A high-efficiency and practical current collector detection device for battery production

By employing automated conveying and inspection mechanisms in battery production, combined with ranging cameras and clamping devices, the problems of large current collector detection errors and low efficiency have been solved, enabling rapid and accurate current collector thickness detection, and adapting to current collectors of different specifications.

CN116753849BActive Publication Date: 2025-11-21NANPING HUAFU ELECTRIC APPLIANCE
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Application Number
CN202310674492.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-06-08
Publication Date
2025-11-21
Estimated Expiration
2043-06-08

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Technical Problem

Existing current collector detection devices suffer from problems such as large manual detection errors and low efficiency, and cannot quickly adapt to current collectors of different sizes and specifications.

Method used

The machine is equipped with a conveying mechanism, a detection mechanism, and a moving mechanism. The current collector is conveyed by a conveyor belt, and automated detection is performed using a ranging camera and a clamping device. The detection position is adjusted by a linear guide rail and a moving mechanism to achieve rapid and accurate detection of the current collector thickness.

Benefits of technology

It achieves high efficiency, accuracy and applicability in current collector detection, and can quickly detect whether the thickness of the current collector is within the standard range, adapting to current collectors of different sizes and specifications.

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Abstract

The application discloses a kind of high-efficiency practical current collector detection devices for battery production, including machine table, the upper end of the machine table is equipped with mounting groove, the inside of the mounting groove is equipped with conveying mechanism, the upper end of the machine table is fixedly connected with mounting bracket, the inside of the mounting bracket is horizontally equipped with guide rod, the both ends of the guide rod are fixedly connected on the inner wall of mounting bracket, two mounting plates are slidably sleeved on the guide rod, the inside of the mounting bracket is equipped with the moving mechanism connected with two mounting plates, the lower end of two mounting plates is fixedly installed with linear guide rail, two guide rail seats are installed on the linear guide rail.The application can quickly detect whether the thickness of the current collector is within the standard thickness interval, and the detection is more efficient.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of battery manufacturing technology, and in particular to a highly efficient and practical current collector testing device for battery manufacturing. Background Technology

[0002] Current collectors are one of the most important components in a battery. After the current collectors are produced, their size and shape need to be inspected. Generally, the thickness of the current collector needs to be inspected after production.

[0003] However, in existing technologies, thickness is mainly measured manually using a ruler, which is prone to errors. Furthermore, the process requires manual loading and unloading of materials, resulting in slow testing efficiency. Therefore, it is necessary to design a high-efficiency and practical current collector testing device for battery production. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing a highly efficient and practical current collector testing device for battery production.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A high-efficiency and practical current collector testing device for battery production includes a machine base. The upper end of the machine base has a mounting groove, and the inner side of the mounting groove has a conveying mechanism. A mounting frame is fixedly connected to the upper end of the machine base. A guide rod is horizontally mounted on the inner side of the mounting frame, with both ends of the guide rod fixedly connected to the inner wall of the mounting frame. Two mounting plates are slidably mounted on the guide rod. A moving mechanism connected to the two mounting plates is provided on the inner side of the mounting frame. Linear guide rails are fixedly mounted on the lower ends of the two mounting plates. Two guide rail seats are mounted on the linear guide rails, and a testing mechanism is provided at the lower end of each guide rail seat. A driving mechanism located below the testing mechanism is provided inside the mounting groove.

[0007] As a further improvement of the present invention, the conveying mechanism includes two rotating shafts disposed inside the mounting groove, the same conveyor belt being fitted on the two rotating shafts, both ends of the rotating shafts being rotatably connected to the inner sidewall of the mounting groove, a second fixed frame being fixedly connected to the outer sidewall of the machine base, a second motor being mounted on the sidewall of the second fixed frame, and the output shaft of the second motor passing through the second fixed frame and the machine base and being fixedly connected to the end of one of the rotating shafts.

[0008] As a further improvement of the present invention, the moving mechanism includes a double-ended screw disposed inside the mounting frame. The double-ended screw is located above and parallel to the guide rod. The double-ended screw passes through two mounting plates, and the two mounting plates are respectively threaded onto both sides of the double-ended screw. Both ends of the double-ended screw are rotatably connected to the inner sidewall of the mounting frame. A first fixing frame is fixedly connected to the outer sidewall of the mounting frame. A first motor is mounted on the sidewall of the first fixing frame. The output shaft of the first motor passes through the first fixing frame and the mounting frame and is fixedly connected to one end of the double-ended screw.

[0009] As a further improvement of the present invention, the detection mechanism includes an upper clamping rod fixedly connected to the lower end of the guide rail seat, a lower clamping rod provided below the upper clamping rod, a connecting rod fixedly sleeved on the lower clamping rod, the connecting rod slidably sleeved on the upper clamping rod, a movable rod vertically penetrating the inner side of the lower clamping rod, the movable rod slidably connected to the lower clamping rod, a ranging camera fixedly connected to the upper end of the movable rod, a strip groove penetrating the side wall of the lower clamping rod, a stop block fixedly connected to the lower end of the movable rod, a spring sleeved on the movable rod, the upper end of the spring connected to the lower clamping rod, and the lower end of the spring connected to the stop block.

[0010] As a further improvement of the present invention, positioning blocks are arranged on the surface of the conveyor belt.

[0011] As a further improvement of the present invention, a limiting ring is fixedly sleeved on the upper clamping rod, and the limiting ring is located below the connecting rod.

[0012] As a further improvement of the present invention, the driving mechanism includes a movable plate disposed inside the mounting groove, the movable plate being located below the abutment, and a cylinder located below the movable plate being installed on the inner bottom wall of the mounting groove, the telescopic end of the cylinder facing upward and fixedly connected to the lower end of the movable plate.

[0013] As a further improvement of the present invention, limiting grooves are provided on the inner walls of the left and right sides of the mounting groove, and limiting sliders are fixedly connected to the left and right ends of the movable plate. The two limiting sliders are slidably connected inside the two limiting grooves respectively. A limiting rod is vertically connected to the limiting slider and is slidably connected thereto. The upper and lower ends of the limiting rod are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the limiting groove.

[0014] As a further improvement of the present invention, the upper clamping rod is a rectangular rod.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this invention are:

[0016] 1. By setting up a conveyor mechanism and starting the second motor, the rotating shaft is driven to rotate. The rotating shaft drives the conveyor belt to rotate, which can carry the collector to the bottom of the mounting frame. The collector is then inspected by the detection mechanism, making the inspection more efficient.

[0017] 2. By setting up a detection mechanism and a drive mechanism, the cylinder extends, causing the moving plate to move upward. The moving plate then moves the movable rod upward, and the spring force acts on the lower clamping rod, causing the lower clamping rod to move upward. This, in turn, lifts the collector upward, and the lower clamping rod, in conjunction with the upper clamping rod, clamps and fixes the collector, ensuring stability during the collector detection process and ensuring the accuracy of the detection results. The distance measuring camera can detect the thickness of the collector, thus enabling rapid detection of whether the thickness of the collector is within the standard thickness range.

[0018] 3. By setting up a linear guide rail, two guide rail seats, and a moving mechanism, the linear guide rail can drive the two guide rail seats to move synchronously, thereby adjusting the distance between the two detection mechanisms on the same side. The moving mechanism can drive the two mounting plates to move synchronously, thereby adjusting the distance between the detection mechanisms located on the left and right sides respectively. This allows for the adjustment of the position of the detection mechanisms to accommodate current collectors of different sizes and specifications, making the detection more applicable.

[0019] This invention can quickly detect whether the thickness of the current collector is within the standard thickness range, making the detection more efficient. At the same time, the structure can be flexibly adjusted to adapt to current collectors of different sizes and specifications, making the detection more applicable. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a high-efficiency and practical current collector detection device for battery production proposed in this invention;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a top view of the rotating shaft, conveyor belt, and positioning block of a high-efficiency and practical current collector testing device for battery production proposed in this invention.

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the inner side of the lower clamping rod of a high-efficiency and practical current collector detection device for battery production proposed in this invention;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure of the linear guide rail, guide rail seat, and upper clamping rod of a high-efficiency and practical current collector testing device for battery production proposed in this invention.

[0024] In the diagram: 1. Machine base, 2. Mounting slot, 3. Rotary shaft, 4. Conveyor belt, 5. Positioning block, 6. Mounting frame, 7. Guide rod, 8. Double-ended screw, 9. Mounting plate, 10. First fixed frame, 11. First motor, 12. Linear guide rail, 13. Guide rail seat, 14. Upper clamping rod, 15. Connecting rod, 16. Limiting ring, 17. Second fixed frame, 18. Second motor, 19. Lower clamping rod, 20. Movable rod, 21. Spring, 22. Abutment block, 23. Moving plate, 24. Cylinder, 25. Limiting slide groove, 26. Limiting slider, 27. Limiting rod, 28. Strip groove, 29. Distance measuring camera. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments.

[0026] Figures 1-4 A high-efficiency and practical current collector testing device for battery production includes a machine base 1. The upper end of the machine base 1 has a mounting groove 2, and the inner side of the mounting groove 2 has a conveying mechanism. A mounting frame 6 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the machine base 1. A guide rod 7 is horizontally arranged on the inner side of the mounting frame 6, with both ends of the guide rod 7 fixedly connected to the inner wall of the mounting frame 6. Two mounting plates 9 are slidably mounted on the guide rod 7. A moving mechanism connected to the two mounting plates 9 is provided on the inner side of the mounting frame 6. Linear guide rails 12 are fixedly mounted on the lower ends of the two mounting plates 9. Two guide rail seats 13 are mounted on the linear guide rails 12, and a testing mechanism is provided at the lower end of each guide rail seat 13. The linear guide rails 12 can drive the two guide rail seats 13 to move synchronously, thereby adjusting the distance between the two testing mechanisms on the same side. A driving mechanism located below the testing mechanism is provided inside the mounting groove 2.

[0027] In this invention, the conveying mechanism includes two rotating shafts 3 disposed inside the mounting groove 2. The same conveyor belt 4 is mounted on the two rotating shafts 3. Positioning blocks 5 are arranged on the surface of the conveyor belt 4. The positioning blocks 5 can be used to position the collector. Both ends of the rotating shafts 3 are rotatably connected to the inner side wall of the mounting groove 2. A second fixing frame 17 is fixedly connected to the outer side wall of the machine base 1. A second motor 18 is installed on the side wall of the second fixing frame 17. The output shaft of the second motor 18 passes through the second fixing frame 17 and the machine base 1 and is fixedly connected to the end of one of the rotating shafts 3.

[0028] The specific moving mechanism includes a double-ended screw 8 located inside the mounting frame 6. The double-ended screw 8 is positioned above and parallel to the guide rod 7. The double-ended screw 8 passes through two mounting plates 9, and the two mounting plates 9 are threaded onto both sides of the double-ended screw 8. Both ends of the double-ended screw 8 are rotatably connected to the inner side wall of the mounting frame 6. A first fixed frame 10 is fixedly connected to the outer side wall of the mounting frame 6. A first motor 11 is mounted on the side wall of the first fixed frame 10. The output shaft of the first motor 11 passes through the first fixed frame 10 and the mounting frame 6 and is fixedly connected to one end of the double-ended screw 8. When the first motor 11 is started, the double-ended screw 8 is driven to rotate. Since the two mounting plates 9 are threaded onto both ends of the double-ended screw 8, the two mounting plates 9 can be driven to move synchronously. This allows for adjustment of the distance between the detection mechanisms located on the left and right sides, thereby adjusting the position of the detection mechanisms to accommodate different sizes and specifications of collectors, making the detection more applicable.

[0029] The specific testing mechanism includes an upper clamping rod 14 fixedly connected to the lower end of the guide rail seat 13, a lower clamping rod 19 below the upper clamping rod 14, a connecting rod 15 fixedly sleeved on the lower clamping rod 19, the connecting rod 15 slidably sleeved on the upper clamping rod 14, a limiting ring 16 fixedly sleeved on the upper clamping rod 14, the limiting ring 16 being located below the connecting rod 15, a movable rod 20 vertically penetrating the inner side of the lower clamping rod 19, the movable rod 20 being slidably connected to the lower clamping rod 19, a ranging camera 29 fixedly connected to the upper end of the movable rod 20, a strip groove 28 penetrating the side wall of the lower clamping rod 19, a stop block 22 fixedly connected to the lower end of the movable rod 20, a spring 21 sleeved on the movable rod 20, the upper end of the spring 21 being connected to the lower clamping rod 19, and the lower end of the spring 21 being connected to the stop block 22.

[0030] In use, the second motor 18 is started, driving the rotating shaft 3 to rotate. The rotating shaft 3 drives the conveyor belt 4 to rotate, thus allowing the collector to be fed to the bottom of the mounting frame 6 via the conveyor belt 4. The cylinder 24 is then extended, causing the moving plate 23 to move upward. The moving plate 23 then drives the movable rod 20 to move upward. The spring force of the spring 21 acts on the lower clamping rod 19, causing the lower clamping rod 19 to move upward. The lower clamping rod 19 lifts the collector upward and clamps and fixes it by cooperating with the upper clamping rod 14. The thickness of the collector can be detected by the ranging camera 29, which can quickly determine whether the thickness of the collector is within the standard thickness range. Then, the cylinder 24 is retracted, causing the collector to move back down onto the conveyor belt 4. The detected collector is then conveyed out via the conveyor belt 4.

[0031] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or modifications made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in the present invention, based on the technical solution and inventive concept of the present invention, should be covered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A high-efficiency and practical current collector testing device for battery production, comprising a machine base (1), characterized in that, The upper end of the machine base (1) is provided with an installation groove (2), and the inner side of the installation groove (2) is provided with a conveying mechanism. The upper end of the machine base (1) is fixedly connected with an installation frame (6). The inner side of the installation frame (6) is provided with a guide rod (7). Both ends of the guide rod (7) are fixedly connected to the inner side wall of the installation frame (6). Two installation plates (9) are slidably mounted on the guide rod (7). The inner side of the installation frame (6) is provided with a moving mechanism connected to the two installation plates (9). The lower ends of the two installation plates (9) are fixedly installed with linear guide rails (12). Two guide rail seats (13) are installed on the linear guide rails (12). The lower end of each guide rail seat (13) is provided with a detection mechanism. The interior of the installation groove (2) is provided with a driving mechanism located below the detection mechanism. The detection mechanism includes an upper clamping rod (14) fixedly connected to the lower end of the guide rail seat (13), a lower clamping rod (19) provided below the upper clamping rod (14), a connecting rod (15) fixedly sleeved on the lower clamping rod (19), the connecting rod (15) slidably sleeved on the upper clamping rod (14), a movable rod (20) vertically penetrating the inner side of the lower clamping rod (19), the movable rod (20) slidably connected to the lower clamping rod (19), a ranging camera (29) fixedly connected to the upper end of the movable rod (20), a strip groove (28) penetrating the side wall of the lower clamping rod (19), a stop block (22) fixedly connected to the lower end of the movable rod (20), a spring (21) sleeved on the movable rod (20), the upper end of the spring (21) connected to the lower clamping rod (19), and the lower end of the spring (21) connected to the stop block (22); The driving mechanism includes a movable plate (23) disposed inside the mounting groove (2), the movable plate (23) being located below the abutment block (22), and a cylinder (24) located below the movable plate (23) being installed on the inner bottom wall of the mounting groove (2), the telescopic end of the cylinder (24) facing upward and fixedly connected to the lower end of the movable plate (23).

2. The efficient and practical current collector detection device for battery production according to claim 1, characterized in that, The conveying mechanism includes two rotating shafts (3) set inside the mounting groove (2). The same conveyor belt (4) is fitted on the two rotating shafts (3). Both ends of the rotating shafts (3) are rotatably connected to the inner side wall of the mounting groove (2). A second fixed frame (17) is fixedly connected to the outer side wall of the machine base (1). A second motor (18) is installed on the side wall of the second fixed frame (17). The output shaft of the second motor (18) passes through the second fixed frame (17) and the machine base (1) and is fixedly connected to the end of one of the rotating shafts (3).

3. The efficient and practical current collector detection device for battery production according to claim 1, characterized in that, The moving mechanism includes a double-ended screw (8) disposed inside the mounting frame (6). The double-ended screw (8) is located above the guide rod (7) and is parallel to the guide rod (7). The double-ended screw (8) passes through two mounting plates (9), and the two mounting plates (9) are respectively threaded onto both sides of the double-ended screw (8). Both ends of the double-ended screw (8) are rotatably connected to the inner side wall of the mounting frame (6). A first fixed frame (10) is fixedly connected to the outer side wall of the mounting frame (6). A first motor (11) is installed on the side wall of the first fixed frame (10). The output shaft of the first motor (11) passes through the first fixed frame (10) and the mounting frame (6) and is fixedly connected to one end of the double-ended screw (8).

4. The efficient and practical current collector detection device for battery production according to claim 2, characterized in that, Positioning blocks (5) are arranged on the surface of the conveyor belt (4).

5. The efficient and practical current collector testing device for battery production according to claim 1, characterized in that, A limiting ring (16) is fixedly sleeved on the upper clamping rod (14), and the limiting ring (16) is located below the connecting rod (15).

6. The efficient and practical current collector testing device for battery production according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting groove (2) is provided with limiting slide grooves (25) on both the left and right inner walls. The moving plate (23) is fixedly connected to the left and right ends of the limiting slider (26). The two limiting sliders (26) are slidably connected inside the two limiting slide grooves (25). A limiting rod (27) is vertically connected to the limiting slider (26). The upper and lower ends of the limiting rod (27) are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the limiting slide groove (25).

7. The efficient and practical current collector testing device for battery production according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper clamp (14) is a rectangular bar.

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