Battery testing device and battery testing method

By incorporating a robotic arm and plug drive into the battery testing device, combined with a track assembly and a base locking device, precise plug-to-socket mating is achieved, solving the problem of low mating success rate in existing technologies and improving testing efficiency and automation.

CN121522502AActive Publication Date: 2026-02-13CONTEMPORARY AMPEREX TECHNOLOGY CO LTD +1
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202610064788.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2026-01-19
Publication Date
2026-02-13
Estimated Expiration
2046-01-19

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Technical Problem

In existing battery testing equipment, the success rate of plug-to-socket mating is low, resulting in low testing efficiency and making it difficult to meet the needs of large-scale production.

Method used

By setting up a connection between the robotic arm and the overall frame of the device, the insertion device includes a plug drive device that drives the plug to move relative to the test frame and/or a battery testing device that drives the test frame to move relative to the overall frame of the device. The operating mechanism holds the plug at the free end of the robotic arm and inserts it into the socket in the insertion/removal direction. Combined with the precise adjustment of the robotic arm track assembly and the plug mounting base, the alignment and insertion of the plug and socket are ensured.

Benefits of technology

It improves the accuracy and success rate of plug and socket connection, enhances the automation level and applicability of battery testing equipment, and extends the service life of the equipment.

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Abstract

The invention provides a battery testing device and a battery testing method. The battery testing device comprises a device main frame, a mechanical arm, a testing frame, a plugging device and an operating mechanism. The mechanical arm comprises a connecting end and a free end which are oppositely arranged, and the connecting end is connected to the device main frame. The test frame is connected with the device general frame. The plugging device is arranged on the test frame and comprises a plug, and the plugging device further comprises a plug driving device for driving the plug to move relative to the test frame and / or the battery test device comprises a test frame driving device for driving the test frame to move relative to the device main frame; and the plug can be positioned at a plug-in position opposite to the socket of the battery pack to be tested, so that the plug can only move along the plug-in and plug-out directions close to and far away from the socket. And the operating mechanism is arranged at the free end of the mechanical arm and is configured to hold the plug at the plug-in position under the driving of the mechanical arm and insert the plug into the socket along the plugging direction. The test efficiency of the battery test device is higher.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of battery testing, and in particular to a battery testing device and a battery testing method. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the battery testing device of the related art, sometimes the plug of the battery testing device needs to be plugged into the socket of the battery device, and the plugging success rate has a great influence on the efficiency of battery testing.

[0003] The above statements are only used to provide background technical information related to the present application, and do not necessarily constitute the prior art. SUMMARY

[0004] The purpose of the present application is to provide a battery testing device and a battery testing method, aiming to improve the plugging success rate when testing the battery, so as to improve the testing efficiency.

[0005] In order to achieve the above purpose, the first aspect of the present application provides a battery testing device, comprising: a device total frame; a mechanical arm comprising a connecting end and a free end arranged oppositely, the connecting end being connected to the device total frame; a testing frame connected to the device total frame; a plug-in device provided on the testing frame, comprising a plug, the plug-in device further comprising a plug driving device driving the plug to move relative to the testing frame and / or the battery testing device comprising a testing frame driving device driving the testing frame to move relative to the device total frame, and the plug can be positioned at a plugging position opposite to the socket of the battery pack to be tested, so that the plug can only move along a plug-in and plug-out direction close to and away from the socket; and an operating mechanism provided on the free end of the mechanical arm and configured to hold the plug in the plugging position and insert the plug into the socket along the plug-in and plug-out direction under the driving of the mechanical arm.

[0006] By connecting the connecting end of the mechanical arm to the device total frame, the plug-in device further comprising a plug driving device driving the plug to move relative to the testing frame and / or the battery testing device comprising a testing frame driving device driving the testing frame to move relative to the device total frame, and the operating mechanism being provided on the free end of the mechanical arm, the operating mechanism holding the plug in the plugging position and inserting the plug into the socket along the plug-in and plug-out direction, the mechanical arm can be stably positioned on the device total frame during the process of inserting the plug into the socket, and basically only a force needs to be applied to the plug along the plug-in and plug-out direction, which can realize the accurate insertion of the plug into the socket of the battery pack to be tested, and is beneficial to improving the accuracy and success rate of the plug-in of the plug and the socket, thereby improving the testing efficiency of the battery testing device. In addition, the plug is inserted into the socket by the operating mechanism, which has higher consistency and reliability than manual plug-in operation, thereby being beneficial to improving the automation level of the battery testing device.

[0007] In some embodiments of the battery testing device, the connecting end of the mechanical arm is movably connected to the device total frame.

[0008] By movably connecting the connecting end of the mechanical arm with the device general frame, the activity range of the mechanical arm is increased, the battery testing device can be adapted to different models of battery packs and different testing scenarios, and the application range of the battery testing device is improved.

[0009] In the battery testing device of some embodiments, the battery testing device further comprises a mechanical arm track assembly, and the connecting end of the mechanical arm is movably connected with the device general frame through the mechanical arm track assembly.

[0010] By movably connecting the connecting end of the mechanical arm with the device general frame through the mechanical arm track assembly, not only the activity range of the mechanical arm is increased, but also the stability and movement precision of the mechanical arm during movement are improved, and the accuracy and success rate of the plug and the socket are improved.

[0011] In the battery testing device of some embodiments, the mechanical arm track assembly comprises: a first mechanical arm track extending along a horizontal first direction, and the connecting end of the mechanical arm is movably arranged on the first mechanical arm track along the first direction; and a second mechanical arm track connected with the device general frame, extending along a horizontal second direction perpendicular to the first direction, and the first mechanical arm track is movably arranged on the second mechanical arm track along the second direction.

[0012] By setting the first mechanical arm track extending along the horizontal first direction and the second mechanical arm track extending along the horizontal second direction perpendicular to the first direction, the mechanical arm can realize accurate movement in the horizontal range, so that the operating mechanism can complete the plug and socket insertion operation at any position in the testing area. In addition, the track structure of the first mechanical arm track and the second mechanical arm track is adopted to improve the stability and movement precision of the mechanical arm during movement, and the accuracy and success rate of the plug and socket insertion are improved.

[0013] In the battery testing device of some embodiments, the mechanical arm is a six-axis mechanical arm.

[0014] The mechanical arm adopts the form of a six-axis mechanical arm, which has higher degrees of freedom, and is beneficial to adjust the angle and position of the operating mechanism, and is beneficial to adapt to more complex use scenarios, thereby improving the adaptability and reliability of the battery testing device.

[0015] In the battery testing device of some embodiments, the plug driving device comprises a plug mounting base, the plug mounting base is mounted on the testing frame, the plug is mounted on the plug mounting base, and is movably arranged relative to the plug mounting base along the plug-in direction.

[0016] By setting the plug mounting base, and the plug is movably arranged relative to the plug mounting base along the plug-in direction, effectively limit the plug relative to the plug mounting base in other unnecessary direction of freedom of movement, help to reduce because of the angle deviation caused by plug-in failure, and help to reduce the damage to the plug and the socket, so as to improve the accuracy and success rate of the plug and the socket plug-in, improve the test efficiency of the battery testing device, enhance the service life of the battery testing device.

[0017] In some embodiments of the battery testing device, the plug mounting base is movably mounted on the test frame.

[0018] By setting the plug mounting base movably mounted on the test frame, it is convenient to adjust the position of the plug, ensure that the plug and the socket are aligned along the plug-in direction, so as to improve the accuracy and success rate of the plug and the socket plug-in.

[0019] In some embodiments of the battery testing device, the plug driving device further comprises a base rail assembly, and the plug mounting base is movably connected with the test frame through the base rail assembly.

[0020] By setting the base rail assembly, the plug mounting base can be stably moved through the base rail assembly, which helps to improve the stability and movement precision of the plug mounting base during movement, thereby improving the accuracy and success rate of the plug and the socket plug-in.

[0021] In some embodiments of the battery testing device, the base rail assembly comprises: a first base rail, the extension direction of the first base rail is perpendicular to the plug-in direction, and the plug mounting base is movably arranged on the first base rail along the first base rail; a second base rail, the second base rail is connected to the test frame, and the extension direction of the second base rail is the same as the plug-in direction, and the first base rail is movably arranged on the second base rail along the second base rail.

[0022] By setting the first base rail and the second base rail, the plug mounting base can be precisely adjusted in position in the plug-in direction, so that the plug and the socket to be inserted are suitable for the plug to be inserted into the socket in the plug-in direction. Also, the plug mounting base can be precisely adjusted in position in the direction perpendicular to the plug-in direction, so that the plug and the socket are aligned along the plug-in direction, which helps to improve the accuracy and success rate of the plug and the socket plug-in.

[0023] In some embodiments of the battery testing device, the plug-in device further comprises a base locking device configured to lock the relative position of the plug mounting base and the first base rail; and / or the plug-in device further comprises a rail locking device configured to lock the relative position of the first base rail and the second base rail.

[0024] The base locking device is configured to lock the relative position of the plug mounting base and the first base track after the plug and the socket are accurately aligned, so as to facilitate the plug to be smoothly inserted into the socket and improve the accuracy and success rate of the plug and the socket.

[0025] In some embodiments of the battery testing device, the plug and socket device further comprises an auxiliary plug and pull device mounted on the plug mounting base and connected with the plug driving device, and configured to pull the plug out of the socket and / or assist the operating mechanism to insert the plug into the socket.

[0026] The auxiliary plug and pull device is mounted on the plug mounting base and connected with the plug driving device, and can pull the plug out of the socket, so as to realize automatic pulling of the plug out of the socket, improve the automation degree of the battery testing device and improve the testing efficiency. In addition, the auxiliary plug and pull device can also assist the operating mechanism to insert the plug into the socket, so as to ensure that the operating mechanism can smoothly insert the plug into the socket.

[0027] In some embodiments of the battery testing device, the test frame is arranged to be reciprocally movable along a vertical third direction relative to the device total frame. The test frame driving device is drivingly connected with the test frame and is configured to drive the test frame to move along the third direction.

[0028] The test frame driving device drivingly connected with the test frame is configured to arrange the test frame to be reciprocally movable along a vertical third direction relative to the device total frame under the driving of the test frame driving device, so as to adjust the positional relationship between the battery pack and the operating mechanism in the vertical direction, thereby improving the accuracy of the plug and socket connection. If the battery pack interferes with the test frame and the components mounted thereon when the battery pack enters or exits the battery testing device, the test frame driving device drivingly connected with the test frame is also beneficial to avoid the battery pack when the battery pack enters or exits the battery testing device. In addition, when manual intervention is required, the test frame driving device can be used to raise the test frame, so that the battery testing device switches to a semi-automatic mode, leaving space for manual plug and pull operation of another set of plugs, and the battery testing device has the ability to flexibly adapt to different working conditions.

[0029] In some embodiments of the battery testing device, the test frame driving device comprises a screw rod and a screw rod driving mechanism. The screw rod is rotatably arranged on the device total frame and extends along the third direction; the test frame is provided with a threaded hole, and the test frame is connected with the screw rod through the threaded hole. The screw rod driving mechanism is drivingly connected with the screw rod and is configured to drive the screw rod to rotate.

[0030] By setting the screw rod and the screw rod driving mechanism, the test frame is reciprocally movable along the vertical third direction relative to the device general frame, so as to facilitate accurate adjustment of the position relationship between the battery pack and the operating mechanism in the vertical third direction.

[0031] In the battery test device of some embodiments, the battery test device further comprises: a transport vehicle configured to transport the battery pack to a test position of the battery test device; and a transport vehicle locking device configured to fix the transport vehicle relative to the device general frame.

[0032] By setting the transport vehicle locking device, the battery pack is locked in the test position by locking the transport vehicle, so as to facilitate improvement of the certainty of the adjustment position of the plug relative to the socket and the position of the socket when the plug is inserted into the socket, thereby improving the accuracy and success rate of the plug insertion into the socket.

[0033] In the battery test device of some embodiments, a camera is further included, which is arranged at the free end of the mechanical arm and configured to take a photo of the position of the plug and the socket for correction.

[0034] By setting the camera, the position of the plug and the socket is corrected by taking a photo, so as to further improve the accurate positioning of the plug and the socket, thereby improving the accuracy and success rate of the plug insertion into the socket, and facilitating reduction of damage to the plug and the socket.

[0035] The second aspect of the present application provides a battery test method, comprising: moving a plug of a plug-in device relative to a test frame on which the plug-in device is installed and / or moving the test frame on which the plug-in device is installed relative to a device general frame on which the test frame is installed, and positioning the plug in a mating position opposite to a socket of a battery pack to be tested, so that the plug can only move along a plug-in and plug-out direction close to and away from the socket; and holding the plug in the mating position by an operating mechanism arranged on a mechanical arm driven by the mechanical arm arranged on the device general frame, and inserting the plug into the socket along the plug-in and plug-out direction.

[0036] By moving the plug of the plug-in device relative to the test frame and / or moving the test frame relative to the device general frame, and holding the plug in the mating position by the operating mechanism and inserting the plug into the socket along the plug-in and plug-out direction, the plug can be accurately inserted into the socket of the battery pack to be tested, so as to improve the accuracy and success rate of the plug insertion into the socket, thereby improving the test efficiency of the battery test device. In addition, the plug is inserted into the socket by the operating mechanism, which has higher consistency and reliability than manual plug-in operation, thereby facilitating improvement of the automation level of the battery test device.

[0037] In the battery test method of some embodiments, the position of the mechanical arm on the device general frame is adjusted.

[0038] By adjusting the position of the mechanical arm on the overall frame of the device, the activity range of the mechanical arm is increased, so that the battery testing device can be adapted to different models of battery packs and different testing scenarios, thereby improving the application range of the battery testing device.

[0039] In the battery testing method of some embodiments, the method further comprises pulling the plug out of the socket by the auxiliary plug-pulling device of the plug-in device and / or inserting the plug into the socket by the auxiliary operating mechanism.

[0040] The auxiliary plug-pulling device of the plug-in device can pull the plug out of the socket, thereby achieving automatic pulling of the plug out of the socket, which facilitates improving the automation level of the battery testing device and improving the testing efficiency. The auxiliary plug-pulling device of the plug-in device inserts the plug into the socket by the auxiliary operating mechanism, which facilitates ensuring that the operating mechanism smoothly inserts the plug into the socket.

[0041] In the battery testing method of some embodiments, moving the testing frame on which the plug-in device is installed relative to the overall frame of the device on which the testing frame is installed comprises adjusting the position of the testing frame in a vertical third direction Z on the overall frame of the device.

[0042] By adjusting the position of the testing frame in the vertical third direction Z on the overall frame of the device, the positional relationship between the battery pack and the operating mechanism in the vertical direction is adjusted, thereby improving the accuracy of the plug-in of the plug and the socket. If the battery pack interferes with the testing frame and the components installed thereon when the battery pack enters and exits the battery testing device, the testing frame driving device drivingly connected to the testing frame also facilitates avoiding the battery pack when the battery pack enters and exits the battery testing device. In addition, the testing frame driving device drivingly connected to the testing frame can also raise the testing frame by the testing frame driving device when manual intervention is required, so that the battery testing device switches to a semi-automatic mode, leaving space for manual plug-pulling operation of another set of plug, so that the battery testing device has the ability to flexibly adapt to different working conditions.

[0043] In the battery testing method of some embodiments, the method further comprises photographing and correcting the positions of the plug and the socket by the camera provided on the mechanical arm.

[0044] By photographing and correcting the positions of the plug and the socket by the camera provided on the mechanical arm, the accurate positioning of the positions of the plug and the socket is facilitated, thereby improving the accuracy and success rate of the plug-in of the plug and the socket, and facilitating reducing the damage of the plug and the socket.

[0045] Other features and advantages of the present application will become apparent from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments thereof, which description should be taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0046] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the application and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this application, illustrate embodiments of the application and together with the description serve to explain the application. In the drawings:

[0047] Figure 1 Structure schematic view of the battery testing device for some embodiments of the present application.

[0048] Figure 2 Front view of the battery testing device. Figure 1

[0049] Side view of the battery testing device. Figure 3 Figure 1 Top view of the battery testing device.

[0050] Figure 4 Figure 1 Structure schematic view of the combination structure of the testing frame and the plug-in device in the battery testing device.

[0051] Figure 5 Structure schematic view of the combination structure of the transport vehicle, the transport vehicle locking device and the battery pack in the battery testing device. Figure 1

[0052] Figure 6 Local enlarged view of K in FIG. Figure 5

[0053] Figure 7 Structure schematic view of the combination structure of the operation mechanism, the mechanical arm and the mechanical arm track assembly in the battery testing device. Figure 1

[0054] Figure 8 Structure schematic view of the combination structure of the operation mechanism and the mechanical arm in the battery testing device. Figure 1

[0055] Figure 9 Structure schematic view of the combination structure of the operation mechanism and the mechanical arm in the battery testing device. Figure 1

[0056] Figure 10 Structure schematic view of the operation mechanism in the battery testing device. Figure 1

[0057] In the drawings, each of the reference numerals represents: Figures 1 to 10

[0058] ​​​​​​​​1, device total frame; 2, mechanical arm; 21, free end; 22, connecting end; 3, test frame; 32, threaded hole; 4, plug-in device; 41, plug; 42, plug driving device; 421, plug mounting base; 422, base rail assembly; 4221, first base rail; 4222, second base rail; 44, auxiliary plug-in device; 45, base locking device; 46, slider; 5, operating mechanism; 51, connecting part; 52, clamping part; 521, clamping finger; 6, transport vehicle; 7, transport vehicle locking device; 8, mechanical arm rail assembly; 81, first mechanical arm rail; 82, second mechanical arm rail; 9, test frame driving device; 91, screw rod; 92, screw rod driving mechanism; B, battery pack; B1, socket; X, first direction; Y, second direction; Z, third direction. The drawings described herein are used to provide further understanding of the present application, and form a part of the present application. The illustrative embodiments of the present application and their description serve to explain the present application. They do not limit the present application in any way. In the drawings: DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0059] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments of the present application. The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is actually only illustrative, and by no means constitutes any limitation on the present application and its application or use. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without any creative effort fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0060] Unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangements of parts and steps, numerical expressions, and numerical values set forth in the various examples herein are not meant to limit the scope of the present application. Also, it is to be understood that the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale and that, for the purposes of simplicity and clarity, not all components are to scale. Techniques, methods, and devices known to those of ordinary skill in the art can not be discussed in detail, but rather can be summarily described in order not to unnecessarily obscure aspects of the present application. Any of the examples shown and discussed herein are to be construed as merely illustrative, and not limiting of the scope of the present application. Thus, other examples of the illustrative embodiments can have different values for, or can omit, one or more of the features set forth. It is noted that like references and labels can be used to denote like items throughout the drawings. Thus, once a part is defined in one drawing, it need not be further discussed in subsequent drawings.

[0061] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the use of the words "first", "second" and the like do not limit the corresponding parts, but are merely used to distinguish the corresponding parts for convenience, and have no special meaning unless otherwise stated. Therefore, it cannot be understood as a limitation on the scope of protection of the present application.

[0062] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the orientation words such as "front, back, up, down, left, right", "horizontal, vertical, perpendicular, horizontal" and "top, bottom" and the like indicate the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, which is only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description. Without the opposite statement, these orientation words do not indicate and imply that the devices or elements referred to must have a specific orientation or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, so it cannot be understood as a limitation on the scope of protection of the present application; the orientation words "inner, outer" refer to the inner and outer of the contour of each part itself.

[0063] In addition, when an element is referred to as "on" another element, the element can be directly on the other element, or can be indirectly on the other element and one or more intervening elements are inserted between them. In addition, when an element is referred to as "connected to" another element, the element can be directly connected to the other element, or can be indirectly connected to the other element and one or more intervening elements are inserted between them. Hereinafter, the same reference signs represent the same elements.

[0064] Unless the context requires, throughout the specification, the word "comprise", and variations such as "contain", "have" will be interpreted in an open, inclusive sense, that is, as "including, but not limited to".

[0065] The "multiple" appearing in the present application refers to more than two (including two), and similarly, "multiple groups" refers to more than two groups (including two groups).

[0066] In addition, the technical features involved in the different embodiments of the application described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0067] As described in the background, in the related art battery testing device, sometimes the plug of the battery testing device needs to be plugged into the socket of the battery device. The existing battery testing device uses a flow type plugging device to operate the plug. Due to positioning deviation, the success rate of automatic plugging is low, and frequent faults such as jamming and misalignment occur, affecting the continuity of system operation, or manual intervention is required to complete the plugging operation, resulting in long test cycle, low utilization rate of battery testing device, and difficulty in meeting the needs of large-scale production scenarios. Therefore, the plugging success rate has a great influence on the efficiency of battery testing.

[0068] Based on this, the battery testing device is provided, the connecting end of the mechanical arm is connected to the device total frame, the plug driving device for driving the plug to move relative to the testing frame is further included in the plug connecting device, and / or the testing frame driving device for driving the testing frame to move relative to the device total frame is included in the battery testing device, and the operation mechanism is arranged at the free end of the mechanical arm, so that the plug can be accurately inserted into the socket of the battery pack to be tested along the plug-in direction, the accuracy and success rate of plug connection are improved, and the testing efficiency of the battery testing device is improved.

[0069] As shown in Figures 1 to 10 , the battery testing device includes: a device total frame 1; a mechanical arm 2 including a connecting end 22 and a free end 21 arranged oppositely, the connecting end 22 being connected to the device total frame 1; a testing frame 3 connected to the device total frame 1; a plug connecting device 4 arranged on the testing frame 3 and including a plug 41, the plug connecting device 4 further including a plug driving device 42 for driving the plug 41 to move relative to the testing frame 3, and / or the battery testing device including a testing frame driving device 9 for driving the testing frame 3 to move relative to the device total frame 1, and the plug 41 can be positioned at a counter-plug position opposite to the socket B1 of the battery pack B to be tested, so that the plug 41 can only move along the plug-in direction close to and away from the socket B1; and an operation mechanism 5 arranged at the free end 21 of the mechanical arm 2 and configured to hold the plug 41 at the counter-plug position and insert the plug 41 into the socket B1 along the plug-in direction under the driving of the mechanical arm 2.

[0070] By connecting the connecting end 22 of the mechanical arm 2 to the device total frame 1, the plug driving device 42 for driving the plug 41 to move relative to the testing frame 3 is further included in the plug connecting device 4, and / or the testing frame driving device 9 for driving the testing frame 3 to move relative to the device total frame 1 is included in the battery testing device, the operation mechanism 5 holds the plug 41 at the counter-plug position and inserts the plug 41 into the socket B1 along the plug-in direction, the mechanical arm 2 can be stably arranged on the device total frame 1 during the insertion of the plug 41 into the socket B1, and basically only force needs to be applied to the plug 41 along the plug-in direction, so that the plug 41 can be accurately inserted into the socket B1 of the battery pack B to be tested, the accuracy and success rate of plug connection are improved, and the testing efficiency of the battery testing device is improved. In addition, the plug 41 is inserted into the socket B1 by the operation mechanism 5, which is more consistent and reliable than manual plug connection, so as to improve the automation level of the battery testing device.

[0071] As shown in Figures 2 to 4 , in some embodiments of the battery testing device, the connecting end 22 of the mechanical arm 2 is movably connected to the device total frame 1.

[0072] By movably connecting the connecting end 22 of the mechanical arm 2 with the device general frame 1, the activity range of the mechanical arm 2 is increased, so that the battery testing device can be adapted to different models of battery packs B and different testing scenarios, thereby improving the application range of the battery testing device.

[0073] As shown in the battery testing device in some embodiments, Figures 2 to 4 the battery testing device further comprises a mechanical arm track assembly 8, and the connecting end 22 of the mechanical arm 2 is movably connected with the device general frame 1 through the mechanical arm track assembly 8.

[0074] By movably connecting the connecting end 22 of the mechanical arm 2 with the device general frame 1 through the mechanical arm track assembly 8, not only the activity range of the mechanical arm 2 is increased, but also the stability and movement accuracy of the mechanical arm 2 during movement are improved, thereby improving the accuracy and success rate of the plug 41 and the socket B1.

[0075] As shown in the battery testing device in some embodiments, Figures 2 to 4 the mechanical arm track assembly 8 comprises a first mechanical arm track 81 extending along a horizontal first direction X, and the connecting end 22 of the mechanical arm 2 is movably arranged on the first mechanical arm track 81 along the first mechanical arm track 81; and a second mechanical arm track 82 connected with the device general frame 1 and extending along a horizontal second direction Y perpendicular to the first direction X, and the first mechanical arm track 81 is movably arranged on the second mechanical arm track 82 along the second mechanical arm track 82.

[0076] By setting the first mechanical arm track 81 extending along the horizontal first direction X and the second mechanical arm track 82 extending along the horizontal second direction Y perpendicular to the first direction X, the mechanical arm 2 can realize accurate movement in the horizontal range, so that the plug 41 and the socket B1 can be connected at any position in the testing area by the operating mechanism 5. In addition, the track structure of the first mechanical arm track 81 and the second mechanical arm track 82 is conducive to ensuring the stability and movement accuracy of the mechanical arm 2 during movement, thereby improving the accuracy and success rate of the plug 41 and the socket B1.

[0077] As shown in the battery testing device in some embodiments, Figure 3 the mechanical arm 2 is a six-axis mechanical arm.

[0078] The mechanical arm 2 adopts the form of a six-axis mechanical arm, which has higher degrees of freedom, is conducive to adjusting the angle and position of the operating mechanism 5, is conducive to adapting to more complex use scenarios, and thereby improves the adaptability and reliability of the battery testing device.

[0079] As shown in the battery testing device in some embodiments, Figures 5 to 6As shown, in some embodiments of the battery testing apparatus, the plug driving device 42 further includes a plug mounting base 421, which is mounted on the test frame 3. The plug 41 is mounted on the plug mounting base 421 and is reciprocally movable relative to the plug mounting base 421 along the insertion / removal direction.

[0080] By setting the plug mounting base 421, and setting the plug 41 to be reciprocally movable relative to the plug mounting base 421 along the insertion and removal direction, the degree of freedom of movement of the plug 41 relative to the plug mounting base 421 in other unnecessary directions is effectively restricted. This helps to reduce insertion failure due to angular deviation and to reduce damage to the plug 41 and the socket B1. As a result, it helps to improve the accuracy and success rate of plug 41 and socket B1 insertion, improve the testing efficiency of the battery testing device, and enhance the service life of the battery testing device.

[0081] like Figures 5 to 6 As shown, in some embodiments of the battery testing apparatus, the plug mounting base 421 is movably mounted on the test frame 3.

[0082] By setting the plug mounting base 421 to be movably mounted on the test frame 3, it is convenient to adjust the position of the plug 41 and ensure that the plug 41 and the socket B1 are aligned in the insertion direction, thereby improving the accuracy and success rate of plug 41 and socket B1 insertion.

[0083] like Figures 5 to 6 As shown, in some embodiments of the battery testing apparatus, the plug drive device 42 further includes a base track assembly 422, and the plug mounting base 421 is movably connected to the test frame 3 via the base track assembly 422.

[0084] By setting the base track assembly 422, the plug mounting base 421 can move stably through the base track assembly 422, which helps to improve the stability and movement accuracy of the plug mounting base 421 during the movement process, thereby improving the accuracy and success rate of plug 41 and socket B1 insertion.

[0085] like Figures 5 to 6 As shown, in some embodiments of the battery testing apparatus, the base track assembly 422 includes: a first base track 4221, the extension direction of the first base track 4221 being perpendicular to the insertion / removal direction, and a plug mounting base 421 being reciprocally movably disposed on the first base track 4221; and a second base track 4222, the second base track 4222 being connected to the test frame 3, and the extension direction of the second base track 4222 being the same as the insertion / removal direction, and the first base track 4221 being reciprocally movably disposed on the second base track 4222.

[0086] By setting the first base track 4221 and the second base track 4222, the plug mounting base 421 can be precisely adjusted in position in the plug-in direction, so that the plug 41 is suitable for being inserted into the socket B1 in the distance in the plug-in direction, and the plug 41 can be precisely adjusted in position in the direction perpendicular to the plug-in direction, so that the plug 41 is aligned with the socket B1 in the plug-in direction, thereby improving the accuracy and success rate of the plug 41 and the socket B1.

[0087] As shown in some embodiments of the battery testing device, the plug-in device 4 further comprises a base locking device 45 configured to lock the relative position of the plug mounting base 421 and the first base track 4221; and / or the plug-in device 4 further comprises a track locking device configured to lock the relative position of the first base track 4221 and the second base track 4222. Figures 5 to 6 By setting the base locking device 45, the plug 41 and the socket B1 can be precisely aligned in position, and the relative position of the plug mounting base 421 and the first base track 4221 can be locked, thereby facilitating the smooth insertion of the plug 41 into the socket B1 and improving the accuracy and success rate of the plug 41 and the socket B1.

[0088] By setting the track locking device, the plug 41 and the socket B1 can be precisely aligned in position, and the relative position of the first base track 4221 and the second base track 4222 can be locked, thereby facilitating the smooth insertion of the plug 41 into the socket B1 and improving the accuracy and success rate of the plug 41 and the socket B1.

[0089] As shown in some embodiments of the battery testing device, the plug-in device 4 further comprises an auxiliary plug-in device 44 mounted on the plug mounting base 421 and drivingly connected with the plug 41, configured to pull out the plug 41 from the socket B1 and / or assist the operating mechanism 5 to insert the plug 41 into the socket B1.

[0090] Figures 5 to 6 By setting the auxiliary plug-in device 44, and the auxiliary plug-in device 44 is mounted on the plug mounting base 421 and drivingly connected with the plug 41, the plug 41 can be pulled out of the socket B1, thereby achieving automatic pulling out of the plug 41 from the socket B1, facilitating the automation of the battery testing device and improving the testing efficiency. In addition, the auxiliary plug-in device 44 can also assist the operating mechanism 5 to insert the plug 41 into the socket B1, thereby facilitating the smooth insertion of the plug 41 into the socket B1 by the operating mechanism 5.

[0091] As shown in some embodiments of the battery testing device, the plug-in device 4 further comprises an auxiliary plug-in device 44 mounted on the plug mounting base 421 and drivingly connected with the plug 41, configured to pull out the plug 41 from the socket B1 and / or assist the operating mechanism 5 to insert the plug 41 into the socket B1.

[0092] As shown in some embodiments of the battery testing device, the plug-in device 4 further comprises an auxiliary plug-in device 44 mounted on the plug mounting base 421 and drivingly connected with the plug 41, configured to pull out the plug 41 from the socket B1 and / or assist the operating mechanism 5 to insert the plug 41 into the socket B1. Figures 1 to 3 ​As shown in the battery testing device of some embodiments, the testing frame 3 is arranged reciprocatingly movable along a vertical third direction Z relative to the device general frame 1. The testing frame driving device 9 is drivingly connected with the testing frame 3 and configured to drive the testing frame 3 to move along the third direction Z.

[0093] By arranging the testing frame driving device 9 drivingly connected with the testing frame 3, so that the testing frame 3 is arranged reciprocatingly movable along the vertical third direction Z relative to the device general frame 1 under the driving of the testing frame driving device 9, it is conducive to adjusting the positional relationship between the battery pack B and the operating mechanism 5 in the vertical direction, thereby improving the accuracy of the plug 41 and the socket B1 plugging. If the battery pack B interferes with the testing frame 3 and the components mounted thereon when the battery pack B enters or exits the battery testing device, arranging the testing frame driving device 9 drivingly connected with the testing frame 3 is also conducive to avoiding the battery pack B when the battery pack B enters or exits the battery testing device. In addition, by arranging the testing frame driving device 9 drivingly connected with the testing frame 3, the testing frame 3 can be raised by the testing frame driving device 9 when manual intervention is required, so that the battery testing device switches to a semi-automatic mode, leaving space for manual plugging operation of another set of plugs, and the battery testing device has the ability to flexibly adapt to different working conditions.

[0094] As shown in the battery testing device of some embodiments, Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown in the battery testing device of some embodiments, the testing frame driving device 9 includes a screw rod 91 and a screw rod driving mechanism 92. The screw rod 91 is rotatably arranged on the device general frame 1 and extends along the third direction Z; the testing frame 3 is provided with a threaded hole 32, and the testing frame 3 is connected with the screw rod 91 through the threaded hole 32. The screw rod driving mechanism 92 is drivingly connected with the screw rod 91 and configured to drive the screw rod 91 to rotate.

[0095] By arranging the screw rod 91 and the screw rod driving mechanism 92, the testing frame 3 can be reciprocatingly movable along the vertical third direction Z relative to the device general frame, thereby facilitating accurate adjustment of the positional relationship between the battery pack B and the operating mechanism 5 in the vertical third direction Z.

[0096] As shown in the battery testing device of some embodiments, Figure 7 As shown in the battery testing device of some embodiments, the battery testing device further includes a transport vehicle 6 configured to transport the battery pack B to a testing position of the battery testing device; and a transport vehicle locking device 7 configured to lock the transport vehicle 6 relative to the device general frame 1.

[0097] By arranging the transport vehicle locking device 7, it is conducive to locking the battery pack B in the testing position by locking the transport vehicle 6, thereby improving the certainty of adjusting the position of the plug 41 relative to the socket B1 and the position of the socket B1 when the plug 41 and the socket B1 are plugged, and thereby improving the accuracy and success rate of the plug 41 and the socket B1 plugging.

[0098] In the battery testing device of some embodiments, a camera is further included, which is arranged at the free end 21 of the mechanical arm 2 and configured to take a photo of the position of the plug 41 and the socket B1 for rectification.

[0099] By arranging the camera, the position of the plug 41 and the socket B1 can be rectified by taking a photo, so as to further improve the accurate positioning of the plug 41 and the socket B1, and thus improve the accuracy and success rate of the plug 41 and the socket B1.

[0100] As shown in Figures 1 to 10 The embodiments of the present application further provide a battery testing method, which comprises: moving the plug 41 of the plug-in device 4 relative to the testing frame 3 on which the plug-in device 4 is installed and / or moving the testing frame 3 on which the plug-in device 4 is installed relative to the device general frame 1 on which the testing frame 3 is installed, and positioning the plug 41 at a plug-in position opposite to the socket B1 of the battery pack B to be tested, so that the plug 41 can only move along a plug-in and plug-out direction close to and away from the socket B1; holding the plug 41 at the plug-in position by the operating mechanism 5 arranged on the mechanical arm 2 under the driving of the mechanical arm 2 arranged on the device general frame 1, and inserting the plug 41 into the socket B1 along the plug-in and plug-out direction.

[0101] By moving the plug 41 of the plug-in device 4 relative to the testing frame 3 and / or moving the testing frame 3 relative to the device general frame 1, and holding the plug 41 at the plug-in position by the operating mechanism 5 and inserting the plug 41 into the socket B1 along the plug-in and plug-out direction, the plug 41 can be accurately inserted into the socket B1 of the battery pack B to be tested, so as to improve the accuracy and success rate of the plug 41 and the socket B1, and thus improve the testing efficiency of the battery testing device. In addition, the plug 41 is inserted into the socket B1 by the operating mechanism 5, which has higher consistency and reliability than manual plug-in operation, so as to improve the automation level of the battery testing device.

[0102] In the battery testing method of some embodiments, the position of the mechanical arm 2 on the device general frame 1 is adjusted.

[0103] By adjusting the position of the mechanical arm 2 on the device general frame 1, the activity range of the mechanical arm 2 is increased, so that the battery testing device can be adapted to different models of battery packs B and different testing scenarios, and thus the application range of the battery testing device is improved.

[0104] As shown in Figures 5 to 6 In the battery testing method of some embodiments, the plug 41 is pulled out of the socket B1 by the auxiliary plug-in and plug-out device 44 of the plug-in device 4 and / or the plug 41 is inserted into the socket B1 by the auxiliary operating mechanism 5.

[0105] The auxiliary plugging device 44 of the plug-in device 4 can pull out the plug 41 from the socket B1, so as to realize automatic pulling out of the plug 41 from the socket B1, thereby improving the automation degree of the battery testing device and improving the testing efficiency. The auxiliary plugging device 44 of the plug-in device 4 inserts the plug 41 into the socket B1 through the auxiliary operation mechanism 5, thereby facilitating smooth insertion of the plug 41 into the socket B1 by the operation mechanism 5.

[0106] In the battery testing method of some embodiments, moving the testing frame 3 on which the plug-in device 4 is installed relative to the device general frame 1 on which the testing frame 3 is installed includes adjusting the position of the testing frame 3 along the vertical third direction Z on the device general frame 1.

[0107] By adjusting the position of the testing frame 3 along the vertical third direction Z on the device general frame 1, the positional relationship between the battery pack B and the operation mechanism 5 in the vertical direction is adjusted, thereby improving the accuracy of plugging the plug 41 into the socket B1. If the battery pack B interferes with the testing frame 3 and the components installed thereon when the battery pack B enters or exits the battery testing device, the testing frame driving device 9 drivingly connected to the testing frame 3 also facilitates avoiding the battery pack B when the battery pack B enters or exits the battery testing device. In addition, the testing frame driving device 9 drivingly connected to the testing frame 3 can also raise the testing frame 3 by the testing frame driving device 9 when manual intervention is required, so that the battery testing device switches to a semi-automatic mode, reserves space for manually plugging and unplugging another set of plugs, and enables the battery testing device to flexibly adapt to different working conditions.

[0108] In the battery testing method of some embodiments, the position of the plug 41 and the socket B1 is photographed and corrected by the camera provided on the mechanical arm 2.

[0109] By photographing and correcting the position of the plug 41 and the socket B1 by the camera provided on the mechanical arm 2, the accurate positioning of the plug 41 and the socket B1 is facilitated, thereby improving the accuracy and success rate of plugging the plug 41 into the socket B1, and reducing the damage to the plug 41 and the socket B1.

[0110] The following will be described in detail Figures 1 to 10 The battery testing device of an embodiment of the present application will be described in detail.

[0111] The battery testing device comprises a device general frame 1, a mechanical arm 2, a testing frame 3, a plug-in device 4, an operation mechanism 5, a mechanical arm rail assembly 8, a transport vehicle 6, a transport vehicle locking device 7, a testing frame driving device 9, and a camera (not shown).

[0112] The robotic arm 2 includes a connecting end 22 and a free end 21 arranged opposite to each other. The connecting end 22 of the robotic arm 2 is movably connected to the overall frame 1 of the device via the robotic arm track assembly 8.

[0113] In this embodiment, robotic arm 2 is a six-axis robotic arm. In embodiments not shown, robotic arm 2 is not limited to the form of a six-axis robotic arm; in some embodiments, robotic arm 2 can be a three-axis robotic arm 2.

[0114] The robotic arm track assembly 8 includes a first robotic arm track 81 and a second robotic arm track 82. The first robotic arm track 81 is along a horizontal first direction X (corresponding to...). Figure 1 The robotic arm 2 extends in the left and right directions. The connecting end 22 of the robotic arm 2 is connected to the first slider, which is slidably connected to the first robotic arm track 81 and driven by the X-axis motion drive motor. The connecting end 22 of the robotic arm 2 is reciprocally mounted on the first robotic arm track 81 by the X-axis motion drive motor. The second robotic arm track 82 is fixedly connected to the overall frame 1 of the device and extends along the second horizontal direction Y (corresponding to the first direction X) perpendicular to the first direction X. Figure 1 Extending in the forward and backward direction (within the middle). The first robotic arm track 81 is connected to the second slider, and the second slider is slidably connected to the second robotic arm track 82 and driven by the Y-axis motion drive motor. The first robotic arm track 81 is reciprocally mounted on the second robotic arm track 82 by the Y-axis motion drive motor. In this embodiment, the X-axis motion drive motor and the Y-axis motion drive motor are servo motors. After the connecting end 22 moves to a suitable position, it can be positioned by the X-axis motion drive motor and the Y-axis motion drive motor themselves, or the X-axis position locking device and the Y-axis position locking device can be set to position the connecting end 22 relative to the overall frame 1 of the device. The X-axis position locking device and the Y-axis position locking device can, for example, take the form of a friction element that includes pneumatic drive, similar to the base locking device 45 described later.

[0115] An operating mechanism 5 is located at the free end 21 of the robotic arm 2 and is configured to hold the plug 41 and insert the plug 41 into the socket B1. The operating mechanism 5 includes a connecting part 51 and a clamping part 52. The connecting part 51 is connected to the free end 21 of the robotic arm 2. The clamping part 52 includes two gripping fingers 521 for gripping the plug 41.

[0116] Test frame 3 and overall device frame 1 are aligned along the third direction Z (corresponding to...) Figure 1 Figure 1 It can be movably connected in the vertical direction.

[0117] The plug-in device 4 is disposed on the test frame 3. There can be multiple plug-in devices 4. In this embodiment, one plug-in device 4 is disposed on the inner side of each of the four sides of the test frame 3.

[0118] The plug-in device 4 comprises a plurality of plugs 41 and a plug driving device 42. The plug driving device 42 comprises a plurality of plug mounting bases 421 corresponding to the plurality of plugs 41, a base rail assembly 422, a rail locking device (not shown), a plurality of auxiliary plug-in and plug-out devices 44 corresponding to the plurality of plugs 41, and a plurality of base locking devices 45 corresponding to the plurality of plugs 41 and a plurality of sliders 46 corresponding to the plurality of plugs 41.

[0119] The plug 41 is configured to be plugged with the socket B1 of the battery pack B to be tested. Each plug 41 is mounted on the corresponding plug mounting base 421 and is movably arranged along the plug-in and plug-out direction relative to the plug mounting base 421. Each plug mounting base 421 is movably connected to the test frame 3 through the base rail assembly 422.

[0120] The base rail assembly 422 comprises a first base rail 4221 and a second base rail 4222. The extension direction of the first base rail 4221 is perpendicular to the plug-in and plug-out direction, and each plug mounting base 421 is movably arranged on the first base rail 4221 along the first base rail 4221. The second base rail 4222 is fixedly arranged on the test frame 3, and the extension direction of the second base rail 4222 is the same as the plug-in and plug-out direction, and the first base rail 4221 is movably arranged on the second base rail 4222 along the second base rail 4222.

[0121] In the embodiment, the plug-in and plug-out direction of the plug 41 of the two plug-in devices 4 located at both ends of the first direction X is the same as the first direction X, and the plug-in and plug-out direction of the plug 41 of the two plug-in devices 4 located at both ends of the second direction Y is the same as the second direction Y.

[0122] The base locking device 45 is used to lock the relative position of the plug mounting base 421 and the first base rail 4221.

[0123] In the embodiment, the base rail assembly 422 comprises two first base rails 4221 arranged side by side and spaced apart. The plug mounting base 421 is connected with the corresponding slider 46 and the corresponding base locking device 45, respectively. The slider 46 and the base locking device 45 are slidably matched with the two first base rails 4221, and the base locking device 45 can lock the relative position between itself and the first base rail 4221 matched therewith. The base locking device 45, for example, comprises a friction piece that realizes the locking of the relative position with the first base rail 4221 through friction matching. The driving of the friction piece, for example, can be driven by a pneumatic mode.

[0124] The rail locking device is arranged on the first base rail 4221 or the second base rail 4222, and is configured to lock the relative position of the first base rail 4221 and the second base rail 4222. The rail locking device may, for example, be similar in structure to the base locking device 45.

[0125] The auxiliary plugging device 44 is mounted on the plug mounting base 421 and is drivingly connected with the plug 41, and is configured to pull out the plug 41 from the socket B1 and assist the operation mechanism 5 to insert the plug 41 into the socket B1, i.e. to change the position of the plug 41, provide certain assistance, etc. in cooperation with the operation of the operation mechanism 5 when the operation mechanism 5 inserts the plug 41 into the socket B1. In the embodiment, the auxiliary plugging device 44 includes a pneumatic cylinder. In an embodiment not shown, the auxiliary plugging device 44 can include a hydraulic cylinder, an electric push rod, etc.

[0126] The test frame driving device 9 is drivingly connected with the test frame 3 to drive the test frame 3 to move along the third direction Z. The test frame driving device 9 includes a screw rod 91 and a screw rod driving mechanism 92. The screw rod 91 is rotatably arranged on the device general frame 1 and extends along the third direction Z. The test frame 3 is provided with a threaded hole 32, and the test frame 3 is connected with the screw rod 91 through the threaded hole 32. In the embodiment, the test frame driving device 9 includes four groups of screw rods 91 and screw rod driving mechanisms 92 arranged at four corner portions of the test frame 3 respectively.

[0127] The transport vehicle 6 is configured to transport the battery pack B to a test position of the battery test device. The transport vehicle locking device 7 is configured to fix the transport vehicle 6 relative to the device general frame 1. In the embodiment, the transport vehicle locking device 7 can be arranged on a frame other than the test frame 3. In an embodiment not shown, the transport vehicle locking device 7 can also be connected with the test frame 3. The transport vehicle locking device 7 can fix the transport vehicle 6 by clamping, plug-in, etc.

[0128] The camera is arranged at the free end 21 of the mechanical arm 2, and is configured to take a photo to correct the position of the plug 41 and the socket B1.

[0129] A battery test method of the battery test device of an embodiment of the application is described below.

[0130] The transport vehicle 6 first transports the battery pack B to be tested to a test position of the battery test device. At this time, along the up-down direction, the test frame 3 is located above the battery pack B to prevent blocking the movement of the battery pack B. The battery pack B can be arranged on a carrying trolley carrying the battery pack B, and the transport vehicle 6 transports the battery pack B by transporting the carrying trolley. The transport vehicle 6 is, for example, an AGV trolley.

[0131] The transport trolley locking device 7 locks the relative position of the transport trolley 6 relative to the device general frame, so as to fix the battery pack B in the test position.

[0132] The position of the test frame 3 along the vertical third direction Z is adjusted. The test frame 3 is lowered along the vertical third direction Z relative to the device general frame 1, so that each plug 41 is aligned with the socket B1 in the height direction.

[0133] The plug 41 of the plug-in device 4 is moved relative to the test frame 3, and the plug 41 of the plug-in device 4 is positioned in the mating position opposite the socket B1 of the battery pack B to be tested. The position of each plug 41 along the plug-in direction and the position along the direction perpendicular to the plug-in direction are adjusted by the base rail assembly 422, so that each plug 41 is aligned with the corresponding socket B1 in the horizontal direction perpendicular to the plug-in direction, and the plug 41 is positioned in the mating position opposite the socket B1 of the battery pack B to be tested.

[0134] The position of the mechanical arm 2 on the device general frame 1 is adjusted. The six-axis mechanical arm moves to a preset position according to the position of the socket B1 of the battery pack B, and drives the operating mechanism 5 at the free end 21 of the six-axis mechanical arm to a position that can cooperate with the plug 41. Before the plug 41 is inserted into the socket B1, the position of the plug 41 and the socket B1 is photographed and corrected by the camera provided on the mechanical arm 2. The position of the plug 41 can be fine-tuned during the correction process to accurately align with the socket B1. The fingers 521 of the clamping part 52 clamp the plug 41, and the six-axis mechanical arm applies force to insert the plug 41 into the socket B1. During this process, the corresponding auxiliary plug-in device 44 of the plug 41 cooperates with the movement of the plug 41. If there are multiple plugs 41 that need to be mated with multiple sockets B1 respectively, the six-axis mechanical arm completes the mating operation with each plug 41 one by one.

[0135] The test is performed. The test is, for example, a gas tightness test such as a helium leak test on the battery pack B.

[0136] After the test is completed, the plug 41 is pulled out of the socket B1 by the auxiliary plug-in device 44 of the plug-in device 4. The cylinder of each auxiliary plug-in device 44 pulls the corresponding plug 41 out of the socket B1. The test frame 3 is raised along the vertical third direction Z relative to the device general frame 1 to avoid the battery pack B. The transport trolley 6 carrying the tested battery pack B leaves the battery test device.

[0137] Those skilled in the art can understand that in the above-mentioned flow of the specific embodiment, the writing order of each step does not mean a strict execution order and does not constitute any limitation on the implementation process. The specific execution order of each step should be determined by its function and possible internal logic.

[0138] The description of the various embodiments above tends to emphasize the differences between the various embodiments. The similarities or similarities between them can be referred to, and for the sake of brevity, they will not be repeated here.

[0139] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application and not to limit them; although this application has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the specific implementation of this application or equivalent substitutions can be made to some technical features, all of which should be covered within the scope of the technical solutions claimed in this application.

Claims

1. A battery testing device, characterized by, The battery testing device comprises: a device general frame (1); a mechanical arm (2) comprising a connecting end (22) and a free end (21) oppositely arranged, the connecting end (22) being connected to the device general frame (1); a testing frame (3) connected to the device general frame (1); a plug-in device (4) arranged on the testing frame (3) and comprising a plug (41), the plug-in device (4) further comprising a plug driving device (42) driving the plug (41) to move relative to the testing frame (3) and / or the battery testing device comprising a testing frame driving device (9) driving the testing frame (3) to move relative to the device general frame (1), and the plug (41) can be positioned in a counter-plug position opposite to a socket (B1) of a battery pack (B) to be tested, so that the plug (41) can only move along a plug-in and plug-out direction close to and away from the socket (B1); an operating mechanism (5) arranged on the free end (21) of the mechanical arm (2) and configured to hold the plug (41) in the counter-plug position and insert the plug (41) into the socket (B1) along the plug-in and plug-out direction under the driving of the mechanical arm (2).

2. The battery testing device of claim 1, wherein, The connecting end (22) of the mechanical arm (2) is movably connected to the device general frame (1).

3. The battery testing device of claim 2, wherein, The battery testing device further comprises a mechanical arm track assembly (8), and the connecting end (22) of the mechanical arm (2) is movably connected to the device general frame (1) through the mechanical arm track assembly (8).

4. The battery testing device of claim 3, wherein, The mechanical arm track assembly (8) comprises: a first mechanical arm track (81) extending along a horizontal first direction (X), and the connecting end (22) of the mechanical arm (2) is arranged on the first mechanical arm track (81) in a reciprocating movable manner along the first mechanical arm track (81); and a second mechanical arm track (82) connected to the device general frame (1) and extending along a horizontal second direction (Y) perpendicular to the first direction (X), and the first mechanical arm track (81) is arranged on the second mechanical arm track (82) in a reciprocating movable manner along the second mechanical arm track (82).

5. The battery testing device of claim 1, wherein, The mechanical arm (2) is a six-axis mechanical arm.

6. The battery testing device of claim 1, wherein, The plug driving device (42) comprises a plug mounting base (421) mounted on the testing frame (3), the plug (41) is mounted on the plug mounting base (421), and is arranged in a reciprocating movable manner relative to the plug mounting base (421) along the plug-in and plug-out direction.

7. The battery testing device of claim 6, wherein, The plug mounting base (421) is movably mounted on the testing frame (3).

8. The battery testing device of claim 7, wherein, The plug driving device (42) further comprises a base track assembly (422), and the plug mounting base (421) is movably connected to the testing frame (3) through the base track assembly (422).

9. The battery testing device of claim 8, wherein, The base track assembly (422) comprises: a first base rail (4221) having an extending direction perpendicular to the plug-in direction, the plug-in base (421) being reciprocally movably arranged on the first base rail (4221) along the first base rail (4221); a second base rail (4222) connected to the test frame (3) and having an extending direction identical to the plug-in direction, the first base rail (4221) being reciprocally movably arranged on the second base rail (4222) along the second base rail (4222).

10. The battery testing device according to claim 9, wherein: the plug-in device (4) further comprises a base locking device (45) configured to lock the relative position of the plug-in base (421) and the first base rail (4221); and / or the plug-in device (4) further comprises a rail locking device configured to lock the relative position of the first base rail (4221) and the second base rail (4222).

11. The battery testing device of claim 6, wherein, the plug-in device (4) further comprises an auxiliary plug-in device (44) mounted on the plug-in base (421) and drivingly connected with the plug (41), configured to pull out the plug (41) from the socket (B1) and / or assist the operating mechanism (5) to plug the plug (41) into the socket (B1).

12. The battery testing device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein: the test frame (3) is reciprocally movably arranged along a vertical third direction (Z) relative to the device general frame (1); the test frame driving device (9) is drivingly connected with the test frame (3) and configured to drive the test frame (3) to move along the third direction (Z).

13. The battery testing device of claim 12, wherein, the test frame driving device (9) comprises: a screw rod (91) rotatably arranged on the device general frame (1) and extending along the third direction (Z), the test frame (3) being provided with a threaded hole (32), the test frame (3) being connected with the screw rod (91) through the threaded hole (32); a screw rod driving mechanism (92) drivingly connected with the screw rod (91) and configured to drive the screw rod (91) to rotate.

14. The battery testing device of any one of claims 1-11, wherein, the battery testing device further comprises: a transport vehicle (6) configured to transport the battery pack (B) to a testing position of the battery testing device; a transport vehicle locking device (7) configured to fix the transport vehicle (6) relative to the device general frame (1).

15. The battery testing device of any one of claims 1-11, wherein, a camera arranged at the free end (21) of the mechanical arm (2) and configured to take a photo of the position of the plug (41) and the socket (B1) to correct deviation.

16. A battery testing method, comprising: comprises: moving a plug (41) of a plug-in device (4) relative to a test frame (3) on which the plug-in device (4) is mounted and / or moving the test frame (3) on which the plug-in device (4) is mounted relative to a device general frame (1) on which the test frame (3) is mounted and positioning the plug (41) in a counter-plug position opposite to a socket (B1) of a battery pack (B) to be tested, so that the plug (41) can only be moved along a plug-in and plug-out direction close to and away from the socket (B1); holding the plug (41) in the counter-plug position by an operating mechanism (5) provided on a mechanical arm (2) under the drive of the mechanical arm (2) provided on the device general frame (1) and inserting the plug (41) into the socket (B1) along the plug-in and plug-out direction.

17. The battery testing method of claim 16, wherein, comprising: adjusting the position of the mechanical arm (2) on the device general frame (1).

18. The battery testing method of claim 16, wherein, further comprising pulling the plug (41) out of the socket (B1) by an auxiliary plug-in and plug-out device (44) of the plug-in device (4) and / or assisting the operating mechanism (5) to insert the plug (41) into the socket (B1).

19. The battery testing method of any one of claims 16-18, wherein, moving the test frame (3) on which the plug-in device (4) is mounted relative to the device general frame (1) on which the test frame (3) is mounted comprises adjusting the position of the test frame (3) on the device general frame (1) along a vertical third direction (Z).

20. The battery testing method of any one of claims 16-18, wherein, further comprising taking a picture of the position of the plug (41) and the socket (B1) by a camera provided on the mechanical arm (2) to correct the position.

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