Cylindrical lithium battery sorting device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a cylindrical lithium battery sorting device. Belongs to the technical field of lithium batteries. According to the technical key points, the device comprises a box body, two supports are fixedly connected to the position, close to the right side, of the top of the box body, a sorting plate is fixedly connected between the two supports, a plurality of sorting openings distributed in a linear array are formed in the sorting plate in a penetrating mode, and the areas of the sorting openings are sequentially increased from left to right; a material pushing mechanism is arranged on the sorting plate, the top of the box body is fixedly connected with a conveying pipe through a supporting rod, the conveying pipe is located over the sorting plate, and the conveying pipe is arranged in an inclined mode. According to the cylindrical lithium battery sorting device, the sorting plate, the sorting opening, the pushing mechanism, the conveying pipe, the quantitative discharging mechanism, the vertical pipe and the collecting cavity are used in cooperation, the purpose of automatically sorting cylindrical lithium batteries of different specifications is achieved, and the cylindrical lithium battery sorting device has the advantages of being simple in structure, good in sorting effect, low in manufacturing cost and convenient to maintain.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of lithium battery technology, specifically a cylindrical lithium battery sorting device. Background Technology

[0002] Lithium batteries are a type of battery that uses lithium metal or lithium alloy as the negative electrode material and a non-aqueous electrolyte solution. To meet certain requirements, lithium-ion batteries are connected in series or parallel to form lithium battery packs, which can be used to power new energy vehicles.

[0003] During lithium battery production and processing, a sorting process is often required to separate lithium batteries of different models and specifications for further processing. Currently, lithium battery sorting is mostly done manually, which is inefficient, time-consuming, labor-intensive, and prone to errors. Utility Model Content

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a cylindrical lithium battery sorting device. This technical solution solves the problems mentioned in the background art that currently, most lithium battery sorting is done manually by sorting batteries of different specifications. Manual sorting is inefficient, time-consuming and labor-intensive, and prone to errors.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0006] A cylindrical lithium battery sorting device includes a housing. Two supports are fixedly connected to the top of the housing near the right side. A sorting plate is fixedly connected between the two supports. Several sorting ports are linearly arrayed through the sorting plate, and the area of ​​the sorting ports increases sequentially from left to right. A pushing mechanism is provided on the sorting plate. A conveying pipe located directly above the sorting plate is fixedly connected to the top of the housing via a support rod. The conveying pipe is inclined. A quantitative feeding mechanism is provided on the inner side wall of the outlet end of the conveying pipe. The outlet end of the conveying pipe is located above the left side of the sorting plate, and a vertical pipe is fixedly connected to the outlet end of the conveying pipe. A buffer assembly is provided on the side wall of the vertical pipe. Several collection chambers corresponding to the sorting ports are provided inside the housing. The inlet of each collection chamber is located directly below the corresponding sorting port, and the bottom of the collection chamber is inclined.

[0007] Preferably, a first buffer pad located directly below the vertical tube is fixedly connected to the top of the sorting plate, a second buffer pad located directly below the sorting port is fixedly connected to the bottom of the collection chamber, and a flange is fixedly connected to the top edge of the sorting plate.

[0008] Preferably, the pushing mechanism includes rotating shafts rotatably connected to both ends of the sorting plate, with pulleys fixedly connected to both ends of the two rotating shafts, a transmission belt connecting the two pulleys located on the same side of the two rotating shafts, and a first pushing plate fixedly connected between the two transmission belts. A mounting groove is provided at the bottom of one end of the sorting plate, and a drive unit connected to one of the rotating shafts is provided in the mounting groove.

[0009] Preferably, the drive unit includes a motor fixedly connected to the side wall of the mounting slot, a first gear fixedly connected to the output end of the motor, and a second gear meshing with the first gear fixedly connected to the rotating shaft.

[0010] Preferably, the quantitative feeding mechanism includes an electric push rod fixedly connected to the inner wall of the outlet end of the conveying pipe, and a second push plate is fixedly connected to the output end of the electric push rod.

[0011] Preferably, the buffer assembly includes a groove formed in the inner wall of the vertical tube, a buffer plate is rotatably connected to the groove near the top, and a spring is fixedly connected between the buffer plate and the groove.

[0012] Preferably, the front side of the box has a retrieval port connected to several collection chambers near the left side, and the outer side of the box has a door adapted to the retrieval port. The door is provided with a locking handle, and the front side of the box has a locking groove that cooperates with the locking handle.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the present invention provides a cylindrical lithium battery sorting device, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] 1. This utility model, through the coordinated use of a sorting plate, sorting port, pushing mechanism, conveying pipe, quantitative feeding mechanism, vertical pipe, and collection chamber, achieves automatic sorting of cylindrical lithium batteries. A large batch of cylindrical lithium batteries is fed into the conveying pipe, where they roll from high to low. The quantitative feeding mechanism then feeds them into the vertical pipe in batches, with the lowest-ranking batteries landing on top of the sorting plate. The first pushing plate in the pushing mechanism pushes the batteries from left to right on the sorting plate. Simultaneously, the batteries in the vertical pipe fall onto the top of the sorting plate. The batteries pushed by the first pushing plate fall into the appropriate sorting port during their movement, and then into the collection chamber for collection. This achieves the purpose of automatically sorting cylindrical lithium batteries of different specifications. It has the advantages of simple structure, good sorting effect, low cost, and convenient maintenance, saving time and labor, and improving sorting efficiency.

[0015] 2. By setting up a buffer component, a first buffer pad, and a second buffer pad, this utility model provides a buffering effect when the cylindrical lithium battery falls onto the sorting plate and into the collection chamber, thus preventing the lithium battery from being damaged during the fall. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the opening structure in this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the sorting plate in this utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the material pushing mechanism in this utility model.

[0021] The following are the labels in the diagram: 1. Box body; 2. Support frame; 3. Sorting plate; 4. Sorting port; 5. Pushing mechanism; 501. Rotating shaft; 502. Pulley; 503. Transmission belt; 504. First push plate; 505. Mounting groove; 506. Drive unit; 5061. Motor; 5062. First gear; 5063. Second gear; 6. Conveying pipe; 7. Quantitative feeding mechanism; 701. Electric push rod; 702. Second push plate; 8. Vertical pipe; 9. Buffer assembly; 901. Groove; 902. Buffer plate; 903. Spring; 10. Collection chamber; 11. First buffer pad; 12. Second buffer pad; 13. Flange; 14. Pick-up and drop-off port; 15. Box door; 16. Locking handle. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The following description is intended to disclose the present invention so that those skilled in the art can implement it. The preferred embodiments described below are merely examples, and other obvious variations will occur to those skilled in the art. Example 1

[0023] Please refer to Figures 1 to 5As shown, a cylindrical lithium battery sorting device includes a housing 1. Two supports 2 are fixedly connected to the top of the housing 1 near the right side. A sorting plate 3 is fixedly connected between the two supports 2. Several sorting ports 4 are arranged in a linear array through the sorting plate 3. The area of ​​the sorting ports 4 increases sequentially from left to right. A pushing mechanism 5 is provided on the sorting plate 3. A conveying pipe 6 located directly above the sorting plate 3 is fixedly connected to the top of the housing 1 by a support rod. The conveying pipe 6 is inclined. A quantitative feeding mechanism 7 is provided on the inner side wall of the outlet end of the conveying pipe 6. The outlet end of the conveying pipe 6 is located above the left side of the sorting plate 3. A vertical pipe 8 is fixedly connected to the outlet end of the conveying pipe 6. A buffer assembly 9 is provided on the side wall of the vertical pipe 8. Several collection chambers 10 are provided inside the housing 1, each corresponding to one of the sorting ports 4. The inlet of each collection chamber 10 is located directly below the corresponding sorting port 4. The bottom of the collection chamber 10 is inclined.

[0024] Those skilled in the art will understand that, through the coordinated use of the sorting plate 3, sorting port 4, pushing mechanism 5, conveying pipe 6, quantitative feeding mechanism 7, vertical pipe 8, and collecting chamber 10, this utility model, when sorting cylindrical lithium batteries, allows a large number of cylindrical lithium batteries to be fed into the conveying pipe 6. The cylindrical lithium batteries will roll from a high position to a low position in the conveying pipe 6. Then, with the cooperation of the quantitative feeding mechanism 7, the cylindrical lithium batteries are fed into the vertical pipe 8 in batches. The cylindrical lithium batteries at the bottom of the vertical pipe 8 will fall onto the top of the sorting plate 3. The first pusher plate 504 in the pushing mechanism 5 pushes the cylindrical lithium batteries that fall on the sorting plate 3 from the left side to the right side of the sorting plate 3. At the same time, the cylindrical lithium batteries in the vertical tube 8 continue to fall on the top of the sorting plate 3. The cylindrical lithium batteries pushed by the first pusher plate 504 fall into the appropriate sorting port 4 during the movement, and then fall into the collection chamber 10 for collection. This achieves the purpose of automatic sorting of cylindrical lithium batteries of different specifications. It has the advantages of simple structure, good sorting effect, low cost and convenient maintenance. Example 2

[0025] Furthermore, a first buffer pad 11 located directly below the vertical tube 8 is fixedly connected to the top of the sorting plate 3, a second buffer pad 12 located directly below the sorting port 4 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the collection chamber 10, and a flange 13 is fixedly connected to the top edge of the sorting plate 3.

[0026] Those skilled in the art will understand that by setting the first buffer pad 11 and the second buffer pad 12, the present invention provides a buffering effect when the cylindrical lithium battery falls on the sorting plate 3 and into the collection chamber 10, thereby preventing the lithium battery from being damaged during the fall.

[0027] In addition, the flange 13 can limit and guide the cylindrical lithium battery as it moves on the sorting plate 3, preventing it from shifting and contacting the transmission belts 503 on both sides during movement, thus allowing the cylindrical lithium battery to move stably on the sorting plate 3. Example 3

[0028] Furthermore, the pushing mechanism 5 includes rotating shafts 501 rotatably connected to both ends of the sorting plate 3. Both ends of the two rotating shafts 501 are fixedly connected to pulleys 502. A transmission belt 503 is connected between the two pulleys 502 located on the same side of the two rotating shafts 501. A first push plate 504 is fixedly connected between the two transmission belts 503. A mounting groove 505 is opened at the bottom of one end of the sorting plate 3. A drive unit 506 connected to one of the rotating shafts 501 is provided in the mounting groove 505.

[0029] As will be understood by those skilled in the art, when the feeding mechanism 5 is in use, the drive unit 506 drives one of the rotating shafts 501 to rotate. When the rotating shaft 501 rotates, the pulleys 502 at both ends will rotate together. Through the cooperation of the transmission belt 503, the other two pulleys 502 will rotate. During the rotation, the transmission belt 503 will drive the first push plate 504 to perform a clockwise cyclical motion. When the first push plate 504 moves to the top of the sorting plate 3, it moves from left to right, thereby pushing the cylindrical lithium battery that falls on the sorting plate 3 from left to right and pushing the cylindrical lithium battery into the appropriate sorting port 4. Example 4

[0030] Furthermore, the drive unit 506 includes a motor 5061 fixedly connected to the side wall of the mounting groove 505, a first gear 5062 fixedly connected to the output end of the motor 5061, and a second gear 5063 meshing with the first gear 5062 fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 501.

[0031] Those skilled in the art will understand that when the drive unit 506 is in use, the start motor 5061 drives the first gear 5062 to rotate, thereby driving the second gear 5063 and the rotating shaft 501 to rotate. Example 5

[0032] Furthermore, the quantitative feeding mechanism 7 includes an electric push rod 701 fixedly connected to the inner wall of the outlet end of the conveying pipe 6, and a second push plate 702 is fixedly connected to the output end of the electric push rod 701.

[0033] Those skilled in the art will understand that, in use, the quantitative feeding mechanism 7 connects the electric push rod 701 to an external controller and programs the external controller so that the telescopic rod of the electric push rod 701 drives the second push plate 702 to extend at intervals and then retract at intervals. When the telescopic rod of the electric push rod 701 drives the second push plate 702 to extend, it will block the cylindrical lithium batteries in the conveying pipe 6 from continuing to enter the vertical pipe 8. After all the cylindrical lithium batteries in the vertical pipe 8 have been sorted, the telescopic rod of the electric push rod 701 retracts, allowing the cylindrical lithium batteries in the conveying pipe 6 to continue to enter the vertical pipe 8. This achieves the purpose of the cylindrical lithium batteries entering the vertical pipe 8 in batches, giving the feeding mechanism 5 enough time to push and sort the cylindrical lithium batteries falling into the vertical pipe 8. Example 6

[0034] Furthermore, the buffer assembly 9 includes a groove 901 formed in the inner wall of the vertical tube 8, a buffer plate 902 rotatably connected to the groove 901 near the top, and a spring 903 fixedly connected between the buffer plate 902 and the groove 901.

[0035] Those skilled in the art will understand that by setting the buffer component 9, the cylindrical lithium battery in the delivery pipe 6 acts as a buffer when passing through the vertical pipe 8, slowing down the falling speed of the cylindrical lithium battery, thereby protecting the cylindrical lithium battery.

[0036] In addition, the first cylindrical lithium battery to pass through the vertical tube 8 will squeeze the buffer plate 902, thereby achieving a buffering and deceleration effect. After being squeezed, the buffer plate 902 will rotate back into the groove 901 and compress the spring 903. When there is no cylindrical lithium battery in the vertical tube 8, the compression spring 903 will push the buffer plate 902 out of the groove 901 again, waiting for the next cylindrical lithium battery to pass through the vertical tube 8, and decelerating and buffering it. Example 7

[0037] Furthermore, a retrieval port 14 communicating with several collection chambers 10 is provided on the front side of the box 1 near the left side. A box door 15 adapted to the retrieval port 14 is hinged to the outside of the box 1. A locking handle 16 is provided on the box door 15. A locking groove that cooperates with the locking handle 16 is provided on the front side of the box 1.

[0038] Those skilled in the art will understand that the placement port 14 facilitates the removal of cylindrical lithium batteries collected in the collection chambers 10.

[0039] In addition, the locking handle 16 and locking groove are provided to lock the box door 15.

[0040] The working principle and usage process of this device are as follows: When sorting cylindrical lithium batteries, the motor 5061 is first started to drive the first gear 5062 to rotate, which in turn drives the second gear 5063 and the rotating shaft 501 to rotate. When the rotating shaft 501 rotates, the pulleys 502 at both ends will rotate together. Through the cooperation of the transmission belt 503, the other two pulleys 502 will rotate. During the rotation of the transmission belt 503, the first push plate 504 will rotate clockwise. When the first push plate 504 moves above the sorting plate 3, it moves from left to right. Then, a large number of cylindrical lithium batteries are put into the conveying pipe 6. The cylindrical lithium batteries will then be fed from the conveying pipe... The cylinders 6 roll from a high position to a low position, and then, with the cooperation of the quantitative feeding mechanism 7, the cylindrical lithium batteries enter the vertical tube 8 in batches. The cylindrical lithium batteries at the bottom of the vertical tube 8 will fall on the top of the sorting plate 3. At this time, the first pusher 504, which moves from left to right, will push the cylindrical lithium batteries on the sorting plate 3 from the left side to the right side of the sorting plate 3. At the same time, the cylindrical lithium batteries in the vertical tube 8 will continue to fall on the top of the sorting plate 3. The cylindrical lithium batteries pushed by the first pusher 504 will fall into the appropriate sorting port 4 during the movement, and then fall into the collection chamber 10 for collection, thereby achieving the purpose of automatic sorting of cylindrical lithium batteries of different specifications.

[0041] 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 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 claimed utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A cylindrical lithium battery sorting device, comprising a housing (1), characterized in that, Two supports (2) are fixedly connected to the top of the box (1) near the right side. A sorting plate (3) is fixedly connected between the two supports (2). Several sorting ports (4) are arranged in a linear array on the sorting plate (3). The area of ​​the sorting ports (4) increases sequentially from left to right. A pushing mechanism (5) is provided on the sorting plate (3). A conveying pipe (6) located directly above the sorting plate (3) is fixedly connected to the top of the box (1) by a support rod. The conveying pipe (6) is inclined. A quantitative feeding mechanism (7) is provided on the inner side wall of the outlet end of the conveying pipe (6). The outlet end of the conveying pipe (6) is located on the upper left side of the sorting plate (3), and a vertical pipe (8) is fixedly connected to the outlet end of the conveying pipe (6). A buffer assembly (9) is provided on the side wall of the vertical pipe (8). A number of collection chambers (10) corresponding to a number of sorting ports (4) are provided in the box (1). The inlet of each collection chamber (10) is located directly below the corresponding sorting port (4). The bottom of the collection chamber (10) is inclined.

2. The cylindrical lithium battery sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the sorting plate (3) is fixedly connected to a first buffer pad (11) located directly below the vertical tube (8), the bottom of the collection chamber (10) is fixedly connected to a second buffer pad (12) located directly below the sorting port (4), and a flange (13) is fixedly connected to the top edge of the sorting plate (3).

3. The cylindrical lithium battery sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pushing mechanism (5) includes a rotating shaft (501) rotatably connected to both ends of the sorting plate (3). Both ends of the two rotating shafts (501) are fixedly connected to pulleys (502). A transmission belt (503) is connected between the two pulleys (502) located on the same side of the two rotating shafts (501). A first push plate (504) is fixedly connected between the two transmission belts (503). A mounting groove (505) is provided at the bottom of one end of the sorting plate (3). A drive unit (506) connected to one of the rotating shafts (501) is provided in the mounting groove (505).

4. The cylindrical lithium battery sorting device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The drive unit (506) includes a motor (5061) fixedly connected to the side wall of the mounting groove (505), a first gear (5062) fixedly connected to the output end of the motor (5061), and a second gear (5063) meshing with the first gear (5062) fixedly connected to the rotating shaft (501).

5. The cylindrical lithium battery sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The quantitative feeding mechanism (7) includes an electric push rod (701) fixedly connected to the inner side wall of the outlet end of the conveying pipe (6), and a second push plate (702) is fixedly connected to the output end of the electric push rod (701).

6. The cylindrical lithium battery sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The buffer assembly (9) includes a groove (901) formed in the inner wall of the vertical tube (8), a buffer plate (902) is rotatably connected in the groove (901) near the top, and a spring (903) is fixedly connected between the buffer plate (902) and the groove (901).

7. A cylindrical lithium battery sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front side of the box (1) near the left side has a pick-up and put-out port (14) that communicates with several collection chambers (10). The outer side of the box (1) is hinged with a box door (15) that matches the pick-up and put-out port (14). The box door (15) is provided with a locking handle (16). The front side of the box (1) is provided with a locking groove that matches the locking handle (16).

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