Battery cell clamping and conveying carrier and clamping and conveying device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of conveying equipment, in particular to a battery cell clamping and conveying carrier and a clamping and conveying device.The battery cell clamping and conveying carrier comprises a base, a top plate, a magnet which is embedded in the top face of the base and is in a U shape, a pressing block which is arranged on the bottom face of the top plate and is in a U shape, and a handle arranged on the top face of the top plate; a containing cavity is defined by the bottom face of the top plate and the pressing block, and a protection pad is attached to the bottom face of the top plate and located in the containing cavity. The clamping type battery cell conveying device is simple in structure, low in cost, light in weight, high in conveying effect, convenient to open and close the top plate and the base, and capable of stably conveying battery cells in a clamping mode.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of conveying equipment technology, and in particular to a battery cell clamping and conveying carrier and clamping and conveying device. Background Technology

[0002] In the battery production process, battery cells need to be transported to different processing stations for further processing. On June 30, 2020, the applicant filed a Chinese patent application (application number 202021250322.9) disclosing a clamping fixture, including a base, an upper mold base, a lower mold base located between the upper mold base and the base, an elastic connector connecting the upper and lower mold bases, a clamping driver mounted on the base for driving the lower mold base closer to the upper mold base, a limiting member mounted on the base, an upper template located on the side of the upper mold base near the lower mold base, a lower template located on the side of the lower mold base near the upper template, and an elastic member located between the upper template and the upper mold base. The upper mold base is slidably connected to the base via a guide assembly, and the lower mold base is slidably connected to the guide assembly. The lower mold base has a pressing part, and the limiting member has a limiting groove through which the pressing part passes. This clamping fixture has a complex structure, high cost, and is not convenient or efficient to use.

[0003] Therefore, the defects are very obvious, and a solution is urgently needed. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a battery cell clamping and conveying carrier and a clamping and conveying device.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A battery cell clamping and conveying carrier includes a base, a top plate, a U-shaped magnet embedded in the top surface of the base, a U-shaped pressure block mounted on the bottom surface of the top plate, and a handle mounted on the top surface of the top plate. The magnet is used to magnetically attract the pressure block. A cavity is formed between the bottom surface of the top plate and the pressure block. A protective pad is attached to the bottom surface of the top plate and is located inside the cavity.

[0007] Furthermore, the pad can be made of rubber, foam, or fabric.

[0008] Furthermore, the magnet includes multiple magnets, and the top surface of the base is recessed with multiple mounting holes, in which the multiple magnets are respectively mounted.

[0009] Furthermore, the magnet is a permanent magnet or an electromagnet.

[0010] Furthermore, the briquettes are made of soft iron.

[0011] Furthermore, a limiting block is installed at one or both ends of the base.

[0012] Furthermore, the base has suction holes that extend through the upper and lower sides of the base and are used to communicate with the corresponding cavity.

[0013] This utility model also provides a clamping and conveying device, including the above-mentioned battery cell clamping and conveying carrier.

[0014] Furthermore, the clamping and conveying device also includes a conveying drive mechanism, the drive end of which is connected to the base of the cell clamping and conveying carrier.

[0015] Furthermore, the conveying drive mechanism includes a stator module and a mover that is driven and connected to the stator module, with the mover mounted on the bottom surface of the base.

[0016] Furthermore, the conveying drive mechanism also includes a guide rail arranged parallel to the stator module and a slider slidably connected to the guide rail, with the slider mounted on the bottom surface of the base.

[0017] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: In practical applications, the external opening mechanism pulls the handle upwards, separating the top plate from the base. The battery cell is placed within the area of ​​the U-shaped magnet. Then, the external opening mechanism lowers the top plate, causing it to close onto the base under the magnetic attraction of the pressure block and the magnet, thus clamping the battery cell within the cavity. The battery cell's tabs are exposed outside the cavity, facilitating processing by external equipment. The protective pads protect the battery cell from damage. The conveying drive mechanism then drives the battery cell clamping and conveying carrier to move the battery cell, achieving its conveying function. Furthermore, because the magnet and pressure block automatically correct their alignment when magnetically attracted, the top plate's position on the base is highly accurate. This utility model has a simple structure, low cost, light weight, high conveying efficiency, and facilitates the opening and closing of the top plate and base, enabling stable clamping and conveying of the battery cell. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the clamping and conveying device of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the clamping and conveying device of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 3 This is an exploded structural diagram of the battery cell clamping and conveying carrier of this utility model.

[0021] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0022] 1. Base; 2. Top plate; 3. Magnet; 4. Pressure block; 5. Handle; 6. Cavity; 7. Protective pad; 8. Mounting hole; 9. Suction hole; 10. Conveyor drive mechanism; 11. Stator module; 12. Mover; 13. Guide rail; 14. Slider; 15. Suction cup lifting mechanism; 16. Battery cell; 17. Limit block. Detailed Implementation

[0023] To facilitate understanding by those skilled in the art, the present invention will be further described below with reference to embodiments and accompanying drawings. The content mentioned in the embodiments is not intended to limit the present invention.

[0024] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the present invention provides a battery cell clamping and conveying carrier, which includes a base 1, a top plate 2, a magnet 3 embedded in the top surface of the base 1 and in the shape of a U, a pressing block 4 installed on the bottom surface of the top plate 2 and in the shape of a U, and a handle 5 installed on the top surface of the top plate 2. The magnet 3 is used to magnetically attract the pressing block 4. A cavity 6 is formed between the bottom surface of the top plate 2 and the pressing block 4. A protective pad 7 is attached to the bottom surface of the top plate 2 and is located inside the cavity 6.

[0025] This utility model also provides a clamping and conveying device, including the above-mentioned battery cell clamping and conveying carrier; it also includes a conveying drive mechanism 10, the drive end of which is connected to the base 1 of the battery cell clamping and conveying carrier.

[0026] In practical applications, the external opening mechanism pulls the handle 5 upwards, separating the top plate 2 from the base 1. The battery cell 16 is placed within the area of ​​the U-shaped magnet 3. Then, the external opening mechanism lowers the top plate 2, causing it to close onto the base 1 under the magnetic attraction of the pressure block 4 and the magnet 3, thus clamping the battery cell 16 within the cavity 6. The tabs of the battery cell 16 are exposed outside the cavity 6, facilitating processing by external equipment. The protective pad 7 protects the battery cell 16 from damage. The conveying drive mechanism 10 then drives the battery cell clamping and conveying carrier to move along with the battery cell 16, achieving the conveying of the battery cell 16. This invention features a simple structure, low cost, light weight, high conveying efficiency, and easy opening and closing of the top plate 2 and base 1, enabling stable clamping and conveying of the battery cell 16.

[0027] The top plate 2 and the base 1 can be completely detached without rigid connection. The opening height of the top plate 2 is determined by the stroke of the external opening mechanism, which can provide the material handling mechanism with more flexible material handling space.

[0028] In this embodiment, the protective pad 7 is a rubber pad, silicone rubber sponge, foam, or fabric. When the protective pad 7 is a silicone rubber sponge, rubber pad, or foam, because the silicone rubber sponge, rubber pad, and foam are elastic, they not only provide cushioning and protection for the battery cell 16, but also can adaptively undergo elastic deformation, which can accommodate the thickness error of the battery cell 16. This allows the protective pad 7 to clamp the battery more closely, ensuring that the top plate 2 can always effectively press the battery cell 16, resulting in better battery clamping stability.

[0029] In this embodiment, the magnet 3 includes multiple magnets, and the top surface of the base 1 is recessed with multiple mounting holes 8, in which the multiple magnets are respectively mounted. This structural design facilitates the installation of the magnet 3 and improves the positional accuracy and stability of the magnet 3.

[0030] In this embodiment, the magnet is a permanent magnet or an electromagnet.

[0031] In this embodiment, the pressure block 4 is made of soft iron. Soft iron is characterized by good magnetic permeability and low hysteresis loss. When placed in a magnetic field, it is immediately magnetized, and when removed from the magnetic field, it is immediately demagnetized. By using soft iron, the top plate 2 can be immediately attracted by the magnet 3 when it approaches the base 1, thereby pressing the battery cell 16. At the same time, it ensures that the magnetic field lines of the magnet 3 circulate only inside the soft iron, and the magnetic force does not leak out. In addition, when the top plate 2 is opened, the pressure block 4 can be immediately demagnetized after it is removed from the magnet 3. The pressure block 4, without magnetic force, makes it easier to open the top plate 2 and will not attract other debris to the pressure block 4, thus improving safety.

[0032] In this embodiment, a limiting block 17 is installed at one or both ends of the base 1; when the battery cell clamping and conveying carrier moves to its limit position, the limiting block 17 abuts against the external structure to limit the battery cell clamping and conveying carrier. Specifically, the limiting block 17 can be a rubber block or a damper.

[0033] Specifically, the handle 5 is inverted L-shaped to facilitate the opening mechanism to drive the handle 5.

[0034] In this embodiment, the base 1 has a suction hole 9 that penetrates the upper and lower sides of the base 1 and is used to communicate with the cavity 6. The clamping and conveying device also includes a suction cup lifting mechanism 15. When the battery cell clamping and conveying carrier moves above the suction cup lifting mechanism 15 and the suction hole 9 corresponds to the suction cup lifting mechanism 15, the suction cup lifting mechanism 15 is raised and the suction cup of the suction cup lifting mechanism 15 is inserted into the suction hole 9. When discharging the battery cell 16, after placing the battery cell 16 in the area of ​​the U-shaped magnet 3, the suction cup of the suction cup lifting mechanism 15 first firmly attaches the battery cell 16 to the base 1, and then the top plate 2 is closed on the base 1. When removing the battery cell 16, the top plate 2 is first opened to separate the top plate 2 from the base 1, and then the suction cup of the suction cup lifting mechanism 15 releases its adsorption on the battery cell 16. Then, the battery cell 16 is removed manually or by a robotic arm.

[0035] In this embodiment, the conveying drive mechanism 10 includes a stator module 11 and a mover 12 drivenly connected to the stator module 11. The mover 12 is mounted on the bottom surface of the base 1. Specifically, the stator module 11 is composed of multiple coils arranged in a row. The stator module 11 drives the mover 12, along with the battery cells, to move the conveying carrier.

[0036] In this embodiment, the conveying drive mechanism 10 further includes a guide rail 13 arranged parallel to the stator module 11 and a slider 14 slidably connected to the guide rail 13. The slider 14 is mounted on the bottom surface of the base 1. During the movement of the battery cell clamping conveyor, the slider 14 slides in cooperation with the guide rail 13, which improves the movement stability of the battery cell clamping conveyor.

[0037] All technical features in this embodiment can be freely combined according to actual needs.

[0038] The above embodiments are preferred implementations of this utility model. In addition, this utility model can also be implemented in other ways. Any obvious substitutions without departing from the concept of this technical solution are within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A battery cell clamping and conveying carrier, characterized in that: It includes a base (1), a top plate (2), a magnet (3) embedded in the top surface of the base (1) and in the shape of a U, a pressure block (4) installed on the bottom surface of the top plate (2) and in the shape of a U, and a handle (5) installed on the top surface of the top plate (2). The magnet (3) is used to magnetically attract the pressure block (4). A cavity (6) is formed between the bottom surface of the top plate (2) and the pressure block (4). A pad (7) is attached to the bottom surface of the top plate (2) and is located in the cavity (6).

2. The battery cell clamping and conveying carrier according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pad (7) is made of rubber, foam or cloth.

3. The battery cell clamping and conveying carrier according to claim 1, characterized in that: The magnet (3) includes multiple magnets, and the top surface of the base (1) is recessed with multiple mounting holes (8), and the multiple magnets are respectively mounted in the multiple mounting holes (8).

4. The battery cell clamping and conveying carrier according to claim 3, characterized in that: The magnet is a permanent magnet or an electromagnet; the pressure block (4) is soft iron.

5. A battery cell clamping and conveying carrier according to claim 1, characterized in that: Limiting blocks (17) are installed at one or both ends of the base (1).

6. The battery cell clamping and conveying carrier according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base (1) has a suction hole (9) that extends through the upper and lower sides of the base (1) and is used to communicate with the cavity (6).

7. A clamping and conveying device, characterized in that: Including the cell clamping and conveying carrier as described in any one of claims 1 to 6.

8. A clamping and conveying device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The clamping and conveying device also includes a conveying drive mechanism (10), the drive end of which is connected to the base (1) of the cell clamping and conveying carrier.

9. A clamping and conveying device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The conveying drive mechanism (10) includes a stator module (11) and a mover (12) that is driven to the stator module (11). The mover (12) is mounted on the bottom surface of the base (1).

10. A clamping and conveying device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The conveying drive mechanism (10) also includes a guide rail (13) arranged parallel to the stator module (11) and a slider (14) slidably connected to the guide rail (13). The slider (14) is mounted on the bottom surface of the base (1).

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