A buffer device for inserting graphene battery cells into the casing

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of battery manufacturing technology, specifically to a buffer device for inserting graphene battery cells into the casing. The device includes a frame; a positioning seat on the frame; a positioning groove on the positioning seat; an injection chamber within the frame; a piston plate that is sealed and movable within the injection chamber; the piston plate being located at the bottom of the positioning groove; a clamping mechanism that is movable within a support frame; a first injection rod and a second injection rod that slide horizontally on a mounting plate; and flexible hoses between the first injection rod and the injection chamber, and between the second injection rod and the injection chamber. This invention drives the lifting plate to descend, thereby causing the lifting plate, mounting plate, battery cell, battery casing, and piston plate to move downwards synchronously. During the downward movement of the piston plate, the electrolyte in the injection chamber is injected into the battery casing through the flexible hoses, the first injection rod, and the second injection rod. This process buffers and decelerates the insertion action and simultaneously completes the electrolyte injection step, improving assembly efficiency and coordination.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of battery manufacturing technology, specifically to a buffer device for inserting graphene battery cells into the casing. Background Technology

[0002] In the assembly process of graphene batteries, the cells need to be inserted into a pre-filled electrolyte casing to complete the assembly. However, traditional automated insertion devices generally suffer from the following problems: First, the cell pushing process lacks effective buffer control, which can easily lead to insertion impact damage to the casing or the cell itself; second, the clamping and releasing actions rely on electronic control signals, resulting in response lag or uncoordinated release; third, the electrolyte filling step is usually separated from the insertion assembly process, making the process cumbersome and lacking synchronization, affecting the overall assembly efficiency and consistency. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a structural innovation with insertion buffer, synchronous electrolyte filling, and clamping linkage control to improve the integration and stability of graphene battery production lines. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to address the aforementioned shortcomings in the prior art by providing a buffer device for inserting graphene battery cells into the casing.

[0004] The objective of this invention is achieved through the following technical solution: a graphene battery cell casing buffer device, comprising a frame; the frame is provided with a positioning seat; the positioning seat is provided with a positioning groove; a liquid injection chamber is provided inside the frame; a piston plate is provided in a sealed, lifting and moving manner inside the liquid injection chamber; the piston plate is located at the bottom of the positioning groove;

[0005] The frame is equipped with a support; the support is equipped with a clamping mechanism that can be raised and lowered; the clamping mechanism includes a lifting plate and a mounting plate; the lifting plate is equipped with a first clamping rod and a second clamping rod that slide horizontally; the first clamping rod and the second clamping rod are movably mounted on the mounting plate; the mounting plate is equipped with a first injection rod and a second injection rod that slide horizontally; the first clamping rod and the second clamping rod are respectively used to drive the first injection rod and the second injection rod to move; the first injection rod and the second injection rod are used to abut against the top surface of the battery casing; a flexible tube is provided between the first injection rod and the injection chamber and between the second injection rod and the injection chamber.

[0006] The present invention is further configured such that the lifting plate is provided with a first horizontal limiting groove and a second horizontal limiting groove in the horizontal direction; the mounting plate is provided with a receiving cavity; the receiving cavity is provided with a first inclined limiting groove and a second inclined limiting groove; the inclined direction of the first inclined limiting groove is opposite to the inclined direction of the second inclined limiting groove.

[0007] The top of the first clamping rod is movably disposed in the first horizontal limiting groove; the bottom of the first clamping rod is movably disposed in the first inclined limiting groove; the top of the second clamping rod is movably disposed in the second horizontal limiting groove; and the bottom of the second clamping rod is movably disposed in the second inclined limiting groove.

[0008] The present invention is further configured such that: the first clamping rod is provided with a guide rod; the mounting plate is provided with a guide groove along the lifting direction; the guide rod is movably disposed in the guide groove; the second clamping rod is slidably disposed on the guide rod; a first tension spring is provided between the first clamping rod and the second clamping rod; the first tension spring is sleeved on the outside of the guide rod.

[0009] The present invention is further configured such that: the first clamping rod is provided with a first clamping groove in the horizontal direction; the first clamping groove is slidably provided with a first clamping claw; a first clamping spring is provided between the first clamping claw and the first clamping groove; the second clamping rod is provided with a second clamping groove in the horizontal direction; the second clamping groove is slidably provided with a second clamping claw; and a second clamping spring is provided between the second clamping claw and the second clamping groove.

[0010] The invention is further configured such that: one side of the mounting plate is provided with a first injection groove communicating with the accommodating cavity along a horizontal direction; the first injection rod is slidably disposed between the first injection groove and the accommodating cavity; a first injection spring is provided between the first injection groove and the first injection rod; the other side of the mounting plate is provided with a second injection groove communicating with the accommodating cavity along a horizontal direction; the second injection rod is slidably disposed between the second injection groove and the accommodating cavity; a second injection spring is provided between the second injection groove and the second injection rod; the bottom of the first clamping rod is used to abut against the first injection rod; the bottom of the second clamping rod is used to abut against the second injection rod.

[0011] The present invention is further configured such that a first one-way valve is provided between the injection chamber and the hose.

[0012] The present invention is further configured such that the frame is provided with a liquid storage chamber communicating with the liquid injection chamber; a second one-way valve is provided between the liquid injection chamber and the liquid storage chamber; and the frame is provided with a liquid replenishment port communicating with the liquid storage chamber.

[0013] The present invention is further configured such that a cylinder is provided at the top of the bracket; a compression plate is provided at the output end of the cylinder; the compression plate is located at the bottom of the lifting plate; and a second tension spring is provided between the compression plate and the lifting plate.

[0014] The present invention is further configured such that the bracket is provided with a guide protrusion along the lifting mode; both the lifting plate and the mounting plate are provided with dovetail grooves that cooperate with the guide protrusion.

[0015] The invention is further configured such that the positioning seat is provided with a support rod for abutting against the bottom surface of the mounting plate; the support rod is located at the bottom of the guide protrusion; and a return spring is provided between the bottom of the piston plate and the injection chamber.

[0016] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: The present invention drives the lifting plate to descend, thereby causing the lifting plate, mounting plate, battery cell, battery casing and piston plate to move downward synchronously. During the downward movement of the piston plate, the electrolyte in the injection chamber can be introduced into the battery casing through the hose, the first injection rod and the second injection rod. In this process, the insertion action is buffered and decelerated, and the electrolyte injection step is completed simultaneously, which improves the assembly efficiency and coordination. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention in conjunction with the battery casing and the battery cell;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention in conjunction with the battery casing and the battery cell;

[0019] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A magnified view of part A in the middle;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A magnified view of part B in the middle;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping mechanism of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping mechanism of the present invention from another perspective;

[0024] Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional view of the clamping mechanism of the present invention;

[0025] The components include: 1. Frame; 11. Injection chamber; 12. Piston plate; 13. Return spring; 14. First check valve; 15. Storage chamber; 16. Second check valve; 17. Replenishment port; 2. Positioning seat; 21. Positioning groove; 22. Support rod; 3. Bracket; 31. Cylinder; 32. Compression plate; 33. Second tension spring; 34. Guide protrusion; 4. Lifting plate; 41. First horizontal limiting groove; 42. Second horizontal limiting groove; 43. Dovetail groove; 5. Mounting plate; 51. First tilting limiting groove; 52. Second tilting limiting groove 53. Receptacle cavity; 54. Guide groove; 61. First clamping rod; 62. Second clamping rod; 63. Guide rod; 64. First tension spring; 71. First injection rod; 72. Second injection rod; 73. Hoses; 74. First injection groove; 75. First injection spring; 76. Second injection groove; 77. Second injection spring; 81. First clamping groove; 82. First gripper; 83. First clamping spring; 84. Second clamping groove; 85. Second gripper; 86. Second clamping spring; 91. Battery casing; 92. Battery cell. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The present invention will be further described in conjunction with the following embodiments.

[0027] Depend on Figures 1 to 8 As can be seen, the graphene battery cell casing buffer device described in this embodiment includes a frame 1; the frame 1 is provided with a positioning seat 2; the positioning seat 2 is provided with a positioning groove 21; the frame 1 is provided with a liquid injection chamber 11; a piston plate 12 is provided in a sealed, lifting and moving manner in the liquid injection chamber 11; the piston plate 12 is located at the bottom of the positioning groove 21.

[0028] The frame 1 is provided with a support 3; the support 3 is movably equipped with a clamping mechanism; the clamping mechanism includes a lifting plate 4 and a mounting plate 5; the lifting plate 4 is horizontally slidably provided with a first clamping rod 61 and a second clamping rod 62; the first clamping rod 61 and the second clamping rod 62 are movably mounted on the mounting plate 5; the mounting plate 5 is horizontally slidably provided with a first injection rod 71 and a second injection rod 72; the first clamping rod 61 and the second clamping rod 62 are respectively used to drive the first injection rod 71 and the second injection rod 72 to move; the first injection rod 71 and the second injection rod 72 are used to abut against the top surface of the battery casing 91; a flexible tube 73 is provided between the first injection rod 71 and the injection cavity 11 and between the second injection rod 72 and the injection cavity 11.

[0029] Specifically, in this embodiment, the graphene battery cell housing buffer device, during use, first places the battery casing 91 in the positioning groove 21 and on top of the piston plate 12, while simultaneously clamping the battery cell 92 between the first clamping rod 61 and the second clamping rod 62. Then, the lifting plate 4 is driven to descend, causing the mounting plate 5, the first liquid injection rod 71, and the second liquid injection rod 72 to move downwards. When the first liquid injection rod 71 and the second liquid injection rod 72 abut against the top surface of the battery casing 91, the liquid outlet of the first liquid injection rod 71... The outlets of the second injection rod 72 and the second injection rod 72 are both facing the inside of the battery casing 91. The lifting plate 4 continues to descend, thereby causing the lifting plate 4, the mounting plate 5, the battery cell 92, the battery casing 91 and the piston plate 12 to move downward synchronously. During the downward movement of the piston plate 12, the electrolyte in the injection chamber 11 can enter the inside of the battery casing 91 through the hose 73, the first injection rod 71 and the second injection rod 72. In this process, the insertion action is buffered and decelerated, and the electrolyte injection step is completed simultaneously, improving the assembly efficiency and coordination.

[0030] This embodiment describes a graphene battery cell housing buffer device. The lifting plate 4 is provided with a first horizontal limiting groove 41 and a second horizontal limiting groove 42 along the horizontal direction. The mounting plate 5 is provided with a receiving cavity 53. The receiving cavity 53 is provided with a first inclined limiting groove 51 and a second inclined limiting groove 52. The inclined direction of the first inclined limiting groove 51 is opposite to the inclined direction of the second inclined limiting groove 52. The top of the first clamping rod 61 is movably disposed in the first horizontal limiting groove 41. The bottom of the first clamping rod 61 is movably disposed in the first inclined limiting groove 51. The top of the second clamping rod 62 is movably disposed in the second horizontal limiting groove 42. The bottom of the second clamping rod 62 is movably disposed in the second inclined limiting groove 52. The graphene battery cell housing buffer device described in this embodiment includes a first clamping rod 61 with a first clamping groove 81 in the horizontal direction; a first clamping claw 82 slidably disposed in the first clamping groove 81; a first clamping spring 83 disposed between the first clamping claw 82 and the first clamping groove 81; a second clamping rod 62 with a second clamping groove 84 in the horizontal direction; a second clamping claw 85 slidably disposed in the second clamping groove 84; and a second clamping spring 86 disposed between the second clamping claw 85 and the second clamping groove 84. This embodiment describes a graphene battery cell housing buffer device. One side of the mounting plate 5 has a first liquid injection groove 74 communicating with a receiving cavity 53 along a horizontal direction; a first liquid injection rod 71 is slidably disposed between the first liquid injection groove 74 and the receiving cavity 53; a first liquid injection spring 75 is disposed between the first liquid injection groove 74 and the first liquid injection rod 71; the other side of the mounting plate 5 has a second liquid injection groove 76 communicating with the receiving cavity 53 along a horizontal direction; a second liquid injection rod 72 is slidably disposed between the second liquid injection groove 76 and the receiving cavity 53; a second liquid injection spring 77 is disposed between the second liquid injection groove 76 and the second liquid injection rod 72; the bottom of the first clamping rod 61 is used to abut against the first liquid injection rod 71; the bottom of the second clamping rod 62 is used to abut against the second liquid injection rod 72. In this embodiment, a graphene battery cell insertion buffer device is provided. The top of the support 3 is equipped with a cylinder 31; the output end of the cylinder 31 is equipped with a compression plate 32; the compression plate 32 is located at the bottom of the lifting plate 4; a second tension spring 33 is provided between the compression plate 32 and the lifting plate 4. In this embodiment, the support 3 is provided with a guide protrusion 34 along the lifting direction; both the lifting plate 4 and the mounting plate 5 are provided with dovetail grooves 43 that cooperate with the guide protrusion 34. In this embodiment, the positioning seat 2 is provided with a support rod 22 for abutting against the bottom surface of the mounting plate 5; the support rod 22 is located at the bottom of the guide protrusion 34; a return spring 13 is provided between the bottom of the piston plate 12 and the injection chamber 11.

[0031] Specifically, in the graphene battery cell housing buffer device described in this embodiment, when it is first used, under the action of the first tension spring 64, the top of the first clamping rod 61 is located inside the first horizontal limiting groove 41, the bottom of the first clamping rod 61 is located at the top of the first inclined limiting groove 51, the top of the second clamping rod 62 is located inside the second horizontal limiting groove 42, and the bottom of the second clamping rod is located at the top of the second inclined limiting groove 52, so that the first clamping rod 61 and the second clamping rod 62 are close to each other. At this time, the distance between the first clamping claw 82 and the second clamping claw 85 is relatively close, and under the action of the first liquid injection spring 75 and the second liquid injection spring 77, the first liquid injection rod 71 and the second liquid injection rod 72 are close to each other.

[0032] First, place the battery casing 91 in the positioning groove 21 and on top of the piston plate 12. At the same time, open the first clamp 82 and the second clamp 85 to clamp the battery cell 92 between the first clamp 82 and the second clamp 85. Then, start the cylinder 31. The compression plate 32 drives the lifting plate 4 to move downward through the second tension spring 33. Under the action of the first tension spring 64, the mounting plate 5 moves downward with the lifting plate 4. The first injection rod 71 and the second injection rod 72 move downward with it. When the first injection rod 71 and the second injection rod 72 abut against the top surface of the battery casing 91, the liquid outlet of the first injection rod 71 and the liquid outlet of the second injection rod 72 both face the inside of the battery casing 91.

[0033] Then, the compression plate 32 continues to drive the lifting plate 4 to descend, thereby causing the lifting plate 4, mounting plate 5, battery cell 92, battery casing 91, and piston plate 12 to move downwards synchronously. During the downward movement of the piston plate 12, the electrolyte in the injection chamber 11 can enter the battery casing 91 through the hose 73, the first injection rod 71, and the second injection rod 72. Until the bottom surface of the mounting plate 5 abuts against the support rod 22, the mounting plate 5 can no longer move downwards. At this time, the compression plate 32 continues to drive the lifting plate 4 to descend, causing the lifting plate 4 to move downwards relative to the mounting plate 5. Under the action of the first horizontal limiting groove 41, the second horizontal limiting groove 42, the first inclined limiting groove 51, and the second inclined limiting groove 52, the first clamping rod 61 and the second clamping rod 62 overcome the action of the first tension spring 64 and move away from each other. The first clamping rod 82 and the second clamping rod 85 release the battery cell 92. When the first clamping rod 61 moves to the bottom of the first inclined limiting groove 51 and the second clamping rod 62 moves to the bottom of the second inclined limiting groove 52, the first clamping rod 61 pushes the first injection rod 71 to move, and the second clamping rod 62 pushes the second injection rod 72 to move, so that the first injection rod 71 and the second injection rod 72 move away from each other. At this time, the first injection rod 71 and the second injection rod 72 no longer abut against the top surface of the battery casing 91. Under the action of the return spring 13, the battery casing 91 moves upward. At this time, the compression plate 32 continues to drive the compression plate 32 to move downward. The compression plate 32 overcomes the action of the second tension spring 33 and directly drives the battery cell 92 to move downward, so that the battery cell 92 and the battery casing 91 are assembled.

[0034] This embodiment describes a graphene battery cell housing buffer device. The first clamping rod 61 is provided with a guide rod 63; the mounting plate 5 has a guide groove 54 along the lifting direction; the guide rod 63 is movably disposed in the guide groove 54; the second clamping rod 62 is slidably disposed on the guide rod 63; a first tension spring 64 is provided between the first clamping rod 61 and the second clamping rod 62; the first tension spring 64 is sleeved on the outside of the guide rod 63. This arrangement allows the first clamping rod 61 and the second clamping rod 62 to move stably.

[0035] The graphene battery cell insertion buffer device described in this embodiment includes a first one-way valve 14 between the electrolyte injection chamber 11 and the flexible tube 73. This design prevents the electrolyte in the flexible tube 73 from flowing back into the electrolyte injection chamber 11.

[0036] This embodiment describes a graphene battery cell casing buffer device. The frame 1 includes a storage chamber 15 communicating with the injection chamber 11. A second one-way valve 16 is provided between the injection chamber 11 and the storage chamber 15. The frame 1 also includes a replenishment port 17 communicating with the storage chamber 15. With these features, after injection is complete, the piston plate 12 resets, allowing the electrolyte in the storage chamber 15 to flow into the injection chamber 11.

[0037] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solutions of the present invention without departing from the essence and scope of the technical solutions of the present invention.

Claims

1. A buffer device for inserting graphene battery cells into a casing, characterized in that: Includes a frame (1); the frame (1) is provided with a positioning seat (2); the positioning seat (2) is provided with a positioning groove (21); the frame (1) is provided with an injection chamber (11); a piston plate (12) is provided in the injection chamber (11) with sealing and lifting movement; the piston plate (12) is located at the bottom of the positioning groove (21); The frame (1) is provided with a bracket (3); the bracket (3) is movably equipped with a clamping mechanism; the clamping mechanism includes a lifting plate (4) and a mounting plate (5); the lifting plate (4) is horizontally slidably provided with a first clamping rod (61) and a second clamping rod (62); the first clamping rod (61) and the second clamping rod (62) are movably mounted on the mounting plate (5); the mounting plate (5) is horizontally slidably provided with a first liquid injection rod (71) and a second liquid injection rod (72); the first clamping rod (61) and the second clamping rod (62) are respectively used to drive the first liquid injection rod (71) and the second liquid injection rod (72) to move; the first liquid injection rod (71) and the second liquid injection rod (72) are used to abut against the top surface of the battery casing (91); The battery casing (91) is placed in the positioning groove (21); the battery casing (91) is placed on top of the piston plate (12); the first clamping rod (61) and the second clamping rod (62) are used to clamp the battery cell (92); A flexible tube (73) is provided between the first injection rod (71) and the injection chamber (11) and between the second injection rod (72) and the injection chamber (11); The lifting plate (4) is provided with a first horizontal limiting groove (41) and a second horizontal limiting groove (42) in the horizontal direction; the mounting plate (5) is provided with a receiving cavity (53); the receiving cavity (53) is provided with a first inclined limiting groove (51) and a second inclined limiting groove (52); the inclined direction of the first inclined limiting groove (51) is opposite to the inclined direction of the second inclined limiting groove (52); The top of the first clamping rod (61) is movably disposed in the first horizontal limiting groove (41); the bottom of the first clamping rod (61) is movably disposed in the first inclined limiting groove (51); the top of the second clamping rod (62) is movably disposed in the second horizontal limiting groove (42); the bottom of the second clamping rod (62) is movably disposed in the second inclined limiting groove (52); The first clamping rod (61) is provided with a first clamping groove (81) in the horizontal direction; a first clamping claw (82) is slidably provided in the first clamping groove (81); a first clamping spring (83) is provided between the first clamping claw (82) and the first clamping groove (81); the second clamping rod (62) is provided with a second clamping groove (84) in the horizontal direction; a second clamping claw (85) is slidably provided in the second clamping groove (84); a second clamping spring (86) is provided between the second clamping claw (85) and the second clamping groove (84); The mounting plate (5) has a first injection groove (74) communicating with the accommodating cavity (53) along a horizontal direction on one side; the first injection rod (71) is slidably disposed between the first injection groove (74) and the accommodating cavity (53); a first injection spring (75) is disposed between the first injection groove (74) and the first injection rod (71); the mounting plate (5) has a second injection groove (76) communicating with the accommodating cavity (53) along a horizontal direction on the other side; the second injection rod (72) is slidably disposed between the second injection groove (76) and the accommodating cavity (53); a second injection spring (77) is disposed between the second injection groove (76) and the second injection rod (72); the bottom of the first clamping rod (61) is used to abut against the first injection rod (71); the bottom of the second clamping rod (62) is used to abut against the second injection rod (72); The top of the bracket (3) is provided with a cylinder (31); the output end of the cylinder (31) is provided with a compression plate (32); the compression plate (32) is located at the bottom of the lifting plate (4); a second tension spring (33) is provided between the compression plate (32) and the lifting plate (4).

2. The graphene battery cell housing buffer device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first clamping rod (61) is provided with a guide rod (63); the mounting plate (5) is provided with a guide groove (54) along the lifting direction; the guide rod (63) is movably disposed in the guide groove (54); the second clamping rod (62) is slidably disposed on the guide rod (63); a first tension spring (64) is provided between the first clamping rod (61) and the second clamping rod (62); the first tension spring (64) is sleeved on the outside of the guide rod (63).

3. The graphene battery cell housing buffer device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first check valve (14) is provided between the injection chamber (11) and the hose (73).

4. The graphene battery cell housing buffer device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The frame (1) is provided with a storage chamber (15) that communicates with the injection chamber (11); a second one-way valve (16) is provided between the injection chamber (11) and the storage chamber (15); the frame (1) is provided with a replenishment port (17) that communicates with the storage chamber (15).

5. The graphene battery cell housing buffer device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bracket (3) is provided with a guide protrusion (34) along the lifting method; the lifting plate (4) and the mounting plate (5) are both provided with dovetail grooves (43) that cooperate with the guide protrusion (34).

6. A graphene battery cell housing buffer device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The positioning seat (2) is provided with a support rod (22) for abutting against the bottom surface of the mounting plate (5); the support rod (22) is located at the bottom of the guide protrusion (34); a return spring (13) is provided between the bottom of the piston plate (12) and the injection chamber (11).

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