Bare battery cell pairing feeding manipulator
By designing a bare battery cell pairing and loading robot, and using four gripper mechanisms in conjunction with the robotic arm, precise positioning and efficient welding of bare battery cells are achieved, solving the problem of poor welding caused by inaccurate positioning and improving welding efficiency and quality.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520051773.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-09
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-23
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-01-09
AI Technical Summary
Inaccurate positioning of bare cells during pairing leads to poor soldering and results in high cost losses.
Design a robotic arm for pairing and loading bare battery cells. It adopts a four-gripper mechanism, combined with X-axis and Y-axis gripper fixing plates and slide rails. Through the operation of the robotic arm, it can achieve precise positioning and efficient welding.
This improved the welding efficiency and quality of bare cells, reduced cost losses, and ensured the positioning accuracy of bare cells.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of bare battery cell technology, specifically to a bare battery cell pairing and loading robot. Background Technology
[0002] To improve the energy density of a single battery cell, bare cells are typically paired in pairs and then welded together to form a larger battery cell, ultimately achieving high capacity in a single cell. However, the positioning requirements for pairing bare cells are extremely high; inaccurate positioning can lead to poor welding, resulting in the scrapping of bare cells and significant cost losses. To improve the pairing success rate and reduce cost losses, this invention designs a bare cell pairing and loading robot to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content
[0003] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a bare cell pairing and feeding robot with reasonable structural design, accurate positioning, improved welding efficiency, and guaranteed quality of bare cells.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model is implemented through the following technical solution: a bare battery cell pairing and loading robot, comprising grippers, an X-direction gripper fixing plate, a Y-direction gripper fixing plate, a battery cell limiting tray, and bare battery cells. The X-direction gripper fixing plate is mounted on a slider that cooperates with a slide rail on the Y-direction gripper fixing plate. The upper end of the Y-direction gripper fixing plate is connected to the robot arm, and grippers are provided on the X-direction gripper fixing plate. The grippers are symmetrical in pairs, and a battery cell limiting tray for placing bare battery cells is provided below the grippers.
[0005] Preferably, the gripper is provided with four grippers.
[0006] Preferably, the gripper includes an external connecting plate, a fixed plate, a slider, a gripper bracket connecting plate, a gripper bracket, a stroke cylinder, a limit sensor, a rubber pad fixing groove, a rubber pad, and a heat shrink tubing. The external connecting plate is connected to the slider on the Y-direction gripper fixing plate, and the external connecting plate is also connected to the end face of the fixed plate. Stroke cylinders and sliders are respectively provided on both sides of the fixed plate. The slider is connected to the gripper bracket connecting block, and the gripper bracket is fixed on the gripper bracket connecting block. A heat shrink tubing is fitted on the gripper bracket. The rubber pad fixing groove is connected to the cylinder rod of the stroke cylinder, and a rubber pad is fixed in the rubber pad fixing groove. A limit sensor is also provided on the slider.
[0007] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: The structure of this utility model is reasonable. It adopts a four-claw mechanism to accurately position the bare battery cell. The accurate positioning improves the welding efficiency and ensures the quality of the bare battery cell. Attached Figure Description
[0008] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments;
[0009] Fig. 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0010] Fig. 2 This is a schematic diagram of the gripper structure of this utility model. Detailed Implementation
[0011] To make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects of this utility model easier to understand, the present utility model will be further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments.
[0012] Reference Figs. 1-2 The specific embodiment adopts the following technical solution: a bare battery cell pairing and loading robot includes a gripper 1, an X-direction gripper fixing plate 2, a Y-direction gripper fixing plate 3, a battery cell limiting tray 4, and a bare battery cell 5. The X-direction gripper fixing plate 2 is set on a slider that cooperates with a slide rail on the Y-direction gripper fixing plate 3. The upper end of the Y-direction gripper fixing plate 3 is connected to the robot arm. The X-direction gripper fixing plate 2 is provided with grippers 1. The grippers 1 are symmetrical in pairs, and the battery cell limiting tray 4 for placing the bare battery cell 5 is provided below the grippers 1.
[0013] It is worth noting that the gripper 1 is provided with four grippers.
[0014] In addition, the gripper 1 includes an external connecting plate 11, a fixing plate 12, a slider 13, a gripper bracket connecting plate 14, a gripper bracket 15, a stroke cylinder 16, a limit sensor 17, a rubber pad fixing groove 18, a rubber pad 19, and a heat shrink tubing 110. The external connecting plate 11 is connected to the slider on the gripper fixing plate 3 in the Y direction. The external connecting plate 11 is also connected to the end face of the fixing plate 12. The stroke cylinder 16 and the slider 13 are respectively provided on both sides of the fixing plate 12. The slider 13 is connected to the gripper bracket connecting block 14. The gripper bracket 15 is fixed on the gripper bracket connecting block 14. The heat shrink tubing 110 is sleeved on the gripper bracket 15. The rubber pad fixing groove 18 is connected to the cylinder rod of the stroke cylinder 16. The rubber pad fixing groove 18 is fixed with a rubber pad 19. The slider 13 is also provided with a limit sensor 17.
[0015] In this specific embodiment, both the X-direction and Y-direction gripper fixing plates can be adjusted according to the size of the battery cell, and the upper end of the Y-direction gripper fixing plate is connected to the robot arm.
[0016] In this specific embodiment, when the tray carries the bare battery cell to be paired to the pairing station, the robot arm drives the robotic gripper to the gripper slot of the tray. The battery cell is clamped by the interaction between the gripper bracket and the rubber pad cylinder. Finally, the bare battery cell is placed in the pairing station to complete the welding.
[0017] The structure of this specific embodiment is reasonably designed, convenient and reliable to use, and can effectively locate bare cells, enabling them to be precisely matched and welded. It is highly efficient, greatly improves welding quality, and is highly practical.
[0018] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claims. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A robotic arm for pairing and loading bare battery cells, characterized in that, The device includes grippers (1), X-direction gripper fixing plate (2), Y-direction gripper fixing plate (3), battery cell limiting tray (4), and bare battery cells (5). The X-direction gripper fixing plate (2) is set on the slider that cooperates with the slide rail on the Y-direction gripper fixing plate (3). The upper end of the Y-direction gripper fixing plate (3) is connected to the robot arm. Grippers (1) are set on the X-direction gripper fixing plate (2). The grippers (1) are symmetrical in pairs. The battery cell limiting tray (4) for placing bare battery cells (5) is set below the grippers (1).
2. The bare cell pairing and loading robot according to claim 1, characterized in that, The gripper (1) is provided with four.
3. A bare battery cell pairing and loading robot according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The gripper (1) includes an external connecting plate (11), a fixing plate (12), a slider (13), a gripper bracket connecting plate (14), a gripper bracket (15), a stroke cylinder (16), a limit sensor (17), a rubber pad fixing groove (18), a rubber pad (19), and a heat shrink tubing (110). The external connecting plate (11) is connected to the slider on the Y-direction gripper fixing plate (3). The external connecting plate (11) is also connected to the end face of the fixing plate (12). 2) A stroke cylinder (16) and a slider (13) are respectively provided on both sides. The slider (13) is connected to the gripper bracket connecting plate (14). The gripper bracket (15) is fixed on the gripper bracket connecting plate (14). A heat shrink tube (110) is fitted on the gripper bracket (15). The rubber pad fixing groove (18) is connected to the cylinder rod of the stroke cylinder (16). A rubber pad (19) is fixed in the rubber pad fixing groove (18). A limit sensor (17) is also provided on the slider (13).