Full-automatic storage battery busbar feeding equipment

Abstract

The full-automatic storage battery busbar feeding equipment comprises a busbar arrangement device and a grabbing and moving device which are installed on a rack, the busbar arrangement device comprises a shell, a discharging channel and a shifting wheel assembly of the discharging channel, a stock bin used for containing busbars is formed in the upper portion of the shell, the bottom of the stock bin is arranged in an inclined mode, and the grabbing and moving device is arranged on the shell. A supporting plate and a front baffle are arranged in the shell, and the front end of the supporting plate and the lower end of the front baffle are gradually close to form a discharging opening only allowing a single busbar to pass through. The shifting wheel assembly is arranged at a discharging port of the stock bin, stacked busbars sequentially pass through the discharging port and the discharging port in the bottom of the stock bin to be connected with the discharging channel through rotation of the shifting wheel assembly, and the grabbing and moving device is arranged at a discharging port of the discharging channel and transfers the busbars to the next station. According to the equipment, the full-automatic process of disordered stacking, ordered single-layer separation and directional conveying of the busbars is achieved, manual work is completely replaced, and efficiency is remarkably improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the technical field of lead-acid battery manufacturing equipment, and particularly relates to a fully automatic battery busbar feeding device. Background Technology

[0002] Most lead-acid batteries are 12V batteries, consisting of 6 cells. Each cell has positive and negative plates. The positive and negative plates need to be connected in parallel to weld the tabs together. The current collectors after welding are collectively called busbars. To ensure the service life and high-rate discharge characteristics of lead-acid batteries, the busbars are generally welded by hot melting of lead-tin alloy. The high-temperature furnace melts the lead, and then the liquid lead is poured into a mold. The tabs in the mold are heated to fuse and weld. In this process, the high-temperature furnace needs to work continuously for 24 hours, which consumes a lot of energy, and the production process is highly polluting, has high material loss, and the welding quality between the tabs and the busbar is not high.

[0003] Therefore, an increasing number of companies are choosing to use non-lead metal strips as the busbars for batteries. For example, patent documents CN106549183A and CN205752350U both propose using copper or other non-lead metal materials as busbars, connected to the tabs using a mechanical fixing method. Patent document CN120033347A discloses a rapid welding battery busbar structure and manufacturing process, proposing the use of non-lead metal strips made of metals or alloys with higher conductivity than lead, as well as non-lead metal positive and negative terminals. The non-lead metal strips are rapidly heated by electricity and welded to the cluster tabs and non-lead metal positive and negative terminals. After the welding is firm, the busbar is formed by cutting and sealed with glue. The above solutions improve the specific energy of lead-acid batteries, reduce the material cost of lead-acid batteries, improve production efficiency, reduce energy consumption, and reduce pollution.

[0004] However, the aforementioned patent documents do not disclose the specific structure of the automated processing equipment. Furthermore, due to the use of prefabricated metal strips as busbars, the overall processing method differs significantly from the traditional method of using lead-molded busbars. Traditional equipment cannot be directly used in the process of welding prefabricated metal strips to battery tabs. Moreover, the use of prefabricated metal strips as busbars makes it possible to fully automate the feeding of busbars. Therefore, it is necessary to design an automated busbar feeding device for the aforementioned processing technology to further improve production efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In order to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the purpose of this invention is to provide a fully automatic battery busbar feeding device, which can realize the orderly single-layer output of the busbar and the fully automated feeding process of directional conveying to the next workstation.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] An automated battery busbar feeding device includes a busbar sorting device and a gripping and moving device mounted on a frame. The busbar sorting device includes a housing, a feeding channel, and a dial wheel assembly. The upper part of the housing forms a hopper for placing the busbars, and the bottom of the hopper is inclined. The housing contains a support plate and a front baffle. The front end of the support plate and the lower end of the front baffle gradually converge to form a feeding port that can only accommodate a single busbar. The dial wheel assembly is located at the feeding port of the hopper. By rotating the dial wheel assembly, the stacked busbars pass through the feeding port sequentially. The feeding port at the bottom of the hopper is connected to the feeding channel. The gripping and moving device is located at the discharge port of the feeding channel and transfers the busbars to the next station.

[0008] In the above structure, the inclined hopper uses gravity for automatic feeding, and the narrow gap formed by the pallet and the front baffle strictly limits the passage of a single material to avoid multiple rows overlapping. At the same time, the pulley is used to force the stacked busbars to separate, so as to achieve orderly single-layer arrangement. The grabbing and moving device is used to transfer the busbars to the next station, which solves the problem of low efficiency of traditional manual feeding.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment, a movable component is also fixed at the outlet of the feeding channel, and a movable support block is fixed at the movable end of the movable component. The movable component drives the movable support block to move together with or apart from the feeding channel.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment, the width of the movable support block is the same as the width of a busbar, and the outer side of the movable support block is also provided with a stop or a stop edge.

[0011] In the above structure, the width of the movable support block matches the busbar, allowing only the outermost single busbar to remain during separation, achieving separation one busbar at a time and providing accurate positioning for gripping. Simultaneously, the movable support block is equipped with a stop to ensure the busbar does not detach during separation, improving reliability.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment, a clamping component is also fixed at the outlet of the feeding channel. When the movable support block is separated from the feeding channel, the clamping component clamps the manifold located at the end of the upper strip. The clamping component can clamp the subsequent manifolds, preventing the remaining manifolds from sliding out when a single strip is separated, thus ensuring the independence of the material distribution action.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment, a roller brush is also provided at the lower part of the inlet of the feeding channel. The roller brush blocks and supports the downward-moving manifold and adjusts the manifold to a horizontal state. The roller brush structure forms a flexible resistance to the downward-moving strip material, avoiding impact and accumulation caused by gravity acceleration, and improving the stability of the feeding. At the same time, the rotational friction of the roller brush forces the skewed manifold to return to a horizontal position, adapting to differences in the posture of the incoming material.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment, the dial assembly includes a drive motor, a rotating shaft, and a dial wheel. The rotating shaft passes through the housing and is rotatably connected to the housing. The drive motor is fixed to the housing and drives the rotating shaft to rotate. The dial wheel is fixed to the rotating shaft, and a gap is formed between the dial wheel and the lower slat of the feeding channel to accommodate a single busbar.

[0015] The gap between the dial wheel and the feeding channel is strictly matched to the thickness of a single manifold to prevent multiple manifolds from entering at the same time, ensuring single-layer conveying. At the same time, the rotation of the dial wheel can push the stacked upper manifolds away from the channel to prevent blockage of the feeding channel.

[0016] As a preferred embodiment, the feeding channel is located within the housing and includes upper and lower sets of slats. A gap is formed between the upper and lower sets of slats to accommodate a single busbar laid flat and passing through. The lower slat in the feeding channel serves as a support strip, which is inclined and bent horizontally at its front end. The upper slat has the same shape as the support strip and is fixed to the housing by a limiting component. In this structure, the inclined section of the support strip slides down under gravity, while the horizontal section provides stable support, reducing the risk of jamming.

[0017] As a preferred embodiment, the two support strips are arranged parallel and spaced apart, and the front ends of the two support strips are fixed with end blocks. The width of the end blocks is at least the width of two busbars. The widened end blocks can accommodate multiple busbars, provide buffer for gripping, and match the cycle requirements.

[0018] As a preferred embodiment, a clamping component is also provided above the end support block, and when the moving support block and the end support block are separated, the clamping component clamps the busbar on the end support block and avoids the outermost busbar on the end support block.

[0019] Under the action of the moving component, the outermost busbar on the end block and the busbar on the moving block are arranged at intervals. The pressing component presses the subsequent busbars to prevent the remaining busbars from sliding out when the two busbars are transferred, thus ensuring the independence of the material distribution action.

[0020] As a preferred embodiment, the limiting assembly includes a crossbeam, a fixing post, and a connecting block. Both ends of the crossbeam are fixed to two side plates, one end of the fixing post is connected to the crossbeam, and the other end of the fixing post is fixed to an upper slat via the connecting block. The upper slat and the support strip form a gap allowing only a single manifold to pass through. The rigid limiting assembly resists vibration deformation, ensuring a consistently precise channel gap over the long term.

[0021] As a preferred embodiment, the gripping and moving device includes a translation module, an arrangement and moving mechanism, and a transfer mechanism. The busbar sorting device and the arrangement and moving mechanism are arranged side by side, and the translation module is arranged between the two. The translation module places the busbars at the outlet of the feeding channel of the busbar sorting device onto the arrangement and moving mechanism in sequence at intervals. The transfer mechanism transfers all the busbars on the arrangement and moving mechanism to the next station at once.

[0022] As a preferred embodiment, the translation module includes a sliding component, a lifting component, and an adsorption component. The sliding component is fixed to the frame by a support column, the lifting component is fixed to the moving block of the sliding component by a slider, and the adsorption component is fixed to the lifting component.

[0023] The translation module enables the single-bus transfer, and in conjunction with the aforementioned clamping components and moving support blocks, it can simultaneously transfer two busbars spaced a certain distance apart. Furthermore, the translation module adopts a flexible pick-and-place structure, using adsorption components (such as vacuum suction cups) to avoid scratching the surface of the busbars. The translation module operates independently as a whole without interfering with the continuous feeding of the sorting device, thus improving overall efficiency.

[0024] As a preferred embodiment, the arrangement and movement mechanism includes a sliding component fixed on the frame and a tray driven by the sliding component. The tray has multiple positioning notches on its side, and the two ends of the busbar are respectively placed in the positioning notches on the two sides.

[0025] The aforementioned arrangement and movement mechanism uses positioning notches to arrange multiple busbars at a certain interval, preparing for batch transfer. The positioning notches also restrict the degrees of freedom of the busbars, ensuring the consistency of the welding / assembly positions at the next workstation.

[0026] As a preferred embodiment, the transfer mechanism includes a robotic arm, a mounting plate, and clamping cylinders. The robotic arm is fixed to the frame, and a rotating lifting rod is connected to the free end of the robotic arm. The mounting plate is fixed to the rotating lifting rod and moves up or down or rotates with the movement of the rotating lifting rod. Multiple clamping cylinders are fixed to the bottom of the mounting plate, and two grippers are connected to the movable end of each clamping cylinder. The clamping cylinder drives the two grippers to move closer or separate, thereby realizing the clamping and release of the busbar.

[0027] The aforementioned transfer mechanism achieves efficient batch transfer, with multiple grippers moving synchronously and transferring an entire busbar in a single operation, significantly reducing feeding time. It also features adaptive clamping: the gripper spacing is adjustable to accommodate different sizes, and the robotic arm provides multi-degree-of-freedom positioning, making it compatible with complex workstation layouts.

[0028] The hopper of this invention features a sloping bottom: it utilizes gravity for automatic feeding, reducing power consumption and preventing the manifolds from stacking and jamming; furthermore, a pulley assembly separates the stacked manifolds into a single-layer flat state, solving the problem of multiple manifolds sticking together; the narrow gap formed by the pallet and the front baffle strictly limits the passage of a single manifold, preventing multiple pieces from being discharged simultaneously; finally, a gripping and moving device transfers the neatly arranged manifolds to the next workstation. The equipment of this invention achieves a fully automated process from disordered stacking of manifolds to ordered single-layer separation and then to directional conveying, completely replacing manual labor and significantly improving efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0029] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of this application. The illustrative embodiments of this application and their descriptions are used to explain this application and do not constitute a limitation thereof.

[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the busbar sorting mechanism, translation module, and arrangement movement mechanism of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 3 and Figure 4 These are schematic diagrams of the busbar sorting mechanism of the present invention from two different angles;

[0033] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the busbar sorting mechanism of the present invention after removing one side plate;

[0034] Figures 6 to 8 This is a partially enlarged structural schematic diagram of the busbar sorting mechanism of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the translation module and the arrangement and moving mechanism of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the transfer mechanism of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the mounting plate, clamping cylinder, and gripper of the transfer mechanism of the present invention.

[0038] The attached diagram is labeled as follows: 100, Installation platform; 1100, Hopper; 1100, Discharge channel; 1, Manifold sorting mechanism; 10, Pallet; 11, Side plate; 12, Drive motor; 13, Front baffle; 14, Rotating shaft; 15, Dial wheel; 16, Crossbeam; 17, Fixed column; 18, Connecting block; 19, Spring; 111, Linear pressure bar; 110, Arc-shaped pressure bar; 112, Clamping cylinder; 113, Material detection sensor A; 114, Separation cylinder; 115, Support block; 116, Support strip. 117. Cylinder fixing plate; 118. Roller brush; 119. Mounting plate; 120. End support block; 121. Material detection sensor B; 122. Long strip through hole; 2. Translation module; 21. Support column; 22. Linear motor A; 23. Slider; 24. Lifting cylinder; 25. Adsorption assembly; 3. Arrangement and movement mechanism; 31. Tray; 4. Transfer mechanism; 41. Robot arm; 42. Rotating lifting rod; 43. Mounting horizontal plate; 44. Clamping cylinder; 45. Gripper; 5. Busbar. Detailed Implementation

[0039] It should be noted that the following detailed descriptions are illustrative and intended to provide further explanation of this application. Unless otherwise specified, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains.

[0040] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to this application. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0041] Furthermore, in the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0042] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this invention, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless explicitly defined otherwise.

[0043] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0044] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0045] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments:

[0046] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, a fully automatic battery busbar feeding device includes a busbar sorting device 1 and a gripping and moving device mounted on a frame. In this embodiment, the frame is a mounting platform 100. The busbar sorting device 1 includes a housing, a feeding channel 1100, and a dial wheel assembly. The upper part of the housing forms a hopper, the bottom of which is inclined, and the discharge port at the bottom of the hopper 1100 is connected to the feeding channel. The dial wheel assembly is mounted on the housing at the connection between the hopper and the feeding channel. The device operates by rotating the dial wheel assembly. The movement causes the stacked busbars 5 to be laid out in sequence and enter the feeding channel, and the busbars 5 move along the width direction of the busbars 5. The feeding channel is set inside the housing and includes two sets of upper and lower strips. A gap is formed between the upper and lower sets of strips to accommodate a single busbar 5 to be laid out and passed through. The length of the lower strip is greater than the length of the upper strip. The outlet of the feeding channel is also provided with a baffle to prevent the busbars 5 from falling. A gripping and moving device is set at the outlet of the feeding channel. The gripping device transfers the busbars 5 to the next station.

[0047] The housing includes two side plates 11 and a support plate 10 and a front baffle 13 clamped and fixed between the two side plates. The two side plates 11, the support plate 10 and the front baffle 13 form a material hopper. One end of the support plate 10 and the lower end of the front baffle 13 approach each other to form a discharge port. A manifold 5 is placed inside the material hopper. The distance between the two side plates 11 is equal to or slightly greater than the length of the manifold 5. In this embodiment, the manifold 5 is a non-lead metal strip.

[0048] The support plate 10 is inclined, with the front lower than the back. A roller brush 118 is also provided at the lower part of the support plate 10. A through hole is opened on the support plate 10, and at least part of the roller brush 118 protrudes through the through hole, so that the roller brush 118 supports and adjusts the manifold 5 horizontally. The manifold 5 slides downward under the action of gravity. When the horizontal manifold 5 reaches the roller brush 118, it drives the roller brush 118 to rotate and then continues to slide down. When the inclined manifold 5 reaches the roller brush 118, the roller brush 118 increases the sliding resistance of the end of the manifold 5 that first contacts the roller brush 118, so that the sliding speed of that end slows down, while the other end of the manifold maintains the original sliding speed. Finally, the manifold becomes horizontal and continues to slide down.

[0049] The lower strip in the feeding channel is a support strip 116. Two support strips 116 are arranged in parallel and spaced apart. One end of each support strip 116 is fixed to both sides of the through hole, and the end of the support strip 116 is connected to the support plate with a sloping surface. The lower part of the front baffle 13 is folded backward to form a V-shaped feeding port with the support plate 10. The lower end of the front baffle 13 is bent forward to form an arc surface, and the end of the front baffle 13 forms a gap with the support strip 116. The gap is equal to or slightly larger than the thickness of the manifold 5. The manifold 5 in the hopper enters the gap sequentially under the action of gravity.

[0050] The front end of the support bar 116 is horizontal. A cylinder fixing plate 117 is fixed between the two support bars. A separation cylinder 114 is fixed to the bottom of the cylinder fixing plate. A movable support block 115 is fixed to the piston rod of the separation cylinder 114. An end support block 120 is also fixed between the two support bars. The end support block 120 is located at the front end of the cylinder fixing plate 117. The width of the end support block 120 is at least the width of two manifolds 5. The separation cylinder 114 drives the movable support block 115 to move together with or separate from the end support block 120. The width of the movable support block 115 is the same as the width of one manifold, and the retaining edge is provided on the outer side of the movable support block 115.

[0051] The front baffle 12 is also provided with a rotating shaft 14. A drive motor 12 is fixed on one of the side plates 11. One end of the rotating shaft 14 is connected to the drive motor 12 and is driven by the drive motor 12 to rotate. The other end of the rotating shaft 14 is mounted on another side plate 11 through a mounting plate 119. Two dial wheels 15 are fixed at intervals on the rotating shaft 14. The front baffle 12 is also provided with an elongated through hole 122. The two dial wheels 15 pass through the corresponding elongated through hole 122. After the dial wheels 15 rotate, they can push the stacked busbars 5 away from the gap opening, thereby ensuring that the single busbars 5 enter the gap opening in a parallel manner.

[0052] Two sets of limiting mechanisms are fixed in front of the rotating shaft 14, namely limiting mechanism A and limiting mechanism B. Limiting mechanism A includes a crossbeam 16, a fixing column 17, a connecting block 18, and a straight pressure strip 111. The two ends of the crossbeam 16 are fixed to the two side plates respectively. One end of the fixing column 17 is connected to the crossbeam 16, and the other end of the fixing column 17 is fixed to the straight pressure strip 11 through the connecting block 18. The straight pressure strip 111 and the support strip 116 form a gap that allows only a single busbar to pass through. The front end of the support strip 116 transitions from a rounded corner to a horizontal shape. The limiting mechanism B is located above the front end of the support strip 116. The structure of the limiting mechanism B is largely the same as that of the limiting mechanism A. In order to match the shape of the support strip 116, the straight pressure strip 111 is replaced with an arc-shaped pressure strip 110. The arc-shaped pressure strip 110 and the support strip 116 also form a gap that allows only a single busbar to pass through. The material feeding channel is formed by using straight or curved pressure strips in conjunction with support strips. This results in a smaller contact area between the material feeding channel and the manifold, which reduces the friction between the material feeding channel and the manifold while ensuring stable support, thus ensuring smooth material feeding from the manifold.

[0053] A spring 19 is also fitted on the fixed column 17. The spring 19 allows the straight pressure bar 111 or the arc-shaped pressure bar 110 to float slightly with the busbar, so as to avoid the straight pressure bar 111 from contacting the busbar too tightly, thereby affecting the movement of the busbar.

[0054] The lower end of the front baffle 13 overlaps with one end of the straight pressure strip 111, and the other end of the straight pressure strip 111 overlaps with one end of the arc-shaped pressure strip 110. The other end of the arc-shaped pressure strip 110 extends to the upper part of the end support block 120, and there is a gap between the outer end face of the arc-shaped pressure strip 110 and the outer end face of the end support block 120. This gap is the width of a busbar, which facilitates the transfer of the end busbar.

[0055] The crossbeam 16 of the limiting mechanism B is also equipped with a clamping cylinder 112. The piston rod of the clamping cylinder 112 is fixed with a clamping column at the end. When the clamping cylinder 112 is working, the clamping column clamps the second manifold 5 arranged from the outside to the inside on the end support block 120, and makes the outermost manifold 5 on the end support block 120 free.

[0056] The busbars slide downwards under gravity, and under the action of the roller brush and the dial wheel, the numerous busbars in the hopper are arranged in a single layer of horizontal parallel arrangement. They then enter the gap between the end of the front baffle 13 and the support bar 116, the gap between the straight pressure bar 111 and the support bar 116, and the gap between the arc-shaped pressure bar 110 and the support bar 116, and finally reach the moving support block 115 and are blocked by the retaining edge. At this time, the pressing column of the pressing cylinder presses the second busbar 5 arranged from the outside to the inside on the end support block 120, and the separating cylinder pushes out the moving support block, so that the busbars on the moving support block are arranged at a certain distance from the outermost busbar on the end support block. This distance is the same as the distance between two adjacent rows of tabs on the battery. Then the translation module 2 transfers the two arranged busbars to the next station.

[0057] The limiting mechanism A is also equipped with a material detection sensor A113 on the crossbeam, a material detection sensor B121 on the side plate of the dial wheel, and a material detection sensor C on the movable support block 115.

[0058] The grasping and moving device includes a translation module 2, an arrangement and moving mechanism 3, and a transfer mechanism 4. The busbar sorting device 1 and the arrangement and moving mechanism 3 are arranged side by side, and the translation module 2 is arranged between the two. The translation module 2 places the busbars 5 at the outlet of the feeding channel of the busbar sorting device 1 onto the arrangement and moving mechanism 3 in sequence at intervals. The transfer mechanism 4 transfers all the busbars 5 on the arrangement and moving mechanism 3 to the next station at once.

[0059] like Figure 9 As shown, the translation module 2 includes a sliding component, a lifting component, and an adsorption component 25. The sliding component is a linear motor A22, the lifting component is a lifting cylinder 24, two support columns 21 are fixed on the mounting platform 100, the two ends of the linear motor A22 are respectively fixed to the two support columns 21, a slider 23 is fixed on the mover of the linear motor A22, the lifting cylinder 24 is fixed on the slider 23, and the adsorption component 25 is fixed on the piston rod of the lifting cylinder 24.

[0060] The arrangement and movement mechanism 3 includes a linear motor B fixed on the mounting platform 100, and a tray 31 driven by the mover of the linear motor B. The tray 31 has multiple positioning notches on its side, and the two ends of the busbar are respectively placed within the positioning notches on both sides. The linear motors A and B are arranged perpendicular to each other, with the linear motor A22 spanning across the linear motor B.

[0061] The linear motor A moves the adsorption component above the end support block 120 and the moving support block. The lifting cylinder drives the adsorption component to descend and adsorb the two spaced manifolds 5. After adsorption is completed, the lifting cylinder raises the adsorption component again. The linear motor A moves the adsorption component above the tray 31 and aligns the two manifolds with the corresponding positioning notches. The lifting cylinder drives the adsorption component to descend and releases the manifolds 5, placing them in the positioning notches.

[0062] In this embodiment, two busbars form a group, and the distance between the two busbars is determined by the distance between the moving support block and the end support block. Multiple groups of busbars are arranged at intervals on the tray, and the distance between these groups is determined by the distance between multiple processing devices in the next process. For example, in this embodiment, the arranged busbars are transferred to the heating and welding station. To improve production efficiency, generally four heating and welding stations work simultaneously, and the corresponding tray also has four corresponding groups of busbars. Furthermore, the linear motors A22 and B in this embodiment can also be electric cylinder structures.

[0063] like Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, the transfer mechanism 4 includes a robotic arm 41, a mounting plate 43, and clamping cylinders 44. The robotic arm 41 is fixed on the mounting platform 100. The free end of the robotic arm 41 is connected to a rotating lifting rod 42. The mounting plate 43 is fixed on the rotating lifting rod 42 and moves up and down or rotates with the movement of the rotating lifting rod 42. Multiple clamping cylinders 44 are fixed to the bottom of the mounting plate 43. The movable end of each clamping cylinder 44 is connected to two grippers 45. The clamping cylinder 44 drives the two grippers to move closer or separate, thereby realizing the clamping and release of the busbar. Adjacent clamping cylinders 44 are staggered one after the other. The number of clamping cylinders is the same as the number of busbars arranged on the tray 31.

[0064] Linear motor B drives tray 31 to reciprocate between transfer mechanism 4 and translation module 2. When there are multiple positioning notches on the tray, linear motor B can make the multiple positioning notches align with the adsorption components in sequence.

[0065] The equipment structure of this invention is specifically designed for the new structure of the busbar (prefabricated metal strips). It uses a dial wheel, roller brush, and clamping components to solve the posture control problem when arranging the prefabricated metal strips. It completely replaces manual labor by transforming the busbar from disordered stacking to neat arrangement, positioning and temporary storage, and then to the transfer of the whole group, resulting in a significant improvement in efficiency.

[0066] The equipment of this invention also employs multiple error-proof structures, including a separation cylinder, a clamping assembly, and a retaining edge, to ensure accurate material distribution from the busbar. The limiting structure and channel design prevent material jamming. The translation module and gripper mechanism of this invention can adapt to busbars of different sizes, meeting the production needs of various models. The equipment of this invention is more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly, supports lead-free busbar processes, eliminates high-energy-consuming lead furnaces, and reduces pollution and material waste.

[0067] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0068] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention shall still fall within the scope of the technical solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. A fully automatic battery busbar feeding device, characterized in that, Includes a busbar organizing device (1) mounted on a rack and a gripping and moving device. The busbar sorting device (1) includes a housing, a feeding channel (1100) and its dial assembly. The upper part of the housing forms a hopper (1000) for placing the busbars (5). The bottom of the hopper (1000) is inclined. The housing is provided with a support plate (10) and a front baffle (13). The front end of the support plate (10) and the lower end of the front baffle (13) gradually approach each other to form a feeding port that can only accommodate a single busbar (5). The dial assembly is located at the discharge port of the hopper. The rotation of the dial assembly causes the stacked manifolds (5) to pass through the discharge port in sequence. The discharge port at the bottom of the hopper (1000) is connected to the discharge channel (1100). The gripping and moving device is set at the discharge port of the unloading channel (1100), and the gripping and moving device transfers the busbar (5) to the next station.

2. The fully automatic battery busbar feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A movable component is also fixed at the outlet of the feeding channel (1100). A movable support block (115) is fixed at the movable end of the movable component. The movable component drives the movable support block (115) to move together with or separate from the feeding channel (1100).

3. The fully automatic battery busbar feeding device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The width of the movable support block (115) is the same as the width of a busbar (5), and the outer side of the movable support block (115) is also provided with a stop or a stop edge.

4. The fully automatic battery busbar feeding device according to claim 2, characterized in that, A clamping assembly is also fixed at the outlet of the feeding channel (1100), and when the moving support block (115) is separated from the feeding channel (1100), the clamping assembly clamps the busbar (5) located at the end of the upper strip.

5. The fully automatic battery busbar feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower part of the inlet of the feeding channel (1100) is also provided with a roller brush (118), which blocks and supports the downward-moving manifold (5) and adjusts the manifold (5) to a horizontal state.

6. The fully automatic battery busbar feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The dial assembly includes a drive motor (12), a rotating shaft (14), and a dial (15). The rotating shaft (14) passes through the housing and is rotatably connected to the housing. The drive motor (12) is fixed on the housing and drives the rotating shaft (14) to rotate. The dial (15) is fixed on the rotating shaft (14). A gap is formed between the dial (15) and the lower strip of the feeding channel to accommodate a single busbar (5).

7. The fully automatic battery busbar feeding device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The feeding channel (1100) is located inside the housing and includes two sets of upper and lower strips. A gap is formed between the upper and lower sets of strips to accommodate a single busbar (5) to pass through. The lower strip in the feeding channel (1100) is a support strip (116). The support strip (116) is inclined and its front end is bent into a horizontal shape. The shape of the upper strip is the same as that of the support strip and is fixed to the housing by a limiting component.

8. The fully automatic battery busbar feeding device according to claim 7, characterized in that, Two support strips (116) are arranged in parallel and spaced apart, and the front ends of the two support strips (116) are fixed with end blocks (120), the width of the end blocks (120) being at least the width of the two busbars (5).

9. The fully automatic battery busbar feeding device according to claim 8, characterized in that, A clamping assembly is also provided above the end support block (120), and when the moving support block (115) is separated from the end support block (120), the clamping assembly clamps the busbar (5) located on the end support block (120) and avoids the outermost busbar (5) on the end support block (120).

10. The fully automatic battery busbar feeding device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The limiting assembly includes a crossbeam (16), a fixing post (17), and a connecting block (18). The two ends of the crossbeam (16) are fixed to two side plates (11) respectively. One end of the fixing post (17) is connected to the crossbeam (16), and the other end of the fixing post (17) is fixed to the upper strip through the connecting block (18). The upper strip and the support strip (116) form a gap that allows only a single busbar (5) to pass through.

11. The fully automatic battery busbar feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The grasping and moving device includes a translation module (2), an arrangement and moving mechanism (3), and a transfer mechanism (4). The busbar sorting device (1) and the arrangement and moving mechanism (3) are arranged side by side. The translation module (2) is arranged between the two. The translation module (2) places the busbars (5) at the outlet of the feeding channel of the busbar sorting device (1) on the arrangement and moving mechanism (3) in sequence at intervals. The transfer mechanism (4) transfers all the busbars (5) on the arrangement and moving mechanism (3) to the next station at once.

12. The fully automatic battery busbar feeding device according to claim 11, characterized in that, The translation module (2) includes a sliding component, a lifting component and an adsorption component (25). The sliding component is fixed on the frame by a support column (21). The lifting component is fixed on the moving block of the sliding component by a slider (23). The adsorption component (25) is fixed on the lifting component.

13. The fully automatic battery busbar feeding device according to claim 11, characterized in that, The arrangement and movement mechanism (3) includes a sliding component fixed on the frame and a tray (31) driven by the sliding component. The tray (31) has multiple positioning notches on its side, and the two ends of the busbar (5) are respectively placed in the positioning notches on the two sides.

14. The fully automatic battery busbar feeding device according to claim 11, characterized in that, The transfer mechanism (4) includes a robot arm (41), a mounting plate (43), and a clamping cylinder (44). The robot arm (41) is fixed on the frame. The free end of the robot arm (41) is connected to a rotating lifting rod (42). The mounting plate (43) is fixed on the rotating lifting rod (42) and moves up or down or rotates with the movement of the rotating lifting rod (42). Multiple clamping cylinders (44) are fixed at the bottom of the mounting plate (43). The movable end of each clamping cylinder (44) is connected to two grippers (45). The clamping cylinder (44) drives the two grippers (45) to move closer or separate, thereby realizing the clamping and release of the busbar (5).

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