A clamping mechanism and modular cutting apparatus

Abstract

The disclosed clamping mechanism and module cutting equipment relate to the technical field of battery maintenance, and the clamping mechanism comprises a base and a clamping assembly. The clamping assembly comprises a first mounting bracket, a first clamping assembly and a supporting assembly. The first mounting bracket is arranged on the base, and the first clamping assembly is used for clamping a clamped part. The supporting assembly comprises a supporting part arranged on the first clamping assembly and having a supporting leg for supporting the bottom of the clamped part. The supporting part arranged on the first clamping assembly can be close to the position where the battery module is located synchronously with the clamping action of the first clamping assembly. During the clamping and transportation of the first clamping assembly on the clamped part, the supporting leg supports the bottom of the clamped part, and when the clamped part falls, the supporting leg can catch the clamped part, thereby avoiding the falling of the clamped part due to failure and improving the safety and reliability of the feeding process.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of battery maintenance technology, and more specifically, to a clamping mechanism and a module cutting device. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of technology and the increasing demand for mobile devices, battery modules, as a key electronic device, are undergoing continuous upgrades in design and manufacturing. However, due to the complexity of battery module manufacturing and design, the maintenance and replacement costs of battery modules are also increasing.

[0003] To reduce the maintenance and replacement costs of battery modules, existing technologies employ rework pull-out disassembly equipment for disassembly and maintenance. This equipment facilitates the disassembly of battery modules, allowing for the repair or replacement of damaged or faulty components. It also enables comprehensive analysis and testing of the battery modules to ensure their performance and safety. Furthermore, rework pull-out equipment can improve battery module production efficiency and reduce maintenance costs. During battery module manufacturing, issues such as design errors and material quality problems may arise; these can be addressed through rework pull-out equipment for repair and replacement, further enhancing production efficiency.

[0004] Square lithium battery module rework and disassembly equipment is a very important piece of equipment. It can rework and disassemble square lithium battery modules, improve production efficiency and reduce maintenance costs, and is of great significance to the development of the battery module manufacturing industry.

[0005] When disassembling a square lithium battery module, it is necessary to cut its side plates and end plates. Before cutting the square lithium battery module, it needs to be reliably clamped by a clamping mechanism for loading. During the loading process, if the square lithium battery module being clamped is too heavy, it may fall, which will not only damage the battery module, but also pose a safety hazard.

[0006] Therefore, how to reliably feed square battery modules has become a technical problem that urgently needs to be solved by those skilled in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0007] In view of this, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a clamping mechanism to achieve reliable feeding of square battery modules.

[0008] Another object of the present invention is to provide a module cutting device, which includes the above-described clamping mechanism.

[0009] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0010] A clamping mechanism includes a base and a clamping assembly, the clamping assembly comprising:

[0011] A first mounting bracket is disposed on the base;

[0012] A first clamping assembly is disposed on the first mounting bracket;

[0013] The support assembly includes a support member disposed on the first clamping assembly and having a support leg. The support leg is positioned below the clamped part and spaced at a predetermined distance from the clamped part when the first clamping assembly clamps the clamped part.

[0014] Optionally, in the above-described clamping mechanism, the support member is movably disposed on the first clamping assembly and driven by the support driving member, which is disposed on the first clamping assembly.

[0015] When the supporting component is in a supporting state, the supporting leg is located below the first clamping component and extends towards the clamped part to support the bottom of the clamped part when it falls. When the supporting component is in a non-supporting state, the supporting leg is retracted to a position away from the clamped part on the first clamping component.

[0016] Optionally, in the above-described clamping mechanism, the supporting members are multiple members rotatably disposed on the first clamping assembly, and the multiple supporting members are connected to the supporting driving member via a linkage assembly.

[0017] Optionally, in the above-described clamping mechanism, the support member includes mutually perpendicular and connected support legs and a connecting portion, the connecting portion being drively connected to the linkage assembly.

[0018] Optionally, in the above-described clamping mechanism, the first clamping assembly has a first insulating buffer pad provided on the side for clamping the clamped part; and / or,

[0019] A second insulating buffer pad is provided on the supporting leg. When the supporting assembly is in the supporting state, the second insulating buffer pad is located on the side of the supporting leg facing the clamped part.

[0020] Optionally, in the above-described clamping mechanism, the first clamping assembly includes a first clamping member and a first driving member. The first driving member is disposed on the first mounting bracket and its output end is connected to the first clamping member for driving the first clamping member to clamp the clamped part. The supporting member is disposed on the first clamping member.

[0021] Optionally, in the above-mentioned clamping mechanism, the clamping assembly further includes a second mounting bracket and a second clamping assembly. The second mounting bracket is disposed on the machine base. There are two sets of the first clamping assembly and the second clamping assembly. The two sets of the first clamping assembly are used to clamp the two ends of the clamped part along the width direction, and the two sets of the second clamping assembly are used to clamp the two ends of the clamped part along the length direction.

[0022] The second clamping assembly includes a second clamping member and a second driving member. The second driving member is disposed on the second mounting bracket and its output end is connected to the second clamping member for driving the second clamping member to clamp the clamped part.

[0023] Optionally, in the above-described clamping mechanism, the first mounting bracket is movably mounted on the base via a first spacing adjustment component; and / or,

[0024] The second mounting bracket is movably mounted on the base via a second spacing adjustment assembly.

[0025] Optionally, in the above-described clamping mechanism, along the moving direction of the first mounting bracket, a first scale is provided on the base, and a first pointer for indicating the scale on the first scale is provided on the first mounting bracket; and / or,

[0026] Along the moving direction of the second mounting bracket, a second scale is provided on the base, and a second pointer is provided on the second mounting bracket for indicating the scale on the second scale.

[0027] Optionally, in the above-described clamping mechanism, the first driving member is a clamping cylinder, and the clamping cylinder is provided with a pressure reducing valve for adjusting the clamping force; and / or,

[0028] The first clamping member is a clamping plate, and the clamping plate has multiple sets of mounting holes for connecting different clamps.

[0029] Optionally, the clamping mechanism described above further includes a module detection component, which includes:

[0030] The sensing element is mounted on the base;

[0031] The detection unit is movably mounted on the base via an elastic element and is used to abut against the upper surface of the clamped part;

[0032] A triggering unit is disposed on the detection unit and is used to trigger the sensing element;

[0033] Specifically, when the module detection component is in the first state, the detection part is not in contact with the clamped part, the elastic element is in the initial state, and the sensing element is not triggered; when the module detection component is in the second state, the detection part abuts against the clamped part, the elastic element is in the compressed state, and the sensing element is triggered by the triggering part.

[0034] Optionally, in the above-described clamping mechanism, the detection unit includes:

[0035] A guide rod passes through the base and extends vertically. The elastic element is sleeved on the guide rod, and its two ends abut against the base and the guide rod, respectively. The trigger part is disposed at the first end of the guide rod.

[0036] A detection plate is disposed at the second end of the guide rod and is used to abut against the clamped part.

[0037] A module cutting device includes the clamping mechanism described above.

[0038] The clamping mechanism provided by this invention includes a base and a clamping assembly. The clamping assembly includes a first mounting bracket, a first clamping component, and a supporting component. The first mounting bracket is disposed on the base, and the first clamping component is disposed on the first mounting bracket. Two of the first clamping components in the two sets of clamping assemblies can respectively clamp the two ends of the clamped part, thereby driving the clamped part to move. The supporting assembly includes a supporting member disposed on the first clamping assembly and has supporting feet for supporting the bottom of the clamped part. The supporting member, disposed on the first clamping assembly, can synchronously move closer to the position of the clamped part as the first clamping assembly clamps. During the process of clamping and transporting the clamped part by the first clamping assembly, the supporting leg is located at the bottom of the clamped part and is spaced at a preset distance from the clamped part. This preset distance can be zero or non-zero, to correspond to the scenarios where the supporting leg is in contact with the clamped part or has a certain gap during clamping. That is, the distance that can support the clamped part when it falls is within the preset distance range, so that the supporting leg can catch the clamped part when it falls, and prevent the clamped part from falling due to malfunction.

[0039] Compared with the prior art, the clamping mechanism provided by the present invention can clamp the clamped part and realize the transfer of the clamped part. In addition, the bottom of the clamped part can be supported by the added support component to prevent the clamped part from falling. It can be used for loading square lithium battery modules and greatly improves the safety and reliability of the transfer process of square lithium battery modules.

[0040] The module cutting equipment provided by the present invention includes the above-mentioned clamping mechanism, which is used to load the battery module to the cutting position of the module cutting equipment. Since it has the above-mentioned clamping mechanism, it also has the above-mentioned beneficial effects, which will not be repeated here. Attached Figure Description

[0041] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0042] Figure 1 This is a front view of the clamping component of the clamping mechanism disclosed in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0043] Figure 2 This is a top view of the clamping assembly of the clamping mechanism disclosed in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0044] Figure 3 This is an isometric view of the clamping component of the clamping mechanism disclosed in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0045] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the module detection component of the clamping mechanism disclosed in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0046] Wherein, 100 is the first clamping assembly, 110 is the first clamping member, and 120 is the first driving member;

[0047] 200 is the support component, 210 is the support element, 211 is the second insulating buffer pad, and 220 is the support drive element;

[0048] 300 is the first mounting bracket;

[0049] 400 is the module detection component, 410 is the guide rod, 420 is the detection plate, 430 is the sensing element, 440 is the elastic element, and 450 is the mounting plate. Detailed Implementation

[0050] The core of this invention is to disclose a clamping mechanism to achieve reliable feeding of square battery modules.

[0051] Another object of the present invention is to provide a module cutting device, which includes the above-described clamping mechanism.

[0052] Hereinafter, embodiments will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Furthermore, the embodiments shown below do not limit the scope of the invention as described in the claims. Additionally, the complete contents of the structures represented in the embodiments below are not limited to those necessary for the solution of the invention as described in the claims. It should be noted that, for ease of description, only the parts relevant to the relevant application are shown in the drawings. Unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other.

[0053] Combination Figure 1 and Figure 3 The clamping mechanism disclosed in this embodiment of the invention includes a base and clamping components. Two sets of clamping components are disposed on the base. The clamped component is clamped between the two sets of clamping components, and then the clamped component moves to achieve positional transfer. Each clamping component includes a first mounting bracket 300, a first clamping component 100, and a supporting component 200. The first mounting bracket 300 is disposed on the base, and the first clamping component 100 is disposed on the first mounting bracket 300. The two first clamping components 100 in the two sets of clamping components can respectively clamp the two ends of the clamped component, thereby moving the clamped component.

[0054] The support assembly 200 includes a support member 210, which is disposed on the first clamping assembly 100 and has a support leg for supporting the bottom of the clamped part. The support member 210, disposed on the first clamping assembly 100, can synchronously move closer to the position of the clamped part during the clamping action of the first clamping assembly 100. During the clamping and transporting process of the first clamping assembly 100, the support leg is located at the bottom of the clamped part and is spaced at a preset distance from the clamped part. This preset distance can be zero or non-zero, corresponding to scenarios where the support leg is in contact with the clamped part or has a certain gap during clamping. That is, the distance that can support the clamped part when it falls is within the preset distance range, ensuring that the support leg can catch the clamped part when it falls, preventing the clamped part from falling due to malfunction.

[0055] Compared with the prior art, the clamping mechanism disclosed in the embodiments of the present invention can clamp the clamped part and realize the transfer of the clamped part. In addition, the added support component 200 can support the bottom of the clamped part to prevent the clamped part from falling. It can be used for loading square lithium battery modules and greatly improves the safety and reliability of the transfer process of square lithium battery modules.

[0056] Specifically, in one embodiment, the first clamping assembly 100 includes a first clamping member 110 and a first driving member 120. The first driving member 120 is disposed on the first mounting bracket 300, and its output end is connected to the first clamping member 110, for driving the two first clamping members 110 to move closer to each other and clamp the clamped part. Through the two first clamping members 110 in the two sets of clamping assemblies, the two ends of the clamped part can be clamped respectively, thereby driving the movable clamped part to move. A support member 210 is disposed on the first clamping member 110.

[0057] The following description uses a square lithium battery module as the clamping component, and will be referred to as a battery module for short.

[0058] The first driving member 120 mentioned above can be a clamping cylinder. Furthermore, in order to adjust the clamping force of the first clamping assembly 100, a pressure reducing valve for adjusting its clamping force is provided on the first driving member 120.

[0059] To facilitate model change, combined with Figure 1 The first clamping member 110 is a clamping plate with a plate-like structure. The clamping plate has multiple sets of mounting holes, which can be connected to different clamps. Different clamps are matched with battery modules of different shapes, making it convenient to change the type.

[0060] Specifically, the clamp is disposed on the first side of the first clamping member 110, and the first driving member 120 is disposed on the second side of the first clamping member 110. The first driving member 120 can drive the first clamping member 110 to move so that the clamp clamps the battery module.

[0061] In one embodiment, a clamping guide rail is provided on the first mounting bracket 300. The clamping guide rail extends from the first side to the second side of the first clamping member 110, and the first clamping member 110 slides in cooperation with the clamping guide rail to guide the clamping action.

[0062] It should be noted that the base can move vertically to approach and lift the battery module. Depending on the specific rework and dismantling equipment, after the battery module is lifted, it can be transferred via the horizontal movement of the first mounting bracket 300 on the base. Alternatively, after lifting, the battery module can be transported via the movement of the base on the rework and dismantling equipment frame (or by being driven by other devices). In other words, depending on the actual situation, the base may or may not have horizontal movement capabilities; a base with horizontal movement capabilities is more suitable for long-distance transportation of battery modules.

[0063] Since the initial loading position of the battery module is located on a large plane in most working conditions, the clamping mechanism needs to be lowered to the position corresponding to the battery module before clamping. This causes the support member 210 to be lower than the first clamping member 110 (the first clamping member 110 clamps the end of the battery module, and the support member 210 supports the bottom of the battery module, that is, the support member 210 needs to be set at the bottom of the first clamping member 110), which may interfere with the clamping of the first clamping assembly 100. Therefore, in a specific embodiment of the present invention, the support member 210 is movably set on the first clamping member 110 and driven by the support driving member 220, which is set on the first clamping member 110. When the support assembly 200 is in the support state, the support legs are located below the first clamping member 110 and extend towards the position between the two first clamping members 110 in the two sets of clamping assemblies. When the battery module falls, it can support the bottom of the battery module. When the support assembly 200 is in the non-support state, the support legs move away from the battery module and are retracted on the first clamping member 110 to move away from the position of the battery module, so as to avoid interfering with the descent and clamping action of the first clamping assembly 100.

[0064] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 The two support components 210 marked in the figure show two states of the support component 210. Before the first clamping component 100 clamps the battery module, the support component 200 is in a non-supporting state, is retracted and does not affect the clamping of the first clamping component 110. After the first clamping component 100 clamps the battery module, the support component 200 changes from the non-supporting state to the supporting state, and the supporting legs of the support component 210 rotate to the bottom of the battery module to prevent the battery module from falling.

[0065] Specifically, in one embodiment, the support member 210 is rotatably disposed on the first clamping member 110 and is connected to the support driving member 220 via a linkage assembly. The support driving member 220 can drive the support member 210 to rotate. In the non-supporting state, the support member 210 rotates to the second side of the first clamping member 110 and is opposite to the first clamping member 110; in the supporting state, the support member 210 rotates to the bottom of the first clamping member 110.

[0066] Combination Figure 1 and Figure 2 The support member 210 is a right-angled member with a cross-section similar to "L" shape, including mutually perpendicular and connected support legs and connecting parts. The connecting parts are sleeved on the linkage assembly. The support members 210 are multiple members spaced apart on the first clamping member 110. Multiple support members 210 located on a first clamping member 110 can be driven by a support driving member 220 and synchronously connected through the linkage assembly to save installation space and cost.

[0067] All of the aforementioned supporting drive components 220 can be drive cylinders.

[0068] Specifically, in the non-supported state, the drive cylinder retracts, and the linkage mechanism is in its initial state. After the first clamping component 100 clamps the battery module, the clamping mechanism rises and moves to a preset height (about 60mm, controlled by the Z-axis encoder of the KBK mechanism (crane)). Once the height is reached, the drive cylinder extends, driving the linkage mechanism to rotate the support component 210 to directly under the battery module to prevent the battery module from slipping due to unstable clamping during transportation. Then, the battery module is moved horizontally for transport.

[0069] In another embodiment, the support member 210 is translatably disposed on the first clamping member 110. At the first extreme position of the translation of the support member 210, the support member 210 is located on the second side of the first clamping member 110 and maintains a relatively far distance from the first clamping member 110 to avoid the plane where the battery module is initially located. After the first clamping assembly 100 clamps and lifts the battery module, when the support member 210 is translated to the second extreme position, the support member 210 moves to a position close to the first clamping member 110. The supporting leg is disposed on the first side of the first clamping member 110 and located at the bottom of the battery module.

[0070] In order to achieve insulation protection for the battery module, the first clamping member 110 is provided with a first insulating buffer pad on the side that clamps and fits against the battery module.

[0071] Furthermore, a second insulating buffer pad 211 is provided on the supporting leg. When the supporting assembly 200 is in the supporting state, the second insulating buffer pad 211 is located on the side of the supporting leg facing the first clamping member 110 (bottom of the battery module). The first insulating buffer pad and the second insulating buffer pad 211 ensure that the parts of the clamping mechanism that come into contact with the battery module are made of insulating material, avoiding any safety hazards.

[0072] To improve the reliability of clamping, the clamping assembly also includes a second mounting bracket and a second clamping assembly. The second mounting bracket is mounted on the machine base. The first clamping assembly 100 of the two clamping assemblies is used to clamp the two ends of the battery module along the width direction, and the second clamping assembly of the two clamping assemblies is used to clamp the two ends of the battery module along the length direction. By clamping the battery module in four directions, the reliability of the feeding process is ensured.

[0073] The aforementioned second clamping component is mainly used to assist the clamping of the first clamping component 100 and to serve as a positioning point for the battery module, so as to avoid a deviation between the center position of the battery module and the center position of the clamping mechanism when it is in its initial position.

[0074] Specifically, the second clamping assembly includes a second clamping member and a second driving member. The second driving member is disposed on the second mounting bracket and is connected to the second clamping member for driving the two second clamping members to approach each other and clamp the battery module.

[0075] Furthermore, a support component 200 can also be provided on the second clamping member to further improve the reliability and safety of the transportation process.

[0076] To accommodate different types of battery modules, the first mounting bracket 300 is movably mounted on the base via a first spacing adjustment component. The distance between the two first mounting brackets 300 can be adjusted via the first spacing adjustment component to accommodate the clamping of different types of battery modules.

[0077] Correspondingly, the second mounting bracket is movably mounted on the base via the second spacing adjustment component.

[0078] The first and second spacing adjustment components can both be driven by lead screws. Specifically, the base is provided with a first and a second drive screw arranged in two mutually perpendicular directions. The first mounting bracket 300 is mounted on the first drive screw via a first drive nut, and the second mounting bracket is mounted on the second drive screw via a second drive nut. The clamping size of the first clamping component 100 and the second clamping component can be adjusted by reversing the first and second drive screws, so as to clamp battery modules of different sizes. The adjustment is fast and highly adaptable.

[0079] To facilitate operators in quickly adjusting the clamping dimensions, a first scale is provided on the machine base along the moving direction of the first mounting bracket 300, and a second scale is provided on the machine base along the moving direction of the second mounting bracket. Correspondingly, a first pointer is provided on the first mounting bracket 300 to indicate the scale on the first scale, and a second pointer is provided on the second mounting bracket to indicate the scale on the second scale.

[0080] When adjusting different widths, the operator can rotate the handwheel to drive the first transmission screw and the second transmission screw to rotate, and adjust them to the appropriate positions according to the readings of the first pointer and the second pointer on the first scale and the second scale, respectively, so as to quickly adjust the clamping size of the first mounting bracket 300 and the second mounting bracket.

[0081] In one embodiment, there is one first adjustment component, and the first transmission screw is a T-shaped screw with the first half turning left and the second half turning right, so as to achieve synchronous adjustment of the two first mounting brackets 300; there are two second adjustment components, which are used to adjust the positions of the two second mounting brackets respectively. Handwheels are provided at the ends of both the first and second transmission screws for convenient manual adjustment by the operator.

[0082] To prevent operator errors, the clamping mechanism disclosed in this embodiment of the invention also includes a module detection component 400, combined with... Figure 4 The module detection assembly 400 includes a sensor 430, a detection unit, and a trigger unit. The sensor 430 is disposed on the base, the detection unit is movably disposed on the base via an elastic member 440 and is used to abut against the upper surface of the clamped part, and the trigger unit is disposed on the detection unit for triggering the sensor 430.

[0083] When the module detection component 400 is in the first state, the detection part is not in contact with the battery module, the elastic member 440 is in the initial state, and the sensing member 430 is not triggered. When the module detection component 400 is in the second state, the detection part is in contact with the battery module, the elastic member 440 is in the compressed state, and the sensing member 430 is triggered by the triggering part.

[0084] Specifically, in one embodiment, the detection unit includes a guide rod 410 and a detection plate 420. The guide rod 410 passes through the base and extends vertically. An elastic member 440 is sleeved on the guide rod 410, located on the side of the base facing the battery module, and its two ends abut against the base and the limiting part (which can be a limiting ring on the guide rod 410) respectively. A triggering part is disposed at the first end of the guide rod 410. A sensing member 430 is disposed on the side of the base away from the clamping assembly and is used to be triggered by the triggering part disposed at the first end of the guide rod 410. At the same time, the triggering part can prevent the guide rod from falling off the base. The detection plate 420 is disposed on the guide rod 410 near the second end of the battery module to abut against the upper surface of the battery module.

[0085] Before the clamping assembly clamps the battery module, the module detection assembly 400 can detect whether there is a battery module at the clamping position. Specifically, as the base descends to bring the clamping assembly closer to the battery module, the detection plate 420 contacts the upper surface of the battery module first as the base descends. As the base continues to descend, the elastic element 440 is compressed. When the elastic element 440 has been compressed a certain distance, the guide rod 410 triggers the sensor 430, indicating that the battery module is in place, thus avoiding the clamping mechanism's empty clamping action.

[0086] The elastic element 440 can also be disposed on the side of the base facing away from the battery module. In this embodiment, the two ends of the elastic element 440 are connected to the limiting part on the guide rod 410 and the base, respectively. When the module detection component 400 is in the second state, the elastic element 440 is in the stretched state, that is, the elastic element 440 is used to provide the resetting force of the detection part. Depending on the structure, the arrangement of the elastic element 440 is also different.

[0087] Furthermore, combined Figure 4The sensor 430 is triggered only after the elastic element 440 is compressed to its limit position, and the support 210 has a certain distance from the bottom of the battery module. This allows the elastic element 440 to rebound and immediately push the guide rod 410 and the detection plate 420 to reset after the battery module falls. This causes the end of the guide rod 410 to move away from the position where the sensor 430 can be triggered, preventing the sensor 430 from sensing that the battery module has slipped. This achieves foolproof protection and can also alert the operator to the occurrence of abnormal conditions. During this process, the support component 200 can protect the battery module from falling.

[0088] The detection plate 420 is an insulating plate or an insulating layer is provided on the side of the detection plate 420 that is used to attach to the battery module, so as to ensure the insulation protection of the battery module. The elastic element 440 is a spring sleeved on the guide rod 410, and the sensing element 430 is a sensor.

[0089] The module detection component 400 can also be equipped with various sensors (such as photoelectric sensors). Compared with the solution of directly using sensors to detect the battery module in place, the above-mentioned solution of using mechanical structure in conjunction with sensors to detect in place is more reliable and less prone to false detection.

[0090] Specifically, in one embodiment, combined with Figure 4 There are four guide rods 410, and both ends of the detection plate 420 are fixed to two guide rods 410. The module detection assembly 400 also includes a mounting plate 450, on which the sensing element 430 is disposed. The mounting plate 450 is disposed on the side of the base away from the battery module, and the guide rods 410 pass through the mounting plate 450.

[0091] The module detection component 400 is positioned above the middle of the two clamping components. Without affecting its clamping action, it abuts against the upper surface of the battery module to perform in-situ detection.

[0092] The module cutting equipment disclosed in this embodiment of the invention includes the above-mentioned clamping mechanism, which is used to load the battery module to the cutting position of the module cutting equipment. Since it has the above-mentioned clamping mechanism, it also has the above-mentioned beneficial effects, which will not be repeated here.

[0093] The terms "first" and "second," etc., used in the specification and claims of this invention are used to distinguish different objects, not to describe a specific order, and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. Furthermore, in the description of embodiments in this application, "a plurality of" refers to two or more.

[0094] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use the invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. Therefore, the invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A clamping mechanism, characterized in that, Includes a base and a clamping assembly, the clamping assembly comprising: A first mounting bracket (300) is disposed on the base; The first clamping assembly (100) is disposed on the first mounting bracket (300); The support assembly (200) includes a support member (210), which is disposed on the first clamping assembly (100) and has a support leg. The support leg is used to be located below the clamped part and spaced at a preset distance from the clamped part when the first clamping assembly (100) clamps the clamped part. The preset distance is not zero. It also includes a module detection component (400), which includes a sensor (430), a detection unit, and a trigger unit. The sensor (430) is disposed on the base. The detection unit is movably disposed on the base via an elastic member (440) and is used to abut against the upper surface of the clamped part. The trigger unit is disposed on the detection unit and is used to trigger the sensor (430). When the module detection component (400) is in a first state, the detection unit is not in contact with the clamped part, the elastic member (440) is in an initial state, and the sensor (430) is not triggered. When the module detection component (400) is in a second state, the detection unit abuts against the clamped part, the elastic member (440) is in a compressed state, and the sensor (430) is triggered by the trigger unit.

2. The clamping mechanism as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The support member (210) is movably disposed on the first clamping assembly (100) and driven by the support drive member (220), which is disposed on the first clamping assembly (100); When the supporting component (200) is in a supporting state, the supporting leg is located below the first clamping component (100) and extends towards the clamped part to support the bottom of the clamped part when it falls. When the supporting component (200) is in a non-supporting state, the supporting leg is retracted to a position away from the clamped part of the first clamping component (100).

3. The clamping mechanism as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The support members (210) are multiple members rotatably disposed on the first clamping assembly (100), and the multiple support members (210) are connected to the support drive member (220) through a linkage assembly.

4. The clamping mechanism as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The support member (210) includes mutually perpendicular and connected support legs and a connecting part, the connecting part being drively connected to the linkage assembly.

5. The clamping mechanism as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The first clamping assembly (100) has a first insulating buffer pad on one side for clamping the clamped part; and / or, A second insulating buffer pad (211) is provided on the supporting leg. When the supporting assembly (200) is in the supporting state, the second insulating buffer pad (211) is located on the side of the supporting leg facing the clamped part.

6. The clamping mechanism as described in any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The first clamping assembly (100) includes a first clamping member (110) and a first driving member (120). The first driving member (120) is disposed on the first mounting bracket (300) and its output end is connected to the first clamping member (110) for driving the first clamping member (110) to clamp the clamped part. The supporting member (210) is disposed on the first clamping member (110).

7. The clamping mechanism as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The clamping assembly further includes a second mounting bracket and a second clamping assembly. The second mounting bracket is disposed on the machine base. The first clamping assembly (100) and the second clamping assembly are both in two sets. The two sets of the first clamping assembly (100) are used to clamp the two ends of the clamped part along the width direction, and the two sets of the second clamping assembly are used to clamp the two ends of the clamped part along the length direction. The second clamping assembly includes a second clamping member and a second driving member. The second driving member is disposed on the second mounting bracket and its output end is connected to the second clamping member for driving the second clamping member to clamp the clamped part.

8. The clamping mechanism as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The first mounting bracket (300) is movably mounted on the base via a first spacing adjustment assembly; and / or, The second mounting bracket is movably mounted on the base via a second spacing adjustment assembly.

9. The clamping mechanism as described in claim 8, characterized in that, Along the moving direction of the first mounting bracket (300), a first scale is provided on the base, and a first pointer for indicating the scale on the first scale is provided on the first mounting bracket (300). And / or, Along the moving direction of the second mounting bracket, a second scale is provided on the base, and a second pointer is provided on the second mounting bracket for indicating the scale on the second scale.

10. The clamping mechanism as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The first driving component (120) is a clamping cylinder, and the clamping cylinder is provided with a pressure reducing valve for adjusting the clamping force; and / or, The first clamping member (110) is a clamping plate, and the clamping plate has multiple sets of mounting holes for connecting different clamps.

11. The clamping mechanism as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The detection unit includes: A guide rod (410) passes through the base and extends vertically. An elastic element (440) is sleeved on the guide rod (410) and its two ends abut against the base and the guide rod (410) respectively. The trigger part is disposed at the first end of the guide rod (410). The detection plate (420) is disposed at the second end of the guide rod (410) and is used to abut against the clamped part.

12. A module cutting device, characterized in that, Includes the clamping mechanism as described in any one of claims 1-11.

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