| 摘要 |
A method and apparatus for providing a compound (22) in each of the cell spaces of a multicell battery case (10). The compound comprises a bituminous material delivered to a plurality of the cell spaces concurrently through a plurality of nozzles (25) of a dispensing head (24). The battery case (10) is accurately positioned against a back stop (45) and a forward stop (36). A sensor (49) determines the accurate alignment of the battery case (10) in the fill position and cooperates with a controller (81) for controlling operation of the automatic dispenser (23). In the dispensing operation, the nozzles (25) are moved along a first plurality of cells. The nozzles are then retracted and moved lengthwise of the case to be aligned with a second group of cells. The nozzles are then moved along the case cells while dispensing compound to the second group of cells. A drip shield (62) is automatically positioned under the nozzles when they are being moved between cells and during movement of the battery case to and from the delivery position. Microswitches (69,70,90,91) are provided for accurately sensing the position of the dispenser head and adjustable control rods (71,72,75,76) are provided for permitting adjustment of the operation of the microswitches to accommodate the dispensing operation to different size battery cases. Structure is provided for maintaining the compound hot prior to its delivery into the battery case. Control of the dispensing operation is coordinated with other process steps in the manufacture of the battery by way of the controller (81). |
