Battery cell protection bracket mounting device and battery cell protection bracket mounting equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to a battery cell protection bracket mounting device and battery cell protection bracket mounting equipment, and the battery cell protection bracket mounting device is characterized in that a support machine table is provided with a bracket loading unit, and the bracket loading unit can bear a battery cell protection bracket; the support transferring mechanism is arranged on the supporting machine table and can clamp the battery cell protection support located in the support loading unit and adjust the position of the battery cell protection support; the battery cell limiting mechanism is arranged on the supporting machine table and can abut against the end face of the battery cell and limit the battery cell; and the mounting mechanism is arranged on the supporting machine table and can be used for bearing the battery cell protection bracket conveyed by the bracket transferring mechanism and mounting the battery cell protection bracket on the end surface of the battery cell. According to the battery cell protection bracket mounting device, the problem that the mounting process takes much time due to the fact that the battery cell protection bracket is mounted manually is effectively solved, and the higher requirement for the battery cell production efficiency is met.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of battery cell manufacturing technology, and in particular to a battery cell protection bracket installation device and battery cell protection bracket installation equipment. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous advancement of battery cell manufacturing technology and the increasing diversification of battery cell application scenarios, the requirements for battery cell production efficiency are becoming increasingly stringent. During the battery cell manufacturing process, protection is often necessary. Currently, this is achieved by installing protective brackets around the battery cell, which also preserves the cell's shape and facilitates subsequent assembly and production.

[0003] However, the relevant technologies often rely on manual installation of the battery cell protection brackets, which takes a lot of time and is difficult to meet the needs of high-speed production and processing in the workshop. Utility Model Content

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a battery cell protection bracket installation device and battery cell protection bracket installation equipment to address the above-mentioned technical problems.

[0005] A battery cell protection bracket mounting device, comprising:

[0006] The support frame is equipped with a bracket loading unit, which can support the battery cell protection bracket.

[0007] A bracket transfer mechanism, disposed on the support machine, is capable of clamping the cell protection bracket located in the bracket loading unit and adjusting its position.

[0008] A cell limiting mechanism is provided on the support platform and can abut against the end face of the cell and limit the cell.

[0009] An installation mechanism, located on the support platform, is capable of receiving the cell protection bracket transported by the bracket transfer mechanism and installing the cell protection bracket on the end face of the cell.

[0010] In one embodiment, the support platform is further provided with a cell tray loading unit, which can receive the cell tray; the cell limiting mechanism includes a cell lifting component, a cell centering component, and a second support component. The cell lifting component is disposed on the side of the second support component near the cell tray loading unit. The cell lifting component can abut against the bottom surface of the cell tray and the end face of the cell in the cell tray and adjust the height of the cell tray and the cell. The cell centering component can abut against the side of the cell and center and limit the cell.

[0011] In one embodiment, the cell lifting assembly includes a tray lifting member, a cell lifting member, and a tray lifting plate. The cell lifting member is disposed on both sides of the tray lifting plate. The tray lifting member can drive the tray lifting plate to abut against the bottom surface of the cell tray and adjust the height of the cell tray. The cell lifting member can abut against the cell located in the cell tray and adjust the height of the cell.

[0012] In one embodiment, the cell lifting assembly further includes a lifting limiting member, which includes a lifting limiting block, a limiting screw and a buffer. The lifting limiting block is disposed on the side of the tray lifting plate away from the cell lifting assembly, and the limiting screw and the buffer are disposed on the side of the tray lifting plate close to the cell lifting assembly.

[0013] In one embodiment, the cell alignment assembly includes a cell pressing member and a cell side clamping member. The cell pressing member is capable of abutting against the cell and driving the cell to press against the lifting limit block, and the cell side clamping member is capable of abutting against the side of the cell and clamping the cell.

[0014] In one embodiment, the bracket transfer mechanism includes a bracket clamping assembly, a bracket shifting assembly, and a first support assembly. The bracket clamping assembly is disposed on the side of the first support assembly near the bracket loading unit. The bracket clamping assembly is capable of clamping the cell protection bracket, and the bracket shifting assembly is capable of driving the bracket clamping assembly closer to the mounting mechanism.

[0015] In one embodiment, the bracket clamping assembly includes a plurality of bracket clamping members and a plurality of bracket sensing members, each of the bracket clamping members being provided with at least one of the bracket sensing members, and the plurality of bracket clamping members being spaced apart.

[0016] In one embodiment, the mounting mechanism includes a bracket mounting clamping assembly, a mounting drive assembly, and a third support assembly. The bracket mounting clamping assembly is disposed on the side of the third support assembly near the bracket shifting assembly. The bracket mounting clamping assembly can receive and clamp the cell protection bracket transported by the bracket shifting assembly. The mounting drive assembly can drive the cell protection bracket to abut against and be mounted on the end face of the cell.

[0017] In one embodiment, the bracket mounting clamping assembly includes a plurality of bracket mounting clamps and a plurality of bracket mounting sensors, wherein each of the bracket mounting clamps is provided with at least one of the bracket mounting sensors, and the plurality of bracket mounting clamps are spaced apart.

[0018] A battery cell protection bracket installation device, comprising:

[0019] Such as the battery cell protection bracket mounting device mentioned above;

[0020] The cell protection bracket conveying device is capable of conveying the cell protection bracket to the bracket transfer unit.

[0021] The technical effects of the embodiments provided in this application are as follows:

[0022] The aforementioned battery cell protection bracket installation device, when installing protection brackets on high-production battery cells, features a bracket loading unit on the support machine that receives the battery cell protection bracket. A bracket transfer mechanism on the support machine clamps the battery cell protection bracket located in the bracket loading unit and adjusts its position. A battery cell limiting mechanism on the support machine abuts against the end face of the battery cell and limits its position. Similarly, an installation mechanism on the support machine receives the battery cell protection bracket transported by the bracket transfer mechanism and installs it onto the end face of the battery cell fixed by the battery cell limiting mechanism. Compared to manual installation of the battery cell protection bracket, this device achieves precise adjustment of the positions of the battery cell protection bracket and the battery cell. This improves the accuracy of installing the battery cell protection bracket onto the end face of the battery cell and also increases the installation efficiency. It effectively addresses the problem of time-consuming installation due to manual installation, thus meeting the higher requirements for battery cell production efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the battery cell protection bracket mounting device in one embodiment;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the structural division of a battery cell in one embodiment;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the specific structure of the support transfer mechanism 20 in one embodiment;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the specific structure of the bracket clamping assembly 220 in one embodiment;

[0028] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the specific structure of the bracket clamp 2220 in one embodiment;

[0029] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the specific structure of the cell lifting assembly 320 in one embodiment;

[0030] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the specific structure of the cell alignment component 340 in one embodiment;

[0031] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the specific structure of the mounting mechanism 40 in one embodiment;

[0032] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the specific structure of the bracket mounting clamping assembly 420 in one embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0033] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0034] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on or indirectly on that other component. When a component is referred to as being "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to or indirectly connected to that other component.

[0035] It should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0036] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0037] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the battery cell protection bracket mounting device in one embodiment; as shown below. Figure 2 The diagram shown is a schematic representation of the structure of a battery cell.

[0038] In this embodiment, as Figure 1As shown, the battery cell protection bracket installation device includes a support platform 10, a bracket transfer mechanism 20, a battery cell limiting mechanism 30, and an installation mechanism 40.

[0039] The support platform 10 is equipped with a bracket loading unit 120, which can support the battery cell protection bracket.

[0040] The support platform 10 can be a functional structure equipped with a bracket loading unit 120 and a cell tray loading unit 140 (not shown), connected to the bracket transfer mechanism 20, the cell limiting mechanism 30, and the mounting mechanism 40, and capable of supporting the cell protection bracket and the cell tray, while providing support for the bracket transfer mechanism 20, the cell limiting mechanism 30, and the mounting mechanism 40. The bracket loading unit 120 can be a functional unit located on the side of the support platform 10 near the external cell protection bracket conveying device, capable of receiving the cell protection bracket conveyed by the cell protection bracket conveying device. The cell tray loading unit 140 can be a functional unit located on the side of the support platform 10 near the external cell tray conveying device, capable of receiving the cell tray conveyed by the cell tray conveying device.

[0041] The bracket transfer mechanism 20 is mounted on the support platform 10 and is capable of clamping and adjusting the position of the cell protection bracket located in the bracket loading unit 120. For example... Figure 3 As shown, the bracket transfer mechanism 20 includes a bracket clamping assembly 220, a bracket shifting assembly 240 (not shown), and a first support assembly 260. The bracket clamping assembly 220 is disposed on the side of the first support assembly 260 near the bracket loading unit 120. The bracket clamping assembly 220 can clamp the cell protection bracket, and the bracket shifting assembly 240 can drive the bracket clamping assembly 220 closer to the mounting mechanism 40.

[0042] The bracket transfer mechanism 20 can be a functional structure located on the side of the support platform 10 away from the cell limiting mechanism 30, capable of approaching and clamping the cell protection bracket located in the bracket loading unit 120 and adjusting the position of the cell protection bracket. The bracket clamping assembly 220 can be a functional assembly located on the side of the support platform 10 near the bracket loading unit 120, capable of approaching and clamping the cell protection bracket located in the bracket loading unit 120. The bracket shifting assembly 240 can be a functional assembly located on one side of the bracket clamping assembly 220, capable of driving the bracket clamping assembly 220 closer to the bracket loading unit 120 or the mounting mechanism 40. The first support assembly 260 can be a functional assembly located on the support platform 10, connected to the bracket clamping assembly 220 and the bracket shifting assembly 240, capable of providing support for the bracket clamping assembly 220 and the bracket shifting assembly 240. Optionally, the bracket clamping assembly 220 can be a cell protection bracket picking gripper. The bracket shifting assembly 240 can be a servo three-axis motion platform.

[0043] like Figure 4 As shown, the bracket clamping assembly 220 includes multiple bracket clamping members 2220 and multiple bracket sensing members 2240. Each bracket clamping member 2220 is provided with at least one bracket sensing member 2240, and the multiple bracket clamping members 2220 are arranged at intervals. Figure 5 As shown, the bracket clamping member 2220 can be a battery cell side clamping member 3440 (such as a clamping cylinder) structure with a clamping contact end provided with a clamping claw urethane pad. The bracket sensing member 2240 can be a diffuse reflection sensor that is provided one-to-one with the bracket clamping member 2220 and can detect the state of the battery cell protection bracket clamped by the bracket clamping member 2220.

[0044] When installing protective brackets for highly manufactured battery cells, the bracket clamping assembly 220 in the bracket transfer mechanism 20 moves to a position above the battery cell protective bracket loading clip via the bracket shifting assembly 240 in the bracket transfer mechanism 20. The bracket shifting assembly 240 in the bracket transfer mechanism 20 descends along the Z-axis (height direction), and the bracket clamping assembly 220 in the bracket transfer mechanism 20 picks up the material. After picking up the material, the bracket shifting assembly 240 in the bracket transfer mechanism 20 rises along the Z-axis, and the bracket clamping assembly 220 in the bracket transfer mechanism 20 moves to the installation mechanism 40 via the bracket shifting assembly 240 in the bracket transfer mechanism 20. That is, the bracket clamping assembly 220 in the bracket transfer mechanism 20 can transport the battery cell protective bracket from the battery cell protective bracket loading clip to the installation mechanism 40 via the bracket shifting assembly 240 in the bracket transfer mechanism 20.

[0045] The bracket clamping assembly 220 in the bracket transfer mechanism 20 is mainly composed of multiple individual picking claws. During the picking process of the bracket clamping assembly 220 in the bracket transfer mechanism 20: after the bracket clamping assembly 220 in the bracket transfer mechanism 20 moves to the picking position through the bracket shifting assembly 240 in the bracket transfer mechanism 20, the individual picking claw cell side clamping part 3440 (such as a clamping cylinder) changes from closed to open. Under the action of the urethane pad on the cell side clamping part 3440 (such as a clamping cylinder), the cell protection bracket is pressed against the urethane pad on the cell side clamping part 3440 (such as a clamping cylinder), and then the transportation begins. When the bracket clamping assembly 220 in the bracket transfer mechanism 20 moves to the mounting mechanism 40 via the bracket shifting assembly 240 in the bracket transfer mechanism 20, the single-cell picking claw side clamping member 3440 (such as a clamping cylinder) changes from open to closed, placing the cell protection bracket on the bracket mounting clamping assembly 420 (such as a bracket mounting receiving claw) in the mounting mechanism 40. Then, the bracket clamping assembly 220 in the bracket transfer mechanism 20 returns to the picking position.

[0046] Each individual picking gripper on the bracket clamping assembly 220 in the bracket transfer mechanism 20 is equipped with a diffuse reflection sensor, which is used to detect whether there is material on the individual picking gripper: if a battery cell protection bracket is detected, the bracket clamping assembly 220 in the bracket transfer mechanism 20 will move normally; if no battery cell protection bracket is detected, a signal will be given to issue a warning.

[0047] A cell limiting mechanism 30 is disposed on the support platform 10 and can abut against the end face of the cell to limit the cell. The cell limiting mechanism 30 includes a cell lifting component 320, a cell centering component 340, and a second support component 360. The cell lifting component 320 is disposed on the side of the second support component 360 near the cell tray loading unit 140. The cell lifting component 320 can abut against the bottom surface of the cell tray and the end face of the cell in the cell tray and adjust the height of the cell tray and the cell. The cell centering component 340 can abut against the side of the cell and center and limit the cell.

[0048] The cell limiting mechanism 30 can be a functional structure located on the side of the support platform 10 away from the bracket transfer mechanism 20, capable of approaching and abutting against the cell tray and the cells contained in the cell tray loading unit 140, and adjusting the position of the cell tray and the cells. The cell lifting assembly 320 can be a functional component located on the side of the support platform 10 near the cell tray loading unit 140, capable of approaching and abutting against the cell tray in the cell tray loading unit 140, and driving the cell tray and the cells contained in the cell tray to move vertically. The cell centering assembly 340 can be a functional component located on the side of the support platform 10 near the cell tray loading unit 140, capable of approaching and abutting against the cells contained in the cell tray, and driving and limiting the movement of the cells in both vertical and horizontal directions. The second support component 360 can be a functional component that is installed on the support platform 10, connected to the cell lifting component 320 and the cell centering component 340, and can provide support for the cell lifting component 320 and the cell centering component 340.

[0049] like Figure 6 As shown, the cell lifting assembly 320 includes a tray lifting member 3220 (not shown), a cell lifting member 3240, a tray lifting plate 3260, and a lifting limiting member 3280. The cell lifting member 3240 is disposed on both sides of the tray lifting plate 3260. The tray lifting member 3220 can drive the tray lifting plate 3260 to abut against the bottom surface of the cell tray and adjust the height of the cell tray. The cell lifting member 3240 can abut against the cell located in the cell tray and adjust the height of the cell.

[0050] The lifting limit component 3280 includes a lifting limit block, a limit screw, and a buffer. The lifting limit block is located on the side of the tray lifting plate 3260 away from the cell lifting component 3240, while the limit screw and buffer in the lifting limit component 3280 are located on the side of the tray lifting plate 3260 closer to the cell lifting component 3240. Figure 7 As shown, the cell centering assembly 340 includes a cell pressing member 3420 and a cell side clamping member 3440. The cell pressing member 3420 can abut against the cell and drive the cell to press against the lifting limit block, and the cell side clamping member 3440 can abut against the side of the cell and clamp the cell.

[0051] The battery cell protection bracket conveying device (such as a conveyor line) transports the battery cell tray to the support platform 10. The battery cell tray hits the blocking cylinder and stops in the battery cell tray loading unit 140 in the support platform 10. The tray lifting component 3220 (such as a thin cylinder) in the battery cell lifting assembly 320 extends, and the battery cell tray rises through the tray lifting plate 3260. After reaching the preset height, it stops through the limiting screw in the lifting limiting component 3280. Then, the battery cell lifting components 3240 (such as pen-shaped cylinders) on both sides of the battery cell lifting assembly 320 extend, and the battery cell is stopped by the lifting limiting block. The battery cell rises and stops when it reaches the position via the buffer and limit screw in the lifting limit component 3280. That is, when the battery cell tray flows to the support platform 10, the battery cell lifting component 320 first lifts the battery cell tray on the conveyor line through the tray lifting component 3220 (such as a thin cylinder) to make it separate from the line rollers. Then, the battery cell lifting component 320 lifts the battery cells on the battery cell tray through the battery cell lifting components 3240 on both sides (such as pen-shaped cylinders) so that the battery cells are in the battery cell protection bracket mounting plane.

[0052] Under the action of the cell lifting assembly 320, the battery cell reaches the installation position of the cell protection bracket. At this time, the cell pressing component 3420 (such as a pressing cylinder) in the cell centering assembly 340 is activated, and its guide rod extends. With the assistance of the urethane pad, the battery cell is pressed flat on the lifting limit block in the lifting limit component 3280. After the battery cell is pressed down by the cell pressing component 3420 (such as a pressing cylinder), the cell side clamping component 3440 (such as a clamping cylinder) in the cell centering assembly 340 is activated. The cylinder changes from open to closed, and with the assistance of the urethane pad, the side of the battery cell is clamped. After the cell lifting assembly 320 lifts the cell to the cell protection bracket mounting position, the cell centering assembly 340's cell pressing member 3420 (like a pressing cylinder) extends and presses the cell firmly against the lifting limit block in the lifting limit member 3280. Additionally, the cell side clamping member 3440 (like a clamping cylinder) in the cell centering assembly 340 changes from open to closed, clamping both sides of the cell. Furthermore, when the cell protection bracket is installed, the cell's position will not change under the thrust of the mounting mechanism 40, ensuring that the cell does not shift when returning to its position on the cell tray after the cell protection bracket is installed.

[0053] The mounting mechanism 40 is mounted on the support platform 10 and is capable of receiving the cell protection bracket transported by the bracket transfer mechanism 20 and installing the cell protection bracket on the end face of the cell. Figure 8 As shown, the mounting mechanism 40 includes a bracket mounting clamping assembly 420, a mounting drive assembly 440, and a third support assembly 460. The bracket mounting clamping assembly 420 is disposed on the side of the third support assembly 460 near the bracket shifting assembly 240. The bracket mounting clamping assembly 420 can receive and clamp the cell protection bracket conveyed by the bracket shifting assembly 240. The mounting drive assembly 440 can drive the cell protection bracket to abut against and be mounted on the end face of the cell.

[0054] The mounting mechanism 40 may be a functional structure located on the support platform 10 near the bracket transfer mechanism 20 and the cell limiting mechanism 30, capable of receiving the cell protection bracket transported by the bracket transfer mechanism 20 and installing the cell protection bracket on the end face of the cell. The bracket mounting clamping assembly 420 may be a functional component located on the support platform 10 near the bracket transfer mechanism 20, capable of clamping the cell protection bracket transported by the bracket transfer mechanism 20. The mounting drive assembly 440 may be a functional component located on one side of the bracket mounting clamping assembly 420, capable of driving the cell protection bracket closer to and installing it on the end face of the cell. The third support assembly 460 may be a functional component located on the support platform 10, connected to the bracket mounting clamping assembly 420 and the mounting drive assembly 440, capable of providing support for the bracket mounting clamping assembly 420 and the mounting drive assembly 440.

[0055] The bracket mounting clamping assembly 420 includes multiple bracket mounting clamping members 4220 and multiple bracket mounting sensors 4240. Each bracket mounting clamping member 4220 is equipped with at least one bracket mounting sensor 4240, and the multiple bracket mounting clamping members 4220 are spaced apart. The bracket mounting clamping member 4220 may be a clamping structure equipped with a thin pneumatic gripper. The bracket mounting sensor 4240 may be a pressure sensor that is configured in a one-to-one correspondence with the bracket mounting clamping member 4220 and is capable of detecting the pressure value when the cell protection bracket is installed on the end face of the cell.

[0056] When installing protective brackets on highly manufactured battery cells, the bracket installation clamping assembly 420 (such as a bracket installation receiving gripper) in the mounting mechanism 40 opens its thin pneumatic grippers as it receives the battery cell protective bracket transported by the gripper of the bracket shifting assembly 240 in the bracket transfer mechanism 20. Under the action of the bracket shifting assembly 240 in the bracket transfer mechanism 20, the battery cell protective bracket is placed onto the bracket installation clamping assembly 420 (such as a bracket installation receiving gripper) in the mounting mechanism 40. After the battery cell protective bracket is placed, the gripper of the bracket shifting assembly 240 in the bracket transfer mechanism 20 returns to its receiving position. Simultaneously, the thin pneumatic grippers on the bracket mounting clamping assembly 420 (such as bracket mounting receiving claw) in the mounting mechanism 40 close, and the pad on the bracket mounting clamping assembly 420 (such as bracket mounting receiving claw) in the mounting mechanism 40 presses the battery cell protection bracket onto the lower pad on the bracket mounting clamping assembly 420 (such as bracket mounting receiving claw) in the mounting mechanism 40. After the battery cell is lifted to the battery cell protection bracket installation position by the battery cell lifting assembly 320, and after the battery cell centering assembly 340 presses the battery cell tightly, the installation drive assembly 440 (such as an electric cylinder) in the mounting mechanism 40 acts to install the battery cell protection bracket on the end face of the battery cell. After installation, the thin pneumatic grippers on the bracket mounting clamping assembly 420 (such as bracket mounting receiving claw) in the mounting mechanism 40 open; the installation drive assembly 440 (such as an electric cylinder) in the mounting mechanism 40 acts, and the mounting mechanism 40 retracts to its original position.

[0057] like Figure 9 As shown, the bracket mounting clamping assembly 420 includes multiple bracket mounting clamping components 4220 (such as individual receiving claws), each corresponding to the end face bracket mounting of a battery cell. Each bracket mounting clamping component 4220 (such as individual receiving claw) is equipped with a bracket mounting sensor 4240 (such as a pressure sensor), which, through the cooperation of a servo motor and an electric cylinder, achieves the specific pressure value required for the battery cell protection bracket mounting. Simultaneously, each bracket mounting sensor 4240 (such as a pressure sensor) is equipped with a pressure sensor display to achieve adjustable and monitorable pressure values.

[0058] When installing protective brackets for high-production battery cells, the battery cell protective brackets are placed in the battery cell protective bracket loading clips. The support machine 10, through the bracket shifting component 240 and bracket clamping component 220 in the bracket transfer mechanism 20, transports the battery cell protective brackets from the battery cell protective bracket loading clips to the installation mechanism 40. The bracket shifting component 240 in the bracket transfer mechanism 20 moves, placing the battery cell protective brackets on the picking claws onto the receiving claws of the installation mechanism 40. After receiving, the bracket shifting component 240 and bracket clamping component 220 in the bracket transfer mechanism 20 rise and return to the next picking position. At the same time, the production line conveyor transports the battery cell tray to the battery cell protective bracket installation position. The battery cell lifting component 320 lifts the battery cell tray, placing the battery cell on the end face bracket installation plane. The battery cell pressing component 3420 (like a pressing cylinder) in the battery cell centering component 340 presses down to ensure... The battery cell is pressed against the mounting surface of the battery cell protection bracket. The battery cell side clamping parts 3440 (such as clamping cylinders) of the battery cell centering assembly 340 clamp the battery cell on both sides to ensure the accurate and consistent position of the battery cell during the installation of the battery cell protection bracket, and also to prevent the battery cell from deviating during the installation of the battery cell protection bracket. After the battery cell position is fixed, the installation drive assembly 440 (such as an electric cylinder) in the installation mechanism 40 installs the battery cell protection bracket on the end face of the battery cell on the bracket installation clamping assembly 420 (such as a bracket installation receiving claw) in the installation mechanism 40. After the installation is completed, the installation drive assembly 440 (such as an electric cylinder) in the installation mechanism 40 retracts, and the installation mechanism 40 returns to its original position. The battery cell pressing part 3420 (such as a pressing cylinder) in the battery cell centering assembly 340 retracts, and the battery cell side clamping parts 3440 (such as clamping cylinders) are released. The battery cell lifting assembly 320 descends. The line conveyor blocking cylinder descends, and the battery cell tray flows to the next station.

[0059] This application also provides a battery cell protection bracket installation device, which includes a battery cell protection bracket installation device, a battery cell protection bracket conveying device, and a battery cell tray conveying device. The battery cell protection bracket conveying device can convey the battery cell protection bracket to the bracket transfer unit, and the battery cell tray conveying device can convey the battery cell tray to the battery cell tray loading unit.

[0060] The division of the various modules in the above-described battery cell protection bracket installation device is only for illustrative purposes. In other embodiments, the battery cell protection bracket installation device can be divided into different modules as needed to complete all or part of the functions of the above-described battery cell protection bracket installation device.

[0061] The battery cell protection bracket installation device and battery cell protection bracket installation equipment provided in the above embodiments, when installing protection brackets on highly manufactured battery cells, the bracket loading unit of the support machine receives the battery cell protection bracket, the bracket transfer mechanism of the support machine clamps the battery cell protection bracket located in the bracket loading unit and adjusts its position, the battery cell limiting mechanism of the support machine abuts against the end face of the battery cell and limits the battery cell, and the installation mechanism of the support machine receives the battery cell protection bracket transported by the bracket transfer mechanism and installs the battery cell protection bracket on the end face of the battery cell fixed by the battery cell limiting mechanism. Compared with the method of installing the battery cell protection bracket manually, it can achieve precise adjustment of the position of the battery cell protection bracket and the battery cell, thereby improving the accuracy of installing the battery cell protection bracket on the end face of the battery cell and improving the installation efficiency of the battery cell protection bracket. It effectively improves the problem of the long installation time caused by the manual installation of the battery cell protection bracket, and thus meets the higher requirements of battery cell production efficiency, which has important economic value and promotional practical value.

[0062] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above 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 embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and 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 those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A battery cell protection bracket mounting device, characterized in that, include: The support frame is equipped with a bracket loading unit, which can support the battery cell protection bracket. A bracket transfer mechanism, disposed on the support machine, is capable of clamping the cell protection bracket located in the bracket loading unit and adjusting its position; A cell limiting mechanism is provided on the support platform and can abut against the end face of the cell and limit the cell. An installation mechanism, located on the support platform, is capable of receiving the cell protection bracket transported by the bracket transfer mechanism and installing the cell protection bracket on the end face of the cell.

2. The battery cell protection bracket mounting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support platform is also equipped with a cell tray loading unit, which can support the cell tray; the cell limiting mechanism includes a cell lifting component, a cell centering component, and a second support component. The cell lifting component is located on the side of the second support component near the cell tray loading unit. The cell lifting component can abut against the bottom surface of the cell tray and the end face of the cell in the cell tray and adjust the height of the cell tray and the cell. The cell centering component can abut against the side of the cell and center and limit the cell.

3. The battery cell protection bracket mounting device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cell lifting assembly includes a tray lifting component, a cell lifting component, and a tray lifting plate. The cell lifting component is disposed on both sides of the tray lifting plate. The tray lifting component can drive the tray lifting plate to abut against the bottom surface of the cell tray and adjust the height of the cell tray. The cell lifting component can abut against the cell located in the cell tray and adjust the height of the cell.

4. The battery cell protection bracket mounting device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The cell lifting assembly further includes a lifting limiting component, which includes a lifting limiting block, a limiting screw and a buffer. The lifting limiting block is located on the side of the tray lifting plate away from the cell lifting assembly, while the limiting screw and the buffer are located on the side of the tray lifting plate close to the cell lifting assembly.

5. The battery cell protection bracket mounting device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The cell alignment assembly includes a cell pressing member and a cell side clamping member. The cell pressing member can abut against the cell and drive the cell to press against the lifting limit block. The cell side clamping member can abut against the side of the cell and clamp the cell.

6. The battery cell protection bracket mounting device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The bracket transfer mechanism includes a bracket clamping assembly, a bracket shifting assembly, and a first support assembly. The bracket clamping assembly is disposed on the side of the first support assembly near the bracket loading unit. The bracket clamping assembly can clamp the cell protection bracket, and the bracket shifting assembly can drive the bracket clamping assembly closer to the mounting mechanism.

7. The battery cell protection bracket mounting device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The bracket clamping assembly includes multiple bracket clamping members and multiple bracket sensing members. Each bracket clamping member is provided with at least one bracket sensing member, and the multiple bracket clamping members are spaced apart.

8. The battery cell protection bracket mounting device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The installation mechanism includes a bracket mounting clamping assembly, an installation driving assembly, and a third support assembly. The bracket mounting clamping assembly is disposed on the side of the third support assembly near the bracket shifting assembly. The bracket mounting clamping assembly can receive and clamp the cell protection bracket transported by the bracket shifting assembly. The installation driving assembly can drive the cell protection bracket to abut against and install on the end face of the cell.

9. The battery cell protection bracket mounting device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The bracket mounting clamping assembly includes multiple bracket mounting clamping components and multiple bracket mounting sensors. Each bracket mounting clamping component is provided with at least one bracket mounting sensor, and the multiple bracket mounting clamping components are spaced apart.

10. A battery cell protection bracket installation device, characterized in that, include: The battery cell protection bracket mounting device as described in any one of claims 1 to 9; The cell protection bracket conveying device is capable of conveying the cell protection bracket to the bracket transfer unit.

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