A curing rack for improving curing performance of a plate

Abstract

The utility model relates to a kind of battery production technical field, specifically to a kind of solidification frame of improving the solidification performance of polar plate. Including multiple support parts, multiple support frames are supported by support, support part includes outer tube, rectangular slot is set in both ends of outer tube, rectangular rod is set in outer tube, rectangular rod penetrates rectangular slot, long slot is set in outer tube upper end, dovetail slot is set in rectangular rod upper end, multiple sliding blocks are slidably connected in dovetail slot, the push plate is fixed in the upper end of sliding block, two adjacent push plates are connected by first pull rope, the right end of push plate is fixed with a stop bar, the leftmost push plate is connected with outer tube left end by second pull rope, the rightmost push plate is fixedly connected with third pull rope one end, the lower end of outer tube left side is fixed with baffle. The utility model is linked by push plate, sliding block and pull rope, when hanging polar plate, multiple mutually contacting polar plates can be automatically evenly separated, ensure that polar plate spacing is consistent, avoid local accumulation or gap uneven.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of battery manufacturing technology, specifically to a curing rack for improving the curing performance of electrode plates. Background Technology

[0002] The curing process is a crucial step in the production of lead-acid batteries. After coating, the plates are sent to a curing chamber for curing. Lead-acid battery plate curing is a physical change and electrochemical corrosion process. Its function is to harden and corrode the lead paste, further oxidizing the free lead in the paste into lead monoxide, and simultaneously reacting and bonding the lead paste and the grid together to achieve good mechanical strength and electrical performance. Therefore, the quality of plate curing directly affects the overall performance and lifespan of the plates.

[0003] Currently, the curing of lead-acid battery plates typically involves stacking coated plates on a curing rack; the rack, filled with plates, is then propelled into a curing chamber using a hydraulic trolley for curing. However, with existing curing racks, plates can only be stacked during curing. Because the plates are relatively heavy, only the top few plates can effectively react with air; most plates in the middle and bottom positions do not. Therefore, the free lead in the active material of the plates cannot be properly oxidized, and the active material cannot bond well with the grid. Consequently, this stacking method results in poor curing performance and a long curing time.

[0004] To address the aforementioned issues, a curing rack (application number CN201420647939.2) is provided to improve the curing performance of electrode plates. In use, each electrode plate to be cured is sequentially placed into the electrode plate hanging slot via the hanging ears. Multiple hanging slots suspend each electrode plate separately, ensuring that both sides of each plate are in full contact with air, resulting in uniform curing and consistent battery manufacturing. Furthermore, to prevent the electrode plates from detaching from the hanging slots due to rotation of the hanging strips, positioning pins and pin holes are provided to prevent movement or rotation of the hanging strips.

[0005] This curing frame can separate multiple plates, ensuring that both sides of each plate are in full contact with air, thus guaranteeing the consistency of the manufactured batteries. However, when placing the plates on the plate hangers, a support frame is needed to stabilize the hangers at the first end, while the second end of the hangers is suspended. Then, multiple plates are sequentially suspended from the hangers at the second end. After the plates are suspended, the hangers and the plates on them are transferred into the support frame, making the operation rather cumbersome.

[0006] In subsequent improved technical solutions, such as the patent document with publication number CN222440616U, a battery plate curing rack is disclosed. During the suspension of the plates, the plates can be suspended simultaneously on both sides of the lifting rod, and the ends of the lifting rod can be effectively stabilized after the plates are suspended. However, in order to ensure that there is a gap between the plates, the hanging ears of the plates need to be hung in the hanging grooves of the rod. Therefore, the suspension efficiency of the plates is relatively low. Utility Model Content

[0007] The main purpose of this invention is to provide a curing frame that can improve the suspension efficiency of the electrode plates while ensuring ventilation gaps between the electrode plates.

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution provided by this utility model is as follows: A curing frame for improving the curing performance of electrode plates includes multiple support components. The multiple support frames are supported by brackets. Each support component includes an outer tube with rectangular grooves at both ends. A rectangular rod is installed inside the outer tube, passing through the rectangular groove. A retaining ring is fixed on the rectangular rod on both sides of the outer tube. A long groove is opened at the upper end of the outer tube, and a dovetail groove corresponding to the long groove is opened at the upper end of the rectangular rod. Multiple sliders are slidably engaged in the dovetail groove. The leftmost slider contacts the left side wall of the dovetail groove. A push plate is fixed at the upper end of each slider. The upper end of the push plate is located in the long groove. Two adjacent push plates are connected by a first pull rope. A stop bar is fixed at the right end of each push plate except the rightmost push plate. The stop bar blocks the push plate to its right. The leftmost push plate is connected to the left end of the outer tube by a second pull rope. The rightmost push plate is fixedly connected to one end of a third pull rope. The other end of the third pull rope passes through a hole at the right end of the outer tube. A baffle is fixed at the lower left end of the outer tube.

[0009] Specifically, the two baffles slide in contact with the left and right ends of the outer tube, respectively.

[0010] Specifically, after the rectangular rod moves upward within the rectangular groove, the upper end of the push plate is positioned above the outer tube.

[0011] Specifically, the upper end of the push plate is a pointed tip.

[0012] Specifically, a pull ring is fixed to the end of the third pull rope on the outer side of the outer tube.

[0013] Specifically, the length direction of the long groove is parallel to the axial direction of the outer tube, and the length direction of the dovetail groove is parallel to the length direction of the long groove.

[0014] Specifically, the outer tube passes through the lugs of multiple contacting electrode plates, and when the leftmost electrode plate is blocked by the baffle, the gap between two adjacent lugs corresponds to the upper and lower parts of the push plate.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: 1. Through the linkage design of push plate, slider and pull rope, multiple contacting plates can be automatically and evenly separated when suspending the plates, ensuring consistent plate spacing and avoiding local accumulation or uneven gaps. This optimizes heat transfer or chemical treatment during the curing process and improves the performance stability and consistency of the final product.

[0016] 2. During the suspension phase, as the outer tube and electrode plates descend, the contact between the rectangular rod and the rectangular groove automatically positions the push plate; pulling the third rope drives the push plate system to disperse the electrode plates. During disassembly, the electrode plates are quickly removed by tilting the support components and gravity resetting, reducing manual adjustment steps and significantly improving production efficiency, making it particularly suitable for batch processing.

[0017] 3. When disassembling the electrode plates, the design of the support allows for simple separation and repositioning. The tilted support causes the electrode plates to fall off, and the impact inertia reset push plate system reduces equipment downtime, ensuring that the curing rack can be quickly put into the next batch, thus enhancing the multi-batch applicability of the equipment.

[0018] 4. The push plate has a pointed top and a fixed pull ring at the end of the third pull rope, which directly improves ease of use. The pointed design of the push plate makes it easy to insert the push plate into the gap of the hanging ear, reducing operating resistance. The pull ring fixed at the end of the third pull rope on the outside of the outer tube provides a clear point of force application, making the pulling process more effortless and precise, reducing the difficulty of operation, improving the user experience, and reducing the risk of error, especially in high-frequency industrial scenarios. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram showing the outer tube passing through the lugs of multiple contacting electrodes, with the leftmost electrode blocked by a baffle.

[0020] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A magnified view of region A in the middle.

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the distribution of multiple electrode plates by a pusher plate.

[0022] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A magnified view of region B in the middle.

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the outer tube.

[0024] The components in the attached diagram are named as follows: 1. Outer tube, 2. Rectangular groove, 3. Long groove, 4. Rectangular rod, 5. Retaining ring, 6. Baffle, 7. Dovetail groove, 8. Slider, 9. Push plate, 10. First pull rope, 11. Stop bar, 12. Second pull rope, 13. Third pull rope, 14. Perforation, 15. Pull ring, 16. Electrode plate, 17. Hanging lug. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0026] Example 1: Refer to Figures 1-5 As shown, a curing frame for improving the curing performance of electrode plates includes multiple support members, and the multiple support frames are supported by brackets.

[0027] The support includes an outer tube 1, with rectangular grooves 2 at both ends of the outer tube 1. A rectangular rod 4 is installed inside the outer tube 1, passing through the rectangular groove 2. A retaining ring 5 is fixed on the rectangular rod 4 on both sides of the outer tube 1, and two baffles 6 slide in contact with the left and right ends of the outer tube 1 respectively.

[0028] The upper end of the outer tube 1 is provided with a long groove 3, and the upper end of the rectangular rod 4 is provided with a dovetail groove 7 corresponding to the long groove 3. The length direction of the long groove 3 is parallel to the axial direction of the outer tube 1, and the length direction of the dovetail groove 7 is parallel to the length direction of the long groove 3.

[0029] Multiple sliders 8 are slidably engaged in the dovetail groove 7. The leftmost slider 8 is in contact with the left side wall of the dovetail groove 7. Each slider 8 has a push plate 9 fixed at its upper end. The upper end of the push plate 9 is located in the long groove 3. After the rectangular rod 4 moves upward in the rectangular groove 2, the upper end of the push plate 9 is located above the outer tube 1.

[0030] Two adjacent push plates 9 are connected by a first pull rope 10. Except for the rightmost push plate 9, the right end of each of the other push plates 9 is fixed with a stop bar 11, which blocks the push plate 9 to its right. The leftmost push plate 9 is connected to the left end of the outer tube 1 by a second pull rope 12. The rightmost push plate 9 is fixedly connected to one end of a third pull rope 13, and the other end of the third pull rope 13 passes through the perforation 14 at the right end of the outer tube 1.

[0031] A baffle 6 is fixed to the lower left side of the outer tube 1.

[0032] The outer tube 1 passes through the lugs 17 of multiple contacting electrode plates 16, and when the leftmost electrode plate 16 is blocked by the baffle 6, the gap between two adjacent lugs 17 corresponds vertically to the push plate 9.

[0033] When suspending the electrode plate 16, multiple electrode plates 16 are brought into contact with each other and aligned, with the number of electrode plates 16 being one more than the number of push plates 9.

[0034] The outer tube 1 passes through the lugs 17 of multiple electrode plates 16, and the baffle 6 blocks the leftmost electrode plate 16. At this time, the gap between two adjacent lugs 17 corresponds vertically to the push plate 9.

[0035] Then, the support and multiple electrode plates 16 are moved so that both ends of the rectangular rod 4 are located at the upper end of the bracket. The outer tube 1 is released, and under the gravity of the outer tube 1 and multiple electrode plates 16, they descend. When the upper end of the rectangular rod 4 contacts the upper wall of the rectangular groove 2, the outer tube 1 and multiple electrode plates 16 stop moving downward. At this time, the upper end of the push plate 9 is located in the gap between two adjacent hanging ears 17. Then, the third pull rope 13 is pulled, and the third pull rope 13 pulls the multiple push plates 9 to the right. When the first pull rope 10 and multiple second pull ropes 12 are tightened, the multiple push plates 9 evenly disperse the multiple electrode plates 16.

[0036] When electrode 16 needs to be removed after it is fixed, the support and multiple electrode 16 are separated from the bracket. Under the gravity of the rectangular rod 4, the rectangular rod 4 moves downward in the rectangular groove 2, and the upper end of the push plate 9 re-enters the long groove 3. Then, the right end of the support tilts downward, and the multiple electrode 16 suspended on the outer tube 1 can be separated from the outer tube 1. After the electrode 16 on the outer tube 1 is removed, the right end of the support tilts upward, and then the left end of the rectangular rod 4 hits the ground. Under the action of inertia, the multiple push plates 9 reset. When the leftmost slider 8 contacts the left side wall of the dovetail groove 7, the stop rod 11 blocks the push plate 9 on its right side, and the push plate 9 resets, making it convenient to suspend the other electrode 16.

[0037] Example 2: Based on Example 1, referring to... Figures 1-5 As shown, the upper end of the push plate 9 is a pointed tip. The end of the third pull rope 13 on the outer side of the outer tube 1 is fixed with a pull ring 15.

[0038] By machining the upper end of the push plate 9 into a pointed shape, it is easy to insert the push plate 9 into the gap between two adjacent hanging ears 17. By setting the pull ring 15, it is easy to pull the third pull rope 13.

[0039] 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 and improvements 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 curing frame for improving the curing performance of electrode plates, comprising multiple support members, wherein the multiple support frames are supported by a bracket, characterized in that, The support includes an outer tube (1), with rectangular grooves (2) at both ends. A rectangular rod (4) is installed inside the outer tube (1), passing through the rectangular groove (2). A retaining ring (5) is fixed on the rectangular rod (4) on both sides of the outer tube (1). A long groove (3) is opened at the upper end of the outer tube (1), and a dovetail groove (7) corresponding to the long groove (3) is opened at the upper end of the rectangular rod (4). Multiple sliders (8) are slidably engaged in the dovetail groove (7). The leftmost slider (8) contacts the left side wall of the dovetail groove (7). A push plate (9) is fixed at the upper end of each slider (8). 9) The upper end is located in the long groove (3). Two adjacent push plates (9) are connected by the first pull rope (10). Except for the rightmost push plate (9), the right end of each of the other push plates (9) is fixed with a stop bar (11). The stop bar (11) blocks the push plate (9) to its right. The leftmost push plate (9) is connected to the left end of the outer tube (1) by the second pull rope (12). The rightmost push plate (9) is fixedly connected to one end of the third pull rope (13). The other end of the third pull rope (13) passes through the hole (14) at the right end of the outer tube (1). A baffle (6) is fixed at the lower left end of the outer tube (1).

2. The curing frame for improving the curing performance of electrode plates according to claim 1, characterized in that, The two baffles (6) slide in contact with the left and right ends of the outer tube (1), respectively.

3. The curing frame for improving the curing performance of electrode plates according to claim 1, characterized in that, After the rectangular rod (4) moves upward in the rectangular groove (2), the upper end of the push plate (9) is located above the outer tube (1).

4. The curing frame for improving the curing performance of electrode plates according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper end of the push plate (9) is a pointed tip.

5. The curing frame for improving the curing performance of electrode plates according to claim 1, characterized in that, A pull ring (15) is fixed to the end of the third pull rope (13) on the outside of the outer tube (1).

6. The curing frame for improving the curing performance of electrode plates according to claim 1, characterized in that, The length direction of the long groove (3) is parallel to the axial direction of the outer tube (1), and the length direction of the dovetail groove (7) is parallel to the length direction of the long groove (3).

7. The curing frame for improving the curing performance of electrode plates according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer tube (1) passes through the lugs (17) of multiple contacting electrode plates (16), and when the leftmost electrode plate (16) is blocked by the baffle (6), the gap between two adjacent lugs (17) corresponds vertically to the push plate (9).

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