Lithium battery rubber coating machine

By designing a lithium battery adhesive applicator, and utilizing components such as servo motors and precision lead screws, the automated adhesive application of battery cells is achieved, solving the problem of difficult automated operation of applying adhesive to the side of lithium batteries, and improving production efficiency and product quality.

CN119447344BActive Publication Date: 2025-11-18GUANGDONG SEAN AUTOMATION EQUIP CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202411601824.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-11
Publication Date
2025-11-18
Estimated Expiration
2044-11-11

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Technical Problem

The application of adhesive tape on the side of lithium batteries is difficult to automate, and traditional tape application machines often result in uneven application, inconsistent placement, and low production efficiency.

Method used

A lithium battery adhesive applicator was designed, comprising an upper frame, a lower frame, a turntable system, an upper cell suction cup mechanism, an adhesive applicator mechanism, a lower cell suction cover mechanism, a cell clamping mechanism, and a cell belt mechanism. Utilizing servo motors, precision lead screws, and cylinders, the applicator achieves automated adhesive applicator application for the cells, ensuring neat positioning and proper adhesion.

Benefits of technology

This improved the production efficiency of applying adhesive to lithium battery cells, ensured neat and consistent application, and enhanced product quality.

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Abstract

The application discloses a lithium battery rubber pasting machine, which comprises an upper rack and a lower rack, the upper rack is provided with an operation panel, the lower rack is provided with an operation table, the lower rack is further provided with a rotating disc system, an upper battery suction disc mechanism, a rubber pasting mechanism, a lower battery suction cap mechanism, a battery clamping mechanism and a battery belt mechanism, the rotating disc system comprises a rotating disc, a precision divider and a plurality of work stations arranged on the rotating disc, each work station is provided with a jig mechanism, the rotating disc is further connected with a driving motor, the jig mechanism comprises a jig cover, a jig base, a connecting seat, a battery product placed on the jig base and a plurality of connecting shafts, and the battery product is placed on the jig base. By using a servo motor, a precision lead screw, a precision cylinder and other accessories, and a reasonable structure, one person can complete the discharge of the battery and the collection of the battery, the production efficiency of the battery rubber pasting can be improved, the position of the pasting is neat and consistent, the pasting is moderate, and the quality is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of adhesive applicator technology, specifically to an adhesive applicator for lithium batteries. Background Technology

[0002] Surface adhesive application for lithium batteries is a crucial step in lithium battery production. Lithium battery adhesive application includes top-side adhesive application, double-sided adhesive application, and top-side adhesive application with end-side adhesive application. Top-side and double-sided adhesive application are relatively convenient and are currently automated. However, top-side adhesive application with end-side adhesive application is difficult to automate. Due to the difficulty in controlling the accuracy of end-side adhesive application, most processes involving end-side adhesive application are still performed manually. Furthermore, traditional adhesive application machines often result in uneven application, inconsistent positioning, and application that is either too tight or too loose, leading to low production efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To overcome the shortcomings of existing technical solutions, this invention provides a lithium battery adhesive applicator, which can effectively solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by this invention to solve its technical problem is:

[0005] A lithium battery adhesive applicator includes an upper frame and a lower frame. The upper frame is equipped with an operation panel, and the lower frame is equipped with an operation table. The lower frame is also equipped with a turntable system, an upper cell suction cup mechanism, an adhesive applicator mechanism, a lower cell suction cover mechanism, a cell clamping mechanism, and a cell belt mechanism. The turntable system includes a rotating disk, a precision divider, and several workstations on the rotating disk. Each workstation is equipped with a fixture mechanism. The rotating disk is also connected to a drive motor. The fixture mechanism includes a fixture cover, a fixture base, a connecting seat, a cell product placed on the fixture base, and multiple connecting shafts. The cell product is placed on the fixture base.

[0006] The upper battery suction cup mechanism presses down the fixture cover. The upper battery suction cup mechanism includes a first fixed plate, a second fixed plate, a first upper battery suction cup cylinder, a second upper battery suction cup cylinder, and a plurality of first suction cups. The first fixed plate is fixedly connected to the first upper battery suction cup cylinder, the first upper battery suction cup cylinder is connected to the second upper battery suction cup cylinder, and the second upper battery suction cup cylinder is connected to the second fixed plate. The first suction cups are disposed on the second fixed plate.

[0007] The rotating disk rotates clockwise or counterclockwise to deliver the battery cell to the adhesive applicator. The adhesive applicator simultaneously applies adhesive to the sides, top, and bottom of the battery cell. The adhesive applicator includes a mounting frame for placing the adhesive tape, an adhesive applicator fixing plate, a vertical plate, a horizontal plate, an adhesive tape suction cup, and an adhesive applicator drive module. The mounting frame is connected to the vertical plate, and a fixing rod is provided between the mounting frame and the vertical plate. The adhesive applicator fixing plate is movably connected to the vertical plate, and a guide structure is provided at the connection between the adhesive applicator fixing plate and the vertical plate.

[0008] After the battery cell is coated with adhesive, the rotating disk rotates the battery cell to the lower battery cell suction cover mechanism. The lower battery cell suction cover mechanism picks up the fixture cover. The lower battery cell suction cover mechanism includes a third fixing plate, a fourth fixing plate, a first suction cover cylinder, a second suction cover cylinder, and multiple second suction cups. The third fixing plate is fixedly connected to the first suction cover cylinder, and the first suction cover cylinder is connected to the second suction cover cylinder. The second suction cups are located on the fourth fixing plate.

[0009] The battery cell clamping mechanism moves the battery cell product onto the lower battery cell belt mechanism. The battery cell belt mechanism is used to transport the battery cell product. The battery cell clamping mechanism includes a horizontal plate for clamping the battery cell product, a clamping plate disposed on the horizontal plate, a first finger cylinder and a second finger cylinder connecting the clamping plate, a displacement drive module and a first fixing structure. The battery cell product is clamped by the clamping plate and the displacement structure and placed onto the lower battery cell belt mechanism. The lower battery cell belt mechanism includes a conveyor belt, a belt drive module and a second fixing structure.

[0010] As a further description of the above technical solution, the first upper battery suction cup cylinder is disposed on the side of the first fixed plate, and the first upper battery suction cup cylinder and the second upper battery suction cup cylinder are arranged in parallel. The second fixed plate is fixedly connected to the first suction cup. The first cover suction cylinder is disposed on the side of the third fixed plate, and the first cover suction cylinder and the second cover suction cylinder are arranged in parallel. The fourth fixed plate is fixedly connected to the second suction cup. The first suction cup and the second suction cup lift or lower the fixture cover in a telescopic manner.

[0011] As a further description of the above technical solution, the connecting seat is connected to the fixture base via a connecting shaft, the connecting seat is fixed on the rotating disk, and the connecting seat is distributed circumferentially along the axial surface of the rotating disk, wherein the precision divider and the drive motor are located at the bottom of the rotating disk.

[0012] As a further description of the above technical solution, the adhesive application drive module includes a first adhesive application servo motor, a second adhesive application servo motor, an adhesive application cylinder, and an adhesive application transmission structure connected to the guide structure. The upright plate moves along the vertical direction of the adhesive application fixing plate through the guide structure. The guide structure includes a first guide rail and a second guide rail. The first guide rail is arranged laterally on the upright plate, and the second guide rail is arranged longitudinally on the adhesive application fixing plate. The bottom of the upright plate is also provided with a cutter, and the adhesive application suction cups are arranged in a line on the upright plate.

[0013] As a further description of the above technical solution, the first adhesive application servo motor is disposed above the adhesive application fixing plate. The adhesive application transmission structure includes a fixing seat, a bearing seat, a first adhesive application precision screw and a second adhesive application precision screw. The first adhesive application precision screw is connected to the first adhesive application servo motor, and the fixing seat is connected to the second adhesive application servo motor. The second adhesive application precision screw is connected to the second adhesive application servo motor, and the first adhesive application precision screw passes through the fixing seat and is connected to the bearing seat.

[0014] As a further description of the above technical solution, the first fixing structure includes a motor fixing plate and a cylinder fixing plate for mounting the displacement driving module. The top of the cylinder fixing plate is provided with a long plate, which connects the first finger cylinder and the second finger cylinder. The displacement driving module includes a clamping servo motor, a clamping precision lead screw, a lifting cylinder and a lifting sliding plate. The lifting sliding plate is connected to the cylinder fixing plate, and the lifting cylinder is connected to the long plate.

[0015] As a further description of the above technical solution, the second fixing structure includes a side plate for mounting the belt drive module, a lower battery cell fixing plate, a connecting plate, and a number of guide posts for connecting the side plate. The belt drive module includes a lower battery cell servo motor, a conveyor motor, and a belt drive structure connecting the conveyor motor. The side plate is located on both sides of the conveyor belt, the belt drive structure is connected to the conveyor belt, the lower battery cell servo motor is fixedly mounted on the lower battery cell fixing plate, and the belt drive structure includes a drive pulley and a driven pulley.

[0016] As a further description of the above technical solution, the lower battery cell fixing plate and the connecting plate are arranged in parallel, and a lower battery cell precision lead screw is also provided between the lower battery cell fixing plate and the connecting plate. The guide post is vertically arranged on the connecting plate. The connecting plate can move up and down above the lower battery cell fixing plate through the lower battery cell precision lead screw and the guide post. A synchronous belt is provided at the bottom of the lower battery cell fixing plate, and the lower battery cell precision lead screw is connected to the lower battery cell servo motor through the synchronous belt.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0018] The lithium battery adhesive applicator of the present invention has at least one of the following beneficial effects during use:

[0019] By using servo motors, precision lead screws, and accurate cylinders, and through a rational structure, a single person can complete the entire process of discharging and collecting battery cells. Based on the battery cell product parameters, the required parameters are set on the operation panel. The battery cell is manually discharged onto the fixture mechanism. The upper battery cell suction cup mechanism presses down the fixture cover. Pressing a button on the operation panel rotates the turntable system to the adhesive application mechanism, where adhesive is applied to the sides, top, and bottom of the battery cell simultaneously. After completion, the turntable system rotates the battery cell to the lower battery cell suction cover mechanism, which lifts the fixture. The battery cell clamping mechanism moves the battery cell to the lower battery cell belt mechanism, which then delivers the battery cell to the front of the equipment for manual collection and collection. This cycle improves the efficiency of battery cell adhesive application while also ensuring neat, consistent, and appropriate adhesion, thus improving product quality. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a lithium battery adhesive applicator according to the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the adhesive application mechanism of a lithium battery adhesive applicator according to the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the lower cell suction cap mechanism of a lithium battery adhesive applicator according to the present invention;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the battery cell clamping mechanism of a lithium battery adhesive applicator according to the present invention;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the lower cell belt mechanism of a lithium battery adhesive applicator according to the present invention;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the battery cell suction cup mechanism of a lithium battery adhesive applicator according to the present invention;

[0026] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the fixture mechanism for a lithium battery adhesive applicator according to the present invention;

[0027] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the turntable system of a lithium battery adhesive applicator according to the present invention.

[0028] Numbering on the map:

[0029] 1. Upper frame; 101. Control panel; 102. Lower frame; 103. Control table; 2. Adhesive application mechanism; 201. First adhesive application servo motor; 202. First adhesive application precision lead screw; 203. Second adhesive application servo motor; 204. Second adhesive application precision lead screw; 205. Mounting bracket; 206. Adhesive application cylinder; 207. Cutter; 208. Tape suction cup; 209. First guide rail; 210. Adhesive application fixing plate; 211. Second guide rail; 212. 1. Fixed base; 213. Bearing seat; 214. Fixed rod; 215. Vertical plate; 216. Horizontal plate; 3. Lower battery cell suction cap mechanism; 301. Third fixed plate; 302. First suction cap cylinder; 303. Second suction cap cylinder; 304. Second suction cup; 305. Fourth fixed plate; 4. Battery cell clamping mechanism; 401. First finger cylinder; 402. Clamping plate; 403. Second finger cylinder; 404. Battery cell product; 405. Clamping servo motor; 40 6. Clamping precision lead screw; 407. Lifting cylinder; 408. Motor mounting plate; 409. Cylinder mounting plate; 410. Lifting sliding plate; 411. Crossbar; 412. Long plate; 5. Lower battery cell belt mechanism; 501. Lower battery cell servo motor; 502. Lower battery cell precision lead screw; 503. Guide post; 504. Drive wheel; 505. Conveyor belt; 506. Side plate; 507. Driven wheel; 508. Lower battery cell mounting plate; 509. Connecting plate; 510. Synchronous belt; 511. Conveyor motor; 6. Upper battery cell suction cup mechanism; 601. First fixed plate; 602. First upper battery cell suction cup cylinder; 603. Second upper battery cell suction cup cylinder; 604. First suction cup; 7. Fixture mechanism; 701. Fixture cover; 702. Fixture base; 703. Connecting shaft; 704. Connecting seat; 8. Turntable system; 801. Workstation; 802. Rotary disk; 803. Precision divider; 804. Drive motor. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0031] like Figure 1-8As shown, the present invention provides a lithium battery adhesive applicator, including an upper frame 1 and a lower frame 102. The upper frame 1 is provided with an operation panel 101, and the lower frame 102 is provided with an operation table 103. The lower frame 102 is also provided with a turntable system 8, an upper cell suction cup mechanism 6, an adhesive applicator 2, a lower cell suction cover mechanism 3, a cell clamping mechanism 4, and a cell belt mechanism. The turntable system 8 includes a rotating disk 802, a precision divider 803, and several workstations 801 provided on the rotating disk 802. Each workstation 801 is provided with a fixture mechanism 7. The rotating disk 802 is also connected to a drive motor 804. The fixture mechanism 7 includes a fixture cover 701, a fixture base 702, a connecting seat 704, a cell product 404 placed on the fixture base 702, and multiple connecting shafts 703. The cell product 404 is placed on the fixture base 702.

[0032] This embodiment is applicable to the adhesive application of lithium battery cells. During the production process of lithium batteries, adhesive needs to be applied firmly around the perimeter to facilitate the next step. By using accessories such as servo motors, precision lead screws, and precision cylinders, and through a reasonable structure, one person can complete both discharging and collecting the cells, improving the efficiency of cell adhesive application and resulting in neat, consistent, and appropriate adhesion, thus improving quality.

[0033] The process involves setting the required parameters on the operation panel 101 according to the parameters of the battery cell product 404. The battery cell product 404 is manually discharged onto the fixture mechanism 7. The upper battery cell suction cup mechanism 6 presses down the fixture cover 701. Pressing the button on the operation table 103 causes the turntable system 8 to rotate the battery cell product 404 to the adhesive application mechanism 2. Adhesive is applied simultaneously to the sides, top, and bottom of the battery cell product 404. After completion, the turntable system 8 rotates the battery cell product 404 to the lower battery cell suction cover mechanism 3. The lower battery cell suction cover mechanism 3 lifts the fixture, and the battery cell clamping mechanism 4 moves the battery cell product 404 onto the lower battery cell belt mechanism 5. The lower battery cell belt mechanism 5 delivers the battery cell to the front of the equipment, where it is manually retrieved. This cycle improves the efficiency of battery cell adhesive application while also ensuring neat, consistent, and appropriate adhesion, thus improving quality.

[0034] The connector 704 is fixed to the rotating disk 802 of the turntable system 8. The connecting shaft 703 and the fixture base are fixed to the connector 704. The battery cell product 404 is placed on the fixture base, and the upper battery cell cover suction mechanism presses the fixture cover 701 onto the battery cell product 404.

[0035] The upper battery suction cup mechanism 6 presses down the fixture cover 701. The upper battery suction cup mechanism 6 includes a first fixing plate 601, a second fixing plate, a first upper battery suction cup cylinder 602, a second upper battery suction cup cylinder 603, and a plurality of first suction cups 604. The first fixing plate 601 is fixedly connected to the first upper battery suction cup cylinder 602. The first upper battery suction cup cylinder 602 is connected to the second upper battery suction cup cylinder 603. The second upper battery suction cup cylinder 603 is connected to the second fixing plate. The first suction cups 604 are disposed on the second fixing plate.

[0036] The first battery-loading suction cup cylinder 602 and the second battery-loading suction cup cylinder 603 are mounted on the first fixed plate 601. The second fixed plate is connected to the second battery-loading suction cup cylinder 603, and the first suction cup 604 is fixed on the second fixed plate. The first battery-loading suction cup cylinder 602 and the second battery-loading suction cup cylinder 603 retract sequentially, causing the first suction cup 604 to either lift the fixture cover 701 or extend and lower the fixture cover 701.

[0037] The rotating disk 802 rotates clockwise or counterclockwise to deliver the battery cell to the adhesive applicator 2. The adhesive applicator 2 simultaneously applies adhesive to the sides, top, and bottom of the battery cell. The adhesive applicator 2 includes a mounting frame 205 for placing the adhesive tape, an adhesive applicator fixing plate 210, a vertical plate 215, a horizontal plate 216, an adhesive tape suction cup 208, and an adhesive applicator drive module. The mounting frame 205 is connected to the vertical plate 215, and a fixing rod 214 is provided between the mounting frame 205 and the vertical plate 215. The adhesive applicator fixing plate 210 is movably connected to the vertical plate 215, and a guide structure is provided at the connection between the adhesive applicator fixing plate 210 and the vertical plate 215.

[0038] The fixture mechanism 7 is fixed to the rotating platform, the rotating disk 802 is fixed to the precision divider 803, and the drive motor 804 is connected to the precision divider 803. The motor drives the precision divider 803 to rotate the battery cell product 404 into the adhesive applicator 2. The first adhesive applicator servo motor 201 of the adhesive applicator 2 is connected to the first adhesive applicator precision lead screw 202 and fixed to the adhesive applicator fixing plate 210. The second guide rail 211 is connected to the adhesive applicator fixing plate 210. The first adhesive applicator servo motor 201 drives and controls the tape to apply adhesive up and down. The second adhesive applicator servo motor 203 is fixed to the fixing base 212 and is connected to the second adhesive applicator precision lead screw 204. The second adhesive applicator precision lead screw 204 is mounted on the bearing seat 213, and the second adhesive applicator servo motor 203 drives and controls the tape to apply adhesive back and forth. The first guide rail 209 connects the vertical plate 215 and the horizontal plate 216 respectively. The first guide rail 209 is fixed on the horizontal plate 216. The vertical plate 215 can be positioned at the adhesive application position of the battery cell product 404 by adjusting left and right through the first guide rail 209. The adhesive tape is placed on the mounting bracket 205. The mounting bracket 205 is connected to the vertical plate 215 through the fixing rod 214. The fixing rod 214, the adhesive application cylinder 206, the cutter 207, and the adhesive tape suction cup 208 are all fixed on the vertical plate 215. The adhesive tape suction cup 208 picks up the adhesive tape, the adhesive application cylinder 206 extends and the cutter 207 cuts the adhesive tape, completing the adhesive application of the battery cell.

[0039] After the battery cell is coated with adhesive, the rotating disk 802 rotates the battery cell to the lower battery cell suction cover mechanism 3. The lower battery cell suction cover mechanism 3 picks up the fixture cover 701. The lower battery cell suction cover mechanism 3 includes a third fixing plate 301, a fourth fixing plate 305, a first suction cover cylinder 302, a second suction cover cylinder 303, and a plurality of second suction cups 304. The third fixing plate 301 is fixedly connected to the first suction cover cylinder 302, and the first suction cover cylinder 302 is connected to the second suction cover cylinder 303. The second suction cups 304 are disposed on the fourth fixing plate 305.

[0040] In this embodiment, clamping plate 402 and crossbar 411 are fixed to the first finger cylinder 401, and long plate 412 is fixed to the second finger cylinder 403. The second finger cylinder 403 is fixed to the lifting sliding plate 410. Lifting cylinder 407 is connected to the lifting sliding plate 410, clamping servo motor 405 is fixed to motor fixing plate 408, lifting cylinder 407 is mounted on cylinder fixing plate 409, and cylinder fixing plate 409, clamping servo motor 405 are connected to clamping precision lead screw 406. Clamping servo motor 405 can control clamping plate 402 to clamp battery cell product 404 and place it onto the lower battery cell belt mechanism 5 through lifting cylinder 407, first finger cylinder 401, and second finger cylinder 403.

[0041] The lower battery cell servo motor 501 is fixed on the lower battery cell fixing plate 508, the guide post 503 and the precision lead screw are fixed on the connecting plate 509, and the synchronous belt 510 connects the lower battery cell servo motor 501 and the precision lead screw. The lower battery cell servo motor 501 controls the lifting and lowering of the conveyor belt 505. The driving wheel 504, the driven wheel 504, and the conveyor motor 511 are fixed on the side plate 506, and the conveyor belt 505 connects the driving wheel 504 and the driven wheel 507. The conveyor motor 511 transports the battery cell product 404 to the front, where the battery cell product 404 is manually retrieved.

[0042] The battery cell clamping mechanism 4 moves the battery cell product 404 onto the lower battery cell belt mechanism 5. The battery cell belt mechanism is used to transport the battery cell product 404. The battery cell clamping mechanism 4 includes a horizontal plate 216 for clamping the battery cell product 404, a clamping plate 402 disposed on the horizontal plate 216, a first finger cylinder 401 connected to the clamping plate 402, a second finger cylinder 403, a displacement drive module, and a first fixing structure. The battery cell product 404 is clamped by the clamping plate 402 and the displacement structure and placed on the lower battery cell belt mechanism 5. The lower battery cell belt mechanism 5 includes a conveyor belt 505, a belt drive module, and a second fixing structure.

[0043] Furthermore, the first upper battery suction cup cylinder 602 is located on the side of the first fixed plate 601, and the first upper battery suction cup cylinder 602 and the second upper battery suction cup cylinder 603 are arranged in parallel. The second fixed plate is fixedly connected to the first suction cup 604. The first cover suction cylinder 302 is located on the side of the third fixed plate 301, and the first cover suction cylinder 302 and the second cover suction cylinder 303 are arranged in parallel. The fourth fixed plate 305 is fixedly connected to the second suction cup 304. The first suction cup 604 and the second suction cup 304 lift or lower the fixture cover 701 in a telescopic manner.

[0044] Furthermore, the connecting seat 704 is connected to the fixture base 702 via the connecting shaft 703. The connecting seat 704 is fixed on the rotating disk 802 and is distributed circumferentially along the axial surface of the rotating disk 802. The precision divider 803 and the drive motor 804 are located at the bottom of the rotating disk 802.

[0045] Furthermore, the adhesive application drive module includes a first adhesive application servo motor 201, a second adhesive application servo motor 203, an adhesive application cylinder 206, and an adhesive application transmission structure connecting the guide structure. The upright plate 215 moves along the vertical direction of the adhesive application fixing plate 210 via the guide structure. The guide structure includes a first guide rail 209 and a second guide rail 211. The first guide rail 209 is arranged laterally on the upright plate 215, and the second guide rail 211 is arranged longitudinally on the adhesive application fixing plate 210. The bottom of the upright plate 215 is also provided with a cutter 207, and the adhesive application suction cups are arranged in a line on the upright plate 215.

[0046] Furthermore, the first adhesive application servo motor 201 is located above the adhesive application fixing plate 210. The adhesive application transmission structure includes a fixing base 212, a bearing seat 213, a first adhesive application precision lead screw 202, and a second adhesive application precision lead screw 204. The first adhesive application precision lead screw 202 is connected to the first adhesive application servo motor 201, and the fixing base 212 is connected to the second adhesive application servo motor 203. The second adhesive application precision lead screw 204 is connected to the second adhesive application servo motor 203, and the first adhesive application precision lead screw 202 passes through the fixing base 212 and is connected to the bearing seat 213.

[0047] Further explanation is provided that the first fixing structure includes a motor fixing plate 408 and a cylinder fixing plate 409 for mounting the displacement drive module. The cylinder fixing plate 409 has a long plate 412 on its top. The long plate 412 connects the first finger cylinder 401 and the second finger cylinder 403. The displacement drive module includes a clamping servo motor 405, a clamping precision lead screw 406, a lifting cylinder 407, and a lifting sliding plate 410. The lifting sliding plate 410 is connected to the cylinder fixing plate 409, and the lifting cylinder 407 is connected to the long plate 412.

[0048] Furthermore, the second fixing structure includes a side plate 506 for mounting the belt drive module, a lower battery cell fixing plate 508, a connecting plate 509, and a plurality of guide posts 503 connecting the side plate 506. The belt drive module includes a lower battery cell servo motor 501, a conveyor motor 511, and a belt drive structure connecting the conveyor motor 511. The side plate 506 is located on both sides of the conveyor belt 505, and the belt drive structure is connected to the conveyor belt 505. The lower battery cell servo motor 501 is fixedly mounted on the lower battery cell fixing plate 508. The belt drive structure includes a drive pulley 504 and a driven pulley 507.

[0049] Furthermore, the lower battery cell fixing plate 508 and the connecting plate 509 are arranged in parallel. A lower battery cell precision lead screw 502 is also provided between the lower battery cell fixing plate 508 and the connecting plate 509. The guide post 503 is vertically arranged on the connecting plate 509. The connecting plate 509 can move up and down above the lower battery cell fixing plate 508 through the lower battery cell precision lead screw 502 and the guide post 503. A synchronous belt 510 is provided at the bottom of the lower battery cell fixing plate 508. The lower battery cell precision lead screw 502 is connected to the lower battery cell servo motor 501 through the synchronous belt 510.

[0050] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that the invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from its spirit or essential characteristics. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered in all respects as exemplary and non-limiting, and the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be included within the present invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A lithium battery adhesive applicator, comprising an upper frame and a lower frame, wherein the upper frame is provided with an operation panel and the lower frame is provided with an operation table, characterized in that... The lower frame is also equipped with a turntable system, an upper battery cell suction cup mechanism, an adhesive application mechanism, a lower battery cell suction cover mechanism, a battery cell clamping mechanism, and a battery cell belt mechanism. The turntable system includes a rotating disk, a precision divider, and several workstations on the rotating disk. Each workstation is equipped with a fixture mechanism. The rotating disk is also connected to a drive motor. The fixture mechanism includes a fixture cover, a fixture base, a connecting seat, a battery cell product placed on the fixture base, and multiple connecting shafts. The battery cell product is placed on the fixture base. The upper battery suction cup mechanism presses down the fixture cover. The upper battery suction cup mechanism includes a first fixed plate, a second fixed plate, a first upper battery suction cup cylinder, a second upper battery suction cup cylinder, and a plurality of first suction cups. The first fixed plate is fixedly connected to the first upper battery suction cup cylinder, the first upper battery suction cup cylinder is connected to the second upper battery suction cup cylinder, and the second upper battery suction cup cylinder is connected to the second fixed plate. The first suction cups are disposed on the second fixed plate. The rotating disk rotates clockwise or counterclockwise to deliver the battery cell to the adhesive applicator. The adhesive applicator simultaneously applies adhesive to the sides, top, and bottom of the battery cell. The adhesive applicator includes a mounting frame for placing the adhesive tape, an adhesive applicator fixing plate, a vertical plate, a horizontal plate, an adhesive tape suction cup, and an adhesive applicator drive module. The mounting frame is connected to the vertical plate, and a fixing rod is provided between the mounting frame and the vertical plate. The adhesive applicator fixing plate is movably connected to the vertical plate, and a guide structure is provided at the connection between the adhesive applicator fixing plate and the vertical plate. After the battery cell is coated with adhesive, the rotating disk rotates the battery cell to the lower battery cell suction cover mechanism. The lower battery cell suction cover mechanism picks up the fixture cover. The lower battery cell suction cover mechanism includes a third fixing plate, a fourth fixing plate, a first suction cover cylinder, a second suction cover cylinder, and multiple second suction cups. The third fixing plate is fixedly connected to the first suction cover cylinder, and the first suction cover cylinder is connected to the second suction cover cylinder. The second suction cups are located on the fourth fixing plate. The battery cell clamping mechanism moves the battery cell product onto the lower battery cell belt mechanism. The battery cell belt mechanism is used to transport the battery cell product. The battery cell clamping mechanism includes a horizontal plate for clamping the battery cell product, a clamping plate disposed on the horizontal plate, a first finger cylinder and a second finger cylinder connecting the clamping plate, a displacement drive module and a first fixing structure. The battery cell product is clamped by the clamping plate and the displacement structure and placed onto the lower battery cell belt mechanism. The lower battery cell belt mechanism includes a conveyor belt, a belt drive module and a second fixing structure.

2. The lithium battery adhesive applicator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first upper battery suction cup cylinder is located on the side of the first fixed plate, and the first upper battery suction cup cylinder and the second upper battery suction cup cylinder are arranged in parallel. The second fixed plate is fixedly connected to the first suction cup. The first cover suction cylinder is located on the side of the third fixed plate, and the first cover suction cylinder and the second cover suction cylinder are arranged in parallel. The fourth fixed plate is fixedly connected to the second suction cup. The first suction cup and the second suction cup lift or lower the fixture cover in a telescopic manner.

3. A lithium battery adhesive applicator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting seat is connected to the fixture base via a connecting shaft. The connecting seat is fixed on the rotating disk and is distributed circumferentially along the axial surface of the rotating disk. The precision divider and the drive motor are located at the bottom of the rotating disk.

4. A lithium battery adhesive applicator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adhesive application drive module includes a first adhesive application servo motor, a second adhesive application servo motor, an adhesive application cylinder, and an adhesive application transmission structure with a connecting guide structure. The upright plate moves along the vertical direction of the adhesive application fixing plate through the guide structure. The guide structure includes a first guide rail and a second guide rail. The first guide rail is arranged horizontally on the upright plate, and the second guide rail is arranged vertically on the adhesive application fixing plate. The bottom of the upright plate is also provided with a cutter, and the adhesive application suction cups are arranged in a line on the upright plate.

5. A lithium battery adhesive applicator according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first adhesive application servo motor is located above the adhesive application fixing plate. The adhesive application transmission structure includes a fixing base, a bearing housing, a first adhesive application precision lead screw, and a second adhesive application precision lead screw. The first adhesive application precision lead screw is connected to the first adhesive application servo motor, and the fixing base is connected to the second adhesive application servo motor. The second adhesive application precision lead screw is connected to the second adhesive application servo motor, and the first adhesive application precision lead screw passes through the fixing base and is connected to the bearing housing.

6. A lithium battery adhesive applicator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first fixing structure includes a motor fixing plate and a cylinder fixing plate for mounting the displacement driving module. The top of the cylinder fixing plate is provided with a long plate, which connects the first finger cylinder and the second finger cylinder. The displacement driving module includes a clamping servo motor, a clamping precision lead screw, a lifting cylinder and a lifting sliding plate. The lifting sliding plate is connected to the cylinder fixing plate, and the lifting cylinder is connected to the long plate.

7. A lithium battery adhesive applicator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second fixing structure includes a side plate for mounting the belt drive module, a lower battery cell fixing plate, a connecting plate, and a number of guide posts for connecting the side plate. The belt drive module includes a lower battery cell servo motor, a conveyor motor, and a belt drive structure connecting the conveyor motor. The side plate is located on both sides of the conveyor belt, the belt drive structure is connected to the conveyor belt, the lower battery cell servo motor is fixedly mounted on the lower battery cell fixing plate, and the belt drive structure includes a drive pulley and a driven pulley.

8. A lithium battery adhesive applicator according to claim 7, characterized in that: The lower battery cell fixing plate and the connecting plate are arranged in parallel. A lower battery cell precision lead screw is also provided between the lower battery cell fixing plate and the connecting plate. The guide post is vertically arranged on the connecting plate. The connecting plate can move up and down above the lower battery cell fixing plate through the lower battery cell precision lead screw and the guide post. A synchronous belt is provided at the bottom of the lower battery cell fixing plate. The lower battery cell precision lead screw is connected to the lower battery cell servo motor through the synchronous belt.

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