Clamp tool for battery cell test

By designing a cylinder-driven positioning system and limit buffer, the problems of inconvenient operation and insufficient safety of existing battery cell testing fixtures and tools have been solved, achieving high efficiency, safety and accuracy in battery cell testing, and adapting to the testing needs of battery cells of different specifications.

CN224216723UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-08XIAMEN HUANGYUAN IND & TRADE CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
XIAMEN HUANGYUAN IND & TRADE CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-01-17
Publication Date
2026-05-08

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Technical Problem

Existing battery cell testing fixtures prioritize mechanical stability and conduction efficiency in their design, but neglect ease of operation and safety, resulting in low testing efficiency and potential safety hazards.

Method used

A fixture tooling including clamping mechanism one and clamping mechanism two was designed. It adopts a cylinder-driven positioning system and combined with limit buffers to achieve precise positioning and stable clamping of battery cells, reduce manual operation, and improve testing efficiency and safety.

Benefits of technology

This fixture has a compact structure, is easy to operate, adapts to different specifications of battery cells, reduces operational errors, improves testing accuracy and safety, reduces labor costs, and ensures the stability and accuracy of battery cells during the testing process.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of battery cell testing, and discloses a clamp tool for battery cell testing, which comprises a mounting plate and a second clamping mechanism arranged at the bottom of the mounting plate, two groups of conductive clamp plates, namely a conductive clamp plate A and a conductive clamp plate B, are mounted on the top surface of the mounting plate, and clamping areas are arranged on the conductive clamp plates. A first clamping mechanism is arranged in the clamping area, and the clamping area comprises a clamping area A and four clamping areas B. According to the utility model, the clamping mechanism I and the clamping mechanism II work cooperatively, rapid positioning and stable fixing of the battery cell are realized, the testing efficiency and accuracy are greatly improved, and as the positioning system driven by the air cylinder is adopted, an operator does not need to adjust manually when the battery cell is tested, the labor intensity is reduced, the operation safety is improved, and the working efficiency is improved. A limiting buffer in the tool design can effectively prevent the battery cell from being damaged due to accidental collision in the clamping or releasing process.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of battery cell testing technology, specifically a fixture for battery cell testing. Background Technology

[0002] Cell testing is the process of testing and evaluating the individual cell units within a battery to ensure the performance parameters and health status of each cell. Cell testing is an indispensable part of battery production and use. Rigorous cell testing ensures stable and reliable cell performance, meeting market and consumer demands.

[0003] Currently, existing battery cell testing technologies often prioritize mechanical stability and conductivity in fixture design, neglecting ease of operation and safety. Therefore, this invention provides a fixture for battery cell testing that not only improves testing efficiency but also optimizes the user experience and ensures the safety of the testing process. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a fixture for testing battery cells to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a fixture for battery cell testing, comprising a mounting plate, a clamping mechanism two disposed at the bottom of the mounting plate, two sets of conductive clamping plates, namely conductive clamping plate A and conductive clamping plate B, are mounted on the top surface of the mounting plate, and the conductive clamping plates are provided with clamping areas, and the clamping mechanism one is provided in the clamping areas, namely clamping area A and four clamping areas B; each clamping area is provided with a pad, namely pad A and pad B, which are respectively installed in clamping area A and clamping area B, and a battery cell is disposed above the pad; a stop plate A and two side baffles A are installed in each clamping area A, and a stop plate B and a side baffle B are installed in each clamping area B.

[0006] Preferably, a limit buffer bracket is installed on the right side of the mounting plate, and a limit buffer is installed on the limit buffer bracket to limit the movement range of the test cell and provide a certain buffering effect.

[0007] Preferably, the clamping mechanism includes vertical positioning cylinders correspondingly disposed in clamping area A and clamping area B. The vertical positioning cylinders are installed at the bottom of the mounting plate. The piston rod end of the vertical positioning cylinder in clamping area A is provided with positioning head A, and the piston rod end of the vertical positioning cylinder in clamping area B is provided with positioning head B. The extension and retraction of the cylinders drives positioning head A and positioning head B to be positioned, thereby achieving precise clamping of the battery cell.

[0008] Preferably, the second clamping mechanism includes a transverse positioning cylinder installed on the bottom left side of the mounting plate. A driving block is fixedly installed at the end of the piston rod of the transverse positioning cylinder. A clamp foot is integrally connected to one end of the driving block. A guide rail is connected to the top of the driving block. A guide rail slider is slidably connected to the guide rail. The guide rail slider is fixed to the bottom of the mounting plate. A clamp arm is fixed to the clamp foot. A positioning block is installed on the top of the clamp arm. The positioning block is divided into positioning block A and positioning block B. A guide block is installed at the bottom of both positioning block A and positioning block B. A guide plate is slidably adapted to the bottom of the guide block. The guide plate is fixed to the conductive clamping plate.

[0009] Preferably, each of the positioning blocks is provided with a compression spring between itself and the side baffle A, the side baffle B, and the limit buffer bracket, to provide positioning force. The compression spring between the positioning block A and the side baffle A ensures that the battery cell is correctly aligned in the clamping area A, while the compression spring between the positioning block B and the side baffle B ensures that the battery cell is accurately positioned in the clamping area B.

[0010] This utility model provides a fixture for battery cell testing. It has the following advantages:

[0011] (1) The tooling of this utility model is compact in design, simple in structure, easy to operate, and has good versatility and adaptability. It can adapt to the testing requirements of different specifications of battery cells, and can effectively reduce the operation error in the testing process and improve the testing efficiency. The tooling ensures the stability and accuracy of the battery cells in the testing process through a precise positioning mechanism, and its clamping design greatly reduces the labor cost.

[0012] (2) This utility model achieves rapid positioning and stable fixation of the battery cell through the mutual cooperation of clamping mechanism one and clamping mechanism two, which greatly improves the testing efficiency and accuracy. Since the positioning system driven by cylinder is adopted, the operator does not need to manually adjust when testing the battery cell, which reduces the labor intensity and improves the safety of operation. The limit buffer in the tooling design can effectively prevent the battery cell from being damaged by accidental collision during clamping or release. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the conductive clamp plate structure of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 3 This is a rear view of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 4 This is a structural view of the clamping mechanism of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 5 This is a structural view of positioning block A and positioning block B of this utility model.

[0018] In the diagram: Mounting plate 21, conductive clamp plate 22, stop plate A231, stop plate B232, pad plate A241, pad plate B242, side baffle plate A251, side baffle plate B252, limit buffer bracket 26, limit buffer 27, compression spring 28, battery cell 29, vertical positioning cylinder 31, positioning head A32, positioning head B33, horizontal positioning cylinder 34, drive block 35, clamp foot 36, guide rail 37, guide rail slider 38, clamp arm 39, positioning block A310, positioning block B311, guide block 312, guide plate 313. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0020] Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0021] A preferred embodiment of the fixture for battery cell testing provided by this utility model is, for example... Figure 1-5 As shown: A fixture for battery cell testing includes a mounting plate 21, a clamping mechanism 2 located at the bottom of the mounting plate 21, two sets of conductive clamping plates 22 mounted on the top surface of the mounting plate 21, namely conductive clamping plate A and conductive clamping plate B, and a clamping area on the conductive clamping plate 22, wherein the clamping mechanism 2 is located in the clamping area, namely clamping area A and four clamping areas B; a pad is provided in the clamping area, namely pad A241 and pad B242, which are respectively installed in clamping area A and clamping area B, and a battery cell 29 is placed above the pad; a stop plate A231 and two side baffles A251 are installed in clamping area A, and a stop plate B232 and a side baffle B252 are installed in clamping area B; a limit buffer bracket 26 is installed on the right side of the mounting plate 21, and a limit buffer 27 is installed on the limit buffer bracket 26 to limit the movement range of the test battery cell and provide a certain buffering effect;

[0022] The clamping mechanism includes vertical positioning cylinders 31 correspondingly disposed in clamping area A and clamping area B. The vertical positioning cylinders 31 are installed at the bottom of the mounting plate 21. The piston rod end of the vertical positioning cylinder 31 located in clamping area A is provided with a positioning head A32, while the piston rod end of the vertical positioning cylinder 31 located in clamping area B is provided with a positioning head B33. The positioning head A32 and positioning head B33 are positioned by the extension and retraction of the cylinder, so as to achieve precise clamping of the battery cell.

[0023] The clamping mechanism 2 includes a transverse positioning cylinder 34 installed on the bottom left side of the mounting plate 21. A drive block 35 is fixedly installed at the end of the piston rod of the transverse positioning cylinder 34. A clamp foot 36 is integrally connected to one end of the drive block 35. A guide rail 37 is connected to the top of the drive block 35. A guide rail slider 38 is slidably connected to the guide rail 37. The guide rail slider 38 is fixed to the bottom of the mounting plate 21. A clamp arm 39 is fixed to the clamp foot 36. A positioning block is installed on the top of the clamp arm 39. The positioning block is divided into positioning block A310 and positioning block B311. A guide block 312 is installed at the bottom of both positioning block A310 and positioning block B311. A guide plate 313 is slidably adapted to the bottom of the guide block 312. The guide plate 313 is fixed on the conductive clamping plate 22.

[0024] Compression springs 28 are provided between the positioning block and the side baffle A251, the side baffle B252, and the limit buffer bracket 26, respectively, to provide positioning force. The compression spring 28 between the positioning block A310 and the side baffle A251 ensures that the battery cell is correctly aligned in the clamping area A, while the compression spring 28 between the positioning block B311 and the side baffle B252 ensures that the battery cell is accurately positioned in the clamping area B.

[0025] During use, the battery cells are pre-placed on their respective pads. During the operation of clamping mechanism one, the extension and retraction of the vertical positioning cylinder 31 drives positioning heads A32 and B33 to precisely clamp the battery cells. During the operation of clamping mechanism two, when the horizontal positioning cylinder 34 pushes the drive block 35, the clamping feet 36 drive the clamping arms 39 to move. The clamping arms 39, through the sliding of the guide block 312, precisely move positioning blocks A310 and B311 to the designated positions, achieving stable clamping of the battery cell 29. After the clamping arms 39 reach the designated position, the compression spring 28 immediately generates pressure, ensuring that the battery cell 29 is firmly fixed in the predetermined position, thereby maintaining stability during the testing process.

[0026] In summary, by rationally configuring clamping mechanisms one and two, along with the compression spring 28, the position and clamping force of the battery cell can be precisely controlled during performance testing. This improves the accuracy and repeatability of the tests, ensuring a more scientific and objective performance evaluation. During continuous testing, these mechanisms work together to provide a stable working environment for the battery cell, reducing performance data deviations caused by improper operation or clamping errors. Ultimately, this allows for more stringent quality control of the battery cell products, meeting the ever-growing market demands.

[0027] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A fixture for battery cell testing, comprising a mounting plate (21) and a clamping mechanism 2 disposed at the bottom of the mounting plate (21), characterized in that: The top surface of the mounting plate (21) is equipped with two sets of conductive clamping plates (22), namely conductive clamping plate A and conductive clamping plate B. The conductive clamping plate (22) is provided with a clamping area, and a clamping mechanism is provided in the clamping area. The clamping areas are clamping area A and four clamping areas B. The clamping area is provided with a pad, which is divided into pad A (241) and pad B (242), and is installed in clamping area A and clamping area B respectively. The pad is provided with a battery cell (29). A stop plate A (231) and two side baffles A (251) are installed in clamping area A, and a stop plate B (232) and a side baffle B (252) are installed in clamping area B.

2. The fixture for battery cell testing according to claim 1, characterized in that: A limit buffer bracket (26) is installed on the right side of the mounting plate (21), and a limit buffer (27) is installed on the limit buffer bracket (26).

3. The fixture for battery cell testing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping mechanism includes a vertical positioning cylinder (31) correspondingly disposed in clamping area A and clamping area B. The vertical positioning cylinder (31) is installed at the bottom of the mounting plate (21). The piston rod end of the vertical positioning cylinder (31) in clamping area A is provided with a positioning head A (32), while the piston rod end of the vertical positioning cylinder (31) in clamping area B is provided with a positioning head B (33). The positioning head A (32) and positioning head B (33) are positioned by the extension and retraction of the cylinder.

4. The fixture for battery cell testing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping mechanism 2 includes a transverse positioning cylinder (34) installed on the bottom left side of the mounting plate (21). A drive block (35) is fixedly installed at the piston rod end of the transverse positioning cylinder (34). A clamp foot (36) is integrally connected to one end of the drive block (35). A guide rail (37) is connected to the top of the drive block (35). A guide rail slider (38) is slidably connected on the guide rail (37). The guide rail slider (38) is fixed to the bottom of the mounting plate (21). A clamp arm (39) is fixed on the clamp foot (36). A positioning block is installed on the top of the clamp arm (39). The positioning block is divided into positioning block A (310) and positioning block B (311). A guide block (312) is installed at the bottom of both positioning block A (310) and positioning block B (311). A guide plate (313) is slidably adapted to the bottom of the guide block (312). The guide plate (313) is fixed on the conductive clamping plate (22).

5. A fixture for battery cell testing according to claim 4, characterized in that: The positioning block is provided with compression springs (28) between it and the side baffle A (251), the side baffle B (252) and the limit buffer bracket (26) to provide positioning force. The compression spring (28) between the positioning block A (310) and the side baffle A (251) ensures that the battery cell is correctly aligned in the clamping area A, and the compression spring (28) between the positioning block B (311) and the side baffle B (252) ensures that the battery cell is accurately positioned in the clamping area B.