A power supply core mechanism

Abstract

The present invention relates to the technical field of battery production, and particularly relates to a mechanism for feeding battery cells, which includes two clamping manipulators capable of alternately clamping battery cells; the two clamping manipulators are distributed oppositely; linear modules are connected to the clamping manipulators. When the present invention is used, it can realize the long-distance insertion of battery cells into the shell, which is suitable for the insertion of blade batteries with longer lengths into the shell. Moreover, the battery cells will not have relative sliding with the fixture or the positioning mechanism, and the surface of the battery cells will not be damaged due to relative sliding during the insertion into the shell, thereby improving the quality of inserting the battery cells into the shell.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of battery production, and particularly relates to a mechanism for feeding battery cores. Background Art

[0002] The main functions of a battery housing are to protect the materials inside the battery, increase the strength of the housing, and at the same time make the housing aesthetically pleasing.

[0003] Generally speaking, the materials of the battery housing include aluminum, stainless steel, aluminum plastic film, etc. Any material that is insulated from the positive and negative electrodes can be used. High-quality aluminum used for the battery housing will undergo processes such as extrusion molding, and the dimensions are relatively precise, and the brightness is also relatively good. It has characteristics such as explosion-proof, high-temperature resistance, and corrosion resistance.

[0004] In a blade battery core device, it is necessary to align the battery core with the housing and then push the battery core into the interior of the housing. However, the existing mechanism for feeding the battery core pushes the battery core onto a sliding rack; the push plate mechanism then pushes the battery core into the interior of the housing. Although this mechanism for pushing the battery core has a simple structure; during the process of pushing the battery core, the limiting mechanisms on both sides will slide relative to the battery core, causing wear on the surface of the battery core and affecting the quality of the battery. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a mechanism for feeding battery cores in view of the defects and deficiencies of the prior art.

[0006] To achieve the above purpose, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is:

[0007] A mechanism for feeding battery cores according to the present invention includes two clamping manipulators capable of alternately clamping the battery cores; the two clamping manipulators are distributed oppositely; linear modules are connected to both of the clamping manipulators.

[0008] Further, it also includes a battery core positioning component; the battery core positioning component includes two laterally positioning cylinders arranged oppositely; a push plate is fixed to the piston rod section of the laterally positioning cylinder.

[0009] Further, the clamping manipulator includes an upper clamping plate, a clamping plate lifting cylinder, and a lower clamping plate; a lifting component is connected between the linear module and the clamping manipulator; one end of the clamping plate lifting cylinder and the lower clamping plate are both connected to the lifting component; the upper clamping plate is fixed to the other end of the clamping plate lifting cylinder.

[0010] Further, the lifting component includes a lifting top plate, a clamping lifting cylinder, and a fixing plate; the lifting top plate is slidably connected to the fixing plate; both ends of the clamping lifting cylinder are respectively fixed to the fixing plate and the lifting top plate.

[0011] Further, the lower clamping plate is composed of a plurality of support bars arranged at equal intervals along the conveying direction of the linear module; gaps are formed between adjacent support bars; the support bars can pass through the gaps in the height direction.

[0012] Further, reinforcing bars are fixed to the bottom surfaces of the support bars.

[0013] Further, an adjustment guide rail is fixed to the sliding table of the linear module; a fixing plate is fixed to the fixing plate; an adjustment slider slidably connected to the adjustment guide rail is fixed to the fixing plate; adjustment bolts are arranged on both sides of the fixing plate; after the adjustment bolts are threadedly connected to the sliding table, they are abutted against the fixing plate.

[0014] Further, the width of the gap is greater than the width of the support bar.

[0015] After adopting the above structure, the beneficial effect of the present invention is as follows: For the power supply core mechanism of the present invention, when the present invention is used, after the clamping manipulator on the left clamps and fixes the power supply core, through the action of the linear module on the left, the power supply core is conveyed a distance towards the housing direction, and then the clamping manipulator on the right clamps the power supply core. At the same time, the clamping manipulator on the left releases the power supply core and resets through the linear module, and the linear module on the right acts to convey the power supply core a distance towards the housing direction; then the clamping manipulator on the left clamps and fixes the power supply core, and the clamping manipulator on the right releases the power supply core, completing a complete step-by-step conveyance. During the entire conveyance process, the power supply core is clamped and positioned by the clamping manipulator, and long-distance insertion of the power supply core into the housing can be realized, which is suitable for the insertion of blade batteries with longer lengths into the housing. Moreover, there is no relative sliding between the power supply core and the fixture or the positioning mechanism, and the surface of the power supply core will not be damaged due to relative sliding during insertion into the housing, improving the quality of inserting the power supply core into the housing. Description of the Drawings

[0016] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 2 is a first perspective three-dimensional view of the clamping manipulator;

[0018] Figure 3 is a second perspective three-dimensional view of the clamping manipulator;

[0019] Figure 4 is a third perspective three-dimensional view of the clamping manipulator;

[0020] Description of the Reference Numerals:

[0021] 1, linear module; 2, sliding table; 3, lifting top plate; 4, lateral positioning cylinder; 5, push plate;

[0022] 6, upper clamping plate; 7, clamping plate lifting cylinder; 8, lower clamping plate; 9, gap; 10, fixing plate;

[0023] 11. Reinforcing strip; 12. Clamping lifting cylinder; 13. Fixed plate; 14. Adjusting bolt;

[0024] 15. Adjusting slider; 16. Adjusting guide rail; 17. Lifting slider; 18. Lifting guide rail. Detailed implementation manner

[0025] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0026] As Figure 1 shown, a battery core feeding mechanism of the present invention includes two clamping manipulators capable of alternately clamping the battery core; the two clamping manipulators are distributed oppositely; a linear module 1 is connected to each of the clamping manipulators; after the left clamping manipulator clamps and fixes the battery core, through the action of the left linear module 1, the battery core is conveyed a distance towards the housing direction, and then the right clamping manipulator clamps the battery core. At the same time, the left clamping manipulator releases the battery core and resets through the linear module 1, and the right linear module 1 acts to convey the battery core a distance towards the housing direction; then the left clamping manipulator clamps and fixes the battery core, and the right clamping manipulator releases the battery core, completing a complete step-by-step conveyance. During the entire conveyance process, the battery core is clamped and positioned by the clamping manipulator, which can realize the long-distance insertion of the battery core into the housing, is suitable for the insertion of a blade battery with a longer length into the housing, and the battery core will not have relative sliding with the fixture or the positioning mechanism, and the surface of the battery core will not be damaged due to relative sliding during the insertion into the housing, improving the quality of the battery core insertion into the housing; and before the battery core is inserted into the housing, the battery core is clamped and shaped by the clamping force, making it easier for the battery core to be inserted into the housing.

[0027] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, it further includes a battery core positioning component; the battery core positioning component includes two laterally positioning cylinders 4 arranged oppositely; a push plate 5 is fixed to the piston rod section of the laterally positioning cylinder 4; when the battery core is fed between the two clamping manipulators, it is pre-placed between the two push plates 5; after the battery is clamped and fixed by the laterally positioning cylinder 4, the battery core is aligned with the housing.

[0028] As Figures 2 to 4 shown, as a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the clamping manipulator includes an upper clamping plate 6, a clamping plate lifting cylinder 7 and a lower clamping plate 8; a lifting component is connected between the linear module 1 and the clamping manipulator; one end of the clamping plate lifting cylinder 7 and the lower clamping plate 8 are both connected to the lifting component; the upper clamping plate 6 is fixed to the other end of the clamping plate lifting cylinder 7;

[0029] After the battery cell is clamped and fixed by the upper clamping plate 6 and the lower clamping plate 8 on the right side; the lifting assembly on the left side descends, and the clamping plate lifting cylinder 7 on the left side ascends, so that both the upper clamping plate 6 and the lower clamping plate 8 on the left side are separated from the battery cell; to prevent the upper clamping plate 6 and the lower clamping plate 8 from rubbing against the battery cell when the clamping manipulator on the right side transports the battery cell; and when the battery cell is clamped, the lifting assembly drives the lower clamping plate 8 to support the battery cell, and the clamping plate lifting cylinder 7 moves the upper clamping plate 6 towards the battery cell.

[0030] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the lifting assembly includes a lifting top plate 3, a clamping lifting cylinder 12 and a fixing plate 13; the lifting top plate 3 is slidably connected to the fixing plate 13; both ends of the clamping lifting cylinder 12 are respectively fixed on the fixing plate 13 and the lifting top plate 3; the clamping plate lifting cylinder 7 and the lower clamping plate 8 are both fixed on the lifting top plate 3; the lifting top plate 3 and the fixing plate 13 are slidably connected through a lifting slider 17 and a lifting guide rail 18; after the clamping lifting cylinder 12 is started, it drives the lifting top plate 3 to perform lifting motion.

[0031] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the lower clamping plate 8 is composed of a plurality of support bars arranged at equal intervals along the conveying direction of the linear module 1; a gap 9 is formed between adjacent support bars; the support bars can pass through the gap 9 along the height direction; in the state where the clamping manipulator on the left side and the clamping manipulator on the right side simultaneously clamp the battery cell, the support bars of the clamping manipulator on the left side are inserted into the gap 9 of the clamping manipulator on the right side, and the avoidance of the two-sided lower clamping plate 8 is realized through the equally spaced support bars, so that the width of the lower clamping plate 8 can cover the width of the battery cell, realizing the all-round support of the battery cell, preventing the battery cell from deforming due to unilateral support, and making the battery cell enter the shell more smoothly.

[0032] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, reinforcing bars 11 are fixed on the bottom surfaces of the support bars; the reinforcing bars 11 are used to enhance the bearing capacity of the support bars, reduce the risk of the support bars bending, and improve the accuracy of transporting the battery cell.

[0033] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, an adjustment guide rail 16 is fixed on the slide table 2 of the linear module 1; a fixing plate 10 is fixed on the fixing plate 13; an adjustment slider 15 slidably connected to the adjustment guide rail 16 is fixed on the fixing plate 10; adjustment bolts 14 are arranged on both sides of the fixing plate 10; after the adjustment bolts 14 are threadedly connected to the slide table 2 and abutted against the fixing plate 10, the reference position of the fixing plate 10 on the slide table 2 is adjusted by adjusting the adjustment bolts 14 on both sides; the reference position of the unilateral lower clamping plate 8 is finely adjusted to prevent interference between the support bars on both sides during movement.

[0034] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the width of the gap 9 is greater than the width of the support bar; the gap 9 is larger than the support bar, making it easier for the support bar to pass through the gap 9 and reducing the accuracy requirements for the conveying of the linear module 1.

[0035] When using the present invention, the clamping lifting cylinder on the left drives the lower clamping plate to rise to support the bottom of the battery cell, and then the clamping plate lifting cylinder drives the upper clamping plate to move towards the battery cell, and the battery cell is clamped and fixed by the upper clamping plate and the lower clamping plate; through the movement of the linear module on the left, the battery cell is conveyed a distance towards the housing, and then the clamping lifting cylinder on the right drives the lower clamping plate to rise to support the bottom of the battery cell, and then the clamping plate lifting cylinder on the right drives the upper clamping plate to move towards the battery cell, and the battery cell is clamped and fixed by the upper clamping plate and the lower clamping plate. At the same time, the clamping lifting cylinder on the left drives the lower clamping plate to descend and move away from the bottom of the battery cell; the lifting cylinder drives the upper clamping plate to move away from the battery cell to release the clamping of the battery cell, and through the reset of the linear module, the linear module on the right acts to convey the battery cell a distance towards the housing; then the clamping manipulator on the left clamps and fixes the battery cell, and the clamping manipulator on the right releases the battery cell, completing a complete step-by-step conveyance. During the entire conveyance process, the battery cell is clamped and positioned by the clamping manipulator, which can realize the long-distance insertion of the battery cell into the housing, is suitable for the insertion of the blade battery with a longer length into the housing, and the battery cell will not have relative sliding with the fixture or the positioning mechanism, and the surface of the battery cell will not be damaged due to relative sliding during the insertion into the housing, improving the quality of the battery cell insertion into the housing; in the state where the clamping manipulator on the left and the clamping manipulator on the right clamp the battery cell at the same time, the support bar of the clamping manipulator on the left is inserted into the gap of the clamping manipulator on the right, and the avoidance of the lower clamping plates on both sides is realized through the equidistantly distributed support bars, so that the width of the lower clamping plate can cover the width of the battery cell, realizing the all-round support of the battery cell, preventing the deformation of the battery cell caused by unilateral support, and making the battery cell more smoothly inserted into the housing.

[0036] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention. Therefore, all equivalent changes or modifications made according to the structures, features and principles described in the scope of the present invention patent application are included in the scope of the present invention patent application.

Claims

1. A core feeding mechanism, characterized in that: it includes two clamping manipulators capable of alternately clamping the core; the two clamping manipulators are distributed oppositely; a linear module (1) is connected to each of the clamping manipulators; the clamping manipulator includes an upper clamping plate (6), a clamping plate lifting cylinder (7) and a lower clamping plate (8); a lifting assembly is connected between the linear module (1) and the clamping manipulator; one end of the clamping plate lifting cylinder (7) and the lower clamping plate (8) are both connected to the lifting assembly; the upper clamping plate (6) is fixed to the other end of the clamping plate lifting cylinder (7); the lower clamping plate (8) is composed of multiple support strips arranged at equal intervals along the conveying direction of the linear module (1); a gap (9) is formed between adjacent support strips; the support strips can pass through the gap (9) in the height direction; the lifting assembly includes a lifting top plate (3), a clamping lifting cylinder (12) and a fixing plate (13); the lifting top plate (3) is slidably connected to the fixing plate (13); both ends of the clamping lifting cylinder (12) are fixed to the fixing plate (13) and the lifting top plate (3) respectively; an adjustment guide rail (16) is fixed on the slide (2) of the linear module (1); a fixing plate (10) is fixed on the fixing plate (13); an adjustment slider (15) slidably connected to the adjustment guide rail (16) is fixed on the fixing plate (10); adjustment bolts (14) are arranged on both sides of the fixing plate (10); after the adjustment bolts (14) are threadedly connected to the slide (2), they are abutted against the fixing plate (10).

2. A core feeding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: it further includes a core positioning component; the core positioning component includes two laterally positioning cylinders (4) arranged oppositely; a push plate (5) is fixed to the piston rod section of the laterally positioning cylinder (4).

3. A core feeding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: reinforcing strips (11) are fixed to the bottom surfaces of the support strips.

4. A core feeding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: the width of the gap (9) is greater than the width of the support strip.

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