Coding mechanism of buckle electricity assembly equipment
By integrating the inkjet and testing devices on the power-fixed assembly equipment, the problem of transfer detection after the buckle battery is solved, efficient electrical performance testing and traceability are achieved, and cost and manual operation risks are reduced.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422274870.X
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-18
- Publication Date
- 2025-08-05
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-09-18
AI Technical Summary
In the prior art, the buckle battery needs to be transferred to the test station for electrical performance testing after assembly, resulting in high labor costs, high time costs and a risk of manual errors, and is not easy to trace.
Design a coding mechanism for electric buckle assembly equipment, including assembly device and inkjet device. By integrating the inkjet on the workbench, instantly inkjet code is realized after battery assembly, external inspection is carried out in combination with CCD device, and electrical performance test is carried out through open circuit testing device to reduce manual operation.
It realizes that the electrical performance test is carried out immediately after the battery is assembled, which improves production efficiency, reduces costs, and reduces manual operation risks. The ink-coded information is traceable, improving production continuity and accuracy.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of button batteries, in particular to a coding mechanism of button battery assembly equipment. Background Art
[0002] Button cells, also commonly known as button cells, are a common type of battery used primarily in small electronic devices and digital products. This type of battery consists of metal buttons and chemicals at both ends of the positive and negative electrodes. There are several types of button cells, including alkaline, lithium-ion, and mercuric oxide. In the process of making button cells, special attention must be paid to the assembly of the positive and negative electrodes to avoid misalignment and lithium precipitation problems, which may affect the accuracy and repeatability of the battery's performance testing. In a laboratory environment, the process of assembling button cells includes steps such as the preparation of positive and negative electrode sheets, electrode sheet coating, diaphragms, gaskets, shrapnel, and electrolyte. These steps require meticulous operation and precise parameter control to ensure the quality and performance of the battery.
[0003] In the existing technology, after button-type batteries are assembled, they are usually transferred to a testing station for electrical performance testing. During the testing process, the material information of each battery needs to be manually input, and the batteries are manually put on the shelf for testing according to the test channel. This results in high labor and time costs. There is also the risk of manual error, low production efficiency, and it is not easy to trace the source when there are problems with product quality. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a coding mechanism for button battery assembly equipment to solve the problems existing in the prior art. The coding can be performed after the button battery is assembled, which is convenient for fast and accurate introduction of electrical performance testing and can be traced.
[0005] In order to achieve the above objectives, the solution of the present invention is:
[0006] A coding mechanism for button battery assembly equipment includes an assembly device and a coding device; the assembly device includes a horizontally movable workbench, an assembly jig arranged on the workbench, and a pressing component arranged on the moving track of the workbench; the pressing component is provided with a pressing jig that can be lifted and lowered, and the pressing jig cooperates with the assembly jig to perform the pressing action of the button battery; the coding device includes a coding device arranged on the moving track of the workbench, and a coding device bracket for suspending the coding device.
[0007] The assembly device also includes a positioning jig opposite to the assembly jig, which is used to position the positive and negative electrode shells of the button battery; the positioning jig includes a pair of clamping arms installed on the workbench and arranged on both sides of the assembly jig, and a clamping arm cylinder for driving the clamping arms to open and close.
[0008] Preferably, the opposite surface of the clamp arm is provided with a positioning notch matching the button battery housing.
[0009] The inkjet printer bracket is provided with a detachable T-shaped block, and the T-shaped block has a pair of connecting rods connected to the inkjet printer.
[0010] Preferably, the coding device further comprises a support platform arranged on the side of the moving track of the workbench; the bottom of the coding device bracket is a turntable rotatably engaged with the support platform.
[0011] The pressing assembly includes a box with a built-in driving device, and the box is provided with a channel for the workbench to pass through; the pressing fixture is arranged in the channel and is driven by the built-in driving device of the box to perform lifting and movement.
[0012] The assembly device also includes a base for carrying the workbench and the pressing assembly, and a driving member for driving the workbench; a slide rail for sliding engagement with the workbench is provided on the base, and the driving member is transmission-connected to the workbench so that the workbench moves horizontally along the slide rail; the driving member is a motor, and its output shaft is coaxially connected to a screw rod for driving the workbench; the workbench moves between the two ends of the base, and baffles are provided at both ends of the base, and accordion covers are provided between the two ends of the workbench and the baffles at both ends of the base.
[0013] The encoding mechanism of the buckle assembly equipment also includes an injection device; the injection device includes an injection head arranged on the moving track of the workbench, and an injection head bracket for suspending the injection head. The injection head is connected to a container storing electrolyte through a hose, and the container pumps the electrolyte to the injection head; a waste liquid tank is provided on the workbench for collecting waste electrolyte.
[0014] The encoding mechanism of the snap-on assembly equipment further comprises a CCD device; the CCD device comprises a CCD camera arranged on the moving track of the workbench, and a CCD bracket for suspending the CCD camera.
[0015] The encoding mechanism of the buckle battery assembly equipment also includes an open circuit testing device; the open circuit testing device includes a test bracket arranged on the side of the moving track of the workbench, and a positive probe and a negative probe installed on the test bracket that can move up and down relative to each other, and the positive probe and the negative probe are connected to the electrical measuring mechanism of the equipment through wires; a cantilever opposite to the test bracket is installed on the side of the workbench, and a battery placement slot is provided on the cantilever, and a probe through-hole is provided at the bottom of the battery placement slot.
[0016] After adopting the above technical solution, the utility model has the following technical effects:
[0017] The utility model sets the coding device directly on the moving track of the workbench. After the button battery completes the pressing action under the cooperation of the assembly jig and the pressing jig, the battery can be moved to the bottom of the coding device through the workbench and coded by the coding device, which is convenient for fast and accurate introduction into electrical performance testing. At the same time, it can be traced and there is no need to transfer to other assembly lines or workstations. The production continuity and efficiency are higher, which can reduce costs. The QR code information after coding can carry material information such as the assembled electrode, which is convenient for automatic reading during subsequent testing and other processes, reducing the time of manual operation and the risk of misoperation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0018] Figure 1 A perspective view of a specific embodiment of the present utility model;
[0019] Figure 2 This is a front view of a specific embodiment of the utility model;
[0020] Figure 3 A top view of a specific embodiment of the present utility model;
[0021] Figure 4 A three-dimensional diagram of an assembly device according to a specific embodiment of the present invention;
[0022] Figure 5 This is a partial structural perspective view of an assembly device according to a specific embodiment of the present utility model;
[0023] Figure 6 This is a top view of the partial structure of the assembly device of a specific embodiment of the utility model;
[0024] Figure 7 This is a front view of a press-fit assembly according to a specific embodiment of the present invention;
[0025] Figure 8 This is a three-dimensional diagram of an open circuit test device according to a specific embodiment of the present utility model;
[0026] Description of Figure Numbers:
[0027] 1-Assembly device; 11-Workbench; 12-Assembly jig; 13-Pressing assembly; 131-Pressing jig; 132-Box; 1321-Channel; 14-Positioning jig; 141-Clamping arm; 1411-Positioning notch; 142-Clamping arm cylinder; 15-Base; 151-Slide rail; 152-Baffle; 16-Drive member; 17-Screw rod; 18-Organizer cover; 19-Waste liquid tank; 110-Cantilever; 1101-Cantilever; 1102-Probe perforation;
[0028] 2-liquid injection device; 21-liquid injection head; 22-liquid injection head bracket;
[0029] 3- inkjet printer; 31- inkjet printer; 32- inkjet printer bracket; 321- T-block; 3211- connecting rod; 322- turntable; 33- support platform;
[0030] 4-CCD device; 41-CCD camera; 42-CCD bracket;
[0031] 5-open circuit test device; 51-test bracket; 52-positive probe; 53-negative probe; 54-slide; 55-rack; 56-driving gear. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0032] In order to further explain the technical solution of the present invention, the present invention will be described in detail below through specific embodiments.
[0033] This utility model mainly relates to a buckle assembly device, especially related to the buckle connection and subsequent production processes, Figure 1-7 As shown, an assembly device 1, a liquid injection device 2, a coding device 3, a CCD device 4 and an open circuit testing device 5 are disclosed.
[0034] See also Figure 4-7 The above-mentioned assembly device 1 includes a horizontally movable workbench 11, an assembly jig 12 arranged on the workbench 11, and a pressing component 13 arranged on the moving track of the workbench 11; the pressing component 13 is provided with a pressing jig 131 that can be lifted and lowered, and the pressing jig 131 cooperates with the assembly jig 12 to press the button battery, so as to press the positive and negative electrode shells of the button battery into a whole.
[0035] In some embodiments of the above-mentioned assembly device 1, the above-mentioned assembly device 1 also includes a positioning jig 14 opposite to the assembly jig 12, which is used to position the positive and negative electrode shells of the button battery to achieve the purpose of accurate pressing; the positioning jig 14 includes a pair of clamping arms 141 installed on the workbench 11 and arranged on both sides of the assembly jig 12, and a clamping arm cylinder 142 for driving the clamping arms 141 to open and close.
[0036] Furthermore, a positioning notch 1411 matching the button battery housing is provided on the opposite surface of the clamping arm 141 .
[0037] In some embodiments of the assembly device 1, the pressing assembly 13 includes a housing 132 with a built-in drive device. The housing 132 is provided with a passage 1321 through which the workbench 11 passes. The pressing jig 131 is disposed within the passage 1321 and is driven by the built-in drive device of the housing 132 for lifting and lowering. The built-in drive device of the housing 132 can be a mechanical structure capable of outputting linear reciprocating motion, such as a cylinder or a screw motor.
[0038] In some embodiments of the above-mentioned assembly device 1, the above-mentioned assembly device 1 also includes a base 15 for supporting the workbench 11 and the pressing assembly 13, and a driving member 16 for driving the workbench 11; a slide rail 151 for sliding engagement of the workbench 11 is provided on the base 15, and the driving member 16 is transmission-connected to the workbench 11 so that the workbench 11 moves horizontally along the slide rail 151.
[0039] Furthermore, the driving member 16 is a motor, and its output shaft is coaxially connected to a screw rod 17 for driving the workbench 11. The screw rod 17 can convert the torque output by the motor into a horizontal driving force for driving the workbench 11 to move horizontally.
[0040] Secondly, the workbench 11 moves between the two ends of the base 15. Both ends of the base 15 are provided with baffles 152. An accordion cover 18 is provided between the two ends of the workbench 11 and the baffles 152 of the base 15. The accordion cover 18 can cover the slide rails 151, screw rod 17 and other parts below the workbench 11, providing protection and buffering the inertia of the workbench 11 during movement.
[0041] See also Figure 1-3 The injection device 2 includes an injection head 21 positioned along the movement path of the workbench 11, and an injection head bracket 22 for suspending the injection head 21. The injection head 21 is connected to a container containing electrolyte via a hose, and a pump is installed within the container to pump out the electrolyte (a conventional design, not shown). When assembling button cells, after the negative electrode casing is placed on the assembly jig 12, the workbench 11 is first moved below the injection head 21 to inject the electrolyte, and then moved below the pressing assembly 13 to press it onto the positive electrode casing.
[0042] Furthermore, a waste liquid tank 19 is provided on the workbench 11 for collecting waste electrolyte.
[0043] See also Figure 1-3The coding device 3 includes a coding device 31 positioned on the moving path of the workbench 11, and a coding device bracket 32 for suspending the coding device 31. After button cell assembly is complete, the coding device 3 allows the workbench 11 to be moved below the coding device 31 for online coding for traceability, eliminating the need to move to other production lines or workstations. This improves production efficiency. The coded QR code can include material information such as the assembled electrode, facilitating automatic reading during subsequent testing and other processes, reducing manual operation time and the risk of misoperation.
[0044] Furthermore, the inkjet printer bracket 32 is provided with a detachable T-block 321 for quick disassembly to replace different inkjet printers 31 . The T-block 321 has a pair of connecting rods 3211 connected to the inkjet printer 31 .
[0045] Secondly, the above-mentioned inkjet printer 3 also includes a support platform 33 arranged on the side of the moving track of the workbench 11; the bottom of the inkjet printer bracket 32 is a turntable 322 that rotates and cooperates with the support platform 33, which can adjust the orientation of the inkjet printer bracket 32, that is, adjust the orientation of the T-block 321 and the inkjet printer 31, so that the normal operation of other actions of the equipment will not be affected when the inkjet printer 31 is removed and replaced.
[0046] See also Figure 1-3 The CCD device 4 includes a CCD camera 41 arranged on the moving track of the workbench 11, and a CCD bracket 42 for suspending the CCD camera 41. The CCD device 4 can be used to perform appearance inspection after the button battery is assembled to ensure product quality.
[0047] See also Figure 1-3 8. The open circuit test device 5 includes a test stand 51 positioned to the side of the moving path of the workbench 11, and a positive probe 52 and a negative probe 53 mounted on the test stand 51 for relative vertical movement. The positive probe 52 and the negative probe 53 are connected to the device's electrical testing mechanism (not shown) via wires. A cantilever 110 is mounted to the side of the workbench 11, facing the test stand 51 in the direction of movement of the workbench 11. The cantilever 110 is provided with a battery placement slot 1101 for placing pressed button batteries. The bottom of the battery placement slot 1101 is provided with a probe hole 1102. After the button batteries are assembled, they can be placed manually or mechanically into the battery placement slot 1101 and moved between the positive probe 52 and the negative probe 53 of the open circuit test device 5 for testing electrical properties such as open circuit voltage and internal resistance. The probe hole 1102 facilitates the lower probe (in this embodiment, the negative probe 53) to penetrate the battery placement slot 1101 and establish contact with the battery.
[0048] In some embodiments of the open circuit test device 5, the device further includes two slides 54 slidably engaged with the test bracket 51 and disposed one above the other. The slides 54 are respectively connected to two parallel racks 55. A driving gear 56 is disposed between the racks 55, with both sides of the driving gear 56 meshing with the racks 55. The gears 55 are driven to rotate by a motor (not shown). The positive and negative probes 52 and 53 are mounted on opposing surfaces of the slides 54. As described above, the open circuit test device 5 requires only a single motor to drive the synchronous movement of the positive and negative probes 52 and 53, thereby contacting and separating the probes from the battery.
[0049] The above embodiments and drawings do not limit the product form and style of the present invention. Any appropriate changes or modifications made by ordinary technicians in the relevant technical field should be deemed to be within the patent scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A coding mechanism for a snap-on assembly device, characterized by: Including assembly device and coding device; The assembly device includes a horizontally movable workbench, an assembly jig disposed on the workbench, and a pressing assembly disposed on a moving track of the workbench; the pressing assembly is provided with a pressing jig that can be lifted and lowered, and the pressing jig cooperates with the assembly jig to press the button battery; The coding device includes a coding device arranged on the moving track of the workbench, and a coding device bracket for suspending the coding device.
2. The coding mechanism of the buckle assembly device according to claim 1, wherein: The assembly device also includes a positioning jig opposite to the assembly jig, which is used to position the positive and negative electrode shells of the button battery; the positioning jig includes a pair of clamping arms installed on the workbench and arranged on both sides of the assembly jig, and a clamping arm cylinder for driving the clamping arms to open and close.
3. The coding mechanism of the buckle assembly device according to claim 2, wherein: The opposite surface of the clamp arm is provided with a positioning notch matching with the button battery shell.
4. The coding mechanism of the buckle assembly device according to claim 1, wherein: The inkjet printer bracket is provided with a detachable T-shaped block, and the T-shaped block has a pair of connecting rods connected to the inkjet printer.
5. The coding mechanism of the buckle assembly device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The coding device further comprises a support platform arranged on the side of the moving track of the workbench; the bottom of the coding device bracket is a turntable rotatably engaged with the support platform.
6. The coding mechanism of the snap-on assembly device according to claim 1, wherein: The pressing assembly includes a box with a built-in driving device, and the box is provided with a channel for the workbench to pass through; the pressing fixture is arranged in the channel and is driven by the built-in driving device of the box to perform lifting and movement.
7. The coding mechanism of the snap-on assembly device according to claim 1, wherein: The assembly device further includes a base for carrying the workbench and the pressing assembly, and a driving member for driving the workbench; a slide rail for slidingly engaging the workbench is provided on the base, and the driving member is in transmission connection with the workbench so that the workbench moves horizontally along the slide rail; The driving member is a motor, and its output shaft is coaxially connected to a screw rod for driving the workbench; The workbench moves between the two ends of the base, both ends of the base are provided with baffles, and accordion covers are provided between the two ends of the workbench and the baffles at both ends of the base.
8. The coding mechanism of the snap-on assembly device according to claim 1, wherein: It also includes an injection device; the injection device includes an injection head arranged on the moving track of the workbench, and an injection head bracket for suspending the injection head, the injection head is connected to a container storing electrolyte through a hose, and the container pumps the electrolyte to the injection head; a waste liquid tank is provided on the workbench for collecting waste electrolyte.
9. The coding mechanism of the snap-on assembly device according to claim 1, wherein: It also includes a CCD device; the CCD device includes a CCD camera arranged on the moving track of the workbench, and a CCD bracket for suspending the CCD camera.
10. The coding mechanism of the snap-on assembly device according to claim 1, wherein: It also includes an open circuit test device; the open circuit test device includes a test bracket arranged on the side of the moving track of the workbench, and a positive probe and a negative probe installed on the test bracket that can move up and down relative to each other, and the positive probe and the negative probe are connected to the electrical measuring mechanism of the equipment through wires; a cantilever opposite to the test bracket is installed on the side of the workbench, a battery placement slot is provided on the cantilever, and a probe through-hole is provided at the bottom of the battery placement slot.