Battery formation device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of batteries, in particular to a battery formation device. The battery formation device comprises a battery clamping mechanism and a formation mechanism, the battery clamping mechanism comprises a plurality of battery clamping positions with variable space sizes, the formation mechanism comprises at least one adjusting plate, a formation cup support for installing formation cups is arranged on the adjusting plate, and the formation mechanism is configured to control the adjusting plate to move in the first direction; and controlling the formation cup bracket to move on the adjusting plate. When the forming cup is applied, batteries of various sizes can be clamped, after the batteries are clamped, the forming cup can move in the first direction, so that the forming cup has the moving freedom degree in the first direction, and the forming cup can also move on the adjusting plate, so that the moving flexibility of the forming cup can be further improved; therefore, the battery formation device can be adapted to batteries of various models and sizes for formation operation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of battery technology, and in particular to a battery formation device. Background Art

[0002] Formation is one of the key processes in the battery process. Currently, injection molding trays are commonly used to support or clamp batteries. Such injection molding trays need to be molded according to the battery model and size, and are easy to deform and cannot ensure parallelism. When the battery model is changed, the injection molding tray must be re-molded, which will result in high costs, complicated processes, and time-consuming. Therefore, how to manufacture a formation support device that can adapt to a variety of batteries for use in the formation process is a technical problem that needs to be solved in this field. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, the present application provides a battery formation device that can be adapted to clamp and fix batteries of various models for a formation process.

[0004] In a first aspect, the present application provides a battery formation device, comprising: a battery clamping mechanism, comprising a plurality of clamping positions with variable spatial dimensions, the clamping positions being used to clamp batteries to be formed; and a formation mechanism, arranged above the battery clamping mechanism, the formation mechanism comprising at least one adjustment plate, the adjustment plate being provided with a formation cup holder, the formation cup holder being used to mount a formation cup, the formation mechanism being constructed to: control the adjustment plate to be movable along a first direction, and control the formation cup holder to move on the adjustment plate.

[0005] In combination with the first aspect, in a possible implementation, the battery clamping mechanism includes: a bracket; a plurality of clamping plates arranged at intervals along a second direction, movably connected to the bracket, at least one clamping position is formed between adjacent clamping plates, and the second direction intersects with the first direction; and a pushing assembly, arranged on the bracket, the pushing assembly being constructed to be able to press or loosen the first clamping plate adjacent to the pushing assembly along the second direction to adjust the size of the clamping position.

[0006] In combination with the first aspect, in a possible implementation, the bracket includes: a first guide rod extending along the second direction, a plurality of clamps are slidably connected to the first guide rod, and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction; wherein the pushing assembly includes: a fixed plate connected to the bracket, the fixed plate including a screw hole; and a screw, cooperatively connected in the screw hole, one end of the screw passes through the screw hole and is connected to an abutment block, and the abutment block is used to press or loosen the first clamp adjacent to the abutment block along the second direction.

[0007] In combination with the first aspect, in a possible implementation manner, a linear bearing is provided on the clamping plate, and the linear bearing is sleeved on the first guide rod.

[0008] In combination with the first aspect, in a possible implementation, a plurality of clamping blocks are provided on the clamping plate, and a pair of the clamping blocks at corresponding positions of adjacent clamping plates constitute a clamping position; a avoidance groove is provided on the clamping block, and the position of the edge R angle of the battery corresponds to the avoidance groove; wherein the battery clamping mechanism further includes: a pad block, which is arranged between the clamping plates, and the pad block is used to support the bottom of the battery.

[0009] In combination with the first aspect, in a possible implementation, the bracket also includes: a positioning rail, extending along the second direction, the clamping plate is provided with a clamping plate notch, the clamping plate is slidably connected to the positioning rail through the clamping plate notch, and the pad is provided with a pad notch, and the pad is slidably connected to the positioning rail through the pad notch.

[0010] In combination with the first aspect, in a possible implementation, the bracket includes: a base plate, which is arranged below the clamping plate; wherein the battery clamping mechanism also includes: a pulley, which is arranged on the clamping plate, and the wheel surface of the pulley slides on the base plate.

[0011] In combination with the first aspect, in a possible implementation, the formation mechanism includes: an adjusting rod, arranged along the first direction, the adjusting rod is provided with a plurality of sections of threads, the plurality of sections of threads are paired to form a plurality of thread groups, and the rotation directions of the two threads in a single thread group are opposite; wherein, the number of the adjusting plates is multiple, and the plurality of adjusting plates are connected to the plurality of threads in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0012] In combination with the first aspect, in a possible implementation, the formation mechanism further includes: a second guide rod, arranged along the first direction, the adjustment plate is slidably connected to the second guide rod, and the second guide rod and the adjustment rod are parallel to each other.

[0013] In combination with the first aspect, in a possible implementation, the adjustment plate includes multiple groups of adjustment positions arranged along the second direction, a single group of the adjustment positions includes a first adjustment slot, a second adjustment slot and a third adjustment slot, the second adjustment slot is extended along the first direction and is arranged on the adjustment plate, the first adjustment slot and the third adjustment slot are arranged on both sides of the extension direction of the second adjustment slot, the extension direction of the first adjustment slot is along the third direction, the extension direction of the third adjustment slot is along the fourth direction, and the third direction and the fourth direction form a preset angle with the first direction; the number of the formation cup holders is multiple, each of the first adjustment slots, each of the second adjustment slots and each of the third adjustment slots is correspondingly provided with a formation cup holder, and each of the formation cup holders is configured to be movable along the extension direction of the first adjustment slot, the second adjustment slot and the third adjustment slot.

[0014] In combination with the first aspect, in a possible implementation, the formation cup holder includes a sliding bearing; each of the formation cup holders is slidably connected in the first adjustment groove, the second adjustment groove, and the third adjustment groove via the sliding bearing.

[0015] When the present application is used, batteries of various sizes can be clamped. After clamping the battery, the formation cup can be movable in the first direction so that it has the freedom of movement in the first direction. The formation cup can also be movable on the adjustment plate, thereby further improving the flexibility of movement of the formation cup, and thus batteries of various models and sizes can be adapted for formation operations. There is no need to re-open molds and make formation fixtures for different models of batteries, which significantly reduces the cost of the formation process. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 Shown is a schematic structural diagram of a battery formation device provided in one embodiment of the present application.

[0017] Figure 2 Shown is a partial structural schematic diagram of a battery formation device provided in another embodiment of the present application.

[0018] Figure 3 Shown is a partial structural schematic diagram of a battery formation device provided in another embodiment of the present application.

[0019] Figure 4 Shown is a partial structural top view of a battery formation device provided in another embodiment of the present application.

[0020] Figure 5 Shown is a partial structural schematic diagram of a battery formation device provided in another embodiment of the present application.

[0021] Figure 6Shown is a partial structural top view of a battery formation device provided in another embodiment of the present application.

[0022] Figure 7 Shown is a partial structural schematic diagram of a battery formation device provided in another embodiment of the present application.

[0023] Figure 8 Shown is a partial structural schematic diagram of a battery formation device provided in another embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0025] An exemplary battery formation apparatus is as follows:

[0026] Figure 1 The figure shows a schematic diagram of the structure of a battery formation device provided in one embodiment of the present application. The present application provides a battery formation device. In one embodiment, as Figure 1 As shown, the battery formation device comprises: a battery clamping mechanism 1 and a formation mechanism 3. The battery clamping mechanism 1 comprises a plurality of clamping positions with variable spatial dimensions, and the clamping positions are used to clamp the battery 2 to be formed. The formation mechanism 3 is arranged above the battery clamping mechanism 1, and the formation mechanism 3 comprises at least one adjustment plate 301, and a formation cup holder 302 is arranged on the adjustment plate 301, and the formation cup holder 302 is used to install the formation cup 303. The formation mechanism 3 is constructed as follows: the adjustment plate 301 is controlled to be movable along a first direction, and the first direction is perpendicular to the length direction of the adjustment plate 301, and the formation cup holder 302 is controlled to move on the adjustment plate 301.

[0027] When this embodiment is used, it can clamp batteries of various sizes. After clamping the battery 2, the adjustment plate 301 movable along the first direction can allow the formation cup 303 to have the freedom of movement in the first direction. The formation cup 302 can also move on the adjustment plate 301, thereby further improving the mobility of the formation cup 303, and then can adapt to batteries 2 of various models and sizes, so that the probe of the formation cup 302 can be aligned with the injection hole of the battery 2 to perform the formation operation. There is no need to re-open the mold to make the formation fixture for different models of batteries 2, which significantly reduces the cost of the formation process.

[0028] Figure 2 FIG. 1 is a partial structural schematic diagram of a battery formation device provided in another embodiment of the present application. Figure 2As shown, specifically, the battery clamping mechanism 1 includes a bracket, a clamping plate 102 and a propulsion assembly. There are multiple clamping plates 102, and the multiple clamping plates 102 are arranged at intervals along the second direction. The second direction is perpendicular to the first direction, that is, the second direction is parallel to the length direction of the adjustment plate 301. The clamping plates 102 are movably connected to the bracket, and at least one clamping position is formed between adjacent clamping plates 102. The second direction intersects with the first direction. The pushing assembly is arranged on the bracket, and the pushing assembly is constructed to be able to press or loosen the first clamping plate 102 adjacent to the pushing assembly along the second direction to adjust the size of the clamping position. After the two clamping plates 102 clamp and fix the battery 2 from both sides, a pressure-maintaining effect can be achieved to prevent the battery 2 from expanding and deforming during the formation process.

[0029] Specifically, Figure 1 As shown, the bracket includes: a first guide rod 101 extending along the second direction, a plurality of clamping plates 102 slidably connected to the first guide rod 101, and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction. Wherein, the pushing assembly includes a fixing plate 103 and a screw rod 104, the fixing plate 103 is connected to the bracket, and the fixing plate 103 includes a screw rod hole 1031. The screw rod 104 is connected in the screw rod hole 1031, one end of the screw rod 104 passes through the screw rod hole 1031 and is connected to an abutment block 1032, and the abutment block 1032 is used to press or loosen the first clamping plate 102 adjacent to the abutment block 1032 along the second direction. The first guide rod 101 can fix the moving track of the clamping plate 102. After the battery 2 is loaded in the clamping position, the screw rod 104 can be rotated to push the abutment block 1032, thereby pushing each clamping plate 102 in turn to clamp the battery 2 in each clamping position. A self-locking handle may be provided at one end of the screw rod 104 away from the abutment block 1032 . After the screw rod 104 is adjusted, the self-locking handle may be operated to lock the position of the screw rod 104 to prevent the clamping plates 102 from loosening and failing to clamp the battery 2 .

[0030] In one embodiment, if Figure 2 As shown, a linear bearing 1021 is provided on the clamping plate 102 , and the linear bearing 1021 is sleeved on the first guide rod 101 . The linear bearing 1021 can further improve the movement stability of the clamping plate 102 , so as to better clamp the battery 2 .

[0031] Figure 3 Shown is a partial structural schematic diagram of a battery formation device provided in another embodiment of the present application. Figure 4 FIG. 1 is a partial top view of a battery formation device provided by another embodiment of the present application. Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, a plurality of clamping blocks 1022 are provided on the clamping plate 102, and a pair of clamping blocks 1022 at corresponding positions of adjacent clamping plates 102 constitute a clamping position, and the adjacent clamping plates 102 clamp the battery 2 in the clamping position. A avoidance groove 1023 is provided on the clamping block 1022, and the position of the edge R angle 201 of the battery 2 corresponds to the avoidance groove 1023, so that the battery 2 can be supported more stably without causing damage to the corners of the battery 2. Among them, the battery clamping mechanism 1 also includes a cushion block 1024, which is arranged between the clamping plates 102, and the cushion block 1024 is used to support the bottom of the battery 2 to support the battery 2 from the bottom. When the model of the battery 2 to be clamped is changed, the cushion block 1024 of the appropriate size can be replaced to adapt to the battery 2.

[0032] Figure 5 FIG. 1 is a partial structural schematic diagram of a battery formation device provided in another embodiment of the present application. In a specific embodiment, as Figure 5 As shown, the bracket further includes a positioning track 105, the positioning track 105 is extended along the second direction, the clamping plate 102 is provided with a clamping plate notch 1025, the clamping plate 102 is slidably connected to the positioning track 105 through the clamping plate notch 1025, the cushion block 1024 is provided with a cushion block notch 1026, and the cushion block 1024 is slidably connected to the positioning track 105 through the cushion block notch 1026. The cushion block 1024 is also slidably connected through the cushion block notch 1026, so as to cooperate with the clamping plate 102 to move and clamp the battery 2.

[0033] In one embodiment, if Figure 5 As shown, the bracket includes a bottom plate 106, which is arranged below the clamping plate 102 and provides bottom support. The battery clamping mechanism 1 also includes a pulley 107, which is arranged on the clamping plate 102, and the wheel surface of the pulley 107 slides on the bottom plate 106, so that the movement of the clamping plate 102 is smoother.

[0034] Figure 6 FIG. 1 is a partial top view of a battery formation device provided by another embodiment of the present application. Figure 6 As shown, the formation mechanism 3 includes an adjusting rod 304, which is arranged along the first direction, and a plurality of sections of threads 305 are arranged on the adjusting rod 304, and the plurality of sections of threads 305 are formed into a plurality of thread groups in pairs, and the rotation directions of the two threads 305 in a single thread group are opposite. Among them, the number of the adjusting plates 301 is multiple, and the plurality of adjusting plates 301 are connected to the plurality of threads 305 in a one-to-one correspondence. The adjusting rod 304 provides the main moving support for the adjusting plate 301, and when the adjusting rod 304 is rotated, the thread 305 rotates to drive the adjusting plate 301 to move, and the adjusting plates 304 corresponding to the thread groups formed in pairs move toward each other, thereby realizing the first direction position adjustability of the formation cup 303.

[0035] In one embodiment, if Figure 6 As shown, the formation mechanism 3 also includes a second guide rod 306, which is arranged along the first direction. The adjustment plate 301 is slidably connected to the second guide rod 306. The second guide rod 306 and the adjustment rod 304 are parallel to each other. The second guide rod 306 further provides mobile support for the adjustment plate 301, so that the movement stability of the adjustment plate 301 is higher.

[0036] Figure 7 Shown is a partial structural schematic diagram of a battery formation device provided in another embodiment of the present application. Figure 8 FIG. 1 is a partial structural schematic diagram of a battery formation device provided in another embodiment of the present application. Figure 6 , 7 As shown in Figure 8, the adjustment plate 301 includes multiple groups of adjustment positions 3011 arranged along the second direction, and a single group of adjustment positions 3011 includes a first adjustment slot 3012, a second adjustment slot 3013 and a third adjustment slot 3014. The second adjustment slot 3013 is extended along the first direction and arranged on the adjustment plate 301. The first adjustment slot 3012 and the third adjustment slot 3014 are arranged on both sides of the extension direction of the second adjustment slot 3013. The extension direction of the first adjustment slot 3012 is along the third direction, and the extension direction of the third adjustment slot 3014 is along the fourth direction. The third direction and the fourth direction are at a preset angle with the first direction. There are multiple formation cup holders 302, and each first adjustment slot 3012, each second adjustment slot 3013 and each third adjustment slot 3014 is correspondingly provided with a formation cup holder 302, and each formation cup holder 302 is configured to be movable along the extension direction of the first adjustment slot 3012, the second adjustment slot 3013 and the third adjustment slot 3014.

[0037] In this embodiment, the formation cup holder 302 arranged in the second adjustment groove 3013 can move along the first direction, the formation cup holder 302 arranged in the first adjustment groove 3012 can move along the third direction, and the formation cup holder 302 arranged in the third adjustment groove 3014 can move along the fourth direction, which further improves the movement flexibility of the formation cup 303 to adapt to various types of batteries 2 for formation operations.

[0038] In one embodiment, if Figure 8As shown, the formation cup bracket 302 includes a sliding bearing 3021. Each formation cup bracket 302 is slidably connected in the first adjustment groove 3012, the second adjustment groove 3013 and the third adjustment groove 3014 through the sliding bearing 3021. Specifically, the first adjustment groove 3012 includes a first sliding groove 30121, the second adjustment groove 3013 includes a second sliding groove 30131, and the third adjustment groove 3014 includes a third sliding groove 30141. The sliding bearing 3021 is slidably connected in the first sliding groove 30121, the second sliding groove 30131, and the third sliding groove 30141 to achieve the mobility of the formation cup bracket 302.

[0039] The basic principles of the present application are described above in conjunction with specific embodiments. However, it should be noted that the advantages, strengths, effects, etc. mentioned in the present application are only examples and not limitations, and it cannot be considered that these advantages, strengths, effects, etc. are required by each embodiment of the present application. In addition, the specific details disclosed above are only for the purpose of illustration and ease of understanding, not for limitation, and the above details do not limit the present application to being implemented by adopting the above specific details.

[0040] The block diagrams of the devices, apparatuses, equipment, and systems involved in this application are only illustrative examples and are not intended to require or imply that they must be connected, arranged, and configured in the manner shown in the block diagram. As will be appreciated by those skilled in the art, these devices, apparatuses, equipment, and systems can be connected, arranged, and configured in any manner. Words such as "including", "comprising", "having", etc. are open words, referring to "including but not limited to", and can be used interchangeably with them. The words "or" and "and" used here refer to the words "and / or" and can be used interchangeably with them, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. The words "such as" used here refer to the phrase "such as but not limited to", and can be used interchangeably with them.

[0041] It should also be noted that in the apparatus, device and method of the present application, each component or each step can be decomposed and / or recombined. Such decomposition and / or recombination should be regarded as equivalent solutions of the present application.

[0042] The above description of the disclosed aspects is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to make or use the present application. Various modifications to these aspects will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be applied to other aspects without departing from the scope of the present application. Therefore, the present application is not intended to be limited to the aspects shown herein, but rather to the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features of this utility model.

[0043] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present application and is not intended to limit the present application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A battery formation device, characterized in that: include: A battery clamping mechanism (1) comprises a plurality of clamping positions with variable spatial dimensions, wherein the clamping positions are used to clamp batteries (2) to be formed; as well as A formation mechanism (3) is arranged above the battery clamping mechanism (1), the formation mechanism (3) comprising at least one adjustment plate (301), a formation cup support (302) being arranged on the adjustment plate (301), the formation cup support (302) being used to mount a formation cup (303), the formation mechanism (3) being constructed to: control the adjustment plate (301) to be movable along a first direction, and control the formation cup support (302) to move on the adjustment plate (301).

2. The battery formation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The battery clamping mechanism (1) comprises: Bracket; A plurality of clamping plates (102) spaced apart along a second direction, movably connected to the bracket, at least one clamping position being formed between adjacent clamping plates (102), and the second direction intersects with the first direction; and A pushing assembly is arranged on the bracket, and the pushing assembly is configured to compress or loosen the first clamping plate (102) adjacent to the pushing assembly along the second direction to adjust the size of the clamping position.

3. The battery formation device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The support comprises: a first guide rod (101) extending along the second direction, a plurality of clamping plates (102) being slidably connected to the first guide rod (101), and the second direction being perpendicular to the first direction; Wherein, the pushing assembly comprises: A fixing plate (103) connected to the bracket, wherein the fixing plate (103) comprises a screw rod hole (1031); and A screw rod (104) is connected in cooperation with the screw rod hole (1031), one end of the screw rod (104) passes through the screw rod hole (1031) and is connected to an abutment block (1032), and the abutment block (1032) is used to press or loosen the first clamping plate (102) adjacent to the abutment block (1032) along the second direction.

4. The battery formation device according to claim 3, characterized in that: A linear bearing (1021) is provided on the clamping plate (102), and the linear bearing (1021) is sleeved on the first guide rod (101).

5. The battery formation device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A plurality of clamping blocks (1022) are provided on the clamping plate (102), and a pair of the clamping blocks (1022) at corresponding positions of adjacent clamping plates (102) constitute a clamping position; The clamping block (1022) is provided with a position-avoiding groove (1023), and the position of the edge R angle (201) of the battery (2) corresponds to the position-avoiding groove (1023); Wherein, the battery clamping mechanism (1) further comprises: A cushion block (1024) is arranged between the clamping plates (102), and the cushion block (1024) is used to support the bottom of the battery (2).

6. The battery formation device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The support also includes: The positioning track (105) is extended along the second direction, the clamping plate (102) is provided with a clamping plate notch (1025), and the clamping plate (102) is slidably connected to the positioning track (105) through the clamping plate notch (1025), and the cushion block (1024) is provided with a cushion block notch (1026), and the cushion block (1024) is slidably connected to the positioning track (105) through the cushion block notch (1026).

7. The battery formation device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The support comprises: A bottom plate (106) is arranged below the clamping plate (102); Wherein, the battery clamping mechanism (1) further comprises: The pulley (107) is arranged on the clamping plate (102), and the wheel surface of the pulley (107) slides on the bottom plate (106).

8. The battery formation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The formation mechanism (3) comprises: An adjusting rod (304) is arranged along the first direction, and a plurality of threads (305) are arranged on the adjusting rod (304). The plurality of threads (305) are arranged in pairs to form a plurality of thread groups, and the rotation directions of the two threads (305) in a single thread group are opposite; There are multiple adjustment plates (301), and the multiple adjustment plates (301) are connected to the multiple threads (305) in a one-to-one matching manner.

9. The battery formation device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The formation mechanism (3) further comprises: The second guide rod (306) is arranged along the first direction, the adjustment plate (301) is slidably connected to the second guide rod (306), and the second guide rod (306) and the adjustment rod (304) are parallel to each other.

10. The battery formation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjustment plate (301) comprises a plurality of groups of adjustment positions (3011) arranged along the second direction, a single group of the adjustment positions (3011) comprises a first adjustment slot (3012), a second adjustment slot (3013) and a third adjustment slot (3014), the second adjustment slot (3013) being arranged on the adjustment plate (301) extending along the first direction, the first adjustment slot (3012) and the third adjustment slot (3014) being arranged on both sides of the extension direction of the second adjustment slot (3013), the extension direction of the first adjustment slot (3012) being along the third direction, the extension direction of the third adjustment slot (3014) being along the fourth direction, and the third direction and the fourth direction forming a preset angle with the first direction; There are a plurality of formation cup supports (302), and each of the first adjustment grooves (3012), each of the second adjustment grooves (3013), and each of the third adjustment grooves (3014) is provided with a corresponding formation cup support (302). Each of the formation cup supports (302) is configured to be movable along the extension direction of the first adjustment groove (3012), the second adjustment groove (3013), and the third adjustment groove (3014).

11. The battery formation device according to claim 10, characterized in that: The formation cup support (302) comprises a sliding bearing (3021); each of the formation cup supports (302) is slidably connected in the first adjustment groove (3012), the second adjustment groove (3013) and the third adjustment groove (3014) via the sliding bearing (3021).

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