Battery Press Plate Module With Quick Locking Changeover

Solution Overview

Problem

The process of replacing press plate assemblies with different sizes in battery production is time-consuming and labor-intensive, adversely affecting production efficiency due to the varying size specifications of battery cells.

Innovation Solution

A press plate module with a selectively extendable and retractable stop element and stop surface allows for quick switching between locked and unlocked states, facilitating automatic operation and reducing the steps required for assembly replacement.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If press plate assemblies with different sizes are manually replaced for different battery cell types, then adaptability to various battery specifications is improved, but replacement time and labor costs increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveadaptability to various battery specificationsVSAvoidreplacement time

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The mounting seat assembly is designed with a universal interface that can accommodate multiple types of press plate assemblies with different sizes and specifications. The standardized mounting structure allows different press plate assemblies to be interchangeably mounted on the same mounting seat, enabling one mounting seat to serve multiple functions for different battery cell types.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The press plate assembly incorporates adjustable positioning mechanisms and flexible mounting features that allow dynamic adaptation to different battery cell dimensions. The assembly can be adjusted or reconfigured to match various specifications, enabling rapid adaptation without complete replacement of the entire assembly.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If press plate assemblies with different sizes are manually replaced for different battery cell types, then adaptability to various battery specifications is improved, but labor costs increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveadaptability to various battery specificationsVSAvoidlabor costs

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The mounting seat assembly is designed with a universal interface that can accommodate multiple types of press plate assemblies with different sizes and specifications. The standardized mounting structure allows different press plate assemblies to be interchangeably mounted on the same mounting seat, enabling one mounting seat to serve multiple functions for different battery cell types.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The press plate system is divided into modular components: the mounting seat assembly and the press plate assembly can be independently manufactured and maintained. This segmentation allows for easier manufacturing, inspection, and replacement of individual components, reducing overall labor costs and simplifying the adaptation process for different battery specifications.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

3Adaptability or versatility

If multiple press plate assemblies are stored and manually replaced, then adaptability to various battery specifications is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveadaptability to various battery specificationsVSAvoidsystem complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The mounting seat assembly is designed with a universal interface that can accommodate multiple types of press plate assemblies with different sizes and specifications. The standardized mounting structure allows different press plate assemblies to be interchangeably mounted on the same mounting seat, enabling one mounting seat to serve multiple functions for different battery cell types.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The press plate assembly incorporates adjustable positioning mechanisms and flexible mounting features that allow dynamic adaptation to different battery cell dimensions. The assembly can be adjusted or reconfigured to match various specifications, enabling rapid adaptation without complete replacement of the entire assembly.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS12583063B2Press plate module, production line, and control method

Publication Date: 2026.03.24 CONTEMPORARY AMPEREX TECHNOLOGY (HONG KONG) LIMITED

AI summary

A press plate module, a production line, and a control method are provided. The press plate module includes a press plate assembly and a mounting seat assembly. One of the mounting seat assembly and the press plate assembly is provided with a stop element, and the other is provided with a stop surface. The stop element is selectively extendable and retractable, and the press plate module includes a locked state and an unlocked state. In the locked state, the stop element is in an extended state and abuts against the stop surface, such that the press plate assembly is fixed with the mounting seat assembly, and the mounting seat assembly drives the press plate assembly to move, such that the press plate assembly presses against or separates from a battery. In the unlocked state, the stop element is in a retracted state and separated from the stop surface.