Battery cell tab leveling device
By integrating alignment, leveling, and testing mechanisms, the problems of misalignment and transportation errors in the battery cell tabs during leveling are solved, achieving accurate alignment and leveling of the battery cell tabs and improving the quality and production efficiency of the battery cells.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423240715.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-27
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-05
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-27
AI Technical Summary
Existing cell tab leveling devices are prone to transportation errors and misalignments when processing multiple cells simultaneously, resulting in poor leveling performance.
A battery cell tab leveling device with alignment function is designed, including an alignment mechanism, a leveling mechanism and a detection mechanism. The alignment mechanism ensures accurate alignment of the battery cells, the leveling mechanism flattens the tabs, the detection mechanism checks whether the tabs meet the standards, and the transport system stably transports the battery cells.
This achieved accurate alignment and flatness of the cell tabs, avoiding misalignment and transportation errors, ensuring smooth subsequent operations, and improving the quality consistency and production efficiency of the cells.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of electric core, and concretely relates to an electric core tab flattening device. BACKGROUND
[0002] The electric core tab flattening device is usually used for processing the tabs on the electric core in the battery production process, and the purpose is to ensure the tab flatness, thereby ensuring the smooth progress of subsequent welding, assembly and the like;
[0003] The current electric core tab flattening device has the following problems: when multiple electric cores are flattened at the same time, the current electric core tab flattening device is prone to errors in transportation, resulting in poor flattening effect; or even misalignment, causing the electric core to be pressed during flattening;
[0004] The utility model solves the technical problem of providing an electric core tab flattening device with alignment function. UTILITY MODEL CONTENTS
[0005] The utility model solves the technical problem of providing an electric core tab flattening device with alignment function; the alignment mechanism is used to ensure accurate alignment of the electric core before entering the flattening device, avoiding misalignment of the electric core during subsequent processing; the flattening mechanism is used to flatten the tab part of the electric core, ensuring its flatness during subsequent operation; the detection mechanism is used to check the state of the electric core after flattening, ensuring that the tab part has been flattened to the required standard; the transportation system is used to transport the electric core from the alignment mechanism to the flattening mechanism, and then transport the flattened electric core to the detection mechanism.
[0006] An electric core tab flattening device, comprising: an alignment mechanism for positioning the electric core; a flattening mechanism for flattening the electric core; a detection mechanism for detecting the flattened electric core; and a second transportation mechanism for transporting the electric core from the alignment mechanism to the flattening mechanism for flattening, and then transporting the flattened electric core to the detection mechanism for detection.
[0007] Preferably, the alignment mechanism comprises a horizontally arranged alignment rack; a plurality of pairs of fixed alignment blocks are arranged at intervals on the top of the alignment rack, each pair of fixed alignment blocks being used to accommodate an electric core; two double slide table cylinders are arranged at intervals on the alignment rack; fifth lifting cylinders are arranged at intervals on the slides of the double slide table cylinders; the piston rods of the fifth lifting cylinders are connected to movable alignment blocks; the movable alignment blocks are driven to open or close by the double slide table cylinders, and cooperate with the fixed alignment blocks to position the electric core.
[0008] Preferably, the leveling mechanism comprises a horizontally arranged leveling rack; the top of the leveling rack is provided with a plurality of positioning seats for positioning the battery cell, and the two end tabs of the battery cell are arranged on the two sides of the positioning seat; the top of the leveling rack is provided with two leveling cylinders; the piston rod of each leveling cylinder is connected with a leveling mounting plate; the bottom of the leveling mounting plate is provided with a plurality of leveling pressing blocks; and the two end tabs of the battery cell are pressed flat by the leveling pressing blocks driven by the leveling cylinder.
[0009] Preferably, the detection mechanism comprises a horizontally arranged detection rack; the detection rack is provided with a plurality of battery cell bearing seats for bearing the battery cell; and the top of the detection rack is provided with a plurality of detectors for detecting the battery cell.
[0010] Preferably, the second conveying mechanism comprises a horizontally arranged conveying rack; the conveying rack is horizontally provided with a fourth guide rail; the side surface of the conveying rack is provided with a fourth linear module; the fourth guide rail is provided with a second connecting plate in sliding cooperation with the fourth guide rail; the second connecting plate is fixedly connected with the slider of the fourth linear module, so that the second connecting plate is driven by the fourth linear module to reciprocate; the second connecting plate is provided with a plurality of sixth suction plates at intervals; and the sixth suction plates extend above the battery cell, so that the battery cell can be suction conveyed.
[0011] Preferably, the second connecting plate is provided with a plurality of sixth lifting cylinders at intervals; the piston rod of each sixth lifting cylinder is connected with a corresponding sixth suction plate, so as to drive the sixth suction plate to reciprocate up and down; the second connecting plate is provided with a plurality of seventh sliding rails; and each sixth suction plate is in sliding cooperation with a corresponding seventh sliding rail.
[0012] Compared with the prior art, the battery cell tab leveling device has the following advantages: the alignment mechanism is used to ensure that the battery cell is accurately aligned before entering the leveling device, so as to avoid misalignment of the battery cell in the subsequent processing process; the alignment mechanism can comprise a mechanical positioning device or a sensor to automatically detect and adjust the position of the battery cell; the leveling mechanism is used to level the tab part of the battery cell, so as to ensure the flatness of the battery cell in the subsequent operation; the leveling can be performed by mechanical pressing, vibration or other physical methods; the detection mechanism is used to check the state of the battery cell after the battery cell is leveled, so as to ensure that the tab part of the battery cell has been leveled to the required standard; the detection mechanism can comprise a visual detection system such as a camera and an image processing technology to capture any defects or irregularities; the conveying system is used to convey the battery cell from the alignment mechanism to the leveling mechanism, and then convey the leveled battery cell to the detection mechanism; the conveying system can comprise a conveyor belt, a mechanical arm or other automatic equipment, so as to ensure smooth and accurate flow of the battery cell.
[0013] Additional aspects and advantages of the present application will be given in part in the following description, and will become apparent from the following description, or will be learned by practice of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0014] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings needed to be used in the embodiments or prior art description. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present application, and for those skilled in the art, other drawings can also be obtained from these drawings without creative labor.
[0015] Figure 1 is the overall structure schematic diagram of the present application.
[0016] Figure 2 is another angle structure schematic diagram of the present application Figure 1 .
[0017] Figure 3 is the alignment mechanism structure schematic diagram of the present application.
[0018] Figure 4 is another angle structure schematic diagram of the present application Figure 3 .
[0019] Figure 5 is the sorting structure schematic diagram of the present application.
[0020] Figure 6 is the detection structure schematic diagram of the present application.
[0021] Figure 7 is the second transport structure schematic diagram of the present application.
[0022] Figure 8 is another angle structure schematic diagram of the present application Figure 7 .
[0023] In the figure: D1, alignment rack; D2, fixed alignment block; D3, double slide table cylinder; D4, fifth lifting cylinder; D5, moving alignment block; D6, sorting rack; D7, positioning seat; D8, sorting cylinder; D9, sorting mounting plate; D10, sorting pressing block; D11, detection rack; D12, first electric core bearing seat; D13, CCD detector; D14, transport rack; D15, fourth guide rail; D16, fourth linear module; D17, second connecting plate; D18, sixth adsorption plate; D19, sixth lifting cylinder; D20, seventh slide rail. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0024] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work fall within the scope of the present application.
[0025] It should be noted that the terms "first", "second" and the like in the present application are used to distinguish similar objects, and do not necessarily have to be used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the data used in this way can be interchanged under appropriate circumstances, so that the embodiments of the present disclosure described herein can be implemented in an order other than those illustrated or described herein. The implementation described in the following exemplary embodiments does not represent all implementations consistent with the present disclosure.
[0026] Please refer to Figures 1 to 8 In the embodiments of the present application, an electric core tab flattening device comprises:
[0027] The alignment mechanism aligns the position of the electric core;
[0028] The flattening mechanism flattens the electric core;
[0029] The detection mechanism detects the flattened electric core;
[0030] The second conveying mechanism transports the electric core from the alignment mechanism to the flattening mechanism for flattening, and then transports the flattened electric core to the detection mechanism for detection.
[0031] Specifically, the alignment mechanism is used to ensure that the electric core is accurately aligned before entering the flattening device, so as to avoid misalignment of the electric core in the subsequent processing process; it can include a mechanical positioning device or a sensor to automatically detect and adjust the position of the electric core; the flattening mechanism is used to flatten the tab part of the electric core, so as to ensure the flatness in the subsequent operation; flattening can be carried out by mechanical pressing, vibration or other physical methods; the detection mechanism is used to check the state of the electric core after it is flattened, so as to ensure that the tab part of the electric core has been flattened to the required standard; it can include a visual detection system such as a camera and image processing technology to capture any defects or irregularities; the conveying system is used to transport the electric core from the alignment mechanism to the flattening mechanism, and then transport the flattened electric core to the detection mechanism; it can include a conveyor belt, a mechanical arm or other automated equipment to ensure smooth and accurate flow of the electric core.
[0032] Further, the alignment mechanism includes a horizontally arranged alignment rack D1; and a plurality of pairs of fixed alignment blocks D2 are arranged at intervals on the top of the alignment rack D1, and each pair of fixed alignment blocks D2 is used to accommodate a battery cell; and two double slide table air cylinders D3 are arranged at intervals on the alignment rack D1; and a fifth lifting air cylinder D4 is arranged at intervals on the slide table of each double slide table air cylinder D3; and the piston rod of each fifth lifting air cylinder D4 is connected with a movable alignment block D5; the movable alignment block D5 is driven to open or close by the double slide table air cylinder D3, and cooperates with the fixed alignment block D2 to position the battery cell.
[0033] Specifically, the alignment rack D1 provides a stable foundation support, ensuring the accuracy and stability during positioning; the horizontally arranged rack helps to maintain the stability of the battery cell during the entire positioning process; the fixed alignment blocks D2 are uniformly and evenly arranged, forming a plurality of battery cell accommodating positions; providing the fixed position required by the battery cell during alignment, ensuring that the battery cell will not lose the correct alignment state due to movement; the double slide table air cylinder D3 provides the power for movement, enabling the positioning block to open and close in the transverse direction; the fifth lifting air cylinder D4 is arranged at intervals on the slide table of each air cylinder, providing accurate lifting movement for the subsequent movable alignment block D5; the fifth lifting air cylinder D4 is used to provide fine vertical movement to adjust the height of the movable alignment block D5; the lifting movement helps to ensure that the movable alignment block D5 can accurately match the height of the fixed alignment block D2 when positioning the battery cell; the movable alignment block D5 is driven to open and close by the cylinder, and can be opened or closed as needed, cooperating with the fixed alignment block D2 to accurately position the battery cell at the correct position; through accurate control, it is ensured that the battery cell is not affected by external factors and always maintains the predetermined position in the alignment rack D1.
[0034] Further, the leveling mechanism includes a horizontally arranged leveling rack D6; and a plurality of positioning seats D7 for positioning the battery cell are arranged at intervals on the top of the leveling rack D6, and the two end tabs of the battery cell are placed on the two sides of the positioning seat D7; and two leveling air cylinders D8 are arranged at intervals above the leveling rack D6; and the piston rod of each leveling air cylinder D8 is connected with a leveling mounting plate D9; and a plurality of leveling pressing blocks D10 are arranged in an array at the bottom of the leveling mounting plate D9; the leveling pressing blocks D10 are driven downward by the leveling air cylinder D8 to press flat the two end tabs of the battery cell.
[0035] Specifically, the leveling frame D6 provides support and fixation to ensure that the battery cell can be stably positioned during the leveling process; the horizontal arrangement of the frame ensures the accuracy of the leveling action, so that the leveling block D10 can uniformly act on the two terminal tabs of the battery cell; the interval arrangement of the positioning seat D7 enables the battery cell to be accurately placed in a fixed position; the two terminal tabs of the battery cell are placed on the two sides of the positioning seat D7, ensuring that the battery cell remains stable during the leveling process and does not shift or change position; the design of the positioning seat D7 enables each battery cell to achieve consistent leveling results; the leveling cylinder D8 provides vertical pushing force through its piston rod to control the up-down movement of the leveling mounting plate D9; the design of the leveling cylinder D8 ensures that the leveling block D10 can be accurately pressed down to apply uniform pressure on the terminal tabs of the battery cell, achieving the flattening of the terminal tabs; the leveling mounting plate D9 is used to connect the piston rod of the leveling cylinder D8 and is driven by the cylinder to perform the actual leveling operation; the mounting plate ensures that the leveling blocks D10 are evenly distributed to provide stable pressure; the leveling blocks D10 are the components that directly contact the terminal tabs of the battery cell and are arranged in an array at the bottom of the leveling mounting plate D9; when the leveling cylinder D8 drives the leveling mounting plate D9 to move up and down, the leveling blocks D10 will press down on the terminal tabs of the battery cell to flatten them; the blocks need to ensure that uniform pressure is applied to the terminal tabs of the battery cell to avoid indentation or damage to the battery cell.
[0036] Further, the detection mechanism includes a horizontally arranged detection frame D11; and the detection frame D11 is provided with a plurality of first battery cell bearing seats D12 for bearing the battery cell; and the upper portion of the detection frame D11 is provided with a plurality of CCD detectors D13 for detecting the battery cell.
[0037] Specifically, the detection frame D11 provides a stable support structure to ensure that the battery cell can be accurately and smoothly positioned during the detection process. The horizontally arranged frame ensures that the battery cell is in a uniform standard position during detection, ensuring that the conditions for each detection are consistent, thereby improving the accuracy and consistency of detection; the first battery cell bearing seat D12 serves to support and fix the battery cell, so that it does not move or tilt during the detection process; the design of the bearing seat needs to adapt to the size of the battery cell to provide appropriate support force to keep the battery cell level and avoid detection errors caused by improper battery cell position; the bearing seat can be designed as multiple slots or support surfaces to accommodate battery cells of different shapes or specifications; the CCD detector D13 is a high-precision optical sensor widely used in visual detection of battery cells; the CCD detector D13 detects the position, shape, size, defects, and other characteristics of the battery cell by capturing images of the battery cell using image processing software; it can efficiently and accurately determine whether the battery cell meets the quality standards.
[0038] Further, the second conveying mechanism includes a horizontal conveying rack D14; a fourth guide rail D15 is arranged horizontally on the conveying rack D14; a fourth linear module D16 is arranged on the side of the conveying rack D14; a second connecting plate D17 is arranged in sliding fit with the fourth guide rail D15; and the second connecting plate D17 is fixedly connected with the slider of the fourth linear module D16, so that the fourth linear module D16 drives the second connecting plate D17 to reciprocate; a plurality of sixth suction plates D18 are arranged on the second connecting plate D17 at intervals; and the sixth suction plates D18 extend above the battery cells, so that the battery cells can be suctioned and conveyed.
[0039] Specifically, the conveying rack D14 serves as a support frame to provide stability for the entire conveying system; the fourth guide rail D15 and the fourth linear module D16 are fixed in appropriate positions to ensure that the battery cells can move stably and accurately during conveying; the fourth guide rail D15 provides a sliding track for the second connecting plate D17, enabling it to reciprocate accurately along the guide rail; the design of the guide rail ensures smooth movement and avoids inaccurate positioning of the battery cells due to friction or other resistance; the fourth linear module D16 is the core component that drives the movement of the second connecting plate D17, and it is connected with the second connecting plate D17 through a slider and provides accurate reciprocating motion; the fourth linear module D16 is usually driven by a motor and can achieve high-precision positioning and stable speed control; the second connecting plate D17 is an important component that connects the fourth guide rail D15 and the fourth linear module D16; it reciprocates with the driving of the fourth linear module D16 by sliding with the fourth guide rail D15; the second connecting plate D17 needs to have certain strength and stability to support multiple sixth suction plates D18 and bear the weight of the battery cells; the sixth suction plates D18 fix the battery cells in the conveying system through suction force to ensure that the battery cells do not slide or fall during the entire conveying process; the suction plates extend above the battery cells and usually use pneumatic suction, magnetic suction or vacuum suction to suction the battery cells; the suction plates need to ensure uniform suction force and be able to cope with the size and weight of the battery cells.
[0040] Further, a plurality of sixth lifting cylinders D19 are arranged on the second connecting plate D17 at intervals; the piston rods of the sixth lifting cylinders D19 are connected with corresponding sixth suction plates D18, thereby driving the sixth suction plates D18 to reciprocate up and down; a plurality of seventh sliding rails D20 are arranged on the second connecting plate D17; and the sixth suction plates D18 are slidingly connected with corresponding seventh sliding rails D20.
[0041] Specifically, the sixth lifting cylinder D19 is used to provide the sixth adsorption plate D18 with the movement ability in the vertical direction; the piston rod of each cylinder is connected with the corresponding adsorption plate, and the up-down movement of the cylinder controls the up-down movement of the adsorption plate; the battery cell can be accurately adsorbed and released during the transportation of the battery cell; the reciprocating movement of the lifting cylinder can make the adsorption plate adsorb and release the battery cell; when the battery cell needs to be adsorbed, the lifting cylinder makes the adsorption plate rise above the battery cell and adsorb it; when the battery cell needs to be released, the cylinder is pressed down to make the adsorption plate leave the battery cell, so as to ensure that the battery cell can be accurately placed; the sixth adsorption plate D18 directly contacts with the battery cell and adsorbs the battery cell; the up-down movement of the adsorption plate can help to adjust the application of adsorption force, so that the battery cell can be stably fixed and displacement or falling during the transportation can be avoided; the sixth adsorption plate D18 is connected with the piston rod of the sixth lifting cylinder D19, and through the driving of the cylinder, the adsorption plate is accurately adsorbed and released through the up-down reciprocating movement; the seventh slide rail D20 provides the sixth adsorption plate D18 with a sliding path, so that the movement of the adsorption plate in the vertical direction and the movement in the horizontal direction do not interfere with each other; it provides the adsorption plate with a more stable and smoother sliding environment, avoids the friction or resistance of the adsorption plate during the lifting process, and ensures the smoothness of adsorption and transportation; the sliding connection between the sixth adsorption plate D18 and the seventh slide rail D20 makes the adsorption plate stably slide along the track during the transportation, so as to ensure that the adsorption plate is always in the correct position and will not cause adsorption failure or battery cell deviation due to errors.
[0042] It is apparent for those skilled in the art that the present application is not limited to the details of the above exemplary embodiments but can be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or essential characteristic of the application. Thus, the embodiments should be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive, the scope of the application being indicated by the appended claims rather than by the above description, and all changes which come within the meaning and range of equivalency of the claims are therefore intended to be embraced therein.
Claims
1. An electrode tab straightening device for an electric cell, characterized by comprising: The utility model relates to a kind of battery cell positioning device, including: Positioning mechanism, the position of battery cell is aligned; Leveling mechanism, the position of battery cell is aligned; Detection mechanism, the position of battery cell is aligned after detection; Second transport mechanism, the position of battery cell is aligned from positioning mechanism to leveling mechanism and is aligned, and the position of battery cell is aligned after detection to detection mechanism.
2. The device of claim 1, wherein the device is configured to perform the steps of: Positioning mechanism includes horizontally arranged positioning frame (D1);And the top of positioning frame (D1) is spaced apart with a plurality of fixed alignment blocks (D2), each pair of fixed alignment blocks (D2) is used to accommodate battery cell;And positioning frame (D1) is spaced apart with two double slide platform air cylinders (D3) on it;And the slide platform of double slide platform air cylinder (D3) is spaced apart with fifth lifting cylinder (D4) on it;And the piston rod of fifth lifting cylinder (D4) is connected with moving alignment block (D5);By double slide platform air cylinder (D3) drive, moving alignment block (D5) is opened or closed, and is cooperated with fixed alignment block (D2) to position battery cell.
3. The device of claim 1, wherein the device is configured to perform the steps of: Leveling mechanism includes horizontally arranged leveling frame (D6);And the top of leveling frame (D6) is spaced apart with a plurality of positioning seats (D7) for the position of battery cell, and the both ends of battery cell are placed in the both sides of positioning seat (D7);And the top of leveling frame (D6) is spaced apart with two leveling cylinders (D8);And the piston rod of leveling cylinder (D8) is connected with leveling mounting plate (D9);And the bottom of leveling mounting plate (D9) is arrayed with a plurality of leveling pressure blocks (D10);By leveling cylinder (D8) drive, the both ends of battery cell are flattened by the downward of leveling pressure block (D10). 4. The device of claim 1, wherein the device is configured to perform the steps of: Detection mechanism includes horizontally arranged detection frame (D11);And detection frame (D11) is provided with a plurality of battery cell bearing seats (D12) for bearing battery cell;And the top of detection frame (D11) is provided with a plurality of CCD detectors (D13) for the detection of battery cell. 5. The device of claim 1, wherein the device is configured to perform the steps of: Second transport mechanism includes horizontally arranged transport frame (D14);And the fourth guide rail (D15) is horizontally arranged on transport frame (D14);And the side of transport frame (D14) is provided with fourth linear module (D16);And the fourth guide rail (D15) is provided with the second connecting plate (D17) slidably matched therewith;And the slider of fourth linear module (D16) is fixedly connected with the second connecting plate (D17), so that fourth linear module (D16) drives the second connecting plate (D17) reciprocating motion;And the second connecting plate (D17) is spaced apart with a plurality of sixth suction plates (D18);And the sixth suction plate (D18) extends to the top of battery cell, so that battery cell can be suctioned and transported. 6. The cell tab straightening device of claim 5, wherein, The second connecting plate (D17) is spaced apart with a plurality of sixth lifting cylinders (D19);And the piston rod of sixth lifting cylinder (D19) is connected with corresponding sixth suction plate (D18), so as to drive the sixth suction plate (D18) reciprocating motion up and down;And the second connecting plate (D17) is provided with a plurality of seventh slide rails (D20);And the sixth suction plate (D18) is slidably connected with corresponding seventh slide rail (D20).