Edge folding device for polymer cell processing

By designing an adjustable polymer cell edge folding device, the problem of low edge folding efficiency of battery cells of different sizes in the prior art is solved, and automated edge folding processing is realized, and production efficiency is improved.

CN222462992UActive Publication Date: 2025-02-11YANCHENG YANJU ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202420877728.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-25
Publication Date
2025-02-11
Estimated Expiration
2034-04-25

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Technical Problem

The prior art is difficult to effectively handle polymer battery cells of different sizes, resulting in the need for manual folding of edges and low efficiency.

Method used

A folding device for polymer battery cell processing is designed, including adjustable folding plate, top plate, adjustment block and bolt. The bidirectional screw and slider are driven by a threaded motor to achieve flexible adjustment and automatic adjustment of the size of the battery cell. Fold edges.

Benefits of technology

The device can automatically adjust and fold the edge according to the different sizes of the battery cell, which improves production efficiency and reduces the need for manual operation, and is suitable for different sizes of the battery cell.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an edge folding device for polymer cell processing, which comprises a bottom plate, a support is fixedly mounted on the top side of the bottom plate, a top plate is arranged below the support, a protection pad is fixedly mounted on the bottom side of the top plate, two slots are formed in each of the two sides of the top plate, and adjusting blocks are inserted into the slots. By arranging the top plate, the flanged plates, the adjusting blocks, the fixing grooves, the adjusting holes and the bolts, firstly, the two flanged plates get close to each other or get away from each other according to the size of the battery cell body, and in the adjusting process, the two flanged plates are fixed to the two sides of the battery cell body, so that the battery cell body can be conveniently adjusted. When the bottom sides of the two flanged plates and the connecting part of the connecting plate and the contact block are positioned on the same vertical horizontal line, the flanged plates are stopped from being adjusted, then the adjusting block is fixed through a plurality of bolts, and the flanged plates and the top plate can form fixed connection, so that the positions of the two flanged plates can be adjusted according to the size of the battery cell body; the edge folding device is suitable for edge folding treatment of battery cell bodies with different sizes.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of polymer battery processing, in particular to a folding device for polymer battery processing. Background Art

[0002] Polymer cells are also a component of lithium-ion batteries. The composition of lithium-ion secondary rechargeable batteries is as follows: cell + protection circuit board. The difference between polymer cells and traditional lithium-ion batteries lies in the production process. Lithium batteries are wound and have a softer volume, while polymers are stacked and have a harder shape. For polymers and lithium batteries of the same volume, polymers have a larger capacity, about 30% higher, and are safer with a lower risk of explosion. Due to the requirements of shape and size, it is necessary to fold the sides of the cell to ensure that the finished battery can be made into a certain shape for subsequent installation and other steps.

[0003] After the existing battery cells are produced, they need to be folded on both sides. When folding the battery cells, machines are often used for folding. However, since the sizes of the battery cells are different, the machine cannot fold the battery cells of different sizes. As a result, some battery cells that do not conform to the size of the machine need to be folded manually. Therefore, a folding device for polymer battery cell processing is proposed to solve the above problem. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the deficiencies in the prior art, the utility model provides a folding device for polymer battery processing, which is used to solve the problems raised in the above background technology.

[0005] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] A folding device for processing polymer battery cells comprises a bottom plate, a bracket is fixedly installed on the top side of the bottom plate, a top plate is arranged below the bracket, a protective pad is fixedly installed on the bottom side of the top plate, two slots are arranged on both sides of the top plate, adjustment blocks are inserted in the multiple slots, a folding plate is fixedly installed on the other side of a group of two adjustment blocks, an adjustment component is arranged between the multiple adjustment blocks and the top plate, a slide groove is arranged on the top side of the bottom plate, a movable adjustment component is arranged in the slide groove, a placement block is fixedly installed on the top side of the bottom plate, the placement block is located below the top plate, contact blocks are arranged on both sides of the placement block, the two contact blocks are symmetrically arranged, multiple battery cell bodies are placed on the top side of the placement block, the two sides of the multiple battery cell bodies are respectively in contact with the two contact blocks, and a pushing component is arranged on the top side of the bottom plate.

[0007] Preferably, the adjustment assembly includes multiple adjustment blocks, each of which is provided with a multiple fixing groove on the top side, and four groups of adjustment holes are provided on the top side of the top plate. The multiple adjustment holes and the multiple fixing grooves are matched with each other, and a bolt is threadedly installed in one of the four groups of adjustment holes, and the other ends of the multiple bolts are threadedly installed in a fixing groove aligned with the multiple adjustment holes.

[0008] Preferably, the movable adjustment component includes a threaded motor fixedly mounted on one side of the base plate, the output end of the threaded motor rotates through the base plate and is fixedly mounted with a bidirectional screw, two sliders are slidably mounted on the outer side of the bidirectional screw, the two sliders are adapted to the slide grooves, connecting plates are fixedly mounted on the top sides of the two sliders, and contact blocks are fixedly mounted on the sides of the two connecting plates close to each other.

[0009] Preferably, the pushing assembly includes a fixed plate fixedly mounted on the top side of the base plate, an electric push rod fixedly mounted on one side of the fixed plate, the output end of the electric push rod passes through the fixed plate and is fixedly connected to a push plate, the push plate faces the placement block, and the bottom side of the push plate is on the same horizontal line as the top side of the placement block.

[0010] Preferably, a through opening is provided on one side of the bottom plate, a collecting box is provided in the through opening, and the collecting box is located on one side of the placement block.

[0011] Preferably, a cylinder is fixedly mounted on the top side of the bracket, and an output end of the cylinder passes through the bracket and is fixedly connected to the top side of the top plate.

[0012] Preferably, support legs are fixedly mounted on the bottom side of the base plate, and the number of the support legs is four.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effect of the utility model is that the folding device for polymer battery cell processing, through the set top plate, folding plate, adjustment block, fixing groove, adjustment hole and bolts, first makes the two folding plates approach or move away from each other according to the size of the battery cell body. During the adjustment process, when the bottom sides of the two folding plates are located on the same vertical horizontal line as the connection between the connecting plate and the contact block, the adjustment of the folding plates is stopped, and then the adjustment block is fixed by multiple bolts, and the folding plate and the top plate will form a fixed connection, so that the position of the two folding plates can be adjusted according to the size of the battery cell body, which is suitable for folding processing of battery cell bodies of different sizes.

[0014] By starting the threaded motor, the bidirectional screw can be driven to rotate, and the two sliders on the outside of the bidirectional screw can approach or move away from each other. The distance between the two sliders can be adjusted according to the size of the battery cell body. When the two sliders move to the position suitable for folding the two sides of the battery cell body, the operation is stopped, and then the two sides of the battery cell body are placed on the top sides of the two contact blocks respectively, so that the battery cell body can be folded, and multiple battery cell bodies can be folded at the same time. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of some parts of the top plate structure of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of some parts of the contact plate structure of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of some parts of the push plate structure of the utility model.

[0019] In the figure: 1. bottom plate; 2. bracket; 3. cylinder; 4. top plate; 5. adjustment block; 6. folding plate; 7. fixing groove; 8. adjustment hole; 9. bolt; 10. protection pad; 11. slide groove; 12. threaded motor; 13. bidirectional screw; 14. slider; 15. connecting plate; 16. contact block; 17. placement block; 18. fixing plate; 19. electric push rod; 20. push plate; 21. collection box; 22. battery cell body; 23. support leg. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] 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.

[0021] Reference Figure 1-4A folding device for polymer battery processing includes a bottom plate 1, a bracket 2 is fixedly installed on the top side of the bottom plate 1, a top plate 4 is arranged below the bracket 2, a protective pad 10 is fixedly installed on the bottom side of the top plate 4, two slots are provided on both sides of the top plate 4, and adjustment blocks 5 are inserted in multiple slots, and a folding plate 6 is fixedly installed on the other side of a group of two adjustment blocks 5, and an adjustment component is arranged between the multiple adjustment blocks 5 and the top plate 4, a slide groove 11 is provided on the top side of the bottom plate 1, and a movable adjustment component is arranged in the slide groove 11, and a placement block 17 is fixedly installed on the top side of the bottom plate 1, and the placement block 17 is located below the top plate 4 , contact blocks 16 are arranged on both sides of the placement block 17, and the two contact blocks 16 are arranged symmetrically. A plurality of battery cell bodies 22 are placed on the top side of the placement block 17, and the two sides of the plurality of battery cell bodies 22 are respectively in contact with the two contact blocks 16. A pushing assembly is arranged on the top side of the bottom plate 1, and the adjustment assembly includes a plurality of adjustment blocks 5, each of which has a plurality of fixing grooves 7 on the top side, and four groups of adjustment holes 8 are arranged on the top side of the top plate 4, and the plurality of adjustment holes 8 are adapted to the plurality of fixing grooves 7. A bolt 9 is threadedly installed in one of the adjustment holes 8 of the four groups of adjustment holes 8, and the other ends of the plurality of bolts 9 are threadedly installed in a plurality of adjustment holes aligned with the plurality of adjustment holes 8. In the fixing groove 7, when the large-sized battery body 22 is folded, the bolts 9 threadedly installed in the four groups of adjustment holes 8 are removed, and then the two folding plates 6 are pulled outward. When the connection between the two folding plates 6 and the connecting plate 15 and the contact block 16 is in the same vertical horizontal line, the folding plates 6 are stopped, and then multiple bolts 9 are respectively threadedly installed in the four groups of adjustment holes 8. The other ends of the four bolts 9 will be respectively threadedly installed in the fixing grooves 7 opened in the four adjustment blocks 5, and a fixed connection will be formed between the adjustment block 5 and the top plate 4, so that the two can be adjusted according to the size of the battery body 22. The position of the folding plate 6, when it is necessary to fold the large-sized battery body 22, it is only necessary to move the two folding plates 6 away from each other, and when it is necessary to fold the small-sized battery body 22, it is only necessary to move the two folding plates 6 closer to each other. It can be adjusted arbitrarily. When adjusting, it is only necessary to move the bottom side of the folding plate 6 toward the connection between the connecting plate 15 and the contact block 16. When the adjustment is completed, it is only necessary to start the cylinder 3, and the cylinder can drive the top plate 4 to move downward, and then the two folding plates 6 will move toward the connection between the contact block 16 and the connecting plate 15, and then the two sides of the battery body 22 can be folded.

[0022] Specifically, the movable adjustment component includes a threaded motor 12 fixedly mounted on one side of the base plate 1, the output end of the threaded motor 12 rotates through the base plate 1 and is fixedly mounted with a bidirectional screw 13, the outer side of the bidirectional screw 13 is slidably mounted with two sliders 14, the two sliders 14 are adapted to the slide groove 11, the top sides of the two sliders 14 are fixedly mounted with connecting plates 15, and the sides of the two connecting plates 15 close to each other are fixedly mounted with contact blocks 16, when it is necessary to adjust the positions of the two contact blocks 16 according to the size of the battery body 22, the threaded motor 12 can be started. By driving the bidirectional screw 13 to rotate, the two sliders 14 slidably installed on the outside of the bidirectional screw 13 can approach or move away from each other, and the distance between the two sliders 14 can be adjusted according to the size of the battery cell body 22. When the two sliders 14 move away from each other, the connecting plate 15 and the contact block 16 fixed on the top side can be driven to move away from each other. When they move away from each other to a position suitable for folding the two sides of the battery cell body 22, the operation is stopped, and then the two sides of the battery cell body 22 are respectively placed on the top sides of the two contact blocks 16, and the battery cell body 22 can be folded.

[0023] Specifically, the pushing assembly includes a fixed plate 18 fixedly installed on the top side of the base plate 1, and an electric push rod 19 is fixedly installed on one side of the fixed plate 18. The output end of the electric push rod 19 passes through the fixed plate 18 and is fixedly connected to a push plate 20. The push plate 20 faces the placement block 17, and the bottom side of the push plate 20 is on the same horizontal line as the top side of the placement block 17. A through opening is opened on one side of the base plate 1, and a collecting box 21 is arranged in the through opening. The collecting box 21 is located on one side of the placement block 17. After the multiple battery cell bodies 22 on the placement block 17 are folded, the push plate 20 can be driven to move toward the placement block 17 by starting the electric push rod 19, and then the multiple battery cell bodies 22 with the folded edges on the top side of the placement block 17 can be pushed into the collecting box 21, which is convenient for the next processing step.

[0024] Specifically, a cylinder 3 is fixedly installed on the top side of the bracket 2, and the output end of the cylinder 3 passes through the bracket 2 and is fixedly connected to the top side of the top plate 4. Support legs 23 are fixedly installed on the bottom side of the bottom plate 1. There are four support legs 23. By starting the cylinder 3, the top plate 4 can be driven to move downward. When the top plate 4 moves downward, the two folding plates 6 can be driven to fold the battery body 22.

[0025] The folding device for polymer battery processing is connected to 220V mains electricity, and the main controller can be a conventional known device for control such as a computer.

[0026] Working principle: When it is necessary to perform folding processing on both sides of the battery cell body 22, multiple battery cell bodies 22 are placed on the placement block 17, and the two sides of the multiple battery cell bodies 22 are respectively located on the top sides of the two contact blocks 16. After the placement is completed, the cylinder 3 is started, and the cylinder 3 drives the top plate 4 to move downward, and the top plate 4 drives the folding plates 6 set on both sides to move toward the connection between the two connecting plates 15 and the two contact blocks 16, and then the two sides of the battery cell body 22 can be folded. When the folding processing is completed, the electric push rod 19 is started to drive the push plate 20 to move toward the placement block 17, and then the push plate 20 can It is possible to push the multiple battery cell bodies 22 after folding on the placement block 17 into the collection box 21, which is convenient for subsequent processing. When it is necessary to fold the battery cell bodies 22 of a larger size, multiple large-sized battery cell bodies 22 are placed on the placement block 17, and then the threaded motor 12 is started to drive the bidirectional bolt 9 to rotate, and then the two sliders 14 slidingly installed on the outer side of the bidirectional screw 13 will move away from each other. When the two sliders 14 move away from each other, they can drive the connecting plate 15 and the contact block 16 fixed on the top side to move away from each other. When they move away from each other to a position suitable for folding the two sides of the battery cell body 22, they stop. Run, then place the two sides of the battery cell body 22 on the top sides of the two contact blocks 16 respectively, at this time, remove the bolts 9 that are threadedly installed in the four groups of adjustment holes 8, and then pull the two folding plates 6 outward. When the connection between the two folding plates 6 and the connecting plate 15 and the contact block 16 is in the same vertical horizontal line, stop pulling the folding plates 6, and then thread multiple bolts 9 in the four groups of adjustment holes 8 respectively. The other ends of the four bolts 9 will be threaded into the fixing grooves 7 provided in the four adjustment blocks 5, and a fixed connection will be formed between the adjustment block 5 and the top plate 4. After the adjustment is completed, pass again. By starting 3, the large-sized battery cell body 22 can be folded, and when the small-sized battery cell body 22 needs to be folded, the two sliders 14 can be moved closer to each other by running the threaded motor 12. When adjusting the folding plate 6, it is only necessary to push the folding plate 6 to both sides of the top plate 4 to complete the adjustment of the installation position of the folding plate 6. Battery cell bodies 22 of different sizes can be folded, and multiple battery cell bodies 22 can be folded at the same time. The protective pad 10 fixedly installed on the bottom side of the top plate 14 can protect the battery cell body 22 when the top plate 4 is pressed down.

[0027] It should be noted that, in this article, relational terms such as first and second, etc. are only used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "include", "comprise" or any other variants thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device including a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device.

[0028] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A folding device for polymer battery processing, comprising a bottom plate (1), characterized in that: A bracket (2) is fixedly installed on the top side of the bottom plate (1), a top plate (4) is arranged below the bracket (2), a protective pad (10) is fixedly installed on the bottom side of the top plate (4), two slots are arranged on both sides of the top plate (4), adjustment blocks (5) are inserted into the multiple slots, a folding plate (6) is fixedly installed on the other side of the multiple adjustment blocks (5) in a group of two, an adjustment component is arranged between the multiple adjustment blocks (5) and the top plate (4), and a slide groove (11) is arranged on the top side of the bottom plate (1). ), a movable adjustment component is arranged in the slide groove (11), a placement block (17) is fixedly installed on the top side of the bottom plate (1), the placement block (17) is located below the top plate (4), contact blocks (16) are arranged on both sides of the placement block (17), the two contact blocks (16) are arranged symmetrically, a plurality of battery cell bodies (22) are placed on the top side of the placement block (17), the two sides of the plurality of battery cell bodies (22) are respectively in contact with the two contact blocks (16), and a pushing component is arranged on the top side of the bottom plate (1).

2. The folding device for polymer battery processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjustment assembly comprises a plurality of adjustment blocks (5) each having a plurality of fixing grooves (7) formed on its top side, a top plate (4) having four groups of adjustment holes (8) formed on its top side, the plurality of adjustment holes (8) being matched with the plurality of fixing grooves (7), a bolt (9) being threadedly installed in one of the adjustment holes (8) in the four groups of adjustment holes (8), and the other ends of the plurality of bolts (9) being threadedly installed in a fixing groove (7) aligned with the plurality of adjustment holes (8).

3. The folding device for polymer battery processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The movable adjustment component comprises a threaded motor (12) fixedly mounted on one side of the base plate (1); the output end of the threaded motor (12) rotates through the base plate (1) and is fixedly mounted with a bidirectional screw (13); two sliders (14) are slidably mounted on the outer side of the bidirectional screw (13); the two sliders (14) are adapted to the slide groove (11); the top sides of the two sliders (14) are fixedly mounted with connecting plates (15); and the sides of the two connecting plates (15) close to each other are fixedly mounted with contact blocks (16).

4. The folding device for polymer battery processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pushing assembly comprises a fixing plate (18) fixedly mounted on the top side of the base plate (1); an electric push rod (19) is fixedly mounted on one side of the fixing plate (18); an output end of the electric push rod (19) passes through the fixing plate (18) and is fixedly connected to a push plate (20); the push plate (20) faces the placement block (17); and the bottom side of the push plate (20) and the top side of the placement block (17) are on the same horizontal line.

5. The folding device for polymer battery processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: A through opening is provided on one side of the bottom plate (1), a collecting box (21) is arranged in the through opening, and the collecting box (21) is located on one side of the placement block (17).

6. The folding device for polymer battery processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: A cylinder (3) is fixedly mounted on the top side of the bracket (2); an output end of the cylinder (3) passes through the bracket (2) and is fixedly connected to the top side of the top plate (4).

7. The folding device for polymer battery processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: Support legs (23) are fixedly mounted on the bottom side of the base plate (1), and the number of the support legs (23) is four.