Wire arrangement mechanism and wire arrangement device

Abstract

The application discloses a wire arranging mechanism and a wire arranging device with the same, wherein the wire arranging mechanism comprises a support, a bearing assembly, a wire arranging assembly and a righting assembly; the bearing assembly is provided with a bearing position for bearing an electric core; the wire arranging assembly is provided with a wire arranging channel which can contact with opposite sides of a wire; one of the bearing assembly and the wire arranging assembly is movably arranged on the support so that the wire moves in the wire arranging channel; the righting assembly is provided with a righting position which is located at one end of the wire arranging channel away from the bearing assembly; the righting position is used for righting a plug module connected with the wire; thus, by arranging the righting assembly, the position of the plug module can be righted, the plug module does not bend the wire, and the wire arranging effect of the wire arranging mechanism can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of battery manufacturing and processing technology, and in particular to a wire management mechanism and wire management equipment. Background Technology

[0002] In the production and processing of batteries, wires need to be welded to the positive and negative electrodes of the battery cell. After the wire welding process is completed, the welded wires need to be sorted to ensure that the wires on each battery cell can maintain a uniform extension state before entering the next processing station.

[0003] Existing cable management mechanisms include a support component and a cable management component. The battery cell is fixed to the support component, and the cable management component is used to separate the wires. The cable management component moves relative to the support component along the extension direction of the wires to manage them. However, during the cable management process, the cable management component cannot properly position the plug module connected to the wires. After the cable management process is completed, the plug module can still cause the wires to bend, resulting in poor cable management performance. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes a cable management mechanism that improves the cable management effect of existing mechanisms.

[0005] The present invention also proposes a cable management device having the above-mentioned cable management mechanism.

[0006] According to a first aspect of the present invention, a cable management mechanism includes a support, a support component, a cable management component, and a straightening component. The support component has a support position for carrying a battery cell, and the cable management component has a cable management channel that can contact opposite sides of a wire. One of the support component and the cable management component is movably disposed on the support to allow the wire to move within the cable management channel. The straightening component has a straightening position located at the end of the cable management channel away from the support component, and the straightening position is used to straighten the plug module connected to the wire.

[0007] The cable management mechanism according to the first aspect of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0008] During cable management, the battery cell is first placed on the bearing position, and the wire is threaded through the cable management channel. Then, the bearing component and the cable management component are moved relative to each other so that the wire moves along the axial direction of the cable management channel. The wall of the cable management channel can contact the opposite sides of the wire to guide the wire to extend along its axial direction. After the cable management channel completes the cable management operation, the plug module enters the alignment position. The alignment component can align the plug module so that the plug module does not cause the wire to bend, which can improve the cable management effect of the cable management mechanism.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the cable management assembly includes a first cable management seat and a second cable management seat disposed opposite to each other, the first cable management seat and the second cable management seat forming the cable management channel, the second cable management seat being movably disposed on the bracket and connected to a first driving member, the first driving member being used to drive the second cable management seat to move closer to and away from the first cable management seat.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the alignment assembly includes a first alignment member and a second alignment member disposed opposite to each other. The first alignment member is disposed on the first cable management seat and can move in a direction close to the second cable management seat. The second alignment member is disposed on the second cable management seat and can move in a direction close to the first cable management seat. The first alignment member is used to abut against one side of the plug module, and the second alignment member is used to abut against the opposite side of the plug module.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first aligning member is connected to a second driving member, and the second aligning member is connected to a third driving member.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the cable management assembly further includes a slide block connected to the bracket and movable along the axial direction of the cable management channel. The slide block is connected to a fourth driving member, and the second cable management seat is disposed on the slide block.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the bearing assembly includes a bearing seat and a fifth driving member, the fifth driving member being used to drive the bearing seat to move axially along the cable management channel, the moving speed of the slide being less than the moving speed of the bearing seat.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first cable management base is provided with a clearance groove, which is used to avoid the plug module.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first cable management socket is connected to a separator, the separator being used to be inserted between adjacent conductors of the battery cell, and the projection of the separator along the axial direction of the cable management channel is located within the cable management channel.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the carrier assembly includes a carrier base and an adsorption member. The carrier base is disposed on the carrier base, the carrier base is disposed on the bracket and can move axially along the cable management channel. The carrier base is connected to a fifth driving member, and the adsorption member is used to adsorb the battery cell.

[0017] According to a second aspect of the present invention, a cable management device includes a frame and a cable management mechanism as described in the above embodiments. The cable management mechanism is disposed on the frame, and multiple cable management mechanisms are configured, with the multiple cable management mechanisms arranged side by side at intervals.

[0018] The cable management device according to a second aspect embodiment of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0019] During cable management, the battery cell is first placed on the support position, and the wires are threaded through the cable management channel. Then, the support component and the cable management component are moved relative to each other so that the wires move along the axial direction of the cable management channel. The wall of the cable management channel can contact the opposite sides of the wires to guide the wires to extend along their axial direction. After the cable management channel completes the cable management operation, the plug module enters the alignment position. The alignment component can align the plug module so that the plug module does not cause the wires to bend, which can improve the cable management effect of the cable management mechanism. Multiple cable management mechanisms are arranged side by side at intervals, which allows the cable management equipment to manage multiple battery cells at the same time, thereby improving the cable management efficiency of the cable management equipment.

[0020] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0021] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the wire management mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A magnified view of part A in the middle;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the cable management mechanism of an embodiment of the present invention from another direction;

[0025] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A magnified view of part B in the middle section;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the wire management mechanism for concealing the battery cell according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 6 This is an assembly diagram of the battery cell, wire, and plug module according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the cable management device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Figure label:

[0030] Support bracket 100, bearing assembly 200, bearing seat 210, fifth driving component 220, adsorption component 230, cable management channel 301, first cable management seat 310, clearance groove 311, separator 312, cable management plane 313, second cable management seat 320, first driving component 330, slide 340, fourth driving component 350, first aligning component 410, second aligning component 420, second driving component 430, third driving component 440, frame 500, battery cell 610, wire 620, plug module 630. Detailed Implementation

[0031] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0032] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the orientation descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limiting this invention.

[0033] In the description of this invention, "several" means one or more, "more than" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. The use of "first" and "second" in the description is merely for distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features, or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0034] In the description of this invention, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "set up," "install," and "connect" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0035] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 6According to a first aspect of the present invention, a cable management mechanism includes a support 100, a support component 200, a cable management component, and a straightening component. The support component 200 is provided with a support position for supporting a battery cell 610. The cable management component is provided with a cable management channel 301, which can contact the opposite sides of the conductor 620. One of the support component 200 and the cable management component is movably disposed on the support 100 so that the conductor 620 can move within the cable management channel 301. The straightening component is provided with a straightening position located at the end of the cable management channel 301 away from the support component 200. The straightening position is used to straighten the plug module 630 connected to the conductor 620. Thus, by providing the straightening component, the position of the plug module 630 can be straightened so that the plug module 630 does not cause the conductor 620 to bend, thereby improving the cable management effect of the cable management mechanism.

[0036] Specifically, during cable management, the battery cell 610 is first placed on the bearing position, and the wire 620 is passed through the cable management channel 301. Then, the bearing component 200 and the cable management component are moved relative to each other so that the wire 620 moves along the axial direction of the cable management channel 301. The wall of the cable management channel 301 can contact the opposite sides of the wire 620 to guide the wire 620 to extend along its axial direction. After the cable management channel 301 completes the cable management operation, the plug module 630 enters the alignment position. The alignment component can align the plug module 630 so that the plug module 630 does not cause the wire 620 to bend, which can improve the cable management effect of the cable management mechanism.

[0037] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 In some embodiments of the present invention, the cable management assembly includes a first cable management seat 310 and a second cable management seat 320 disposed opposite to each other. The first cable management seat 310 and the second cable management seat 320 surround to form a cable management channel 301. The second cable management seat 320 is movably disposed on the bracket 100 and is connected to a first driving member 330. The first driving member 330 is used to drive the second cable management seat 320 to move closer to and away from the first cable management seat 310, so that the wire 620 can be easily passed through the cable management channel 301.

[0038] Specifically, during cable management, the first driving member 330 can drive the second cable management seat 320 to move away from the first cable management seat 310, creating a gap in the side wall of the cable management channel 301. The wire 620 can then enter the cable management channel 301 through the gap. After the wire 620 enters the cable management channel 301, the first driving member 330 can drive the second cable management seat 320 to move closer to the first cable management seat 310 to close the gap. At this time, the opposite side walls of the cable management channel 301 can contact the opposite sides of the wire 620, making it convenient for the wire 620 to pass through the cable management channel 301.

[0039] It should be noted that the first cable management seat 310 and the second cable management seat 320 are arranged opposite each other in the vertical direction, or they can be arranged opposite each other in the horizontal direction, which will not be described in detail here.

[0040] It is understood that the cable management assembly may also include a third cable management seat and a fourth cable management seat. The first cable management seat 310, the second cable management seat 320, the third cable management seat and the fourth cable management seat can be arranged to form a cable management channel 301, which will not be described in detail here.

[0041] Of course, in some specific embodiments, the first cable management seat 310 can also be hinged to the second cable management seat 320. When the second cable management seat 320 rotates around the hinge end of the first cable management seat 310 and the second cable management seat 320, a notch can be generated, which can also facilitate the wire 620 to enter the cable management channel 301. This will not be described in detail here.

[0042] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 In some embodiments of the present invention, the straightening assembly includes a first straightening member 410 and a second straightening member 420 disposed opposite to each other. The first straightening member 410 is disposed on the first cable management base 310 and can move in a direction close to the second cable management base 320. The second straightening member 420 is disposed on the second cable management base 320 and can move in a direction close to the first cable management base 310. The first straightening member 410 is used to abut against one side of the plug module 630, and the second straightening member 420 is used to abut against the opposite side of the plug module 630. This can prevent the plug module 630 from causing the wire 620 to bend, thereby improving the cable management effect of the cable management mechanism.

[0043] Specifically, the first straightening member 410 is located below the second straightening member 420. When the plug module 630 moves to the periphery of one end of the cable management channel 301, the first straightening member 410 can move upward to contact the plug module 630. Then, the second straightening member 420 moves downward to contact the plug module 630. The second straightening member 420 can drive the plug module 630 to rotate relative to the wire 620, so that the first straightening member 410 is in contact with the lower surface of the plug module 630, and the second straightening member 420 is in contact with the upper surface of the plug module 630. This achieves the straightening operation of the plug module 630, which can prevent the plug module 630 from bending the wire 620, thereby improving the cable management effect of the cable management mechanism.

[0044] It is understandable that the first straightening component 410 and the second straightening component 420 are integrated on the first cable management seat 310 and the second cable management seat 320 respectively, which can reduce the overall volume of the cable management mechanism and thus reduce the space occupied by the cable management mechanism. This will not be described in detail here.

[0045] It should be noted that the first aligning component 410 and the second aligning component 420 can also be set on the bracket 100. The first aligning component 410 and the second aligning component 420 can move relative to each other to achieve the alignment of the plug module 630. This will not be described in detail here.

[0046] It should be noted that the alignment component may also include a roller component connected to a motor. The motor is slidably mounted on the first cable management seat 310 and connected to a linear cylinder. The motor can drive the roller component to rotate, and the linear cylinder can drive the roller component to roll on the upper surface of the plug module 630, thereby aligning the plug module 630. This will not be described in detail here.

[0047] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 In some embodiments of the present invention, the first straightening member 410 is connected to the second driving member 430, and the second straightening member 420 is connected to the third driving member 440, so that the second driving member 430 can automatically drive the first straightening member 410 to move in the direction close to the second cable management seat 320, and the third driving member 440 can automatically drive the second straightening member 420 to move in the direction close to the first cable management seat 310, without the need for manual driving of the first straightening member 410 and the second straightening member 420. This not only improves the cable management consistency of the battery cell 610, but also improves the automation level of the cable management mechanism.

[0048] Specifically, the second drive unit 430 is installed on the first cable management base 310, and the third drive unit 440 is installed on the second cable management base 320. The output end of the second drive unit 430 is connected to the first straightening unit 410, and the output end of the third drive unit 440 is connected to the second straightening unit 420. This allows the second drive unit 430 to automatically drive the first straightening unit 410 to move in a direction close to the second cable management base 320, and the third drive unit 440 to automatically drive the second straightening unit 420 to move in a direction close to the first cable management base 310, without the need for manual driving of the first straightening unit 410 and the second straightening unit 420. This not only improves the cable management consistency of the battery cell 610, but also improves the automation level of the cable management mechanism.

[0049] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 In some embodiments of the present invention, the cable management assembly further includes a slide 340, which is connected to the bracket 100 and can move axially along the cable management channel 301. The slide 340 is connected to a fourth driving member 350. A second cable management seat 320 is disposed on the slide 340, so that the second cable management seat 320 can slide relative to the first cable management seat 310. The second cable management seat 320 can further manage the wires 620, thereby improving the cable management effect of the cable management mechanism.

[0050] Specifically, the first cable management seat 310 is provided with a cable management plane 313, and the second cable management seat 320 is provided with a cable management groove. The periphery of the groove opening is in contact with the cable management plane 313, and the cable management plane 313 and the wall of the cable management groove form a cable management channel 301. By setting a slide 340 and a fourth driving member 350, the fourth driving member 350 can drive the slide 340 to move axially along the cable management channel 301, thereby causing the second cable management seat 320 to slide relative to the first cable management seat 310 along the axial direction of the cable management channel 301. The second cable management seat 320 can further manage the wires 620, thereby improving the cable management effect of the cable management mechanism.

[0051] In some embodiments of the present invention, the support component 200 includes a support seat 210 and a fifth driving member 220. The fifth driving member 220 is used to drive the support seat 210 to move axially along the cable management channel 301. The moving speed of the slide 340 is less than the moving speed of the support seat 210, which can improve the cable management effect of the cable management mechanism.

[0052] Specifically, during the process of the fifth driving member 220 driving the carrier 210 to pull the wire 620 to move within the cable management channel 301, the bending degree of the end of the wire 620 away from the battery cell 610 gradually increases. By setting the moving speed of the slide 340 to be less than the moving speed of the carrier 210, after the carrier 210 pulls the wire 620 to move a certain length within the cable management channel 301, the carrier 210 stops moving. The fourth driving member 350 drives the slide 340 to move the second cable management seat 320 along the direction closer to the plug module 630, so that the periphery of one side of the cable management groove can abut against the plug module 630. Moreover, the moving speed of the slide 340 is less than the moving speed of the carrier 210, so that the moving speed of the second cable management seat 320 in the axial direction of the cable management channel 301 is less than the moving speed of the carrier 210. This increases the cable management time of the second cable management seat 320, ensuring that the cable management mechanism can fully manage the wire 620, thereby improving the cable management effect of the cable management mechanism.

[0053] In some embodiments of the present invention, the first cable management base 310 is provided with a relief groove 311, which is used to avoid the plug module 630. The relief groove 311 allows the plug module 630 to swing within the relief groove 311 so as to avoid interference between the plug module 630 and the first cable management base 310, and is beneficial for the alignment component to align the plug module 630.

[0054] Reference Figure 3 , Figure 4In some embodiments of the present invention, the first cable management base 310 is connected to a separator 312. The separator 312 is used to be inserted between adjacent wires 620 of the battery cell 610. The projection of the separator 312 along the axial direction of the cable management channel 301 is located within the cable management channel 301, so that the cable management mechanism can separate multiple wires 620 connected to the battery cell 610 to avoid the overlap of multiple wires 620, thereby preventing the wires 620 from being accidentally flattened by the second cable management base 320 and improving the reliability of the cable management mechanism.

[0055] Specifically, there are three wires 620 connected to the battery cell 610, and two separators 312 are configured accordingly. A separator 312 is inserted between two adjacent wires 620, so that the cable management mechanism can separate the three wires 620 connected to the battery cell 610 to avoid the overlap of multiple wires 620, thereby preventing the wires 620 from being accidentally flattened by the second cable management seat 320 and improving the reliability of the cable management mechanism.

[0056] It should be noted that the separator 312 can be detachably connected to the first cable management base 310, or it can be an integral structure with the first cable management base 310, which will not be described in detail here.

[0057] Reference Figure 6 In some embodiments of the present invention, the support assembly 200 includes a support base 210 and an adsorption member 230. The support position is provided on the support base 210, the support base 210 is provided on the bracket 100, and can move along the axial direction of the cable channel 301. The support base 210 is connected to a fifth driving member 220, and the adsorption member 230 is used to adsorb the battery cell 610, which can facilitate the fixing of the battery cell 610.

[0058] Specifically, there are two adsorption components 230, which are spaced apart. Each adsorption component 230 is a suction cup structure. The adsorption component 230 can generate negative pressure through a vacuum pump to adsorb the battery cell 610, which facilitates the fixation of the battery cell 610.

[0059] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 7 According to a second aspect embodiment of the present invention, the cable management device includes a frame 500 and a cable management mechanism according to a first aspect embodiment of the present invention. The cable management mechanism is disposed on the frame 500, and multiple cable management mechanisms are configured. The multiple cable management mechanisms are arranged side by side at intervals, so that the cable management device can perform cable management on multiple battery cells 610 at the same time, thereby improving the cable management efficiency of the cable management device.

[0060] Specifically, during cable management, the battery cell 610 is first placed on the bearing position, and the wire 620 is passed through the cable management channel 301. Then, the bearing component 200 and the cable management component are moved relative to each other so that the wire 620 moves along the axial direction of the cable management channel 301. The wall of the cable management channel 301 can contact the opposite sides of the wire 620 to guide the wire 620 to extend along its axial direction. After the cable management channel 301 completes the cable management operation, the plug module 630 enters the alignment position. The alignment component can align the plug module 630 so that the plug module 630 does not cause the wire 620 to bend, which can improve the cable management effect of the cable management mechanism. Multiple cable management mechanisms are arranged side by side at intervals, so that the cable management equipment can perform cable management on multiple battery cells 610 at the same time, which can improve the cable management efficiency of the cable management equipment.

[0061] It is foreseeable that the aforementioned driving components can be cylinders, motors combined with ball screws, or other conventional driving components such as hydraulic cylinders. Specific implementation methods can be adjusted according to actual needs and are not limited here.

[0062] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0063] The present invention has been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention.

Claims

1. A cable management mechanism, characterized in that, include: Bracket (100); The carrier assembly (200) is provided with a carrier position for carrying the battery cell (610). The carrier assembly (200) includes a carrier base (210) and an adsorption member (230). The carrier position is located on the carrier base (210). The carrier base (210) is located on the bracket (100). The carrier base (210) is connected to a fifth driving member (220). The adsorption member (230) is used to adsorb the battery cell (610). The cable management assembly includes a cable management channel (301) that can contact the opposite sides of the conductor (620). One of the support assembly (200) and the cable management assembly is movably disposed on the bracket (100) so that the conductor (620) can move within the cable management channel (301). The cable management assembly includes a first cable management seat (310) and a second cable management seat (320) disposed opposite to each other. The first cable management seat (310) and the second cable management seat (320) enclose the cable management channel (301). The second cable management seat (320) is movably disposed on the bracket (100) and connected to a first driving member (330). The first driving member (330) is used to drive the second cable management seat (320) to move closer to and away from the first cable management seat (310). The fifth driving member (220) is used to drive the support seat (210) to move along the axial direction of the cable management channel (301). The alignment component has an alignment position located at one end of the cable management channel (301) away from the support component (200). The alignment position is used to align the plug module (630) connected to the wire (620). The alignment component includes a first alignment member (410) and a second alignment member (420) disposed opposite to each other. The first alignment member (410) is disposed on the first cable management base (310) and can move in a direction close to the second cable management base (320). The second alignment member (420) is disposed on the second cable management base (320) and can move in a direction close to the first cable management base (310). The first alignment member (410) is used to abut against one side of the plug module (630), and the second alignment member (420) is used to abut against the opposite side of the plug module (630).

2. The cable management mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first aligning member (410) is connected to the second driving member (430), and the second aligning member (420) is connected to the third driving member (440).

3. The cable management mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cable management assembly also includes a slide (340), which is connected to the bracket (100) and can move along the axial direction of the cable management channel (301). The slide (340) is connected to a fourth drive member (350), and the second cable management seat (320) is disposed on the slide (340).

4. The cable management mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that, The moving speed of the slide (340) is less than the moving speed of the support (210).

5. The cable management mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first cable management base (310) is provided with a clearance groove (311), which is used to avoid the plug module (630).

6. The cable management mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first cable management base (310) is connected to a separator (312), which is used to be inserted between adjacent wires (620) of the battery cell (610). The projection of the separator (312) along the axial direction of the cable management channel (301) is located within the cable management channel (301).

7. A cable management device, characterized in that, It includes a frame (500) and a cable management mechanism as described in any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the cable management mechanism is disposed on the frame (500), and multiple cable management mechanisms are configured, with the multiple cable management mechanisms arranged side by side at intervals.

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