Battery piece test support and test system

By designing a cell test bracket with adjustable clamping assembly and probe unit, the problem of low test accuracy and reliability in the prior art is solved, and convenient cell testing and accurate leakage position identification are achieved.

CN222283205UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-31LONGI PHOTOVOLTAIC TECHNOLOGY (ORDOS) CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202420297579.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-02-18
Publication Date
2024-12-31
Estimated Expiration
2034-02-18

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Technical Problem

The current battery cell test brackets have low test accuracy and reliability, manual fixation probes are cumbersome, infrared thermal imaging locking leakage position contrast is low, making it difficult to accurately locate leakage position.

Method used

A battery cell test bracket including a base, a support rod, a clamping assembly and a probe unit is designed. The support rod is arranged at the edge of the base, the clamping assembly position is adjustable, and the probe unit contacts the main gate of the battery cell to form a test loop. The battery cells are placed vertically for easy infrared thermal imaging testing.

Benefits of technology

It improves the accuracy and reliability of battery cell testing, simplifies the testing process, and is suitable for battery cells of different sizes. The high and low leakage areas are clearly contrasted during infrared thermal imaging, and the leakage location is accurately identified.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a cell test support and a test system, and relates to the technical field of solar cells. Comprising a base, a supporting rod, a clamping assembly and a probe unit, and the clamping assembly is arranged on the supporting rod in a position-adjustable mode; the probe unit is arranged on the clamping assembly, when the clamping assembly fixes the to-be-tested battery piece, the probe unit makes contact with the main grid of the to-be-tested battery piece to form a test loop, it is not needed to manually fix the probe unit and the to-be-tested battery piece all the time in the test process, and placing and testing of the to-be-tested battery piece can be completed more conveniently; the clamping assembly is arranged on the supporting rod in a position-adjustable manner, so that the probe unit on the clamping assembly can move along with the position movement of the clamping assembly on the supporting rod, and the device is suitable for testing to-be-tested battery pieces with different sizes; therefore, high and low electric leakage areas are obviously compared during an infrared thermal imaging test, and the test accuracy and reliability of the battery piece are improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of solar cells, in particular to a solar cell testing bracket and a testing system. Background Art

[0002] Leakage current is a key parameter of photovoltaic solar cells. If the leakage current of the cell is too large, it will cause a local hot spot effect after the components are connected in series, thus affecting the use of the components. In the analysis of finished battery products, it is necessary to connect the positive and negative electrodes of the cell through an external reverse voltage. If leakage occurs at a certain position, it will cause overheating at the corresponding position. The leakage position can be locked through infrared thermal imaging, so that the cause of leakage can be further analyzed and identified.

[0003] The existing test is to place the battery cell on a copper plate, fix the battery cell with a small rack, and manually press the main grid of the battery cell with a probe. The test probe and the battery cell need to be manually fixed. The test process is cumbersome and inconvenient to operate. In addition, the image formed by locking the leakage position through infrared thermal imaging has low contrast, making it difficult to accurately locate the leakage position, reducing the test accuracy and reliability of the battery cell. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model aims to provide a battery cell test bracket to solve the problem of low test accuracy and reliability of the existing battery cell test bracket.

[0005] In a first aspect, the utility model provides a battery cell test bracket, the battery cell test bracket comprising:

[0006] A base, a support rod, a clamping assembly and a probe unit, wherein the support rod is arranged on the base, and the clamping assembly is arranged on the support rod in an adjustable position;

[0007] The probe unit is arranged on the clamping assembly. When the clamping assembly fixes the battery cell to be tested, the probe unit contacts the main grid of the battery cell to be tested to form a test loop.

[0008] When the above technical scheme is adopted, the cell test bracket provided by the embodiment of the utility model includes: a base, a support rod, a clamping assembly and a probe unit, the support rod is arranged at the edge of the base, and the clamping assembly is adjustably arranged on the support rod; the probe unit is arranged on the clamping assembly, and when the clamping assembly fixes the cell to be tested, the probe unit contacts the main grid of the cell to be tested to form a test circuit, and there is no need to manually fix the probe unit and the cell to be tested during the test process, so the placement and testing of the cell to be tested can be completed more conveniently, and because the clamping assembly is adjustably arranged on the support rod, the probe unit on the clamping assembly can move with the position of the clamping assembly on the support rod, and can be suitable for testing cell to be tested of different sizes, and the cell test bracket provided by the embodiment of the utility model places the cell to be tested vertically instead of on a copper plate, so that the contrast between high and low leakage areas is obvious during infrared thermal imaging testing, so that the leakage position can be accurately identified, thereby improving the test accuracy and reliability of the cell.

[0009] In some embodiments, the support rod includes a support rod body and a limiting portion.

[0010] In some embodiments, the clamping assembly includes two clamping units, each of which includes a connecting portion, a clamping portion, and a probe connecting hole;

[0011] The connecting portion is connected to the limiting portion, the probe connecting hole is arranged on the clamping portion, and the probe connecting hole is connected to the probe unit;

[0012] The clamping portion is used to vertically clamp the battery cell to be tested.

[0013] In some embodiments, the two probe connection holes are arranged at opposite positions of the corresponding clamping parts.

[0014] In some embodiments, the probe unit includes two probes, and each of the probes is disposed in a corresponding probe connecting hole of the clamping unit.

[0015] In some embodiments, the limiting portion and the connecting portion are connected via a connecting member.

[0016] In some embodiments, the limiting portion includes a limiting sliding groove, and the limiting sliding groove is arranged along the extension direction of the support rod body.

[0017] In some embodiments, the clamping portion includes a U-shaped clamping unit.

[0018] In some embodiments, the clampable size corresponding to the U-shaped clamping unit matches the thickness of the battery cell to be tested.

[0019] In a second aspect, the utility model provides a testing system, comprising an infrared thermal imaging tester, and a battery cell testing bracket as described in any one of the first aspects connected to the infrared thermal imaging tester.

[0020] When the above technical solution is adopted, in summary, the cleaning machine provided by the embodiment of the utility model includes an infrared thermal imaging tester, and a Figure 1 The cell test bracket shown in the figure includes: a base, a support rod, a clamping assembly and a probe unit, the support rod is arranged at the edge of the base, and the clamping assembly is adjustably arranged on the support rod; the probe unit is arranged on the clamping assembly, and when the clamping assembly fixes the cell to be tested, the probe unit contacts the main grid of the cell to be tested to form a test circuit, and there is no need to manually fix the probe unit and the cell to be tested during the test process, so the placement and testing of the cell to be tested can be completed more conveniently, and because the clamping assembly is adjustably arranged on the support rod, the probe unit on the clamping assembly can move as the position of the clamping assembly on the support rod moves, and can be suitable for testing cell to be tested of different sizes, and the cell test bracket provided by the embodiment of the utility model places the cell to be tested vertically instead of on a copper plate, so that the contrast between high and low leakage areas is obvious during infrared thermal imaging testing, so that the leakage position can be accurately identified, thereby improving the test accuracy and reliability of the cell. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] The drawings described herein are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention and constitute a part of the present invention. The exemplary embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an improper limitation on the present invention. In the drawings:

[0022] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a battery cell test bracket provided by the utility model is shown;

[0023] Figure 2 A test result image provided by the utility model is shown.

[0024] Reference numerals:

[0025] 01-base, 02-support rod, 03-clamping assembly, 04-probe unit, 021-support rod body, 022-limiting part, 031-clamping unit, 0311-connecting part, 0312-clamping part, 041-probe, K-connecting piece. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] In order to clearly describe the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present utility model, in the embodiments of the present utility model, words such as "first" and "second" are used to distinguish the same or similar items with basically the same functions and effects. Those skilled in the art can understand that words such as "first" and "second" do not limit the quantity and execution order, and words such as "first" and "second" do not necessarily limit the difference.

[0027] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", etc. indicate directions or positional relationships based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0028] It should be noted that in the present invention, words such as "exemplary" or "for example" are used to indicate examples, illustrations or descriptions. Any embodiment or design described as "exemplary" or "for example" in the present invention should not be interpreted as being more preferred or more advantageous than other embodiments or designs. Specifically, the use of words such as "exemplary" or "for example" is intended to present related concepts in a specific way.

[0029] In the present utility model, "at least one" means one or more, and "plurality" means two or more. "And / or" describes the association relationship of associated objects, indicating that three relationships may exist. For example, A and / or B can mean: A exists alone, A and B exist at the same time, and B exists alone, where A and B can be singular or plural. The character " / " generally indicates that the objects associated before and after are in an "or" relationship. "At least one of the following" or similar expressions refers to any combination of these items, including any combination of single or plural items. For example, at least one of a, b or c can mean: a, b, c, the combination of a and b, the combination of a and c, the combination of b and c, or the combination of a, b and c, where a, b, c can be single or plural.

[0030] Figure 1 The structure diagram of a battery cell test bracket provided by the utility model is shown as follows: Figure 1 As shown, the battery cell test bracket includes:

[0031] A base 01, a support rod 02, a clamping assembly 03 and a probe unit 04, wherein the support rod 02 is arranged on the base 01, and the clamping assembly 03 is arranged on the support rod 02 in an adjustable manner;

[0032] The probe unit 04 is disposed on the clamping assembly 03 . When the clamping assembly 03 fixes the cell to be tested, the probe unit 04 contacts the main grid of the cell to be tested to form a test loop.

[0033] Among them, the support rod can be set on the edge of the base, and can also be set at any position of the base. The embodiment of the present application does not make specific limitations on this. Furthermore, the support rod can be rotatably set on the base or fixedly set on the base. The embodiment of the present application does not make specific limitations on this.

[0034] In summary, the cell test bracket provided by the embodiment of the utility model includes: a base, a support rod, a clamping assembly and a probe unit, the support rod is arranged at the edge of the base, and the clamping assembly is adjustably arranged on the support rod; the probe unit is arranged on the clamping assembly, and when the clamping assembly fixes the cell to be tested, the probe unit contacts the main grid of the cell to be tested to form a test circuit, and there is no need to manually fix the probe unit and the cell to be tested during the test process, so the placement and testing of the cell to be tested can be completed more conveniently, and because the clamping assembly is adjustably arranged on the support rod, the probe unit on the clamping assembly can move with the position of the clamping assembly on the support rod, and can be suitable for testing cell to be tested of different sizes, and the cell test bracket provided by the embodiment of the utility model places the cell to be tested vertically instead of on a copper plate, so that the contrast between high and low leakage areas is obvious during infrared thermal imaging testing, so that the leakage position can be accurately identified, thereby improving the test accuracy and reliability of the cell.

[0035] Optional, see Figure 1 The support rod 02 includes a support rod body 021 and a limiting portion 022 .

[0036] Among them, the limiting part includes a limiting slide groove, and the limiting slide groove is arranged along the extension direction of the support rod body. The limiting part can also include a plurality of snap-on limiting units arranged along the extension direction of the support rod body, or other limiting structures. The embodiment of the present application does not make specific limitations on this.

[0037] It should be noted that the material of the support rod can be aluminum alloy, and the embodiment of the present application does not make any specific limitation on this, and specific settings can be made according to the actual application scenario.

[0038] Optional, see Figure 1 , the clamping assembly 03 includes two clamping units 031, each of the clamping units 031 includes a connecting portion 0311, a clamping portion 0312 and a probe connecting hole;

[0039] The connecting portion 0311 is connected to the limiting portion 022 , the probe connecting hole is provided on the clamping portion 0312 , and the probe connecting hole is connected to the probe unit 04 ;

[0040] The clamping portion 0312 is used to vertically clamp the battery cell to be tested.

[0041] Optionally, the clamping portion includes a U-shaped clamping unit, and the clamping size corresponding to the U-shaped clamping unit matches the thickness of the battery cell to be tested, thereby ensuring that the battery cell to be tested is clamped.

[0042] It should be noted that the material of the clamping component can be plastic, and the embodiment of the present application does not make any specific limitation on this, and specific settings can be made according to the actual application scenario.

[0043] Optionally, the two probe connection holes are arranged at relative positions of the corresponding clamping parts to facilitate the connection between the probe and the corresponding lead wire.

[0044] Optionally, the probe unit 04 includes two probes 041 , and each of the probes 041 is disposed in a corresponding probe connecting hole of the clamping unit.

[0045] Optionally, the limiting portion 022 and the connecting portion 0311 are connected via a connecting member K.

[0046] Among them, the connecting parts may include screws, which are not specifically limited in the embodiments of the present invention and can be specifically configured according to actual application scenarios.

[0047] In summary, the cell test bracket provided by the embodiment of the utility model includes: a base, a support rod, a clamping assembly and a probe unit, the support rod is arranged at the edge of the base, and the clamping assembly is adjustably arranged on the support rod; the probe unit is arranged on the clamping assembly, and when the clamping assembly fixes the cell to be tested, the probe unit contacts the main grid of the cell to be tested to form a test circuit, and there is no need to manually fix the probe unit and the cell to be tested during the test process, so the placement and testing of the cell to be tested can be completed more conveniently, and because the clamping assembly is adjustably arranged on the support rod, the probe unit on the clamping assembly can move with the position of the clamping assembly on the support rod, and can be suitable for testing cell to be tested of different sizes, and the cell test bracket provided by the embodiment of the utility model places the cell to be tested vertically instead of on a copper plate, so that the contrast between high and low leakage areas is obvious during infrared thermal imaging testing, so that the leakage position can be accurately identified, thereby improving the test accuracy and reliability of the cell.

[0048] The utility model also provides a testing system, characterized in that it comprises an infrared thermal imaging tester and a Figure 1 The cell test stand shown.

[0049] Figure 2 A test result image provided by the utility model is shown, and it can be seen that Figure 2 The high and low leakage areas in the test image of the corresponding infrared thermal imaging tester are clearly contrasted, which can accurately identify the leakage location and improve the test accuracy and reliability of the battery cell.

[0050] In summary, the cleaning machine provided by the embodiment of the utility model includes an infrared thermal imaging tester and a Figure 1 The cell test bracket shown in the figure includes: a base, a support rod, a clamping assembly and a probe unit, the support rod is arranged at the edge of the base, and the clamping assembly is adjustably arranged on the support rod; the probe unit is arranged on the clamping assembly, and when the clamping assembly fixes the cell to be tested, the probe unit contacts the main grid of the cell to be tested to form a test circuit, and there is no need to manually fix the probe unit and the cell to be tested during the test process, so the placement and testing of the cell to be tested can be completed more conveniently, and because the clamping assembly is adjustably arranged on the support rod, the probe unit on the clamping assembly can move as the position of the clamping assembly on the support rod moves, and can be suitable for testing cell to be tested of different sizes, and the cell test bracket provided by the embodiment of the utility model places the cell to be tested vertically instead of on a copper plate, so that the contrast between high and low leakage areas is obvious during infrared thermal imaging testing, so that the leakage position can be accurately identified, thereby improving the test accuracy and reliability of the cell.

[0051] Although the present invention is described herein in conjunction with various embodiments, in the process of implementing the claimed invention, those skilled in the art may understand and implement other variations of the disclosed embodiments by viewing the drawings, the disclosure, and the appended claims. In the claims, the word "comprising" does not exclude other components or steps, and "one" or "a" does not exclude multiple components. Certain measures are recorded in different dependent claims, but this does not mean that these measures cannot be combined to produce good results.

[0052] Although the utility model has been described in conjunction with specific features and embodiments thereof, it is obvious that various modifications and combinations may be made thereto without departing from the spirit and scope of the utility model. Accordingly, this specification and the drawings are merely exemplary illustrations of the utility model as defined by the appended claims, and are deemed to have covered any and all modifications, variations, combinations or equivalents within the scope of the utility model. Obviously, those skilled in the art may make various modifications and variations to the utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the utility model. Thus, if these modifications and variations of the utility model fall within the scope of the claims of the utility model and their equivalents, the utility model is also intended to include these modifications and variations.

Claims

1. A battery cell test bracket, characterized in that: include: A base, a support rod, a clamping assembly and a probe unit, wherein the support rod is arranged on the base, and the clamping assembly is arranged on the support rod in an adjustable position; The probe unit is arranged on the clamping assembly. When the clamping assembly fixes the battery cell to be tested, the probe unit contacts the main grid of the battery cell to be tested to form a test loop.

2. The battery cell test stand according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support rod comprises a support rod body and a limiting portion.

3. The battery cell test stand according to claim 2, characterized in that: The clamping assembly comprises two clamping units, each of which comprises a connecting portion, a clamping portion and a probe connecting hole; The connecting portion is connected to the limiting portion, the probe connecting hole is arranged on the clamping portion, and the probe connecting hole is connected to the probe unit; The clamping portion is used to vertically clamp the battery cell to be tested.

4. The battery cell test bracket according to claim 3, characterized in that: The two probe connection holes are arranged at relative positions of the corresponding clamping parts.

5. The battery cell test stand according to claim 3, characterized in that: The probe unit includes two probes, each of which is arranged in a corresponding probe connecting hole of the clamping unit.

6. The battery cell test stand according to claim 3, characterized in that: The limiting portion and the connecting portion are connected via a connecting piece.

7. The battery cell test stand according to claim 2, characterized in that: The limiting portion includes a limiting sliding groove, and the limiting sliding groove is arranged along the extending direction of the supporting rod body.

8. The battery cell test stand according to claim 3, characterized in that: The clamping portion includes a U-shaped clamping unit.

9. The battery cell test stand according to claim 8, characterized in that: The clamping size corresponding to the U-shaped clamping unit matches the thickness of the battery cell to be tested.

10. A testing system, characterized in that: It comprises an infrared thermal imaging tester, and a battery cell testing bracket as described in any one of claims 1 to 9 connected to the infrared thermal imaging tester.