Negative electrode adapter piece bending device

By designing an automated negative electrode adapter bending device, the clamping assembly and bending mechanism are used to solve the problems of low bending efficiency and safety of the negative electrode adapter bending, achieving efficient and safe bending effect.

CN222306947UActive Publication Date: 2025-01-07HUIZHOU LONGHE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420130229.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-01-18
Publication Date
2025-01-07
Estimated Expiration
2034-01-18

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Technical Problem

During the battery processing process, the bending efficiency of the negative electrode adapter is low, the effect is inconsistent, and the risk of injury to the operator's hand is high due to copper material.

Method used

A negative electrode adapter bending device including a transplanting platform mechanism, a bending mechanism, a insertion mechanism and a pressing mechanism is designed. The battery cell is fixed by clamping components, and the bending mechanism is used to automatically bending the adapter to ensure that Bending consistency and safety.

Benefits of technology

It improves bending efficiency and consistency of effect, reduces manual operation, and ensures the safety of operators.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a cathode adapter sheet bending device, which comprises a transplanting platform mechanism, a bending mechanism, a sheet inserting mechanism and a pressing mechanism, the transplanting platform mechanism is aligned with the bending mechanism, and the pressing mechanism is arranged above the transplanting platform mechanism. The sheet inserting mechanism is installed between the transplanting platform mechanism and the bending mechanism, a battery cell is placed on the transplanting platform mechanism, the pressing mechanism presses the battery cell on the transplanting platform mechanism, the sheet inserting mechanism is driven to abut against the root of a battery cell lug, and the bending mechanism bends a battery cell adapter sheet. According to the negative electrode adapter piece bending device, the negative electrode adapter piece is automatically bent, the battery cells are fixed through the clamping assembly to guarantee the consistency of the positions of the battery cells, and therefore the consistency of the bending effect is guaranteed, the bending mechanism is adopted for bending, the bending effect is good, the bending efficiency is improved, manual operation is avoided, and the safety of personnel is guaranteed.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of lithium battery production, in particular to a negative electrode adapter sheet bending device. Background Art

[0002] At present, during the battery processing, in order to save space in the width direction of the battery, the battery adapter must be bent. In the traditional battery cell assembly line, the bending of the negative electrode adapter is completed by workers standing next to the battery cell conveyor line. This is inefficient, has poor bending effects, low consistency, and the adapter is made of copper, which can easily cause injuries to the operator's hands. Utility Model Content

[0003] The main purpose of the utility model is to provide a negative electrode adapter plate bending device to solve the above technical problems and improve work efficiency.

[0004] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0005] A negative electrode adapter bending device comprises a transplanting platform mechanism, a bending mechanism, an inserting mechanism and a pressing mechanism, wherein the transplanting platform mechanism is aligned with the bending mechanism, the pressing mechanism and the transplanting platform mechanism are arranged at an interval from each other, the inserting mechanism is installed between the transplanting platform mechanism and the bending mechanism, a battery cell is placed on the transplanting platform mechanism, the pressing mechanism presses the battery cell onto the transplanting platform mechanism, the inserting mechanism is driven to abut against the root of the battery cell pole ear, and the bending mechanism bends the battery cell adapter.

[0006] As a preferred technical solution, the bending mechanism includes a bending transverse movement assembly, a bending longitudinal movement assembly and a clamping claw assembly. The bending transverse movement assembly is aligned with the transplanting platform mechanism, the bending longitudinal movement assembly is installed on the bending transverse movement assembly, and the clamping claw assembly is installed on the bending longitudinal movement assembly. The bending transverse movement assembly drives the bending longitudinal movement assembly to move, and the bending longitudinal movement assembly drives the clamping claw assembly to move.

[0007] As a preferred technical solution, the clamping jaw assembly includes a clamping jaw cylinder and a clamping jaw. The clamping jaw cylinder is installed on the bending and longitudinal movement assembly, and the clamping jaw cylinder drives the two clamping jaws to move relative to each other.

[0008] As a preferred technical solution, the transplanting platform mechanism includes a transplanting platform, a platform moving seat, a platform driving assembly, a clamping assembly and a retaining assembly. The platform moving seat is aligned with the bending mechanism. The transplanting platform is installed on the platform moving seat. The platform driving assembly drives the platform moving seat to move. The retaining assembly is installed at the end of the transplanting platform, and the clamping assembly is installed on the other three ends of the transplanting platform.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution, the clamping assembly includes a clamping cylinder, a battery cell push block and a push block mounting plate, the push block mounting plate is installed on the transplanting platform, the battery cell push block is installed on the push block mounting plate, and the clamping cylinder drives the push block mounting plate to move.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution, the retaining assembly includes a retaining cylinder and a retaining structure, the retaining cylinder is installed on the transplanting platform, and the retaining cylinder drives the retaining structure to move.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution, the transplanting platform mechanism also includes a pressure regulating valve, and the pressure regulating valve is connected to the clamping cylinder.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution, the insert mechanism includes an insert bracket, an insert cylinder, an insert mounting plate and an insert, the insert bracket is installed between the transplanting platform mechanism and the bending mechanism, the insert is installed on the insert mounting plate, the insert cylinder is installed on the insert bracket, and the insert cylinder drives the insert mounting plate to move.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution, the clamping mechanism includes a clamping unit and a clamping bracket, the clamping bracket and the transplanting platform mechanism are arranged at an interval, and the clamping unit is installed on the clamping bracket.

[0014] As a preferred technical solution, the clamping unit includes a clamping cylinder and a clamping block, the clamping cylinder is installed on the clamping bracket, the clamping cylinder is connected to the clamping block, and the clamping cylinder is used to drive the clamping block to approach or move away from the transplanting platform mechanism.

[0015] The beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows: the above-mentioned negative electrode adapter plate bending device adopts automation to bend the negative electrode adapter plate, adopts a clamping assembly to fix the battery cell to ensure the consistency of the battery cell position, thereby ensuring consistent bending effect, adopts a bending mechanism to bend, has a good bending effect, improves bending efficiency, avoids manual operation, and ensures the safety of personnel. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 The structure of the negative electrode adapter bending device involved in the utility model is shown in FIG. Figure 1 ;

[0017] Figure 2 The structure of the negative electrode adapter bending device involved in the utility model is shown in FIG. Figure 2 ;

[0018] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of the bending mechanism involved in the utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of the transplanting platform mechanism involved in the utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of the first clamping assembly involved in the utility model;

[0021] Figure 6 It is a structural schematic diagram of the inserting mechanism involved in the utility model;

[0022] Figure 7 It is a structural schematic diagram of the clamping mechanism involved in the utility model.

[0023] In the figure: 1. bending mechanism, 2. transplanting platform mechanism, 3. insert mechanism, 4. clamping mechanism, 11. bending transverse movement assembly, 12. bending longitudinal movement assembly, 13. clamping jaw assembly, 131. clamping jaw cylinder, 132. clamping jaw, 21. platform driving assembly, 23. transplanting platform, 22. platform moving seat, 24. first clamping assembly, 25. second clamping assembly, 26. holding assembly, 27. pressure regulating valve, 241. cylinder connecting plate, 242. clamping cylinder, 244. battery cell push block, 243. push block mounting plate, 261. holding cylinder, 262. holding structure, 31. insert bracket, 32. insert cylinder, 33. insert mounting plate, 34. insert, 42. clamping unit, 41. clamping bracket. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the utility model more clear, the utility model is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described here are only used to explain the utility model and are not used to limit the utility model.

[0025] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions 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 orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present invention. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present invention, the meaning of "multiple" is two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0026] Please combine Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a negative electrode adapter bending device includes a transplanting platform mechanism 2, a bending mechanism 1, an inserting mechanism 3 and a pressing mechanism 4. The transplanting platform mechanism 2 is aligned with the bending mechanism 1, and the pressing mechanism 4 and the transplanting platform mechanism 2 are arranged at intervals, that is, the pressing mechanism 4 is arranged above the transplanting platform mechanism 2, and the inserting mechanism 3 is installed between the transplanting platform mechanism 2 and the bending mechanism 1. The battery cell is placed on the transplanting platform mechanism 2, and the pressing mechanism 4 presses the battery cell on the transplanting platform mechanism 2. The inserting mechanism 3 is driven to abut against the root of the battery cell ear, and the bending mechanism 1 bends the battery cell adapter. In this embodiment, two bending mechanisms 1 are provided, which can bend the negative electrode adapters of two battery cells at the same time. Two are used as an example here, and two inserting mechanisms 3 and bending mechanisms 1 are provided correspondingly.

[0027] like Figure 3As shown, the bending mechanism 1 includes a bending transverse movement component 11, a bending longitudinal movement component 12 and a clamping jaw assembly 13. The bending transverse movement component 11 is aligned with the transplanting platform mechanism 2, the bending longitudinal movement component 12 is installed on the bending transverse movement component 11, and the clamping jaw assembly 13 is installed on the bending longitudinal movement component 12. The bending transverse movement component 11 drives the bending longitudinal movement component 12 to move, and the bending longitudinal movement component 12 drives the clamping jaw assembly 13 to move, and the clamping jaw assembly 13 clamps the negative electrode adapter. The bending transverse shift assembly 11 includes a transverse shift motor 111 and a transverse shift drive module 112, the transverse shift motor 111 is connected to the transverse shift drive module 112, the bending longitudinal shift assembly 12 is connected to the transverse shift drive module 112, the transverse shift motor 111 drives the transverse shift drive module 112 to move, and drives the bending longitudinal shift assembly 12 to move transversely, the bending longitudinal shift assembly 12 includes a longitudinal shift motor 121 and a longitudinal shift drive module 122, the longitudinal shift motor 121 is connected to the longitudinal shift drive module 122, the clamping jaw assembly 13 is connected to the longitudinal shift drive module 122, the longitudinal shift motor 121 drives the longitudinal shift drive module 122 to move, and drives the clamping jaw assembly 13 to move longitudinally, the clamping jaw assembly 13 includes a clamping jaw cylinder 131 and a clamping jaw 132, the clamping jaw cylinder 131 is installed on the bending longitudinal shift assembly 132, in this embodiment, the structure of the transverse shift drive module 112 and the longitudinal shift drive module 122 is a screw movable module. The clamping cylinder 131 drives the two clamping jaws 132 to move relative to each other, thereby clamping or loosening the adapter. When bending, the clamping cylinder 131 drives the two clamping jaws 132 to move closer to each other to clamp the adapter. The transverse motor 111 is connected to the transverse drive module 112 to drive the bending longitudinal movement component 12 to move. The longitudinal movement motor 121 drives the longitudinal movement drive module 122 to move, thereby driving the clamping jaw assembly 13 to move, thereby driving the adapter to bend.

[0028] Please combine Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the transplanting platform mechanism 2 includes a transplanting platform 23, a platform moving seat 22, a platform driving component 21, a clamping component, a holding component 26 and a pressure regulating valve 27. The platform moving seat 22 is aligned with the bending mechanism 1. Two transplanting platforms 23 are provided corresponding to the bending mechanism 1, and two battery cells can be placed at the same time. The two transplanting platforms 23 are installed on the platform moving seat 22. The platform driving component 21 drives the platform moving seat 22 to move. The holding component 29 is installed at the end of the transplanting platform 23, and the clamping component is installed on the other three ends of the transplanting platform 23. Specifically, the clamping component includes a first clamping component 24 and a second clamping component 25. The transplanting platform 23 is a rectangular structure. The first clamping component 24 is installed at one end of the transplanting platform 23, the holding component 26 is installed at the other end of the transplanting platform 23, and the second clamping component 25 is installed on both sides of the transplanting platform 23. The pressure regulating valve 27 is connected to the second clamping component 25 for adjusting the output force on the battery cell.

[0029] Specifically, in the present embodiment, the structures of the first clamping assembly 24 and the second clamping assembly 25 are the same. Therefore, in order to avoid redundancy, only the first clamping assembly 24 is taken as an example for description. The first clamping assembly 24 includes a cylinder connecting plate 241, a clamping cylinder 242, a battery cell push block 244 and a push block mounting plate 243. The cylinder connecting plate 241 is installed on the transplanting platform 23, the clamping cylinder 242 is installed on the cylinder connecting plate 241, the battery cell push block 244 is installed on the push block mounting plate 243, and the clamping cylinder 242 drives the push block mounting plate 243 to move, thereby pushing the battery cell to move and clamping the battery cell. The holding assembly 26 includes a holding cylinder 261 and a holding structure 262. The holding cylinder 261 is installed on the transplanting platform 23. The holding cylinder 261 drives the holding structure 262 to move, so that the bent negative electrode adapter sheet remains in its current state. The pressure regulating valve 27 is connected to the clamping cylinder 242 of the second clamping assembly 25, so as to adjust the output force of the clamping cylinder 242 of the second clamping assembly 25.

[0030] like Figure 6 As shown, the insert mechanism 3 includes an insert bracket 31, an insert cylinder 32, an insert mounting plate 33 and an insert 34. The insert bracket 31 is installed between the transplanting platform mechanism 2 and the bending mechanism 1, the insert 34 is installed on the insert mounting plate 33, the insert cylinder 32 is installed on the insert bracket 31, and the insert cylinder 32 drives the insert mounting plate 33 to move, thereby driving the insert 34 to move to abut against the root of the negative electrode sheet.

[0031] like Figure 7 As shown, the clamping mechanism 4 includes a clamping unit 42 and a clamping bracket 41. The clamping bracket 41 and the transplanting platform mechanism 2 are arranged at intervals, that is, the clamping bracket 41 is located above the transplanting platform 23, and the clamping unit 42 is installed on the clamping bracket 41. The clamping unit 42 is aligned with the transplanting platform 23. In this embodiment, two clamping units 42 are arranged corresponding to the transplanting platform 23. The clamping unit 42 includes a clamping cylinder 43 and a pressing block 44. The clamping cylinder 43 is installed on the clamping bracket 41. The clamping cylinder 43 drives the pressing block 44 to move, thereby pressing the battery cell onto the transplanting platform 23.

[0032] When the negative electrode adapter bending device is in use, the external manipulator places the battery cell on the transplanting platform 23, the first clamping assembly 24 is driven to move the battery cell toward the holding assembly 26, the two clamping assemblies 25 drive to clamp the battery cell, the platform driving assembly 21 drives the platform moving seat 22 to move, so that the transplanting platform 23 is close to the bending mechanism 1, the pressing cylinder 43 drives the pressing block 44 to move, thereby pressing the battery cell onto the transplanting platform 23, and the insert cylinder 32 drives the insert mounting plate 33 to move, thereby driving the insert 34 to move to the negative electrode adapter plate 23. The roots of the pole pieces are abutted, and the clamping cylinder 131 drives the two clamping jaws 132 to move relative to each other, thereby clamping the adapter piece. Under the joint action of the bending transverse movement component 11 and the bending longitudinal movement component 12, the adapter piece is first bent to be perpendicular to the plug-in piece 34, and then bent to be close to the plug-in piece 34. After the bending is completed, the plug-in piece cylinder 32 drives the plug-in piece mounting plate 33 to reset, and the holding cylinder 261 drives the holding structure 262 to move, so that the bent negative pole adapter piece remains in its current state, and the clamping cylinder 43 drives the pressing block 44 to reset, thereby completing the bending.

[0033] The above-described embodiments are only preferred examples of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of implementation of the present invention. Therefore, any equivalent changes or modifications made based on the structures, features and principles described in the patent application scope of the present invention should be included in the scope of the patent application of the present invention.

Claims

1. A negative electrode adapter bending device, characterized in that: It includes a transplanting platform mechanism, a bending mechanism, an inserting mechanism and a pressing mechanism. The transplanting platform mechanism is aligned with the bending mechanism. The pressing mechanism and the transplanting platform mechanism are spaced apart from each other. The inserting mechanism is installed between the transplanting platform mechanism and the bending mechanism. The battery cell is placed on the transplanting platform mechanism. The pressing mechanism presses the battery cell onto the transplanting platform mechanism. The inserting mechanism is driven to abut against the root of the battery cell pole ear, and the bending mechanism bends the battery cell adapter.

2. The negative electrode adapter bending device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bending mechanism includes a bending transverse movement component, a bending longitudinal movement component and a clamping claw component. The bending transverse movement component is aligned with the transplanting platform mechanism, the bending longitudinal movement component is installed on the bending transverse movement component, and the clamping claw component is installed on the bending longitudinal movement component. The bending transverse movement component drives the bending longitudinal movement component to move, and the bending longitudinal movement component drives the clamping claw component to move.

3. The negative electrode adapter bending device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The clamping jaw assembly comprises a clamping jaw cylinder and a clamping jaw. The clamping jaw cylinder is installed on the bending and longitudinal movement assembly, and the clamping jaw cylinder drives two clamping jaws to move relative to each other.

4. The negative electrode adapter bending device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transplanting platform mechanism includes a transplanting platform, a platform moving seat, a platform driving assembly, a clamping assembly and a retaining assembly. The platform moving seat is aligned with the bending mechanism. The transplanting platform is installed on the platform moving seat. The platform driving assembly drives the platform moving seat to move. The retaining assembly is installed at the end of the transplanting platform, and the clamping assembly is installed on the other three ends of the transplanting platform.

5. The negative electrode adapter bending device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The clamping assembly includes a clamping cylinder, a battery push block and a push block mounting plate. The clamping cylinder is installed on the transplanting platform, the battery push block is installed on the push block mounting plate, and the clamping cylinder drives the push block mounting plate to move.

6. The negative electrode adapter bending device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The holding assembly includes a holding cylinder and a holding structure. The holding cylinder is installed on the transplanting platform, and the holding cylinder drives the holding structure to move.

7. The negative electrode adapter bending device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The transplanting platform mechanism also includes a pressure regulating valve, which is connected to the clamping cylinder.

8. The negative electrode adapter bending device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The insert mechanism includes an insert bracket, an insert cylinder, an insert mounting plate and an insert, the insert bracket is installed between the transplanting platform mechanism and the bending mechanism, the insert is installed on the insert mounting plate, the insert cylinder is installed on the insert bracket, and the insert cylinder drives the insert mounting plate to move.

9. The negative electrode adapter bending device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping mechanism comprises a clamping unit and a clamping bracket. The clamping bracket and the transplanting platform mechanism are arranged at an interval, and the clamping unit is installed on the clamping bracket.

10. The negative electrode adapter bending device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The pressing unit includes a pressing cylinder and a pressing block. The pressing cylinder is installed on the pressing bracket and connected to the pressing block. The pressing cylinder is used to drive the pressing block to approach or move away from the transplanting platform mechanism.