Battery curing device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of battery processing equipment, and discloses a battery curing device. The battery curing device comprises a first conveying module, a second conveying module and a lifting module, and the first conveying module can convey a battery in the conveying direction; the second conveying module can convey the lifting module in the conveying direction, the lifting module comprises a clamping assembly and a lifting assembly, the clamping assembly is located above the first conveying module and used for clamping the battery, and the lifting assembly is used for driving the clamping assembly to ascend and descend in the vertical direction so that the battery can be separated from the first conveying module or placed on the first conveying module. The battery curing device disclosed by the utility model is higher in production takt flexibility and better in curing effect, and the yield is effectively improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of battery processing equipment technology, and in particular to a battery curing device. Background Technology

[0002] Current UV curing methods involve the UV coating line moving forward together with the UV coating process. On the production line where UV-cured batteries are coated, the batteries are placed at their placement station and then moved to the curing zone for curing. This curing operation places high demands on the production line's conveyor speed. The conveyor speed must be adapted to both the cycle time of the coating line and the battery's curing time. Different cycle times require different curing parameters, the number of curing lamps, and their layout. Too short or too long a time in the curing zone will affect the curing effect, thus limiting the flexibility of the production line's cycle time. Furthermore, since the curing zone typically uses a tunnel-like structure, if the line malfunctions and stops, the batteries remain in the curing zone, making them difficult to remove. Continuous exposure to the curing lamps can easily lead to over-curing. If the battery temperature continues to rise, the UV coating may fail, or even the electrolyte inside the battery may decompose at high temperatures, resulting in the scrapping of a batch of batteries.

[0003] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a battery curing device to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] Based on the above, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a battery curing device that offers greater flexibility in production cycle, better curing effect, and effectively improves yield.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] Battery curing device, comprising:

[0007] The first conveying module is capable of conveying batteries along the conveying direction;

[0008] The second conveying module and the lifting module are provided. The second conveying module can convey the lifting module along the conveying direction. The lifting module includes a clamping component and a lifting component. The clamping component is located above the first conveying module and is used to clamp the battery. The lifting component is used to drive the clamping component to move up and down in the vertical direction so that the battery is detached from the first conveying module or placed in the first conveying module.

[0009] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0010] This invention features a first conveying module for transporting batteries along the conveying direction, a lifting module for lifting the batteries to detach from the first conveying module, and a second conveying module for transporting the lifting module along the conveying direction. The second conveying module independently transports the lifting module and the battery relative to the first conveying module, ensuring that the curing process is no longer affected by the conveying speed of the first conveying module. Even if the first conveying module malfunctions and stops transporting, the battery can still be cured normally under the transport of the second conveying module. In summary, the battery curing device offers greater production cycle flexibility, better curing effect, and effectively improves the yield rate. Furthermore, the lifted battery is closer to the curing module, resulting in higher curing efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0011] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments of this utility model will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the content of the embodiments of this utility model and these drawings without creative effort.

[0012] Figure 1 This is a side view of the structure of the battery curing device provided in a specific embodiment of this utility model;

[0013] Figure 2 This is a top view of the battery curing device provided in a specific embodiment of this utility model;

[0014] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle;

[0015] Figure 4 This is a side view schematic diagram of the battery curing device provided in a specific embodiment of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 5 This is a top view schematic diagram of the battery curing device provided in a specific embodiment of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 6 This is a top view schematic diagram showing the relative position of the curing cover and the battery in a specific embodiment of the battery curing device provided by this utility model.

[0018] Figure 7 This is a side view schematic diagram showing the relative positions of the curing cover and the battery along the length of the battery in a specific embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] In the picture:

[0020] 1. Battery;

[0021] 100. First conveying module; 110. Bearing plate; 111. Positioning block;

[0022] 200. Second conveying module;

[0023] 300. Lifting module; 310. Clamping assembly; 311. Clamping drive unit; 312. Gripper; 320. Lifting assembly; 330. Support frame;

[0024] 400. Curing cover; 410. Curing opening; 420. Side panel; 430. Reflector;

[0025] 500, Solidified Module. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. 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 this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0027] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," 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 do not 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. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. The terms "first position" and "second position" refer to two different positions.

[0028] Unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections or detachable connections; mechanical connections or electrical connections; direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and connections within two components or interactions between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0029] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0030] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0031] like Figures 1-7 As shown, this embodiment provides a battery curing device, which includes a first conveying module 100, a second conveying module 200, and a lifting module 300. The first conveying module 100 can convey a battery 1 along the conveying direction; the second conveying module 200 can convey the lifting module 300 along the conveying direction. The lifting module 300 includes a clamping component 310 and a lifting component 320. The clamping component 310 is located above the first conveying module 100 and is used to clamp the battery 1. The lifting component 320 is used to drive the clamping component 310 to move up and down in the vertical direction so that the battery 1 is removed from the first conveying module 100 or placed on the first conveying module 100.

[0032] A first conveying module 100 is provided for conveying battery 1 along a conveying direction; the conveying direction is as follows: Figure 5 The arrows indicate the direction of the process. A lifting module 300 is provided to lift the battery 1 away from the first conveying module 100. The battery curing device also includes a second conveying module 200 that can transport the lifting module 300 along the conveying direction. The second conveying module 200 can independently transport the lifting module 300 and the battery 1 relative to the first conveying module 100. This ensures that the curing process is no longer affected by the conveying speed of the first conveying module 100 during the curing process. Even if the first conveying module 100 malfunctions and stops conveying, the battery 1 can still be cured normally under the conveying of the second conveying module 200. In summary, the battery curing device has higher production cycle flexibility, better curing effect, and effectively improves the yield rate. Furthermore, the lifted battery 1 can be closer to the curing module 500, resulting in higher curing efficiency.

[0033] In this embodiment, the battery curing apparatus further includes a curing module 500, which is positioned above the first conveying module 100. Exemplarily, the curing module 500 also includes a curing lamp, which cures the top surface of the battery 1 by emitting ultraviolet light.

[0034] Optionally, two or more first conveying modules 100 are provided, and the two or more first conveying modules 100 are arranged parallel to each other and spaced apart in a direction perpendicular to the conveying direction. Each first conveying module 100 is provided with a corresponding clamping component 310 for clamping the battery 1 on the first conveying module 100. Figure 5 As shown, a support plate 110 can also be provided between two adjacent first conveying modules 100, and a positioning block 111 is provided on the support plate 110 for positioning the battery 1. Alternatively, in other embodiments, the first conveying module 100 is provided with multiple positioning seats, and the positioning block 111 is provided on the positioning seats for positioning the battery 1.

[0035] Specifically, the lifting module 300 also includes a support frame 330, a clamping assembly 310 disposed on the support frame 330, and a lifting assembly 320 for driving the support frame 330 to move up and down in the vertical direction. The support frame 330 is provided to integrate the clamping assembly 310, reducing possible interference between the lifting module 300 and the lifting assembly 320.

[0036] Furthermore, two second conveying modules 200 are provided, one on each side of the first conveying module 100. Each second conveying module 200 is equipped with a lifting assembly 320, which is used simultaneously to lift the clamping assembly 310, thereby improving the reliability and stability of the lifting of the clamping assembly 310. Optionally, the two lifting assemblies 320 are connected to both ends of the support frame 330 to drive the support frame 330 to lift vertically.

[0037] In this embodiment, the clamping assembly 310 includes a clamping drive member 311 and at least two opposing grippers 312. The at least two grippers 312 are disposed at the drive end of the clamping drive member 311, which is disposed on the support frame 330. When clamping the battery 1, the clamping drive member 311 drives the at least two grippers 312 to move relative to each other to clamp both ends of the battery 1 along its length. When releasing the battery 1, the clamping drive member 311 drives the at least two grippers 312 to move away from each other to release the grip on the battery 1. Exemplarily, each gripper 312 is provided with a clamping drive member 311, resulting in greater driving power and more stable clamping. In other embodiments, one clamping drive member 311 can also drive two grippers 312. In addition, anti-slip grooves are provided on the side of the grippers 312 that are close to each other to further improve the reliability of clamping the battery 1.

[0038] Optionally, for a first conveying module 100, two or more clamping assemblies 310 are provided along the conveying direction, which can increase the number of batteries 1 that the lifting module 300 can lift at one time, thereby improving the curing efficiency. For example... Figure 2As shown, the first conveying module 100 has four sections, and each first conveying module 100 has two clamping components 310 along the conveying direction, meaning that the lifting module 300 can lift eight batteries 1 at a time. For example, two or more clamping components 310 are all mounted on the support frame 330. The lifting module 300 can lift two or more clamping components 310 by lifting the support frame 330, which simplifies the structure and improves the synchronization of lifting.

[0039] As an optional solution for the battery curing device, the battery curing device also includes a curing cover 400 and a curing module 500. The curing module 500 is used to cure the battery 1. The curing cover 400 is located between the curing module 500 and the clamping assembly 310, and the curing cover 400 is provided with a curing opening 410, which corresponds to the clamping assembly 310. The curing cover 400 is designed to block ultraviolet light from the curing module 500, preventing ultraviolet light from irradiating the clamping assembly 310, accelerating the aging of the internal circuitry of the clamping assembly 310, and affecting the service life of the battery curing device.

[0040] Specifically, such as Figure 6 As shown, the distance between the curing opening 410 and the long side of the battery 1 in the horizontal plane is set to D, where D is greater than 2 mm and less than 10 mm; the distance between the curing opening 410 and the short side of the battery 1 in the horizontal plane is set to L, where L is greater than 2 mm and less than 30 mm. The above distance settings are intended to ensure that the area of ​​the battery 1 to be cured is completely exposed to the curing module 500 through the curing opening 410, avoiding any uncured areas; and also to minimize the amount of irradiation that the curing module 500 may cause to the components inside the curing cover 400.

[0041] Furthermore, such as Figure 7 As shown, a reflector 430 is provided on the inner wall of the curing opening 410, and a clamping assembly 310 is disposed on one side of the curing opening 410. The reflector 430 is disposed on the other side of the curing opening 410 opposite to the clamping assembly 310. The reflector 430 can effectively reflect the ultraviolet light from the curing module 500 onto the top surface of the battery 1 to be cured, improving curing efficiency. At the same time, the reflector 430 can also shield the components inside the curing cover 400, preventing them from being irradiated by the curing module 500 and aging prematurely. Optionally, the reflector 430 can be a flat plate with reflective properties, or a flat plate coated with a reflective layer.

[0042] In this embodiment, the clamping component 310 is disposed on one side of the length direction of the battery 1. Correspondingly, the reflector 430 is disposed on the side of the long side of the battery 1 where the clamping component 310 is not disposed. On the one hand, the clamping component 310 can play a certain role in blocking the curing module 500, so there is no need to set the reflector 430 separately. At the same time, not setting the reflector 430 can also reduce interference with the clamping component 310. On the other hand, the short side of the battery 1 is relatively short, and less light can pass through the curing module 500, so there is no need to set the reflector 430 separately.

[0043] In this embodiment, the distance between the reflector 430 and the edge of the battery 1 in the height direction is H, which is less than 10mm, so as to achieve a better blocking and reflective effect.

[0044] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 As shown, the curing cover 400 is also provided with side plates 420, which are located at both ends of the curing cover 400 along the conveying direction, and the end of the side plate 420 away from the curing module 500 is connected to the support frame 330. The side plates 420 can further shield the internal structure of the support frame 330, providing better protection. Optionally, the curing cover 400 can be formed by bending and punching sheet metal, or by welding multiple plates. Those skilled in the art can set it according to the actual situation, and no specific limitation is made here. It is worth noting that since the left and right width along the conveying direction is small, and the curing module 500 is also set to extend along the conveying direction, the side plates 420 on the left and right sides along the conveying direction can be omitted to simplify the structure and reduce the lifting weight.

[0045] Preferably, the curing cover 400 is detachably mounted on the support frame 330, allowing for greater working space for operators when the lifting module 300 requires maintenance, thus avoiding any impact on maintenance work caused by the curing cover 400. Specifically, the side plate 420 is detachably connected to the support frame 330. A flange is provided on the side of the side plate 420 away from the curing cover 400, and a through hole is provided on the flange. A threaded hole is provided at the corresponding position on the support frame 330. A connector passes through the through hole and is threadedly connected to the threaded hole to achieve a detachable connection. The structure is simple and the connection is reliable.

[0046] The working process of the battery curing device described above is as follows: The coated battery 1 is placed on the positioning seat of the first conveying module 100 and positioned by the positioning block 111. When the battery 1 is conveyed along the conveying direction to the loading area near the curing module 500, the first conveying module 100 stops moving, and the lifting component 320 drives the support frame 330 to descend to the position where the gripper 312 matches the battery 1 in the horizontal direction. Then, the gripping drive members 311 of the multiple clamping components 310 drive the corresponding grippers 312 to move closer to each other to clamp the battery 1. Next, the lifting component 320 drives the support frame 330 to rise, so that the battery 1 is removed from the first conveying module 100. At this time, the first conveying module 100 and the second conveying module 200 can move relatively independently. The second conveying module 200 drives the support frame 330, the curing cover 400, the clamping components 310 and the battery 1 to be cured to move along the conveying direction, so that... The curing module 500 can cure the top surface of the battery 1. After curing, when the lifting component 320 drives the support frame 330 to descend, the first conveying module 100 stops moving, so that the cured battery 1 can be placed back into the first conveying module 100. Then, the clamping drive members 311 of the multiple clamping components 310 drive the corresponding grippers 312 to move in opposite directions to release the gripping of the battery 1. After the cured battery 1 is put back into the first conveying module 100, the first conveying module 100 can continue to convey along the conveying direction. Finally, the second conveying module 200 drives the support frame 330, the curing cover 400 and the clamping components 310 to move in the opposite direction of the conveying direction to perform the next operation on the battery 1 to be cured.

[0047] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, there will be changes in the specific implementation method and application scope based on the idea of ​​this utility model. The content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

Claims

1. A battery curing device, characterized in that, include: The first conveying module (100) is capable of conveying the battery (1) along the conveying direction; The second conveying module (200) and the lifting module (300) are provided. The second conveying module (200) can convey the lifting module (300) along the conveying direction. The lifting module (300) includes a clamping component (310) and a lifting component (320). The clamping component (310) is located above the first conveying module (100) and is used to clamp the battery (1). The lifting component (320) is used to drive the clamping component (310) to move up and down in the vertical direction so that the battery (1) is removed from the first conveying module (100) or the battery (1) is placed on the first conveying module (100).

2. The battery curing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting module (300) further includes a support frame (330), the clamping assembly (310) is disposed on the support frame (330), and the lifting assembly (320) is used to drive the support frame (330) to move up and down in the vertical direction.

3. The battery curing apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that, There are two second conveying modules (200), which are respectively located on both sides of the first conveying module (100). Each of the two second conveying modules (200) is equipped with a lifting component (320), and the two lifting components (320) are respectively connected to both ends of the support frame (330) to drive the support frame (330) to rise and fall along the vertical direction.

4. The battery curing apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that, The clamping assembly (310) includes a clamping drive (311) and at least two clamping jaws (312) disposed opposite to each other. The at least two clamping jaws (312) are disposed at the driving end of the clamping drive (311). The clamping drive (311) is disposed on the support frame (330) and can drive the at least two clamping jaws (312) to move relative to each other to clamp the two ends of the battery (1) in the length direction.

5. The battery curing apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that, The battery curing device is further provided with a curing cover (400) and a curing module (500). The curing cover (400) is located between the curing module (500) and the clamping assembly (310), and the curing cover (400) is provided with a curing opening (410), which corresponds to the clamping assembly (310).

6. The battery curing apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that, The distance between the curing opening (410) and the long side of the battery (1) on the horizontal plane is set to D, where D is greater than 2 mm and less than 10 mm; the distance between the curing opening (410) and the short side of the battery (1) on the horizontal plane is set to L, where L is greater than 2 mm and less than 30 mm.

7. The battery curing apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that, The clamping assembly (310) is disposed on one side of the curing opening (410), and the inner wall of the curing opening (410) is provided with a reflective element (430), which is disposed on the side of the curing opening (410) opposite to the clamping assembly (310).

8. The battery curing apparatus according to claim 7, characterized in that, The distance between the reflector (430) and the edge of the battery (1) in the height direction is H, where H is less than 10 mm.

9. The battery curing apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that, The curing cover (400) is also provided with a side plate (420), which is disposed at the front and rear ends of the curing cover (400) along the conveying direction, and the end of the side plate (420) away from the curing module (500) is connected to the support frame (330).

10. The battery curing apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that, The curing cover (400) is detachably mounted on the support frame (330).

11. The battery curing apparatus according to any one of claims 1-10, characterized in that, There are two or more first conveying modules (100), which are arranged in parallel and spaced apart in a direction perpendicular to the conveying direction. Each first conveying module (100) is provided with a clamping component (310); and / or, there are two or more clamping components (310) along the conveying direction.

12. The battery curing apparatus according to any one of claims 1-10, characterized in that, The battery curing device is further provided with a curing module (500), which is located above the first conveying module (100).

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