Battery module cleaning and shaping equipment

Abstract

This application discloses a battery module cleaning and shaping device, including a main body, a shuttle table, a shaping component, a drive mechanism, and a cleaning component. The main body has a first station and a second station arranged sequentially along the X direction. The shuttle table can move between the first station and the second station. The shuttle table is used to receive and position the battery module at the first station and transport the battery module to the second station. The shaping component is located in the main body and can extend when the shuttle table is in the second station, working together with the shuttle table to squeeze both ends of the battery module to shape its length. The drive mechanism is located in the main body. The cleaning component is used to clean both sides of the battery module when the shuttle table is in the second station, driven by the drive mechanism. This design integrates the shaping and cleaning of the battery module into the same station of the same equipment, eliminating the need for transfer between different equipment or different stations, significantly reducing equipment footprint and procurement costs.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of automated production technology of battery modules, and in particular to a cleaning and shaping device for battery modules. Background Technology

[0002] In the automated production of new energy vehicle battery modules, plasma cleaning and module shaping are two key processes. Current technology typically uses two separate machines to complete these processes: the battery module first undergoes surface plasma cleaning on one machine, then is transferred to another for length shaping. However, this discrete production method not only requires a large workshop space but also increases the number of equipment purchased and the handling process, resulting in higher production costs for customers and low overall equipment utilization. This makes it difficult to meet the current industry demand for cost-effective and compact production lines. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, this application provides a battery module cleaning and shaping equipment, which can significantly reduce the equipment footprint and procurement costs, and improve the overall utilization rate of the equipment.

[0004] The following technical solution is adopted in this embodiment:

[0005] A cleaning and shaping device for battery modules, comprising:

[0006] The main body of the equipment has a first station and a second station arranged sequentially along the X direction;

[0007] A shuttle platform is movably disposed on the main body of the equipment between the first workstation and the second workstation. The shuttle platform is used to receive and position the battery module at the first workstation and transport the battery module to the second workstation.

[0008] A shaping component is provided on the main body of the equipment and can extend out when the shuttle is in the second work position to squeeze the two ends of the battery module together with the shuttle to shape the length of the battery module;

[0009] A drive mechanism is provided on the main body of the device; and,

[0010] A cleaning component is used to clean both sides of the battery module when the shuttle is located at the second work station, driven by the drive mechanism.

[0011] As an optional implementation, in this embodiment of the application, the shuttle platform includes a shuttle platform body, a first positioning block, and a first positioning component. The first positioning block is located on the shuttle platform body near the first workstation, and the first positioning component is located on the shuttle platform body near the second workstation. The first positioning block positions one end of the battery module, and the first positioning component is extendable to abut against the other end of the battery module to jointly position both ends of the battery module with the first positioning block. When the shuttle platform body moves to the second workstation and the first positioning component disengages from the battery module, the shaping component is extendable to squeeze the other end of the battery module to jointly shape the length of the battery module with the first positioning block.

[0012] As an optional implementation, in this embodiment of the application, the first positioning block is adjustablely mounted on the shuttle platform body;

[0013] The first positioning component includes a first cylinder and a second positioning block. The first cylinder is disposed on the main body of the shuttle platform, and the second positioning block is disposed on the first cylinder for positioning the other end of the battery module.

[0014] The shaping component includes a second cylinder and a pressing block. The second cylinder is located on the main body of the device, and the pressing block is located on the second cylinder for pressing the other end of the battery module.

[0015] As an optional implementation, in this embodiment of the application, the main body of the device is further provided with a first positioning pin and a second positioning pin, the shuttle table is provided with a first positioning hole, when the shuttle table moves to the second work station, the first positioning pin extends out and inserts into the first positioning hole, the telescopic end of the shaping component is provided with a second positioning hole, when the telescopic end of the shaping component extends to the second work station, the second positioning pin extends out and inserts into the second positioning hole.

[0016] As an optional implementation, in this embodiment of the application, the battery module cleaning and shaping equipment further includes two second positioning components. The two second positioning components are spaced apart along the Y direction on the main body of the equipment and located on both sides of the first work station. The two second positioning components can extend and retract relative to each other to abut against both sides of the battery module at the first work station, so as to jointly position both sides of the battery module.

[0017] As an optional implementation, in this embodiment of the application, the second positioning component includes a mounting bracket, a third cylinder, and a positioning bar. The mounting bracket is mounted on the main body of the device, the third cylinder is disposed on the mounting bracket, and the positioning bar is disposed on the movable end of the third cylinder. The positioning bar abuts against one side of the battery module under the drive of the third cylinder.

[0018] As an optional implementation, in this embodiment of the application, the driving mechanism includes a gantry, an X-direction driving component, a Y-direction driving component, and a Z-direction driving component. The X-direction driving component is disposed on the main body of the device, the Y-direction driving component is disposed on the X-direction driving component, and the Z-direction driving component is disposed on the Y-direction driving component. The X-direction driving component and the Y-direction driving component are used to drive the cleaning component to move to a corresponding position above the battery module. The Z-direction driving component is used to drive the cleaning component to move up and down along the Z-direction to approach or align with the surface of the battery module to be cleaned.

[0019] As an optional implementation, in this embodiment of the application, the cleaning assembly includes a plasma generator fixed to the main body of the device and a cleaning nozzle mounted on the drive mechanism, wherein the plasma generator and the cleaning nozzle are connected by a pipeline.

[0020] As an optional implementation, in this embodiment of the application, the cleaning assembly further includes a dust collection hood, a dust extraction pipe, and a dust collector. The dust collection hood is disposed around the cleaning nozzle of the cleaning assembly, and one end of the dust extraction pipe is connected to the dust collection hood, and the other end is connected to the dust collector.

[0021] As an optional implementation, in this embodiment of the application, the driving mechanism is further provided with a visual inspection component, which is connected to or adjacent to the cleaning component and is used to take pictures of the cleaned battery module for inspection.

[0022] This application provides a battery module cleaning and shaping equipment, which sets a first station and a second station on the main body of the equipment. The shuttle table, shaping components and cleaning components are integrated into the same main body of the equipment. The shuttle table can transport the workpiece from the first station for loading and unloading to the second station for processing. The workpiece is shaped and cleaned at the second station at the same time. That is, the shaping and cleaning of the battery module are integrated into the same station (second station) of the same equipment, eliminating the need for transfer between different equipment or different stations, significantly reducing the equipment footprint and procurement costs, improving the overall utilization rate of the equipment and improving production efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the battery module cleaning and shaping equipment provided in the specific embodiments of this application. Figure 1 .

[0024] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of the battery module cleaning and shaping equipment provided in the specific embodiments of this application. Figure 2 .

[0025] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the shuttle table of the battery module cleaning and shaping equipment in a specific embodiment provided in this application.

[0026] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of the first positioning component of the battery module cleaning and shaping equipment in a specific embodiment provided in this application.

[0027] Figure 5 for Figure 2 Enlarged diagram of point A in the middle.

[0028] Figure 6 The diagram shows the drive mechanism and cleaning components of the battery module cleaning and shaping equipment in a specific embodiment provided in this application.

[0029] Among them, 10-equipment body; 11-first station; 12-second station; 13-first positioning pin; 14-second positioning pin; 20-shuttle table; 21-shuttle table body; 22-first positioning block; 23-first positioning component; 231-first cylinder; 232-second positioning block; 30-shaping component; 31-second cylinder; 32-extrusion block; 40-drive mechanism; 41-gantry frame; 42-X-direction drive component; 43-Y-direction drive component; 44-Z-direction drive component; 50-cleaning component; 60-second positioning component; 61-mounting bracket; 62-third cylinder; 63-positioning strip. Detailed Implementation

[0030] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and effects of this application clearer and more explicit, the following detailed description of this application is provided with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only for explaining this application and are not intended to limit this application. Unless further described, elements, structures, and features in one embodiment may be advantageously combined with other embodiments.

[0031] It should be noted that when a metastructure is referred to as "fixed to" or "set on" another metastructure, it can be directly on or indirectly on that other metastructure. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" 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.

[0032] The terms “length”, “width”, “upper”, “lower”, “front”, “back”, “left”, “right”, “vertical”, “horizontal”, “top”, “bottom”, “inner”, “outer”, 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 application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation.

[0033] Please refer to the following: Figure 1 and Figure 2 This embodiment discloses a cleaning and shaping device for battery modules, including a main body 10, a shuttle table 20, a shaping component 30, a drive mechanism 40, and a cleaning component 50. The main body 10 is provided with a cleaning component along the X direction (e.g., ...). Figure 1 The first station 11 and the second station 12 are arranged sequentially in the direction indicated by the middle arrow X. The shuttle table 20 is movably disposed on the main body 10 between the first station 11 and the second station 12. The shuttle table 20 is used to receive and position the battery module at the first station 11 and transport the battery module to the second station 12. The shaping component 30 is disposed on the main body 10 and can extend when the shuttle table 20 is located at the second station 12. Together with the shuttle table 20, it squeezes the two ends of the battery module to shape the length of the battery module. The drive mechanism 40 is disposed on the main body 10. The cleaning component 50 is used to clean both sides of the battery module when the shuttle table 20 is located at the second station 12, driven by the drive mechanism 40. During the actual processing, the battery module can be loaded onto the shuttle table 20 located at the first station 11 by a robotic arm. The shuttle table 20 positions the battery module and moves it to the second station 12 to transport the battery module. When both the shuttle table 20 and the battery module are at the second station 12, the shaping component 30 and the shuttle table 20 jointly squeeze the two ends of the battery module to shape its length. At the same time, the cleaning component 50 cleans the two sides of the battery module (since the shaping component 30 and the shuttle table 20 jointly squeeze the two ends of the battery module, and the cleaning component 50 cleans the two sides of the battery module, the shaping and cleaning can be carried out simultaneously without interference). After the battery module is shaped and cleaned, it moves back to the first station 11 via the shuttle table, and the robotic arm takes away the battery module located at the first station 11 to complete the unloading. With this design, on the one hand, the shuttle table 20 can transport the workpiece from the first loading / unloading station 11 to the second processing station 12. The shaping component 30 and the cleaning component 50 simultaneously clean the workpiece at the second station 12. That is, the shaping and cleaning of the battery module are integrated into the same station (second station 12) of the same equipment, eliminating the need for transfer between different equipment or different stations, significantly reducing the equipment footprint and procurement costs, improving the overall utilization rate of the equipment and increasing production efficiency. On the other hand, by having the shuttle table 20 and the shaping component 30 jointly shape the length of the battery module, the shuttle table 20 can not only realize the functions of loading, positioning and transportation, but also play a shaping role. Compared with designing a separate shaping component 30 for shaping the battery module, the structure of the shaping component 30 can be simplified, thereby simplifying the structure of the entire cleaning and shaping equipment.

[0034] Please refer to the following: Figures 1 to 4In some embodiments, the shuttle table 20 includes a shuttle table body 21, a first positioning block 22, and a first positioning component 23. The first positioning block 22 is located on the shuttle table body 21 near the first workstation 11, and the first positioning component 23 is located on the shuttle table body 21 near the second workstation 12. The first positioning block 22 positions one end of the battery module, and the first positioning component 23 is extendable to abut against the other end of the battery module to jointly position both ends of the battery module with the first positioning block 22. When the shuttle table body 21 moves to the second workstation 12 and the first positioning component 23 disengages from the battery module, the shaping component 30 is extendable to squeeze the other end of the battery module to jointly shape the length of the battery module with the first positioning block 22. With this design, the first positioning block 22 and the first positioning component 23 cooperate to achieve the initial positioning of the battery module, and the shaping component 30 performs shaping after the first positioning component 23 disengages, avoiding mutual interference between positioning and shaping actions and ensuring processing accuracy.

[0035] It is understood that in other embodiments, mechanical clamping, vacuum adsorption, or electromagnetic chucks may be used instead of the design of the first positioning block 22 and the first positioning component 23, and this is not limited here.

[0036] Furthermore, the first positioning block 22 is adjustablely mounted on the shuttle platform body 21; the first positioning component 23 includes a first cylinder 231 and a second positioning block 232, with the first cylinder 231 located on the shuttle platform body 21 and the second positioning block 232 located on the first cylinder 231, used to position the other end of the battery module; the shaping component 30 includes a second cylinder 31 and a pressing block 32, with the second cylinder 31 located on the equipment body 10 and the pressing block 32 located on the second cylinder 31, used to press the other end of the battery module. With this design, the adjustable first positioning block 22 can adapt to the shaping needs of battery modules of different lengths, the first cylinder 231 drives the second positioning block 232 for rapid positioning, and the second cylinder 31 drives the pressing block 32 to provide stable shaping force, resulting in a simple and reliable structure.

[0037] It is understood that in other embodiments, electric cylinders, hydraulic cylinders or servo motors may be used instead of the design of the first cylinder 231 and the second cylinder 31, and this is not limited here.

[0038] Furthermore, the main body 10 of the equipment is also provided with a first positioning pin 13 and a second positioning pin 14. The shuttle table 20 is provided with a first positioning hole. When the shuttle table 20 moves to the second station 12, the first positioning pin 13 extends and inserts into the first positioning hole. The telescopic end of the shaping component 30 is provided with a second positioning hole. When the telescopic end of the shaping component 30 extends to the second station 12, the second positioning pin 14 extends and inserts into the second positioning hole. With this design, the first positioning pin 13 and the second positioning pin 14 lock the shuttle table 20 and the shaping component 30 respectively, ensuring stable positioning during the cleaning and shaping process and improving processing accuracy.

[0039] It is understood that in other embodiments, mechanical locking, pneumatic locking, or hydraulic locking may be used instead of the positioning pin design, and this is not limited to these methods.

[0040] Please refer to the following: Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 5 In some embodiments, the battery module cleaning and shaping equipment further includes two second positioning components 60, which are positioned along the Y direction (e.g., ...). Figure 1 The two second positioning components 60 (in the direction indicated by the middle arrow Y) are spaced apart on both sides of the main body 10 and located at the first station 11. These two components can extend and retract relative to each other to abut against the sides of the battery module at the first station 11, jointly positioning the sides of the battery module. With this design, the two second positioning components 60 clamp the battery module from both sides, achieving precise positioning in the Y direction, and combined with X-direction positioning to form omnidirectional positioning, ensuring accurate positioning of the battery module. Furthermore, after positioning the sides of the battery module, the two second positioning components 60 retract. This arrangement ensures that when the shuttle table 20 moves to the second station 12, the sides of the battery module are not obstructed by the two second positioning components 60, meaning the sides of the battery module can be exposed for cleaning by the cleaning component 50.

[0041] It is understood that in other embodiments, a V-block, a tapered pin, or a guide groove may be used instead of the design of the second positioning component 60, and this is not limited here.

[0042] Furthermore, the second positioning component 60 includes a mounting frame 61, a third cylinder 62, and a positioning strip 63. The mounting frame 61 is mounted on the main body 10 of the equipment, the third cylinder 62 is located on the mounting frame 61, and the positioning strip 63 is located at the movable end of the third cylinder 62. Driven by the third cylinder 62, the positioning strip 63 abuts against one side of the battery module. With this design, the third cylinder 62 drives the positioning strip 63 to achieve synchronous clamping of both sides of the battery module, while the mounting frame 61 provides stable support, ensuring positioning accuracy. In addition, the extension and retraction of the third cylinder 62 can be adjusted to meet the positioning requirements of battery modules with different widths.

[0043] It is understood that in other embodiments, a synchronizing cylinder, a connecting rod mechanism, or a rack and pinion mechanism may be used instead of the design of the third cylinder 62, and this is not limited here.

[0044] Please refer to the following: Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 6 In some embodiments, the drive mechanism 40 may be a gantry frame 41, an X-direction drive assembly 42, a Y-direction drive assembly 43, and a Z-direction drive assembly 44. The X-direction drive assembly 42 is disposed on the main body 10 of the equipment, the Y-direction drive assembly 43 is disposed on the X-direction drive assembly 42, and the Z-direction drive assembly 44 is disposed on the Y-direction drive assembly 43. The X-direction drive assembly 42 and the Y-direction drive assembly 43 are used to drive the cleaning assembly 50 to move to the corresponding position above the battery module, and the Z-direction drive assembly 44 is used to drive the cleaning assembly 50 along the Z-direction (e.g., ...). Figure 1 The cleaning assembly 50 moves up and down (in the direction indicated by arrow Z) to approach or align with the surface of the battery module to be cleaned. This design allows the three-axis drive assembly to precisely position the cleaning assembly 50 in three-dimensional space, ensuring that the cleaning nozzles are aligned with each area of ​​the battery module to be cleaned, thus improving the cleaning effect.

[0045] In some embodiments, the cleaning assembly 50 includes a plasma generator (not shown) fixed to the main body 10 and a cleaning nozzle (not shown) mounted on the drive mechanism 40, with the plasma generator and the cleaning nozzle connected by a pipeline. With this design, the plasma generator produces plasma, which is delivered to the cleaning nozzle through the pipeline. The drive mechanism 40 then drives the cleaning nozzle to perform comprehensive cleaning of the battery module, resulting in a compact structure and high cleaning efficiency.

[0046] It is understood that in other embodiments, ultrasonic cleaning, high-pressure water jet cleaning, or chemical cleaning may be used instead of plasma cleaning, and this is not limited to these methods.

[0047] Furthermore, the cleaning assembly 50 also includes a dust collection hood (not shown), a dust extraction pipe (not shown), and a dust collector (not shown). The dust collection hood is located around the cleaning nozzle of the cleaning assembly 50, and one end of the dust extraction pipe is connected to the dust collection hood, while the other end is connected to the dust collector. With this design, the dust collection hood collects the dust and exhaust gas generated during the cleaning process and transports it to the dust collector for treatment through the dust extraction pipe, ensuring a clean working environment and preventing contamination of the battery module surface.

[0048] It is understood that in other embodiments, electrostatic dust removal, filter screens, or activated carbon adsorption can be used instead of dust collector designs, and these are not limited here.

[0049] Furthermore, the drive mechanism 40 is also equipped with a vision inspection component (not shown), which is connected to or adjacent to the cleaning component 50 and is used to photograph and inspect the cleaned battery module. With this design, the vision inspection component monitors the cleaning effect in real time, judges the cleaning quality through image processing, achieves automated quality control, and improves product yield.

[0050] It is understood that in other embodiments, laser detection, spectral detection, or contact detection may be used instead of visual detection, and this is not limited thereto.

[0051] In this embodiment, there are two shuttle tables 20 and two shaping components 30. The two shuttle tables 20 are spaced apart along the Y direction, and the two shaping components 30 are spaced apart along the Y direction (only one is shown in the figure). When one of the shuttle tables 20 is loading and unloading, the cleaning component 50 moves along the Y direction to the position of the other shaping component 30. The other shaping component 30 and the shuttle table 20 shape the battery module, while the cleaning component 50 cleans the battery module, thereby improving the working efficiency of the battery module cleaning and shaping equipment.

[0052] It is understood that those skilled in the art can make equivalent substitutions or changes based on the technical solution and concept of this application, and all such substitutions or changes should fall within the protection scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A cleaning and shaping apparatus for a battery module, characterized by, include: The main body of the equipment has a first station and a second station arranged sequentially along the X direction; A shuttle platform is movably disposed on the main body of the equipment between the first workstation and the second workstation. The shuttle platform is used to receive and position the battery module at the first workstation and transport the battery module to the second workstation. A shaping component is provided on the main body of the equipment and can extend out when the shuttle is in the second work position to squeeze the two ends of the battery module together with the shuttle to shape the length of the battery module; A drive mechanism is provided on the main body of the device; and, A cleaning component is used to clean both sides of the battery module when the shuttle is located at the second work station, driven by the drive mechanism.

2. The battery module cleaning and shaping apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The shuttle platform includes a shuttle platform body, a first positioning block, and a first positioning component. The first positioning block is located on the shuttle platform body near the first workstation, and the first positioning component is located on the shuttle platform body near the second workstation. The first positioning block positions one end of the battery module, and the first positioning component is extendable to abut against the other end of the battery module to jointly position both ends of the battery module with the first positioning block. When the shuttle platform body moves to the second workstation and the first positioning component disengages from the battery module, the shaping component is extendable to squeeze the other end of the battery module to jointly shape the length of the battery module with the first positioning block.

3. The battery module cleaning and shaping apparatus according to claim 2, wherein The first positioning block is adjustablely mounted on the main body of the shuttle platform; The first positioning component includes a first cylinder and a second positioning block. The first cylinder is disposed on the main body of the shuttle platform, and the second positioning block is disposed on the first cylinder for positioning the other end of the battery module. The shaping component includes a second cylinder and a pressing block. The second cylinder is located on the main body of the device, and the pressing block is located on the second cylinder for pressing the other end of the battery module.

4. The cleaning and shaping apparatus for a battery module according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The main body of the equipment is also provided with a first positioning pin and a second positioning pin. The shuttle table is provided with a first positioning hole. When the shuttle table moves to the second work station, the first positioning pin extends and is inserted into the first positioning hole. The telescopic end of the shaping component is provided with a second positioning hole. When the telescopic end of the shaping component extends to the second work station, the second positioning pin extends and is inserted into the second positioning hole.

5. The cleaning and shaping apparatus for a battery module according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized by, The battery module cleaning and shaping equipment also includes two second positioning components. The two second positioning components are spaced apart along the Y direction on the main body of the equipment and located on both sides of the first work station. The two second positioning components can extend and retract relative to each other to abut against both sides of the battery module at the first work station, so as to jointly position both sides of the battery module.

6. The battery module cleaning and shaping equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The second positioning component includes a mounting bracket, a third cylinder, and a positioning bar. The mounting bracket is mounted on the main body of the device, the third cylinder is located on the mounting bracket, and the positioning bar is located at the movable end of the third cylinder. The positioning bar abuts against one side of the battery module under the drive of the third cylinder.

7. The cleaning and shaping equipment for battery modules according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The drive mechanism includes a gantry frame, an X-direction drive assembly, a Y-direction drive assembly, and a Z-direction drive assembly. The X-direction drive assembly is located on the main body of the equipment, the Y-direction drive assembly is located on the X-direction drive assembly, and the Z-direction drive assembly is located on the Y-direction drive assembly. The X-direction drive assembly and the Y-direction drive assembly are used to drive the cleaning assembly to move to a corresponding position above the battery module. The Z-direction drive assembly is used to drive the cleaning assembly to move up and down along the Z-direction to approach or align with the surface of the battery module to be cleaned.

8. The cleaning and shaping equipment for battery modules according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The cleaning assembly includes a plasma generator fixed to the main body of the equipment and a cleaning nozzle mounted on the drive mechanism. The plasma generator and the cleaning nozzle are connected by a pipeline.

9. The battery module cleaning and shaping equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that, The cleaning assembly also includes a dust collection hood, a dust extraction pipe, and a dust collector. The dust collection hood is located around the cleaning nozzle of the cleaning assembly, and one end of the dust extraction pipe is connected to the dust collection hood, while the other end is connected to the dust collector.

10. The cleaning and shaping equipment for battery modules according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The drive mechanism is also equipped with a vision inspection component, which is connected to or adjacent to the cleaning component and is used to take pictures of the cleaned battery module for inspection.

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