Battery shell steam detection equipment with good universality

Abstract

The invention relates to the field of battery shell detection, in particular to battery shell steam detection equipment with good universality, which comprises a positioning mechanism comprising a fixed end and a movable end which are matched to clamp a battery shell; the gas supply mechanism comprises a driven seat for supplying gas to the battery shell and a driving part for driving the driven seat to be close to the battery shell; the main body is suitable for supplying air to the inner cavity of the battery shell through the driven seat and the movable end, the main body comprises a water tank and a lifting assembly for driving the positioning mechanism to lift, so that the battery shell is immersed into clear water, and the fixed end and the movable end are both provided with sealing surfaces for sealing the end part of the battery shell. The battery shell steam detection equipment is good in universality, the universality of the positioning mechanism for sealing the end of the battery shell is improved, meanwhile, the sealing performance of the positioning mechanism for the battery shell is improved, and meanwhile, due to the fact that the driving part drives the positioning mechanism for positioning in the vertical direction, the stability after sealing is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of battery shell detection, and in particular to a battery shell steam detection device with good versatility. Background Art

[0002] The battery casing consists of three sides, and the pressure resistance of the battery casing needs to be tested after production.

[0003] The commonly used method for positioning battery casings at present is: two positioning ends are inserted into the end cavity of the battery casing, and then a square moving part is used to clamp the end of the battery casing. The versatility of the positioning mechanism is poor. There is a technical problem of poor versatility of the positioning mechanism. It is urgent to design a battery casing steam inspection equipment with good versatility.

[0004] It should be noted that the above information disclosed in this Background section is only for understanding the background technology of the present application concept, and therefore, it may contain information that does not constitute the prior art. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a battery casing steam inspection device with good versatility to solve the above problems.

[0006] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0007] A battery casing steam inspection device with good versatility, comprising:

[0008] A positioning mechanism including a fixed end and a movable end for cooperating to clamp the battery housing;

[0009] a gas supply mechanism comprising a driven seat for supplying gas to the battery housing and a driving member for driving the driven seat close to the battery housing;

[0010] The main body is suitable for supplying air to the inner cavity of the battery shell through the driven seat and the moving end. The main body includes a water tank and a lifting component that drives the positioning mechanism to rise and fall so that the battery shell is immersed in clean water.

[0011] In an optional embodiment, both the fixed end and the movable end are provided with a sealing surface for sealing the end of the battery housing;

[0012] A motion rod connected with a driven seat is provided on the push rod of the driving member.

[0013] In an optional embodiment, the driven seat is provided with an inclined driven groove;

[0014] The moving rod passes through the driven slot, so that when the driving member pushes the moving rod to move in the up and down directions, it is suitable for pushing the driven seat to move in the horizontal direction.

[0015] In an optional embodiment, the driving member is a pneumatic cylinder, an oil cylinder or an electric cylinder;

[0016] The middle portion of the moving rod contacts the groove wall of the driven groove.

[0017] In an optional embodiment, the driven seat is provided with an air passage for ventilating to the moving end;

[0018] The airway is in communication with an air source of the subject;

[0019] The mobile end is provided with a through hole for ventilation to the battery shell.

[0020] In an optional embodiment, the air passage passes through the driven seat in a horizontal direction;

[0021] The via hole passes through the moving end in a horizontal direction.

[0022] In an optional embodiment, the positioning mechanism further includes a limiting member for limiting the inner cavity of the battery housing and a clamping member for clamping the battery housing;

[0023] The limiting member and the clamping member are both located between the fixed end and the movable end.

[0024] In an optional embodiment, the stopper is adapted to contact the fixed end;

[0025] The clamping parts are two movably connected flat plates.

[0026] In an optional embodiment, the positioning mechanism further includes a buffer member;

[0027] One end of the buffer is connected to the clamping member, and the other end is connected to the moving end;

[0028] The buffer component is an elastic component.

[0029] In an optional embodiment, the buffer member is a spring;

[0030] The ends of the buffer member are located in the holes on the clamping member and the movable end.

[0031] The beneficial effects of the present invention are: providing a battery casing steam inspection device with good versatility, through the mutual cooperation of the positioning mechanism, the air supply mechanism and the main body, a battery casing steam inspection device with good versatility is made to replace the steam inspection device with poor versatility of the positioning mechanism, so that during the steam inspection process of the battery casing, the end of the battery casing is directly sealed using a flat sealing surface, and at the same time, a buffer part is provided to assist in sealing, thereby improving the versatility of the positioning mechanism in sealing the end of the battery casing, and at the same time improving the sealing performance of the positioning mechanism on the battery casing, and at the same time, because the driving member drives the positioning mechanism to position in the vertical direction, the stability after sealing is improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0032] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the specific embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0033] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a battery casing steam inspection device with good versatility provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0034] Figure 2 This is another overall structural schematic diagram of a battery casing steam inspection device with good versatility provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0035] Figure 3 A schematic structural diagram of an air supply mechanism for a battery casing steam inspection device with good versatility provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0036] Figure 4 Another structural schematic diagram of an air supply mechanism for a battery casing steam inspection device with good versatility provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0037] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of a positioning mechanism for battery casing steam inspection equipment with good versatility provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0038] Figure 6 This is a structural schematic diagram of a versatile battery casing steam inspection equipment positioning mechanism provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure, with one side plate of the clamping part removed.

[0039] In the figure: 1, positioning mechanism; 11, fixed end; 12, movable end; 13, through hole; 14, buffer; 15, limiter; 16, clamping member;

[0040] 2. Air supply mechanism; 21. Driving member; 22. Motion rod; 23. Follower seat; 24. Follower groove; 25. Airway;

[0041] 3. Main body; 31. Sink; 32. Lifting assembly. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0042] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention more clear, the technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field based on the embodiments of the present invention without making any creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0043] In this document, when it is mentioned that a first component is located on a second component, this may mean that the first component may be directly formed on the second component, or that a third component may be interposed between the first component and the second component. In addition, in the drawings, the thickness of components may be exaggerated or reduced in order to effectively describe technical content.

[0044] As used herein, the phrases "in one embodiment," "according to one embodiment," "in some embodiments," and the like generally refer to the fact that the particular feature, structure, or characteristic following the phrase may be included in at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. Thus, a particular feature, structure, or characteristic may be included in more than one embodiment of the present disclosure, such that these phrases do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. As used herein, the terms "example," "exemplary," and the like are used to "serve as an example, instance, or illustration." Any implementation, aspect, or design described herein as "example" or "exemplary" is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other implementations, aspects, or designs. Instead, the use of the terms "example," "exemplary," and the like is intended to present concepts in a concrete manner.

[0045] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters denote similar items in the following drawings, and therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined or explained in subsequent drawings.

[0046] The following embodiments of the present invention are described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the absence of conflict, the following embodiments and features therein may be combined with each other.

[0047] refer to Figures 1 to 6 At least one embodiment provides a battery casing steam inspection device with good versatility, including: a positioning mechanism 1, which includes a fixed end 11 and a movable end 12 for clamping the battery casing, and the two cooperate to clamp the end of the battery casing to seal it; an air supply mechanism 2, which includes a driven seat 23 for providing gas to the battery casing and a driving member 21 for driving the driven seat 23 close to the battery casing, the driving member 21 drives the driven seat 23 to contact the movable end 12, thereby ventilating the inner cavity of the battery casing through the movable end 12; a main body 3, which is suitable for supplying air to the inner cavity of the battery casing through the driven seat 23 and the movable end 12, the main body 3 includes a water tank 31 and a lifting assembly 32 for driving the positioning mechanism 1 to rise and fall so that the battery casing is immersed in clean water. During the inspection, the lifting assembly 32 drives the positioned battery casing to enter below the water surface of the water tank 31. When the inspection is completed, the lifting assembly 32 drives the battery casing out of the water body of the water tank 31, so as to facilitate the replacement of the battery casing that needs to be inspected; the positioning mechanism 1, the air supply mechanism 2 and the main body 3 are all connected to an external control system for controlling the operation and stop of the several and transmitting signals.

[0048] In some embodiments, the fixed end 11 and the movable end 12 are both provided with a sealing surface 111 for sealing the end of the battery casing, which is used to directly seal the end of the battery casing; the push rod of the driving member 21 is provided with a moving rod 22 connected to the driven seat 23, which is used to directly drive the driven seat 23 to move in the horizontal direction.

[0049] In some embodiments, an inclined driven groove 24 is provided on the driven seat 23; the movement rod 22 passes through the driven groove 24, so that when the driving member 21 pushes the movement rod 22 to move in the vertical direction, it is suitable for pushing the driven seat 23 to move in the horizontal direction.

[0050] In some embodiments, the driving member 21 is a pneumatic cylinder, an oil cylinder or an electric cylinder, which is used to provide linear force; the middle portion of the motion rod 22 contacts the groove wall of the driven groove 24 to drive the driven seat 23 to move.

[0051] In some embodiments, the driven seat 23 is provided with an air channel 25 for venting to the movable end 12; the air channel 25 is connected to the air source of the main body 3; the movable end 12 is provided with a through hole 13 for venting to the battery casing, which is used to serve as a gas channel for providing gas to the inner cavity of the battery casing.

[0052] In some embodiments, the air channel 25 passes through the driven seat 23 in the horizontal direction; the through hole 13 passes through the moving end 12 in the horizontal direction, for transmitting gas in the horizontal direction.

[0053] In some embodiments, the positioning mechanism 1 also includes a limiter 15 for limiting the inner cavity of the battery shell and a clamping member 16 for clamping the battery shell, which are used to limit the position of the side of the battery shell, thereby sealing the side of the battery shell, so that the end of the battery shell is sealed and the entire inner cavity of the battery shell is sealed; the limiter 15 and the clamping member 16 are both located between the fixed end 11 and the movable end 12.

[0054] In some embodiments, the limiting member 15 is adapted to contact the fixed end 11 to provide a mounting position thereof; the clamping member 16 is two movably connected flat plates adapted to match the shape of the outer surface of the battery housing.

[0055] In some embodiments, the positioning mechanism 1 further includes a buffer member 14; one end of the buffer member 14 is connected to the clamping member 16, and the other end is connected to the movable end 12; the buffer member 14 is an elastic member used to provide tension to ensure good stability during sealing.

[0056] In some embodiments, the buffer member 14 is a spring; the ends of the buffer member 14 are located in holes on the clamping member 16 and the movable end 12 to provide an installation position.

[0057] Working principle: before starting to use a battery shell steam inspection device with good versatility, a certain amount of clean water is introduced into the water tank 31 of the main body 3, at which time the positioning mechanism 1 is located above the water surface; then the external transport mechanism clamps the battery shell to be inspected to the outside of the limiter 15; then, under the control of the external control system, the push rod of the driving member 21 is extended, driving the moving rod 22 to slide in the driven groove 24 of the driven seat 23, thereby driving the driven seat 23 to approach the moving end 12, and pushing the moving end 12 to press against the limiter 15 and the battery shell, and then the battery fixed end 11 and the moving end 12 cooperate to clamp the battery shell to be positioned; in this process, the buffer member 14 is compressed; at this time, the two ends of the battery shell respectively contact the contact surfaces 111 of the fixed end 11 and the moving end 12; then the operator operates the clamping member 16 The clamping member 16 is made to stick to the two outer walls of the battery shell to completely position the battery shell; at this time, a certain gap is left between the upper part of the battery shell and the upper part of the limit member 15; further, the lifting assembly 32 of the main body 3 works to drive the positioning mechanism 1 to descend to below the water surface in the water tank 31; then the air supply mechanism 2 of the main body 3 passes high-pressure gas into the cavity between the limit member 15 and the battery shell through the air channel 25 of the driven seat 23 and the through hole 13 of the movable end 12; if the size of the battery shell is qualified, no bubbles will be generated; if the size of the battery shell is unqualified, bubbles will be generated; when the inspection is completed, all parts are reset, and the external transport mechanism transports the inspected battery shell to the required position, and clamps the battery shell to be inspected on the outside of the limit member 15, and repeats the above process until the work is completed.

[0058] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they may refer to fixed, detachable, or integral connections; mechanical or electrical connections; direct or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on specific circumstances.

[0059] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are intended solely to facilitate and simplify the description of the present invention. They are not intended to indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as limitations on the present invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0060] While this patent document contains many specifics, they should not be construed as limitations on the scope of any invention or the claims, but rather as descriptions of features for particular embodiments of particular inventions. Certain features described in this patent document in the context of separate embodiments can also be implemented in combination in a single embodiment. Conversely, various functions described in the context of a single embodiment can also be implemented separately in multiple embodiments, or in any suitable subcombination. Furthermore, while the features described above may be described as functioning in certain combinations, or even initially claimed to be so, in some cases one or more features in a claim combination may be removed from the combination, and a claim combination may be directed to a subcombination or variations of a subcombination.

[0061] Likewise, while operations may be depicted in a particular order in the accompanying drawings, this should not be understood as requiring that such operations be performed in the particular order shown or in sequential order, or that all illustrated operations be performed, in order to achieve desired results. Furthermore, the separation of various system components in the embodiments of this patent document should not be understood as requiring such separation in all embodiments.

[0062] Only a few implementations and examples are described, and other implementations, enhancements, and variations can be made based on what is described and illustrated in this patent document.

[0063] Although several embodiments are provided in this disclosure, it should be understood that the disclosed systems and methods may be embodied in many other specific forms without departing from the spirit or scope of the present disclosure. The present examples are to be considered illustrative rather than restrictive, and the present invention is not to be construed as being limited to the details given. For example, various elements or components may be combined or integrated into another system, or certain features may be omitted or not implemented.

Claims

1. A battery casing steam inspection device with good versatility, characterized in that: include: A positioning mechanism (1) comprising a fixed end (11) and a movable end (12) for cooperating to clamp the battery housing; A gas supply mechanism (2) includes a driven seat (23) for supplying gas to the battery housing and a driving member (21) for driving the driven seat (23) to approach the battery housing; The main body (3) is suitable for supplying air to the inner cavity of the battery shell through the driven seat (23) and the movable end (12). The main body (3) includes a water tank (31) and a lifting assembly (32) that drives the positioning mechanism (1) to rise and fall so that the battery shell is immersed in clean water.

2. The battery casing steam inspection device with good versatility according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The fixed end (11) and the movable end (12) are both provided with a sealing surface (111) for sealing the end of the battery housing; A moving rod (22) connected to a driven seat (23) is provided on the push rod of the driving member (21).

3. The battery casing steam inspection device with good versatility according to claim 2 is characterized in that: The driven seat (23) is provided with an inclined driven groove (24); The moving rod (22) passes through the driven slot (24), so that when the driving member (21) pushes the moving rod (22) to move in the up and down directions, it is suitable for pushing the driven seat (23) to move in the horizontal direction.

4. The battery casing steam inspection device with good versatility according to claim 3 is characterized by: The driving member (21) is a pneumatic cylinder, an oil cylinder or an electric cylinder; The middle portion of the movement rod (22) contacts the groove wall of the driven groove (24).

5. The battery casing steam inspection device with good versatility according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The driven seat (23) is provided with an air passage (25) for ventilation to the moving end (12); The air channel (25) is in communication with the air source of the main body (3); The movable end (12) is provided with a through hole (13) for ventilation to the battery housing.

6. The battery casing steam inspection device with good versatility according to claim 5, characterized in that: The air passage (25) passes through the driven seat (23) in the horizontal direction; The through hole (13) passes through the movable end (12) in the horizontal direction.

7. The battery casing steam inspection device with good versatility according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The positioning mechanism (1) further includes a limiting member (15) for limiting the inner cavity of the battery shell and a clamping member (16) for clamping the battery shell; The limiting member (15) and the clamping member (16) are both located between the fixed end (11) and the movable end (12).

8. The battery casing steam inspection device with good versatility according to claim 7 is characterized in that: The limiting member (15) is adapted to contact the fixed end (11); The clamping member (16) is two movably connected flat plates.

9. The method for using the battery casing steam inspection device with good versatility according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning mechanism (1) further includes a buffer member (14); One end of the buffer member (14) is connected to the clamping member (16), and the other end is connected to the moving end (12); The buffer member (14) is an elastic member.

10. The method for using the battery casing steam inspection device with good versatility according to claim 9, characterized in that: The buffer member (14) is a spring; The ends of the buffer member (14) are located in holes on the clamping member (16) and the movable end (12).

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