Button cell welding detection equipment

By combining a manual shifting device and a lens moving mechanism with multi-source lighting, the structural complexity and size compatibility issues of button battery welding inspection equipment have been resolved, achieving efficient and accurate welding inspection.

CN224136565UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-17CHANGSHU RUISHIDA TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
CHANGSHU RUISHIDA TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-13
Publication Date
2026-04-17

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Technical Problem

Existing button cell battery welding and testing equipment has a complex structure, high maintenance costs, and insufficient compatibility with batteries of different sizes.

Method used

By employing a manual shifting device and a lens moving mechanism, combined with multi-source illumination, it achieves precise focusing and efficient detection of button batteries of different sizes.

Benefits of technology

It improves the accuracy of testing and the versatility of equipment, while reducing maintenance costs.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a button cell welding detection device which comprises a workbench, a detection station, a detection module and a lens moving mechanism. The detection station, the detection module and the lens moving mechanism are arranged on the workbench; the detection station comprises four station units, namely a station I, a station II, a station III and a station IV; the lens moving mechanism is arranged on the side of the detection station; the detection module comprises a first detection module and a second detection module; the height of the first detection module and the second detection module can be adjusted through a manual shifting device, so that focusing shooting of button cells with different sizes is realized; the lens moving mechanism can ensure that the battery quickly and accurately moves among different detection modules; through cooperative illumination of multiple light sources, uniform and stable illumination is provided for the camera, so that the welding size defect can be presented more clearly, and the detection accuracy is improved.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of testing equipment technology, specifically to a button battery welding testing device. Background Technology

[0002] Button batteries are one of the most commonly used and important components in electronic devices. During their production, the size of the welding dimensions often affects the quality of the battery. In order to ensure the quality and safety of button batteries, welding dimension inspection has become an essential part of the production process.

[0003] Patent CN108535655A discloses a fully automated button battery testing device. This device integrates a testing unit, feeding unit, battery placement unit, battery removal unit, waste recycling unit, and conveying unit into a single platform, achieving automated testing and sorting of button batteries. The device utilizes cylinder-driven probes for voltage detection and employs a suction cup mechanism and a stepper motor-controlled rotating arm for precise battery handling and sorting, significantly improving testing efficiency and operational accuracy. However, the device's structure is relatively complex, relying on multiple cylinders and motors working in tandem, potentially increasing maintenance costs and the risk of malfunction. Although it employs a shunt design, the compatibility with button batteries of different sizes is not detailed, which may affect the device's versatility. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by providing a button battery welding inspection device.

[0005] The technical solution of this utility model to solve the above problems is: a button battery welding and testing equipment, including a workbench, a testing station, a testing module, and a lens moving mechanism; the testing station, the testing module, and the lens moving mechanism are arranged on the workbench;

[0006] The testing station includes four station units, namely station I, station II, station III, and station IV;

[0007] The lens moving mechanism is located on the side of the inspection station;

[0008] The detection module includes a first detection module and a second detection module;

[0009] The first detection module includes a manual shifting device, a first camera, and a first light source assembly. The first camera is set on the workbench via the manual shifting device and is located directly above station II. The first light source assembly includes a first coaxial light source, a first central hole backlight source, and a first parallel backlight source. The first coaxial light source and the first central hole backlight source are set between the first lens and station II. The first coaxial light source and the first central hole backlight source are fixedly connected to the light source connector. The light source connector is slidably connected to the manual shifting device. The first parallel backlight source is set directly below the glass mold in station II.

[0010] The second detection module includes a manual shifting device, a second camera, and a second light source assembly. The second camera is set on the workbench via the manual shifting device and is located directly below station III. The second light source assembly includes a second coaxial light source and a second parallel backlight source. The second coaxial light source is set between the second lens and station III and is slidably connected to the manual shifting device. The second parallel backlight source is set directly above the glass mold in station III via a backlight mounting plate, and the backlight mounting plate is fixedly connected to the light source connector.

[0011] Furthermore, the lens moving mechanism includes a moving motor, a reducer, a PPU200 robotic arm assembly, and three moving adapter plates. The moving motor and reducer are fixedly connected to the worktable via a first bracket. The output shaft of the moving motor is connected to the reducer, and the output shaft of the reducer is connected to the PPU200 robotic arm assembly. The output end of the PPU200 robotic arm assembly is connected to the three moving adapter plates, and each moving adapter plate is equipped with a material picking mechanism.

[0012] Furthermore, each workstation unit includes a workstation base, a workstation plate, and a glass mold. The workstation base is fixedly connected to the workbench, the workstation plate is connected to the workstation base via a first adjustment mechanism, and the glass mold is fixedly connected to the workstation plate. The glass mold is used to place the battery body. The first adjustment mechanism includes a manual displacement platform and a linear guide rail. One side of the workstation plate is slidably connected to the workstation base via the manual displacement platform, and the other side is slidably connected to the workstation base via the linear guide rail.

[0013] Furthermore, the manual displacement device includes a fixed base and a stand. The fixed base is provided with a horizontal slide rail, and the bottom of the stand is provided with a third locking slider, which is slidably connected to the horizontal slide rail. The stand is provided with a vertical slide rail. The first camera is fixedly connected to a camera mounting bracket, and the camera mounting bracket is connected to a first locking slider, which is slidably connected to the vertical slide rail. The light source connector is connected to a second locking slider, which is slidably connected to the vertical slide rail.

[0014] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] This invention provides a button battery welding inspection device. The first and second inspection modules can be height-adjusted via a manual shifting device, thereby enabling focused shooting of button batteries of different sizes. The lens moving mechanism ensures that the battery moves quickly and accurately between different inspection modules. Through multi-light source coordinated illumination, uniform and stable lighting is provided for the camera, making welding size defects clearer and thus improving the accuracy of inspection. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the workstation unit.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first detection module;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the manual shifting device;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the second detection module;

[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the lens moving mechanism;

[0022] In the diagram: 1-Workbench, 2-Inspection station, 3-First inspection module, 4-Second inspection module, 5-Lens moving mechanism, 6-Battery body, 7-Manual shifting device;

[0023] 201-Station I, 202-Station II, 203-Station III, 204-Station IV, 205-Station base, 206-Station plate, 207-Glass mold, 208-Manual displacement platform, 209-Linear guide rail;

[0024] 301-First camera, 304-First lens, 305-First coaxial light source, 306-First central hole backlight, 307-Light source connector, 308-First parallel backlight;

[0025] 401-Second camera, 402-Second lens, 403-Second coaxial light source, 404-Second parallel backlight, 405-Backlight mounting plate;

[0026] 501-Mobile motor, 502-Reducer, 503-PPU200 robotic arm assembly, 504-First support, 505-Mobile adapter plate, 506-Material handling device, 507-Solenoid valve;

[0027] 701-Fixed base, 702-Standing bracket, 703-Horizontal slide rail, 704-Third locking slider, 705-Vertical slide rail, 706-Camera mounting bracket, 707-First locking slider, 708-Second locking slider. Detailed Implementation

[0028] 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.

[0029] As shown in the figure, a button battery welding inspection device includes a workbench 1, an inspection station 2, an inspection module, and a lens moving mechanism 5. The inspection station 2 and the lens moving mechanism 5 are arranged on the workbench 1. The inspection station 2 is used to place the battery body 6 to be inspected. The lens moving mechanism 5 is arranged on the side of the inspection station 2 and can move the battery body 6 between multiple stations.

[0030] The testing station 2 includes four station units: station I 201, station II 202, station III 203, and station IV 204. The lens moving mechanism 5 includes a moving motor 501, a reducer 502, a PPU200 robotic arm assembly 503, and three moving adapter plates 505. The moving motor 501 and the reducer 502 are fixedly connected to the workbench 1 via a first bracket 504. The output shaft of the moving motor 501 is connected to the reducer 502, and the output shaft of the reducer 502 is connected to the PPU200 robotic arm assembly 503. The output end of the PPU200 robotic arm assembly 503 is connected to the three moving adapter plates 505. Each moving adapter plate 505 is equipped with a material picking mechanism. The material picking mechanism uses an air nozzle suction cup, and the air nozzle suction cup is controlled by a solenoid valve 507 to pick up and release materials. Station I 201 is the loading station, station II 202 is the first inspection station 2, station III 203 is the second inspection station 2, and station IV 204 is the unloading station. Each time the PPU200 robotic arm assembly 503 works, it simultaneously moves the battery from station I 201 to station II 202, from station II 202 to station III 203, and from station III 203 to station IV 204. The PPU200 robotic arm assembly was purchased from Dongguan Kainike Automation Equipment Co., Ltd.

[0031] Each workstation unit includes a workstation base 205, a workstation plate 206, and a glass mold 207. The workstation base 205 is fixedly connected to the workbench 1. The workstation plate 206 is connected to the workstation base 205 via a first adjustment mechanism. The glass mold 207 is fixedly connected to the workstation plate 206 and is used to place the battery body 6. The first adjustment mechanism includes a manual displacement platform 208 and a linear guide rail 209. One side of the workstation plate 206 is slidably connected to the workstation base 205 via the manual displacement platform 208, and the other side is slidably connected to the workstation base 205 via the linear guide rail 209. The manual displacement platform 208 can be manually operated to move the glass mold 207 horizontally, thereby adjusting its position.

[0032] The detection module includes a first detection module 3 and a second detection module 4. The first detection module 3 is used to detect the front of the battery body 6, and the second detection module 4 is used to detect the back of the battery body 6.

[0033] The first detection module 3 includes a manual shifting device 7, a first camera 301, and a first light source assembly. The first camera 301 is set on the workbench 1 via the manual shifting device 7 and is located directly above work station II 202. The first camera 301 is connected to a first lens 304, which faces work station II 202 directly below. The first light source assembly includes a first coaxial light source 305, a first central hole backlight 306, and a first parallel backlight 308. The first coaxial light source 305 and the first central hole backlight 306 are set between the first lens 304 and work station II 202. The first coaxial light source 305 and the first central hole backlight 306 are fixedly connected to the light source connector 307. The light source connector 307 is slidably connected to the manual shifting device 7. The first parallel backlight 308 is set directly below the glass mold 207 in work station II 202.

[0034] The second detection module 4 includes a manual shifting device 7, a second camera 401, and a second light source assembly. The second camera 401 is mounted on the workbench 1 via the manual shifting device 7 and is located directly below station Ⅲ203. The station base 205 of station Ⅲ203 has a notch that exposes the glass mold 207. The second camera 401 is connected to a second lens 402, which faces station Ⅲ203 directly above it. The second light source assembly includes a second coaxial light source 403 and a second parallel backlight 404. The second coaxial light source 403 is positioned between the second lens 402 and station Ⅲ203 and is slidably connected to the manual shifting device 7. The second parallel backlight 404 is mounted directly above the glass mold 207 of station Ⅲ203 via a backlight mounting plate 405, which is fixedly connected to the light source connector 307.

[0035] The manual shifting device 7 includes a fixed base 701 and a stand 702. The fixed base 701 is provided with a horizontal slide rail 703. The bottom of the stand 702 is provided with a third locking slider 704, which is slidably connected to the horizontal slide rail 703. The stand 702 is provided with a vertical slide rail 705. The first camera 301 is fixedly connected to a camera mounting bracket 706. The camera mounting bracket 706 is connected to a first locking slider 707, which is slidably connected to the vertical slide rail 705. The light source connector 307 is connected to a second locking slider 708, which is slidably connected to the vertical slide rail 705.

[0036] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention in any other way. Any person skilled in the art may make changes or modifications to the above-disclosed technical content to create equivalent embodiments for application in other fields. However, any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the scope of the present invention shall still fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A coin cell welding inspection apparatus, characterized by: It includes a workbench (1), a testing station (2), a testing module, and a lens moving mechanism (5); the testing station (2), the testing module, and the lens moving mechanism (5) are set on the workbench (1); The testing station (2) includes four station units, namely station I (201), station II (202), station III (203), and station IV (204); The lens moving mechanism (5) is located on the side of the inspection station (2); The detection module includes a first detection module (3) and a second detection module (4); The first detection module (3) includes a manual shifting device (7), a first camera (301), and a first light source assembly. The first camera (301) is set on the workbench (1) by the manual shifting device (7) and is located directly above work station II (202). The first light source assembly includes a first coaxial light source (305), a first central hole backlight source (306), and a first parallel backlight source (308). The first coaxial light source (305) and the first central hole backlight source (306) are set between the first lens (304) and work station II (202). The first coaxial light source (305) and the first central hole backlight source (306) are fixedly connected to the light source connector (307). The light source connector (307) is slidably connected to the manual shifting device (7). The first parallel backlight source (308) is set directly below the glass mold (207) of work station II (202). The second detection module (4) includes a manual shifting device (7), a second camera (401), and a second light source assembly. The second camera (401) is set on the workbench (1) by the manual shifting device (7) and is located directly below station III (203). The second light source assembly includes a second coaxial light source (403) and a second parallel backlight source (404). The second coaxial light source (403) is set between the second lens (402) and station III (203). The second coaxial light source (403) is slidably connected to the manual shifting device (7). The second parallel backlight source (404) is set directly above the glass mold (207) of station III (203) by the backlight mounting plate (405). The backlight mounting plate (405) is fixedly connected to the light source connector (307).

2. The button cell welding inspection apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The lens moving mechanism (5) includes a moving motor (501), a reducer (502), a PPU200 robotic arm assembly (503), and three moving adapter plates (505). The moving motor (501) and the reducer (502) are fixedly connected to the workbench (1) through a first bracket (504). The output shaft of the moving motor (501) is connected to the reducer (502), and the output shaft of the reducer (502) is connected to the PPU200 robotic arm assembly (503). The output end of the PPU200 robotic arm assembly (503) is connected to the three moving adapter plates (505), and each moving adapter plate (505) is provided with a material picking mechanism.

3. The button cell welding inspection apparatus of claim 1, wherein: Each workstation unit includes a workstation base (205), a workstation plate (206), and a glass mold (207). The workstation base (205) is fixedly connected to the workbench (1). The workstation plate (206) is connected to the workstation base (205) through a first adjustment mechanism. The glass mold (207) is fixedly connected to the workstation plate (206). The glass mold (207) is used to place the battery body (6). The first adjustment mechanism includes a manual displacement platform (208) and a linear guide rail (209). One side of the workstation plate (206) is slidably connected to the workstation base (205) through the manual displacement platform (208), and the other side is slidably connected to the workstation base (205) through the linear guide rail (209).

4. The button cell welding inspection apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The manual shifting device (7) includes a fixed base (701) and a stand (702). The fixed base (701) is provided with a horizontal slide rail (703). The bottom of the stand (702) is provided with a third locking slider (704), which is slidably connected to the horizontal slide rail (703). The stand (702) is provided with a vertical slide rail (705). The first camera (301) is fixedly connected to the camera mounting bracket (706). The camera mounting bracket (706) is connected to the first locking slider (707), which is slidably connected to the vertical slide rail (705). The light source connector (307) is connected to the second locking slider (708), which is slidably connected to the vertical slide rail (705).

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  • Button cell detection device

    CN108535655A