A battery assembly manufacturing swing machine based on battery manufacturing

By designing a series machine for battery manufacturing for battery module production, multi-process integrated processing and auxiliary transport are realized, and the problem of low production efficiency after series welding in the prior art is solved, production efficiency and continuity are improved, and transportation costs are reduced.

CN114171635BActive Publication Date: 2025-04-22SUZHOU WINSUN INTELLIGENT EQUIP CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202111252893.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2021-10-27
Publication Date
2025-04-22
Estimated Expiration
2041-10-27

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Technical Problem

After the existing battery manufacturing pendulum machine is completed, the finished product needs to be sheared and concentrated pendulum, resulting in relatively independent work between each process, and the full automation and efficient production cannot be achieved, affecting production efficiency.

Method used

A swing machine for battery module production based on battery manufacturing is designed. Multi-process integrated processing is realized through an integrated swing machine to assist and combine various processes, reducing the steps of process handover and transport during the production process.

Benefits of technology

Through integrated processing, production continuity is improved, transportation steps are reduced, production efficiency is improved, and transportation costs are reduced.

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Abstract

The present invention provides a battery assembly manufacturing swing string machine based on battery manufacturing, which relates to the field of battery manufacturing technology, including: a welding strip cutting assembly; the welding strip cutting assembly is provided with four groups, and the four groups of welding strip cutting assemblies are all arranged under a two-axis double-grabbing gantry; the single-group grabbing assembly is provided with two locations, and the two single-group grabbing assemblies are both installed on the two-axis double-grabbing gantry; it has the function of assisting the transportation and combination between various processes, and realizes multi-process integrated processing through an integrated swing string machine, reduces the steps of process handover and transportation in the production process, is conducive to improving production efficiency, and reduces transportation costs, and solves the problem that, for the current battery manufacturing string welding machine, after the battery string welding is completed, the finished product needs to be sheared and concentratedly strung, and the work between the processes in the string welding output operation of the existing battery string welding mechanism is relatively independent, and fully automated and efficient production cannot be achieved, which greatly affects the production efficiency.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of battery manufacturing, and in particular to a battery stringing machine for manufacturing battery components based on battery manufacturing. Background Art

[0002] The process of stringing photovoltaic silicon crystal cells is to first arrange several relatively small unit cells into cell strings, then arrange several cell strings in columns and weld them to form components, and then place the cell string components on a glass plate for subsequent production processes.

[0003] However, as far as the current battery stringing machines are concerned, the finished products need to be cut and concentrated after the battery string welding is completed. The work between the various processes in the string welding output operation of the existing battery stringing mechanism is relatively independent, and it cannot achieve fully automated and efficient production, which greatly affects production efficiency. Summary of the invention

[0004] In view of this, the present invention provides a stringing machine for battery assembly production based on battery manufacturing, which has the function of assisting the transfer and combination between various processes. Through the integrated stringing machine, multi-process integrated processing is realized, which greatly improves the production continuity and reduces the steps of process handover and transfer in the production process, which is conducive to improving production efficiency and reducing transportation costs.

[0005] The present invention provides a battery assembly manufacturing swing machine based on battery manufacturing, specifically comprising: a welding strip cutting assembly; the welding strip cutting assembly is provided with four groups, and the four groups of welding strip cutting assemblies are all arranged below a two-axis double-grab gantry; the single-group grabbing assembly is provided at two locations, and the two single-group grabbing assemblies are both installed on the two-axis double-grab gantry; the conveying belt is arranged at the middle front side of the two-axis double-grab gantry; the discharge guide frame is arranged in front of the conveying belt; the two-axis single-grab gantry is arranged in front of the conveying belt, and the two-axis single-grab gantry is installed on the discharge guide frame; the multiple groups of grabbing assemblies are installed in the middle of the two-axis single-grab gantry; the conveyor line is arranged behind the two-axis single-grab gantry.

[0006] Optionally, the welding strip cutting assembly includes a first welding strip cutter and a second welding strip cutter, the first welding strip cutter is arranged behind the two-axis double-grasp gantry, and the second welding strip cutter is arranged in front of the two-axis double-grasp gantry.

[0007] Optionally, the first welding ribbon cutter includes a first servo driver and a first cutter, the output end of the first servo driver is connected to and drives the first cutter, and the first cutter faces forward.

[0008] Optionally, the second welding strip cutter includes a second servo drive and a second cutter: the output shaft of the second servo drive is connected to and drives the second cutter, and the second cutter faces backwards.

[0009] Optionally, the single-group grabbing assembly includes a single-group rotating mechanism and a single-group rotating suction cup, the single-group rotating mechanism is fixedly connected to the two-axis double-grabbing gantry conveying mechanism, and the output end of the single-group rotating mechanism is connected to and drives the single-group rotating suction cup.

[0010] Optionally, the central support axis of the suction cup frame of the single set of rotating suction cups is flush with the center point of the welding strip cutting assembly.

[0011] Optionally, the upper surface of the conveying belt moves from the back to the front, the rear of the conveying belt is the feeding end, and the feeding end of the conveying belt is located behind the center support axis of the single set of rotating suction cup frame in a flush direction.

[0012] Optionally, the multiple groups of grabbing components include multiple groups of rotating mechanisms and multiple groups of rotating suction cups, the multiple groups of rotating mechanisms are fixedly connected to the feed parts of the two-axis single-gripper gantry, and the lower ends of the multiple groups of rotating mechanisms are fixedly connected to the multiple groups of rotating suction cups, and the multiple groups of rotating suction cups are located above the front output side of the conveying belt.

[0013] Optionally, a swinging string of glass is connected above the conveyor line, and the swinging string of glass is located at the lower front side of the multiple groups of grabbing components.

[0014] Beneficial Effects

[0015] Compared with the traditional battery stringing machine, the battery manufacturing stringing device according to the various embodiments of the present invention has the function of assisting the transfer and combination between various processes. It realizes multi-process integrated processing through the integrated stringing machine, greatly improves the production continuity, reduces the steps of process handover and transfer in the production process, and is conducive to improving production efficiency and reducing transportation costs.

[0016] In addition, the first cutter is driven to rotate by the first servo driver, which is a servo motor. The rear end of the battery string is cut by the first welding ribbon cutter. Through the cooperation of the first welding ribbon cutter and the second welding ribbon cutter, the function of simultaneously cutting the front and rear ends of the battery string output by the stringer is achieved.

[0017] In addition, through the effect of the single-group rotating suction cup's suction cup frame center axis being aligned with the center point of the welding strip cutting assembly and the movement of the single-group grabbing assembly in conjunction with the two-axis double-grabbing gantry, the position of the single-group grabbing assembly can be adjusted, thereby cooperating with the single-group grabbing assembly to achieve the workpiece grabbing effect. Each single-group grabbing assembly can grab the two groups of output battery strings on that side respectively. At the same time, under the action of the single-group rotating mechanism, the vertical battery string can be rotated ninety degrees after grabbing and transferred to the middle. Since the feed end of the conveying belt is located behind the direction of the single-group rotating suction cup frame center axis, the single-group rotating suction cup can directly place the battery string horizontally on the rear end of the upper surface of the conveying belt.

[0018] In addition, multiple sets of rotating suction cups can be used to adsorb the battery strings on the conveyor belt, and multiple sets of grabbing components can be moved vertically through a two-axis single-grip gantry. The angles of the battery strings can be adjusted through multiple sets of rotating mechanisms, and the battery strings on the conveyor belt can be transferred to the swinging glass in front to finally complete the unloading. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of the embodiment of the present invention, the drawings of the embodiment are briefly introduced below.

[0020] The drawings described below are only related to some embodiments of the present invention, but are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0021] In the attached picture:

[0022] Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing the overall structure of a battery string swing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a ribbon cutting assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0024] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a two-axis double-grip gantry according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0025] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of a single set of rotating suction cups according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0026] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of a conveying belt according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0027] Figure 6 A schematic diagram showing multiple groups of rotating suction cups according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0028] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of a conveyor line according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0029] Reference numerals list

[0030] 3. The first welding strip cutter; 301. The first servo drive; 302. The first cutter; 4. The two-axis double-grip gantry; 5. The single-group grabbing assembly; 501. The single-group rotating mechanism; 502. The single-group rotating suction cup; 6. The second welding strip cutter; 601. The second servo drive; 602. The second cutter; 7. The conveying belt; 8. Multiple groups of grabbing assemblies; 801. Multiple groups of rotating mechanisms; 802. Multiple groups of rotating suction cups; 9. The two-axis single-grip gantry; 10. The discharge guide rail; 11. The conveyor line; 1101. The swinging glass. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] In order to make the purpose, scheme and advantages of the technical solution of the present invention clearer, the technical solution of the embodiment of the present invention will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the drawings of the specific embodiments of the present invention. Unless otherwise specified, the terms used herein have the usual meanings in the art. The same reference numerals in the drawings represent the same components.

[0032] Example: Please refer to Figures 1 to 7 :

[0033] The present invention proposes a battery assembly production swing string machine based on battery manufacturing, comprising: a welding strip cutting assembly; the welding strip cutting assembly is provided with four groups, and the four groups of welding strip cutting assemblies are all arranged under the two-axis double-grabbing gantry 4, such as Figure 1 As shown, the welding strip cutting assembly includes a first welding strip cutter 3 and a second welding strip cutter 6. The first welding strip cutter 3 is arranged behind the two-axis double-grabbing gantry 4, and the second welding strip cutter 6 is arranged in front of the two-axis double-grabbing gantry 4; the single-group grabbing assembly 5 is arranged at two locations, and the two single-group grabbing assemblies 5 are both installed on the two-axis double-grabbing gantry 4; the conveying belt 7 is arranged at the middle front side of the two-axis double-grabbing gantry 4; the discharging guide frame 10 is arranged in front of the conveying belt 7, as shown in FIG. Figure 6 As shown, the upper surface of the conveying belt 7 moves from the back to the front, and the rear of the conveying belt 7 is the feeding end; the two-axis single-grip gantry 9 is arranged in front of the conveying belt 7, and the two-axis single-grip gantry 9 is installed on the discharge guide frame 10; multiple groups of grabbing components 8 are installed in the middle of the two-axis single-grip gantry 9; the conveyor line 11 is arranged behind the two-axis single-grip gantry 9.

[0034] In addition, according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 As shown, the first welding strip cutter 3 includes a first servo driver 301 and a first cutter 302. The output end of the first servo driver 301 is connected to and drives the first cutter 302, and the first cutter 302 faces forward. The first servo driver 301 drives the first cutter 302 to rotate. The first servo driver 301 is a servo motor, and the first welding strip cutter 3 is used to cut the rear end of the battery string.

[0035] In addition, according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 As shown, the second welding strip cutter 6 includes a second servo drive 601 and a second cutter 602: the output shaft of the second servo drive 601 is connected to and drives the second cutter 602, and the second cutter 602 faces backward, and the second servo drive 601 drives the second cutter 602 to rotate. The second servo drive 601 is a servo motor, and the front end of the battery string is cut through the first welding strip cutter 3. Through the cooperation of the first welding strip cutter 3 and the second welding strip cutter 6, the function of simultaneously cutting the front and rear ends of the battery string output by the string welding unit is realized.

[0036] In addition, according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 3 As shown, the single-group grabbing assembly 5 includes a single-group rotating mechanism 501 and a single-group rotating suction cup 502. The single-group rotating mechanism 501 is fixedly connected to the two-axis double-grabbing gantry 4 conveying mechanism, and the output end of the single-group rotating mechanism 501 is connected to and drives the single-group rotating suction cup 502. Figure 4 As shown, the central support axis of the suction cup frame of the single-group rotating suction cup 502 is aligned with the center point of the welding strip cutting assembly. The position of the single-group grabbing assembly 5 can be adjusted by cooperating with the movement of the two-axis double-grabbing gantry 4, thereby cooperating with the single-group grabbing assembly 5 to realize the workpiece grabbing function. Each single-group grabbing assembly 5 can grab the two groups of output battery strings on that side respectively. At the same time, under the action of the single-group rotating mechanism 501, the battery string in the vertical state can be rotated ninety degrees after grabbing, and the battery string can be transferred to the middle. Since the feeding end of the conveying belt 7 is located behind the central support axis of the suction cup frame of the single-group rotating suction cup 502, the single-group rotating suction cup 502 can directly place the battery string horizontally on the rear end of the upper surface of the conveying belt 7.

[0037] In addition, according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 5 As shown, the multiple groups of grasping components 8 include multiple groups of rotating mechanisms 801 and multiple groups of rotating suction cups 802. The multiple groups of rotating mechanisms 801 are fixedly connected to the feeding parts of the two-axis single-grip gantry 9, and the lower ends of the multiple groups of rotating mechanisms 801 are fixedly connected to the multiple groups of rotating suction cups 802. The multiple groups of rotating suction cups 802 are located above the front output side of the conveying belt 7. The battery strings on the conveying belt 7 can be adsorbed by the multiple groups of rotating suction cups 802, and the multiple groups of grasping components 8 are moved in the vertical direction by the two-axis single-grip gantry 9. The angle of the battery string is adjusted by the multiple groups of rotating mechanisms 801, and the battery string on the conveying belt 7 is transferred to the swinging string glass 1101 in the front.

[0038] In addition, according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 7 As shown, a swinging glass string 1101 is connected above the conveying line 11, and the swinging glass string 1101 is located at the lower front side of multiple groups of grabbing components 8. The concentrated battery strings are placed through the swinging glass string 1101, which is convenient for centralized collection.

[0039] Specific usage and function of this embodiment: In the present invention, the stringer outputs a battery string, and the first servo driver 301 drives the first cutter 302 to rotate, and the first servo driver 301 is a servo motor, and the rear end of the battery string is cut by the first welding strip cutter 3, and the second servo driver 601 drives the second cutter 602 to rotate, and the second servo driver 601 is a servo motor, and the front end of the battery string is cut by the first welding strip cutter 3. Through the cooperation of the first welding strip cutter 3 and the second welding strip cutter 6, the function of simultaneously cutting the front and rear ends of the battery string output by the stringer group is realized, and the movement of the two-axis double-grabbing gantry 4 is coordinated with the single-group grabbing component 5. , cooperate with the single-group grabbing component 5 to realize the workpiece grabbing function, each single-group grabbing component 5 grabs the two groups of output battery strings on that side respectively, and the vertical battery string can be rotated ninety degrees after grabbing, and the battery string can be transferred to the middle, and the battery string is placed horizontally on the rear end of the upper surface of the conveying belt 7, and the battery string is transmitted forward through the transmission mechanism. Multiple groups of rotating suction cups 802 can adsorb the battery string on the conveying belt 7, and the multiple groups of grabbing components 8 are moved in the vertical direction through the two-axis single-grip gantry 9, and the angle of the battery string is adjusted through the multiple groups of rotating mechanisms 801, and the battery string on the conveying belt 7 is transferred to the swinging glass 1101 in front to complete the discharge.

[0040] Finally, it should be noted that when describing the position of each component and the matching relationship between them, the present invention usually takes one / a pair of components as an example. However, those skilled in the art should understand that such position, matching relationship, etc. are also applicable to other components / other pairs of components.

[0041] The above description is merely an exemplary embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the protection scope of the present invention. The protection scope of the present invention is determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A battery assembly manufacturing swing string machine based on battery manufacturing, characterized in that: include: Welding ribbon cutting assembly; The welding strip cutting components are provided with four groups, and the four groups of welding strip cutting components are all arranged below the two-axis double-grip gantry (4); A single-group grabbing assembly (5), wherein the single-group grabbing assembly (5) is provided at two locations, and the two single-group grabbing assemblies (5) are both mounted on the two-axis double-grabbing gantry (4); A conveying belt (7), wherein the conveying belt (7) is arranged at the middle front side of the two-axis double-grip gantry (4); A discharge guide rail (10), wherein the discharge guide rail (10) is arranged in front of the conveying belt (7); A two-axis single-grip gantry (9), wherein the two-axis single-grip gantry (9) is arranged in front of the conveying belt (7), and the two-axis single-grip gantry (9) is installed on a discharge guide rail (10); A plurality of groups of gripping assemblies (8), wherein the plurality of groups of gripping assemblies (8) are installed in the middle of a two-axis single gripper gantry (9); A conveyor line (11), wherein the conveyor line (11) is arranged behind the two-axis single-grip gantry (9); The welding strip cutting assembly comprises a first welding strip cutter (3) and a second welding strip cutter (6); the first welding strip cutter (3) is arranged behind the two-axis double-grip gantry (4), and the second welding strip cutter (6) is arranged in front of the two-axis double-grip gantry (4); The first welding strip cutter (3) comprises: a first servo drive component (301), the output end of the first servo drive component (301) is connected to and drives the first cutter (302), and the first cutter (302) faces forward; The second welding strip cutter (6) comprises: a second servo drive component (601), the output shaft of the second servo drive component (601) is connected to and drives the second cutter (602), and the second cutter (602) faces backwards; The single-group grabbing assembly (5) comprises: a single-group rotating mechanism (501) and a single-group rotating suction cup (502); the single-group rotating mechanism (501) is fixedly connected to the two-axis double-grabbing gantry (4) conveying mechanism, and the output end of the single-group rotating mechanism (501) is connected to and drives the single-group rotating suction cup (502); the central support axis of the suction cup frame of the single-group rotating suction cup (502) is flush with the center point of the welding strip cutting assembly.

2. A battery assembly manufacturing swinging machine based on battery manufacturing as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The upper surface of the conveying belt (7) moves from the rear to the front, the rear of the conveying belt (7) is the feeding end, and the feeding end of the conveying belt (7) is located behind the center support axis of the single set of rotating suction cups (502) frame in a horizontal direction.

3. A battery assembly manufacturing swinging machine based on battery manufacturing as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The plurality of grabbing components (8) include: Multiple sets of rotating mechanisms (801) are fixedly connected to a feeding member of a two-axis single-grip gantry (9), and multiple sets of rotating suction cups (802) are fixedly connected to the lower ends of the multiple sets of rotating mechanisms (801), and the multiple sets of rotating suction cups (802) are located above the front output side of the conveying belt (7).

4. A battery assembly manufacturing swinging machine based on battery manufacturing as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: A swinging string of glass (1101) is connected above the conveying line (11), and the swinging string of glass (1101) is located below the front side of the multiple groups of grabbing components (8).

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