Housing insertion device for cylindrical batteries

Abstract

Housing insertion device for cylinder batteries, characterized in that it comprises the following: a gripping unit (100) comprising two gripping jaws (110) which can move towards or away from each other; a carrier unit (200) which is provided below the gripping unit (100), wherein the carrier unit (200) is provided with a carrier platform; wherein the gripping unit (100) and the carrier unit (200) can move towards each other; a drive unit (300) which is connected to the gripping unit (100) and the carrier unit (200) via a drive mechanism.

Description

Technical field

[0001] The present utility model relates to the technical field of battery processing, in particular a housing insertion device for cylindrical batteries. Technical background

[0002] In the production line for cylindrical batteries, the electrical core must be inserted into a housing. In the current state of the art, the electrical cores are typically inserted into the housings manually or semi-automatically, with manual handling being inefficient and imprecise. Furthermore, the common practice of inserting the electrical cores upside down increases the risk of damage to the electrical cores, resulting in lower finished product yields.

[0003] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a casing insertion device for cylindrical batteries to solve the above problems. Content of the invention

[0004] Based on the foregoing, the present utility model aims to provide a housing insertion device for cylindrical batteries that enables more precise and effortless insertion into a housing, while ensuring that the main body to be mounted remains undamaged during the insertion process, thereby achieving a higher yield.

[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the present utility model uses the following technical solution:

[0006] A casing insertion device for cylindrical batteries, comprising the following: a gripping unit comprising two gripping jaws that can move towards or away from each other; a carrier unit that is provided below the gripping unit, wherein the carrier unit is provided with a carrier platform; the gripping unit and the carrier unit can move towards each other; a drive unit that is connected to the gripping unit and the carrier unit in terms of drive mechanism.

[0007] The present utility model has the following advantageous effects:

[0008] The present utility model includes a gripping unit to grasp the main body to be assembled as the two gripping jaws move towards each other, and a support unit equipped with a support platform to carry the element to be assembled. The support unit is positioned below the gripping unit, allowing the main body to be inserted into the housing from the top of the element to be assembled. This effectively prevents the main body from being turned upside down during insertion, ensuring its performance stability and minimizing contact between the functional components on the top of the main body and the element to be assembled. Consequently, damage to the main body during insertion into the housing is avoided.Furthermore, the direction of gravity of the main body being assembled coincides with the insertion direction, making the insertion process less labor-intensive. Simultaneously, the gripping unit and the carrier unit can move relative to each other to facilitate the automated insertion of the main body, thereby reducing manual intervention and increasing efficiency and precision. Additionally, both the gripping unit and the carrier unit are driven by a single drive unit. This improves the coordination of their actions, thus increasing the insertion success rate. Images

[0009] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings, which are to be used in the embodiments of this utility model, are briefly described below. Of course, the accompanying drawings described below are some of the embodiments of this utility model, and other accompanying drawings can be derived by a person with normal technical knowledge without creative effort from the accompanying drawings and the content of the embodiments of this utility model. Fig. Figure 1 shows a schematic representation of a housing insertion sub-device of a housing insertion device for cylindrical batteries of a specific embodiment of the present utility model from one view; Fig. Figure 2 shows a schematic representation of a housing insertion sub-device of a housing insertion device for cylindrical batteries of a specific embodiment of the present utility model from a different view; Fig. Figure 3 shows a schematic representation of a housing insertion device for cylindrical batteries of a specific embodiment of the present utility model. Reference symbol list:

[0010] 1. Main body to be assembled; 2. Element to be assembled; 3. Support element; 100. Gripping unit; 110. Gripping jaws; 111. Gripping groove; 120. Gripping body; 200. Carrier unit; 210. Carrier table; 211. Positioning block; 300. Drive unit; 310. Drive element; 311. Drive rail; 320. Rotary element; 330. Adapting element; 400. Guide plate; 410. Guide hole; 500. Mounting plate; 510. Deflection hole; 521. Guide rail; 522. Sliding block; 610. First feeding unit; 620. Second feeding unit. Description of embodiments

[0011] The embodiments of the present utility model are described in detail below, and examples of these embodiments are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, where the same or similar designations everywhere denote the same or similar elements or elements with the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended to explain the present utility model and are not to be understood as limiting the present utility model.

[0012] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms, e.g., "center," "top," "bottom," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inside," "outside," which indicate the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the attached drawings, serve only for the sake of simplicity and to simplify the description of this utility model, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation or be designed and operated with a specific orientation, and are therefore not to be understood as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and are not to be understood as indicating or implying a relative meaning.The terms "first position" and "second position" refer to two different positions.

[0013] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the terms, e.g., "mounted," "connected," "fastened," unless expressly stated otherwise and limited, are to be understood broadly, e.g., as either a permanent connection or a detachable connection; a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; a direct connection or an indirect connection via an intermediate medium or a connection within two elements. The specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model is clear to a person competent in the field.

[0014] In the present utility model, "above" or "below" the first feature of the second feature can indicate direct contact between the first and second features. It can also mean that the first and second features are not in direct contact, but are connected by another feature between them, unless expressly provided and limited otherwise. Furthermore, the first feature being "above," "above," or "above" the second feature can mean that the first feature is located directly or obliquely above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is horizontally higher than the second feature. The first feature being "below" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is located directly or obliquely below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is horizontally lower than the second feature.

[0015] The technical solution of the present utility model is explained in more detail below with reference to the attached drawings and specific embodiments.

[0016] As in Fig.As shown in Figures 1 to 3, the embodiment provides a housing insertion device for cylindrical batteries. The housing insertion device for cylindrical batteries comprises a gripping unit 100, a carrier unit 200, and a drive unit 300, wherein the gripping unit 100 includes two gripping jaws 110 that can move towards or away from each other; wherein the carrier unit 200 is provided below the gripping unit 100 and is equipped with a support platform; wherein the gripping unit 100 and the carrier unit 200 can move towards each other, thereby providing the main body 1 to be mounted within the element 2 to be mounted; wherein the drive unit 300 is connected to the gripping unit 100 and the carrier unit 200 by means of a drive mechanism.

[0017] A gripping unit 100 is provided to grip the main body 1 to be assembled as the two gripping jaws 110 move towards each other, and a support unit 200, equipped with a support platform, is provided to support the element 2 to be assembled. The support unit 200 is positioned below the gripping unit 100, allowing the main body 1 to be inserted into the housing from the top of the element 2. This effectively prevents the main body 1 from being reversed during insertion, ensuring its performance stability and minimizing contact between the functional components on the top of the main body 1 and the element 2. Consequently, damage to the main body 1 during insertion into the housing is avoided.Furthermore, the direction of gravity of the main body 1 to be assembled coincides with the insertion direction, thus making the insertion process less labor-intensive. Simultaneously, the gripping unit 100 and the carrier unit 200 can move relative to each other to facilitate the automated insertion of the main body 1, thereby reducing manual intervention and increasing efficiency and precision. Additionally, both the gripping unit 100 and the carrier unit 200 are driven by a drive unit 300. This improves the coordination of the actions of the gripping unit 100 and the carrier unit 200, thereby increasing the insertion success rate.

[0018] Preferably, the housing insertion device for cylinder batteries further comprises a guide plate 400, wherein the guide plate 400 is provided between the gripping unit 100 and the carrier unit 200, and wherein the guide plate 400 is provided with a guide hole 410 through which the main body 1 to be mounted passes. A guide plate 400, which is provided with a guide hole 410, is provided to ensure guidance when inserting the main body 1 to be mounted into the housing, thereby increasing the accuracy when inserting the main body 1 to be mounted.

[0019] Furthermore, the guide plate 400 is designed to be movable in the vertical direction and is connected to the drive unit 300. This means that the movement of the guide plate 400 is also driven by the drive unit 300. This facilitates improved coordination of the actions between the gripping unit 100, the carrier unit 200, and the guide plate 400, thereby improving the accuracy and reliability of the insertion process into the housing. At the same time, this simplifies the structure and increases the efficiency of the insertion process.

[0020] In particular, the carrier unit 200 comprises a carrier table 210. The element 2 to be mounted is provided within the carrier element 3, the carrier table 210 being equipped with a support platform for carrying the carrier element 3. The carrier element 3 is designed to support the element 2 to be mounted, which simplifies the design and effectively prevents deformation of the element 2 due to gripping and fastening. This ensures that the element 2 to be mounted retains its optimal shape, increasing the success rate of insertion into the housing and improving the yield of the final product after insertion.

[0021] Preferably, the support platform of the support table 210 is further equipped with a positioning block 211. The positioning block 211 positions the support element 3 to ensure that the support element 3 is held in a precise position relative to other functional units. This, in turn, ensures the precise positioning of the element 2 to be mounted relative to the guide hole 410 and to the main body 1 to be mounted, thereby guaranteeing the accuracy of the subsequent insertion into the housing.

[0022] For example, the support table 210 is designed to move under the drive of the drive unit 300 in a direction facing either towards or away from the gripping unit 100, whereby the main body 1 to be mounted can be inserted into the housing by lifting the element 2 to be mounted. In other embodiments, the main body 1 to be mounted can also be inserted into the housing by lowering it or by lowering it in conjunction with lifting the element 2 to be mounted; there is no specific limitation here.

[0023] In particular, a gripping groove 111 is provided on one side where the two gripping jaws 110 of the gripping unit 100 move towards each other, in order to engage with the outer wall of the main body 1 to be assembled. When the two gripping jaws 110 move towards each other, the main body 1 to be assembled is gripped. Furthermore, the approach or departure of the two gripping jaws 110 is controlled by the drive unit 300. This facilitates structural simplification, increases efficiency, and improves the coordination of the actions of the gripping unit 100 with other functional units.

[0024] For example, the gripping unit 100 further comprises a gripping body 120 and a drive plate, wherein the gripping body 120 is provided with a first sliding groove extending in a horizontal direction, and wherein the drive plate is provided with a second sliding groove, the two gripping jaws 110 being guided through the second sliding groove and being provided to slide within the first sliding groove, the second sliding groove being provided at an angle to both the vertical direction and the extension direction of the first sliding groove. When the drive unit 300 moves the drive plate in a vertical direction, the gripping jaws 110 move towards or away from each other within the combined limits of the first sliding groove and the second sliding groove, thereby performing gripping or separating operations.In other embodiments, experts can configure alternative structures to convert the vertical driving force from the drive unit 300 into a horizontal movement of the two gripping jaws 110, without any specific limitation in this regard.

[0025] In this embodiment, the housing insertion device for cylindrical batteries further comprises a mounting plate 500, wherein the guide plate 400 is provided on the mounting plate 500. The mounting plate 500 and the carrier unit 200 can be moved vertically relative to each other. Both the gripping unit 100 and the carrier unit 200 pass through the mounting plate 500. Accordingly, the mounting plate 500 is provided with a clearance hole 510 through which the gripping unit 100 and the carrier unit 200 can pass. That is, the side of the mounting plate 500 facing the drive unit 300 facilitates the drive interaction between the drive unit 300 and the corresponding functional units, while the other side is used for the insertion process into the housing.To improve the reliability of the movement, one of the support table 210 and the mounting plate 500 is provided with a guide rail 521, while the other is provided with a sliding block 522. The guide rail 521 is guided vertically, with the sliding block 522 sliding on the guide rail 521. Similarly, the mounting plate 500 and the gripping unit 100 can be moved vertically relative to each other. Therefore, one of the gripping unit 100 and the mounting plate 500 is provided with a guide rail 521, while the other is provided with a sliding block 522. The guide rail 521 is guided vertically, with the sliding block 522 sliding on the guide rail 521.Preferably, the guide rail 521 is provided on the mounting plate 500, wherein both the sliding block 522 of the support table 210 and the sliding block 522 of the gripping unit 100 are slidably connected to the same guide rail 521.

[0026] In particular, the drive unit 300 comprises a drive element 310 and a rotary element 320. At least one drive rail 311 is provided on the drive element 310. The drive element 310 is designed as a circular ring, with the drive rail 311 extending circumferentially along the outer wall of the ring, forming a closed path. The drive rail 311 is further designed with vertical height changes according to the drive requirements. The gripping unit 100, the support unit 200, and the guide plate 400 are all provided on the rotary element 320. To meet the drive requirements, three drive rails 311 are provided. Optionally, each of the gripping unit 100, the support unit 200, and the guide plate 400 can also be provided with an adapter element 330 that is adapted to the drive rail 311.The adjusting element 330 can be positioned within the drive rail 311 and interact with the drive rail 311 in a rolling manner, thus enabling a smoother conversion of the direction of movement. When the rotary element 320 rotates relative to the drive element 310, the adjusting elements 330 are positioned accordingly within the drive rail 311. This allows the gripping unit 100, the carrier unit 200, and the guide plate 400 to convert the rotational movement of the rotary element 320 into their respective required movements in accordance with the vertical height change along the drive rail 311. Consequently, they successively perform the carrying of the element 2 to be mounted, the gripping of the main body 1 to be mounted, and the insertion into the housing.

[0027] Furthermore, a group consisting of a gripping unit 100, a support unit 200, and a guide plate 400, all corresponding to each other, forms a housing insertion sub-device. A plurality of housing insertion sub-devices are arranged axially on the rotating element 320. This configuration increases the insertion efficiency for the main body 1 to be assembled and simultaneously improves the compactness of the housing insertion device structure for cylindrical batteries. As the rotating element 320 rotates relative to the drive element 310, the support unit 200 of the first housing insertion sub-device can initially rise vertically to support the first unloaded element 2 to be assembled. Subsequently, as the rotating element 320 continues to rotate, the gripping unit 100 of the first housing insertion sub-device engages the first main body 1 to be assembled.At this point, the carrier unit 200 of the second housing insertion sub-device can carry the second unloaded element 2 to be mounted. Subsequently, the carrier unit 200 of the first housing insertion sub-device and the guide plate 400 move vertically upwards to move on the gripping unit 100. The gripping unit 100 releases the main body 1 to be mounted to complete the insertion into the housing. At this point, the gripping unit 100 of the second housing insertion sub-device grips the second main body 1 to be mounted, while the carrier unit 200 of the third housing insertion sub-device can carry the third unloaded element 2 to be mounted. This cycle continues, thereby improving the efficiency of the insertion into the housing.

[0028] And / or the housing insertion device for cylinder batteries further comprises a first feeding unit 610 for feeding the main body 1 to be assembled to the gripping unit 100. In particular, the first feeding unit 610 is designed as a disk structure, the disk structure is rotatable and provided in the circumferential direction with a plurality of the main bodies 1 to be assembled. After the feeding of one main body 1 to be assembled has been completed, the disk structure rotates to bring the next main body 1 to be assembled into a position facing the gripping unit 100, thereby improving the feeding efficiency. Preferably, the main body 1 to be assembled is provided on the first feeding unit 610 via the support element 3, with the gripping unit 100 gripping only the main body 1 to be assembled.And / or the housing insertion device for cylindrical batteries further comprises a second feeding unit 620 for feeding the element 2 to be mounted to the carrier unit 200. In particular, the second feeding unit 620 feeds the housing with the carrier element 3 to the carrier unit 200. The structure of the second feeding unit 620 can be configured with reference to the first feeding unit 610 and is not described in detail here.

[0029] It is understood that the first feeding unit 610 and the second feeding unit 620 are installed relative to the predetermined position of the drive element 310 to ensure that the corresponding unit of the housing insertion sub-device, rotated into the predetermined position, can perform the predetermined action and thereby achieve the predetermined function. For example, the main body 1 to be mounted can be a cylindrical electrical core, the element 2 to be mounted can be a cylindrical housing, and the support element 3 can be a tray. Additionally, the housing insertion device for cylindrical batteries includes a control unit. The drive components and detection components of each functional unit are communicatively connected to the control unit.The control unit can perform automated insertion operations into the housing by controlling the actions of the drive components and detection components across all functional units according to a predetermined control program.

[0030] The foregoing description merely presents preferred embodiments of the present utility model. Experts in this field may, based on the principles of the present utility model, make modifications to the specific embodiments and the scope of application. The content of this description is not to be understood as limiting the scope of the present utility model.

[0031] This utility model relates to the technical field of battery processing and discloses a casing insertion device for cylindrical batteries. The casing insertion device for cylindrical batteries comprises a gripping unit, a carrier unit, and a drive unit. The gripping unit includes two gripping jaws that can move towards or away from each other. The carrier unit is located below the gripping unit and is provided with a support platform. The gripping unit and the carrier unit can move towards each other. The drive unit is connected to the gripping unit and the carrier unit by means of a drive mechanism. This utility model enables more precise and effortless insertion into a casing while simultaneously ensuring that the main body to be assembled remains undamaged during the insertion process, thereby achieving a higher yield.

Claims

[1] Housing insertion device for cylindrical batteries, characterized by that it includes the following: a gripping unit (100) comprising two gripping jaws (110) which can move towards or away from each other; a carrier unit (200) which is provided below the gripping unit (100), wherein the carrier unit (200) is provided with a carrier platform; wherein the gripping unit (100) and the carrier unit (200) can move towards each other; a drive unit (300) which is connected to the gripping unit (100) and the carrier unit (200) via a drive mechanism. [2] Housing insertion device for cylindrical batteries according to claim 1, characterized by, that the housing insertion device for cylinder batteries further comprises a guide plate (400), wherein the guide plate (400) is provided between the gripping unit (100) and the carrier unit (200), wherein the guide plate (400) is provided with a guide hole (410). [3] Housing insertion device for cylindrical batteries according to claim 2, characterized by , that the guide plate (400) is provided to be movable in the vertical direction, wherein the drive unit (300) is connected to the guide plate (400) in a transmitting manner. [4] Housing insertion device for cylindrical batteries according to claim 1, characterized by , that the carrier unit (200) comprises a carrier table (210), wherein the carrier table (210) is provided with a carrier platform, and wherein the carrier platform can move under the drive of the drive unit (300) in a direction towards or away from the gripping unit (100). [5] Housing insertion device for cylindrical batteries according to claim 4, characterized by , that the carrier platform is further equipped with a positioning block (211). [6] Housing insertion device for cylindrical batteries according to claim 4, characterized by , that the housing insertion device for cylinder batteries is further provided with a mounting plate (500), wherein the support table (210) is provided to slide relative to the mounting plate (500), wherein one of the support table (210) and the mounting plate (500) is provided with a guide rail (521) and the other is provided with a sliding block (522), wherein the guide rail (521) is guided vertically, wherein the sliding block (522) is provided to slide on the guide rail (521). [7] Housing insertion device for cylindrical batteries according to claim 1, characterized by, that a gripping groove (111) is provided on one side where the two gripping jaws (110) can move towards each other, and wherein the two gripping jaws (110) can move towards each other or away from each other under the drive of the drive unit (300). [8] Housing insertion device for cylindrical batteries according to claim 7, characterized by that the gripping unit (100) further comprises a gripping body (120) and a drive plate, wherein the gripping body (120) is provided with a first sliding groove extending in a horizontal direction, wherein the drive plate is provided with a second sliding groove, wherein the two gripping jaws (110) are guided through the second sliding groove and are provided to slide within the first sliding groove, wherein the drive unit (300) can move the drive plate in a vertical direction, wherein the second sliding groove is provided at an angle to both the vertical direction and the extension direction of the first sliding groove. [9] Housing insertion device for cylindrical batteries according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized by , that the drive unit (300) comprises a drive element (310) and a rotary element (320), wherein the drive element (310) is provided with at least one drive rail (311), wherein the gripping unit (100) and the carrier unit (200) are all provided on the rotary element (320), wherein the rotary element (320) is rotatable relative to the drive element (310) so that the drive rail (311), the gripping unit (100) and the carrier unit (200) can be driven in a coordinate manner. [10] Housing insertion device for cylindrical batteries according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized by, that the housing insertion device for cylinder batteries further comprises a first feeding unit (610) which feeds a main body (1) to be mounted to the gripping unit (100); and / or that the housing insertion device for cylinder batteries further comprises a second feeding unit (620) which feeds an element (2) to be mounted to the carrier unit (200).

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