-of-life vehicles, the system comprising:

a) a primary de-pollution and disassembly line, wherein the primary de-pollution and disassembly line comprises:

i) a de-pollution portion;

ii) a disassembly portion; and

iii) a conveyor apparatus having a conveyor track extending from the de-pollution portion to the disassembly portion; and

b) an engine disassembly line positioned adjacent to the disassembly portion of the primary de-pollution and disassembly line, the engine disassembly line comprising: i) an overhead track support frame having a first track attached thereto; and ii) a trolley assembly suspended from the first track and configured to move along the first track.