Pole thickness detection mechanism

The electrode thickness detection mechanism driven by servo motors and cylinders solves the problems of subjective differences and fatigue in manual inspection, realizes the automation and accuracy of electrode thickness detection, and improves product quality stability.

CN224216064UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-08NINGBO JINGRUI ELECTRIC APPLIANCE CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
NINGBO JINGRUI ELECTRIC APPLIANCE CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-04
Publication Date
2026-05-08

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Technical Problem

Manual inspection of electrode thickness is subject to subjective differences and fatigue issues, making it difficult to guarantee the accuracy of the inspection and affecting the stability of product quality.

Method used

The system uses a servo motor-driven slider and cylinder in conjunction with a detection probe to achieve automatic positioning and thickness detection of the pole piece. The servo motor controls the slider movement via a screw, and the cylinder drives the detection probe to detect points around the pole piece. The control device displays the results and alarms when the result is unqualified.

Benefits of technology

This improves the automation and accuracy of electrode thickness detection, reduces human fatigue, and ensures consistent product quality.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a pole thickness detection mechanism, which comprises a bottom plate and a control device, a frame is arranged on the bottom plate, a sliding strip which penetrates through the frame and is driven by a servo motor is slidably arranged on the bottom plate in a back-and-forth moving manner, a positioning block used for horizontally positioning a pole is arranged on the upper side of the front end of the sliding strip, and the control device is arranged on the bottom plate. An air cylinder is downwards arranged in the machine frame, a piston rod of the air cylinder is provided with a detection needle which is used for detecting point positions around the pole and is electrically connected with the control device, and the servo motor and the air cylinder are controlled by the control device. The pole detection device has the advantages that the positioned pole can be automatically and accurately sent to the position below the probe to detect the thickness, the pole is moved out and reset after detection, and the detection efficiency and accuracy are improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of electrode posts, and in particular to an electrode post thickness detection mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] The terminal is one of the important components in the battery structure. It is made by processing the circular raw material into a specific shape through multiple stamping processes. The terminal material is aluminum and copper-aluminum composite material. After the terminal is produced and cleaned, its thickness needs to be inspected. Manual inspection is greatly affected by subjective factors. Different inspectors have different standards for judging defects, and they are prone to fatigue after working for a long time, which makes it difficult to guarantee the accuracy of the inspection. It is easy to miss terminals that do not meet the thickness requirements, which seriously affects the stability of product quality. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, the purpose of this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a pole thickness detection mechanism.

[0004] This utility model provides a pole thickness detection mechanism, including a base plate 1 and a control device 6. A frame 2 is provided on the base plate 1. A slide bar 4, driven by a servo motor 3, is slidably mounted on the base plate 1, passing through the frame 2. A positioning block 5 for horizontally positioning the pole is provided on the upper side of the front end of the slide bar 4. A cylinder 8 is disposed downward inside the frame 2. A detection needle 10 for detecting points around the pole and electrically connected to the control device 6 is provided at the piston rod of the cylinder 8. The servo motor 3 and the cylinder 8 are controlled by the control device 6.

[0005] Furthermore, an alarm light 7 electrically connected to the control device 6 is provided on the top of the frame 2.

[0006] Furthermore, a fixing block 9 is horizontally provided at the end of the piston rod of the cylinder 8, and the detection needle 10 is disposed around the lower end of the fixing block 9.

[0007] Furthermore, it also includes a drive assembly 11, which includes a screw 11.1 keyed to the output shaft of the servo motor 3, a screw block 11.2 slidably fitted to the base plate 1 screw 11.1, a bending plate 11.3 connected to the screw block 11.2, and a connecting strip 11.4 connecting the slide bar 4 and the bending plate 11.3.

[0008] Furthermore, a cover plate 12 is provided on the screw 11.1 and the screw block 11.2.

[0009] Furthermore, the base plate 1 is provided with a slide rail located below the detection needle 10, and the slide bar 4 slides back and forth in a sliding manner along the slide rail.

[0010] The advantages of this invention are as follows: it can automatically and accurately deliver the positioned electrode post to the underside of the probe to detect thickness, and after detection, the electrode post is moved out and reset, improving detection efficiency and accuracy; the servo motor drives the slide bar to move backward with the positioning block, thereby delivering the electrode post on the positioning block to the underside of the probe; after detection, the servo motor drives the slide bar to move forward with the positioning block to reset; the cylinder drives the four probes to move downward, and the probes detect points around the upper surface of the electrode post, thereby detecting the thickness of the upper surface of the electrode post; when the detection fails, the control device controls the alarm light to flash to alert the operator; the servo motor can precisely control the forward and backward movement and speed of the screw block through the screw, and then drive the slide bar and positioning block to move smoothly and accurately through the bending plate and connecting strip, accurately delivering the electrode post to the detection position; the cover plate can protect the screw and screw block. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the present utility model;

[0012] Figure 2 This is the front view of the present invention;

[0013] Figure 3 This is a top view of the present invention;

[0014] Figure 4 for Figure 2 AA section view;

[0015] Figure 5 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of part B. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0017] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain this utility model and are not intended to limit this utility model.

[0018] See Figures 1 to 5This utility model provides a pole thickness detection mechanism, which includes a base plate 1 and a control device 6. A frame 2 is mounted on the base plate 1. A slide bar 4, driven by a servo motor 3, slides back and forth on the base plate 1, passing through the frame 2. A positioning block 5 for horizontally positioning the pole is located on the upper side of the front end of the slide bar 4. The servo motor drives the slide bar, carrying the positioning block, to move backward, thereby placing the pole on the positioning block below the detection needle. After detection, the servo motor drives the slide bar, carrying the positioning block, to move forward and reset. A cylinder 8 is installed downward inside the frame 2. The piston rod of cylinder 8 is equipped with a detection needle 10 for detecting points around the pole post and electrically connected to the control device 6. A fixing block 9 is horizontally installed at the end of the piston rod of cylinder 8. The detection needles 10 are located around the lower end of the fixing block 9. The servo motor 3 and cylinder 8 are controlled by the control device 6. The cylinder drives the four detection needles to move down. The detection needles detect points around the upper surface of the pole post, thereby detecting the thickness of the upper surface of the pole post. The detection needles transmit signals to the control device, and the control device has a panel that can display the detection results.

[0019] An alarm light 7, electrically connected to the control device 6, is installed on the top of the frame 2. The detection system checks points around the upper surface of the pole and transmits signals to the control device. If the detection fails, the control device controls the alarm light to flash to alert the operator.

[0020] See Figure 1 , Figure 5 It also includes a drive assembly 11, which includes a screw 11.1 keyed to the output shaft of the servo motor 3. A screw block 11.2, which is slidably fitted to the base plate 1, is screwed onto the screw 11.1. A bending plate 11.3 is connected to the screw block 11.2. A connecting strip 11.4 connects the slide bar 4 and the bending plate 11.3. The servo motor can precisely control the forward and backward movement and speed of the screw block through the screw, and then drive the slide bar and positioning block to move smoothly and accurately through the bending plate and connecting strip, so as to accurately deliver the pole to the detection position.

[0021] The screw 11.1 and screw block 11.2 are covered with cover plates 12. The cover plates are provided to protect the screw and screw block.

[0022] A slide rail is provided on the base plate 1 below the detection needle 10, and the slide bar 4 slides back and forth and is fitted into the slide rail. The slide bar, carrying the positioning block, slides back and forth and is fitted into the slide rail, moving stably and reliably to ensure that the pole is moved into place.

[0023] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A pole thickness detection mechanism, characterized in that: The device includes a base plate and a control device. The base plate is equipped with a frame, and a slide bar that moves back and forth on the base plate and passes through the frame and is driven by a servo motor is provided. A positioning block for horizontally positioning the pole is provided on the upper side of the front end of the slide bar. A cylinder is provided facing downward inside the frame. A detection pin for detecting the position of the pole around the piston rod is provided at the piston rod of the cylinder and is electrically connected to the control device. The servo motor and the cylinder are controlled by the control device.

2. The electrode thickness detection mechanism as described in claim 1, characterized in that: An alarm light electrically connected to the control device is provided on the top of the frame.

3. The electrode thickness detection mechanism as described in claim 1, characterized in that: A fixing block is horizontally provided at the end of the piston rod of the cylinder, and the detection needle is arranged around the lower end of the fixing block.

4. The electrode thickness detection mechanism as described in claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a drive assembly, which includes a screw keyed to the output shaft of the servo motor, a screw block slidably fitted to the base plate screwed onto the screw, a bending plate connected to the screw block, and a connecting strip connecting the slide bar and the bending plate.

5. The electrode thickness detection mechanism as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The screw and the screw block are covered with a cover plate.

6. The electrode thickness detection mechanism as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The base plate is provided with a slide rail located below the detection needle, and the slider moves back and forth to slide along the slide rail.