Battery cell pre-stacking mechanism

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of battery production mechanisms, and particularly discloses a battery cell pre-stacking mechanism which comprises a bottom plate, a moving mechanism is arranged in the middle of the upper end face of the bottom plate, a transfer conveying seat is connected above the moving mechanism, the transfer conveying seat comprises a moving seat, and the moving seat is connected with a battery cell. A linear stop block and an L-shaped stop block are fixedly connected to the two sides of the upper end face of the moving seat correspondingly, a conveying belt is arranged between the linear stop block and the L-shaped stop block, a frame is fixedly connected to the position, located above the transfer conveying seat, of the upper end face of the bottom plate, and a blocking assembly is fixedly connected to the upper end of the frame. The blocking assembly comprises a plurality of vertical air cylinders, the extending ends of the vertical air cylinders are fixedly connected with connecting frames, and the lower ends of the connecting frames are fixedly connected with movable baffles. According to the battery cell pre-stacking device, the battery cells can be pre-stacked before being stacked, so that the working efficiency of battery cell stacking is effectively improved, meanwhile, the labor intensity can be reduced, and the practicability is high.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of battery manufacturing mechanisms, specifically to a cell pre-stacking mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] A battery module is a relatively independent battery assembly composed of multiple battery cells connected in series and parallel, along with necessary structural and electrical components. Battery modules play a crucial role in fields such as new energy vehicles and energy storage systems. Cell stacking is a critical step in battery module production. Through proper stacking, the cells are arranged according to design requirements, thereby achieving higher energy density and a more efficient structure within a limited space.

[0003] Currently, the stacking of battery cells mainly involves manually picking up the cells and arranging them one by one. After picking up one cell, an insulating pad is attached before stacking the next cell. Due to the weight of the battery cells, this method is labor-intensive and inefficient. Therefore, those skilled in the art have provided a battery cell pre-stacking mechanism to solve the problems mentioned in the background art. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a cell pre-stacking mechanism to solve the following technical problems:

[0005] How to pre-stack battery cells before stacking them to improve the efficiency of cell stacking.

[0006] The purpose of the utility model can be achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0007] A cell pre-stacking mechanism includes a base plate, a moving mechanism is provided at the middle of the upper end surface of the base plate, and a transfer conveyor is connected above the moving mechanism;

[0008] The transfer conveyor includes a movable seat, and straight blocks and L-shaped blocks are fixedly connected to both sides of the upper end face of the movable seat, and a conveyor belt is provided between the straight blocks and the L-shaped blocks.

[0009] A frame is fixedly connected to the upper end face of the base plate above the transfer conveyor seat, and a blocking component is fixedly connected to the upper end of the frame.

[0010] The blocking assembly includes multiple vertical cylinders. A connecting frame is fixedly connected to the extended end of each vertical cylinder. A movable baffle is fixedly connected to the lower end of the connecting frame. A fixed baffle is fixedly connected to the lower side of one side of the frame. Pressure sensing pads are fixedly connected to the lower side of both the movable baffle and the fixed baffle.

[0011] Furthermore, fixed seats are fixedly connected to both sides of the upper end face of the base plate away from the transfer conveyor seat. A fixed block is fixedly connected to the inner side of one fixed seat, and a compression cylinder is fixedly connected to the upper end of the other fixed seat. A compression block is fixedly connected to the extended end of the compression cylinder. The compression block and the fixed block are in corresponding positions and have the same height.

[0012] Furthermore, the moving mechanism includes a servo motor and a lead screw rotatably connected to the middle of the upper surface of the base plate. The output end of the servo motor is fixedly connected to the lead screw, and the lower end of the moving seat is sleeved with the lead screw.

[0013] Furthermore, both sides of the lead screw are provided with slide rails that are fixedly connected to the base plate, and both sides of the lower end face of the movable seat are fixedly connected with sliding sleeves, which are slidably connected to the slide rails;

[0014] Furthermore, each of the movable baffles is provided with an anti-pressure component at its lower end;

[0015] Furthermore, the anti-pressure assembly includes a pressure sensor and two spring rods fixedly connected to the lower end of the movable baffle. The lower ends of the two spring rods are fixedly connected to contact plates, and the pressure sensor is fixedly connected to the middle of the lower end of the movable baffle.

[0016] Furthermore, a gap is left between the detection end of the pressure sensor and the contact plate;

[0017] Furthermore, a feeding conveyor belt is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the base plate away from the fixed baffle, and the feeding conveyor belt is aligned with the transfer conveyor seat;

[0018] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0019] This utility model proposes a pre-stacking mechanism for battery cells. In use, the mechanism uses a blocking component to sequentially separate the battery cells entering the transfer conveyor, leaving gaps between each cell. After separation, a moving mechanism moves the transfer conveyor to the front. The gaps facilitate manual installation of insulating pads. This mechanism enables pre-stacking of battery cells before stacking, eliminating the need for manual handling and effectively improving the efficiency of battery cell stacking. It also reduces labor intensity and is highly practical. Attached Figure Description

[0020] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a front perspective view of a cell pre-stacking mechanism proposed in this utility model;

[0022] Figure 2This is a rear perspective view of a cell pre-stacking mechanism proposed in this utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the transfer and conveying seat of a battery cell pre-stacking mechanism proposed in this utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the blocking component of a cell pre-stacking mechanism proposed in this utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of an anti-pressure component of a cell pre-stacking mechanism proposed in this utility model.

[0026] Figure label:

[0027] 1. Base plate; 2. Moving mechanism; 21. Slide rail; 22. Lead screw; 23. Servo motor; 3. Transfer conveyor seat; 31. Moving seat; 32. Linear stop; 33. Conveyor belt; 34. L-shaped stop; 35. Sliding sleeve; 4. Frame; 5. Blocking assembly; 51. Vertical cylinder; 52. Connecting frame; 53. Movable baffle; 54. Pressure sensing pad; 55. Anti-pressure assembly; 551. Spring rod; 552. Contact plate; 553. Pressure sensor; 56. Fixed baffle; 6. Feeding conveyor belt; 7. Fixed seat; 8. Fixed block; 9. Extrusion cylinder; 10. Extrusion block. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0029] Please see the appendix Figures 1 to 4 As shown, a pre-stacking mechanism for battery cells in this embodiment of the present invention includes a base plate 1. A moving mechanism 2 is provided at the middle of the upper surface of the base plate 1. A transfer conveyor 3 is connected above the moving mechanism 2. The moving mechanism 2 drives the transfer conveyor 3 to move, switching between the feeding conveyor belt 6 and the manual operation area.

[0030] The transfer conveyor 3 includes a movable base 31. A straight block 32 and an L-shaped block 34 are fixedly connected to both sides of the upper end face of the movable base 31. A conveyor belt 33 is arranged between the straight block 32 and the L-shaped block 34. The conveyor belt 33 is used to drive the movement of the battery cells. The L-shaped block 34 can guide the incoming battery cells. At the same time, when the transfer conveyor 3 moves forward, its rear protruding edge can prevent the battery cells from tipping over. The upper surface of the straight block 32 is at the same height as the upper surface of the conveyor belt 33, which facilitates the removal of the stacked battery cells.

[0031] A frame 4 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the base plate 1 above the transfer conveyor seat 3, and a blocking component 5 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the frame 4.

[0032] The blocking assembly 5 includes multiple vertical cylinders 51. A connecting frame 52 is fixedly connected to the extended end of each vertical cylinder 51. A movable baffle 53 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the connecting frame 52. A fixed baffle 56 is fixedly connected to the lower side of one side of the frame 4. Pressure sensing pads 54 are fixedly connected to the lower side of both the movable baffle 53 and the fixed baffle 56. Each vertical cylinder 51 is independently set and can drive the movable baffle 53 to descend sequentially from the fixed baffle 56 to block the battery cells. In use, the battery cell that first enters the transfer conveyor 3 will be blocked by the fixed baffle 56 and trigger the pressure sensing pad 54 on it. Then, the vertical cylinder 51 adjacent to the fixed baffle 56 extends and drives the movable baffle 53 connected to it to descend, thereby blocking the next battery cell. Subsequent battery cells enter sequentially. Correspondingly, after the pressure sensing pad 54 of the movable baffle 53 is triggered, the next movable baffle 53 also descends, so that the battery cells on the transfer conveyor 3 can be separated sequentially, thereby completing the pre-stacking of the battery cells.

[0033] Fixed seats 7 are fixedly connected to both sides of the upper end face of the base plate 1 away from the transfer and conveying seat 3. A fixed block 8 is fixedly connected to the inner side of one fixed seat 7, and a compression cylinder 9 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the other fixed seat 7. A compression block 10 is fixedly connected to the extended end of the compression cylinder 9. The compression block 10 and the fixed block 8 are in corresponding positions and have the same height. The compression cylinder 9 drives the compression block 10 to move, thereby compressing and shaping the battery cell.

[0034] The moving mechanism 2 includes a servo motor 23 and a lead screw 22 rotatably connected to the middle of the upper end face of the base plate 1. The output end of the servo motor 23 is fixedly connected to the lead screw 22. The lower end of the moving seat 31 is sleeved with the lead screw 22. Both sides of the lead screw 22 are provided with slide rails 21 fixedly connected to the base plate 1. Both sides of the lower end face of the moving seat 31 are fixedly connected with sliding sleeves 35. The sliding sleeves 35 are slidably connected to the slide rails 21. When the moving mechanism 2 is in use, the servo motor 23 drives the lead screw 22 to rotate, thereby driving the moving seat 31 to move.

[0035] Each of the multiple movable baffles 53 is equipped with an anti-pressure component 55 at its lower end. The anti-pressure component 55 includes a pressure sensor 553 and two spring rods 551 fixedly connected to the lower end of the movable baffle 53. The lower ends of the two spring rods 551 are fixedly connected to contact plates 552. The pressure sensor 553 is fixedly connected to the middle of the lower end of the movable baffle 53. A gap is left between the detection end of the pressure sensor 553 and the contact plate 552. The anti-pressure component 55 is used to prevent the movable baffle 53 from squeezing the battery cell when it is lowered. Specifically, if there is a battery cell below when the movable baffle 53 is lowered, the contact plate 552 will first contact the battery cell and retract, then trigger the pressure sensor 553. After that, the corresponding vertical cylinder 51 stops moving and retracts, and the transfer conveyor 3 and the feeding conveyor 6 stop, thereby preventing the battery cell from being squeezed and damaged.

[0036] A feeding conveyor belt 6 is fixedly connected to the upper end face of the base plate 1 away from the fixed baffle 56, and the feeding conveyor belt 6 is aligned with the transfer conveyor seat 3.

[0037] Working principle: During use, the transfer conveyor 3 is aligned with the feeding conveyor belt 6. The feeding conveyor belt 6 sequentially feeds the battery cells to the transfer conveyor 3. The battery cells entering the transfer conveyor 3 first are blocked by the fixed baffle 56, which triggers the pressure sensing pad 54 on it. Then, the vertical cylinder 51 adjacent to the fixed baffle 56 extends, driving the movable baffle 53 connected to it to descend, thereby blocking the next battery cell. Subsequent battery cells enter in sequence, and the movable baffle 53 also descends accordingly, so that the battery cells on the transfer conveyor 3 can be separated in sequence, thus completing the pre-stacking of the battery cells. After the last battery cell enters, the blocking component 5 resets, the feeding conveyor belt 6 and the transfer conveyor 3 stop, and the moving mechanism 2 drives the transfer conveyor 3 to the front end of the base plate 1. The subsequent alignment and the mounting of the end plates and insulation plates are performed manually. Since there are gaps between each battery cell, it is more convenient to mount the insulation plates. After the mounting is completed, the extrusion cylinder 9 drives the extrusion block 10 to extrude and shape the battery cells.

[0038] The above description provides a detailed account of one embodiment of the present invention. However, this description is merely a preferred embodiment and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. All equivalent variations and improvements made within the scope of the claims of the present invention should still fall within the patent coverage of the present invention.

Claims

1. A cell pre-stacking mechanism, comprising a base plate (1), characterized in that: A moving mechanism (2) is provided at the middle of the upper end face of the base plate (1), and a transfer conveyor seat (3) is connected above the moving mechanism (2); The transfer conveyor seat (3) includes a movable seat (31), and a straight block (32) and an L-shaped block (34) are fixedly connected to the upper end face of the movable seat (31) respectively. A conveyor belt (33) is provided between the straight block (32) and the L-shaped block (34). The upper end face of the base plate (1) is fixedly connected to a frame (4) above the transfer conveyor seat (3), and the upper end of the frame (4) is fixedly connected to a blocking component (5). The blocking assembly (5) includes multiple vertical cylinders (51), with a connecting frame (52) fixedly connected to the extended end of each vertical cylinder (51), a movable baffle (53) fixedly connected to the lower end of the connecting frame (52), a fixed baffle (56) fixedly connected to the lower side of one side of the frame (4), and a pressure sensing pad (54) fixedly connected to the lower side of both the movable baffle (53) and the fixed baffle (56).

2. The cell pre-stacking mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper surface of the base plate (1) is fixedly connected to two sides away from the transfer conveyor seat (3) by fixed seats (7). A fixed block (8) is fixedly connected to the inner side of one fixed seat (7), and a compression cylinder (9) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the other fixed seat (7). A compression block (10) is fixedly connected to the extended end of the compression cylinder (9). The compression block (10) and the fixed block (8) are in corresponding positions and have the same height.

3. The cell pre-stacking mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The moving mechanism (2) includes a servo motor (23) and a lead screw (22) rotatably connected to the middle of the upper end face of the base plate (1). The output end of the servo motor (23) is fixedly connected to the lead screw (22), and the lower end of the moving seat (31) is sleeved with the lead screw (22).

4. The cell pre-stacking mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: Both sides of the lead screw (22) are provided with slide rails (21) that are fixedly connected to the base plate (1), and both sides of the lower end face of the movable seat (31) are fixedly connected with sliding sleeves (35), and the sliding sleeves (35) are slidably connected to the slide rails (21).

5. A cell pre-stacking mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each of the movable baffles (53) is provided with an anti-pressure component (55) at its lower end.

6. A cell pre-stacking mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that: The anti-pressure component (55) includes a pressure sensor (553) and two spring rods (551) fixedly connected to the lower end of the movable baffle (53). The lower ends of the two spring rods (551) are fixedly connected to a contact plate (552), and the pressure sensor (553) is fixedly connected to the middle of the lower end of the movable baffle (53).

7. A cell pre-stacking mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that: A gap is left between the detection end of the pressure sensor (553) and the contact plate (552).

8. A cell pre-stacking mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: A feeding conveyor belt (6) is fixedly connected to the upper end face of the base plate (1) away from the fixed baffle (56), and the feeding conveyor belt (6) is aligned with the transfer conveyor seat (3).

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