Automatic battery delivery device

Abstract

The application belongs to the technical field of battery production and relates to an automatic battery-out cradle device, which comprises a rack, a feeding line, an output mechanism, a rack platform, a feeding pushing mechanism, a jacking mechanism, a discharging pushing assembly and a return line. First, the cradle loaded with batteries is input through the feeding line, and then the feeding pushing mechanism pushes the cradle to the corresponding position on the rack platform. The jacking mechanism jacks up the batteries in the cradle and conveys the batteries to the output mechanism. The empty cradle is pushed to the return line by the discharging pushing assembly to be returned to the production line for reuse. The device can realize rapid separation and automatic processing of the batteries and the cradle, the whole process can be automatically completed without manual intervention, and the production efficiency can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of battery manufacturing technology, and in particular to an automatic battery unloading device. Background Technology

[0002] During the production of secondary batteries, electrolyte injection is usually required. To make electrolyte injection easier, there is a method of inserting batteries in an array on a tray for electrolyte injection. After the electrolyte injection is completed, the batteries need to be separated from the tray to proceed to the next process.

[0003] Existing technology uses manual methods to remove batteries from the tray; however, manual operation is costly, inefficient, and poses safety hazards. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to solve the technical problem of difficulty in removing the battery from the tray after the battery electrolyte filling operation.

[0005] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this invention provides an automatic battery ejection device for separating batteries embedded in a tray from the tray. The tray has multiple through holes at its bottom, each corresponding to a battery, and employs the technical solution described below:

[0006] The automatic battery dispensing device includes:

[0007] frame;

[0008] A feeding line, connected to the frame, is used to transport trays filled with batteries;

[0009] The output mechanism is equipped with a receiving station for receiving and conveying batteries that have been separated from the top of the bracket;

[0010] The mounting platform is located at the bottom of the output mechanism. At the position corresponding to the receiving station, the mounting platform is provided with multiple connecting holes that correspond one-to-one with the through holes on the bracket.

[0011] A feeding and pushing mechanism is connected between the feeding line and the racking platform, and is used to push the battery-filled tray conveyed from the feeding line to the racking platform.

[0012] A lifting mechanism, installed on the frame and located at the bottom of the racking platform, is used to push the battery in the bracket on the racking platform upwards to the receiving station;

[0013] A return line, installed on the frame and adjacent to the racking platform, is used to transport empty trays on the racking platform;

[0014] The blank pushing mechanism is used for pushing the empty bracket on the bracket platform to the return line.

[0015] Further, in the preferred scheme of some embodiments, the feeding pushing mechanism comprises a bracket plate and a pushing driving member, the bracket plate is provided with a through slot, the through slot has an inlet connected with the feeding line and an outlet connected with the bracket platform, the outlet and the inlet are located on the adjacent sides of the bracket plate; the pushing driving member is installed on the bracket plate and used for pushing the bracket in the through slot from the outlet to the bracket platform.

[0016] Further, in the preferred scheme of some embodiments, the lifting mechanism comprises a driving assembly, a sliding rail, a moving seat and a lifting pin arranged on the moving seat, the driving assembly and the sliding rail are arranged on the rack, the moving seat is slidingly installed on the sliding rail, and the sliding rail is arranged along the gravity direction; the driving assembly is used for driving the moving seat to slide along the sliding rail, so that the lifting pin on the moving seat moves up and down to lift the end face of the battery through the through hole of the bracket and the communication hole.

[0017] Further, in the preferred scheme of some embodiments, the battery automatic bracket discharging device further comprises a travelling crane moving mechanism, the travelling crane moving mechanism comprises a travelling crane assembly and the bracket platform, the travelling crane assembly is installed on the rack, the bracket platform is movably connected to the travelling crane assembly, and the travelling crane assembly drives the bracket platform to move linearly and reciprocally in the horizontal direction to drive the bracket to move in the feeding direction, so that the lifting mechanism lifts out the rows of batteries on the bracket in sequence.

[0018] Further, in the preferred scheme of some embodiments, the bracket platform is provided with a separation station and comprises a first positioning baffle, the separation station is connected with the outlet of the feeding pushing mechanism at the position corresponding to the receiving station and is provided with the communication hole; the first positioning baffle is fixedly connected with the rack and located on one side of the separation station and opposite to the outlet of the feeding pushing mechanism, so as to position the bracket on the separation station.

[0019] Further, in the preferred scheme of some embodiments, the bracket platform further comprises a second positioning baffle and a positioning driving member arranged on one side, the second positioning baffle and the positioning driving member are located on the two sides of the separation station respectively, and the output extension direction of the positioning driving member is perpendicular to the outlet direction of the feeding pushing mechanism; the positioning driving member is used for pushing one side of the bracket to abut against the second positioning baffle on the other side, so as to position the bracket.

[0020] Further, in the preferred scheme of some embodiments, the bracket platform is further provided with a pushing station, and the pushing station and the separation station form an L-shaped layout.

[0021] Further, in the priority scheme of some embodiments, the output mechanism comprises a first output line and a first pushing assembly, the first output line is located at one side of the receiving station; the first pushing assembly is arranged adjacent to the receiving station, and is used for pushing the battery located in the receiving station to the first output line; and / or,

[0022] Further, in the priority scheme of some embodiments, the output mechanism comprises a first output line and a first pushing assembly, the first output line is located at one side of the receiving station; the first pushing assembly is arranged adjacent to the receiving station, and is used for pushing the battery located in the receiving station to the first output line; and / or,

[0023] the output mechanism further comprises a second output line and a second pushing assembly, the second output line is located at the other side of the receiving station; the second pushing assembly is arranged adjacent to the receiving station, and is used for pushing the battery located in the receiving station to the second output line.

[0024] Further, in the priority scheme of some embodiments, the first pushing assembly comprises a first transverse pushing block and a first longitudinal pushing block, the first transverse pushing block is arranged perpendicularly to the first output line adjacent to the receiving station, and the first longitudinal pushing block is the same as the extension direction of the first output line; and / or,

[0025] the second pushing assembly comprises a second transverse pushing block and a second longitudinal pushing block, the second transverse pushing block is arranged perpendicularly to the second output line adjacent to the receiving station, and the second longitudinal pushing block is the same as the extension direction of the second output line.

[0026] Compared with the prior art, the battery automatic out-tray equipment provided by the embodiments of the present application has the following beneficial effects:

[0027] The feeding line of the battery automatic unloading equipment is installed on the rack, the output mechanism is provided with a receiving station to receive the batteries ejected from the bracket; the bracket platform is located in the gravity direction of the output mechanism, the feeding pushing mechanism is connected between the feeding line and the bracket platform, the jacking mechanism is installed on the rack and located in the gravity direction of the bracket platform, and the return line is installed on the rack and arranged adjacent to the bracket platform; when the battery automatic unloading equipment operates, the feeding line transports the bracket filled with batteries to the feeding pushing mechanism, the feeding pushing mechanism pushes the bracket to the bracket platform, and then the jacking mechanism passes through the communication hole and the bracket through hole to jack up the batteries in the bracket to the receiving station of the output mechanism, so that the separated batteries are conveyed to the next process by the output mechanism, and the empty bracket after the battery is separated is pushed to the return line by the discharging pushing assembly and then conveyed by the return line; it can be seen that the battery automatic unloading equipment can realize the functions of automatic unloading of batteries and brackets, and through the synergistic effect of multiple components, the whole process of unloading and conveying of batteries can be automatically completed, thereby reducing labor cost, improving production efficiency and quality. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0028] In order to more clearly illustrate the scheme in the present application, the drawings needed in the following embodiment description will be briefly introduced. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are some embodiments of the present application, and other drawings can be obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor. Among them:

[0029] Figure 1 is a perspective structural schematic diagram of the battery automatic unloading equipment in the present application;

[0030] Figure 2 is Figure 1 is an exploded structural schematic diagram of the battery automatic unloading equipment in the present application;

[0031] Figure 3 is Figure 1 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the battery automatic unloading equipment in the present application;

[0032] Figure 4 is Figure 2 is an exploded schematic diagram of the jacking mechanism of the battery automatic unloading equipment in the present application;

[0033] Figure 5 is Figure 1 is an exploded schematic diagram of the crane moving mechanism of the battery automatic unloading equipment in the present application;

[0034] Figure 6 is Figure 1 is a perspective structural schematic diagram of the feeding pushing mechanism, the crane moving mechanism and the discharging pushing assembly of the battery automatic unloading equipment in the present application;

[0035] Figure 7 isFigure 6 Fig. 6 is a perspective view of the battery automatic taking-out device in another state of the upper feeding pushing mechanism, the travelling crane moving mechanism and the lower feeding pushing assembly;

[0036] Figure 8 Fig. 7 is a perspective view of the battery automatic taking-out device in another state of the upper feeding pushing mechanism, the travelling crane moving mechanism and the lower feeding pushing assembly; Figure 1 Fig. 8 is a perspective view of the battery automatic taking-out device in a using state;

[0037] Figure 9 Fig. 9 is a top view of the battery automatic taking-out device. Figure 8

[0038] Reference signs in the drawings are as follows:

[0039] 100, battery automatic taking-out device;

[0040] 10, rack;

[0041] 20, upper feeding line;

[0042] 30, output mechanism; 30a, receiving station; 31, first pushing assembly; 311, first transverse pushing block; 312, first longitudinal pushing block; 313, first pneumatic pushing rod; 314, second pneumatic pushing rod; 32, first output line; 33, second pushing assembly; 331, second transverse pushing block; 332, second longitudinal pushing block; 333, third pneumatic pushing rod; 334, fourth pneumatic pushing rod; 34, second output line;

[0043] 40, travelling crane moving mechanism; 41, rack platform; 411, separating station; 412, pushing station; 413, communication hole; 42, travelling crane assembly; 43, first positioning baffle; 44, positioning driving member; 45, second positioning baffle;

[0044] 50, upper feeding pushing mechanism; 51, rack plate; 511, through slot; 52, pushing driving member; 521, pushing plate;

[0045] 60, jacking mechanism; 61, driving assembly; 611, stepping motor; 612, lead screw; 62, sliding rail; 63, moving seat; 64, jacking pin;

[0046] 70, return line;

[0047] 80, lower feeding pushing assembly; 81, first lower feeding driving member; 82, second lower feeding driving member;

[0048] 90, human-machine interface;

[0049] 200, bracket;

[0050] 300, battery. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0051] ​Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs; the terminology used in the description herein is for describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application. For example, the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "rear", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", and the like, merely describe the orientation in the drawings on which the application is illustrated and are not intended to be limiting thereof.

[0052] The terms "comprise", "comprising", "include", "including", "have" and "having" and any variations thereof in the specification and in the claims are intended to cover both the singular and the plural unless otherwise indicated; the terms "first", "second", "third", etc. are used to distinguish different objects and are not to be construed as limiting the scope of the application. The term "plurality" means two or more, unless otherwise indicated.

[0053] In the specification and claims of the application and the above description of the drawings, when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "attached to" or "disposed on" or "connected to" another element, it can be directly or indirectly fixed, attached, disposed or connected to the other element. For example, when an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it can be directly or indirectly connected to the other element.

[0054] Furthermore, reference herein to "embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment can be included in at least one embodiment of the application. The appearances of the phrase in various places in the specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment, nor are they necessarily mutually exclusive or alternative embodiments. It is expressly understood that the embodiments described herein are merely examples from a whole class of comparable embodiments which those skilled in the art will readily appreciate. It is also expressly understood that the scope of the application is not limited to the embodiments described herein but includes any other embodiment which would be apparent to those skilled in the art in light of any equivalents.

[0055] It should be noted that, for the convenience of description, three coordinate axes perpendicular to each other in space are defined as X axis, Y axis and Z axis, wherein the X axis and the Y axis are two coordinate axes perpendicular to each other in the same horizontal plane, and the Z axis is a coordinate axis in the vertical direction; the X axis, the Y axis and the Z axis are located in three planes perpendicular to each other in space, which are XY plane, YZ plane and XZ plane, wherein the XY plane is a horizontal plane, the XZ plane and the YZ plane are both vertical planes, and the XZ plane and the YZ plane are perpendicular to each other.

[0056] It should be noted that the battery automatic ejection equipment 100 is used to separate the battery 300 embedded in the bracket 200 from the bracket 200, so that the battery 300 and the empty bracket 200 are output respectively, wherein the bracket 200 has a plurality of insertion slots, the battery 300 is inserted in the insertion slots in an array, and the bracket 200 has a plurality of through holes corresponding to the battery 300 one by one and communicating with the insertion slots. The battery of the present application is preferably a cylindrical battery, and of course can also be other shaped batteries, such as square batteries, etc.

[0057] The embodiment of the present application provides a battery automatic ejection equipment 100, as shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2 The battery automatic ejection equipment 100 comprises a rack 10, a feeding line 20, an output mechanism 30, a bracket platform 41, a feeding pushing mechanism 50, a jacking mechanism 60, a discharging pushing assembly 80 and a return line 70. The battery automatic ejection equipment 100 first inputs the bracket 200 with the battery 300 through the feeding line 20, and pushes the bracket 200 to the corresponding position on the bracket platform 41 through the feeding pushing mechanism 50. Then, the jacking mechanism 60 jacks up the battery 300 in the bracket 200 and transmits it to the output mechanism 30, and the empty bracket 200 is pushed to the return line 70 by the discharging pushing assembly 80 to be returned to the production line for reuse. The device can realize rapid separation and automatic processing of the battery 300 and the bracket 200, and the whole process can be automatically completed without manual intervention, and the production efficiency can be improved.

[0058] The feeding line 20 is connected with the rack 10 and is used to convey the bracket 200 filled with the battery 300.

[0059] As a specific embodiment of some embodiments of the present application, the feeding line 20 is a belt conveyor, and the feeding line 20 conveys the bracket 200 filled with the battery 300 to the feeding pushing mechanism 50 in the negative direction of the Y axis.

[0060] The output mechanism 30 is provided with a receiving station 30a for receiving the battery 300 discharged from the top of the bracket 200 and conveying.

[0061] As a specific embodiment of some embodiments of the present application, the receiving station 30a corresponds to the jacking mechanism 60, so that the jacking mechanism 60 jacks up the battery 300, and the battery 300 is just located on the receiving station 30a.

[0062] The bracket platform 41 is located at the bottom of the output mechanism 30 in the direction of gravity, i.e. between the jacking mechanism 60 and the output mechanism 30. The bracket platform 41 is used to place the bracket 200, and a plurality of communication holes 413 corresponding to the through holes on the bracket 200 are arranged on the platform panel, so that the jacking mechanism 60 jacks up the battery 300 through the communication holes 413.

[0063] The feeding pushing mechanism 50 is connected between the feeding line 20 and the rack platform 41, and is used for temporarily storing the carriers 200 conveyed on the feeding line 20 and then pushing the carriers 200 to the rack platform 41; wherein the feeding line 20, the feeding pushing mechanism 50 and the rack platform 41 are located on the same horizontal plane, so that the carriers 200 are smoothly transported from the feeding line 20 to the rack platform 41 through the feeding pushing mechanism 50.

[0064] The jacking mechanism 60 is installed on the rack 10 and located at the bottom of the rack platform 41 in the direction of gravity, and is used for pushing the batteries 300 in the carriers 200 placed on the rack platform 41 from the bottom to the receiving station 30a of the output mechanism 30 through the rack platform 41.

[0065] The return line 70 is installed on the rack 10 and arranged adjacent to the rack platform 41, and is used for conveying empty carriers 200.

[0066] The extension direction of the return line 70 is parallel to the extension direction of the feeding line 20, so that the carriers 200 filled with batteries 300 are transported from the device of the previous process to the battery automatic carrier-out device 100 through the feeding line 20, and finally the empty carriers 200 are returned to the device of the previous process through the return line 70.

[0067] As a specific embodiment of some embodiments of the present application, the return line 70 is a belt conveyor, and the return line 70 conveys the empty carriers 200 to the previous process in the positive direction of the Y-axis to reuse the empty carriers 200.

[0068] The unloading pushing assembly 80 is arranged adjacent to one side of the rack platform 41, so as to push the empty carriers 200 placed on the rack platform 41 to the return line 70 after the batteries 300 on the carriers 200 are all jacked out.

[0069] It can be understood that the working principle of the battery automatic carrier-out device 100 is roughly as follows:

[0070] The feeding line 20 conveys the carriers 200 with batteries 300 to the feeding pushing mechanism 50, and then pushes the carriers 200 to the rack platform 41. The jacking mechanism 60 jacks the batteries 300 in the carriers 200 to the receiving station 30a of the output mechanism 30 through the communication hole 413 and the through hole of the carrier 200. In addition, the empty carriers 200 are pushed to the return line 70 by the unloading pushing assembly 80, and then conveyed by the return line 70. The cooperation of these components realizes the automatic completion of the whole process.

[0071] In summary, compared with the prior art, the battery automatic carrier-out device 100 at least has the following beneficial effects:

[0072] The device can reduce the cost and risk of manual operation and improve production efficiency by automatically separating the battery 300 and the carrier 200; the device can ensure that the battery 300 is not damaged or deformed during the separation of the battery 300 and the carrier 200, thereby improving the quality and stability of the battery 300; since the entire process is automatically completed, the risk of errors and misoperations during manual operation is reduced, thereby ensuring product safety and stability; the device can reduce the cost of manual operation and also reduce the additional cost caused by errors of workers; the device can adapt to batteries 300 of various models and specifications, and can quickly replace carriers 200 of different types, having good flexibility and practicality.

[0073] In order for those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions of the present application, the following will combine the accompanying drawings to Figures 1 to 9 The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application are clearly and completely described.

[0074] Further, as a specific embodiment in some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figure 2 、 Figure 6 and Figure 7 , the feeding pushing mechanism 50 includes a rack plate 51 and a pushing driving member 52, the rack plate 51 is provided with a through slot 511 connected with the feeding line 20, so that the feeding line 20 can transmit the carrier 200 filled with the battery 300 to the through slot 511 for the next process.

[0075] Preferably, the driving member 52 is a pneumatic cylinder.

[0076] In order to realize the butt joint communication of the through slot 511 of the rack plate 51 and the feeding line 20, a notch is formed on the side wall of the through slot 511, the notch is matched with the shape of the carrier 200 and slightly larger than the size of the carrier 200, so that the carrier 200 can be transported by the feeding line 20 into the through slot 511 through the notch.

[0077] Further, as a specific embodiment in some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figure 2 、 Figure 6 and Figure 7 , the pushing driving member 52 is installed on the rack plate 51 and used to push the carrier 200 in the through slot 511 to the rack platform 41.

[0078] It is easy to understand that the extension direction of the pushing driving member 52 is parallel to the connecting line of the rack platform 41 and the rack plate 51, as shown in Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown in the figure, the extension direction of the push driving member 52 and the line connecting the rack platform 41 and the rack plate 51 are parallel to the X axis, and the bracket 200 placed on the through slot 511 of the rack plate 51 is pushed out in the direction of the rack platform 41 through the extension of the push driving member 52.

[0079] It is to be supplemented that, in the specific operation process, the push rod of the push driving member 52 is connected with a push plate 521, and the push plate 521 is located on the side of the rack plate 51 away from the rack platform 41 in the initial state. Figure 2 、 Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown in the figure, with the driving of the push driving member 52, the push plate 521 is linearly pushed in the direction of the rack platform 41, that is, the positive square of the X axis, so that the push plate 521 abuts against the end surface of the bracket 200 to slide and push the bracket 200 to the specified position on the rack platform 41, and then the push driving member 52 is reset.

[0080] Further, as a specific embodiment in some embodiments of the present application, as shown in the figure, Figures 2 to 4 The jacking mechanism 60 includes a driving assembly 61, a sliding rail 62, a moving seat 63, and a jack 64 provided on the moving seat 63, the driving assembly 61 and the sliding rail 62 are provided on the rack 10, the moving seat 63 is slidingly installed on the sliding rail 62, the sliding rail 62 is arranged along the gravity direction (Y axis direction), the driving assembly 61 is used to drive the moving seat 63 to slide along the sliding rail 62, so that the jack 64 on the moving seat 63 moves up and down to lift the end surface of the battery 300 through the through hole 413 and the through hole of the bracket 200, and the battery 300 is discharged from the top of the bracket 200 to the receiving station 30a of the output mechanism 30.

[0081] It is to be supplemented that, in the specific operation process, the push rod of the push driving member 52 is connected with a push plate 521, and the push plate 521 is located on the side of the rack plate 51 away from the rack platform 41 in the initial state.

[0082] It should be noted that when the bracket 200 is placed on the specified position of the rack platform 41, the through hole at the bottom of the bracket 200 corresponds to and aligns with the communication hole 413 on the rack platform 41, so that the jack 64 can pass through the communication hole 413 and the through hole of the bracket 200 in sequence to lift the battery 300 placed in the slot of the bracket 200 from bottom to top.

[0083] Further, as a specific embodiment in some embodiments of the present application, as shown in the figure, Figure 4As shown, the driving assembly 61 comprises a stepper motor 611 and a lead screw 612, the moving seat 63 is connected with the lead screw 612, the stepper motor 611 drives the lead screw 612 to rotate, so as to drive the moving seat 63 to move up and down along the lead screw 612 (Y axis).

[0084] It is easy to understand that the length direction of the lead screw 612 is parallel to the guiding direction (Y axis) of the slide rail 62, and both are perpendicular to the horizontal plane. This arrangement can realize the reciprocating sliding of the moving seat 63 in the vertical direction (Y axis), and due to the good linear motion characteristics and precision of the lead screw 612, the stability and precision of the ejector pin 64 can be ensured. At the same time, this structure design also ensures the stability and reliability of the device during the working process, improves the processing quality and production efficiency.

[0085] In some other specific embodiments, in addition to the lead screw 612, the jacking mechanism 60 can also use other ways such as pneumatic or hydraulic cylinders to realize the reciprocating sliding of the moving seat 63 in the vertical direction, so as to jacking the battery 300 and discharging it from the top of the carrier 200.

[0086] Further, as a specific implementation of some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figures 2 to 4 The ejector pin 64 connected to the moving seat 63 has multiple and arranged in rows, and the moving seat 63 reciprocates once, and the ejector pin 64 ejects a row of batteries 300 on the carrier 200, so that the output mechanism 30 can better receive a whole row of batteries 300 arranged in a regular column, and the row of batteries 300 is more convenient for subsequent transportation of the output mechanism 30.

[0087] It should be noted that since the batteries 300 are arranged in an array of multiple rows and inserted on the carrier 200, in order to separate all the batteries 300 in the carrier 200 from the carrier 200, the jacking mechanism 60 needs to eject the batteries 300 on the carrier 200 row by row.

[0088] It should be noted that in the embodiments of the present application, the relative positions, physical parameters and control logic between different components can be adjusted and optimized according to specific needs to meet specific production requirements and product specifications. For example, the number and arrangement of the ejector pin 64 can be designed according to the size and weight of the battery 300, so as to achieve higher production efficiency and precision; the structure and size of the carrier plate 51 and the carrier platform 41 can be determined according to the type and shape of the carrier 200, so as to ensure the stable transportation and installation of the carrier 200.

[0089] Further, as a specific implementation of some embodiments of the present application, in order to realize the one-to-one discharge of the batteries 300 on the carrier 200, as shown in Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 5 andFigure 7 As shown, the battery automatic ejection equipment 100 further comprises a travelling crane moving mechanism 40, which comprises a travelling crane assembly 42 and a rack platform 41, the travelling crane assembly 42 is installed on the rack 10, and the rack platform 41 is movably connected to the travelling crane assembly 42 along the Y axis, the travelling crane assembly 42 drives the rack platform 41 to move linearly back and forth in the horizontal direction, in other words, the rack platform 41 reciprocates along the direction perpendicular to the arrangement direction of the jacks 64, i.e., the Y axis, so that the rack platform 41 drives the carrier 200 to move forward, thereby cooperating with the jacking mechanism 60 to sequentially eject the multiple rows of batteries 300 on the carrier 200.

[0090] It should be noted that the travelling crane moving mechanism 40 can realize the coordinated control of the reciprocating movement of the carrier 200 and the battery 300 ejection operation of the jacking mechanism 60, so as to realize the efficient operation and automatic processing of the entire battery automatic ejection equipment 100.

[0091] Further, as a specific embodiment in some embodiments of the present application, Figure 5 As shown, the travelling crane assembly 42 comprises a guide rail (not shown), and the rack platform 41 is provided with a guide block (not shown) at the bottom, the guide rail is arranged along the Y axis, and the guide block cooperates with the guide rail to enable the rack platform 41 to linearly slide on the guide rail to move in the positive direction of the Y axis or reset in the negative direction of the Y axis.

[0092] Further, as a specific embodiment in some embodiments of the present application, the travelling crane assembly 42 comprises a step belt machine, and the rack platform 41 is provided with a belt connecting end at the bottom, the rack platform 41 is connected to the belt of the step belt machine through the belt connecting end, and the step belt machine drives the belt to drive the rack platform 41 to move linearly.

[0093] Understandably, the working process of the travelling crane moving mechanism 40 and the jacking mechanism 60 is as follows: in the initial state, the rack platform 41 is aligned with the feeding and pushing mechanism 50, the carrier 200 filled with batteries 300 is pushed by the feeding and pushing mechanism 50 to the rack platform 41, at this time, the jack 64 in the initial state is located in the gravity direction of the rack platform 41 and is aligned with the first row of through holes at the bottom of the carrier 200, then the driving assembly 61 drives the moving seat 63 to rise, the jack 64 ejects the first row of batteries 300, the output mechanism 30 transports the batteries 300 in the receiving station 30a outward, and then the moving seat 63 is lowered to reset; then the travelling crane assembly 42 drives the rack platform 41 to move a distance in the positive direction of the Y axis, so that the jack 64 below the rack platform 41 is aligned with the second row of through holes at the bottom of the carrier 200, the jacking mechanism 60 ejects the second row of batteries 300, and the same is repeated until each row of batteries 300 on the carrier 200 is sequentially ejected by the jacking mechanism 60, and then the empty carrier 200 is pushed by the unloading and pushing mechanism to the return line 70 for return.

[0094] For example, in Figures 6 to 9 In the battery automatic ejection device 100 shown, the bracket 200 has three rows of batteries 300. Therefore, the working process of the traveling mechanism 40 and the lifting mechanism 60 needs to be cycled three times to eject all the batteries 300 one by one. The empty bracket 200 then flows back through the return line 70.

[0095] It is easy to understand that the drive component 61 can also realize the linear reciprocating motion of the moving seat 63 in other ways, such as cylinder, electric push rod, linear motor, gear rack drive or chain drive, etc. These solutions are simple, compact and efficient, and can be adjusted in size and force as needed to meet different production needs. The specific method can be reasonably replaced according to actual needs, which will not be elaborated in this invention.

[0096] Furthermore, in this embodiment of the invention, a position sensor can be installed between the mounting platform 41 and the traveling assembly 42 to achieve precise control and feedback of the position of the mounting platform 41. For example, photoelectric sensors, encoders, and other devices can be used to monitor and record the position of the mounting platform 41 in real time to ensure that the ejector pin 64 is accurately aligned with the through hole on the bracket 200 and to avoid misoperation and damage caused by positional deviation. Simultaneously, the feedback signal from the position sensor can also be used to control the movement state of the drive assembly 61 and the traveling assembly 42, enabling more precise and reliable automated control of the entire device.

[0097] Furthermore, as a specific embodiment of some embodiments of the present invention, in order to ensure that when the bracket 200 is placed on the shelf platform 41, the through hole at the bottom of the bracket 200 is aligned one-to-one with the connecting hole 413 on the shelf platform 41, as follows: Figures 5 to 7 As shown, the mounting platform 41 also includes a first positioning baffle 43, which is fixedly connected to the frame 10 and located on one side of the mounting platform 41. When the feeding and pushing mechanism 50 pushes the bracket 200 (towards the positive X-axis direction) to the mounting platform 41, the bracket 200 stops when it abuts the first positioning baffle 43. At this time, the through hole at the bottom of the bracket 200 is aligned with the connecting hole 413 of the mounting platform 41 in the X-axis direction to achieve the initial positioning of the bracket 200.

[0098] Furthermore, as one specific implementation method in some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the first positioning baffle 43 is fixedly connected to the frame 10 by being fixed on the traveling assembly 42, and the first positioning baffle 43 does not move with the movement of the mounting platform 41.

[0099] It should be further explained that, in the embodiment of the present application, the first positioning baffle 43 is arranged to achieve the preliminary positioning of the carrier 200, so that the through hole at the bottom of the carrier 200 is aligned with the communication hole 413 of the carrier platform 41 in the X-axis direction. In this way, it can be ensured that the carrier 200 can accurately cooperate with the ejector pin 64 and other components such as the output mechanism 30 when placed on the carrier platform 41, thereby ensuring the normal operation of the entire device. At the same time, in the actual production process, the position and shape of the first positioning baffle 43 can also be designed and adjusted according to different models and specifications of the carrier 200 to adapt to various production requirements and processing process requirements.

[0100] Further, as a specific embodiment in some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figures 5 to 7 The carrier platform 41 includes a second positioning baffle 45 and a positioning driving member 44 arranged on one side. The positioning driving member 44 and the second positioning baffle 45 are arranged on both sides of the separation station 411 respectively. The positioning driving member 44 is used to push (toward the positive direction of the Y-axis) the carrier 200 so that the carrier 200 stops when abutting against the second positioning baffle 45. At this time, the through hole at the bottom of the carrier 200 is also aligned with the communication hole 413 of the carrier platform 41 in the Y-axis direction, thereby achieving further positioning of the carrier 200, so that the carrier 200 reaches the specified position, and the through hole at the bottom of the carrier 200 is aligned with the communication hole 413 on the carrier platform 41 one by one.

[0101] It should be further explained that, in the embodiment of the present application, the positioning driving member 44 is used to accurately push the carrier 200 to the second positioning baffle 45, thereby ensuring that the carrier 200 reaches the specified position. At the same time, the output extension direction of the positioning driving member 44 is perpendicular to the outlet direction of the feeding pushing mechanism 50, that is, the pushing direction of the positioning driving member 44 is perpendicular to the direction in which the feeding pushing mechanism 50 pushes the carrier 200, so that the feeding pushing mechanism 50 and the positioning driving member 44 respectively position the carrier 200 from two directions in the horizontal plane. In this way, the error and deviation caused by different pushing directions can be avoided, and the positioning accuracy and stability of the entire device are improved.

[0102] Further, as a specific embodiment in some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figure 5 The carrier platform 41 is L-shaped and divided into a separation station 411 and a pushing station 412. The communication hole 413 is arranged on the separation station 411, so that after the carrier 200 completes the ejection process of the battery 300 on the separation station 411, the empty carrier 200 is moved to the pushing station 412 by the discharging pushing assembly 80 and then moved to the return line 70.

[0103] Further, as a specific embodiment in some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figures 5 to 7As shown, the separating station 411 and the pushing station 412 are connected in communication, so that the discharging pushing assembly 80 can directly push the empty carrier 200 from the separating station 411 to the pushing station 412, avoiding an additional transmission process, improving production efficiency and reducing operation errors.

[0104] It should be noted that, as Figure 6 and Figure 7 shown, in the embodiment of the present application, when the rack platform 41 of the travelling crane moving mechanism 40 is in the initial state, the first positioning baffle 43 is located above the connection between the separating station 411 and the pushing station 412, so that when the feeding pushing mechanism 50 pushes the carrier 200 to abut against the first positioning baffle 43, the carrier 200 is just placed on the separating station 411. After all the batteries 300 on the carrier 200 are ejected, the rack platform 41 moves a certain distance towards the positive direction of the Y axis, at which time the first positioning baffle 43 does not block between the separating station 411 and the pushing station 412, thereby avoiding the problem that the discharging pushing assembly 80 cannot push the empty carrier 200 from the separating station 411 to the pushing station 412.

[0105] Through such a design, better stability and applicability of the equipment during operation can be ensured, while operation problems and failure risks that may occur are avoided, and the working efficiency and production quality of the entire equipment are improved.

[0106] For example, as a specific embodiment in some embodiments of the present application, as Figure 6 and Figure 7 shown, the discharging pushing assembly 80 includes a first discharging driving member 81 and a second discharging driving member 82, the first discharging driving member 81 is connected with the rack 10, after the batteries 300 in the carrier 200 are completely ejected, the rack platform 41 is driven by the travelling crane assembly 42 to continue moving towards the positive direction of the Y axis, so that the first positioning baffle 43 has no space intersection with the rack platform, the push rod of the first discharging driving member 81 is pushed towards the separating station 411 (the positive direction of the X axis), so that the first discharging driving member 81 can push the carrier 200 from the separating station 411 to the pushing station 412.

[0107] Further, as a specific embodiment in some embodiments of the present application, as Figure 6 and Figure 7 shown, the second discharging driving member 82 is installed on one side of the rack platform 41 and faces the return line 70 (the positive direction of the Y axis), after the carrier 200 is pushed from the separating station 411 (towards the positive direction of the X axis) to the pushing station 412 by the first discharging driving member 81, the carrier 200 is pushed from the pushing station 412 (towards the positive direction of the Y axis) to the return line 70 by the second discharging driving member 82.

[0108] Through such a design, the carrier 200 can be quickly discharged and returned after completing the battery 300 ejection process, thereby improving production efficiency and equipment utilization. Meanwhile, since the discharge pushing assembly 80 is driven by a driving member, it has the advantages of simple structure, convenient operation, and fast speed, and can adapt to the needs of different processing scenes and production processes.

[0109] Further, as a specific embodiment of some embodiments of the present application, Figure 8 and Figure 9 , the output mechanism 30 includes a first pushing assembly 31 and a first output line 32, the first pushing assembly 31 is arranged adjacent to the receiving station 30a, and is used to push the battery 300 located in the receiving station 30a to the first output line 32.

[0110] Further, as a specific embodiment of some embodiments of the present application, Figure 8 and Figure 9 , the output mechanism 30 further includes a second pushing assembly 33 and a second output line 34, the second pushing assembly 33 is arranged adjacent to the receiving station 30a, and is used to push the battery 300 located in the receiving station 30a to the second output line 34.

[0111] In further embodiments, when the battery 300 is ejected from the carrier 200, the first pushing assembly 31 and the second pushing assembly 33 push the battery 300 on the receiving station 30a to the first output line 32 or the second output line 34, and the lifting mechanism 60 is reset for the next cycle. In this way, by using the device of the present application, the batteries 300 can be effectively pushed to the positions they need to go to, thereby improving production efficiency and reducing error rate.

[0112] Further, as a specific embodiment of some embodiments of the present application, Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 , the first pushing assembly 31 includes a first transverse pushing block 311 and a first longitudinal pushing block 312, the first transverse pushing block 311 is arranged perpendicular to the first output line 32 adjacent to the receiving station 30a, and the first longitudinal pushing block 312 is collinear with the first output line 32.

[0113] For example, during operation, the first transverse pushing block 311 pushes the battery 300 in the receiving station 30a in the positive direction of the Y axis, so that a row of batteries 300 is adjacent to the first longitudinal pushing block 312, at this time, the row of batteries 300 is collinear with the first output line 32 and the first longitudinal pushing block 312, the first longitudinal pushing block 312 pushes the row of batteries 300 in the positive direction of the X axis to the first output line 32, so that the battery 300 follows the first output line 32 to the next process in the positive direction of the X axis.

[0114] Further, as a specific implementation in some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 8 and Figure 9 , the second pushing assembly 33 includes a second transverse pushing block 331 and a second longitudinal pushing block 332, the second transverse pushing block 331 is arranged vertically adjacent to the receiving position and the second output line 34, and the second longitudinal pushing block 332 is collinear with the second output line 34. In operation, the second pushing assembly 33 has the same working principle as the first pushing assembly 31, and the only difference is the direction.

[0115] Further, as a specific implementation in some embodiments of the present application, the first pushing assembly 31 further includes a first pneumatic push rod 313 and a second pneumatic push rod 314, and the first transverse pushing block 311 and the first longitudinal pushing block 312 are respectively connected to the first pneumatic push rod 313 and the second pneumatic push rod 314. The second pushing assembly 33 further includes a third pneumatic push rod 333 and a fourth pneumatic push rod 334, and the second transverse pushing block 331 and the second longitudinal pushing block 332 are respectively connected to the third pneumatic push rod 333 and the fourth pneumatic push rod 334. These pneumatic push rods can provide pushing force for the pushing blocks, so that the pushing blocks can smoothly push the battery 300 onto the corresponding output line.

[0116] In addition, in other embodiments, the device of the present application can also use other types of pushing mechanisms, such as electric drive, hydraulic drive, etc., to meet the needs of different scenarios. These pushing mechanisms can be selected and adapted according to specific circumstances to ensure that the battery 300 can be accurately pushed to the corresponding position, thereby improving production efficiency and stability of the production line.

[0117] In addition to the specific devices and mechanisms described in the embodiments, as shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the present application also includes a human-machine interface 90 for controlling the entire device. The human-machine interface 90 interacts with the device through touch screen, buttons, display, etc. to realize the start, stop, debugging and troubleshooting of the device.

[0118] Through the human-machine interface 90, the operator can real-time understand the running state, production progress and process parameters of the device, and can also monitor and remotely manage the device, so as to realize intelligent production and management and meet the needs of different users.

[0119] The above only describes the preferred embodiments of the present application and is not intended to limit the present application. For those skilled in the art, the present application can have various changes and variations. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present application shall be included in the scope of the claims of the present application.

Claims

1. A battery automatic delivery apparatus for separating a battery embedded in a cradle from the cradle, wherein, The tray bottom has a plurality of through holes corresponding to the batteries, and the battery automatic delivery device comprises: a rack; a feeding line connected with the rack and used for conveying the tray filled with batteries; an output mechanism provided with a receiving station and used for receiving and conveying the batteries separated from the tray top; a rack platform located at the bottom of the output mechanism, the rack platform being provided with a plurality of communication holes corresponding to the through holes on the tray at positions corresponding to the receiving station; a feeding pushing mechanism connected between the feeding line and the rack platform and used for pushing the tray filled with batteries conveyed on the feeding line to the rack platform; a jacking mechanism installed on the rack and located at the bottom of the rack platform and used for jacking the batteries in the tray on the rack platform upward to the receiving station; a return line installed on the rack and arranged adjacent to the rack platform and used for conveying the empty tray on the rack platform; a discharging pushing mechanism used for pushing the empty tray on the rack platform to the return line; The battery automatic delivery device further comprises a travelling crane moving mechanism, the travelling crane moving mechanism comprising a travelling crane assembly and the rack platform, the travelling crane assembly being installed on the rack, the rack platform being movably connected to the travelling crane assembly, the travelling crane assembly driving the rack platform to move linearly back and forth in the horizontal direction to drive the tray to move forward, so that the jacking mechanism jacks out the rows of batteries on the tray one by one; The rack platform is provided with a separation station and comprises a first positioning baffle, the separation station being connected with the outlet of the feeding pushing mechanism at a position corresponding to the receiving station and being provided with the communication hole; the first positioning baffle is fixedly connected with the rack and located on one side of the separation station and opposite to the outlet of the feeding pushing mechanism to position the tray on the separation station; The rack platform is further provided with a pushing station; the discharging pushing mechanism comprises a first discharging driving member and a second discharging driving member, the first discharging driving member being connected with the rack and facing the separation station, the first discharging driving member being used for pushing the tray from the separation station to the pushing station; the second discharging driving member is installed on one side of the rack platform and faces the return line, the second discharging driving member being used for pushing the tray from the pushing station to the return line.

2. The battery automatic delivery apparatus according to claim 1, characterized by The feeding pushing mechanism comprises a rack plate and a pushing driving member, the rack plate being provided with a through slot, the through slot having an inlet connected and communicated with the feeding line and an outlet connected and communicated with the rack platform, the outlet and the inlet being located on the adjacent sides of the rack plate; the pushing driving member is installed on the rack plate and used for pushing the tray in the through slot from the outlet to the rack platform.

3. The battery automatic delivery apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The jacking mechanism comprises a driving assembly, a slide rail, a moving seat and a jacking pin arranged on the moving seat, the driving assembly and the slide rail are arranged on the rack, the moving seat is slidingly installed on the slide rail, and the slide rail is arranged along the direction of gravity; the driving assembly is used for driving the moving seat to slide along the slide rail, so that the jacking pin on the moving seat moves up and down to jacking the end face of the battery through the through hole and the through hole of the bracket.

4. The battery automatic delivery apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The rack platform further comprises a second positioning baffle and a positioning driving member arranged on one side, the second positioning baffle and the positioning driving member are respectively located on two sides of the separation station, and the output extension direction of the positioning driving member is perpendicular to the outlet direction of the feeding and pushing mechanism; the positioning driving member is used for pushing one side of the bracket so that the other side abuts against the second positioning baffle, so as to position the bracket.

5. The battery automatic delivery apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The pushing station and the separation station form an L-shaped layout.

6. The battery automatic delivery apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized by The output mechanism comprises a first output line and a first pushing assembly, the first output line is located on one side of the receiving station; the first pushing assembly is arranged adjacent to the receiving station and is used for pushing the battery located in the receiving station to the first output line; and / or, The output mechanism further comprises a second output line and a second pushing assembly, the second output line is located on the other side of the receiving station; the second pushing assembly is arranged adjacent to the receiving station and is used for pushing the battery located in the receiving station to the second output line.

7. The battery automatic delivery apparatus according to claim 6, wherein The first pushing assembly comprises a first transverse pushing block and a first longitudinal pushing block, the first transverse pushing block is arranged perpendicularly to the first output line adjacent to the receiving station, and the first longitudinal pushing block is arranged in the same direction as the extension direction of the first output line; and / or, The second pushing assembly comprises a second transverse pushing block and a second longitudinal pushing block, the second transverse pushing block is arranged perpendicularly to the second output line adjacent to the receiving station, and the second longitudinal pushing block is arranged in the same direction as the extension direction of the second output line. The jacking mechanism comprises a driving assembly, a slide rail, a moving seat and a jacking pin arranged on the moving seat, the driving assembly and the slide rail are arranged on the rack, the moving seat is slidingly installed on the slide rail, and the slide rail is arranged along the direction of gravity; the driving assembly is used for driving the moving seat to slide along the slide rail, so that the jacking pin on the moving seat moves up and down to jacking the end face of the battery through the through hole and the through hole of the bracket.

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