Systems and methods for manufacturing battery parts
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
H01M-002/30
H01M-010/04
B23Q-001/25
출원번호
US-0924132
(2018-03-16)
등록번호
US-10217987
(2019-02-26)
발명자
/ 주소
Cain, Tracy L.
출원인 / 주소
Water Gremlin Company
대리인 / 주소
Perkins Coie LLP
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초록▼
Systems and methods for producing battery parts, such as battery parts, are described herein. In one embodiment, a battery part machine is configured transform a profile of one or more acid rings on a battery part from a first cross-section to a second cross-section. The machine can include a rotata
Systems and methods for producing battery parts, such as battery parts, are described herein. In one embodiment, a battery part machine is configured transform a profile of one or more acid rings on a battery part from a first cross-section to a second cross-section. The machine can include a rotatable spindle configured to receive the battery part, and a first tool and a second tool configured to engage the battery part. The orientation of the first tool and the second tool can be configured to engage the battery part at adjustable to polish, crimp, flare or otherwise transform the profile of the acid rings thereon to produce a finished battery part. An operator can input operating parameters to a machine controller to adjust the finished profile of the acid rings produced by the machine without requiring disassembly thereof.
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1. A battery part manufacturing machine, comprising: a shaft;a motor coupled to a first portion of the shaft;a fixture attached to a second portion of the shaft and configured to receive and releasably secure a battery part having a sealing feature; anda tool having a forming portion, wherein the mo
1. A battery part manufacturing machine, comprising: a shaft;a motor coupled to a first portion of the shaft;a fixture attached to a second portion of the shaft and configured to receive and releasably secure a battery part having a sealing feature; anda tool having a forming portion, wherein the motor is configured to rotate the shaft to rotate the battery part, wherein the tool is movable in a first direction to move the forming portion into contact with the sealing feature of the rotating battery part, and wherein the tool is movable in a second direction to move the forming portion away from the sealing feature. 2. The machine of claim 1 wherein the forming portion is configured to contact the sealing feature of the rotating battery part to transform a profile of the sealing feature from a first cross-sectional shape to a second cross-sectional shape. 3. The machine of claim 1 wherein the motor is configured to selectively rotate the shaft between a first rotational velocity and a second rotational velocity. 4. The machine of claim 1 wherein the tool is a first tool, wherein the forming portion is a first forming portion, and wherein the machine further comprises a second tool having a second forming portion configured to contact the rotating battery part. 5. The machine of claim 4 wherein the second tool is positioned adjacent to the fixture and opposite the first tool, and wherein the second tool is movable in the first direction away from the fixture and in the second direction toward the fixture. 6. The machine of claim 5, further comprising a platform having a first arm and a second arm, wherein the first tool is disposed at an end portion of the first arm, and wherein the second tool is disposed at an end portion of the second arm. 7. The machine of claim 6, further comprising an actuator rotatably coupled to the platform, wherein the actuator is configured to rotate the platform in the first direction and the second direction. 8. The machine of claim 4 wherein the first tool is a polishing tool and the second tool is a crimping tool. 9. The machine of claim 4 wherein the motor is configured to rotate the shaft at a first rotational velocity when the first tool contacts the battery part, and wherein the motor is configured to rotate the shaft at a second rotational velocity when the second tool contacts the battery part. 10. The machine of claim 1 wherein the tool is a first tool, and wherein the machine further comprises: a first platform having an end portion proximate to the fixture, wherein the first tool is disposed at the end portion of the first platform, and wherein the platform is movable in the first direction and the second direction;a second platform having an end portion proximate to the fixture and opposite the end portion of the first platform; anda second tool disposed at the end portion of the second platform and having a polishing portion, wherein the second platform is movable in the second direction to move the polishing portion into contact with the rotating battery part. 11. The machine of claim 1 wherein the tool includes a plurality of adjacent forming portions, wherein the adjacent forming portions are separated by grooves, and wherein each groove is configured to receive a corresponding sealing feature of the battery part. 12. A battery part manufacturing machine, comprising: a shaft configured to support a battery part;a tool positioned adjacent to the battery part and movable in a first direction toward the battery part and in a second direction away from the battery part, wherein the tool includes a forming portion configured to engage a sealing feature of the battery part; anda motor coupled to the shaft, wherein the motor is configured to linearly move the shaft in a third direction and a fourth direction to move the battery part in the third direction and the fourth direction, respectively, and wherein the third and fourth directions are perpendicular to the first and second directions. 13. The machine of claim 12 wherein the motor is a first motor, and wherein the machine further comprises a second motor coupled to the shaft, wherein the second motor is configured to rotate the shaft to rotate the battery part. 14. The machine of claim 12 wherein the motor is configured to move the battery part successively in the third direction and the fourth direction a predetermined number of times when the forming portion engages the battery part. 15. The machine of claim 12, further comprising a burnishing tool positioned adjacent to the battery part, wherein the burnishing tool includes an interior surface defining a cavity, and wherein at least a portion of the interior surface includes burnishing members positioned to burnish an outer surface of a lug portion of the battery part when the battery part is inserted into the cavity. 16. The machine of claim 12, further comprising a collet coupled to the shaft, wherein the collet is configured to engage an interior surface of the battery part to support the battery part. 17. A battery part manufacturing machine, comprising: a shaft configured to support a battery part having a sealing feature; anda tool having a forming portion and positioned adjacent to the battery part, wherein the forming portion is configured to engage the sealing feature of the battery part, wherein the tool is rotatable about an axis of rotation, and wherein the axis of rotation of the tool is movable in a first direction toward the battery part and in a second direction away from the battery part. 18. The machine of claim 17, further comprising a motor coupled to the to the shaft and configured to rotate the shaft to rotate the battery part. 19. The machine of claim 17, further comprising a motor coupled to the shaft, wherein the motor is configured to linearly move the shaft in a third direction and a fourth direction, and wherein the third and fourth directions are perpendicular to the first and second directions. 20. The machine of claim 17 wherein the forming portion is configured to engage the sealing feature of the battery part to transform a profile of the sealing feature from a first cross-sectional shape to a second cross-sectional shape.
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