Ultrasonic Welding Horn Fixing for Precise Battery Tab Angle Setting

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current ultrasonic welding devices for secondary battery tabs face challenges in quickly and stably adjusting the horn angle without deviation, due to inaccuracies in measurement and structural limitations that lead to increased setting time and angle deviations during the clamping process.

Innovation Solution

A horn fixing device and method that includes a fixing block member with an amplifier through hole and pad insertion space, a setting block for angle adjustment, and a compression bolt unit to securely fasten the amplifier, preventing torque-induced deviations and allowing precise angle setting, utilizing guide bolts and compression bolts to ensure stable and quick installation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If an adjustment bolt and indicator are used to adjust the horn angle, then angle adjustment capability is provided, but the measurement value differs from actual rotation amount and setting time increases due to angle deviation

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvehorn angle adjustmentVSAvoidhorn angle precision
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the traditional mechanical indicator measurement system with an optical measurement system. A laser displacement sensor is used to measure the position of the horn tip, providing accurate digital readings of the horn angle without the mechanical errors inherent in traditional indicators. This substitution eliminates the discrepancy between measurement values and actual rotation amounts.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a laser displacement sensor as an intermediary measurement device between the horn and the measurement system. This intermediary provides precise, contactless measurement of the horn tip position, enabling accurate angle determination without directly coupling the measurement device to the horn, thus avoiding mechanical errors and deviations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Ease of operation

If clamp-fastening is performed with setting block and adjustment bolt, then horn angle can be adjusted, but horn angle deviates due to insufficient structural strength

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvehorn angle adjustmentVSAvoidhorn angle stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs a dynamic adjustment mechanism where the horn angle can be precisely adjusted during the clamping process. The system allows for real-time measurement and adjustment of the horn angle, enabling operators to achieve the desired angle before final tightening. This dynamic approach ensures both adjustability and stability, as the angle can be optimized before the clamping force is fully applied.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements preliminary angle adjustment and measurement before final clamping. The laser displacement sensor measures the horn angle during the adjustment phase, allowing operators to set the correct angle before applying full clamping force. This preliminary action prevents angle deviation that would occur if adjustment were attempted after clamping.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Ease of manufacture

If horizontal setting is performed with visual checking and copper hammer, then positioning is achieved, but setting time increases and precision is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvehorizontal setting capabilityVSAvoidhorizontal setting precision
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces manual visual checking and copper hammer positioning with an optical measurement system. The laser displacement sensor provides precise, digital measurement of the horn position and angle, eliminating the need for visual estimation and manual hammering. This substitution dramatically improves both the precision and speed of the horizontal setting process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The system enables self-adjusting capability through real-time optical feedback. The laser displacement sensor continuously monitors the horn position, allowing the system to automatically detect and correct positioning errors without manual intervention. This self-service approach eliminates the need for operators to use copper hammers and visual checking, improving both precision and efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS12186838B2Horn fixing device and horn fixing method of secondary battery tap ultrasonic welding device
Publication Date: 2025.01.07 MPLUS
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AI summary

Provided is a horn fixing device of an ultrasonic welding device for a secondary battery tab, the horn fixing device including an amplifier for ultrasonic welding of the secondary battery tab, a fixing block member having an amplifier through hole formed therein and configured to allow the amplifier to be installed therethrough, the fixing block member having a pad insertion space part formed at an upper portion of the amplifier through hole, wherein the pas insertion space allows an amplifier compression member to be installed therein, and the amplifier compression member installed in the pad insertion space part so as to compress the amplifier placed in the amplifier through hole, and a setting block member installed on one surface of the fixing block member to adjust an angle of the amplifier. The horn fixing device has an effect of uniformly pressing the amplifier by a press pad unit.