Rotating Battery Cell Clamps for Interference-Free Transfer
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing clamping apparatuses struggle to efficiently transfer multiple groups of battery cells due to interference between clamping mechanisms, making it difficult to simultaneously grab and release the cells in the same orientation.
Innovation Solution
A clamping apparatus with two clamping mechanisms that can switch between states, allowing the opening directions of the mechanisms to align or diverge, facilitated by a driving module that rotates the first clamping mechanism, enabling simultaneous grabbing and smooth release of multiple groups of battery cells.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If multiple clamping mechanisms are arranged to simultaneously grasp multiple groups of battery cells, then the productivity is improved, but the clamping mechanisms interfere with each other during release
Solution Approach 1:
The clamping mechanisms are designed to be rotatable relative to each other, changing their spatial arrangement dynamically. When needing to release battery cells, the mechanisms rotate to face away from each other, eliminating interference. This dynamic reconfiguration allows multiple clamping mechanisms to operate simultaneously without mutual obstruction.
Solution Approach 2:
The solution moves the problem from a two-dimensional planar arrangement to a three-dimensional spatial configuration by allowing rotation out of the release plane. The clamping mechanisms can pivot to different angular positions, utilizing the third dimension (rotation angle) to avoid interference while maintaining simultaneous grasping capability.
2Ease of operation
If the clamping mechanisms are arranged to face the same direction for simultaneous release, then the ease of operation is improved, but they cannot simultaneously grasp multiple groups of battery cells in the same orientation
Solution Approach 1:
The clamping mechanisms are designed with rotational freedom, allowing them to dynamically adjust their orientation. They can face the same direction when releasing battery cells for ease of operation, and can be positioned at different angles when grasping multiple groups of battery cells to accommodate various configurations.
Solution Approach 2:
Each clamping mechanism is designed to perform multiple functions: grasping battery cells in different orientations and releasing them in a unified direction. The rotational capability allows a single mechanism to adapt to different operational requirements, making the system universally applicable to various battery cell arrangements.
3Device complexity
If the clamping mechanisms are fixed in position, then the device complexity is reduced, but they cannot switch between different operational states
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of fixed positioning, the clamping mechanisms are designed with rotational joints that allow them to switch between different operational states. The mechanisms can rotate to different angles to achieve various configurations for grasping and releasing battery cells, providing adaptability without requiring multiple separate fixed mechanisms.
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
The apparatus effectively grasps and releases multiple groups of battery cells in the same orientation, enhancing transfer efficiency by reducing interference and ensuring smooth movement between the clamping mechanisms.
Implementation Method 1
the first driving module is configured to drive the first clamping mechanism to rotate, enabling the clamping apparatus to switch between the first state and the second state
Data Source
AI summary
A clamping apparatus, includes: a support assembly including a first driving module and clamping mechanisms disposed on the support assembly and including at least one first clamping mechanism and at least one second clamping mechanism arranged along a first direction. When the clamping apparatus is in a first state, an opening direction of a clamping opening of the first clamping mechanism faces away from the second clamping mechanism. When the clamping apparatus is in a second state, the opening direction of the clamping opening of the first clamping mechanism faces towards the second clamping mechanism. The opening direction of the clamping opening of the first clamping mechanism is consistent with an opening direction of a clamping opening of the second clamping mechanism. The first driving module drives the first clamping mechanism to rotate, such that the clamping apparatus switches between the first state and the second state.