Sealing machine and battery

Abstract

A sealing machine and a battery, comprising a seat, a sealing and pressing mechanism and a feeding mechanism, wherein the sealing and pressing mechanism comprises a pre-pressing component and a sealing component, wherein the pre-pressing component and the sealing component are sequentially arranged on the seat according to the conveying direction of the battery, wherein the pre-pressing component is used for pre-pressing the battery, and the sealing component is used for performing edge pressing and sealing operations on the battery, wherein the feeding mechanism comprises a conveyor belt and a material taking component, wherein the conveyor belt is arranged on the seat, and the material taking component is used for slidingly arranged on the seat, so that the material taking component sequentially transfers the batteries on the conveyor belt to the pre-pressing component and the sealing component, and finally unloads the sealed batteries. The present invention realizes the automated production of battery sealing, can reduce the input of workers to reduce production costs, and can improve the battery sealing efficiency at the same time, and the use of the sealing component can ensure that the battery avoids inconsistent thickness due to different forces, thereby effectively improving the sealing quality of the battery.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the technical field of battery processing, and in particular to a sealing machine and a battery. Background Technology

[0002] A battery is a device that converts chemical energy into electrical energy. It contains an electrolyte solution and metal electrodes to generate an electric current. Common batteries can be divided into dry cell batteries, lead-acid batteries, and lithium batteries. With the popularization of electric vehicles, the types of batteries have also greatly developed, and their applications have become more widespread.

[0003] One step in battery production is sealing the battery. Specifically, this involves interlocking the two battery casings and sealing the edges where they meet, creating a sealed environment inside the battery. Currently, battery sealing is typically done manually by workers. However, this current method has the following problems:

[0004] First, when workers manually operate the sealing fixture to seal the battery, each person's operating technique is different, and the force applied to the sealing fixture is also different. As a result, the depth to which the two battery casings are interlocked will also be different. This will make it difficult to keep the thickness of the sealed battery consistent, which means that the battery sealing quality is poor.

[0005] Secondly, conventional battery sealing processes often require a large amount of manpower to produce simultaneously. This not only increases labor costs but also further reduces the consistency of battery sealing. Moreover, manual battery sealing is inefficient and cannot meet the needs of mass production. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a sealing machine and battery that can improve the sealing quality of batteries, reduce labor input to lower production costs, and improve battery sealing efficiency.

[0007] The object of the present invention is achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0008] A sealing machine, comprising:

[0009] seat body;

[0010] A sealing mechanism, comprising a pre-compression component and a sealing component, wherein the pre-compression component and the sealing component are sequentially arranged on the base body according to the battery conveying direction; and

[0011] The feeding mechanism includes a conveyor belt and a material-taking component. The conveyor belt is disposed on the base, and the material-taking component is slidably disposed on the base. The material-taking component is used to drive the battery to move sequentially on the conveyor belt, the pre-compression component, and the sealing component.

[0012] In one embodiment, the pre-compression assembly includes a pre-compression cylinder, a pre-compression block, and a platform. The pre-compression cylinder is disposed on the base, the platform is disposed on the base, the pre-compression block is connected to the output shaft of the pre-compression cylinder, and the pre-compression cylinder is used to drive the pre-compression block to move towards or away from the platform.

[0013] In one embodiment, the sealing assembly includes a support platform, a sealing cylinder, a lever, and a sealing fixture. The support platform is disposed on the base, the sealing cylinder is disposed on the base, the lever is rotatably disposed on the base, and one end of the lever is connected to the output shaft of the sealing cylinder, and the other end of the lever is connected to the sealing fixture. The sealing cylinder is used to drive the sealing fixture to move towards or away from the support platform.

[0014] In one embodiment, the material handling assembly includes a linear module, a cutting component, a material handling component, a tilting component, and a material unloading component. The linear module is disposed on the base, the cutting component is disposed on the conveyor belt, and the cutting component is used to push the battery to detach it from the conveyor belt. The material handling component is slidably disposed on the linear module, and the linear module is used to drive the material handling component to reciprocate between the cutting component and the platform. The tilting component is slidably disposed on the linear module, and the linear module is used to drive the tilting component to reciprocate between the platform and the support platform. The material unloading component is slidably disposed on the linear module, and the linear module is used to drive the material unloading component to move towards or away from the support platform.

[0015] In one embodiment, the cutting component includes a cutting cylinder, a pushing block, a lifting cylinder, and a transfer block. The cutting cylinder and the lifting cylinder are both mounted on the conveyor belt. The pushing block is connected to the output shaft of the cutting cylinder, and the transfer block is connected to the output shaft of the lifting cylinder. The cutting cylinder is used to drive the pushing block to move closer to or further away from the transfer block, and the lifting cylinder is used to drive the transfer block to move up and down.

[0016] In one embodiment, the material handling component includes a material handling seat, a material handling cylinder, and material handling grippers. The material handling seat is slidably disposed on the linear module, the material handling cylinder is disposed on the material handling seat, and the material handling grippers are disposed on the output shaft of the material handling cylinder.

[0017] In one embodiment, the flipping component includes a flipping seat, a push-pull cylinder, a rotary cylinder, and a flipping gripper. The flipping seat is slidably disposed on the linear module, the push-pull cylinder is disposed on the flipping seat, the rotary cylinder is disposed on the output shaft of the push-pull cylinder, and the flipping gripper is disposed on the output shaft of the rotary cylinder.

[0018] In one embodiment, the unloading component includes an unloading seat, an unloading cylinder, and unloading grippers. The unloading seat is slidably disposed on the linear module, the unloading cylinder is disposed on the unloading seat, and the unloading grippers are disposed on the output shaft of the unloading cylinder.

[0019] In one embodiment, the feeding mechanism further includes a material tray disposed on the base.

[0020] A method for sealing a battery, wherein the sealing operation is performed using any of the sealing machines described above.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has at least the following advantages:

[0022] The sealing machine and battery of the present invention include a base, a sealing mechanism, and a feeding mechanism. The sealing mechanism includes a pre-compression component and a sealing component, which are sequentially arranged on the base according to the battery conveying direction. The pre-compression component is used to pre-compress the battery, and the sealing component is used to press and seal the battery at the edges. The feeding mechanism includes a conveyor belt and a picking component. The conveyor belt is arranged on the base, and the picking component is slidably arranged on the base so that the picking component sequentially moves the battery on the conveyor belt to the pre-compression component and the sealing component. Finally, the sealed battery is unloaded. The present invention realizes automated production of battery sealing, which can reduce the input of workers to reduce production costs, and at the same time improve the battery sealing efficiency. Moreover, the sealing component can ensure that the battery avoids inconsistent thickness due to different forces, thereby effectively improving the sealing quality of the battery. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments. It should be understood that the following drawings only illustrate certain embodiments of the present invention and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For ordinary technicians in this field, other relevant drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a sealing machine according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the sealing assembly according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 3 for Figure 1 The diagram shown is a partial structural schematic of the sealing machine;

[0027] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the local structure at point A;

[0028] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a cutting component according to one embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] To facilitate understanding of the present invention, a more complete description will be given below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Preferred embodiments of the invention are shown in the drawings. However, the invention can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a thorough and complete understanding of the disclosure of the invention.

[0030] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" another element, it can be directly attached to the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0031] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein in the description of the invention is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0032] It should be noted that the expressions used in this article regarding the "connection" of one element to another also mean that the element is "connected" to another element, and fluid can be exchanged and connected between the two.

[0033] Please see Figure 1A sealing machine 10 includes a base 1000, a sealing mechanism 2000, and a feeding mechanism 3000. The sealing mechanism 2000 and the feeding mechanism 3000 are both mounted and fixed on the base 1000. The sealing mechanism 2000 is used to perform edge sealing operations on the battery, and the feeding mechanism 3000 is used to automatically feed the battery to the sealing mechanism 2000. In this way, the sealing mechanism 2000 and the feeding mechanism 3000 can realize automatic sealing operations on the battery, thereby avoiding inconsistent battery sealing thickness due to differences in sealing force, effectively ensuring the sealing quality of the battery. Moreover, the automatic feeding of the battery by the feeding mechanism 3000 can reduce the input of workers to reduce production costs, while improving battery sealing efficiency.

[0034] Please refer again Figure 1 The sealing mechanism 2000 includes a pre-compression component 2100 and a sealing component 2200, which are arranged sequentially on the base 1000 according to the battery conveying direction.

[0035] It should be noted that the pre-compression component 2100 is installed and fixed on the base 1000. The pre-compression component 2100 is used to pre-compress the battery to reduce the thickness between the two casings of the battery, and at the same time, it can initially compress out some of the air inside the battery. After the battery is pre-compressed at the pre-compression component 2100, the feeding mechanism 3000 will move the battery from the pre-compression component 2100 to the sealing component 2200. Therefore, the battery will be pressed and sealed at the sealing component 2200 to complete the battery sealing operation. In one embodiment, there are two sealing components 2200, which are installed adjacent to each other on the base 1000. In this way, the sealing efficiency of the battery can be further improved.

[0036] Please refer again Figure 1 The feeding mechanism 3000 includes a conveyor belt 3100 and a material taking component 3200. The conveyor belt 3100 is mounted on the base 1000, and the material taking component 3200 is slidably mounted on the base 1000. The material taking component 3200 is used to drive the battery to move sequentially on the conveyor belt 3100, the pre-compression component 2100, and the sealing component 2200.

[0037] It should be noted that the conveyor belt 3100 is mounted on the base 1000 and is used to transport batteries. The feeding assembly 3200 is mounted on the base 1000. The conveyor belt 3100, the pre-compression assembly 2100, and the sealing assembly 2200 are arranged sequentially. The feeding assembly 3200 slides on the base 1000, allowing it to place the batteries picked up from the conveyor belt 3100 onto the pre-compression assembly 2100 for pre-compression, and then place the pre-compressed batteries onto the sealing assembly 2200. The sealing operation is performed on the conveyor belt 3100. In this way, the battery only needs to be placed on the conveyor belt 3100 for feeding. The feeding component 3200 can automatically transfer the battery, so that the battery passes through the pre-compression component 2100 for pre-compression and the sealing component 2200 for edge sealing. This can avoid the problem of inconsistent battery thickness caused by different sealing force, thus effectively ensuring the sealing quality of the battery, reducing labor input to reduce production costs, and also effectively improving the sealing efficiency of the battery.

[0038] Please refer again Figure 1 The pre-compression assembly 2100 includes a pre-compression cylinder 2110, a pre-compression block 2120, and a platform 2130. The pre-compression cylinder 2110 is mounted on the base 1000, and the platform 2130 is mounted on the base 1000. The pre-compression block 2120 is connected to the output shaft of the pre-compression cylinder 2110. The pre-compression cylinder 2110 is used to drive the pre-compression block 2120 to move closer to or further away from the platform 2130.

[0039] It should be noted that the pre-compression cylinder 2110 is mounted on the base 1000, the pre-compression block 2120 is connected to the output shaft of the pre-compression cylinder 2110, and the platform 2130 is mounted on the base 1000, with the platform 2130 located below the pre-compression block 2120. Thus, when the battery is placed on the platform 2130, the pre-compression cylinder 2110 drives the pre-compression block 2120 to press down on the battery on the platform 2130, reducing the thickness between the two battery casings and simultaneously expelling some air from the battery. This completes the pre-compression operation of the battery. By using the pre-compression assembly 2100 to pre-compress the battery, the two battery casings can be initially joined together, thereby preventing the battery from shifting during subsequent sealing and improving the sealing quality of the battery.

[0040] Please see Figure 2The sealing assembly 2200 includes a support platform 2210, a sealing cylinder 2220, a lever 2230, and a sealing fixture 2240. The support platform 2210 is mounted on the base 1000, the sealing cylinder 2220 is mounted on the base 1000, and the lever 2230 is rotatably mounted on the base 1000. One end of the lever 2230 is connected to the output shaft of the sealing cylinder 2220, and the other end of the lever 2230 is connected to the sealing fixture 2240. The sealing cylinder 2220 is used to drive the sealing fixture 2240 to move closer to or further away from the support platform 2210.

[0041] It should be noted that the support platform 2210 is mounted on the base 1000, the sealing cylinder 2220 is mounted on the base 1000, and the middle part of the lever 2230 is rotatably mounted on the base 1000. Specifically, by using a rod to pass through the lever 2230 and then fixing both ends of the rod to the base 1000, the lever 2230 can rotate relative to the base 1000. Furthermore, one end of the lever 2230 is connected to the output shaft of the sealing cylinder 2220, and the other end of the lever 2230 is connected to the sealing fixture 2240, thus sealing the product. When the cylinder 2220 pushes, the lever 2230 moves the sealing fixture 2240 toward the support platform 2210. In this way, the sealing fixture 2240 can be used to press and seal the battery placed on the support platform 2210. Thus, by using the sealing cylinder 2220 in conjunction with the lever 2230, not only is the structure of the sealing assembly 2200 more compact, but the sealing force of the sealing fixture 2240 on the battery can also be kept consistent, thereby ensuring that the thickness of the sealed battery remains uniform, which can effectively improve the sealing quality of the battery.

[0042] Please refer again Figure 2 In one embodiment, the sealing assembly 2200 further includes a guide rod 2250, which is disposed on the base 1000, and the sealing fixture 2240 slides on the guide rod 2250. By providing the guide rod 2250, the sealing fixture 2240 can be more stable when it moves up and down. In one embodiment, two guide rods 2250 are provided.

[0043] Please refer again Figure 2In one embodiment, the sealing assembly 2200 further includes a lifting cylinder 2260, a lifting rod 2270, a pressing cylinder 2280, and a clamping rod 2290. The lifting cylinder 2260 is mounted on the base 1000, and the lifting rod 2270 is connected to the output shaft of the lifting cylinder 2260. The lifting cylinder 2260 is used to drive the lifting rod 2270 to move up and down on the support platform 2210. The pressing cylinder 2280 is mounted on the base 1000, and the clamping rod 2290 is connected to the output shaft of the pressing cylinder 2280. The pressing cylinder 2280 is used to drive the clamping rod 2290 to move closer to or further away from the lifting rod 2270. Thus, when the material handling assembly 3200 places the battery on the support platform 2210, the lifting cylinder 2260 drives the lifting rod 2270 to descend. At this time, the battery falls into the through hole of the lifting rod 2270 on the support platform 2210. Then, the pressing cylinder 2280 drives the pressing rod 2290 to press the battery. At this time, the thickness of the battery is limited by the lifting rod 2270 and the pressing rod 2290. When the sealing fixture 2240 presses the edge of the battery to seal it, it can ensure that the battery will not bulge due to the pressure on the edge, thereby effectively ensuring the sealing quality of the battery.

[0044] Please refer again Figure 1 The material handling assembly 3200 includes a linear module 3210, a cutting component 3220, a material handling component 3230, a tilting component 3240, and a discharging component 3250. The linear module 3210 is mounted on the base 1000. The cutting component 3220 is mounted on the conveyor belt 3100 and is used to push the battery to disengage it from the conveyor belt 3100. The material handling component 3230 is slidably mounted on the linear module 3210 and is used to drive the material handling component 3250. The material component 3230 reciprocates between the cutting component 3220 and the carrying platform 2130. The flipping component 3240 is slidably disposed on the linear module 3210. The linear module 3210 is used to drive the flipping component 3240 to reciprocate between the carrying platform 2130 and the support platform 2210. The unloading component 3250 is slidably disposed on the linear module 3210. The linear module 3210 is used to drive the unloading component 3250 to move towards or away from the support platform 2210.

[0045] It should be noted that the linear module 3210 is mounted on the base 1000, and the picking component 3230, the flipping component 3240, and the unloading component 3250 are all slidably disposed on the linear module 3210. Thus, the picking component 3230, the flipping component 3240, and the unloading component 3250 can all slide on the linear module 3210. It is important to note that the linear module 3210 is a linear transmission device driven by a motor, capable of linear motion. The cutting component 3220 is used to remove the battery from the conveyor belt 3100, and then the picking component 3230 transfers the battery removed by the cutting component 3220. The battery is pre-pressed on the stage 2130. The flipping component 3240 moves back and forth between the stage 2130 and the support platform 2210. The flipping component 3240 is used to transfer the battery from the stage 2130 to the support platform 2210 for sealing. It should be noted that the flipping component 3240 will flip the battery 180° during the transfer process. The unloading component 3250 is used to remove the sealed battery from the support platform 2210 to realize the battery unloading operation. In this way, the battery sealing operation is automated, which can reduce the labor input and reduce the production cost, while improving the sealing efficiency of the battery.

[0046] Please see Figure 3 The cutting component 3220 includes a cutting cylinder 3221, a pushing block 3222, a lifting cylinder 3223, and a transfer block 3224. The cutting cylinder 3221 and the lifting cylinder 3223 are both mounted on the conveyor belt 3100. The pushing block 3222 is connected to the output shaft of the cutting cylinder 3221, and the transfer block 3224 is connected to the output shaft of the lifting cylinder 3223. The cutting cylinder 3221 is used to drive the pushing block 3222 to move closer to or further away from the transfer block 3224, and the lifting cylinder 3223 is used to drive the transfer block 3224 to move up and down.

[0047] It should be noted that the cutting cylinder 3221 drives the pushing block 3222 to push the battery on the conveyor belt 3100, thereby pushing the battery into the transfer block 3224. Then, the cutting cylinder 3221 drives the pushing block 3222 to retract to the starting position. At this time, the lifting cylinder 3223 drives the transfer block 3224 to move up and down, thereby lifting the battery in the transfer block 3224. This allows the picking component 3230 to pick up the battery from the transfer block 3224 and move it to the next station. In this way, by using the cutting cylinder 3221 to push only one battery to the transfer block 3224 at a time, it is possible to effectively prevent the simultaneous feeding of multiple batteries, thereby effectively ensuring the continuity of the battery sealing operation.

[0048] Please refer again Figure 3In one embodiment, the cutting component 3220 further includes a detector 3225, which is disposed on the conveyor belt 3100 and located above the conveyor belt 3100. The detector 3225 is used to detect the batteries on the conveyor belt 3100 to ensure that the cutting cylinder 3221 can successfully drive the pusher block 3222 to push the batteries on the conveyor belt 3100 onto the transfer block 3224.

[0049] Please refer again Figure 3 In one embodiment, the material handling component 3230 includes a material handling seat 3231, a material handling cylinder 3232, and a material handling gripper 3233. The material handling seat 3231 is slidably disposed on the linear module 3210, the material handling cylinder 3232 is disposed on the material handling seat 3231, and the material handling gripper 3233 is disposed on the output shaft of the material handling cylinder 3232.

[0050] It should be noted that the picking seat 3231 is mounted on the linear module 3210, allowing the picking seat 3231 to slide on the linear module 3210. The picking cylinder 3232 is mounted on the picking seat 3231, and the picking gripper 3233 is mounted on the output shaft of the picking cylinder 3232, thereby enabling the picking cylinder 3232 to drive the picking gripper 3233 to perform telescopic movement. Specifically, when the picking cylinder 3232 drives the picking gripper 3233 to move closer to the transfer block 3224, the picking gripper 3233 can pick up the battery on the transfer block 3224. Then, the picking cylinder 3232 drives the picking gripper 3233 to move away from the transfer block 3224. Then, the picking seat 3231, driven by the linear module 3210, moves the battery to the platform 2130 for pre-pressing.

[0051] Please see Figure 4 The flipping component 3240 includes a flipping base 3241, a push-pull cylinder 3242, a rotary cylinder 3243, and a flipping gripper 3244. The flipping base 3241 is slidably disposed on the linear module 3210, the push-pull cylinder 3242 is disposed on the flipping base 3241, the rotary cylinder 3243 is disposed on the output shaft of the push-pull cylinder 3242, and the flipping gripper 3244 is disposed on the output shaft of the rotary cylinder 3243.

[0052] It should be noted that the flipping seat 3241 is mounted on the linear module 3210, enabling the linear module 3210 to drive the flipping seat 3241 to reciprocate between the stage 2130 and the support stage 2210. The push-pull cylinder 3242 is mounted on the flipping seat 3241, and the rotary cylinder 3243 is mounted on the output shaft of the push-pull cylinder 3242. The push-pull cylinder 3242 drives the rotary cylinder 3243 to move closer to or away from the stage 2130 so that the flipping gripper 3244 can pick up the pre-pressed battery on the stage 2130. Then, under the flipping action of the rotary cylinder 3243, the pre-pressed battery is flipped 180° and then transferred to the support stage 2210 to prepare for the next stage of sealing operation.

[0053] Please refer again Figure 4 The unloading component 3250 includes an unloading seat 3251, an unloading cylinder 3252, and an unloading gripper 3253. The unloading seat 3251 is slidably mounted on the linear module 3210, the unloading cylinder 3252 is mounted on the unloading seat 3251, and the unloading gripper 3253 is mounted on the output shaft of the unloading cylinder 3252.

[0054] It should be noted that the unloading seat 3251 is installed on the linear module 3210, so that the linear module 3210 drives the unloading seat 3251 to move closer to or away from the support platform 2210. Specifically, when the unloading cylinder 3252 drives the unloading gripper 3253 to move closer to the support platform 2210, the unloading gripper 3253 can pick up the sealed battery on the support platform 2210 and then transfer the battery for unloading.

[0055] Please refer again Figure 1 In one embodiment, the feeding mechanism 3000 further includes a material tray 3300, which is disposed on the base 1000. It should be noted that the material tray 3300 is installed near the sealing assembly 2200. Thus, after the sealing assembly 2200 completes the sealing operation of the battery, the unloading cylinder 3252 can drive the unloading claw 3253 to pick up the battery on the support platform 2210 and transfer it to the material tray 3300, thereby realizing the unloading operation.

[0056] Please see Figure 5 In one embodiment, an arc-shaped groove 3222a is provided on one end of the pusher block 3222 near the transfer block 3224. The inner sidewall of the arc-shaped groove 3222a can fit tightly against the outer sidewall of the battery. In this way, it can be ensured that the battery is not displaced when the pusher block 3222 pushes the battery, so that the battery can be accurately pushed to the transfer block 3224.

[0057] It should be noted that in this application, the battery to be sealed is placed on the conveyor belt 3100. When the detector 3225 detects the incoming battery, the cutting cylinder 3221 drives the pushing block 3222 to push the battery on the conveyor belt 3100 onto the transfer block 3224. Then, the lifting cylinder 3223 lifts the transfer block 3224. Next, the linear module 3210 causes the picking cylinder 3232 to drive the picking gripper 3233 to transfer the battery on the transfer block 3224 to the carrying platform 2130. After the battery is pre-compressed on the carrying platform 2130, the flipping gripper 3244, under the action of the linear module 3210 and the push-pull cylinder 3242, transfers the battery on the carrying platform 2130 to the support platform 2210. It should be noted that during the process of the battery being moved from the carrying platform 2130 to the support platform 2210, it is moved by the rotary cylinder 3243. The battery is rotated 180°. Specifically, when the battery is placed on the conveyor belt 3100, the larger half of the casing is on top and the smaller half is on the bottom. After the battery is rotated by the rotary cylinder 3243, the larger half of the battery casing is on the bottom and the smaller half is on the top, thus rotating the battery 180°. When the battery completes the edge sealing operation at the support platform 2210, the unloading cylinder 3252, under the action of the linear module 3210, uses the unloading claw 3253 to pick up the sealed battery and transfer it to the material tray 3300 for unloading. In this way, the battery sealing process is automated, which can reduce the input of workers and reduce production costs, while improving the battery sealing efficiency. Moreover, the sealing component 2200 can ensure that the battery avoids inconsistent thickness due to different forces, thereby effectively improving the sealing quality of the battery.

[0058] A battery sealing method employs any of the sealing machines 10 described above for sealing operations, thereby achieving automated battery sealing production. This reduces labor input to lower production costs and improves battery sealing efficiency. Furthermore, the sealing assembly 2200 ensures that the battery avoids inconsistent thickness due to different forces, thus effectively improving the battery sealing quality.

[0059] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has at least the following advantages:

[0060] The sealing machine and battery of the present invention include a base, a sealing mechanism, and a feeding mechanism. The sealing mechanism includes a pre-compression component and a sealing component, which are sequentially arranged on the base according to the battery conveying direction. The pre-compression component is used to pre-compress the battery, and the sealing component is used to press and seal the battery at the edges. The feeding mechanism includes a conveyor belt and a picking component. The conveyor belt is arranged on the base, and the picking component is slidably arranged on the base so that the picking component sequentially moves the battery on the conveyor belt to the pre-compression component and the sealing component. Finally, the sealed battery is unloaded. The present invention realizes automated production of battery sealing, which can reduce the input of workers to reduce production costs, and at the same time improve the battery sealing efficiency. Moreover, the sealing component can ensure that the battery avoids inconsistent thickness due to different forces, thereby effectively improving the sealing quality of the battery.

[0061] The above-described embodiments merely illustrate several implementations of the present invention, and while their descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent. It should be noted that a person skilled in the art would be able to make numerous variations and improvements without departing from the spirit of the present invention, all of which fall within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the patent for this invention shall be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A sealing machine, It is characterized in that include: seat body; A sealing and pressing mechanism, the sealing and pressing mechanism comprising a pre-pressing component and a sealing component, the pre-pressing component and the sealing component are sequentially arranged on the seat body according to the conveying direction of the battery; and A feeding mechanism, the feeding mechanism comprising a conveyor belt and a material taking component, the conveyor belt is arranged on the base body, the material taking component is slidably arranged on the base body, and the material taking component is used to drive the battery to move sequentially on the conveyor belt, the pre-pressing component and the sealing component; The pre-pressing assembly includes a pre-pressing cylinder, a pre-pressing block and a loading platform, wherein the pre-pressing cylinder is arranged on the base, the loading platform is arranged on the base, the pre-pressing block is connected to the output shaft of the pre-pressing cylinder, and the pre-pressing cylinder is used to drive the pre-pressing block to move toward or away from the loading platform; The sealing assembly includes a supporting platform, a sealing cylinder, a lever and a sealing jig. The supporting platform is arranged on the base body, the sealing cylinder is arranged on the base body, the lever is rotatably arranged on the base body, and one end of the lever is connected to the output shaft of the sealing cylinder, and the other end of the lever is connected to the sealing jig. The sealing cylinder is used to drive the sealing jig to move towards or away from the supporting platform.

2. The sealing machine according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The material picking assembly includes a linear module, a cutting piece, a material picking piece, a flip piece and a material discharge piece. The linear module is arranged on the base body, the cutting piece is arranged on the conveyor belt, the cutting piece is used to push the battery to make the battery detach from the conveyor belt, the material picking piece is slidably arranged on the linear module, the linear module is used to drive the material picking piece to reciprocate between the cutting piece and the loading platform, the flip piece is slidably arranged on the linear module, the linear module is used to drive the flip piece to reciprocate between the loading platform and the supporting platform, the material discharge piece is slidably arranged on the linear module, the linear module is used to drive the material discharge piece to move toward or away from the loading platform.

3. The sealing machine according to claim 2, It is characterized in that The cutting parts include a cutting cylinder, a pushing block, a lifting cylinder and a transfer block. The cutting cylinder and the lifting cylinder are both arranged on the conveyor belt. The pushing block is connected to the output shaft of the cutting cylinder, and the transfer block is connected to the output shaft of the lifting cylinder. The cutting cylinder is used to drive the pushing block to move toward or away from the transfer block, and the lifting cylinder is used to drive the transfer block to move up and down.

4. The sealing machine according to claim 2, It is characterized in that The material picking component comprises a material picking seat, a material picking cylinder and a material picking clamping claw. The material picking seat is slidably arranged on the linear module, the material picking cylinder is arranged on the material picking seat, and the material picking clamping claw is arranged on the output shaft of the material picking cylinder.

5. The sealing machine according to claim 2, It is characterized in that The flipping member includes a flipping seat, a push-pull cylinder, a rotating cylinder and a flipping clamp. The flipping seat is slidably arranged on the linear module, the push-pull cylinder is arranged on the flipping seat, the rotating cylinder is arranged on the output shaft of the push-pull cylinder, and the flipping clamp is arranged on the output shaft of the rotating cylinder.

6. The sealing machine according to claim 2, It is characterized in that The material unloading component includes a material unloading seat, a material unloading cylinder and a material unloading clamping claw. The material unloading seat is slidably arranged on the linear module, the material unloading cylinder is arranged on the material unloading seat, and the material unloading clamping claw is arranged on the output shaft of the material unloading cylinder.

7. The sealing machine according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The feeding mechanism also includes a material tray, and the material tray is arranged on the base body.

8. A method for sealing a battery, It is characterized in that The sealing operation is performed using the sealing machine described in any one of claims 1 to 7.

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