Battery cell sorting device

Abstract

The utility model relates to a battery cell sorting device which comprises a workbench, a feeding assembly, a detection mechanism, a conveying belt assembly, an air cylinder and a sorting channel are arranged on the workbench, the feeding assembly comprises a feeding hopper, a motor and a sorting wheel, the upper portion of the feeding hopper is provided with an inclined face, the bottom of the feeding hopper is in a V shape, and the sorting wheel is arranged at the V-shaped bottom of the feeding hopper. The motor is connected with the sorting wheel and fixed to the back of the feeding hopper, the door is hinged to the feeding hopper, the detection mechanism is arranged on one side of the sorting wheel, and the conveying belt assembly is located at the bottom of the sorting wheel. The air cylinder and the sorting channel are located on the two sides of the conveying belt assembly. According to the battery cell sorting device, the door body is arranged on the feeding hopper, so that the battery cells are prevented from falling out of the feeding hopper under the condition that a large number of battery cells are fed into the feeding hopper. Meanwhile, the feeding mode that the battery cells are fed in through the feeding hopper has the advantages of being simple and convenient to use.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to a battery technology field, concretely relates to a battery cell sorting device. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the demand of new energy automobile, garden tool, electric tool, ups standby power supply and other fields for lithium electricity rapidly increasing, the requirement of process and service life is also more and more strict, also promotes the implementation of industry standardization.

[0003] The cylindrical lithium battery process is also continuously improved, the battery pack type required by the market is also different, the battery pack process is also continuously improved, the requirement of the precision and error of the battery cell is also higher and higher, especially in a group of battery pack, the battery cell used needs to keep good consistency, and the lithium battery cell consistency refers to the consistency of the initial performance index of the single battery cell used for grouping, including capacity, impedance, electrode electrical characteristic, electrical connection, temperature characteristic, decay speed, etc., and the multiple string battery cells in the same battery pack, each parameter is preferably all in a small range, so as to keep good consistency. Therefore, before assembling the battery pack, each battery cell needs to be detected first, and the battery cell with similar initial performance index is sorted out.

[0004] The feeding assembly of the existing battery cell sorting device is easy to fall out when the battery cell is put in, which is a problem to be solved. UTILITY MODEL CONTENTS

[0005] The utility model aims at providing a battery cell sorting device to solve the problem that the feeding assembly of the existing battery cell sorting device is easy to fall out when the battery cell is put in.

[0006] In order to achieve the above purpose, the basic scheme of the utility model is as follows:

[0007] A battery cell sorting device, characterized in that: including workbench, the workbench is provided with feeding assembly, detection mechanism, conveying belt assembly, pneumatic cylinder and sorting channel, the feeding assembly includes feeding hopper, motor and sorting wheel, the upper part of the feeding hopper is provided with slope, the bottom of the feeding hopper is V-shaped, the sorting wheel is arranged at the bottom of the feeding hopper V-shaped, the motor is connected with the sorting wheel, the motor is fixed at the back of the feeding hopper, the feeding hopper is hinged with door body, the detection mechanism is located at one side of the sorting wheel, the conveying belt assembly is located at the bottom of the sorting wheel, the pneumatic cylinder and sorting channel are located at both sides of the conveying belt assembly respectively.

[0008] Compared with the prior art, the battery cell sorting device of the application has the following beneficial effects:

[0009] The application discloses a battery cell sorting device.

[0010] Preferably, one end of the door body is hinged to the feeding hopper, and a magnet is arranged at the other end of the door body, and the other end of the door body is magnetically connected to the feeding hopper.

[0011] Beneficial effect: the door body is magnetically connected to the feeding hopper, which is convenient for the staff to open.

[0012] Preferably, the door body is made of transparent acrylic material.

[0013] Beneficial effect: the door body made of acrylic material is convenient for the staff to observe whether the battery cells in the feeding hopper are blocked.

[0014] Preferably, a receiving groove is arranged below the door body.

[0015] Beneficial effect: the receiving groove is used for catching the overflowed battery cells when the door body is opened.

[0016] Preferably, a support frame is arranged on the workbench, and the feeding hopper is fixedly connected to the support frame.

[0017] Preferably, a front plate is arranged on the side, away from the support frame, of the feeding hopper, the front plate is screw-connected to the feeding hopper, and the receiving groove is fixed to the front plate.

[0018] Beneficial effect: the above structure makes the staff be able to disassemble the front plate, replace the sorting wheel, and make the sorting device be suitable for different battery cells, such as 18650 / 26650 / 21700 type battery cells.

[0019] Preferably, a pull plate is arranged at the end of the sorting channel, and the pull plate is plug-connected to the sorting channel.

[0020] Beneficial effect: the plug-connection of the pull plate is convenient for opening the sorting channel.

[0021] Preferably, a buffer pad is arranged on the side, close to the sorting channel, of the pull plate.

[0022] Beneficial effect: the buffer pad is used for protecting the battery cells and preventing the battery cells from being damaged due to collision.

[0023] Preferably, an electrostatic skin is arranged on the sorting channel. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0024] Fig. 1 A structure schematic view of the battery cell sorting device provided by the embodiment of the application is shown in the figure.

[0025] Fig. 2 Another perspective structural schematic view of the battery cell sorting device is provided in the embodiment of the utility model.

[0026] Fig. 3 The structure schematic view behind the hidden door body and detection mechanism of the battery cell sorting device is provided in the embodiment of the utility model. Specific implementation

[0027] The following is further explained in detail through specific implementation:

[0028] The reference signs in the drawings of the specification include: workbench 1, detection mechanism 2, conveying belt assembly 3, air cylinder 4, sorting channel 5, feeding hopper 6, motor 7, sorting wheel 8, inclined plane 9, door body 10, receiving groove 11, support frame 12, pull plate 13, buffer pad 14, electrostatic skin 15, front plate 16.

[0029] As shown in the accompanying Figs. 1-3 The embodiment shows a battery cell sorting device, which includes a workbench 1, and the workbench 1 is provided with a feeding assembly, a detection mechanism 2, a conveying belt assembly 3, an air cylinder 4 and a sorting channel 5. The working principle of the battery cell sorting device of the embodiment is that a staff member puts battery cells from the feeding assembly, the detection mechanism 2 detects the battery cells after being put in, the battery cells are grouped after being detected, and are conveyed to the corresponding sorting channel 5 by the conveying belt assembly 3, and then the battery cells are pushed into the corresponding sorting channel 5 by the air cylinder 4.

[0030] The feeding assembly includes a feeding hopper 6, a motor 7 and a sorting wheel 8, the upper part of the feeding hopper 6 is provided with an inclined plane 9, the bottom of the feeding hopper 6 is V-shaped, the sorting wheel 8 is arranged at the bottom of the V-shaped part of the feeding hopper 6, the motor 7 is connected with the sorting wheel 8, and the motor 7 is fixed at the back of the feeding hopper 6. In order to prevent

[0031] Specifically, the door body 10 is hinged on the feeding hopper 6, and the door body 10 can prevent the battery cells from falling out of the front part of the feeding hopper 6 in the process of putting in a large number of battery cells.

[0032] The detection mechanism 2 is arranged on one side of the sorting wheel 8, and the conveying belt assembly 3 is located at the bottom of the sorting wheel 8.

[0033] The staff member puts the battery cells into the top of the feeding hopper 6, and after the battery cells fall to the sorting wheel 8 at the bottom, the sorting wheel 8 is driven to rotate by the motor 7, and the battery cells are transferred to the conveying belt assembly 3 one by one by the rotation of the sorting wheel 8. The detection mechanism 2 detects the battery cells in the process of transferring the battery cells by the sorting wheel 8.

[0034] The air cylinder 4 and the sorting channel 5 are respectively located on both sides of the conveying belt assembly 3.

[0035] Specifically, one end of the door body 10 is hinged to the feeding hopper 6, and the other end of the door body 10 is provided with a magnet, and the other end of the door body 10 is magnetically connected to the feeding hopper 6. The door body 10 is magnetically connected to the feeding hopper 6, which is convenient for the staff to open and close. The door body 10 is made of transparent acrylic material. The door body 10 made of acrylic material is convenient for the staff to observe whether the battery core in the feeding hopper 6 is blocked.

[0036] In some embodiments, a receiving groove 11 is arranged below the door body 10. The receiving groove 11 is used to catch the overflowing battery core when the door body 10 is opened.

[0037] Specifically, a support frame 12 is arranged on the workbench 1, and the feeding hopper 6 is fixedly connected to the support frame 12. The support frame 12 is used to support and fix the feeding hopper 6, so that the feeding hopper 6 can maintain a vertical state.

[0038] Specifically, a front plate 16 is arranged on the side of the feeding hopper 6 away from the support frame 12, the front plate 16 is screw-connected to the feeding hopper 6, and the receiving groove 11 is fixed to the front plate 16. The above structure allows the staff to disassemble the front plate 16, and then replace the sorting wheel 8, so that the sorting device can adapt to different battery cores, such as 18650 / 26650 / 21700 type battery cores.

[0039] The end of the sorting channel 5 is provided with a pull plate 13, and the pull plate 13 is inserted into the sorting channel 5. The pull plate 13 is inserted into the sorting channel 5 in a connection mode, which is convenient for opening the sorting channel 5 and taking out the battery core.

[0040] Further, the side of the pull plate 13 close to the sorting channel 5 is provided with a buffer pad 14. The buffer pad 14 is used to protect the battery core and prevent damage to the battery core caused by collision.

[0041] In other embodiments, an electrostatic skin 15 is arranged on the sorting channel 5. The electrostatic skin 15 has a long service life, good acid, alkali and chemical solvent resistance, and is wear-resistant and easy to clean.

[0042] The above is only an embodiment of the present application, and the specific structure and characteristics of the scheme are not described in detail. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, without departing from the structure of the present application, a number of modifications and improvements can be made, which should be considered as the protection scope of the present application. The protection scope of the present application should be subject to the content of its claims, and the specific implementation mode and the like in the specification can be used to explain the content of the claims.

Claims

1. A cell sorting device, characterized by: The utility model provides a kind of sorting machine, including workbench (1), the workbench (1) is provided with feed assembly, detection mechanism (2), conveying belt assembly (3), cylinder (4) and sorting channel (5), the feed assembly includes feed hopper (6), motor (7) and sorting wheel (8), the upper portion of the feed hopper (6) is provided with slope (9), the bottom of the feed hopper (6) is V-shaped, the sorting wheel (8) is arranged in the bottom of the feed hopper (6) V-shaped, the motor (7) is connected with the sorting wheel (8), the motor (7) is fixed in the back of feed hopper (6), hinged door body (10) is arranged on the feed hopper (6), the detection mechanism (2) is located in one side of the sorting wheel (8), the conveying belt assembly (3) is located in the bottom of the sorting wheel (8);The cylinder (4) and sorting channel (5) are located respectively in both sides of the conveying belt assembly (3).

2. The cell sorting device of claim 1, wherein: One end of the door body (10) is hinged to the feed hopper (6), and the other end of the door body (10) is provided with a magnet, and the other end of the door body (10) is magnetically connected to the feed hopper (6).

3. The cell sorting device of claim 2, wherein: The door body (10) is transparent and made of acrylic material.

4. The device of claim 2 or 3, wherein: A receiving groove (11) is arranged below the door body (10).

5. The cell sorting device of claim 4, wherein: A support frame (12) is arranged on the workbench (1), and the feed hopper (6) is fixedly connected to the support frame (12).

6. The cell sorting device of claim 5, wherein: A front plate (16) is arranged on the side of the feed hopper (6) away from the support frame (12), and the front plate (16) is screw-connected to the feed hopper (6), and the receiving groove (11) is fixed to the front plate (16).

7. The cell sorting device of claim 1, wherein: A pull plate (13) is arranged at the end of the sorting channel (5), and the pull plate (13) is inserted into the sorting channel (5).

8. The cell sorting device of claim 7, wherein: A buffer pad (14) is arranged on the side of the pull plate (13) close to the sorting channel (5).

9. The cell sorting device of claim 8, wherein: An electrostatic skin (15) is arranged on the sorting channel (5).

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