A modular tray

Abstract

The utility model discloses a module tray, including bottom plate and lay on the bottom plate be used for placing the insulating plate of electric core module, install two parallelly arranged guiding assembly in the insulating plate both sides on the bottom plate, and the middle area detachable assembly of insulating board has the isolation component, and two guiding assembly cross -equipped with two groups of electric core module are limited to the clamping position component of the electric core module, isolation component includes first pressure -bearing profiling support, and the side of first pressure -bearing profiling support near electric core module all are installed with first profiling insulating plate, and two first profiling insulating plate all are installed with first sucking disc in the end portion away from first pressure -bearing profiling support. The utility model discloses simple structure, through the cooperation of isolation component and clamping position component, can effectively separate two electric core modules on the tray and realize stable stacking, and simultaneously, with the adsorption effect of first sucking disc to the end plate used for stacking, can carry single or two electric core modules according to actual demand, improves the carrying efficiency of electric core module.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of battery cell module transfer technology, specifically a module tray. Background Technology

[0002] In the lithium battery pack manufacturing process, production lines are typically divided into front-end module manufacturing lines and back-end battery pack manufacturing lines. Pallets are widely used as key carriers in these lines: on module manufacturing lines, they support groups of battery cell modules, while on battery pack manufacturing lines, they support the battery pack housings. Based on actual logistics needs, pallet usage scenarios mainly fall into two categories: one is continuous movement along a fixed conveyor line; the other is flexible transport by AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle) carts following pre-set logistics routes.

[0003] Currently, when using AGVs for transport in module manufacturing production lines, conventional pallets can typically only carry a single battery cell module. This structural design has a significant bottleneck when facing high-frequency production demands—the number of battery cells transported per unit time is limited, making it difficult to meet the requirements of efficient production. Especially during the stacking of battery cell modules, if multiple modules are attempted to be carried on a pallet, the sides of adjacent modules will abut against each other, preventing their side end plates from being assembled smoothly. To solve this problem, a module pallet is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a module tray to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a module tray, comprising a base plate and an insulating plate laid on the base plate for placing battery cell modules, wherein two guide components are installed on the base plate and arranged parallel to both sides of the insulating plate, and an isolation component is detachably assembled in the middle area of ​​the insulating plate, and two sets of locking components for limiting the battery cell modules are provided across the two guide components; The isolation assembly includes a first pressure-bearing conformal bracket, on which a first conformal insulating plate is installed on each side of the first pressure-bearing conformal bracket adjacent to the cell module, and a first suction cup is installed on each end of the two first conformal insulating plates away from the first pressure-bearing conformal bracket.

[0006] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the positioning assembly includes two mounting plates and a second pressure-bearing conforming bracket disposed between the two mounting plates. The two mounting plates are respectively connected to two guide components. The second pressure-bearing conforming bracket is connected to the mounting plates through a horizontal plate. A second conforming insulating plate is installed on the end face of the second pressure-bearing conforming bracket near the battery cell module, and a plurality of second suction cups are provided on the end face of the second conforming insulating plate near the battery cell module.

[0007] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the first pressure-bearing conforming bracket, the first conforming insulating plate, the second conforming insulating plate, and the second pressure-bearing conforming bracket are all provided with clearance spaces.

[0008] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the guide assembly includes a guide rail, and blocking blocks connected to the base plate are installed at both ends of the guide rail. Two sliders are installed on the guide rail, and the two sliders are respectively connected to two mounting plates. A clamp is also installed on the mounting plate across the guide rail.

[0009] As a further embodiment of this utility model: it further includes a bottom frame assembly, the bottom frame assembly including a mounting frame disposed at the bottom of the base plate, a plurality of uprights connected to the trolley frame are mounted at the bottom of the mounting frame, and rollers in contact with the ground are mounted at the bottom of the trolley frame.

[0010] As a further embodiment of this utility model: an AGV trolley is provided at the bottom of the trolley frame.

[0011] As a further embodiment of this utility model, it further includes a control component, which includes a fixed frame mounted on a mounting frame, a battery installed inside the fixed frame, and electrical components and pneumatic valve components respectively mounted on opposite sides of the fixed frame.

[0012] As a further embodiment of this utility model: it further includes a charging component, which includes a power receiving board and a charging pile, wherein the power receiving board is connected to the mounting frame through a power receiving frame, the charging pile is supported by the charging frame, and the charging pile is located next to the production line.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: 1. This application, through the coordinated cooperation of the isolation component and the positioning component, can effectively separate two battery cell modules on the tray and achieve stable stacking; at the same time, with the adsorption effect of the first suction cup on the end plate used for stacking, one or two battery cell modules can be flexibly transported according to actual needs, which not only improves the transport efficiency of battery cell modules, but also significantly enhances the compatibility of the equipment with different loading requirements.

[0014] 2. This application, through the coordinated operation of control components and charging components, can seamlessly connect with upstream and downstream equipment to achieve fully automated operation. In particular, when the pallet leaves the equipment station and is in the process of transportation, it can still maintain the necessary process actions, effectively meet the continuous operation requirements under dynamic process scenarios, and improve the automation level and process adaptability of the production line. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the module tray assembly of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the guide component of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the isolation component of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the card slot assembly of this utility model; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the base frame component of this utility model; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the control components of this utility model; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the charging component of this utility model; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the stacked transport of two battery cell modules according to this utility model; Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the stacked transport of a single battery cell module according to this utility model; In the diagram: 1. Base plate; 2. Insulating plate; 3. Guide assembly; 31. Guide rail; 32. Blocking block; 33. Slider; 34. Clamping device; 4. Isolation assembly; 41. First pressure-bearing contour bracket; 42. First contour insulating plate; 43. First suction cup; 5. Positioning assembly; 51. Mounting plate; 52. Second pressure-bearing contour bracket; 53. Horizontal plate; 54. Second contour insulating plate; 55. Second suction cup; 6. Base frame assembly; 61. Mounting frame; 62. Trolley frame; 63. Column; 64. Roller; 7. Control assembly; 71. Fixing frame; 72. Battery; 73. Electrical components; 74. Pneumatic valve components; 8. Charging assembly; 81. Power receiving board; 82. Charging pile; 83. Power receiving frame; 84. Charging frame. Detailed Implementation

[0016] 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 of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0017] Please see Figure 1-9 In this embodiment of the utility model, a module tray includes a base plate 1 and an insulating plate 2 laid on the base plate 1 for placing battery cell modules. Two guide components 3 are installed on the base plate 1 and arranged parallel to each other on both sides of the insulating plate 2. An isolation component 4 is detachably assembled in the middle area of ​​the insulating plate 2. Two sets of locking components 5 for limiting the battery cell modules are strung across the two guide components 3.

[0018] Specifically, the base plate 1 is made of aluminum, while the insulating plate 2 is made of insulating bakelite board. The number of insulating bakelite boards is not limited. In this embodiment, preferably, there are three insulating plates 2, which are arranged side by side on the base plate 1. The battery cell module can be placed on the insulating plate 2. The battery cell module consists of a single-row module d, an end plate b, and a middle partition plate c. The guide component 3 can provide movement guidance for the positioning component 5 and keep it in a set position to accommodate battery cell modules of different sizes. The isolation component 4 allows the module tray to carry a single battery cell module or two battery cell modules. Two battery cell modules can be carried simply by installing the isolation component 4 in the middle area with the insulating plate 2.

[0019] The isolation assembly 4 includes a first pressure-bearing conformal bracket 41, a first conformal insulating plate 42 is installed on the opposite side of the first pressure-bearing conformal bracket 41 near the cell module, and a first suction cup 43 is installed on the ends of the two first conformal insulating plates 42 away from the first pressure-bearing conformal bracket 41.

[0020] Specifically, the first pressure-bearing conforming bracket 41 is installed in the middle area of ​​the insulating plate 2 and can be fixed to the insulating plate 2 by means of detachable connection such as bolts. The two first conforming insulating plates 42 correspond to two battery cell modules respectively. Several first suction cups 43 installed on them can adsorb and fix the end plates, which facilitates subsequent pressure shaping of the battery cell modules. When the isolation component 4 is removed, any battery cell module can be transported separately. Through the above technical solution, the module tray can transport two sets of battery cell modules, thereby improving the transport efficiency.

[0021] Please see Figure 4 In one embodiment, preferably, the positioning component 5 includes two mounting plates 51 and a second pressure-bearing conforming bracket 52 disposed between the two mounting plates 51. The two mounting plates 51 are respectively connected to two guide components 3. The second pressure-bearing conforming bracket 52 is connected to the mounting plates 51 through a horizontal plate 53. A second conforming insulating plate 54 is installed on the end face of the second pressure-bearing conforming bracket 52 near the battery cell module, and a plurality of second suction cups 55 are provided on the end face of the second conforming insulating plate 54 near the battery cell module.

[0022] Specifically, the mounting plate 51 is fixedly connected to the guide assembly 3, and a horizontal plate 53 is installed at the adjacent ends of the two mounting plates 51. A drag chain is connected to the horizontal plate 53, and the other end of the drag chain is connected to the base plate 1. An air pipe and a cable are arranged inside the drag chain. The adjacent ends of the two horizontal plates 53 are connected to the first pressure-bearing contour bracket 52. The first contour insulating plate 54 is made of insulating bakelite board, and its length and width dimensions match the end plate. The first suction cup 55 uses negative pressure to adsorb the end plate. The first suction cup 55 is vacuumed by a negative pressure pump, so that the first suction cup 55 connected to the negative pressure pump through the air pipe generates negative pressure, thereby adsorbing the end plate. The connection between the air pipe and the suction cup is detachable and can be replaced after removal.

[0023] Please see Figure 1-4 In one embodiment, preferably, the first pressure-bearing conforming bracket 41, the first conforming insulating plate 42, the second pressure-bearing conforming bracket 52, and the second conforming insulating plate 54 are all provided with clearance spaces. Furthermore, the clearance spaces are provided to ensure that the grippers are not interfered with by the isolation component 4 and the positioning component 5 during the gripping of the battery cell module.

[0024] Please see Figure 2 In one embodiment, preferably, the guide component 3 includes a guide rail 31, with blocking blocks 32 connected to the base plate 1 installed at both ends of the guide rail 31. Two sliders 33 are installed on the guide rail 31, and the two sliders 33 are respectively connected to two mounting plates 41. A clamp 34 spanning the guide rail 31 is also installed on the mounting plate 41.

[0025] Specifically, two blocking blocks 32 are respectively set at both ends of the guide rail 31 to prevent the slider 33 from sliding off the rail. The mounting plate 51 is connected to the slider 33. The position of the locking component 5 will change along with the position of the slider 33. After the extrusion and shaping action of the battery cell module is completed, the air supply of the clamp 34 is disconnected, and its wedge spring structure extends and hugs the guide rail 31. The principle of the clamp 34 is existing technology and will not be described in detail here. This makes the locking component 5 fixed and locked, thereby maintaining the pressure of the battery cell module.

[0026] Please see Figure 5In one embodiment, preferably, it further includes a bottom frame assembly 6. The bottom frame assembly 6 includes a mounting frame 61 disposed at the bottom of the base plate 1. The bottom of the mounting frame 61 is equipped with a plurality of columns 63 connected to the trolley frame 62. The bottom of the trolley frame 62 is equipped with rollers 64 that contact the ground. Furthermore, the trolley frame 62 is mounted on the top of the AGV trolley and is driven by the AGV trolley to move together. The columns 63, while connecting the trolley frame 62 and the mounting frame 61, also support part of the installation space for arranging the control component 7 and the charging component 8. The bottom of the rollers 64 is kept at the same level as the bottom of the AGV trolley. When the AGV trolley moves, the rollers 64 will also contact the ground to ensure the stability of the pallet. The AGV trolley can carry the module pallet along the planned route, enter and exit the equipment station, and complete a series of processes such as module assembly, module extrusion and shaping, and module boxing.

[0027] Please see Figure 6 In one embodiment, preferably, it further includes a control component 7, which includes a fixed frame 71 mounted on the mounting frame 61, a battery 72 installed inside the fixed frame 71, and electrical components 73 and pneumatic valve components 74 respectively installed on opposite sides of the fixed frame 71.

[0028] Specifically, the fixed frame 71 provides support for the battery 72, electrical components 73, and pneumatic valve components 74. The electrical components 73 include a PLC controller, a control motherboard, and a wireless transceiver module, etc. The pneumatic valve components 74 include a negative pressure pump, a positive pressure pneumatic valve, and a negative pressure pneumatic valve, etc. The battery 72 can power the negative pressure pump, which generates a negative pressure vacuum, enabling the suction cup to perform adsorption. At the same time, the battery 72 can also power the electrical components 73, ensuring that the relevant electrical components 73 can normally send and receive control signals and transmit monitoring data.

[0029] Please see Figure 7 In one embodiment, preferably, a charging component 8 is further included. The charging component 8 includes a power receiving board 81 and a charging pile 82. The power receiving board 81 is connected to the mounting frame 61 through a power receiving frame 83. The charging pile 82 is supported by a charging frame 84 and is located next to the production line. Furthermore, when the power receiving board 81 and the charging pile 82 are in contact, the battery 72 can be charged. The charging pile 82 needs to be installed next to a certain equipment station on the production line. When the battery 72 has low power, it can be moved to that location by an AGV for charging.

[0030] The working principle and usage process of this utility model are as follows: First, the battery cell modules are stacked. The positioning component 5 on the tray is slid along the guide rail 31 to the set position. At the module stacking station, a single row of modules is picked up and placed on the insulating plate 2. Three rows of single rows of modules are picked up and placed in place in sequence. Then, two middle partitions are picked up and placed in the middle of the three rows of single rows of modules. The three rows of single rows of modules form a battery cell module. Next, four end plates are picked up and placed on the first conformal insulating plate 44 and the second conformal insulating plate 52. The four end plates are attracted and fixed by the first suction cup 45 and the second suction cup 53. At this time, the single row of modules, middle partitions and end plates are all in a separate state. The end plates are covered with double-sided tape, and the middle partitions are coated with liquid adhesive. Then the module is placed on the tray. The tray is transported by an AGV trolley from the station to the pressure forming module station. During the off-station transport, the first suction cup 43 and the second suction cup 55 adsorb the end plates. When the module is transferred to the pressure forming module station, the separated parts of the module are pressure-formed and bonded together. After the cell module is pressure-formed and shaped, the module tray is transferred to the module grabbing and boxing station. At this time, the clamp 34 is released and unlocked, and the cell module is grabbed and placed in the box for module placement. The module is then assembled into a complete battery pack product. When the module tray carries a single module, only the isolation component 4 needs to be removed. The process of carrying a single module on the module tray is the same as that of carrying two modules. The tray can carry one or two modules as needed, which improves the module carrying efficiency.

[0031] Although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0032] Therefore, the above description is only a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit the scope of this application; that is, all equivalent modifications made in accordance with the scope of the claims of this application shall be within the protection scope of the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A module tray, characterized in that, Includes a base plate and an insulating plate laid on the base plate for placing the battery cell module. Two guide components are installed on the base plate and arranged parallel to both sides of the insulating plate. An isolation component is detachably assembled in the middle area of ​​the insulating plate. Two sets of locking components for limiting the battery cell module are provided across the two guide components. The isolation assembly includes a first pressure-bearing conformal bracket, on which a first conformal insulating plate is installed on each side of the first pressure-bearing conformal bracket adjacent to the cell module, and a first suction cup is installed on each end of the two first conformal insulating plates away from the first pressure-bearing conformal bracket.

2. The module tray according to claim 1, characterized in that, The positioning assembly includes two mounting plates and a second pressure-bearing conforming bracket disposed between the two mounting plates. The two mounting plates are respectively connected to two guide assemblies. The second pressure-bearing conforming bracket is connected to the mounting plates through a horizontal plate. A second conforming insulating plate is installed on the end face of the second pressure-bearing conforming bracket near the battery cell module, and a plurality of second suction cups are provided on the end face of the second conforming insulating plate near the battery cell module.

3. The module tray according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first pressure-bearing conforming bracket, the first conforming insulating plate, the second conforming insulating plate, and the second pressure-bearing conforming bracket are all provided with clearance spaces.

4. The module tray according to claim 2, characterized in that, The guide assembly includes a guide rail, with blocking blocks connected to the base plate installed at both ends of the guide rail. Two sliders are installed on the guide rail, and the two sliders are respectively connected to two mounting plates. A clamp is also installed on the mounting plate across the guide rail.

5. The module tray according to claim 1, characterized in that, The system further includes a bottom frame assembly, which includes a mounting frame disposed at the bottom of the base plate. The bottom of the mounting frame is equipped with a plurality of columns connected to the trolley frame, and the bottom of the trolley frame is equipped with rollers that contact the ground.

6. The module tray according to claim 5, characterized in that, The bottom of the trolley frame is equipped with an AGV trolley.

7. The module tray according to claim 5, characterized in that, The device further includes a control assembly comprising a fixed frame mounted on a mounting frame, a battery being installed inside the fixed frame, and electrical components and pneumatic valve components being installed on opposite sides of the fixed frame.

8. The module tray according to claim 5, characterized in that, Further, it includes a charging assembly, which includes a power receiving board and a charging pile, wherein the power receiving board is connected to the mounting frame via a power receiving frame, the charging pile is supported by the charging frame, and the charging pile is located next to the production line.

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