Measuring tool for rapidly detecting SOFC (Solid Oxide Fuel Cell) silk-screen printing uniformity

By designing a rapid measurement tool for detecting the uniformity of SOFC screen printing, real-time monitoring and adjustment of electrode position and uniformity were achieved, solving the problem of the detection results being affected by the external environment in the existing technology, and improving the detection accuracy and battery production quality.

CN121756735APending Publication Date: 2026-03-31SUZHOU HUA TSING POWER SCI & TECH
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CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
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Filing Date
2025-12-31
Publication Date
2026-03-31

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Technical Problem

In the production process of SOFC fuel cells, existing technologies have difficulty in accurately detecting the neatness and position of electrodes during screen printing, and are easily affected by external environmental factors, leading to a decrease in the accuracy of the detection results.

Method used

A rapid measurement tool for detecting the uniformity of SOFC screen printing was designed, including a conveyor frame, an integrated detection component, and a printing detection component. The electrolyte plate is fixed by a negative pressure mounting plate, and the electrode printing position is monitored and adjusted in real time by using a brush nozzle and a scraper. The tool is combined with a lifting and stabilizing kit and a detection kit for cleaning and scanning detection, so as to achieve simultaneous printing and detection.

Benefits of technology

This improves the accuracy of testing and the production quality of batteries, avoids interference from the external environment, and ensures real-time monitoring and adjustment of electrode position and alignment.

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Abstract

The invention discloses a measuring tool for rapidly detecting SOFC (Solid Oxide Fuel Cell) silk-screen printing uniformity, and relates to the technical field of fuel cell production detection equipment. The measuring tool for rapidly detecting the SOFC silk-screen printing uniformity comprises a conveying frame, the top of the conveying frame is fixedly connected with a rack, a silk-screen plate is fixedly connected into the rack, the top of the conveying frame is provided with a negative-pressure placement plate, the top of the rack is fixedly connected with a linear motor frame, and the linear motor frame is fixedly connected with the rack. A brushing nozzle is slidably connected to the top of the linear motor frame, a comprehensive detection assembly is arranged on the back face of the rack, and a printing detection assembly is arranged at the top of the brushing nozzle. According to the measuring tool for rapidly detecting the SOFC silk-screen printing uniformity, by arranging the conveying frame, the silk-screen printing mechanism and the comprehensive detection mechanism, printing and detection are synchronously completed in the silk-screen printing process, external environment interference is avoided, and the detection accuracy and the battery production quality are improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of fuel cell production testing equipment technology, specifically a measuring tool for rapidly detecting the uniformity of SOFC screen printing. Background Technology

[0002] SOFC stands for Solid Oxide Fuel Cell, a third-generation fuel cell. It is an all-solid-state chemical power generation device that efficiently and environmentally converts the chemical energy stored in fuel and oxidant into electrical energy at medium to high temperatures. A single cell consists of an electrolyte, cathode, anode, and connectors, and multiple single cells form a fuel cell stack. In the fuel cell production process, screen printing is a process that prints functional pastes such as electrode materials onto the battery substrate, such as the electrolyte, through a screen to form specific patterns. Due to its advantages of high precision, low cost, and stable process, screen printing technology occupies an important position in the SOFC preparation process and is now widely used in the preparation of electrolytes, anodes, and cathodes of SOFC batteries.

[0003] In the electrode printing process, it is necessary to inspect the neatness and position of the printed electrodes. In the current production process, these two items are inspected separately. During the inspection process, external environmental factors can easily affect the inspection equipment, causing a decrease in the accuracy of the inspection results and affecting the quality of battery production. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a rapid measurement tool for detecting the uniformity of SOFC screen printing, thereby solving the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a measuring tool for rapidly detecting the uniformity of SOFC screen printing, comprising a conveyor frame, a frame fixedly connected to the top of the conveyor frame, a screen plate fixedly connected inside the frame, a negative pressure mounting plate provided on the top of the conveyor frame, a linear motor frame fixedly connected to the top of the frame, a brush nozzle slidably connected to the top of the linear motor frame, a scraper plate provided on the back of the brush nozzle, a comprehensive detection component provided on the back of the frame, and a printing detection component provided on the top of the brush nozzle;

[0006] The integrated detection component includes:

[0007] The lifting and stabilizing kit includes a hydraulic base located at the bottom of the conveyor frame, an electromagnetic pusher fixedly connected to the top of the hydraulic base, and a contact plate slidably connected to the inner side of the outer surface of the electromagnetic pusher via a spring.

[0008] The detection kit includes a mounting bracket fixedly connected to the top of a hydraulic base, an inclined nozzle fixedly connected to the top of the mounting bracket, a contour sensor fixedly connected to the top of the mounting bracket, and an industrial camera fixedly connected to the top of the mounting bracket.

[0009] Preferably, the negative pressure mounting plate includes a plate body located at the top of the conveyor frame, a negative pressure seat communicating inside the plate body, an opening communicating with the plate body at the top of the negative pressure seat, and a one-way valve provided on the front of the plate body.

[0010] Preferably, the top of the scraper is slidably connected to the top of the brush nozzle via a hydraulic cylinder, the hydraulic cylinder is fixedly connected to the top of the brush nozzle, and a pneumatic vibrator is integrated on the front of the brush nozzle.

[0011] Preferably, the top of the scraper is rotatably connected to the hydraulic cylinder, and the printing detection component includes an electromagnetic push rod fixedly connected to the top of the brush nozzle. A rotating slide is provided on the back of the electromagnetic push rod. The rotating slide includes a rotating seat fixedly connected to the back of the electromagnetic push rod. A sliding cylinder is fixedly connected to the bottom of the rotating seat. A sliding rotating rod is slidably connected to the bottom of the sliding cylinder by a spring. The bottom of the sliding rotating rod is fixedly connected to the top of the scraper.

[0012] Preferably, a monitoring lens is fixedly connected to the top of the linear motor frame, and the number of monitoring lenses is four and they are evenly distributed on the top of the linear motor frame. The outer surface of the contact plate is covered with a rubber layer. The number of lifting and stabilizing kits is two and they are symmetrically distributed on the left and right sides of the conveyor frame. An electrical control cabinet is fixedly connected to the left side of the conveyor frame.

[0013] Preferably, a tube opening scraper is slidably connected inside the top opening of the brush nozzle. The top of the tube opening scraper has a through hole, and an inner nozzle scraper is fixedly connected to the bottom of the tube opening scraper. The inner nozzle scraper includes a main body fixedly connected to the bottom of the tube opening scraper. The main body is slidably connected to the top of the inner wall of the main body via a spring. Hole plates are fixedly connected to both sides of the main body. The top of the hole plates has a through hole, and the ends of the hole plates are inclined downwards. Cam rods are rotatably connected to both sides of the inner wall of the main body. The cam rods are located at the top of the inner nozzle scraper, and a motor is provided at the end of the cam rods. A lower connecting rod is fixedly connected to the bottom of the main body. Side scrapers are slidably connected to the front and back of the lower connecting rod via springs. The side scrapers are slidably connected to the inclined surface at the bottom of the inner wall of the brush nozzle.

[0014] This invention provides a rapid measuring tool for detecting the uniformity of SOFC screen printing. It has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] This rapid testing tool for SOFC screen printing uniformity utilizes a conveyor frame, a screen printing mechanism, and a comprehensive testing mechanism. A negative pressure mounting plate, working in conjunction with the conveyor frame, ensures stable fixation of the electrolyte plates. A printing and testing component, working with a brush nozzle, enables real-time monitoring and adjustment of the electrode printing position. A lifting and stabilizing kit, working in conjunction with the testing kit, facilitates electrode cleaning and scanning testing. Ultimately, this tool achieves simultaneous printing and testing during the screen printing process, avoiding external environmental interference and improving testing accuracy and battery production quality. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the positional relationship between the printing detection component and the brush nozzle of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the negative pressure mounting plate of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the integrated detection component of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the top structure of the inner wall of the brush nozzle of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the overall internal structure of the brush nozzle of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 7 For the present invention Figure 6 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point A in the diagram.

[0023] In the diagram: 1. Conveyor frame; 2. Frame; 3. Screen printing plate; 31. Residue interception plate; 4. Negative pressure mounting plate; 41. Plate body; 42. Negative pressure seat; 5. Linear motor frame; 6. Brush nozzle; 61. Pipe scraper; 62. Inner scraper; 621. Main plate body; 622. Orifice plate body; 63. Cam rod; 64. Lower connecting rod; 65. Side scraper; 7. Scraper; 8. Integrated testing assembly; 81. Lifting and stabilizing kit; 811. Hydraulic base; 812. Electromagnetic pusher; 813. Contact plate; 82. Testing kit; 821. Mounting frame; 822. Inclined nozzle; 823. Contour sensor; 824. Industrial camera; 9. Printing testing assembly; 91. Electromagnetic pusher; 92. Rotating carriage; 921. Rotating seat; 922. Slide cylinder; 923. Sliding rotating rod; 93. Monitoring lens; 10. Electrical control cabinet. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments.

[0025] Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the invention, and should not be construed as limiting the invention.

[0026] Example

[0027] Please see Figure 1-7 This invention provides a technical solution: a measuring tool for quickly detecting the uniformity of SOFC screen printing, comprising a conveyor frame 1, a frame 2 fixedly connected to the top of the conveyor frame 1, a screen printing plate 3 fixedly connected inside the frame 2, a waste material interception plate 31 fixedly connected to the back of the screen printing plate 3, the waste material interception plate 31 being vertically adjustable, a negative pressure mounting plate 4 provided at the top of the conveyor frame 1, the negative pressure mounting plate 4 including a plate body 41 located at the top of the conveyor frame 1, a negative pressure seat 42 communicating inside the plate body 41, an opening communicating with the plate body 41 at the top of the negative pressure seat 42, a one-way valve provided on the front of the plate body 41, a linear motor frame 5 fixedly connected to the top of the frame 2, a brush nozzle 6 slidably connected to the top of the linear motor frame 5, a tube opening scraper 61 slidably connected inside the tube opening at the top of the brush nozzle 6, and a tube opening scraper 61. The top of the plate 61 has a through hole, and the bottom of the tube scraper 61 is fixedly connected to the inner scraper 62. The inner scraper 62 includes a main body 621 fixedly connected to the bottom of the tube scraper 61. The main body 621 is slidably connected to the top of the inner wall of the main body 621 by a spring. The left and right sides of the main body 621 are fixedly connected to the perforated plate body 622. The top of the perforated plate body 622 has a through hole, and the end of the perforated plate body 622 is inclined downward. The two sides of the inner wall of the main body 621 are rotatably connected to the cam rod 63. The cam rod 63 is located at the top of the inner scraper 62. The end of the cam rod 63 is equipped with a motor. The bottom of the main body 621 is fixedly connected to the lower connecting rod 64. The front and back of the lower connecting rod 64 are slidably connected to the side scraper 65 by a spring. The side scraper 65 is slidably connected to the inclined surface at the bottom of the inner wall of the brush nozzle 6.

[0028] A scraper 7 is provided on the back of the brush nozzle 6. The top of the scraper 7 is slidably connected to the top of the brush nozzle 6 via a hydraulic cylinder. The hydraulic cylinder is fixedly connected to the top of the brush nozzle 6. A pneumatic vibrator is integrated on the front of the brush nozzle 6. The top of the scraper 7 is rotatably connected to the hydraulic cylinder. A comprehensive testing component 8 is provided on the back of the frame 2. The comprehensive testing component 8 includes:

[0029] The lifting and stabilizing kit 81 includes a hydraulic base 811 located at the bottom of the conveyor frame 1. An electromagnetic pusher 812 is fixedly connected to the top of the hydraulic base 811. A contact plate 813 is slidably connected to the inner side of the outer surface of the electromagnetic pusher 812 via a spring. The outer surface of the contact plate 813 is covered with a rubber layer. There are two lifting and stabilizing kits 81, which are symmetrically distributed on the left and right sides of the conveyor frame 1.

[0030] The detection kit 82 includes a mounting bracket 821 fixedly connected to the top of the hydraulic base 811, an inclined nozzle 822 fixedly connected to the top of the mounting bracket 821, a contour sensor 823 fixedly connected to the top of the mounting bracket 821, and an industrial camera 824 fixedly connected to the top of the mounting bracket 821.

[0031] A printing detection component 9 is provided on the top of the brush nozzle 6. The printing detection component 9 includes an electromagnetic push rod 91 fixedly connected to the top of the brush nozzle 6. A rotating slide 92 is provided on the back of the electromagnetic push rod 91. The rotating slide 92 includes a rotating seat 921 fixedly connected to the back of the electromagnetic push rod 91. A slide cylinder 922 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the rotating seat 921. A sliding rotating rod 923 is slidably connected to the bottom of the slide cylinder 922 by a spring. The bottom of the sliding rotating rod 923 is fixedly connected to the top of the scraper plate 7.

[0032] In use, adjust the position of the residual material interception plate 31, place the electrolyte plate on top of the negative pressure seat 42, then connect the one-way valve of the plate body 41 to the air extraction device to extract air, and use negative pressure to adsorb the electrolyte plate on top of the negative pressure seat 42. Then, place the negative pressure mounting plate 4 on top of the conveyor frame 1. When the negative pressure mounting plate 4 reaches the bottom of the brush nozzle 6, the brush nozzle 6 slides back and forth under the drive of the linear motor frame 5, coating the top of the screen plate 3. During this process, the pneumatic vibrator works to generate vibration, promoting the flow of coating paint. During this process, the motor drives the cam rod 63 to rotate. The rotation of the cam rod 63 periodically pushes the inner scraper 62 to slide up and down. The inner scraper 62 drives the tube scraper 61 and the lower connecting rod 64 to slide up and down, reducing paint adhesion and clogging, and promoting paint dispersion. While the lower connecting rod 64 slides up and down, it drives the side scraper 65 to slide up and down. During the downward movement, under the compression of the spring, the side scraper 65 makes closer contact with the inside of the brush nozzle 6, scraping off the paint adhering to the inner wall of the brush nozzle 6.

[0033] The coating is screened by the screen plate 3 and covered on the top of the electrolyte plate to form an electrode. After the coating is completed, the hydraulic cylinder pushes the scraper 7 downward, and at the same time, the linear motor frame 5 drives the brush nozzle 6 to slide in the opposite direction, scraping the coating material in the opposite direction so that the coating material covers the surface of the electrolyte plate. During this process, the monitoring lens 93 judges the accuracy of the coating position by monitoring and identifying the images of the electrolyte plate and the screen plate 3 on the top of the negative pressure mounting plate 4, and controls the electromagnetic push rod 91 to drive the rotating carriage 92 to rotate to adjust the angle of the scraper 7.

[0034] After coating, the negative pressure mounting plate 4 rotates down the conveyor frame 1 to the bottom of the integrated testing assembly 8. When the negative pressure mounting plate 4 leaves the bottom of the screen plate 3, the excess material interception plate 31 intercepts the excess coating material from the surface of the electrolyte plate. As the negative pressure mounting plate 4 passes by, the tilting nozzle 822 cleans away the impurities remaining on the surface of the electrolyte plate by air jetting. Then, the negative pressure mounting plate 4 is clamped by the contact plate 813 and is lifted by the hydraulic base 811 to detach from the contact with the conveyor frame 1. During this process, the contour sensor 823 scans the top of the electrolyte plate and transmits the scanning data back to the electrical control cabinet 10. Then, the negative pressure mounting plate 4 is lowered by the lifting and stabilizing kit 81. The industrial camera 824 scans and identifies the image on the top of the electrode plate to determine the position of the printed electrode.

[0035] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or modifications made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in the present invention, based on the technical solution and inventive concept of the present invention, should be covered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A measuring tool for rapidly detecting the uniformity of SOFC screen printing, comprising a conveyor frame (1), a frame (2) fixedly connected to the top of the conveyor frame (1), a screen plate (3) fixedly connected inside the frame (2), and a negative pressure mounting plate (4) provided on the top of the conveyor frame (1), characterized in that: A linear motor frame (5) is fixedly connected to the top of the frame (2), a brush nozzle (6) is slidably connected to the top of the linear motor frame (5), a scraper (7) is provided on the back of the brush nozzle (6), a comprehensive detection component (8) is provided on the back of the frame (2), and a printing detection component (9) is provided on the top of the brush nozzle (6). The integrated detection component (8) includes: The lifting and stabilizing kit (81) includes a hydraulic base (811) located at the bottom of the conveyor frame (1), an electromagnetic pusher (812) is fixedly connected to the top of the hydraulic base (811), and a contact plate (813) is slidably connected to the inner side of the outer surface of the electromagnetic pusher (812) by a spring. The detection kit (82) includes a mounting bracket (821) fixedly connected to the top of the hydraulic base (811), an inclined nozzle (822) fixedly connected to the top of the mounting bracket (821), a contour sensor (823) fixedly connected to the top of the mounting bracket (821), and an industrial camera (824) fixedly connected to the top of the mounting bracket (821).

2. The measuring tool for rapidly detecting the uniformity of SOFC screen printing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The negative pressure mounting plate (4) includes a plate body (41) located at the top of the conveyor frame (1), and a negative pressure seat (42) is connected inside the plate body (41). The negative pressure seat (42) has an opening at the top that communicates with the plate body (41), and a one-way valve is provided on the front of the plate body (41).

3. The measuring tool for rapidly detecting the uniformity of SOFC screen printing according to claim 2, characterized in that: The top of the scraper (7) is slidably connected to the top of the brush nozzle (6) via a hydraulic cylinder, and the hydraulic cylinder is fixedly connected to the top of the brush nozzle (6). A pneumatic vibrator is integrated on the front of the brush nozzle (6).

4. The measuring tool for rapidly detecting the uniformity of SOFC screen printing according to claim 3, characterized in that: The top of the scraper (7) is rotatably connected to the hydraulic cylinder, and the printing detection component (9) includes an electromagnetic push rod (91) fixedly connected to the top of the brush nozzle (6), and a rotating slide (92) is provided on the back of the electromagnetic push rod (91).

5. The measuring tool for rapidly detecting the uniformity of SOFC screen printing according to claim 4, characterized in that: The rotating carriage (92) includes a rotating seat (921) fixedly connected to the back of the electromagnetic push rod (91). A slide cylinder (922) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the rotating seat (921). A sliding rotating rod (923) is slidably connected to the bottom of the slide cylinder (922) by a spring. The bottom of the sliding rotating rod (923) is fixedly connected to the top of the scraper plate (7).

6. The measuring tool for rapidly detecting the uniformity of SOFC screen printing according to claim 5, characterized in that: The top of the linear motor frame (5) is fixedly connected to a monitoring lens (93), and the number of monitoring lenses (93) is four and they are evenly distributed on the top of the linear motor frame (5).

7. The measuring tool for rapidly detecting the uniformity of SOFC screen printing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer surface of the contact plate (813) is covered with a rubber layer, and there are two lifting and stabilizing kits (81) which are symmetrically distributed on the left and right sides of the conveyor frame (1).

8. The measuring tool for rapidly detecting the uniformity of SOFC screen printing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The brush nozzle (6) is slidably connected to the inside of the top opening of the nozzle. The top of the nozzle scraper (61) has a through hole. The bottom of the nozzle scraper (61) is fixedly connected to the nozzle inner scraper (62). The nozzle inner scraper (62) includes a main body (621) fixedly connected to the bottom of the nozzle scraper (61). The main body (621) is slidably connected to the top of the inner wall of the main body (621) by a spring. The left and right sides of the main body (621) are fixedly connected to perforated plates (622). The top of the perforated plates (622) has a through hole. The end of the perforated plates (622) is inclined downward. The two sides of the inner wall of the main body (621) are rotatably connected to cam rods (63). The cam rods (63) are located at the top of the nozzle inner scraper (62).

9. A measuring tool for rapidly detecting the uniformity of SOFC screen printing according to claim 8, characterized in that: The bottom of the main body (621) is fixedly connected to a lower connecting rod (64). The front and back of the lower connecting rod (64) are slidably connected to a side scraper (65) by a spring. The side scraper (65) is slidably connected to the inclined surface at the bottom of the inner wall of the brush nozzle (6).