A tunnel type drying machine for small and micro batteries

Abstract

The utility model discloses a tunnel type drying -machine of small micro cell, including tunnel frame, a plurality of drying equipment, moving mechanism, dispatching mechanism, tunnel frame includes multilayer support board, each layer support board includes a plurality of working position, a plurality of working position vertical and horizontal arrangement, a plurality of drying equipment are installed on corresponding working position respectively, the both sides of each row working position are provided with a pair of moving mechanism respectively to open or close the sealing door of this row drying equipment, dispatching mechanism sets up above each row drying equipment of every layer of tunnel frame for scheduling battery tray in this row drying equipment according to production progress. It has improved space utilization and production efficiency, through setting up flat through structure, has avoided its structural deformation when alleviating drying equipment weight, has solved the low current production efficiency and the problem of poor temperature uniformity, low heat efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of drying technology for micro batteries, and in particular to a tunnel-type dryer for micro batteries. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, drying is a key process in lithium battery assembly. For small batteries, most use tunnel furnace equipment to dry the battery moisture. However, tunnel furnace equipment has poor temperature uniformity, low thermal efficiency, low space utilization of the tunnel, and cannot quickly schedule the drying chambers according to the production schedule, resulting in low production efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] The existing tunnel furnace drying method for micro-batteries has problems such as the inability to quickly schedule the drying chambers according to the production progress, resulting in low production efficiency, poor temperature uniformity, and low thermal efficiency.

[0004] To address the aforementioned issues, a tunnel-type dryer for micro-batteries is proposed. By incorporating a scheduling mechanism, the battery trays in each drying unit can be scheduled in a timely manner according to the production progress, thereby improving production efficiency. By setting multiple support plates on the tunnel frame, with each layer including multiple working positions, the drying equipment at multiple positions can operate simultaneously, significantly improving space utilization and production efficiency. Furthermore, by employing a flat, through-type structure, the weight of the drying equipment is reduced while preventing structural deformation. This solves the problems of existing tunnel furnace-type drying equipment for micro-batteries, which cannot quickly schedule the drying chambers according to the production progress, resulting in low production efficiency, poor temperature uniformity, and low thermal efficiency.

[0005] A tunnel-type dryer for micro-batteries includes:

[0006] Tunnel frame;

[0007] Multiple drying equipment;

[0008] Mobile mechanism;

[0009] Dispatch agency;

[0010] The tunnel frame includes multiple layers of support plates;

[0011] Each of the support plates includes multiple working positions;

[0012] The multiple workstations are arranged in a vertical and horizontal configuration;

[0013] The plurality of drying devices are respectively installed at the corresponding working positions;

[0014] A pair of the aforementioned moving mechanisms are provided on both sides of each row of workstations to open or close the sealing door of the drying equipment in that row;

[0015] The scheduling mechanism is located above each row of drying equipment on each layer of the tunnel frame, and is used to schedule the battery trays in that row of drying equipment according to the production progress.

[0016] In conjunction with the tunnel dryer for micro batteries described in this utility model, in a first possible embodiment, the drying equipment includes:

[0017] Multiple heating modules;

[0018] The multiple heating modules are assembled at the bottom of the cavity of the drying equipment for contact heating of the battery clamps.

[0019] In conjunction with the first possible embodiment of this utility model, in the second possible embodiment, the scheduling mechanism includes:

[0020] First moving track;

[0021] Grasping device;

[0022] The gripping device is installed on the first moving track and is used to move the gripping device between the loading position and the working position;

[0023] The gripping device is used to grip the battery tray.

[0024] In conjunction with the second possible embodiment of this utility model, and in the third possible embodiment, the gripping device includes:

[0025] First lifting mechanism;

[0026] Grab;

[0027] One end of the first lifting mechanism is installed on the first moving track, and the other end is fixedly connected to the gripper.

[0028] In conjunction with the third possible implementation of this utility model, in the fourth possible implementation, the first moving track on each of the two adjacent rows of drying equipment is assembled close together to save space.

[0029] In conjunction with the fourth and fifth possible embodiments of this utility model, the drying equipment includes a receiving tank, a sealing ring, and a sealing door;

[0030] The sealing ring is fitted between the receiving groove and the sealing door to provide a seal.

[0031] In conjunction with the tunnel dryer for micro batteries described in this utility model, in a sixth possible embodiment, the drying equipment further includes;

[0032] Multiple heating modules;

[0033] The multiple heating modules are assembled at the bottom of the receiving tank of the drying equipment for contact heating of the battery clamps.

[0034] In conjunction with the sixth and seventh possible embodiments of this utility model, the receiving groove includes:

[0035] First flat frame;

[0036] First protective plate;

[0037] The first flat frame is welded to the inner side of the first protective plate of the drying equipment to reinforce the cavity structure of the drying equipment and prevent deformation.

[0038] The first protective plate is installed around the first flat tube frame.

[0039] In conjunction with the seventh and eighth possible embodiments of this utility model, the sealing door includes:

[0040] Second flat frame;

[0041] Second protective plate;

[0042] The second flat frame is welded to the inner side of the second protective plate of the sealing door to reinforce the cavity structure of the drying equipment and prevent deformation.

[0043] The second protective plate is installed on the outside of the second flat tube frame.

[0044] In conjunction with the eighth and ninth possible embodiments of this utility model, the moving mechanism includes:

[0045] Second moving track;

[0046] Second lifting mechanism;

[0047] The second lifting mechanism is mounted on the second moving track;

[0048] The second lifting mechanism is also detachably connected to the second flat frame of the sealing door.

[0049] In conjunction with the ninth and tenth possible embodiments of this utility model, the sealing door further includes:

[0050] Multiple connection blocks;

[0051] The plurality of connecting blocks are symmetrically formed on both sides of the second flat tube frame of the sealing door, and are used for detachable connection with the second lifting mechanism.

[0052] The tunnel dryer for micro-batteries described in this utility model improves production efficiency by setting up a scheduling mechanism that allows for timely scheduling of battery trays in each drying device according to the production progress. By setting up multiple support plates on the tunnel frame, with each layer including multiple workstations, the drying equipment at multiple workstations can operate simultaneously, greatly improving space utilization and production efficiency. The flattened tube structure reduces the weight of the drying equipment while preventing structural deformation, thus solving the problems of existing tunnel furnace drying methods for micro-batteries, which cannot quickly schedule the drying chambers according to the production progress, resulting in low production efficiency, poor temperature uniformity, and low thermal efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0053] 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.

[0054] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the tunnel-type dryer for micro batteries in this utility model.

[0055] Figure 2 This is a first exploded structural diagram of the drying equipment in the tunnel dryer for micro batteries of this utility model;

[0056] Figure 3 This is a second exploded structural diagram of the drying equipment in the tunnel dryer for micro batteries of this utility model;

[0057] Part numbers and names

[0058] 100 – Tunnel frame, 110 – Support plate, 200 – Drying equipment, 201 – Exhaust port, 202 – Nitrogen port, 210 – Receiving tank, 211 – First flat tube frame, 212 – First protective plate, 213 – Fixed groove plate, 220 – Sealing ring, 230 – Sealing door, 231 – Second flat tube frame, 2311 – Connecting block, 232 – Second protective plate, 240 – Heating module, 300 – Moving mechanism, 310 – Second moving track, 320 – Second lifting mechanism, 400 – Dispatching mechanism, 410 – First moving track, 420 – Grabbing device, 421 – First lifting mechanism, 422 – Handle. Detailed Implementation

[0059] The technical solutions of this utility model will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are all within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0060] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0061] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on or indirectly on that other component. When a component is referred to as being "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to or indirectly connected to that other component.

[0062] It should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or 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.

[0063] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0064] The existing tunnel furnace drying method for micro-batteries has problems such as the inability to quickly schedule the drying chambers according to the production progress, resulting in low production efficiency, poor temperature uniformity, and low thermal efficiency.

[0065] To address the above problems, a tunnel-type dryer for micro batteries is proposed.

[0066] A tunnel-type dryer for micro batteries, such as Figure 1 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the tunnel-type dryer for micro batteries according to this utility model; it includes a tunnel frame 100, multiple drying devices 200, a moving mechanism 300, and a scheduling mechanism 400; the tunnel frame 100 includes multiple support plates 110; each support plate 110 includes multiple working positions; the multiple working positions are arranged longitudinally and transversely; multiple drying devices 200 are respectively installed on the corresponding working positions; a pair of moving mechanisms 300 are respectively provided on both sides of each row of working positions to open or close the sealing door 230 of the row of drying devices 200; the scheduling mechanism 400 is located above each row of drying devices 200 on each layer of the tunnel frame 100, and is used to schedule the battery trays in the row of drying devices 200 according to the production progress.

[0067] In this embodiment, by setting up a scheduling mechanism 400, the battery trays in each drying equipment 200 can be scheduled in a timely manner according to the production progress, thereby improving production efficiency. By setting up multiple support plates 110 on the tunnel frame 100, each support plate 110 includes multiple working positions, and the drying equipment 200 at multiple working positions can operate simultaneously, greatly improving space utilization and production efficiency. By setting up a flat tube structure, the weight of the drying equipment 200 is reduced while avoiding structural deformation, thus solving the problems of existing tunnel furnace drying equipment for small and micro batteries, which cannot quickly schedule each drying chamber according to the production progress, resulting in low production efficiency, poor temperature uniformity, and low thermal efficiency.

[0068] In this embodiment, the tunnel frame 100 can be divided into multiple layers, preferably two layers. Each layer of support plate 110 is preferably configured with four working positions for placing four drying devices 200.

[0069] Two scheduling mechanisms 400 are installed on the crossbeam above each layer of drying equipment 200 to schedule the tray batteries in each row of drying equipment 200. Specifically, they transfer the battery trays from the tray assembly station to the drying equipment 200, or transfer the dried battery trays to the tray disassembly station.

[0070] In one possible implementation, the scheduling mechanism 400 includes a first moving track 410 and a gripping device 420; the gripping device 420 is mounted on the first moving track 410 and is used to move the gripping device 420 between the loading position and the working position; the gripping device 420 is used to grip the battery tray.

[0071] In one possible implementation, the gripping device 420 includes a first lifting mechanism 421 and a gripper 422; one end of the first lifting mechanism 421 is mounted on the first moving track 410, and the other end is fixedly connected to the gripper 422.

[0072] In this embodiment, the gripper 422 is used to grip the battery tray, and the first lifting mechanism 421 removes or places the battery tray by lifting.

[0073] In one possible implementation, the first moving track 410 on each of the two adjacent rows of drying equipment 200 is brought close together for assembly to save space.

[0074] In this embodiment, the two first moving tracks 410 above each layer are positioned close together, thereby saving space.

[0075] In one possible implementation, the drying equipment 200 further includes a receiving tank 210, a sealing ring 220, and a sealing door 230; the sealing ring 220 is fitted between the receiving tank 210 and the sealing door 230 to provide a seal.

[0076] In one possible implementation, the drying equipment 200 further includes a plurality of heating modules 240; the plurality of heating modules 240 are assembled at the bottom of the receiving groove 210 of the drying equipment 200 for contact heating of the battery clamp.

[0077] In this embodiment, the heating module 240 contacts the bottom of the battery tray for contact heating.

[0078] In one possible implementation, such as Figure 2 , Figure 2 This is a first exploded structural diagram of the drying equipment 200 in the tunnel dryer for micro batteries of this utility model; the receiving tank 210 includes a first flat tube frame 211 and a first protective plate 212; the first flat tube frame 211 is welded to the inner side of the first protective plate 212 of the drying equipment 200 to reinforce the cavity structure of the drying equipment 200 to prevent deformation; the first protective plate 212 is installed around the first flat tube frame 211.

[0079] In this embodiment, the flat tube structure can reduce the weight of the shell while ensuring the shell strength, which is beneficial to the lightweighting of the drying chamber.

[0080] In this embodiment, the drying equipment 200 also includes an exhaust port 201 and a nitrogen port 202. The exhaust port 201 can be connected to an external vacuum device, allowing the moisture discharged during drying to be released in a timely manner, greatly improving drying efficiency. The nitrogen port 202 can be repeatedly filled with nitrogen to create a vacuum, allowing moisture to be released in a timely manner. In addition, the nitrogen environment can protect the battery.

[0081] In one possible implementation, such as Figure 3 , Figure 3This is a second exploded structural diagram of the drying device 200 in the tunnel-type dryer for micro batteries of this utility model; the sealing door 230 includes a second flat-tube frame 231 and a second protective plate 232; the second flat-tube frame 231 is welded to the inner side of the second protective plate 232 of the sealing door 230 to reinforce the cavity structure of the drying device 200 to prevent deformation; the second protective plate 232 is installed on the outer side of the second flat-tube frame 231. The flat-tube structure can reduce the weight of the shell while ensuring the strength of the shell, which is beneficial to the lightweighting of the drying cavity.

[0082] like Figure 3 A fixing slot plate 213 can also be installed on the inner side of the first flat frame 211 to fix and support the overall structure of the receiving slot 210.

[0083] In one possible implementation, the moving mechanism 300 includes a second moving track 310 and a second lifting mechanism 320; the second lifting mechanism 320 is mounted on the second moving track 310; the second lifting mechanism 320 is also detachably connected to the second flat frame 231 of the sealing door 230.

[0084] In one possible implementation, the sealing door 230 further includes a plurality of connecting blocks 2311; the plurality of connecting blocks 2311 are symmetrically formed on both sides of the second flat frame 231 of the sealing door 230 for detachable connection with the second lifting mechanism 320.

[0085] In this embodiment, the second lifting mechanism 320 lifts and opens the sealing door 230, then moves it to the workstation of another drying chamber via a sliding track. The process is reversed when closing. In this embodiment, the second lifting mechanism 320 can detachably connect the sealing doors 230 of multiple drying devices 200 via connecting blocks 2311. After operating on one sealing door 230, it can also operate on the other drying devices 200 in that row.

[0086] The tunnel dryer for micro batteries implementing this utility model improves production efficiency by setting up a scheduling mechanism 400 to schedule the battery trays in each drying device 200 in a timely manner according to the production progress. By setting up multiple support plates 110 on the tunnel frame 100, each support plate 110 includes multiple working positions, and the drying devices 200 at multiple working positions can operate simultaneously, which greatly improves space utilization and production efficiency. By setting up a flat tube structure, the weight of the drying device 200 is reduced while avoiding its structural deformation. This solves the problems of existing tunnel furnace drying equipment for micro batteries, which cannot quickly schedule the drying chambers according to the production progress, resulting in low production efficiency, poor temperature uniformity, and low thermal efficiency.

[0087] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model shall be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A tunnel-type dryer for micro-batteries, characterized in that, include: Tunnel frame; Multiple drying equipment; Mobile mechanism; Dispatch agency; The tunnel frame includes multiple layers of support plates; Each of the support plates includes multiple working positions; The multiple workstations are arranged in a vertical and horizontal configuration; The plurality of drying devices are respectively installed at the corresponding working positions; A pair of the aforementioned moving mechanisms are provided on both sides of each row of workstations to open or close the sealing door of the drying equipment; The scheduling mechanism is located above each row of drying equipment on each layer of the tunnel frame, and is used to schedule the battery trays in that row of drying equipment according to the production progress.

2. The tunnel dryer for micro-batteries according to claim 1, characterized in that, The scheduling mechanism includes: First moving track; Grasping device; The gripping device is installed on the first moving track and is used to move the gripping device between the loading position and the working position; The gripping device is used to grip the battery tray.

3. The tunnel dryer for micro-batteries according to claim 2, characterized in that, The grasping device includes: First lifting mechanism; Grab; One end of the first lifting mechanism is installed on the first moving track, and the other end is fixedly connected to the gripper.

4. The tunnel dryer for micro-batteries according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first moving track on each of the two adjacent rows of drying equipment is close to the assembly to save space.

5. The tunnel dryer for micro-batteries according to claim 4, characterized in that, The drying equipment includes a receiving tank, a sealing ring, and a sealing door; The sealing ring is fitted between the receiving groove and the sealing door to provide a seal.

6. The tunnel dryer for micro-batteries according to claim 5, characterized in that, The drying equipment also includes; Multiple heating modules; The multiple heating modules are assembled at the bottom of the receiving tank of the drying equipment for contact heating of the battery clamps.

7. The tunnel dryer for micro-batteries according to claim 6, characterized in that, The receiving groove includes: First flat frame; First protective plate; The first flat frame is welded to the inner side of the first protective plate of the drying equipment to reinforce the cavity structure of the drying equipment and prevent deformation. The first protective plate is installed around the first flat tube frame.

8. The tunnel dryer for micro-batteries according to claim 7, characterized in that, The sealed door includes: Second flat frame; Second protective plate; The second flat frame is welded to the inner side of the second protective plate of the sealing door to reinforce the cavity structure of the drying equipment and prevent deformation. The second protective plate is installed on the outside of the second flat tube frame.

9. The tunnel dryer for micro-batteries according to claim 8, characterized in that, The moving mechanism includes: Second moving track; Second lifting mechanism; The second lifting mechanism is mounted on the second moving track; The second lifting mechanism is also detachably connected to the second flat frame of the sealing door.

10. The tunnel dryer for micro-batteries according to claim 9, characterized in that, The sealing door also includes: Multiple connection blocks; The plurality of connecting blocks are symmetrically formed on both sides of the second flat tube frame of the sealing door, and are used for detachable connection with the second lifting mechanism.

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