Automatic corner clamping device for large and small universal square batteries

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of batteries, and discloses an automatic corner clamping device for large and small universal square batteries, which comprises a stand column, a rotating structure arranged on the stand column, a clamping structure arranged on the rotating structure and used for clamping different types of batteries, and an adjusting structure arranged on the clamping structure and used for controlling the clamping height of the batteries. The clamping structure comprises a plurality of groups of clamping assemblies, the clamping assemblies are clamped on the side surfaces of the two sides of the battery, and the clamping assemblies and the adjusting structure are correspondingly arranged; the clamping assembly comprises two clamping plates which are correspondingly arranged, one clamping plate is fixedly connected to the stand column, the other clamping plate is connected to the stand column in a sliding mode and is in transmission connection with an air cylinder arranged on the stand column, and the clamping plates abut against the two sides of the battery. The battery fixing device is simple in structure, convenient to use, capable of clamping and fixing batteries of different models, and high in adaptability; meanwhile, the angle of the fixed battery can be flexibly adjusted, different angles of the battery can be conveniently detected, the detection efficiency is improved, and the detection effect is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of batteries, and in particular relates to an automatic corner clamping device for square batteries of universal sizes. Background Art

[0002] The battery is the most important component of new energy vehicles and the main structure that affects the safety of new energy vehicles. Therefore, the safety of the battery is of vital importance. When the internal structure of the battery is unqualified, it is easy to spontaneously ignite. Therefore, testing the internal structure of the battery can effectively improve the safety of the battery.

[0003] The existing battery inspection generally uses CT to detect the internal structure of the non-destructive battery. During the inspection, the battery is fixed and clamped by a fixture. However, the existing inspection fixtures are not versatile enough and can generally only be used for batteries of specific models. It is also not convenient to rotate the battery and not convenient to inspect at different scanning angles.

[0004] Therefore, the present application designs an automatic corner clamping device for square batteries of universal size to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model proposes an automatic corner clamping device for square batteries of universal sizes, which aims to solve the problem that the scanning angle or the pole ear of the current square lithium batteries of different sizes and angles cannot be located at the rotation center, and manual clamping and manual corner rotation are required.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides an automatic corner clamping device for square batteries of universal size, comprising a column, a rotating structure is provided on the column, a clamping structure for clamping batteries of different models is provided on the rotating structure, and an adjustment structure for controlling the clamping height of the battery is provided on the clamping structure;

[0007] The clamping structure includes a plurality of clamping assemblies, the clamping assemblies are clamped on both sides of the battery, and the clamping assemblies are arranged corresponding to the adjustment structure;

[0008] The clamping assembly includes two correspondingly arranged clamping plates, one of which is fixedly connected to the column, and the other of which is slidably connected to the column and drivingly connected to a cylinder arranged on the column, and the clamping plates abut against two sides of the battery.

[0009] Preferably, the column comprises a bottom plate, a vertical plate is vertically fixedly connected to the bottom plate, a clamp base is arranged on the vertical plate, and the rotating structure is fixedly mounted on the clamp base.

[0010] Preferably, the clamp base includes a clamp vertical plate fixedly connected to the top of the vertical plate, and the rotating structure is installed on the clamp vertical plate; the side of the clamp vertical plate is vertically fixed with a clamp bottom plate, the adjustment structure is arranged on the clamp bottom plate, and the clamping plate is arranged on the clamp bottom plate.

[0011] Preferably, a plurality of reinforcing ribs are provided on the bottom plate, and the reinforcing ribs are provided between the bottom plate and the vertical plate.

[0012] Preferably, the rotating structure includes a servo motor mounted on the vertical plate, the output end of the servo motor is transmission-connected to a hollow turntable fixed to the vertical plate, the hollow turntable is provided with a slip ring adapter plate adapted to the fixture vertical plate, and the slip ring adapter plate is provided with an electrical slip ring.

[0013] Preferably, a plurality of solenoid valves corresponding to the cylinders are arranged on the fixture bottom plate, and the solenoid valves are communicated with the cylinders; and the solenoid valves are electrically connected to the electrical slip rings.

[0014] Preferably, a cylinder mounting plate corresponding to the cylinder is provided on the fixture vertical plate, and the fixed end of the cylinder is mounted on the cylinder mounting plate.

[0015] Preferably, the adjustment structure comprises an adjustment fixing block arranged on the fixture bottom plate, a battery support plate is longitudinally slidably disposed on the adjustment fixing block, and the battery is placed on the battery support plate.

[0016] Preferably, a longitudinally arranged adjustment slot is provided on the adjustment fixing block, an adjustment slider is slidably connected in the adjustment slot, and the adjustment slider is threadedly connected to an adjustment bolt rotatably connected in the adjustment slot.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following advantages and technical effects: the utility model discloses an automatic corner clamping device for square batteries of universal sizes, and the column can be installed on the detection equipment to facilitate the fixation of the clamping device of the present application; the battery is clamped on the clamping structure to achieve clamping of batteries of different models and sizes, thereby improving the adaptability of the clamping structure; the clamping structure is installed on the column through a rotating structure, and the clamping structure can be conveniently rotated to perform detection at different angles; the clamping structure includes several groups of clamping components, each clamping component includes two corresponding clamping plates, one of which is fixed with a gate plate, and the other clamping plate is driven by a driving motor to achieve loading and unloading of the battery; the adjustment structure is arranged on the column to support the battery, and the centerline height of the battery can be adjusted at the same time, thereby facilitating the two clamping plates to clamp and fix the battery.

[0018] The utility model has a simple structure and is easy to use. It can clamp and fix batteries of different models and has strong adaptability. At the same time, the angle of the fixed battery can be flexibly adjusted to facilitate detection of batteries at different angles, thereby improving detection efficiency and increasing detection effect. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] The drawings constituting a part of the present application are used to provide a further understanding of the present application. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of the present application are used to explain the present application and do not constitute an improper limitation on the present application. In the drawings:

[0020] Figure 1 This is an axial view of the utility model's universal large and small square battery automatic corner clamping device;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping structure of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the rotating structure of the utility model;

[0023] In the figure: 1. adjustment structure; 1-1. adjustment bolt; 1-2. adjustment fixing block; 1-3. adjustment slider; 1-4. battery support plate; 2. clamping structure; 2-1. cylinder mounting plate; 2-2. cylinder; 2-3. clamping plate; 2-4. solenoid valve; 3. battery; 4. rotating structure; 4-1. slip ring adapter plate; 4-2. electrical slip ring; 4-3. hollow turntable; 4-4. servo motor; 5. column; 5-1. fixture vertical plate; 5-2. fixture bottom plate; 5-3. bottom plate; 5-4. vertical plate; 5-5. reinforcing ribs. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] 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.

[0025] In order to make the above-mentioned purposes, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.

[0026] Reference Figure 1-Figure 3 As shown, this embodiment provides an automatic corner clamping device for square batteries of universal size, including a column 5, a rotating structure 4 is provided on the column 5, a clamping structure 2 for clamping batteries 3 of different models is provided on the rotating structure 4, and an adjustment structure 1 for controlling the clamping height of the battery 3 is provided on the clamping structure 2;

[0027] The clamping structure 2 includes a plurality of clamping components, which are clamped on both sides of the battery 3, and the clamping components are arranged corresponding to the adjustment structure 1;

[0028] The clamping assembly includes two correspondingly arranged clamping plates 2-3, one clamping plate 2-3 is fixedly connected to the column 5, and the other clamping plate 2-3 is slidably connected to the column 5 and is transmission-connected to the cylinder 2-2 arranged on the column 5, and the clamping plate 2-3 abuts against both sides of the battery 3.

[0029] The utility model discloses an automatic corner clamping device for square batteries 3 of universal sizes. The column 5 can be installed on the detection equipment to facilitate the fixing of the clamping device of the present application; the battery 3 is clamped on the clamping structure 2 to achieve clamping of batteries 3 of different models and sizes, thereby improving the adaptability of the clamping structure 2; the clamping structure 2 is installed on the column 5 through the rotating structure 4, and the clamping structure 2 can be conveniently rotated to perform detection at different angles; the clamping structure 2 includes several groups of clamping components, each of which includes two correspondingly arranged clamping plates 2-3, wherein one gate plate is fixed, and the other clamping plate 2-3 is driven by a driving motor to achieve loading and unloading of the battery 3; the adjustment structure 1 is arranged on the column 5 to support the battery 3, and the centerline height of the battery 3 can be adjusted at the same time, thereby facilitating the two clamping plates 2-3 to clamp and fix the battery 3. The utility model has a simple structure and is easy to use. It can clamp and fix batteries 3 of different models and has strong adaptability. At the same time, the angle of the fixed battery 3 can be flexibly adjusted to facilitate detection of different angles of the battery 3, thereby improving detection efficiency and increasing detection effect.

[0030] Further optimization scheme, the column 5 includes a bottom plate 5-3, a vertical plate 5-4 is vertically fixed on the bottom plate 5-3, a clamp base is arranged on the vertical plate 5-4, and the rotating structure 4 is fixedly installed on the clamp base; the clamp base includes a clamp vertical plate 5-1 fixed on the top of the vertical plate 5-4, and the rotating structure 4 is installed on the clamp vertical plate 5-1; the side of the clamp vertical plate 5-1 is vertically fixed with a clamp bottom plate 5-2, the adjustment structure 1 is arranged on the clamp bottom plate 5-2, and the clamping plate 2-3 is arranged on the clamp bottom plate 5-2. The bottom plate 5-3 is fixed on the CT device for detection, and the column 5 is vertically welded on the bottom plate 5-3 for support. The clamp base composed of the clamp bottom plate 5-2 and the clamp bottom plate 5-2 is convenient for supporting and fixing the adjustment structure 1 and the clamping structure 2.

[0031] Further optimizing the scheme, a plurality of reinforcing ribs 5-5 are arranged on the bottom plate 5-3, and the reinforcing ribs 5-5 are arranged between the bottom plate 5-3 and the vertical plate 5-4. The reinforcing ribs 5-5 are arranged between the bottom plate 5-3 and the vertical plate 5-4, which increases the fixing strength between the vertical plate 5-4 and the bottom plate 5-3 and prolongs the service life of the equipment.

[0032] Further optimization scheme, the rotating structure 4 includes a servo motor 4-4 installed on the vertical plate 5-4, the output end of the servo motor 4-4 is connected to the hollow turntable 4-3 fixed to the vertical plate 5-4, the hollow turntable 4-3 is provided with a slip ring adapter plate 4-1 adapted to the fixture vertical plate 5-1, and the slip ring adapter plate 4-1 is provided with an electrical slip ring 4-2. The output shaft of the servo motor 4-4 is assembled with the hollow turntable 4-3, and the vacuum turntable is fixedly installed on the bottom plate 5-3 for easy fixation; the slip ring adapter plate 4-1 is installed on the hollow turntable 4-3 for easy deflection of the fixture base and detection of the battery 3 at different angles; the electrical slip ring is convenient for powering on during relative rotation.

[0033] To further optimize the solution, a plurality of electromagnetic valves 2-4 corresponding to the cylinders 2-2 are arranged on the fixture bottom plate 5-2, and the electromagnetic valves 2-4 are connected to the cylinders 2-2; the electromagnetic valves 2-4 are electrically connected to the electrical slip rings 4-2. The electrical slip rings 4-2 can ensure that the electromagnetic valves 2-4 are energized during the rotation process, control the on and off of the electromagnetic valves 2-4, and then control the compressed air to enter and exit the cylinders 2-2, realize the control of the expansion and contraction of the cylinders 2-2, and then realize the clamping and loosening of the battery 3.

[0034] In a further optimized solution, a cylinder mounting plate 2-1 corresponding to the cylinder 2-2 is provided on the fixture vertical plate 5-1, and the fixed end of the cylinder 2-2 is installed on the cylinder mounting plate 2-1. The cylinder mounting plate 2-1 serves as a mounting component of the cylinder 2-2 and can also serve as a reaction force component output by the cylinder 2-2 to control the movement of the clamping plate 2-3.

[0035] Further optimization scheme, the adjustment structure 1 includes an adjustment fixed block 1-2 set on the clamp bottom plate 5-2, a battery support plate 1-4 is longitudinally slid on the adjustment fixed block 1-2, and the battery 3 is placed on the battery support plate 1-4; a longitudinal adjustment slot is opened on the adjustment fixed block 1-2, an adjustment slider 1-3 is slidably connected in the adjustment slot, and the adjustment slider 1-3 is threadedly connected to the adjustment bolt 1-1 rotatably connected in the adjustment slot. When adjustment is required, the adjustment bolt 1-1 is rotated to make the adjustment slider 1-3 move up and down on the adjustment fixed block 1-2 to drive the battery support plate 1-4 to move up and down, so as to facilitate the alignment of the center line of the battery 3 with the clamping plate 2-3 during armoring.

[0036] Usage process:

[0037] Assemble the servo motor 4-4 and the hollow turntable 4-3, then install the assembled hollow turntable 4-3 to the vertical plate 5-4, install the electrical slip ring 4-2 to the center of the hollow turntable 4-3, and after installation, install the slip ring adapter plate 4-1 to the center of the hollow turntable 4-3, and then install the reinforcing ribs 5-5 and the bottom plate 5-3, and the assembly of the column 5 is completed.

[0038] After the fixture vertical plate 5-1 and the fixture bottom plate 5-2 are assembled, the solenoid valve 2-4 is installed on the back of the fixture bottom plate 5-2, and then the two groups of cylinders 2-2 are installed on the cylinder mounting plate 2-1, and then the cylinder mounting plate 2-1 with the two groups of cylinders 2-2 is installed on the fixture bottom plate 5-2 respectively, and the clamping plate 2-3 is installed on the cylinder 2-2 and the fixture bottom plate 5-2 respectively, and the electrical slip ring 4-2 and the corresponding cables and air pipes of the solenoid valve 2-4 are connected, and then the solenoid valve 2-4 and the corresponding cables and air pipes of the cylinder 2-2 are connected. Screw the adjustment bolt 1-1 into the adjustment slider 1-3, and clamp the adjustment slider 1-3 into the adjustment slot of the adjustment fixing block 1-2, and then fix the battery support plate 1-4 with the adjustment slider 1-3, and install the assembled adjustment fixing block 1-2 on the fixture bottom plate 5-2, and finally install the assembled clamping structure 2 on the column 5.

[0039] When testing square batteries 3 of different specifications, measure the length and width of the battery 3, and make the length center line of the battery 3 coincide with the center line of the vertical direction of the rotation center of the fixture in the length direction; adjust the bolts in the width direction accordingly, raise or lower the width center line of the battery 3, and adjust until the width center line of the battery 3 coincides with the horizontal center line of the rotation center.

[0040] Install this structure on the CT device, connect the circuit and the air path, the user places the battery 3 on the battery support plate 1-4, and then runs the software solenoid valve 2-4 to convey the command, the cylinder 2-2 is inflated to clamp the battery 3, and then the servo motor 4-4 drives the hollow turntable 4-3, and the hollow turntable 4-3 drives the clamping structure 2 to rotate to the corresponding angle. After the battery 3 under test has scanned the angle, repeat the above actions, and so on to complete the automatic angle rotation.

[0041] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside" and "outside" etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0042] The embodiments described above are only descriptions of the preferred methods of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Without departing from the design spirit of the present invention, various modifications and improvements made to the technical solutions of the present invention by ordinary technicians in this field should fall within the protection scope determined by the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic corner clamping device for square batteries of universal size, characterized by: It comprises a column (5), the column (5) is provided with a rotating structure (4), the rotating structure (4) is provided with a clamping structure (2) that can be used to clamp batteries (3) of different models, and the clamping structure (2) is provided with an adjustment structure (1) for controlling the clamping height of the battery (3); The clamping structure (2) comprises a plurality of clamping components, the clamping components are clamped on both sides of the battery (3), and the clamping components are arranged corresponding to the adjustment structure (1); The clamping assembly comprises two correspondingly arranged clamping plates (2-3), one of the clamping plates (2-3) being fixedly connected to the column (5), and the other of the clamping plates (2-3) being slidably connected to the column (5) and drivingly connected to a cylinder (2-2) arranged on the column (5), and the clamping plates (2-3) being in contact with two sides of the battery (3).

2. The automatic corner clamping device for large and small universal square batteries according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The upright column (5) comprises a bottom plate (5-3), a vertical plate (5-4) is vertically fixedly connected to the bottom plate (5-3), a clamp base is arranged on the vertical plate (5-4), and the rotating structure (4) is fixedly mounted on the clamp base.

3. The automatic corner clamping device for large and small universal square batteries according to claim 2 is characterized in that: The clamp base comprises a clamp vertical plate (5-1) fixedly connected to the top of the vertical plate (5-4), and the rotating structure (4) is installed on the clamp vertical plate (5-1); a clamp bottom plate (5-2) is vertically fixedly connected to the side of the clamp vertical plate (5-1), the adjustment structure (1) is arranged on the clamp bottom plate (5-2), and the clamping plate (2-3) is arranged on the clamp bottom plate (5-2).

4. The automatic corner clamping device for large and small universal square batteries according to claim 2 is characterized in that: A plurality of reinforcing ribs (5-5) are arranged on the bottom plate (5-3), and the reinforcing ribs (5-5) are arranged between the bottom plate (5-3) and the vertical plate (5-4).

5. The automatic corner clamping device for large and small universal square batteries according to claim 3 is characterized in that: The rotating structure (4) comprises a servo motor (4-4) mounted on the vertical plate (5-4); the output end of the servo motor (4-4) is drivingly connected to a hollow turntable (4-3) fixedly connected to the vertical plate (5-4); a slip ring adapter plate (4-1) adapted to the fixture vertical plate (5-1) is arranged on the hollow turntable (4-3); and an electrical slip ring (4-2) is arranged on the slip ring adapter plate (4-1).

6. The automatic corner clamping device for large and small universal square batteries according to claim 5, characterized in that: A plurality of solenoid valves (2-4) corresponding to the cylinders (2-2) are arranged on the fixture bottom plate (5-2); the solenoid valves (2-4) are in communication with the cylinders (2-2); and the solenoid valves (2-4) are electrically connected to the electrical slip rings (4-2).

7. The automatic corner clamping device for large and small universal square batteries according to claim 6, characterized in that: The fixture vertical plate (5-1) is provided with a cylinder mounting plate (2-1) corresponding to the cylinder (2-2), and the fixed end of the cylinder (2-2) is mounted on the cylinder mounting plate (2-1).

8. The automatic corner clamping device for large and small universal square batteries according to claim 6, characterized in that: The adjustment structure (1) comprises an adjustment fixing block (1-2) arranged on the fixture bottom plate (5-2), a battery support plate (1-4) sliding longitudinally on the adjustment fixing block (1-2), and the battery (3) is placed on the battery support plate (1-4).

9. The automatic corner clamping device for large and small universal square batteries according to claim 8, characterized in that: The adjustment fixing block (1-2) is provided with a longitudinally arranged adjustment slot, an adjustment slider (1-3) is slidably connected in the adjustment slot, and the adjustment slider (1-3) is threadedly connected to an adjustment bolt (1-1) rotatably connected in the adjustment slot.

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