Battery piece material box

By designing a tilt-adjustable bottom wall assembly and through-hole structure battery box, the problem of cell scratches caused by the accumulation of debris and debris is solved, automatic cleaning and neat stacking of cell pieces are realized, cleaning efficiency and safety are improved.

CN223284943UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-29TRINA SOLAR CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422276486.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-18
Publication Date
2025-08-29
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-18

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Technical Problem

During use of existing battery pack cartridges, the accumulation of debris and debris leads to the risk of scratches on the battery packs, and manual cleaning is inefficient.

Method used

A battery pack box is designed, including a bottom wall assembly and a side wall assembly. The bottom wall assembly is composed of a first layer and a second layer of bottom wall. The second layer of bottom wall can be tilted and can be automatically cleaned through an angle adjustment mechanism and through holes. An inner convex surface and a buffer structure are provided on the side wall to protect the battery.

Benefits of technology

It realizes automatic cleaning of debris and debris, improves cleaning efficiency, reduces the risk of scratches on the battery cells, ensures that the battery cells are stacked neatly, and prevents scratches and collisions during movement.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a battery piece material box. Comprising a bottom wall assembly, an angle adjusting mechanism and a side wall assembly. The bottom wall assembly comprises a first-layer bottom wall and a second-layer bottom wall, the second-layer bottom wall is obliquely arranged on the first-layer bottom wall, and the first-layer bottom wall supports the lower end of the second-layer bottom wall. The angle adjusting mechanism is connected with the second-layer bottom wall and used for changing the inclination angle of the second-layer bottom wall relative to the first-layer bottom wall. The side wall assembly comprises a plurality of side walls, the plurality of side walls are fixedly connected with the first layer of bottom wall, and the plurality of side walls and the first layer of bottom wall are encircled to form a placing cavity for placing a battery piece. A through hole is formed in the outer edge of the first-layer bottom wall, and / or a through hole is formed in the end, close to the first-layer bottom wall, of the side wall, and the through hole is used for discharging sundries on the second-layer bottom wall. And when the second-layer bottom wall inclines, sundries or chippings on the second-layer bottom wall can slide downwards and then slide out of the sheet material box from the through holes, and the cleaning efficiency is high.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of solar cell processing and manufacturing, and in particular to a cell cell material box. Background Art

[0002] After the processing of solar cells is completed, the cells are classified through testing and sorting. The cell material box has the function of storing and accessing cells and identifying the cell positions.

[0003] However, during the use of the material box, various fragments and debris will accumulate. If these fragments and debris are not handled in time, there is a risk of scratching the battery cells.

[0004] In the related art, it is generally necessary to manually clean the debris and sundries out of the material box, and the manual cleaning process is inefficient. Utility Model Content

[0005] Based on this, it is necessary to provide a battery cell material box to address the problem of low efficiency in the manual cleaning process of the material box.

[0006] A battery sheet box, comprising:

[0007] A bottom wall assembly includes a first bottom wall and a second bottom wall, wherein the second bottom wall is inclined relative to the first bottom wall, and the first bottom wall supports one end of the second bottom wall;

[0008] an angle adjustment mechanism connected to the second bottom wall, for changing the inclination angle of the second bottom wall relative to the first bottom wall;

[0009] A side wall assembly, comprising a plurality of side walls, wherein the plurality of side walls are respectively fixedly connected to the first bottom wall, and the plurality of side walls are used to enclose together with the first bottom wall to form a placement cavity for placing battery cells;

[0010] A through hole is formed on one end of the side wall close to the first bottom wall; and / or a through hole is formed on the outer edge of the first bottom wall, and the through hole is used to discharge debris on the second bottom wall.

[0011] In one embodiment, the angle adjustment mechanism includes a lifting assembly and a rotating assembly provided on the lifting assembly, the lifting assembly is provided on the first bottom wall, and the rotating assembly is connected to the bottom of the second bottom wall.

[0012] In one embodiment, the lifting assembly is arranged at the center of the bottom wall of the first layer, and the rotating assembly is a universal joint transmission shaft.

[0013] In one embodiment, a buffer structure is provided on the bottom wall of the second layer.

[0014] In one embodiment, the buffer structure is an elastic protrusion, and the upper surface of the elastic protrusion is an arc-shaped structure.

[0015] In one embodiment, each of the side walls has an inner convex surface protruding toward the placement cavity, and the height of the inner convex surface is the same as the height of the side wall.

[0016] In one embodiment, a buffer layer is provided on the inner convex surface.

[0017] In one embodiment, at least one pair of handle grooves is formed on the outer edge of the bottom wall of the first layer, and two of the pair of handle grooves are arranged opposite to each other;

[0018] The bottom plane of the handle groove is higher than the bottom surface of the first bottom wall.

[0019] In one embodiment, the bottom wall assembly is a rectangular structure, and each of the side walls includes two side panels that are perpendicular to each other. The two side panels are respectively connected to two adjacent edges of the first layer of bottom wall, and the two side panels located on the same edge of the first layer of bottom wall are spaced apart.

[0020] In one embodiment, each of the side panels is provided with a through hole, and the through holes on the two side panels of the same side wall are connected to each other.

[0021] In the aforementioned battery cell magazine, the plurality of side walls are used to enclose a placement cavity for placing battery cells together with the first bottom wall. The angle adjustment mechanism is used to adjust the inclination angle of the second bottom wall relative to the first bottom wall. A through hole is provided in the first bottom wall or side wall. When the second bottom wall is tilted, debris or debris on the second bottom wall can slide downward and then out of the magazine through the through hole. Debris or debris with significant friction against the second bottom wall can be caused to slide down by increasing the inclination angle, relying on gravity to do so. This facilitates automated cleaning of debris and debris within the magazine, improving cleaning efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure of a battery cell box when viewed from above in one embodiment.

[0023] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the structure of a battery cell box when viewed from the side according to one embodiment.

[0024] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the structure of a battery cell box when viewed from above in one embodiment.

[0025] Figure numerals: 110, first layer bottom wall; 111, handle groove; 112, groove bottom plane; 120, second layer bottom wall; 121, buffer structure; 200, angle adjustment mechanism; 210, lifting assembly; 220, rotating assembly; 300, side wall; 310, through hole; 320, inner convex surface; 330, side panel. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] To make the above-mentioned objects, features, and advantages of the present application more clearly understood, the specific embodiments of the present application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following description sets forth many specific details to facilitate a full understanding of the present application. However, the present application can be implemented in many other ways than those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar improvements without violating the scope of the present application. Therefore, the present application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0027] In the description of this application, it should be understood that if the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc. appear, the orientation or position relationship indicated by these terms is based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, which is only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on this application.

[0028] In addition, if the terms "first" or "second" appear, these terms are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood to indicate or imply relative importance or implicitly specify the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature specified as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. In the description of this application, if the term "plurality" appears, "plurality" means at least two, for example, two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0029] In this application, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," "connected," "fixed," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, these terms may refer to fixed connections, removable connections, or integration; mechanical connections or electrical connections; direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediary; and internal communication between two components or interaction between two components, unless otherwise specified. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of these terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0030] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, if a first feature is described as being "above" or "below" a second feature, or similar descriptions, this may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or that the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, when a first feature is described as being "above," "above," or "above" a second feature, it may mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a higher level than the second feature. When a first feature is described as being "below," "below," or "below" a second feature, it may mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a lower level than the second feature.

[0031] It should be noted that if an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "disposed on" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be an intermediate element. If an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intermediate element. If any, the terms "vertical", "horizontal", "upper", "lower", "left", "right" and similar expressions used in this application are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only embodiment.

[0032] See Figure 1 A battery cell magazine provided in one embodiment of the present application includes a bottom wall assembly, an angle adjustment mechanism 200, and a side wall assembly. The bottom wall assembly includes a first bottom wall 110 and a second bottom wall 120. The second bottom wall 120 is tilted relative to the first bottom wall 110, with the first bottom wall 110 supporting the lower end of the second bottom wall 120. The angle adjustment mechanism 200 is connected to the second bottom wall 120 and is used to change the angle of inclination of the second bottom wall 120 relative to the first bottom wall 110. The side wall assembly includes a plurality of side walls 300, each of which is fixedly connected to the first bottom wall 110. The side walls 300, together with the first bottom wall 110, form a placement cavity for battery cells. A through hole 310 is defined along the outer edge of the first bottom wall 110, and / or a through hole 310 is defined along the end of the side wall 300 proximal to the first bottom wall 110. These through holes 310 are used to remove debris from the second bottom wall 120.

[0033] In this embodiment, the plurality of side walls 300 are used to enclose, together with the first bottom wall 110, a placement cavity for placing battery cells. The angle adjustment mechanism 200 is used to adjust the inclination angle of the second bottom wall 120 relative to the first bottom wall 110. A through hole 310 is provided in the first bottom wall 110 or the side walls 300. When the second bottom wall 120 is tilted, debris or debris on the second bottom wall 120 can slide downward and then out of the cell box through the through hole 310. For debris or debris with high friction against the second bottom wall 120, increasing the inclination angle allows them to slide down due to gravity, thereby facilitating automated cleaning of debris and debris within the cell box and improving cleaning efficiency.

[0034] In addition, since the second bottom wall 120 is set at an angle, when placing the battery cells, the battery cells can slide down one by one along the inclined direction, so that all the battery cells can be neatly stacked in the material box, preventing the battery cells from scratching or colliding with the material box due to uneven battery cells during movement, and causing fragments during subsequent packaging.

[0035] The first bottom wall 110 is horizontally arranged, so when the angle adjustment mechanism adjusts the inclination angle of the first bottom wall 110 relative to the second bottom wall 120 , the inclination angle of the second bottom wall 120 can be changed.

[0036] In some embodiments, the through holes 310 are opened on the outer edge of the first bottom wall 110 . When the second bottom wall 120 is tilted, debris or debris can be discharged from the through holes 310 on the first bottom wall 110 .

[0037] In some other embodiments, the through hole 310 is opened on one end of the side wall 300 close to the first bottom wall 110 , that is, when the second bottom wall 120 is tilted, debris or debris can be discharged from the through hole 310 located on the side wall 300 .

[0038] In other embodiments, a through hole 310 is formed on the outer edge of the first bottom wall 110, and a through hole 310 is also formed on the end of the side wall 300 near the first bottom wall 110. The through holes 310 on the first bottom wall 110 and the through holes on the side wall 300 are connected to facilitate the rapid discharge of debris or debris.

[0039] Combine Figure 2 In some embodiments, the angle adjustment mechanism 200 includes a lifting assembly 210 and a rotating assembly 220 disposed on the lifting assembly 210 . The lifting assembly 210 is disposed on the first bottom wall 110 , and the rotating assembly 220 is connected to the bottom of the second bottom wall 120 .

[0040] In this embodiment, when the inclination angle of the second bottom wall 120 needs to be adjusted, the second bottom wall 120 can be lifted by the lifting component 210 first, and then the second bottom wall 120 can be rotated by the rotating component 220 to adjust the inclination angle of the second bottom wall 120.

[0041] Specifically, the rotating assembly 220 is a universal joint transmission shaft, and the lifting assembly 210 is arranged at the center of the first bottom wall 110 .

[0042] The rotating assembly 220 is a universal joint, and the lifting assembly 210 is located at the center of the first bottom wall 110. The universal joint allows the first bottom wall 110 to rotate about the lifting axis of the lifting assembly 210, tilting the second bottom wall 120 in any direction to facilitate adjusting the orientation of the battery cells within the magazine. The tilt angle of the second bottom wall 120 can also be adjusted to facilitate the removal of debris or debris.

[0043] In some other embodiments, a lifting assembly 210 can be further provided at one end of one of the side walls 300 close to the second bottom wall 120, so that the other end of the second bottom wall 120 is always in contact with the first bottom wall 110, and the inclination angle of the second bottom wall 120 can also be adjusted.

[0044] In some embodiments, a buffer structure 121 is provided on the second bottom wall 120 .

[0045] In this embodiment, the battery cells are generally grabbed by automated equipment to the upper part of the material box, and then released directly, allowing the battery cells to fall freely onto the second bottom wall 120. The battery cells are subject to large impact and the risk of being easily broken during the falling process. Therefore, a buffer structure 121 is provided on the second bottom wall 120 to reduce the impact force of the battery cells when they fall and prevent the battery cells from being broken.

[0046] Specifically, the buffer structure 121 is an elastic bump with an arc-shaped upper surface. The elastic bump can be a rubber block. During actual installation, the elastic bump only needs to be adhered to the second bottom wall 120. There are multiple elastic bumps, and the multiple elastic bumps are arranged around the second bottom wall 120.

[0047] In other embodiments, the buffer structure 121 may also be a spring or an inflatable bag.

[0048] In some embodiments, each side wall 300 has an inner convex surface 320 protruding toward the placement cavity. The height of the inner convex surface 320 is the same as that of the side wall 300.

[0049] In this embodiment, the inner convex surfaces 320 on the multiple side walls 300 are arranged at intervals to limit the position of the battery cells. At the same time, it can also reduce the contact area between the battery cells and the side walls 300, thereby reducing the risk of battery cell fragmentation.

[0050] Furthermore, along the direction from bottom to top, the inner convex surface 320 gradually moves away from the placement cavity, and the upper portion of the inner convex surface 320 is flush with the inner surface of the side wall 300 .

[0051] From bottom to top, the inner convex surface 320 gradually moves away from the placement cavity, that is, from top to bottom, multiple inner convex surfaces 320 form a constricted structure, which facilitates the automated equipment to place the battery cell into the placement cavity, and at the same time can also play a role in limiting the battery cell.

[0052] Furthermore, a buffer layer is provided on the inner convex surface 320 , and the buffer layer is used to reduce collision with the battery cell, thereby further reducing the risk of battery cell fragmentation.

[0053] The buffer layer may be foam cotton, which is directly adhered to the inner convex surface 320 .

[0054] Combine Figure 3 In some embodiments, at least a pair of handle grooves 111 are formed on the outer edge of the first bottom wall 110 , and the two handle grooves 111 in the pair of handle grooves 111 are arranged opposite to each other; and the bottom plane 112 of the handle groove 111 is higher than the bottom surface of the first bottom wall 110 .

[0055] In this embodiment, the two handle grooves 111 of the pair of handle grooves 111 are arranged opposite each other, which helps maintain the balance of the material box when grasping the bottom of the handle grooves 111. In addition, the bottom plane 112 of the handle grooves 111 is higher than the bottom surface of the first bottom wall 110. When placing the material box, the bottom of the first bottom wall 110 first contacts the ground, which can prevent the hand from being crushed by the material box.

[0056] Specifically, the width of the handle groove 111 gradually increases from the edge of the first bottom wall 110 to the center, that is, the handle groove 111 is a trapezoidal structure, which is convenient for adapting to the hand shape when grasping the first bottom wall 110.

[0057] In some embodiments, the bottom wall assembly is a rectangular structure, and each side wall 300 includes two side panels 330 perpendicular to each other. The two side panels 330 are respectively connected to the two adjacent edges of the first layer bottom wall 110, and the two side panels 330 located on the same edge of the first layer bottom wall 110 are arranged at intervals.

[0058] In this embodiment, there are four side walls 300, each corresponding to the four corners of one end of the first bottom wall 110. This means that the side walls 300 can be positioned by the corners of the first bottom wall 110, making installation of the side walls 300 easier. The two side panels 330 on the same side of the first bottom wall 110 are spaced apart to minimize contact with the cell and reduce the risk of cell popping.

[0059] Specifically, the handle groove 111 is located between the two side panels 330 on the same side of the first bottom wall 110 , so that the first bottom wall 110 can be grasped by hand through the handle groove 111 .

[0060] Furthermore, each side plate 330 is provided with a through hole 310 , and the through holes 310 on the two side plates 330 on the same side wall 300 are connected to each other.

[0061] That is, through holes 310 are provided at the four corners of the side wall assembly, and when the second bottom wall 120 is tilted in any direction, debris can be discharged from the through holes 310 .

[0062] The technical features of the above-mentioned embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. In order to make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above-mentioned embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0063] The above-described embodiments merely represent several implementation methods of the present application. While the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that a person of ordinary skill in the art may make various modifications and improvements without departing from the spirit of the present application, and these modifications and improvements fall within the scope of protection of the present application. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present patent application shall be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A battery sheet box, characterized in that: The battery sheet box includes: A bottom wall assembly includes a first bottom wall and a second bottom wall, wherein the second bottom wall is inclined relative to the first bottom wall, and the first bottom wall supports one end of the second bottom wall; an angle adjustment mechanism connected to the second bottom wall, for changing the inclination angle of the second bottom wall relative to the first bottom wall; A side wall assembly, comprising a plurality of side walls, wherein the plurality of side walls are respectively fixedly connected to the bottom wall of the first layer, and the plurality of side walls and the bottom wall of the first layer together form a placement cavity for placing battery cells; A through hole is formed on one end of the side wall close to the first bottom wall; and / or a through hole is formed on the outer edge of the first bottom wall, and the through hole is used to discharge debris on the second bottom wall.

2. The battery sheet box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The angle adjustment mechanism includes a lifting component and a rotating component arranged on the lifting component, the lifting component is arranged on the first bottom wall, and the rotating component is connected to the bottom of the second bottom wall.

3. The battery sheet box according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lifting assembly is arranged at the center of the first bottom wall, and the rotating assembly is a universal transmission shaft.

4. The battery sheet box according to claim 1, characterized in that: A buffer structure is provided on the bottom wall of the second layer.

5. The battery sheet box according to claim 4, characterized in that: The buffer structure is an elastic bump, and the upper surface of the elastic bump is an arc-shaped structure.

6. The battery sheet box according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each of the side walls has an inner convex surface protruding toward the placement cavity, and the height of the inner convex surface is the same as the height of the side wall.

7. The battery sheet box according to claim 6, characterized in that: A buffer layer is provided on the inner convex surface.

8. The battery sheet box according to claim 1, characterized in that: At least one pair of handle grooves is formed on the outer edge of the bottom wall of the first layer, and two of the pair of handle grooves are arranged opposite to each other; The bottom plane of the handle groove is higher than the bottom surface of the first bottom wall.

9. The battery sheet box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom wall assembly is a rectangular structure, and each of the side walls includes two side panels that are perpendicular to each other. The two side panels are respectively connected to two adjacent edges of the first layer bottom wall, and the two side panels located on the same edge of the first layer bottom wall are spaced apart.

10. The battery sheet box according to claim 9, characterized in that: Each of the side plates is respectively provided with the through hole, and the through holes on the two side plates of the same side wall are connected to each other.