Automatic battery unstacking equipment

By designing automatic battery depalletization equipment, using mechanical clamping and ground rail traveling and loading technology, the problems of incomplete automatic depalletization of battery stacks and poor vacuum suction stability are solved, and automatic transmission and efficient stability of battery stacking to individual batteries are achieved. clamping and transfer.

CN222497891UActive Publication Date: 2025-02-18ZHEJIANG DOULAN INTELLIGENT EQUIP CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421388113.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-06-18
Publication Date
2025-02-18
Estimated Expiration
2034-06-18

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Technical Problem

In the prior art, the automatic de-stacking operation of battery stackers is not thorough, and the automated process of conveying feeding from battery stackers to individual batteries cannot be realized. In addition, the battery grabbing stability guarantees poorly, the suction cup loss is large, and it needs to be replaced frequently. , the transfer adopts a navigation crane type, which is easy to shake and has poor stability.

Method used

Design an automatic battery depalletizing device. By setting a battery layer loading module at the front end of the transmission mechanism, the batteries of the battery stack are transported layer by layer, and the battery layer is arranged at the back end of the transmission mechanism, and the battery layer is divided and Feed feed one by one. Using mechanical clamping method, the battery has a draft inclination structure. The battery layer loading module clamps the bottom end of the opposite side of the battery layer to make it an arch bridge shape, and cooperates with the ground rail to carry the feeding to achieve a large-area battery layer. Stable, reliable and labor-saving clamping and transfer.

Benefits of technology

The automated process of feeding feed from battery stacking to individual batteries is realized, which improves the stability of battery grabbing and the reliability of mechanical clamping, reduces suction cup loss and replacement frequency, and improves the stability of battery transfer.

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Abstract

According to the automatic battery unstacking device, the battery layer feeding module is arranged at the front end of the conveying mechanism to transfer batteries of a battery stack layer by layer, and the battery layer arranging module is arranged at the rear end of the conveying mechanism to arrange battery layers and convey and feed the batteries one by one. By means of the structure that the batteries have the pattern draft, the battery layer feeding module clamps the bottom ends of the opposite side faces of the battery layers so that the battery layers can be clamped in an arch bridge shape, the battery layers are matched with the ground rail to walk and feed, and the battery layer feeding efficiency is improved. Therefore, stable, reliable and labor-saving clamping and transferring of a large-area battery layer are achieved, and the technical problems that in the prior art, automatic unstacking operation of a battery stack is not thorough, the stability guarantee of battery grabbing is poor, and shaking is likely to happen during transferring are solved.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of battery production, in particular to automatic battery destacking equipment. Background Art

[0002] During the lead-acid battery production process, in order to reduce space occupation and facilitate transportation, the batteries are generally placed on pallets and stacked. The pallets carrying the stacked batteries are transported to the conveyor belt of the production line by forklifts, and then the stacked batteries are moved to the conveyor belt by manual handling and other methods. The conveyor belt then transports the batteries to each process.

[0003] Chinese patent CN219155878U discloses a battery unloading mechanism and a depalletizing device using the same, comprising: a frame; a support movably arranged on the frame; a grabbing assembly arranged on the support for transferring the stacked battery components to a conveyor belt, the grabbing assembly transferring the battery components by adsorbing the side walls and top of the battery components; a clamping assembly arranged on the support for providing a clamping force on the side of the battery components; and a walking assembly for driving the support for transverse movement and lifting; the side and top surfaces of the battery components are grabbed simultaneously by setting the grabbing assembly.

[0004] However, in the existing technical solutions, the automatic destacking operation of the battery stack is not thorough, and it is impossible to realize the automated process of feeding the battery stack to the individual batteries one by one. In addition, the battery is usually picked up by vacuum suction, and the battery grasping stability is poor, and the suction cup has a large loss and needs to be replaced frequently. The transfer is carried out by an overhead crane, which is prone to shaking and has poor stability. Utility Model Content

[0005] The utility model aims to address the deficiencies of the prior art and provide an automatic battery depalletizing device, which transfers the batteries of the battery stack layer by layer by arranging a battery layer loading module at the front end of the transmission mechanism, and arranges a battery layer sorting module at the rear end of the transmission mechanism to sort the battery layers and feed them one by one, thereby realizing the automated process of feeding the batteries from the battery stack to the individual batteries one by one, and utilizing the structure of the battery with a draft angle, the battery layer loading module clamps the battery layer in an arch bridge shape by clamping the bottom ends of the opposite sides of the battery layer, and cooperates with the ground rail walking to feed the batteries, thereby realizing stable, reliable and labor-saving clamping and transfer of large-area battery layers, and solving the technical problems in the prior art that the automatic depalletizing operation of the battery stack is not thorough, the automated process of feeding the batteries one by one from the battery stack cannot be realized, and the battery picking is usually carried out by vacuum suction, the battery grasping stability is poor, the suction cup has large loss and needs to be replaced frequently, and the transfer adopts an aerial crane type, which is easy to shake and has poor stability.

[0006] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions:

[0007] A battery automatic destacking device comprises: a conveying mechanism; a battery layer loading module located at the input end of the conveying mechanism and transferring the batteries of the battery stack layer by layer to the conveying mechanism, wherein the battery has a structure with a draft angle, and the battery layer loading module clamps the battery layer in an arch bridge shape by clamping the bottom ends of the opposite sides of the battery layer; and a battery layer sorting module located at the conveying terminal of the conveying mechanism and transporting the battery layers in separate columns.

[0008] The transmission mechanism is configured as a chain conveyor belt.

[0009] Preferably, the battery layer loading module comprises: a ground rail; a transfer frame, the bottom of which is movably mounted on the ground rail and moves along the track of the ground rail to switch between the battery stack station and the transmission mechanism; and a clamping frame, which is installed on the transfer frame and clamps the battery layer.

[0010] Preferably, the clamping frame includes: a mounting frame, which is slidably and liftably mounted on the transfer frame; a left clamping hand, which is fixedly mounted on the mounting frame; a right clamping hand, which is movably arranged relative to the left clamping hand and a clamping space is formed therebetween; and a clamping drive assembly, which is mounted on the mounting frame and drives the right clamping hand to perform a translational movement.

[0011] Preferably, the clamping surfaces of the left and right clamping hands are made of soft material.

[0012] Preferably, the clamping drive assembly includes: a screw rod A, which is rotatably mounted on the mounting frame; a clamping drive unit, which is mounted on the mounting frame and drives the screw rod A to rotate; and a nut A, which is threadably mounted on the screw rod A and connected to the right clamp, and the right clamp is slidably mounted on the mounting frame.

[0013] Preferably, the right gripper is configured as a multi-section type, which is composed of at least two groups of right gripper parts, and each of the right gripper parts is equipped with one of the clamping drive components.

[0014] Preferably, the battery layer loading module also includes: a transfer drive mechanism, which drives the transfer frame to move, and rollers are rotatably arranged at the bottom of the transfer frame, and the rollers are rollingly mounted on the ground rails and driven by the transfer drive mechanism to roll; and a walking positioning mechanism, which positions the transfer frame for walking.

[0015] Preferably, the transfer drive mechanism includes: a transfer drive unit, which is installed on the transfer frame; a sprocket assembly B, which is vertically installed on the transfer frame and driven to rotate by the transfer drive unit, wherein the upper sprocket B is rotatably installed on the top of the transfer frame, and the lower sprocket B is rotatably installed on the bottom of the transfer frame and is coaxially rotatably connected with the roller, and the chain B is cooperatively installed on the upper sprocket B and the lower sprocket B; a group of sprocket assemblies B are respectively arranged on two opposite sides of the transfer frame, and the two groups of transfer frames share a sprocket shaft B so as to be driven by the transfer drive unit for synchronous movement.

[0016] Preferably, the battery layer loading module also includes: a lifting drive mechanism that drives the installation frame to perform lifting actions, which includes: a lifting drive unit, which is installed on the transfer frame; a sprocket assembly A, which is vertically installed on the transfer frame and driven to rotate by the lifting drive unit, wherein the upper sprocket A is rotatably installed on the top of the transfer frame, and the lower sprocket A is rotatably installed on the bottom of the transfer frame, and the chain A is cooperatively installed on the upper sprocket A and the lower sprocket A, and the installation frame is connected to the chain A.

[0017] Preferably, longitudinal slide rails are arranged on the columns at the four corners of the transfer frame, and the four corners of the mounting frame are slidably mounted on the slide rails.

[0018] Preferably, the sprocket assembly A is provided in a group on opposite sides of the mounting frame, and two groups of the sprocket assembly A share a sprocket shaft A to be driven by the lifting drive unit for synchronous movement.

[0019] Preferably, the walking positioning mechanism comprises: a rack A, which is mounted on the ground rail; and a gear A, which is coaxially connected to the roller and meshingly connected to the rack A.

[0020] Preferably, the battery layer sorting module includes: a lateral pushing mechanism, which is mounted on the conveying terminal of the transmission mechanism; a sorting mechanism, which is located on the side of the transmission mechanism and at the pushing terminal of the lateral pushing mechanism; and a battery column conveying mechanism, which pushes the battery layer transported to the position along the X-axis on the transmission mechanism along the Y-axis so that the front battery column in the battery layer is transferred to the sorting mechanism, and the battery column on the sorting mechanism continues to be conveyed by the battery column conveying mechanism.

[0021] Preferably, the lateral pushing mechanism includes: a pushing frame, which is mounted above the transmission mechanism; a pushing part, which is slidably mounted on the pushing frame along the Y-axis and is used to push the battery layer toward the separation mechanism; and a pushing drive component, which drives the pushing part to slide.

[0022] Preferably, the pushing drive assembly includes: a screw rod B, which is arranged along the Y-axis and rotatably mounted on the pushing rack; a pushing drive unit, which is mounted on the pushing rack and drives the screw rod B to rotate; and a nut B, which is threadably mounted on the screw rod B and connected to the pushing unit.

[0023] Preferably, the sorting mechanism is located on a side of the transmission mechanism that is perpendicular to the conveying direction, and comprises: a loading platform, which is docked with the transmission mechanism and carries the front row of batteries in the battery layer; a sorting platform, which is higher than the loading platform and movable laterally relative to the loading platform; a sorting drive unit, which is horizontally installed on the frame and has a driving end connected to the sorting platform to drive the sorting platform to move along the Y-axis; and a blocking unit, which is higher than the sorting platform, and the loading platform and the blocking unit are fixedly installed on the frame; the sorting platform moves laterally forward to the top of the loading platform to receive the battery row pushed by the lateral pushing mechanism, and then retreats laterally and causes the battery row to fall onto the loading platform under the blocking action of the blocking unit.

[0024] Preferably, the loading platform is configured as the battery column conveying mechanism having a conveying function, which continuously conveys the battery column along the X-axis.

[0025] Preferably, the battery row conveying mechanism is configured as a chain conveyor belt.

[0026] Preferably, the battery row conveying mechanism is located above the loading platform, and continuously pushes the battery row along the X-axis.

[0027] Preferably, the battery column conveying mechanism includes: a guide rail, which is installed on the frame along the X-axis; a pushing part, which is slidably installed on the guide rail along the X-axis, and the pushing part pushes the battery column for conveyance; a pushing driving part, which is fixedly connected to the pushing part and has a gear B connected to its rotating output end; and a rack B, which is fixedly installed on the guide rail along the X-axis and meshingly connected with the gear B.

[0028] The beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0029] (1) The utility model arranges a battery layer loading module at the front end of the transmission mechanism to transfer the batteries of the battery stack layer by layer, and arranges a battery layer sorting module at the rear end of the transmission mechanism. Through side pushing, row by row separation and battery row continuous conveying actions, the battery layers are sorted and fed one by one, thereby realizing the automated process of feeding from the battery stack to the individual batteries one by one;

[0030] (2) The utility model adopts a mechanical clamping method, and utilizes the structure of the battery with a draft angle. The battery layer loading module clamps the bottom ends of the opposite sides of the battery layer so that the battery layer is clamped in an arch bridge shape. No large clamping force is required and the battery will not fall off. Combined with the ground rail transfer structure, the overall walking loading is carried out. The translational transfer action of the transfer frame is stable and reliable, thereby realizing stable, reliable and labor-saving clamping and transfer of large-area battery layers;

[0031] (3) The utility model sets a walking positioning mechanism on the ground rail, ensures walking synchronization through the gear rack meshing structure, can control the walking position, has high walking accuracy, and senses the position of the battery layer and fine-tunes the position of the clamping frame, so that the clamping frame can accurately fall and clamp the battery layer;

[0032] (4) The battery layer sorting module in the utility model is configured by arranging a lateral pushing mechanism at the conveying terminal of the transmission mechanism and arranging a sorting mechanism and a battery column conveying mechanism at the conveying terminal of the lateral pushing mechanism. The lateral pushing mechanism pushes the battery layer delivered to the transmission mechanism along the Y axis, so that the front battery column in the battery layer is transferred to the sorting mechanism and then the battery column conveying mechanism continues to feed the battery one by one, thereby realizing the complete splitting and one-by-one conveying of the whole stack of batteries. The structure is ingenious and the operation is efficient. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0033] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0034] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the battery layer feeding module in the utility model;

[0035] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the clamping frame in the utility model;

[0036] Figure 4 It is a front view of the matching structure of the transfer frame and the ground rail in the utility model;

[0037] Figure 5 The structure of the battery layer module in the utility model is shown in FIG. Figure 1 ;

[0038] Figure 6 The structure of the battery layer module in the utility model is shown in FIG. Figure 2 ;

[0039] Figure 7 It is a structural side view of the column separation mechanism in the utility model;

[0040] Figure 8 for Figure 6 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0041] Fig. 9for Figure 6 Enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0042] Fig.10 This is a front view of the clamping state of the battery layer in the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0043] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0044] In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the equipment or elements referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present utility model, the meaning of "multiple" is two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0045] Embodiment 1

[0046] like Figure 1 As shown, an automatic battery destacking device includes: a conveying mechanism 10; a battery layer loading module 20 located at the input end of the conveying mechanism 10 and transferring the batteries of the battery stack 101 layer by layer to the conveying mechanism 10, and utilizing the structure of the battery having a draft angle, the battery layer loading module 20 clamps the battery layer 102 in an arch bridge shape by clamping the bottom ends of the opposite sides of the battery layer 102; and a battery layer sorting module 30 located at the conveying terminal of the conveying mechanism 10 and transporting the battery layer 102 in separate columns.

[0047] In this embodiment, a battery layer loading module 20 is arranged at the front end of the transmission mechanism 10 to transfer the batteries of the battery stack 101 layer by layer, and a battery layer sorting module 30 is arranged at the rear end of the transmission mechanism 10. The battery layer 102 is sorted and fed one by one through side pushing, row by row separation and battery row continued conveying actions, thereby realizing an automated process of feeding from the battery stack 101 to individual batteries one by one.

[0048] Among them, M*N*H batteries constitute a battery stack 101 , each layer of M*N batteries in the battery stack 101 constitutes a battery layer 102 , and each column of M*1 batteries in the battery layer 102 constitutes a battery column 103 .

[0049] It is worth noting that the present embodiment adopts a mechanical clamping method, and utilizes the structure of the battery having a draft angle. The battery layer loading module 20 clamps the bottom ends of the opposite sides of the battery layer 102 so that the battery layer 102 is clamped in an arch bridge shape, such as Fig.10 As shown, no large clamping force is required and the battery will not fall, thereby achieving stable, reliable and labor-saving clamping of a large area battery layer.

[0050] The transmission mechanism 10 is configured as a chain conveyor belt.

[0051] As a preference, Figure 2 As shown, the battery layer loading module 20 includes: a ground rail 2; a transfer rack 3, the bottom of which is movably mounted on the ground rail 2 and moves along the track of the ground rail 2 to switch between the battery stack station and the transmission mechanism 10; and a clamping rack 4, which is installed on the transfer rack 3 and clamps the battery layer 102.

[0052] In this embodiment, a transfer frame 3 is arranged on the ground rail 2 for translation, and a clamping frame 4 is arranged on the transfer frame 3. After the battery layer 102 is clamped by the clamping frame 4, the battery layer 102 is transferred by the transfer frame 3. A mechanical clamping structure is adopted, which is more stable than a vacuum clamping method, and a ground rail transfer structure is adopted for overall walking and loading. Compared with an overhead crane structure, the translational transfer action is smooth and reliable, and there will be no shaking during the transfer process, thereby realizing stable and reliable transfer of large-area battery layers.

[0053] As a preference, Figure 3 As shown, the clamping frame 4 includes: a mounting frame 41, which is slidably and liftably mounted on the transfer frame 3; a left clamping hand 42, which is fixedly mounted on the mounting frame 41; a right clamping hand 43, which is movably arranged relative to the left clamping hand 42 and a clamping space is formed therebetween; and a clamping drive assembly 44, which is mounted on the mounting frame 41 and drives the right clamping hand 43 to perform a translational motion.

[0054] In this embodiment, the left and right clamps are brought together to clamp the bottom ends of the two opposite sides of the battery layer 102. Relying on the draft angle of the battery, the battery layer 102 is arched when clamped, and can form extrusion support between each other, so that the entire battery layer 102 can be stably clamped without a large clamping force and will not fall.

[0055] Preferably, the clamping drive assembly 44 includes: a screw rod A441, which is rotatably mounted on the mounting frame 41; a clamping drive unit 442, which is mounted on the mounting frame 41 and drives the screw rod A441 to rotate; and a nut A443, which is threadably mounted on the screw rod A441 and connected to the right clamping hand 43, and the right clamping hand 43 is slidably mounted on the mounting frame 41.

[0056] Preferably, the right clamping hand 43 is configured as a multi-section type, which is composed of at least two groups of right clamping hand parts 431 , and each of the right clamping hand parts 431 is equipped with a clamping drive assembly 44 .

[0057] Preferably, the clamping surfaces of the left and right clamping hands are made of soft material.

[0058] In this embodiment, the mechanical grippers of the clamping frame 4 adopt a multi-stage structure, each of which is driven independently to ensure the clamping strength, and the clamping surface of the grippers is protected by a soft material to avoid damaging the battery.

[0059] As a preference, Figure 2 As shown, the battery layer loading module 20 also includes: a transfer drive mechanism 5, which drives the transfer frame 3 to move. A roller 31 is rotatably arranged at the bottom of the transfer frame 3. The roller 31 is rotatably mounted on the ground rail 2 and is driven by the transfer drive mechanism 5 to roll.

[0060] Preferably, the transfer drive mechanism 5 includes: a transfer drive unit 51, which is installed on the transfer frame 3; a sprocket assembly B52, which is vertically installed on the transfer frame 3 and driven to rotate by the transfer drive unit 51, wherein the upper sprocket B521 is rotatably installed on the top of the transfer frame 3, and the lower sprocket B522 is rotatably installed on the bottom of the transfer frame 3 and is coaxially rotatably connected with the roller 31, and the chain B523 is cooperatively installed on the upper sprocket B521 and the lower sprocket B522; a group of sprocket assemblies B52 are respectively arranged on two opposite sides of the transfer frame 3, and the two groups of transfer frames 3 share a sprocket shaft B520 so as to be driven by the transfer drive unit 51 for synchronous movement.

[0061] In this embodiment, two groups of sprocket assemblies B52 are provided to be driven by the same transfer driving part 51 to perform synchronous movements, so that the translation movement of the transfer rack 1 is more stable.

[0062] Preferably, the battery layer loading module 20 also includes: a lifting drive mechanism 7 that drives the mounting frame 41 to perform lifting actions, which includes: a lifting drive unit 71, the lifting drive unit 71 is installed on the transfer frame 3; a sprocket assembly A72, the sprocket assembly A72 is vertically installed on the transfer frame 3 and is driven to rotate by the lifting drive unit 71, its upper sprocket A721 is rotatably installed on the top of the transfer frame 3, and the lower sprocket A722 is rotatably installed on the bottom of the transfer frame 3, and its chain A723 is cooperatively installed on the upper sprocket A721 and the lower sprocket A722, and the mounting frame 41 is connected to the chain A723.

[0063] Preferably, longitudinal slide rails are provided on the columns at the four corners of the transfer frame 3, and the four corners of the mounting frame 41 are slidably mounted on the slide rails.

[0064] Preferably, the sprocket assembly A72 is provided in a group on two opposite sides of the mounting frame 41 , and the two groups of the sprocket assembly A72 share a sprocket shaft A720 to be driven by the lifting drive unit 71 for synchronous movement.

[0065] In this embodiment, two groups of sprocket assemblies A72 are provided to be driven by the same lifting drive unit 71 to perform synchronous actions, so that the lifting action of the clamping frame 4 is more stable.

[0066] Embodiment 2

[0067] The components of this embodiment that are the same as or corresponding to those in the above embodiment are marked with the same reference numerals as those in the above embodiment. For the sake of simplicity, only the differences from the above embodiment are described below. The differences between this embodiment and the above embodiment are:

[0068] As a preference, Figure 2 As shown, the battery layer loading module 20 further includes: a walking positioning mechanism 6 , and the walking positioning mechanism 6 positions the transfer rack 3 for walking.

[0069] As a preference, Figure 4 As shown, the walking positioning mechanism 6 includes: a rack A61, which is installed on the ground rail 2; and a gear A62, which is coaxially connected to the roller 31 and meshingly connected to the rack A61.

[0070] In this embodiment, a walking positioning mechanism 6 is provided in conjunction with the ground rail transfer structure. The walking synchronization is ensured by the gear rack meshing structure, and the walking position can be controlled with high walking accuracy. By sensing the position of the battery layer 102 and cooperating with the position of the fine-tuning clamping frame 4, the clamping frame 4 can be accurately dropped to clamp the battery layer 102.

[0071] It should be additionally explained that when adjusting the position, the single-side gripper (i.e., the right gripper 43) moves, and the left gripper 42 is clamped by the right gripper 43 to avoid the battery from moving and falling.

[0072] Embodiment 3

[0073] The components of this embodiment that are the same as or corresponding to those in the above embodiment are marked with the same reference numerals as those in the above embodiment. For the sake of simplicity, only the differences from the above embodiment are described below. The differences between this embodiment and the above embodiment are:

[0074] As a preference, Figure 5 As shown, the battery layer sorting module 30 includes: a lateral pushing mechanism 8, which is mounted on the conveying terminal of the transmission mechanism 10; a sorting mechanism 9, which is located on the side of the transmission mechanism 10 and at the pushing terminal of the lateral pushing mechanism 8; and a battery column conveying mechanism 1, wherein the lateral pushing mechanism 8 pushes the battery layer 102 transported to the position along the X-axis on the transmission mechanism 10 along the Y-axis, so that the front battery column 103 in the battery layer 102 is transferred to the sorting mechanism 9, and the battery column 103 on the sorting mechanism 9 is continued to be conveyed by the battery column conveying mechanism 1.

[0075] In this embodiment, the battery layer sorting module 30 is coordinated with a lateral pushing mechanism 8 set at the conveying terminal of the transmission mechanism 10 and a sorting mechanism 9 and a battery column conveying mechanism 1 are set at the conveying terminal of the lateral pushing mechanism 8. The lateral pushing mechanism 8 pushes the battery layer 102 delivered to the transmission mechanism 10 along the Y-axis, so that the front battery column 103 in the battery layer 102 is transferred to the sorting mechanism 9 and then continued to be fed one by one by the battery column conveying mechanism 1, thereby realizing the complete disassembly and one-by-one conveying of the entire stack of batteries. The structure is ingenious and the operation is efficient.

[0076] As a preference, Figure 6 As shown, the lateral pushing mechanism 8 includes: a pushing frame 81, which is mounted above the transmission mechanism 10; a pushing portion 82, which is slidably installed on the pushing frame 81 along the Y-axis and is used to push the battery layer 102 toward the array mechanism 9; and a pushing drive assembly 83, which drives the pushing portion 82 to slide.

[0077] As a preference, Figure 8As shown, the pushing drive assembly 83 includes: a screw rod B831, which is arranged along the Y-axis and rotatably installed on the pushing frame 81; a pushing drive part 832, which is installed on the pushing frame 81 and drives the screw rod B831 to rotate; and a nut B833, which is threadedly fitted on the screw rod B831 and connected to the pushing part 82.

[0078] Embodiment 4

[0079] The components of this embodiment that are the same as or corresponding to those in the above embodiment are marked with the same reference numerals as those in the above embodiment. For the sake of simplicity, only the differences from the above embodiment are described below. The differences between this embodiment and the above embodiment are:

[0080] As a preference, Figure 6-7 As shown, the column separation mechanism 9 is located at a side portion of the transmission mechanism 10 perpendicular to the conveying direction, and includes: a loading platform 91, the loading platform 91 is connected to the transmission mechanism 10 and carries the battery row 103 in the front row of the battery layer 102; a column separation platform 92, the column separation platform 92 is higher than the loading platform 91 and is laterally movable relative to the loading platform 91; a column separation driving unit 93, the column separation driving unit 93 is horizontally installed on the frame, and its driving unit 93 drives the battery row 103 in the front row of the battery layer 102; The end is connected to the arranging platform 92 to drive the arranging platform 92 to move along the Y-axis; and a blocking portion 94, the blocking portion 94 is arranged higher than the arranging platform 92, and the loading platform 91 and the blocking portion 94 are fixedly installed on the frame; the arranging platform 92 moves sideways to the top of the loading platform 91 to receive the battery column 103 pushed by the lateral pushing mechanism 8, and then moves sideways backward and the battery column 103 falls onto the loading platform 91 under the blocking action of the blocking portion 94.

[0081] In this embodiment, the sorting mechanism 9 is provided with a blocking portion 94, a sorting platform 92 and a loading platform 91 with a height difference. The sorting platform 92 moves forward laterally to above the loading platform 91 to receive the battery column 103 pushed by the lateral pushing mechanism 8, and then moves backward laterally and the battery column 103 falls onto the loading platform 91 under the blocking action of the blocking portion 94, thereby realizing stable sorting of the battery column 103, and then cooperates with the battery column conveying mechanism 1 to continue conveying and feeding the battery column 103 to realize the output of a single battery.

[0082] Structural setting of the battery column conveying mechanism 1:

[0083] As one of the preferred implementations, the loading platform 91 is configured as the battery column conveying mechanism 1 with a conveying function, which continuously conveys the battery column 103 along the X-axis.

[0084] Preferably, the battery row conveying mechanism 1 is configured as a chain conveyor belt.

[0085] In a preferred embodiment of the battery array conveying mechanism 1 , the battery array 103 directly falls onto the loading platform 91 with a conveying function, making the conveying more efficient.

[0086] As another preferred embodiment, the battery column conveying mechanism 1 is located above the loading platform 91 , and continuously pushes the battery column 103 along the X-axis.

[0087] As a preference, Fig. 9 As shown, the battery column conveying mechanism 1 includes: a guide rail 11, which is installed on the frame along the X-axis; a pushing part 12, which is slidably installed on the guide rail 11 along the X-axis, and the pushing part 12 pushes the battery column 103 for conveyance; a pushing driving part 13, which is fixedly connected to the pushing part 12 and has a gear B14 connected to its rotation output end; and a rack B15, which is fixedly installed on the guide rail 11 along the X-axis and meshingly connected with the gear B14.

[0088] In a preferred embodiment of the battery array conveying mechanism 1 , the battery array 103 falls onto the loading platform 91 and is pushed forward by the battery array conveying mechanism 1 above, and the battery array 103 can be pushed and fed step by step as required to adapt to the required working environment.

[0089] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A battery automatic destacking device, characterized in that: include: Transmission mechanism; A battery layer loading module located at the input end of the conveying mechanism and transferring the batteries of the battery stack layer by layer to the conveying mechanism, wherein the battery layer loading module clamps the battery layer in an arch bridge shape by clamping the bottom ends of the opposite sides of the battery layer using the structure of the battery having a draft angle; and A battery layer sorting module is located at the conveying terminal of the transmission mechanism and is used to sort and transport the battery layers.

2. The automatic battery destacking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The battery layer loading module comprises: Ground rail; A transfer rack, the bottom of which is movably mounted on the ground rail and moves along the track of the ground rail to switch between the battery stack station and the transmission mechanism; and A clamping frame is installed on the transfer frame to clamp the battery layer.

3. The automatic battery destacking device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The clamping frame comprises: An installation frame, the installation frame is slidably and liftedly installed on the transfer rack; A left gripper, wherein the left gripper is fixedly mounted on the mounting frame; a right gripper, the right gripper being movably arranged relative to the left gripper to form a gripping space therebetween; and A clamping drive assembly is installed on the mounting frame, and drives the right clamping hand to perform a translational movement.

4. The automatic battery destacking device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The right gripper is configured as a multi-stage type, which is composed of at least two groups of right gripper parts, and each of the right gripper parts is equipped with a gripping drive assembly.

5. The automatic battery destacking device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The battery layer loading module also includes: A transfer drive mechanism, wherein the transfer drive mechanism drives the transfer frame to move, a roller is rotatably arranged at the bottom of the transfer frame, and the roller is rotatably mounted on the ground rail and driven by the transfer drive mechanism to roll; and A walking positioning mechanism is used to position the transfer rack for walking.

6. The automatic battery destacking device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The walking positioning mechanism comprises: A rack A, the rack A is installed on the ground rail; and Gear A is coaxially connected to the roller and meshingly connected to the rack A.

7. The automatic battery destacking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The battery layer separation module comprises: A lateral pushing mechanism, the lateral pushing mechanism is mounted on the conveying terminal of the transmission mechanism; A sorting mechanism, the sorting mechanism is located at a side of the transmission mechanism and at a pushing terminal of the lateral pushing mechanism; and The battery row conveying mechanism, the lateral pushing mechanism pushes the battery layer conveyed to the position along the X-axis on the transmission mechanism along the Y-axis, so that the front battery row in the battery layer is transferred to the separation mechanism, and the battery row on the separation mechanism is further conveyed by the battery row conveying mechanism.

8. The automatic battery destacking device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The lateral pushing mechanism comprises: A pushing rack, the pushing rack is arranged above the transmission mechanism; A pushing part, which is slidably mounted on the pushing frame along the Y axis and is used to push the battery layer toward the separation mechanism; and A push drive assembly drives the push portion to slide.

9. The automatic battery destacking device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The separation mechanism is located on a side of the transmission mechanism perpendicular to the conveying direction, and includes: A loading platform, the loading platform is connected to the transmission mechanism and carries the frontmost battery row in the battery layer; A distributing platform, the distributing platform is arranged higher than the material loading platform and is arranged to be movable laterally relative to the material loading platform; A column drive unit, wherein the column drive unit is horizontally mounted on the frame, and a driving end of the column drive unit is connected to the column stage to drive the column stage to move along the Y axis; and A material blocking part, wherein the material blocking part is arranged higher than the distributing platform, and the loading platform and the material blocking part are fixedly mounted on the frame; The arraying platform moves forward laterally to above the loading platform to receive the battery array pushed by the lateral pushing mechanism, and then moves backward laterally to allow the battery array to fall onto the loading platform under the blocking action of the blocking part.

10. The automatic battery destacking device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The loading platform is configured as the battery array conveying mechanism having a conveying function, which continuously conveys the battery array along the X-axis; or The battery row conveying mechanism is located above the loading platform, and continuously pushes the battery row along the X-axis.

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