Intermediate partition plate positioning apparatus and battery module assembling equipment
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Solution Overview
Problem
The challenge in assembling battery modules lies in accurately positioning the intermediate partition plate between submodules, which can lead to scratches on battery cells and affect performance due to the lack of precise alignment mechanisms in existing equipment.
Innovation Solution
An intermediate partition plate positioning apparatus with a supporting mechanism, first and second adjusting mechanisms, and clamping portions that allow for precise horizontal and vertical adjustments, ensuring the partition plate aligns accurately with reserved clearances and avoids collisions during insertion.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If existing assembly equipment is used without precise alignment mechanisms, then the assembly process is simpler, but the intermediate partition plate cannot be accurately positioned, leading to scratches on battery cells and reduced performance
Solution Approach 1:
The positioning apparatus is divided into multiple independent adjustment mechanisms: a first adjusting mechanism for horizontal positioning and a second adjusting mechanism for vertical positioning. Each mechanism independently controls a specific degree of freedom, allowing precise positioning without requiring a single complex monolithic device. This segmentation enables high positioning precision while keeping each individual mechanism relatively simple in structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention introduces multi-dimensional adjustment capabilities by adding both horizontal (first adjusting mechanism) and vertical (second adjusting mechanism) adjustment dimensions. This multi-dimensional approach allows the intermediate partition plate to be positioned accurately in space by controlling its coordinates in multiple directions, resolving the contradiction between precision and complexity through dimensional decomposition.
2Reliability
If the intermediate partition plate is inserted without precise horizontal alignment, then the assembly process is faster, but the plate may collide with submodules causing damage to the dielectric film of battery cells
Solution Approach 1:
The first adjusting mechanism performs preliminary horizontal alignment of the intermediate partition plate with the reserved clearance before the insertion process begins. This preliminary positioning ensures that the plate is correctly aligned with the target position, preventing collision with submodules and damage to the dielectric film during subsequent insertion operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The first adjusting mechanism acts as an intermediary device between the intermediate partition plate and the submodules. It provides a buffer zone for adjustment, allowing the plate to be precisely positioned relative to the submodules before actual contact or insertion occurs, thereby preventing direct collision and damage.
3Manufacturing precision
If manual positioning of the intermediate partition plate is used, then the equipment is simpler, but the assembly precision and consistency are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The invention replaces static manual positioning with dynamic automated adjustment mechanisms. The first and second adjusting mechanisms enable real-time, programmable control of the intermediate partition plate's position in horizontal and vertical directions. This dynamic adjustment capability ensures consistent assembly precision across different production cycles while maintaining reasonable automation levels.
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AI summary
An intermediate partition plate positioning apparatus and battery module assembling equipment are provided. The intermediate partition plate positioning apparatus includes: a supporting mechanism; a first adjusting mechanism, connected to the supporting mechanism, and configured to drive the supporting mechanism to move along a vertical direction; and a second adjusting mechanism. The second adjusting mechanism is located on at least one side of the supporting mechanism along a first horizontal direction. The second adjusting mechanism includes a clamping portion and a driving portion. The clamping portion is connected to the supporting mechanism. The driving portion is able to drive the clamping portion to move so that the clamping portion clamps the intermediate partition plate from two sides of the intermediate partition plate along a second horizontal direction. The first horizontal direction intersects the second horizontal direction.