An electrode assembly line plate chain line gap cleaning apparatus

Abstract

The utility model relates to battery preparation related equipment technical field, concretely to a kind of cell assembly line plate chain line gap cleaning equipment, including box and the foreign matter suction nozzle connected with box, the width of the side surface of box is greater than the width of cell assembly line, one side surface is set as opening, bearing groove is respectively equipped on the side wall of the two sides of opening, two bearing grooves are adapted to bearing, bearing is fixed with brush and driven gear, driven gear is meshed with driving gear below, the gear teeth of driving gear and brush can be simultaneously adhered with the surface of cell assembly line, foreign matter suction nozzle is set in the top surface of box, close to the upper portion of brush, is connected with dust collector. The utility model provides power for the rotation of plate chain line by gear transmission, so that plate chain line cleaning can be carried out under normal production, solve the problem of plate chain line gap foreign matter, avoid the occurrence of the situation that battery yield is reduced, quality and safety decline, workshop air cleanliness is difficult to control due to foreign matter.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of battery manufacturing equipment, and in particular to a cleaning device for the gaps in the chain wires of a battery cell assembly line. Background Technology

[0002] In the battery cell production process on the assembly line, the transportation of battery cells between various processes mainly relies on cups carried on the plate chain line. However, the friction between the plate chain line and the cups and the friction between the line bodies during transportation currently generates a large amount of dust and foreign matter. Moreover, the foreign matter in the gaps is difficult to clean without stopping the line, which affects the battery production efficiency, quality and safety, as well as the cleanliness of the workshop.

[0003] Chinese patent application CN 118825432 A discloses an automated lithium battery cell assembly line. It uses a through-hole receiving tray, a through-hole discharging tray, rubber strips, a gourd-shaped tray, an electrically controlled push rod, and a guide tube to install the cap and cell. This effectively avoids incorrect installation of the cap and cell due to the protruding end of the cap not facing upwards. However, it does not address the technical solution for removing foreign objects. Chinese patent application CN 109461957A discloses a cell support assembly line, employing a lower support loading mechanism, a cell pre-assembly device, and a semi-automatic upper support assembly line. This mechanizes most of the assembly process, reducing manpower and improving assembly efficiency. However, it also does not address the cleaning of foreign objects generated on the assembly line.

[0004] Therefore, cleaning foreign objects from the battery assembly line without interrupting production is a rather challenging problem. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the aforementioned problems, this invention employs gear transmission to convert the kinetic energy of the plate chain in motion into gear kinetic energy, which drives the brush to rotate in the opposite direction, sweeping away foreign objects that are difficult to clean from the gaps in the plate chain. In addition, a suction nozzle is added to connect to a dust collector to suck away the swept-out foreign objects, thereby solving the problem of difficult-to-clean foreign objects in the gaps.

[0006] This utility model specifically provides a cleaning device for the gaps in the battery cell assembly line chain to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. The cleaning device includes a housing and a foreign matter suction nozzle connected to the housing. The width of the side of the housing is greater than the width of the battery cell assembly line, with one side having an opening. Bearing grooves are provided on the side walls on both sides of the opening, and bearings are fitted into the two bearing grooves. A brush of the same width as the battery cell assembly line is fixed on the bearing. A driven gear is fixed to one end of the bearing, and a driving gear meshes below the driven gear. The driving gear is fixed to the housing through a gear groove on the side wall of the housing. The teeth of the driving gear and the brush can simultaneously contact the surface of the battery cell assembly line. The foreign matter suction nozzle is located on the top surface of the housing, close to the upper part of the brush, and is connected to a vacuum cleaner.

[0007] This invention, by setting the positions of the driving gear and the driven gear, allows the driving gear and the brush to simultaneously contact the surface of the battery cell assembly line. Furthermore, the tooth length of the driving gear is greater than the tooth length of the driven gear, and the tooth surface does not exceed the arc surface of the brush. This arrangement has the following two advantages: 1. If the two gears were identical, the driven gear might come into contact with the surface of the battery cell assembly line during equipment operation, leading to malfunction. Therefore, the tooth length of the driving gear being greater than that of the driven gear ensures that the driving gear is in close contact with the battery cell assembly line at all times, guaranteeing sufficient power; 2. The fact that the tooth surface of the driving gear does not exceed the arc surface of the brush ensures close contact between the brush and the battery cell assembly line, guaranteeing effective cleaning.

[0008] Furthermore, the foreign object suction nozzle is detachably connected to the top surface of the housing via a snap-fit ​​connection. This detachable connection facilitates regular cleaning and maintenance of the nozzle. When the nozzle becomes clogged or damaged, it can be quickly removed for replacement or unblocking, ensuring the continuous and stable operation of the entire cleaning equipment and improving cleaning efficiency and lifespan.

[0009] Furthermore, the bottom of the container is equipped with casters for easy movement.

[0010] This invention utilizes gear transmission to power the brush rotation via the plate chain, enabling plate chain cleaning to be performed under normal production conditions. This solves the problem of foreign objects in the plate chain gaps, preventing issues such as reduced battery production, decreased quality and safety, and difficulty in controlling workshop air cleanliness caused by foreign objects. This cell assembly line plate chain gap cleaning equipment is independently designed, facilitating integration with the cell assembly line without increasing its footprint or complexity. Its independent design eliminates the need for large-scale modifications to the existing assembly line; simple connection is all that's required for immediate use. This design not only saves space but also reduces installation and maintenance difficulty, making the entire production process simpler and more efficient. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the usage state of this utility model.

[0012] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the relative positions of gears, brushes, and battery cells on the assembly line.

[0013] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the box.

[0014] The parts are numbered as follows: 1. Housing; 2. Bearing groove; 3. Bearing; 4. Brush; 5. Driven gear; 6. Driven gear; 7. Gear groove; 8. Foreign object suction nozzle. Detailed Implementation

[0015] The present invention will be described below with reference to examples. The examples are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0016] like Figures 1-3 As shown, a cleaning device for the gaps in the chain of a battery cell assembly line includes a housing 1 and a foreign matter suction nozzle 8 connected to the housing 1. The width of the side of the housing 1 is greater than the width of the battery cell assembly line. One side is open, and bearing grooves 2 are provided on the side walls on both sides of the opening. Bearings 3 are adapted to the two bearing grooves 2. A brush 4 with the same width as the battery cell assembly line is fixed on the bearing 3. A driven gear 5 is fixed to one end of the bearing 3. A driving gear 6 meshes below the driven gear 5. The driving gear 6 is fixed to the housing 1 through a gear groove 7 provided on the side wall of the housing 1. The teeth of the driving gear 6 and the brush 4 can simultaneously contact the surface of the battery cell assembly line. The length of the teeth of the driving gear 6 is greater than the length of the teeth of the driven gear 5, and the tooth surface does not exceed the arc surface of the brush 4. The foreign matter suction nozzle 8 is detachably snapped to the top surface of the housing 1. The nozzle opening is close to the upper part of the brush 4. A vacuum cleaner is connected to the foreign matter suction nozzle 8. Universal wheels are provided on the bottom surface of the housing 1.

[0017] The working principle of this utility model's battery cell assembly line plate chain gap cleaning device is as follows: When the device and battery cell assembly are combined, the drive gear begins to rotate under the action of the battery cell assembly line plate. Since the drive gear meshes with the driven gear, the driven gear rotates counterclockwise, which in turn drives the bearing to rotate clockwise. The brush rotates with the bearing, and during this rotation, the brush comes into contact with the surface of the battery cell assembly line, cleaning dust, impurities, and other debris from the surface of the battery cell assembly line and the gaps in the plate chain. The debris is transported upwards. Simultaneously, a vacuum cleaner starts working, generating suction. The nozzle of the foreign matter suction head is close to the upper part of the brush, allowing the debris swept up by the brush to be sucked into the vacuum cleaner in a timely manner, achieving the purpose of cleaning the gaps in the battery cell assembly line plate chain. When the battery cell assembly line stops, the device can be pushed away, saving workshop space and facilitating centralized cleaning or maintenance.

[0018] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is 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 should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A cleaning device for the gaps in the chain wires of a battery cell assembly line, characterized in that, The device includes a housing (1) and a foreign object suction nozzle (8) connected to the housing (1). The width of the side of the housing (1) is greater than the width of the battery cell assembly line. One side is open. Bearing grooves (2) are provided on the side walls on both sides of the opening. The two bearing grooves (2) are fitted with bearings (3). A brush (4) of the same width as the battery cell assembly line is fixed on the bearing (3). A driven gear (5) is fixed at one end of the bearing (3). A driving gear (6) meshes below the driven gear (5). The driving gear (6) is fixed on the housing (1) through a gear groove (7) provided on the side wall of the housing (1). The teeth of the driving gear (6) and the brush (4) can simultaneously contact the surface of the battery cell assembly line. The foreign object suction nozzle (8) is located on the top surface of the housing (1) and close to the upper part of the brush (4). The foreign object suction nozzle (8) is connected to a vacuum cleaner.

2. The battery cell assembly line board chain gap cleaning equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tooth length of the driving gear (6) is greater than the tooth length of the driven gear (5), and the tooth surface does not exceed the arc surface of the brush (4).

3. The battery cell assembly line board chain gap cleaning equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The foreign object suction nozzle (8) is detachably snapped to the top surface of the box (1).

4. The battery cell assembly line board chain gap cleaning equipment according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The bottom surface of the box (1) is equipped with casters.

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