Fuel cell CCM assembly system

By designing a fuel cell CCM assembly system including placement, adsorption and compaction mechanisms, the problems of complex operation, inefficiency, displacement and uneven heat pressing of the existing system are solved, and efficient, stable and low-cost CCM assembly is achieved. and the hot pressing process.

CN119481098AInactive Publication Date: 2025-02-18SICHUAN QINGLV TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202411722069.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-18
Publication Date
2025-02-18
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Technical Problem

The existing fuel cell CCM assembly system is complex in operation and inefficient. The CCM is easily displaced during assembly, the hot pressing is uneven, and the maintenance cost is high.

Method used

A fuel cell CCM assembly system including a placement mechanism, an adsorption mechanism and a compaction mechanism is designed. The placement mechanism realizes rapid positioning and fixing of CCM through the slide rail. The adsorption mechanism maintains the stable position of CCM through the adsorption plate and small hole design. The compaction mechanism realizes uniform heating through the lifting table and the compaction die head.

Benefits of technology

It simplifies the operation process, improves production efficiency, ensures the stability of CCM in assembly and hot pressing, achieves uniform heating, and reduces maintenance costs.

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Abstract

The invention provides a fuel cell CCM assembly system, and relates to the technical field of fuel cells. The device comprises a placing mechanism, the placing mechanism comprises a placing plate and a plurality of CCM assembling grooves, and any CCM assembling groove is formed in the placing plate; the sliding rails are arranged at the upper end and the lower end or the left side and the right side of the placing plate, and the placing plate is in sliding connection with the compacting mechanism through the sliding rails; the adsorption mechanism is positioned above the CCM assembly groove and is detachably connected with the CCM assembly groove; and the compaction mechanism is located above the CCM assembly groove and is in sliding connection with the placement mechanism. The technical problems that an existing fuel cell CCM assembling system is inconvenient to operate and low in efficiency are mainly solved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of fuel cell technology, and in particular to a fuel cell CCM assembly system. Background Art

[0002] With the growth of global energy demand and the improvement of environmental awareness, the development of clean energy technology has received unprecedented attention. Among them, fuel cells, as an efficient and clean energy conversion device, have received extensive attention in their research and application. Proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFC) have become the most promising type of fuel cell due to their high efficiency, low emissions and fast start-up. In PEMFC, the catalyst coated membrane (CCM) is the core component, and its preparation quality and performance directly affect the overall performance of the battery.

[0003] However, there are some shortcomings in the existing fuel cell CCM assembly system. First, the operating process of the traditional system is complicated and requires frequent manual intervention, resulting in low production efficiency. Secondly, due to the lack of an effective positioning and fixing mechanism, the CCM is prone to displacement during the assembly process, affecting product quality. Furthermore, the traditional assembly-hot pressing system has difficulty in achieving uniform heating of each CCM, resulting in inconsistent heating, which in turn affects the final performance of the CCM. Finally, the existing system has a high maintenance cost and large equipment complexity, which increases the burden on users.

[0004] In response to the above problems, the present invention proposes a new type of fuel cell CCM assembly system, which aims to simplify the operating process, improve production efficiency, ensure the stability of CCM during assembly and hot pressing, achieve uniform heating, and reduce maintenance costs, thereby meeting the market demand for efficient, stable, and low-cost fuel cell production equipment. Summary of the invention

[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a fuel cell CCM assembly system that can solve the technical problems of inconvenient operation and low efficiency of the current fuel cell CCM assembly system.

[0006] The present invention is achieved in that: The present application provides a fuel cell CCM assembly system, including: a placement mechanism, including a placement plate and a plurality of CCM assembly slots, any of the CCM assembly slots being opened on the placement plate; a slide rail, arranged at the upper and lower ends or the left and right sides of the placement plate, the placement plate being slidably connected to the compaction mechanism via the slide rail; an adsorption mechanism, located above the CCM assembly slot and detachably connected to the CCM assembly slot; and a compaction mechanism, located above the CCM assembly slot and slidably connected to the placement mechanism.

[0007] Furthermore, the adsorption mechanism includes: an adsorption plate, which is located above the CCM assembly groove and is detachably connected to the CCM assembly groove, and the top of the adsorption plate is provided with an air suction port for vacuuming, and the adsorption plate is provided with a bin for adsorbing the CCM, the air suction port is connected to the top plate of the bin, and the bottom plate of the bin is provided with a plurality of small holes, and the two ends of the small holes are respectively connected to the bin and the CCM assembly groove.

[0008] Furthermore, the compaction mechanism includes: a plurality of sliders matched with the slide rails, any of the sliders being respectively slidably connected to the slide rails; a lifting platform including a plurality of lifting rods and a load plate, any of the lifting rods being fixedly connected to the sliders, and the load plate being fixedly connected to the top of any of the lifting rods; and a plurality of compaction dies arranged at the bottom of the load plate and located above the CCM assembly groove.

[0009] Furthermore, the slide rail and the slider are respectively provided with a plurality of threaded holes, and the threaded holes on the slide rail match the threaded holes on the slider.

[0010] Furthermore, any of the compacting die heads is provided with an installation opening for placing a heat source.

[0011] Furthermore, the pressing surface of the compacting die head is point-shaped, linear or planar.

[0012] Furthermore, an operating assembly is arranged above the lifting platform, and the operating assembly includes: a reinforcement plate fixedly connected to the top of the load-bearing plate; and a handle fixedly connected to the top of the reinforcement plate.

[0013] Furthermore, a plurality of adsorption ports for adsorbing the CCM are provided at the bottom of any of the CCM assembly grooves.

[0014] Furthermore, any of the CCM assembly slots comprises a detachable lower polyester frame and an upper polyester frame, the CCM is located between the lower polyester frame and the upper polyester frame, and the compaction die head is located above the upper polyester frame.

[0015] Furthermore, columns are provided at the four corners of any CCM assembly slot, and clamping holes are provided at the four corners of the adsorption plate. The columns are detachably connected to the clamping holes, and the columns correspond to the clamping holes one by one.

[0016] The main beneficial effects of the present invention are: 1. Easy operation: By introducing the slide rail and the slidably connected placement plate, the CCM can be quickly positioned and fixed, which simplifies the operation steps, reduces manual intervention and improves work efficiency.

[0017] 2. Improve product quality: The design of the adsorption mechanism enables CCM to maintain a stable position during the assembly process, avoiding quality problems caused by displacement. At the same time, the uniform distribution and precise control of the compaction die ensure uniform heating of each CCM, improving the uniformity and consistency of the product.

[0018] 3. High flexibility: The detachable connection design between the adsorption plate and the CCM assembly slot, as well as the detachable lower polyester frame and upper polyester frame in the CCM assembly slot, enable the system to adapt to CCMs of different sizes and types, enhancing the flexibility and applicability of the system.

[0019] 4. Low maintenance cost: The system has a compact structure, the connection between components is simple and reliable, and it is easy to disassemble and replace, which reduces maintenance costs and extends the service life of the equipment.

[0020] 5. Good safety: The system is equipped with operating components, such as reinforcement plates and handles, which are convenient for users to operate, while ensuring the safety of operation and avoiding accidental injuries during operation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings required for use in the embodiments are briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show certain embodiments of the present invention and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For ordinary technicians in this field, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0022] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the present invention (shown from right to left in the order of operation); Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the adsorption mechanism in the embodiment of the present invention when absorbing CCM in the CCM warehouse; Figure 3 It is a bottom front view of the adsorption plate in an embodiment of the present invention; Icons: 1-Placement mechanism, 101-CCM assembly slot, 102-Placement plate, 103-Slide rail, 104-Adsorption port, 105-Lower polyester frame, 106-Upper polyester frame, 107-Threaded hole, 108-Column, 2-Compacting mechanism, 201-Loading plate, 202-Lifting rod, 203-Compacting die head, 204-Reinforcement plate, 205-Handle, 206-Slider, 207-Installation port, 3-Adsorption mechanism, 301-Adsorption plate, 302-Suction hole, 303-Storage position, 304-Small hole, 305-Card hole, 4-CCM warehouse. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Generally, the components of the embodiments of the present invention described and shown in the drawings here can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0024] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the invention claimed for protection, but merely represents selected embodiments of the present invention. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0025] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters denote similar items in the following drawings, and therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, further definition and explanation thereof is not required in subsequent drawings.

[0026] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should be noted that if the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "inner", "outer", etc. indicate an orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship in which the product of the invention is usually placed when in use, it is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second", etc. are only used to distinguish the description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0027] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, "several" means at least 2.

[0028] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it is also necessary to explain that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "set", "install", "connect", and "connect" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal connection of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances. Example

[0029] Please refer to Figures 1 to 3 , Figure 1 Shown is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the present invention (shown from right to left in the order of operation); Figure 2The figure is a schematic diagram of the structure of the adsorption mechanism 3 when absorbing CCM in the CCM warehouse 4 in the embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 The figure shows a bottom elevation view of the adsorption plate 301 in the embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] An embodiment of the present invention provides a fuel cell CCM assembly system, comprising: Placement mechanism 1 The placement mechanism 1 includes a placement plate 102 and a plurality of CCM assembly slots 101. Each CCM assembly slot 101 is provided on the placement plate 102 for accommodating the CCM to be assembled. A plurality of adsorption ports 104 for adsorbing the CCM are provided at the bottom of each CCM assembly slot 101 to ensure that the CCM remains stable during the assembly process.

[0031] Each CCM assembly slot 101 further includes a detachable lower polyester frame 105 and an upper polyester frame 106, and the CCM is located between the lower polyester frame 105 and the upper polyester frame 106. This design not only helps to fix the CCM, but also protects the CCM from damage during the assembly process.

[0032] Slide 103 The slide rails 103 are arranged at the upper and lower ends or the left and right sides of the placement plate 102, and the placement plate 102 is slidably connected to the compaction mechanism 2 through the slide rails 103. A plurality of threaded holes 107 are respectively provided on the slide rails 103 and the slider 206, and the threaded holes 107 on the slide rails 103 match the threaded holes 107 on the slider 206 to ensure the stability and reliability of the sliding connection.

[0033] Adsorption mechanism 3 The adsorption mechanism 3 is located above the CCM assembly slot 101 and is detachably connected to the CCM assembly slot 101. The adsorption mechanism 3 includes an adsorption plate 301, which is located above the CCM assembly slot 101 and is detachably connected to the CCM assembly slot 101. The top of the adsorption plate 301 is provided with an air suction port for vacuuming, and the adsorption plate 301 is provided with a bin 303 for adsorbing CCM, the air suction port is connected to the top plate of the bin 303, and the bottom plate of the bin 303 is provided with a plurality of small holes 304, and the two ends of the small holes 304 are respectively connected to the bin 303 and the CCM assembly slot 101.

[0034] The four corners of the adsorption plate 301 are provided with clamping holes 305, and the four corners of each CCM assembly slot 101 are provided with upright posts 108, which are detachably connected to the clamping holes 305, and the upright posts 108 correspond to the clamping holes 305 one by one. This design ensures the precise alignment and firm connection between the adsorption plate 301 and the CCM assembly slot 101, thereby preventing the CCM from being misaligned during the adsorption process.

[0035] Compacting mechanism 2 The compaction mechanism 2 is located above the CCM assembly slot 101 and is slidably connected to the placement mechanism 1. The compaction mechanism 2 includes a plurality of sliders 206, which match the slide rails 103, and each slider 206 is slidably connected to the slide rails 103. The lifting platform includes a plurality of lifting rods 202 and a load plate 201, each lifting rod 202 is fixedly connected to the slider 206, and the load plate 201 is fixedly connected to the top of each lifting rod 202.

[0036] A plurality of compacting dies 203 are disposed at the bottom of the load plate 201 and above the CCM assembly slot 101. Each compacting die 203 can be configured as a point, a line or a surface at the contact surface with the CCM assembly slot 101 as required, so that the CCM can be compacted in different ways to adapt to different CCM adsorption conditions.

[0037] Each compacting die head 203 is provided with an installation opening 207 for placing a heat source, so that hot pressing can be performed as needed and uniform temperature distribution can be ensured during the hot pressing process.

[0038] An operating assembly is provided above the lifting platform, and the operating assembly includes a reinforcing plate 204 and a handle 205. The reinforcing plate 204 is fixedly connected to the top of the load plate 201, and the handle 205 is fixedly connected to the top of the reinforcing plate 204, which is convenient for user operation and ensures the safety of operation.

[0039] In summary, the fuel cell CCM assembly system provided by the present invention has the following beneficial effects: 1. Easy operation: By introducing the slide rail 103 and the slidably connected placement plate 102, the CCM can be quickly positioned and fixed, the operation steps are simplified, the manual intervention is reduced, and the work efficiency is improved.

[0040] 2. Improve product quality: The design of the adsorption mechanism 3 enables the CCM to maintain a stable position during the hot pressing process, avoiding quality problems caused by displacement. At the same time, the uniform distribution and precise control of the compaction die 203 ensure uniform heating of each CCM, improving the uniformity and consistency of the product.

[0041] 3. High flexibility: The detachable connection design between the adsorption plate 301 and the CCM assembly slot 101, as well as the detachable lower polyester frame 105 and upper polyester frame 106 in the CCM assembly slot 101, enable the system to adapt to CCMs of different sizes and types, thereby enhancing the flexibility and applicability of the system.

[0042] 4. Low maintenance cost: The system has a compact structure, the connection between components is simple and reliable, and it is easy to disassemble and replace, which reduces maintenance costs and extends the service life of the equipment.

[0043] 5. Good safety: The system is equipped with operating components, such as a reinforcement plate 204 and a handle 205, which are convenient for users to operate, while ensuring the safety of operation and avoiding accidental injuries during operation.

[0044] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. For those skilled in the art, the present invention may be subject to various modifications and changes. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A fuel cell CCM assembly system, characterized in that: include: A placement mechanism, comprising a placement plate and a plurality of CCM assembly slots, wherein any of the CCM assembly slots is provided on the placement plate; Slide rails are arranged at the upper and lower ends or the left and right sides of the placement plate, and the placement plate is slidably connected with the compaction mechanism through the slide rails; An adsorption mechanism, located above the CCM assembly slot and detachably connected to the CCM assembly slot; The compacting mechanism is located above the CCM assembly slot and is slidably connected to the placement mechanism.

2. The fuel cell CCM assembly system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adsorption mechanism comprises: An adsorption plate, the adsorption plate is located above the CCM assembly groove and is detachably connected to the CCM assembly groove, a suction port for vacuuming is provided on the top of the adsorption plate, a position for adsorbing CCM is provided on the adsorption plate, the suction port is connected to the top plate of the position, a plurality of small holes are provided on the bottom plate of the position, and two ends of the small holes are respectively connected to the position and the CCM assembly groove.

3. The fuel cell CCM assembly system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The compacting mechanism comprises: A plurality of sliders matched with the slide rails, each of the sliders being slidably connected to the slide rails; A lifting platform, comprising a plurality of lifting rods and a load plate, wherein any of the lifting rods is fixedly connected to a slider, and the load plate is fixedly connected to a top end of any of the lifting rods; A plurality of compaction dies are disposed at the bottom of the load plate and above the CCM assembly slot.

4. The fuel cell CCM assembly system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The slide rail and the slider are respectively provided with a plurality of threaded holes, and the threaded holes on the slide rail match the threaded holes on the slider.

5. The fuel cell CCM assembly system according to claim 3, characterized in that: Any of the compacting die heads is provided with an installation opening for placing a heat source.

6. The fuel cell CCM assembly system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The pressing surface of the compacting die head is point-shaped, linear or planar.

7. The fuel cell CCM assembly system according to claim 3, characterized in that: An operating component is arranged above the lifting platform, and the operating component comprises: A reinforcement plate fixedly connected to the top of the load plate; A handle is fixedly connected to the top of the reinforcement plate.

8. The fuel cell CCM assembly system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of any of the CCM assembly grooves is provided with a plurality of adsorption ports for adsorbing the CCM.

9. The fuel cell CCM assembly system according to claim 3, characterized in that: Any of the CCM assembly slots comprises a detachable lower polyester frame and an upper polyester frame, the CCM is located between the lower polyester frame and the upper polyester frame, and the compaction die head is located above the upper polyester frame.

10. The fuel cell CCM assembly system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The four corners of any CCM assembly slot are provided with columns, the four corners of the adsorption plate are provided with clamping holes, the columns and the clamping holes are detachably connected, and the columns and the clamping holes correspond one to one.

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