Patent ID: 8912459
Filing Date: 2014-12-16
Classification: B07C,G01R,H01M,Y02E

Abstract:
1. A system for testing and sorting batteries, comprising: an industrial robot, comprising a manipulator and a controller, with a gripper mounted on the manipulator that picks a battery for testing and sorting; a first battery holding section disposed within a working range of the industrial robot that receives batteries for testing and sorting at predetermined locations in the first battery holding section; and a testing section disposed within the working range of the industrial robot that tests an electrical condition of the battery for testing and sorting; whereby: the controller controls the manipulator and the gripper to first-pick the battery for testing and sorting at the predetermined location from the first battery holding section and place it to contact the testing section for testing; the testing section tests the battery and sends to the controller a signal indicating the electrical condition of the tested battery; and the controller controls the manipulator and the gripper to second-pick the battery contacting the testing section and sort it according to the signal.