Partitioning mechanism

Abstract

The embodiment of the application provides a partition pressing mechanism and relates to the technical field of battery manufacturing equipment.The application sets the pressing tool, the pressing assembly can provide different pressures for different areas of the product, meanwhile, two adjacent pressing assemblies are flexibly connected through the soft connecting piece, the weight between the pressing assemblies and the pressure provided to the product in different areas do not interfere with each other, different partition pressing requirements are met, the stability of the partition pressing stress is ensured, and the production efficiency and the production yield are greatly improved.Through setting the lifting appliance and the pressing tool, the lifting appliance and the pressing tool form a unit that can be integrally lifted, so that multiple pressing assemblies can be lifted or pressed down at the same time under the action of the lifting appliance; and after the pressing tool finishes pressing, the tool does not need to be disassembled, and the entire lifting appliance, the pressing tool and the product can be directly lifted to the next station, the implementation mode of "the tool follows the product" is realized, and the operation link is also reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of battery manufacturing equipment technology, and more specifically, to a partitioned pressing mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] In the automated production process of square module batteries, the pressing process has strict requirements. The pressing equipment needs to be left still with the product for a long time to achieve the desired effect without rebound. In the context of cost reduction and value-added development, it is not possible to directly use multiple machines. Instead, the tooling can be moved with the product. However, the issues of zoned pressing, weight interference, and efficiency improvement have always been technical pain points.

[0003] Most processes in related technologies have the following defects: 1. The existing process uses an integral structure for pressing, which results in an excessively large pressing range. The force on each pressing area cannot be controlled, and the pressing effect is not ideal; 2. The existing process requires multiple hoisting operations to control the downward pressure, which increases the operation time. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a partitioned pressing mechanism that can meet the partitioned pressing requirements of different products and ensure the stability of the partitioned pressing force.

[0005] The embodiments of the present invention can be implemented as follows:

[0006] In a first aspect, the present invention provides a partitioned pressing mechanism having a first direction, a second direction, and a third direction that are perpendicular to each other, the partitioned pressing mechanism comprising:

[0007] A pressing fixture is used to press different areas of a product in a partitioned manner. The pressing fixture includes multiple pressing components and flexible connectors. The pressing components are used to apply pressure to the product using their own weight. The multiple pressing components are arranged along a first direction. Adjacent pressing components are flexibly connected by the flexible connectors so that the pressure applied to the product by each pressing component does not interfere with each other.

[0008] The lifting device, the pressing fixture, and the product are arranged sequentially along a third direction. The lifting device is connected to multiple pressing components and / or the product. The lifting device is used to simultaneously lift multiple pressing components and / or the product.

[0009] In an optional embodiment, the pressing assembly includes a pressure plate for applying pressure to the product using its own weight, and two adjacent pressure plates are flexibly connected by a plurality of flexible connectors, with the opposite ends of the flexible connectors respectively connected to two adjacent pressing assemblies.

[0010] Wherein, the two adjacent pressure plates are connected at opposite ends in the second direction by the flexible connector, or the two adjacent pressure plates are connected by a plurality of the flexible connectors.

[0011] In an optional embodiment, the pressure plate is provided with a plurality of first connecting holes on one side near the adjacent pressure plate, the plurality of first connecting holes being spaced apart along the second direction, and the first connecting holes being used to connect the flexible connector;

[0012] The flexible connector has a third connection hole at each of its two opposite ends. The first connection hole and the third connection hole are arranged opposite to each other and connected by a connector so that the pressure plate is fixedly connected to the flexible connector.

[0013] In an optional embodiment, the two adjacent pressure plates are further fixedly connected at their opposite ends in the second direction by a rigid connector;

[0014] The rigid connector has a first shaft portion and a second shaft portion, and the pressure plate has a second connecting hole. The first shaft portion passes through the second connecting hole of one of the pressure plates, and the second shaft portion passes through the second connecting hole of the other pressure plate. The first shaft portion and the second shaft portion are also provided with a snap-fit ​​member, which is located at the bottom of the pressure plate along the third direction.

[0015] In an optional embodiment, the pressing assembly includes a pressure plate and a load plate. Two adjacent pressure plates are flexibly connected by a plurality of flexible connectors. The load plate is disposed on top of the pressure plate along a third direction. The pressure plate and the load plate are used to provide different pressures using their own weight, so that the pressure provided by the pressing assembly to the product is adjustable.

[0016] In an optional embodiment, the pressing assembly further includes at least two pressing strips, the at least two pressing strips being spaced apart along the first direction, and the at least two pressing strips being disposed at the bottom of the pressing plate along a third direction;

[0017] The pressure plate is further provided with support portions at opposite ends along the second direction, and the support portions are used to support the pressure plate.

[0018] In an optional embodiment, the pressing fixture further includes positioning elements, and the pressing components located at opposite ends in the first direction are provided with the positioning elements, which are used to guide and position the product.

[0019] In an optional embodiment, the lifting device is movably configured, the lifting device includes a lifting plate, and the lifting plate has a plurality of first hooking parts at opposite ends along the second direction, the plurality of first hooking parts being spaced apart along the first direction;

[0020] The pressing component is provided with a second hooking part at each of its opposite ends along the second direction. The first hooking part and the second hooking part are arranged opposite each other and connected in a limiting manner so that the hanging plate can simultaneously lift multiple pressing components.

[0021] In an optional embodiment, the lifting device further includes at least two crossbeams for synchronously lifting the product; the lifting plate is located at the bottom of the at least two crossbeams along the third direction, the at least two crossbeams are spaced apart along the second direction, and each crossbeam is provided with a connecting component at its opposite ends in the first direction, one end of the connecting component is connected to the crossbeam, and the other end of the connecting component is connected to the product; the position of the connecting component in the first direction is adjustable.

[0022] In an optional embodiment, the hanging plate is provided with a slide rail at the top of the third direction, the slide rail is arranged along the second direction, a slider is slidably arranged on the slide rail, and the crossbeam is connected to the slider so that the crossbeam is movable along the second direction.

[0023] The beneficial effects of the partitioned pressing mechanism provided in this embodiment of the invention include:

[0024] By setting up pressing fixtures, the pressing components can apply different pressures to different areas of the product. Simultaneously, adjacent pressing components are flexibly connected via flexible connectors, ensuring that the weight of each pressing component and the pressure applied to different areas do not interfere with each other. This satisfies the different pressing requirements of each zone, ensures the stability of the force applied during zone pressing, and greatly improves production efficiency and yield. By setting up lifting and pressing fixtures, they can be assembled into a single unit that can be lifted and transported as a whole. This allows multiple pressing components to be lifted or pressed simultaneously under the action of the lifting fixture. Furthermore, after pressing is completed, there is no need to disassemble the pressing fixture; simply connect the lifting fixture to the product, and the entire lifting fixture, pressing fixture, and product can be directly lifted to the next workstation. This achieves a "fixture follows the product" implementation method and reduces operational steps. Attached Figure Description

[0025] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the present invention and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the partitioned pressing mechanism provided in this embodiment;

[0027] Figure 2This is a schematic diagram of the lifting device provided in this embodiment;

[0028] Figure 3 This is a partial schematic diagram of the lifting device provided in this embodiment;

[0029] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the pressing fixture provided in this embodiment;

[0030] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the pressing fixture provided in this embodiment;

[0031] Figure 6 Exploded view of the two pressure plates, flexible connector, and rigid connector provided in this embodiment;

[0032] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the two pressure plates and the flexible and rigid connectors provided in this embodiment.

[0033] Icons: 010 - Partition suppression mechanism; X - First direction; Y - Second direction; Z - Third direction;

[0034] 100-Pressure pressing fixture; 110-Pressure pressing assembly; 111-Pressure plate; 1111-First connecting hole; 1112-Second connecting hole; 112-Load plate; 113-Pressure strip; 114-Support part; 115-Positioning part; 116-Second hook part; 120-Flexible connector; 121-Third connecting hole; 122-Flexible part; 123-Connecting part; 130-Rigid connector; 131-First shaft part; 132-Second shaft part; 133-Snap-fit ​​part;

[0035] 200-Lifting device; 210-Lifting plate; 211-Second insertion hole; 212-Second insertion piece; 220-First hanging part; 230-Crossbeam; 231-First insertion hole; 232-First insertion piece; 240-Connecting assembly; 241-Lasso; 242-Chain; 243-Lifting claw; 250-Slide rail; 260-Slider;

[0036] 300-product. Detailed Implementation

[0037] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of the present invention described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0038] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the invention.

[0039] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0040] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that if terms such as "upper," "lower," "inner," or "outer" are used to indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship in which the product of this invention is usually placed, they are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this invention.

[0041] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be interpreted as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0042] It should be noted that, where there is no conflict, the features in the embodiments of the present invention can be combined with each other.

[0043] Most processes in related technologies have the following defects: 1. The existing process uses an integral structure for pressing, which results in an excessively large pressing range. The force on each pressing area cannot be controlled, and the pressing effect is not ideal; 2. The existing process requires multiple hoisting operations to control the downward pressure, which increases the operation time.

[0044] Therefore, the present invention provides a partitioned pressing mechanism 010, which can meet the partitioned pressing requirements of different products 300 and ensure the stability of the partitioned pressing force.

[0045] Please refer to Figures 1-7 The present invention provides a partitioned pressing mechanism 010, having mutually perpendicular first directions X, second directions Y, and third directions Z. The partitioned pressing mechanism 010 includes:

[0046] The pressing fixture 100 is used to press different areas of the product 300 in sections. The pressing fixture 100 includes multiple pressing components 110 and flexible connectors 120. The pressing components 110 are used to apply pressure to the product 300 using their own weight. The multiple pressing components 110 are arranged along the first direction X. Adjacent pressing components 110 are flexibly connected by the flexible connectors 120 so that the pressure applied to the product 300 by each pressing component 110 does not interfere with each other.

[0047] The lifting device 200, the pressing fixture 100, and the product 300 are arranged sequentially along the third direction Z. The lifting device 200 is connected to multiple pressing components 110 and / or products 300. The lifting device 200 is used to simultaneously lift multiple pressing components 110 and / or products 300.

[0048] Understandably, by setting up the pressing fixture 100, the pressing component 110 can provide different pressures to different areas of the product 300. Simultaneously, adjacent pressing components 110 are flexibly connected via flexible connectors 120, ensuring that the weight of each pressing component 110 and the pressure applied to the product 300 in different areas do not interfere with each other. This satisfies the different pressing requirements of each zone, ensures the stability of the force applied during zone pressing, and greatly improves production efficiency and yield. By setting up the lifting device 200 and the pressing fixture 100, they form a unit that can be lifted and transported as a whole. This allows multiple pressing components 110 to be lifted or pressed simultaneously under the action of the lifting device 200. Furthermore, after the pressing fixture 100 has completed pressing, there is no need to disassemble the pressing fixture 100; simply connecting the lifting device 200 to the product 300 allows for the direct lifting of the entire lifting device 200, pressing fixture 100, and product 300 to the next workstation. This achieves a "tooling follows product 300" implementation, reducing operational steps.

[0049] In this embodiment, please refer to Figures 4-7 The partitioned pressing mechanism 010 includes a pressing fixture 100. The pressing fixture 100 is used to perform partitioned pressing on different areas of the product 300. The pressing fixture 100 includes multiple pressing components 110 and flexible connectors 120. The pressing components 110 are used to apply pressure to the product 300 using their own gravity. The multiple pressing components 110 are arranged along a first direction X, and adjacent pressing components 110 are flexibly connected by flexible connectors 120.

[0050] Optionally, the pressing components 110 can be in the form of two, three, four, or other quantities.

[0051] In this embodiment, the pressing assembly 110 includes a pressure plate 111, which is used to apply pressure to the product 300 using its own weight. Two adjacent pressure plates 111 are flexibly connected by a plurality of flexible connectors 120, and the opposite ends of the flexible connectors 120 are respectively connected to two adjacent pressing assemblies 110.

[0052] Among them, the flexible connector 120 is a connector with flexibility and deformability; on the one hand, the flexible connector 120 can compensate for displacement, that is, when one of the pressure plates 111 is displaced relative to the adjacent pressure plate 111, the flexible connector 120 can absorb or compensate for the displacement by itself; on the other hand, the flexible connector 120 can isolate vibration, that is, reduce the transmission of vibration or impact from one pressure plate 111 to the adjacent pressure plate 111, and play a role in vibration reduction and noise reduction.

[0053] Therefore, when each pressure plate 111 applies different pressures to different areas of the product 300 for pressing, the pressure difference provided by each pressure plate 111 may cause a certain displacement of each pressure plate 111 in the third direction Z. By providing a flexible connector 120, the flexible connector 120 can absorb or compensate for the relative positional changes between the pressure plates 111, so that while the pressing assembly 110 applies different pressures to different areas of the product 300, it also avoids mutual interference between adjacent pressure plates 111 due to the connection.

[0054] Understandably, since adjacent pressure plates 111 are flexibly connected by flexible connectors 120, each pressure plate 111 can move relative to the others, allowing for independent pressing of different areas of the product 300 without uneven force distribution caused by rigid connections, the pressing fixture 100 as a whole can perform zoned pressing of different areas of the product 300. At the same time, the pressure applied by each pressure plate 111 to the product 300 is independent and does not interfere with each other. Furthermore, when multiple pressure plates 111 are pressing simultaneously, the flexible connectors 120 allow each pressure plate 111 to microscopically adapt, making the pressure distribution of the zoned pressing mechanism 010 more uniform.

[0055] Alternatively, please refer to Figure 4 The two adjacent pressure plates 111 are connected at opposite ends in the second direction Y by one, two or three equal numbers of flexible connectors 120.

[0056] Of course, in some embodiments, two adjacent pressure plates 111 can also be connected by multiple flexible connectors 120.

[0057] In this embodiment, please refer to Figure 6The pressure plate 111 has a plurality of first connecting holes 1111 on one side near the adjacent pressure plate 111, and the plurality of first connecting holes 1111 are spaced apart along the second direction Y; the first connecting holes 1111 are used to connect the flexible connector 120.

[0058] In one embodiment, please refer to Figures 6-7 The flexible connector 120 is a connector with flexibility, deformability, and a certain strength, such as a metal braided strip, steel cable, or flexible copper busbar. The flexible connector 120 has third connecting holes 121 at opposite ends. The first connecting hole 1111 and the third connecting hole 121 are arranged opposite each other and connected by a connector to fix the pressure plate 111 to the flexible connector 120.

[0059] Optionally, the flexible connector 120 includes a flexible part 122 and two connecting parts 123. The two connecting parts 123 are respectively fixed to the opposite ends of the flexible part 122. Each of the two connecting parts 123 is provided with a third connecting hole 121. The first connecting hole 1111 and the third connecting hole 121 can be connected by bolts, screws or other connectors.

[0060] The flexible part 122 can be a metal braided strip, steel cable or flexible copper busbar.

[0061] In this embodiment, please refer to Figures 6-7 The two adjacent pressure plates 111 are also fixedly connected at their opposite ends in the second direction Y by a rigid connector 130.

[0062] The number of rigid connectors 130 is much smaller than the number of flexible connectors 120.

[0063] It is understandable that the two adjacent pressure plates 111 are not only rigidly connected by a fixed connecting frame, but also flexibly connected by a flexible connector 120. On the one hand, the rigid connection of the two pressure plates 111 allows them to form a complete pressing fixture 100, which can be synchronously applied to the product 300 under the action of the lifting device 200. Furthermore, the rigid connector 130 prevents excessive relative misalignment or rotation between the pressure plates 111, ensuring the stability of the entire pressing fixture 100 and ensuring that each pressure plate 111 maintains precise initial flatness and relative position. On the other hand, the flexible connection of the two pressure plates 111, mostly through the flexible connector 120, ensures the independence of each pressure plate 111.

[0064] Specifically, please refer to Figures 6-7The rigid connector 130 has a first shaft portion 131 and a second shaft portion 132. The pressure plate 111 has a second connecting hole 1112. The first shaft portion 131 passes through the second connecting hole 1112 of one of the pressure plates 111, and the second shaft portion 132 passes through the second connecting hole 1112 of the other pressure plate 111. The first shaft portion 131 and the second shaft portion 132 also have a snap-fit ​​member 133, which is located at the bottom of the pressure plate 111 along the third direction Z. The snap-fit ​​member 133 can be a snap-fit ​​spring that snaps into the first shaft portion 131 and the second shaft portion 132.

[0065] In this embodiment, please refer to Figures 4-5 The pressing assembly 110 includes a pressure plate 111 and a load plate 112. Two adjacent pressure plates 111 are flexibly connected by multiple flexible connectors 120. The load plate 112 is disposed on top of the pressure plate 111 along the third direction Z. The pressure plate 111 and the load plate 112 are used to provide different pressures using their own gravity, so that the pressure provided by the pressing assembly 110 to the product 300 is adjustable.

[0066] Optionally, the pressure plate 111 and the load plate 112 are used to apply pressure to the product 300 using their own weight; depending on the specific product 300, pressure plates 111 or pressure plates 111 and load plates 112 of different weights can be used to apply pressure to the product 300; of course, pressure plates 111 or pressure plates 111 and load plates 112 of different weights can also be used to apply pressure to the product 300 according to the pressure requirements of the product 300 at different pressing stages.

[0067] It is understood that the separate pressure plate 111 and load plate 112 can provide different pressures to the product 300. That is, the pressure plate 111 provides a uniform base pressure, and the load plate 112 provides an adjustable additional pressure. The pressure of the separately configured pressure plate 111 and load plate 112 can be adjusted according to the actual product 300 and its pressure requirements. This can also be understood as selecting pressure plates 111 or load plates 112 of different weights.

[0068] Specifically, the load plate 112 can be located in the middle region of the pressure plate 111, which can ensure that no additional overturning moment is generated on the pressure plate 111. At the same time, the additional pressure applied by the load plate 112 is vertically downward, which will not cause the pressure plate 111 below to tilt, thereby purely and linearly changing the total pressure in this region without interfering with the self-adaptive balance of the pressure plate 111 itself.

[0069] In this embodiment, please refer to Figures 4-5The pressing assembly 110 also includes at least two pressing strips 113, which are spaced apart along a first direction X and disposed at the bottom of the pressing plate 111 along a third direction Z. The pressing strips 113 can be polyurethane, silicone rubber or other high-performance elastomers, and the number of pressing strips 113 can be two, three or four, etc.

[0070] It is understandable that the multiple pressure strips 113 set at intervals are equivalent to distributing the pressure of a pressure plate 111 to several parallel pressure lines (pressure strips 113); this setting can reduce the contact area under the same total pressure, resulting in greater pressure per unit area of ​​product 300, while also ensuring full contact with product 300 and uniformly pressing product 300.

[0071] Furthermore, the pressure plate 111 is provided with support portions 114 at both ends along the second direction Y, and the support portions 114 are used to support the pressure plate 111. The height of the support portions 114 in the third direction Z is greater than the thickness of the pressure strip 113. When the pressing assembly 110 is not working, the pressing assembly 110 is placed on the ground, and the support portions 114 can be supported on the ground, thus protecting the pressure strip 113.

[0072] In this embodiment, please refer to Figures 4-5 The pressing fixture 100 also includes positioning elements 115. The pressing components 110 located at opposite ends in the first direction X are all provided with positioning elements 115, which are used to guide and position the product 300. The positioning elements 115 are set along the third direction Z and are connected to the pressure plate 111.

[0073] The positioning component 115 can be a shaft pin, guide block, or other structure, and a corresponding guide groove structure should also be provided at the product 300.

[0074] In this embodiment, please refer to Figures 1-3 The partitioned pressing mechanism 010 includes a lifting device 200, which is connected to multiple pressing components 110 and / or products 300. The lifting device 200 is used to simultaneously lift multiple pressing components 110 and / or products 300.

[0075] The connection between the lifting device 200 and the multiple pressing components 110 and / or the product 300 is detachable. The lifting device 200 can be connected to multiple pressing components 110 individually, and the lifting device 200 can lift multiple pressing components 110 simultaneously. The lifting device 200 can also be connected to multiple pressing components 110 and the product 300 individually, and the lifting device 200 can lift multiple pressing components 110 and the product 300 simultaneously.

[0076] In this embodiment, the lifting device 200 is movable, which can be understood as the lifting device 200 being able to move in space in the first direction X, the second direction Y, and the third direction Z. The lifting device 200 can achieve multi-directional spatial movement through structures such as overhead cranes, servo lifts, gantry lifts, and robot lifts.

[0077] In this embodiment, please refer to Figures 1-3 The lifting device 200 includes a lifting plate 210, with multiple first hook parts 220 at opposite ends along the second direction Y, and the multiple first hook parts 220 are spaced apart along the first direction X. The pressing assembly 110 has second hook parts 116 at opposite ends along the second direction Y. The first hook parts 220 and the second hook parts 116 are arranged opposite each other and are mutually restrictive, so that the lifting plate 210 can simultaneously lift multiple pressing assemblies 110. The second hook parts 116 are positioned above the pressing plate 111 along the third direction Z.

[0078] Specifically, please refer to Figure 3 The first hook portion 220 is provided with a hook plate, which is arranged along the third direction Z. Correspondingly, the second hook portion 116 is provided with a hook groove, and the hook plate can be limited and connected with the hook groove. The first hook portion 220 can be moved along the second direction Y to facilitate the connection between the first hook portion 220 and the second hook portion 116.

[0079] Understandably, after each first hook-on part 220 of the lifting device 200 is limitedly connected to the second hook-on part 116 of each pressing component 110, the lifting device 200 can be lifted to achieve synchronous displacement of the lifting device 200 and the pressing component 110. Furthermore, the lifting device 200 can move each pressing component 110 onto the product 300 according to the actual work position, and lower each pressing component 110 to contact the product 300 to achieve zoned pressing of the product 300.

[0080] In this embodiment, please refer to Figures 1-3 The lifting device 200 also includes at least two crossbeams 230, which are used to simultaneously lift the product 300; the lifting plate 210 is located at the bottom of the at least two crossbeams 230 along the third direction Z, and the at least two crossbeams 230 are spaced apart along the second direction Y. Each of the two ends of the crossbeams 230 in the first direction X is provided with a connecting component 240, one end of the connecting component 240 is connected to the crossbeam 230, and the other end of the connecting component 240 is connected to the product 300.

[0081] Understandably, after the pressing component 110 finishes pressing the product 300 in sections, the lifting device 200 lifts the pressing fixture 100 along the third direction Z, and the connecting component 240 can stably and synchronously lift the product 300; furthermore, by moving the lifting device 200, the product 300 can be moved to the target workstation.

[0082] Furthermore, the position of the connecting component 240 in the first direction X is adjustable. This configuration allows the lifting device 200 to be applicable to a variety of products 300 and to lift a variety of products 300.

[0083] Specifically, please refer to Figure 3 The crossbeam 230 has multiple spaced first insertion holes 231 at both ends of the crossbeam 230 in the first direction X. The connecting component 240 is sleeved on the crossbeam 230 and can be fixed to the first insertion hole 231 by the first insertion piece 232, thereby realizing that the position of the connecting component 240 in the first direction X is adjustable. The position of each connecting component 240 in the first direction X can be adjusted according to the actual product 300.

[0084] Specifically, please refer to Figures 2-3 The connecting component 240 includes a collar 241, a chain 242, and a lifting claw 243. The collar 241 is sleeved on the crossbeam 230, and an opening is provided on the collar 241 corresponding to the position of the first insertion hole 231. The first insertion member 232 can fix the connecting component 240 and the crossbeam 230 through the opening and the first insertion hole 231. The chain 242 connects the collar 241 and the lifting claw 243 at opposite ends in the third direction Z, and the lifting claw 243 is used to selectively fix the product 300.

[0085] In this embodiment, please refer to Figures 2-3 The hanging plate 210 is provided with a slide rail 250 at the top in the third direction Z. The slide rail 250 is set along the second direction Y. A slider 260 is slidably set on the slide rail 250. The crossbeam 230 is connected to the slider 260 so that the crossbeam 230 is movable along the second direction Y.

[0086] Understandably, the crossbeam 230 can move along the slide rail 250 in the second direction Y via the slider 260, thereby making the position of the connecting component 240 in the second direction Y adjustable. The position of each connecting component 240 in the second direction Y can be adjusted according to the actual product 300.

[0087] Specifically, please refer to Figure 2 The hanging plate 210 is provided with at least four slide rails 250 and sliders 260 on its top, and a crossbeam 230 is connected to at least two sliders 260 to ensure the stability of the crossbeam 230 when it moves along the second direction Y.

[0088] Specifically, the side wall of the hanging plate 210 is provided with a plurality of spaced second insertion holes 211 relative to the slide rail 250 in the second direction Y, and the slider 260 is provided with an insertion plate, which is fixed to the second insertion holes 211 by the second insertion member 212.

[0089] In this embodiment, please refer to Figure 1The partition pressing mechanism 010 can be applied to battery pack adhesive curing and other products 300 that require partition pressing. Specifically, the product 300 pressed by the partition pressing mechanism 010 is a battery pack, which includes multiple battery modules. The multiple battery modules are spaced apart along a first direction X, and each battery module includes multiple cells arranged along a second direction Y.

[0090] Each battery module can form a region with different pressure requirements.

[0091] It is understood that the battery pack includes three battery modules, and the pressing fixture 100 is also equipped with three pressing components 110 accordingly. Each battery module has different pressing pressure requirements, that is, the pressure applied to the battery module by each pressing component 110 can be adjusted according to the pressure requirements. For example, the weight of the pressing plate 111 and the weight of the load plate 112 can be adjusted.

[0092] The working principle and process of the partitioned pressing mechanism 010 provided in this embodiment of the invention are as follows: the product 300 can be placed on the tooling platform by manual labor or robotic arm; the lifting device 200 lifts each pressing plate 111 of the pressing tooling 100 and moves it to the product 300 to be pressed according to the design direction, thereby completing the partitioned pressing.

[0093] Furthermore, based on the structure of product 300, the position of connecting component 240 in the first direction X and the position of crossbeam 230 in the second direction Y are adjusted to fix each connecting component 240 to product 300. After the pressing fixture 100 completes the partitioned pressing of product 300, the lifting device 200 lifts the pressing fixture 100 and product 300, and moves product 300 to the target workstation.

[0094] In summary, the partitioned pressing mechanism 010 provided in this embodiment of the invention, by setting up the pressing fixture 100, allows the pressing components 110 to provide different pressures to different areas of the product 300. Simultaneously, adjacent pressing components 110 are flexibly connected via flexible connectors 120, ensuring that the weight of each pressing component 110 and the pressure applied to the product 300 in different areas do not interfere with each other, thus meeting different partitioned pressing requirements, ensuring the stability of the force applied during partitioned pressing, and greatly improving production efficiency and yield. By setting up the lifting device 200 and the pressing fixture 100, they form a unit that can be lifted and transported as a whole, allowing multiple pressing components 110 to be simultaneously lifted or pressed down under the action of the lifting device 200. Furthermore, after the pressing fixture 100 has completed pressing, there is no need to disassemble the pressing fixture 100 or connect the lifting device 200 to the product 300; the entire lifting device 200, pressing fixture 100, and product 300 can be directly lifted to the next workstation, realizing a "tooling follows the product 300" implementation method and reducing operational steps.

[0095] Furthermore, the position of the connecting component 240 in the first direction X is adjustable, and the crossbeam 230 is movable along the second direction Y, so that the lifting device 200 is applicable to a variety of products 300 and can lift a variety of products 300.

[0096] The above are merely specific embodiments of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A partitioned pressing mechanism, characterized in that, Having mutually perpendicular first direction (X), second direction (Y), and third direction (Z), the partitioning pressing mechanism (010) includes: A pressing fixture (100) is used to press different areas of a product (300) in sections. The pressing fixture (100) includes multiple pressing components (110) and a flexible connector (120). The pressing components (110) are used to apply pressure to the product (300) using their own weight. The multiple pressing components (110) are arranged along the first direction (X). Adjacent pressing components (110) are flexibly connected through the flexible connector (120) so that the pressure applied to the product (300) by each pressing component (110) does not interfere with each other. A lifting device (200), the pressing fixture (100) and the product (300) are arranged sequentially along a third direction (Z). The lifting device (200) is connected to a plurality of the pressing components (110) and / or the product (300). The lifting device (200) is used to simultaneously lift a plurality of the pressing components (110) and / or the product (300).

2. The partitioned pressing mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pressing assembly (110) includes a pressure plate (111), which is used to apply pressure to the product (300) using its own weight. Two adjacent pressure plates (111) are flexibly connected by a plurality of flexible connectors (120), and the opposite ends of the flexible connectors (120) are respectively connected to two adjacent pressing assemblies (110). The two adjacent pressure plates (111) are connected at opposite ends in the second direction (Y) by the flexible connector (120).

3. The partitioned pressing mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, The pressure plate (111) has a plurality of first connecting holes (1111) on one side near the adjacent pressure plate (111). The plurality of first connecting holes (1111) are spaced apart along the second direction (Y). The first connecting holes (1111) are used to connect the flexible connector (120). The flexible connector (120) has a third connection hole (121) at both ends. The first connection hole (1111) and the third connection hole (121) are arranged opposite to each other and connected by a connector so that the pressure plate (111) is fixedly connected to the flexible connector (120).

4. The partitioned pressing mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, The two adjacent pressure plates (111) are also fixedly connected at their opposite ends in the second direction (Y) by a rigid connector (130); The rigid connector (130) is provided with a first shaft portion (131) and a second shaft portion (132). The pressure plate (111) is provided with a second connecting hole (1112). The first shaft portion (131) passes through the second connecting hole (1112) of one of the pressure plates (111), and the second shaft portion (132) passes through the second connecting hole (1112) of the other pressure plate (111). The first shaft portion (131) and the second shaft portion (132) are also provided with a snap-fit ​​member (133). The snap-fit ​​member (133) is located at the bottom of the pressure plate (111) along the third direction (Z).

5. The partitioned pressing mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pressing assembly (110) includes a pressure plate (111) and a load plate (112). Two adjacent pressure plates (111) are flexibly connected by a plurality of flexible connectors (120). The load plate (112) is disposed on top of the pressure plate (111) along a third direction (Z). The pressure plate (111) and the load plate (112) are used to provide different pressures using their own weight, so that the pressure provided by the pressing assembly (110) to the product (300) is adjustable.

6. The partitioned pressing mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that, The pressing assembly (110) further includes at least two pressing strips (113), the at least two pressing strips (113) being spaced apart along the first direction (X), and the at least two pressing strips (113) being disposed at the bottom of the pressing plate (111) along a third direction (Z); The pressure plate (111) is further provided with support portions (114) at both ends along the second direction (Y), and the support portions (114) are used to support the pressure plate (111).

7. The partitioned pressing mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pressing fixture (100) also includes a positioning element (115). The pressing components (110) located at opposite ends of the first direction (X) are provided with the positioning element (115). The positioning element (115) is used to guide and position the product (300).

8. The partitioned pressing mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting device (200) is movably configured, and the lifting device (200) includes a lifting plate (210). The lifting plate (210) has a plurality of first hook parts (220) at opposite ends along the second direction (Y). The plurality of first hook parts (220) are spaced apart along the first direction (X). The pressing component (110) is provided with a second hook part (116) at both ends along the second direction (Y). The first hook part (220) and the second hook part (116) are arranged opposite to each other and are limited to each other so that the hanging plate (210) can simultaneously lift multiple pressing components (110).

9. The partitioned pressing mechanism according to claim 8, characterized in that, The lifting device (200) further includes at least two crossbeams (230), which are used to simultaneously lift the product (300); the lifting plate (210) is located at the bottom of the at least two crossbeams (230) along the third direction (Z), and the at least two crossbeams (230) are spaced apart along the second direction (Y). Each of the crossbeams (230) has a connecting component (240) at both ends in the first direction (X). One end of the connecting component (240) is connected to the crossbeam (230), and the other end of the connecting component (240) is connected to the product (300); the position of the connecting component (240) in the first direction (X) is adjustable.

10. The partitioned pressing mechanism according to claim 9, characterized in that, The hanging plate (210) is provided with a slide rail (250) at the top of the third direction (Z). The slide rail (250) is arranged along the second direction (Y). A slider (260) is slidably arranged on the slide rail (250). The crossbeam (230) is connected to the slider (260) so that the crossbeam (230) is movable along the second direction (Y).

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