A battery disassembling device

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of battery disassembling device, including first bearing platform and second bearing platform, first bearing platform includes first sliding platform module and second sliding platform module, the first sliding platform module is along first direction setting, the second sliding platform module is along the second direction setting with the first direction intersection;Second bearing platform includes clamping assembly and rotating table, the clamping assembly is installed on the rotating table;Wherein, the first bearing platform is adjacent to the second bearing platform setting, the first bearing platform drives the cutting assembly to move, so that the cutting assembly moves between the cutting position for cutting battery and the avoidance position for not cutting battery.This application controls the moving position of cutting assembly by first sliding platform module and second sliding platform module on first bearing platform, clamps battery by second bearing platform, and first bearing platform and second bearing platform cooperate to realize mechanized cutting and disassemble battery, reduce the labor intensity and personal risk of operator.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of battery disassembly technology, and specifically to a battery disassembly device. Background Technology

[0002] Batteries are widely used in various electronic devices. To understand battery performance, it is necessary to disassemble the battery and test and analyze the battery core. When disassembling a battery, the outer casing (aluminum or steel) must first be cut open. If the electrode plates are scratched during the cutting process, it can easily lead to a short circuit in the cell and cause thermal runaway, which can pose a personal danger to the operator.

[0003] Therefore, a new technical solution needs to be proposed. Utility Model Content

[0004] An embodiment of this utility model provides a battery disassembly device that uses mechanical equipment to cut the battery, thereby reducing the personal danger to workers during the cutting process.

[0005] In a first aspect, embodiments of the present invention provide a battery disassembly device, comprising:

[0006] The first support platform includes a first slide module having a first movable end and a second slide module having a second movable end. The platform body of the second slide module is mounted on the first movable end of the first slide module. A cutting component is mounted on the second movable end of the second slide module. The first slide module is arranged along a first direction, and the second slide module is arranged along a second direction intersecting the first direction.

[0007] The second support platform includes a clamping assembly for holding the battery and a rotating platform, wherein the clamping assembly is mounted on the rotating platform;

[0008] The first support platform is positioned adjacent to the second support platform. The first support platform drives the cutting assembly to move, allowing it to move between a cutting position for cutting the battery and a non-cutting position. The movement of the cutting assembly is controlled by a first slide module and a second slide module on the first support platform. The battery is held by the second support platform. The cooperation between the first and second support platforms achieves mechanized cutting and disassembly of the battery, reducing the labor intensity and personal danger for operators.

[0009] In some embodiments, the cutting assembly includes a first rotary motor and a saw blade, the saw blade being mounted on the shaft of the first rotary motor. The first rotary motor drives the saw blade to rotate, thereby achieving the cutting of the battery.

[0010] In some embodiments, the second support platform includes a second rotary motor, and the rotary platform is mounted on the shaft of the second rotary motor. By mounting the rotary platform on the second rotary motor, the second rotary motor drives the rotary platform to rotate, thereby improving the battery cutting efficiency.

[0011] In some embodiments, a support plate is included, on which a second rotary motor is mounted. The shaft of the second rotary motor passes through the support plate, and the rotary table and the body of the second rotary motor are respectively mounted on both sides of the support plate. By positioning the body of the second rotary motor and the rotary table on both sides of the support plate, damage to the second rotary motor is reduced in the event of a fire during battery cutting.

[0012] In some embodiments, the support plate has a through-hole for cleaning; a residue box is located below the through-hole along the direction of gravity. The through-hole facilitates the cleaning of residue, and the residue box collects the residue exiting the through-hole.

[0013] In some embodiments, a guide tube is provided between the cleaning port and the residue box to allow the residue to move along the extension direction of the guide tube. This guide tube prevents residue from scattering outside the residue box, thus improving cleaning efficiency.

[0014] In some embodiments, a protective cover is included, which at least covers the exterior of the first and second support platforms. The protective cover enhances operator safety.

[0015] In some embodiments, the protective cover includes a cover body and an observation window disposed on one side of the cover body. The observation window is provided with a movable first transparent plate and a second transparent plate. By providing an observation window, it is possible to observe the situation inside the protective cover. The first transparent plate and the second transparent plate on the observation window do not affect the observation of the situation inside the protective cover and can play a protective role.

[0016] In some embodiments, the first or second transparent plate is provided with an operating hole, and an operating glove is provided through the operating hole. Providing an operating hole and an operating glove on the first or second transparent plate facilitates manual operation and improves the safety of manual operation. Typically, the light transmittance of the first or second transparent plate is greater than 75%.

[0017] In some embodiments, a toolbox is also installed inside the protective cover. The toolbox facilitates the placement of tools, improving operational convenience.

[0018] In some embodiments, a fire-fighting tank is also included, which is connected to the protective cover via a pipe. By installing a fire-fighting tank, fires can be extinguished immediately in the event of a fire, thereby improving the safety of the battery disassembly device.

[0019] In some embodiments, the fire-fighting tank is filled with inert gas. The use of inert gas in the fire-fighting tank improves the ability to control fires promptly and prevents the fire from spreading when a short circuit occurs.

[0020] The beneficial effects of the embodiments of the utility model are as follows:

[0021] In the embodiments of this utility model, the movement position of the cutting component is controlled by the first slide module and the second slide module on the first support platform, and the battery is clamped by the second support platform. The first support platform and the second support platform cooperate to achieve mechanized cutting and disassembly of the battery, thereby reducing the labor intensity and personal danger of the operator and solving the technical problem of personal danger of the operator when disassembling the battery. Attached Figure Description

[0022] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments 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.

[0023] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the battery disassembly device provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the first support platform and the second support platform provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the clamping assembly provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0027] 1-First support platform, 110-First slide module, 111-First moving end, 112-First slide body, 120-Second slide module, 121-Second moving end, 122-Second slide body;

[0028] 2-Cutting assembly, 21-First rotary motor, 22-Saw blade;

[0029] 3-Second support platform, 31-Clamping assembly, 311-Clamping arm, 312-Clamping platform, 313-Sliding groove, 32-Rotating platform, 33-Second rotary motor;

[0030] 4-Protective cover, 41-Cover body, 42-Observation window, 421-First transparent plate, 422-Second transparent plate, 423-Operating hole;

[0031] 5. Operating gloves;

[0032] 6-Bearing plate, 61-Cleaning port;

[0033] 7-Residue box;

[0034] 8-Slag guide pipe;

[0035] 9-Control panel;

[0036] 10 - Fire fighting tank;

[0037] 11-Battery;

[0038] 12 - Exhaust vent. Detailed Implementation

[0039] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model. In addition, it should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only for illustration and explanation of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. In the present utility model, unless otherwise stated, directional terms such as "upper" and "lower" generally refer to the upper and lower positions of the device in actual use or operation, specifically the drawing directions in the accompanying drawings; while "inner" and "outer" refer to the outline of the device.

[0040] Firstly, this utility model provides a battery disassembly device; please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figures 1-3 The battery disassembly device includes an operating platform 9, a first support platform 1, a second support platform 3, a cutting component 2, and a clamping component 31. The cutting component 2 is mounted on the first support platform 1, which controls the movement of the cutting component 2 to the cutting position to cut the battery 11. The second support platform 3 includes a clamping component 31 for holding the battery 11 and a rotating platform 32. The clamping component 31 is mounted on the rotating platform 32. The second support platform 3 is mounted on the operating platform 9 to support the second support platform 9. The first support platform 1 is mounted above the surface of the operating platform 9 to control the movement of the cutting component 2 to the clamping component 31 for cutting the battery 11. In addition, the battery disassembly device is equipped with operating gloves 5 and a fire extinguisher. The operating gloves 5 are provided for safe manual cutting of the battery 11 or other operations, and the fire extinguisher is provided for timely handling of emergencies.

[0041] In some implementations, please refer to Figure 2 The battery disassembly device includes a first support platform 1, which includes a first slide module 110 and a second slide module 120. The first slide module 110 includes a first slide module 110 body and a first moving end 111, which is movably disposed on the first slide module 110 body. The second slide module 120 includes a second moving end 121 and a second slide module 120 body, which is movably disposed on the second slide module 120 body. The platform of the second slide module 120 is mounted on the first moving end 111 of the first slide module 110. The platform of the second slide module 120 is the body of the second slide module 120. The second moving end 121 of the second slide module 120 is equipped with a cutting component 2. The first slide module 110 is arranged along a first direction, and the second slide module 120 is arranged along a second direction intersecting the first direction. The second support platform 3 includes a clamping component 31 for clamping the battery 11 and a rotating platform 32. The clamping component 31 is mounted on the rotating platform 32. The first support platform 1 is arranged adjacent to the second support platform 3. The first support platform 1 drives the cutting component 2 to move, so that the cutting component 2 moves between a cutting position for cutting the battery 11 and an avoidance position for not cutting the battery 11.

[0042] This is understandable; please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 2The first direction is the X direction, and the second direction is the Z direction. The first slide module 110 is set along the first direction, and the second slide module 120 is set along the second direction intersecting the first direction. The first slide module 110 and the second slide module 120 are set at a set angle so that the first slide module 110 and the second slide module 120 can drive the cutting component 2 to move in the two directions respectively. In other words, the first slide module 110 drives the cutting component 2 to move in the X direction, and the second slide module 120 drives the cutting component 2 to move in the Y direction. By controlling the first support platform 1, the position of the cutting component 2 is controlled so that the cutting component 2 can be accurately moved to the set position. For example, the first direction is the horizontal direction, and the second direction is the vertical direction (gravity direction). The first direction and the second direction are perpendicular. The second support platform 3 includes a clamping component 31 for clamping the battery 11 and a rotating platform 32. The clamping component 31 clamps and fixes the battery 11, and the rotating platform 32 rotates the battery 11. The first support platform 1 is positioned adjacent to the second support platform 3 so that the components on the first support platform 1 and the second support platform 3 can work together. During installation, the movement range of the first slide module 110 and the second slide module 120 on the first support platform 1 and the installation position of the battery 11 on the second support platform 3 are determined. Furthermore, the battery disassembly device typically includes a rigid housing. The first slide module 110 can be mounted on the housing of the battery disassembly device, or a bracket can be mounted on the operating table 9, with the first slide module 110 mounted on the bracket. The first slide module 110 has various mounting methods; the mounting position of the first slide module 110 is not limited here.

[0043] When cutting the battery 11 casing, the battery 11 is first mounted on the clamping assembly 31. Then, by controlling the movement of the first slide module 110 and the second slide module 120 of the first support platform 1, the cutting assembly 2 is moved to either the cutting position for cutting the battery 11 or a clearance position when not cutting the battery 11. When the cutting assembly 2 is in the cutting position, it is controlled to work, and the rotary table 32 is simultaneously controlled to rotate to cut the circumferential casing of the battery 11, typically cutting the circumferential position of the end cap of the battery 11. After cutting, the cutting assembly 2 returns to the clearance position. The mechanized cutting operation achieved by the first support platform 1, the second support platform 3, and the cutting assembly 2 reduces the workload and technical requirements of operators and lowers the personal danger to workers compared to the existing manual cutting method.

[0044] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 2The cutting assembly 2 includes a first rotary motor 21 and a saw blade 22. The saw blade 22 is mounted on the shaft of the first rotary motor 21, so that the first rotary motor 21 drives the saw blade 22 to rotate at high speed, thereby cutting the casing of the battery 11. Specifically, the first rotary motor 21 is mounted on the second moving end 121 of the second slide module 120. The battery 11 is typically a cylindrical battery. The cylindrical casing of the cylindrical battery 11 is cut to remove the battery core for inspection and analysis. The saw blade 22 is set as a circular saw blade. When cutting the battery 11 casing, the movement of the saw blade 22 is controlled to move along the line connecting the center position of the saw blade 22 and the center position of the cylindrical battery 11, so as to better cut the battery 11 casing. The clamping assembly 31 includes a clamping arm 311 and a clamping platform 312. The clamping platform 312 has sliding grooves 313 extending outwards from its center. Each sliding groove 313 has a rectangular groove structure. The clamping arm 311 is slidably mounted within the sliding groove 313 and is designed to move towards the center of the clamping platform 312 to clamp the battery 11 mounted at the center of the clamping platform 312 with appropriate force. Furthermore, the clamping arm 311's tendency to move towards the center of the clamping platform 312 can be achieved by installing a spring between the inner wall of the sliding groove 313 and the clamping arm 311. The spring force causes the clamping arm 311 to move towards the center of the clamping platform 312, thus tightening the battery 11. At least two sliding grooves 313 are provided, typically three, or more. Each sliding groove 313 contains one clamping arm 311.

[0045] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2The second support platform 3 includes a second rotary motor 33, and the rotary table 32 is mounted on the shaft of the second rotary motor 33. It is understood that when the rotary table 32 is not mounted with the second rotary motor 33, it can be driven to rotate in other ways, for example, by a belt, but this mounting method is not structurally compact. By mounting the rotary table 32 on the shaft of the second rotary motor 33, the rotation of the second rotary motor 33 directly drives the rotary table 32 to rotate, thus allowing the second rotary motor 33 to directly drive the rotary table 32 to rotate, thereby adjusting the position of the circumferential surface of the battery 11 mounted on the rotary table 32. Specifically, the side of the rotary table 32 away from the clamping assembly 31 is mounted on the end of the shaft of the second rotary motor, and the rotation axes of the second rotary motor shaft, the rotary table 32, and the clamping assembly 31 are aligned, ultimately causing the battery 11 to rotate around its own rotation axis when driven, enabling precise control of the cutting depth. The second rotary motor 33 can be a servo rotary motor, which can precisely control its rotation speed and can controllably change its rotation speed, thereby precisely controlling the rotation speed of the battery 11 and achieving precise cutting.

[0046] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The system includes a support plate 6, on which a second rotary motor 33 is mounted. The shaft of the second rotary motor 33 passes through the support plate 6. The rotary table 32 and the body of the second rotary motor 33 are respectively mounted on both sides of the support plate 6. It can be understood that the support plate 6 is used to support the support components of the second support platform 3, and it is a component of the operating table 9, typically the tabletop of the operating table 9. The operating table 9 also has support components installed below the support plate 6, which may be multiple support legs or multiple support plates. The rotating platform 32 and the body of the second rotary motor 33 are respectively mounted on both sides of the support plate 6. The shaft of the second rotary motor 33 passes through the support plate 6, and the rotating platform 32 is located at the end of the shaft of the second rotary motor 33. The mounting of the rotating platform 32 and the body of the second rotary motor 33 on both sides of the support plate 6 allows the second rotary motor 33 to both drive the rotating platform 32 and be separated from the rotating platform 32, thereby reducing the space occupied by the operating table 9 and reducing or avoiding damage to the second rotary motor 33 in the event of thermal runaway. The support plate 6 has a through hole through which the shaft of the second rotary motor 33 passes. The shaft of the second rotary motor 33 is clearance-fitted with the through hole to avoid contact with the inner wall of the through hole. The body of the second rotary motor 33 is its housing portion.

[0047] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1The supporting plate 6 has a through-hole 61; a residue box 7 is located below the through-hole 61 along the direction of gravity. The through-hole 61 allows residue and debris to be discharged from the top surface of the supporting plate 6. The through-hole 61 can be rectangular, circular, or triangular, and is typically positioned at the opposite edge of the supporting plate 6 to avoid interfering with the disassembly of the battery 11. The residue box 7 is located below the through-hole 61. During cleaning, residue is swept from the supporting plate 6 into the through-hole 61, and debris falls from the through-hole 61 and is collected by the residue box 7. Furthermore, the residue box 7 is adapted to the shape of the through-hole 61 and is located directly below it for better residue collection. The residue box 7 can be slightly larger than the through-hole 61.

[0048] Furthermore, a guide pipe 8 is provided between the cleaning port 61 and the residue box 7 to allow the residue to move along the extension direction of the guide pipe 8. It is understood that during the process of residue falling from the cleaning port 61 into the residue box 7, there is a possibility that some residue may scatter outside the residue box 7. Therefore, the guide pipe 8 is provided to limit or prevent residue from falling outside the residue box 7, reducing the need for secondary cleaning. Specifically, one end of the guide pipe 8 is connected to the side of the cleaning port 61 near the residue box 7, and the other end extends towards the residue box 7. The guide pipe 8 can be made as long as possible, extending to the opening of the residue box 7. In addition, the discharge port of the guide pipe 8 near the residue box 7 is smaller than the opening of the residue box 7.

[0049] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 The system includes a protective cover 4, which covers at least the exterior of the first support platform 1 and the second support platform 3. It is understood that the protective cover 4 covers the exterior of the first support platform 1 and the second support platform 3 to improve safety during the disassembly of the battery 11, prevent the escalation of accidents, and avoid injury to personnel. In addition to covering the first support platform 1 and the second support platform 3, the protective cover 4 can also cover other equipment or devices, such as, for example, operating gloves 5 or toolboxes.

[0050] In some embodiments, the protective cover 4 includes a cover body 41 and an observation window 42 disposed on one side of the cover body 41. The observation window 42 is provided with a movable first transparent plate 421 and a second transparent plate 422. It is understood that by providing the first transparent plate 421 and the second transparent plate 422 on the observation window 42, the situation inside the protective cover 4 can be observed more safely. The first transparent plate 421 and the second transparent plate 422 can seal the observation window 42, and under certain circumstances, the first transparent plate 421 and the second transparent plate 422 can be moved to form a window that is not obstructed by the first transparent plate 421 and the second transparent plate 422 as needed. The protective cover 4 can be made of fire-resistant and weather-resistant material. Furthermore, the protective cover 4 can be at least partially integrated with the tabletop of the operating table 9. The observation window 42 is rectangular, and the first transparent plate 421 and the second transparent plate 422 are also rectangular. The first transparent plate 421 and the second transparent plate 422 are mounted on the observation window 42 via slide rails.

[0051] In some embodiments, the first transparent plate 421 or the second transparent plate 422 is provided with an operation hole 423, and an operating glove 5 is provided on the operation hole 423. It is understood that the operation hole 423 and the operating glove 5 facilitate manual cutting of the battery 11 while providing greater safety protection. Specifically, the operation hole 423 is typically provided on the lower transparent plate, and two operation holes 423 are provided, large enough to accommodate an arm. Furthermore, the operating glove 5 should have a certain length, for example, to accommodate the operator's forearm, facilitating operation, and its material can be made of rubber.

[0052] A toolbox is also installed inside the protective cover 4. It is understood that the toolbox can be pre-loaded with tools to facilitate manual operation and improve efficiency. Specifically, the toolbox is installed near the location on the support plate 6 where the battery 11 is being cut. After the battery 11 is cut open using the operating gloves 5, the battery cells can be easily removed, and relevant testing tools can be pre-placed in the toolbox.

[0053] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 It also includes a fire extinguishing tank 10, which is connected to the protective cover 4 via a pipe. It is understood that if a short circuit occurs in the battery 11 during equipment disassembly within the protective cover 4, the fire extinguishing tank 10 can be used to extinguish the fire and prevent its spread. The fire extinguishing tank 10 is filled with inert gas or extinguishing liquid; the inert gas forms an air blade to extinguish the fire. Furthermore, an exhaust vent 12 can be installed on the protective cover 4 to promptly discharge overheated gas.

[0054] The embodiments of this utility model have been described in detail above. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this utility model. The description of the above embodiments is only for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of this utility model. At the same time, for those skilled in the art, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope based on the ideas of this utility model. Therefore, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

Claims

1. A battery disassembly device, characterized in that, include: The first support platform (1) includes a first slide module (110) having a first movable end (111) and a second slide module (120) having a second movable end (121). The platform body of the second slide module (120) is mounted on the first movable end (111) of the first slide module (110). A cutting component (2) is mounted on the second movable end (121) of the second slide module (120). The first slide module (110) is arranged along a first direction, and the second slide module (120) is arranged along a second direction intersecting the first direction. The second support platform (3) includes a clamping assembly (31) for clamping the battery (11) and a rotating platform (32), wherein the clamping assembly (31) is mounted on the rotating platform (32); The first support platform (1) is disposed adjacent to the second support platform (3), and the first support platform (1) drives the cutting component (2) to move, so that the cutting component (2) moves between a cutting position for cutting the battery (11) and a clearance position for not cutting the battery (11).

2. The battery disassembly device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cutting assembly (2) includes a first rotary motor (21) and a saw blade (22), the saw blade (22) being mounted on the shaft of the first rotary motor (21).

3. The battery disassembly device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second support platform (3) includes a second rotary motor (33), and the rotary table (32) is mounted on the rotating shaft of the second rotary motor (33).

4. The battery disassembly apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that, Includes a support plate (6), on which a second rotary motor (33) is mounted, the shaft of the second rotary motor (33) passes through the support plate (6), and the rotary table (32) and the body of the second rotary motor (33) are respectively mounted on both sides of the support plate (6).

5. The battery disassembly apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that, The supporting plate (6) is provided with a through cleaning port (61); along the direction of gravity, a residue box (7) is provided below the cleaning port (61).

6. The battery disassembly apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that, A slag guide pipe (8) is provided between the cleaning port (61) and the residue box (7) to allow the residue to move in the direction of extension of the slag guide pipe (8).

7. The battery disassembly apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, Includes a protective cover (4), which covers at least the outside of the first support platform (1) and the second support platform (3).

8. The battery disassembly apparatus according to claim 7, characterized in that, The protective cover (4) includes a cover body (41) and an observation window (42) disposed on one side of the cover body (41). The observation window (42) is provided with a movable first transparent plate (421) and a second transparent plate (422).

9. The battery disassembly apparatus according to claim 8, characterized in that, The first transparent plate (421) or the second transparent plate (422) is provided with an operation hole (423), and an operation glove (5) is provided on the operation hole (423).

10. The battery disassembly apparatus according to claim 7, characterized in that, A toolbox is also installed inside the protective cover (4).

11. The battery disassembly apparatus according to any one of claims 7-10, characterized in that, It also includes a fire tank (10), which is connected to the protective cover (4) via a pipe.

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