Automatic production stack pressing machine for anion exchange membrane stack

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of anion exchange membrane stacks, in particular to an anion exchange membrane stack automatic production stack pressing machine, a processing unit comprises a shell fixedly arranged on a top plate, an adapter is fixedly arranged at the output end of a controller, the adapter is fixedly connected with a connecting plate, a pressing plate is fixedly arranged on the connecting plate, and the pressing plate is fixedly connected with the adapter. A plurality of evenly-distributed detection heads are fixedly arranged at the output end of the pressing plate, the processing unit is used for processing the anion exchange membrane stack conveyed to the supporting plate, and a hydraulic cylinder arranged on the top plate and a limiting plate arranged at the output end of the hydraulic cylinder can limit materials on the material conveying plate; the anion-exchange membrane stack is arranged in the shell, detection treatment of the anion-exchange membrane stack is achieved through the detection head arranged in the shell, the detected material can be placed on the supporting table of the device and then stacked subsequently, and it is guaranteed that the anion-exchange membrane stack subjected to stack pressing treatment can have good performance and safety after being assembled.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of anion exchange membrane fuel cell technology, specifically to an automated production press for anion exchange membrane fuel cell stacks. Background Technology

[0002] A battery stack is short for battery pack. Its structure generally includes a stack body and end plates on both sides of the stack body. The end plates have a ring of evenly distributed through holes around their circumference. After passing tension screws through the through holes in the two end plates, they are tightened using nuts. To ensure the stability of the clamping force between the end plates and the stack body, springs are usually installed below the nuts. Currently, the assembly of a battery stack mainly involves two processes: first, the stack is assembled on an assembly platform; then, the preliminarily assembled stack is transferred to a press station. The press clamps the end plates, and then the tension screws and nuts tighten and fix the end plates on both sides of the stack body. Finally, the pressure is released, and the springs are stressed.

[0003] Traditional anion exchange membrane stack presses mainly consist of a frame, a servo pressing system, positioning fixtures, a vision inspection module, conveyor rollers, and a control system. The frame supports the overall structure, the servo system provides precise pressure control, the positioning fixtures ensure alignment of components such as membrane electrodes and bipolar plates, the vision module monitors stacking accuracy in real time, the conveyor rollers enable automatic material flow, and the control system coordinates the operation of all components. In operation, parameters are first set through the control system. After the material is conveyed to the positioning area via the conveyor rollers, the vision system calibrates the position. The servo pressing system then applies pressure and stacks the material step-by-step according to the programmed sequence, monitoring pressure and alignment in real time. Once completed, the material is conveyed to the next process, achieving fully automated and precise stacking.

[0004] During the production and assembly of fuel cell stacks, various problems can easily arise due to the precision component processing, multi-step assembly, and stringent process requirements. These problems may directly affect the performance, lifespan, and safety of the fuel cell stack. The manufacturing quality of core components such as membrane electrode assemblies (MEAs), bipolar plates, and seals directly determines the assembly difficulty and final performance. If the anion exchange membrane in the MEA has pinholes, scratches, or edge damage, it can lead to direct mixing and leakage of hydrogen and oxygen after assembly, causing localized reactions to intensify, efficiency to decrease, and even safety hazards. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Based on the aforementioned problems in the existing technology, the problem to be solved by this application is that during the production and assembly of fuel cell stacks, due to the involvement of precision component processing, multi-step assembly, and stringent process requirements, various problems are prone to occur. These problems may directly affect the performance, lifespan, and safety of the fuel cell stack. The manufacturing quality of core components of the fuel cell stack, such as membrane electrode assemblies, bipolar plates, and seals, directly determines the assembly difficulty and final performance. If the anion exchange membrane in the MEA has pinholes, scratches, or edge damage, it will lead to direct mixing and leakage of hydrogen and oxygen after assembly, causing local reaction to intensify, efficiency to decrease, and even safety hazards.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by this application to solve its technical problem is: an automated production press for anion exchange membrane fuel cell stacks, including a support frame, on which a top plate is fixedly installed:

[0007] The material conveying unit includes a bracket fixedly mounted on the top plate, a material conveying plate fixedly mounted on the bracket, a material conveying belt for transporting anion exchange membrane stacks slidably mounted in the central area of ​​the material conveying plate, baffles fixedly mounted on the material conveying plate and located on both sides of the material conveying belt, a support plate fixedly mounted on the upper surface of the top plate, and a guide plate fixedly mounted on the support plate. The material conveying unit is used to transport and process anion exchange membrane stacks to be compressed.

[0008] The processing unit includes a housing fixedly mounted on the top plate, a controller fixedly mounted on the side wall of the housing, a connecting plate slidably mounted inside the housing, an adapter fixedly mounted on the output end of the controller, the adapter being fixedly connected to the connecting plate, a pressure plate fixedly mounted on the connecting plate, and multiple evenly arranged detection heads fixedly mounted on the output end of the pressure plate. The processing unit is used to process the anion exchange membrane stack transported to the support plate.

[0009] Preferably, the support frame is rotatably provided with an opening and closing plate, the opening and closing plate is fixedly provided with a pull opening that is convenient for workers to operate, and the side wall of the opening and closing plate is provided with an air vent, and a dustproof plate is fixedly provided on the air vent.

[0010] Preferably, a support rod is fixedly provided at the bottom end of the support frame, and the support rods are arranged parallel to each other.

[0011] Preferably, a hydraulic cylinder is fixedly installed on the top plate, a connector is fixedly installed on the output end of the hydraulic cylinder, a limit frame is fixedly installed on the material conveying plate, a limit plate is slidably installed on the limit frame, the limit plate is fixedly connected to the connector, a limit groove is opened on the baffle, and the limit plate is slidably connected to the limit groove.

[0012] Preferably, a support platform is fixedly installed on the top plate, a loading platform is rotatably installed on the support platform, a plurality of evenly arranged processing slots are fixedly installed on the loading platform, a storage plate for receiving and placing defective materials is fixedly installed on the top plate, a vertical plate is fixedly installed on the top plate, a guide rail is fixedly installed on the vertical plate, a cylinder is slidably installed on the guide rail, and a clamping head for detecting materials is fixedly installed on the output end of the cylinder.

[0013] Preferably, a bottom plate is fixedly provided on the top plate, a positioning plate is fixedly provided on the bottom plate, a plurality of parallel limiting frames are fixedly provided on the bottom plate, and a bearing plate is fixedly provided inside the limiting frame.

[0014] Preferably, the limiting frames are arranged symmetrically with each other.

[0015] Preferably, the cross-section of each of the limiting frames is L-shaped, and the top of the limiting frame is funnel-shaped.

[0016] Preferably, an adjuster is fixedly mounted on the base plate, and a movable plate is fixedly mounted on the output end of the adjuster.

[0017] Preferably, a placer is fixedly provided on the positioning plate, and a scraper is fixedly provided on the output end of the placer.

[0018] The beneficial effects of this application are as follows: The automated production press of anion exchange membrane stack provided by this application achieves the function of supporting and fixing the device through the support rod set on the support frame. At the same time, during the processing operation, the operator places the material to be processed on the conveying plate of the device. The hydraulic cylinder set on the top plate and the limit plate on the output end of the hydraulic cylinder can restrict the material on the conveying plate. Furthermore, the detection head set in the outer shell realizes the detection and processing of the anion exchange membrane stack. The detected material can be placed on the support platform of the device for subsequent stacking, ensuring that the anion exchange membrane stack undergoing the pressing process can have good performance and safety when it is assembled. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a side view of the structure of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 For the present invention Figure 2 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the support platform structure of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the base plate structure of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the support plate structure of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the positioning plate structure of the present invention.

[0027] In the diagram: 1. Support frame; 11. Support rod; 2. Opening plate; 21. Pull-out; 22. Air outlet; 23. Dustproof plate; 3. Top plate; 31. Bracket; 32. Material conveying plate; 321. Material conveying belt; 322. Baffle; 3221. Limiting groove; 33. Hydraulic cylinder; 331. Limiting plate; 332. Connector; 4. Detector; 5. Support plate; 51. Guide plate; 52. Storage plate; 6. Outer shell; 61. Controller; 62. Connecting plate; 63. Pressure plate; 631. Detection head; 7. Support platform; 71. Carrying platform; 72. Processing groove; 8. Guide rail; 81. Cylinder; 82. Clamping head; 9. Base plate; 91. Bearing plate; 92. Adjuster; 921. Moving plate; 93. Limiting frame; 931. Positioning plate; 94. Placer. Detailed Implementation

[0028] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. This application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0029] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort should fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0030] Reference Figures 1-6 An automated production press for anion exchange membrane fuel cell stacks includes a support frame 1, on which a top plate 3 is fixedly mounted.

[0031] Material conveying unit; The material conveying unit includes a bracket 31 fixedly mounted on the top plate 3, a material conveying plate 32 fixedly mounted on the bracket 31, a material conveying belt 321 for transporting anion exchange membrane stacks slidably mounted in the central area of ​​the material conveying plate 32, baffles 322 fixedly mounted on the material conveying plate 32 and located on both sides of the material conveying belt 321, a support plate 5 fixedly mounted on the upper surface of the top plate 3, and a guide plate 51 fixedly mounted on the support plate 5. The material conveying unit is used to transport and process anion exchange membrane stacks to be compressed.

[0032] The processing unit includes a housing 6 fixedly mounted on the top plate 3. A controller 61 is fixedly mounted on the side wall of the housing 6. A connecting plate 62 is slidably mounted inside the housing 6. An adapter is fixedly mounted on the output end of the controller 61. The adapter is fixedly connected to the connecting plate 62. A pressure plate 63 is fixedly mounted on the connecting plate 62. Multiple evenly arranged detection heads 631 are fixedly mounted on the output end of the pressure plate 63. The processing unit is used to process the anion exchange membrane stack that is transported to the support plate 5.

[0033] Reference Figures 1-3 A hinged plate 2 is rotatably mounted on the support frame 1. A pull opening 21 for easy operation by staff is fixed on the hinged plate 2. An air outlet 22 is opened on the side wall of the hinged plate 2, and a dustproof plate 23 is fixed on the air outlet 22. The hinged plate 2 on the support frame 1 provides shielding and protection for the inside of the device. At the same time, the pull opening 21 on the hinged plate 2 makes it easy for staff to open and disassemble the hinged plate 2 for easy inspection and maintenance of the inside of the device. The air outlet 22 ensures that airflow enters the inside of the device, and the dustproof plate 23 prevents some impurities from entering, thereby improving the safety during operation.

[0034] Reference Figures 1-3 A support rod 11 is fixedly installed on the bottom end of the support frame 1, and the support rods 11 are arranged parallel to each other. The support rods 11 installed on the support frame 1 realize the support function of the device body. The even distribution of the support rods 11 ensures that the force is even, thereby improving the stability of the device.

[0035] Reference Figures 2-5 A hydraulic cylinder 33 is fixedly installed on the top plate 3, and a connector 332 is fixedly installed on the output end of the hydraulic cylinder 33. A long plate is fixedly installed on the conveying plate 32, and a limit plate 331 is slidably installed on the long plate. The limit plate 331 is fixedly connected to the connector 332. A limit groove 3221 is opened on the baffle 322, and the limit plate 331 is slidably connected to the limit groove 3221. Through the connector 332 installed on the output end of the hydraulic cylinder 33, the limit plate 331 on the output end of the hydraulic cylinder 33 can adjust the conveying speed of the conveying plate 32 during the material conveying process, so as to ensure the normal operation of the device.

[0036] Reference Figures 4-7 A support platform 7 is fixedly installed on the top plate 3. A loading platform 71 is rotatably installed on the support platform 7. Multiple evenly arranged processing slots 72 are fixedly installed on the loading platform 71. A storage plate 52 for receiving and placing defective materials is fixedly installed on the top plate 3. A vertical plate is fixedly installed on the top plate 3. A guide rail 8 is fixedly installed on the vertical plate. A cylinder 81 is slidably installed on the guide rail 8. A clamping head 82 for detecting materials is fixedly installed on the output end of the cylinder 81. Through the support platform 7 installed on the top plate 3, when the material is conveyed to the loading platform 71, the cylinder 81 on the guide rail 8 can control the clamping head 82 to move down and adsorb and clamp the inspected anion exchange membrane stack for subsequent stacking processing.

[0037] Reference Figures 6-8 A bottom plate 9 is fixedly installed on the top plate 3, a positioning plate 931 is fixedly installed on the bottom plate 9, and multiple parallel limiting frames 93 are fixedly installed on the bottom plate 9. A bearing plate 91 is fixedly installed inside the limiting frame 93. Through the limiting frame 93 installed on the bottom plate 9, the anion exchange membrane stack that has been inspected during the operation of the device can be placed in the limiting frame 93 of the device for positioning and stacking.

[0038] Reference Figures 6-8 The limiting frames 93 are symmetrically arranged, and the detector 4 is fixedly installed on the top plate 3. The symmetrical limiting frames 93 can keep the anion exchange membrane stack in a fixed position and prevent lateral displacement during stacking.

[0039] Reference Figures 6-8 Each limiting frame 93 has an L-shaped cross-section and a funnel-shaped top. The L-shaped limiting frame 93 can increase the stability of clamping the anion exchange membrane stack.

[0040] Reference Figures 5-7 An regulator 92 is fixedly installed on the base plate 9, and a movable plate 921 is fixedly installed on the output end of the regulator 92. The regulator 92 installed on the base plate 9 can move and transport the support plate 91 on which the anion exchange membrane stack is placed.

[0041] Reference Figures 5-8 A placement device 94 is fixedly installed on the positioning plate 931, and a scraper is fixedly installed on the output end of the placement device 94. The placement device 94 installed on the positioning plate 931 can support the carrier plate 91 to ensure that the anion exchange membrane stack can be stacked normally.

[0042] Specifically, the solution is as follows: When using the device, the operator first moves it to a suitable position and fixes it. The support rod 11 on the support frame 1 provides support and fixation for the device. Simultaneously, during processing, the operator places the material to be processed onto the conveying plate 32 of the device. The hydraulic cylinder 33 on the top plate 3 and the limiting plate 331 on the output end of the hydraulic cylinder 33 restrict the material on the conveying plate 32. The connector 332 on the output end of the hydraulic cylinder 33 allows the limiting plate 331 to adjust the conveying speed of the conveying plate 32 during material transport, ensuring normal operation. The device operates and, through the detection head 631 set inside the outer casing 6, performs detection and processing on the anion exchange membrane stack. The detected material can be placed on the support platform 7 of the device for further stacking. When the material is transported to the loading platform 71, the cylinder 81 on the guide rail 8 can control the clamping head 82 to move down, adsorb and clamp the inspected anion exchange membrane stack, and then perform further stacking processing. The limiting frame 93 set on the base plate 9 enables the anion exchange membrane stack that has been inspected during the operation of the device to be placed in the limiting frame 93 of the device for positioning and stacking, and finally pressed into a complete anion exchange membrane stack layer.

[0043] Those skilled in the art should understand that the discussion of any of the above embodiments is merely exemplary. Under the framework of this invention, the technical features of the above embodiments or different embodiments can also be combined, the steps can be implemented in any order, and there are many other variations of the different aspects of the invention as described above, which are not provided in detail for the sake of brevity.

[0044] This invention is intended to cover all such substitutions, modifications, and variations that fall within the broad scope of the appended claims. Therefore, any omissions, modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this invention should be included within the scope of protection of this invention.

Claims

1. An automated production press for anion exchange membrane fuel cell stacks, comprising a support frame (1), wherein a top plate (3) is fixedly mounted on the support frame (1), characterized in that... Also includes: Material conveying unit; The material conveying unit includes a bracket (31) fixedly mounted on the top plate (3), a material conveying plate (32) fixedly mounted on the bracket (31), a material conveying belt (321) for transporting anion exchange membrane stacks slidably mounted in the central area of ​​the material conveying plate (32), a baffle (322) fixedly mounted on the material conveying plate (32) and the baffle (322) located on both sides of the material conveying belt (321), a support plate (5) fixedly mounted on the upper surface of the top plate (3), and a guide plate (51) fixedly mounted on the support plate (5). The material conveying unit is used to transport and process anion exchange membrane stacks to be compressed. The processing unit includes a housing (6) fixedly mounted on the top plate (3), a controller (61) fixedly mounted on the side wall of the housing (6), a connecting plate (62) slidably mounted inside the housing (6), an adapter fixedly mounted on the output end of the controller (61), the adapter being fixedly connected to the connecting plate (62), a pressure plate (63) fixedly mounted on the connecting plate (62), and a plurality of evenly arranged detection heads (631) fixedly mounted on the output end of the pressure plate (63). The processing unit is used to process the anion exchange membrane stack that is transported to the support plate (5).

2. The automated production press for anion exchange membrane fuel cell stacks according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support frame (1) is rotatably provided with an opening and closing plate (2), and the opening and closing plate (2) is fixedly provided with a pull opening (21) for easy operation by the staff. Furthermore, the side wall of the opening and closing plate (2) is provided with an air outlet (22), and a dustproof plate (23) is fixedly provided on the air outlet (22).

3. The automated production press for anion exchange membrane fuel cell stacks according to claim 1, characterized in that, A support rod (11) is fixedly installed on the bottom end of the support frame (1), and each of the support rods (11) is arranged parallel to each other.

4. The automated production press for anion exchange membrane fuel cell stacks according to claim 1, characterized in that, A hydraulic cylinder (33) is fixedly installed on the top plate (3), and a connector (332) is fixedly installed on the output end of the hydraulic cylinder (33). A long plate is fixedly installed on the material conveying plate (32), and a limiting plate (331) is slidably installed on the long plate. The limiting plate (331) is fixedly connected to the connector (332). A limiting groove (3221) is opened on the baffle (322), and the limiting plate (331) is slidably connected to the limiting groove (3221).

5. The automated production press for anion exchange membrane fuel cell stacks according to claim 1, characterized in that, A support platform (7) is fixedly installed on the top plate (3). A loading platform (71) is rotatably installed on the support platform (7). A plurality of evenly arranged processing slots (72) are fixedly installed on the loading platform (71). A storage plate (52) for receiving and storing defective materials is fixedly installed on the top plate (3). A vertical plate is fixedly installed on the top plate (3). A guide rail (8) is fixedly installed on the vertical plate. A cylinder (81) is slidably installed on the guide rail (8). A clamping head (82) for detecting materials is fixedly installed on the output end of the cylinder (81).

6. The automated production press for anion exchange membrane fuel cell stacks according to claim 1, characterized in that, A bottom plate (9) is fixedly installed on the top plate (3), a positioning plate (931) is fixedly installed on the bottom plate (9), and multiple parallel limiting frames (93) are fixedly installed on the bottom plate (9), and a bearing plate (91) is fixedly installed inside the limiting frame (93).

7. The automated production press for anion exchange membrane fuel cell stacks according to claim 6, characterized in that, Each of the limiting frames (93) is arranged symmetrically to each other, and a detector (4) is fixedly installed on the top plate (3).

8. The automated production press for anion exchange membrane fuel cell stacks according to claim 7, characterized in that, The cross-section of each of the limiting frames (93) is L-shaped, and the top of the limiting frame (93) is funnel-shaped.

9. The automated production press for anion exchange membrane fuel cell stacks according to claim 8, characterized in that, An adjuster (92) is fixedly installed on the base plate (9), and a movable plate (921) is fixedly installed on the output end of the adjuster (92).

10. The automated production press for anion exchange membrane fuel cell stacks according to claim 9, characterized in that, A placer (94) is fixedly installed on the positioning plate (931), and a scraper is fixedly installed on the output end of the placer (94).

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