Battery end face detection mechanism

By introducing adjustment components in the battery -end facial detection mechanism, the problem that the camera cannot accurately focus is solved, the precise detection of different types of batteries is realized, and the accuracy of the test results is improved.

CN222420036UActive Publication Date: 2025-01-28SHENZHEN SHIFANG INTELLIGENT MFG TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420932986.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-30
Publication Date
2025-01-28
Estimated Expiration
2034-04-30

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Technical Problem

When the existing battery end surface detection mechanism detects batteries of different models and sizes, the camera cannot accurately focus, which affects the accuracy of the detection.

Method used

A battery -end face detection mechanism is designed, including cameras, light sources, installation boards, support components and adjustment components. By adjusting the position and angle of the camera, the camera can be made to ensure that the camera can accurately focus on the end surface of the battery.

Benefits of technology

The accurate detection of different types of size batteries is achieved, the accuracy of the test results is improved, and it is suitable for detection of multiple battery models.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a battery end face detection mechanism. The battery end face detection mechanism comprises a camera; a light source; the mounting plate is used for fixing the camera and the light source; the supporting assembly is used for fixing the mounting plate; and the adjusting assembly is respectively connected with the camera and the mounting plate and is used for adjusting the position and the angle of the camera. The to-be-detected battery is illuminated through the light source, and the mounting position and angle of the camera are adjusted through the adjusting assembly for batteries of different models and sizes, so that it is ensured that the camera can be accurately focused on the end face of the to-be-detected battery, the device is suitable for detection of the batteries of different models and sizes, and the accuracy of a detection result is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application belongs to the technical field of battery detection, and more specifically, relates to a battery end face detection mechanism. Background Art

[0002] Appearance inspection of cylindrical batteries before encapsulation is an important part of cylindrical battery production. As a component of the current mainstream automotive power battery, the quality of a single battery will affect the overall quality of the power battery. Therefore, appearance inspection is required for cylindrical batteries during the production process to ensure that there are no foreign matter, dirt, pits, or damage on the surface of the battery shell before it enters the encapsulation. End face inspection is an important part of appearance inspection.

[0003] In the prior art, the battery end face is generally photographed by a camera, and then the battery end face detection is performed by image recognition. However, the sizes of batteries of different models are different. The position and angle of the camera in the existing battery end face detection mechanism are relatively fixed. When batteries of different models are replaced on the detection line, the camera may not be able to accurately focus on the battery end face, affecting the accuracy of the battery end face detection. In view of this, the present application provides a battery end face detection mechanism to solve the above technical problems. Summary of the invention

[0004] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the technical solution adopted in this application is: to provide a battery end face detection mechanism, including:

[0005] camera;

[0006] light source;

[0007] A mounting plate, used for fixing the camera and the light source;

[0008] A support assembly, used for fixing the mounting plate;

[0009] An adjustment component is connected to the camera and the mounting plate respectively, and is used to adjust the position and angle of the camera.

[0010] Optionally, the adjustment assembly includes a mounting seat and a camera connector, the mounting seat is connected to the mounting plate, the camera connector is fixedly connected to the camera, the mounting seat is hinged to the camera connector, and the camera connector is provided with angle scale lines.

[0011] Optionally, a first strip hole is provided on the mounting plate, the mounting seat is connected to the mounting plate via the first strip hole, and a first scale is also provided on the mounting plate, and the first scale is provided along the length direction of the first strip hole.

[0012] Optionally, the mounting plate is provided with a first groove along the extension direction of the first strip-shaped hole, and the mounting seat is located in the first groove and is adapted to a size of the first groove.

[0013] Optionally, there are multiple cameras and adjustment components, and they are evenly distributed in a ring shape with the light source as the center.

[0014] Optionally, the support assembly includes a support column and an adjustment plate, the adjustment plate is fixedly connected to the support column, and the support column is fixedly connected to the mounting plate.

[0015] Optionally, a connecting plate is provided on the top of the supporting column, the connecting plate is provided with a second strip-shaped hole, and the mounting plate is connected to the connecting plate through the second strip-shaped hole.

[0016] Optionally, the mounting plate is provided with a second groove, and the connecting plate is located in the second groove and is adapted to a size of the second groove.

[0017] Optionally, a plurality of third strip holes and fourth strip holes perpendicular to each other are provided on the adjustment plate, a bottom plate is provided at the bottom of the support column, and the bottom plate is connected to the adjustment plate through the third strip holes.

[0018] Optionally, a shock-absorbing pad is provided between the adjustment plate and the bottom plate.

[0019] Optionally, the adjustment plate is provided with a third groove, and the bottom plate is located in the third groove and is adapted to a size of the third groove.

[0020] Optionally, the adjustment plate is provided with a second scale, and the second scale is arranged along the extension direction of the third strip-shaped hole.

[0021] The beneficial effect of the battery end face detection mechanism provided by the present application is that compared with the prior art, the present application illuminates the battery to be detected through a light source, and adjusts the installation position and angle of the camera by adjusting the components for batteries of different models and sizes, thereby ensuring that the camera can accurately focus on the end face of the battery to be detected. It is suitable for battery detection of different models and sizes and improves the accuracy of the detection results. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative labor.

[0023] Figure 1A schematic diagram of the structure of the battery end face detection mechanism provided in the embodiment of the present application Figure 1 ;

[0024] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of the battery end face detection mechanism provided in the embodiment of the present application Figure 2 ;

[0025] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of the battery end face detection mechanism provided in the embodiment of the present application Figure 3 ;

[0026] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of an adjustment component in a battery end face detection mechanism provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0027] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the working of the battery end face detection mechanism provided in the embodiment of the present application;

[0028] Among them, the figure marks are: 1. Support assembly; 101. Adjustment plate; 102. Bottom plate; 103. Support column; 104. Connecting plate; 105. Shock-absorbing pad; 106. Second strip hole; 107. Third groove; 108. Third strip hole; 109. Fourth strip hole; 110. Second scale; 2. Mounting plate; 201. First groove; 202. First scale; 203. First strip hole; 3. Adjustment assembly; 301. Mounting seat; 302. Camera connector; 303. Angle scale line; 4. Light source; 5. Camera; 6. Battery to be tested. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] In order to make the technical problems, technical solutions and beneficial effects to be solved by the present application more clearly understood, the present application is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present application and are not used to limit the present application.

[0030] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "disposed on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or indirectly on the other element. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or indirectly connected to the other element.

[0031] It should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating the orientation or position relationship, are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present application.

[0032] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of this application, the meaning of "plurality" is two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0033] Please also read Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the battery end face detection mechanism provided in the embodiment of the present application is now described.

[0034] A battery end face detection mechanism, comprising:

[0035] Camera 5;

[0036] Light source 4;

[0037] A mounting plate for fixing the camera 5 and the light source 4;

[0038] Support assembly 1, used for fixing the mounting plate;

[0039] The adjusting component 3 is connected to the camera 5 and the mounting plate respectively, and is used for adjusting the position and angle of the camera 5 .

[0040] The present application fixes the mounting plate through the support component 1, fixes the camera 5 and the light source 4 through the mounting plate, and acquires images of the battery end face through the camera 5 to achieve appearance inspection of the battery end face. The position and angle of the camera 5 are adjusted through the adjustment component 3 to ensure that the camera 5 can accurately focus on the battery end face to be inspected. The application is suitable for inspection of batteries of different models and sizes, and improves the accuracy of the inspection results.

[0041] In some embodiments of the present application, see Figure 4 The adjustment component 3 includes a mounting seat 301 and a camera connector 302, the mounting seat 301 is connected to the mounting plate, the camera connector 302 is fixedly connected to the camera 5, the mounting seat 301 and the camera connector 302 are hinged, and an angle scale line 303 is set on the camera connector 302.

[0042] The camera connector 302 can rotate on the mounting base 301 to adjust the angle of the camera 5. The angle scale 303 can be used to precisely control the angle of the camera 5 so that the camera 5 can be aligned with the end face of the battery.

[0043] In some embodiments of the present application, see Figure 2 and Figure 3A first strip hole 203 is provided on the mounting plate, and the mounting seat 301 is connected to the mounting plate through the first strip hole 203 . A first scale 202 is also provided on the mounting plate, and the first scale 202 is arranged along the length direction of the first strip hole 203 .

[0044] The mounting base 301 is bolted to the mounting plate through the first strip hole 203. The mounting base 301 can move along the direction of the first strip hole 203 to change the mounting position of the mounting base 301, thereby adjusting the mounting position of the camera 5, so that the camera 5 can take clearer pictures of the battery end face and improve the detection accuracy.

[0045] In some embodiments of the present application, the length direction of the first strip hole 203 extends along the divergent direction of the light source 4. In another embodiment of the present application, the first strip hole 203 can also be arranged along other directions, which is not limited in the present application.

[0046] In some embodiments of the present application, see Figure 2 and Figure 3 The mounting plate is provided with a first groove 201 along the extending direction of the first strip hole 203 , and the mounting seat 301 is installed in the first groove 201 and is adapted to the size of the first groove 201 .

[0047] Specifically, the width of the mounting seat 301 matches the width of the first groove 201. During assembly and debugging, the mounting seat 301 can slide along the first groove 201, and cooperate with the first scale 202 to accurately adjust the position of the camera 5, thereby improving the efficiency of installation and debugging.

[0048] In some embodiments of the present application, there are multiple cameras 5 and adjustment components, which are evenly distributed in a ring shape with the light source 4 as the center.

[0049] By providing a plurality of cameras 5 and adjustment components, the end face of the battery 6 to be tested can be photographed at multiple angles, thereby avoiding the existence of a detection blind spot, ensuring the accuracy of the detection result, and eliminating the need to rotate the battery, thereby improving the monitoring efficiency.

[0050] In some embodiments of the present application, see Figure 2 and Figure 3 The number of cameras 5 and adjustment components is 4, and they are centrally symmetrically structured with the light source 4 as the center.

[0051] In other embodiments of the present application, the number of cameras 5 and adjustment components may also be other numbers, such as 3, 5, 6, etc., which is not limited in the present application.

[0052] In some embodiments of the present application, refer to FIG. Figure 3The support assembly 1 includes a support column 103 and an adjustment plate 101, the adjustment plate 101 is fixedly connected to the support column 103, and the support column 103 is fixedly connected to the mounting plate.

[0053] In some embodiments of the present application, see Figure 3 A connecting plate 104 is provided on the top of the supporting column 103 , and the connecting plate 104 is provided with a second strip hole 106 , and the mounting plate is connected to the connecting plate 104 through the second strip hole 106 .

[0054] Specifically, the mounting plate is bolted to the connecting plate 104 via the second strip hole 106 , and the second strip hole 106 is arranged along the vertical direction. The mounting plate can move along the direction of the second strip hole 106 to change the height of the mounting plate, thereby realizing the adjustment of the height of the camera 5 .

[0055] In some embodiments of the present application, see Figure 3 The mounting plate is provided with a second groove, and the connecting plate 104 is located in the second groove and matched with the second groove.

[0056] Specifically, the width of the connecting plate 104 is adapted to the width of the second groove, and the connecting plate 104 can slide in the second groove to change the height of the mounting plate, thereby adjusting the height of the camera 5. The accuracy and efficiency of installation and debugging are improved by limiting the second groove in conjunction with a scale (not shown in the figure).

[0057] In some embodiments of the present application, see Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 5 The adjusting plate 101 is provided with a plurality of third strip holes 108 and fourth strip holes 109 which are perpendicular to each other. A bottom plate 102 is provided at the bottom of the supporting column 103 , and the bottom plate 102 is connected to the adjusting plate 101 through the third strip holes 108 .

[0058] The installation position of the adjustment plate 101 can be changed through the third strip-shaped hole 108 and the fourth strip-shaped hole 109 , thereby adjusting the installation position of the camera 5 .

[0059] See also Figure 3 and Figure 5 In some embodiments of the present application, the third strip hole 108 is perpendicular to the plane where the mounting plate is located, so that the vertical distance between the camera 5 and the battery 6 to be tested can be adjusted, and the fourth strip hole 109 is parallel to the plane where the mounting plate is located, so that the lateral position between the camera 5 and the battery 6 to be tested can be adjusted.

[0060] See also Figure 3In some embodiments of the present application, a shock absorbing pad 105 is provided between the adjustment plate 101 and the bottom plate 102. The shock absorbing pad 105 can absorb the vibration of the machine platform and ensure the stability of the camera 5 when capturing images.

[0061] It can be understood that the shock absorbing pad 105 is provided with a through hole corresponding to the position of the third strip hole 108 .

[0062] See also Figure 3 In some embodiments of the present application, the adjustment plate 101 is provided with a third groove 107, and the bottom plate 102 and the shock absorbing pad 105 are located in the third groove 107 and match the size of the third groove 107. The adjustment plate 101 is provided with a second scale 110, and the second scale 110 is provided along the extension direction of the third strip hole 108.

[0063] Specifically, the width of the base plate 102 and the shock-absorbing pad 105 matches the width of the third groove 107. During assembly and debugging, the base plate 102 and the shock-absorbing pad 105 can slide along the third groove 107, and cooperate with the second scale 110 to accurately adjust the horizontal position of the camera 5, thereby improving the efficiency of installation and debugging.

[0064] 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 and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present application should be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A battery end face detection mechanism, characterized in that: include: camera; light source; A mounting plate, used for fixing the camera and the light source; A support assembly, used for fixing the mounting plate; An adjustment component is connected to the camera and the mounting plate respectively, and is used to adjust the position and angle of the camera.

2. The battery end face detection mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjustment component includes a mounting seat and a camera connector, the mounting seat is connected to the mounting plate, the camera connector is fixedly connected to the camera, the mounting seat is hinged to the camera connector, and the camera connector is provided with angle scale lines.

3. The battery end face detection mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The mounting plate is provided with a first strip hole, the mounting seat is connected to the mounting plate through the first strip hole, and the mounting plate is also provided with a first scale, which is arranged along the length direction of the first strip hole.

4. The battery end face detection mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: The mounting plate is provided with a first groove along the extension direction of the first strip-shaped hole, and the mounting seat is located in the first groove and is adapted to the size of the first groove.

5. The battery end face detection mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are multiple cameras and adjustment components, which are evenly distributed in a ring shape with the light source as the center.

6. The battery end face detection mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support assembly includes a support column and an adjustment plate, wherein the adjustment plate is fixedly connected to the support column, and the support column is fixedly connected to the mounting plate.

7. The battery end face detection mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that: A connecting plate is provided on the top of the supporting column, the connecting plate is provided with a second strip hole, and the mounting plate is connected to the connecting plate through the second strip hole.

8. The battery end face detection mechanism according to claim 7, characterized in that: The mounting plate is provided with a second groove, and the connecting plate is located in the second groove and is adapted to the size of the second groove.

9. The battery end face detection mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that: The adjustment plate is provided with a plurality of third strip holes and fourth strip holes which are perpendicular to each other, and a bottom plate is provided at the bottom of the support column, and the bottom plate is connected to the adjustment plate through the third strip holes.

10. The battery end face detection mechanism according to claim 9, characterized in that: A shock-absorbing pad is arranged between the adjustment plate and the base plate; and / or, the adjustment plate is provided with a third groove, the base plate is located in the third groove and is adapted to the size of the third groove; and / or, the adjustment plate is provided with a second scale, and the second scale is arranged along the extension direction of the third strip hole.