Cylindrical battery cell OCV sorting machine with battery cell collecting equipment

By introducing a pusher cylinder and a collection bin into the cylindrical battery cell sorting machine, combined with industrial computer control, the problem of battery cell sorting errors was solved, and accurate sorting and stable storage of battery cells were achieved, improving work efficiency and equipment stability.

CN223602922UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-28SHENZHEN ZHONGMEI CHUANGLI IND CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202423126804.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-18
Publication Date
2025-11-28
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-18

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Technical Problem

Existing cylindrical battery cell sorting machines lack battery cell collection equipment, resulting in a high sorting error rate and affecting product quality.

Method used

A cylindrical battery cell OCV sorting machine with a battery cell collection device was designed. It uses a pusher cylinder and a collection bin for precise sorting, and combines industrial control computer control and positioning mechanism to ensure stability, including omnidirectional casters and positioning suction cups for stable positioning.

Benefits of technology

It enables precise sorting and automatic storage of battery cells, reducing confusion and errors, improving work efficiency, reducing labor costs, and ensuring the stability and accuracy of the equipment during operation.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a cylindrical battery cell OCV sorting machine with a battery cell collecting device, belongs to the technical field of cylindrical battery cell sorting, and aims to solve the problem that the sorting error rate is easily increased due to lack of the battery cell collecting device, the cylindrical battery cell OCV sorting machine comprises a bottom cabinet, and the bottom of the bottom cabinet is fixedly connected with a plurality of universal movable trundles. The device comprises a bottom cabinet, positioning mechanisms are arranged at the positions, close to the bottom, of the two sides of the bottom cabinet, cabinet doors are rotationally connected to the two sides of the front end of the bottom cabinet, and a testing assembly is fixedly connected to the top of the bottom cabinet. The material pushing air cylinder sorts the cylindrical battery cells to the designated position of the collecting bin, the battery cells can automatically enter the preset designated position of the collecting bin through accurate sorting and pushing, and the situation that the battery cells are stacked or stored disorderly is avoided.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of cylindrical battery cell sorting, specifically relates to a cylindrical battery cell OCV sorting machine with battery cell collecting equipment. BACKGROUND

[0002] Cylindrical battery cell is a common lithium battery form, its appearance is similar to cylinder, is usually used in various portable electronic equipment, electric tool and electric automobile and so on field, and the characteristic of cylindrical battery cell is simple structure, easy to manufacture, has good security and stability, therefore is widely used in multiple industries, and battery sorting is the vital link in the process of battery production and application, and the purpose is to divide the battery into different grade batteries according to the different characteristics of battery, to ensure the performance stability and safety of battery pack, and the function of sorting machine is particularly important when cylindrical battery cell is produced.

[0003] In the prior art, the patent with patent announcement No. CN220215840U is a cylindrical battery cell voltage sorting machine, the above-mentioned patent includes guide plates arranged on opposite sides of the conveying direction of the feeding conveyor, two groups of guide plates are arranged on the same side of the upper side plate and the lower side plate, one group of guide plates is arranged on the same side of the upper side plate and the lower side plate, the other group of guide plates is arranged on the same side of the upper side plate and the lower side plate, a clamping module is arranged for clamping cylindrical battery cell, the clamping module is moved by a horizontal line moving module, a vertical moving module and a horizontal moving module, the device guides the cylindrical battery cell with different orientations by the upper guide groove and the lower guide groove, and the cylindrical battery cell is grabbed by the clamping module to the corresponding discharge conveyor, and the voltage and internal resistance of the cylindrical battery cell are detected by the test probe and the internal resistance instrument, so that the cylindrical battery cell in the corresponding interval is placed on the corresponding discharge conveyor;But there are still the following deficiencies in actual use: starting from reality, the device lacks battery cell collecting equipment, and the sorted battery cells may be mixed during the taking-out process, resulting in battery classification error or omission of some battery cells, directly affecting the subsequent inspection, testing, assembly and other links, and affecting product quality.

[0004] Therefore, a cylindrical battery cell OCV sorting machine with battery cell collecting equipment is needed to solve the problem of lack of battery cell collecting equipment in the prior art, which easily leads to increased sorting error rate. Utility model content

[0005] The utility model aims at providing a cylindrical battery cell OCV sorting machine with battery cell collecting equipment to solve the problems in the above background technology.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a cylindrical battery cell OCV sorting machine with a battery cell collection device, comprising a base cabinet, multiple omnidirectional casters fixedly connected to the bottom of the base cabinet, positioning mechanisms provided on both sides of the base cabinet near the bottom, cabinet doors rotatably connected to both sides of the front end of the base cabinet, a testing component fixedly connected to the top of the base cabinet, a feeding bin installed on the top of the testing component, a barcode scanner fixedly connected to the top of the base cabinet, a barcode scanner positioning cylinder corresponding to the barcode scanner fixedly connected to the top of the base cabinet, a conveyor belt installed on the top of the base cabinet, a drive motor corresponding to the conveyor belt fixedly connected to the top of the base cabinet, multiple pushing cylinders fixedly connected to the top of the base cabinet, a collection bin fixedly connected to the top of the base cabinet, an industrial control computer fixedly connected to the top of the base cabinet, a display screen fixedly connected to the top of the base cabinet, an alarm fixedly connected to the top of the industrial control computer, and a switch control key fixedly connected to the top of the base cabinet.

[0007] It should be noted in the plan that the base cabinet is made of cold-rolled sheet metal.

[0008] It is further worth noting that the positioning mechanism includes a groove formed on the outside of the base cabinet. A support plate is fixedly connected between the inner walls of the front and rear ends of the groove. A convex frame is fixedly connected to the top of the support plate. Limiting sliders are slidably connected to the inner walls of the front and rear ends of the convex frame. A mounting plate is fixedly connected between the two limiting sliders. A servo motor is fixedly connected to the top of the mounting plate. A threaded rod is fixedly connected to the output end of the servo motor. A positioning suction cup is rotatably mounted at the bottom of the threaded rod.

[0009] Furthermore, it should be noted that the inner walls of the front and rear ends of the convex frame are provided with limiting grooves corresponding to the limiting sliders.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, the support plate has a threaded groove inside that corresponds to the threaded rod.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment, each of the output ends of the plurality of pusher cylinders is fixedly connected to a pusher plate.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, a protective film is attached to the front of the display screen.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the cylindrical battery cell OCV sorting machine with battery cell collection device provided by this utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0014] (1) By setting the pushing cylinder and collecting bin, after the detection of the test assembly and the code scanning gun is completed, the pushing cylinder sorts the cylindrical battery to the designated position of the collecting bin, through accurate sorting and pushing, the battery can automatically enter the predetermined collecting bin, avoiding the situation of battery accumulation or storage disorder; at the same time, the device structure is compact and reasonable, the appearance is beautiful, the occupied space is small, the industrial computer is adopted for control, the PLC is responsible for battery feeding, material conveying and material collecting, the industrial computer is responsible for battery testing instrument data acquisition and storage, voltage resistance grade sorting setting, battery parameter management and the like, the operation is simple and easy to learn, the working efficiency is high, the manpower cost is saved, and the product performance is good.

[0015] (2) By setting the universal movable caster wheel and the positioning mechanism in cooperation, the device can be easily moved when being shifted, when being moved to the specified position, the servo motor is opened to drive the threaded rod to rotate, the threaded rod drives the positioning suction cup to descend and contact with the ground for adsorption when rotating, so that the device is stably positioned, vibration, displacement or shaking in the operation process is prevented, errors or faults caused by unstable equipment are reduced, and the stability of the equipment during work is ensured. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic view of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 It is a partial split view of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic view of the positioning mechanism of the utility model.

[0019] In the drawing: 1, bottom cabinet; 2, universal movable caster wheel; 3, positioning mechanism; 301, groove; 302, support plate; 303, convex frame; 304, limiting slide block; 305, mounting plate; 306, servo motor; 307, threaded rod; 308, positioning suction cup; 4, cabinet door; 5, test assembly; 6, feeding bin; 7, code scanning gun; 8, code scanning gun positioning cylinder; 9, conveying belt; 10, transmission motor; 11, pushing cylinder; 12, collecting bin; 13, industrial computer; 14, display screen; 15, alarm; 16, switch control key. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] The utility model will be further described in combination with examples.

[0021] Please refer to Figures 1-3The utility model provides a cylindrical electric core OCV sorting machine with electric core collecting equipment, including bottom cabinet 1, a plurality of universal movable trundle 2 are fixedly connected to bottom cabinet 1 bottom, the both sides of bottom cabinet 1 near bottom position all are provided with positioning mechanism 3, the both sides position of bottom cabinet 1 front end all are rotatively connected with cabinet door 4, the top of bottom cabinet 1 is fixedly connected with test subassembly 5, test subassembly 5 top is installed with loading bin 6, the top of bottom cabinet 1 is fixedly connected with scanning code gun 7, the top of bottom cabinet 1 is fixedly connected with the scanning code gun positioning cylinder 8 corresponding with scanning code gun 7, the top of bottom cabinet 1 is installed with conveying belt 9, the top of bottom cabinet 1 is fixedly connected with the transmission motor 10 corresponding with conveying belt 9, the top of bottom cabinet 1 is fixedly connected with a plurality of pusher cylinder 11, the top of bottom cabinet 1 is fixedly connected with collection bin 12, the top of bottom cabinet 1 is fixedly connected with industrial computer 13, the top of bottom cabinet 1 is fixedly connected with display screen 14, the top of industrial computer 13 is fixedly connected with alarm 15, the top of bottom cabinet 1 is fixedly connected with switch control key 16.

[0022] Further as Figure 1 Illustrated, it is worth specifically explained that bottom cabinet 1 is made of cold-rolled sheet metal material, and the cold-rolled sheet metal material has high tensile strength and rigidity, so that the bottom cabinet 1 can withstand certain external impact and pressure, is not easy to deform, ensures the stability and reliability of the electric core sorting machine in long-term operation, and the cold-rolled sheet metal material has lighter weight compared with some heavy materials such as cast iron or steel, which helps to reduce the overall load of the equipment, and the cold-rolled sheet metal has good thermal conductivity, which can effectively conduct and dissipate the heat generated inside the sorting machine.

[0023] Further as Figure 2 Illustrated, it is worth specifically explained that the output end of the plurality of pusher cylinders 11 is fixedly connected with a push plate, and the push plate pushes different specifications of cylindrical electric cores to different slots of the collection bin 12, ensuring that the specification of each electric core matches its storage position, which not only ensures the accuracy of sorting, but also facilitates subsequent management and use.

[0024] Further as Figure 1 Illustrated, it is worth specifically explained that the front end of the display screen 14 is attached with a protective film, which can effectively prevent the screen surface from being scratched, scratched or worn, maintain the clarity and visual effect of the screen, and prolong the service life.

[0025] According to the above working process, it can be known that: through the setting of the pushing cylinder 11 and the collecting bin 12, after the detection of the test assembly 5 and the code scanning gun 7 is completed, the pushing cylinder 11 sorts the cylindrical battery to the designated position of the collecting bin 12. Through accurate sorting and pushing, the battery can automatically enter the designated position of the predetermined collecting bin 12, avoiding the situation of battery accumulation or storage disorder. At the same time, the device structure is compact and reasonable, the appearance is beautiful, the occupied space is small, the industrial computer 13 is adopted for control, the PLC is responsible for battery feeding, material transportation, and material collection, etc. The industrial computer 13 is responsible for battery testing instrument data acquisition and storage, voltage resistance grade sorting setting, battery parameter management, etc. The operation is simple and easy to learn, the working efficiency is high, the labor cost is saved, and the product performance is good.

[0026] Further as Figure 3 illustrated, it is worth noting that the positioning mechanism 3 includes a groove 301 opened on the outside of the bottom cabinet 1, a support plate 302 fixedly connected between the inner walls of the front and rear ends of the groove 301, a convex frame 303 fixedly connected to the top of the support plate 302, a limiting sliding block 304 slidingly connected to the inner walls of the front and rear ends of the convex frame 303, an installation plate 305 fixedly connected between the two limiting sliding blocks 304, a servo motor 306 fixedly connected to the top of the installation plate 305, a threaded rod 307 fixedly connected to the output end of the servo motor 306, and a positioning suction cup 308 rotatably mounted at the bottom of the threaded rod 307. By setting the positioning mechanism 3, when the device moves to the specified position, the servo motor 306 is turned on to drive the threaded rod 307 to rotate. The threaded rod 307 drives the positioning suction cup 308 to descend and contact the ground while rotating, thereby stably positioning the device. This prevents vibration, displacement or shaking during operation, reduces errors or faults caused by unstable equipment, and ensures the stability of the equipment during operation.

[0027] Further as Figure 3 illustrated, it is worth noting that the convex frame 303 is provided with a limiting sliding groove corresponding to the limiting sliding block 304 at the inner walls of the front and rear ends. The limiting sliding groove limits and guides the movement of the installation plate 305, thereby making the lifting of the positioning suction cup 308 more stable.

[0028] Further as Figure 3 illustrated, it is worth noting that the support plate 302 is provided with a threaded groove corresponding to the threaded rod 307 inside. The threaded groove cooperates with the threaded rod 307 to ensure that the threaded rod 307 can lift vertically while rotating.

[0029] The scheme has the following working process: in actual use, the device is moved to the designated position through the universal movable caster 2, the servo motor 306 is turned on to drive the threaded rod 307 to rotate, the threaded rod 307 drives the positioning suction cup 308 to descend and be in contact with the ground for adsorption while rotating, the device is stably positioned, then the battery is filled into the upper feed bin 6, after the feeding wheel feeds, the test assembly 5 tests, sorts and the code gun 7 reads the bar code information data binding and saves, the pushing cylinder 11 sorts the cylindrical battery core to the designated position of the collection bin 12, and the sorting work of the cylindrical battery core is completed.

[0030] In summary: by setting the pushing cylinder 11 and the collection bin 12, after the detection by the test assembly 5 and the code gun 7, the pushing cylinder 11 sorts the cylindrical battery core to the designated position of the collection bin 12, through accurate sorting and pushing, the battery core can automatically enter the predetermined designated position of the collection bin 12, avoiding the situation of battery core accumulation or storage disorder; at the same time, the equipment structure is compact and reasonable, the appearance is beautiful, the occupied space is small, the industrial computer 13 is adopted for control, the PLC is responsible for battery feeding, material conveying and material collecting, the industrial computer 13 is responsible for battery test instrument data acquisition and storage, voltage resistance grade sorting setting, battery parameter management, etc., the operation is simple and easy to learn, the work efficiency is high, the labor cost is saved, the product performance is good; by setting the universal movable caster 2 and the positioning mechanism 3 in cooperation, the device can be easily moved when it is moved, when the device is moved to the designated position, the positioning mechanism 3 stably positions the device, preventing vibration, displacement or shaking during operation, reducing errors or faults caused by unstable equipment, and ensuring the stability of the equipment when working.

Claims

1. A cylindrical cell OCV sorter with charged cell collection equipment, comprising a base cabinet (1), characterized in that: The bottom cabinet (1) is fixedly connected with a plurality of universal movable casters (2) at the bottom, both sides of the bottom cabinet (1) are provided with positioning mechanisms (3) near the bottom, both sides of the front end of the bottom cabinet (1) are rotatably connected with cabinet doors (4), the top of the bottom cabinet (1) is fixedly connected with a test assembly (5), the top of the test assembly (5) is provided with a feeding bin (6), the top of the bottom cabinet (1) is fixedly connected with a code scanning gun (7), the top of the bottom cabinet (1) is fixedly connected with a code scanning gun positioning cylinder (8) corresponding to the code scanning gun (7), the top of the bottom cabinet (1) is provided with a conveying belt (9), the top of the bottom cabinet (1) is fixedly connected with a transmission motor (10) corresponding to the conveying belt (9), the top of the bottom cabinet (1) is fixedly connected with a plurality of pushing cylinders (11), the top of the bottom cabinet (1) is fixedly connected with a collecting bin (12), the top of the bottom cabinet (1) is fixedly connected with an industrial computer (13), the top of the bottom cabinet (1) is fixedly connected with a display screen (14), the top of the industrial computer (13) is fixedly connected with an alarm (15), and the top of the bottom cabinet (1) is fixedly connected with a switch control key (16).

2. A cylindrical cell OCV sorter with charged cell collection apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom cabinet (1) is made of cold-rolled sheet metal material.

3. A cylindrical cell OCV sorter with charged cell collection apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning mechanism (3) comprises a groove (301) formed in the outer side of the bottom cabinet (1), a supporting plate (302) fixedly connected between the inner walls of the front and rear ends of the groove (301), a convex frame (303) fixedly connected to the top of the supporting plate (302), a limiting sliding block (304) slidingly connected to the inner walls of the front and rear ends of the convex frame (303), an installation plate (305) fixedly connected between the two limiting sliding blocks (304), a servo motor (306) fixedly connected to the top of the installation plate (305), a threaded rod (307) fixedly connected to the output end of the servo motor (306), and a positioning suction cup (308) rotatably mounted at the bottom of the threaded rod (307).

4. A cylindrical cell OCV sorter with charged cell collection apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that: The convex frame (303) is provided with a limiting sliding groove corresponding to the limiting sliding block (304) on the inner walls of the front and rear ends.

5. A cylindrical cell OCV sorter with charged cell collection apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that: The supporting plate (302) is provided with a threaded groove corresponding to the threaded rod (307) in the inside.

6. A cylindrical cell OCV sorter with charged cell collection apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: The output end of the pushing cylinder (11) is fixedly connected with a push plate.

7. A cylindrical cell OCV sorter with charged cell collection apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front end of the display screen (14) is attached with a protective film.

Citation Information

Patent Citations

  • Cylindrical battery cell voltage sorting machine

    CN220215840U