Transfer device
By setting a limiting structure and heat transfer holes in the transfer device, the stability and heat transfer efficiency of battery cells during the transfer process are solved, and high stability and high efficiency of battery cell production are achieved.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- 深圳为方能源科技有限公司
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-20
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-31
AI Technical Summary
Battery cells are unstable during transport and are easily damaged by bumps and friction, affecting their appearance quality. In addition, their low heat transfer efficiency leads to prolonged baking and cooling times, which affects production efficiency.
A transfer device is designed, including a transfer frame and an insulating shell. By setting a limiting structure with protrusions and grooves on the transfer frame and the insulating shell, the stability of the battery cell is ensured, and heat transfer holes are set in the transfer frame and the insulating shell to improve heat transfer efficiency.
It effectively reduces the risk of collisions and friction between battery cells, improves appearance quality, and shortens baking and cooling time by improving heat transfer efficiency, thereby increasing production efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of battery technology, and more particularly to a transfer device. Background Technology
[0002] The information disclosed in this background section is intended only to enhance the understanding of the general background of this disclosure and should not be construed as an admission or in any way implying that the information constitutes prior art known to those skilled in the art.
[0003] Battery cells are an important component of battery packs. During the manufacturing process of battery cells, multiple battery cells are usually transferred using a transfer frame; however, due to the poor stability of battery cells in the transfer frame, they are prone to bumping and rubbing against each other, which can damage their outer surfaces and affect the appearance quality of the battery cells. Utility Model Content
[0004] In view of this, the purpose of this application is to provide a transfer device that aims to solve the technical problem of how to improve the technical problem of damage to the outer surface of battery cells caused by collisions and friction between them in the transfer frame.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted in this application is as follows: This application provides a transfer device having a first direction, a second direction, and a third direction that are perpendicular to each other. The transfer device includes: a transfer frame, on one side of the second direction, having a plurality of first protrusions spaced apart in the first direction, and on the other side of the transfer frame in the second direction, having a plurality of first grooves spaced apart in the first direction, the plurality of first protrusions and the plurality of first grooves being arranged opposite to each other in the second direction; a plurality of insulating shells arranged in the first direction, the plurality of insulating shells being used to accommodate a plurality of battery cells, each insulating shell having a second groove on one side of the second direction, and each insulating shell having a second protrusion on the other side of the second direction; in the third direction, the plurality of first protrusions passing through the second grooves of the plurality of insulating shells, and the plurality of second protrusions of the plurality of insulating shells passing through the plurality of first grooves.
[0006] In some embodiments, the transfer frame is provided with a third protrusion in the third direction, and each insulating housing is provided with a third groove on one side in the third direction; in the first direction, the third protrusion passes through the third groove of the plurality of insulating housings respectively.
[0007] In some embodiments, there are multiple third protrusions, which are spaced apart in the second direction; each insulating housing has multiple third grooves, which are spaced apart in the second direction; in the first direction, the multiple third protrusions are correspondingly inserted into the multiple third grooves of each insulating housing.
[0008] In some embodiments, each insulating housing has a fourth groove on one side of the first direction and a fourth protrusion on the other side of the first direction; in two adjacent insulating housings, in the third direction, the fourth protrusion of one insulating housing passes through the fourth groove of the other insulating housing.
[0009] In some embodiments, the transfer frame has a fifth protrusion on one side of the first direction and a fifth groove on the other side of the first direction: in the two insulating shells that are furthest apart in the first direction, in the third direction, the fifth protrusion passes through the fourth groove of one of the insulating shells, and the fourth protrusion of the other insulating shell passes through the fifth groove.
[0010] In some embodiments, the transfer frame is provided with a plurality of first heat transfer holes extending through in the first direction, and the plurality of first heat transfer holes are spaced apart in the second direction.
[0011] In some embodiments, the transfer frame is provided with a plurality of second heat transfer holes extending through in the second direction, and the plurality of second heat transfer holes are spaced apart in the first direction.
[0012] In some embodiments, the transfer frame is provided with a plurality of third heat transfer holes extending through the third direction, and the plurality of third heat transfer holes are spaced apart in the first direction.
[0013] In some embodiments, each of the insulating housings is provided with a plurality of fourth heat transfer holes extending through in the first direction, and the plurality of fourth heat transfer holes are spaced apart in the second direction.
[0014] In some embodiments, each of the insulating housings is provided with a plurality of fifth heat transfer holes extending through the third direction, the plurality of fifth heat transfer holes being spaced apart in the second direction.
[0015] The beneficial effects of this application are as follows: The transfer device provided in this application comprises multiple insulating shells arranged in a row, each corresponding to a different battery cell, thereby isolating adjacent battery cells. The transfer frame has multiple spaced-apart first protrusions and multiple spaced-apart first grooves, with the protrusions and grooves arranged opposite each other. Each insulating shell has a second groove and a second protrusion, with the first protrusions corresponding to the second grooves and the second protrusions corresponding to the first grooves, ensuring high stability for each battery cell. This effectively reduces the risk of collisions and friction between battery cells, thus contributing to improved appearance quality of the battery cells.
[0016] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, preferred embodiments are described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description
[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this application and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0018] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the assembly of the transfer device and multiple battery cells in an embodiment of this application is shown; Figure 2 It shows Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the central transport frame from one perspective; Figure 3 It shows Figure 1 Another perspective structural diagram of the transfer frame; Figure 4 It shows Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the assembly of two adjacent insulating shells from one perspective; Figure 5 It shows Figure 1 Another perspective of the assembly diagram of two adjacent insulating shells.
[0019] Explanation of key component symbols: 100 - Transfer device; 110 - Transfer frame; 111 - First protrusion; 112 - First groove; 113 - Third protrusion; 114 - Fifth protrusion; 115 - Fifth groove; 116 - First heat transfer hole; 117 - Second heat transfer hole; 118 - Third heat transfer hole; 1191 - First handle structure; 1192 - Second handle structure; 120 - Insulating shell; 121 - Second groove; 122 - Second protrusion; 123 - Third groove; 124 - Fourth groove; 125 - Fourth protrusion; 126 - Fourth heat transfer hole; 127 - Fifth heat transfer hole; 200 - Battery cell; X - First direction; Y - Second direction; Z - Third direction. Detailed Implementation
[0020] The embodiments of this application 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 are only used to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application.
[0021] In the description of this application, the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "height", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this application 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 application.
[0022] Furthermore, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or that they are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, "above" or "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.
[0023] In the description of this application, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used to distinguish different objects and should not be construed as indicating or implying a specific order or primary / secondary relationship, or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature.
[0024] In the description of this application, the term "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified. The term "multiple A's correspond to multiple B's in a one-to-one manner" can be understood as: the number of A's and the number of B's are the same, and there is a one-to-one mapping relationship, that is, each A corresponds to only one B, and each B corresponds to only one A.
[0025] In the description of this application, unless otherwise explicitly specified, the terms "installation," "connection," "attachment," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to non-detachable connections (e.g., welding, riveting, etc.), detachable connections (e.g., snap-fit, screw-fit, plug-in, etc.), or integral structures; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections 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 application according to the specific circumstances.
[0026] In the description of this application, the term "and / or" can be understood to mean three possibilities. For example, A and / or B can represent: A alone; A and B simultaneously; or B alone. Additionally, the character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following objects have an "or" relationship.
[0027] In the description of this application, "parallel" includes not only the case of absolute parallelism, but also the case of approximate parallelism as commonly understood in engineering; similarly, "perpendicular" also includes not only the case of absolute perpendicularity, but also the case of approximate perpendicularity as commonly understood in engineering. For example, if the angle between two directions is 80° to 90°, the two directions can be considered perpendicular; if the angle between two directions is 0° to 10°, the two directions can be considered parallel.
[0028] Battery cells are an important component of battery packs. During the manufacturing process of battery cells, multiple battery cells are usually transferred using a transfer frame; however, due to the poor stability of battery cells in the transfer frame, they are prone to bumping and rubbing against each other, which can damage their outer surfaces and affect the appearance quality of the battery cells.
[0029] Furthermore, the slow heat transfer during the baking process prolongs the baking time of the battery cells, and the cooling time of the battery cells after baking is also prolonged due to the slow heat transfer, thus affecting the production efficiency of the battery cells.
[0030] like Figure 1 As shown, in order to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the embodiments of this application provide a transfer device 100, which relates to the field of battery technology. It is mainly used to transfer battery cells 200 and reduce the risk of battery cells 200 being bumped or damaged by friction during the transfer process.
[0031] It should be noted that the battery cell 200 can be indirectly applied to electrical devices or energy storage devices in the form of a battery pack, or it can be directly applied to electrical devices or energy storage devices without using a battery pack. No specific application scenarios for the battery cell 200 are specified here.
[0032] For example, electrical devices can be vehicles, mobile phones, portable devices, laptops, ships, spacecraft, electric toys, and power tools. Vehicles can be gasoline-powered cars, natural gas-powered cars, new energy vehicles, etc., and new energy vehicles can be pure electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, range-extended electric vehicles, etc.; spacecraft can be airplanes, rockets, space shuttles, drones, spacecraft, etc.; electric toys include stationary or mobile electric toys, such as game consoles, electric car toys, electric ship toys, and electric airplane toys; power tools can be metal cutting power tools, grinding power tools, assembly power tools, and railway power tools, such as electric drills, electric grinders, electric wrenches, electric screwdrivers, electric hammers, impact drills, concrete vibrators, and electric planers; energy storage devices include energy storage containers, energy storage cabinets, energy storage power stations, wind power generation devices, solar power generation devices, mobile power devices, temporary power supply devices, etc.; no specific limitations are made on the types of electrical devices and energy storage devices here.
[0033] It should be noted that the battery cell 200 primarily relies on the movement of metal ions between the positive and negative electrode plates to function. The battery cell 200 can be rectangular, cylindrical, flat, or other shapes; classified according to the physical state of the electrolyte, the battery cell 200 can be a liquid battery or a solid-state battery; classified according to the packaging method, the battery cell 200 can be a prismatic battery, a cylindrical battery, a pouch battery, etc.; classified according to the type of metal ions, the battery cell 200 can be a lithium-ion battery, a sodium-ion battery, etc.; no specific limitations are made on the type of battery cell 200 here.
[0034] like Figure 1 As shown, the transfer device 100 provided in this embodiment has a first direction X, a second direction Y and a third direction Z that are perpendicular to each other. The transfer device 100 includes a transfer frame 110 and a plurality of insulating shells 120.
[0035] Combination Figures 2 to 4As shown, the transfer frame 110 has a plurality of first protrusions 111 spaced apart in the first direction X on one side in the second direction Y, and a plurality of first grooves 112 spaced apart in the first direction X on the other side in the second direction Y. The plurality of first protrusions 111 and the plurality of first grooves 112 are arranged opposite to each other in the second direction Y. A plurality of insulating shells 120 are arranged in the first direction X. The plurality of insulating shells 120 are used to accommodate a plurality of battery cells 200. Each insulating shell 120 has a second groove 121 on one side in the second direction Y, and a second protrusion 122 on the other side in the second direction Y. In the third direction Z, the plurality of first protrusions 111 are correspondingly inserted into the second grooves 121 of the plurality of insulating shells 120, and the plurality of second protrusions 122 of the plurality of insulating shells 120 are correspondingly inserted into the plurality of first grooves 112.
[0036] For example, for each battery cell 200, the battery cell 200 can be completely housed within the insulating housing 120; of course, the battery cell 200 can also be partially housed within the insulating housing 120, so that a portion of the battery cell 200 is exposed outside the insulating housing 120, thereby facilitating the handling by operators.
[0037] It should be noted that "the transfer frame 110 is provided with a plurality of first protrusions 111 spaced apart in the first direction X on one side in the second direction Y, and the transfer frame 110 is provided with a plurality of first grooves 112 spaced apart in the first direction X on the other side in the second direction Y" means that the transfer frame 110 is provided with a plurality of first protrusions 111 on one side in the second direction Y, and the plurality of first protrusions 111 on this side are spaced apart in the first direction X, and the transfer frame 110 is provided with a plurality of first grooves 112 on the other side in the second direction Y, and the plurality of first grooves 112 on this side are spaced apart in the first direction X.
[0038] For example, the materials of the insulating housing 120 and / or the transfer frame 110 can be selected from the following categories: 1. Synthetic organic insulating materials: plastics (e.g., polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride, polypropylene, polytetrafluoroethylene, epoxy resin, etc.), synthetic rubbers (e.g., silicone rubber, nitrile rubber, etc.), synthetic fibers (e.g., polyester fiber, nylon, etc.); 2. Natural organic insulating materials: wood, natural rubber, etc.; 3. Inorganic insulating materials: ceramics, glass, mica, quartz, asbestos, etc.; 4. Polymer insulating materials: polycarbonate, polyimide, etc., without specific limitations.
[0039] It is understood that in the transfer device 100 provided in this embodiment, multiple insulating shells 120 are arranged in a row and are used to accommodate multiple battery cells 200 one by one, so as to separate two adjacent battery cells 200. The transfer frame 110 is provided with multiple first protrusions 111 spaced apart and multiple first grooves 112 spaced apart. The multiple first protrusions 111 and multiple first grooves 112 are arranged opposite to each other. Each insulating shell 120 is provided with a second groove 121 and a second protrusion 122. The multiple first protrusions 111 are correspondingly inserted into the multiple second grooves 121, and the multiple second protrusions 122 of the multiple insulating shells 120 are correspondingly inserted into the multiple first grooves 112, so that each battery cell 200 maintains high stability. This effectively reduces the risk of collisions and friction between battery cells 200, thereby helping to improve the appearance quality of the battery cells 200.
[0040] It should be noted that, through the limiting cooperation of the grooves and protrusions, even if the transfer frame 110 is not fully loaded with battery cells 200, each battery cell 200 inside can maintain a high degree of stability.
[0041] like Figures 3 to 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the transfer frame 110 is provided with a third protrusion 113 in the third direction Z, and each insulating shell 120 is provided with a third groove 123 on one side in the third direction Z; in the first direction X, the third protrusion 113 passes through the third groove 123 of the multiple insulating shells 120 respectively, which can play a further limiting role, thereby further improving the stability of each battery cell 200.
[0042] like Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, further, multiple third protrusions 113 are provided, and the multiple third protrusions 113 are spaced apart in the second direction Y. Multiple third grooves 123 are provided in each insulating housing 120, and the multiple third grooves 123 are spaced apart in the second direction Y. In the first direction X, the multiple third protrusions 113 are correspondingly inserted into the multiple third grooves 123 of each insulating housing 120, thereby further improving the stability of each battery cell 200.
[0043] like Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, in some embodiments, each insulating housing 120 has a fourth groove 124 on one side in the first direction X, and a fourth protrusion 125 on the other side in the first direction X; in two adjacent insulating housings 120, in the third direction Z, the fourth protrusion 125 of one insulating housing 120 passes through the fourth groove 124 of the other insulating housing 120 to limit the relative movement of the two adjacent insulating housings 120 in the second direction Y, thereby further improving the stability of each battery cell 200.
[0044] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the transfer frame 110 further includes a fifth protrusion 114 on one side of the first direction X and a fifth groove 115 on the other side of the first direction X. In the two insulating shells 120 that are furthest apart in the first direction X, the fifth protrusion 114 passes through the fourth groove 124 of one of the insulating shells 120 in the third direction Z, and the fourth protrusion 125 of the other insulating shell 120 passes through the fifth groove 115. In this way, when the transfer frame 110 is fully loaded with battery cells 200, it can limit the movement of the first and last insulating shells 120, thereby increasing the stability of the arrangement of multiple insulating shells 120 in the first direction X and improving the stability of each battery cell 200.
[0045] like Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the transfer frame 110 is provided with a plurality of first heat transfer holes 116 penetrating in the first direction X, and the plurality of first heat transfer holes 116 are spaced apart in the second direction Y. This can improve the heat transfer efficiency of the transfer frame 110, thereby shortening the baking time and cooling time of the battery cell 200, and thus helping to improve the production efficiency of the battery cell 200.
[0046] like Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the transfer frame 110 is provided with a plurality of second heat transfer holes 117 extending through in the second direction Y. The plurality of second heat transfer holes 117 are spaced apart in the first direction X. This can further improve the heat transfer efficiency of the transfer frame 110, thereby further shortening the baking time and cooling time of the battery cell 200.
[0047] like Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the transfer frame 110 is provided with a plurality of third heat transfer holes 118 penetrating in the third direction Z. The plurality of third heat transfer holes 118 are spaced apart in the first direction X. This can further improve the heat transfer efficiency of the transfer frame 110, thereby further shortening the baking time and cooling time of the battery cell 200.
[0048] like Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, in some embodiments, each insulating housing 120 is provided with a plurality of fourth heat transfer holes 126 penetrating in the first direction X, and the plurality of fourth heat transfer holes 126 are spaced apart in the second direction Y. This can improve the heat transfer efficiency of the insulating housing 120, thereby shortening the baking time and cooling time of the battery cell 200, and thus helping to improve the production efficiency of the battery cell 200.
[0049] like Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, each insulating housing 120 is provided with a plurality of fifth heat transfer holes 127 penetrating in the third direction Z, and the plurality of fifth heat transfer holes 127 are spaced apart in the second direction Y. This can further improve the heat transfer efficiency of the insulating housing 120, thereby further shortening the baking time and cooling time of the battery cell 200.
[0050] like Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the transfer frame 110 is a one-piece molded structure; and / or, each insulating shell 120 is a one-piece molded structure. This facilitates the manufacturing of the transfer frame 110 and the insulating shell 120, and provides higher structural strength and stability, which helps the transfer device 100 to better transfer the battery cells 200.
[0051] For example, the one-piece molded structure can be formed by injection molding, stamping, 3D printing, etc., without any specific limitation.
[0052] like Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the transfer frame 110 is provided with a first handle structure 1191 on one side in the first direction X, and a second handle structure 1192 on the other side in the first direction X. This makes it easier for operators to move the transfer frame 110 and increases its ease of use.
[0053] In the description of this application, the terms "some embodiments," "one embodiment," "example," "specific example," "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In the description of this application, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Furthermore, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.
[0054] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting this application. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of this application.
Claims
1. A transfer device, characterized by The transfer device includes three perpendicular directions: a first direction, a second direction, and a third direction. The transfer frame has a plurality of first protrusions spaced apart in the first direction on one side in the second direction, and a plurality of first grooves spaced apart in the first direction on the other side in the second direction. The plurality of first protrusions and the plurality of first grooves are arranged opposite to each other in the second direction. Multiple insulating shells are arranged in the first direction, and the multiple insulating shells are used to accommodate multiple battery cells one by one. Each insulating shell has a second groove on one side in the second direction and a second protrusion on the other side in the second direction. In the third direction, multiple first protrusions are inserted into the second grooves of the multiple insulating shells one by one, and the second protrusions of the multiple insulating shells are inserted into the multiple first grooves one by one.
2. The transfer device of claim 1, wherein, The transfer frame is provided with a third protrusion in the third direction, and each insulating shell is provided with a third groove on one side in the third direction; in the first direction, the third protrusion passes through the third groove of the plurality of insulating shells respectively.
3. The transfer device of claim 2, wherein, The third protrusion is provided in multiple ways, and the multiple third protrusions are spaced apart in the second direction. Each insulating shell is provided with multiple third grooves, and the multiple third grooves are spaced apart in the second direction. In the first direction, the multiple third protrusions are correspondingly inserted into the multiple third grooves of each insulating shell.
4. The transfer device of claim 1, wherein, Each of the insulating housings has a fourth groove on one side of the first direction, and each of the insulating housings has a fourth protrusion on the other side of the first direction; in two adjacent insulating housings, in the third direction, the fourth protrusion of one insulating housing passes through the fourth groove of the other insulating housing.
5. The transfer device of claim 4, wherein, The transfer frame has a fifth protrusion on one side in the first direction and a fifth groove on the other side in the first direction. In the two insulating shells that are furthest apart in the first direction, in the third direction, the fifth protrusion passes through the fourth groove of one of the insulating shells, and the fourth protrusion of the other insulating shell passes through the fifth groove.
6. The transfer device of any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein, The transfer frame is provided with a plurality of first heat transfer holes that penetrate in the first direction, and the plurality of first heat transfer holes are spaced apart in the second direction.
7. The transfer device of any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein, The transfer frame is provided with a plurality of second heat transfer holes that penetrate in the second direction, and the plurality of second heat transfer holes are spaced apart in the first direction.
8. The transfer device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The transfer frame is provided with a plurality of third heat transfer holes extending through the third direction, and the plurality of third heat transfer holes are spaced apart in the first direction.
9. The transfer device of any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein, Each of the insulating housings is provided with a plurality of fourth heat transfer holes that extend through in the first direction, and the plurality of fourth heat transfer holes are spaced apart in the second direction.
10. The transfer device of any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein, Each of the insulating housings is provided with a plurality of fifth heat transfer holes extending through the third direction, and the plurality of fifth heat transfer holes are spaced apart in the second direction.