Automatic riveting tool for battery liquid cooling plate production

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of battery liquid cooling plate production, in particular to an automatic riveting tool for battery liquid cooling plate production. The riveting device comprises a supporting frame, a deck plate is arranged on the supporting frame, a base used for containing a liquid cooling plate assembly to be riveted is arranged on one side above the deck plate, and a top cover plate is arranged above the liquid cooling plate assembly; a temporary storage support is arranged on the other side of the upper portion of the deck plate. A cover plate positioning seat and a liquid cooling plate clamping seat are arranged on the periphery of the base, a lifting adjusting structure and a positioning assembly are arranged at the two ends of the base, clamping devices are arranged on countertops on the front side and the left side of the base, and a magnetic type plane pressing structure is further arranged on the base. According to the device, the top cover plate is attracted downwards through magnetic force, the liquid cooling plate assembly is pressed, and it is ensured that the surface of the assembly is flat in the riveting process; the top cover plate can be conveniently placed and used after being riveted through the lifting adjusting structure, the temporary storage support and the positioning assembly, and the production efficiency is improved. The multiple limiting devices and the clamping devices ensure that the positions of the liquid cooling plate assembly and the top cover plate are accurate in the riveting process.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of battery liquid cooling plate production, in particular to an automatic riveting tooling for battery liquid cooling plate production. Background Technique

[0002] With the rapid development of new energy vehicles and supporting high-performance electronic devices, as an important part of the battery system, the battery liquid cooling plate plays a crucial role in battery temperature management and improving battery performance. In the production process of the liquid cooling plate, precise riveting is a key step to ensure the performance and reliability of the liquid cooling plate.

[0003] However, there are some deficiencies in traditional liquid cooling plate riveting equipment. For example, due to inaccurate positioning of workpieces during the riveting process, displacement will occur during the riveting process, resulting in low position accuracy of riveting and a decline in riveting quality. At the same time, since pressure is applied to the liquid cooling plate during riveting, most traditional equipment clamps from all around, and it is easy for local deformation of the liquid cooling plate to occur due to pressure during the riveting process, resulting in a decline in product production quality. Content of the Utility Model

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a reasonably designed automatic riveting tooling for battery liquid cooling plate production aiming at the defects and deficiencies of the prior art, which can solve the above defects.

[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions: It includes a support frame, a table top plate is arranged on the support frame, a base for placing the liquid cooling plate assembly to be riveted is arranged on one side above the table top plate, the shape of the base fits the outer shapes of the bottom plate and the frame of the liquid cooling plate assembly, the liquid cooling plate assembly is arranged above the base, and a top cover plate is arranged above the liquid cooling plate assembly. A plurality of working holes opposite to the positions to be riveted of the liquid cooling plate assembly are opened on the top cover plate, and a limiting groove matching the top surface structure of the liquid cooling plate assembly is opened below the top cover plate; a temporary storage support composed of several unit supports is arranged on the other side above the table top plate; cover plate positioning seats for limiting the top cover plate and liquid cooling plate chucks for limiting the liquid cooling plate assembly are respectively arranged around the base, lifting adjustment structures are respectively arranged on the table top plate at the outer positions of both ends of the base, and positioning components are arranged outside each group of lifting adjustment structures; clamping devices are arranged on the table top plate at the front side and the left side of the base, and a magnetic adsorption type planar pressing structure is arranged on the base.

[0006] Preferably, the magnetic adsorption type planar pressing structure includes a plurality of electromagnetic absorptions evenly arranged in an array and embedded in the base, the top surface of the electromagnetic absorption is flush with the upper surface of the base, and the inner core of the top cover plate is made of iron.

[0007] Preferably, the lifting and adjusting structure includes a lifting cylinder embedded in the table top panel. The top end of the telescopic rod of the lifting cylinder is connected to a horizontal movable support plate. A number of balls are evenly arranged on the movable support plate. A limiting baffle is vertically arranged outside the movable support plate, and the top surface of the limiting baffle is higher than the top surface of the movable support plate.

[0008] Preferably, the positioning assembly includes a fixing plate arranged on the table top panel. A positioning rod is vertically arranged on the fixing plate. Positioning plates are respectively arranged at both ends on the top surface of the top cover plate, and positioning holes matching the positioning rod are formed in the positioning plates.

[0009] Preferably, the clamping device includes a clamping cylinder arranged on the table top panel. The clamping cylinder faces the base. A driving plate is connected to the telescopic end of the clamping cylinder. A cover plate clamping block is arranged at the front end of the driving plate. Several base clamping blocks are arranged below the front end of the cover plate clamping block. The top surface of the base clamping block at the top is higher than the top surface of the base clamping block at the top. A groove matching the base clamping block is formed at the bottom edge of the side of the top cover plate.

[0010] Preferably, several cover plate limiting seats are arranged in a straight line on the table top panel at the front side of the base, and the top surface of the cover plate limiting seat is higher than the top surface of the temporary storage bracket.

[0011] Preferably, several positioning grooves are respectively formed at the edges of the top cover plate, and the cover plate positioning seats are all located in the positioning grooves.

[0012] Preferably, a number of rollers are arranged on the top surface of each unit bracket of the temporary storage bracket, and the rollers all face the base.

[0013] Preferably, flexible buffer pads are arranged on the front sides of both the liquid cooling plate card seat and the cover plate positioning seat.

[0014] Preferably, a number of alignment posts are respectively arranged at both ends of the base. A number of holes matching the alignment posts are formed at the bottom edge of the liquid cooling plate assembly, and the alignment posts are respectively arranged in the holes.

[0015] After adopting the above structure, the beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows:

[0016] 1. The device designs a magnetic adsorption type planar pressing structure, which uses magnetic force to adsorb the top cover plate downward during the riveting process to press the liquid cooling plate assembly, ensuring the surface flatness of the liquid cooling plate assembly during the riveting process and preventing local deformation of the liquid cooling plate assembly due to pressure during the riveting process.

[0017] 2. The device is designed with a lifting and adjusting structure, a temporary storage bracket, and a positioning component. After riveting is completed, the top cover plate can be conveniently placed on the temporary storage bracket for later use. During use, it can be moved to the movable support plate and lowered; the positioning component and the cover plate limit seat can assist in positioning, eliminating the need for manual repeated position alignment and hoisting, with simple and convenient operation and high production efficiency.

[0018] 3. The device is designed with multiple limiting devices to ensure the accurate horizontal position of the liquid cooling plate assembly and the top cover plate, and a clamping device is set to clamp the two, ensuring that there is no position offset between the two during the riveting process. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0019] Figure 1 It is a schematic left-side structure diagram of the present utility model when not in use and when placing the top cover plate;

[0020] Figure 2 It is a schematic front-side structure diagram of the present utility model during use;

[0021] Figure 3 It is a schematic installation structure diagram of the liquid cooling plate assembly in the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 It is Figure 3 The enlarged view of part A in

[0023] Figure 5 It is a top view of the present utility model when not in use;

[0024] Figure 6 It is Figure 5 The enlarged view of part B in

[0025] Figure 7 It is a bottom view of the top cover plate in the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 8 It is a schematic structure diagram of the clamping device in the present utility model.

[0027] Explanation of the Reference Numerals:

[0028] 1. Support frame; 2. Table panel; 3. Base; 4. Alignment post; 5. Electromagnetic suction; 6. Liquid cooling plate card seat; 7. Cover plate positioning seat; 8. Flexible buffer pad; 9. Cover plate limit seat; 10. Clamping cylinder; 11. Driving plate; 12. Cover plate clamping block; 13. Base clamping block; 14. Liquid cooling plate assembly; 15. Top cover plate; 16. Positioning plate; 17. Positioning hole; 18. Lifting cylinder; 19. Movable support plate; 20. Ball; 21. Fixed plate; 22. Positioning rod; 23. Limit baffle; 24. Operation hole; 25. Positioning groove; 26. Limit groove; 27. Temporary storage bracket; 28. Roller. Detailed Description of the Embodiment

[0029] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all 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 shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0030] Refer to Figures 1-7 As shown, it includes a support frame 1. A table top plate 2 is provided on the support frame 1. A base 3 for placing the liquid cooling plate assembly 14 to be riveted is provided on one side above the table top plate 2. The shape of the base 3 conforms to the outer shapes of the bottom plate and the frame of the liquid cooling plate assembly 14. The liquid cooling plate assembly 14 is arranged above the base 3, and a top cover plate 15 is provided above the liquid cooling plate assembly 14. A plurality of working holes 24 opposite to the positions to be riveted of the liquid cooling plate assembly 14 are opened on the top cover plate 15. A limiting groove 26 matching the top surface structure of the liquid cooling plate assembly 14 is opened below the top cover plate 15. On the other side above the table top plate 2, there is a temporary storage support 27 composed of several unit supports. Around the base 3, there are respectively a cover plate positioning seat 7 for limiting the top cover plate 15 and a liquid cooling plate clamping seat 6 for limiting the liquid cooling plate assembly 14. A plurality of positioning grooves 25 are respectively opened at the edges of the top cover plate 15, and the cover plate positioning seats 7 are all located in the positioning grooves 25. Lifting adjustment structures are respectively provided on the table top plate 2 at the outer positions at both ends of the base 3, and positioning components are provided outside each group of lifting adjustment structures. Clamping devices are provided on the table top plate 2 at the front side and the left side of the base 3, and a magnetic adsorption type planar pressing structure is provided on the base 3.

[0031] Refer to Figures 1-6 As shown, the magnetic adsorption type planar pressing structure includes a plurality of electromagnetic absorptions 5 evenly arranged in an array and embedded in the base 3. The top surface of the electromagnetic absorption 5 is flush with the upper surface of the base 3, and the inner core of the top cover plate 15 is made of iron.

[0032] As an optimized solution of the present utility model, a plurality of electromagnetic absorptions 5 are provided. The electromagnetic absorptions 5 are used to evenly pull the top cover plate 15 downward, thereby pressing the liquid cooling plate assembly 14 downward, ensuring that the liquid cooling plate assembly 14 can maintain its own flatness during the riveting process and preventing deformation when being pressed. Most liquid cooling plates are made of aluminum alloy, and copper is used as the material in some high-end vehicle models. Aluminum alloy and copper are both non-magnetic materials and will not affect the adsorption effect of the electromagnetic absorptions 5 on the top cover plate 15.

[0033] Refer to Figures 1-6As shown in the figure, the lifting and adjusting structure includes a lifting cylinder 18 embedded in the table board 2. The lifting cylinder 18 is a double-acting cylinder. The top end of the telescopic rod of the lifting cylinder 18 is connected to a horizontal movable support plate 19. A number of balls 20 are evenly arranged on the movable support plate 19. A limiting baffle 23 is vertically arranged on the outside of the movable support plate 19. The top surface of the limiting baffle 23 is higher than the top surface of the movable support plate 19.

[0034] As an optimized solution of the present utility model, the lifting cylinder 18 is provided. The lifting cylinder 18 drives the movable support plate 19 to lift or lower, so as to lift or lower the top cover plate 15. Using a double-acting cylinder can ensure the lifting precision. The balls 20 facilitate the movement of the top cover plate 15, and the limiting baffle 23 restricts and corrects the moving direction of the top cover plate 15 to prevent the top cover plate 15 from shifting during the movement.

[0035] See Figures 1-7 As shown in the figure, the positioning assembly includes a fixing plate 21 arranged on the table board 2. A positioning rod 22 is vertically arranged on the fixing plate 21. Positioning plates 16 are respectively arranged at both ends on the top surface of the top cover plate 15. Positioning holes 17 matching the positioning rod 22 are opened in the positioning plates 16.

[0036] As an optimized solution of the present utility model, the positioning rod 22 is provided. By inserting the positioning rod 22 into the positioning hole 17, the top cover plate 15 is horizontally positioned and limited, and at the same time, it does not affect the up and down movement of the top cover plate 15.

[0037] See Figures 1-8 As shown in the figure, the clamping device includes a clamping cylinder 10 arranged on the table board 2. The clamping cylinder 10 faces the base 3. A driving plate 11 is connected to the telescopic end of the clamping cylinder 10. A cover plate clamping block 12 is arranged at the front end of the driving plate 11. Several base clamping blocks 13 are arranged below the front end of the cover plate clamping block 12. The top surface of the base clamping block 13 at the top is higher than the top surface of the base clamping block 14 at the top. A groove matching the base clamping block 13 is opened at the bottom edge of the side of the top cover plate 15.

[0038] As an optimized solution of the present utility model, the clamping cylinder 10 is provided. By pushing the cover plate clamping block 12 and the base clamping block 13 through the driving plate 11, the liquid cooling plate assembly 14 and the top cover plate 15 are respectively pushed to perform horizontal clamping.

[0039] See Figures 1-6 As shown in the figure, several cover plate limit seats 9 are arranged in a straight line on the table board 2 at the front side of the base 3. The top surface of the cover plate limit seat 9 is higher than the top surface of the temporary storage bracket 27.

[0040] As an optimized solution of the present utility model, the cover plate limit seat 9 is provided, so as to limit the movement of the top cover plate 15 when it is in the raised state and assist the user to position the top cover plate 15.

[0041] See Figures 1-6 As shown, a plurality of rollers 28 are provided on the top surface of each unit bracket of the temporary storage bracket 27, and the rollers 28 all face the base 3.

[0042] As an optimized solution of the present utility model, the rollers 28 are provided to facilitate the sliding of the top cover plate 15 in the front-back direction on the temporary storage bracket 27 and keep the direction accurate during sliding.

[0043] See Figures 1-6 As shown, flexible buffer pads 8 are provided on the front sides of the liquid cooling plate card seat 6 and the cover plate positioning seat 7.

[0044] As an optimized solution of the present utility model, the flexible buffer pads 8 are provided to protect the edges of the liquid cooling plate assembly 14 during clamping and prevent damage to its surface.

[0045] See Figures 1-6 As shown, a plurality of alignment posts 4 are respectively provided at both ends of the base 3, and a plurality of holes matching the alignment posts are opened at the bottom edge of the frame of the liquid cooling plate assembly 14, and the alignment posts 4 are respectively arranged in the holes.

[0046] As an optimized solution of the present utility model, the alignment posts 4 are provided to position the liquid cooling plate assembly 14 when it is placed and ensure the accuracy of riveting.

[0047] The usage process of the present utility model:

[0048] First, the components of the liquid cooling plate assembly 14 to be riveted are sequentially placed on the base 3, so that the alignment posts 4 are inserted into the holes at the bottom of the frame of the liquid cooling plate assembly 14. Then, control the lifting cylinder 18 to rise, drive the movable support plate 19 to rise, and make its top surface flush with the top surface of the temporary storage bracket 27. Then, push the top cover plate 15 placed on the temporary storage bracket 27 forward. The top cover plate 15 moves along the rollers 28 and the balls 20 to the movable support plate 19 and stops after contacting the cover plate limit seat 9. Align the positioning rod 22 with the positioning hole 17, and then control the lifting cylinder 18 to retract, drive the top cover plate 15 to descend, so that the positioning rod 22 is inserted into the positioning hole 17. After the top cover plate 15 descends, it presses on the liquid cooling plate assembly 14. The top surface of the liquid cooling plate assembly 14 enters the limit groove 26, and at the same time, the liquid cooling plate card seat 6 is clamped into the positioning groove 25. Start the clamping cylinder 10 to clamp the liquid cooling plate assembly 14 and the top cover plate 15 in the horizontal direction, and synchronously start a plurality of electromagnetic absorbers 5 to suck the top cover plate 15 downward, so that the top cover plate 15 uniformly presses the liquid cooling plate assembly 14 downward. Then, start the external riveting robot arm to perform riveting operations on the liquid cooling plate assembly 14 in sequence from the operation hole 24;

[0049] After the riveting of the liquid cooling plate assembly 14 is completed, retract the clamping cylinder 10 and turn off the electromagnetic chuck 5. Start the lifting cylinder 18 to raise the top cover plate 15, and then push the top cover plate 15 to the side to place the rear top cover plate 15 on the temporary storage bracket 27. After removing the riveted liquid cooling plate assembly 14, the above operations can be repeated to perform the riveting operation on the next liquid cooling plate assembly 14.

[0050] It should be understood that the above specific embodiments of the present invention are only used for exemplary illustration or explanation of the principle of the present invention, and do not constitute a limitation to the present invention. Therefore, any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention shall be included within the protection scope of the present invention. In addition, the appended claims of the present invention are intended to cover all changes and modifications that fall within the scope and boundaries of the appended claims, or equivalent forms of such scope and boundaries.

Claims

1. An automatic riveting tooling for the production of a battery liquid cooling plate, which comprises a support frame (1), and is characterized in that: A support frame (1) is provided with a table top panel (2). Above one side of the table top panel (2), there is a base (3) for placing a liquid cooling plate assembly (14) to be riveted. The shape of the base (3) fits the outer shapes of the bottom plate and the frame of the liquid cooling plate assembly (14). The liquid cooling plate assembly (14) is arranged above the base (3), and above the liquid cooling plate assembly (14), there is a top cover plate (15). A number of working holes (24) opposite to the positions to be riveted of the liquid cooling plate assembly (14) are opened on the top cover plate (15). Below the top cover plate (15), a limiting groove (26) matching the top surface structure of the liquid cooling plate assembly (14) is opened; on the other side above the table top panel (2), there is a temporary storage support (27) composed of several unit supports; around the base (3), there are respectively a cover plate positioning seat (7) for limiting the top cover plate (15) and a liquid cooling plate clamping seat (6) for limiting the liquid cooling plate assembly (14). On the table top panel (2) at the outer positions at both ends of the base (3), there are respectively lifting and adjusting structures, and a positioning assembly is arranged outside each group of lifting and adjusting structures; on the table top panel (2) at the front side and the left side of the base (3), there are clamping devices, and a magnetic adsorption type planar pressing structure is arranged on the base (3).

2. The automatic riveting tooling for the production of a battery liquid cooling plate according to claim 1, characterized in that: The magnetic adsorption type planar pressing structure includes a number of electromagnetic absorptions (5) evenly arranged in an array and embedded in the base (3). The top surface of the electromagnetic absorption (5) is flush with the upper surface of the base (3), and the inner core of the top cover plate (15) is made of iron.

3. The automatic riveting tooling for the production of a battery liquid cooling plate according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lifting and adjusting structure includes a lifting cylinder (18) embedded in the table top panel (2). The top end of the telescopic rod of the lifting cylinder (18) is connected with a horizontal movable support plate (19). A number of balls (20) are evenly arranged on the movable support plate (19). A limiting baffle (23) is vertically arranged outside the movable support plate (19), and the top surface of the limiting baffle (23) is higher than the top surface of the movable support plate (19).

4. An automatic riveting tooling for the production of a battery liquid cooling plate according to claim 3, characterized in that: The positioning assembly includes a fixing plate (21) arranged on the table top panel (2). A positioning rod (22) is vertically arranged on the fixing plate (21). Positioning plates (16) are respectively arranged at both ends on the top surface of the top cover plate (15), and positioning holes (17) matching the positioning rod (22) are opened in the positioning plates (16).

5. An automatic riveting tooling for the production of a battery liquid cooling plate according to claim 4, characterized in that: The clamping device includes a clamping cylinder (10) arranged on the table top panel (2). The clamping cylinder (10) is arranged towards the base (3). The telescopic end of the clamping cylinder (10) is connected with a driving plate (11). A cover plate clamping block (12) is arranged at the front end of the driving plate (11). Below the front end of the cover plate clamping block (12), there are a number of base clamping blocks (13). The top surface of the base clamping block (13) at the top is higher than the top surface of the liquid cooling plate assembly (14). A groove matching the base clamping blocks (13) is opened at the bottom edge of the side of the top cover plate (15).

6. The automatic riveting tooling for the production of a battery liquid cooling plate according to claim 5, characterized in that: On the table top panel (2) at the front side of the base (3), a number of cover plate limiting seats (9) are arranged in a straight line. The top surface of the cover plate limiting seats (9) is higher than the top surface of the temporary storage support (27).

7. An automatic riveting tooling for the production of a battery liquid cooling plate according to claim 6, characterized in that: A number of positioning grooves (25) are respectively opened at the edges of the top cover plate (15), and the cover plate positioning seats (7) are all located in the positioning grooves (25).

8. An automatic riveting tooling for the production of a battery liquid cooling plate according to claim 7, characterized in that: A plurality of rollers (28) are provided on the top surface of each unit bracket of the temporary storage bracket (27), and the rollers (28) are all arranged facing the base (3).

9. An automatic riveting tooling for the production of a battery liquid cooling plate according to claim 8, characterized in that: Flexible buffer pads (8) are provided on the front sides of the liquid cooling plate card holder (6) and the cover plate positioning seat (7).

10. An automatic riveting tooling for the production of a battery liquid cooling plate according to claim 9, characterized in that: A plurality of alignment posts (4) are respectively provided at both ends of the base (3), and a plurality of holes matching the alignment posts are formed at the bottom edge of the liquid cooling plate assembly (14), and the alignment posts (4) are respectively arranged in the holes.

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