Battery tab cutting apparatus

By designing a linked battery ear removal device, the problem of low battery disassembly operation efficiency in the prior art is solved, and the synchronous operation of battery cover pulling and ear removal is realized, thereby improving the recycling efficiency.

WO2025065361A1PCT designated stage expired Publication Date: 2025-04-03GUANGDONG BRUNP RECYCLING TECH CO LTD +1

Patent Information

Application Number
PCT/CN2023/122109
Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-09-27
Publication Date
2025-04-03

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In the existing lithium battery recycling technology, the overall operating efficiency of battery disassembly is not high, especially the two steps of battery cover pulling and ear removal are carried out independently, which affects the recycling efficiency.

Method used

A battery ear removal device is designed, through the linkage assembly, the pulling separation of the battery cover plate and the removal of the ear can be carried out in a coordinated manner, and the synergistic operation of the cover plate pulling separation and the removal of the ear is achieved by using the synergistic effect of the clamping assembly, cutting assembly and linkage assembly.

Benefits of technology

It effectively improves the overall operating efficiency of battery disassembly, reduces operating steps, improves recycling efficiency, and ensures the efficiency of battery disassembly.

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Abstract

A battery tab cutting apparatus, comprising a clamping assembly (1), a cutting assembly (2) and a linkage assembly. A rack (34) is disposed on the clamping assembly (1). The cutting assembly (2) comprises a cutting base plate (21), a swing rod (22) and a cutter (23), the cutting base plate (21), the swing rod (22) and the cutter (23) being connected in sequence, and the cutter (23) being swingably disposed on the cutting base plate (21) by means of the swing rod (22). The linkage assembly comprises a first linkage member (31), a second linkage member (32), a third linkage member (33) and the rack (34), the rack (34) being disposed on the clamping assembly (1). The cutting base plate (21) is rotatably sleeved on the first linkage member (31). The first linkage member (31) is provided with a first spiral tooth section (311) and a second spiral tooth section (312). The second linkage member (32) is connected to the swing rod (22), and the second linkage member (32) has a threaded connection to the first spiral tooth section (311). Two ends of the third linkage member (33) engage with the second spiral tooth section (312) and the rack (34), respectively. The battery tab cutting apparatus can cut a tab off while pulling a cover plate away from a housing, such that the pulling away of the battery cover plate and the cutting of the tab can be performed in a link matter, thereby improving the overall operation efficiency of battery disassembly.
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Description

Battery tab removal device Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of battery recycling technology, for example, to a battery tab removal device. Background Art

[0002] The mainstream recycling solution for lithium batteries is to directly crush the lithium batteries, then sort out the cells and recycle the useful metal materials in the battery fragments. The direct crushing method will damage the lithium battery cells and affect the recycling of waste lithium batteries. In response to the above problems, the relevant technology is also constantly improving the battery recycling method, such as the patent document disclosed with announcement number CN106129518B, which discloses a method and device for disassembling the lithium battery shell, specifically: the internal cells and cover plates of the lithium battery are separated from the external shell and then the internal cells are processed. The above recycling method can ensure the integrity of the internal cells of the lithium battery and effectively ensure the recycling efficiency, but the overall operational efficiency of the battery disassembly is not high.

[0003] Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present application provides a battery tab cutting device, in which the pulling away of the battery cover and the cutting of the tab can be performed in conjunction, effectively improving the overall operational efficiency of battery disassembly.

[0005] The present application provides a battery tab removal device, comprising:

[0006] A clamping assembly configured to clamp a cover plate of a battery;

[0007] A cutting assembly includes a cutting base plate, a swing rod, and a cutter, wherein the cutting base plate, the swing rod, and the cutter are connected in sequence, and the cutter is swingably disposed on the cutting base plate via the swing rod;

[0008] A linkage assembly includes a first linkage member, a second linkage member, a third linkage member, and a rack, wherein the rack is provided on the clamping assembly, the cutting substrate is fixedly provided, the first linkage member is rotatably provided on the cutting substrate, the first linkage member is provided with a first helical tooth segment and a second helical tooth segment, the second linkage member is connected to the rocker, the second linkage member is screwed to the first helical tooth segment, and both ends of the third linkage member are respectively meshed with the second helical tooth segment and the rack;

[0009] The first linkage member rotates relative to the second linkage member about a first rotation direction, and is configured to drive the clamping assembly to move in a first movement direction through the third linkage member, while driving the second linkage member to move relative to the cutting machine plate in a second movement direction and drive the swing arm to swing so that the cutter cuts the battery tab.

[0010] Optionally, a first gear meshing with the second helical tooth segment is provided at the first end of the third linkage member, and a second gear meshing with the rack is provided at the second end of the third linkage member.

[0011] Optionally, the first linkage member is provided with a smooth section between the first spiral tooth section and the second spiral tooth section, the cutting substrate is provided with a rotation hole, and the smooth section is configured to rotate in the rotation hole.

[0012] Optionally, the second linkage member includes a first joint and a second joint, the second joint is connected to one side of the first joint through a connecting rod, the first joint is provided with a first screw hole, and the first joint is screwed to the first helical tooth segment through the first screw hole;

[0013] The first connector moves relative to the first spiral tooth segment in the second moving direction and is configured to drive the swing arm to swing via the connecting rod and the second connector in sequence, so that the cutter cuts the battery tab.

[0014] Optionally, the cutting substrate is provided with the rocker on both sides of the clamping assembly, and the first joint is provided with the second joint corresponding to the rocker one-to-one through the connecting rod.

[0015] Optionally, the first joint is fixedly connected to the first end of the connecting rod, the second joint is rotatably connected to the second end of the connecting rod, the second joint is provided with a sliding hole, and the second joint is slidably mounted on the rocker arm through the sliding hole.

[0016] Optionally, the first joint is rotatably connected to the first end of the connecting rod, the second joint is rotatably connected to the second end of the connecting rod, and the second joint is fixedly connected to the rocker arm.

[0017] Optionally, the clamping assembly includes a clamping base plate and clamping plates arranged in pairs on the clamping base plate, the two clamping plates are arranged to clamp the battery together, and the rack is arranged on the clamping base plate.

[0018] Optionally, the clamping assembly further includes a clamping transmission assembly, a slideway is provided on the clamping base plate, each of the clamping plates is provided with a sliding head that slides with the slideway, and the clamping transmission assembly is configured to drive the two clamping plates toward each other to clamp the battery; or away from each other to release the battery.

[0019] Optionally, the clamping transmission assembly includes a driven bevel gear, a driving bevel gear and a screw, and the screw, the driven bevel gear and the sliding head are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence, the sliding head is screwed to the first end of the screw, the second end of the screw is connected to the driven bevel gear, and the driving bevel gear is meshed with the two driven bevel gears. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] FIG1 is a schematic diagram of the process of the battery tab removal device provided by the present application clamping the battery cover and removing the tab;

[0021] FIG2 is a schematic structural diagram of a battery tab removal device provided by the present application from one perspective;

[0022] FIG3 is a schematic structural diagram of the battery tab removal device provided by the present application from another perspective;

[0023] FIG4 is a schematic diagram of the motion of a cutting assembly provided by the present application;

[0024] FIG5 is a schematic diagram of the movement of another cutting assembly provided in the present application.

[0025] In the figure: 1. Clamping assembly; 11. Clamping substrate; 112. Slideway; 12. Clamping plate; 121. Sliding head; 1211. Third screw hole; 13. Clamping transmission assembly; 131. Driven bevel gear; 132. Driving bevel gear; 133. Screw; 14. Second drive motor; 2. Cutting assembly; 21. Cutting substrate; 211. Rotating hole; 22. Rocker; 23. Cutter; 31. First linkage member; 311. First helical tooth segment; 312. Second helical tooth segment; 313. Smooth segment; 32. Second linkage member; 321. First joint; 3211. First screw hole; 322. Second joint; 3221. Sliding hole; 323. Connecting rod; 33. Third linkage member; 331. First gear; 332. Second gear; 34. Rack; 35. First drive motor; 41. Cover plate; 42. Shell; 43. Tab. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The present application will be described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It will be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely intended to explain the present application and are not intended to limit the present application. For ease of description, only structures relevant to the present application are shown in the accompanying drawings.

[0027] In the description of this application, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "connected," "connect," and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integration; mechanical connections or electrical connections; direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and can refer to internal communication between two components or interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0028] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include the first feature being in direct contact with the second feature, or may include the first feature being in contact with the second feature through another feature between them instead of being in direct contact. Moreover, a first feature being "above," "above," and "above" a second feature may include the first feature being directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below," "below," and "below" a second feature may include the first feature being directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0029] In the description of this embodiment, terms such as "upper," "lower," and "right" are used to refer to positions or locations based on the positions or locations shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are intended solely to facilitate description and simplify operation, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used solely for descriptive purposes and have no special meaning.

[0030] In the prior art, during the battery recycling process, pulling the battery cover away from the housing and cutting the tabs are two separate steps, which to some extent affects the overall efficiency of battery disassembly. The battery tab removal device provided in this application combines the two steps of pulling the battery cover away and cutting the tabs, effectively improving the overall efficiency of battery disassembly.

[0031] The present embodiment provides a battery tab removal device. Referring to Figures 1 to 4, the battery tab removal device includes a clamping assembly 1, a cutting assembly 2, and a linkage assembly, wherein the clamping assembly 1 is configured to clamp the battery cover 41; the cutting assembly 2 includes a cutting base 21, a rocker 22, and a cutter 23, which are sequentially connected, and the cutter 23 is swingably disposed on the cutting base 21 via the rocker 22; the linkage assembly includes a first linkage member 31, a second linkage member 32, a third linkage member 33, and a rack 34, wherein the rack 34 is disposed on the clamping assembly 1, the cutting base 21 is fixedly disposed, and the first linkage member 31 is rotatably disposed through the cutting base 21. The first linkage 31 is provided with a first spiral tooth segment 311 and a second spiral tooth segment 312, the second linkage 32 is connected to the rocker arm 22, the second linkage 32 is screwed to the first spiral tooth segment 311, and the two ends of the third linkage 33 are respectively engaged with the second spiral tooth segment 312 and the rack 34; the first linkage 31 rotates relative to the second linkage 32 about the first rotation direction, and can drive the clamping assembly 1 to move in the first moving direction through the third linkage 33, and at the same time can drive the second linkage 32 to move relative to the cutting substrate 21 in the first moving direction and drive the rocker arm 22 to swing so that the cutter 23 cuts the battery tab 43.

[0032] In the figure, direction a is the first rotation direction; direction b1 is the first movement direction, which is also the pulling direction that drives the cover 41 away from the shell 42; direction b2 is the second movement direction, which is also the direction in which the second linkage member 32 moves away from the cutting substrate 21; and direction c is the downward swinging direction of the cutter 23.

[0033] For example, the beneficial effects of the device are described below in conjunction with the use process of the battery tab removal device.

[0034] When the battery tab removal device is used to remove the tab 43, the cover 41 of the battery to be removed is clamped by the clamping assembly 1, and then the first linkage 31 is controlled to rotate relative to the second linkage 32 around the first rotation direction, that is, the direction a in the figure. Since the two ends of the third linkage 33 are respectively engaged with the second spiral tooth segment 312 and the rack 34, the clamping assembly 1 holding the cover 41 is driven to move in the first direction, that is, the direction in which the cover 41 is pulled away from the shell 42, that is, the direction b in the figure, to pull the cover 41 away from the shell 42, thereby exposing the tab 43 connected between the cover 41 and the shell 42. At the same time, because the second linkage member 32 is slidably mounted on the rocker 22 and threadedly connected to the first helical tooth segment 311, the rotation of the first linkage member 31 relative to the second linkage member 32 about the first rotation direction can drive the second linkage member 32 to move relative to the cutting substrate 21 in the second movement direction, i.e., direction c in the figure, thereby increasing the spacing between the second linkage member 32 and the first linkage member 31. Under the action of the second linkage member 32, the rocker 22 swings downward in direction c, and then the rocker 22 aligns with the tab 43 and cuts the tab 43. In the above process, the removal of the cover plate 41 and the removal of the tab 43 can be carried out in conjunction, thereby effectively improving the overall efficiency of the battery disassembly operation.

[0035] A first end of the swing rod 22 is hinged to the cutting base plate 21 via a hinge shaft (not shown), and a second end of the swing rod 22 is fixedly connected to the cutter 23 .

[0036] In this embodiment, the first end of the third linkage member 33 is provided with a first gear 331 that meshes with the second helical tooth segment 312, and the second end of the third linkage member 33 is provided with a second gear 332 that meshes with the rack 34. The first gear 331 and the second helical tooth segment 312 form a worm gear structure at the first end of the third linkage member 33, and the second gear 332 and the rack 34 form a gear-rack structure at the second end of the third linkage member 33. When the first linkage member 31 rotates about the first rotation direction, the meshing between the second helical tooth segment 312 and the first gear 331 causes the third linkage member 33 to rotate, driving the second gear 332 to rotate. Furthermore, the meshing between the second gear 332 and the rack 34 drives the clamping assembly 1 to move along the first movement direction.

[0037] The first linkage member 31 is provided with a smooth section 313 between the first helical tooth segment 311 and the second helical tooth segment 312. The cutting substrate 21 is provided with a rotation hole 211, and the smooth section 313 is configured to rotate within the rotation hole 211. The provision of the smooth section 313 on the first linkage member 31 ensures reliable and smooth rotational engagement with the rotation hole 211, thereby ensuring that the cutting substrate 21 can rotate smoothly relative to the first linkage member 31.

[0038] In some optional embodiments, a bearing is provided between the cutting substrate 21 and the smooth section 313, the outer ring of the bearing is fixed to the cutting substrate 21, and the inner ring of the bearing is fixed to the smooth section 313. The cutting substrate 21 can also achieve a rotational connection with the smooth section 313 through the bearing.

[0039] The second linkage member 32 includes a first joint 321 and a second joint 322. The second joint 322 is connected to one side of the first joint 321 via a connecting rod 323. The first joint 321 is provided with a first screw hole 3211. The first joint 321 is sleeved on the first helical tooth segment 311 through the first screw hole 3211 and is screwed to the first helical tooth segment 311. A screw-nut structure can be formed between the first screw hole 3211 and the first helical tooth segment 311. When the first linkage member 31 rotates about the first rotation direction, the first screw hole 3211 and the first helical tooth segment 311 engage with each other, allowing the first linkage member 31 to move relative to the second linkage member 32 along the first movement direction. This, in turn, drives the swing arm 22 to swing via the connecting rod 323 and the second joint 322, so that the cutter 23 cuts the battery tab 43.

[0040] Optionally, as shown in FIG4 , the first joint 321 is fixedly connected to the first end of the connecting rod 323, and the second joint 322 is rotatably connected to the second end of the connecting rod 323. The second joint 322 defines a sliding hole 3221, through which the second joint 322 is slidably mounted on the rocker arm 22. As the first linkage member 31 moves relative to the second linkage member 32 in the first movement direction, the first joint 321 drives the rocker arm 22 to swing downward via the connecting rod 323 and the second joint 322. During this process, the second joint 322 can adaptively rotate relative to the connecting rod 323. This arrangement allows the size of the sliding hole 3221 in the second joint 322 to adapt to the radial size of the rocker arm 22. As the second joint 322 slides relative to the rocker arm 22, the axes of the two joints can be collinear, thereby making the rocker arm 22 more stable in its swing.

[0041] Optionally, as shown in FIG5 , the first joint 321 is rotatably connected to the first end of the connecting rod 323, the second joint 322 is rotatably connected to the second end of the connecting rod 323, and the second joint 322 is fixedly connected to the swing arm 22. In this embodiment, no sliding hole is required; the second joint 322 is directly fixed to the swing arm 22. During movement of the first linkage member 31 relative to the second linkage member 32 in the first movement direction, the first joint 321 and the second joint 322 simultaneously rotate relative to the connecting rod 323, causing the second joint 322 to drive the swing arm 22 to swing downward. This structure is similar to the retractable structure of a camera tripod and can reliably and effectively achieve the downward swing of the swing arm 22 to allow the cutter 23 to cut the battery tab 43.

[0042] In this embodiment, the cutting substrate 21 is provided with a rocker 22 on both sides of the clamping assembly 1. A first joint 321 is provided with multiple second joints 322 corresponding one-to-one with the rocker 22. Referring to the accompanying drawings, the upper and lower ends of the first joint 321 are connected to the second joints 322 via connecting rods 323. A rocker 22 is provided at each of the upper and lower ends of the cutting substrate 21, and the two rocker 22s are respectively penetrated by two sliding holes 3221 for the second joints 322. This arrangement enables cutting of the tab 43 from both the upper and lower sides, further improving the reliability and effectiveness of the tab 43 cutting process.

[0043] The linkage assembly also includes a first drive motor 35, the output shaft of which is fixedly connected to the first linkage member 31. The output shaft of the first drive motor 35 can be fixedly connected to the first linkage member 31 via a coupling. The provision of the first drive motor 35 enables automatic rotation of the first linkage member 31, improving the overall automation level of the device.

[0044] Continuing with Figures 1 to 3, the clamping assembly 1 includes a clamping base 11 and a pair of clamping plates 12 disposed on the clamping base 11. The two clamping plates 12 are configured to jointly clamp the battery, and the rack 34 is disposed on the clamping base 11. The two clamping plates 12 can move closer to or farther from each other relative to the clamping base 11. When the two clamping plates 12 are close to each other, they can reliably clamp and secure the battery cover 41.

[0045] The clamping assembly 1 also includes a clamping transmission assembly 13. A slide 112 is provided on the clamping base 11. Each clamping plate 12 is provided with a sliding head 121 that slides with the slide 112. The clamping transmission assembly 13 can drive the two clamping plates 12 to move closer together to clamp the battery; or move away from each other to release the battery. For example, the clamping transmission assembly 13 can drive the sliding head 121 to slide on the slide 112, so that the two clamping plates 12 move closer together and clamp the battery, or move away from each other to release the battery. By providing the slide 112 and the sliding head 121, the movement direction of the clamping plate 12 relative to the clamping base 11 can be strictly limited, further improving the reliability of the clamping of the two clamping plates 12.

[0046] In this embodiment, the clamping transmission assembly 13 includes a driven bevel gear 131, a driving bevel gear 132, and a screw 133. The screw 133, the driven bevel gear 131, and the sliding head 121 are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence. The sliding head 121 is screwed to the first end of the screw 133, and the second end of the screw 133 is connected to the driven bevel gear 131. The driving bevel gear 132 is simultaneously meshed with the two driven bevel gears 131. In this embodiment, by driving the driving bevel gear 132 to rotate, the two driven bevel gears 131 meshed therewith can be driven to rotate, thereby driving the screw 133 connected to the driven bevel gears 131 to rotate. Since the sliding head 121 is sleeved on the screw 133 and screwed to the screw 133, and the sliding head 121 is also slidably connected to the slide 112, the rotation of the screw 133 can drive the sliding head 121 to slide on the slide 112, thereby achieving the movement drive of the clamping plate 12.

[0047] The sliding head 121 defines a third threaded hole 1211, through which the sliding head 121 is sleeved onto the screw rod 133 and threadedly engaged with the screw rod 133. The screw rod 133, through the third threaded hole 1211, and the sliding head 121 form a screw-nut structure. With the threads of the third threaded hole 1211 and the screw rod 133 engaged, the screw rod 133 rotates, driving the sliding head 121 to slide on the slideway 112.

[0048] The clamping assembly 1 also includes a second drive motor 14, and a driving bevel gear 132 is fixedly mounted on the output shaft of the second drive motor 14. The driving bevel gear 132 is fixedly mounted on the output shaft of the second drive motor 14 via a key connection. The provision of the second drive motor 14 enables automatic rotation of the driving bevel gear 132, further enhancing the overall automation level of the device.

[0049] When using the battery tab removal device provided by the present application, the battery cover is clamped on both sides of the long side by a clamping assembly, thereby clamping the battery cover. The first linkage is then controlled to rotate relative to the second linkage about a first rotational direction. Since the two ends of the third linkage are respectively engaged with the second helical tooth segment and the rack, the clamping assembly for clamping the cover is driven to move in a first movement direction, i.e., the direction in which the battery cover is pulled away from the housing, thereby pulling the cover away from the housing and exposing the tab connected between the cover and the housing. At the same time, since the second linkage is slidably mounted on the swing arm and screwed to the first helical tooth segment, the rotation of the first linkage relative to the second linkage about the first rotational direction can drive the second linkage to move relative to the cutting base in the second movement direction, thereby increasing the distance between the second linkage and the first linkage. Under the action of the second linkage, the swing arm swings downward, aligning with the tab and cutting the tab. The above process achieves the purpose of pulling the cover away from the housing while cutting the tab, so that the pulling of the cover and the removal of the tab can be carried out in a coordinated manner, thereby effectively improving the overall efficiency of the battery disassembly operation.

[0050] Exemplarily, the working process of the battery tab removal device is described below.

[0051] When the tab 43 needs to be removed, the second drive motor 14 drives the active bevel gear 132 to rotate, and the two driven bevel gears 131 meshing with the active bevel gear 132 rotate, driving the two screws 133 to rotate, so that the two sliding heads 121 move synchronously in opposite directions, and then the two clamping plates 12 move toward the two sides of the long side of the cover plate 41, clamping the two sides of the long side of the cover plate 41.

[0052] After clamping the cover plate 41, the first drive motor 35 drives the first linkage 31 to rotate, the second helical tooth segment 312 drives the first gear 331 to rotate, and drives the second gear 332 of the third linkage 33 to rotate. Under the engagement of the second gear 332 and the rack 34, the clamping substrate 11 is moved in the direction away from the battery shell 42, thereby moving the clamping plate 12 that clamps the cover plate 41 in the direction away from the shell 42, pulling the previously cut cover plate 41 away from the shell 42 and exposing the tab 43.

[0053] At the same time, the first linkage member 31 rotates, and the second linkage member 32 moves as a whole toward one end of the battery under the threaded cooperation of the first spiral tooth segment 311 and the first screw hole 3211 of the first joint 321, so that the two relatively arranged rocker arms 22 located at one end of the tab 43 rotate along the hinge with the cutting base plate 21, causing the two rocker arms 22 to rotate toward the tab 43. The two cutters 23 at the ends of the rocker arms 22 simultaneously move toward the tab 43 and cut the tab 43, thereby cutting off the tab 43. This achieves the purpose of pulling the cover plate 41 away from the housing 42 while simultaneously cutting off the tab 43. In the above process, the pulling away of the cover plate 41 and the cutting off of the tab 43 can be carried out in conjunction, thereby effectively improving the overall efficiency of the battery disassembly operation.

[0054] To sum up, the battery tab cutting device provided in this embodiment is configured by setting a linkage assembly, wherein the first linkage member 31 rotates relative to the second linkage member 32 around a first rotation direction, and the second spiral tooth segment 312 is engaged with the first gear 331 to rotate the third linkage member 33, thereby driving the second gear 332 to rotate, and the engagement between the second gear 332 and the rack 34 drives the clamping assembly 1 to move along the first moving direction, thereby pulling the cover plate 41 away from the shell 42 and exposing the tab 43 connected between the cover plate 41 and the shell 42. At the same time, the second linkage member 32 is slidably mounted on the rocker arm 22 and screwed to the first spiral tooth segment 311. The first linkage member 31 rotates relative to the second linkage member 32 around the first rotation direction to drive the second linkage member 32 to move relative to the cutting substrate 21 in the second moving direction. Under the action of the second linkage member 32, the rocker arm 22 swings downward, and then the rocker arm 22 aligns with the tab 43 and cuts the tab 43. During the whole process, the pulling away of the battery cover 41 and the cutting off of the tab 43 can be carried out in conjunction, thereby effectively improving the overall operation efficiency of the battery disassembly.

Claims

1. A battery tab removal device, comprising: A clamping assembly (1) configured to clamp a cover plate (41) of a battery; A cutting assembly (2), comprising a cutting base plate (21), a swing rod (22) and a cutting knife (23), wherein the cutting base plate (21), the swing rod (22) and the cutting knife (23) are connected in sequence, and the cutting knife (23) is swingably arranged on the cutting base plate (21) via the swing rod (22); A linkage assembly, comprising a first linkage member (31), a second linkage member (32), a third linkage member (33) and a rack (34); the rack (34) is arranged on the clamping assembly (1); the cutting substrate (21) is fixedly arranged; the first linkage member (31) is rotatably arranged on the cutting substrate (21); the first linkage member (31) is provided with a first spiral tooth segment (311) and a second spiral tooth segment (312); the second linkage member (32) is connected to the swing rod (22); the second linkage member (32) is screwed to the first spiral tooth segment (311); and two ends of the third linkage member (33) are respectively meshed and connected with the second spiral tooth segment (312) and the rack (34); The first linkage member (31) rotates relative to the second linkage member (32) about a first rotation direction, and is configured to drive the clamping assembly (1) to move in a first moving direction through the third linkage member (33), while driving the second linkage member (32) to move relative to the cutting substrate (21) in a second moving direction and driving the swing rod (22) to swing so that the cutter (23) cuts the battery tab (43).

2. The battery tab removal device according to claim 1, wherein: The first end of the third linkage member (33) is provided with a first gear (331) meshingly connected to the second helical tooth segment (312), and the second end of the third linkage member (33) is provided with a second gear (332) meshingly connected to the rack (34).

3. The battery tab removal device according to claim 1, wherein: The first linkage member (31) is provided with a smooth section (313) between the first spiral tooth section (311) and the second spiral tooth section (312); the cutting substrate (21) is provided with a rotating hole (211); and the smooth section (313) is arranged to rotate in the rotating hole (211).

4. The battery tab removal device according to claim 1, wherein: The second linkage member (32) comprises a first joint (321), a second joint (322) and a connecting rod (323); the second joint (322) is connected to one side of the first joint (321) through the connecting rod (323); the first joint (321) is provided with a first screw hole (3211); the first joint (321) is screwed to the first helical tooth segment (311) through the first screw hole (3211); The first joint (321) moves in the second moving direction relative to the first spiral tooth segment (311), and is configured to drive the swing rod (22) to swing via the connecting rod (323) and the second joint (322) in sequence, so that the cutter (23) cuts the battery tab (43).

5. The battery tab removal device according to claim 4, wherein: The cutting substrate (21) is provided with the swing rod (22) on both sides of the clamping assembly (1), and the first joint (321) is provided with the second joint (322) corresponding to the swing rod (22) one by one through the connecting rod (323).

6. The battery tab removal device according to claim 4, wherein: The first joint (321) is fixedly connected to the first end of the connecting rod (323), the second joint (322) is rotatably connected to the second end of the connecting rod (323), the second joint (322) is provided with a sliding hole (3221), and the second joint (322) is slidably mounted on the swing rod (22) through the sliding hole (3221).

7. The battery tab removal device according to claim 4, wherein: The first joint (321) is rotatably connected to the first end of the connecting rod (323), the second joint (322) is rotatably connected to the second end of the connecting rod (323), and the second joint (322) is fixedly connected to the swing rod (22).

8. The battery tab removal device according to claim 1, wherein: The clamping assembly (1) comprises a clamping substrate (11) and clamping plates (12) arranged in pairs on the clamping substrate (11); the two clamping plates (12) are arranged to clamp the battery together; and the rack (34) is arranged on the clamping substrate (11).

9. The battery tab removal device according to claim 8, wherein: The clamping assembly (1) further comprises a clamping transmission assembly (13); a slideway (112) is provided on the clamping base plate (11); each of the clamping plates (12) is provided with a sliding head (121) that slidably cooperates with the slideway (112); the clamping transmission assembly (13) is configured to drive the two clamping plates (12) to move closer to each other to clamp the battery; or to move away from each other to release the battery.

10. The battery tab removal device according to claim 9, wherein: The clamping transmission assembly (13) comprises a driven bevel gear (131), a driving bevel gear (132) and a screw rod (133); the screw rod (133), the driven bevel gear (131) and the sliding head (121) are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence; the sliding head (121) is screwed to a first end of the screw rod (133); the second end of the screw rod (133) is connected to the driven bevel gear (131); and the driving bevel gear (132) is meshedly connected to the two driven bevel gears (131).

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