Loading device

Abstract

The present application discloses a feeding device, comprising: a positioning mechanism for adjusting the position of a capacitor; a handling mechanism arranged downstream of the positioning mechanism and capable of receiving the capacitor with its position adjusted; wherein, the positioning mechanism includes a positioning detection component and a positioning driving component, the positioning detection component is capable of detecting the positions of a first electrode and a second electrode on the capacitor, so as to facilitate the positioning driving component to drive the capacitor to rotate to a preset state; the handling mechanism is capable of handling the capacitor adjusted to the preset state downstream; thus, the position of the capacitor can be adjusted conveniently and accurately, facilitating the aging treatment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of aging machines, and particularly to a loading device. Background Art

[0002] An aging machine is a device used for aging capacitors. Before the capacitors are aged, it is necessary to limit the positions of the capacitors so that the position states of the capacitors entering the aging process are unified, facilitating the aging mechanism to process the capacitors conveniently.

[0003] In traditional aging machines, in order to adjust the position states of the capacitors, multiple cooperating mechanisms are provided, which are complex in structure and difficult to adjust. At the same time, the working beats of each mechanism restrict each other, affecting the efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application provides a loading device to solve the technical defects of the existing loading device, such as complex structure and difficult adjustment.

[0005] To solve the above technical problems, a technical solution adopted by this application is: to provide a loading device, including: a positioning mechanism for adjusting the position of the capacitor; a handling mechanism arranged downstream of the positioning mechanism, capable of receiving the capacitor with the position adjusted; wherein, the positioning mechanism includes a positioning detection component and a positioning drive component, the positioning detection component can detect the positions of the first electrode and the second electrode on the capacitor, so that the positioning drive component can drive the capacitor to rotate to a preset state; the handling mechanism can transport the capacitor adjusted to the preset state downstream.

[0006] Further, the loading device further includes a feeding mechanism for feeding the capacitor to the positioning mechanism.

[0007] Further, the feeding mechanism includes: a first conveying component, the first conveying component includes a stacking table, a first guiding member and a second guiding member, the first guiding member and the second guiding member are relatively inclined and arranged on both sides of the stacking table to form a flared opening; a second conveying component, connecting the discharging end of the first conveying component and the positioning mechanism; wherein, the capacitor is input into the second conveying component through the flared opening, and the closing end formed by the first guiding member and the second guiding member only allows one capacitor to pass through. In this way, the capacitors can be input into the second conveying component and the positioning mechanism one by one.

[0008] Further, a first stopping component is arranged between the first conveying component and the second conveying component, the first stopping component includes a stopping member and a stopping driving member; the stopping driving member can drive the stopping member to approach or move away from the connection between the first conveying component and the second conveying component, so that the stopping member can prevent the capacitor from entering the second conveying component, or release the prevention of the capacitor from flowing through.

[0009] Further, the feeding device further includes a fixture, which is arranged downstream of the handling mechanism. The handling mechanism can transport the capacitor adjusted to the preset state into the fixture, and the fixture can clamp the first electrode and the second electrode of the capacitor.

[0010] Further, the fixture can hold two types of capacitors. The fixture includes: a first jaw, including a first clamping plate and a second clamping plate, which can hold the first electrode of the capacitor; a second jaw, including a third clamping plate and a fourth clamping plate, which can hold the second electrode of the capacitor; wherein, the third clamping plate includes a first part capable of abutting against the fourth clamping plate and a second part. When the first part abuts against the fourth clamping plate, there is a gap between the second part and the fourth clamping plate.

[0011] Further, the handling mechanism includes: a handling member for extracting the capacitor; a first handling driving assembly for driving the handling member to approach or move away from the capacitor; a second handling driving assembly for driving the handling member to approach or move away from the positioning mechanism.

[0012] Further, the second handling driving assembly includes: a second handling driving member and a second handling guiding member; a first linkage member slidably arranged on the second handling guiding member; a second linkage member connecting the handling member; wherein, the first linkage member and the second linkage member are in linkage cooperation; the second handling driving member is connected to and drives the first linkage member to move linearly along the second handling guiding member, and the first linkage member drives the second linkage member and the handling member to rotate, so that the handling member swings along an arc and approaches or moves away from the positioning mechanism.

[0013] Further, the positioning mechanism further includes a transfer assembly, which is arranged downstream of the positioning detection assembly and upstream of the positioning driving assembly, and can transfer the detected capacitor onto the positioning driving assembly.

[0014] Further, the second handling driving assembly further includes: a third linkage member slidably arranged on the second handling guiding member; a fourth linkage member connecting the transfer assembly; wherein, the third linkage member and the fourth linkage member are in linkage cooperation; the second handling driving member is connected to and drives the third linkage member to move linearly along the second handling guiding member, and the third linkage member drives the fourth linkage member and the transfer assembly to rotate, so that the transfer assembly makes a flipping motion.

[0015] The feeding device disclosed in this application can detect the positions of the first electrode and the second electrode on the capacitor through the positioning detection assembly, so as to facilitate the positioning driving assembly to drive the capacitor to accurately rotate to the preset state; the capacitor adjusted to the preset state is then transported downstream by the handling mechanism; in this way, the position of the capacitor can be adjusted conveniently and accurately, which is convenient for the aging treatment. Description of the Drawings

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present application. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings, where:

[0017] Figure 1 is the schematic diagram of the first capacitor structure provided by the present application;

[0018] Figure 2 is the schematic diagram of the second capacitor structure provided by the present application;

[0019] Figure 3 is the top view structure diagram of the fixture clamping the first capacitor provided by the present application;

[0020] Figure 4 is the top view structure diagram of the fixture clamping the second capacitor provided by the present application;

[0021] Figure 5 is the left view internal structure diagram of the fixture provided by the present application;

[0022] Figure 6 is the front view structure diagram of the feeding device provided by the present application;

[0023] Figure 7 is Figure 6 the top view structure diagram of the feeding mechanism in Specific embodiments

[0024] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present application, rather than all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts belong to the scope of protection of the present application.

[0025] Please refer to Figures 1-7 , the present application discloses a feeding device, including a positioning mechanism 300 for adjusting the position of the capacitor 10; a handling mechanism 400 disposed downstream of the positioning mechanism 300, capable of receiving the capacitor 10 with the adjusted position.

[0026] Among them, the positioning mechanism 300 includes a positioning detection component 310 and a positioning driving component 320. The positioning detection component 310 can detect the positions of the first electrode 11 and the second electrode 12 on the capacitor 10, so that the positioning driving component 320 can drive the capacitor 10 to rotate to a preset state. The handling mechanism 400 can extract the capacitor 10 with its position adjusted from the positioning mechanism 300 and transport the capacitor 10 downstream.

[0027] Specifically referring to Figure 6 , after the capacitor 10 enters the positioning mechanism 300, the positioning detection component 310 can detect the first electrode 11 and the second electrode 12 on the capacitor 10, and send the detection result to the control system. The control system judges the current position state of the capacitor 10, that is, the deviation of the positions of the first electrode 11 and the second electrode 12 on the capacitor 10 relative to the preset position.

[0028] This application mainly aims at the cylindrical capacitor 10, and reference can be made to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , both the first electrode 11 and the second electrode 12 of the capacitor 10 are provided on the same end face of its main body.

[0029] It is easy to understand that for a certain type of capacitor 10, the relative positions of its first electrode 11 and second electrode 12 are fixed. Before the aging treatment process, the capacitor 10 needs to be rotated to a preset state, that is, the first electrode 11 and the second electrode 12 of the capacitor 10 are in a certain fixed position. For example Figure 1 as shown, when the capacitor 10 is in the preset state, the first electrode 11 and the second electrode 12 are exactly parallel to each other and extend in the left - right direction shown in the figure.

[0030] The positioning mechanism 300 is arranged upstream of an aging mechanism (not shown) for aging treatment, and can adjust each capacitor 10 to be prepared to enter the aging mechanism to a unified position state, so that the aging mechanism can quickly and accurately find the first electrode 11 and the second electrode 12 to achieve aging treatment.

[0031] In an embodiment, the positioning detection component 310 may include two groups of photoelectric sensors, which are respectively used to detect the first electrode 11 and the second electrode 12. Specifically, the photoelectric sensor includes a signal transmitting unit and a signal receiving unit. If the position of the first electrode 11 or the second electrode 12 is correct, it will block the signal transmission; when the signals of both groups of photoelectric sensors are blocked, the control system can judge that the position of the capacitor 10 is adjusted in place.

[0032] In this embodiment, the positioning and detecting component 310 can be arranged near the positioning driving component 320. After receiving the capacitor 10, the positioning driving component 320 drives the capacitor 10 to start rotating. At this time, the signal emitted by the signal transmitting unit passes through the preset positions of the first electrode 11 or the second electrode 12. The capacitor 10 continues to rotate. When the signals of both groups of photoelectric sensors are blocked, it can be known that the capacitor 10 is in the preset state. Subsequently, the control system controls the positioning driving component 320 to stop operating, so that the first electrode 11 and the second electrode 12 stay at the required positions.

[0033] Alternatively, the positioning and detecting component 310 can be arranged downstream of the positioning driving component 320. That is to say, first, the positioning driving component 320 pushes the capacitor 10 to the preset state, and then the positioning and detecting component 310 detects whether the state is accurate. At this time, the positioning mechanism 300 mainly aims at the capacitor 10 as Figure 2 shown. Specifically, the positioning driving component 320 pushes the first electrode 11 of the capacitor 10 until the first electrode 11 is in a horizontal state along the left-right direction shown in the figure. In this case, the second electrode 12 may be on the right side of the first electrode 11 (as Figure 2 shown in the figure), or may be on the left side of the first electrode 11. Among them, the state where the second electrode 12 is on the left side of the first electrode 11 is incorrect, and the capacitor 10 needs to be rotated 180°. In summary, after the positioning driving component 320 pushes the capacitor 10 to the preset state, the positioning and detecting component 310 detects whether the second electrode 12 is on the right side. If the second electrode 12 is on the right side, the handling mechanism 400 directly extracts the capacitor 10 and conveys it downstream. If the second electrode 12 is on the left side, the capacitor 10 is rotated 180°, and then the handling mechanism 400 conveys it downstream.

[0034] In another embodiment, the positioning and detecting component 310 can adopt a CCD camera. By taking a picture of the capacitor 10, the control system compares the preset state with the state shown in the current photo, and then calculates the amount that needs to be adjusted, and then drives the positioning driving component 320 to rotate the required amount.

[0035] In this embodiment, the positioning and detecting component 310 can be arranged upstream of the positioning driving component 320. When the capacitor 10 enters the positioning mechanism 300, the positioning and detecting component 310 first takes a picture of the current position state of the capacitor 10 and transmits the information to the control system. Subsequently, the capacitor 10 enters the positioning driving component 320 while maintaining the current position state. The control system drives the positioning driving component 320 to operate and adjusts the capacitor 10 to the required state.

[0036] Furthermore, by using a CCD camera, it is also possible to apply various types of capacitors 10 (for different types of capacitors 10, the relative positions of the first electrode 11 and the second electrode 12 are inconsistent); when detecting another type of capacitor 10, it is not necessary to readjust the installation position of the positioning and detecting component 310.

[0037] In this application, the positioning and driving component 320 includes: a positioning member 321 for defining the position of the capacitor 10; a positioning driving member 322 for driving the positioning member 321 to rotate; wherein, after the capacitor 10 enters the positioning and driving component 320, the positioning member 321 can clamp the capacitor 10 to define the position of the capacitor 10; subsequently, the positioning driving member 322 drives the positioning member 321 to rotate, so as to realize the adjustment of the positions of the first electrode 11 and the second electrode 12.

[0038] The positioning member 321 is used to maintain the relative position between the capacitor 10 and the positioning driving member 322, thereby avoiding the capacitor 10 generating displacement relative to the positioning driving member 322 when the positioning driving member 322 drives the positioning member 321 to drive the capacitor 10 to rotate, which affects the adjustment effect.

[0039] Among them, the positioning member 321 can adopt a clamping jaw; the positioning member 321 is arranged at the output end of the positioning driving member 322. After the capacitor 10 enters the positioning member 321, the clamping jaws close to clamp the capacitor 10. Alternatively, the positioning member 321 can also adopt control components such as a suction cup and a fixture, as long as it can define the position of the capacitor 10 on the positioning driving member 322. The positioning driving member 322 can adopt a servo motor, which can rotate each capacitor 10 to a preset state according to the required adjustment amount.

[0040] When the positioning and detecting component 310 adopts a CCD camera, the positioning mechanism 300 can further include a transfer component 330, which is arranged downstream of the positioning and detecting component 310 and upstream of the positioning and driving component 320, and can transfer the detected capacitor 10 to the positioning and driving component 320.

[0041] Specifically referring to Figure 6 , it is easy to understand that the CCD camera includes a camera and a backlight. The backlight is used to supply light to the capacitor 10 to be adjusted, so that the camera can obtain a clear image of the capacitor 10. To avoid the positioning and driving component 320 interfering with the operation of the backlight, the positioning and driving component 320 is arranged downstream of the positioning and detecting component 310; first, the positioning and detecting component 310 detects the position of the capacitor 10, and then the transfer component 330 transports the capacitor 10 to the positioning and driving component 320 for position adjustment.

[0042] Among them, the transfer component 330 includes a transfer extraction part 331 and a transfer driving part 332. The transfer extraction part 331 is arranged at the output end of the transfer driving part 332. The transfer extraction part 331 is used to extract the capacitor 10, and the transfer driving part 332 is used to drive the transfer extraction part 331 to move back and forth between the positioning and detecting component 310 and the positioning driving component 320.

[0043] The feeding device provided by this application further includes a feeding mechanism 200, which is arranged upstream of the positioning mechanism 300 and is used to convey the capacitor 10 to the positioning mechanism 300.

[0044] In a specific embodiment, referring to Figure 6 and Figure 7 , the feeding mechanism 200 includes a first conveying component 210 and a second conveying component 220. The first conveying component 210 includes a stacking table 213, a first guiding part 211 and a second guiding part 212. The first guiding part 211 and the second guiding part 212 are arranged obliquely relative to each other on both sides of the stacking table 213 to form a flared opening. The second conveying component 220 is connected to the discharging end of the first conveying component 210 and the positioning mechanism 300. Among them, the capacitor 10 is input into the second conveying component 220 through the flared opening, and only one capacitor 10 can pass through the closing end formed by the first guiding part 211 and the second guiding part 212. In this way, the capacitors 10 can be input into the second conveying component 220 and the positioning mechanism 300 one by one.

[0045] The first conveying component 210 includes a first guiding part 211 and a second guiding part 212. The first guiding part 211 and the second guiding part 212 are arranged obliquely relative to each other to form a flared opening. The second conveying component 220 is connected to the discharging end of the first conveying component 210 and the positioning mechanism 300. Among them, the capacitor 10 is conveyed to the second conveying component 220 through the flared opening, and only one capacitor 10 can pass through the closing end formed by the first guiding part 211 and the second guiding part 212. In this way, the capacitors 10 can be input into the second conveying component 220 and the positioning mechanism 300 one by one.

[0046] Further, the feeding mechanism 200 further includes a stacking table 213. The disordered capacitors 10 are stacked on the stacking table 213. The stacking table 213 is composed of a conveyor belt assembly, and its conveyor belt moves towards the second conveying assembly 220; the capacitors 10 stacked on the stacking table 213 are conveyed towards the second conveying assembly 220 via the conveyor belt; on both sides of the stacking table 213, a first guiding member 211 and a second guiding member 212 that are inclined towards each other are provided. Guided by the first guiding member 211 and the second guiding member 212, the outer capacitors 10 can also move along the flared opening towards the second conveying assembly 220. The flared opening gradually narrows. On the one hand, it can guide the capacitors 10 on the stacking table 213 towards the closed end of the flared opening; on the other hand, it can enable the capacitors 10 reaching the closed end to pass through one by one; in this way, the second conveying assembly 220 can send the capacitors 10 to the positioning mechanism 300 one by one, so that the positioning mechanism 300 can adjust the capacitors 10 one by one until each capacitor 10 finally reaches a unified preset state.

[0047] Further, first guiding plates 214 can also be provided on both sides of the stacking table 213. The first guiding plates 214 on both sides also incline towards each other to form a guiding channel; the conveyor belt of the stacking table 213 rotates towards the second conveying assembly 220. When transporting the capacitors 10, the capacitors 10 on the side of the stacking table 213 are first limited in their movement directions by the first guiding plates 214 and move towards the flared opening; after the capacitors 10 enter the flared opening, they are guided by the first guiding member 211 and the second guiding member 212 and finally flow out of the first conveying assembly 210 one by one.

[0048] Among them, the first guiding member 211 and the second guiding member 212 can adopt a conveyor belt assembly. The conveyor belt assembly includes a driving wheel, a driven wheel, and a conveyor belt sleeved on the driving wheel and the driven wheel; the driving wheel is driven by a motor to drive the conveyor belt and the driven wheel to rotate, and finally realize the continuous rotation of the conveyor belt. In this embodiment, the belt surface of the conveyor belt constitutes the guiding surface; specifically refer to Figure 7 , the belt surfaces of the two groups of conveyor belts face each other to form the intercepting section of the flared opening; in this way, when the conveyor belt rotates, it can pull the capacitors 10 in the flared opening towards the closed end.

[0049] Further, at the closed end of the flared opening formed by the first guiding member 211 and the second guiding member 212, second guiding plates 215 can also be provided on both sides; on the one hand, the second guiding plates 215 extend the closing path of the flared opening to avoid the problem that the end formed by the conveyor belt assembly is circular and may carry away the capacitors 10; on the other hand, the second guiding plates 215 on both sides finally define a passage that only allows one capacitor 10 to pass through, ensuring the one-by-one output of the capacitors 10.

[0050] Further, the second conveying component 220 can adopt a conveyor belt component; at this time, one end of the conveyor belt of the second conveying component 220 is connected to the closed end of the flared opening, and the other end is connected to the positioning mechanism 300. Preferably, baffles 230 are provided on both sides of the second conveying component 220 in the extending direction of the conveyor belt; by providing the baffles 230 on both sides, on the one hand, it can protect the capacitors 10 on the conveyor belt and prevent the capacitors 10 from falling off the conveyor belt; on the other hand, it can limit the width of the conveyor belt and cooperate with the flared opening to further ensure that the capacitors 10 are conveyed to the positioning mechanism 300 one by one.

[0051] Further, in order to control the feeding rhythm, a first stop component 500 is provided at the discharging end of the first conveying component 210 (i.e., the closed end of the flared opening), or at one end of the second conveying component 220 connected to the closed end, or between the closed end and the second conveying component 220. The first stop component 500 includes a stop member 510 and a stop driving member 520; the stop driving member 520 can drive the stop member 510 to approach or move away from the first conveying component 210, or the second conveying component 220, or between the closed end and the second conveying component 220, so that the stop member 510 can prevent the capacitors 10 from flowing out of the first conveying component 210 and entering the second conveying component 220, or release the blockage of the flow of the capacitors 10 to facilitate the capacitors 10 to enter the second conveying component 220.

[0052] Among them, the stop member 510 can be a baffle, and the stop driving member 520 can be a cylinder; the baffle is arranged at the output end of the cylinder and can be pushed by the cylinder to move towards the discharging end of the first conveying component 210. More specifically, in order to limit the movement track of the stop member 510, one end of the stop member 510 can also be rotatably arranged at the discharging end of the first conveying component 210 through a rotating shaft; the stop driving member 520 can drive the stop member 510 to rotate around the rotating shaft to block the discharging end of the first conveying component 210.

[0053] By providing the first stop component 500, when feeding is required, the discharging end of the first conveying component 210 can be communicated with the feeding end of the second conveying component 220 to facilitate the flow of the capacitors 10; when feeding is not required, the discharging end of the first conveying component 210 or the feeding end of the second conveying component 220 is blocked by the stop member 510, thereby hindering the flow of the capacitors 10.

[0054] Furthermore, a second stop component 600 can also be provided at the discharging end of the second conveying component 220 to block the capacitors 10 from flowing out of the second conveying component 220 and entering the positioning mechanism 300, or to release the blockage to facilitate the capacitors 10 to enter the positioning mechanism 300. The structure of the second stop component 600 can be similar to that of the first stop component 500, which will not be elaborated here.

[0055] The feeding device provided by the present application further includes a fixture 100. The fixture 100 is arranged downstream of the handling mechanism 400. The handling mechanism 400 can transport the capacitor 10 adjusted to a preset state into the fixture 100. The fixture 100 can clamp the first electrode 11 and the second electrode 12, so that the capacitor 10 maintains the preset state, which is convenient for the aging mechanism to process.

[0056] At the discharging end of the second conveying component 220, a transfer device can also be arranged.

[0057] The fixture 100 provided by the present application can clamp two types of capacitors 10. The fixture 100 includes a first jaw 120 and a second jaw 130. The first jaw 120 includes a first clamping plate 121 and a second clamping plate 122, and can clamp the first electrode 11 of the capacitor 10. The second jaw 130 includes a third clamping plate 131 and a fourth clamping plate 132, and can clamp the second electrode 12 of the capacitor 10. Wherein, the third clamping plate 131 includes a first part 1311 capable of abutting against the fourth clamping plate 132 and a second part 1312. When the first part 1311 abuts against the fourth clamping plate 132, there is a gap between the second part 1312 and the fourth clamping plate 132.

[0058] Specifically refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , which shows two types of capacitors 10. Wherein, Figure 1 the first electrode 11 and the second electrode 12 of the first type of capacitor shown are opposite and parallel to each other in the left-right direction; Figure 2 the first electrode 11 and the second electrode 12 of the second type of capacitor shown are spaced apart and perpendicular to each other.

[0059] Hereinafter referred to as Figure 1 the capacitor shown as the "first type of capacitor", and Figure 2 the capacitor shown as the "second type of capacitor" for the sake of understanding.

[0060] Referring again to Figure 3 and Figure 4 , when the fixture 100 clamps the first type of capacitor, the first electrode 11 of the first type of capacitor is clamped by the first clamping plate 121 and the second clamping plate 122, and the second electrode 12 is clamped by the first part 1311 and the fourth clamping plate 132. When the fixture 100 clamps the second type of capacitor, the first electrode 11 of the second type of capacitor is clamped by the first clamping plate 121 and the second clamping plate 122, but the second electrode 12 is clamped between the second part 1312 and the fourth clamping plate 132.

[0061] Further, when the first clamping plate 121 and the second clamping plate 122 clamp the first electrode 111, there is an accommodating space below the first clamping plate 121 and the second clamping plate 122, and a part of the first electrode 111 can extend into the accommodating space. When the third clamping plate 131 and the fourth clamping plate 132 clamp the second electrode 112, there is an accommodating space below the third clamping plate 131 and the fourth clamping plate 132, and a part of the second electrode 112 can extend into the accommodating space.

[0062] It is easy to understand that the first electrode 11 and the second electrode 12 have a certain height. To clamp the first electrode 11 and the second electrode 12, the first electrode 11 and the second electrode 12 need to extend into the accommodating space, and finally clamp the part of the first electrode 11 or the second electrode 12 close to the main body of the capacitor 10. In this way, the clamping force can be ensured and the capacitor 10 can be prevented from tilting in the fixture 100.

[0063] To realize the opening and closing of the fixture 100, a fixture driving mechanism 160 is further included. The fixture driving mechanism 160 can drive the relative movement of the first clamping plate 121 and the second clamping plate 122, and can also drive the relative movement of the third clamping plate 131 and the fourth clamping plate 132.

[0064] Among them, two sets of fixture driving mechanisms 160 can be provided, which are respectively used to drive the relative movement of the first clamping plate 121 and the second clamping plate 122, and the third clamping plate 131 and the fourth clamping plate 132. Alternatively, because the first clamping jaw 120 and the second clamping jaw 130 can be opened and closed simultaneously, only one set of fixture driving mechanism 160 can be provided to simultaneously push at least one of the first clamping plate 121 and the second clamping plate 122, and at least one of the third clamping plate 131 and the fourth clamping plate 132 to move towards the other clamping plate.

[0065] To improve the working efficiency of the feeding device, downstream of the handling mechanism 400, multiple fixtures 100 can be connected in series and used in a row. Specifically, refer to Figure 6 , the row of fixtures 100 can intermittently move towards the aging mechanism; every time it moves forward once, one fixture 100 reaches downstream of the handling mechanism 400 and can receive a capacitor 10 with adjusted position; after clamping the capacitor 10, the row of fixtures 100 moves forward one station, and the next empty fixture 100 reaches downstream of the handling mechanism 400 and can receive a new capacitor 10 with adjusted position.

[0066] In one embodiment, each fixture 100 in the row can be provided with a fixture driving mechanism 160, and each fixture driving mechanism 160 independently drives the corresponding set of fixtures 100 to open or close.

[0067] In another embodiment, in order to simplify the structure and reduce costs, only one set of fixture driving mechanisms 160 may be provided; this set of fixture driving mechanisms 160 is arranged at the corresponding position downstream of the handling mechanism 400. When a fixture 100 reaches downstream of the handling mechanism 400 and is ready to receive the capacitor 10 in an adjusted state, the fixture 100 is directly opposite to the fixture driving mechanism 160. Before receiving the capacitor 10, the fixture driving mechanism 160 drives the first jaw 120 and the second jaw 130 to open; after receiving the capacitor 10, the fixture driving mechanism 160 retracts, and the first jaw 120 and the second jaw 130 close to clamp the capacitor 10.

[0068] Among them, the fixture driving mechanism 160 includes a clamping driving member and a thimble; the thimble is arranged at the output end of the clamping driving member; the clamping driving member can drive the thimble to move towards the capacitor 10 that reaches downstream of the handling mechanism 400, so that the first jaw 120 and the second jaw 130 open; or, the clamping driving member can drive the thimble away from the capacitor 10, so that the first jaw 120 and the second jaw 130 close. Further, the fixture driving mechanism 160 includes at least two sets of thimbles, which are respectively used to hold the first jaw 120 and the second jaw 130; or, the fixture driving mechanism 160 can also include four sets of thimbles, which respectively correspond to the first clamping plate 121, the second clamping plate 122, the third clamping plate 131 and the fourth clamping plate 132, so as to ensure that no matter which clamping plate of the first jaw 120 and the second jaw 130 is set to be movable, the opening and closing of the fixture 100 can be realized. Further still, the thimbles on the same side can share one set of clamping driving members, and this set of clamping driving members can drive the two thimbles to move towards the clamping plate synchronously to push the clamping plate; or, each set of thimbles can be equipped with one set of clamping driving members respectively, which are respectively used to realize the movement of one clamping plate.

[0069] It should be added that for the first jaw 120 and the second jaw 130, one of the two clamping plates can be fixed and the other can be movable. At this time, the movable plate is made to approach the fixed plate; or, the two clamping plates can also be set to be both movable, approaching or moving away from each other simultaneously, so that the jaws open and close.

[0070] In a specific embodiment, in order to simplify the structure and reduce costs, one of the two clamping plates is set to be fixed and the other is movable. At this time, the fixture 100 further includes a first mounting bracket 140 for mounting the first jaw 120; the first mounting bracket 140 includes a first mounting block 141, and the first clamping plate 121 is movably arranged on the first mounting block 141; a second mounting block 142, and the second clamping plate 122 is fixedly arranged on the second mounting block 142; wherein, the first mounting block 141 and the second mounting block 142 are arranged oppositely, and the end of the first clamping plate 121 protrudes from the second mounting block 142 and can abut against the second clamping plate 122.

[0071] In this embodiment, referring to Figure 5, the first mounting block 141 is hollow inside and can accommodate the first clamping plate 121. At the same time, the end of the first mounting block 141 close to the second mounting block 142 is open to expose a part of the first clamping plate 121, and the exposed part of the first clamping plate 121 can abut against the second clamping plate 122. The second clamping plate 122 can be arranged in the second mounting block 142, and the exposed part abuts against the first clamping plate 121; alternatively, the second clamping plate 122 can also be directly arranged outside the second mounting block 142, facing the second mounting block 142, so as to achieve abutment.

[0072] Further, in order to leave a "accommodation space" to facilitate the first electrode 11 to extend into the fixture 100, at least one of the first clamping plate 121 and the second clamping plate 122 can be set to incline towards the other clamping plate. Similarly, at least one of the third clamping plate 131 and the fourth clamping plate 132 can also be set to incline towards the other clamping plate.

[0073] Since the setting forms of the third clamping plate 131 and the fourth clamping plate 132 are basically similar to those of the first clamping plate 121 and the second clamping plate 122, only the "first clamping plate 121 and the second clamping plate 122" will be taken as an example for description below.

[0074] Furthermore, in order to control the insertion amount of the first electrode 11, one of the first clamping plate 121 and the second clamping plate 122 can be set to incline towards the other, while the other has a bent section. Specifically, refer to Figure 5 , when the first clamping plate 121 abuts against the second clamping plate 122, the inclined clamping plate will abut against the upper part of the bent section, so that the bent part is in the accommodation space; in this way, the bent part is similar to a "step", which can limit the size of the accommodation space and prevent the first electrode 11 from extending too deep into the accommodation space.

[0075] A connecting piece 144 is arranged between the first mounting block 141 and the second mounting block 142, which can limit the relative positions of the first mounting block 141 and the second mounting block 142.

[0076] Specifically, the connecting piece 144 can be a bolt passing through the first mounting block 141 and the second mounting block 142. The bolt penetrates into one of the first mounting block 141 and the second mounting block 142 and penetrates out of the other, so as to realize the relative fixation of the first mounting block 141 and the second mounting block 142, and avoid unnecessary displacement when the fixture 100 is opened and closed, which affects the clamping of the capacitor 10.

[0077] Since the first clamping plate 121 is movably arranged on the first mounting block 141; the second clamping plate 122 is fixedly arranged on the second mounting block 142; in this embodiment, the second clamping plate 122 is fixed and the first clamping plate 121 is moved closer to or away from the second clamping plate 122 to realize the opening and closing of the first jaw 120.

[0078] In one embodiment, the first clamping plate 121 can be set to move horizontally towards the second clamping plate 122, that is, the first clamping plate 121 is driven by the clamp driving mechanism 160 to perform a linear motion.

[0079] In another embodiment, referring to Figure 5 , the first clamping plate 121 includes: a first section 1211 for abutting against the second clamping plate 122; a second section 1212 with one end connected to the first section 1211; and a third section 1213 connected to the other end of the second section 1212. Wherein, the first clamping plate 121 is disposed in the first mounting block 141, and the part of its first section 1211 abutting against the second clamping plate 122 penetrates through the first mounting block 141; the part of the second section 1212 fitting the first mounting block 141 is arc-shaped, and the corresponding part of the first mounting block 141 is recessed to form a groove capable of accommodating the arc-shaped part of the second section 1212. Pushing the third section 1213 can make the arc-shaped part of the second section 1212 move along the groove, thereby making the first section 1211 move away from the second clamping plate 122.

[0080] Specifically, through the arc-shaped depression of the first mounting block 141 and the arc-shaped part of the second section 1212 fitting the depression, the arc motion trajectory of the second section 1212 can be defined, so that the second section 1212 can only move to a certain extent along the arc of the depression, and then the first section 1211 abuts against or moves away from the second clamping plate 122 in a swinging manner. Thus, the movement stroke of the first clamping plate 121 can be reduced and the configuration of the entire clamp 100 can be reduced.

[0081] Furthermore, an elastic member 143 is disposed between the first clamping plate 121 and the first mounting block 141; the elastic member 143 is disposed inside the first mounting block 141, one end of the elastic member 143 abuts against the inner wall of the first mounting block 141, and the other end abuts against the surface of the first section 1211 facing away from the second clamping plate 122. When pushing the third section 1213, the first section 1211 moves away from the second clamping plate 122 and the elastic member 143 is compressed. After the third section 1213 loses the pushing force, the elastic restoring force of the elastic member 143 pushes the first section 1211 towards the first clamping plate 121.

[0082] Specifically referring to Figure 5, the elastic member 143 can be a compression spring. When the clamp driving mechanism 160 does not apply force, the elastic force of the elastic member 143 abuts against the first clamping plate 121 and the first mounting block 141, so that the first clamping plate 121 abuts against the second clamping plate 122; when the clamp driving mechanism 160 pushes the third section 1213 of the first clamping plate 121, the third section 1213 approaches the second clamping plate 122, the arc-shaped portion of the second section 1212 rotates counterclockwise along the groove, the first section 1211 moves away from the second clamping plate 122, the elastic member 143 is compressed, and the first jaw 120 opens; after the first electrode 11 is inserted, the clamp driving mechanism 160 releases the force, and the elastic restoring force of the elastic member 143 reversely pushes the first section 1211 to move towards the second clamping plate 122, and finally clamps the first electrode 11 onto the second clamping plate 122.

[0083] The second jaw 130 is arranged in the same way. Specifically, the fixture 100 further includes a second mounting frame 150 for mounting the second jaw 130; the second mounting frame 150 includes a third mounting block, and the third clamping plate 131 is arranged on the third mounting block; a fourth mounting block, and the fourth clamping plate 132 is arranged on the fourth mounting block; wherein, the third clamping plate 131 is movably arranged on the third mounting block, and the fourth clamping plate 132 is fixedly arranged on the fourth mounting block; or, the third clamping plate 131 is fixedly arranged on the third mounting block, and the fourth clamping plate 132 is movably arranged on the fourth mounting block.

[0084] It is easy to understand that the difference between the second jaw 130 and the first jaw 120 is that its third clamping plate 131 includes a first part 1311 and a second part 1312, specifically referring to Figure 3 and Figure 4 , when the second jaw 130 is closed, the first part 1311 can abut against the fourth clamping plate 132, and there is always a gap between the second part 1312 and the fourth clamping plate 132. In this way, the second electrode 12 of the first type of capacitor can be clamped between the first part 1311 and the fourth clamping plate 132, and the second electrode 12 of the second type of capacitor can be clamped between the second part 1312 and the fourth clamping plate 132. One of the third clamping plate 131 and the fourth clamping plate 132 is fixedly arranged, and the other can move towards the other to realize the opening and closing of the jaw, and the specific installation manner of the third clamping plate 131, the fourth clamping plate 132, the third mounting block and the fourth mounting block refers to the setting manner of the first clamping plate 121, the second clamping plate 122, the first mounting block 141 and the second mounting block 142 described above, which will not be elaborated here.

[0085] The handling mechanism 400 is arranged downstream of the positioning mechanism 300, and is used to extract the capacitor 10 in the adjusted state in the positioning mechanism 300 and transfer the capacitor 10 to the in-place fixture 100.

[0086] The feeding device provided by the present application has the following working steps generally:

[0087] The capacitors 10 to be aged are stacked on the stacking table 213 of the feeding mechanism 200, guided by the first guiding member 211 and the second guiding member 212, and move along the flared opening towards the second conveying assembly 220;

[0088] The capacitors 10 enter the second conveying assembly 220 one by one, and are conveyed to the positioning mechanism 300 one by one via the second conveying assembly 220;

[0089] The capacitors 10 enter the positioning mechanism 300, are detected by the positioning detection assembly 310, and are driven by the positioning driving assembly 320 to rotate the capacitors 10 to a preset position;

[0090] The handling mechanism 400 extracts the capacitors 10 with adjusted positions and transfers the capacitors 10 to the fixture 100;

[0091] Before receiving the capacitors 10, a fixture 100 reaches the downstream of the positioning mechanism 300, and the fixture driving mechanism 160 drives the first jaw 120 and the second jaw 130 to open;

[0092] The handling mechanism 400 sends the capacitors 10 with adjusted positions into the fixture 100, the fixture driving mechanism 160 releases the force, the first jaw 120 clamps the first electrode 11, and the second jaw 130 clamps the second electrode 12;

[0093] After the fixture 100 at the downstream of the positioning mechanism 300 clamps the capacitors 10, the row of fixture groups moves forward by one station, so that the next empty fixture 100 reaches the downstream of the positioning mechanism 300, and the fixture 100 carrying the capacitors 10 moves forward by one station towards the aging mechanism.

[0094] In this embodiment, the transfer extraction member 331 of the transfer assembly 330 can be a jaw that can hold the capacitors 10 tightly; the transfer driving member 332 can be a motor or a rotary cylinder; at this time, the transfer driving member 332 is used to drive the transfer extraction member 331 to drive the capacitors 10 thereon to flip. It is easy to understand that when the feeding mechanism 200 conveys the capacitors 10, the end with the electrodes of the capacitors 10 must be upward to avoid damaging the electrodes; and when the capacitors 10 enter the fixture 100, their electrodes need to be clamped into the accommodating space. To prevent the electrodes from detaching from the capacitor 10 body, the inverted capacitors 10 are more secure when clamped on the fixture 100. Thus, when the transfer driving member 332 drives the capacitors to move back and forth between the positioning detection assembly 310 and the positioning driving assembly 320, it also plays a role in flipping the capacitors 10, facilitating the fixture 100 to operate the capacitors 10.

[0095] The handling mechanism 400 includes a handling member 410 for extracting the capacitor 10; a first handling driving assembly 420 for driving the handling member 410 to approach or move away from the capacitor 10; and a second handling driving assembly 430 for driving the handling member 410 to approach or move away from the positioning mechanism 300.

[0096] Specifically, the first handling driving assembly 420 is used to drive the handling member 410 to approach or move away from the positioning driving assembly 320, or to drive the handling member 410 to approach or move away from the fixture 100, so as to realize the clamping or releasing of the capacitor 10 by the handling member 410; the second handling driving assembly 430 is used to drive the handling member 410 to move back and forth between the positioning driving assembly 320 and the fixture 100, so as to realize the transfer of the capacitor 10. Wherein, the handling member 410 can be arranged at the output end of the first handling driving assembly 420, and the first handling driving assembly 420 can be arranged at the output end of the second handling driving assembly 430; or, the handling member 410 can be arranged at the output end of the second handling driving assembly 430, and the second handling driving assembly 430 can be arranged at the output end of the first handling driving assembly 420; as long as the first handling driving assembly 420 and the second handling driving assembly 430 cooperate to enable the handling member 410 to transfer the capacitor 10 from the positioning driving assembly 320 to the fixture 100.

[0097] In a specific embodiment, the first handling driving assembly 420 can drive the handling member 410 to move in the vertical direction, while the second handling driving assembly 430 can drive the handling member 410 to move in the horizontal direction.

[0098] To reduce the floor area of the equipment, the second handling driving assembly 430 includes a second handling driving member 431 and a second handling guiding member 432; a first linkage member 433 slidably arranged on the second handling guiding member 432; a second linkage member 434 connecting the handling member 410; wherein, the first linkage member 433 and the second linkage member 434 are in linkage cooperation; the second handling driving member 431 is connected to and drives the first linkage member 433 to move linearly along the second handling guiding member 432, and the first linkage member 433 drives the second linkage member 434 and the handling member 410 to rotate, so that the handling member 410 swings along an arc and approaches or moves away from the positioning mechanism 300.

[0099] Specifically, the first linkage member 433 can be a rack, the rack is slidably arranged on the second handling guiding member 432, and the second handling driving member 431 can drive the rack to move along the second handling guiding member 432; the second linkage member 434 is a gear meshing with the rack, and the gear connects the handling member 410. Refer to Figure 6, at this time, the handling member 410 can be arranged at the output end of the first handling driving assembly 420. The main body of the first handling driving assembly 420 is connected to a gear, and the gear meshes with a rack. At the same time, the second linkage member 434 is arranged on the frame 1 through a bearing so that it can rotate but not displace itself. In this way, when the rack makes a linear motion, it will drive the gear to rotate in place. The handling member 410 is connected to the rotating shaft of the gear. When the gear rotates, the handling member 410 revolves around the central axis of the gear. In this way, the handling member 410 is swung between the positioning driving assembly 320 and the fixture 100.

[0100] In this way, the handling member 410 moves back and forth between two workstations by making an arc motion, which requires less space and has a faster rhythm compared with a linear motion.

[0101] Furthermore, in order to coordinate the working beats of the positioning mechanism 300 and the handling mechanism 400, and to avoid the situation that the handling mechanism 400 needs to wait for the transfer assembly 330 to put down the capacitor 10 and leave the positioning driving assembly 320 before the handling member 410 can reach the positioning driving assembly 320 to pick up the capacitor 10 under the drive of the first handling driving assembly 420 and the second handling driving assembly 430. The second handling driving assembly 430 further includes a third linkage member 435 which is slidably arranged on the second handling guiding member 432, and a fourth linkage member 436 which is connected to the transfer assembly 330. Among them, the third linkage member 435 and the fourth linkage member 436 are in linkage cooperation. The second handling driving member 431 is connected to and drives the third linkage member 435 to make a linear motion along the second handling guiding member 432, and the third linkage member 435 drives the fourth linkage member 436 and the transfer assembly 330 to rotate, so that the transfer assembly 330 makes a flipping motion.

[0102] At this time, the first linkage member 433 adopts a rack, and the second linkage member 434 adopts a gear. The third linkage member 435 is the same as the first linkage member 433 and also adopts a rack, and the two are parallel to each other. The fourth linkage member 436 adopts a gear meshing with the rack of the third linkage member 435, and the gear of the fourth linkage member 436 is also rotatably arranged on the frame 1 through a bearing. When the rack of the third linkage member 435 makes a linear motion in the horizontal direction, it drives the gear of the fourth linkage member 436 to rotate in place, and the gear drives the transfer assembly 330 to rotate.

[0103] In this embodiment, in order to enable the transfer assembly 330 to drive the capacitor 10 to move back and forth between the positioning detection assembly 310 and the positioning driving assembly 320 and at the same time drive the capacitor 10 to flip, the transfer assembly 330 is preferably arranged on the central axis of the gear of the fourth linkage member 436. In this way, when the gear rotates, the transfer assembly 330 can directly flip in place.

[0104] Further, in this embodiment, the first linkage 433 and the third linkage 435 may be two independent parallel racks or the same rack; that is, the first linkage 433 or the third linkage 435 may be omitted, such that the two gears of the second linkage 434 and the fourth linkage 436 are simultaneously engaged with the same rack. For specific reference, see Figure 6 , and the movement of the handling member 410 and the transfer assembly 330 can also be synchronously realized.

[0105] When there is interference in the movement paths of the handling member 410 and the transfer assembly 330, another gear engaged with the gear of the fourth linkage 436 can be additionally provided, such that the transfer assembly 330 is engaged with this gear, thereby better controlling the distance between the transfer assembly 330 and the handling member 410. It is easy to think that, as needed, other linkages can be provided for the first linkage 433, the second linkage 434, the third linkage 435, and the fourth linkage 436 to achieve multi-link cooperation to meet the distance requirements.

[0106] In this embodiment, by providing the first linkage 433, the second linkage 434, the third linkage 435, and the fourth linkage 436, the linkage of the handling member 410 and the transfer assembly 330 is realized; at this time, the second handling driving member 431 acts to drive the linear movement of the rack, and the rack will drive the two gears to rotate. The gears further drive the handling member 410 and the transfer assembly 330 to act simultaneously, such that when the transfer assembly 330 conveys the capacitor 10 with a position state to be adjusted to the positioning driving assembly 320, the handling member 410 carries a capacitor 10 with an adjusted position state towards the fixture 100; and when the transfer assembly 330 returns to the positioning detection assembly 310 to prepare to extract the next capacitor 10 with a position state to be adjusted, the handling member 410 returns to the positioning driving assembly 320 to prepare to pick up the capacitor with the just adjusted position state. By adjusting relevant parameters such as the diameter, number of teeth, and tooth width of the gears, it is possible to avoid interference between the handling member 410 and the transfer assembly 330 while realizing the transfer of the capacitor 10 by the two, thereby improving work efficiency.

[0107] In addition, the terms "comprising" and "having" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, system, product, or device that includes a series of steps or components is not limited to the listed steps or components, but optionally further includes steps or components not listed, or optionally further includes other steps or components inherent to these processes, methods, products, or devices.

[0108] The above are only embodiments of the present application, and do not limit the patent scope of the present application. Any equivalent structure or equivalent process transformation made by using the content of the specification and drawings of the present application, or directly or indirectly applied in other related technical fields, shall be similarly included in the patent protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A feeding device, characterized in that, Including: A positioning mechanism (300) for adjusting the position of the capacitor (10); A handling mechanism (400) provided downstream of the positioning mechanism (300) and capable of receiving the capacitor (10) with its position adjusted; Wherein, the positioning mechanism (300) includes a positioning detection component (310) and a positioning drive component (320). The positioning detection component (310) can detect the positions of the first electrode (11) and the second electrode (12) on the capacitor (10) so that the positioning drive component (320) can drive the capacitor (10) to rotate to a preset state; the handling mechanism (400) can transport the capacitor (10) adjusted to the preset state downstream; A fixture (100), the fixture (100) is provided downstream of the handling mechanism (400), and the handling mechanism (400) can transport the capacitor (10) adjusted to the preset state into the fixture (100); The handling mechanism (400) includes: a handling member (410) for extracting the capacitor (10); a first handling drive component (420) for driving the handling member (410) to approach or move away from the capacitor (10); a second handling drive component (430) for driving the handling member (410) to approach or move away from the positioning mechanism (300); The positioning mechanism (300) further includes a transfer component (330). The transfer component (330) is arranged downstream of the positioning detection component (310) and upstream of the positioning drive component (320), and can transfer the detected capacitor (10) onto the positioning drive component (320); The second handling drive component (430) includes a second handling drive member (431). The second handling drive member (431) drives the transfer component (330) and the handling member (410) to act simultaneously, so that when the transfer component (330) conveys the capacitor (10) with a position to be adjusted to the positioning drive component (320), the handling member (410) carries a capacitor (10) with its position adjusted and moves towards the fixture (100).

2. The feeding device according to claim 1, wherein It further includes a feeding mechanism (200) for feeding the capacitor (10) to the positioning mechanism (300).

3. The feeding device according to claim 2, wherein The feeding mechanism (200) includes: A first conveying component (210). The first conveying component (210) includes a stacking table (213), a first guiding member (211) and a second guiding member (212). The first guiding member (211) and the second guiding member (212) are arranged obliquely relative to each other on both sides of the stacking table (213) to form a flared opening; A second conveying component (220) connecting the discharge end of the first conveying component (210) and the positioning mechanism (300); Among them, the capacitor (10) is input into the second conveying component (220) via a flared opening, and the converging end formed by the first guiding member (211) and the second guiding member (212) only allows one capacitor (10) to pass through. In this way, the capacitors (10) can be input into the second conveying component (220) and the positioning mechanism (300) one by one.

4. The feeding device according to claim 3, wherein, A first stopping component (500) is provided between the first conveying component (210) and the second conveying component (220). The first stopping component (500) includes a stopping member (510) and a stopping driving member (520); The stopping driving member (520) can drive the stopping member (510) to approach or move away from the connection between the first conveying component (210) and the second conveying component (220), so that the stopping member (510) can prevent the capacitor (10) from entering the second conveying component (220), or release the blockage of the flow of the capacitor (10).

5. The feeding device according to claim 1, wherein, The fixture (100) can clamp the first electrode (11) and the second electrode (12) of the capacitor (10).

6. The feeding device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The fixture (100) can hold two types of capacitors (10). The fixture (100) includes: A first clamping jaw (120), including a first clamping plate (121) and a second clamping plate (122), which can clamp the first electrode (11) of the capacitor (10); A second clamping jaw (130), including a third clamping plate (131) and a fourth clamping plate (132), which can clamp the second electrode (12) of the capacitor (10); Among them, the third clamping plate (131) includes a first part (1311) that can abut against the fourth clamping plate (132) and a second part (1312). When the first part (1311) abuts against the fourth clamping plate (132), there is a gap between the second part (1312) and the fourth clamping plate (132).

7. The feeding device according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that The second handling driving component (430) includes: A second handling guiding member (432); A first linkage member (433), slidably arranged on the second handling guiding member (432); A second linkage member (434), connecting the handling member (410); Among them, the first linkage member (433) and the second linkage member (434) are in linkage cooperation; the second handling driving member (431) is connected to and drives the first linkage member (433) to move linearly along the second handling guiding member (432), and the first linkage member (433) drives the second linkage member (434) and the handling member (410) to rotate, so that the handling member (410) swings along an arc and approaches or moves away from the positioning mechanism (300).

8. The feeding device according to claim 7, wherein, The second handling driving component (430) further includes: A third linkage member (435), slidably arranged on the second handling guiding member (432); A fourth linkage member (436), connecting the transfer component (330); Wherein, the third linkage member (435) and the fourth linkage member (436) are in linkage cooperation; the second handling driving member (431) is connected to and drives the third linkage member (435) to move linearly along the second handling guiding member (432), and the third linkage member (435) drives the fourth linkage member (436) and the transfer assembly (330) to rotate, so that the transfer assembly (330) makes a flipping motion.

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