Transplanting type tightening device and stacking machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses a transplanting type tightening device, which is characterized by comprising a clamp, a fixing device and a fixing device, the carrying table is arranged at the bottom of the clamp, and a first guide rail is arranged at the bottom of the carrying table; the moving assembly is provided with a first motor and a rack, the output end of the first motor is provided with a gear, the gear is meshed with the rack, and the first motor is arranged on the carrying table, is arranged on one side of the first guide rail and is parallel to the first guide rail; by arranging the moving assembly at the bottom of the carrying table, the battery module can be immediately transferred to a preset material taking station after being tightened and does not need to be transferred to a transfer vehicle to be transferred, and the battery module can be transferred more efficiently in a more time-saving mode. The utility model further discloses a stacker which comprises the transplanting type tightening device.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of battery module manufacturing, in particular to a transplanting type tightening device and a stacking machine. Background Art

[0002] Battery stacking technology is a lithium-ion battery structure that stacks multiple battery cells (also known as battery cells) layer by layer to form an overall battery module. Each battery cell contains a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and a separator. By stacking and connecting them, the capacity and output power of the entire battery are increased.

[0003] The main function of battery tightening is to fix the battery and prevent it from displacement or damage during transportation, storage and use, while minimizing the negative impact of battery expansion on battery performance during charging and discharging and long-term use.

[0004] During the assembly process of battery modules, they are often tightened after stacking. However, in traditional battery modules, after the tightening device tightens the battery module, the tightening device cannot be moved, so the battery module can only be transferred to a transfer vehicle, and then the transfer vehicle is used to transfer the battery module to the predetermined material removal station, resulting in a time-consuming and labor-intensive processing process and low work efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology that the clamping device cannot be moved, the battery module can only be transferred to a transfer vehicle, and then the battery module is transferred to the predetermined material removal station by the transfer vehicle, resulting in a time-consuming and labor-intensive processing process and low work efficiency.

[0006] First aspect

[0007] The utility model provides a transplanting type tightening device, comprising:

[0008] fixture;

[0009] The carrier is mounted on the bottom of the fixture, and a first guide rail is provided on the bottom of the carrier;

[0010] The moving component is provided with a first motor and a rack. The output end of the first motor is provided with a gear, and the gear is engaged with the rack. The first motor is installed on the carrier, installed on one side of the first guide rail and parallel to the first guide rail.

[0011] Optionally, a mounting seat is provided on one side of the carrier, and the first motor is installed on the mounting seat.

[0012] Optionally, the fixture includes:

[0013] A fixing portion provided with a fixing splint;

[0014] The movable part is provided with a driving member and a movable clamping plate. The driving member is in transmission connection with the movable clamping plate, and the movable clamping plate is clamped and matched with the fixed clamping plate.

[0015] Optionally, the driving component includes a motor base, a second motor, and a movable base. The second motor is mounted on the carrier through the motor base. A screw rod is provided at the output end of the second motor. A screw rod nut is provided on the screw rod. The movable base is mounted on the screw rod nut. The movable base is connected to the movable splint.

[0016] Optionally, the fixing portion includes a slide rail and a fixing seat, the fixing seat and the slide rail are fixed on the carrier, the fixing splint is installed on the fixing seat, and the slide rail is located between the fixing splint and the movable splint.

[0017] Optionally, the movable part further includes a screw seat, which is fixed on the carrier. It is stipulated that a bearing hole is provided on the screw seat, a bearing is provided in the bearing hole, and the screw is arranged in the bearing.

[0018] Optionally, the movable seat includes a first movable plate and a second movable plate, the first movable plate and the second movable plate are connected by a guide rod, a through hole is provided on the screw seat, a shaft sleeve is provided at the through hole, and the guide rod passes through the shaft hole and the shaft sleeve.

[0019] Optionally, the movable part further includes a second guide rail, and the movable seat is connected to the second guide rail.

[0020] Optionally, the first movable plate is connected to the second motor, the second movable plate is provided with a pressure sensor, and the pressure sensor is connected to the movable splint.

[0021] Second aspect

[0022] The utility model provides a stacking machine, comprising the transplanting type tightening device described in the first aspect.

[0023] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: a carrier is installed at the bottom of the clamp, a first guide rail is installed at the bottom of the carrier, a first motor in the moving assembly is installed on the carrier, a gear is installed at the output end of the first motor, a rack is installed on one side of the first guide rail, the rack is arranged parallel to the first guide rail, and the gear is meshed with the rack; before the clamp is placed in the battery module, the carrier is in the initial position, the battery module to be tightened is placed on the clamp, and after the clamp completes the tightening of the clamped battery module, the first motor drives the gear to rotate, and the gear rotates on the rack, and the clamp is tightened. Since the rack is fixed, the first motor and the gear move relative to the rack, and the first motor drives the carrier to move on the first guide rail until the carrier reaches the predetermined material-picking station. After the external equipment takes the battery module away at the predetermined material-picking station, the first motor drives the gear to rotate in the opposite direction, and the carrier returns to the initial position to wait for the new battery module to be tightened. By arranging a moving component at the bottom of the carrier, the battery module can be immediately transferred to the predetermined material-picking station after being tightened, without the need to transfer it to a transfer vehicle, thereby achieving more time-saving and efficient transfer of the battery module. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0025] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a structure with a battery module in some embodiments;

[0026] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A partial enlarged view of part A in the middle;

[0027] Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of a clamp in some embodiments;

[0028] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the structure of the movable part of the clamp in some embodiments.

[0029] Description of reference numerals:

[0030] 1. Fixture; 2. Carrier; 201. First guide rail; 3. Moving assembly; 4. Battery module; 301. First motor; 302. Rack; 303. Gear; 202. Mounting seat; 101. Fixed splint; 102. Movable splint; 103. Motor seat; 104. Second motor; 105. Movable seat; 106. Slide rail; 107. Fixed seat; 108. Screw seat; 109. First movable plate; 110. Second movable plate; 111. Guide rod; 112. Second guide rail; 113. Pressure sensor. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] The following will clearly and completely describe the concept, specific structure and technical effects of the present invention in combination with the embodiments and drawings, so as to fully understand the purpose, characteristics and effects of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, other embodiments obtained by technical personnel in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention. In addition, all the connection / connection relationships involved in the patent do not refer to the direct connection of components, but refer to the fact that a better connection structure can be formed by adding or reducing connection accessories according to the specific implementation situation. The various technical features in the creation of the present invention can be combined interactively without conflicting with each other.

[0032] The present invention provides a transfer-type tightening device for tightening stacked battery modules 4 and transferring them to a predetermined material removal station. The device comprises: a clamp 1; a carrier 2 mounted at the bottom of the tightening assembly, with a first guide rail 201 provided at the bottom of the carrier 2; and a moving assembly 3 equipped with a first motor 301 and a rack 302. The output end of the first motor 301 is provided with a gear 303, which meshes with the rack 302. The first motor 301 is mounted on the carrier 2, on one side of the first guide rail 201 and parallel to the first guide rail 201. The clamp 1 is used to clamp and tighten the tightening module, the carrier 2 is used to carry the battery module 4, and the moving assembly 3 is used to drive the carrier 2.

[0033] During implementation, a carrier 2 is installed at the bottom of the fixture 1, a first guide rail 201 is installed at the bottom of the carrier 2, a first motor 301 in the moving component 3 is installed on the carrier 2, a gear 303 is installed at the output end of the first motor 301, a rack 302 is installed on one side of the first guide rail 201, the rack 302 is set parallel to the first guide rail 201, and the gear 303 is meshed with the rack 302; before the fixture 1 is placed in the battery module 4, the carrier 2 is in the initial position, the battery module 4 to be tightened is placed on the fixture 1, and after the fixture 1 completes the tightening of the clamped battery module 4, the first motor 301 drives the gear 303 to rotate, and the gear 303 is engaged with the rack 30 2 rotates, since the rack 302 is fixed, the first motor 301 and the gear 303 move relative to the rack 302, and the first motor 301 drives the carrier 2 to move on the first guide rail 201 until the carrier 2 reaches the predetermined material-picking station. After the external equipment takes away the battery module 4 at the predetermined material-picking station, the first motor 301 drives the gear 303 to rotate in the opposite direction, and the carrier 2 returns to the initial position to wait for the new battery module 4 to be tightened. By arranging a moving component 3 at the bottom of the carrier 2, the battery module 4 can be immediately transferred to the predetermined material-picking station after being tightened, without the need to transfer it to a transfer vehicle, thereby achieving a more time-saving and efficient transfer of the battery module 4.

[0034] Specifically, the carrier 2 is a planar plate structure, a slider is provided on the first guide rail 201, and the slider is slidably connected to the first guide rail 201. The carrier 2 is connected to the first guide rail 201 through the slider. In order to ensure the stability of the carrier 2 during movement, two guide rails are provided at the bottom of the carrier 2.

[0035] In some cases, the moving component 3 may also include a first motor 301 and a screw rod. The output end of the first motor 301 is connected to the screw rod. The screw rod is parallel to the guide rail and is provided with a screw rod nut. The screw rod nut is connected to the carrier 2. The motor drives the first screw rod and the screw rod nut to drive the carrier 2 to move.

[0036] In some cases, the moving component 3 may also include a cylinder, and a connecting block is provided at the output end of the cylinder. The connecting block is connected to the carrier 2, and the cylinder drives the connecting block to drive the carrier 2 to move.

[0037] In some embodiments, a mounting seat 202 is provided on the carrier 2 , and the first motor 301 is installed on the mounting seat 202 .

[0038] During implementation, a mounting base 202 is installed on one side of the carrier 2, and then the first motor 301 is installed on the mounting base 202. The mounting base 202 is used to stabilize the first motor 301 and establish a connection between the first motor 301 and the carrier 2, so that the first motor 301 can drive the carrier 2.

[0039] Specifically, the mounting base 202 is provided with a through hole, the first motor 301 is located above the through hole, the output end of the first motor 301 passes through the through hole, and a gear 303 is installed at the output end of the first motor 301. The gear 303 is located below the through hole and meshes with the rack 302.

[0040] In some cases, a mounting seat 202 is provided on each side of the carrier 2 , and a first motor 301 is installed on each mounting seat 202 . The carrier 2 is synchronously driven by the two first motors 301 .

[0041] In some embodiments, the clamp 1 includes a fixed portion, which includes a fixed clamping plate 101; and a movable portion, which includes a driving member and a movable clamping plate 102. The driving member is in driving connection with the movable clamping plate 102, and the movable clamping plate 102 is engaged with the fixed clamping plate 101. The fixed portion is the part of the clamp 1 that fixes the different components, and the movable portion is the part of the clamp 1 that moves.

[0042] During implementation, the fixed part and the movable part are installed on the carrier 2, the driving part is connected to the movable splint 102, and the battery module 4 is placed between the fixed splint 101 and the movable splint 102. The driving part drives the movable splint 102 to approach the fixed splint 101, and the movable splint 102 pushes the battery module 4 so that the battery module 4 contacts the fixed splint 101. The joint action of the movable splint 102 and the fixed splint 101 completes the clamping and tightening. Then, the carrier 2 moves to the predetermined material picking station under the action of the moving component 3, and the driving part drives the movable splint 102 away from the fixed splint 101, so that the battery module 4 can be taken out from between the movable splint 102 and the fixed splint 101 and wait for the next battery module 4 to be processed.

[0043] In some embodiments, the driving member includes a second motor 104 and a movable seat 105 . The output end of the second motor 104 is provided with a screw rod, the screw rod is provided with a screw nut, the movable seat 105 is mounted on the screw rod nut, and the movable seat 105 is connected to the movable splint 102 .

[0044] During implementation, a motor base 103 is installed on the carrier 2, a second motor 104 is installed on the motor base 103, a screw is installed at the output end of the second motor 104, a screw nut is set on the screw, the screw nut is connected to the movable seat 105, and the movable splint 102 is installed on the movable seat 105; the second motor 104 drives the screw to rotate, the screw nut on the screw moves on the screw, the screw nut drives the movable seat 105 to move, and the movable seat 105 drives the movable splint 102 to move, so as to realize the movable splint 102 approaching the fixed splint 101.

[0045] In some cases, the driving member may also include a cylinder, which is installed on the carrier 2, and the output end of the cylinder is connected to the movable splint 102, which drives the movable splint 102 to move closer to the fixed splint 101 through the zone port.

[0046] In some embodiments, the movable portion further includes a screw seat 108 , the screw seat 108 is provided with a bearing hole, a bearing is provided in the bearing hole, and the screw is arranged in the bearing.

[0047] During implementation, the screw seat 108 is fixed on the carrier 2, a bearing is installed in the bearing hole of the screw seat 108, and the screw passes through the bearing. The screw seat 108 plays the role of supporting the screw.

[0048] In some embodiments, the movable seat 105 includes a first movable plate 109 and a second movable plate 110, the first movable plate 109 and the second movable plate 110 are connected by a guide rod 111, a through hole is provided on the screw seat 108, a shaft sleeve is provided at the through hole, and the guide rod 111 passes through the shaft hole and the shaft sleeve.

[0049] During implementation, a guide rod 111 is installed between the first movable plate 109 and the second movable plate 110 , and the guide rod 111 passes through the through hole and the shaft sleeve on the screw seat 108 . The guide rod 111 and the screw seat 108 together play a guiding role for the first movable plate 109 and the second movable plate 110 .

[0050] In some embodiments, the first movable plate 109 is connected to the screw nut, the second movable plate 110 is provided with a pressure sensor 113 , and the pressure sensor 113 is connected to the movable splint 102 .

[0051] During implementation, the first movable plate 109 is connected to the screw nut, a pressure sensor 113 is installed on the second movable plate 110, and the movable splint 102 is connected to the pressure sensor 113; the screw nut drives the first movable plate 109 to move on the screw, and a guide rod 111 is provided between the first movable plate 109 and the second movable plate 110. Under the support of the guide rod 111, the second movable plate 110 will move with the second movable plate 110, and the second movable plate 110 drives the movable splint 102 to contact the battery module 4. After being squeezed, the pressure sensor 113 senses the pressure and transmits the pressure signal to the host computer, thereby monitoring the pressure applied during tightening.

[0052] In some embodiments, the fixing portion includes a slide rail 106 and a fixing seat 107 . The fixing seat 107 and the slide rail 106 are fixed on the carrier 2 . The fixing clamp 101 is mounted on the fixing seat 107 . The slide rail 106 is located between the fixing clamp 101 and the movable clamp 102 .

[0053] During implementation, the fixed seat 107 and the slide rail 106 are installed on the carrier 2, and the slide rail 106 is located between the fixed splint 101 and the movable splint 102, and the fixed splint 101 is installed on the fixed seat 107; the battery module 4 is placed on the slide rail 106, and the movable splint 102 is driven to approach the fixed splint 101, and the movable splint 102 contacts the battery module 4 located on the slide rail 106, pushing the battery module 4 toward the fixed splint 101, thereby clamping the battery module 4, and the fixed seat 107 simultaneously fixes and supports the fixed splint 101, and the slide rail 106 can assist the battery module 4 to slide when pushed by the movable splint 102 and play a role in supporting the battery module 4.

[0054] In some embodiments, the movable portion further includes a first guide rail 201 , and the movable seat 105 is connected to the first guide rail 201 .

[0055] During implementation, the movable seat 105 is connected to the first guide rail 201 , and the first guide rail 201 serves to guide the movement of the movable seat 105 .

[0056] Specifically, the movable seat 105 includes a first movable plate 109 and a second movable plate 110. The first movable plate 109 is connected to the first motor 301. A connecting plate is provided on the first movable plate 109. The platform 2 is provided with a side plate. The first guide rail 201 is arranged on the side plate. A slider is provided on the first guide rail 201, and the slider is connected to the connecting plate.

[0057] The utility model provides a stacking machine, comprising the transplanting type tightening device in the above embodiment.

[0058] During implementation, the battery module 4 stacked on the stacking machine is placed on the clamp 1, the battery module 4 is tightened by the clamp 1, and then the carrier 2 is moved to the predetermined material removal station by the moving component 3.

[0059] The above is a specific description of the preferred implementation of the present invention, but the invention of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments. Those skilled in the art can make various equivalent modifications or substitutions without violating the spirit of the present invention. These equivalent modifications or substitutions are all included in the scope defined by the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A transplanting type tightening device, characterized in that: include: fixture; The carrier is mounted on the bottom of the fixture, and a first guide rail is provided on the bottom of the carrier; The moving component is provided with a first motor and a rack. The output end of the first motor is provided with a gear, and the gear is engaged with the rack. The first motor is installed on the carrier, installed on one side of the first guide rail and parallel to the first guide rail.

2. The transplanting type tightening device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A mounting seat is provided on one side of the carrier, and the first motor is mounted on the mounting seat.

3. The transplanting type tightening device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixture comprises: A fixing portion provided with a fixing splint; The movable part is provided with a driving member and a movable clamping plate. The driving member is in transmission connection with the movable clamping plate, and the movable clamping plate is clamped and matched with the fixed clamping plate.

4. The transplanting type tightening device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The driving component includes a motor base, a second motor, and a movable base. The second motor is mounted on the carrier through the motor base. A screw rod is provided at the output end of the second motor. A screw rod nut is provided on the screw rod. The movable base is mounted on the screw rod nut. The movable base is connected to the movable splint.

5. The transplanting type tightening device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The fixing portion includes a slide rail and a fixing seat. The fixing seat and the slide rail are fixed on the carrier. The fixing clamp is installed on the fixing seat. The slide rail is located between the fixing clamp and the movable clamp.

6. The transplanting type tightening device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The movable part also includes a screw seat, which is fixed on the carrier. It is stipulated that a bearing hole is provided on the screw seat, a bearing is provided in the bearing hole, and the screw is arranged in the bearing.

7. The transplanting type tightening device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The movable seat includes a first movable plate and a second movable plate, the first movable plate and the second movable plate are connected through a guide rod, a through hole is provided on the screw seat, a shaft sleeve is provided at the through hole, and the guide rod passes through the shaft hole and the shaft sleeve.

8. The transplanting type tightening device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The movable portion further includes a second guide rail, and the movable seat is connected to the second guide rail.

9. The transplanting type tightening device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first movable plate is connected to the second motor, the second movable plate is provided with a pressure sensor, and the pressure sensor is connected to the movable splint.

10. A stacking machine, characterized in that: The invention comprises the transplanting type fastening device according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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