Automatic inflating mechanism for air bag tray

By using a cylinder-driven inflation mechanism and a dual-cylinder structure for automatic inflation, the problem of low efficiency in manual inflation of existing lithium battery trays has been solved, achieving high-efficiency inflation in automated production.

CN224019949UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-20ZHEJIANG HANGKE TECH
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-14
Publication Date
2026-03-20

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Technical Problem

The current inflation process for lithium battery trays requires manual operation, which is inefficient and cannot meet the needs of modern automated production.

Method used

The inflation mechanism is driven by a cylinder and combined with a dual-cylinder structure to automatically inflate the airbag trays at the workstation. The interface of the airbag trays is protected by a manifold structure to achieve automatic inflation.

Benefits of technology

It improves the production efficiency of lithium battery trays and enhances the efficiency and reliability of the automated inflation process.

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Abstract

The automatic inflating mechanism for the air bag tray comprises an inflating structure, the inflation structure comprises an inflation table board supported by supporting stand columns. A sliding rail in the front-back direction is arranged at the top of the inflation table top, and an air cylinder fixing plate capable of sliding front and back along the sliding rail is arranged on the sliding rail; the top of the cylinder fixing plate is provided with an upper pushing cylinder capable of pushing backwards, the rear end of the upper pushing cylinder is connected with a cylinder fixing block, and the rear end of the cylinder fixing block is connected with a manifold structure; the air inflation mechanism is pushed by the air cylinders to inflate the air bag trays on the stations, the butt joint openings of the air bag trays are protected through the double-air-cylinder structure playing a buffering role, and the production efficiency is improved.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model belongs to battery test technical field, concretely relates to a kind of air bag tray automatic inflation mechanism. BACKGROUND

[0002] Lithium-ion battery is widely used for its high energy density, long service life, light weight and low self-discharge since its invention. Currently, lithium-ion battery is mainly applied in mobile electronic devices, electric bicycles and electric vehicles.

[0003] In recent years, lithium battery and its related manufacturing industry have developed unprecedentedly. Under this environment, the requirements for the quality and production efficiency of lithium battery are becoming more and more strict. With the continuous iteration and technology update of lithium battery process, it is necessary to be compatible with multiple battery specifications to maximize the function and compatibility of battery tray and process mechanism. For the battery tray designed on the market, manual inflation is carried out for specific batteries before detection equipment process, so that the air bag tray realizes inflation and pressure retaining positioning. This manual inflation method is inefficient and needs to waste a lot of personnel operation, which is not conducive to modern automated production needs. SUMMARY

[0004] The utility model provides a kind of air bag tray automatic inflation mechanism for the above problems, its conception lies in that air cylinder pushes inflation mechanism to inflate air bag tray on work station, and uses the double cylinder structure with buffering effect to protect the interface of air bag tray, improves production efficiency.

[0005] An air bag tray automatic inflation mechanism includes an inflation structure 200. The inflation structure 200 includes an inflation table top 290 supported by a support column 220. The top of the inflation table top 290 is provided with a front and rear direction sliding rail 280, and the sliding rail 280 is provided with a cylinder fixing plate 240 which can slide forward and backward along the sliding rail. The top of the cylinder fixing plate 240 is provided with an upper push-in cylinder 250 which can be pushed backward. The rear end of the upper push-in cylinder 250 is connected with a cylinder fixing block 230, and the rear end of the cylinder fixing block 230 is connected with a manifold structure 210.

[0006] The bottom of the inflation table top 290 is connected with a lower push-in cylinder 260 which can be pushed forward. The piston rod of the lower push-in cylinder 260 is connected with the cylinder fixing plate 240.

[0007] The rear end of the manifold block structure 210 is provided with a gas hole, which can inflate the interface 120 of the external air bag tray 100.

[0008] The manifold structure 210 comprises a top needle 211 and a manifold block 216; the top needle 211 is arranged in the manifold block 216 in the front-rear direction, and the front end of the top needle 211 is connected with a cylinder fixing block 230; the manifold block 216 is provided with an air inlet 217 at the top, and the air inlet 217 is connected with an external air pumping mechanism; and the rear end of the manifold block 216 is provided with a suction nozzle 212 sleeved outside the top needle 211.

[0009] The outer edge of the suction nozzle 212 is provided with a suction nozzle fixing plate 213 for fixing.

[0010] The middle part of the top needle 211 is sleeved with an O-shaped ring 215, and the O-shaped ring 215 is in contact with the inner wall of the manifold block 216 and plays a sealing role.

[0011] During operation, the external air bag tray 100 is pushed to the working position, the advancing cylinder 260 is pushed down to contract, and the cylinder fixing plate 240 is pulled to move together; after reaching the specified position of stroke, the advancing cylinder 250 is pushed up to extend and drive the manifold block structure until the suction nozzle 212 and the docking port 120 of the air bag tray 100 are in contact, the valve core 110 of the air bag tray is pushed open by the top needle 211, the system is inflated through the air inlet of the manifold block 216, and the inflation is stopped when the specified air pressure is reached.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the air cylinder is used to drive the inflation mechanism to inflate the air bag tray on the working position, and the double-cylinder structure for buffering is used to protect the docking port of the air bag tray, thereby improving the production efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0013] Figure 1 is a working principle diagram of an air bag tray automatic inflation mechanism of the utility model.

[0014] Figure 2 is a structural diagram of the air bag tray automatic inflation mechanism of the utility model.

[0015] Figure 3 is a front view of the air bag tray automatic inflation mechanism.

[0016] Figure 4 is a sectional view of the air bag tray automatic inflation mechanism.

[0017] Figure 5 is a local enlarged view of the air bag tray automatic inflation mechanism.

[0018] Figure 6 is a docking port structure diagram of the air bag tray.

[0019] Figure 7 is a manifold block structure diagram of the air bag tray automatic inflation mechanism. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] The specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are for illustration and explanation only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0021] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0022] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0023] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between them; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0024] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0025] In the description of the present specification, the description of the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "an example", "a specific example", or "some examples" and the like means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In the present specification, the illustrative description of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any appropriate manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. In addition, the person skilled in the art can combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in the present specification and the features of the different embodiments or examples without contradiction.

[0026] The present application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and in conjunction with exemplary embodiments.

[0027] An air bag tray automatic inflation mechanism comprises an inflation structure 200; the inflation structure 200 comprises an inflation table top 290 supported by a support column 220; the top of the inflation table top 290 is provided with a front-rear direction sliding rail 280, and the sliding rail 280 is provided with a cylinder fixing plate 240 which can slide forward and backward along the sliding rail; the top of the cylinder fixing plate 240 is provided with a rearward pushable up push cylinder 250, the rear end of the up push cylinder 250 is connected with a cylinder fixing block 230, and the rear end of the cylinder fixing block 230 is connected with a manifold structure 210;

[0028] The bottom of the inflation table top 290 is connected with a forward pushable down push cylinder 260, and the piston rod of the down push cylinder 260 is connected with the cylinder fixing plate 240;

[0029] The rear end of the manifold block structure 210 is provided with a gas hole, which can inflate the docking port 120 of the external air bag tray 100.

[0030] The manifold structure 210 comprises a thimble 211 and a manifold block 216; the thimble 211 is provided in the manifold block 216 along the front-rear direction, and the front end of the thimble 211 is connected with the cylinder fixing block 230; the top of the manifold block 216 is provided with an air inlet 217, and the air inlet 217 is connected with an external pumping mechanism; the rear end of the manifold block 216 is provided with a suction nozzle 212 which is sleeved outside the thimble 211.

[0031] The outer edge of the suction nozzle 212 is provided with a suction nozzle fixing plate 213 which plays a fixing role.

[0032] The thimble 211 is sleeved with an O-ring 215 in the middle, and the O-ring 215 is in contact with the inner wall of the manifold block 216 and plays a sealing role.

[0033] In work, the external air bag tray 100 is pushed to the station, the lower push cylinder 260 is retracted, the pull cylinder fixed plate 240 is moved together, after reaching the specified position of stroke, the upper push cylinder 250 is extended and drives manifold block structure, until the suction nozzle 212 and the docking interface 120 of the air bag tray 100 contact, the valve core 110 of the air bag tray is opened by the ejector pin 211, the system is inflated through the gas inlet of manifold block 216, when reaching the specified air pressure, the inflation stops, the automatic inflation process is realized.

[0034] Compared with the prior art, the utility model discloses a cylinder to push the inflation mechanism and inflate the air bag tray on the station, and uses the double-cylinder structure playing the buffering role to protect the docking interface of the air bag tray, improves production efficiency.

[0035] Although the embodiments of the utility model have been shown and described above, it can be understood that the above-mentioned embodiments are exemplary, and cannot be understood as the limitation of the utility model, and the ordinary skilled person in the art can change, modify, replace and change the above-mentioned embodiments within the scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic inflation mechanism for an airbag tray, characterized in that: It includes an inflatable structure (200); the inflatable structure (200) includes an inflatable platform (290) supported by a support column (220); the top of the inflatable platform (290) is provided with a slide rail (280) in the front-back direction, and a cylinder fixing plate (240) that can slide back and forth along the slide rail is provided on the slide rail (280); the top of the cylinder fixing plate (240) is provided with an upward thrust cylinder (250) that can be pushed backward, the rear end of the upward thrust cylinder (250) is connected to a cylinder fixing block (230), and the rear end of the cylinder fixing block (230) is connected to a manifold structure (210); The bottom of the inflatable platform (290) is connected to a forward-pushing cylinder (260), and the piston rod of the downward-pushing cylinder (260) is connected to a cylinder fixing plate (240). The manifold structure (210) has an air hole at the rear end, which can be used to inflate the interface (120) of the external airbag tray (100).

2. The automatic inflation mechanism for an airbag tray according to claim 1, characterized in that: The manifold structure (210) includes a ejector pin (211) and a manifold block (216); the ejector pin (211) is inserted into the manifold block (216) in the front-back direction, and the front end of the ejector pin (211) is connected to the cylinder fixing block (230); the top of the manifold block (216) is provided with an air inlet (217), which is connected to an external air pumping mechanism; the rear end of the manifold block (216) is provided with a suction nozzle (212) that is fitted outside the ejector pin (211).

3. The automatic inflation mechanism for an airbag tray according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer edge of the suction nozzle (212) is provided with a suction nozzle fixing plate (213) for fixing.

4. The automatic inflation mechanism for an airbag tray according to claim 2, characterized in that: An O-ring (215) is fitted in the middle of the ejector pin (211). The O-ring (215) contacts the inner wall of the manifold block (216) and plays a sealing role.