Mechanism for transporting battery cells

Abstract

The utility model provides a mechanism for transporting battery cells, and belongs to the technical field of automatic detection equipment. The mechanism comprises a bracket, a linear module and a plurality of groups of transfer assemblies, wherein two parallel guide rails are arranged on the bracket; the linear module is mounted on one side of the guide rail, and a mounting plate is arranged at the output end of the linear module; the plurality of groups of transferring assemblies are mounted on the mounting plate, are positioned between the two guide rails and are used for bearing and transferring the battery cells. According to the mechanism, the battery cells are continuously conveyed and detected through the linear module and the conveying assembly, and the conveying and detecting efficiency of the battery cells is greatly improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of automatic testing equipment technology, and relates to a mechanism for transporting battery cells. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of electronic technology and its increasingly high cost-effectiveness, battery performance has become a major focus. In recent years, the widespread adoption and development of communication technology have placed higher demands on battery capacity, safety, electrode spacing, and packaging.

[0003] Tabs are a raw material used in the production of lithium-ion polymer batteries, such as those used in mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, and laptops. Batteries have positive and negative terminals, and tabs are the metal conductors that connect these terminals within the battery cell. During battery production, the number of sub-tabs on the two tabs of the battery cell needs to be counted. However, to test the tabs, the battery cell must first be transported to a testing device. Currently, this is primarily done manually, which is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and inefficient. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention addresses the aforementioned problems in the prior art by providing a mechanism for transporting battery cells. The technical problem this invention aims to solve is: how to improve the efficiency of transporting and inspecting battery cells.

[0005] The objective of this utility model can be achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0006] A mechanism for transporting battery cells, comprising:

[0007] A bracket, on which two parallel guide rails are provided;

[0008] A linear module is mounted on one side of the guide rail, and a mounting plate is provided at the output end of the linear module;

[0009] Multiple sets of transfer components are mounted on a mounting plate, and the transfer components are located between two guide rails to support and transfer battery cells.

[0010] In one of the above-described mechanisms for transporting battery cells, the transfer assembly includes:

[0011] A cylinder, which is mounted on a mounting plate;

[0012] A support plate, which is installed at the output end of the cylinder;

[0013] Two transfer blocks are fixedly connected to the tray, and the two transfer blocks are arranged in parallel and located between the two guide rails.

[0014] In the aforementioned mechanism for transporting battery cells, each of the transfer blocks is provided with two support blocks.

[0015] In the aforementioned mechanism for transporting battery cells, there are two sets of transfer components, which are installed at intervals on the mounting plate.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this utility model are as follows:

[0017] Our organization continuously transports and tests battery cells using linear modules and transport components, greatly improving the efficiency of battery cell transportation and testing. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of our organization;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the transfer component;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the battery cell structure.

[0021] In the diagram, 1 is the bracket; 2 is the guide rail; 3 is the linear module; 4 is the mounting plate; 5 is the transfer assembly; 6 is the cylinder; 7 is the pallet; 8 is the transfer block; 9 is the support block; 10 is the battery cell; 11 is the electrode tab; and 12 is the sub-electrode tab. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The following are specific embodiments of the present invention, and the technical solution of the present invention will be further described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments.

[0023] It should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "horizontal", "top", "inner", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0024] The terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first," "second," or "third" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a set" means two or more.

[0025] During battery production, it is necessary to count the number of sub-tabs on the two tabs of cell 10. In the process of testing the tabs, cell 10 needs to be transported to the tab testing device before the tabs can be tested. Currently, this is basically done manually, with the tabs being moved to the testing device by hand. Manual transportation is not only time-consuming and labor-intensive, but also has low efficiency.

[0026] Therefore, this utility model embodiment provides a mechanism for transporting battery cells, which continuously transports and inspects battery cells 10 through a linear module 3 and a transport component, thereby improving the transport and inspection efficiency of battery cells 10. The following will elaborate and describe several embodiments.

[0027] like Figure 1 As shown, this transportation mechanism includes a support frame 1, a linear module 3, and multiple sets of transfer components 5. The support frame 1 is provided with two parallel guide rails 2; the linear module 3 is installed on one side of the guide rail 2, and the output end of the linear module 3 is provided with a mounting plate 4; the multiple sets of transfer components 5 are installed on the mounting plate 4, and the transfer components 5 are located between the two guide rails 2 to support and transfer the battery cell 10.

[0028] It should be noted that before the battery cell 10 is inspected and transported, a robotic arm can be used to pick up the battery cell 10 to be inspected from the production line and place it on the front end of the guide rail 2. In other embodiments, other automated methods can also be used to pick up the battery cell 10 to be inspected and place it on the guide rail 2, which is not limited here. The inspection device for the battery cell 10 is installed in the middle of the guide rail 2. Therefore, the battery cell 10 is picked up to the front end of the guide rail 2, then transported to the middle of the guide rail 2 for inspection, and then transported to the rear end of the guide rail 2. Finally, a robotic arm or other picking method is used to pick up the battery cell 10 and place it on the production line, completing the entire inspection process of the battery cell 10.

[0029] In this mechanism, the linear module 3 is installed on one side of the guide rail 2, and the output end of the linear module 3 is provided with a mounting plate 4. Multiple sets of transfer components 5 are installed on the mounting plate 4, and the transfer components 5 are located between the two guide rails 2. In this embodiment, there are two sets of transfer components 5. In the initial position, the first set of transfer components 5 is located at the front end of the guide rail 2, and the second set of transfer components 5 is located in the middle of the guide rail 2, that is, opposite to the cell 10 detection device. The cell 10 to be tested picked up from the production line is placed on the first set of transfer components 5. The linear module 3 drives the first set of transfer components to transport the cell 10 to be tested to the middle of the guide rail 2. The second transfer component 5 is located at the rear end of the guide rail 2. Upon reaching the second position, the detection device can inspect, photograph, and count the battery cell 10. At this time, the linear module 3 returns to its initial position and picks up a new battery cell 10 to be inspected from the production line and places it on the first set of transfer components 5. Meanwhile, the battery cell 10 that has completed inspection in the middle is placed on the second set of transfer components 5. The linear module 3 drives the first set of transfer components 5 to transport the new battery cell 10 to be inspected to the middle of the guide rail 2. At the same time, the second set of transfer components transports the inspected battery cell 10 to the rear end of the guide rail 2. Then, the inspected battery cell 10 is picked up from the production line by a robotic arm or other means. This cycle repeats continuously, achieving continuous transportation and inspection of the battery cell 10. This transportation mechanism continuously transports and inspects the battery cell 10 through the linear module 3 and the two sets of transfer components 5, greatly improving the transportation and inspection efficiency of the battery cell 10.

[0030] like Figure 1-2 As shown, in this embodiment, the transfer assembly 5 includes a cylinder 6, a support plate 7, and two transfer blocks 8. The cylinder 6 is mounted on the mounting plate 4; the support plate 7 is mounted on the output end of the cylinder 6; the two transfer blocks 8 are fixedly connected to the support plate 7, and the two transfer blocks 8 are arranged in parallel and located between the two guide rails 2. In this structure, at the initial position, the battery cell 10 to be tested is gripped on the guide rail 2. The cylinder 6 lifts the support plate 7 upward, and the support plate 7 moves upward, causing the transfer blocks 8 to move upward. The transfer blocks 8 lift and support the battery cell 10, and the battery cell 10 is separated from the guide rail 2. The linear module 3 then drives the battery cell 10 to be transported to the second position. The cylinder 6 falls back, the transfer blocks 8 are separated from the battery cell 10, and the battery cell 10 falls onto the guide rail 2. The linear module 3 then drives the transfer assembly 5 back to the initial position, and the cycle repeats to achieve continuous transportation of the battery cell 10.

[0031] like Figure 2 As shown in this embodiment, each transfer block 8 is provided with two support blocks 9.

[0032] The specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative examples illustrating the spirit of this utility model. Those skilled in the art to which this utility model pertains may make various modifications or additions to the described specific embodiments or use similar methods to substitute them, without departing from the spirit of this utility model or exceeding the scope defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A mechanism for transporting battery cells, characterized in that, include: The bracket (1) is provided with two parallel guide rails (2); Linear module (3), the linear module (3) is installed on one side of the guide rail (2), and the output end of the linear module (3) is provided with a mounting plate (4); Multiple sets of transfer components (5) are mounted on the mounting plate (4). The transfer components (5) are located between the two guide rails (2) and are used to support the transferred battery cells (10).

2. The mechanism for transporting battery cells according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transfer component (5) includes: Cylinder (6), which is mounted on mounting plate (4); A tray (7) is mounted on the output end of the cylinder (6); Two transfer blocks (8) are fixedly connected to the pallet (7). The two transfer blocks (8) are arranged in parallel and located between the two guide rails (2).

3. The mechanism for transporting battery cells according to claim 2, characterized in that, Each of the transfer blocks (8) is provided with two support blocks (9).

4. The mechanism for transporting battery cells according to claim 1, characterized in that, There are two sets of the transfer components (5), and the two sets of transfer components (5) are installed on the mounting plate (4) at intervals.

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