Pressing tray for battery module

Abstract

The utility model relates to a battery module compressing tray which comprises a tray body, a fixing block and an elastic compressing piece which are oppositely arranged in the X direction and used for compressing a battery module are arranged on the tray body, and the distance between the fixing block and the elastic compressing piece can be adjusted. Two adjusting blocks which are oppositely arranged in the Y direction and are used for pressing the battery module are arranged between the fixing block and the elastic pressing piece, and the distance between the two adjusting blocks is adjustable. The tray disclosed by the utility model can be compatible with the pressing work of the battery modules with different lengths and different widths, and when the tray is used for the battery modules with different sizes, different trays do not need to be replaced, so that the flexible production of the tray is realized, and the manufacturing cost is saved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of battery manufacturing, in particular to a battery module pressing tray. Background Art

[0002] With the popularity of new energy vehicles, the market demand for new energy vehicles is increasing, especially pure electric vehicles, which puts higher requirements on the production of lithium batteries. Different vehicle manufacturers have different requirements for the specifications, models and power of battery PACKs, which puts higher requirements on the flexibility of battery modules and PACK production lines.

[0003] At present, the most core component of electric-powered new energy vehicles is the power battery. Due to the high energy demand of electric-powered new energy vehicles, a single battery cell cannot meet it, so multiple battery cells are needed to form a module, and then form a battery pack. The module composed of multiple battery cells requires multiple processing steps. At present, most power battery module production is to place the power battery module on a pallet and carry out the process one by one. In this series of processes, the power battery module is basically processed in the pallet, so the pallet is crucial for the processing of the power battery module. At present, due to the complex tooling design of general battery module pallets, different pallets need to be replaced for different battery modules. The change of model takes up production time, affects the production rhythm, and increases the manufacturing cost. Utility Model Content

[0004] Based on this, it is necessary to provide a battery module clamping tray to address the technical problem that the current battery module tray has complex tooling design, different battery modules need to be replaced with different trays, the changeover takes up production time, affects the production rhythm, and increases the manufacturing cost.

[0005] The utility model proposes a battery module pressing tray, which includes a tray main body, on which are arranged a fixed block and an elastic pressing piece which are arranged opposite to each other in the X direction and are used to press the battery module, the distance between the fixed block and the elastic pressing piece is adjustable, and between the fixed block and the elastic pressing piece are arranged two adjustment blocks which are arranged opposite to each other in the Y direction and are used to press the battery module, and the distance between the two adjustment blocks is adjustable.

[0006] The utility model uses a fixed block and an elastic pressing piece to press the battery module in the X direction, and adjusts the distance between the fixed block and the elastic pressing piece to accommodate the pressing requirements of battery modules of different lengths; two adjusting blocks are used to press the battery module in the Y direction, and adjust the distance between the two adjusting pieces to accommodate the pressing requirements of battery modules of different widths. The tray of the utility model is compatible with the pressing work of battery modules of different lengths and widths. When used for battery modules of different sizes, there is no need to replace different trays, thereby realizing flexible production of trays and saving manufacturing costs.

[0007] As a further improvement of the above solution of the utility model, two elastic pressing members are provided, and the two elastic pressing members are respectively provided on both sides of the fixed block, and two adjustment blocks are provided between each elastic pressing member and the fixed block.

[0008] As a further improvement of the above scheme of the utility model, the elastic clamping member includes a clamping block, a mounting plate and an adjusting member. The clamping block and the fixed block are arranged opposite to each other. The mounting plate is arranged on the side of the clamping block away from the fixed block. Two guide rods are slidably installed on the mounting plate and both guide rods are connected to the clamping block. The guide rods are located between the clamping block and the mounting plate and are equipped with a clamping spring. When the clamping block abuts against the battery module, the adjusting member is installed on the tray body and is used to apply external force to the mounting plate to compress the clamping spring.

[0009] As a further improvement of the above scheme of the utility model, the adjusting member includes a fixed plate, a rack block and an unlocking block, the fixed plate is fixed on the pallet main body, two connecting plates arranged vertically opposite to each other are arranged on the fixed plate, a door-shaped frame is arranged between the two connecting plates, the bottom of the door-shaped frame is connected to the fixed plate, the two connecting plates are connected to a tension spring on one side away from each other, and one end of the two tension springs away from the connecting plate is respectively connected to the two sides of the rack block; one end of the rack block is connected to the mounting plate and the other end thereof passes through the door-shaped frame, the bottom of the rack block is slidably mounted on the fixed plate and the rack block can slide along the X direction, and the top surface of the rack block is provided with a tooth portion arranged along the X direction; the unlocking block is provided with a connecting groove through it, the top end of the door-shaped frame extends into the connecting groove and pins rotatably connected to the unlocking block are arranged on both sides of the door-shaped frame, a hook that can be engaged with the tooth portion is provided at one end of the unlocking block close to the mounting plate, and the bottom of the end of the unlocking block away from the hook is respectively connected to the top of the two connecting plates through two connecting springs, and in a natural state, the hook is always engaged with one of the tooth grooves of the tooth portion.

[0010] As a further improvement of the above scheme of the utility model, two relatively arranged connecting blocks are installed on the fixed plate, and sliding grooves are provided on opposite sides of the two connecting blocks. Two parallel and relatively arranged sliding blocks are connected to the bottom of the rack block, and the two sliding blocks are respectively slidably connected with the two sliding grooves.

[0011] As a further improvement of the above solution of the utility model, an adjustment plate is connected to the tray body, the length direction of the adjustment plate is consistent with the X direction, and the fixing block is detachably installed in the middle of the adjustment plate by bolts.

[0012] As a further improvement of the above solution of the utility model, the length directions of the two adjustment blocks are consistent with the X direction, and the two adjustment blocks are detachably mounted on the adjustment plate by bolts.

[0013] As a further improvement of the above solution of the utility model, the adjustment plate is of a rectangular structure, and mark columns are installed at four corners of the tray body close to the adjustment plate.

[0014] As a further improvement of the above solution of the utility model, the pallet body is in a rectangular structure, and hanging rings are installed at the four corners of the pallet body.

[0015] As a further improvement of the above solution of the utility model, handles are installed at the four corners of the tray body.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0017] The utility model uses a fixed block and an elastic pressing member to press the battery module in the X direction, and adjusts the distance between the fixed block and the elastic pressing member to accommodate the pressing requirements of battery modules of different lengths; uses two adjustment blocks to press the battery module in the Y direction, and adjusts the distance between the two adjustment members to accommodate the pressing requirements of battery modules of different widths. The tray of the utility model is compatible with the pressing work of battery modules of different lengths and widths. When used for battery modules of different sizes, there is no need to replace different trays, which realizes the flexible production of the tray and saves manufacturing costs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a battery module compression tray proposed in an embodiment of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 A top view of a battery module compression tray proposed in an embodiment of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of an elastic pressing member in a battery module pressing tray proposed in an embodiment of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 Another perspective view of an elastic pressing member in a battery module pressing tray proposed in an embodiment of the utility model.

[0022] Figure numerals: 1. Tray body; 2. Fixed block; 3. Adjusting block; 4. Pressing block; 5. Mounting plate; 6. Guide rod; 7. Pressing spring; 8. Fixed plate; 9. Rack block; 10. Unlocking block; 11. Connecting plate; 12. Door frame; 13. Tension spring; 14. Pin; 15. Hook; 16. Connecting spring; 17. Connecting block; 18. Slider; 19. Adjusting plate; 20. Mark column; 21. Lifting ring; 22. Handle; 23. Battery module. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] 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.

[0024] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 The present embodiment provides a battery module clamping tray, including a tray body 1, an adjustment plate 19, an X-direction clamping mechanism and two Y-direction clamping mechanisms.

[0025] In this embodiment, the pallet body 1 is a rectangular structure, the length direction of the pallet body 1 is defined as the X direction, and the width direction of the pallet body 1 is defined as the Y direction. The four corners of the top of the pallet body 1 are all threadedly connected with lifting rings 21, and the pallet is conveniently lifted through the four lifting rings 21. The top of the pallet body 1 is connected with a handle 22 by bolts near each lifting ring 21, and the handle 22 facilitates the staff to carry the pallet.

[0026] The adjustment plate 19 is fixed to the top of the pallet body 1 by bolts. In this embodiment, the adjustment plate 19 is also rectangular. Mark columns are installed at the four corners of the pallet body 1 near the adjustment plate 19, and the mark columns are used to facilitate the photography and positioning of subsequent workstations.

[0027] The X-direction clamping mechanism is used to clamp the battery module in the X-direction. In this embodiment, the X-direction clamping mechanism includes a fixed block 2 and two elastic clamping members. The fixed block 2 is fixed to the middle of the adjustment plate 19 by bolts. The two elastic clamping members are respectively arranged on both sides of the X-direction of the fixed block 2, and the battery module 23 is placed between the elastic clamping member and the fixed block 2. By replacing the fixed block 2 with different thicknesses in the X-direction, the distance between the elastic clamping member and the fixed block 2 is adjusted to ensure that the fixed block 2 and the elastic clamping member can clamp the battery module 23, thereby adapting to the clamping work of battery modules 23 of different lengths.

[0028] In this embodiment, combined with Figure 3 , Figure 4The elastic clamping member includes a clamping block 4, a mounting plate 5 and an adjusting member. The clamping block 4 is arranged opposite to the fixed block 2. The mounting plate 5 is arranged on the side of the clamping block 4 away from the fixed block 2. Two guide rods 6 are slidably installed on the mounting plate 5 and the two guide rods 6 are connected to the clamping block 4. The guide rod 6 is located between the clamping block 4 and the mounting plate 5 and is sleeved with a clamping spring 7. The adjusting member includes a fixed plate 8, a rack block 9 and an unlocking block 10. The fixed plate 8 is fixed on the pallet body 1. Two connecting plates 11 arranged vertically opposite to each other are provided on the fixed plate 8. A door frame 12 is provided between the two connecting plates 11. The bottom of the door frame 12 is connected to the fixed plate 8. The two connecting plates 11 are connected to the side away from each other with tension springs 13. The ends of the two tension springs 13 away from the connecting plate 11 are respectively connected to the two sides of the rack block 9; one end of the rack block 9 is connected to the mounting plate 5 and the other end thereof passes through the door frame 12. The top surface of the rack block 9 is provided with a tooth portion arranged along the X direction. Two connecting blocks 17 arranged opposite to each other are installed on the fixed plate 8. The two Slide grooves are provided on opposite sides of the connecting block 17, and two parallel and oppositely arranged sliders 18 are connected to the bottom of the rack block 9, and the two sliders 18 are respectively slidably connected to the two slide grooves; the unlocking block 10 is penetrated by a connecting groove, the top of the door frame 12 extends into the connecting groove and pins 14 rotatably connected to the unlocking block 10 are provided on both sides of the door frame 12, and the end of the unlocking block 10 close to the mounting plate 5 is provided with a hook 15 that can be engaged with the tooth portion, and the bottom of the end of the unlocking block 10 away from the hook 15 is respectively connected to the top of the two connecting blocks 1711 through two connecting springs 16. In the natural state, the hook 15 is always engaged with one of the tooth grooves of the tooth portion.

[0029] Through the above structure, when it is necessary to compress the battery module 23, first select a fixing block 2 of appropriate thickness according to the size of the battery module 23, place the battery module 23 between the fixing block 2 and the pressing block 4, and the two ends of the battery module 23 are respectively in contact with the fixing block 2 and the pressing block 4, and then push the rack block 9 to drive the mounting plate 5 to move toward the pressing block 4, thereby squeezing the pressing spring 7 to apply pressure to the pressing block 4, so that the pressing block 4 presses the battery module 23, and at the same time, the connecting spring 16 and the tension spring 1 3, the hook 15 of the unlocking block 10 is always engaged with a tooth groove of the tooth portion of the rack block 9, thereby locking the rack block 9, so that the pressing block 4 keeps pressing the battery module 23; when it is no longer necessary to press the battery module 23, by pressing down the end of the unlocking block 10 away from the hook 15, the connecting spring 16 is compressed, so that the hook 15 is disengaged from the tooth groove of the tooth portion, and the rack block 9 moves and resets under the action of the tension spring 13 and the pressing spring 7, and the pressing block 4 no longer presses the battery module 23.

[0030] A Y-direction clamping mechanism is provided between the fixed block 2 and each elastic clamping member. The Y-direction clamping mechanism includes two adjustment blocks 3 arranged opposite to each other in the Y direction. The length direction of the two adjustment blocks 3 is consistent with the X direction, and the two adjustment blocks 3 are detachably mounted on the adjustment plate 19 by bolts. According to the width of the battery module 23, the two adjustment blocks 3 are placed on both sides of the width direction of the battery module 23 and the distance between the two adjustment blocks 3 is adjusted, and then the adjustment blocks 3 are connected to the adjustment plate 19 by bolts, so as to meet the clamping requirements of battery modules of different sizes.

[0031] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "mounted on" another component, it may be directly on the other component or there may be a central component. When a component is considered to be "set on" another component, it may be directly set on the other component or there may be a central component at the same time. When a component is considered to be "fixed to" another component, it may be directly fixed on the other component or there may be a central component at the same time.

[0032] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art in the technical field of the present invention. The terms used herein in the specification of the present invention are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention. The term "or / and" used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more related listed items.

[0033] The technical features of the above-described embodiments may be arbitrarily combined. To make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above-described embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0034] The above-mentioned embodiments only express several implementation methods of the utility model, and the description is relatively specific and detailed, but it cannot be understood as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this field, several modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of the utility model, which all belong to the protection scope of the utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of the utility model patent shall be based on the attached claims.

Claims

1. A battery module pressing tray, characterized in that: The tray body (1) comprises a fixed block (2) and an elastic pressing member which are arranged opposite to each other in the X direction and used to press the battery module, and the distance between the fixed block (2) and the elastic pressing member is adjustable. Two adjusting blocks (3) which are arranged opposite to each other in the Y direction and used to press the battery module are arranged between the fixed block (2) and the elastic pressing member, and the distance between the two adjusting blocks (3) is adjustable.

2. The battery module compression tray according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two elastic pressing pieces are provided, and the two elastic pressing pieces are respectively arranged on both sides of the fixed block (2), and two adjustment blocks (3) are arranged between each elastic pressing piece and the fixed block (2).

3. The battery module compression tray according to claim 1, characterized in that: The elastic clamping member comprises a clamping block (4), a mounting plate (5) and an adjusting member. The clamping block (4) is arranged opposite to the fixing block (2). The mounting plate (5) is arranged on a side of the clamping block (4) away from the fixing block (2). Two guide rods (6) are slidably mounted on the mounting plate (5) and both guide rods (6) are connected to the clamping block (4). The guide rods (6) are located between the clamping block (4) and the mounting plate (5) and are provided with a clamping spring (7). When the clamping block (4) abuts against the battery module, the adjusting member is mounted on the tray body (1) and is used to apply an external force to the mounting plate (5) to compress the clamping spring (7).

4. The battery module pressing tray according to claim 3, characterized in that: The adjusting member comprises a fixing plate (8), a rack block (9) and an unlocking block (10); the fixing plate (8) is fixed on the pallet body (1); two connecting plates (11) arranged vertically opposite to each other are arranged on the fixing plate (8); a door frame (12) is arranged between the two connecting plates (11); the bottom of the door frame (12) is connected to the fixing plate (8); the two connecting plates (11) are connected to tension springs (13) on the sides away from each other; the ends of the two tension springs (13) away from the connecting plate (11) are respectively connected to the two sides of the rack block (9); one end of the rack block (9) is connected to the mounting plate (5) and the other end thereof passes through the door frame (12); the bottom of the rack block (9) slides The rack block (9) is mounted on a fixed plate (8) and can slide along the X direction. The top surface of the rack block (9) is provided with a tooth portion arranged along the X direction. The unlocking block (10) is provided with a connecting groove extending through it. The top end of the door frame (12) extends into the connecting groove. Both sides of the door frame (12) are provided with a pin shaft (14) rotatably connected to the unlocking block (10). The end of the unlocking block (10) close to the mounting plate (5) is provided with a hook (15) that can be engaged with the tooth portion. The bottom of the end of the unlocking block (10) away from the hook (15) is respectively connected to the top ends of the two connecting plates (11) through two connecting springs (16). In a natural state, the hook (15) is always engaged with one of the tooth grooves of the tooth portion.

5. The battery module pressing tray according to claim 4, characterized in that: Two connecting blocks (17) arranged opposite to each other are mounted on the fixed plate (8), and sliding grooves are provided on opposite sides of the two connecting blocks (17). Two parallel and oppositely arranged sliding blocks (18) are connected to the bottom of the rack block (9), and the two sliding blocks (18) are respectively connected to the two sliding grooves in a sliding manner.

6. The battery module compression tray according to claim 1, characterized in that: An adjustment plate (19) is connected to the tray body (1), the length direction of the adjustment plate (19) is consistent with the X direction, and the fixing block (2) is detachably mounted on the middle part of the adjustment plate (19) by means of bolts.

7. The battery module pressing tray according to claim 6, characterized in that: The length directions of the two adjustment blocks (3) are consistent with the X direction, and the two adjustment blocks (3) are detachably mounted on the adjustment plate (19) by means of bolts.

8. The battery module compression tray according to claim 6, characterized in that: The adjustment plate (19) is of a rectangular structure, and mark columns (20) are installed at four corner positions of the tray body (1) close to the adjustment plate (19).

9. The battery module compression tray according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pallet body (1) is of rectangular structure, and lifting rings (21) are installed at the four corners of the pallet body (1).

10. The battery module pressing tray according to claim 9, characterized in that: Handles (22) are installed at the four corners of the tray body (1).

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