Module side plate supporting tool

Abstract

The utility model provides a module side plate supporting tool. Battery cell modules with different string numbers and specifications are placed between a first movable assembly and a first fixed end, side plates of the battery cell modules are placed between a second movable assembly and a second fixed end, and side plates of the battery cell modules are placed between a third movable assembly and a third fixed end. According to the module side plate supporting tool, by introducing the design of the adjusting mechanism and the movable end, the second movable assembly and the third movable assembly move synchronously with the first movable assembly, and by adjusting the movable end, the distance requirements of battery cell modules of different specifications are met, and meanwhile the distance requirements of side plates of the battery cell modules of the specification are met; and the internal space layout can be flexibly adjusted so as to adapt to battery cell modules with different string number specifications and side plates of the battery cell modules. The design breaks through the limitation of fixed spacing of a traditional tray assembly, so that the same production line can be easily switched to produce modules of various specifications, and the flexibility and compatibility of the production line are greatly improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of power batteries, and more particularly, to a module side plate support tooling. Background Art

[0002] In various power battery solutions, the design of the battery cell module is a very important part. Common types of power batteries include square shell batteries, soft-pack batteries, and cylindrical batteries. In the production of square shell battery modules, the side plates and end plates are overlapped and welded together, which can be regarded as the outer skeleton of the module, playing a role in support and fixation, improving the strength of the module, restricting the size of the module, and ensuring that the module is in a good state when installed in the battery pack and after installation. Therefore, the installation and welding of the side plates are important steps in module production, and a highly integrated and precise installation mechanism can ensure the quality of side plate welding and improve production efficiency.

[0003] The existing tray assembly has a support tooling for placing the side plates. This tooling consists of two independent support blocks at the head and tail. By means of different grooves on the support blocks, the side plates can be placed flat and erected on the module tray assembly. However, the existing trays cannot be compatible with modules of different numbers of battery cell strings, and since the two side plate support blocks are fixedly connected to the chassis and their spacing cannot be quickly and accurately adjusted, they cannot be compatible with the side plates of corresponding modules with different numbers of battery cell strings. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The purpose of the embodiments of this application is to provide a module side plate support tooling to solve the problems that the existing tray assembly cannot be compatible with modules of different numbers of battery cell strings and cannot be compatible with the side plates of corresponding modules with different numbers of battery cell strings.

[0005] A module side plate support tooling provided by the embodiments of this application includes: an adjustment mechanism, a movable end, a first fixed end, a second fixed end, and a third fixed end;

[0006] The movable end includes a first movable component, a second movable component, and a third movable component; wherein, the first movable component and the second movable component are fixedly connected, and the first movable component and the third movable component are fixedly connected;

[0007] The first movable component and the first fixed end are arranged opposite to each other, the second movable component and the second fixed end are arranged opposite to each other, and the third movable component and the third fixed end are arranged opposite to each other;

[0008] The adjustment mechanism is used to drive the movable end to move in a direction towards or away from the fixed end.

[0009] In the above technical solution, between the first movable component and the first fixed end, battery cell modules with different numbers of strings are placed. Between the second movable component and the second fixed end, the side plates of the battery cell module are placed. Between the third movable component and the third fixed end, the side plates of the battery cell module are placed. By introducing an adjustment mechanism and the design of the movable end, this module side plate support tooling can flexibly adjust the internal space layout to adapt to battery cell modules with different numbers of strings and their side plates. This design breaks the limitation of the fixed spacing of traditional tray components, enabling the same production line to easily switch to produce modules of multiple specifications, greatly improving the flexibility and compatibility of the production line. The production line does not need to frequently replace trays or adjust equipment, thereby reducing the line change time and downtime. This efficient production conversion ability helps to shorten the product launch cycle and improve the overall production efficiency. Moreover, the second movable component and the third movable component both move synchronously with the first movable component. By adjusting the movable end, while meeting the spacing requirements of battery cell modules of different specifications, the spacing requirements of the side plates of the battery cell modules of this specification are also met.

[0010] In some alternative embodiments, it further includes: a chassis and a slide rail;

[0011] The slide rail is fixedly installed on the chassis; the movable end is arranged on the slide rail, and the movable end moves on the slide rail to realize the movement of the movable end in the direction towards or away from the fixed end;

[0012] The first fixed end is fixedly installed on the chassis, the second fixed end is fixedly installed on the chassis, and the third fixed end is fixedly installed on the chassis.

[0013] In some alternative embodiments, the second movable component and the third movable component are respectively arranged on both sides of the first movable component; the second fixed end and the third fixed end are respectively arranged on both sides of the first fixed end.

[0014] In the above technical solution, the second movable component and the second fixed end are used to place the side plates on one side of the battery cell module, and the third movable component and the third fixed end are used to place the side plates on the other side of the battery cell module, thus facilitating the installation and welding of the side plates.

[0015] In some alternative embodiments, the adjustment mechanism includes: a transmission screw;

[0016] The movable end is sleeved on the transmission screw, and by rotating the transmission screw, the movable end is driven to move in the direction towards or away from the fixed end.

[0017] In some alternative embodiments, the adjustment mechanism further includes a first mounting seat and a second mounting seat;

[0018] The first mounting seat and the second mounting seat are fixedly installed on the chassis; the first mounting seat is arranged near the first fixed end, and the second mounting seat is arranged away from the first fixed end; the first mounting seat is movably connected to the first end of the transmission screw rod, and the second mounting seat is movably connected to the second end of the transmission screw rod.

[0019] In some alternative embodiments, the adjusting mechanism further includes: a first connector;

[0020] The first connector is fixedly installed at the first end or the second end of the transmission screw rod.

[0021] In some alternative embodiments, the adjusting mechanism further includes: a driving motor; a second connector is installed at the output end of the driving motor, and the second connector is adapted to the first connector.

[0022] In some alternative embodiments, the first movable component includes a sliding table and a first clamping plate; the first fixed end includes a second clamping plate;

[0023] The sliding table is fixedly connected to the first clamping plate, the sliding table is arranged on the slide rail, the sliding table is sleeved on the transmission screw rod, and the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate are used for clamping the battery cell module.

[0024] In some alternative embodiments, the second fixed end, the third fixed end, the second movable component and the third movable component all have grooves;

[0025] The groove of the second fixed end and the groove of the second movable component are correspondingly arranged, and the groove of the second fixed end and the groove of the second movable component are used for vertically placing the battery side plate; the groove of the third fixed end and the groove of the third movable component are correspondingly arranged, and the groove of the third fixed end and the groove of the third movable component are used for placing the battery side plate.

[0026] In some alternative embodiments, the first movable component and the second movable component are fixedly connected by a first connecting arm, and the first movable component and the third movable component are fixedly connected by a second connecting arm. Description of the Drawings

[0027] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required to be used in the embodiments of the present application. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the present application, and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other relevant drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings.

[0028] Figure 1 A structural diagram of a module side plate support tooling provided for the embodiments of the present application;

[0029] Figure 2A perspective view of the second connecting arm and the third movable component provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0030] Figure 3 A front view of the second connecting arm and the third movable component provided by an embodiment of the present application.

[0031] Icons: 1 - chassis, 2 - movable end, 3 - first fixed end, 41 - first connecting arm, 42 - second connecting arm, 51 - second movable component, 52 - third movable component, 61 - second fixed end, 62 - third fixed end, 7 - slide rail, 8 - first connecting head, 9 - transmission screw, 10 - first movable component. Specific embodiments

[0032] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present application clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are some, but not all, of the embodiments of the present application. Usually, the components of the embodiments of the present application described and illustrated herein 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 present application that is claimed, but merely represents selected embodiments of the present application. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present application without creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0033] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 1 A structural diagram of a module side plate support tool provided by an embodiment of the present application, including: an adjustment mechanism, a movable end 2, a first fixed end 3, a second fixed end 61, and a third fixed end 62; the movable end 2 includes a first movable component 10, a second movable component 51, and a third movable component 52; wherein, the first movable component 10 and the second movable component 51 are fixedly connected, and the first movable component 10 and the third movable component 52 are fixedly connected; the first movable component 10 and the first fixed end 3 are oppositely arranged, the second movable component 51 and the second fixed end 61 are oppositely arranged, and the third movable component 52 and the third fixed end 62 are oppositely arranged; the adjustment mechanism is used to drive the movable end 2 to move in a direction towards or away from the fixed end.

[0034] In the embodiments of the present application, between the first movable component 10 and the first fixed end 3, battery cell modules with different string specifications are placed. Between the second movable component 51 and the second fixed end 61, the side plates of the battery cell module are placed. Between the third movable component 52 and the third fixed end 62, the side plates of the battery cell module are placed. By introducing an adjustment mechanism and designing the movable end 2, the module side plate support tooling can flexibly adjust the internal space layout to adapt to battery cell modules with different string specifications and their side plates. This design breaks the limitation of the fixed spacing of traditional tray components, enabling a single production line to easily switch between producing multiple specifications of modules, greatly improving the flexibility and compatibility of the production line. There is no need to frequently replace trays or adjust equipment on the production line, thereby reducing the line change time and downtime. This efficient production conversion ability helps shorten the product launch cycle and improve the overall production efficiency. Moreover, the second movable component 51 and the third movable component 52 both move synchronously with the first movable component 10. By adjusting the movable end 2, while meeting the spacing requirements of battery cell modules with different specifications, the spacing requirements of the side plates of the battery cell modules of this specification are also met.

[0035] In some alternative embodiments, it further includes: a chassis 1 and a slide rail 7; the slide rail 7 is fixedly installed on the chassis 1; the movable end 2 is arranged on the slide rail 7, and the movable end 2 moves on the slide rail 7 to realize the movement of the movable end 2 in the direction towards or away from the fixed end; the first fixed end 3 is fixedly installed on the chassis 1, the second fixed end 61 is fixedly installed on the chassis 1, and the third fixed end 62 is fixedly installed on the chassis 1.

[0036] In some alternative embodiments, the second movable component 51 and the third movable component 52 are respectively arranged on both sides of the first movable component 10; the second fixed end 61 and the third fixed end 62 are respectively arranged on both sides of the first fixed end 3.

[0037] In the embodiments of the present application, the second movable component 51 and the second fixed end 61 are used to place the side plates on one side of the battery cell module, and the third movable component 52 and the third fixed end 62 are used to place the side plates on the other side of the battery cell module, thereby facilitating the installation and welding of the side plates.

[0038] In some alternative embodiments, the adjustment mechanism includes: a transmission screw 9; the movable end 2 is sleeved on the transmission screw 9, and by rotating the transmission screw 9, the movable end 2 is driven to move in the direction towards or away from the fixed end.

[0039] In some alternative embodiments, the adjustment mechanism further includes a first mounting seat and a second mounting seat; the first mounting seat and the second mounting seat are fixedly installed on the chassis 1; the first mounting seat is arranged close to the first fixed end 3, and the second mounting seat is arranged away from the first fixed end 3; the first mounting seat is movably connected to the first end of the transmission screw 9, and the second mounting seat is movably connected to the second end of the transmission screw 9.

[0040] In some alternative embodiments, the adjusting mechanism further includes: a first connector 8; the first connector 8 is fixedly installed at the first end or the second end of the transmission screw 9.

[0041] In some alternative embodiments, the adjusting mechanism further includes: a driving motor; a second connector is installed at the output end of the driving motor, and the second connector is adapted to the first connector 8.

[0042] In some alternative embodiments, the first movable component 10 includes a sliding table and a first clamping plate; the first fixed end 3 includes a second clamping plate; the sliding table is fixedly connected to the first clamping plate, the sliding table is arranged on the slide rail 7, the sliding table is sleeved on the transmission screw 9, and the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate are used for clamping the battery cell module.

[0043] In some alternative embodiments, the second fixed end 61, the third fixed end 62, the second movable component 51 and the third movable component 52 all have grooves; the groove of the second fixed end 61 and the groove of the second movable component 51 are correspondingly arranged, and the groove of the second fixed end 61 and the groove of the second movable component 51 are used for vertically placing the battery side plate; the groove of the third fixed end 62 and the groove of the third movable component 52 are correspondingly arranged, and the groove of the third fixed end 62 and the groove of the third movable component 52 are used for placing the battery side plate.

[0044] The grooves of the second fixed end 61, the third fixed end 62, the second movable component 51 and the third movable component 52 can be of different shapes to be compatible with different side plate styles and different side plate placement states, and the side plate placement states are, for example, square, horizontally placed, etc.

[0045] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 , Figure 2 which is a perspective view of the second connecting arm and the third movable component provided by the embodiment of the present application, Figure 3 which is a front view of the second connecting arm and the third movable component provided by the embodiment of the present application. The first movable component 10 and the second movable component 51 are fixedly connected by a first connecting arm 41, and the first movable component 10 and the third movable component 52 are fixedly connected by a second connecting arm 42.

[0046] It should be noted that: similar reference numerals and letters denote similar items in the following drawings. Therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent drawings.

[0047] In the description of the present application, it should be noted that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship in which the product of the solution is customarily placed during use. It is only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying 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 construed as a limitation to the present application. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third", etc. are only used for distinguishing descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. In addition, terms such as "horizontal" and "vertical" do not mean that the components are required to be absolutely horizontal or hanging vertically, but can be slightly inclined. For example, "horizontal" only means that its direction is more horizontal relative to "vertical", and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly inclined. In the description of the present application, it should also be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the terms "set", "installed", "connected", and "coupled" 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 directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication between two elements inside. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to specific situations.

[0048] In the embodiments provided in the present application, it should be understood that the disclosed device can be implemented in other ways. The device embodiments described above are only illustrative. For example, the division of the units is only a logical function division, and there can be other division methods in actual implementation. For another example, multiple units or components can be combined or integrated into another system, or some features can be ignored or not executed. Another point is that the coupling or direct coupling or communication connection shown or discussed with each other can be through some communication interfaces. The indirect coupling or communication connection of the device or unit can be in an electrical, mechanical or other form.

[0049] In addition, the units described as separate components may or may not be physically separated, and the components shown as units may or may not be physical units, that is, they can be located in one place, or distributed to multiple network units. Some or all of the units can be selected according to actual needs to achieve the purpose of the solution of this embodiment.

[0050] Furthermore, in each embodiment of the present application, the functional modules can be integrated together to form an independent part, or each module can exist alone, or two or more modules can be integrated to form an independent part.

[0051] In this document, relational terms such as first and second are used solely to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any actual relationship or order between these entities or operations.

[0052] The above are only embodiments of the present application and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present application. For those skilled in the art, the present application may have various changes and modifications. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present application shall be included within the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A module side plate support tooling, characterized in that, Including: A regulating mechanism, a movable end, a first fixed end, a second fixed end, and a third fixed end; The movable end includes a first movable component, a second movable component, and a third movable component; wherein, the first movable component and the second movable component are fixedly connected, and the first movable component and the third movable component are fixedly connected; The first movable component and the first fixed end are oppositely arranged, the second movable component and the second fixed end are oppositely arranged, and the third movable component and the third fixed end are oppositely arranged; The regulating mechanism is used to drive the movable end to move in a direction towards or away from the fixed end.

2. The module side plate support tooling according to claim 1, characterized in that It further includes: A chassis and a slide rail; The slide rail is fixedly installed on the chassis; the movable end is arranged on the slide rail, and the movable end moves on the slide rail to realize the movement of the movable end in a direction towards or away from the fixed end; The first fixed end is fixedly installed on the chassis, the second fixed end is fixedly installed on the chassis, and the third fixed end is fixedly installed on the chassis.

3. The module side plate support tooling according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second movable component and the third movable component are respectively arranged on both sides of the first movable component; the second fixed end and the third fixed end are respectively arranged on both sides of the first fixed end.

4. The module side plate support tooling according to claim 3, characterized in that, The regulating mechanism includes: a transmission screw; The movable end is sleeved on the transmission screw, and by rotating the transmission screw, the movable end is driven to move in a direction towards or away from the fixed end.

5. The module side plate support tooling according to claim 4, characterized in that, The regulating mechanism further includes a first mounting seat and a second mounting seat; The first mounting seat and the second mounting seat are fixedly installed on the chassis; the first mounting seat is arranged close to the first fixed end, and the second mounting seat is arranged away from the first fixed end; the first mounting seat is movably connected to the first end of the transmission screw, and the second mounting seat is movably connected to the second end of the transmission screw.

6. The module side plate support tooling according to claim 5, characterized in that, The regulating mechanism further includes: a first connecting head; The first connecting head is fixedly installed at the first end or the second end of the transmission screw.

7. The module side plate support tooling according to claim 6, wherein The regulating mechanism further includes: a driving motor; a second connecting head is installed at the output end of the driving motor, and the second connecting head is adapted to the first connecting head.

8. The module side plate support tooling according to claim 7, wherein, The first movable component includes a slide table and a first clamping plate; the first fixed end includes a second clamping plate; The slide table is fixedly connected to the first clamping plate, the slide table is arranged on the slide rail, the slide table is sleeved on the transmission screw, and the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate are used for clamping the battery cell module.

9. The module side plate support tooling according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second fixed end, the third fixed end, the second movable component, and the third movable component all have grooves; The groove of the second fixed end and the groove of the second movable component are correspondingly arranged, and the groove of the second fixed end and the groove of the second movable component are used for vertically placing the battery side plate; the groove of the third fixed end and the groove of the third movable component are correspondingly arranged, and the groove of the third fixed end and the groove of the third movable component are used for placing the battery side plate.

10. The module side plate support tooling according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first movable component and the second movable component are fixedly connected through a first connecting arm, and the first movable component and the third movable component are fixedly connected through a second connecting arm.

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