An automatic material distribution bin for battery cell production

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of automatic material distribution bin for battery production, it is related to battery automatic material distribution field, including material distribution box, the inside of material distribution box is provided with material distribution wheel, the adjusting assembly contains fixed part, first adjusting part and second adjusting part.The utility model when needing to transmit material distribution to the battery with the diameter less than the diameter of groove on material distribution wheel, fixed plate is taken off from material distribution box, and first adjusting part and second adjusting part are installed and clamped into the groove of material distribution wheel first, then fixed part is embedded in the gap between first adjusting part and second adjusting part, and first adjusting part and second adjusting part are extruded and fixed by fixed part, so that the adjusting assembly of the combination of first adjusting part, second adjusting part and fixed part is installed in multiple grooves of material distribution wheel, so as to change the transmission groove diameter of battery transmission on the outer wall of material distribution wheel, so that material distribution wheel can realize transmission material distribution to battery of different diameter size.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automatic cell dispensing, specifically an automatic dispensing bin for cell production. Background Technology

[0002] The battery cell is the core component of a battery. It can store and release electrical energy through electrochemical reactions. It is the key unit for various batteries to realize the power supply function and is widely used in many fields such as consumer electronics, new energy vehicles and energy storage. Its performance directly affects important indicators such as the overall capacity, range and safety of the battery.

[0003] In the battery cell production process, the finished battery cells need to undergo functional testing to ensure that they meet quality standards. To facilitate the smooth progress of subsequent testing, these battery cells are usually arranged neatly on a conveyor belt at a set interval using an automatic battery cell sorting device. This allows the testing equipment to perform various performance tests on each battery cell more efficiently and accurately, ensuring the orderliness and accuracy of the testing.

[0004] However, existing automatic cell sorting equipment has certain limitations. The relevant diameter dimensions on the equipment are usually fixed, which means that a set of automatic cell sorting equipment can often only sort and place cells of one diameter. In particular, the sorting wheels in the equipment have difficulty in effectively sorting cells smaller than the set diameter. When it is necessary to sort cells of different diameters, especially those smaller than the set diameter, it is necessary to change to a suitable sorting equipment, which not only increases the production cost, but also reduces the flexibility and efficiency of production. Utility Model Content

[0005] Based on this, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an automatic material dispensing bin for battery cell production, so as to solve the technical problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an automatic material dispensing bin for battery cell production, comprising a dispensing box, a fixing plate and a flip plate installed on one side of the dispensing box, a dispensing wheel provided inside the dispensing box, a stepper motor installed at one end of the dispensing wheel, six sets of grooves provided on the outer wall of the dispensing wheel, each groove having an installation hole, a first installation groove and a second installation groove on its outer wall, an adjustment component installed inside the groove, the adjustment component comprising a fixing component, a first adjustment component and a second adjustment component, and a locking block fixed to the outer wall of each of the first adjustment component and the second adjustment component.

[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, the problem of the relatively uniform diameter of the battery cells transported by traditional automatic battery cell sorting equipment is solved. When it is necessary to transport and sort battery cells with a diameter smaller than the diameter of the groove on the sorting wheel, the fixing plate is removed from the sorting box, and the first and second adjusting components are first installed and snapped into the grooves of the sorting wheel. Then, the fixing component is embedded in the gap between the first and second adjusting components. The fixing component squeezes and fixes the first and second adjusting components, so that the adjusting assembly composed of the first adjusting component, the second adjusting component and the fixing component are installed in multiple grooves of the sorting wheel, thereby changing the diameter of the transmission groove on the outer wall of the sorting wheel, so that the sorting wheel can transport and sort battery cells of different diameters.

[0008] The present invention is further configured such that a connecting shaft is installed at the output end of the stepper motor, and the connecting shaft is fixedly connected to one end of the material distribution wheel.

[0009] Preferably, the stepper motor is connected and fixed to the material distribution wheel via a connecting shaft, so that the stepper motor drives the material distribution wheel to rotate synchronously via the connecting shaft.

[0010] The present invention is further configured such that the inner wall of the groove is semi-circular, and each group of grooves is configured with the same size and shape.

[0011] Preferably, during the rotation of the separating wheel, the battery cells accumulated inside the separating box will fall one by one into the semi-circular groove on the outer wall of the separating wheel, so that the separating wheel will transfer the battery cells to the bottom of the separating box one by one.

[0012] The present invention is further configured such that the card block is L-shaped, and the interior of the first mounting groove and the second mounting groove is L-shaped.

[0013] Preferably, the L-shaped locking block and the L-shaped first mounting groove are fastened together, so that the first adjusting plate is fastened and fixed in the groove on the outer wall of the distributing wheel.

[0014] The present invention is further configured such that the port width of the first mounting slot and the second mounting slot is equal to the bottom width of the card block.

[0015] Preferably, the personnel can insert the locking blocks on the outer walls of the first and second adjusting members into the ports of the first and second mounting slots on the same set of grooves on the outer wall of the material distribution wheel, so that the first and second adjusting members can be pushed to both sides of the material distribution wheel, thereby locking into the first and second mounting slots respectively.

[0016] The present invention is further configured such that the first mounting groove and the second mounting groove are symmetrically arranged, and the outer wall diameter of the first adjusting member and the second adjusting member is equal to the outer wall diameter of the groove.

[0017] Preferably, when the first adjusting member and the second adjusting member are installed on the distributing wheel, one side of the wall surface of the first adjusting member and the second adjusting member is flush with the wall surface of the distributing wheel.

[0018] The present invention is further configured such that the total length of the fixing member, the first adjusting member and the second adjusting member is equal to the length of the material distribution wheel, and the side diameters of the fixing member, the first adjusting member and the second adjusting member are equal to the outer wall diameter of the material distribution wheel.

[0019] Preferably, the installation of the fixing member, the first adjusting member, and the second adjusting member changes the diameter of the transmission groove on the outer wall of the distributing wheel, thereby enabling the transmission and distribution of battery cells of different diameters.

[0020] The present invention is further configured such that two sets of partitions are fixed inside the material distribution box, and the partitions are located at the top of the material distribution wheel. A blocking plate is provided on one side of the material distribution wheel, and the inner wall of the blocking plate is circular.

[0021] Preferably, two sets of inclined baffles guide the battery cells to be sorted to slide orderly along their inclined walls into the grooves of the sorting wheel. The baffles cooperate with the sorting wheel to enable the battery cells to be transferred one by one to the bottom of the sorting box.

[0022] The present invention is further configured such that threaded holes are provided on both sides of the inner wall of the fixing plate, and a pit is provided at one end of the threaded hole.

[0023] Preferably, when the fixing member is inserted into the gap between the first adjusting member and the second adjusting member, the bolt holes on the fixing member correspond one-to-one with the mounting holes on the groove, so that the bolt can fix the fixing member into the groove of the distribution wheel, and the bolt head is housed in the pit on the inner wall of the fixing member, so that the bolt head will not squeeze the outer wall of the battery cell and cause damage during the rotation of the distribution wheel to transmit the battery cell.

[0024] In summary, the present invention has the following main advantages: 1. This utility model solves the problem of the limited diameter of battery cells transported by traditional automatic battery cell sorting equipment by setting up a sorting box, sorting wheel, grooves, and adjustment components. When it is necessary to transfer and sort battery cells with a diameter smaller than the diameter of the groove on the sorting wheel, the fixing plate is removed from the sorting box, and the first and second adjustment components are first installed and snapped into the grooves of the sorting wheel. Then, the fixing component is embedded in the gap between the first and second adjustment components. The fixing component presses and fixes the first and second adjustment components, so that the adjustment component composed of the first adjustment component, the second adjustment component, and the fixing component is installed in multiple grooves of the sorting wheel, thereby changing the diameter of the transmission groove on the outer wall of the sorting wheel, so that the sorting wheel can transfer and sort battery cells of different diameters.

[0025] 2. This utility model solves the problem that the protruding part of the bolt of the fixing component may cause damage to the outer wall of the battery cell during the process of the distribution wheel transporting the battery cell by setting bolt holes, mounting holes, fixing parts and pits. When the fixing component is embedded in the gap between the first adjustment part and the second adjustment part, the bolt holes on the fixing component correspond one-to-one with the mounting holes on the groove, so that the bolt can fix the fixing component into the groove of the distribution wheel. Moreover, the bolt head is stored in the pit on the inner wall of the fixing component, so that the bolt head will not cause damage to the outer wall of the battery cell during the rotation of the distribution wheel transporting the battery cell. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the material distribution box of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the interior of the material distribution box of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the material distribution wheel drive of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the material distribution wheel of this utility model; Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the first adjusting component of this utility model; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of the adjustment component of this utility model; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the fixing of the first adjusting member of this utility model; Figure 8 This is a structural diagram of the fastener of this utility model.

[0027] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 1. Material distribution box; 101. Fixing plate; 102. Flip plate; 103. Partition plate; 104. Blocking plate; 2. Material distribution wheel; 201. Groove; 202. First mounting groove; 203. Second mounting groove; 204. Mounting hole; 3. Stepper motor; 301. Connecting shaft; 4. Fixing component; 401. Bolt hole; 402. Pit hole; 5. First adjusting component; 501. Second adjusting component; 502. Locking block. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0029] The embodiments of this utility model will be described below based on its overall structure.

[0030] First embodiment: Please refer to Figure 1 — Figure 7 The system includes a dispensing box 1, with a fixing plate 101 and a flip plate 102 installed on one side. A dispensing wheel 2 is installed inside the dispensing box 1, and a stepper motor 3 is installed at one end of the dispensing wheel 2. Six sets of grooves 201 are provided on the outer wall of the dispensing wheel 2. Each groove 201 has a mounting hole 204, a first mounting groove 202, and a second mounting groove 203. An adjustment assembly is installed inside the grooves 201. The adjustment assembly includes a fixing component 4, a first adjusting component 5, and a second adjusting component 501. A locking block 502 is fixed to the outer wall of both the first adjusting component 5 and the second adjusting component 501. This system solves the problem that traditional automatic battery cell dispensing equipment can only process batteries with a relatively uniform diameter. When it is necessary to process batteries with a diameter smaller than that of the dispensing wheel 2... When transferring and distributing battery cells with a diameter of 201 in the upper groove, the fixing plate 101 is removed from the distributing box 1, and the first adjusting member 5 and the second adjusting member 501 are first installed and snapped into the groove 201 of the distributing wheel 2. Then, the fixing member 4 is embedded in the gap between the first adjusting member 5 and the second adjusting member 501. The fixing member 4 presses and fixes the first adjusting member 5 and the second adjusting member 501, so that the three sets of adjusting components consisting of the first adjusting member 5, the second adjusting member 501 and the fixing member 4 are installed in multiple grooves 201 of the distributing wheel 2, thereby changing the diameter of the transmission groove on the outer wall of the distributing wheel 2, so that the distributing wheel 2 can transfer and distribute battery cells of different diameters.

[0031] For details regarding the above embodiments, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 3 The output end of the stepper motor 3 is equipped with a connecting shaft 301, and the connecting shaft 301 is connected and fixed to one end of the material distribution wheel 2. The stepper motor 3 is connected and fixed to the material distribution wheel 2 through the connecting shaft 301, so that the stepper motor 3 drives the material distribution wheel 2 to rotate synchronously through the connecting shaft 301.

[0032] For details regarding the above embodiments, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 4 The inner wall of the groove 201 is set to be semi-circular, and each set of grooves 201 is set to the same size and shape. During the rotation of the material distribution wheel 2, the battery cells accumulated inside the material distribution box 1 will fall one by one into the semi-circular groove 201 on the outer wall of the separation wheel 2, so that the material distribution wheel 2 will transfer the battery cells to the bottom of the material distribution box 1 one by one.

[0033] For details regarding the above embodiments, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 5 and Figure 7 The locking block 502 is set in an L-shape, and the interior of the first mounting groove 202 and the second mounting groove 203 are set in an L-shape. The L-shaped locking block 502 and the L-shaped first mounting groove 202 are fastened together by a snap-fit, so that the first adjusting plate 5 is snapped and fixed in the groove 201 on the outer wall of the material distribution wheel 2.

[0034] For details regarding the above embodiments, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 7 The port widths of the first mounting groove 202 and the second mounting groove 203 are equal to the bottom width of the locking block 502. Personnel can insert the locking blocks 502 on the outer walls of the first adjusting member 5 and the second adjusting member 501 into the ports of the first mounting groove 202 and the second mounting groove 203 on the same set of grooves 201 on the outer wall of the material distribution wheel 2, so that the first adjusting member 5 and the second adjusting member 501 can be pushed to both sides of the material distribution wheel 2, thereby locking into the first mounting groove 202 and the second mounting groove 203 respectively.

[0035] For details regarding the above embodiments, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 6 The first mounting groove 202 and the second mounting groove 203 are symmetrically arranged. The outer wall diameter of the first adjusting member 5 and the second adjusting member 501 is equal to the outer wall diameter of the groove 201. When the first adjusting member 5 and the second adjusting member 501 are installed on the material distribution wheel 2, the wall surface of one side of the first adjusting member 5 and the second adjusting member 501 is flush with the wall surface of the material distribution wheel 2.

[0036] For details regarding the above embodiments, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 6 and Figure 7 The total length of the fixing part 4, the first adjusting part 5, and the second adjusting part 501 is equal to the length of the material distribution wheel 2. The side diameters of the fixing part 4, the first adjusting part 5, and the second adjusting part 501 are equal to the outer wall diameter of the material distribution wheel 2. The installation of the fixing part 4, the first adjusting part 5, and the second adjusting part 501 changes the diameter of the transmission groove on the outer wall of the material distribution wheel 2, thereby realizing the transmission and distribution of battery cells of different diameters.

[0037] For details regarding the above embodiments, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 2 The material distribution box 1 has two sets of partitions 103 fixed inside, and the partitions 103 are located at the top of the material distribution wheel 2. A baffle plate 104 is provided on one side of the material distribution wheel 2, and the inner wall of the baffle plate 104 is circular. The two sets of inclined partitions 103 guide the battery cells to be distributed to slide orderly along their inclined walls into the groove 201 of the material distribution wheel 2. The baffle plate 104 cooperates with the material distribution wheel 2 to enable the battery cells to be transferred one by one by the material distribution wheel 2 to the bottom of the material distribution box 1.

[0038] Second embodiment: Please refer to Figure 8 The inner wall of the fastener 4 has threaded holes 401 on both sides, and a pit 402 is provided at one end of the bolt hole 401. The pit 402 is located in the inner wall of the fastener 4. When the personnel use bolts to fix the fastener 4 into the groove 201, the bolt head is tightened into the pit 402, so that the bolt will not squeeze the cell wall inside the groove 201 and cause damage.

[0039] In practical operation, the completed battery cells are piled up inside the material distribution box 1 through the feeding port at the top of the material distribution box 1. The stepper motor 3 drives the material distribution wheel 2 connected to its output end to rotate. The rotating material distribution wheel 2 rotates and conveys the battery cells piled above the two sets of partitions 103 in an orderly manner through the groove 201 of a set size set on its outer wall. When the battery cell is rotated and conveyed to the bottom of the material distribution wheel 2, the battery cell falls onto a special conveyor belt. The conveyor belt transports the battery cell to the subsequent process equipment. In addition, the operator can control the operating speed of the stepper motor 3 through the control box on the material distribution box 1, so that the rotation speed of the material distribution wheel 2 can be controlled, thereby changing the spacing between the battery cells falling onto the conveyor belt. When it is necessary to transfer and distribute battery cells with a diameter smaller than that of the groove 201 on the distributing wheel 2, the operator removes the bolts on the fixing plate 101 installed at the bottom of one side of the distributing box 1 and removes the fixing plate 101 from the distributing box 1. Then, the locking blocks 502 on the outer walls of a set of first adjusting members 5 and second adjusting members 501 are respectively inserted into the ports of the first mounting groove 202 and the second mounting groove 203 on the same set of grooves 201 on the outer wall of the distributing wheel 2. The first adjusting members 5 and second adjusting members 501 are then pushed to both sides of the distributing wheel 2, so that the L-shaped locking blocks 502 on the outer walls of the first adjusting members 5 and second adjusting members 501 engage with the first mounting groove 202 and the second mounting groove 203. In groove 203, the first adjusting member 5 and the second adjusting member 501 are installed. Then, the fixing member 4, which matches the arc size of the outer wall of the first adjusting member 5, is inserted into the gap between the first adjusting member 5 and the second adjusting member 501. The bolt is inserted into the bolt hole 401 of the fixing member 4, so that the bolt 401 is threadedly connected to the bolt hole 401 on the fixing member 4 and the mounting hole 204 on the outer wall of the distribution wheel 2. The bolt 401 fixes the fixing member 4 into the groove 201. The other grooves 201 on the distribution wheel 2 are all equipped with a set of first adjusting members 5, second adjusting members 501 and fixing members 4 of the same size, thereby changing the diameter of the transmission groove for transmitting the battery cell on the outer wall of the distribution wheel 2.

[0040] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, these specific embodiments are merely explanations of the present invention and are not intended to limit the invention. The specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. After reading this specification, those skilled in the art may make modifications, substitutions, and variations to the embodiments as needed without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, provided that such modifications, substitutions, and variations are within the scope of the claims of the present invention and are protected by patent law.

Claims

1. An automatic material dispensing bin for battery cell production, comprising a dispensing box (1), characterized in that: A fixing plate (101) and a flip plate (102) are installed on one side of the material distribution box (1). A material distribution wheel (2) is provided inside the material distribution box (1). A stepper motor (3) is installed at one end of the material distribution wheel (2). Six sets of grooves (201) are provided on the outer wall of the material distribution wheel (2). The outer wall of each groove (201) is provided with a mounting hole (204), a first mounting groove (202) and a second mounting groove (203). An adjustment component is installed inside the groove (201). The adjustment component includes a fixing part (4), a first adjustment part (5) and a second adjustment part (501). The outer walls of the first adjustment part (5) and the second adjustment part (501) are fixed with a locking block (502).

2. The automatic material dispensing bin for battery cell production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The output end of the stepper motor (3) is equipped with a connecting shaft (301), and the connecting shaft (301) is fixedly connected to one end of the material distribution wheel (2).

3. The automatic material dispensing bin for battery cell production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the groove (201) is set to be semi-circular, and each set of grooves (201) is set to have the same size and shape.

4. An automatic material dispensing bin for battery cell production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The card block (502) is L-shaped, and the interior of the first mounting slot (202) and the second mounting slot (203) are L-shaped.

5. An automatic material dispensing bin for battery cell production according to claim 4, characterized in that: The port widths of the first mounting slot (202) and the second mounting slot (203) are equal to the bottom width of the card block (502).

6. An automatic material dispensing bin for battery cell production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first mounting groove (202) and the second mounting groove (203) are symmetrically arranged, and the outer wall diameter of the first adjusting member (5) and the second adjusting member (501) is equal to the outer wall diameter of the groove (201).

7. An automatic material dispensing bin for battery cell production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The total length of the fixing member (4), the first adjusting member (5), and the second adjusting member (501) is equal to the length of the material distribution wheel (2), and the side diameters of the fixing member (4), the first adjusting member (5), and the second adjusting member (501) are equal to the outer wall diameter of the material distribution wheel (2).

8. An automatic material dispensing bin for battery cell production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material distribution box (1) has two sets of partitions (103) fixed inside, and the partitions (103) are located at the top of the material distribution wheel (2). A baffle (104) is provided on one side of the material distribution wheel (2), and the inner wall of the baffle (104) is circular.

9. An automatic material dispensing bin for battery cell production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the fastener (4) is provided with threaded holes (401) on both sides, and a pit hole (402) is provided at one end of the threaded hole (401).

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