Cylindrical battery detection mechanism

Abstract

The application discloses a cylindrical battery detection mechanism, comprising a workbench and Y-axis adjusting mechanism, Z-axis adjusting mechanism, X-axis adjusting mechanism and driving device arranged on the workbench, the Y-axis adjusting mechanism is used for adjusting the interval of cylindrical batteries with different diameters on the Y-axis, the Z-axis adjusting mechanism is used for blocking the cylindrical batteries with different diameters on the Z-axis direction to limit the movement of the cylindrical batteries on the Y-axis direction, the X-axis adjusting mechanism is used for limiting the movement of the cylindrical batteries on the X-axis direction, and the driving device is used for driving the cylindrical batteries to rotate on the workbench. The cylindrical battery detection mechanism provided by the application can realize the simultaneous detection of multiple cylindrical batteries with different models through the mutual cooperation and adjustment of the Y-axis adjusting mechanism, the Z-axis adjusting mechanism and the X-axis adjusting mechanism.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of testing equipment, and in particular to a cylindrical battery testing mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of new energy vehicles, the use of power batteries is also surging. In order to ensure the safety of battery use, the cylindrical batteries that are about to be assembled into cars must first undergo appearance inspection, including but not limited to the length and diameter of the cylindrical batteries, as well as whether there are any damages, bulges or other problems on the appearance surface.

[0003] Traditional testing equipment typically includes an operation panel, a mounting bracket on the operation panel to hold the battery, and a drive mechanism to rotate the battery. However, traditional testing equipment can only test the same type of cylindrical battery. When testing different types of cylindrical batteries, a different type of mounting bracket needs to be used, which is very inconvenient and incurs high costs for manufacturing different fixtures. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of this, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a cylindrical battery detection mechanism that can be adapted to different types of cylindrical batteries and can simultaneously detect multiple cylindrical batteries of different types.

[0005] This invention discloses a cylindrical battery testing mechanism, comprising: a worktable and a Y-axis adjustment mechanism, a Z-axis adjustment mechanism, an X-axis adjustment mechanism, and a driving device disposed on the worktable. The Y-axis adjustment mechanism is used to adjust the spacing of cylindrical batteries of different diameters on the Y-axis. The Z-axis adjustment mechanism is used to block cylindrical batteries of different diameters in the Z-axis direction to limit the movement of the cylindrical batteries in the Y-axis direction. The X-axis adjustment mechanism is used to limit the movement of the cylindrical batteries in the X-axis direction. The driving device is used to drive the cylindrical batteries to rotate on the worktable.

[0006] Furthermore, the Y-axis adjustment mechanism includes a slide rail extending along the Y-axis direction, at least two slide blocks slidably disposed on the slide rail, and a fixing knob for fixing the slide block on the slide rail.

[0007] Furthermore, each of the slides is provided with a Z-axis adjustment mechanism, and the Z-axis adjustment mechanism is vertically and flexibly mounted on the slide. Each Z-axis adjustment mechanism is provided with a limiting rod, which is used to restrict the cylindrical battery from moving along the Y-axis direction.

[0008] Furthermore, the limiting rod extends along the X-axis direction. When the limiting rod limits the cylindrical battery, the height of the limiting rod in the Z-axis direction is lower than the diameter of the cylindrical battery, so as to prevent the cylindrical battery from detaching from the limiting rod under the drive of the driving device.

[0009] Furthermore, each of the limiting rods is provided with at least one limiting block, which is used to restrict the cylindrical battery from moving along the X-axis direction.

[0010] Furthermore, the Z-axis adjustment mechanism includes a fixed unit fixed on the slide block, a sliding unit slidably connected to the fixed unit along the Z-axis direction, and an adjustment unit for controlling the sliding unit to slide relative to the fixed unit, with the limiting rod disposed on the sliding unit.

[0011] Furthermore, the adjustment unit includes a turbine rotatably disposed inside the fixed unit and a rack fixedly disposed on the sliding unit that cooperates with the turbine.

[0012] Furthermore, the driving device includes a transmission belt and a drive motor for driving the transmission belt to rotate, with the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical battery in contact with the transmission belt.

[0013] Furthermore, the cylindrical battery detection mechanism also includes a camera lens, which is located above the worktable and is used to detect cylindrical batteries.

[0014] Furthermore, the cylindrical battery detection mechanism also includes a light source device, which is used to provide a light source for the cylindrical battery.

[0015] The cylindrical battery detection mechanism provided by this invention, through the coordinated adjustment of the Y-axis adjustment mechanism, the Z-axis adjustment mechanism and the X-axis adjustment mechanism, can not only adapt to different models of cylindrical batteries, but also realize the simultaneous detection of multiple cylindrical batteries of different models. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the present invention and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the cylindrical battery detection mechanism of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional view of part of the cylindrical battery testing mechanism shown.

[0019] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A top view of the cylindrical battery testing mechanism shown.

[0020] Figure 4 for Figure 3 The cylindrical battery testing mechanism shown is a cross-sectional view along plane AA.

[0021] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of the combination of the Y-axis adjustment mechanism and the Z-axis adjustment mechanism of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 6 for Figure 5 The exploded 3D view of the Y-axis adjustment mechanism and the Z-axis adjustment mechanism shown.

[0023] Figure 7 This is a perspective view of the fixed housing of the Y-axis adjustment mechanism of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 8 This is a perspective view of the sliding unit of the Z-axis adjustment mechanism of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 9 This is a perspective view of the combination of the fixing unit and the locking unit of the Z-axis adjustment mechanism of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 10 This is a perspective view of the combined adjustment unit of the Z-axis adjustment mechanism of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The specific embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are merely some, not all, of the embodiments of the present invention. Based on the description of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0028] The terms "upper" and "lower" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship in which the product of the invention is usually placed when in use. They are used only for the convenience of description and simplification, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limiting the invention.

[0029] The terms “include,” “comprising,” or any other variation thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, which includes not only the elements listed but also other elements not expressly listed.

[0030] Please see Figures 1-10This invention discloses a cylindrical battery detection mechanism for detecting the diameter, length, and appearance of a cylindrical battery 100. The mechanism includes a worktable 10 and a Y-axis adjustment mechanism 20, a Z-axis adjustment mechanism 30, an X-axis adjustment mechanism 50, and a drive device 60 disposed on the worktable 10. The Y-axis adjustment mechanism 20 is used to adjust the spacing of cylindrical batteries 100 of different diameters along the Y-axis. The Z-axis adjustment mechanism 30 is used to block cylindrical batteries 100 of different diameters in the Z-axis direction to limit their movement in the Y-axis direction. The X-axis adjustment mechanism 50 is used to limit the movement of the cylindrical battery 100 in the X-axis direction. The drive device 60 is used to drive the cylindrical battery 100 to rotate on the worktable 10.

[0031] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The Y-axis adjustment mechanism 20 includes a slide rail 21 extending along the Y-axis direction, at least two slide blocks 22 slidably disposed on the slide rail 21, and a fixing knob 23 for fixing the slide block 22 on the slide rail 21.

[0032] Please see Figure 4 Furthermore, the Y-axis adjustment mechanism 20 also includes a fixed housing 24. The upper and outer surfaces of the fixed housing 24 are respectively provided with a movable groove 241 and a sliding groove 242 along the Y-axis direction. The Z-axis adjustment mechanism 20 is located in the movable groove 241 and moves along the Y-axis direction. At least a portion of the fixed knob 23 passes through the sliding groove 242 and is threadedly connected to the slide block 22.

[0033] In this embodiment, when the Y-axis adjustment mechanism 20 is positioned, the operating part of the fixing knob 23 is rotated to abut against the outer surface of the fixing housing 24 to keep the slide block 22 fixed on the slide rail 21.

[0034] Please see Figure 2 Each of the slide blocks 22 is provided with a Z-axis adjustment mechanism 30, and the Z-axis adjustment mechanism 30 is vertically and vertically mounted on the slide block 22. Each Z-axis adjustment mechanism 30 is provided with a limiting rod 40, which is used to limit the movement of the cylindrical battery 100 along the Y-axis direction.

[0035] More specifically, the limiting rod 40 extends along the X-axis direction. When the limiting rod 40 limits the cylindrical battery 100, the height of the limiting rod 40 in the Z-axis direction is lower than the diameter of the cylindrical battery 100, so as to prevent the cylindrical battery 100 from disengaging from the limiting rod 40 under the drive of the driving device 60.

[0036] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 Furthermore, in this embodiment, the worktable 10 of the cylindrical battery testing mechanism is provided with a pair of slide rails 21, which are arranged in parallel and spaced apart along the Y-axis direction. The limiting rod 40 is located between the pair of slide rails 21 and the extension direction of the limiting rod 40 is perpendicular to the extension direction of the slide rails 21.

[0037] Each slide rail 21 is provided with the same number of slide blocks 22, and each slide block 22 is provided with a Z-axis adjustment mechanism 30. The two ends of the limiting rod 40 are connected to the Z-axis adjustment mechanism 30. More specifically, the limiting rod 40 and the Z-axis adjustment mechanism 30 are connected by a connecting arm 90.

[0038] In this embodiment, by adjusting the sliding block 22 slidably disposed on the slide rail 21 to move along the Y-axis direction, the Z-axis adjustment mechanism 30 above the sliding block 22 can be driven to move synchronously, and the limiting rod 40 on the Z-axis adjustment mechanism 30 can be driven to move to adjust the distance between two adjacent limiting rods 40, so as to adapt to cylindrical batteries 100 of different diameters.

[0039] In this embodiment, the spacing between any two adjacent limiting rods 40 can be adjusted to be the same to detect cylindrical batteries 100 of the same diameter, or the spacing between any two adjacent limiting rods 40 can be adjusted to be different to detect cylindrical batteries 100 of different diameters, greatly improving the adaptability of the cylindrical batteries 100.

[0040] Please see Figures 1-3 Each of the limiting rods 40 is provided with at least one X-axis adjustment mechanism 50. In this embodiment, the X-axis adjustment mechanism 50 is a limiting block, which is used to restrict the cylindrical battery 100 from moving along the X-axis direction.

[0041] When each of the limiting rods 40 is provided with a limiting block, the cylindrical battery 100 is restricted from moving along the X-axis direction by the two limiting blocks on adjacent limiting rods 40.

[0042] When each of the limiting rods 40 is provided with two limiting blocks, the cylindrical battery 100 can be restricted to move along the X-axis direction by the two limiting blocks on one limiting rod 40, or the cylindrical battery 100 can be restricted to move along the X-axis direction by the two limiting blocks on adjacent limiting rods 40.

[0043] When each of the limiting rods 40 is provided with multiple limiting blocks, the cylindrical battery 100 can be restricted to move along the X-axis direction by two adjacent limiting blocks on one limiting rod 40, or the cylindrical battery 100 can be restricted to move along the X-axis direction by two adjacent limiting blocks on the limiting rods 40.

[0044] Please see Figure 6 , Figures 8-10 The Z-axis adjustment mechanism 30 includes a fixed unit 31 fixed on the slide block 22, a sliding unit 32 slidably connected to the fixed unit 31 along the Z-axis direction, and an adjustment unit for controlling the sliding unit 32 to slide relative to the fixed unit 31. The limiting rod 40 is disposed on the sliding unit 32 through the connecting arm 90.

[0045] For more details, please refer to Figure 6 The Z-axis adjustment mechanism 30 further includes a horizontally extending fixed base 36 mounted on the slide block 22 and an extended fixed plate 37 fixed on the fixed base 36. The fixed unit 31 is fixedly mounted on the fixed plate. The sliding unit 32 has a wedge-shaped portion 321 protruding from it, and the fixed unit 31 has a wedge-shaped groove 311 corresponding to the wedge-shaped portion 321. The wedge-shaped portion 321 can slide along the wedge-shaped groove 311, and the adjustment unit can adjust the movement of the sliding unit 32 relative to the fixed unit 31.

[0046] Furthermore, please refer to Figure 10 The adjusting unit includes a turbine 34 rotatably disposed inside the fixed unit 31 and a rack 33 fixedly disposed on the sliding unit 32 and cooperating with the turbine 34. The turbine 34 is provided with a first tooth 341, and the rack 33 is provided with a second tooth 331 that meshes with the first tooth 341. More specifically, the wedge-shaped portion 321 has a fixing groove 322 for mounting the rack 33. The rack 33 is installed in the fixing groove 322, and the second tooth 331 protrudes from the wedge-shaped portion 321. The wedge-shaped groove 311 has a clearance groove 312 corresponding to the second tooth 331. The fixed unit 31 has a mounting groove 313 for mounting the turbine 34. The mounting groove 313 is connected to the clearance groove 312. When the turbine 34 is installed in the mounting groove 313, the first tooth 341 of the turbine 34 extends into the clearance groove 312 and meshes with the first tooth 341.

[0047] When the turbine 34 rotates around the first direction, it drives the sliding unit 32 to move upward; when the turbine 34 rotates around the second direction, it drives the sliding unit 32 to move downward, so as to drive the limiting rod 40 mounted on the sliding unit 32 to move along the Z-axis direction, so as to adapt to the height direction of the cylindrical battery 100 and prevent the cylindrical battery 100 from detaching from the limiting rod 40.

[0048] Furthermore, the Z-axis adjustment mechanism 30 also includes a locking unit 35, which is threadedly mounted on the fixed unit 31 and has its threaded end extending inward into the wedge groove 311, abutting against a fastener 314 disposed in the wedge groove 311. When the locking unit 35 rotates about a first direction, the threaded end of the locking unit 35 abuts against the fastener 314, causing the fastener 314 to abut against the wedge portion 321 of the sliding unit 32 to prevent the sliding unit 32 from moving relative to the fixed unit 31. When the locking unit 35 rotates about a second direction, the threaded end of the locking unit 35 pulls the fastener 314 away from the wedge portion 321 of the sliding unit 32, thereby enabling the sliding unit 32 to move relative to the fixed unit 31.

[0049] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 4 The driving device 60 includes a transmission belt 61 and a drive motor 62 that drives the transmission belt 61 to rotate. The outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical battery 100 is in contact with the transmission belt 61. More specifically, the driving device 60 also includes a drive wheel 63 and at least one driven wheel 64. The drive motor 62 drives the drive wheel 63 to rotate, and under the drive of the transmission belt 61, drives the driven wheel 64 to rotate synchronously, so that the transmission belt 61 rotates around the drive wheel 63 and the driven wheel 64, thereby driving the cylindrical battery 100 to rotate.

[0050] In this embodiment, the contact surface between the transmission belt 61 and the cylindrical battery 100 is arranged parallel to the upper surface of the worktable 10, and the drive motor 62 is located below the worktable 10.

[0051] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 The cylindrical battery detection mechanism further includes a camera lens 70, which is located above the worktable 10 and used to detect the cylindrical battery 100. Furthermore, the cylindrical battery detection mechanism also includes a light source device 80, which provides light to the area where the cylindrical battery 100 is placed, thereby providing sufficient light for the camera lens 70 to collect data from the cylindrical battery 100 and ensuring more accurate data acquisition.

[0052] In use, the present invention firstly involves moving the slide block 22 along the slide rail 21 to synchronously move the limiting rods 40 on the Z-axis adjustment mechanism 30, thereby adjusting the spacing between two adjacent limiting rods 40 to fit the cylindrical battery 100 to be tested, and fixing them with the fixing knob 23. Next, the adjustment unit of the Z-axis adjustment mechanism adjusts the sliding unit 32, causing the limiting rods 40 mounted on the sliding unit 32 to move up and down, thereby adjusting the height to fit the cylindrical battery 100 to be tested, and locking them with the locking unit 35. Then, the limiting blocks on the limiting rods 40 are adjusted to adjust the length to fit the cylindrical battery 100 to be tested. Finally, the drive motor 62 is started and drives the transmission belt 61 to rotate the cylindrical battery 100 to be tested. Simultaneously, the light source device 80 is turned on and illuminates the area of ​​the cylindrical battery 100 to be tested. The camera lens 70 collects data and uploads it to an external receiving unit for data analysis and detection, ultimately determining the detection result.

[0053] Alternatively, in use of this invention, the sliding unit 32 can be adjusted by the adjustment unit of the Z-axis adjustment mechanism to move the limiting rod 40 mounted on the sliding unit 32 up and down to adjust the height of the cylindrical battery 100 to be tested, and then locked by the locking unit 35; then, the sliding block 22 is moved along the slide rail 21 to move the limiting rod 40 on the Z-axis adjustment mechanism 30 synchronously to adjust the spacing between two adjacent limiting rods 40 to be tested, and then fixed by the fixing knob 23; then, the limiting block on the limiting rod 40 is adjusted to adjust the length of the cylindrical battery 100 to be tested.

[0054] Alternatively, when using this invention, the Y-axis adjustment mechanism 20, the Z-axis adjustment mechanism 30, and the X-axis adjustment mechanism 50 may be adjusted in other combinations or sequences to fit the size of the cylindrical battery 100, without any particular limitation.

[0055] The cylindrical battery detection mechanism provided by the present invention, through the mutual adjustment of the Y-axis adjustment mechanism 20, the Z-axis adjustment mechanism 30 and the X-axis adjustment mechanism 50, can not only adapt to different models of cylindrical batteries, but also realize the simultaneous detection of multiple cylindrical batteries of different models.

[0056] The above are merely specific embodiments of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A cylindrical battery testing mechanism, characterized in that, include: The system includes a worktable and Y-axis, Z-axis, and X-axis adjustment mechanisms and a drive device mounted on the worktable. The Y-axis adjustment mechanism adjusts the spacing between cylindrical batteries of different diameters along the Y-axis. The Z-axis adjustment mechanism restricts the movement of the cylindrical batteries along the Y-axis by blocking them in the Z-axis direction. The X-axis adjustment mechanism restricts the movement of the cylindrical batteries along the X-axis direction. The drive device drives the cylindrical batteries to rotate on the worktable. The Y-axis adjustment mechanism includes a slide rail extending along the Y-axis direction, at least two slide blocks slidably mounted on the slide rail, and each slide block having a fixing knob for securing it to the slide rail. A Z-axis adjustment mechanism is provided on the slide block, and the Z-axis adjustment mechanism is vertically and vertically mounted on the slide block. Each Z-axis adjustment mechanism is provided with a limiting rod, which is used to restrict the movement of the cylindrical battery along the Y-axis direction. The limiting rod extends along the X-axis direction, and each limiting rod is provided with at least one limiting block, which is used to restrict the movement of the cylindrical battery along the X-axis direction. By adjusting the slide block that is slidably mounted on the slide rail to move along the Y-axis direction, the Z-axis adjustment mechanism above the slide block can be driven to move synchronously, and the limiting rod on the Z-axis adjustment mechanism can be moved to adjust the distance between two adjacent limiting rods, so as to adapt to cylindrical batteries of different diameters.

2. The cylindrical battery testing mechanism as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The Z-axis adjustment mechanism includes a fixed unit fixed on the slide block, a sliding unit slidably connected to the fixed unit along the Z-axis direction, and an adjustment unit that controls the sliding unit to slide relative to the fixed unit. The limiting rod is disposed on the sliding unit.

3. The cylindrical battery testing mechanism as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The adjustment unit includes a turbine rotatably disposed inside the fixed unit and a rack fixedly disposed on the sliding unit and cooperating with the turbine.

4. The cylindrical battery testing mechanism as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The driving device includes a transmission belt and a drive motor that drives the transmission belt to rotate, with the outer circumferential surface of the cylindrical battery in contact with the transmission belt.

5. The cylindrical battery testing mechanism as described in any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The cylindrical battery testing mechanism also includes a camera lens, which is located above the worktable and is used to test the cylindrical batteries.

6. The cylindrical battery testing mechanism as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The cylindrical battery testing mechanism also includes a light source device, which is used to provide a light source for the cylindrical battery.

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