Simple positioning tool

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of new energy battery module assembly, in particular to a simple positioning tool which comprises a central fixing frame. The two first direction movement assemblies are connected to the central fixing frame in a sliding mode, and the two first direction movement assemblies can slide in the first direction and can be fixed to the central fixing frame so as to adjust the distance between the two first direction movement assemblies; the two second direction movement assemblies are arranged on the two first direction movement assemblies correspondingly, each second direction movement assembly comprises two positioning blocks, the two positioning blocks can slide in the second direction and can be fixed to the first direction movement assemblies so as to adjust the distance between the two positioning blocks, and the positioning blocks are used for being connected with a battery module; the first flexible part is arranged on the positioning block; and the second flexible part is arranged on one side of the central fixing frame along the first direction. The accuracy of the mounting hole of the battery module is ensured, the locking of a mounting bolt is facilitated, and the condition of continuously moving the battery module is avoided.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of new energy battery module assembly, and particularly to a simple positioning tool. BACKGROUND

[0002] A battery module is a unit assembled by multiple battery cells, used to provide higher voltage and capacity. It is a component in a battery system, usually composed of several battery cells, connectors, a battery management system (BMS), and a housing, etc. The main function of a battery module is to connect multiple battery cells together to increase the voltage and energy storage capacity of the battery system. By connecting battery cells in parallel or series, a battery module can meet the power needs of different applications.

[0003] Due to cost issues, during the initial installation of a battery module, when the stacked battery module is placed in a box, it often leads to misalignment of the installation holes of the battery module, difficulty in locking the installation bolts, and the need to continuously move the battery module. CONTENT OF THE INVENTION

[0004] One technical problem to be solved by the present application is that when the stacked battery module is placed in a box, it often leads to misalignment of the installation holes of the battery module, difficulty in locking the installation bolts, and the need to continuously move the battery module.

[0005] To solve the above technical problems, the present application provides a simple positioning tool, which includes a central fixing frame, two first direction movement assemblies, each of which is connected to the central fixing frame in a sliding manner, both of which can slide in a first direction and be fixed to the central fixing frame to adjust the distance between the two first direction movement assemblies, two groups of second direction movement assemblies, each of which is arranged on the first direction movement assembly, the second direction movement assembly includes two positioning blocks, both of which can slide in a second direction and be fixed to the first direction movement assembly to adjust the distance between the two positioning blocks, and the positioning block is used to connect the battery module, a first flexible member arranged on the positioning block, and a second flexible member arranged on one side of the central fixing frame in the first direction.

[0006] In some embodiments, one of the first direction movement assembly and the central fixing frame is provided with a first sliding groove, and the other is provided with a sliding block, which is inserted into the first sliding groove to connect the first direction movement assembly and the central fixing frame.

[0007] In some embodiments, the central fixing frame is provided with a plurality of connecting holes, the plurality of connecting holes are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the central fixing frame, and the locking member is arranged through the first direction movement assembly and the connecting hole to connect the central fixing frame and the first direction movement assembly.

[0008] In some embodiments, an adapter is further included, the adapter includes a first plate body and a second plate body, the first plate body is arranged on the first direction movement assembly, the second plate body is arranged perpendicularly to the first plate body, and the second flexible member is connected with the second plate body.

[0009] In some embodiments, the first direction movement assembly includes a guide member and a side sliding plate, the first sliding groove or sliding block is arranged on the guide member, and the side sliding plate is arranged on the guide member.

[0010] In some embodiments, one of the side sliding plate and the positioning block is provided with a second sliding groove, and the other of the side sliding plate and the positioning block is provided with a positioning shaft block, the positioning shaft block is inserted into the second sliding groove to connect the guide member and the positioning block.

[0011] In some embodiments, the positioning block includes a body and a pin shaft, the positioning shaft block or the second sliding groove is arranged at one end of the body, and the pin shaft is arranged at the other end of the body and connected with the battery module.

[0012] In some embodiments, the first flexible member and the second flexible member are made of an epoxy plate.

[0013] Through the above technical solution, the simple positioning tool provided by the application includes a central fixing frame, two first direction movement assemblies which are slidably connected to the central fixing frame, the two first direction movement assemblies can slide along the first direction and can be fixed on the central fixing frame to adjust the distance between the two first direction movement assemblies, two groups of second direction movement assemblies which are arranged on the two first direction movement assemblies respectively, the second direction movement assembly includes two positioning blocks, the two positioning blocks can slide along the second direction and can be fixed on the first direction movement assembly to adjust the distance between the two positioning blocks, and the positioning block is used for connecting the battery module, a first flexible member arranged on the positioning block, and a second flexible member arranged on one side of the central fixing frame along the first direction.

[0014] The two first direction movement assemblies are slidably installed on the central fixing frame through the arrangement of the central fixing frame, that is, installation positions are provided for the two first direction movement assemblies; meanwhile, the two first direction movement assemblies can slide relative to the central fixing frame, so as to adjust the spacing between the two first direction movement assemblies; the first direction movement assembly can slide in the first direction. The second direction movement assembly is arranged on the first direction movement assembly, that is, the second direction movement assembly is driven by the first direction movement assembly to slide in the first direction, wherein the second direction movement assembly comprises two positioning blocks, the positioning blocks can slide in the second direction, that is, the spacing between the two positioning blocks in the second direction is adjusted, so as to adapt to the mounting holes on the battery module, and finally the first direction movement assembly and the second direction movement assembly are fixed and locked. The first flexible member and the second flexible member are installed on the positioning blocks and the central fixing frame, that is, the battery module is protected, and damage such as bumping during installation of the battery module in the shell is avoided.

[0015] The simple positioning tool has a simple structure, and in actual use, only the spacing between the two first direction movement assemblies in the first direction needs to be adjusted, and then the spacing between the two positioning blocks in the second direction needs to be adjusted, and then the first direction movement assembly and the second direction movement assembly are fixed, so as to ensure the accuracy of the mounting holes of the battery module, facilitate locking of the mounting bolt, and avoid continuous moving of the battery module. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the drawings needed to be used in the embodiments or the prior art description will be briefly introduced. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present application, and other drawings can be obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor.

[0017] Figure 1 is a structural schematic view of the battery module installed in the shell disclosed by the embodiments of the present application;

[0018] Figure 2 is a structural schematic view of the simple positioning tool connected with the battery module disclosed by the embodiments of the present application;

[0019] Figure 3 is a structural schematic view of the simple positioning tool disclosed by the embodiments of the present application;

[0020] Figure 4 is an exploded view of the simple positioning tool disclosed by the embodiments of the present application;

[0021] Figure 5 is a structural schematic view of the central fixing frame disclosed by the embodiments of the present application;

[0022] Figure 6 is a structural schematic diagram of a guide member disclosed by an embodiment of the present application;

[0023] Figure 7 is a structural schematic diagram of a positioning block disclosed by an embodiment of the present application;

[0024] Figure 8 is a structural schematic diagram of a side sliding plate disclosed by an embodiment of the present application.

[0025] Legend of reference signs:

[0026] 1, central fixing frame; 2, first direction movement assembly; 3, positioning block; 4, battery module; 5, first flexible member; 6, second flexible member; 7, first sliding groove; 8, sliding block; 9, connecting hole; 10, adapter; 11, first plate body; 12, second plate body; 13, guide member; 14, side sliding plate; 15, second sliding groove; 16, positioning shaft block; 17, body; 18, pin shaft; 19, shell. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The embodiments of the present application will be further described below in conjunction with the drawings and examples. The detailed description and drawings of the following examples are used to exemplarily illustrate the principles of the present application, but cannot be used to limit the scope of the present application, and the present application can be implemented in many different forms, and is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but includes all technical solutions falling within the scope of the claims.

[0028] The present application provides these embodiments in order to make the present application thorough and complete, and fully express the scope of the present application to those skilled in the art. It should be noted that: unless otherwise specified, the relative arrangement of components and steps, the composition of materials, numerical expressions and values set forth in these embodiments should be interpreted as merely exemplary, and not as a limitation.

[0029] It should be noted that, in the description of the present application, unless otherwise specified, the meaning of "a plurality of" is greater than or equal to two; the orientations or positional relationships indicated by the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "inner", "outer" and the like are merely for the purpose of facilitating the description of the present application and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present application. When the absolute position of the described object changes, the relative positional relationship may also change accordingly.

[0030] In addition, "first", "second", and similar words used in the present application do not indicate any order, number or importance, but are only used to distinguish different parts. "Vertical" is not strictly vertical, but within the allowable range of error. "Parallel" is not strictly parallel, but within the allowable range of error. "Include" or "contain" and similar words mean that the elements before the word cover the elements listed after the word, and do not exclude the possibility of also covering other elements.

[0031] It should also be noted that in the description of the present application, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "mount", "connect", "connection" should be understood broadly, for example, it can be fixed connection, or detachable connection, or integrally connected; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances. When it is described that a specific device is located between the first device and the second device, there can be or can not be an intermediate device between the specific device and the first device or the second device.

[0032] All terms used in the present application have the same meaning as understood by those skilled in the art to which the present application belongs, unless otherwise specifically defined. It should also be understood that terms defined in general dictionaries should be interpreted to have meanings consistent with their meanings in the context of the relevant art, and should not be interpreted in an idealized or excessively formalized sense, unless specifically defined here.

[0033] Techniques, methods and devices known to those skilled in the relevant art can not be discussed in detail, but in appropriate cases, the techniques, methods and devices should be considered as part of the specification.

[0034] Please refer to Figures 1 to 8 As shown in the drawings, the embodiment of the present application provides a simple positioning tool, which comprises: a central fixed frame 1; two first direction movement assemblies 2, which are both slidingly connected to the central fixed frame 1, both of the first direction movement assemblies 2 can slide in the first direction and can be fixed on the central fixed frame 1 to adjust the distance between the two first direction movement assemblies 2; two groups of second direction movement assemblies, which are respectively arranged on the two first direction movement assemblies 2, the second direction movement assembly comprises two positioning blocks 3, both of the positioning blocks 3 can slide in the second direction and can be fixed on the first direction movement assembly 2 to adjust the distance between the two positioning blocks 3, the positioning block 3 is used for connecting a battery module 4; a first flexible member 5 is arranged on the positioning block 3; a second flexible member 6 is arranged on one side of the central fixed frame 1 in the first direction.

[0035] The central fixed frame 1 is arranged, so as to facilitate the sliding installation of the two first direction movement assemblies 2 on the central fixed frame 1, that is, to provide installation positions for the two first direction movement assemblies 2; at the same time, the two first direction movement assemblies 2 can slide relative to the central fixed frame 1, so as to adjust the distance between the two first direction movement assemblies 2; the first direction movement assembly 2 can slide in the first direction. Then, the second direction movement assembly is arranged on the first direction movement assembly 2, that is, the first direction movement assembly 2 can drive the second direction movement assembly to slide in the first direction, wherein the second direction movement assembly comprises two positioning blocks 3, and the positioning block 3 can slide in the second direction, that is, to adjust the distance between the two positioning blocks 3 in the second direction, so as to adapt to the mounting hole on the battery module 4, and finally the first direction movement assembly 2 and the second direction movement assembly are fixed and locked. Then, the first flexible piece 5 and the second flexible piece 6 are installed on the positioning block 3 and the central fixed frame 1, that is, to protect the battery module 4, and avoid damage such as bumping during the installation of the battery module 4 in the shell 19.

[0036] The simple positioning tool has a simple structure, and in actual use, only the distance between the two first direction movement assemblies 2 in the first direction needs to be adjusted, and then the distance between the two positioning blocks 3 in the second direction needs to be adjusted, and then the first direction movement assembly 2 and the second direction movement assembly are fixed, so as to ensure the accuracy of the mounting hole of the battery module 4, facilitate the locking of the mounting bolt, and avoid the continuous moving of the battery module 4.

[0037] The first direction is perpendicular to the second direction, that is, the first direction is the X-axis direction, and the second direction is the Y-axis direction.

[0038] Specifically, the first flexible piece 5 and the second flexible piece 6 are made of epoxy plates.

[0039] The first flexible piece 5 and the second flexible piece 6 made of epoxy plates have good dimensional stability, durability and mechanical properties, and are not prone to deformation during long-term use. At the same time, they also have good insulation performance, avoiding the existence of electricity between adjacent battery modules 4 or between the battery module 4 and the shell 19.

[0040] At the same time, the thickness of the end plate first flexible piece 5 and the second flexible piece 6 can be adjusted according to the size relationship between the battery module 4 and the box.

[0041] In some optional embodiments, one of the first direction movement assembly 2 and the central fixed frame 1 is provided with a first sliding groove 7, and the other one is provided with a sliding block 8, and the sliding block 8 is inserted into the first sliding groove 7 to connect the first direction movement assembly 2 and the central fixed frame 1.

[0042] The first sliding groove 7 can be arranged on the central fixed frame 1, and the sliding block 8 is arranged on the first direction movement assembly 2, that is, the sliding block 8 is inserted into the first sliding groove 7, so that the sliding connection of the first direction movement assembly 2 and the central fixed frame 1 is realized, and the connection of the first direction movement assembly 2 and the central fixed frame 1 is facilitated.

[0043] Of course, the first sliding groove 7 can also be arranged on the central fixed frame 1 of the first direction movement assembly 2, and the sliding block 8 is arranged on the central fixed frame 1, that is, the sliding block 8 is inserted into the first sliding groove 7, so that the sliding connection of the first direction movement assembly 2 and the central fixed frame 1 is realized, and the connection of the first direction movement assembly 2 and the central fixed frame 1 is facilitated.

[0044] The central fixed frame 1 is provided with a plurality of connecting holes 9, and the plurality of connecting holes 9 are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the central fixed frame 1. The locking member is arranged through the first direction movement assembly 2 and the connecting hole 9 to connect the central fixed frame 1 and the first direction movement assembly 2.

[0045] The plurality of connecting holes 9 are arranged at intervals on the central fixed frame 1, so that after the first direction movement assembly 2 is adjusted to a suitable position, the first direction movement assembly 2 is locked by the locking member, and the connection stability of the first direction movement assembly 2 and the central fixed frame 1 is ensured.

[0046] Specifically, the spacing between the plurality of connecting holes 9 can be set according to actual conditions.

[0047] The simple positioning tool also includes an adapter 10, and the adapter 10 includes a first plate body 11 and a second plate body 12. The first plate body 11 is arranged on the first direction movement assembly 2, and the second plate body 12 is arranged perpendicular to the first plate body 11. The second flexible member 6 is connected with the second plate body 12.

[0048] Through the arrangement of the adapter 10, the connection of the first direction movement assembly 2 and the second flexible member 6 is realized. The locking member is arranged through the first plate body 11, and then arranged through the first direction movement assembly 2 and inserted into the connecting hole 9 on the central fixed frame 1.

[0049] Of course, the first plate body 11 can be welded on the first direction movement assembly 2, and the second plate body 12 can be connected with the second flexible member 6 by adhesion or welding.

[0050] In the embodiment, the first direction movement assembly 2 includes a guide member 13 and a side sliding plate 14. The first sliding groove 7 or the sliding block 8 is arranged on the guide member 13, and the side sliding plate 14 is arranged on the guide member 13.

[0051] Specifically, the second sliding groove 15 is arranged on one of the side sliding plate 14 and the positioning block 3, and the positioning shaft block 16 is arranged on the other one of the side sliding plate 14 and the positioning block 3, the positioning shaft block 16 is inserted into the second sliding groove 15 to connect the guide 13 and the positioning block 3.

[0052] That is, the second sliding groove 15 is arranged on the side sliding plate 14, the positioning shaft block 16 is arranged on the positioning block 3, the positioning shaft block 16 is inserted into the second sliding groove 15, and the connecting hole 9 is arranged on the positioning shaft block 16, the locking member is arranged in the second sliding groove 15 and connected with the connecting hole 9, so as to connect the guide 13 and the positioning block 3.

[0053] Of course, the positioning shaft block 16 is arranged on the side sliding plate 14, the second sliding groove 15 is arranged on the positioning block 3, and the positioning shaft block 16 is inserted into the second sliding groove 15, so as to connect the guide 13 and the positioning block 3.

[0054] The locking member is a screw.

[0055] In some optional embodiments, the positioning block 3 includes a body 17 and a pin shaft 18, the positioning shaft block 16 or the second sliding groove 15 is arranged at one end of the body 17, and the pin shaft 18 is arranged at the other end of the body 17 and connected with the battery module 4.

[0056] The positioning shaft block 16 or the second sliding groove 15 is arranged at one end of the body 17, which provides a mounting position for the positioning shaft block 16 or the second sliding groove 15, and the pin shaft 18 is arranged at the other end of the body 17, which facilitates the pin shaft 18 to be inserted into the mounting hole of the battery module 4.

[0057] The simple positioning tool further includes two first direction movement assemblies 2, and a total of four first direction movement assemblies 2, two first movement assemblies are arranged on one side of the central fixed frame 1, and the other two first movement assemblies are arranged on the other side of the central fixed block, that is, two guides 13 on one side are connected with the side sliding plate 14.

[0058] Thus, the embodiments of the present application have been described in detail. In order to avoid obscuring the concept of the present application, some details known in the art are not described. Those skilled in the art can fully understand how to implement the technical solutions disclosed herein according to the above description.

[0059] Although some specific embodiments of the present application have been described in detail by way of examples, one skilled in the art should understand that the above examples are only for the purpose of illustration, but not for the purpose of limiting the scope of the present application. One skilled in the art should understand that the above embodiments can be modified or equivalent replacements can be made to some technical features without departing from the scope and spirit of the present application. In particular, the technical features mentioned in each embodiment can be combined in any manner as long as there is no structural conflict.

Claims

1. A simple positioning tool, characterized by, The utility model relates to a kind of battery module spacing adjustment device, including: Central fixed frame (1); Two first direction movement components (2) are slidably connected to the central fixed frame (1), and the two first direction movement components (2) can slide along the first direction and be fixed on the central fixed frame (1) to adjust the interval between the two first direction movement components (2); Two groups of second direction movement components are arranged on the two first direction movement components (2) respectively, and the second direction movement component includes two positioning blocks (3), the two positioning blocks (3) can slide along the second direction and be fixed on the first direction movement component (2) to adjust the interval between the two positioning blocks (3), and the positioning block (3) is used to connect battery module (4); First flexible member (5) is arranged on the positioning block (3); Second flexible member (6) is arranged on one side of the central fixed frame (1) along the first direction.

2. The simple positioning tool according to claim 1, wherein The first direction movement component (2) and the central fixed frame (1) are provided with a first sliding groove (7) on one of them, and a sliding block (8) is provided on the other one of the first direction movement component (2) and the central fixed frame (1), the sliding block (8) is inserted into the first sliding groove (7) to connect the first direction movement component (2) and the central fixed frame (1).

3. The simple positioning tool according to claim 2, wherein The central fixed frame (1) is provided with a plurality of connecting holes (9), and the plurality of connecting holes (9) are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the central fixed frame (1), and a locking member is arranged in the first direction movement component (2) and the connecting hole (9) to connect the central fixed frame (1) and the first direction movement component (2).

4. The simple positioning tool according to claim 3, wherein It also includes an adapter (10), the adapter (10) includes a first plate body (11) and a second plate body (12), the first plate body (11) is arranged on the first direction movement component (2), and the second plate body (12) is perpendicular to the first plate body (11), and the second flexible member (6) is connected with the second plate body (12).

5. The simple positioning tool according to any one of claims 2-4, characterized in that, The first direction movement component (2) includes a guide member (13) and a side sliding plate (14), the first sliding groove (7) or the sliding block (8) is arranged on the guide member (13), and the side sliding plate (14) is arranged on the guide member (13).

6. The simple positioning tool according to claim 5, wherein The side sliding plate (14) and one of the positioning blocks (3) are provided with a second sliding groove (15), and the other one of the side sliding plate (14) and the positioning block (3) is provided with a positioning shaft block (16), the positioning shaft block (16) is inserted into the second sliding groove (15) to connect the guide member (13) and the positioning block (3).

7. The simple positioning tool according to claim 6, wherein The positioning block (3) includes a body (17) and a pin shaft (18), the positioning shaft block (16) or the second sliding groove (15) is arranged at one end of the body (17), and the pin shaft (18) is arranged at the other end of the body (17) and connected with the battery module (4).

8. The simple positioning tool according to claim 1, wherein The first flexible member (5) and the second flexible member (6) are made of epoxy plate.

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