Battery cell turnover and casing device and battery production equipment

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of electric core overturning shell-entering device and battery production equipment, it is related to battery production technical field.The electric core overturning shell-entering device is used to overturn and be loaded into shell by electric core, and the switching lug of electric core is connected in the pole of shell.The electric core overturning shell-entering device includes shell positioning mechanism, electric core positioning mechanism, rotating mechanism and insert core mechanism, shell positioning mechanism is used to position shell, electric core positioning mechanism and insert core mechanism are all installed in rotating mechanism, electric core positioning mechanism is used to position electric core, when rotating mechanism drives electric core to overturn, insert core mechanism can be butt joint in the junction of switching lug of electric core and switching lug group.When the electric core overturning shell-entering device is used to overturn and be loaded into shell by electric core, when electric core overturning shell-entering, insert core mechanism is butt joint in the junction of switching lug of electric core and switching lug group, insert core mechanism can assist the bending of switching lug of electric core, reduce the pulling force to switching lug group, to reduce the risk of fracture of switching lug group.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of battery production technology, and in particular relates to a cell flipping and casing device and battery production equipment. Background Technology

[0002] In the process of installing lithium-ion prismatic batteries, the cell's adapter tabs must first be welded to the terminal posts of the casing, and then the cell is flipped into the casing. However, using existing cell flipping and casing installation devices requires the rotating shaft to bend and deform the adapter tabs before squeezing them into the steel casing. During this process, the adapter tabs are prone to breakage due to tensile forces. Therefore, a cell flipping and casing installation device needs to be designed that can flip the cell into the casing while reducing the risk of breakage of the adapter tabs due to tensile forces. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is: to address the problem that the adapter tabs are prone to breakage when the existing battery cells are flipped into the casing, and to provide a battery cell flipping and casing device and battery production equipment.

[0004] To address the aforementioned problems, this utility model provides a battery cell flipping and housing insertion device for flipping and inserting a battery cell into a housing, wherein the adapter tab of the battery cell is connected to the terminal post of the housing. The device includes a housing positioning mechanism, a battery cell positioning mechanism, a rotating mechanism, and a core insertion mechanism. The housing positioning mechanism is used to position the housing. The battery cell positioning mechanism and the core insertion mechanism are both mounted on the rotating mechanism. The battery cell positioning mechanism is used to position the battery cell. When the rotating mechanism flips the battery cell, the core insertion mechanism can abut against the connection between the adapter tab of the battery cell and the adapter tab group.

[0005] As a further improvement to the above technical solution: Optionally, the rotating mechanism includes a rotating bracket and a rotating drive assembly. The rotating bracket is rotatably mounted on the housing positioning mechanism, and the rotating drive assembly can drive the rotating bracket to rotate relative to the housing positioning mechanism. Both the cell positioning mechanism and the core insertion mechanism are mounted on the rotating bracket.

[0006] Optionally, the ferrule mechanism includes a ferrule component and a ferrule drive assembly, wherein the ferrule drive assembly can drive the ferrule component to move relative to the rotating bracket so that the ferrule component abuts against the connection between the adapter tab and the adapter tab group of the battery cell.

[0007] Optionally, the ferrule mechanism further includes a mounting bracket and a first guide assembly, the ferrule being mounted on the mounting bracket, the first guide assembly being mounted on the rotating bracket, the mounting bracket being mounted on the first guide assembly, and the ferrule drive assembly being capable of driving the mounting bracket and the ferrule to move relative to the rotating bracket along the first guide assembly.

[0008] Optionally, the first guide assembly includes a first guide rail and a first guide groove that cooperate with each other, wherein one of the first guide rail and the first guide groove is mounted on the mounting bracket and the other is mounted on the rotating bracket.

[0009] Optionally, the rotating bracket includes a first rotating frame, a second rotating frame, a second guide assembly, and a translation drive assembly. The first rotating frame is rotatably mounted on the housing positioning mechanism. The second guide assembly is mounted on the first rotating frame. The second rotating frame is mounted on the second guide assembly. The translation drive assembly can drive the second rotating frame to translate relative to the first rotating frame along the second guide assembly. The cell positioning mechanism and the core insertion mechanism are both mounted on the second rotating frame.

[0010] Optionally, the translation drive assembly includes an elastic element, a first abutment, and a second abutment. The elastic element is installed between the first rotating frame and the second rotating frame. The first abutment is installed on the housing positioning mechanism, and the second abutment is installed on the second rotating frame. The second abutment can abut against the first abutment to allow the second rotating frame to translate relative to the first rotating frame against the action of the elastic element. The insert mechanism presses down the adapter tab of the battery cell.

[0011] Optionally, the first abutting member includes a first support frame and an abutting slide rail. The first support frame is mounted on the housing positioning mechanism, and the abutting slide rail is mounted on the first support frame. The second abutting member includes a second support frame and an abutting pulley. The second support frame is mounted on the second rotating frame, and the abutting pulley is rotatably mounted on the second support frame. The abutting pulley can roll and abut against the abutting slide rail.

[0012] Optionally, the first abutting member further includes an adjusting member, which is mounted on the first support frame and is capable of adjusting the position of the abutting slide rail relative to the first support frame.

[0013] Optionally, both the housing positioning mechanism and the cell positioning mechanism include multiple clamping blocks, and each clamping block can cooperate with each other to position and clamp the housing or the cell.

[0014] On the other hand, this utility model embodiment provides a battery production equipment, including the cell flipping and casing device as described above.

[0015] This utility model provides a battery cell flipping and casing device and battery production equipment, which, compared with the prior art, have at least the following beneficial effects: When it is necessary to flip the battery cell into the casing, firstly, the adapter tab of the battery cell is connected to the terminal post of the casing, and the casing is positioned in the casing positioning mechanism. The battery cell is positioned in the battery cell positioning mechanism. Then, the inserting mechanism abuts against the connection between the adapter tab of the battery cell and the adapter tab group. Finally, the rotating mechanism drives the battery cell positioning mechanism and the inserting mechanism to flip, so that the battery cell is flipped and assembled into the casing. Since the inserting mechanism abuts against the connection between the adapter tab of the battery cell and the adapter tab group when the battery cell is flipped into the casing, the inserting mechanism can assist in bending the adapter tab of the battery cell, reducing the pulling force on the adapter tab group, thereby reducing the risk of breakage of the adapter tab group. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments of this utility model will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the battery cell flipping and casing device provided in one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the rotating mechanism of the battery cell flipping and housing device provided in one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the housing positioning mechanism of the battery cell flipping and housing insertion device provided in one embodiment of the present utility model.

[0018] The reference numerals in the accompanying drawings are as follows: 100. Cell flipping and housing insertion device; 110. Housing positioning mechanism; 111. Clamping block; 120. Cell positioning mechanism; 130. Rotation mechanism; 131. Rotation drive assembly; 132. First rotating frame; 133. Second rotating frame; 134. Second guide assembly; 135. Elastic element; 136. First support frame; 137. Abutment slide rail; 138. Second support frame; 139. Abutment pulley; 140. Adjustment element; 150. Core insertion mechanism; 151. Core insertion piece; 152. Mounting frame; 153. First guide assembly; 200. Cell; 300. Housing. Detailed Implementation

[0019] To make the technical problems solved, technical solutions, and beneficial effects of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.

[0020] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "longitudinal," "radial," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0021] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; 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; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0022] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, one embodiment of this utility model provides a battery cell flipping and housing insertion device 100. This device 100 is used to flip and insert a battery cell 200 into a housing 300, and the adapter tab of the battery cell 200 is connected to the terminal post of the housing 300. The battery cell flipping and housing insertion device 100 includes a housing positioning mechanism 110, a battery cell positioning mechanism 120, a rotating mechanism 130, and a core insertion mechanism 150. The housing positioning mechanism 110 is used to position the housing 300. The battery cell positioning mechanism 120 and the core insertion mechanism 150 are both mounted on the rotating mechanism 130. The battery cell positioning mechanism 120 is used to position the battery cell 200. When the rotating mechanism 130 flips the battery cell 200, the core insertion mechanism 150 can abut against the connection between the adapter tab of the battery cell 200 and the adapter tab group.

[0023] When it is necessary to flip the battery cell 200 into the housing, firstly connect the adapter tab of the battery cell 200 to the terminal post of the housing 300, and position the housing 300 in the housing positioning mechanism 110, and position the battery cell 200 in the battery cell positioning mechanism 120. Then, the inserting mechanism 150 abuts against the connection between the adapter tab of the battery cell 200 and the adapter tab group. Finally, the rotating mechanism 130 drives the battery cell positioning mechanism 120 and the inserting mechanism 150 to rotate, so that the battery cell 200 is flipped and assembled into the housing 300.

[0024] When the battery cell 200 is flipped into the casing, the adapter tabs need to be bent. However, the hardness of the adapter tabs is greater than that of the adapter tab group. During the bending process of the adapter tabs, a tensile force will be generated on the adapter tab group, which may cause the adapter tab group to break. However, when the battery cell 200 is flipped into the casing using the battery cell flipping and casing device 100 provided in this embodiment, the inserting mechanism 150 abuts against the connection between the adapter tabs of the battery cell 200 and the adapter tab group. The inserting mechanism 150 can assist in bending the adapter tabs of the battery cell 200, reduce the tensile force on the adapter tab group, and thus reduce the risk of the adapter tab group breaking.

[0025] Please refer to the following for details regarding the battery cell flipping and casing device 100 provided in one embodiment of this utility model. Figure 1 and Figure 2 The rotating mechanism 130 includes a rotating bracket and a rotating drive assembly 131. The rotating bracket is rotatably mounted on the housing positioning mechanism 110. The rotating drive assembly 131 can drive the rotating bracket to rotate relative to the housing positioning mechanism 110. The cell positioning mechanism 120 and the core insertion mechanism 150 are both mounted on the rotating bracket.

[0026] When it is necessary to flip the battery cell 200 into the housing, firstly connect the adapter tab of the battery cell 200 to the terminal post of the housing 300, and position the housing 300 in the housing positioning mechanism 110. Position the battery cell 200 in the battery cell positioning mechanism 120. Then, the insert mechanism 150 abuts against the connection between the adapter tab of the battery cell 200 and the adapter tab group. Finally, the rotation drive assembly 131 drives the rotation bracket to rotate relative to the housing positioning mechanism 110 so that the battery cell 200 is flipped and assembled into the housing 300.

[0027] In this embodiment, the rotary drive assembly 131 is a combination of a stepper motor and a reducer. A rotating shaft is mounted on the rotating bracket and is rotatably mounted on the housing positioning mechanism 110. A transmission gear is mounted on the rotating shaft. The output end of the stepper motor is connected to the reducer, and the output end of the reducer is connected to the transmission gear, so as to drive the rotating bracket to rotate relative to the housing positioning mechanism 110. Of course, it is understood that the rotary drive assembly 131 can also be made of other components, such as a servo motor, etc., which is not limited here.

[0028] Please refer to the following for details regarding the battery cell flipping and casing device 100 provided in one embodiment of this utility model. Figure 2 The ferrule mechanism 150 includes a ferrule 151 and a ferrule drive assembly (not shown in the figure). The ferrule drive assembly can drive the ferrule 151 to move relative to the rotating bracket so that the ferrule 151 abuts against the connection between the adapter tab and the adapter tab group of the cell 200.

[0029] When it is necessary to flip the battery cell 200 into the housing, firstly, the adapter tab of the battery cell 200 is connected to the terminal post of the housing 300, and the housing 300 is positioned in the housing positioning mechanism 110. The battery cell 200 is positioned in the battery cell positioning mechanism 120. Then, the insert drive assembly drives the insert 151 to move relative to the rotating bracket so that the insert 151 abuts against the connection between the adapter tab of the battery cell 200 and the adapter tab group. Finally, the rotation drive assembly 131 drives the rotating bracket to rotate relative to the housing positioning mechanism 110 so that the battery cell 200 is flipped and assembled into the housing 300.

[0030] In this embodiment, a telescopic cylinder is used as the ferrule driving assembly. The ferrule 151 is installed at the output end of the telescopic cylinder. When the ferrule 151 needs to be abutted against the connection between the adapter tab and the adapter tab group of the battery cell 200, the output end of the telescopic cylinder extends to drive the ferrule 151 to move relative to the rotating bracket so that the ferrule 151 abuts against the connection between the adapter tab and the adapter tab group of the battery cell 200. After the battery cell 200 is flipped and assembled into the housing 300, the output end of the telescopic cylinder retracts to drive the ferrule 151 to move relative to the rotating bracket so that the ferrule 151 is disengaged.

[0031] Of course, it is understandable that other components can be used for the ferrule drive assembly, such as telescopic cylinders, linear motors, etc., which are not limited here.

[0032] Please refer to the following for details regarding the battery cell flipping and casing device 100 provided in one embodiment of this utility model. Figure 2 The ferrule mechanism 150 also includes a mounting bracket 152 and a first guide assembly 153. The ferrule 151 is mounted on the mounting bracket 152, the first guide assembly 153 is mounted on the rotating bracket, and the mounting bracket 152 is mounted on the first guide assembly 153. The ferrule drive assembly can drive the mounting bracket 152 and the ferrule 151 to move relative to the rotating bracket along the first guide assembly 153. When it is necessary to drive the ferrule 151 to move relative to the rotating bracket, the first guide assembly 153 can guide the movement of the ferrule 151 to ensure that the ferrule 151 always moves in a preset direction, thus ensuring the accuracy of the ferrule.

[0033] In this embodiment, the first guide assembly 153 includes a first guide rail and a first guide groove that cooperate with each other. The first guide rail is mounted on the rotating bracket, and the first guide groove is mounted on the mounting bracket 152. The first guide groove is slidably mounted on the first guide rail. In another embodiment, the first guide assembly 153 includes a first guide rail and a first guide groove that cooperate with each other. The first guide rail is mounted on the mounting bracket 152, and the first guide groove is mounted on the rotating bracket. The first guide groove is slidably mounted on the first guide rail.

[0034] Please refer to the following for details regarding the battery cell flipping and casing device 100 provided in one embodiment of this utility model. Figure 1 and Figure 2 The rotating bracket includes a first rotating frame 132, a second rotating frame 133, a second guide assembly 134, and a translation drive assembly. The first rotating frame 132 is rotatably mounted on the housing positioning mechanism 110. The second guide assembly 134 is mounted on the first rotating frame 132. The second rotating frame 133 is mounted on the second guide assembly 134. The translation drive assembly can drive the second rotating frame 133 to translate relative to the first rotating frame 132 along the second guide assembly 134. The cell positioning mechanism 120 and the core insertion mechanism 150 are both mounted on the second rotating frame 133.

[0035] When it is necessary to flip the battery cell 200 into the housing, firstly, the adapter tab of the battery cell 200 is connected to the terminal post of the housing 300, and the housing 300 is positioned in the housing positioning mechanism 110, and the battery cell 200 is positioned in the battery cell positioning mechanism 120. Then, the insert drive assembly drives the insert 151 to move relative to the rotating bracket, so that the insert 151 abuts against the connection between the adapter tab of the battery cell 200 and the adapter tab group. Finally, the rotation drive assembly 131 drives the rotating bracket to rotate relative to the housing positioning mechanism 110 to a certain angle. At this time, the translation drive assembly can drive the second rotating frame 133 to translate relative to the first rotating frame 132 along the second guide assembly 134, so that the insert 151 presses down on the adapter tab, so that the battery cell 200 can be flipped and assembled into the housing 300.

[0036] Since the dimensions of the housing 300 and the battery cell 200 are relatively close, when the rotation drive assembly 131 drives the rotation bracket to rotate relative to the housing positioning mechanism 110 so that the battery cell 200 can be flipped and assembled into the housing 300, the battery cell 200 may interfere with the housing 300, making it impossible to directly flip and assemble the battery cell 200 into the housing 300. Therefore, by driving the second rotation bracket 133 to translate relative to the first rotation bracket 132 along the second guide assembly 134 through the translation drive assembly, the insert 151 presses down on the adapter tab, so that the battery cell 200 moves down relative to the housing 300, thereby avoiding interference between the battery cell 200 and the housing 300, and allowing the battery cell 200 to be smoothly flipped and assembled into the housing 300.

[0037] It is understood that the guiding direction of the second guide assembly 134 is the direction of the battery cell 200 toward the adapter tab. When the translation drive assembly drives the second rotating frame 133 to translate relative to the first rotating frame 132 along the second guide assembly 134, the battery cell 200 moves toward the direction closer to the adapter tab, and the insert 151 presses down on the adapter tab, thereby avoiding interference between the end of the battery cell 200 away from the adapter tab and the housing 300, so that the battery cell 200 can be smoothly flipped and assembled into the housing 300.

[0038] In this embodiment, please refer to the following for details. Figure 2 The second guide assembly 134 includes a second guide rail and a second guide groove that cooperate with each other. The second guide rail is mounted on the first rotating frame 132, and the second guide groove is mounted on the second rotating frame 133. The second guide groove is slidably mounted on the second guide rail. In another embodiment, the second guide assembly 134 includes a second guide rail and a second guide groove that cooperate with each other. The second guide rail is mounted on the second rotating frame 133, and the second guide groove is mounted on the first rotating frame 132. The second guide groove is slidably mounted on the second guide rail.

[0039] Please refer to the following for details regarding the battery cell flipping and casing device 100 provided in one embodiment of this utility model. Figure 1 and Figure 2 The translation drive assembly includes an elastic element 135, a first abutment and a second abutment. The elastic element 135 is installed between the first rotating frame 132 and the second rotating frame 133. The first abutment is installed on the housing positioning mechanism 110. The second abutment is installed on the second rotating frame 133. The second abutment can abut against the first abutment so that the second rotating frame 133 can overcome the action of the elastic element 135 and translate relative to the first rotating frame 132. The insert mechanism 150 presses down the adapter tab of the battery cell 200.

[0040] When it is necessary to flip the battery cell 200 into the housing, firstly, the adapter tab of the battery cell 200 is connected to the terminal post of the housing 300, and the housing 300 is positioned in the housing positioning mechanism 110, and the battery cell 200 is positioned in the battery cell positioning mechanism 120. Then, the insert drive assembly drives the insert 151 to move relative to the rotating bracket, so that the insert 151 abuts against the connection between the adapter tab of the battery cell 200 and the adapter tab group. Finally, the rotation drive assembly 131 drives the rotating bracket to rotate relative to the housing positioning mechanism 110 to a certain angle. At this time, the second abutting member abuts against the first abutting member, so that the second rotating frame 133 overcomes the action of the elastic member 135 and translates relative to the first rotating frame 132, so that the insert 151 presses down on the adapter tab, so that the battery cell 200 can be flipped and assembled into the housing 300.

[0041] In this embodiment, please refer to the following for details. Figures 1 to 3The first abutting member includes a first support frame and an abutting slide rail 137. The first support frame is installed on the housing positioning mechanism 110, and the abutting slide rail 137 is installed on the first support frame. The second abutting member includes a second support frame 138 and an abutting pulley 139. The second support frame 138 is installed on the second rotating frame 133, and the abutting pulley 139 is rotatably installed on the second support frame 138. The abutting pulley 139 can roll and abut against the abutting slide rail 137.

[0042] When the rotary drive assembly 131 drives the rotary bracket to rotate relative to the housing positioning mechanism 110 to a certain angle, the abutment pulley 139 rolls against the abutment slide rail 137, so that the second rotary frame 133 overcomes the action of the elastic member 135 and translates relative to the first rotary frame 132, so that the insert member 151 presses down the adapter tab, so that the battery cell 200 can be flipped and assembled into the housing 300.

[0043] In one specific embodiment, the elastic element 135 is a drive spring. Before the rotation drive assembly 131 drives the rotation bracket to rotate relative to the housing positioning mechanism 110 to a certain angle, the drive spring can fix the relative position of the first rotation bracket 132 and the second rotation bracket 133. When the rotation drive assembly 131 drives the rotation bracket to rotate relative to the housing positioning mechanism 110 to a certain angle, the abutment pulley 139 rolls against the abutment slide rail 137, so that the second rotation bracket 133 overcomes the effect of the drive spring and translates relative to the first rotation bracket 132, so that the insert 151 presses down the adapter tab, so that the battery cell 200 can be flipped and assembled into the housing 300.

[0044] In this embodiment, please refer to the following for details. Figure 1 and Figure 2 The first abutment also includes an adjusting member 140, which is mounted on the first support frame. The adjusting member 140 can adjust the position of the abutment slide rail 137 relative to the first support frame. The position of the abutment slide rail 137 relative to the first support frame can be adjusted according to the relative position of the battery cell 200 and the housing 300, so that when the abutment pulley 139 rolls against the abutment slide rail 137, the second rotating frame 133 overcomes the action of the drive spring and translates relative to the first rotating frame 132, and the insert member 151 presses down the adapter tab, so that the battery cell 200 can be smoothly flipped and assembled into the housing 300.

[0045] The adjusting component 140 can be an adjusting screw, which is rotatably mounted on the first support frame and connected to the abutting slide rail 137. By rotating the adjusting screw, the adjusting screw can be driven to move relative to the first support frame, thereby adjusting the position of the abutting slide rail 137 relative to the first support frame.

[0046] Please refer to the following for details regarding the battery cell flipping and casing device 100 provided in one embodiment of this utility model. Figures 1 to 3Both the housing positioning mechanism 110 and the battery cell positioning mechanism 120 include multiple clamping blocks 111, and each clamping block 111 can cooperate with each other to position and clamp the housing 300 or the battery cell 200.

[0047] When it is necessary to flip the battery cell 200 into the housing, firstly, the adapter tab of the battery cell 200 is connected to the terminal post of the housing 300, and the housing 300 is positioned in the housing positioning mechanism 110. The clamping blocks 111 of the housing positioning mechanism 110 cooperate with each other to position and clamp the housing 300. The battery cell 200 is positioned in the battery cell positioning mechanism 120, and the clamping blocks 111 of the battery cell positioning mechanism 120 cooperate with each other to position and clamp the battery cell 200. Then, the ferrule drive assembly drives the ferrule member 151 to... The rotating bracket moves so that the insert 151 abuts against the connection between the adapter tab and the adapter tab group of the cell 200. Finally, the rotation drive assembly 131 drives the rotating bracket to rotate relative to the housing positioning mechanism 110 to a certain angle. At this time, the second abutting member abuts against the first abutting member so that the second rotating bracket 133 overcomes the action of the elastic member 135 and translates relative to the first rotating bracket 132 so that the insert 151 presses down on the adapter tab, so that the cell 200 can be flipped and assembled into the housing 300.

[0048] The clamping block 111 is connected to a moving drive component. When the housing 300 or the battery cell 200 is placed in a preset position, the moving drive component drives the corresponding clamping block 111 to move to clamp the housing 300 or the battery cell 200, thereby positioning the housing 300 or the battery cell 200. The moving drive component can be a telescopic cylinder, a telescopic hydraulic cylinder, or a linear motor, etc., and is not limited here.

[0049] In addition, such as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, another embodiment of this utility model provides a battery production equipment, which includes a cell flipping and casing device 100 as provided in any of the above embodiments. The specific structure of the cell flipping and casing device 100 is the same as described in the above embodiments. Since this battery production equipment adopts all the technical solutions of all the above embodiments, it has at least all the beneficial effects brought about by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be described in detail here.

[0050] The above-described embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, and should all be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A battery cell flipping and housing insertion device, used to flip and insert a battery cell into a housing, wherein the adapter tab of the battery cell is connected to the terminal post of the housing, characterized in that, The device includes a housing positioning mechanism, a cell positioning mechanism, a rotating mechanism, and a core insertion mechanism. The housing positioning mechanism is used to position the housing. The cell positioning mechanism and the core insertion mechanism are both mounted on the rotating mechanism. The cell positioning mechanism is used to position the cell. When the rotating mechanism drives the cell to flip, the core insertion mechanism can abut against the connection between the cell's adapter tab and the adapter tab group.

2. The cell flipping and casing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotating mechanism includes a rotating bracket and a rotating drive assembly. The rotating bracket is rotatably mounted on the housing positioning mechanism, and the rotating drive assembly can drive the rotating bracket to rotate relative to the housing positioning mechanism. The cell positioning mechanism and the core insertion mechanism are both mounted on the rotating bracket.

3. The cell flipping and casing device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The ferrule mechanism includes a ferrule component and a ferrule drive assembly. The ferrule drive assembly can drive the ferrule component to move relative to the rotating bracket so that the ferrule component abuts against the connection between the adapter tab and the adapter tab group of the battery cell.

4. The cell flipping and casing device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The ferrule mechanism further includes a mounting bracket and a first guide assembly. The ferrule is mounted on the mounting bracket, the first guide assembly is mounted on the rotating bracket, the mounting bracket is mounted on the first guide assembly, and the ferrule drive assembly is capable of driving the mounting bracket and the ferrule to move relative to the rotating bracket along the first guide assembly.

5. The cell flipping and casing device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first guide assembly includes a first guide rail and a first guide groove that cooperate with each other, wherein one of the first guide rail and the first guide groove is mounted on the mounting bracket and the other is mounted on the rotating bracket.

6. The cell flipping and casing device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The rotating bracket includes a first rotating frame, a second rotating frame, a second guide assembly, and a translation drive assembly. The first rotating frame is rotatably mounted on the housing positioning mechanism. The second guide assembly is mounted on the first rotating frame. The second rotating frame is mounted on the second guide assembly. The translation drive assembly can drive the second rotating frame to translate relative to the first rotating frame along the second guide assembly. The cell positioning mechanism and the core insertion mechanism are both mounted on the second rotating frame.

7. The cell flipping and casing device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The translation drive assembly includes an elastic element, a first abutment, and a second abutment. The elastic element is installed between the first rotating frame and the second rotating frame. The first abutment is installed on the housing positioning mechanism. The second abutment is installed on the second rotating frame. The second abutment can abut against the first abutment to allow the second rotating frame to translate relative to the first rotating frame against the action of the elastic element. The insert mechanism presses down the adapter tab of the battery cell.

8. The cell flipping and casing device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The first abutting member includes a first support frame and an abutting slide rail. The first support frame is installed on the housing positioning mechanism, and the abutting slide rail is installed on the first support frame. The second abutting member includes a second support frame and an abutting pulley. The second support frame is installed on the second rotating frame, and the abutting pulley is rotatably installed on the second support frame. The abutting pulley can roll and abut against the abutting slide rail.

9. The cell flipping and casing device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The first abutting member further includes an adjusting member, which is mounted on the first support frame and is capable of adjusting the position of the abutting slide rail relative to the first support frame.

10. The cell flipping and casing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the housing positioning mechanism and the battery cell positioning mechanism include multiple clamping blocks, and each clamping block can cooperate with each other to position and clamp the housing or the battery cell.

11. A battery manufacturing equipment, characterized in that, Includes the cell flipping and casing device as described in any one of claims 1 to 10.

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