Module tray and battery production device

Abstract

A module tray (100) comprises a tray body (10), a reference element (20) mounted on the tray body (10) for supporting and positioning the position of a battery module along a first direction, a sliding element (30) slidingly mounted on the tray body (10) along the first direction for clamping the battery module in cooperation with the reference element (20), and an adjusting mechanism (40) connected with the sliding element (30), the adjusting mechanism (40) being used to drive the sliding element (30) to move along the first direction and lock the position of the sliding element (30). The module tray can clamp battery modules of different lengths, has strong adaptability, can reduce the types of the module tray, reduce the cost and facilitate use. The application also relates to a battery production equipment comprising the module tray.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The application belongs to the technical field of batteries, and more particularly relates to a module tray and a battery production device. BACKGROUND

[0002] Energy saving and emission reduction is the key to the sustainable development of the automobile industry. Electric vehicles have become an important part of the sustainable development of the automobile industry due to their energy saving and environmental protection advantages. For electric vehicles, battery technology is an important factor for their development.

[0003] In the battery production process, a tray is needed to support the battery module for assembly in the production line. However, due to the different models of battery modules used in different occasions, the length of the battery module is different, which leads to the use of multiple models of trays during production, high cost, and inconvenience of use. SUMMARY

[0004] The purpose of the embodiments of the application is to provide a module tray and a battery production device to solve the problem that the battery production device in the related art needs to be designed with corresponding trays for different models of battery modules, resulting in multiple models of trays, high cost, and inconvenience of use.

[0005] In a first aspect, the embodiments of the application provide a module tray, comprising:

[0006] a tray body;

[0007] a reference element installed on the tray body and used to support and position the position of the battery module in the first direction;

[0008] a sliding element installed on the tray body in the first direction and used to clamp the battery module in cooperation with the reference element;

[0009] an adjusting mechanism connected to the sliding element, the adjusting mechanism being used to drive the sliding element to move in the first direction and lock the position of the sliding element, and the adjusting mechanism being installed on the tray body.

[0010] In the technical solution of the embodiments of the application, the reference element is provided to position the position of the battery module in the first direction for subsequent movement and processing of the battery module. The adjusting mechanism is provided to adjust the position of the sliding element relative to the reference element, so that the sliding element and the reference element can clamp battery modules of different lengths, which has strong adaptability, can reduce the number of models of the module tray, reduce the cost, and facilitate use.

[0011] In some embodiments, the sliding element comprises a support seat and a clamping block, the clamping block is installed on the support seat, the support seat is connected to the adjusting mechanism, and the support seat is installed on the tray body in the first direction.

[0012] The support seat is arranged to support the clamping block, and the clamping block is arranged to cooperate with the battery module, so as to reduce damage to the battery module and facilitate cooperation with the reference element to clamp the battery module.

[0013] In some embodiments, the sliding member further comprises a connecting seat mounted on the support seat, and the clamping block is detachably mounted on the connecting seat.

[0014] The connecting seat is arranged to mount the clamping block on the support seat, and the clamping block is detachably mounted on the connecting seat, so that corresponding clamping blocks can be replaced according to different models of battery modules, facilitating cooperation with the battery module, reducing damage to the battery module, and facilitating cooperation with the reference element to clamp the battery module.

[0015] In some embodiments, the sliding member further comprises a support member slidingly supporting the clamping block in the first direction, the support member being slidingly mounted on the support seat, and a buffer being arranged between the support seat and the clamping block.

[0016] The clamping block is slidingly mounted on the support seat by the support member, and the buffer is arranged between the support seat and the clamping block, so that the buffer can have an elastic buffering effect when the clamping block presses against the battery module, avoiding hard contact between the clamping block and the battery module to some extent, reducing damage to the battery module, and protecting the battery module well.

[0017] In some embodiments, the buffer comprises at least one of a spring, a spring sheet and an elastic pad.

[0018] The buffer uses at least one of a spring, a spring sheet and an elastic pad, has a simple structure, low cost and is easy to assemble.

[0019] In some embodiments, the support member comprises a guide rod, the support seat is provided with a sliding hole, the guide rod slidingly penetrates the sliding hole, and the clamping block is supported on the guide rod.

[0020] The sliding hole is arranged on the support seat, the clamping block is supported by the guide rod, and the guide rod is slidingly inserted into the sliding hole to slidingly mount the clamping block on the support seat in the first direction, so that the structure is simple and easy to assemble.

[0021] In some embodiments, the sliding member further comprises a limiting member for stopping the support seat, and the limiting member is mounted on an end of the guide rod away from the clamping block.

[0022] The limiting member is arranged to reduce the risk of the guide rod falling off when the guide rod slides in the sliding hole, facilitating the use of the module tray.

[0023] In some embodiments, a guide sleeve is slidingly mounted on the guide rod and mounted in the sliding hole.

[0024] The guide sleeve is arranged in the sliding hole to stably support the guide rod and guide the smooth movement of the guide rod, thereby driving the clamping block to move smoothly.

[0025] In some embodiments, one side of the sliding member facing the reference member is provided with a first clearance groove, and one side of the reference member facing the sliding member is provided with a second clearance groove corresponding to the first clearance groove.

[0026] The first clearance groove is arranged on the sliding member, and the second clearance groove is arranged on the reference member. When the sliding member and the reference member clamp the battery module, a binding member such as a bandage can be used to pass through the first clearance groove and the second clearance groove to bind and constrain the battery module.

[0027] In some embodiments, the module tray further comprises a long strip seat for supporting the battery module, and the long strip seat is mounted on the tray body and extends along the first direction.

[0028] The long strip seat is arranged on the tray body to support the battery module, facilitating the cooperation of the sliding member and the reference member to clamp the battery module.

[0029] In some embodiments, the height of the sliding member protruding from the long strip seat is less than the height of the battery module, and the height of the reference member protruding from the long strip seat is less than the height of the battery module.

[0030] The height of the sliding member and the reference member protruding from the long strip seat is set to be less than the height of the battery module, which facilitates the installation of the steel belt from the top of the battery module.

[0031] In some embodiments, the opposite sides of the tray body are respectively provided with support tools for supporting the side plates.

[0032] The support tool is arranged on the tray body to support the side plate, facilitating the installation of the side plate on the battery module in the subsequent process, thereby improving the efficiency of the battery assembly.

[0033] In some embodiments, the support tool comprises two support blocks, each support block is provided with a receiving groove for accommodating the corresponding end portion of the side plate, and the two support blocks are used to cooperatively support the opposite ends of the side plate.

[0034] The receiving groove is arranged on the support block, and the support tool is provided with two support blocks to support the opposite ends of the side plate, so as to stably support the side plate and facilitate the subsequent use of the side plate.

[0035] In some embodiments, each support block is provided with a plurality of receiving grooves for adapting to a plurality of models of side plates, and the lengths of the plurality of receiving grooves on at least one support block are different.

[0036] The plurality of accommodation grooves with different lengths are arranged on the support blocks to adapt to side plates with different lengths, so that corresponding side plates can be inserted on the support tool according to different models of the battery module, so as to improve the efficiency of battery production.

[0037] In some embodiments, at least one of the support blocks is provided with a slot for accommodating the folded edge of the end of the side plate, and the slot is in communication with the accommodation groove.

[0038] The slot is arranged on the support block to accommodate the folded edge of the end of the side plate, so as to facilitate the positioning and supporting of the side plate.

[0039] In some embodiments, the support tool further comprises at least one intermediate block for supporting the middle region of the side plate, and the intermediate block is provided with a positioning groove for inserting the side plate.

[0040] The intermediate block is arranged to support the middle region of the side plate and cooperate with the two support blocks to more stably support the side plate.

[0041] In some embodiments, the support tools on the opposite sides of the tray body are arranged rotationally symmetrically about a center axis, and the center axis is perpendicular to the tray body and passes through the geometric center of the tray body.

[0042] Since the side plates on both sides of the battery module are arranged oppositely, the support tools on both sides of the tray body are arranged rotationally symmetrically about the center axis, so that the two side plates can be supported oppositely on the tray body, thereby facilitating assembly and improving efficiency.

[0043] In some embodiments, the adjusting mechanism comprises a lead screw arranged in a first direction, a nut mounted on the lead screw, and a support rotatingly supporting the lead screw at opposite ends, the sliding member is connected with the nut, and the support is mounted on the tray body.

[0044] The lead screw and the nut are arranged to accurately adjust the position of the sliding member, so that the sliding member cooperates with the reference member to clamp and release the battery module; in addition, when the sliding member cooperates with the reference member to clamp the battery module, the sliding member will be subjected to the reaction of the battery module, and the nut will be abutted on the lead screw, so as to lock the nut on the lead screw, thereby positioning the sliding member, so that the sliding member cooperates with the reference member to stably clamp the battery module.

[0045] In some embodiments, one end of the lead screw is provided with a plug for connecting an external rotary driving tool.

[0046] The plug is arranged at one end of the lead screw, so that the external driving tool can be connected, so that the lead screw is driven to rotate by the external driving tool, so as to adjust the position of the nut and the sliding member.

[0047] In some embodiments, the adjusting mechanism further comprises a guiding assembly mounted on the tray body, the guiding assembly being configured to support and guide the sliding member to move in the first direction.

[0048] The guiding assembly is configured to not only stably support the sliding member, but also flexibly and stably guide the sliding member to move in the first direction.

[0049] In some embodiments, the guiding assembly comprises a guiding rail mounted on the tray body and a sliding block slidingly mounted on the guiding rail, the sliding block being connected to the sliding member.

[0050] And / or, the guiding assembly comprises a guiding rod and a guiding sleeve slidingly mounted on the guiding rod, the guiding sleeve being connected to the sliding member, and the guiding rod being supported on the tray body.

[0051] The sliding member is supported by the sliding block, and the guiding rail guides the sliding block to move, so as to stably support the sliding member and flexibly guide the sliding member to move, and the structure is simple and the cost is low.

[0052] The sliding member is supported by the guiding sleeve, and the guiding rod guides the guiding sleeve to move, so as to stably support the sliding member and flexibly guide the sliding member to move, and the structure is simple and the cost is low.

[0053] In some embodiments, the reference member comprises a base and a reference block, the base being fixed on the tray body, and the reference block being detachably mounted on the base.

[0054] The base is configured to support the reference block, and the reference block is detachably mounted on the base, so as to facilitate cooperation with the battery module and replace the corresponding reference block according to the model of the battery module, reduce the damage to the battery module, and facilitate cooperation with the sliding member to clamp the battery module.

[0055] In some embodiments, the module tray further comprises a clamping mechanism and two clamping plates, the clamping mechanism being configured to support and drive the two clamping plates to clamp and fix the battery module, and the clamping mechanism being mounted on the tray body.

[0056] The clamping mechanism is configured to push the two clamping plates to clamp and fix the opposite sides of the battery module, so that the shaking of the battery module can be reduced during movement, facilitating subsequent processing and manufacturing. In addition, the two clamping plates, the reference member and the sliding member can also cooperate to clamp and fix the four sides of the battery module, so as to stably support the battery module and better reduce the shaking of the battery module.

[0057] In a second aspect, the embodiments of the present application provide a battery production equipment, comprising the module tray as described in the above embodiments.

[0058] The above description is only a summary of the technical solutions of the present application. In order to make the technical means of the present application more clearly understood and implemented according to the content of the description, and in order to make the above and other purposes, characteristics and advantages of the present application more obvious and easy to understand, the following specific embodiments of the present application will be described. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0059] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the following will briefly introduce the drawings needed to be used in the embodiments or exemplary technical descriptions. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present application, and other drawings can also be obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor.

[0060] Figure 1 Structure diagram of the module tray of some embodiments of the present application;

[0061] Figure 2 Structure diagram of the module tray of some embodiments of the present application; Figure 1 Structure diagram of the combination of the reference element, the sliding element and the adjusting mechanism in some embodiments of the present application Figure 1 ;

[0062] Figure 3 Structure diagram of the combination of the reference element, the sliding element and the adjusting mechanism in some embodiments of the present application Figure 2 ;

[0063] Figure 4 Structure diagram of the combination of the reference element, the sliding element and the adjusting mechanism in some embodiments of the present application Figure 1 ; Figure 2

[0064] Figure 5 Structure diagram of the combination of the reference element, the sliding element and the adjusting mechanism in some embodiments of the present application Figure 4 ;

[0065] Figure 6 Structure diagram of the combination of the reference element, the sliding element and the adjusting mechanism in some embodiments of the present application Figure 1 ;

[0066] Figure 7 Structure diagram of the combination of the reference element, the sliding element and the adjusting mechanism in some embodiments of the present application Figure 6 ;

[0067] Figure 8 Structure diagram of the combination of the reference element, the sliding element and the adjusting mechanism in some embodiments of the present application Figure 7 ;

[0068] Figure 9 Structure diagram of the combination of the reference element, the sliding element and the adjusting mechanism in some embodiments of the present application Figure 1 ;

[0069] Figure 10 Structure diagram of the combination of the reference element, the sliding element and the adjusting mechanism in some embodiments of the present application

[0070] ​Figure 11 A schematic view of a top structure of a module tray according to another embodiment of the present application;

[0071] Figure 12 A schematic view of a top structure of a module tray according to another embodiment of the present application; Figure 11 An enlarged view of part A in the middle.

[0072] 100 - module tray;

[0073] 10 - tray body; 11 - long seat;

[0074] 20 - reference element; 21 - reference block; 211 - second clearance groove; 22 - base;

[0075] 30 - sliding element; 31 - clamping block; 311 - first clearance groove; 32 - support seat; 321 - sliding hole; 33 - connecting seat; 34 - support member; 341 - guide rod; 342 - guide sleeve; 35 - limiting element; 36 - buffer element; 37 - first gasket;

[0076] 40 - adjusting mechanism; 41 - screw rod; 411 - plug; 42 - nut; 43 - support; 44 - guide assembly; 441 - guide rail; 442 - sliding block;

[0077] 50 - clamping plate; 51 - mounting seat; 52 - clamping plate;

[0078] 60 - clamping mechanism; 61 - support element; 62 - pushing structure; 621 - pushing plate; 622 - actuating structure; 6221 - sliding channel; 6222 - roller; 6223 - eccentric element; 623 - connecting plate; 624 - elastic pushing element; 63 - first guide assembly; 631 - first guide rail; 632 - first sliding block; 64 - second guide assembly; 641 - second guide rail; 642 - second sliding block; 65 - buffer member; 66 - elastic element; 67 - pushing element;

[0079] 70 - supporting tool; 71 - support block; 711 - accommodating groove; 712 - slotted hole; 72 - intermediate block; 721 - positioning groove;

[0080] 90 - battery module; 91 - battery cell; 92 - binding element; 93 - steel band; 94 - side plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0081] In order to make the technical problems to be solved, technical solutions and beneficial effects of the present application clearer, the present application will be further described in detail below in combination with the drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present application and not used to limit the present application.

[0082] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs; the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of this application; the use of the terms "including," "comprising," or "having" and variations thereof herein is intended to be broad and encompass the terms "consisting of" and "consisting essentially of" and variations thereof. Unless otherwise noted, the terms "including" and "comprising" are open-ended and do not exclude the presence of unrecited elements or limitations.

[0083] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, the technical terms "first", "second" and the like are only used to distinguish different objects, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number, specific order or primary and secondary relationship of the technical features indicated. Therefore, the features defined with "first", "second" can explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features.

[0084] Reference herein to "an embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment can be included in at least one embodiment of the application. The appearance of the phrase in various places in the specification is not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment, nor is it necessarily referring to a separate or alternative embodiment to the other embodiments. It is explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments in any suitable manner without necessarily duplicating the disclosure.

[0085] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, the term "and / or" is only a description of the association relationship of the associated objects, which means that there can be three relationships, for example, A and / or B, which can represent the three cases of A alone, A and B together, and B alone. In addition, the character " / " in this paper generally represents that the front and rear associated objects are a "or" relationship.

[0086] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, the term "a plurality of" refers to two or more (including two), and similarly, "a plurality of groups" refers to two or more groups (including two groups), and "a plurality of pieces" refers to two or more pieces (including two pieces). The meaning of "several" is one or more, unless otherwise explicitly and specifically limited.

[0087] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, the technical terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, which is only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of the present application and simplifying the description, and is not intended to indicate or imply that the devices or elements referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the embodiments of the present application.

[0088] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, unless specifically defined and limited otherwise, the technical terms "mounting", "connecting", "connecting", "fixing" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be fixedly connected, or it can be detachably connected, or it can be integrated; it can be mechanically connected, or it can be electrically connected; it can be directly connected, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium; it can be the internal communication of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0089] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, unless specifically defined and limited otherwise, when an element is referred to as "fixed to" or "disposed on" another element, it can be directly on another element or indirectly on another element. When an element is referred to as "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to another element or indirectly connected to another element.

[0090] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, unless specifically defined and limited otherwise, the technical term "adjacent" means close in position. For example, A1, A2 and B three components, the distance between A1 and B is greater than the distance between A2 and B, then A2 is closer to B than A1, that is, A2 is adjacent to B, and B is also adjacent to A2. For example, when there are multiple C components, multiple C components are C1, C2……C N , and B is adjacent to C2, and C2 is adjacent to B.

[0091] The battery cell in the present application can include a lithium ion secondary battery, a lithium ion primary battery, a lithium-sulfur battery, a sodium lithium ion battery, a sodium ion battery or a magnesium ion battery, etc. The embodiments of the present application are not limited thereto. The battery cell can be in the shape of a cylinder, a flat body, a cuboid or other shapes, etc. The embodiments of the present application are not limited thereto. The battery cell is generally divided into three types according to the packaging method: cylindrical battery cell, square battery cell and soft package battery cell, and the embodiments of the present application are not limited thereto.

[0092] The battery module referred to in the embodiments of the present application generally refers to a module formed by packaging a plurality of battery cells together using a shell frame. The battery module generally includes a plurality of battery cells, end plates and side plates, the plurality of battery cells are arranged in the thickness direction, two end plates clamp both ends of the battery cells in the thickness direction, and the side plates clamp the opposite sides of the battery cells to fix the battery cells. In order to improve stability, some embodiments further include a binding member such as a binding belt to bind and fix the battery cells. The battery module can be directly assembled to form a battery, or can be assembled to form a battery pack.

[0093] The battery mentioned in the embodiments of the present application refers to a single physical module including one or more battery monomers to provide higher voltage and capacity. For example, the battery mentioned in the present application can include a battery module or a battery pack, etc. The battery generally includes a box for packaging one or more battery monomers. The box can prevent liquid or other foreign matter from affecting the charging or discharging of the battery monomers. In some cases, the battery monomers can also be used directly, i.e., the battery can also not include a box, which is not limited herein.

[0094] In the battery module, when the battery monomers are multiple, the multiple battery monomers can be connected in series or in parallel or in a mixed connection, and the mixed connection refers to that there are both series connection and parallel connection among the multiple battery monomers. The multiple battery monomers can be directly connected in series or in parallel or in a mixed connection together, and then the whole formed by the multiple battery monomers is accommodated in the box. The battery can be in the form that the multiple battery monomers are first connected in series or in parallel or in a mixed connection to form a battery module, and then the multiple battery modules are connected in series or in parallel or in a mixed connection to form a whole, which is accommodated in the box. The battery can also include other structures, for example, the battery can also include a busbar component for realizing the electrical connection between the multiple battery monomers.

[0095] Because the battery modules used in different occasions are often different in model, for example, the battery modules used in electric vehicles and trucks are often different in model; the battery modules used in trucks of different sizes, such as light trucks and heavy trucks, can also be different in model. The battery modules of different models can be different in size of the battery monomers used, or different in number of the battery monomers used, etc., which eventually leads to different lengths of the battery modules of different models. In the process of assembling the battery modules, a tray is needed to support the battery module so as to be assembled in the production line. Because the lengths of the battery modules are different, corresponding trays need to be designed and used to stably support the battery modules for production and processing during production, which leads to a variety of models of the trays, high cost, and inconvenience in use.

[0096] Based on the above consideration, in order to solve the problem that different trays need to be designed for different models of battery modules during the production of the battery modules, leading to a variety of models of the trays, high cost, and inconvenience in use, the embodiments of the present application provide a module tray, which is provided with a reference member at one end of the tray body, a sliding member is slidably installed on the tray body, and an adjusting mechanism is arranged to adjust the distance between the sliding member and the reference member, so as to adapt to clamping battery modules of different lengths and sizes, to adapt to supporting battery modules of various models, to reduce the number of models of the module tray, and to reduce the cost; and when in use, the module tray can adapt to battery modules of various models, and is convenient to use.

[0097] The module tray disclosed by the embodiments of the present application can be applied in the assembly production line of the battery module, the detection production line of the battery module, the transfer device of the battery module, and other battery production equipment.

[0098] Please refer to Figures 1 to 5 , and Figure 10 , Figure 1 The structural schematic diagram of the module tray 100 of some embodiments of the present application is shown in FIG. 1. Figure 2 The structural schematic diagram of the combination of the reference element 20, the sliding element 30, and the adjusting mechanism 40 at one angle in the module tray 100 of some embodiments of the present application is shown in FIG. 2. Figure 3 The structural schematic diagram of the combination of the reference element 20, the sliding element 30, and the adjusting mechanism 40 at another angle in the module tray 100 of some embodiments of the present application is shown in FIG. 3. Figure 2 The structural schematic diagram of the combination of the reference element 20, the sliding element 30, and the adjusting mechanism 40 at another angle in the module tray 100 of some embodiments of the present application is shown in FIG. 3. Figure 4 The structural schematic diagram of the combination of the reference element 20, the sliding element 30, and the adjusting mechanism 40 at another angle in the module tray 100 of some embodiments of the present application is shown in FIG. 3. Figure 5 The structural schematic diagram of the combination of the reference element 20, the sliding element 30, and the adjusting mechanism 40 at another angle in the module tray 100 of some embodiments of the present application is shown in FIG. 3. Figure 10 The structural schematic diagram of the combination of the reference element 20, the sliding element 30, and the adjusting mechanism 40 at another angle in the module tray 100 of some embodiments of the present application is shown in FIG. 3.

[0099] According to some embodiments of the present application, the present application provides a module tray 100, comprising: a tray body 10; a reference element 20 installed on the tray body 10, used to support and position the position of a battery module 90 along a first direction X; a sliding element 30 installed on the tray body 10 along the first direction X, used to clamp the battery module 90 in cooperation with the reference element 20; an adjusting mechanism 40 connected with the sliding element 30, the adjusting mechanism 40 is used to drive the sliding element 30 to move along the first direction X, and lock the position of the sliding element 30, the adjusting mechanism 40 is installed on the tray body 10.

[0100] The tray body 10 refers to the main structure supporting other components of the module tray 100, and the tray body 10 is generally in a plate structure, so as to facilitate the assembly of other components of the module tray 100, support the battery module 90, and facilitate the support on the production line and the movement of the battery module 90.

[0101] The reference element 20 refers to a structure used to resist the battery module 90 to define the position of the battery module 90 and perform reference positioning on the battery module 90. By arranging the reference element 20, the reference position of the battery module 90 can be determined when the battery module 90 is placed on the tray body 10, so as to facilitate the subsequent processing of the battery module 90.

[0102] The reference element 20 is installed on the tray body 10 to support the reference element 20 through the tray body 10, so as to facilitate the stop positioning of the battery module 90 by the reference element 20.

[0103] The sliding member 30 is a structure member used to abut against the battery module 90 and cooperate with the reference member 20 to clamp and fix the battery module 90.

[0104] The sliding member 30 is slidably mounted on the tray body 10 along the first direction X, that is, the sliding member 30 can move on the tray body 10 along the first direction X, so as to change the distance between the sliding member 30 and the reference member 20 by moving the sliding member 30 on the tray body 10, and then clamp and fix the battery module 90 and release the battery module 90.

[0105] The adjusting mechanism 40 is a mechanism used to change the position of the sliding member 30 on the tray body 10 and can lock the sliding member 30 at the adjusted position. The adjusting mechanism 40 is mounted on the tray body 10 to support the adjusting mechanism 40 through the tray body 10.

[0106] The adjusting mechanism 40 is used to adjust the sliding member 30 to move away from the reference member 20 along the first direction X, so as to place the battery module 90 on the tray body 10, and then adjust the sliding member 30 to move, so that the sliding member 30 cooperates with the reference member 20 to clamp the battery module 90, and then the adjusting mechanism 40 locks the position of the sliding member 30 to stably clamp the battery module 90 by the sliding member 30 and the reference member 20, so as to process the battery module 90 in sequence. After the battery module 90 is processed, the adjusting mechanism 40 can adjust the sliding member 30 to move away from the reference member 20 to release the battery module 90.

[0107] The first direction X is a direction parallel to the surface on which the tray body 10 is located, such as Figure 1 It can be the length direction of the tray body 10, and of course can also be the width direction of the tray body 10, etc.

[0108] In the technical scheme of the embodiment, the reference member 20 is arranged to position the battery module 90 along the first direction X, so as to move and process the battery module 90 in sequence. The adjusting mechanism 40 is arranged to adjust the position of the sliding member 30 relative to the reference member 20, so that the sliding member 30 cooperates with the reference member 20 to clamp the battery module 90 of different lengths, which has strong adaptability, can reduce the types of the module tray 100, reduce the cost, and is convenient to use.

[0109] In some embodiments, the sliding member 30 includes a support seat 32 and a clamping block 31, the clamping block 31 is mounted on the support seat 32, the support seat 32 is connected with the adjusting mechanism 40, and the support seat 32 is slidably mounted on the tray body 10 along the first direction X.

[0110] The clamping block 31 is a structure member used to abut against the reference member 20 to clamp the battery module 90.

[0111] The support base 32 refers to a structure for supporting the clamping block 31. The support base 32 is slidingly mounted on the tray body 10 along the first direction X, so that the position of the support base 32 along the first direction X can be adjusted, and the position of the clamping block 31 along the first direction X is adjusted accordingly.

[0112] The support base 32 is connected to the adjusting mechanism 40, so that the position of the support base 32 and the clamping block 31 along the first direction X is changed by the adjusting mechanism 40, so that the clamping block 31 cooperates with the reference member 20 to clamp the battery module 90.

[0113] By providing the support base 32 to support the clamping block 31, and providing the clamping block 31 to cooperate with the battery module 90, the damage to the battery module 90 is reduced, and the clamping of the battery module 90 with the reference member 20 is facilitated.

[0114] In some embodiments, the sliding member 30 further comprises a connecting base 33 mounted on the support base 32, and the clamping block 31 is detachably mounted on the connecting base 33.

[0115] The connecting base 33 refers to an intermediate structure for supporting the clamping block 31 and being connected to the support base 32 to support the clamping block 31 on the support base 32. The connecting base 33 is provided to connect the clamping block 31 and support the clamping block 31 on the support base 32.

[0116] The detachable mounting of the clamping block 31 on the connecting base 33 means that the clamping block 31 is detachably connected to the connecting base 33, such as using bolts, buckles and other detachable structure, to connect the clamping block 31 and the connecting base 33. This not only facilitates the installation of the clamping block 31, but also allows the replacement of the corresponding clamping block 31 according to different models of the battery module 90.

[0117] The connecting base 33 is provided to mount the clamping block 31 on the support base 32, and the detachable mounting of the clamping block 31 on the connecting base 33 facilitates the replacement of the corresponding clamping block 31 according to different models of the battery module 90, facilitates the cooperation with the battery module 90, reduces the damage to the battery module 90, and facilitates the clamping of the battery module 90 with the reference member 20.

[0118] In some embodiments, the sliding member 30 further comprises a support member 34 slidingly supporting the clamping block 31 along the first direction X, the support member 34 is slidingly mounted on the support base 32, and the support base 32 and the clamping block 31 are provided with a buffer 36.

[0119] The support member 34 refers to a structure slidingly mounted on the support base 32, that is, the support member 34 can be supported on the support base 32, and the support member 34 can slide along the first direction X on the support base 32.

[0120] The clamping block 31 is mounted on the support member 34, supported by the support member 34, and slidably mounted on the support base 32 along the first direction X, so that the clamping block 31 can move relative to the support base 32 along the first direction X.

[0121] The buffer 36 refers to a structure that can provide an elastic counterforce when subjected to a pressing force and elastically deforms.

[0122] The buffer 36 is arranged between the support base 32 and the clamping block 31, and when the clamping block 31 abuts against the battery module 90, the elastic deformation of the buffer 36 can buffer the clamping block 31, thereby providing good protection for the battery module 90.

[0123] The clamping block 31 is slidably mounted on the support base 32 by the support member 34, and the buffer 36 is arranged between the support base 32 and the clamping block 31, so that when the clamping block 31 abuts against the battery module 90, the buffer 36 can elastically buffer, to a certain extent, avoid hard contact between the clamping block 31 and the battery module 90, reduce damage to the battery module 90, and provide good protection for the battery module 90.

[0124] In some embodiments, the buffer 36 includes at least one of a spring, a spring piece, and an elastic pad.

[0125] The spring refers to a mechanical part that works by using elasticity, which is made of elastic material and deforms under external force and returns to its original shape after the external force is removed. It is generally made of spring steel.

[0126] The spring piece refers to a device for buffering and shockproof devices of machinery and vehicles.

[0127] The elastic pad refers to a gasket structure that can elastically deform when subjected to a pressing force and return to its original shape after the force is removed.

[0128] The buffer 36 uses at least one of a spring, a spring piece, and an elastic pad, which is simple in structure, low in cost, and easy to assemble.

[0129] In some embodiments, the support member 34 includes a guide rod 341, the support base 32 is provided with a sliding hole 321, the guide rod 341 slides through the sliding hole 321, and the clamping block 31 is supported on the guide rod 341.

[0130] The guide rod 341 refers to a long rod structure. The sliding hole 321 refers to a through hole structure provided on the support base 32. The guide rod 341 passes through the sliding hole 321, so that the guide rod 341 is slidably mounted on the support base 32, so that the guide rod 341 can slide on the support base 32. The clamping block 31 is supported on the guide rod 341, which supports the clamping block 31 through the guide rod 341.

[0131] The sliding hole 321 is arranged on the support base 32, the guide rod 341 is arranged to support the clamping block 31, and the guide rod 341 is slidingly inserted into the sliding hole 321, so that the clamping block 31 is slidingly installed on the support base 32 in the first direction X, and the structure is simple and convenient to assemble.

[0132] In some embodiments, the support member 34 can also include other guide structures, such as a guide rail, which is slidingly installed on the support base 32, and the clamping block 31 is connected to the guide rail, so that the clamping block 31 is slidingly installed on the support base 32.

[0133] In some embodiments, the sliding piece 30 further includes a limiting piece 35 for stopping the support base 32 from falling off the guide rod 341, and the limiting piece 35 is installed at an end of the guide rod 341 away from the clamping block 31.

[0134] The limiting piece 35 refers to a structural member for stopping the support base 32, and the limiting piece 35 can be a plate-shaped structural member, a block-shaped structure, etc.

[0135] The limiting piece 35 is connected to an end of the guide rod 341 away from the clamping block 31, when the clamping block 31 moves away from the battery module 90 and the buffer piece 36 pushes the clamping block 31 to move away from the support base 32, the guide rod 341 will move on the support base 32 until the limiting piece 35 stops the support base 32, thereby preventing the guide rod 341 from falling off the support base 32 to a certain extent.

[0136] The limiting piece 35 is arranged, which can reduce the risk of the guide rod 341 falling off when the guide rod 341 slides in the sliding hole 321, and facilitates the use of the module tray 100.

[0137] In some embodiments, a guide sleeve 342 is slidingly installed on the guide rod 341, and the guide sleeve 342 is installed in the sliding hole 321.

[0138] The guide sleeve 342 refers to a sleeve structure matched with the guide rod 341. The guide sleeve 342 is installed in the sliding hole 321 to support the guide sleeve 342 through the support base 32.

[0139] The guide sleeve 342 is arranged in the sliding hole 321 to stably support the guide rod 341 and guide the guide rod 341 to move smoothly, thereby driving the clamping block 31 to move smoothly.

[0140] In some embodiments, when the sliding piece 30 includes the connecting seat 33 and the support member 34, the clamping block 31 is detachably connected to the connecting seat 33, the connecting seat 33 is connected to the support member 34, the support member 34 is slidingly installed on the support base 32, and the buffer piece 36 is arranged between the connecting seat 33 and the support base 32.

[0141] In some embodiments, the sliding member 30 further comprises a first gasket 37 arranged between the connecting seat 33 and the clamping block 31, which can protect the clamping block 31 and can also play a certain locking role when the connecting seat 33 and the clamping block 31 are fixedly connected.

[0142] In some embodiments, the sliding member 30 can also adopt a whole structure to directly abut against the battery module 90.

[0143] In some embodiments, the sliding member 30 is provided with a first avoiding slot 311 on the side facing the reference member 20, and the reference member 20 is provided with a second avoiding slot 211 corresponding to the first avoiding slot 311 on the side facing the sliding member 30.

[0144] The avoiding slot refers to a slot structure arranged on a structural member.

[0145] The first avoiding slot 311 refers to a slot structure arranged on the sliding member 30, and the first avoiding slot 311 is arranged on the side of the sliding member 30 facing the reference member 20.

[0146] The second avoiding slot 211 refers to a slot structure arranged on the reference member 20, and the second avoiding slot 211 is arranged on the side of the reference member 20 facing the sliding member 30.

[0147] The position of the first avoiding slot 311 corresponds to the position of the second avoiding slot 211, that is, the distance from the first avoiding slot 311 to the tray body 10 is equal to or close to the distance from the second avoiding slot 211 to the tray body 10.

[0148] By arranging the first avoiding slot 311 on the sliding member 30 and the second avoiding slot 211 on the reference member 20, when the sliding member 30 and the reference member 20 cooperate to clamp the battery module 90, a binding member 92 such as a bandage can be used to pass through the first avoiding slot 311 and the second avoiding slot 211 to bind and constrain the battery module 90.

[0149] In some embodiments, when the sliding member 30 comprises the clamping block 31, the first avoiding slot 311 is arranged on the clamping block 31.

[0150] In some embodiments, the module tray 100 further comprises a long seat 11 for supporting the battery module 90, and the long seat 11 is mounted on the tray body 10 and arranged to extend along the first direction X.

[0151] The long seat 11 refers to a seat structure arranged in a long strip shape, such as a long strip plate member, a beam, a rod, a column, etc.

[0152] The long strip seat 11 is arranged on the tray body 10 to support the battery module 90, and facilitates the cooperation of the sliding member 30 and the reference member 20 to clamp the battery module 90. In addition, the arrangement of the long strip seat 11 can also position the bottom of the battery module 90, facilitating subsequent processing.

[0153] In some embodiments, the height of the sliding member 30 protruding from the long strip seat 11 is less than the height of the battery module 90, and the height of the reference member 20 protruding from the long strip seat 11 is less than the height of the battery module 90.

[0154] The height direction Z refers to a direction perpendicular to the tray body 10. The height of the sliding member 30 protruding from the long strip seat 11 refers to the height of the sliding member 30 protruding from the long strip seat 11 along the height direction Z. The height of the reference member 20 protruding from the long strip seat 11 refers to the height of the reference member 20 protruding from the long strip seat 11 along the height direction Z. The height of the battery module 90 refers to the height along the height direction Z when the battery module 90 is placed on the long strip seat 11.

[0155] The height of the sliding member 30 and the reference member 20 protruding from the long strip seat 11 is set to be less than the height of the battery module 90, which facilitates the installation of the steel belt 93 from the top of the battery module 90.

[0156] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 9 and Figure 10 In some embodiments, the opposite sides of the tray body 10 are respectively provided with a support tool 70 for supporting the side plate.

[0157] The support tool 70 refers to a jig for supporting the side plate of the battery module 90.

[0158] The opposite sides of the tray body 10 are provided with the support tool 70, which can support two side plates on the tray body 10 to facilitate the installation of the side plates on the opposite sides of the battery module 90.

[0159] The support tool 70 is arranged on the tray body 10 to support the side plate, which facilitates the installation of the side plate on the battery module 90 in the subsequent process, thereby improving the efficiency of the battery assembly.

[0160] In some embodiments, when the side plate 94 of the battery module 90 is provided with a cooling device such as a water pipe, the side plate 94 can form a cooling plate.

[0161] In some embodiments, the support tool 70 includes two support blocks 71, each support block 71 is provided with a receiving groove 711 for accommodating the corresponding end of the side plate 94, and the two support blocks 71 are used to cooperate to support the opposite ends of the side plate 94.

[0162] The support block 71 refers to a block structure for supporting the side plate 94. The accommodating groove 711 refers to a groove structure provided on the support block 71. The accommodating groove 711 is provided on the support block 71 to accommodate the side plate 94, so that the side plate 94 is clamped by the support block 71.

[0163] Two support blocks 71 are provided to support opposite ends of the side plate 94, so as to stably support the side plate 94.

[0164] The accommodating groove 711 is provided on the support block 71, and the support tool 70 is provided with two support blocks 71 to support opposite ends of the side plate 94, so as to stably support the side plate 94 and facilitate subsequent use of the side plate 94.

[0165] In some embodiments, each support block 71 is provided with a plurality of accommodating grooves 711 for adapting to side plates 94 of various models, and the lengths of the plurality of accommodating grooves 711 on at least one support block 71 are different.

[0166] The lengths of the accommodating grooves 711 are different, so that when the positions of the two support blocks 71 are fixed, the different accommodating grooves 711 can adapt to side plates 94 of different lengths.

[0167] The support tool 70 is provided with a plurality of different lengths of accommodating grooves 711 on the support block 71 to adapt to side plates 94 of different lengths, so that corresponding side plates 94 can be inserted on the support tool 70 according to different models of the battery module 90, so as to facilitate subsequent assembly and improve the efficiency of battery manufacturing.

[0168] In some embodiments, at least one support block 71 is provided with a slot 712 for accommodating a folded edge of an end of the side plate 94, and the slot 712 is in communication with the accommodating groove 711.

[0169] The slot 712 refers to a groove structure provided on the support block 71. The slot 712 is in communication with the accommodating groove 711. When the end of the side plate 94 is provided with a folded edge, the two ends of the side plate 94 are inserted into the accommodating groove 711 of the support block 71, and the folded edge can extend into the slot 712 to support the side plate 94. For some battery modules 90, one end of the side plate 94 is bent towards one side to form a folded edge, and the folded edge is provided to facilitate connection with the end plate of the battery module 90.

[0170] The slot 712 is provided on the support block 71 to accommodate the folded edge of the end of the side plate 94, so as to facilitate positioning and supporting the side plate 94.

[0171] In some embodiments, the support tool 70 further comprises at least one intermediate block 72, and the intermediate block 72 is used to cooperate with the middle region of the side plate 94. The intermediate block 72 is provided with a positioning groove 721 for inserting the side plate 94.

[0172] The intermediate block 72 refers to a block structure for supporting the side plate 94. The positioning groove 721 refers to a groove structure provided on the intermediate block 72. The positioning groove 721 is provided on the intermediate block 72 to accommodate the side plate 94, so that the side plate 94 is clamped by the intermediate block 72.

[0173] The intermediate block 72 is provided to support the middle region of the side plate 94, and cooperates with the two supporting blocks 71 to more stably support the side plate 94.

[0174] In some embodiments, the supporting tool 70 on the opposite sides of the tray body 10 is rotationally symmetric about a central axis perpendicular to the tray body 10 and passing through the geometric center of the tray body 10.

[0175] The supporting tool 70 on the opposite sides of the tray body 10 is rotationally symmetric about a central axis, which means that the supporting tool 70 on the opposite sides of the tray body 10 has the same structure, and the supporting tool 70 on the opposite sides of the tray body 10 is rotationally symmetric about a central axis by 180 degrees.

[0176] The geometric center of the tray body 10 refers to the point where the central plane in the width direction Y, the central plane in the thickness direction Z, and the central plane in the length direction X of the tray body 10 intersect. The central axis refers to an axis passing through the point and perpendicular to the tray body 10.

[0177] Since the side plates 94 on both sides of the battery module 90 are oppositely arranged, the supporting tool 70 on both sides of the tray body 10 is rotationally symmetric about a central axis, so that the two side plates 94 can be oppositely supported on the tray body 10, facilitating assembly and improving efficiency.

[0178] Please refer to Figures 1 to 5 , and Figure 10 In some embodiments, the adjusting mechanism 40 includes a lead screw 41 arranged in the first direction X, a nut 42 mounted on the lead screw 41, and a support 43 rotatingly supporting the lead screw 41 at opposite ends, the sliding member 30 is connected to the nut 42, and the support 43 is mounted on the tray body 10.

[0179] The lead screw 41 refers to a rod-shaped structural member provided with external threads. The nut 42 refers to a structural member provided with internal threads. The nut 42 is mounted on the lead screw 41, and by rotating the lead screw 41, the nut 42 can be moved along the axial direction of the lead screw 41.

[0180] The support 43 refers to a support structure for supporting the lead screw 41, and the lead screw 41 can rotate on the support 43. The support 43 is mounted on the tray body 10, and the tray body 10 supports the support 43, so that the lead screw 41 is rotatably mounted on the tray body 10.

[0181] The sliding member 30 is connected to the nut 42, so that the nut 42 can move along the first direction X on the tray body 10.

[0182] The screw rod 41 and the nut 42 are arranged to precisely adjust the position of the sliding member 30 so that the sliding member 30 cooperates with the reference member 20 to clamp and release the battery module 90; in addition, when the sliding member 30 cooperates with the reference member 20 to clamp the battery module 90, the sliding member 30 will be subjected to the reaction of the battery module 90, and the nut 42 will be driven to abut against the screw rod 41 to lock the nut 42 on the screw rod 41, thereby positioning the sliding member 30 so that the sliding member 30 cooperates with the reference member 20 to stably clamp the battery module 90.

[0183] In some embodiments, the adjusting mechanism 40 can also use other mechanisms, for example, the adjusting mechanism 40 can include a structure composed of a lock sleeve and a push rod, the lock sleeve is sleeved on the push rod, the position of the sliding member 30 is adjusted by pushing the sliding member 30 through the push rod, and a screw can be arranged on the lock sleeve to abut against the push rod to lock the relative position of the lock sleeve and the push rod.

[0184] In some embodiments, one end of the screw rod 41 is provided with a plug 411, and the plug 411 is used to connect an external rotary driving tool.

[0185] The plug 411 refers to a connector structure that can be plugged with an external rotary driving tool.

[0186] The external rotary driving tool can be a motor, a rotary cylinder, or other tools that can rotate.

[0187] The plug 411 can be a square column, a hexagonal column (hexagonal column), an internal hexagonal hole, or the like. The external rotary driving tool needs to be provided with an interface that matches the plug 411, for example, if the plug 411 is a hexagonal column, the interface is an internal hexagonal hole structure, and the like.

[0188] The plug 411 is arranged at one end of the screw rod 41, which can facilitate the connection of the external driving tool, so that the external driving tool is used to drive the screw rod 41 to rotate, thereby adjusting the position of the nut 42 and the sliding member 30.

[0189] In some embodiments, the adjusting mechanism 40 further includes a guide assembly 44, and the guide assembly 44 is installed on the tray body 10 and is used to support and guide the sliding member 30 to move along the first direction X.

[0190] The guide assembly 44 refers to an assembly that is used to support the sliding member 30 and guide the sliding member 30 to move along the first direction X.

[0191] The guide assembly 44 is arranged to not only stably support the sliding member 30, but also flexibly and stably guide the sliding member 30 to move along the first direction X.

[0192] In some embodiments, the guiding assembly 44 includes a guiding rail 441 mounted on the tray body 10 and a sliding block 442 slidably mounted on the guiding rail 441, and the sliding block 442 is connected with the sliding member 30.

[0193] A rail refers to a groove or ridge made of metal or other materials, which can bear, fix, guide a moving device or equipment and reduce the friction thereof. The rail is also called a sliding rail, a linear rail or a linear sliding rail, which is used in a linear reciprocating motion occasion and has a higher load rating than a linear bearing, and can bear a certain torque, and can realize high-precision linear motion under high load.

[0194] A sliding block refers to a block-shaped structure that cooperates with a rail to be slidably mounted on the rail.

[0195] The guiding rail 441 is a rail structure. The sliding block 442 is a sliding block structure. The sliding block 442 is slidably mounted on the guiding rail 441, and the sliding block 442 can move along the guiding rail 441.

[0196] The sliding member 30 is supported by the sliding block 442, and the guiding rail 441 guides the movement of the sliding block 442 to stably support the sliding member 30 and guide the flexible movement of the sliding member 30, which has a simple structure and low cost.

[0197] In some embodiments, the guiding assembly 44 can use other structures, such as the guiding assembly 44 can include a guiding rod and a guiding sleeve slidably mounted on the guiding rod, the guiding sleeve is connected with the sliding member 30, and the guiding rod is supported on the tray body 10.

[0198] The guiding rod refers to a long rod-shaped structure. The guiding sleeve refers to a sleeve structure that cooperates with the guiding rod. The guiding sleeve is sleeved on the guiding rod and can slide along the guiding rod.

[0199] The sliding member 30 is supported by the guiding sleeve, and the guiding rod guides the movement of the guiding sleeve to stably support the sliding member 30 and guide the flexible movement of the sliding member 30, which has a simple structure and low cost.

[0200] In some embodiments, the reference member 20 includes a base 22 and a reference block 21, the base 22 is fixed on the tray body 10, and the reference block 21 is detachably mounted on the base 22.

[0201] The reference block 21 refers to a structural member for abutting against the battery module 90 to position the battery module 90, and for cooperating with the sliding member 30 to clamp the battery module 90.

[0202] The base 22 refers to a structural member for supporting the reference block 21. The base 22 is mounted on the tray body 10, and the tray body 10 supports the base 22, and in turn supports the reference block 21.

[0203] The base 22 is arranged to support the reference block 21, and the reference block 21 is detachably mounted on the base 22 to facilitate cooperation with the battery module 90 and replacement of the corresponding reference block 21 according to the model of the battery module 90, thereby reducing damage to the battery module 90 and facilitating cooperation with the sliding member 30 to clamp the battery module 90.

[0204] In some embodiments, the reference member 20 can use an integral structure, that is, the reference block 21 and the base 22 are integrally formed. Integrally formed means that the structure is integrally formed.

[0205] In some embodiments, when the reference member 20 includes the reference block 21, the second clearance groove 211 is arranged on the reference block 21.

[0206] In some embodiments, the reference member 20 further includes a second gasket arranged between the base 22 and the reference block 21, which can protect the reference block 21 and can play a certain locking role when the base 22 and the reference block 21 are fixedly connected.

[0207] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figures 6 to 8 , and Figures 10 to 12 In some embodiments, the module tray 100 further includes a clamping mechanism 60 and two clamping plates 50, the clamping mechanism 60 is used to support and drive the two clamping plates 50 to cooperatively clamp and fix the battery module 90, and the clamping mechanism 60 is mounted on the tray body 10.

[0208] The clamping plate 50 refers to a plate-shaped structure used to clamp the opposite sides of the battery module 90. The opposite sides of the battery module 90 refer to the opposite sides in the length direction of the battery module 90, and the opposite sides in the length direction of the battery module 90 define the width of the battery module 90.

[0209] The clamping mechanism 60 refers to a mechanism used to support the clamping plates 50 and drive the two clamping plates 50 to approach each other to clamp the opposite sides of the battery module 90.

[0210] The clamping mechanism 60 is mounted on the tray body 10 to support the clamping mechanism 60 through the tray body 10, and thus support the clamping plates 50.

[0211] The clamping mechanism 60 is arranged to push the two clamping plates 50 to cooperatively clamp and fix the opposite sides of the battery module 90, so that the shaking of the battery module 90 can be reduced during movement, thereby facilitating subsequent processing and manufacturing. In addition, the two clamping plates 50, the reference member 20, and the sliding member 30 can also cooperate to clamp and fix the four sides of the battery module 90 to stably support the battery module 90 and better reduce the shaking of the battery module 90.

[0212] In some embodiments, the clamping mechanism 60 comprises: a plurality of supporting members 61 for supporting the two clamping plates 50, the supporting members 61 being slidingly mounted on the tray body 10 along a second direction Y; and at least two sets of pushing structures 62 for respectively pushing the two clamping plates 50 to move along the second direction Y, the pushing structures 62 being mounted on the tray body 10. The second direction Y intersects the first direction X.

[0213] The supporting member 61 refers to a structural member for supporting the clamping plate 50, which can be a plate-shaped member, a block-shaped structure, a frame-shaped member, etc.

[0214] The supporting member 61 being slidingly mounted on the tray body 10 along the second direction Y means that the supporting member 61 can move along the second direction Y on the tray body 10.

[0215] The pushing structure 62 is a mechanism for pushing the clamping plate 50 to move along the second direction Y. The pushing structure 62 is mounted on the tray body 10 to support the pushing structure 62 through the tray body 10. At least two sets of pushing structures 62 are provided to respectively push the two clamping plates 50 to move.

[0216] The second direction Y intersecting the first direction X means that the second direction Y can form a certain angle with the first direction X, or the second direction Y can be perpendicular to the first direction X. In this way, when the clamping plate 50 is pushed to move along the second direction Y while the battery module 90 is supported on the tray body 10 along the first direction X, the two clamping plates 50 can be moved closer to or away from each other.

[0217] By providing the pushing structure 62 to respectively support the two clamping plates 50 to move along the second direction Y, the two clamping plates 50 can be used to clamp the opposite sides of the battery module 90 to stabilize the battery module 90. The supporting member 61 is provided to stably support the clamping plate 50 and guide the clamping plate 50 to move smoothly, which facilitates the clamping plate 50 to stably clamp the battery module 90 and reduces the shaking of the battery module 90 during movement.

[0218] In some embodiments, the second direction Y can be consistent with the width direction of the tray body 10, and the first direction X can be consistent with the length direction of the tray body 10.

[0219] In some embodiments, the clamping mechanism 60 can use other mechanisms. For example, the clamping mechanism 60 can comprise an elastic telescopic rod, which is used to support the clamping plate 50 and push the clamping plate 50 towards the other clamping plate 50.

[0220] In some embodiments, the pushing structure 62 comprises: a poking structure 622 for poking the clamping plate 50 to move along the second direction Y; and a pushing plate 621 slidingly mounted on the tray body 10 along the first direction X, for driving the poking structure 622 to poke the clamping plate 50 to move.

[0221] The poking structure 622 is used to poke the clamping plate 50 to move the clamping plate 50 along the second direction Y, and then the two clamping plates 50 cooperate to clamp the battery module 90.

[0222] The pushing plate 621 is a plate-shaped structure used to drive the poking structure 622. The pushing plate 621 is slidingly installed on the tray body 10 along the first direction X, that is, the pushing plate 621 can be supported by the tray body 10, and the pushing plate 621 can move along the first direction X, and the pushing plate 621 can drive the poking structure 622 to poke the clamping plate 50 to move when the pushing plate 621 moves along the first direction X.

[0223] The clamping plate 50 is poked to move along the second direction Y by the poking structure 622 to control the position of the clamping plate 50, and the pushing plate 621 is used to drive the poking structure 622, which can facilitate the control of the action of the poking structure 622 to control the position of the clamping plate 50, so as to facilitate the clamping or releasing of the battery module 90 by the clamping plate 50.

[0224] Please refer to Figure 1 、 Figures 6 to 8 In some embodiments, the poking structure 622 includes a sliding channel 6221 and a roller 6222 slidingly arranged in the sliding channel 6221, and the clamping plate 50 is connected with a pushing piece 67, and the roller 6222 is arranged on one of the pushing piece 67 and the pushing plate 621, and the sliding channel 6221 is arranged on the other one of the pushing piece 67 and the pushing plate 621.

[0225] The sliding channel 6221 is a long slot or hole structure arranged on a medium. The roller 6222 is a wheel-shaped structure that can roll. When the roller 6222 is arranged in the sliding channel 6221, the sliding channel 6221 guides the movement of the roller 6222.

[0226] The pushing piece 67 is a plate-shaped or block-shaped piece connected with the clamping plate 50 and used to push the clamping plate 50 to move.

[0227] The roller 6222 can be connected to the pushing piece 67, and the sliding channel 6221 can be arranged on the pushing plate 621, or the oil channel can be arranged on the pushing piece 67, and the roller 6222 can be connected to the pushing plate 621, so that when the pushing plate 621 moves along the first direction X, the roller 6222 can be pushed to move relative to the sliding channel 6221,

[0228] The roller 6222 is guided to move by the sliding channel 6221 to drive the clamping plate 50 to move along the second direction Y, which is simple in structure, easy to manufacture and control.

[0229] In some embodiments, the pushing piece 67 is arranged on each support piece 61, and the poking structure 622 corresponds to the pushing piece 67 one by one.

[0230] The pushing member 67 is arranged on each support 61, so as to facilitate the installation and fixation of the pushing member 67, and then connect the pushing member 67 with the clamping plate 50.

[0231] The pushing member 67 is arranged on each support 61, and the actuating structure 622 corresponds to the pushing member 67 one by one, so that each support 61 can be respectively pushed to move along the second direction Y by the actuating structure 622, and the clamping plate 50 can be facilitated to move stably and flexibly.

[0232] Please refer to Figures 10 to 12 In some embodiments, the actuating structure 622 includes an eccentric member 6223, the middle part of the eccentric member 6223 is rotatably installed on the tray body 10, one side of the eccentric member 6223 is rotatably connected with the pushing plate 621, and the other side of the eccentric member 6223 is used to actuate the clamping plate 50 to move along the second direction Y.

[0233] The eccentric member 6223 refers to a structure member with one side or one end protruding to deviate from its rotation center. The middle part of the eccentric member 6223 is rotatably installed on the tray body 10, one side of the eccentric member 6223 is rotatably connected with the pushing plate 621, so that when the pushing plate 621 drives the eccentric member 6223 to rotate, the other side of the eccentric member 6223 can actuate the clamping plate 50 to move along the second direction Y.

[0234] The pushing plate 621 is used to drive the eccentric member 6223 to rotate, so as to push the clamping plate 50 to move along the second direction Y through the eccentric member 6223, which is simple in structure and convenient to operate and control.

[0235] In some embodiments, the eccentric member 6223 includes a cam or a crank.

[0236] The cam refers to a mechanical rotary or sliding structure (such as a wheel or a protruding part of a wheel), which transmits motion to a wheel shaft moving close to its edge or a needle bar moving freely on a groove surface, or it bears force from such a wheel shaft and needle bar.

[0237] The crank refers to a long strip-shaped plate structure.

[0238] The cam or the crank is used, which is simple in structure and low in cost.

[0239] In some embodiments, the actuating structure 622 of at least two sets of pushing structures 62 is used to push two clamping plates 50 to move reversely along the second direction Y; the pushing structure 62 further includes a connecting plate 623 connecting the pushing plates 621 corresponding to the two clamping plates 50.

[0240] The connecting plate 623 is a plate-shaped structure connecting the push plates 621 corresponding to the two clamping plates 50. As the push structure 62 is two sets, the corresponding push plates 621 are two, and the connecting plate 623 connects the two push plates 621. When the push structure 62 is more than two sets, at least the clamping plate 50 corresponds to multiple push structures 62, and these push structures 62 work together to stabilize the movement of the clamping plate 50. In this case, the clamping plate 50 can be pushed more flexibly and stably by multiple push structures 62, and each push structure 62 can be made smaller to facilitate the processing and assembly of multiple push plates 621 corresponding to the clamping plate 50. In addition, when the clamping plate 50 corresponds to multiple push plates 621, these push plates 621 are connected by the connecting plate 623, and the push plates 621 corresponding to the two clamping plates 50 are also connected by the connecting plate 623, so that the push plates 621 corresponding to the two clamping plates 50 are moved synchronously by the connecting plate 623. The actuating structure 622 of at least two sets of push structures 62 is used to push the two clamping plates 50 to move in the second direction Y in the opposite direction, that is, the actuating structures 622 on the opposite sides of the push plate 621 corresponding to the two clamping plates 50 drive the two clamping plates 50 to move in the opposite direction when operating, so as to clamp or release the battery module 90.

[0241] The push plate 621 corresponding to the two clamping plates 50 means that among the multiple push plates 621 of the module tray 100, the movement of the push plate 621 can drive one of the clamping plates 50 to move, and the push plate 621 corresponds to the clamping plate 50.

[0242] The connecting plate 623 is provided to facilitate the synchronous movement of the push plate 621 corresponding to the clamping plate 50, and to drive the actuating structure 622 connected to each push plate 621 synchronously. The actuating structure 622 of at least two sets of push structures 62 pushes the two clamping plates 50 to move in the second direction Y in the opposite direction, so that when the push plates 621 corresponding to the two clamping plates 50 move synchronously, the two clamping plates 50 can be driven to move in the second direction Y in the opposite direction, so as to clamp or release the battery module 90.

[0243] In some embodiments, the clamping mechanism 60 further comprises a first guide assembly 63 for guiding each push plate 621 to move in the first direction X, and the first guide assembly 63 is mounted on the tray body 10.

[0244] The guide assembly refers to an assembly for moving a component in a certain direction.

[0245] The first guide assembly 63 refers to an assembly for guiding the corresponding push plate 621 to move in the first direction X.

[0246] The first guide assembly 63 is arranged to smoothly guide the push plate 621 to move along the first direction X and facilitate the sliding installation of the push plate 621 on the tray body 10.

[0247] In some embodiments, the first guide assembly 63 comprises a first guide rail 631 arranged to extend along the first direction X and a first sliding block 632 slidingly installed on the first guide rail 631, and the push plate 621 is connected with the first sliding block 632.

[0248] The guide rail refers to a groove or ridge made of metal or other materials, which can bear, fix, guide the moving device or equipment and reduce the friction thereof. The guide rail is also called sliding rail, linear guide rail or linear sliding rail, which is used in linear reciprocating motion occasions and has higher load rating than linear bearings, and can bear certain torque, so as to realize high-precision linear motion under high load.

[0249] The sliding block refers to a block structure matched with the guide rail to be slidingly installed on the guide rail.

[0250] The first guide rail 631 refers to a guide rail arranged on the tray body 10 to extend along the first direction X.

[0251] The first sliding block 632 refers to a sliding block matched with the first guide rail 631 and slidingly installed on the first guide rail 631.

[0252] The first guide rail 631 and the first sliding block 632 are arranged to support and guide the push plate 621 to move along the first direction X, which is simple in structure and convenient to assemble.

[0253] In some embodiments, the clamping mechanism 60 further comprises a second guide assembly 64 arranged to guide each support 61 to move along the second direction Y, and the second guide assembly 64 is installed on the tray body 10.

[0254] The guide assembly refers to an assembly for moving a component along a certain direction.

[0255] The second guide assembly 64 refers to an assembly for guiding the corresponding support 61 to move along the second direction Y.

[0256] The second guide assembly 64 is arranged to smoothly guide the support 61 to move along the second direction Y and facilitate the sliding installation of the support 61 on the tray body 10.

[0257] In some embodiments, the second guide assembly 64 comprises a second guide rail 641 arranged to extend along the second direction Y and a second sliding block 642 slidingly installed on the second guide rail 641, and the support 61 is connected with the second sliding block 642.

[0258] The guide rail refers to a groove or ridge made of metal or other materials, which can bear, fix, guide the movement of devices or equipment and reduce friction. The guide rail is also called slide rail, linear guide rail, linear slide rail, which is used for linear reciprocating motion occasions, has higher rated load than linear bearings, and can withstand certain torque, and can realize high-precision linear motion under high load.

[0259] The slider refers to a block-shaped structure that cooperates with the guide rail to be slidingly installed on the guide rail.

[0260] The second guide rail 641 refers to a guide rail extending along the second direction Y and supported on the tray body 10.

[0261] The second slider 642 refers to a slider that cooperates with the second guide rail 641 and is slidingly installed on the second guide rail 641.

[0262] The second guide rail 641 and the second slider 642 are provided to support and guide the movement of the support member 61 along the second direction Y, which is simple in structure and convenient to assemble.

[0263] In some embodiments, the second slider 642 and the support member 61 can be an integrally formed structure to facilitate assembly and reduce the number of components. Integrally formed refers to a structure that is integrally formed.

[0264] In some embodiments, the pushing structure 62 further includes an elastic pushing member 624, which is used to elastically drive the push plate 621 to move along the first direction X, so that the poking structure 622 moves the clamping plate 50 towards the direction of the other clamping plate 50.

[0265] The elastic pushing member 624 refers to a structure that will elastically deform when subjected to an external force, and will return to its original position when the external force is removed.

[0266] The elastic pushing member 624 is provided to drive the push plate 621 to move, so that the poking structure 622 automatically pushes the clamping plate 50 to move towards the direction of the other clamping plate 50, thereby causing the two clamping plates 50 to move closer to each other to clamp the opposite sides of the battery module 90, thereby automatically clamping the opposite sides of the battery module 90.

[0267] In some embodiments, one end of the elastic pushing member 624 is connected to the tray body 10, and the other end of the elastic pushing member 624 is connected to the push plate 621, so as to drive the push plate 621 to move along the first direction X, so that the poking structure 622 moves the clamping plate 50 towards the direction of the other clamping plate 50.

[0268] In some embodiments, the elastic pushing member 624 can use springs, elastic sheets, elastic stretchers, etc.

[0269] In some embodiments, the clamping mechanism 60 further comprises a resilient member 66, which is used to elastically push the clamping plate 50 towards the other clamping plate 50.

[0270] The resilient member 66 refers to a structure that can elastically deform when subjected to an external force, and return to its original shape when the external force is removed.

[0271] The resilient member 66 is arranged to push the clamping plate 50 towards the other clamping plate 50, so that the two clamping plates 50 are closer to each other, thereby clamping the opposite sides of the battery module 90.

[0272] In some embodiments, one end of the resilient member 66 abuts against the clamping plate 50, and the other end of the resilient member 66 is mounted on the tray body 10, so that the resilient member 66 pushes the clamping plate 50 towards the other clamping plate 50.

[0273] In some embodiments, a buffer member 65 is arranged between the support member 61 and the clamping plate 50 for elastic buffering.

[0274] The buffer member 65 refers to a structure that can provide an elastic counterforce when subjected to a pressing force, and elastically deform. For example, the buffer member 65 can be a spring or a rubber pad.

[0275] The buffer member 65 is arranged between the support member 61 and the clamping plate 50, which can provide elastic buffering when the clamping plate 50 clamps the battery module 90, thereby reducing damage to the battery module 90.

[0276] In some embodiments, the clamping plate 50 comprises a mounting seat 51 and a clamping plate 52 detachably mounted on the mounting seat 51, and the mounting seat 51 is mounted on the clamping mechanism 60.

[0277] The clamping plate 52 refers to a plate-shaped member used to abut against the side edge of the battery module 90, so as to clamp the battery module 90.

[0278] The mounting seat 51 refers to a structure used to support the clamping plate 52. The mounting seat 51 is mounted on the clamping mechanism 60, and the clamping mechanism 60 supports the mounting seat 51, thereby supporting the clamping plate 52 and moving the clamping plate 52 along the second direction Y.

[0279] The mounting seat 51 is arranged to support the clamping plate 52, and the clamping plate 52 is detachably mounted on the mounting seat 51. Different clamping plates 52 can be replaced according to different models of battery modules 90, so as to more stably clamp and fix the battery module 90, and better reduce the shaking of the battery module 90.

[0280] In some embodiments, the clamping plate 50 can use a whole structure, that is, the mounting seat 51 and the clamping plate 52 are integrally formed. Integrally formed means that the structure is integrally manufactured.

[0281] According to some embodiments of the present application, the present application provides a module tray 100, comprising: a tray body 10, a reference element 20, a sliding element 30 and an adjusting mechanism 40; the reference element 20 is installed on the tray body 10, and is used to support and position the position of the battery module 90 along the first direction X; the sliding element 30 is slidingly installed on the tray body 10 along the first direction X, and is used to clamp the battery module 90 in cooperation with the reference element 20; the adjusting mechanism 40 is connected with the sliding element 30, and the adjusting mechanism 40 is used to drive the sliding element 30 to move along the first direction X and lock the position of the sliding element 30, and the adjusting mechanism 40 is installed on the tray body 10. The sliding element 30 comprises a support seat 32, a connecting seat 33, a clamping block 31, a support member 34 slidingly supporting the clamping block 31 along the first direction X, and a buffer element 36, the support member 34 is slidingly installed on the support seat 32, the clamping block 31 is detachably connected with the connecting seat 33, the connecting seat 33 is connected with the support member 34, the support member 34 is slidingly installed on the support seat 32, and the buffer element 36 is arranged between the connecting seat 33 and the support seat 32. The support seat 32 is connected with the adjusting mechanism 40, and the support seat 32 is slidingly installed on the tray body 10 along the first direction X. The module tray 100 can adapt to support battery modules 90 of different lengths, and can replace corresponding clamping blocks 31 according to different models of battery modules 90, and can play a safety protection role on the battery module 90 when clamping the battery module 90.

[0282] According to some embodiments of the present application, the present application also provides a battery production equipment, comprising the module tray of any one of the above solutions.

[0283] Finally, it should be noted that: the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, and not to limit them; although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that: it can still modify the technical solutions recorded in the foregoing embodiments, or make equivalent replacement to part or all of the technical features; and these modifications or replacements do not make the essence of the corresponding technical solutions deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, and they should be covered in the scope of the claims and the description of the present application. Especially, as long as there is no structural conflict, each technical feature mentioned in each embodiment can be combined in any way. The present application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed in the text, but includes all technical solutions falling within the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A modular tray, characterized by The battery module tray comprises a tray body, a reference element installed on the tray body and used for supporting and positioning the position of the battery module along a first direction, a sliding element installed on the tray body along the first direction and used for clamping the battery module in cooperation with the reference element, an adjusting mechanism connected with the sliding element, the adjusting mechanism being used for driving the sliding element to move along the first direction and locking the position of the sliding element, the adjusting mechanism being installed on the tray body, and support tools respectively arranged on opposite sides of the tray body and used for supporting side plates. The support tools comprise two support blocks, each of the support blocks being provided with accommodation grooves used for accommodating corresponding end portions of the side plates, and the two support blocks being used for cooperatively supporting opposite end portions of the side plates. Each of the support blocks is provided with a plurality of accommodation grooves used for adapting to a plurality of models of the side plates, and the lengths of the accommodation grooves on at least one of the support blocks are different. The sliding element comprises a support seat and a clamping block, the clamping block being installed on the support seat, the support seat being connected with the adjusting mechanism, and the support seat being installed on the tray body along the first direction. The sliding element further comprises a connecting seat installed on the support seat, and the clamping block is detachably installed on the connecting seat. The sliding element further comprises a support member used for slidingly supporting the clamping block along the first direction, the support member being slidingly installed on the support seat, and a buffer element being arranged between the support seat and the clamping block. The buffer element comprises at least one of a spring, a spring sheet and an elastic pad. The support member comprises a guide rod, a sliding hole is formed in the support seat, the guide rod is slidingly installed through the sliding hole, and the clamping block is supported on the guide rod.

2. The module tray of claim 1, wherein: The sliding element further comprises a limiting element used for stopping the support seat, and the limiting element is installed on an end of the guide rod away from the clamping block.

3. The module tray of claim 2, wherein: A guide sleeve is slidingly installed on the guide rod, and the guide sleeve is installed in the sliding hole.

4. The module tray of claim 2, wherein: A first avoidance groove is arranged on a side of the sliding element facing the reference element, and a second avoidance groove corresponding to the first avoidance groove is arranged on a side of the reference element facing the sliding element.

5. The module tray of claim 4, wherein: The battery module tray further comprises a long strip seat used for supporting the battery module, the long strip seat being installed on the tray body and extending along the first direction.

6. The module tray of claim 4, wherein: At least one of the support blocks is provided with a slotted groove used for accommodating a folded edge of an end portion of the side plate, and the slotted groove is in communication with the accommodation groove.

7. The module tray of claim 6, wherein: The support tools further comprise at least one intermediate block used for cooperatively supporting a middle region of the side plate, and the intermediate block is provided with a positioning groove used for inserting the side plate.

8. The module tray of claim 6, wherein: The support tools on opposite sides of the tray body are rotationally symmetrically arranged about a central axis, and the central axis is perpendicular to the tray body and passes through a geometric center of the tray body.

9. The module tray of any of claims 1-8, wherein: The adjusting mechanism comprises a screw rod arranged along the first direction, a nut installed on the screw rod, and a support seat rotationally supporting opposite ends of the screw rod, the sliding element being connected with the nut, and the support seat being installed on the tray body.

10. The module tray of any of claims 1-8, wherein: ​ 11. The module tray of any of claims 1-8, wherein: ​ 12. The modular tray of any one of claims 1-8, wherein: ​ 13. The modular tray of any one of claims 1-8, wherein: ​ 14. The modular tray of any one of claims 1-8, wherein: ​ 15. The module tray of claim 14, wherein: One end of the screw rod is provided with a plug for connecting an external rotary driving tool.

16. The module tray of claim 14, wherein: The adjusting mechanism further comprises a guide assembly mounted on the tray body, the guide assembly being used for supporting and guiding the sliding member to move in the first direction.

17. The module tray of claim 16, wherein: The guide assembly comprises a guide rail mounted on the tray body and a sliding block slidingly mounted on the guide rail, the sliding block being connected with the sliding member. Alternatively, the guide assembly comprises a guide rod and a guide sleeve slidingly mounted on the guide rod, the guide sleeve being connected with the sliding member, and the guide rod being supported on the tray body.

18. The modular tray of any one of claims 1-8, wherein: The reference member comprises a base fixed on the tray body and a reference block detachably mounted on the base.

19. The modular tray of any one of claims 1-8, wherein: The battery module tray further comprises a clamping mechanism and two clamping plates, the clamping mechanism being used for supporting and driving the two clamping plates to cooperatively clamp and fix the battery module, and the clamping mechanism being mounted on the tray body.

20. A battery production apparatus characterized by comprising: The battery module tray as claimed in any one of claims 1-19.

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