Test probe cleaning device

Abstract

A test probe cleaning device relates to the technical field of probe cleaning and comprises a rack, a conveying mechanism and a cleaning mechanism are arranged on the rack, the conveying mechanism comprises a transmission shaft arranged on the rack, a motor driving the transmission shaft to rotate and a conveying belt connected with the transmission shaft, and the conveying belt comprises a mounting portion. The installation part is provided with more than one fixing seat used for installing a test probe. According to the invention, the fixing seat used for installing the test probe is installed on the conveying belt, and the conveying belt drives the fixing seat to move, so that the test probe on the fixing seat moves into the cleaning mechanism along with the fixing seat, and batch cleaning of the fixed probe is realized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of probe cleaning, in particular to a testing probe cleaning device. Background Art

[0002] As the core component of modern energy storage solutions, batteries play a vital role in many fields such as electric vehicles, portable electronic devices, and energy storage systems. With the promotion of renewable energy and the improvement of environmental awareness, the demand for efficient and environmentally friendly batteries is growing. However, the performance stability and safety requirements of batteries are extremely high, which requires strict quality control and performance testing during the production process.

[0003] The battery test probe is the key interface connecting the test equipment and the battery under test, and its accuracy is directly related to the accuracy and reliability of the battery test data. During long-term use, the probe surface may accumulate various pollutants, such as dust, electrolyte crystals or other chemical residues due to contact with different battery surfaces. These pollutants will affect the conductivity of the probe, thereby reducing the accuracy and consistency of the test results. Therefore, Chinese patent CN111468470A discloses a cleaning device, a cleaning system and a cleaning method for a battery test probe and a negative pressure nozzle, which are cleaned by the following steps: starting the chemical composition capacity test equipment, the motion mechanism assembly descends, and then the test probes on the positive and negative probe plates penetrate the test probe through holes and are immersed in the cleaning liquid of the ultrasonic cleaning tank. This method has the advantages of good cleaning effect, low cost, high efficiency, and no damage to the probe.

[0004] However, current cleaning devices usually need to be designed according to specific chemical formation equipment, which makes it impossible to achieve the versatility of the cleaning devices and increases the cost of manufacturing and maintenance.

[0005] Therefore, it is urgent to develop a test probe cleaning device to solve the problems in the prior art. Utility Model Content

[0006] The utility model aims to provide a test probe cleaning device, which solves the problem in the background art that the cleaning device needs to be designed according to a specific chemical formation device by arranging a fixing part for fixing the test probe on the conveyor belt.

[0007] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions:

[0008] A test probe cleaning device comprises a frame, on which a conveying mechanism and a cleaning mechanism are arranged, the conveying mechanism comprises a transmission shaft arranged on the frame, a motor driving the transmission shaft to rotate and a conveyor belt connected to the transmission shaft, the conveyor belt comprises a mounting portion, on which one or more fixing seats for mounting the test probes are arranged.

[0009] Furthermore, the fixing seat includes a connecting portion and a fixing portion for fixing the test probe, the conveyor belt is connected to the connecting portion, and the connecting portion is connected to the fixing portion.

[0010] Furthermore, a threaded hole is provided in the fixing portion.

[0011] Furthermore, the cleaning mechanism includes an ultrasonic cleaning unit and a cleaning tank connected to the ultrasonic cleaning unit.

[0012] Furthermore, a first rotating shaft group is arranged above the cleaning tank, and a second rotating shaft is arranged inside the cleaning tank. At least two first rotating shaft groups are arranged above one cleaning tank, the first rotating shaft group contacts the outer surface of the conveyor belt, and the second rotating shaft contacts the inner surface of the conveyor belt.

[0013] Furthermore, the first rotating shaft group is connected to the frame, and the conveyor belt is drivingly connected to the first rotating shaft group.

[0014] Further, the first rotating shaft group includes two first rotating shafts, and there is a gap between the two first rotating shafts of the same first rotating shaft group.

[0015] Furthermore, more than one cleaning mechanism is provided.

[0016] Furthermore, it also includes a drying mechanism, which is arranged at one end of the frame, and includes a drying tank and a drying unit arranged in the drying tank.

[0017] Furthermore, a first rotating shaft group is arranged above the drying tank, and a second rotating shaft is arranged inside the drying tank. At least two first rotating shaft groups are arranged above one drying tank, the first rotating shaft group contacts the outer surface of the conveyor belt, and the second rotating shaft contacts the inner surface of the conveyor belt.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effect of the utility model is that by fixing the fixing seat for installing the test probe on the conveyor belt, and driving the fixing seat to move by the conveyor belt, the test probe on the fixing seat moves with the fixing seat to the end of the cleaning mechanism, so as to realize batch cleaning of the fixed probe.

[0019] At the same time, a cleaning tank and an ultrasonic cleaning unit are provided to achieve a thorough cleaning of various different contaminants on the probe by combining a variety of chemical reagent cleaning and physical ultrasonic cleaning. A drying mechanism is also provided to dry the residual cleaning liquid on the probe with hot air to obtain a dry and clean probe.

[0020] Other features and advantages of the present invention will be disclosed in detail in the following specific implementations and drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 It is a sectional structural axonometric diagram of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 It is a structural sectional view of the utility model.

[0024] Explanation of the markings in the figure: 1. frame; 21. conveyor belt; 22. transmission shaft; 23. first rotating shaft; 24. second rotating shaft; 311. cleaning tank; 312. ultrasonic cleaning unit; 321. fan; 322. heating wire; 4. fixing base. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0026] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0027] Test probe cleaning device, such as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, it includes a frame 1, on which a conveying mechanism and a cleaning mechanism are arranged, and the cleaning mechanism is arranged below the conveying mechanism.

[0028] The conveying mechanism includes a transmission shaft 22 disposed on the frame 1, a motor for driving the transmission shaft 22 to rotate, and a conveyor belt 21 connected to the transmission shaft 22. The conveyor belt 21 includes a mounting portion, on which a plurality of fixing seats 4 for mounting test probes are disposed. The conveying mechanism is used to drive the fixing seats 4 on which the test probes are mounted to move along a predetermined track so that the test probes on the fixing seats 4 are moved to the cleaning mechanism.

[0029] The fixing seat 4 includes a connection part for connecting with the conveyor belt 21 and a fixing part for fixing the test probe, and the connection part is connected to the fixing part. In this embodiment, two fixing parts are provided, and one fixing part is provided with five rows and six columns of fixing seats 4.

[0030] In this embodiment, the conveyor belt 21 is a conveyor belt, a through hole is provided on the mounting portion of the conveyor belt 21, a through hole is also provided on the connecting portion, and the connecting portion is connected to the conveyor belt 21 via a fastener. A threaded hole matching the outer surface of the test probe is provided in the fixing portion to fix the test probe on the fixing seat 4.

[0031] In this embodiment, the connecting portion and the fixing portion are an integrated structure. As an optional implementation, the connecting portion and the fixing portion may also be a detachable structure, such as a threaded connection.

[0032] The cleaning mechanism includes an ultrasonic cleaning unit 312 and a cleaning tank 311 connected to the ultrasonic cleaning unit 312. In this embodiment, the ultrasonic cleaning unit 312 is connected to the frame 1 and installed in the frame 1, and the cleaning tank 311 is arranged on the ultrasonic cleaning unit 312. Specifically, the ultrasonic cleaning unit 312 can be an ultrasonic cleaning machine, which is an existing technology and can be directly purchased.

[0033] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, a first rotating shaft group is disposed above the cleaning tank 311. In this embodiment, at least two first rotating shaft groups are disposed above one cleaning tank 311, and are respectively disposed on the left and right sides of the cleaning tank 311. In this embodiment, the two first rotating shaft groups are located directly above the bottom surface of the cleaning tank 311.

[0034] The first rotating shaft group is fixedly connected or rotationally connected to the frame 1, and the outer surface of the conveyor belt 21 is in contact with the first rotating shaft group. In this embodiment, the connection relationship between the conveyor belt 21 and the first rotating shaft group is a transmission connection. Specifically, the first rotating shaft group includes two first rotating shafts 23 respectively connected to the front and rear side surfaces of the frame 1, and there is a gap between the two first rotating shafts 23 of the same first rotating shaft group, and the width of the gap is greater than the width of the fixed part of the conveyor belt 21, so that the test probe can pass through.

[0035] The cleaning tank 311 is provided with a second rotating shaft 24, and both ends of the second rotating shaft 24 are respectively fixedly connected or rotatably connected to the side walls of the cleaning tank 311, and the inner side surface of the conveyor belt 21 is in contact with the second rotating shaft 24. In this embodiment, the connection between the conveyor belt 21 and the second rotating shaft 24 is a transmission connection. In this embodiment, one cleaning tank 311 is provided with at least two second rotating shafts 24, which are respectively arranged on the left and right sides of the cleaning tank 311.

[0036] As an optional implementation, the second rotating shaft 24 can be fixed on the frame 1 by a bracket and disposed in the cleaning tank 311 without being connected to the cleaning tank 311 .

[0037] The first rotating shaft group and the second rotating shaft 24 are used to move the test probe on the fixing seat 4 to the cleaning mechanism. As an optional embodiment, the second rotating shaft 24 can be two rotating shafts, which are respectively arranged on the front and rear side walls of the cleaning tank 311.

[0038] In this embodiment, more than one cleaning mechanism is provided, and different cleaning liquids can be placed in different cleaning tanks 311. The right cleaning tank 311 can store acidic cleaning agents of specific concentrations, such as hydrochloric acid (HCl), nitric acid (HNO3), sulfuric acid (H2SO4), selenic acid (H2SeO4), phosphoric acid (H3PO4), perchloric acid (HClO4), hydrofluoric acid (HF), hydrobromic acid (HBr), hydroiodic acid (HI), hydrocyanic acid (HCN), sulfurous acid (H2SO3), nitrous acid (HNO2), acetic acid (CH3COOH), etc. The intermediate cleaning tank 311 can store specific organic cleaning agents, including but not limited to methanol (CH3OH), ethanol (CH3CH2OH), isopropanol ((CH3)2CHOH), acetonitrile (CH3CN), ethyl acetate (CH3COOCH2CH3), chloroform (CHCl3), dichloromethane (Cl2CH2), ether (CH3CH2OCH2CH3), toluene (C6H5CH3), cyclohexane (C6H12), hexane (C6H14), pentane (C5H12), etc.

[0039] The drying device further comprises a drying mechanism, which comprises a drying tank and a drying unit connected to the drying tank. In this embodiment, the drying unit comprises a heating wire 322, which is arranged on the inner wall or the outer wall of the drying tank. Optionally, the drying unit further comprises a fan 321, a through hole is arranged on the side wall of the drying tank, and the fan 321 is installed on the side wall provided with the through hole. Optionally, the drying unit may also be a hot fan 321, which is installed on the side wall provided with the through hole.

[0040] A first rotating shaft group is also arranged above the drying tank, and a second rotating shaft 24 is also arranged inside the drying tank. At least two first rotating shaft groups are arranged above one drying tank, the first rotating shaft group contacts the outer surface of the conveyor belt 21, and the second rotating shaft 24 contacts the inner surface of the conveyor belt 21.

[0041] When using, the following steps are included:

[0042] The tail of the test probe to be cleaned is mounted in the fixing seat 4 on the conveyor belt 21, and the probe is rotated to be tightened and fixed.

[0043] The probe cleaning device is started, and the transmission shaft 22 connected to the motor starts to rotate, driving the conveyor belt 21 to drive, and the probe on the conveyor belt 21 moves to the lower cleaning tank 311, and then moves to the right cleaning tank 311, the middle cleaning tank 311, and the left air drying tank in sequence. The ultrasonic cleaning machine generates ultrasonic waves, which propagate in the acidic cleaning liquid and the organic cleaning liquid, and the cleaning liquid vibrates at the ultrasonic frequency.

[0044] After the probe to be cleaned passes through the cleaning liquid under ultrasonic vibration, its contaminants are removed. Then the probe passes through the air drying tank along with the conveyor belt, and the heating tube and the fan 321 work to remove the residual cleaning liquid on the probe, so as to achieve the purpose of complete cleaning and drying. Then the conveyor belt continues to move to the initial position and stops, and the cleaned probe can be removed after stopping.

[0045] The present application can fix multiple rows of probes by arranging a plurality of fixing seats 4 on the mounting portion of the conveyor belt 21 so as to clean the multiple rows of probes synchronously with high cleaning efficiency. Meanwhile, a drying mechanism is provided so that no cleaning liquid remains.

[0046] The utility model provides a test probe cleaning device with simple structure, convenient use and high reliability.

[0047] Embodiment 2

[0048] The difference between this embodiment and the first embodiment is that the conveying mechanism is a chain conveying mechanism, the conveyor belt 21 is a chain conveyor belt 21, a gear structure is provided on the transmission shaft 22, and gear structures are provided on both the first rotating shaft 23 and the second rotating shaft 24.

[0049] It is obvious to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that the present invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential features of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be regarded as exemplary and non-restrictive from any point of view, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the above description, and it is intended that all changes falling within the meaning and scope of the equivalent elements of the claims be included in the present invention. Any reference numeral in a claim should not be regarded as limiting the claim to which it relates.

[0050] In addition, it should be understood that although the present specification is described according to implementation modes, not every implementation mode contains only one independent technical solution. This description of the specification is only for the sake of clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each embodiment may also be appropriately combined to form other implementation modes that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A test probe cleaning device, characterized in that: It comprises a frame, on which a conveying mechanism and a cleaning mechanism are arranged, the conveying mechanism comprises a transmission shaft arranged on the frame, a motor driving the transmission shaft to rotate and a conveyor belt connected to the transmission shaft, the conveyor belt comprises a mounting portion, on which one or more fixing seats for mounting test probes are arranged.

2. The test probe cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing seat comprises a connecting portion and a fixing portion for fixing the test probe, the conveyor belt is connected to the connecting portion, and the connecting portion is connected to the fixing portion.

3. The test probe cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A threaded hole is arranged in the fixing portion.

4. The test probe cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning mechanism comprises an ultrasonic cleaning unit and a cleaning tank connected to the ultrasonic cleaning unit.

5. The test probe cleaning device according to claim 4, characterized in that: A first rotating shaft group is arranged above the cleaning tank, and a second rotating shaft is arranged inside the cleaning tank. At least two first rotating shaft groups are arranged above one cleaning tank, the first rotating shaft group contacts the outer surface of the conveyor belt, and the second rotating shaft contacts the inner surface of the conveyor belt.

6. The test probe cleaning device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first rotating shaft group is connected to the frame, and the conveyor belt is drivingly connected to the first rotating shaft group.

7. The test probe cleaning device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first rotating shaft group includes two first rotating shafts, and there is a gap between the two first rotating shafts in the same first rotating shaft group.

8. The test probe cleaning device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: More than one cleaning mechanism is provided.

9. The test probe cleaning device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: It also includes a drying mechanism, which is arranged at one end of the frame and includes a drying tank and a drying unit arranged in the drying tank.

10. The test probe cleaning device according to claim 9, characterized in that: A first rotating shaft group is arranged above the drying tank, and a second rotating shaft is arranged inside the drying tank. At least two first rotating shaft groups are arranged above one drying tank, the first rotating shaft group contacts the outer surface of the conveyor belt, and the second rotating shaft contacts the inner surface of the conveyor belt.

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