Automatic separation jig for manufacturing battery modules

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to provide an automatic separation jig for a battery module that can eliminate the root cause of defects during connector disassembly work in the inspection process for battery module manufacturing, reduce production losses and costs by improving workability, and solve safety problems caused by damage to electrical components of high-voltage products. 【Solution means】 The automatic separation jig for manufacturing a battery module according to the present invention includes a button lever and a guide holder to which the button lever is coupled to guide the movement of the button lever, and is characterized in that the connector of the battery module coupled to the connector of the inspection board is separated by the operation of the button lever.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an automatic separation jig for manufacturing a battery module. More specifically, the present invention relates to a jig capable of automatically separating, with one touch, the connection between a connector of an electrical component for sensing a battery module and an inspection board in the battery module manufacturing process.

Background Art

[0002] A secondary battery means a rechargeable and dischargeable battery, which is different from a non-rechargeable primary battery, and is applied not only to portable devices but also to electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) driven by an electric drive source.

[0003] Currently widely used types of secondary batteries include lithium-ion batteries, lithium polymer batteries, nickel cadmium batteries, nickel metal hydride batteries, nickel zinc batteries, etc. The operating voltage of such a unit secondary battery cell, that is, a unit battery cell, is about 2.5V to 4.6V. Therefore, when a higher output voltage is required, a large number of battery cells are connected in series to form a battery pack. In addition, depending on the charge and discharge capacity required for the battery pack, a large number of battery cells may be connected in parallel to form a battery pack. Therefore, the number of battery cells included in the battery pack can be variously set according to the required output voltage or charge and discharge capacity.

[0004] When configuring a battery pack by connecting multiple battery cells in series / parallel, it is common to first configure a battery module consisting of at least one battery cell, preferably multiple battery cells, and then use at least one such battery module and add other components to form the battery pack. Here, a battery module refers to a component in which multiple battery cells are connected in series or parallel, and a battery pack refers to a component in which multiple battery modules are connected in series or parallel to increase the capacity and output, etc.

[0005] The battery module is configured with electrical components (FPCB, ICB) for sensing voltage, temperature, etc., and in the battery module manufacturing process, it is necessary to assemble the connector 41 of the sensing electrical components and the inspection board 50 of the production line equipment for inspecting the product.

[0006] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a state in which the connector 41 of the sensing electrical components and the inspection board 50 are connected in a conventional battery module, and FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a state in which the connector 41 of the sensing electrical components and the inspection board 50 in FIG. 1 are separated.

[0007] As shown in the figure, in a conventional battery module, the connector 41 of the sensing electrical components is configured with a hook structure to prevent the connector from detaching in response to vibration and impact in the field, or is configured with a device that is not easily released by a method in which the connector 41 is press-fitted.

[0008] Therefore, in the production line, after the final EOL inspection of the product, it is difficult to disassemble the connector 41 of the sensing electrical components in the module from the connector 51 of the inspection board 50, and problems such as the narrow space between the inspection board 50 and the product connector 41, the difficult connector disassembly work, and the damage of physically weak electrical components occur. Summary of the Invention Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0009] The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to fundamentally eliminate the cause of defects during the connector disassembly operation in the inspection process for manufacturing a battery module, reduce production loss and cost by improving workability, and solve the safety problem caused by damage to the electrical components of high-voltage products. The present invention provides an automatic separation jig for a battery module.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0010] The automatic separation jig for manufacturing a battery module according to the present invention includes a button lever and a guide holder to which the button lever is coupled to guide the movement of the button lever, and is characterized in that the connector of the battery module coupled to the connector of the inspection board is separated by the operation of the button lever.

[0011] Further, a plurality of the button levers are spaced apart and arranged on the guide holder.

[0012] Further, the button lever includes a button portion and a slide portion movably arranged on the guide holder.

[0013] Further, the slide portion is formed to extend in one direction from one side of the button portion.

[0014] Further, the slide portion is formed integrally with the button portion.

[0015] Further, the slide portion includes a connector pressing rib for pressing the connector of the battery module.

[0016] Further, the slide portion includes a hook pressing portion for pressing the hook of the connector of the battery module.

[0017] Further, the guide holder includes an insertion hole into which the slide portion is inserted to guide the movement of the slide portion.

[0018] Also, a plurality of the button levers are spaced apart and arranged on the guide holder, the insertion holes are plural, and each of the slide portions is inserted into the insertion hole.

[0019] Also, the insertion hole is formed from one side surface of the guide holder to the other side surface on the opposite side.

[0020] Also, the insertion hole has an inclined surface inclined downward at the bottom so that the slide portion moves downward while advancing during sliding movement.

[0021] Also, the guide holder further includes an insertion groove on one side surface where the button portion is arranged.

[0022] Also, the insertion groove communicates with one end of the insertion hole.

[0023] Also, the automatic separation jig for manufacturing the battery module is arranged on the inspection board.

[0024] Also, a lower groove is formed at the lower part of the guide holder, and the connector of the inspection board is located in the lower groove.

[0025] Also, the connector of the battery module is preferably the connector of the sensing portion in the battery module.

Advantages of the Invention

[0026] Therefore, according to the present invention, at the time of manufacturing the battery module, the connector can be disassembled in a one-touch manner even in a narrow space, and there is an effect of preventing losses and risks due to damage to electrical components.

[0027] Moreover, according to the present invention, there is an effect that the connector of the battery module can be separated from the connector of the inspection board in a one-touch manner at once.

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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0029] Advantages and features of the present invention, and methods for achieving them, will become apparent by referring to the embodiments described in detail below together with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but can be realized in various different forms. Merely, these embodiments are provided so that the disclosure of the present invention is complete and that those with ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention pertains are fully informed of the scope of the present invention. The present invention is only defined by the scope of the claims. Therefore, in some embodiments, well-known process steps, well-known element structures, and well-known technologies are not specifically described in order to avoid the present invention being ambiguously interpreted. Throughout the specification, the same reference numerals refer to the same components.

[0030] In the drawings, thickness can be enlarged to clearly represent a plurality of layers and regions. The same reference numerals are given to similar parts throughout the specification. When a part such as a layer, film, region, plate, etc. is said to be "on" another part, this includes not only the case where it is "immediately above (directly above)" the other part, but also the case where there is another part in between. Conversely, when a part is said to be "immediately above" another part, it means that there is no other part in between. Note that when a part such as a layer, film, region, plate, etc. is said to be "under" another part, this includes not only the case where it is "immediately below (directly below)" the other part, but also the case where there is another part in between. Conversely, when a part is said to be "immediately below" another part, it means that there is no other part in between.

[0031] Before explaining the automatic separation jig 1000 for manufacturing a battery module according to the present invention, the structure of the battery module 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 to 5 as follows.

[0032] The battery module 1 can include a number of battery cells 10, a module housing 20, and a number of busbars 30, and may further include a sensing unit 40 that is connected to the busbar 30 and senses the voltage and temperature of each cell, etc.

[0033] The battery cell 10 can be a cylindrical battery cell 10 in which an electrode assembly is incorporated in a metal can. The cylindrical battery cell 10 mainly includes a battery can 11 made of a lightweight conductive metal material such as aluminum in a cylindrical shape, a jelly roll-shaped electrode assembly housed inside the battery can 11, and a top cap coupled to the upper part of the battery can 11. The top cap is connected to the positive electrode tab of the electrode assembly and functions as a positive electrode terminal, and the battery can 11 can be connected to the negative electrode tab of the electrode assembly and function as a negative electrode terminal.

[0034] The cylindrical battery cells 10 may be inserted and arranged in the module housing 20, and the cylindrical battery cells 10 may be connected in series and / or in parallel to each other by wire bonding in a predetermined pattern with the busbar 30.

[0035] The battery cells applied to the battery module 1 should not necessarily be limited to the cylindrical battery cells 10. For example, the battery module 1 according to the present invention can also be configured using a rectangular parallelepiped-shaped or other-shaped can-type battery cell in which the shape of the battery can 11 is not cylindrical.

[0036] The module housing 20 is a structure for housing and fixing the battery cells 10 inside to protect the battery cells 10 from external impacts and vibrations, and may be configured to include a cell bottom frame 22 and a cell top frame 21.

[0037] The cell bottom frame 22 is in the shape of a square box and has cell insertion openings inside the outer frame, and is configured such that the battery cells 10 can be inserted one by one into the cell insertion openings. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the battery cells 10 may be inserted and arranged in each cell insertion opening such that the top cap faces upward and the bottom region thereof, that is, the bottom of the battery can 11, faces downward. Here, the cell insertion opening may be configured to penetrate the bottom surface of the cell bottom frame 22, and the bottom of the battery can 11 of the battery cell 10 may be exposed below the bottom surface of the cell bottom frame 22. Although not shown in the figure, a heat-conductive pad having insulating properties may be attached to the bottom surface of the cell bottom frame 22, and a cooling plate or a heat sink (including a refrigerant inside) may be attached to the other surface of the heat-conductive pad so as to be able to absorb the heat of the cylindrical battery cell 10.

[0038] The cell bottom frame 22 may be firmly coupled by a long bolt (not shown) or the like together with hook fastening to the cell top frame 21.

[0039] The cell top frame 21 covers the upper region of the battery cell 10 and may be configured to be mutually coupled to the cell bottom frame 22.

[0040] For example, the cell top frame 21 may be provided with cell sockets (not shown) that vertically coincide with the cell insertion openings of the cell bottom frame 22. When the cell top frame 21 and the cell bottom frame 22 are coupled, the battery cells 10 may be drawn from the top cap into the cell sockets, and the upper regions of all the battery cells 10 may be configured to be covered by the cell top frame 21.

[0041] In addition, the cell top frame 21 may have an upper surface portion that covers the upper sides of all the battery cells 10, and four side surface portions that form a wall body surrounding the outside of all the battery cells 10 together with the cell bottom frame 22. As shown in FIG. 5, the upper surface portion of the cell top frame 21 includes a large number of holes (holes) 21a and seating grooves 21b. A side plate 23 may be coupled to the side surface portion of the cell top frame 21.

[0042] The hole 21a is configured by partially perforating the cell top frame 21 so that the top cap of the battery cell 10 or the upper end of the battery can 11 can be partially exposed to the outside.

[0043] As shown in FIG. 4, the cell bottom frame 22 may be configured such that when the battery cells 10 are inserted, the battery cells 10 form a large number of rows in the X-axis or Y-axis direction of the module housing 20. When such battery cells 10 are covered with the cell top frame 21, the upper ends of the top caps or battery cans 11 of each battery cell 10 are configured to be exposed to the outside.

[0044] Such a hole 21a is used as a passage for connecting the battery cells 10 located inside the module housing 20 to the bus bar 30 located outside the module housing 20 with a metal wire. For example, the bus bar 30 is connected to the upper end of the top cap or battery can 11 exposed through the hole 21a with a metal wire. For example, a wire bonding method may be adopted in which one end of the metal wire is ultrasonically welded to the upper end of the top cap or battery can 11, and the other end of the metal wire is ultrasonically welded to the bus bar 30.

[0045] The seating groove 21b is a place where the bus bar 30 is seated and fixed, extends along the longitudinal direction (Y-axis direction) of the module housing 20, and is provided at predetermined intervals along the width direction (X-axis direction) of the module housing 20. A bus bar 30, which is a linear metal conductor with the same left and right widths, may be arranged in each such seating groove 21b.

[0046] The bus bar 30 has approximately the same width as the seating groove 21b, and its flow in the width direction (X-axis direction) is blocked.

[0047] Note that on the surface of the seating groove 21b, pins or columns protruding in the (Z-axis direction) may be provided, and pin holes into which the pins of the seating groove 21b are inserted may be arranged in the bus bar 30. Therefore, the pins of the seating groove 21b are inserted into the pin holes of the bus bar 30 to prevent flow.

[0048] In the battery module 1, the sensing unit 40 is an electrical component for sensing voltage, temperature, etc., and may include a sensing plate.

[0049] In the battery module manufacturing process, it is necessary to assemble the connector 41 of the electrical component for sensing and the inspection board 50 of the production line equipment to inspect the product. The connector 41 of the electrical component for sensing is configured with a hook structure to prevent the connector 41 from detaching due to vibration and impact in the field, or is configured with a device that is not easily released in a manner in which the connector 41 is press-fitted.

[0050] Therefore, on the production line, after the final EOL (End Of Line) inspection of the product, it is difficult to disassemble the connector of the electrical component for sensing from the module, and problems such as the narrow space between the inspection board and the connector of the product, the difficult connector disassembly operation, and the damage of the physically weak electrical component occur.

[0051] In order to solve such problems, the present invention aims to provide an automatic separation jig 1000 for manufacturing a battery module to solve the problems generated from the connector release operation that is always necessary during the EOL function inspection in the battery module manufacturing process.

[0052] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the automatic separation jig according to the present invention. FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the button lever of FIG. 6. FIG. 8 is a bottom perspective view of the button lever shown in FIG. 7. FIG. 9 is a view showing a state where the automatic separation jig according to the present invention is mounted on an inspection board. FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing a state where a connector of a sensing unit is connected to the inspection board in a state where the automatic separation jig according to the present invention is mounted on the inspection board. FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view showing a state where the connector of the sensing unit is separated from the inspection board by the automatic separation jig according to the present invention. FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing a state where the separation of the connector of the sensing unit from the inspection board is completed.

[0053] An automatic separation jig 1000 for manufacturing a battery module according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a plurality of button levers 100 and a guide holder 200 to which the button levers 100 are coupled.

[0054] The button lever 100 is a one-touch button lever 100 for separating the connector 41 of the sensing unit 40 from the inspection board 50 by one-touch operation, and may include a button portion 110 and a slide portion 120.

[0055] The button portion 110 is for moving the slide portion 120 to release the connection of the connector 41. When the user presses the button portion 110 in the direction of the arrow as shown in FIG. 11 with a finger, the slide portion 120 moves and the connection of the connector 41 is released. The plurality of button portions 110 may be respectively positioned in the insertion grooves 220 of the guide holder 200.

[0056] The slide portion 120 is for releasing the connection of the connector 41 from the inspection board 50 by the operation of the button portion 110. It is formed to extend forward from the lower part of the button portion 110, is inserted into the insertion hole 210 of the guide holder 200, and the slide portion 120 can be slidably moved from the insertion hole 210 by the operation of the button portion 110 to release the connection of the connector 41.

[0057] The slide portion 120 may include a connector pressing rib 121 and a hook pressing portion 122.

[0058] As shown in FIG. 8, the connector pressing rib 121 protrudes downward on both sides of the lower surface of the slide portion 120 and is formed to extend along the longitudinal direction, and can perform the role of pressing the connector 41 when the slide portion 120 slides in the insertion hole 210 of the guide holder 200.

[0059] As shown in FIG. 8, the hook pressing portion 122 protrudes downward from the front of the lower surface of the slide portion 120, and can perform the role of pressing the hook 42 of the connector 41 when the slide portion 120 slides in the insertion hole 210 of the guide holder 200. The slide portion 120 may be integrally formed with the button portion 110.

[0060] In this embodiment, the material of the button lever 100 may be composed of a synthetic resin, or may be composed of other materials.

[0061] In this embodiment, it is shown that four button levers 100 are coupled to the guide holder 200, but the number of button levers 100 may be changed.

[0062] The guide holder 200 guides the movement of the button lever 100 according to the operation of the button portion 110 to which the button lever 100 is coupled, and may include an insertion hole 210 into which the slide portion 120 of the button lever 100 is inserted, and an insertion groove 220 where the button portion 110 of the button lever 100 is located.

[0063] The insertion hole 210 of the guide holder 200 is where the slide portion 120 of the button lever 100 is inserted, and four insertion holes 210 may be formed at intervals from each other in the longitudinal direction of the guide holder 200, similar to the number of button levers 100.

[0064] The insertion hole 210 is formed to penetrate from one side to the other side of the guide holder 200 as shown in the figure, and the slide portion 120 of the button lever 100 is inserted into one end of the insertion hole 210 so that the end portion of the slide portion 120 can protrude from the other end of the insertion hole 210.

[0065] Then, the slide portion 120 of the button lever 100 is seated on the bottom of the insertion hole 210, and the insertion hole 210 for guiding the movement of the slide portion 120 may be formed to be inclined downward in the forward direction of the slide portion 120 with respect to the bottom of the guide holder 200, and the bottom of the insertion hole 210 may have an inclined surface 211.

[0066] Therefore, when the button lever 100 moves forward in the insertion hole 210, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the slide portion 120 moves along the inclined surface 211 inclined downward, and the slide portion 120 can also move gradually downward while moving forward.

[0067] The insertion groove 220 of the guide holder 200 is where the button portion 110 of the button lever 100 is inserted, and four insertion grooves 220 are formed at intervals in the longitudinal direction of the guide holder 200 in the same number as the number of button levers 100.

[0068] The insertion groove 220 is formed to be recessed inward from one side of the guide holder 200 as shown in the figure, and the insertion groove 220 communicates with one end of the insertion hole 210.

[0069] Therefore, the slide portion 120 of the button lever 100 is inserted into the insertion hole 210, and the button portion 110 can be positioned in the insertion groove 220.

[0070] In addition, the guide holder 200 may have a fastening hole 201. The fastening hole 201 is formed to penetrate vertically through the guide holder 200 as shown in the figure, and is for fixing the guide holder 200 with a fixing bolt (not shown). The fixing bolt is inserted into the fastening hole 201, and the inserted fixing bolt is fastened to the inspection board 50 so that the automatic separation jig 1000 can be fixed to the inspection board 50.

[0071] Next, an operation method of the automatic separation jig 1000 for manufacturing a battery module according to the present invention having the above-described configuration will be described.

[0072] First, the automatic separation jig 1000 for manufacturing a battery module according to the present invention is arranged on the inspection board 50 of the production line equipment. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, the automatic separation jig 1000 is arranged on the inspection board 50 such that the connector 51 of the inspection board 50 is positioned in the lower groove 230 formed at the lower part of the automatic separation jig 1000, and the fixing bolt inserted into the fastening hole 201 is fastened to the inspection board 50 to fix the automatic separation jig 1000 to the inspection board 50.

[0073] Then, for the inspection of the battery module 1, the connector 41 of the sensing unit 40 in the battery module 1 can be coupled to the connector 51 of the inspection board 50. Specifically, in the sensing unit 40, the hook 42 of the connector 41 is caught and fixed to the connector 51 of the inspection board 50. At the same time, as shown in FIG. 10, when the connector 41 of the sensing unit 40 is inserted into the connector 51 of the inspection board 50, the connector 41 of the sensing unit 40 can push the button lever 100 and the button lever 100 can be positioned at a fixed position.

[0074] In this way, after the final inspection is completed with the connector 41 of the sensing unit 40 connected to the connector 51 of the inspection board 50, each connector 41 of the sensing unit 40 can be separated from the connector 51 of the inspection board 50, respectively.

[0075] When separating the connector 41 of the sensing unit 40 and the connector 51 of the inspection board 50, an operator can push the button part 110 of the button lever 100 in the direction of the arrow shown in FIG. 11 with a finger on the automatic separation jig 1000.

[0076] Then, the button lever 100 starts to move forward, and the slide portion 120 of the button lever 100 is guided into the insertion hole 210 of the guide holder 200 and moves forward. However, it moves along the downwardly inclined inclined surface 211 that constitutes the bottom of the insertion hole 210, and the slide portion 120 can gradually move downward while moving forward.

[0077] As the slide portion 120 gradually moves downward, the hook pressing portion 122 formed on the lower surface of the slide portion 120 presses the hook 42 of the connector 41, whereby the fixation between the connector 41 of the sensing portion 40 and the connector 51 of the inspection board 50 can be released. Next, while the slide portion 120 moves forward, the slide portion 120 presses the connector 41 of the sensing portion 40, and the connector 41 of the sensing portion 40 can be completely separated from the connector 51 of the inspection board 50.

[0078] FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a state where the connector of the sensing portion is completely separated from the inspection board.

[0079] Therefore, in the present invention, as described above, when an operator presses the button portion 110 in a one-touch manner, the slide portion 120 of the button lever 100 presses the hook 42 of the connector 41, and the connector 41 is separated from the inspection board 50. Thus, during the disassembly operation of the connector in the inspection process for manufacturing the battery module, the root cause of the defect can be removed, the safety problem due to the damage of the electrical components can be solved, and the production loss and cost can be reduced through the improvement of workability.

[0080] Next, an automatic separation jig according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the automatic separation jig according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the button lever in FIG. 13. FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view showing a state where the connector of the sensing portion is connected to the inspection board with the automatic separation jig shown in FIG. 13 mounted on the inspection board.

[0081] The difference between the automatic separation jig 1000 according to the second embodiment of the present invention and the first embodiment is that slide protrusions 125 are arranged on both side surfaces of the slide portion 120 of the button lever 100, and in the guide holder 200, guide grooves 205 into which the slide protrusions 125 are inserted are formed on both side surfaces inside the insertion hole 210.

[0082] The guide grooves 205 are for guiding the slide movement of the slide protrusions 125 inserted into the slide protrusions 125 of the slide portion 120. Similar to the insertion hole 210 formed to incline downward in the forward direction of the slide portion 120, the guide grooves 205 are also formed to incline downward in the forward direction of the slide portion 120. Therefore, the guide grooves 205 are formed parallel to the inclined surface 211 of the insertion hole 210. The guide grooves 205 may be formed on both side surfaces inside the insertion hole 210, respectively.

[0083] Also, a spring 206 for elastically supporting the slide protrusions 125 of the slide portion 120 may be arranged at the front inner part of the guide grooves 205.

[0084] The spring 206 is for elastically supporting the slide protrusions 125. After the connector 41 of the sensing portion 40 is separated from the connector 51 of the inspection board 50 while the slide portion 120 moves forward, the slide portion 120 can be returned to its original position by the restoring force of the spring 206.

[0085] The slide protrusions 125 are arranged on both side surfaces of the slide portion 120. Each slide protrusion 125 is inserted into the inner guide grooves 205 of the insertion hole 210 of the guide holder 200, and the slide protrusions 125 can be guided and moved in the guide grooves 205 according to the movement of the slide portion 120.

[0086] In the automatic separation jig 1000 according to the second embodiment of the present invention, when separating the connector 41 of the sensing unit 40 and the connector 51 of the inspection board 50, while the button lever 100 moves forward, the slide portion 120 of the button lever 100 advances from the insertion hole 210 of the guide holder 200. At the same time, the slide protrusion 125 inserted into the guide groove 205 advances within the guide groove 205.

[0087] Then, the slide protrusion 125 moves along the guide groove 206 inclined downward, and the slide portion 120 can gradually move downward while advancing. Note that the slide protrusion 125 can compress the spring 206 while advancing and moving within the guide groove 206.

[0088] While the slide portion 120 gradually moves downward, the hook pressing portion 122 formed on the lower surface of the slide portion 120 presses the hook 42 of the connector 41, whereby the fixing between the connector 41 of the sensing unit 40 and the connector 51 of the inspection board 50 can be released. Next, while the slide portion 120 moves forward, the slide portion 120 presses the connector 41 of the sensing unit 40, and the connector 41 of the sensing unit 40 can be completely separated from the connector 51 of the inspection board 50.

[0089] Next, when the pressing of the button portion 110 by the operator is released, the slide protrusion 125 returns to its original position by the restoring force of the compressed spring 206, whereby the button lever 100 can return to its original position.

[0090] In the automatic separation jig 1000 according to the second embodiment of the present invention, slide protrusions 125 are arranged on both side surfaces of the slide portion 120 of the button lever 100. By inserting and moving the slide protrusions 125 into the guide grooves 205 within the insertion hole 210, the straightness of the slide portion 120 is improved without twisting left and right, and the separation operation of the connector 41 can be performed more stably.

[0091] As examined above, the present invention has been described with reference to preferred embodiments, but is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various changes and modifications can be made by those having ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention pertains without departing from the technical idea of the present invention.

Industrial Applicability

[0092] The present invention provides a jig capable of automatically separating, with one touch, the connection between a connector of an electrical component for sensing a battery module and an inspection board in a battery module manufacturing process.

Claims

1. Button lever and a guide holder to which the button lever is coupled and which guides the movement of the button lever; a connector of the battery module coupled to the connector of the testing board is separated by operating the button lever; An automatic separation jig for battery module manufacturing.

2. The button lever is provided in a plurality of pieces spaced apart from each other on the guide holder. The automatic separation jig for manufacturing a battery module according to claim 1.

3. The button lever is The button section, A slide portion movably disposed on the guide holder. The automatic separation jig for manufacturing a battery module according to claim 1.

4. The slide portion is formed to extend in one direction from one side of the button portion. The automatic separation jig for manufacturing a battery module according to claim 3.

5. The slide portion is integrally formed with the button portion. The automatic separation jig for manufacturing a battery module according to claim 3.

6. The slide portion includes a connector pressing rib for pressing the connector of the battery module. The automatic separation jig for manufacturing a battery module according to claim 3.

7. The sliding portion includes a hook pressing portion for pressing a hook of the connector of the battery module. The automatic separation jig for manufacturing a battery module according to claim 3.

8. The guide holder includes an insertion hole into which the slide portion is inserted to guide the movement of the slide portion. The automatic separation jig for manufacturing a battery module according to claim 3.

9. The button lever includes a plurality of buttons spaced apart from each other and disposed on the guide holder. The insertion hole is provided in a plurality of holes, and each of the slide portions is inserted into the insertion hole. The automatic separation jig for manufacturing a battery module according to claim 8.

10. The insertion hole is formed from one side surface of the guide holder to the other side surface on the opposite side. The automatic separation jig for manufacturing a battery module according to claim 8.

11. The insertion hole has an inclined surface inclined downward so that the sliding portion moves downward while advancing during sliding movement. The automatic separation jig for manufacturing a battery module according to claim 8.

12. The guide holder further includes an insertion groove in which the button portion is disposed on one side surface. The automatic separation jig for manufacturing a battery module according to claim 8.

13. The insertion groove is in communication with one end of the insertion hole. The automatic separation jig for manufacturing a battery module according to claim 12.

14. The automatic separation jig for manufacturing the battery module is placed on the inspection board. The automatic separation jig for manufacturing a battery module according to claim 1.

15. the guide holder includes a lower groove at a lower portion thereof; A connector of the testing board is located in the lower groove. The automatic separation jig for manufacturing a battery module according to claim 1.

16. The connector of the battery module is a connector of a sensing unit in the battery module. The automatic separation jig for manufacturing a battery module according to claim 1.

17. The button lever further includes a slide protrusion disposed on the slide portion, the guide holder includes a guide groove into which the slide protrusion is inserted to guide the movement of the slide protrusion; The automatic separation jig for manufacturing a battery module according to claim 3.

18. The guide holder further includes a spring disposed in the guide groove and elastically supporting the slide protrusion. The automatic separation jig for manufacturing a battery module according to claim 17.

19. The guide groove is formed to be inclined downward in the forward movement direction of the slide portion. The automatic separation jig for manufacturing a battery module according to claim 17.

20. The guide holder further includes an insertion hole into which the slide portion is inserted to guide the movement of the slide portion, The guide groove is disposed in the insertion hole. The automatic separation jig for manufacturing a battery module according to claim 17.

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