Battery drying device
By combining a rotating chamber, an evaporation chamber, and a foreign matter collection chamber, the problem of low battery drying efficiency is solved, enabling rapid drying and recycling of cleaning fluid.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423199178.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-24
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-02
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-24
AI Technical Summary
Existing battery drying equipment has a long drying time, low efficiency, and significant waste of cleaning fluid.
It adopts a combination structure of rotating box, evaporation box, foreign matter collection box and air duct. The rotating cage driven by the rotating motor throws out the residual liquid on the surface of the battery, and the battery is quickly dried through the air duct and evaporation box. The foreign matter collection box collects foreign matter.
It enables rapid separation and drying of residual liquid on the battery surface, improves drying efficiency, and allows for the recycling of cleaning fluid, reducing waste and cost of cleaning fluid.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of battery drying technology, and in particular to a battery drying device. Background Technology
[0002] After the battery is processed with electrolyte, foreign matter may remain on its surface. This foreign matter is mainly removed through a cleaning process. After the cleaning process, liquid may remain on the surface of the battery, requiring further drying.
[0003] Existing drying equipment mainly includes dryers, which place batteries inside for drying. However, this method requires a long drying time, is inefficient, and directly dries the residual liquid on the battery surface, resulting in waste of cleaning fluid. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a battery drying device to solve the above-mentioned technical problems.
[0005] The technical solution adopted in this utility model is as follows:
[0006] A battery drying device includes a rotating chamber, an evaporating chamber, a foreign matter collection chamber, and an air duct. One end of the foreign matter collection chamber is connected to the rotating chamber, and the other end of the foreign matter collection chamber is connected to the evaporating chamber. The air duct is provided at one end of the evaporating chamber. The rotating chamber includes a first chamber body, a rotating cage, a support, and a rotating motor. The support is located inside the first chamber body, and the rotating motor is located on the inner side of the support. The rotating cage is located at the upper end of the support, and the output end of the rotating motor is connected to the rotating cage.
[0007] Preferably, the bracket includes a support rod and a support platform, and the lower end of the support platform is connected to the lower inner wall of the first box body through the support rod.
[0008] As a further preferred embodiment, the system also includes an annular slide rail and a slider. The annular slide rail is provided at the upper end of the support platform, and the slider is provided inside the annular slide rail. The lower end of the rotating cage is connected to the slider.
[0009] Preferably, the outer peripheral wall of the rotating cage is provided with several through holes.
[0010] Preferably, a waterproof cover is also included, which is disposed on the lower inner wall of the first housing, and the rotary motor is disposed inside the waterproof cover.
[0011] Preferably, the foreign object collection box includes a second box body, a guide plate, and a baffle. The second box body has openings at both ends, one end of the second box body is connected to the first box body, two baffles are provided at one end of the second box body opening, forming an opening between the two baffles, and the guide plate is inclinedly provided at the other end of the second box body opening.
[0012] As a further preferred embodiment, the evaporator includes a third chamber and a battery rack, the battery rack being disposed inside the third chamber, one end of the third chamber being connected to the air duct, and the other end of the third chamber being connected to the other end of the second chamber.
[0013] Preferably, the air duct is connected to an external fan.
[0014] As a further preferred embodiment, the battery placement rack is positioned directly opposite the air duct.
[0015] As a further preferred embodiment, the upper end of the first box is provided with a first end cap, the upper end of the second box is provided with a second end cap, and the upper end of the third box is provided with a third end cap.
[0016] The above technical solution has the following advantages or beneficial effects:
[0017] In this invention, by setting up a rotating box, an evaporation box, a foreign matter collection box, and an air duct, the residual liquid on the battery surface and the foreign matter mixed in the residual liquid can be separated from the battery surface. The residual liquid on the battery surface can be dried quickly, and some of the foreign matter remaining on the battery surface can be blown into the foreign matter collection box for collection. Attached Figure Description
[0018] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the battery drying device in this utility model;
[0019] Figure 2 This is a top view of the battery drying device in this utility model;
[0020] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Sectional view along the AA direction.
[0021] In the diagram: 1. Rotating box; 101. First box body; 102. Rotating cage; 103. Support rod; 104. Support platform; 105. Rotary motor; 106. Circular slide rail; 107. Slider; 108. Through hole; 109. Waterproof cover; 110. First end cover; 2. Evaporation box; 201. Third box body; 202. Battery rack; 203. Third end cover; 3. Foreign object collection box; 301. Second box body; 302. Guide plate; 303. Baffle; 304. Second end cover; 4. Air duct. Detailed Implementation
[0022] The technical solution of this utility model will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0023] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0024] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0025] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the battery drying device in this utility model; Figure 2 This is a top view of the battery drying device in this utility model; Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Sectional view along the AA direction. See also Figures 1 to 3 The diagram illustrates a preferred embodiment of a battery drying device, comprising a rotating chamber 1, an evaporation chamber 2, a foreign matter collection chamber 3, and an air duct 4. One end of the foreign matter collection chamber 3 is connected to the rotating chamber 1, and the other end is connected to the evaporation chamber 2. An air duct 4 is provided at one end of the evaporation chamber 2. The rotating chamber 1 includes a first chamber body 101, a rotating cage 102, a support, and a rotating motor 105. The support is located inside the first chamber body 101, and the rotating motor 105 is located on the inner side of the support. The rotating cage 102 is located at the upper end of the support, and the output end of the rotating motor 105 is connected to the rotating cage 102. In this embodiment, see [reference needed]. Figure 3As shown, the rotating chamber 1, the evaporating chamber 2, and the foreign matter collection box 3 are interconnected. The evaporating chamber 2 is connected to the air duct 4, which is used to blow airflow into the interior of the evaporating chamber 2 to remove foreign matter (particulate impurities and other residues) from the battery surface, allowing the foreign matter to enter the foreign matter collection box 3. The rotating chamber 1 is used to throw off residual liquid from the battery surface. During use, the rotating motor 105 can drive the rotating cage 102 to rotate, and the rotating cage 102 drives the battery inside to rotate. Under the action of centrifugal force, the residual liquid on the battery surface is thrown off, so that the residual liquid is initially separated from the battery surface. This can reduce the residual liquid on the battery surface, and under the action of the evaporating chamber 2, it can be dried quickly, improving the drying efficiency.
[0026] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment, the bracket includes a support rod 103 and a support platform 104. The lower end of the support platform 104 is connected to the lower inner wall of the first housing 101 via the support rod 103. The lower end of the support rod 103 is fixedly connected to the lower inner wall of the first housing 101, and the upper end of the support rod 103 is detachably connected to the lower end of the support platform 104 via screws.
[0027] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, it also includes an annular slide rail 106 and a slider 107. The annular slide rail 106 is provided at the upper end of the support platform 104, and the slider 107 is provided inside the annular slide rail 106. The lower end of the rotating cage 102 is connected to the slider 107. The annular slide rail 106 is fixedly provided at the upper end of the support platform 104, while the slider 107 is slidably provided inside the annular slide rail 106, which facilitates the stable rotation of the rotating cage 102.
[0028] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, a plurality of through holes 108 are provided on the outer peripheral wall of the rotating cage 102. This arrangement facilitates the ejection of residual liquid from the battery surface from the rotating cage 102. A drain port can be provided at the lower end of the first housing 101, through which the ejected residual liquid can be discharged.
[0029] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, it also includes a waterproof cover 109, which is disposed on the lower inner wall of the first housing 101, and the rotary motor 105 is disposed inside the waterproof cover 109. See also Figure 3 As shown, the rotary motor 105 is located inside the waterproof cover 109, which can prevent residual liquid in the first housing 101 from entering the rotary motor 105, thus protecting the rotary motor 105. Furthermore, the upper opening of the waterproof cover 109 faces the lower surface of the support platform 104, which can prevent residual liquid that has been thrown out from entering the waterproof cover 109.
[0030] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, the foreign object collection box 3 includes a second box body 301, a guide plate 302, and a baffle 303. The second box body 301 has openings at both ends, with one end connected to the first box body 101. Two baffles 303 are provided at one end opening of the second box body 301, forming an opening between the two baffles 303. The guide plate 302 is obliquely arranged at the other end opening of the second box body 301. (See also...) Figure 3 As shown, the two baffles 303 are arranged vertically and are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the second housing 301. The upper surface of the lower baffle 303 is higher than the upper surface of the rotating cage 102 to prevent residual liquid ejected from the rotating cage 102 from entering the second housing 301. The guide plate 302 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the second housing 301 to facilitate guidance. Particulate residues on the surface of the battery inside the evaporator 2 are blown towards the second housing 301 by the external fan and guided into the second housing 301 by the guide plate 302. Some residues may enter the first housing 101 through the opening. In this case, the first end cap 110 at the top of the first housing 101 can be opened to remove the residues inside the first housing 101. When the external fan blows air into the evaporator 2, the first end cap 110 on the first housing 101 can be opened partially to allow airflow.
[0031] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, the evaporator 2 includes a third housing 201 and a battery rack 202. The battery rack 202 is disposed inside the third housing 201. One end of the third housing 201 is connected to the air duct 4, and the other end of the third housing 201 is connected to the other end of the second housing 301. The battery rack 202 is used to place batteries. An external fan is connected to the air duct 4 and blows airflow into the air duct 4. Under the action of the air duct 4, the airflow can blow towards the surface of the battery, thereby blowing away any residue on the battery surface.
[0032] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, the battery holder 202 is positioned directly opposite the air duct 4, allowing the airflow to directly act on the surface of the battery. In this embodiment, a motor can be installed at the bottom of the battery holder 202 to drive the battery holder 202 to rotate slowly, thereby causing the battery to rotate slowly, facilitating the airflow to act on the surface of the battery. The surface here does not include the bottom surface of the battery. To blow away residue on the bottom surface of the battery, the battery can be manually flipped over.
[0033] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, a first end cap 110 is provided at the upper end of the first housing 101, a second end cap 304 is provided at the upper end of the second housing 301, and a third end cap 203 is provided at the upper end of the third housing 201. The first end cap 110 is detachably connected to the upper end of the first housing 101, the second housing 301 is detachably connected to the second end cap 304, and the third end cap 203 is detachably connected to the third housing 201. The detachment method is not limited to threaded connection, hinge connection, etc.
[0034] In this embodiment, a plurality of vent holes are provided on the first end cap 110. The vent holes can be connected to a gas-liquid separation device, which can be a gas-liquid separator. The residual liquid on the surface of the battery in the third housing 201 and the residual liquid that has evaporated to form a gaseous mixture can be blown into the first housing 101 and the second housing 301 by the action of the fan. The gas enters the gas-liquid separation device through the vent holes and is filtered to filter out part of the residual liquid for recycling. This can realize the recycling of residual liquid (cleaning liquid), save costs, and the residual liquid can be an alcohol / DMC (dimethyl carbonate) cleaning liquid.
[0035] In this embodiment, a heater can be provided on the inner wall of the third housing 201 to provide heat to the inside of the third housing 201, so that the residual liquid on the surface of the battery can evaporate quickly.
[0036] In this embodiment, the rotary motor 105, the heater, and the motor can all be connected to an external PLC controller, and the rotary motor 105, the motor, and the heater can be controlled by the PLC controller.
[0037] The battery drying device in this embodiment can be used for spin-drying and evaporating residual liquid on the battery surface and collecting particulate impurities. Cleaning the battery surface with alcohol / DMC cleaning solution removes foreign matter remaining after electrolyte processing. Existing technologies primarily use laser cleaning to remove foreign matter remaining on the battery surface after electrolyte processing. However, laser cleaning easily generates dust or metal, leading to foreign object defects during inkjet printing, resulting in a production yield below 60%. Simultaneously, laser cleaning damages the pre-plated nickel layer, resulting in poor rust prevention. In this embodiment, however, alcohol / DMC cleaning solution can be used to dry-clean the battery surface, reducing foreign dust and improving the coating yield of subsequent processes. Furthermore, alcohol is volatile, leaving little residue, reducing water waste and lowering costs. It also does not damage the pre-plated nickel layer on the battery surface, providing better rust prevention.
[0038] The existing battery coating process mainly involves battery sealing, laser cleaning, UV inkjet printing, capacity testing, and battery grading. The improved battery coating process involves battery sealing, solvent dry cleaning, UV inkjet printing, capacity testing, and battery grading. The battery drying device in this embodiment is mainly used for the subsequent drying process after the battery has undergone solvent dry cleaning.
[0039] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the implementation method and protection scope of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art should realize that all solutions obtained by equivalent substitutions and obvious changes made based on the description and illustrations of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A battery drying device, characterized in that, The device includes a rotating chamber, an evaporating chamber, a foreign matter collection chamber, and an air duct. One end of the foreign matter collection chamber is connected to the rotating chamber, and the other end of the foreign matter collection chamber is connected to the evaporating chamber. The air duct is provided at one end of the evaporating chamber. The rotating chamber includes a first chamber body, a rotating cage, a support, and a rotating motor. The support is located inside the first chamber body, and the rotating motor is located on the inner side of the support. The rotating cage is located at the upper end of the support, and the output end of the rotating motor is connected to the rotating cage.
2. The battery drying apparatus as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The bracket includes a support rod and a support platform, and the lower end of the support platform is connected to the lower inner wall of the first box body through the support rod.
3. The battery drying apparatus as described in claim 2, characterized in that, It also includes an annular slide rail and a slider. The annular slide rail is provided at the upper end of the support platform, and the slider is provided inside the annular slide rail. The lower end of the rotating cage is connected to the slider.
4. The battery drying apparatus as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The outer peripheral wall of the rotating cage has several through holes.
5. The battery drying apparatus as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a waterproof cover, which is located on the lower inner wall of the first housing, and the rotary motor is located inside the waterproof cover.
6. The battery drying apparatus as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The foreign object collection box includes a second box body, a guide plate, and a baffle. The second box body has openings at both ends. One end of the second box body is connected to the first box body. Two baffles are provided at one end opening of the second box body, forming an opening between the two baffles. The guide plate is inclinedly provided at the other end opening of the second box body.
7. The battery drying apparatus as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The evaporator includes a third chamber and a battery rack. The battery rack is installed inside the third chamber. One end of the third chamber is connected to the air duct, and the other end of the third chamber is connected to the other end of the second chamber.
8. The battery drying apparatus as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The air duct is connected to an external fan.
9. The battery drying apparatus as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The battery rack is positioned directly opposite the air duct.
10. The battery drying apparatus as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The first box is provided with a first end cap at its upper end, the second box is provided with a second end cap at its upper end, and the third box is provided with a third end cap at its upper end.