Battery cell clamping device, battery shuttling table and battery production equipment

Abstract

The utility model provides a battery cell clamping device, a battery shuttling table and battery production equipment, and relates to the technical field of battery production. The cell clamping device comprises a power mechanism, a clamping interlocking mechanism and a cell clamping assembly, the battery cell clamping assembly comprises a plurality of battery cell clamping mechanisms, the plurality of battery cell clamping mechanisms are arranged in sequence, each battery cell clamping mechanism comprises a clamping jaw component and a spring component, the spring components are matched with the clamping jaw components, battery cells are placed in the clamping jaw components, and the spring components are matched with the clamping jaw components. The clamping jaw component clamps a battery cell through the spring component; the clamping interlocking mechanism and the battery cell clamping mechanisms are installed in a linkage mode, the power mechanism and the clamping interlocking mechanism are arranged in a matched mode, the power mechanism drives the clamping interlocking mechanism, and the clamping interlocking mechanism drives the battery cell clamping mechanisms in a linkage mode. According to the cell clamping device, diversified cell taking and placing can be achieved, and the technical effect of improving practicability is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of battery production technology, and in particular to a battery cell clamping device, a battery shuttle and battery production equipment. Background Art

[0002] Lithium-ion battery is a secondary battery (rechargeable battery) that mainly relies on the movement of lithium ions between the positive electrode and the negative electrode to work; during the charge and discharge process, Li+ (lithium ions) are intercalated and deintercalated between the two electrodes: during charging, Li+ is deintercalated from the positive electrode and intercalated into the negative electrode through the electrolyte, and the negative electrode is in a lithium-rich state; during discharge, the opposite is true. At present, with the development of the lithium-ion soft-pack power battery industry, the existing lithium-ion soft-pack power batteries have produced a large number of defective products due to swelling during the formation process.

[0003] For the existing lithium battery soft-pack power battery clamping tray, generally a single row of battery cells is arranged and the battery cells are taken in a single direction. It is impossible to arrange multiple rows of battery cells according to the actual situation on site, and it is impossible to discharge the battery cells in the vertical direction or take the battery cells in the horizontal direction. It cannot meet the actual application needs on site and has low practicality. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this application is to provide a battery cell clamping device, a battery shuttle and a battery production equipment, which can realize diversified battery cell removal and placement, and achieve the technical effect of improving practicality.

[0005] In a first aspect, the present application provides a core clamping device, including a power mechanism, a clamping interlocking mechanism, and a battery core clamping assembly;

[0006] The battery cell clamping assembly comprises a plurality of battery cell clamping mechanisms, which are arranged in sequence, and the battery cell clamping mechanism comprises a clamping claw component and a spring component, the spring component is matched with the clamping claw component, the battery cell is placed in the clamping claw component, and the clamping claw component clamps the battery cell through the spring component;

[0007] The clamping interlocking mechanism is installed in linkage with the multiple battery cell clamping mechanisms, the power mechanism is matched with the clamping interlocking mechanism, the power mechanism drives the clamping interlocking mechanism, and the multiple battery cell clamping mechanisms are driven in linkage with the clamping interlocking mechanism.

[0008] In the above-mentioned implementation process, the battery cell clamping device arranges multiple battery cell clamping mechanisms in sequence, the clamping interlocking mechanism is driven by the power mechanism, and the multiple battery cell clamping mechanisms are linked through the clamping interlocking mechanism, so that the multiple battery cell clamping mechanisms can be clamped or opened synchronously; thus, the battery cell clamping device only uses one power source (power mechanism) to cooperate with the clamping interlocking mechanism to achieve synchronous clamping or synchronous opening of multiple battery cell clamping mechanisms, there is no directional restriction for placing or removing batteries, and a variety of battery cell placement methods can be selected; thus, the battery cell clamping device can realize diversified battery cell placement and achieve the technical effect of improving practicality.

[0009] Furthermore, the battery cell clamping mechanism further comprises a sensing component, wherein the sensing component is disposed at one end of the clamping jaw component, and the clamping state of the battery cell clamping mechanism is detected by the sensing component.

[0010] In the above implementation process, through the cooperation detection of the sensing component, it can be detected whether the clamping claw component of the battery cell clamping mechanism is currently in a clamped state or an open state, ensuring that the battery cell can be normally placed in the battery cell clamping mechanism or taken out from the battery cell clamping mechanism.

[0011] Furthermore, the sensing component includes at least one photoelectric sensor.

[0012] In the above implementation process, the photoelectric sensor cooperates to detect whether the battery cell clamping mechanism is in the clamped state or the open state.

[0013] Furthermore, the battery cell clamping mechanism further comprises a slider member, the slider member is matched and installed with the clamping claw member, and the clamping claw member slides along the extension direction of the slider member.

[0014] In the above implementation process, by providing the slider member, the clamping claw member can slide along the extension direction of the slider member under the drive of the slider member, thereby ensuring that the clamping action or opening action of the battery cell clamping mechanism can be carried out smoothly.

[0015] Furthermore, the clamping jaw member includes a movable end and a fixed end, the movable end and the fixed end are arranged opposite to each other, and the movable end is matched and installed with the slider member, and the movable end slides along the extension direction of the slider member.

[0016] In the above implementation process, the clamping jaw member is composed of a movable end and a fixed end, wherein the fixed end remains stationary, and the movable end slides along the extension direction of the slider member to achieve the clamping action and the opening action of the clamping jaw member.

[0017] Furthermore, the power mechanism is a power cylinder, and the clamping interlocking mechanism is driven by the power cylinder.

[0018] In a second aspect, the present application provides a battery shuttle platform, comprising a shuttle platform and a plurality of battery cell clamping devices as described in any one of the first aspects, wherein the plurality of battery cell clamping devices are arranged side by side on the shuttle platform.

[0019] Furthermore, the battery shuttle platform also includes a first manipulator and a second manipulator, and the first manipulator and the second manipulator are arranged on the shuttle platform, and the first manipulator is used to place the battery cell on the battery cell clamping mechanism along a first direction, and the second manipulator is used to take the battery cell out of the battery cell clamping mechanism along a second direction.

[0020] Furthermore, the battery shuttle platform also includes a PLC control mechanism, and the PLC control mechanism is respectively connected to the power mechanism, the first manipulator, and the second manipulator.

[0021] In the above implementation process, the operation control of the power mechanism, the first manipulator and the second manipulator is realized through the PLC control mechanism to ensure the normal implementation of the battery cell placement action or the battery cell removal action.

[0022] In a third aspect, the present application provides a battery production device, comprising the battery shuttle station described in any one of the second aspects.

[0023] Other features and advantages disclosed in the present application will be described in the following description, or some features and advantages can be inferred or determined without doubt from the description, or can be learned by implementing the above-mentioned technology disclosed in the present application.

[0024] In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present application more obvious and easy to understand, preferred embodiments are specifically cited below and described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, the drawings required for use in the embodiments of the present application will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show certain embodiments of the present application and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For ordinary technicians in this field, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0026] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the clamping interlocking mechanism and the battery cell clamping assembly provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0027] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of a battery cell clamping device provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0028] Reference numerals: power mechanism 100 ; clamping interlocking mechanism 200 ; battery cell clamping assembly 300 ; battery cell clamping mechanism 310 ; clamping claw member 311 ; spring member 312 ; induction member 313 ; slider member 314 . DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all of the embodiments. The components of the embodiments of the present application described and shown in the drawings here can be arranged and designed in various different configurations. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present application provided in the drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the application claimed for protection, but merely represents the selected embodiments of the present application. Based on the embodiments of the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without making creative work belong to the scope of protection of the present application.

[0030] In the present application, the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "back", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "middle", "vertical", "horizontal", "lateral", "longitudinal" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the drawings. These terms are mainly used to better describe the present application and its embodiments, and are not used to limit the indicated devices, elements or components to have a specific orientation, or to be constructed and operated in a specific orientation.

[0031] In addition, some of the above terms may be used to express other meanings in addition to indicating orientation or positional relationship. For example, the term "on" may also be used to express a certain dependency or connection relationship in some cases. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of these terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0032] In addition, the terms "installed", "set", "provided with", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; it can be a mechanical connection, or a point connection; it can be a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be an internal connection between two devices, elements, or components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0033] In addition, the terms "first", "second", etc. are mainly used to distinguish different devices, elements or components (the specific types and structures may be the same or different), and are not used to indicate or imply the relative importance and quantity of the indicated devices, elements or components. Unless otherwise specified, "plurality" means two or more.

[0034] Generally, for existing lithium battery soft pack power battery clamping trays, most of them use clamping mechanisms (including clamping plates and spacing adjustment mechanisms) to clamp the battery cells; the clamping mechanisms are generally set up with a single row of battery cells and are taken in a single direction, and it is impossible to set up multiple rows of battery cells according to the actual situation on site, and it is impossible to discharge the battery cells in the vertical direction and take the battery cells in the horizontal direction, which cannot meet the actual application needs on site, and the clamping practicality is low;

[0035] In order to solve the technical problems raised above, the embodiments of the present application provide a battery cell clamping device, a battery shuttle and a battery production equipment, which can be used for battery cell clamping in the battery production process; the battery cell clamping device arranges multiple battery cell clamping mechanisms in sequence, and the clamping interlocking mechanism is driven by a power mechanism, and the multiple battery cell clamping mechanisms are linked through the clamping interlocking mechanism, so that the multiple battery cell clamping mechanisms can be clamped or opened synchronously; thus, the battery cell clamping device only uses one power source (power mechanism) to cooperate with the clamping interlocking mechanism to realize the synchronous clamping or synchronous opening of multiple battery cell clamping mechanisms, and there is no direction restriction for placing or removing batteries, and multiple battery cell placement methods can be selected;

[0036] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 , Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the clamping interlocking mechanism and the battery cell clamping assembly provided in the embodiment of the present application, Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of a battery cell clamping device provided in an embodiment of the present application; the battery cell clamping device comprises a power mechanism 100, a clamping interlocking mechanism 200 and a battery cell clamping assembly 300;

[0037] Exemplarily, the battery cell clamping assembly 300 includes a plurality of battery cell clamping mechanisms 310, which are arranged in sequence, and the battery cell clamping mechanisms 310 include a clamping jaw member 311 and a spring member 312, the spring member 312 is matched with the clamping jaw member 311, the battery cell is placed in the clamping jaw member 311, and the clamping jaw member 311 clamps the battery cell through the spring member 312;

[0038] In some embodiments, when the power mechanism 100 is not in motion, that is, in the initial state, the clamping jaw member 311 is in a clamping state through the spring member 312, so that the clamping jaw member 311 can clamp and clamp the battery cell.

[0039] Exemplarily, the clamping interlocking mechanism 200 is installed in linkage with the plurality of battery cell clamping mechanisms 310, the power mechanism 100 is matched with the clamping interlocking mechanism 200, the power mechanism 100 drives the clamping interlocking mechanism 200, and drives the plurality of battery cell clamping mechanisms 310 in linkage with the clamping interlocking mechanism 200;

[0040] Illustratively, the battery cell clamping device provided in the embodiment of the present application can achieve synchronous opening or synchronous clamping of multiple battery cell clamping mechanisms 310 by only one power source (power mechanism 100 ).

[0041] In some embodiments, the battery cell clamping device arranges multiple battery cell clamping mechanisms 310 in sequence, and the clamping interlocking mechanism 200 is driven by the power mechanism 100, and the multiple battery cell clamping mechanisms 310 are linked through the clamping interlocking mechanism 200, so that the multiple battery cell clamping mechanisms 310 can be clamped or opened synchronously; thus, the battery cell clamping device only uses one power source (power mechanism 100) to cooperate with the clamping interlocking mechanism 200 to achieve synchronous clamping or synchronous opening of the multiple battery cell clamping mechanisms 310, and there is no directional restriction for placing or removing the battery cells, and a variety of battery cell placement methods can be selected; thus, the battery cell clamping device can realize diversified battery cell placement and achieve the technical effect of improving practicality.

[0042] Exemplarily, the battery cell clamping mechanism 310 further includes a sensing component 313 , which is disposed at one end of the clamping claw component 311 , and the clamping state of the battery cell clamping mechanism 310 is detected by the sensing component 313 .

[0043] Illustratively, through the cooperation detection of the sensing member 313 , it can be detected whether the clamping claw member 311 of the battery cell clamping mechanism 310 is currently in a clamped state or an open state, ensuring that the battery cell can be normally placed in the battery cell clamping mechanism 310 or taken out of the battery cell clamping mechanism 310 .

[0044] Exemplarily, the sensing member 313 includes at least one photoelectric sensor.

[0045] Exemplarily, a photoelectric sensor cooperates to detect whether the battery cell clamping mechanism 310 is in a clamped state or an open state.

[0046] Exemplarily, the battery cell clamping mechanism 310 further includes a slider member 314 , which is matched and installed with the clamping claw member 311 , and the clamping claw member 311 slides along the extension direction of the slider member 314 .

[0047] Illustratively, by providing the slider member 314 , the clamping jaw member 311 can slide along the extension direction of the slider member 314 under the drive of the slider member 314 , thereby ensuring that the clamping action or opening action of the battery cell clamping mechanism 310 can be performed smoothly.

[0048] Exemplarily, the clamping jaw member 311 includes a movable end and a fixed end, the movable end and the fixed end are arranged opposite to each other, and the movable end is matched and installed with the slider member 314 , and the movable end slides along the extension direction of the slider member 314 .

[0049] Exemplarily, the clamping jaw member 311 is composed of a movable end and a fixed end, wherein the fixed end remains stationary, and the movable end slides along the extension direction of the slider member 314 to achieve the clamping action and the opening action of the clamping jaw member 311.

[0050] Exemplarily, the power mechanism 100 is a power cylinder, and the clamping interlocking mechanism 200 is driven by the power cylinder.

[0051] For example, the power cylinder is an actuator that converts air pressure energy into mechanical energy and performs linear reciprocating motion (or swinging motion). It has a simple structure and reliable operation. When it is used to achieve reciprocating motion, a speed reducer can be omitted, there is no transmission gap, and the motion is smooth.

[0052] Exemplarily, the present application provides a battery shuttle platform, including a shuttle platform and a plurality of Figure 2 The battery cell clamping device shown, multiple battery cell clamping devices are arranged side by side on the shuttle platform.

[0053] Exemplarily, a plurality of battery cell clamping devices can be arranged and installed on a shuttle platform. The plurality of battery cell clamping devices are arranged side by side and can be arranged in a rectangular shape. It should be noted that the battery cell clamping devices in a rectangular arrangement are only used as examples and not as limitations, and the arrangement of the battery cell clamping devices can be adjusted according to actual needs.

[0054] Exemplarily, the battery shuttle platform also includes a first manipulator and a second manipulator, which are arranged on the shuttle platform, and the battery cell is placed on the battery cell clamping mechanism along a first direction by the first manipulator, and the battery cell is taken out from the battery cell clamping mechanism along a second direction by the second manipulator.

[0055] Exemplarily, the battery cell is placed along the first direction by a first manipulator, and the battery cell is taken out along the second direction by a second manipulator;

[0056] In some embodiments, the first direction is the arrangement direction (longitudinal direction) of the plurality of battery cell clamping mechanisms 310 in the battery cell clamping device, and the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.

[0057] Exemplarily, the battery shuttle also includes a PLC control mechanism, which is respectively connected to the power mechanism, the first manipulator, and the second manipulator.

[0058] Exemplarily, the operation control of the power mechanism, the first manipulator, and the second manipulator is realized through the PLC control mechanism to ensure the normal operation of the battery cell placement action or the battery cell removal action;

[0059] Among them, the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) is a digital computing electronic system specially designed for use in industrial environments; it uses a programmable memory to store instructions for performing logical operations, sequential control, timing, counting and arithmetic operations, and controls various types of mechanical equipment or production processes through digital or analog input and output.

[0060] Illustratively, an embodiment of the present application provides a battery production device, including the above-mentioned battery shuttle station.

[0061] For example, in combination Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the battery cell clamping device provided in the embodiment of the present application can change the direction during the application process according to the actual situation on site when taking and placing the power battery, such as: discharge the battery cell in the longitudinal direction and take the battery cell in the horizontal direction; moreover, the mechanism of the battery cell clamping device is simple and reliable, and can realize a variety of taking and placing methods in conjunction with the PLC control mechanism;

[0062] In some embodiments, Figure 2 The battery cell clamping device shown has three battery cell clamping mechanisms 310; it should be noted that, Figure 2 The number of the battery cell clamping mechanisms 310 shown is only an example and not a limitation, and the number of the battery cell clamping mechanisms 310 in the battery cell clamping device can be adjusted according to actual needs;

[0063] In some embodiments, when the battery shuttle is provided with four battery cell clamping devices, the four battery cell clamping devices are arranged relatively to each other, so that a variety of picking and placing methods can be realized;

[0064] Exemplarily, after the previous process of the battery shuttle is completed, the claws of the first manipulator release the material longitudinally (place the battery cell in the battery cell clamping device); in the next process, the claws of the second manipulator take the material horizontally (take the battery cell out of the battery cell clamping device).

[0065] For example, the functions of the components of the battery cell clamping device provided in the embodiment of the present application are as follows:

[0066] (1) A power mechanism 100, which provides opening power for the multiple battery cell clamping mechanisms 310;

[0067] (2) The clamping interlocking mechanism 200 realizes the transmission of power and transmits the power provided by the power mechanism 100 to the multiple battery cell clamping mechanisms 310 .

[0068] (3) a spring member 312 for clamping the battery cell clamping mechanism 310 when the power mechanism 100 does not provide power;

[0069] (4) a sensing member 313, which detects the state (clamped state or open state) of the battery cell clamping mechanism 310 through the cooperation of a photoelectric sensor;

[0070] (5) a slider member 314, which ensures smooth clamping or opening of the battery cell clamping mechanism 310;

[0071] For example, the actions of the battery cell clamping device when it is at the material discharge position or material extraction position are as follows:

[0072] At the material discharge position, when the first manipulator discharges the material, the power cylinder extends (provides power), and pushes the clamping jaw member 311 to open through the clamping jaw interlocking mechanism 200, and the first manipulator discharges the material; after the first manipulator completes the material discharge, the power cylinder retracts, and the spring member 312 pushes the clamping jaw member 311 to clamp;

[0073] At the material picking position, when the second manipulator picks up materials, the power cylinder extends, and the clamping jaw member 311 is pushed to open through the clamping jaw interlocking mechanism 200, and the second manipulator picks up materials.

[0074] In all the embodiments of the present application, "big" and "small" are relative, "more" and "less" are relative, and "up" and "down" are relative. The expressions of such relative terms are not elaborated in the embodiments of the present application.

[0075] It should be understood that the "in this embodiment", "in the embodiment of the present application" or "as an optional implementation" mentioned throughout the specification means that the specific features, structures or characteristics related to the embodiment are included in at least one embodiment of the present application. Therefore, "in this embodiment", "in the embodiment of the present application" or "as an optional implementation" appearing throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. In addition, these specific features, structures or characteristics can be combined in one or more embodiments in any suitable manner. Those skilled in the art should also be aware that the embodiments described in the specification are all optional embodiments, and the actions and modules involved are not necessarily required for the present application.

[0076] In the various embodiments of the present application, it should be understood that the size of the serial numbers of the above-mentioned processes does not necessarily mean the order of execution. The execution order of each process should be determined by its function and internal logic, and should not constitute any limitation on the implementation process of the embodiments of the present application.

[0077] The above is only a specific implementation of the present application, but the protection scope of the present application is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art who is familiar with the present technical field can easily think of changes or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in the present application, which should be included in the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the protection scope of the present application should be based on the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A battery cell clamping device, characterized in that: It includes a power mechanism, a clamping interlocking mechanism and a battery cell clamping assembly; The battery cell clamping assembly comprises a plurality of battery cell clamping mechanisms, which are arranged in sequence, and the battery cell clamping mechanism comprises a clamping claw component and a spring component, the spring component is matched with the clamping claw component, the battery cell is placed in the clamping claw component, and the clamping claw component clamps the battery cell through the spring component; The clamping interlocking mechanism is installed in linkage with the multiple battery cell clamping mechanisms, the power mechanism is matched with the clamping interlocking mechanism, the power mechanism drives the clamping interlocking mechanism, and the multiple battery cell clamping mechanisms are driven in linkage with the clamping interlocking mechanism.

2. The battery cell clamping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The battery cell clamping mechanism further comprises a sensing component, wherein the sensing component is disposed at one end of the clamping claw component, and the clamping state of the battery cell clamping mechanism is detected by the sensing component.

3. The battery cell clamping device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The sensing member includes at least one photoelectric sensor.

4. The battery cell clamping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The battery cell clamping mechanism further comprises a slider component, the slider component is matched and installed with the clamping claw component, and the clamping claw component slides along the extending direction of the slider component.

5. The battery cell clamping device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The clamping jaw member comprises a movable end and a fixed end, the movable end and the fixed end are arranged opposite to each other, and the movable end is matched and installed with the slider member, and the movable end slides along the extending direction of the slider member.

6. The battery cell clamping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The power mechanism is a power cylinder, and the clamping interlocking mechanism is driven by the power cylinder.

7. A battery shuttle, characterized in that: It comprises a shuttle platform and a plurality of battery cell clamping devices according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the plurality of battery cell clamping devices are arranged side by side on the shuttle platform.

8. The battery shuttle according to claim 7, characterized in that: The battery shuttle platform also includes a first manipulator and a second manipulator, and the first manipulator and the second manipulator are arranged on the shuttle platform. The first manipulator places the battery cell on the battery cell clamping mechanism along a first direction, and the second manipulator takes the battery cell out of the battery cell clamping mechanism along a second direction.

9. The battery shuttle platform according to claim 8, characterized in that: The battery shuttle also includes a PLC control mechanism, which is connected to the power mechanism, the first manipulator, and the second manipulator respectively.

10. A battery production device, characterized in that: Comprising the battery shuttle platform as described in any one of claims 7 to 9.

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