Soft package battery cell clamping device

By using a combined design of a compressed thermal plate and mounting block in the soft-pack battery cell clamping device, combining the drive assembly and battery gasket, the problem of cell position movement is solved, the yield rate and positioning accuracy are improved, and it is suitable for Different specifications of battery cells.

CN222168461UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-13DONGGUAN XINHENGCHANG INTELLIGENT EQUIPMENT CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420611216.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-03-27
Publication Date
2024-12-13
Estimated Expiration
2034-03-27

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Technical Problem

During the process of soft-pack battery-based component capacity, the position of the battery cell in the fixture may move, affecting the yield rate, because the traditional folded DMD photo paper cannot effectively fix the left and right direction of the battery cell.

Method used

A soft-pack battery cell clamping device is designed, including a pressure-conducting heat-conducting plate and a mounting block. The mounting block is equipped with a driveable jaw. The stable clamping of the battery cell is achieved through the cooperation of the driving component and the unlocking plate. And through the design of battery gaskets and silicone gaskets, the positioning of battery cells of different specifications is met.

Benefits of technology

The device drives the mounting block to slide through arc-shaped unlocking strips, and fixes the battery cell, avoids position movement, improves yield, and ensures positioning accuracy and applicability through the use of return springs and bolts, reducing space occupation.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a soft package battery cell clamping device which comprises a pressed heat conduction plate and mounting blocks arranged at the two ends of the pressed heat conduction plate, an unlocking plate is arranged on one side of the pressed heat conduction plate, a driving assembly capable of driving the mounting blocks to move towards each other or away from each other is arranged on the unlocking plate, clamping jaws are fixedly arranged on the mounting blocks, and the clamping jaws are fixedly connected with the pressing heat conduction plate. The clamping jaws are matched with each other to clamp a battery cell; and a battery base plate is quickly connected to the pressed heat-conducting plate and can slide along the central axis of the pressed heat-conducting plate. The battery cell unlocking device has the main beneficial effects that the design is exquisite, when the unlocking plate moves towards the pressed heat conduction plate, the arc-shaped unlocking strip drives the driving shaft to slide in the driving groove, so that the mounting blocks are driven to slide in opposite directions, the clamping jaws on the mounting blocks are matched with one another to clamp the battery cell, the battery cell can be prevented from moving during subsequent processing, the yield is improved, and in addition, the product quality is improved. The structure is compact, the layout is reasonable, and the occupied space is reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of battery replacement, and in particular to a soft-pack battery cell clamping device. Background Art

[0002] In the field of soft-pack battery capacity division, in the traditional horizontal capacity division machine, when the soft-pack battery is in the process of capacity division, the pressure posture of the battery cell in the fixture is to be placed vertically with the air bag facing upward. The battery cell will be placed in the layer plate of the fixture by the transfer trolley. The DMD photo paper is in direct contact with the battery cell. The photo paper is directly fixed to the layer plates on both sides with a rocket head. The function of the photo paper is to carry the battery cell and prevent it from falling. The existing photo paper is in a folded state. After the battery cell is placed in the fixture, the left and right directions are not fixed, and the position may move, affecting the yield rate. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model aims to overcome the deficiencies in the prior art and provide a soft-pack battery core clamping device.

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0005] A soft-pack battery cell clamping device comprises a pressurized heat-conducting plate and mounting blocks arranged at both ends thereof, an unlocking plate is provided on one side of the pressurized heat-conducting plate, a driving component that can drive the mounting blocks to move toward or away from each other is provided on the unlocking plate, a clamping claw is fixed on the mounting block, and the clamping claws cooperate with each other to complete the clamping of the battery cell; a battery gasket is quickly connected to the pressurized heat-conducting plate, and the battery gasket can slide along the central axis of the pressurized heat-conducting plate.

[0006] Preferably, the driving assembly at least comprises a driving plate fixed on the pressurized heat-conducting plate, and a waist-shaped driving groove is formed on the driving plate; a driving shaft and a rotating shaft are provided on the mounting block, and the driving shaft at least partially extends and is placed in the driving groove.

[0007] Preferably, the driving assembly further comprises an arc-shaped unlocking strip pivotally disposed at both ends of the unlocking plate, and the other end of the arc-shaped unlocking strip is pivotally disposed on the rotating shaft.

[0008] Preferably, connecting rods are fixedly provided on the pressure-bearing heat-conducting plate and the unlocking plate, and return springs are provided between the connecting rods.

[0009] Preferably, a guide groove is provided on the unlocking plate, a threaded hole is provided on the pressure-bearing heat-conducting plate, and a locking bolt can pass through the guide groove and be at least partially screwed into the threaded hole.

[0010] Preferably, the pressurized heat conducting plate and the unlocking plate are both pivotally provided with pivot plates, and the end sides of the pivot plates can be locked by connecting bolts.

[0011] Preferably, unlocking rods are fixedly provided on both sides of the unlocking plate.

[0012] Preferably, a silicone pad is fixed on the pressurized heat-conducting plate, scale plates are fixed on both sides of the silicone pad, the battery gasket is provided at one end of the silicone pad away from the mounting block, a waist-shaped hole is opened on the battery gasket, and the quick-connect bolt can pass through the waist-shaped hole and at least partially extend to be placed in the silicone pad.

[0013] The beneficial effects of the utility model are mainly reflected in:

[0014] 1. The design is exquisite. When the unlocking plate moves toward the pressurized heat-conducting plate, the arc-shaped unlocking strip drives the driving shaft to slide in the driving groove, thereby driving the mounting blocks to slide toward each other. The clamping claws on the mounting blocks cooperate with each other to clamp the battery cell, which can avoid the movement of the battery cell position during subsequent processing and improve the yield rate. In addition, the structure is compact, the layout is reasonable, and the occupied space is reduced.

[0015] 2. By turning the quick-connect bolt, the battery gasket can be driven to slide up and down along the central axis of the pressurized heat-conducting plate, thereby satisfying the positioning of battery cells of different specifications and having a wide range of applicability.

[0016] 3. The setting of the reset spring can reset the unlocking plate after the work is completed, ensuring the accuracy of the next work and improving work efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] The technical solution of the utility model is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings:

[0018] Figure 1 : A three-dimensional diagram of a preferred embodiment of the utility model in the first direction;

[0019] Figure 2 : A three-dimensional diagram of the preferred embodiment of the utility model in the second direction. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] The present invention will be described in detail below in conjunction with the specific embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, these embodiments are not limited to the present invention, and any structural, methodological, or functional changes made by a person skilled in the art based on these embodiments are all within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0021] The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and in combination with embodiments.

[0022] like Figure 1 to Figure 2As shown, the utility model discloses a soft-pack battery cell clamping device, comprising a pressurized heat-conducting plate 1 and mounting blocks 2 arranged at both ends thereof, an unlocking plate 3 is arranged on one side of the pressurized heat-conducting plate 1, and unlocking rods 31 are fixedly arranged on both sides of the unlocking plate 3. The unlocking plate 3 is provided with a driving component 4 that can drive the mounting block 2 to move toward or away from each other, and the mounting block 2 is fixed with a clamping claw 5, and the clamping claw 5 cooperates with each other to complete the clamping of the battery cell. The clamping claw can clamp and fix the battery cell, so that there will be no deviation or sliding during processing, thereby improving the yield rate of battery cell processing.

[0023] In the above, the driving assembly 4 at least includes a driving plate 41 fixed on the pressurized heat-conducting plate 1, and a waist-shaped driving groove is provided on the driving plate 41. The mounting block 2 is provided with a driving shaft 42 and a rotating shaft 43, and the driving shaft 42 at least partially extends and is placed in the driving groove. The driving assembly 4 also includes an arc-shaped unlocking bar 44 pivotally arranged at both ends of the unlocking plate 3, and the other end of the arc-shaped unlocking bar 44 is pivotally arranged on the rotating shaft 43. When the unlocking plate 3 moves toward the pressurized heat-conducting plate 1, the arc-shaped unlocking bar 44 drives the driving shaft 42 to slide in the driving groove, thereby driving the mounting block 2 to slide toward each other, and the clamping claws 5 on the mounting block 2 cooperate with each other to clamp the battery cell.

[0024] The pressurized heat conducting plate 1 and the unlocking plate 3 are both fixed with connecting rods 45, and a reset spring 46 is arranged between the connecting rods 45. The reset spring 46 can reset the unlocking plate 3 after the work is completed, ensuring the accuracy of the next work, and at the same time, improving the work efficiency. The unlocking plate 3 is provided with a guide groove 47, and the pressurized heat conducting plate 1 is provided with a threaded hole. The locking bolt 48 can penetrate the guide groove 47 and at least partially be screwed into the threaded hole. The position of the unlocking plate 3 can be adjusted by turning the locking bolt 48. The pressurized heat conducting plate 1 and the unlocking plate 3 are both pivotally provided with a pivot plate 49, and the end side of the pivot plate 49 can be locked by the connecting bolt 40.

[0025] The pressurized heat-conducting plate 1 is quickly connected with a battery gasket 6, and the battery gasket 6 can slide along the central axis of the pressurized heat-conducting plate 1. A silicone pad 11 is fixedly provided on the pressurized heat-conducting plate 1, and scale plates 12 are fixedly provided on both sides of the silicone pad 11. The battery gasket 6 is provided at one end of the silicone pad 11 away from the mounting block 2, and a waist-shaped hole 14 is provided on the battery gasket 6. A quick-connect bolt 15 can penetrate the waist-shaped hole 14 and at least partially extend to be placed in the silicone pad 11. In the above, by screwing the quick-connect bolt 15, the battery gasket 6 can be driven to slide up and down along the central axis of the pressurized heat-conducting plate 1, thereby satisfying the positioning of battery cells of different specifications, and has a wide range of applicability.

[0026] It should be understood that although this specification is described according to implementation modes, not every implementation mode contains only one independent technical solution. This description of the specification is only for the sake of clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each implementation mode may also be appropriately combined to form other implementation modes that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0027] The series of detailed descriptions listed above are only specific descriptions of feasible implementation methods of the utility model. They are not intended to limit the protection scope of the utility model. Any equivalent implementation methods or changes that do not deviate from the technical spirit of the utility model should be included in the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A soft-pack battery cell clamping device, comprising a pressurized heat-conducting plate (1) and mounting blocks (2) arranged at both ends thereof, characterized in that: An unlocking plate (3) is provided on one side of the pressurized heat-conducting plate (1); a driving component (4) capable of driving the mounting block (2) to move toward or away from each other is provided on the unlocking plate (3); a clamping jaw (5) is fixedly provided on the mounting block (2); the clamping jaws (5) cooperate with each other to clamp the battery core; a battery gasket (6) is quickly connected to the pressurized heat-conducting plate (1); the battery gasket (6) can slide along the central axis of the pressurized heat-conducting plate (1).

2. The soft-pack battery cell clamping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving assembly (4) comprises at least a driving plate (41) fixedly mounted on the pressure-bearing heat-conducting plate (1), the driving plate (41) being provided with a waist-shaped driving groove; the mounting block (2) being provided with a driving shaft (42) and a rotating shaft (43), the driving shaft (42) at least partially extending and being disposed in the driving groove.

3. The soft-pack battery cell clamping device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The driving assembly (4) further comprises an arc-shaped unlocking strip (44) pivotally arranged at both ends of the unlocking plate (3), and the other end of the arc-shaped unlocking strip (44) is pivotally arranged on the rotating shaft (43).

4. The soft-pack battery cell clamping device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The pressurized heat-conducting plate (1) and the unlocking plate (3) are both fixedly provided with connecting rods (45), and a return spring (46) is provided between the connecting rods (45).

5. The soft-pack battery cell clamping device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The unlocking plate (3) is provided with a guide groove (47), the pressure-bearing heat-conducting plate (1) is provided with a threaded hole, and a locking bolt (48) can pass through the guide groove (47) and be at least partially screwed into the threaded hole.

6. The soft-pack battery cell clamping device according to claim 5, characterized in that: A pivot plate (49) is pivotally provided on both the pressurized heat conducting plate (1) and the unlocking plate (3), and the end side of the pivot plate (49) can be locked by a connecting bolt (40).

7. The soft-pack battery cell clamping device according to claim 6, characterized in that: Unlocking rods (31) are fixedly provided on both sides of the unlocking plate (3).

8. The soft-pack battery cell clamping device according to claim 7, characterized in that: A silicone pad (11) is fixedly provided on the pressure-bearing heat-conducting plate (1), scale plates (12) are fixedly provided on both sides of the silicone pad (11), the battery pad (6) is provided at one end of the silicone pad (11) away from the mounting block (2), a waist-shaped hole (14) is provided on the battery pad (6), and a quick-connect bolt (15) can pass through the waist-shaped hole (14) and at least partially extend to be placed in the silicone pad (11).