A helium inspection tool for blade battery housing

By designing a helium inspection tool for blade battery shell, the problem of low weld seal detection efficiency in the prior art is solved, automated inspection is realized, cost and time is reduced, and rapid leakage detection needs of modern industrial production lines are met.

CN222733769UActive Publication Date: 2025-04-08ANHUI WANYI INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421466708.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-06-25
Publication Date
2025-04-08
Estimated Expiration
2034-06-25

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Technical Problem

In the prior art, the weld seal detection after welding of the blade battery shell is difficult to meet the rapid leakage detection requirements of modern industrial production lines, and manual operation is complicated and low efficiency.

Method used

A helium inspection tooling including a evacuation base, a helium cover, a support base and a support frame is designed. Through the adaptation of the helium cover to the blade battery housing, combined with the evacuation base and a helium charging mechanism, an automated helium detection is achieved.

Benefits of technology

The tooling can quickly and automatically detect the weld sealing of the blade battery case, reducing inspection costs and time and improving production efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a helium inspection tool for a blade battery shell, including an evacuation base, a helium cover, a support base, and a first support frame, a second support frame, a first guide unit, and a telescopic unit installed on the support base. The helium cover is a hollow body adapted to the blade battery shell, and the blade battery shell is sleeved outside the helium cover. The evacuation base moves up and down along the first guide unit through the drive of the telescopic unit. The helium cover is connected to a helium filling mechanism, and a long strip opening is provided at the bottom of the helium cover, and the long strip opening is adapted to the weld of the blade battery shell. A plurality of evacuation channels are provided in the evacuation base, and the plurality of evacuation channels are connected to a vacuum pump through an evacuation interface. The utility model has low cost and high detection efficiency, and meets the needs of rapid leak detection of modern industrial production lines.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a helium inspection technology, in particular to a helium inspection tool for a blade battery shell. Background Art

[0002] The blade battery shell is formed by bending thin aluminum plates and then welding them. Due to the limitations of the welding process, there are defects at the welds that may cause leakage. Therefore, after the blade battery shell is welded, the sealing of the welds needs to be tested. Figure 1 As shown, the weld of the entire blade battery occupies the entire length. Since the weld is relatively long and thin, in the prior art, a filling block is generally added inside the workpiece to prevent deformation, the workpiece is manually sealed, and then a manual helium spray test is used for sealing. The loading is complicated, the production cycle is slow, and it is difficult to meet production needs. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to solve the above-mentioned deficiencies in the prior art, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a helium inspection tool for blade battery housings, which has low cost and high detection efficiency and meets the needs of rapid leak detection in modern industrial production lines.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by the utility model to solve the technical problem is: a helium inspection tool for a blade battery housing, comprising an evacuation base, a helium cover, a support base, and a first support frame, a second support frame, a first guide unit, and a telescopic unit installed on the support base;

[0005] One end of the helium cover is connected to the first support frame through a second guide unit, and the other end of the helium cover extends in the direction of the second support frame. The helium cover is a hollow body adapted to the blade battery shell, so that when the blade battery shell is tested, the blade battery shell is sleeved outside the helium cover;

[0006] The evacuated base is connected and fixed to the first guide unit and the telescopic unit, so that the evacuated base is driven by the telescopic unit to move up and down along the first guide unit, the evacuated base and the helium cover are located in the same vertical plane, and a sealing ring is fixedly installed on the top surface of the evacuated base, so that after the evacuated base moves upward, a closed cavity is formed between the sealing ring and the blade battery housing;

[0007] The helium hood is connected to the helium filling mechanism, and a long strip opening is provided at the bottom of the helium hood, and the long strip opening is adapted to the weld of the blade battery shell. A plurality of evacuation channels are provided in the evacuation base, and the plurality of evacuation channels are connected to the vacuum pump through an evacuation interface.

[0008] Optionally, the first support frame and the second support frame are respectively fixedly mounted on both ends of the support base, and the second support frame is installed with a first stop block and a second stop block, the first stop block is arranged at the top of the second support frame, and the second stop block is arranged at the middle of the second support frame, and the distance between the first stop block and the second stop block is greater than the width of the helium hood.

[0009] Optionally, a third stop block is installed on the top of the first support frame.

[0010] Optionally, the first guide unit includes a column and a first slider slidably connected to the column, the first slider slides up and down along the column, and the first slider is fixedly connected to the evacuated base.

[0011] Optionally, the second guide unit includes a second slider and a track provided in the first support frame, and the second slider is slidably connected in the track;

[0012] The track is vertically distributed in the first support frame, and a plurality of fixing screw holes arranged in the vertical direction are provided in the track. A connecting hole matching the fixing screw holes is provided in the middle of the second slider, so that the second slider and the track are fastened by screws.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, the helium cover of the utility model is adapted to the shell of the blade battery. During the inspection, the blade battery shell can be directly put into the helium cover, and then sealed with the evacuated base, which is convenient to use. At the same time, when the blade battery shell and the evacuated base form a closed space, the space formed is small, so that the amount of helium used is small, which reduces the inspection cost. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the general assembly of the utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 It is a connection schematic diagram of the support seat of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of the blade battery housing of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of the helium hood of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of the evacuated base of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] The present application is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It is to be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the relevant utility model, rather than to limit the utility model. It is also necessary to explain that, for ease of description, only the parts related to the utility model are shown in the accompanying drawings.

[0020] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of the present application can be combined with each other. The present application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and in combination with the embodiments.

[0021] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the utility model discloses a helium inspection tool for a blade battery housing, which is used to clamp the blade battery housing 100 to detect the air tightness of the weld of the blade battery housing 100, thereby meeting the needs of rapid leak detection in modern industrial production lines.

[0022] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the tooling specifically includes an evacuation base 200, a helium hood 300, a support base 400, and a first support frame 410, a second support frame 420, a first guide unit 430, and a telescopic unit 440 installed on the support base 400. Among them, one end of the helium hood 300 is connected to the first support frame 410 through the second guide unit 450, and the other end of the helium hood 300 extends toward the direction of the second support frame 420, as shown in FIG. Figure 4 As shown, the helium cover 300 adopts a hollow body adapted to the blade battery housing 100. When the blade battery housing 100 is tested, the blade battery housing cover 100 can be outside the helium cover 300. The evacuated base 200 is connected and fixed to the first guide unit 430 and the telescopic unit 440. During the test, the evacuated base 200 is driven by the telescopic unit 440 to move upward along the first guide unit 430, and is in close contact with and pressed against the bottom of the blade battery housing 100, so that a closed space is formed between the evacuated base 200 and the bottom of the blade battery housing 100. After the test is completed, the evacuated base 200 is driven by the telescopic unit 440 to move downward along the first guide unit 430, so that the evacuated base 200 is separated from the blade battery housing 100.

[0023] In the present invention, the evacuated base 200 should be located in the same vertical plane as the helium cover 300 when it is set, so as to ensure that the evacuated base 200 can be accurately docked with the blade battery housing 100. At the same time, a sealing ring 210 can be fixedly installed on the top surface of the evacuated base 200, so that after the evacuated base 200 moves upward, a closed cavity is formed between the sealing ring 210 and the blade battery housing 100, and the sealing between the two is improved. In addition, a sealing ring can also be installed on the bottom surface of the helium cover 300 to improve the sealing between the helium cover 300 and the blade battery housing 100.

[0024] In the present invention, the helium cover 300 is connected to the helium filling mechanism, and a long strip opening is provided at the bottom of the helium cover 300, and the long strip opening is adapted to the weld of the blade battery housing 100 so that helium can flow to the weld position. In addition, a plurality of through holes can also be provided on the top of the evacuated base 200, and these through holes are located within the range surrounded by the sealing ring 210 to ensure the fluidity of the helium. A plurality of evacuation channels are provided in the evacuated base 200, and the plurality of evacuation channels are connected to the vacuum pump through the evacuation interface.

[0025] In the present utility model, if Figure 2 As shown, the first support frame 410 and the second support frame 420 are fixedly mounted at both ends of the support base 400, respectively, and the distance between the first support frame 410 and the second support frame 420 is adapted to the length of the blade battery housing 100, so that the blade battery housing 100 can be positioned between the first support frame 410 and the second support frame 420. A first stop block 421 and a second stop block 422 are installed on the second support frame 420, wherein the first stop block 421 is arranged at the top of the second support frame 420, and the second stop block 422 is arranged at the middle of the second support frame 420, and the distance between the first stop block 421 and the second stop block 422 is greater than the width of the helium hood 300. By setting the first stop block 421 and the second stop block 422, the helium hood 300 can be adjusted between the first stop block 421 and the second stop block 422.

[0026] In the present invention, the first guide unit 430 includes a column 431 and a first slider 432 slidably connected to the column 431, the first slider 432 slides up and down along the column 431, and the first slider 432 is fixedly connected to the evacuated base 200. The second guide unit 450 includes a second slider 451 and a track 452 provided in the first support frame 410, the second slider 451 is slidably connected to the track 452, the track 452 is vertically distributed in the first support frame 410, a plurality of fixing screw holes arranged in the vertical direction are provided in the track 452, and a connecting hole matching the fixing screw hole is provided in the middle of the second slider 451, so that the second slider 451 and the track 452 are fastened by screws. In addition, a third stopper 411 is installed on the top of the first support frame 410, and the third stopper 411 can prevent the second slider 451 from sliding out of the first support frame 410 when adjusting the position of the second slider 451.

[0027] In the present invention, the telescopic unit 440 may be a cylinder, and the cylinder is used to drive the lifting movement of the evacuated base 200.

[0028] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present application and an explanation of the technical principles used. Those skilled in the art should understand that the scope of the utility model involved in the present application is not limited to the technical solution formed by a specific combination of the above technical features, but should also cover other technical solutions formed by any combination of the above technical features or their equivalent features without departing from the concept of the utility model. For example, the above features are replaced with the technical features with similar functions disclosed in the present application (but not limited to) by each other to form a technical solution.

[0029] Except for the technical features described in the specification, the other technical features are known technologies to those skilled in the art. In order to highlight the innovative features of the present utility model, the other technical features will not be described in detail here.

Claims

1. A helium inspection tool for a blade battery housing, characterized in that: It includes an evacuation base, a helium cover, a support base, and a first support frame, a second support frame, a first guide unit, and a telescopic unit installed on the support base; One end of the helium cover is connected to the first support frame through a second guide unit, and the other end of the helium cover extends in the direction of the second support frame. The helium cover is a hollow body adapted to the blade battery shell, so that when the blade battery shell is tested, the blade battery shell is sleeved outside the helium cover; The evacuated base is connected and fixed to the first guide unit and the telescopic unit, so that the evacuated base is driven by the telescopic unit to move up and down along the first guide unit, the evacuated base and the helium cover are located in the same vertical plane, and a sealing ring is fixedly installed on the top surface of the evacuated base, so that after the evacuated base moves upward, a closed cavity is formed between the sealing ring and the blade battery housing; The helium hood is connected to the helium filling mechanism, and a long strip opening is provided at the bottom of the helium hood, and the long strip opening is adapted to the weld of the blade battery shell. A plurality of evacuation channels are provided in the evacuation base, and the plurality of evacuation channels are connected to the vacuum pump through an evacuation interface.

2. The helium inspection tool for blade battery housing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first support frame and the second support frame are fixedly installed at both ends of the support base respectively, and the second support frame is installed with a first stop block and a second stop block, the first stop block is arranged at the top of the second support frame, and the second stop block is arranged at the middle of the second support frame, and the distance between the first stop block and the second stop block is greater than the width of the helium hood.

3. The helium inspection tool for blade battery housing according to claim 2, characterized in that: A third stopping block is installed on the top of the first supporting frame.

4. The helium inspection tool for blade battery housing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first guide unit includes a column and a first slider slidably connected to the column. The first slider slides up and down along the column, and the first slider is fixedly connected to the evacuated base.

5. The helium inspection tool for blade battery housing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second guide unit includes a second slider and a track arranged in the first support frame, and the second slider is slidably connected in the track; The track is vertically distributed in the first support frame, and a plurality of fixing screw holes arranged in the vertical direction are provided in the track. A connecting hole matching the fixing screw holes is provided in the middle of the second slider, so that the second slider and the track are fastened by screws.

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