Transfer tool
By designing the transfer tool and insulation layer with leverage, the problem of the inability to safely and quickly transfer high-voltage battery modules in the prior art is solved, and safe and fast transfer of battery modules is achieved, and it is suitable for multiple or different specifications of battery modules. Group.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202420021820.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-01-04
- Publication Date
- 2024-12-20
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-01-04
AI Technical Summary
The prior art cannot safely and quickly transfer damaged high-voltage battery modules from the production line, which poses fire risk and operational difficulties.
A transfer tool including handheld components, holding components and connecting arm components is designed, and the leverage effect is achieved using the pivoting member, which can safely and quickly transfer the battery module and avoid electric shock through the insulation layer. It is suitable for battery modules of different specifications.
It realizes the safe and rapid transfer of damaged battery modules from the production line, reduces operating risks, and is suitable for the transfer of battery modules of multiple or different specifications.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present disclosure relates to a transfer machine, and in particular to a transfer tool, especially a transfer tool for transferring a battery module. Background Art
[0002] Usually, during the production and assembly stage, battery modules (especially high-voltage battery modules) are often damaged by external forces due to uncertain factors such as external factors. Since the damaged battery modules are still on the production line, if they cannot be quickly transferred out of the production line, the thermal effect of the damaged battery will cause a fire, resulting in direct economic losses and casualties. At present, there is no special transfer tool that can safely and quickly transfer damaged battery modules from the production line. Utility Model Content
[0003] In view of the state of the prior art, the present disclosure provides a transfer tool to at least overcome the problem of being unable to transfer items safely and quickly.
[0004] In one aspect, the present disclosure provides a transfer tool, which is used to transfer an article. The transfer tool includes a handheld assembly, a first holding member, a second holding member, a first connecting arm member, and a second connecting arm member. The handheld assembly includes a first handle and a second handle that are pivotally connected by a pivot member, and the first handle and the second handle each have a head end and a tail end. The head end of the first handle and the second handle is located on one side of the pivot member, and the tail end of the first handle and the second handle is located on the opposite side of the pivot member, wherein the tail end of the first handle and the second handle is configured to be used as a handheld portion for performing a transfer operation. The first holding member and the second holding member are configured to be able to hold the article from the opposite side of the article. The first connecting arm member is configured to connect the first holding member to the head end of the first handle, and the second connecting arm member is configured to connect the second holding member to the tail end of the second handle. At least one of the first handle and the second handle is configured as a lever with the pivot member as a fulcrum, so as to change the relative position between the first holding member and the second holding member by operating the lever, thereby holding or releasing the article.
[0005] Thus, the transfer tool according to the present disclosure can transfer items safely and quickly.
[0006] In one or more embodiments, the article is a battery module.
[0007] Thus, the transfer tool according to the present disclosure can safely and quickly transfer the damaged battery module from the production line. In addition, the transfer tool can be used by turning 90 degrees to selectively hold one battery module or two or more battery modules.
[0008] In one or more embodiments, at least one of the first handle, the second handle, the first holding member, the second holding member, the first connecting arm member, and the second connecting arm member of the transfer tool has an insulating coating.
[0009] Thus, in the closed loop formed by the transfer tool and the battery module that may be under high voltage, the circuit is disconnected at at least one of the transfer tools due to insulation, thereby preventing the operator from getting an electric shock. In this way, the operator can safely transfer the transfer tool of the battery module from the production line.
[0010] In one or more embodiments, the transfer tool also includes a distance adjuster, which is configured to adjust the holding distance between the first holding member and the second holding member to suit battery modules of different specifications; and / or, the distance adjuster includes the pivot member with adjustable position, one of the first handle and the second handle is provided with an elongated through hole, and the installation position of the pivot member in the elongated through hole is adjustable.
[0011] Therefore, the transfer tool according to the present disclosure can be applicable to battery modules of different specifications.
[0012] In one or more embodiments, the first handle portion further includes an inclined middle portion between the head end and the tail end, and the head end of the second handle portion is pivotally connected to the middle portion of the first handle portion via a pivot member; or, the first handle portion further includes an inclined middle portion between the head end and the tail end, the second handle portion further includes a middle portion between the head end and the tail end, and the middle portion of the second handle portion is pivotally connected to the middle portion of the first handle portion.
[0013] Thus, this configuration facilitates using either the first handle or the second handle as a lever to accommodate different operational requirements.
[0014] In one or more embodiments, the first connecting arm member is fixedly connected to the head end of the first handle, and the second connecting arm member is fixedly connected to the tail end of the second handle.
[0015] Thus, the welded connection can provide sufficient connection strength to enable the transfer tool to carry multiple battery modules simultaneously.
[0016] In one or more embodiments, the first retaining component includes at least one first positioning portion for engaging the battery module and at least one first connecting portion for connecting to the first connecting arm component, and the second retaining component includes at least one second positioning portion for engaging the battery module and at least one second connecting portion for connecting to the second connecting arm component.
[0017] Therefore, the provision of multiple positioning portions can provide a stable hold for the battery module.
[0018] In one or more embodiments, the first retaining component includes two first connecting parts, the first connecting arm component includes a first end connected to the head end of the first handle and two second sub-ends forked from the first end and respectively connected to the two first connecting parts; the second retaining component includes two second connecting parts, the second connecting arm component includes a first end connected to the tail end of the second handle and two second sub-ends forked from the first end and respectively connected to the two second connecting parts.
[0019] Thus, the second sub-ends arranged at intervals facilitate weight reduction. Moreover, the arrangement of the four positioning portions provides a more stable and balanced holding for the battery module.
[0020] In one or more embodiments, the first connection portion is fixedly connected to the second sub-end portion of the first holding component, and the second connection portion is fixedly connected to the second sub-end portion of the second holding component.
[0021] Thereby, a more secure connection can be provided to more firmly hold the battery module.
[0022] In one or more embodiments, the first connecting portion is detachably connected to the second sub-end of the first connecting arm component by a first threaded connecting piece, and the second connecting portion is detachably connected to the second sub-end of the second connecting arm component by a second threaded connecting piece, so as to facilitate changing the positions of the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion by angle adjustment; and / or, the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are both provided with elongated connecting holes to allow the connection positions of the first threaded connecting piece and the second threaded connecting piece on the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion to be adjustable.
[0023] Thus, the detachable connection and angle adjustment can be applied to battery modules of different specifications, and is particularly useful for fine-tuning the size of battery modules of the same specification. In addition, the connection positions of the first threaded connector and the second threaded connector on the first connection portion and the second connection portion are adjustable, so that the transfer tool can be applied to battery modules of different specifications. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0024] The present disclosure will be more easily understood by the following detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which the same reference numerals represent the same elements. The accompanying drawings are schematic and non-restrictive. The elements in the accompanying drawings are not necessarily represented to scale, for example, the elements may be enlarged for the purpose of illustration, or may be reduced in proportion to keep the drawings clear and easy to understand.
[0025] In the attached picture:
[0026] Figure 1 Schematically shows a perspective view of a transfer tool according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0027] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A front view of the transfer tool shown;
[0028] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A top view of the transfer tool shown;
[0029] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 Another perspective view of the transfer tool shown;
[0030] Figure 5 Schematically shows Figure 1 A perspective view of the transfer tool shown with the various retaining components in adjustable positions; and
[0031] Figure 6 Schematically shows Figure 1 A transfer tool is shown holding a perspective view of a battery module. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0032] The present disclosure will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein the accompanying drawings show at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. However, it should be understood that the present disclosure can be presented in a variety of different ways and is not limited to the embodiments described below. The embodiments described below are intended to make the disclosure of the present disclosure more complete and fully illustrate the protection scope of the present disclosure to those skilled in the art. It should be understood that in all the drawings, the same reference numerals represent the same elements.
[0033] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art. For the sake of brevity and / or clarity, well-known functions or structures may not be described in detail. The terms used herein are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present disclosure. The terms "including" and "having" and any derivatives thereof in the specification and claims of the present disclosure and the above-mentioned figure descriptions are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions.
[0034] In the description of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the terms "first", "second", etc. are only used to distinguish different objects, and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number, specific order, or primary and secondary relationship of the indicated technical features. In the description of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the meaning of "plurality" is more than two, unless otherwise clearly defined.
[0035] Reference to an "embodiment" herein means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in conjunction with the embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. The appearance of the phrase in various places in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it an independent or alternative embodiment that is mutually exclusive with other embodiments. As those skilled in the art understand explicitly and implicitly, the embodiments described herein may be combined with other embodiments.
[0036] In the description of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the term "and / or" is merely a term used to describe the association relationship of associated objects, indicating that three relationships may exist. For example, A and / or B may represent the following three situations: A exists alone, B exists alone, and A and B exist at the same time.
[0037] In the description of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the terms "head", "tail", "front" and "rear", "vertical", "horizontal", "left", "right", "first direction", "second direction" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the figures. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of the present disclosure and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be configured and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be understood as limitations on the embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0038] In the description of the embodiments of the present disclosure, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected" and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral one; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the present disclosure can be understood according to specific circumstances.
[0039] A transfer tool known in the prior art includes a handpiece, a pair of holding parts for holding an article from opposite sides of the article, and a connecting arm part for connecting the handpiece and the holding part. During operation, it is necessary to first increase the spacing between a pair of holding parts so as to approach and abut the article from opposite sides of the article, thereby holding the article to transfer the article by manipulating the handpiece. When arriving at the placement location, it is necessary to increase the spacing between a pair of holding parts again to release the article. However, since the transfer tool of the prior art cannot change the relative position between a pair of holding parts at the handpiece, the operator is also required to manually increase and / or reduce the spacing between a pair of holding parts at the connecting arm part or the holding part. In the case where a damaged high-voltage battery module needs to be transferred, it may take more operating time and may increase the risk of injury to the operator. For this reason, in the production and assembly stage of battery modules (especially high-voltage battery modules), a transfer tool that can safely and quickly transfer damaged battery modules from the production line is needed.
[0040] The transfer tool disclosed in the present invention is used, for example but not limited to, to transfer one or more battery modules, and can transfer any object that needs to be transferred. The following is combined with the accompanying drawings to illustrate the technical solution of the present invention by taking the transfer tool for transferring a battery module as an example.
[0041] Figure 1-3 Schematically showing a stereoscopic view, a front view and a top view of a transfer tool according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, respectively, Figure 4 Schematically shows Figure 1 Another perspective view of the transfer tool is shown.
[0042] exist Figure 1-4 In the illustrated embodiment, the transfer tool 1 according to the present disclosure includes a handheld assembly 100, a first holding component 300A, a second holding component 300B, a first connecting arm component 200A and a second connecting arm component 200B. In principle, the object to be transferred using the transfer tool 1 can be any object, and this article only takes the battery module M (especially the high-voltage battery module) as an example for explanation. The battery module M is usually in the form of a rectangular parallelepiped (see Figure 6 ).
[0043] The handheld assembly 100 includes a first handle 110 and a second handle 120 pivotally connected by a pivot 130. The first handle and the second handle each have a head end and a tail end. The head ends of the first handle 110 and the second handle 120 are located on one side of the pivot 130, while the tail ends of the first handle 110 and the second handle 120 are located on the opposite side of the pivot 130. The tail ends of the first handle 110 and the second handle 120 are configured to be used as handheld parts for performing transfer operations. The first holding member 300A and the second holding member 300B may be configured to be able to hold an item (such as a bag) from opposite sides of the item. Figure 6 The battery module M shown in FIG. Figure 1 , the first connecting arm member 200A may be configured to connect the first holding member 300A to the head end 112 of the first handle 110. The second connecting arm member 200B may be configured to connect the second holding member 300B to the tail end 124 of the second handle 120. At least one of the first handle 110 and the second handle 120 may be configured as a lever with the pivot 130 as a fulcrum, so as to change the relative position between the first holding member 300A and the second holding member 300B by operating the lever, thereby holding or releasing the article.
[0044] refer to Figure 1 , the working principle is explained by taking the first handle 110 as an example of a lever. The pivot 130 is used as the fulcrum of the lever, and the distance from the fulcrum to the tail end 114 of the first handle 110 is the first lever arm, and the distance from the fulcrum to the head end 112 of the first handle 110 is the second lever arm. The operator presses down or lifts up the tail end 114 of the first handle 110 to make the head end 112 of the first handle 110 rotate upward or downward around the fulcrum, thereby correspondingly changing (increasing and decreasing) the relative position between the first holding component 300A and the second holding component 300B, so as to achieve the holding or release of the battery module. In this way, the relative position between the first holding component 300A and the second holding component 300B can be changed by manual operation at the handheld assembly 100, without the operator having to manually change the relative position between a pair of holding components at the connecting arm component or the holding component, thereby facilitating operation and saving operation time, and reducing the risk of operator injury. After the transfer tool 1 holds the battery module, the operator holds the tail end of the first handle 110 and / or the second handle 120 and lifts it upward to remove the battery module M from the production line. Thus, the transfer tool of the present disclosure can safely and quickly transfer damaged battery modules from the production line.
[0045] In one embodiment, at least one of the first handle 110, the second handle 120, the first holding member 300A, the second holding member 300B, the first connecting arm member 200A, and the second connecting arm member 200B of the transfer tool 1 has an insulating coating. Thus, in the closed loop formed by the transfer tool 1 and the battery module that may be under high voltage, the circuit is disconnected at at least one of the parts due to insulation, thereby preventing the operator from getting an electric shock. Thus, the operator can safely transfer the battery module from the production line using the transfer tool disclosed in the present invention.
[0046] As used herein, reference Figure 1The first direction D1 refers to the direction in which the first handle 110 and / or the second handle 120 extend along their longitudinal length; the second direction D2 refers to the direction perpendicular to the first direction D1 and indicating the width of the first handle 110 and / or the second handle 120. Generally, the length direction of the battery module is parallel to the first direction D1. When using the transfer tool according to the present disclosure to transfer the battery module, the transfer tool can be moved in a certain direction. Figure 1 A battery module can be held from both sides in the first direction D1 shown in FIG. Figure 1 In the second direction D2 shown, two or more battery modules are held from both sides. In other words, the transfer tool can selectively hold one battery module or two or more battery modules by simply turning it 90 degrees.
[0047] Generally, the lengths and widths of battery modules of different specifications are not the same. In order to be suitable for transferring battery modules of the same specifications, the transfer tool needs to have the ability to adjust the holding distance between the first holding member 300A and the second holding member 300B. To this end, the transfer tool 1 may also include a distance adjuster, which is configured to adjust the holding distance between the first holding member 300A and the second holding member 300B to be suitable for battery modules of different specifications.
[0048] In one embodiment, the distance adjuster includes a position-adjustable pivot member 130. One of the first handle 110 and the second handle 120 may be provided with an elongated through hole, and the mounting position of the pivot member 130 in the elongated through hole is adjustable.
[0049] Specifically, refer to Figure 1-4 In the illustrated embodiment, the handheld assembly 100 is in a pliers-like shape. The juxtaposed first handle 110 and the second handle 120 are pivotally connected via a pivot member 130. The juxtaposition referred to herein means that the head ends of the first handle 110 and the second handle 120 are located on one side of the pivot member 130, while the tail ends of the first handle 110 and the second handle 120 are located on the other side of the pivot member 130.
[0050] exist Figure 1-4In the illustrated embodiment, an example of a lever with a first handle 110 is shown. Specifically, the first handle 110 may have a head end 112, a tail end 114, and an inclined middle portion 116 located therebetween. The middle portion 116 of the first handle 110 may be provided with an elongated through hole 118. The head end 112 and the tail end 114 may be arranged parallel to each other to make the structure compact. Alternatively, in an embodiment not shown, the head end 112 and the tail end 114 may be arranged at an angle relative to each other to provide sufficient operating space. In fact, the middle portion 116 may also be arranged in a straight line with the head end 112 and the tail end 114 to make the structure more compact. The second handle 120 has a head end 122 and a tail end 124. The head end 122 of the second handle 120 may be connected to the middle portion 116 of the first handle 110 by a pivot 130. In this case, the tail end 114 of the first handle 110 is used as a manually operated end of a lever to change the holding distance. The tail end 114 of the first handle 110 and the tail end 124 of the second handle 120 are used as a lifting transfer tool to remove the handheld portion of the battery module. The pivot member 130 may include a head and a rod extending from the head. The rod is provided with an external thread at least at its end for threading with a matching nut to provide a detachable pivot connection.
[0051] The head end 122 of the second handle 120 can be pivotally connected to the elongated through hole 118 of the middle portion 116 of the first handle 110 by inserting the rod of the pivot member 130 through the connecting hole in the head end 122 of the second handle 120 and the elongated through hole 118 of the middle portion 116 of the first handle 110, and then screwing the rod with a nut. The degree of tightening of the screw connection can ensure that the first handle 110 can still pivot around the pivot member 130 and the installation position of the pivot member 130 is fixed. This connection method can also change the installation position of the pivot member 130 by loosening the nut to change the position of the rod in the elongated through hole 118 and then tightening the nut. In this way, the position of the lever fulcrum can be changed accordingly by changing the installation position of the pivot member 130 in the elongated through hole 118 of the middle portion 116, thereby changing the length of the second force arm and finally changing the holding distance between the first holding member 300A and the second holding member 300B. Therefore, the installation position of the pivoting member 130 in the elongated through hole 118 is adjustable to realize the function of a distance adjuster, so that the transfer tool is suitable for battery modules of different specifications.
[0052] In an example not shown, the second handle 120 may also have a middle portion to serve as a connection portion for pivoting with the middle portion 116 of the first handle 110. The pivoting connection between the middle portion of the second handle 120 and the middle portion 116 of the first handle 110 is the same as the connection between the head end of the second handle 120 and the middle portion 116 of the first handle 110, which will not be described in detail here. In this embodiment, the tail end 114 of the first handle 110 and the head end 122 of the second handle 120 can both be used as the manual operation end of the lever to change the holding distance. The tail end 114 of the first handle 110 and the tail end 124 of the second handle 120 are used as the handheld portion of the lifting transfer tool 1 to remove the battery module. This configuration facilitates that either of the first handle 110 and the second handle 120 can be used as a lever to adapt to different operating requirements. The structure and arrangement of the second handle 120 and the first handle 110 can be the same or different, as long as the function of the lever and / or distance adjuster can be achieved.
[0053] exist Figure 1-4 In the illustrated embodiment, the first end of the first connecting arm member 200A can be fixedly connected (e.g., welded) to the head end 112 of the first handle 110. The first end of the second connecting arm member 200B can be fixedly connected to the tail end 124 of the second handle 120. This fixed connection can provide sufficient connection strength to enable the transfer tool to carry multiple battery modules at the same time.
[0054] The first holding member 300A includes at least one first positioning portion for engaging the battery module M and at least one first connecting portion for connecting to the first connecting arm member 200A. The second holding member 300B includes at least one second positioning portion for engaging the battery module M and at least one second connecting portion for connecting to the second connecting arm member 200B. Thus, the plurality of positioning portions can provide a stable hold for the battery module.
[0055] Specifically, in Figure 1-4In the illustrated embodiment, the first retaining member 300A includes a pair of first positioning portions 310A for abutting and retaining the battery module M and a first connecting portion 320A correspondingly for connecting to the first connecting arm member 200A. The first positioning portion 310A shown in the drawings is in the form of a cylindrical protrusion. However, the shape of the first positioning portion 310A is not limited thereto, but can be any shape complementary to the corresponding joint structure of the battery module to be retained, as long as it is convenient to firmly retain the battery module for transfer. The cylindrical protrusion can be engaged with the corresponding joint to varying degrees to compensate for the height difference between the first retaining member 300A and the second retaining member 300B caused when the distance adjustment is performed using the distance adjuster. The first positioning portion 310A and the first connecting portion 320A can be formed integrally. Alternatively, the first positioning portion 310A and the first connecting portion 320A can be detachably connected by fasteners for easy replacement. Optionally, the first positioning portion 310A and the first connecting portion 320A are non-detachably connected by welding or bonding. Similarly, the second holding member 300B includes a pair of second positioning portions 310B for abutting and holding the battery module M and a second connecting portion 320B for connecting with the second connecting arm member 200B. The structures and functions of the components of the second holding member 300B and the first holding member 300A are similar and will not be described in detail.
[0056] exist Figure 1-4 In the illustrated embodiment, the first connecting arm member 200A has a first end for connecting to the head end 112 of the first handle 110 and a second end for connecting to the first retaining member 300A. The second end forks from the first end to form two second sub-ends spaced apart from each other by a connection width W. The connection width W is measured at the structural center line of the two second sub-ends along the second direction D2. The two second sub-ends of the first connecting arm member 200A are respectively connected to the two first connecting portions 320A of the first retaining member 300A. Similarly, the second connecting arm member 200B has a first end for connecting to the tail end 124 of the second handle 120 and a second end for connecting to the second retaining member 300B. The second end of the second connecting arm member 200B forks from its first end to form two second sub-ends spaced apart from each other by a connection width W. The two second sub-ends of the second connecting arm member 200B are respectively connected to the two second connecting portions 320B of the second retaining member 300B. The fork-shaped structure of the first connecting arm part 200A and the second connecting arm part 200B is conducive to reducing the weight of the transfer tool. In addition, the arrangement of the four positioning parts can provide a more stable and balanced holding of the battery module. Figure 3, the distance between the first connecting arm component 200A and the second connecting arm component 200B is defined as the connection length L. The connection length L is measured at the structural centerline of the corresponding second sub-ends of the first connecting arm component 200A and the second connecting arm component 200B. In an optional embodiment not shown, the second end can be an integral end providing at least the connection width W.
[0057] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 The first positioning portion 310A and the second positioning portion 310B are arranged such that a first length distance L1 of the center line of the first positioning portion 310A and the second positioning portion 310B along the first direction D1 is equal to the spacing of the corresponding joints of the battery module W to be transferred along the length direction. The first length distance L1 can be used to represent the holding distance between the first holding component 300A and the second holding component 300B described above. A pair of first positioning portions 310A or a pair of second positioning portions 310B are arranged such that a first width distance W1 of the center line along the second direction D2 is equal to the spacing of the corresponding joints of the battery module to be transferred along the width direction.
[0058] In an embodiment not shown, the two first connection portions 320A are fixedly connected (e.g., welded) to the two second sub-end portions of the first holding member 200A, and the two second connection portions 320B are fixedly connected to the two second sub-end portions of the second holding member 200B. In this case, a more secure connection can be provided to more firmly hold the battery module M. The first length distance L1 and the first width distance W1 are fixed relative to the connection length L and the connection width W.
[0059] exist Figure 4 In the illustrated embodiment, the first connection portion 320A is detachably connected to the second sub-end portion of the first connection arm component 200A, and the second connection portion 320B is detachably connected to the second sub-end portion of the second connection arm component 200B, so as to facilitate changing the positions of the first connection portion 320A and the second connection portion 320B by angle adjustment.
[0060] In particular, refer to Figure 4 , the first connection portion 320A and the first connecting arm member 200A are detachably connected by a first threaded fastener 330A. The second connection portion 320B and the second connecting arm member 200B are detachably connected by a second threaded fastener 330B. In this case, the angle of the first positioning portion 310A relative to the first connecting arm member 200A can be adjusted by loosening the first threaded fastener 330A, and the angle of the second positioning portion 310B relative to the second connecting arm member 200B can be adjusted by loosening the second threaded fastener 330B accordingly. This angle adjustment can provide a variable second length distance L2 and a second width distance W2 (refer to Figure 5 ).
[0061] like Figure 1-4 As shown, the front and rear second positioning parts 310A of the first holding member 300A are rotated clockwise and counterclockwise by a certain angle, and the front and rear second positioning parts 310B of the second holding member 300B are rotated counterclockwise and clockwise by a certain angle, so as to enter Figure 5 Status shown. Figure 5 The second length distance L2 shown is obviously longer than Figure 3 The first length distance L1 shown is large. Figure 5 The second width distance W2 shown is obviously larger than Figure 3 The first width distance W1 shown is large, so it is suitable for transferring battery modules with larger length and width. In essence, this detachable connection also has the function of a distance adjuster, which enables the transfer tool of the present disclosure to be suitable for battery modules of different specifications. However, generally speaking, this detachable connection and angle adjustment are more suitable for fine-tuning the size of battery modules of the same specification.
[0062] In addition, in an embodiment not shown, the connection holes of the first connection portion 320A and the second connection portion 320B can be set as elongated connection holes, so as to facilitate the connection position of the first threaded fastener 330A and the second threaded fastener 330B on the first connection portion 320A and the second connection portion 320B to be adjustable, thereby providing a changeable second length distance L2 in another way. This structure also has the function of a distance adjuster, so that the transfer tool disclosed in the present invention can be applied to battery modules of different specifications. Its arrangement and adjustment method are similar to the pivot 130 of the handheld component 100, which will not be repeated here.
[0063] Therefore, the transfer tool according to the present disclosure produces at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:
[0064] 1) Helps to safely and quickly remove damaged battery modules from the production line;
[0065] 2) Suitable for transferring one battery module or multiple battery modules at the same time; and
[0066] 3) Suitable for battery modules of different specifications.
[0067] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, rather than to limit them. Although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, it should be understood by those skilled in the art that the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments can still be modified, or some or all of the technical features therein can be replaced by equivalents; and these modifications or replacements do not make the essence of the corresponding technical solutions deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, and they should all be included in the scope of the claims and description of the present application. In particular, as long as there is no structural conflict, the various technical features mentioned in the various embodiments can be combined in any way.
Claims
1. A transfer tool, the transfer tool is used to transfer an object, characterized in that: The transfer tools include: A handheld assembly, the handheld assembly comprising a first handle and a second handle pivotally connected by a pivot member, the first handle and the second handle each having a head end and a tail end, the head ends of the first handle and the second handle being located on one side of the pivot member, and the tail ends of the first handle and the second handle being located on an opposite side of the pivot member, wherein the tail ends of the first handle and the second handle are configured to be used as handheld portions for performing transfer operations; first and second retaining features configured to retain the article from opposite sides of the article; and a first connecting arm member configured to connect the first retaining member to the head end of the first handle and a second connecting arm member configured to connect the second retaining member to the tail end of the second handle; At least one of the first handle and the second handle is configured as a lever with the pivot member as a fulcrum, so that the relative position between the first holding component and the second holding component can be changed by operating the lever, thereby holding or releasing the object.
2. The transfer tool according to claim 1, characterized in that The item is a battery module.
3. The transfer tool according to claim 2, characterized in that: At least one of the first handle, the second handle, the first holding member, the second holding member, the first connecting arm member, and the second connecting arm member of the transfer tool has an insulating coating.
4. The transfer tool according to claim 2, characterized in that: The transfer tool further includes a distance adjuster configured to adjust a holding distance between the first holding member and the second holding member to be suitable for battery modules of different specifications.
5. The transfer tool according to claim 4, characterized in that The distance adjuster includes the pivot member whose position can be adjusted. One of the first handle and the second handle is provided with an elongated through hole. The installation position of the pivot member in the elongated through hole is adjustable.
6. The transfer tool according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The first handle portion further includes an inclined middle portion between the head end and the tail end, and the head end of the second handle portion is pivotally connected to the middle portion of the first handle portion by a pivot member.
7. The transfer tool according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The first handle also includes an inclined intermediate portion between the head end and the tail end, and the second handle also includes an intermediate portion between the head end and the tail end, and the intermediate portion of the second handle is pivotally connected to the intermediate portion of the first handle.
8. The transfer tool according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The first connecting arm component is fixedly connected to the head end of the first handle, and the second connecting arm component is fixedly connected to the tail end of the second handle.
9. The transfer tool according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The first retaining component includes at least one first positioning portion for engaging the battery module and at least one first connecting portion for connecting to the first connecting arm component, and the second retaining component includes at least one second positioning portion for engaging the battery module and at least one second connecting portion for connecting to the second connecting arm component.
10. The transfer tool according to claim 9, characterized in that The first retaining component includes two first connecting parts, the first connecting arm component includes a first end connected to the head end of the first handle and two second sub-ends forked from the first end and connected to the two first connecting parts respectively; the second retaining component includes two second connecting parts, the second connecting arm component includes a first end connected to the tail end of the second handle and two second sub-ends forked from the first end and connected to the two second connecting parts respectively.
11. The transfer tool according to claim 10, characterized in that The first connection portion is fixedly connected to the second sub-end portion of the first holding member, and the second connection portion is fixedly connected to the second sub-end portion of the second holding member.
12. The transfer tool according to claim 10, characterized in that The first connecting part is detachably connected to the second sub-end of the first connecting arm component through a first threaded connecting piece, and the second connecting part is detachably connected to the second sub-end of the second connecting arm component through a second threaded connecting piece, so as to change the positions of the first connecting part and the second connecting part by angle adjustment.
13. The transfer tool according to claim 10, characterized in that The first connection portion and the second connection portion are both provided with an elongated connection hole to allow the connection positions of the first threaded connection member and the second threaded connection member on the first connection portion and the second connection portion to be adjustable.
14. The transfer tool according to claim 12, characterized in that The first connection portion and the second connection portion are both provided with an elongated connection hole to allow the connection positions of the first threaded connection member and the second threaded connection member on the first connection portion and the second connection portion to be adjustable.
15. The transfer tool according to claim 1, characterized in that At least one of the first handle, the second handle, the first holding member, the second holding member, the first connecting arm member, and the second connecting arm member of the transfer tool has an insulating coating.