Battery pack detection marking machine

By designing a battery pack inspection and marking machine, automated inspection and marking of battery packs has been achieved, solving the problem of low efficiency in traditional inspection methods, improving inspection accuracy and production efficiency, and ensuring product quality and traceability.

CN223572489UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-21XIAMEN BAISHENGJIE AUTOMATION EQUIP CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422947358.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-02
Publication Date
2025-11-21
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-02

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Technical Problem

In the existing technology, the traditional testing and marking methods in the battery pack testing process mainly rely on manual operation, which is inefficient and prone to errors, and cannot meet the needs of modern production.

Method used

A battery pack inspection and marking machine was designed, comprising a conductive component, a marking mechanism, a first feeding mechanism, and a second feeding mechanism. It realizes automatic inspection, marking, and feeding of battery packs, uses a battery comprehensive tester and a conductive probe for accurate inspection, and utilizes a turntable mechanism and a clamping fixture for positioning and transportation of battery packs.

Benefits of technology

It has enabled automated testing and marking of battery packs, improving production efficiency, reducing human error, ensuring testing accuracy and marking precision, and avoiding confusion between qualified and unqualified products.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a battery pack detection marking machine, which comprises a rack and a turntable mechanism rotatably erected on the rack, and further comprises a conduction assembly which is telescopically arranged between the rack and the turntable mechanism and is used for switching on a battery pack circuit to be detected on the turntable mechanism for detection; the marking mechanism is positioned on the rotating peripheral side of the turntable mechanism and is used for marking the detected battery pack; the first discharging mechanism is placed at an angle of 90 degrees with the marking mechanism and is used for moving away the qualified products conveyed by the turntable mechanism; and the second discharging mechanism is positioned right opposite to the marking mechanism and is used for moving away the unqualified products conveyed by the turntable mechanism. According to the utility model, automatic detection, marking and blanking of the battery pack are realized, the production efficiency is greatly improved, and errors caused by manual operation are reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of battery pack testing equipment, specifically a battery pack testing and marking machine. Background Technology

[0002] With the widespread use of electronic products, battery packs, as crucial energy supply components, are of paramount importance in terms of quality and performance. During battery pack production, rigorous testing and marking are required to ensure product quality and traceability. Traditional battery pack testing and marking methods typically rely on manual operation, which is inefficient and prone to false positives and false negatives.

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to design an automated battery pack inspection and marking machine to improve production efficiency and inspection accuracy. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a battery pack inspection and marking machine that realizes automatic detection, marking and unloading of battery packs, greatly improves production efficiency and reduces errors caused by manual operation, so as to solve the above-mentioned technical problems.

[0005] To achieve the above technical solution, the technical solution of this utility model is as follows: A battery pack inspection and marking machine, comprising a frame and a turntable mechanism rotatably mounted on the frame, the battery pack inspection and marking machine further comprising:

[0006] A conductive component is retractably disposed between the frame and the turntable mechanism, used to connect and test the circuit of the battery pack under test on the turntable mechanism;

[0007] The marking mechanism is located on the circumference of the rotating turntable mechanism and is used to mark the tested battery pack.

[0008] The first unloading mechanism, positioned at a 90° angle to the marking mechanism, is used to remove qualified products transported by the turntable mechanism; and

[0009] The second feeding mechanism, located directly opposite the marking mechanism, is used to remove defective products transported by the turntable mechanism.

[0010] Furthermore, the continuity assembly includes a battery comprehensive tester disposed inside the frame; a continuity detection bracket is disposed above the battery comprehensive tester; a continuity lifting cylinder is disposed on one side of the continuity detection bracket; a fixing plate is disposed at the output end of the continuity lifting cylinder; a continuity probe is inserted into the fixing plate in a movable and retractable manner; one end of the continuity probe is connected to the battery comprehensive tester through a wire.

[0011] Furthermore, the first feeding mechanism and the second feeding mechanism adopt the same structural configuration.

[0012] Furthermore, the second unloading mechanism includes an unloading base; a first linear module is horizontally arranged at the end of the unloading base; a vertical lifting module is provided at the output end of the first linear module; a swing cylinder is fixedly provided at the output end of the vertical lifting module; a battery pack unloading finger cylinder is fixedly provided at the output end of the swing cylinder; the swing cylinder can drive the battery pack unloading finger cylinder to swing back and forth.

[0013] Furthermore, the turntable mechanism includes a rotary divider; the top circumferential array of the rotary divider is provided with a battery packaging clamping fixture; the upper circumferential array of the rotary divider is provided with a second connecting component; the second connecting component is connected to the battery packaging clamping fixture by multiple wires.

[0014] Furthermore, the battery packaging clamping fixture includes an L-shaped base; a battery pack positioning core is horizontally inserted along the upper edge of the L-shaped base; and deformable clamping parts are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the battery pack positioning core.

[0015] Furthermore, the battery pack inspection and marking machine also includes a good product collection component and a defective product collection component movably mounted on the frame; the good product collection component is located below the first feeding mechanism; the defective product collection component is located below the second feeding mechanism.

[0016] Furthermore, the good product collection component includes a tray frame movably mounted on the frame; the tray frame is driven to move by a tray moving linear module; the defective product collection component includes a defective product tray frame movably mounted on the frame; the defective product tray frame is driven to move by a cylinder.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0018] 1) High degree of automation: The battery pack inspection and marking machine of this utility model realizes automatic inspection, marking and unloading of battery packs, which greatly improves production efficiency and reduces errors caused by manual operation.

[0019] 2) High testing accuracy: Through the combination of a battery comprehensive tester and a continuity probe, the performance parameters of the battery pack can be accurately detected, ensuring product quality.

[0020] 3) Clear and accurate marking: The marking agency can clearly and accurately mark the qualified battery packs, which facilitates product traceability and management.

[0021] 4) Accurate and reliable material feeding: The first and second feeding mechanisms can accurately remove qualified and unqualified products, avoiding confusion and errors.

[0022] 5) Convenient collection: The good product collection component and the defective product collection component can easily collect qualified and unqualified products, which facilitates subsequent processing and management.

[0023] In summary, the battery pack inspection and marking machine of this utility model has the advantages of high automation, high inspection accuracy, clear and accurate marking, accurate and reliable material feeding, and convenient collection, which can meet the inspection and marking needs in the battery pack production process. Attached Figure Description

[0024] To further illustrate the various embodiments, the present invention provides accompanying drawings. These drawings are part of the disclosure of the present invention and are mainly used to illustrate the embodiments, and can be used in conjunction with the relevant descriptions in the specification to explain the operating principles of the embodiments. With reference to these drawings, those skilled in the art should be able to understand other possible implementations and the advantages of the present invention. Components in the drawings are not drawn to scale, and similar component symbols are generally used to represent similar components.

[0025] Figure 1 A 3D model of a battery pack inspection and marking machine;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a front view of a battery pack inspection and marking machine. Detailed Implementation

[0027] 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 of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0028] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0029] Please see the appendix Figures 1 to 2As shown: A battery pack inspection and marking machine includes a frame 1, a turntable mechanism 2, a conductive assembly 3, a marking mechanism 4, a first feeding mechanism 5, and a second feeding mechanism 6. The frame is the supporting structure of the entire battery pack inspection and marking machine, providing a position for the installation and fixing of other components. The frame should have sufficient strength and stability to withstand various forces and vibrations during equipment operation. The turntable mechanism 2 is rotatably mounted on the frame 1 and is used to convert continuous rotational motion into intermittent indexing motion, enabling accurate position control of the battery pack clamping fixture and ensuring that each battery pack can sequentially pass through the conductive component, marking mechanism, first unloading mechanism, and second unloading mechanism. The conductive component 3 is telescopically disposed between the frame 1 and the turntable mechanism 2 and is used to connect and test the circuit of the battery pack to be tested on the turntable mechanism 2. The marking mechanism 4 is located on the circumference of the rotating turntable mechanism 2 and is used to mark the tested battery packs. The first unloading mechanism 5 is placed at 90° to the marking mechanism 4 and is used to remove qualified products transported by the turntable mechanism 2. The second unloading mechanism 6 is located directly opposite the marking mechanism 4 and is used to remove unqualified products transported by the turntable mechanism 2.

[0030] Based on the above embodiments, the conduction assembly 3 includes a battery comprehensive tester 31 disposed inside the frame. The battery comprehensive tester is the core equipment of the conduction assembly, capable of detecting various performance parameters of the battery pack, such as voltage, current, capacity, and internal resistance. The battery comprehensive tester should have high precision, high stability, and multifunctionality to meet the testing requirements of different types of battery packs. A conduction detection bracket 32 ​​is provided above the battery comprehensive tester 31. The conduction detection bracket is used to install and fix components such as the conduction lifting cylinder, the fixing plate, and the conduction probe. The conduction detection bracket should have sufficient strength and stability to withstand the force of the conduction lifting cylinder and the reaction force when the conduction probe contacts the battery pack. A conduction lifting cylinder 33 is provided on one side of the conduction detection bracket 32. The conduction lifting cylinder is used to drive the fixing plate and the conduction probe to move up and down, realizing the contact and separation of the conduction probe with the battery pack under test. The conduction lifting cylinder should feature rapid response, precise control, and stable reliability to ensure that the conduction probe can accurately contact the battery pack and promptly separate after testing. A fixing plate 34 is provided at the output end of the conduction lifting cylinder 33. The fixing plate is used to install and fix the conduction probe, ensuring its stable position. The fixing plate should have sufficient strength and rigidity to withstand the reaction force when the conduction probe contacts the battery pack. The fixing plate 34 is movably and retractably fitted with a conduction probe 35. The conduction probe is a key component of the conduction assembly; it is used to contact the electrodes of the battery pack under test, connecting to the battery comprehensive tester to achieve performance testing of the battery pack. The conduction probe should have good conductivity, wear resistance, and elasticity to ensure good contact with the battery pack electrodes and maintain stable performance after multiple uses. One end of the conduction probe 35 is connected to the battery comprehensive tester 31 via a wire.

[0031] Based on the above embodiments, the first feeding mechanism 5 and the second feeding mechanism 6 adopt the same structural configuration.

[0032] Based on the above embodiments, the second unloading mechanism 6 includes an unloading base 61, which provides a mounting and support position for the first and second unloading mechanisms. The unloading base should have sufficient strength and stability to withstand the weight and force of components such as the first linear module, the vertical lifting module, the swing cylinder, and the battery pack unloading finger cylinder. A first linear module 62 is horizontally positioned at the end of the unloading base 61. The first linear module is used to realize the horizontal movement of the battery pack unloading finger cylinder, removing qualified or unqualified products from the turntable mechanism. The first linear module should have high precision, high speed, and stable reliability to ensure accurate and rapid unloading. A vertical lifting module 63 is provided at the output end of the first linear module 62. The vertical lifting module is used to realize the vertical movement of the battery pack unloading finger cylinder, adjusting the unloading height to adapt to different collection containers. The vertical lifting module should feature precise control and stable reliability to ensure accurate and stable unloading height. A swing cylinder 64 is fixedly installed at the output end of the vertical lifting module 63. This swing cylinder drives the battery pack unloading finger cylinder to swing back and forth, placing qualified or unqualified products onto the good or defective product collection component. The swing cylinder should feature rapid response, precise control, and stable reliability to ensure accurate and rapid unloading. A battery pack unloading finger cylinder 65 is fixedly installed at the output end of the swing cylinder 64. This finger cylinder grips and releases the battery pack, enabling the removal of qualified and unqualified products. The battery pack unloading finger cylinder should have sufficient clamping force and stability to ensure that the battery pack does not fall during removal. The swing cylinder 64 drives the battery pack unloading finger cylinder 65 to swing back and forth.

[0033] Based on the above embodiments, the turntable mechanism 2 includes a rotating divider 21; the top circumferential array of the rotating divider 21 is provided with a battery packaging clamping fixture 22; the upper circumferential array of the rotating divider 21 is provided with a second connecting component 23; the second connecting component 23 and the battery packaging clamping fixture 22 are connected by multiple wires.

[0034] Based on the above embodiments, the battery packaging clamp 22 includes an L-shaped base; a battery pack positioning core is horizontally inserted along the upper edge of the L-shaped base; and deformable clamping parts are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the battery pack positioning core.

[0035] Based on the above embodiments, the battery pack inspection and marking machine further includes a good product collection component 7 and a defective product collection component 8 movably disposed on the frame 1; the good product collection component 7 is located below the first feeding mechanism 5; the defective product collection component 8 is located below the second feeding mechanism 6.

[0036] Based on the above embodiments, the good product collection component 7 includes a tray rack movably mounted on the frame, used to hold trays for collecting qualified or unqualified products. The tray rack should have sufficient strength and stability to withstand the weight of the trays and the impact force of the battery pack. The tray rack is driven by a tray movement linear module, which drives the tray rack of the good product collection component to move, achieving automatic tray replacement. The tray movement linear module should have high precision, high speed, and stable reliability to ensure accurate and rapid tray replacement. The defective product collection component 8 includes a defective product tray rack movably mounted on the frame. The defective product tray rack is driven by a cylinder, which drives the defective product tray rack of the defective product collection component to move, achieving automatic replacement of the defective product trays. The cylinder should have fast response, precise control, and stable reliability to ensure accurate and rapid replacement of the defective product trays.

[0037] In use, this invention works as follows: The battery pack to be tested is placed on the battery pack clamping fixture of the turntable mechanism, and positioned and fixed by the battery pack positioning core and deformable clamp. The turntable mechanism rotates, transporting the battery pack to be tested to the position of the conduction assembly. The conduction lifting cylinder actuates, driving the fixing plate and conduction probe to descend, so that the conduction probe contacts the battery pack to be tested, connecting the battery comprehensive tester to test the battery pack. After the test is completed, the turntable mechanism continues to rotate, transporting the battery pack to the position of the marking mechanism. The marking mechanism marks the battery packs that pass the test. After marking, the turntable mechanism continues to rotate, transporting the battery pack to the position of the first unloading mechanism or the second unloading mechanism. If the battery pack passes the test, the first unloading mechanism actuates, removing the qualified product and placing it on the good product collection assembly; if the battery pack fails the test, the second unloading mechanism actuates, removing the unqualified product and placing it on the defective product collection assembly. This invention has the advantages of high automation, high detection accuracy, clear and accurate marking, accurate and reliable material feeding, and convenient collection, and can meet the detection and marking needs in the battery pack production process.

[0038] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention in any way. Although the present invention has been disclosed above with reference to preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art should be able to make equivalent embodiments by making some changes or modifications to the above-disclosed technical content without departing from the scope of the present invention. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the scope of the present invention shall still fall within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A battery pack inspection and marking machine, comprising a frame (1) and a turntable mechanism (2) rotatably mounted on the frame (1), characterized in that, The battery pack inspection and marking machine also includes: The conductive component (3) is telescopically disposed between the frame (1) and the turntable mechanism (2) for connecting and testing the battery pack circuit under test on the turntable mechanism (2); The marking mechanism (4) is located on the circumference of the rotating turntable mechanism (2) and is used to mark the battery pack after testing. The first unloading mechanism (5) is positioned at a 90° angle to the marking mechanism (4) and is used to remove qualified products transported by the turntable mechanism (2); and The second feeding mechanism (6) is located directly opposite the marking mechanism (4) and is used to remove the defective products transported by the turntable mechanism (2).

2. The battery pack testing and marking machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The conduction assembly (3) includes a battery comprehensive tester (31) disposed inside the frame; a conduction detection bracket (32) is provided above the battery comprehensive tester (31); a conduction lifting cylinder (33) is provided on one side of the conduction detection bracket (32); a fixing plate (34) is provided at the output end of the conduction lifting cylinder (33); a conduction probe (35) is inserted into the fixing plate (34) in a movable and retractable manner; one end of the conduction probe (35) is connected to the battery comprehensive tester (31) through a wire.

3. The battery pack testing and marking machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The first feeding mechanism (5) and the second feeding mechanism (6) adopt the same structural configuration.

4. The battery pack inspection and marking machine as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The second unloading mechanism (6) includes an unloading base (61); a first linear module (62) is horizontally arranged at the end of the unloading base (61); a vertical lifting module (63) is provided at the output end of the first linear module (62); a swing cylinder (64) is fixedly provided at the output end of the vertical lifting module (63); a battery pack unloading finger cylinder (65) is fixedly provided at the output end of the swing cylinder (64); the swing cylinder (64) can drive the battery pack unloading finger cylinder (65) to swing back and forth.

5. The battery pack inspection and marking machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The turntable mechanism (2) includes a rotary divider (21); the top of the rotary divider (21) is provided with a battery packaging clamping fixture (22) arranged in a circular array; the rotary divider (21) is provided with a second connecting component (23) arranged in a circular array; the second connecting component (23) and the battery packaging clamping fixture (22) are connected by multiple wires.

6. The battery pack testing and marking machine as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The battery packaging clamp (22) includes an L-shaped base; a battery pack positioning core is horizontally inserted along the upper edge of the L-shaped base; and deformable clamping parts are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the battery pack positioning core.

7. The battery pack testing and marking machine as described in any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that: The battery pack inspection and marking machine also includes a good product collection component (7) and a defective product collection component (8) that are movably mounted on the frame (1); the good product collection component (7) is located below the first feeding mechanism (5); the defective product collection component (8) is located below the second feeding mechanism (6).

8. The battery pack inspection and marking machine as described in claim 7, characterized in that: The good product collection component (7) includes a tray frame movably mounted on the frame (1); the tray frame is driven to move by a tray moving linear module; the defective product collection component (8) includes a defective product tray frame movably mounted on the frame; the defective product tray frame is driven to move by a cylinder.