Welding spot milling machine for echelon utilization of retired power battery

By setting up inspection components and guide frame systems on the milling machine, the position of the milling components is automatically adjusted, solving the problem of low work efficiency caused by changes in power battery models, and realizing efficient and precise weld point milling.

CN223603495UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-28ZHONGHENG ZHILIAN (GUANGZHOU) ENERGY DEVELOPMENT CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520271095.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-19
Publication Date
2025-11-28
Estimated Expiration
2035-02-19

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Technical Problem

Existing power battery milling equipment requires workers to reset the milling program when faced with different models and variations in weld point shape, resulting in low work efficiency.

Method used

The first and second cameras in the inspection component are used to determine the location of the weld point. Combined with the cylinder and guide frame system, the position of the milling component is automatically adjusted to accommodate different types of power batteries, reducing the number of downtime steps to reset the program.

Benefits of technology

It improves the working efficiency and machining accuracy of milling machines, reduces downtime, and enhances adaptability to different types of power batteries.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a welding spot milling machine for echelon utilization of retired power batteries, and belongs to the field of milling machines, the welding spot milling machine comprises a rack, an inspection assembly and a milling assembly, the inspection assembly and the milling assembly are both arranged on the rack, the inspection assembly comprises a first support and a second support, the first support and the second support are both arranged on the rack in the vertical direction, and the first support and the second support are arranged on the rack in the vertical direction. A first camera is slidably connected to the first support in the vertical direction, and a second camera is slidably connected to the second support in the horizontal direction. The first camera and the second camera are matched to determine the welding spot position of the power battery, and the milling assembly is adjusted according to the real-time position of the welding spot, so that the step of halting to adjust the milling assembly is reduced, and the working efficiency of the milling machine is improved.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The application relates to the field of milling machines, in particular to a welding point milling machine for step-by-step utilization of retired power batteries. BACKGROUND

[0002] In actual use, power batteries usually work and supply power simultaneously in the form of a battery pack formed by multiple batteries, the discharge ends of the battery units are connected in series through pins, and the terminals of the battery units have solder bumps between the terminals and the pins.

[0003] In order to improve the utilization rate of power batteries, the retired power batteries are usually recycled, and at this time, the welding points of the power batteries need to be milled. The current power battery milling device mainly includes a rack, a clamping mechanism and a milling mechanism. The clamping mechanism is used for clamping the power battery, and the milling mechanism moves according to the pre-set program and mills the welding points to separate the power battery.

[0004] However, in actual use, due to the large number of power battery models and different shapes of welding points at different positions, when the model of the power battery changes, the worker needs to re-set the program of the milling mechanism according to the model of the power battery, which reduces the overall working efficiency of the milling machine, and thus needs to be improved. CONTENT OF THE INVENTION

[0005] In order to improve the above problems, the application provides a welding point milling machine for step-by-step utilization of retired power batteries.

[0006] The welding point milling machine for step-by-step utilization of retired power batteries provided by the application adopts the following technical scheme:

[0007] The welding point milling machine for step-by-step utilization of retired power batteries comprises a rack, an inspection assembly and a milling assembly, the inspection assembly and the milling assembly are arranged on the rack, the inspection assembly comprises first and second supports, the first and second supports are arranged on the rack in the vertical direction, a first camera is slidably connected to the first support in the vertical direction, and a second camera is slidably connected to the second support in the horizontal direction.

[0008] Through the above technical scheme, the first and second cameras cooperate to determine the actual position of the welding point on the power battery, so that the milling assembly adjusts its position according to the position of the welding point, reduces the step of stopping and re-setting the working program of the milling assembly, and thus improves the working efficiency of the milling machine.

[0009] Preferably, a moving plate is slidably connected to the first support, the first camera is arranged on the moving plate, a screw rod is rotatably connected to the first support, the moving plate is threadedly connected with the screw rod, and a first motor is arranged on the first support and coaxially connected with the output end of the screw rod.

[0010] By adopting the above technical scheme, the first motor controls the rotation of the screw rod, the screw rod controls the movement of the moving plate, and the moving plate controls the movement of the first camera. The movement of the first camera can inspect the welding point position of the power battery, thereby providing convenience for the use of the first camera.

[0011] Preferably, a first linear module is arranged on the second support, and the second camera is arranged on the output end of the first linear module.

[0012] By adopting the above technical scheme, the first linear module controls the movement of the second camera, so that the second camera and the first camera cooperate to determine the exact position of the welding point of the power battery.

[0013] Preferably, two opposite air cylinders are arranged on the rack, a connecting plate is arranged on the output end of each of the two opposite air cylinders, and the milling assembly is connected with the connecting plate.

[0014] By adopting the above technical scheme, the two air cylinders simultaneously control the movement of the milling assembly, so that the milling assembly is adapted to different models of power batteries.

[0015] Preferably, the milling assembly comprises a second linear module, a second motor and a milling cutter, the second linear module is connected with the connecting plate, the second motor is arranged on the output end of the second linear module in a vertical direction, and the milling cutter is coaxially arranged on the output end of the second motor.

[0016] By adopting the above technical scheme, the second linear module controls the movement of the second motor according to the actual position of the welding point, the second motor controls the rotation of the milling cutter, and the milling cutter can mill the welding point after contacting the welding point, thereby providing convenience for the work of the milling assembly.

[0017] Preferably, a moving frame is slidably connected to the rack along the length direction of the rack, a supporting plate is arranged on the moving frame, an adjusting rod is threadedly connected to the supporting plate, a clamping plate is rotatably connected to the adjusting rod, and the clamping plate is slidably connected to the moving frame.

[0018] By adopting the above technical scheme, the worker places the power battery to be processed on the moving frame and rotates the adjusting rod, the adjusting rod drives the clamping plate to move, and the clamping plate is tightly pressed against the surface of the power battery to limit the power battery.

[0019] Preferably, the rack is provided with a guide frame, and the moving frame is provided with a guide block in sliding connection with the guide frame.

[0020] By adopting the above technical scheme, the guide block cooperates with the guide frame to provide support for the moving frame and guide the moving frame, so that the moving frame can control the movement of the power battery more stably.

[0021] To sum up, the present application has at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0022] 1. By providing the inspection assembly, the first camera and the second camera in the inspection assembly cooperate to determine the actual position of the power battery welding point, thereby reducing the step of stopping and re-adjusting the milling assembly working procedure, so that the milling assembly can mill the welding point more stably, thereby improving the working efficiency of the milling machine;

[0023] 2. By providing the two relatively arranged air cylinders, the position of the milling assembly can be adjusted to adapt to different models of power batteries.

[0024] 3. By providing the guide frame and the guide block, the moving frame is provided with support and guidance, thereby improving the stability of the moving frame when controlling the movement of the power battery. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0025] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the embodiment of the present application.

[0026] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS 1. Rack; 11. Waste chute; 2. Inspection assembly; 21. First support; 211. First camera; 212. Moving plate; 213. Screw rod; 214. First motor; 22. Second support; 221. Second camera; 222. First linear module; 223. First drive motor; 3. Milling assembly; 31. Second linear module; 32. Second motor; 33. Milling cutter; 34. Third drive motor; 4. Moving frame; 41. Support plate; 42. Adjusting rod; 43. Clamping plate; 431. Rubber pad; 44. Guide block; 5. Guide frame; 51. Drive shaft; 511. Drive wheel; 52. Driven shaft; 521. Driven wheel; 53. Second drive motor; 54. Drive belt; 6. Air cylinder; 61. Connecting plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The following will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Figure 1 The present application will be further described in detail.

[0028] The embodiment of the present application discloses a welding point milling machine for the step-by-step utilization of retired power batteries. Referring to Figure 1The application discloses a welding spot milling machine for step utilization of retired power batteries, which comprises a rack 1, an inspection assembly 2 and a milling assembly 3, wherein the inspection assembly 2 and the milling assembly 3 are arranged on the rack 1, the inspection assembly 2 comprises first supports 21 and second supports 22, the first supports 21 and the second supports 22 are arranged on the rack 1 in a vertical direction, a first camera 211 is slidably connected to the first support 21 in a vertical direction, and a second camera 221 is slidably connected to the second support 22 in a horizontal direction.

[0029] With reference to Figure 1 The first supports 21 are oppositely arranged, so that the second camera 221 cooperates with the first supports 21 to determine the actual shape and position of the welding spot, thereby improving the machining precision of the subsequent milling assembly 3.

[0030] With reference to Figure 1 A moving plate 212 is slidably connected to the first support 21, and the first camera 211 is fixed to the moving plate 212. A screw rod 213 is rotatably connected to the first support 21, and the moving plate 212 is threadedly connected to the screw rod 213. A first motor 214 is arranged on the first support 21, and an output end of the first motor 214 is coaxially connected to the screw rod 213.

[0031] A first linear module 222 is fixed to the second support 22, and the second camera 221 is arranged on an output end of the first linear module 222, and the first linear module 222 is driven by a first driving motor 223.

[0032] The first motor 214 controls the rotation of the screw rod 213, the screw rod 213 drives the moving plate 212 to move in a vertical direction, and the moving plate 212 drives the first camera 211 to move in a vertical direction, so as to preliminarily determine the position of the welding spot of the power battery. The first driving motor 223 controls the working of the first linear module 222, and the output end of the first linear module 222 controls the movement of the second camera 221, so as to further determine the position of the welding spot of the power battery, so that the subsequent milling assembly 3 works according to the actual position of the welding spot.

[0033] With reference to Figure 1 In order to facilitate the control of the movement of the power battery, a moving frame 4 is slidably connected to the rack 1 along the length direction of the rack 1. A supporting plate 41 is fixed to the moving frame 4, an adjusting rod 42 is threadedly connected to the supporting plate 41, a clamping plate 43 is rotatably connected to the adjusting rod 42, and the clamping plate 43 is slidably connected to the moving frame 4. Rubber pads 431 are attached to the clamping plate 43, and the supporting plates 41 are oppositely arranged, each supporting plate 41 corresponds to an adjusting rod 42, and each adjusting rod 42 corresponds to a clamping plate 43.

[0034] The worker places the power battery on the moving frame 4, and then rotates the adjusting rod 42, so that the rubber pad 431 is in close contact with the power battery. At this time, the two clamping plates 43 simultaneously limit the power battery, reducing the possibility of movement of the power battery in the subsequent processing.

[0035] With reference to Figure 1 The rack 1 is fixed with a guide frame 5, and the moving frame 4 is fixed with a guide block 44 which is in sliding connection with the guide frame 5. The guide frame 5 is provided with opposite driving shafts 51 and driven shafts 52 which are in rotational connection with the guide frame 5. The guide frame 5 is fixed with a second driving motor 53, and the output end of the second driving motor 53 is coaxially connected with the driving shaft 51.

[0036] The driving shaft 51 is coaxially fixed with a plurality of driving wheels 511, and the driven shaft 52 is coaxially fixed with a plurality of driven wheels 521. Each driving wheel 511 corresponds to a driven wheel 521, and the corresponding driving wheel 511 and driven wheel 521 are provided with a driving belt 54 which is connected with the moving frame 4. The driving wheel 511 and the driven wheel 521 are both synchronous pulleys, and the driving belt 54 is a synchronous toothed belt.

[0037] The second driving motor 53 controls the rotation of the driving shaft 51, and the driving shaft 51 in turn controls the rotation of the driving wheel 511 and the driving belt 54. The driving belt 54 simultaneously controls the rotation of the driven wheel 521 and the driven shaft 52, so as to realize the movement of the moving frame 4. During the movement of the moving frame 4, the guide block 44 cooperates with the guide frame 5 to provide support for the moving frame 4 and to provide guidance for the moving frame 4, so that the moving frame 4 can more stably control the movement of the power battery.

[0038] With reference to Figure 1 The rack 1 is provided with two opposite air cylinders 6, and the output ends of the two opposite air cylinders 6 are both fixed with a connecting plate 61. The milling assembly 3 is connected with the connecting plate 61.

[0039] The milling assembly 3 includes a second linear module 31, a second motor 32 and a milling cutter 33. The second linear module 31 is connected with the two connecting plates 61 simultaneously. The second motor 32 is arranged on the output end of the second linear module 31 in the vertical direction, and the milling cutter 33 is coaxially arranged on the output end of the second motor 32. The second linear module 31 is driven by a third driving motor 34.

[0040] Two air cylinders 6 are started at the same time and control the movement of the connecting plate 61, the connecting plate 61 moves and drives the second linear module 31 to move, so as to preliminarily adjust the position of the second motor 32 and the milling cutter 33. The third driving motor 34 controls the movement of the second motor 32, so as to further adjust the position of the second motor 32 and the milling cutter 33, so that the milling cutter 33 is opposite to the welding point. The second motor 32 controls the rotation of the milling cutter 33, so that the milling cutter 33 mills the welding point.

[0041] With reference to Figure 1 In order to facilitate the collection of the debris generated in the milling process, the rack 1 is provided with a waste groove 11.

[0042] The implementation principle of the embodiment of the application is that, in the process of milling the welding point of the power battery, the inspection assembly 2 first determines the position of the welding point of the power battery, so that the milling assembly 3 adjusts its own position, reduces the step of stopping and resetting the working procedure of the milling assembly 3, saves part of the time, and thus improves the working efficiency of the milling machine.

[0043] The above are preferred embodiments of the application, and do not limit the protection scope of the application, so that: any equivalent changes made according to the structure, shape, principle of the application should be covered within the protection scope of the application.

Claims

1. A welding point milling machine for the cascade utilization of decommissioned power batteries, characterized in that: Including frame (1), viewing assembly (2) and milling assembly (3), viewing assembly (2) and milling assembly (3) are arranged on frame (1), viewing assembly (2) includes first support (21) and second support (22), first support (21) and second support (22) are arranged on frame (1) along vertical direction, first camera (211) is slidably connected on first support (21) along vertical direction, second camera (221) is slidably connected on second support (22) along horizontal direction.

2. The weld point milling machine for the ladder utilization of retired power batteries according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first support (21) is slidably connected with a moving plate (212), the first camera (211) is arranged on the moving plate (212), the first support (21) is rotatably connected with a screw rod (213), the moving plate (212) is threadedly connected with the screw rod (213), the first support (21) is provided with a first motor (214), and the output end of the first motor (214) is coaxially connected with the screw rod (213).

3. The weld point milling machine for retired power battery cascade utilization of claim 1, wherein: The second support (22) is provided with a first linear module (222), and the second camera (221) is arranged on the output end of the first linear module (222).

4. The weld point milling machine for retired power battery cascade utilization of claim 1, wherein: The frame (1) is provided with two opposite air cylinders (6), and the output ends of the two opposite air cylinders (6) are provided with connecting plates (61), and the milling assembly (3) is connected with the connecting plates (61).

5. The weld point milling machine for retired power battery cascade utilization of claim 4, wherein: The milling assembly (3) includes a second linear module (31), a second motor (32) and a milling cutter (33), the second linear module (31) is connected with the connecting plate (61), the second motor (32) is arranged on the output end of the second linear module (31) along the vertical direction, and the milling cutter (33) is coaxially arranged on the output end of the second motor (32).

6. The weld point milling machine for retired power battery cascade utilization according to claim 5, characterized in that: The frame (1) is provided with a moving frame (4) slidably connected along the length direction of the frame (1), the moving frame (4) is provided with a supporting plate (41), the supporting plate (41) is threadedly connected with an adjusting rod (42), the adjusting rod (42) is rotatably connected with a clamping plate (43), and the clamping plate (43) is slidably connected on the moving frame (4).

7. The weld point milling machine for retired power battery cascade utilization according to claim 6, characterized in that: The frame (1) is provided with a guide frame (5), the moving frame (4) is provided with a guide block (44), and the guide block (44) is slidably connected with the guide frame (5).