Battery cell tray transferring device
By employing a multi-axis sliding structure in lithium battery production, the space and cost issues of traditional transfer structures during short-distance movement have been resolved, enabling efficient cell tray movement in confined spaces and making it suitable for various scenarios.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202511180913.0
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-22
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-25
AI Technical Summary
In the current lithium battery production process, traditional transfer structures occupy a lot of space and cost when moving short distances, and cannot adapt to various scenario requirements, especially in confined spaces where they are difficult to deploy.
The multi-axis sliding structure, consisting of a first sliding member above the base, a second sliding member inside, and a retaining member, enables the cell tray to move in the X, Z, and Y axes. Driven by push rods and cylinders, it is suitable for short-distance transfer in different scenarios.
It enables efficient movement of battery cell trays in confined spaces, reduces equipment costs, is suitable for various scenarios, and has a compact structure that occupies little space.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of lithium batteries in general. More specifically, the present application relates to a cell tray transfer device. BACKGROUND
[0002] In different production processes of lithium batteries, the cell often needs to be transported or carried for a long distance, and in the above transportation or carrying process, the cell also needs to be moved within a certain short distance, and even needs to be horizontally moved or vertically lifted for a very small distance.
[0003] The common transfer structure is controlled by a two-axis module or a three-axis module, and some are realized by relying on traditional transmission structures, for example, a chain wheel and chain transmission mechanism or a gear and rack transmission mechanism can be used. However, when moving a short distance, if a module or a chain wheel and chain transmission mechanism is used, the complex structure and control components need to occupy more space inside the device, so that the originally designed compact device needs to be adjusted according to the space requirement of the transfer component, resulting in a higher design cost, and even the device structure becomes more complex, and the increase in the volume of the device also increases the requirement of the device for the space of the workshop. The gear and rack transmission mechanism is often single in transmission direction and cannot be applied to various types of increasing needs in different scenes. The above-mentioned traditional transmission structure has more obvious shortcomings when used for short distance horizontal movement, such as about 0.5 meters or even shorter distance horizontal movement.
[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need to provide a cell tray transfer device to solve the problem. SUMMARY
[0005] In order to at least solve one or more technical problems in the above background, the present application provides a cell tray transfer device.
[0006] To this end, the present application provides the following technical solutions.
[0007] The present application discloses a cell tray transfer device, comprising a base, a first sliding member located above the base and capable of sliding in the X-axis direction within a first preset length on the base, and a second sliding member capable of lifting and lowering relative to the first sliding member in the Z-axis direction within a second preset height, the second sliding member is provided with a holding member capable of extending and retracting relative to it in the Y-axis direction within a third preset length range, the holding member is used to fix or lock the cell tray and keep relative static with the cell tray, so that when the holding member fixes or locks the cell tray, the first sliding member and the second sliding member can move the cell tray in the X-axis direction and the Z-axis direction, respectively.
[0008] Preferably, a first sliding rail is arranged on the base, and a first sliding block is arranged on the bottom outer side of the first sliding member, and the first sliding block can slide along the X-axis direction on the first sliding rail.
[0009] Preferably, the second sliding member is arranged inside the first sliding member, and second sliding rails are arranged on the left and right sides of the inside of the first sliding member, and second sliding blocks are arranged on the left and right outer sides of the second sliding member, and the second sliding blocks can slide along the Z-axis direction on the second sliding rails.
[0010] Preferably, a push rod is further arranged, the push rod passes through at least one side of the first sliding member along the X-axis direction and extends into the inside of the first sliding member, a third sliding block is arranged on a section of the push rod inside the first sliding member, and the opening of the third sliding block is arranged upwardly; a third sliding rail is arranged on the bottom of the second sliding member, the third sliding rail is arranged obliquely, the bottom of the opening has an oblique surface with the same oblique angle as the third sliding rail, the third sliding rail is arranged in the opening of the third sliding block and can move relatively, and when the third sliding block is arranged at the two ends of the third sliding rail, the second sliding member is arranged at the highest and lowest positions in the inside of the first sliding member, respectively.
[0011] Preferably, a fixing sleeve is arranged at the opening of the first sliding member through which the push rod passes, the push rod penetrates the fixing sleeve, a first driving part for driving the push rod to move along the X-axis direction relative to the first sliding member is arranged on the fixing sleeve, the first driving part can make the push rod not move relatively with the fixing sleeve, and a second driving part for driving the first sliding member to move along the X-axis direction is further arranged.
[0012] Preferably, at least one sleeve is fixedly arranged on the inner side of the second sliding member, one holding member penetrates one sleeve, and the holding member can move along the Y-axis direction relative to the sleeve and form a sliding pair connection, the holding member extends outwardly from the opening of the sleeve and is elongated to fix or lock the battery cell tray and keep relative static with the battery cell tray, and the holding member is retracted inwardly from the opening of the sleeve to unlock the battery cell tray.
[0013] Preferably, the structure of one end of the holding member for fixing or locking the battery cell tray is a hanging rod or an L-shaped hook.
[0014] Preferably, a universal ball is arranged at the other end of the holding member, the holding member is subjected to a force in the same direction as the direction in which the holding member is retracted inwardly from the opening of the sleeve, so that the universal ball abuts against a flat plate fixedly connected with the movable end of a cylinder, the flat plate has a preset area to prevent the universal ball from separating from the flat plate, and the fixed end of the cylinder keeps relative static with the base.
[0015] Preferably, a connecting piece is further fixedly connected with the holding piece, and an inner side of the second sliding piece is further provided with a limiting block, the limiting block is fixedly connected with a sleeve rod, the sleeve rod is provided with a compression spring, and two ends of the compression spring are respectively abutted against the connecting piece and the limiting block to make the holding piece have a movement tendency of retracting inward from the opening of the sleeve.
[0016] Preferably, the number of the sleeve is two, and the number of the holding piece is two, and the connecting piece is fixedly connected with the two holding pieces respectively.
[0017] The technical scheme provided by the present application can include the following beneficial effects: By using the device described in the above and multiple schemes of the present application, when the holding piece fixes or locks the battery cell tray, the first sliding piece and the second sliding piece can respectively move the battery cell tray along the X-axis direction and the Z-axis direction. The present application can be applied to object moving and loading in a large load state and object moving in a short distance in multiple different scenarios. In addition, since the volume of each component of the present application is small and the structure layout is compact, the problem of being unable to arrange a traditional moving and loading structure in a narrow space is solved, and the shortcomings of traditional moving and loading structures such as a chain wheel and chain transmission mechanism and a three-axis module are made up. In addition, when the scheme of the present application is applied to the above different scenarios, the cost is obviously lower than that of an existing moving and loading device such as a three-axis module. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0018] The above and other objects, features and advantages of the exemplary embodiments of the present application will be readily understood through reading the following detailed description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, several embodiments of the present application are illustrated by way of example and not limitation, in which like reference numerals refer to like elements, in which: Figure 1 is a first perspective view showing one embodiment of the present application; Figure 2 is a second perspective view showing one embodiment of the present application; Figure 3 is a structural schematic view showing that the moving and loading device of the present application is arranged inside a battery cell preheating furnace, Figure 4 is a partial enlarged view of A of Figure 3 Explanation of reference signs: 10, base; 11, first sliding member; 12, second sliding member; 13, holding member; 21, first sliding rail; 22, first sliding block; 31, second sliding rail; 32, second sliding block; 41, push rod; 42, third sliding block; 43, third sliding rail; 51, fixing sleeve; 61, sleeve; 81, universal ball; 82, air cylinder; 83, flat plate; 91, connecting member; 92, limiting block; 93, sleeve rod; 94, compression spring; 101, upward section; 102, downward section. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0019] Embodiments will now be described with reference to the drawings. It should be understood that, for the sake of clarity, reference signs can be repeated in the drawings in order to indicate corresponding or analogous elements in different figures. In addition, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments described herein. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that embodiments described herein can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known methods, procedures and components have not been described in detail in order to avoid obscuring embodiments described herein. Also, this description is not to be taken as limiting the scope of embodiments described herein.
[0020] According to one embodiment of the present application, there is provided a battery cell tray transfer device, as shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2 comprising: a base 10, a first sliding member 11 located above the base 10 and capable of sliding on the base 10 in a first preset length along the X-axis direction, and a second sliding member 12 capable of lifting relative to the first sliding member 11 in a second preset height along the Z-axis direction, the second sliding member 12 is provided with a holding member 13 capable of extending and retracting relative to it in a third preset length range along the Y-axis direction, the holding member 13 is used to fix or lock the battery cell tray and keep relative static with the battery cell tray, so that when the holding member 13 fixes or locks the battery cell tray, the first sliding member 11 and the second sliding member 12 can respectively move the battery cell tray along the X-axis direction and the Z-axis direction.
[0021] In one embodiment, the sliding of the first sliding member 11 can be achieved by providing a first sliding rail 21 on the base 10, and a first sliding block 22 is provided on the outer side of the bottom of the first sliding member 11, which can slide on the first sliding rail 21 along the X-axis direction.
[0022] It is obvious from the foregoing that the sliding or movement of the first sliding member 11 along the X direction can achieve the movement of the battery cell tray in the horizontal direction, that is, the main purpose of the transfer.
[0023] In the above embodiment, the second sliding member 12 is arranged inside the first sliding member 11, and the left and right sides of the inside of the first sliding member 11 are respectively provided with second sliding rails 31, and the left and right outer sides of the second sliding member 12 are respectively provided with second sliding blocks 32, and the second sliding blocks 32 can slide on the second sliding rails 31 in the Z-axis direction.
[0024] It should be noted here that if the uppermost battery cell tray needs to be horizontally moved, the battery cell tray located immediately below the uppermost battery cell tray will generate a friction force that hinders the horizontal movement of the uppermost battery cell tray. Therefore, when the uppermost battery cell tray is horizontally moved, it is first lifted by a small distance to separate the battery cell tray from the battery cell tray located immediately below it. Therefore, the holding member 13 needs to be able to move the battery cell tray upward by a small distance in the Z direction when the holding member 13 fixes or locks the battery cell tray.
[0025] Specifically, this can be achieved by, for example, using a push rod 41 that passes through at least one side of the first sliding member 11 in the X-axis direction and extends into the inside of the first sliding member 11. The push rod 41 is provided with a third sliding block 42 on a section inside the first sliding member 11, and the opening of the third sliding block 42 is arranged upward. The bottom of the second sliding member 12 is provided with a third sliding rail 43, and the third sliding rail 43 is arranged obliquely. The bottom of the opening has an inclined surface with the same oblique angle as the third sliding rail 43. The third sliding rail 43 is located in the opening of the third sliding block 42 and can move relative to each other. When the third sliding block 42 is located at the two ends of the third sliding rail 43, the second sliding member 12 is located at the highest and lowest positions inside the first sliding member 11, respectively. In this way, the push rod 41 can be reciprocally pushed in the X-axis direction, and the height position of the second sliding member 12 inside the first sliding member 11 can be adjusted, that is, the lifting of the battery cell tray in the Z-axis direction before horizontal movement and the lowering of the battery cell tray in the Z-axis direction after horizontal movement can be realized.
[0026] To realize the process of lifting the battery cell tray first, then moving horizontally, and finally lowering in the above embodiment, the first driving part can be used to drive the push rod 41 to move relative to the first sliding member 11 in the X-axis direction to realize the lifting of the second sliding member 12 relative to the first sliding member 11. Then, the second driving part is used to drive the first sliding member 11 to move in the X-axis direction to realize the horizontal movement of the battery cell tray. When the horizontal movement is completed, the first driving part is used to drive the push rod 41 to move relative to the first sliding member 11 in the X-axis direction to realize the lowering of the second sliding member 12 relative to the first sliding member 11.
[0027] Specifically, in one embodiment, a fixing sleeve 51 can be provided at the opening in the two sides of the first sliding member 11 for the push rod 41 to pass through, the push rod 41 penetrates through the fixing sleeve 51, the fixing sleeve 51 is provided with a first driving part for driving the push rod 41 to move along the X-axis direction relative to the first sliding member 11, the first driving part can make the push rod 41 and the fixing sleeve 51 not move relative to each other, and further comprising a second driving part for driving the first sliding member 11 to move along the X-axis direction. Obviously, the fixed end of the second driving part is fixedly connected with the first sliding member 11 or the fixing sleeve 51, and the movable end of the second driving part is fixedly connected with the push rod 41; and the fixed end of the first driving part can remain relatively stationary with the base 10, and the movable end of the first driving part is fixedly connected with the first sliding member 11. The first driving part and the second driving part used herein can both use electric push rods or air cylinders.
[0028] Obviously, the first preset length mentioned in the foregoing depends on the control of the stroke of the second driving part, the second preset height depends on the control of the stroke of the first driving part and the control of the inclination angle of the inclined arrangement of the third sliding rail 43.
[0029] In the above embodiments, the telescopic movement of the holding member 13 relative to the second sliding member 12 along the Y-axis direction can be achieved in the following manner. Specifically, at least one sleeve 61 can be fixedly arranged on the inner side of the second sliding member 12, one of the holding members 13 penetrates through one of the sleeves 61, and the holding member 13 can move relative to the sleeve 61 along the Y-axis direction and form a sliding pair connection, the holding member 13 extends outward from the opening of the sleeve 61 and is elongated to fix or lock the battery cell tray and keep relatively stationary with the battery cell tray, and the holding member 13 retracts inward from the opening of the sleeve 61 to unlock the battery cell tray.
[0030] In the above embodiments, the structure of the holding member 13 for fixing or locking one end of the battery cell tray is a hanging rod or an L-shaped hook. When the holding member 13 for fixing or locking one end of the battery cell tray is a hanging rod, it is suitable for battery cell trays with hanging holes at both ends; when the holding member 13 for fixing or locking one end of the battery cell tray is an L-shaped hook, it is suitable for plate-shaped battery cell trays, such as plate-shaped battery cell trays with ears, and can be lifted from the ears of the plate-shaped tray.
[0031] In the above embodiments, the retractable arrangement of the retaining member 13 can be achieved through the following scheme. Specifically, the other end of the retaining member 13 is provided with a universal ball bearing 81. The retaining member 13 is subjected to a force in the same direction as the retaining member 13 retracting inward from the opening of the sleeve 61, so that the universal ball bearing 81 abuts against the plate 83 which is fixedly connected to the movable end of the cylinder 82. The plate 83 has a preset area to prevent the universal ball bearing 81 from detaching from the plate 83. The fixed end of the cylinder 82 remains relatively stationary with respect to the base 10.
[0032] Obviously, the third preset length depends on the control of the cylinder 82 on the stroke of the plate 83 along the Y-axis.
[0033] In the above embodiments, in order to enable the retaining member 13 to be subjected to a force in the same direction as the retaining member 13 retracting inward from the opening of the sleeve 61, a connecting member 91 fixedly connected to the retaining member 13 is also included. A limiting block 92 is also provided on the inner side of the second sliding member 12. The limiting block 92 is fixedly connected to the sleeve rod 93. A compression spring 94 is provided on the sleeve rod 93. The two ends of the compression spring 94 abut against the connecting member 91 and the limiting block 92 respectively, so that the retaining member 13 has a tendency to retract inward from the opening of the sleeve 61.
[0034] In one specific embodiment, there are two sleeves 61, two retaining members 13, and the connecting member 91 is fixedly connected to the two retaining members 13 respectively.
[0035] The battery cell tray transfer device proposed in this invention needs to be used in pairs and arranged symmetrically when transferring battery cell trays, such as... Figure 3 Two transfer devices are respectively set on both sides of the cell tray. Figure 3 The diagram below shows the structure of the transfer device of the present invention installed inside the cell preheating furnace. Figure 4 for Figure 3 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle.
[0036] Figure 3 The battery cell tray shown has hanging holes at both ends, allowing the retaining member 13 to be used to fix or lock one end of the battery cell tray using a hanging rod. The hanging rod is telescopically oriented to extend into or retract from the hanging holes. Specifically, Figure 3When the two holding members 13 are located at one side as shown, the two holding members 13 can be fixedly connected by a connecting member 91 to make the two holding members 13 move synchronously, and a compression spring 94 is arranged between the connecting member 91 and a limiting block 92, and the end universal ball 81 of the holding member 13 is abutted against the flat plate 83 by the elastic force of the compression spring 94. When the air cylinder 82 is contracted, the force of the compression spring 94 on the connecting member 91 makes the holding member 13 exit from the hanging hole; when the air cylinder 82 is elongated, the force of the flat plate 83 on the universal ball 81 overcomes the elastic force of the compression spring 94 and makes the holding member 13 enter the hanging hole.
[0037] The transfer device of the present application is used in Figure 3 the upper section 101 of the preheating area, the width of the battery cell tray is about 0.35 meters, and the horizontal distance of the movement of the battery cell tray during the transfer from the upper section 101 to the lower section 102 is about the width of one tray, that is, the moving distance in this scenario is very short; and Figure 3 For the transfer under heavy load, the weight of one battery cell tray plus the weight of the full battery cells is about 120 kg, and according to the specific structure of the present application, the high-strength metal such as aluminum alloy can meet the load of this weight; in addition, Figure 3 The top space of the preheating furnace is narrow as shown, and the present application can well meet the requirement of being arranged in a narrow space, which is obviously superior to the transfer mechanism of the prior art.
[0038] It should be understood that the possible terms "first" or "second" and the like in the claims, the specification and the drawings of the present application are used to distinguish different objects, and are not used to describe a specific order. The terms "include" and "contain" used in the specification and claims of the present application indicate the existence of the described features, whole, steps, operations, elements and / or components, but do not exclude the existence or addition of one or more other features, whole, steps, operations, elements, components and / or sets thereof.
[0039] It should also be understood that the terms used in the present application disclosure specification herein are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments, and are not intended to limit the present application. As used in the specification and claims of the present application, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" are intended to include the plural forms. It should be further understood that the term "and / or" used in the specification and claims of the present application means any combination of one or more of the associated listed items and all possible combinations, and includes these combinations.
[0040] Although the embodiments of the present application are as above, the content is only for the convenience of understanding the present application and is not used to limit the scope and application scenarios of the present application. Any person skilled in the art of the present application can make any modification and change in the form and details without departing from the spirit and scope of the present application, but the patent protection scope of the present application shall be subject to the scope defined by the appended claims.
Claims
1. A battery cell tray transfer device, characterized in that, The application relates to a base (10), a first sliding member (11) above the base (10) and capable of sliding on the base (10) in the X-axis direction within a first preset length, and a second sliding member (12) capable of lifting relative to the first sliding member (11) in the Z-axis direction within a second preset height, wherein a holding member (13) capable of extending and contracting relative to the second sliding member (12) in the Y-axis direction within a third preset length range is arranged on the second sliding member (12), the holding member (13) is used for fixing or locking a battery cell tray and keeping relative static with the battery cell tray, and when the holding member (13) fixes or locks the battery cell tray, the first sliding member (11) and the second sliding member (12) can respectively move the battery cell tray in the X-axis direction and the Z-axis direction. A first sliding rail (21) is arranged on the base (10), and a first sliding block (22) is arranged on the bottom outer side of the first sliding member (11), which can slide on the first sliding rail (21) in the X-axis direction.
2. The cell tray transfer device according to claim 1, wherein The second sliding member (12) is arranged inside the first sliding member (11), and a second sliding rail (31) is arranged on the left and right sides of the inside of the first sliding member (11), and a second sliding block (32) is arranged on the left and right outer sides of the second sliding member (12), which can slide on the second sliding rail (31) in the Z-axis direction.
3. The cell tray transfer device according to claim 2, wherein A push rod (41) is arranged, which passes through at least one side of the first sliding member (11) in the X-axis direction and extends into the inside of the first sliding member (11), a third sliding block (42) is arranged on a section of the push rod (41) inside the first sliding member (11), and the opening of the third sliding block (42) is arranged upwards; a third sliding rail (43) is arranged on the bottom of the second sliding member (12), the third sliding rail (43) is arranged obliquely, the bottom of the opening has an oblique surface with the same oblique angle as the third sliding rail (43), the third sliding rail (43) is arranged in the opening of the third sliding block (42) and can move relative to each other, and when the third sliding block (42) is arranged at the two ends of the third sliding rail (43), the second sliding member (12) is arranged at the highest and lowest positions in the inside of the first sliding member (11) respectively.
4. The cell tray transfer device according to claim 3, wherein A fixing sleeve (51) is arranged on the opening of the two sides of the first sliding member (11) for the push rod (41) to pass through, the push rod (41) penetrates through the fixing sleeve (51), a first driving part for driving the push rod (41) to move relative to the first sliding member (11) in the X-axis direction is arranged on the fixing sleeve (51), the first driving part can make the push rod (41) not move relative to the fixing sleeve (51), and a second driving part for driving the first sliding member (11) to move in the X-axis direction is further arranged.
5. The cell tray transfer device according to claim 4, wherein 6. The device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein The inner side of the second sliding member (12) is fixedly provided with at least one sleeve (61), one of the holding members (13) penetrates one of the sleeves (61), and the holding member (13) can move relative to the sleeve (61) along the Y-axis direction and form a sliding pair connection, the holding member (13) extends outward from the opening of the sleeve (61) and is elongated to fix or lock the battery cell tray and keep relative static with the battery cell tray, and the holding member (13) is retracted inward from the opening of the sleeve (61) to unlock the battery cell tray.
7. The cell tray transfer device according to claim 6, wherein The structure of the holding member (13) for fixing or locking one end of the battery cell tray is a hanging rod or an L-shaped hook.
8. The cell tray transfer device according to claim 7, wherein The other end of the holding member (13) is provided with a universal ball (81), the holding member (13) is subjected to a force in the same direction as the inward retraction direction of the holding member (13) from the opening of the sleeve (61) to make the universal ball (81) abut against a flat plate (83) fixedly connected with the movable end of a pneumatic cylinder (82), the flat plate (83) has a preset area to prevent the universal ball (81) from being separated from the flat plate (83), and the fixed end of the pneumatic cylinder (82) keeps relative static with the base (10).
9. The cell tray transfer device of claim 8, wherein Further comprising a connecting member (91) fixedly connected with the holding member (13), the inner side of the second sliding member (12) is further provided with a limiting block (92), the limiting block (92) is fixedly connected with a sleeve rod (93), the sleeve rod (93) is provided with a compression spring (94), and the two ends of the compression spring (94) abut against the connecting member (91) and the limiting block (92) respectively to make the holding member (13) have a movement tendency of retracting inward from the opening of the sleeve (61).
10. The cell tray transfer device of claim 9, wherein The number of the sleeves (61) is two, and the number of the holding members (13) is two, and the connecting members (91) are fixedly connected with the two holding members (13) respectively.