Electrode Plate Threading Assembly for Stable Oven Transport
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Solution Overview
Problem
Battery electrode plates break during drying in ovens due to non-uniform forces and manual handling, leading to misalignment and secondary breakage, and existing threading structures are impractical due to limited oven space.
Innovation Solution
A threading apparatus with guide rails and a threading assembly that allows for automatic electrode plate transport within the oven, reducing space occupation and ensuring uniform force application through movable assemblies and non-metallic components.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual pulling is used to remove broken electrode plates from the oven, then the broken electrode plate can be removed, but force application direction deviates from movement direction causing misalignment or secondary breakage
Solution Approach 1:
A threading assembly acts as an intermediary device between the operator and the broken electrode plate. The threading rod with threading nuts engages the electrode plate edges, providing a mechanical interface that transmits force uniformly along the plate's length, preventing direct manual handling and eliminating misalignment issues
2Ease of operation
If manual connection from the side is used, then broken electrode plates can be connected, but productivity cannot be improved
Solution Approach 1:
The threading assembly enables self-service operation where the device automatically threads through the electrode plate and facilitates connection without requiring manual intervention from the side. The operator simply needs to engage the threading rod, and the system handles the threading and connection process autonomously
Solution Approach 2:
This principle is not applicable to this patent as it deals with mechanical threading operations rather than chemical oxidation processes
3Volume of moving object
If threading assembly is inserted horizontally into guide rails, then space in height direction is reduced, but structure complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The threading assembly is oriented horizontally along the length of the electrode plate rather than vertically, utilizing the longitudinal dimension of the oven space. This dimensional reorientation reduces the height requirement while maintaining functional effectiveness, as the threading rod extends parallel to the guide rails and engages the plate edges
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Facilitates smooth and stable movement of electrode plates, preventing breakage and improving space utilization in ovens, while avoiding contamination from metal particles.
Implementation Method 1
The movable assembly includes a connection portion, first sliding wheels, and a floating portion... The second sliding wheel can convert sliding friction between the mounting bracket and the first guide rail or the second guide rail into rolling friction, reducing the friction therebetween
Implementation Method 2
The elastic member is connected between the mounting bracket and the connection portion so as to floatingly adjust the dimension of the threading assembly in the first direction... effectively avoid jamming of the threading rod
Data Source
AI summary
A threading apparatus for transporting an electrode plate includes an oven, a first guide rail and a second guide rail, and a threading assembly. The first guide rail and the second guide rail are spaced apart from each other inside the oven in a first direction. A first opening and a second opening are respectively provided on a surface of the first guide rail and a surface of the second guide rail that face each other. Two ends of the threading assembly in the first direction are movably disposed in the first guide rail and the second guide rail through the first opening and the second opening, respectively. The threading assembly is configured to be connected to the electrode plate for transporting the electrode plate inside the oven.