Automatic cast welding system for horizontal battery

Abstract

The utility model discloses a horizontal battery automatic cast welding system which sequentially comprises a battery feeding roller way, a lug milling and brushing platform, a tin dipping and cast welding flux dipping platform, a transfer robot, a cast welding station and a finished product discharging roller way, and a cast welding implementation device is arranged on the cast welding station; the cast-weld implementation device comprises a cast-weld rack, and the cast-weld rack is divided into a lead liquid supply area and a cast-weld implementation area; the cast-weld implementation area is provided with a clamp lifting translation mechanism, the clamp lifting translation mechanism is connected with a battery supporting mechanism, the battery supporting mechanism is used for clamping and supporting two horizontal batteries, a cast-weld demolding platform is arranged under the battery supporting mechanism, and the cast-weld demolding platform is used for installing a cast-weld mold. A demolding driving mechanism is arranged at the bottom of the cast-weld demolding platform; according to the utility model, the original horizontal battery welding mode (the original mode is manual pouring welding) is greatly improved, the production efficiency is improved to 400 batteries per day from the original 200 batteries per day, and the efficiency is greatly improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of energy storage battery production and processing equipment, in particular to a horizontal battery automatic casting and welding system. Background Technique

[0002] With the development of the economic society, the demand for various application scenarios of energy will become stronger and stronger, which involves the use of various energy storage batteries. The horizontal battery is one of them. When producing the conductive electrode ears at both ends of the horizontal battery, the lead liquid casting and welding method is generally used. However, at present, many of these operations are carried out manually, with low work efficiency and affecting the safety of operators. There are also automated equipment for casting and welding operations, but they are all non-standard equipment, which is difficult to manufacture and install in a large-scale production line, and there is not much improvement in the large-scale production efficiency. Therefore, how to design a more efficient horizontal battery casting and welding production line has become a problem that each production enterprise needs to consider. Content of the Utility Model

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a horizontal battery automatic casting and welding system in view of the above situation. This system is a newly designed automatic production line with high production automation, high safety and high production efficiency.

[0004] The specific scheme of the utility model is: a horizontal battery automatic casting and welding system, which successively includes a battery feeding roller path, a milling and brushing ear platform, a tin dipping and casting flux dipping platform, a transfer robot, a casting and welding station and a finished product discharging roller path. A casting and welding implementation device is arranged on the casting and welding station, and the casting and welding implementation device is controlled and operated through an electric control box;

[0005] The casting and welding implementation device includes a casting and welding frame, which is divided into a lead liquid providing area and a casting and welding implementation area. A lead pot, a lead pump and a holding pump are arranged in the lead liquid providing area, and the lead pump pumps the lead liquid in the lead pot to the casting and welding implementation area for use; A fixture lifting and translation mechanism is arranged in the casting and welding implementation area, and a battery supporting mechanism is connected to the fixture lifting and translation mechanism. The battery supporting mechanism is used for clamping and supporting two horizontal batteries. A casting and welding demoulding platform is arranged directly below the battery supporting mechanism, and a casting and welding die is installed on the casting and welding demoulding platform. A demoulding driving mechanism is arranged at the bottom of the casting and welding demoulding platform.

[0006] Furthermore, in the utility model, the fixture lifting and translation mechanism includes two sets of translation mechanisms symmetrically arranged on both sides of the casting and welding frame. A synchronous translation movement is realized between the two sets of translation mechanisms through a synchronous shaft. Fixture lifting mechanisms are respectively linked and installed on the two sets of translation mechanisms. The fixture lifting mechanisms move translationally along with the corresponding translation mechanisms. The battery supporting mechanism is hoisted and connected between the lower ends of the two sets of fixture lifting mechanisms.

[0007] Further, in the present utility model, the translation mechanism is composed of two driving sprockets, a translation stepping motor, and a transverse movement chain. One of the driving sprockets is installed on the side wall of the casting and welding frame and is driven by the translation stepping motor, and the other driving sprocket is fixedly arranged on the synchronous shaft. The transverse movement chain is sleeved on the two driving sprockets and meshes and rotates. The fixture lifting mechanism is fixedly connected to the driving chain and moves therewith.

[0008] Further, in the present utility model, the fixture lifting mechanism includes a lifting connection seat, a lifting oil cylinder, and a lifting guiding mechanism. The lifting connection seat is fixedly connected to the corresponding translation mechanism. The lifting oil cylinder is arranged on the lifting connection seat. The piston rod of the lifting oil cylinder is arranged downward. The lower end of the piston rod of the lifting oil cylinder is connected to the battery supporting mechanism. The lifting guiding mechanism is arranged on the side wall of the lifting connection seat and guides the lifting of the battery supporting mechanism.

[0009] Further, in the present utility model, the lifting guiding mechanism includes a guiding slide rail and a guiding slider. The guiding slide rail is vertically arranged on the side wall of the lifting connection seat, and the guiding slider is fixed on the battery supporting mechanism.

[0010] Further, in the present utility model, the battery supporting mechanism has a battery bracket. There are two battery placement stations on the battery bracket. A positioning baffle is arranged on one inner side of each battery placement station, and a battery clamping cylinder is arranged on one outer side of each battery placement station. A clamping plate is arranged on the piston rod of the battery clamping cylinder, and the clamping plate is used for clamping the battery housing.

[0011] Further, in the present utility model, a demolding ejector pin is arranged on the casting and welding die. The demolding ejector pin is lifted upward under the drive of the demolding drive mechanism.

[0012] Further, in the present utility model, the demolding drive mechanism includes a ball screw and a servo drive motor. The ball screw is driven by the servo drive motor to move up and down.

[0013] Further, in the present utility model, the casting and welding frame is a frame structure assembled and welded by several steel pipes, and this frame structure is a cuboid vertical frame structure.

[0014] Further, a lead pump installation crane is also arranged on one side of the top of the casting and welding frame in the present utility model.

[0015] The application of the present utility model has greatly improved the original horizontal battery welding method (the original was manual pouring and welding). In the present utility model, the welding of the battery pole ears adopts a fully automatic welding method. The production efficiency has increased from the original 200 pieces per day to the current 400 pieces per day, and the efficiency has been greatly improved. Most importantly, the present utility model forms an automated production line, and the safety and stability are guaranteed. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0016] Figure 1 is the overall structural schematic diagram of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 is the overall structural schematic diagram of the casting and welding station in the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 is Figure 2 the structural schematic diagram in the front view direction of

[0019] Figure 4 is Figure 2 the structural schematic diagram in the top view direction of

[0020] Figure 5 is Figure 2 the structural schematic diagram in the side view direction of

[0021] Figure 6 is the overall structural schematic diagram of the fixture lifting and translation mechanism in the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 7 is Figure 6 the structural schematic diagram in the front view direction of

[0023] Figure 8 is Figure 6 the structural schematic diagram in the top view direction of

[0024] Figure 9 is Figure 6 the structural schematic diagram in the side view direction of

[0025] In the figure: 1 - battery feeding roller table, 2 - tin dipping and casting flux platform, 3 - ear milling and ear brushing platform, 4 - casting and welding implementation device, 5 - transfer robot, 6 - water tank, 7 - electric control box, 8 - finished product discharging roller table, 9 - lead pot, 10 - casting and welding machine frame, 11 - lead pump installation crane, 12 - fixture lifting and translation mechanism, 13 - horizontal battery, 14 - battery supporting mechanism, 15 - lead pump, 16 - holding pump, 17 - casting and welding demoulding platform, 18 - battery clamping cylinder, 19 - positioning baffle, 20 - battery bracket, 21 - synchronous shaft, 22 - driving sprocket, 23 - lifting oil cylinder, 24 - transverse moving chain, 25 - guiding slide rail, 26 - lifting connecting seat, 27 - demoulding driving mechanism, 28 - translation stepping motor. Detailed Embodiment

[0026] The technical solution of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all of the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative efforts belong to the protection scope of the present utility model. In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "inner", "outer", etc. indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship in which the product of the present utility model is usually placed during use. It is only for the convenience of describing the present utility model or simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed or operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model.

[0027] In the description of the present utility model, it should also be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "set", "installed", "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific situations.

[0028] See Figures 1 to 9 , the present utility model is a horizontal battery automatic casting and soldering system, which sequentially includes a battery feeding roller table 1, a milling and brushing ear platform 3, a tin dipping and casting flux platform 2, a transfer robot 5, a casting and soldering station, and a finished product discharging roller table 8. A casting and soldering implementation device 4 is arranged on the casting and soldering station, and the casting and soldering implementation device is controlled and operated through an electric control box 7; the casting and soldering implementation device includes a casting and soldering machine frame 10. Further, in the present utility model, the casting and soldering machine frame is a frame structure assembled and welded by a plurality of steel pipes, and the frame structure is a cuboid vertical frame structure. Further, in the present utility model, a lead pump installation crane is also arranged on one side of the top of the casting and soldering machine frame. The casting and soldering machine frame is divided into a lead liquid providing area and a casting and soldering implementation area. Among them, a lead pot 9, a lead pump 15, and a holding pump 16 are arranged in the lead liquid providing area, and the lead pump pumps the lead liquid in the lead pot to the casting and soldering implementation area for use; a jig lifting and translation mechanism 12 is arranged in the casting and soldering implementation area, and a battery supporting mechanism 14 is connected to the jig lifting and translation mechanism. The battery supporting mechanism is used for clamping and supporting two horizontal batteries 13. A casting and soldering demolding platform 17 is arranged directly below the battery supporting mechanism. A casting and soldering mold is installed on the casting and soldering demolding platform, and a demolding driving mechanism 27 is arranged at the bottom of the casting and soldering demolding platform.

[0029] Furthermore, the clamp lifting and translation mechanism described in this embodiment includes two sets of translation mechanisms symmetrically arranged on both sides of the cast welding frame, and the two sets of translation mechanisms realize synchronous translation movement through a synchronization shaft 21. The two sets of translation mechanisms are each linked with a clamp lifting mechanism, and the clamp lifting mechanism moves with the corresponding translation mechanism. The battery support mechanism is hoisted and connected between the lower ends of the two sets of clamp lifting mechanisms. Further, the translation mechanism described in the utility model is composed of two transmission sprockets 22, a translation stepper motor 28 and a transverse chain 24, one of which is installed on the side wall of the cast welding frame and driven by the translation stepper motor, and the other is fixedly mounted on the synchronization shaft, and the transverse chain is mounted on the two transmission sprockets to mesh and rotate, and the clamp lifting mechanism is fixed on the transmission chain and moves with it. Furthermore, the clamp lifting mechanism described in the utility model includes a lifting connection seat 26, a lifting cylinder 23 and a lifting guide mechanism, the lifting connection seat is fixed to the corresponding translation mechanism, the lifting cylinder is placed on the lifting connection seat, the piston rod of the lifting cylinder is arranged downward, the lower end of the piston rod of the lifting cylinder is connected to the battery support mechanism, and the lifting guide mechanism is arranged on the side wall of the lifting connection seat and guides the battery support mechanism to lift and lower. Further, the lifting guide mechanism described in the utility model includes a guide rail 25 and a guide slider, the guide rail is vertically placed on the side wall of the lifting connection seat, and the guide slider is fixed on the battery support mechanism.

[0030] Furthermore, the battery supporting mechanism described in this embodiment has a battery bracket 20, and two battery placement stations are provided on the battery bracket. A positioning baffle 19 is provided on the inner side of each battery placement station, and a battery clamping cylinder 18 is provided on the outer side of each battery placement station. A clamping plate is provided on the piston rod of the battery clamping cylinder, and the clamping plate is used to clamp the battery shell.

[0031] Furthermore, the cast welding mold in this embodiment is provided with a demoulding ejector pin, which is driven by a demoulding drive mechanism to push upward. Furthermore, the demoulding drive mechanism in this utility model includes a ball screw and a servo drive motor, and the ball screw is driven by the servo drive motor to move up and down.

[0032] The workflow of this utility model:

[0033] See also Figure 1As shown in the figure, the horizontal battery is transported by the battery feeding roller path to the positioning point at the end of the roller path. The transfer robot starts to grasp the battery and transports it to the ear milling and ear brushing platform and the tin dipping and casting flux dipping platform successively to complete the pre-treatment process of the battery tabs. Then, it is transported by the transfer robot to the battery supporting mechanism on the casting welding station, and is positioned by the positioning baffle on the battery supporting mechanism. The battery clamping cylinder moves horizontally to clamp the battery case, and the lifting oil cylinder starts to rise. It is transported above the casting welding die by the translation stepping motor. The lifting oil cylinder descends and lands on the casting welding demoulding platform. There is a casting welding die placed on the casting welding demoulding platform, and lead liquid is pumped into the casting welding die. Subsequently, the lifting oil cylinder drives the entire battery bracket to lower the height of the fixture, and the tabs on the horizontal battery are lowered below the lead liquid surface in the casting welding die. Wait until the tabs are fused with the lead liquid. After cooling, the servo drive motor reverses to slightly lift the battery bracket to complete demoulding. The lifting oil cylinder rises, the translation stepping motor reverses, and it moves to the rear position. The transfer robot picks up the battery and flips it to complete the casting welding process of the battery. The transfer robot then grabs another battery from the battery feeding roller path, and then performs the pre-treatment process of the tabs. After completion, it is placed on the battery supporting mechanism and the casting welding process is repeated. After completion, it is transported to the battery supporting mechanism. The robot picks up the battery that has completed two casting welds and places it on the finished product discharging roller path to be transported to the next process. After completion, the battery that has been cast and welded later is picked up and flipped, and placed in another fixture battery slot, and the pre-treatment process of the tabs and the casting welding process are repeated to complete the cyclic casting welding of the battery.

[0034] Through the automated mechanism design of the present utility model, an automated production line for the casting welding of horizontal batteries is realized, and the efficiency is greatly improved.

[0035] The application of the present utility model has greatly improved the original welding method of horizontal batteries (the original was manual pouring welding). In the present utility model, the welding of the battery tabs adopts a fully automatic welding method. The production efficiency has increased from the original 200 pieces per day to the current 400 pieces per day, and the efficiency has been greatly improved. Most importantly, the present utility model forms an automated production line, and the safety and stability are guaranteed.

Claims

1. A horizontal battery automatic casting welding system, characterized by: It includes battery feeding roller, ear milling and ear brushing platform, tin dipping and casting flux platform, transfer robot, casting and welding station and finished product discharging roller. The casting and welding station is provided with a casting and welding implementation device, which is controlled and operated by an electric control box. The cast welding implementation device includes a cast welding frame, which is divided into a lead liquid supply area and a cast welding implementation area, wherein the lead liquid supply area is provided with a lead pot, a lead pump and a holding pump, and the lead pump pumps the lead liquid in the lead pot to the cast welding implementation area for use; the cast welding implementation area is provided with a clamp lifting and translation mechanism, and the clamp lifting and translation mechanism is connected to a battery supporting mechanism, and the battery supporting mechanism is used to clamp and support two horizontal batteries, and a cast welding demolding platform is provided directly below the battery supporting mechanism, and the cast welding demolding platform is used to install the cast welding mold, and a demolding driving mechanism is provided at the bottom of the cast welding demolding platform.

2. The horizontal battery automatic casting welding system according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The clamp lifting and translation mechanism includes two sets of translation mechanisms symmetrically arranged on both sides of the cast welding frame. The two sets of translation mechanisms realize synchronous translation movement through a synchronization axis. The two sets of translation mechanisms are each linked with a clamp lifting mechanism. The clamp lifting mechanism moves translationally with the corresponding translation mechanism. The battery supporting mechanism is hoisted and connected between the lower ends of the two sets of clamp lifting mechanisms.

3. The horizontal battery automatic casting welding system according to claim 2 is characterized in that: The translation mechanism is composed of two transmission sprockets, a translation stepper motor and a transverse chain, wherein one transmission sprocket is installed on the side wall of the cast welding frame and is driven by the translation stepper motor, and the other transmission sprocket is fixedly placed on the synchronization shaft. The transverse chain is mounted on the two transmission sprockets and meshes and rotates. The clamp lifting mechanism is fixed on the transmission chain and moves therewith.

4. The horizontal battery automatic casting welding system according to claim 2 is characterized in that: The clamp lifting mechanism includes a lifting connection seat, a lifting cylinder and a lifting guide mechanism. The lifting connection seat is fixed to the corresponding translation mechanism. The lifting cylinder is placed on the lifting connection seat. The piston rod of the lifting cylinder is arranged downward. The lower end of the piston rod of the lifting cylinder is connected to the battery supporting mechanism. The lifting guide mechanism is arranged on the side wall of the lifting connection seat and guides the battery supporting mechanism to rise and fall.

5. The horizontal battery automatic casting welding system according to claim 4 is characterized in that: The lifting guide mechanism comprises a guide rail and a guide slider. The guide rail is vertically arranged on the side wall of the lifting connection seat, and the guide slider is fixed on the battery supporting mechanism.

6. The horizontal battery automatic casting welding system according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The battery supporting mechanism comprises a battery bracket, on which two battery placement stations are arranged, a positioning baffle is arranged on the inner side of each battery placement station, a battery clamping cylinder is arranged on the outer side of each battery placement station, a clamping plate is arranged on the piston rod of the battery clamping cylinder, and the clamping plate is used to clamp the battery shell.

7. The horizontal battery automatic casting welding system according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The cast welding mold is provided with a demoulding ejector pin, and the demoulding ejector pin is driven by the demoulding driving mechanism to be pushed upward.

8. The horizontal battery automatic casting welding system according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The demoulding drive mechanism includes a ball screw and a servo drive motor, and the ball screw is driven by the servo drive motor to move up and down.

9. The horizontal battery automatic casting welding system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cast-welded frame is a frame structure made by assembling and welding a number of steel pipes, and the frame structure is a rectangular vertical frame structure.

10. The horizontal battery automatic casting welding system according to claim 1, characterized in that: A lead pump installation crane is also arranged on one side of the top of the cast-welded frame.

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