Power Battery Module Dismantling with Adaptive Cutting and Stripping
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional manual methods for dismantling power battery modules are hazardous due to the risk of injury from cutting tools, and they are not efficient for cutting batteries of different sizes, leading to potential damage and safety issues.
Innovation Solution
A device for automatically dismantling power battery modules, comprising a cutting platform, clamping mechanism, first and second cutting mechanisms, turnover mechanism, and stripping mechanism, which allows for automatic annular cutting and removal of battery housings, accommodating batteries of various sizes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual cutting method is used to dismantle power battery modules, then operation flexibility is maintained, but safety hazards increase due to potential injury from cutters and burrs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical cutting operations with an automated cutting device that uses a cutting blade to automatically cut through the housing of power battery modules. The device includes a cutting platform, clamping mechanism, and cutting blade assembly that automatically performs the cutting operation without manual intervention, thereby eliminating safety hazards associated with manual cutter handling while maintaining operational efficiency
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a stripping mechanism as an intermediary component between the cutting blade and the battery cells. This mechanism includes stripping plates that automatically remove burrs generated during cutting and prevent them from causing injury. The intermediary stripping mechanism acts as a protective barrier that eliminates the harmful effect of burrs without interfering with the cutting operation
2Device complexity
If manual cutting method is used, then device complexity is low, but manufacturing precision deteriorates due to difficulty in controlling cutting depth
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual cutting operations with an automated cutting device that incorporates a cutting blade mounted on a drive assembly. The automated system controls the cutting depth and position through mechanical guidance and drive mechanisms, ensuring consistent and precise cutting depth across different battery modules without requiring complex manual measurement and control procedures
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs a cutting blade assembly that can move vertically along the housing of the power battery module under automated control. The blade is driven by a drive assembly that allows dynamic adjustment of cutting depth and position, enabling precise cutting through different sizes and configurations of battery modules while maintaining manufacturing precision
3Device complexity
If manual cutting method is used, then device complexity is low, but productivity deteriorates due to restricted dismantling capability
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual dismantling operations with an automated device that integrates cutting, clamping, and stripping functions. The automated cutting device can process multiple battery modules sequentially without manual intervention, significantly improving productivity while maintaining relatively simple device architecture through the use of standardized mechanical components
Solution Approach 2:
The patent designs a universal cutting device that can handle power battery modules of different sizes and configurations. The device includes adjustable clamping mechanisms and vertically movable cutting blades that can accommodate various module dimensions, enabling a single device to perform multiple dismantling tasks and thereby improving overall productivity without requiring multiple specialized tools
4Manufacturing precision
If fixed cutting device is used, then manufacturing precision is maintained, but adaptability deteriorates as it cannot cut batteries of different sizes
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a cutting blade assembly that can move vertically along the housing of the power battery module under automated control. The blade is driven by a drive assembly that allows dynamic adjustment of cutting depth and position, enabling precise cutting through different sizes and configurations of battery modules while maintaining manufacturing precision
Solution Approach 2:
The patent designs a universal cutting device with adjustable clamping mechanisms and vertically movable cutting blades that can accommodate various module dimensions. The device maintains cutting precision through automated positioning systems while adapting to different battery sizes through adjustable components, thereby achieving both manufacturing precision and adaptability
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AI summary
Disclosed is a device for automatically dismantling a power battery module (300), including a cutting platform (100), a clamping mechanism (200), a first cutting mechanism (400), a second cutting mechanism (500), a turnover mechanism (600), and a stripping mechanism (700). The clamping mechanism (200) is disposed on the cutting platform (100). The first cutting mechanism (400) includes a first cutting blade (410), a cutting blade set (420), and a first drive assembly (430). The second cutting mechanism (500) includes a third cutting blade (510), a fourth cutting blade (520), and a third drive assembly (530). The first cutting blade (410), the cutting blade set (420), the third cutting blade (510), and the fourth cutting blade (520) are vertically movable. The cutting blade set (420) includes a plurality of second cutting blades (411) that are movable relative to each other, so that power battery modules of different models and with different quantities of cells can be dismantled.