A battery flexible plate shaping mechanism

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of battery manufacturing technology and discloses a battery flexible circuit board shaping mechanism, including a battery positioning platform, a battery positioning component disposed on the outer periphery of the battery positioning platform, and a flexible circuit board shaping reference component disposed on one side below the battery positioning platform. A support component is disposed below the flexible circuit board shaping reference component, and a first shaping component and a second shaping component are disposed on one side of the flexible circuit board shaping reference component. The second shaping component is located below the first shaping component. The first shaping component is used for shaping the extension portion of the flexible circuit board, and the second shaping component is used for shaping the connecting portion of the flexible circuit board. This utility model achieves the following technical effects: by supporting and positioning the connecting portion through the support component, and through the cooperation of the flexible circuit board positioning reference component with the first and second shaping components, the shaping of the connecting end of the flexible circuit board can be realized, keeping the flexible circuit board in a fixed shape so that the handling mechanism can accurately align and pick up the flexible circuit board.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of battery manufacturing technology, specifically relating to a battery flexible plate shaping mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] In some battery manufacturing processes, to meet specific production requirements, the flexible circuit board (FCB) at the battery head may not be folded, but rather extends outwards from the battery body and is suspended in mid-air. This suspended FCB is typically L-shaped, with a connector at its end for electrical connection to external equipment. During battery handling, the handling mechanism usually needs to pick up and hold the battery body and the end of the FCB for transport. Because the shape of the suspended FCB is not fixed, the handling mechanism may not be able to accurately pick it up, affecting the accuracy and precision of subsequent battery production operations, and consequently impacting battery production quality and efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the shortcomings of the prior art, this utility model provides a battery flexible circuit board shaping mechanism. By supporting and positioning the connecting part through a support component, and cooperating with the flexible circuit board positioning reference component, the connecting end of the flexible circuit board can be shaped, keeping the connecting end of the flexible circuit board in a fixed shape. This allows the handling mechanism to accurately align and pick up the flexible circuit board, which is beneficial to improving the accuracy and precision of subsequent battery production operations.

[0004] The technical effects to be achieved by this utility model are realized through the following technical aspects:

[0005] This utility model provides a battery flexible board shaping mechanism. The flexible board is disposed at the head of the battery. The flexible board includes a connecting end extending out of the battery. The battery flexible board shaping mechanism is used to shape the connecting end. The connecting end includes an extension and a connecting part. The extension is located between the head of the battery and the connecting part. The battery flexible board shaping mechanism includes a battery positioning platform, a battery positioning component disposed on the outer periphery of the battery positioning platform, and a flexible board shaping reference component disposed on one side below the battery positioning platform.

[0006] A support assembly is provided below the flexible circuit board shaping reference component. A first shaping component and a second shaping component are provided on one side of the flexible circuit board shaping reference component. The second shaping component is located below the first shaping component. The first shaping component is used for shaping the extension portion, and the second shaping component is used for shaping the connecting portion. The length direction of the shaped extension portion is parallel to the thickness direction of the battery, and the length direction of the shaped connecting portion is parallel to the width direction of the battery.

[0007] As a further description of the technical solution of this utility model, the battery flexible circuit board shaping mechanism further includes a shaping limiting component disposed on one side of the flexible circuit board shaping reference member. The flexible circuit board shaping reference member has a first limiting part and a second limiting part formed thereon. The first limiting part and the second limiting part are perpendicular to each other, and an accommodating space for accommodating the extension is formed between the first limiting part and the second limiting part. The first limiting part and the shaping limiting component are positioned opposite each other, and the second limiting part and the first shaping component are positioned opposite each other.

[0008] As a further description of the technical solution of this utility model, the shaping and limiting component includes a shaping and limiting member and a first driving member for driving the shaping and limiting member to move in the horizontal direction. The flexible board shaping reference member is provided with a limiting protrusion on the side close to the shaping and limiting member, and the shaping and limiting member is provided with a limiting groove for cooperating with the limiting protrusion.

[0009] As a further description of the technical solution of this utility model, the first shaping component includes a first shaping member and a second driving member for driving the first shaping member to move in the horizontal direction.

[0010] As a further description of the technical solution of this utility model, the first shaping component also includes a connector and a buffer spring, the second driving component is fixedly disposed on the connector, and the buffer spring is disposed along the driving direction of the second driving component and connected between the connector and the first shaping component.

[0011] As a further description of the technical solution of this utility model, the second shaping component includes a second shaping member and a third driving member for driving the second shaping member to move in the horizontal direction.

[0012] As a further description of the technical solution of this utility model, the support assembly includes a support member and a fourth driving member for driving the support member to move in the vertical direction.

[0013] As a further description of the technical solution of this utility model, the battery positioning component includes a limiting wall, a first pushing member and a second pushing member. The limiting wall and the first pushing member are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the battery positioning platform, and the first pushing member and the second pushing member are respectively disposed on adjacent sides of the battery positioning platform.

[0014] As a further description of the technical solution of this utility model, the battery positioning assembly also includes a displacement sensor, which and the second pushing member are respectively located on opposite sides of the battery positioning platform.

[0015] As a further description of the technical solution of this utility model, the battery flexible board shaping mechanism also includes a barcode scanning component, which is disposed below the battery positioning platform. The bottom of the battery positioning platform has a through slot for the barcode scanning component to scan the battery.

[0016] In summary, this utility model has at least the following advantages:

[0017] The battery flexible circuit board shaping mechanism provided by this utility model uses a flexible circuit board shaping reference component as the shaping reference for the flexible circuit board. It can limit the shaping actions of the first shaping component and the second shaping component. The connecting part is supported and positioned by the support component. The first shaping component and the second shaping component respectively shape the extension part and the connecting part. This makes the length direction of the extension part parallel to the thickness direction of the battery and the length direction of the connecting part parallel to the width direction of the battery. This keeps the connecting end of the battery flexible circuit board in a fixed shape, so that the conveying mechanism can accurately align and pick up the battery flexible circuit board. This helps to improve the accuracy and precision of subsequent battery production operations, thereby improving battery production quality and work efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the battery flexible plate shaping mechanism according to Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the flexible battery circuit board according to Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the flexible board shaping reference component of Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the shape-fixing and positioning component of Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first shaping component in Embodiment 2 of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second shaping component in Embodiment 2 of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the support component in Embodiment 2 of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the battery positioning assembly according to Embodiment 3 of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the scanning component of Embodiment 3 of this utility model.

[0027] Marked in the image:

[0028] 1. Battery positioning platform; 11. Through slot;

[0029] 2. Battery positioning assembly; 21. Limiting barrier; 22. First pushing member; 23. Second pushing member; 24. Displacement sensor;

[0030] 3. Flexible board shaping reference component; 31. First limiting part; 32. Second limiting part; 33. Accommodating space; 34. Limiting protrusion;

[0031] 4. Supporting components; 41. Supporting parts; 42. Fourth driving component;

[0032] 5. First shaping assembly; 51. First shaping component; 52. Second driving component; 53. Connecting component; 54. Buffer spring;

[0033] 6. Second shaping component; 61. Second shaping element; 62. Third driving element;

[0034] 7. Shaping and limiting assembly; 71. Shaping and limiting component; 711. Limiting groove; 72. First driving component;

[0035] 8. Scanning component; 100. Connecting end; 101. Extension part; 102. Connecting part. Detailed Implementation

[0036] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The described embodiments are some, but not all, of the embodiments of this utility model.

[0037] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0038] Example 1

[0039] refer to Figures 1 to 4The battery flexible circuit board shaping mechanism provided in this embodiment includes a battery positioning platform 1, a battery positioning component 2 disposed on the outer periphery of the battery positioning platform 1, and a flexible circuit board shaping reference component 3 disposed on one side below the battery positioning platform 1. The battery positioning component 2 is used for positioning the battery body. In this embodiment, the flexible circuit board is disposed at the head of the battery. The flexible circuit board includes a connecting end 100 extending out of the battery. The battery flexible circuit board shaping mechanism is used to shape the connecting end 100 of the flexible circuit board. The connecting end 100 is approximately L-shaped and includes an extension 101 and a connecting part 102. The extension 101 is located between the battery head and the connecting part 102. A connector is usually provided at the bottom of the connecting part 102.

[0040] A support assembly 4 is provided below the flexible circuit board shaping reference member 3. The support assembly 4 is used to support the connecting part 102. A first shaping assembly 5 and a second shaping assembly 6 are provided on one side of the flexible circuit board shaping reference member 3. The second shaping assembly 6 is located below the first shaping assembly 5. The first shaping assembly 5 is used to shape the extension 101, and the second shaping assembly 6 is used to shape the connecting part 102. The length direction of the shaped extension 101 is parallel to the thickness direction of the battery, and the length direction of the shaped connecting part 102 is parallel to the width direction of the battery. That is, the shaped flexible circuit board connecting end 100 is L-shaped.

[0041] Understandably, when the battery is loaded onto the battery positioning platform 1, the battery positioning component 2 first positions and fixes the battery body. At this time, the connecting end 100 of the flexible board is located on the side of the flexible board shaping reference component 3 near the first shaping component 5 and the second shaping component 6. Then, the support component 4 rises and abuts against the bottom of the connecting part 102 to support and position the connecting part 102. Next, the first shaping component 5 pushes against the side of the extension 101 so that the extension 101 abuts against the flexible board shaping reference component 3, and the second shaping component 6 pushes against the side of the connecting part 102 so that the connecting part 102 abuts against the flexible board shaping reference component 3. Thus, the connecting end 100 of the flexible board maintains a fixed L-shaped shape so that the subsequent conveying mechanism can accurately align and pick up the connecting part 102, which is beneficial to improving the accuracy of subsequent battery production operations and improving battery production quality and operating efficiency.

[0042] It should be noted that after the first shaping component 5 and the second shaping component 6 complete their shaping actions, the first shaping component 5 will immediately reset, while the second shaping component 6 continues its shaping action, and the support component 4 also continues its support action, until the conveying mechanism completes the picking up of the connecting part 102. Only then will the second shaping component 6 and the support component 4 reset. This avoids the first shaping component 5 interfering with the picking up action of the conveying mechanism, which helps ensure the orderly operation of the battery production process.

[0043] In some embodiments, the battery flexible circuit board shaping mechanism further includes a shaping limiting component 7 disposed on one side of the flexible circuit board shaping reference member 3. The flexible circuit board shaping reference member 3 has a first limiting part 31 and a second limiting part 32 formed on it. The first limiting part 31 and the second limiting part 32 are perpendicular to each other, and an accommodating space 33 for accommodating the extension part 101 is formed between the first limiting part 31 and the second limiting part 32. The first limiting part 31 is positioned opposite to the shaping limiting component 7, and the second limiting part 32 is positioned opposite to the first shaping component 5.

[0044] It is understandable that the shaping and limiting component 7 and the first shaping component 5 operate in directions perpendicular to each other. The first shaping component 5 is used to push the side of the extension 101 against the second limiting part 32 to achieve the shaping of the extension 101. The shaping and limiting component 7 is used to push the side of the extension 101 against the first limiting part 31 to further limit the shaping process of the extension 101 and prevent the extension 101 from swaying during the shaping process. During operation, the action of the shaping and limiting component 7 is performed after the battery positioning component 2. That is, when the battery positioning component 2 completes the positioning of the battery body, the shaping and limiting component 7 will perform the shaping and limiting action. It should be noted that the shaping and limiting component 7 does not clamp and fix the extension 101, but rather limits the extension 101 between the first limiting part 31 and the shaping and limiting component 7, thereby restricting the swaying movement of the extension 101.

[0045] As a further optimization, the shaping and limiting assembly 7 includes a shaping and limiting member 71 and a first driving member 72 for driving the shaping and limiting member 71 to move horizontally. The first driving member 72 can be a drive motor or a drive cylinder. The flexible board shaping reference member 3 is provided with a limiting protrusion 34 on the side close to the shaping and limiting member 71. The shaping and limiting member 71 is correspondingly provided with a limiting groove 711 for cooperating with the limiting protrusion 34. When the shaping and limiting assembly 7 performs the shaping and limiting action, the abutting cooperation between the limiting protrusion 34 and the limiting groove 711 can limit the movement distance of the shaping and limiting member 71, preventing the shaping and limiting member 71 from moving excessively and clamping the extension 101, thereby affecting the subsequent shaping action of the first shaping assembly 5.

[0046] Example 2

[0047] As a further optimization of Example 1, refer to Figures 5 to 7 The first shaping component 5 includes a first shaping member 51 and a second driving member 52 for driving the first shaping member 51 to move in the horizontal direction. The second driving member 52 can be a driving cylinder.

[0048] As a further optimization, the first shaping component 5 may also include a connector 53 and a buffer spring 54. The second driving component 52 is fixedly mounted on the connector 53, and the buffer spring 54 is arranged along the driving direction of the second driving component 52 and connected between the connector 53 and the first shaping component 51. Since the first shaping component 51 needs to be reset in time after completing the shaping action, it is necessary to ensure that the first shaping component 51 has sufficient pressure shaping force during the shaping process to achieve rapid shaping of the extension 101. The buffer spring 54 can restrain the pressure action of the first shaping component 51 and prevent the first shaping component 51 from applying excessive pressure to the extension 101 and causing damage to the extension 101.

[0049] The second shaping assembly 6 includes a second shaping member 61 and a third driving member 62 for driving the second shaping member 61 to move horizontally. The third driving member 62 can be a driving cylinder, and the driving direction of the third driving member 62 is parallel to the driving direction of the second driving member 62. In some embodiments, a buffer member, such as a spring, can be connected between the driving ends of the second shaping member 61 and the third driving member 62 to slow down the moving speed of the second shaping member 61 and prevent the second shaping member 61 from excessively compressing the connecting portion 102 and causing damage to the connecting portion 102.

[0050] The support assembly 4 includes a support member 41 and a fourth drive member 42 for driving the support member 41 to move vertically. The fourth drive member 42 may be a drive cylinder. In some embodiments, the shape of the end face of the support member 41 that contacts the connecting portion 102 may match the shape of the connecting portion 102.

[0051] Example 3

[0052] As a further optimization of Example 2, refer to Figures 8 to 9 The battery positioning assembly 2 includes a limiting barrier 21, a first pushing member 22, and a second pushing member 23. The limiting barrier 21 and the first pushing member 22 are respectively located on opposite sides of the battery positioning platform 1, and the first pushing member 22 and the second pushing member 23 are respectively located on adjacent sides of the battery positioning platform 1. The first pushing member 22 is used to push the side of the battery so that the battery body abuts against the limiting barrier 21, and the second pushing member 23 is used to push the head of the battery so that the connecting end 100 of the flexible board is close to the flexible board shaping reference member 3.

[0053] As a further optimization, the battery positioning assembly 2 also includes a displacement sensor 24, which is located on opposite sides of the battery positioning platform 1, along with the second pushing member 23. The displacement sensor 24 can be used to detect the distance the battery body moves under the push of the second pushing member 23, ensuring that the battery body is pushed to an accurate position and further improving the positioning accuracy of the battery.

[0054] In some embodiments, the battery flexible circuit board shaping mechanism further includes a barcode scanning component 8, which is disposed below the battery positioning platform 1. The bottom of the battery positioning platform 1 has a through slot 11 for the barcode scanning component 8 to scan the battery. The barcode scanning component 8 can scan the QR code located on the bottom surface of the battery body to bind battery information.

[0055] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction 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.

[0056] 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., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product of this utility model is in use. 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. In addition, the terms "first," "second," and "third," etc., are only used to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0057] In this invention, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above or below" the first feature may 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" the first 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 first 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.

[0058] Although the description of this utility model has been given in conjunction with the specific embodiments described above, it is obvious to those skilled in the art that many substitutions, modifications, and variations can be made based on the above description. Therefore, all such substitutions, modifications, and variations are included within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A battery flexible circuit board shaping mechanism, wherein the flexible circuit board is disposed at the head of the battery, the flexible circuit board includes a connecting end (100) extending outside the battery, the battery flexible circuit board shaping mechanism is used to shape the connecting end (100), the connecting end (100) includes an extension (101) and a connecting part (102), the extension (101) being located between the battery head and the connecting part (102), characterized in that, It includes a battery positioning platform (1), a battery positioning component (2) disposed on the outer periphery of the battery positioning platform (1), and a flexible plate shaping reference component (3) disposed on one side below the battery positioning platform (1). A support component (4) is provided below the flexible board shaping reference component (3). A first shaping component (5) and a second shaping component (6) are provided on one side of the flexible board shaping reference component (3). The second shaping component (6) is located below the first shaping component (5). The first shaping component (5) is used for shaping the extension (101), and the second shaping component (6) is used for shaping the connecting part (102). The length direction of the shaped extension (101) is parallel to the thickness direction of the battery, and the length direction of the shaped connecting part (102) is parallel to the width direction of the battery.

2. The battery soft board setting mechanism according to claim 1, wherein It also includes a shaping limiting component (7) disposed on one side of the flexible board shaping reference component (3). The flexible board shaping reference component (3) has a first limiting part (31) and a second limiting part (32) formed on it. The first limiting part (31) and the second limiting part (32) are perpendicular to each other, and an accommodating space (33) for accommodating the extension (101) is formed between the first limiting part (31) and the second limiting part (32). The first limiting part (31) is positioned opposite to the shaping limiting component (7), and the second limiting part (32) is positioned opposite to the first shaping component (5).

3. The battery soft board setting mechanism according to claim 2, wherein The shaping and limiting component (7) includes a shaping and limiting member (71) and a first driving member (72) for driving the shaping and limiting member (71) to move in the horizontal direction. The flexible board shaping reference member (3) is provided with a limiting protrusion (34) on one side close to the shaping and limiting member (71). The shaping and limiting member (71) is provided with a limiting groove (711) for cooperating with the limiting protrusion (34).

4. The battery soft board setting mechanism according to claim 1, wherein The first shaping component (5) includes a first shaping member (51) and a second driving member (52) for driving the first shaping member (51) to move in the horizontal direction.

5. The battery soft board setting mechanism according to claim 4, wherein The first shaping component (5) further includes a connector (53) and a buffer spring (54). The second driving component (52) is fixedly disposed on the connector (53). The buffer spring (54) is disposed along the driving direction of the second driving component (52) and connected between the connector (53) and the first shaping component (51).

6. The battery soft board setting mechanism according to claim 1, wherein The second shaping component (6) includes a second shaping member (61) and a third driving member (62) for driving the second shaping member (61) to move in the horizontal direction.

7. The battery soft board setting mechanism according to claim 1, wherein The support assembly (4) includes a support member (41) and a fourth drive member (42) for driving the support member (41) to move in the vertical direction.

8. The battery soft board setting mechanism according to claim 1, wherein The battery positioning component (2) includes a limiting wall (21), a first pushing member (22) and a second pushing member (23). The limiting wall (21) and the first pushing member (22) are respectively located on opposite sides of the battery positioning platform (1), and the first pushing member (22) and the second pushing member (23) are respectively located on adjacent sides of the battery positioning platform (1).

9. The battery soft board setting mechanism according to claim 8, wherein The battery positioning assembly (2) further includes a displacement sensor (24), which and the second pusher (23) are located on opposite sides of the battery positioning platform (1).

10. The battery soft board setting mechanism according to claim 1, wherein It also includes a barcode scanning component (8), which is located below the battery positioning platform (1). The bottom of the battery positioning platform (1) has a through slot (11) for the barcode scanning component (8) to scan the battery.

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