Battery unloading and tray loading apparatus
By designing a battery feeding and traying equipment, the automated screening and traying of batteries is achieved, solving the problems of high labor costs and low efficiency of traditional manual traying. It ensures that the battery traying position and orientation are consistent, thereby improving production efficiency and traying effect.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- JIANGXI MIC-POWER NEW ENERGY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2022-12-28
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-29
AI Technical Summary
Traditional battery packing methods rely on manual operation, resulting in high labor costs, low production efficiency, and inconsistent battery packing positions and orientations, which affects the packing effect.
Design a battery unloading and traying device, including devices for lateral material handling, flipping, tab correction, tab detection, and unloading and traying, to achieve automated battery screening and traying, ensuring that battery cores with qualified tab positions are in the same position and orientation during traying.
Automated equipment reduces labor costs, increases production efficiency, ensures consistency in battery tray placement and orientation, and improves tray placement results.
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Abstract
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Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of battery production equipment technology, and in particular to a battery unloading and traying equipment. Background Technology
[0002] With continuous social development and technological progress, mechanized and automated production has gradually become a development trend. To meet production demands, automated production is increasingly valued by enterprises. The development and realization of mechanical automation has led mechanical production into a new field. Through automatic control systems, it has truly achieved large-scale industrial production, reduced labor intensity, and improved labor efficiency, thus elevating industrial production to a new level. Therefore, traditional manual production methods are increasingly unable to meet the demands of the times.
[0003] After the batteries are manufactured, they need to be unloaded and trayed. Traditionally, this involves manually placing the finished batteries onto trays. This manual method is not only labor-intensive and inefficient, but also prone to irregularities, making it difficult to ensure that the positions and orientations of the batteries are consistent, thus affecting the overall traying quality. Summary of the Invention
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a battery unloading and traying device that can reduce labor costs, improve production efficiency, ensure that the traying positions and directions of the front and rear batteries are consistent, and effectively improve the battery traying effect.
[0005] The objective of this invention is achieved through the following technical solution:
[0006] A battery unloading and traying device includes a transverse material handling device, a flipping device, a tab correction device, a tab detection device, a transverse unloading device, an unloading and traying device, and a waste collection device. The flipping device, tab correction device, tab detection device, unloading and traying device, and waste collection device are arranged sequentially. The flipping device flips the battery; the tab correction device corrects the tab position of the battery; the tab detection device detects whether the tab position of the battery is acceptable; the unloading and traying device and the waste collection device collect batteries with acceptable tab positions and batteries with unacceptable tab positions, respectively; the transverse material handling device sequentially conveys the battery to the flipping device, tab correction device, and tab detection device; and the transverse unloading device conveys the battery from the tab detection device to the unloading and traying device or the waste collection device.
[0007] In one embodiment, the transverse material handling device includes a transverse fixed frame, a first transverse mechanism, a first material handling mechanism, a second material handling mechanism, and a third material handling mechanism. The first transverse mechanism is disposed on the transverse fixed frame, and the first, second, and third material handling mechanisms are spaced apart and connected to the first transverse mechanism. The first material handling mechanism includes a first lifting cylinder and a first opening / closing gripper, with the first lifting cylinder connected to the first transverse mechanism and the first opening / closing gripper connected to the first lifting cylinder. The second material handling mechanism includes a second lifting cylinder and a second opening / closing gripper, with the second lifting cylinder connected to the first transverse mechanism and the second opening / closing gripper connected to the second lifting cylinder. The third material handling mechanism includes a rotary cylinder, a third lifting cylinder, and a third opening / closing gripper, with the rotary cylinder connected to the first transverse mechanism, the third lifting cylinder connected to the rotary cylinder, and the third opening / closing gripper connected to the third lifting cylinder.
[0008] In one embodiment, the flipping device includes a flipping fixing frame, a flipping cylinder, and a fourth opening and closing gripper. The flipping cylinder is disposed on the flipping fixing frame, and the fourth opening and closing gripper is connected to the flipping cylinder.
[0009] In one embodiment, the tab correction device includes a clamping mechanism, a rotating mechanism, and a detection mechanism. The rotating mechanism is used to drive the battery to rotate and is placed inside the clamping mechanism. The clamping mechanism is used to clamp and position the battery. The detection mechanism is disposed above the rotating mechanism and is used to detect the position of the battery tabs.
[0010] In one embodiment, the rotating mechanism includes a rotating shaft, a transmission bearing, a bearing housing, and a rotating motor. A support column is provided on the rotating shaft, the transmission bearing is sleeved on the outside of the rotating shaft, the bearing housing is sleeved on the outside of the transmission bearing, and the rotating motor is connected to the end of the rotating shaft away from the support column.
[0011] In one embodiment, the clamping mechanism includes a fourth lifting cylinder, a connector, a lever assembly, a pressure ring, a compression spring, and multiple positioning jaws. One end of the connector is connected to the fourth lifting cylinder, and the other end of the connector is connected to one end of the lever assembly. The other end of the lever assembly is connected to the pressure ring. The pressure ring is sleeved on the outside of the rotating shaft, and the compression spring is sleeved on the outside of the rotating shaft and located between the pressure ring and the bearing seat. The multiple positioning jaws are hinged at intervals around the periphery of the rotating shaft.
[0012] In one embodiment, in one of the positioning grippers, one end of the positioning gripper abuts against the pressure ring, the other end of the positioning gripper is provided with a connecting spring connected to the rotating shaft, and the middle part of the positioning gripper is provided with a rotating pin hinged to the rotating shaft.
[0013] In one embodiment, the lever assembly includes a pressure arm, a pressure seat, and a pivot shaft. The other end of the connector is hinged to one end of the pressure arm, the other end of the pressure arm is hinged to the pressure ring, and the middle part of the pressure arm is hinged to the pressure seat via the pivot shaft.
[0014] In one embodiment, the detection mechanism includes a fixed upright plate, a forward-pushing cylinder, a fifth lifting cylinder, and a first detector. The forward-pushing cylinder is disposed on the fixed upright plate, the fifth lifting cylinder is connected to the forward-pushing cylinder, and the first detector is connected to the fifth lifting cylinder.
[0015] In one embodiment, the tab detection device includes a positioning frame, a fifth opening and closing gripper, a sixth lifting cylinder, two support blocks, and two second detectors. The two support blocks are spaced apart on the positioning frame. The fifth opening and closing gripper is provided with two positioning clamps for opening and closing. The two positioning clamps are disposed between the two support blocks. The sixth lifting cylinder is connected to the fifth opening and closing gripper. The two second detectors are respectively located on one side of the two support blocks.
[0016] In one embodiment, the transverse feeding device includes a support frame, a second transverse mechanism, a seventh lifting cylinder, a telescopic mechanism, and a suction cup. The second transverse mechanism is mounted on the support frame, and the seventh lifting cylinder is connected to the second transverse mechanism. The telescopic mechanism includes a cylinder connecting plate, a linear guide rail, a linear slider, a lifting slide plate, a spring baffle, and a telescopic spring. The cylinder connecting plate is connected to the seventh lifting cylinder, the linear guide rail is mounted on the cylinder connecting plate, the linear slider engages with the linear guide rail, the lifting slide plate is connected to the linear slider, the spring baffle is connected to the upper end of the cylinder connecting plate, one end of the telescopic spring is connected to the spring baffle, the other end of the telescopic spring is connected to the lifting slide plate, and the lifting slide plate is connected to the suction cup.
[0017] In one embodiment, the feeding and loading device includes a feeding base plate, a longitudinal moving mechanism, a sliding pallet, a first positioning mechanism, and a second positioning mechanism. The longitudinal moving mechanism is disposed on the feeding base plate, and the sliding pallet is connected to the longitudinal moving mechanism. A plurality of first positioning blocks are disposed on a first side of the sliding pallet, and a plurality of second positioning blocks are disposed on a second side of the sliding pallet. The first positioning mechanism includes a first push plate and a first side-push cylinder. The first push plate is disposed on a third side of the sliding pallet, and the first side-push cylinder is connected to the first push plate. The second positioning mechanism includes a second push plate and a second side-push cylinder. The second push plate is disposed on a fourth side of the sliding pallet, and the second side-push cylinder is connected to the second push plate.
[0018] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has at least the following advantages:
[0019] The battery feeding and traying equipment of the present invention, through a transverse feeding device, a flipping device, a tab correction device, a tab detection device, a transverse feeding device, a feeding and traying device, and a waste collection device, can effectively screen and tray battery cores with qualified tab positions, ensure that the traying position and direction of the front and rear batteries are consistent, effectively improve the traying effect of battery cores, reduce labor costs, and improve production efficiency. Attached Figure Description
[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the present invention and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a battery unloading and traying device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the transverse material handling device of a battery unloading and traying equipment according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the flipping device of the battery unloading and traying equipment according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the tab correction device of a battery unloading and traying equipment according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the tab correction device of a battery unloading and traying equipment according to another embodiment of the present invention.
[0026] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Enlarged view of part A in the middle.
[0027] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the tab detection device of a battery unloading and traying equipment according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0028] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the transverse feeding device of a battery feeding and traying equipment according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0029] Figure 9 For Figure 8 Enlarged view of section B.
[0030] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the unloading and traying device of a battery unloading and traying equipment according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation
[0031] To facilitate understanding of the present invention, a more complete description will be given below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Preferred embodiments of the invention are shown in the drawings. However, the invention can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a thorough and complete understanding of the disclosure of the invention.
[0032] For one implementation method, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 1 A battery unloading and traying device includes a frame 100, a transverse material handling device 200, a flipping device 300, a tab correction device 400, a tab detection device 500, a transverse unloading device 600, an unloading and traying device 700, and a waste collection device 800. The flipping device 300, the tab correction device 400, the tab detection device 500, the unloading and traying device 700, and the waste collection device 800 are sequentially arranged on the frame 100. The flipping device 300 is used to flip the battery, and the tab correction device 400 is used to correct the electrode alignment of the battery. The tab position is specified in the following: the tab detection device 500 is used to detect whether the tab position of the battery is qualified; the unloading and traying device 700 and the waste collection device 800 are used to collect batteries with qualified tab positions and batteries with unqualified tab positions, respectively; the lateral conveying device 200 is used to sequentially convey the battery to the flipping device 300, the tab correction device 400 and the tab detection device 500; and the lateral unloading device 600 is used to convey the battery from the tab detection device 500 to the unloading and traying device 700 or the waste collection device 800.
[0033] The working principle of this equipment is as follows: The transverse material handling device 200 picks up the battery core from the unloading belt of the winding machine and sequentially conveys the batteries to the flipping device 300, which flips the battery core 180°. The transverse material handling device 200 removes the flipped battery core and places it on the tab correction device 400, which corrects the position of the tabs on the battery core. The transverse material handling device 200 removes the corrected battery core, rotates it 90 degrees, and places it on the tab detection device 500, which axially positions the battery core and checks whether the tab position is qualified. If the tab position is qualified, the transverse unloading device 600 removes the battery core from the tab detection device 500 and moves it into the unloading and traying device 700. If the tab position is unqualified, the transverse unloading device 600 removes the battery core from the tab detection device 500 and moves it into the waste collection device 800. By using the transverse material handling device 200, the flipping device 300, the tab correction device 400, the tab detection device 500, the transverse unloading device 600, the unloading and traying device 700, and the waste collection device 800, battery cores with qualified tab positions can be effectively screened and trayed, ensuring that the traying position and direction of the front and rear batteries are consistent, effectively improving the traying effect of battery cores, reducing labor costs, and increasing production efficiency.
[0034] Please see Figure 2Further, the transverse material handling device 200 includes a transverse fixing frame 210, a first transverse mechanism 220, a first material handling mechanism 230, a second material handling mechanism 240, and a third material handling mechanism 250. The first transverse mechanism 220 is disposed on the transverse fixing frame 210, and the first material handling mechanism 230, the second material handling mechanism 240, and the third material handling mechanism 250 are spaced apart and connected to the first transverse mechanism 220. The first material handling mechanism 230 includes a first lifting cylinder 231 and a first opening and closing gripper 232. The first lifting cylinder 231 is connected to the first transverse mechanism 220, and the first opening and closing gripper 232 is connected to the first lifting cylinder 231. The first opening and closing gripper 232 is provided with two first gripper blocks 2321 for opening and closing. The second material handling mechanism 240 includes a second lifting cylinder 241 and a second opening / closing gripper 242. The second lifting cylinder 241 is connected to the first traversing mechanism 220, and the second opening / closing gripper 242 is connected to the second lifting cylinder 241. The second opening / closing gripper 242 is provided with two second gripper blocks 2421 for opening and closing. The third material handling mechanism 250 includes a rotary cylinder 251, a third lifting cylinder 252, and a third opening / closing gripper 253. The rotary cylinder 251 is connected to the first traversing mechanism 220, the third lifting cylinder 252 is connected to the rotary cylinder 251, and the third opening / closing gripper 253 is connected to the third lifting cylinder 252. The third opening / closing gripper 253 is provided with two third gripper blocks 2531 for opening and closing. The first traversing mechanism 220 can be an existing linear module.
[0035] The working principle of the transverse material handling device 200 is as follows: The first transverse mechanism 220 drives the first material handling mechanism 230 to move laterally to the unloading belt of the winding machine. The first lifting cylinder 231 drives the first opening and closing air gripper 232 to move up and down. The first opening and closing air gripper 232 closes and clamps the battery core, moving it onto the flipping device 300. The second transverse mechanism drives the second material handling mechanism 240 to move laterally to the flipping device 300. The second lifting cylinder 241 drives the second opening and closing air gripper 242. The battery core is moved up and down, clamped by the second opening and closing air gripper 242, and placed onto the tab correction device 400. The third lateral movement mechanism drives the third material handling mechanism 250 to move laterally onto the tab correction device 400. The third lifting cylinder 252 then drives the third opening and closing air gripper 253 to move up and down, clamping the battery core. The rotating cylinder 251 rotates the battery core on the third opening and closing air gripper 253 90 degrees, placing it onto the tab detection device 500. This allows the battery core to automatically rotate between the flipping device 300, the tab correction device 400, and the tab detection device 500.
[0036] Please see Figure 3 Furthermore, the flipping device 300 includes a flipping fixing frame 310, a flipping cylinder 320, a flipping fixing plate 330, and a fourth opening and closing pneumatic gripper 340. The flipping cylinder 320 is disposed on the flipping fixing frame 310, the flipping fixing plate 330 is connected to the flipping cylinder 320, and the fourth opening and closing pneumatic gripper 340 is connected to the flipping fixing plate 330. The fourth opening and closing pneumatic gripper 340 is provided with two fourth gripper blocks for opening and closing.
[0037] The working principle of the flipping device 300 is as follows: when the battery core is transported to the flipping device 300, the battery core is clamped by the fourth opening and closing air gripper 340, and the battery core on the third opening and closing air gripper 253 is rotated 180 degrees by the flipping cylinder 320, so that the electrode tabs of the battery core face upward, so as to facilitate the subsequent electrode tab position correction process.
[0038] Please see Figures 4-6 Furthermore, the tab correction device 400 includes a fixed base plate 410, a clamping mechanism 420, a rotating mechanism 430, and a detection mechanism 440. The clamping mechanism 420, the rotating mechanism 430, and the detection mechanism 440 are all disposed on the fixed base plate 410. The rotating mechanism 430 is used to drive the battery to rotate and is placed inside the clamping mechanism 420. The clamping mechanism 420 is used to clamp and position the battery. The detection mechanism 440 is disposed above the rotating mechanism 430 and is used to detect the position of the battery tabs.
[0039] The working principle of the tab correction device 400 is as follows: When the battery core is transported to the tab correction device 400, the clamping mechanism 420 clamps and positions the battery core, and the rotating mechanism 430 drives the battery core to rotate until the detection mechanism 440 detects that the tab position of the battery core meets the requirements. Then, the rotating mechanism 430 is controlled to stop rotating, which can correct and position the tab position of the battery core. This can realize automated detection and correction of the battery core, reduce labor costs, improve production efficiency, and ensure the consistency of the tab position of the battery core, thereby ensuring the consistency of the position and orientation of the battery core when it is loaded onto the tray.
[0040] Further, the rotating mechanism 430 includes a mounting frame 431, a rotating shaft 432, a transmission bearing, a bearing seat 434, a driven wheel 435, a synchronous belt 436, a driving wheel 437, and a rotary motor 438. The mounting frame 431 is disposed on the fixed base plate 410. The rotating shaft 432 passes through the mounting frame 431 and is provided with a support column 4321. The transmission bearing is sleeved on the rotating shaft 432, and the bearing seat 434 is sleeved on the transmission bearing. The bearing seat 434 is disposed on the mounting frame 431. The driven wheel 435 is connected to the end of the rotating shaft 432 away from the support column 4321. The driving wheel 437 is connected to the driven wheel 435 through the synchronous belt 436. The rotary motor 438 is connected to the driving wheel 437 and is disposed on the mounting frame 431.
[0041] The working principle of the rotating mechanism 430 is as follows: the rotating motor 438 drives the driving wheel 437 to rotate, the driving wheel 437 drives the driven wheel 435 to rotate through the synchronous belt 436, the driven wheel 435 drives the rotating shaft 432 to rotate, the battery core is placed on the support column 4321 of the rotating shaft 432, and the rotating shaft 432 drives the battery core to rotate, thereby realizing the rotation of the battery core.
[0042] Further, the clamping mechanism 420 includes a fourth lifting cylinder 421, a connector 422, a lever assembly 423, a pressure ring 424, a compression spring 425, and multiple positioning grippers 426. The fourth lifting cylinder 421 is mounted on the fixed base plate 410. One end of the connector 422 is connected to the fourth lifting cylinder 421, and the other end of the connector 422 is connected to one end of the lever assembly 423. The other end of the lever assembly 423 is connected to the pressure ring 424. The pressure ring 424 is sleeved on the outside of the rotating shaft 432, and the compression spring 425 is sleeved on the outside of the rotating shaft 432. The compression spring 425 is connected between the pressure ring 424 and the transmission bearing, and is located between the pressure ring 424 and the bearing seat 434. A plurality of positioning jaws 426 are hinged at intervals around the periphery of the rotating shaft 432. The outer surface of the rotating shaft 432 is provided with a plurality of clearance grooves 4322 that cooperate with the positioning jaws 426. In one of the positioning jaws 426, one end of the positioning jaw 426 abuts against the pressure ring 424, and one end of the positioning jaw 426 is provided with a rolling bearing 4261 that rolls in contact with the pressure ring 424. The other end of the positioning jaw 426 is provided with a connecting spring 4262 that is connected to the rotating shaft 432. The middle part of the positioning jaw 426 is provided with a rotating pin 4263 that is hinged to the rotating shaft 432.
[0043] Furthermore, the lever assembly 423 includes a pressure arm 4231, a pressure seat 4232, and a pivot shaft 4233. The other end of the connector 422 is hinged to one end of the pressure arm 4231, and the other end of the pressure arm 4231 is hinged to the pressure ring 424. The middle part of the pressure arm 4231 is hinged to the pressure seat 4232 through the pivot shaft 4233, so that the pressure arm 4231 can rotate around the pivot shaft 4233.
[0044] The working principle of the clamping mechanism 420 is as follows: The fourth lifting cylinder 421 drives the connector 422 to descend, and the lever assembly 423 causes the pressure ring 424 to rise. The compression spring 425 provides a certain support force and room for movement to the pressure ring 424, allowing the pressure ring 424 to move relative to the bearing seat 434. At this time, the compression spring 425 is stretched, and the pressure ring 424 rises, pushing the positioning jaws 426 to rotate around the rotating pin 4263. The connecting spring 4262 is compressed, causing multiple positioning jaws 426 to close and clamp the battery core. Conversely, when the fourth lifting cylinder 421 drives the connector 422 to rise and reset, the compression spring 425 drives the pressure ring 424 and the lever assembly 423 to accurately reset, and the connecting spring 4262 causes multiple positioning jaws 426 to accurately reset. Furthermore, by providing a rolling bearing 4261 at one end of the positioning jaw 426, the sliding friction between the positioning jaw 426 and the pressure ring 424 can be transformed into rolling friction, effectively reducing the friction between the positioning jaw 426 and the pressure ring 424 and preventing wear on the positioning jaw 426 and the pressure ring 424.
[0045] Further, the detection mechanism 440 includes a fixed upright plate 441, a forward-pushing cylinder 442, a fifth lifting cylinder 443, a fixing block 444, and a first detector 445. The fixed upright plate 441 is disposed on the fixed base plate 410, the forward-pushing cylinder 442 is disposed on the fixed upright plate 441, the fifth lifting cylinder 443 is connected to the forward-pushing cylinder 442, and the first detector 445 is connected to the fifth lifting cylinder 443 through the fixing block 444; the first detector 445 is a through-beam fiber optic sensor.
[0046] The working principle of the detection mechanism 440 is as follows: the first detector 445 is moved closer to the rotating shaft 432 by the forward-pushing cylinder 442, and the first detector 445 is lowered by the fifth lifting cylinder 443 so that the first detector 445 faces the tab of the battery core. It is used to detect the position of the tab of the battery core in the vertical direction. The rotating mechanism 430 drives the battery core to rotate until the first detector 445 senses that the position of the tab of the battery core meets the requirements. Then, the rotating mechanism 430 is controlled to stop rotating. It can detect and correct the position of the tab of the battery core.
[0047] Please see Figure 7Furthermore, the tab detection device 500 includes a positioning frame 510, a fifth opening / closing gripper 520, a sixth lifting cylinder 530, two support blocks 540, and two second detectors 550. The two support blocks 540 are spaced apart on the positioning frame 510. The fifth opening / closing gripper 520 is provided with two positioning clamps 521 for opening and closing, and the two positioning clamps are disposed between the two support blocks 540. The sixth lifting cylinder 530 is connected to the fifth opening / closing gripper 520. Both the fifth opening / closing gripper 520 and the sixth lifting cylinder 530 are disposed on the positioning frame 510. Within 10, two second detectors 550 are disposed on the positioning frame and located on one side of the two support blocks 540 respectively; the positioning frame 510 includes a positioning base plate 511, two positioning columns 512 and two positioning trays 513, the two positioning columns are disposed at intervals on the positioning base plate, the two positioning trays are respectively connected to the two positioning columns, the two positioning clamps are disposed between the two positioning trays, the fifth opening and closing pneumatic gripper 520 and the sixth lifting cylinder 530 are both disposed between the two positioning columns; the second detector 550 is a through-beam fiber optic sensor.
[0048] The working principle of the tab detection device 500 is as follows: The transverse material handling device 200 takes the battery core from the tab correction device 400, rotates it 90 degrees, and moves it onto the two support blocks 540. The sixth lifting cylinder 530 drives the fifth opening and closing air gripper 520 to rise. The fifth opening and closing air gripper 520 closes and clamps the battery core and positions it. The second detector 550 senses the tab position of the battery core and determines whether the tab position is qualified. If the tab position is qualified, the transverse unloading device 600 takes out the battery core from the tab detection device 500 and moves it into the unloading and traying device 700. If the tab position is not qualified, the transverse unloading device 600 takes out the battery core from the tab detection device 500 and moves it into the waste collection device 800. In the tab correction device 400, the first detector 445 detects the tab position of the battery core in the vertical direction. Here, the battery core on the tab correction device 400 is rotated 90 degrees to a flat position by the transverse material handling device 200. The tab position of the battery core is then detected again in the second direction, either horizontally or vertically, by the second detector 550. This can further improve the detection accuracy, effectively detect battery cores with unqualified tab positions such as skewed tabs, and ensure that the mounting position and direction of the front and rear battery cores are consistent, thereby effectively improving the mounting effect of the battery cores.
[0049] Please see Figure 8 and Figure 9Furthermore, the transverse unloading device 600 includes a support frame 610, a second transverse mechanism 620, a seventh lifting cylinder 630, a telescopic mechanism 640, and a suction cup 650. The second transverse mechanism 620 is mounted on the support frame. The seventh lifting cylinder 630 is connected to the second transverse mechanism 620 via the sliding mounting plate 631. The suction cup 650 is connected to the seventh lifting cylinder 630 via the telescopic mechanism 640. The telescopic mechanism 640 includes a cylinder connecting plate 641, a linear guide rail 642, a linear slider, a lifting slide plate 643, a spring baffle 644, a telescopic spring 645, and a mounting block 646. The cylinder connecting plate 641... Connected to the seventh lifting cylinder 630, the linear guide rail 642 is mounted on the cylinder connecting plate 641. A slide rail limiting plate is located at the lower end of the linear guide rail 642. The linear slider engages with the linear guide rail 642. The lifting slide plate 643 is connected to the linear slider. A spring baffle 644 is connected to the upper end of the cylinder connecting plate 641. One end of the telescopic spring 645 is connected to the spring baffle 644, and the other end is connected to the lifting slide plate 643. The lifting slide plate 643 is connected to the suction cup 650 via the mounting block 646. The suction cup 650 is surrounded by a flexible pad 651. The second transverse movement mechanism 620 can be an existing linear module.
[0050] The working principle of the transverse feeding device 600 is as follows: The second transverse mechanism 620 drives the suction cup 650 to move laterally towards the electrode detection device 500. The seventh lifting cylinder 630 drives the suction cup 650 to descend. The suction cup 650 draws a vacuum to pick up the battery core and moves it into the feeding tray device 700 or the waste collection device 800. The distance between the suction cup 650 and the battery core on the electrode detection device 500 can be adjusted by the telescopic mechanism 640. When the suction cup 650 presses down on the battery core, it is pulled along the linear guide rail 642 by the force of the battery core and the telescopic spring 645. This adjustment of the distance between the suction cup 650 and the battery core provides buffering, improves the airtightness between the suction cup 650 and the battery core, and facilitates material removal. The flexible pad 661 surrounding the suction cup 650 further improves the airtightness between the suction cup 650 and the battery core.
[0051] Please see Figure 10Furthermore, the feeding and loading device 700 includes a feeding base plate 710, a longitudinal movement mechanism 720, a sliding tray 730, a first positioning mechanism 740, and a second positioning mechanism 750. The longitudinal movement mechanism 720 is disposed on the feeding base plate 710, and the sliding tray 730 is connected to the longitudinal movement mechanism. A plurality of first positioning blocks 731 are disposed on the first side of the sliding tray 730, and a plurality of second positioning blocks 732 are disposed on the second side of the sliding tray 730. The first positioning mechanism 740 is disposed on the third side of the sliding tray 730, and the first positioning mechanism 740 includes a first push plate 741 and a first side-push cylinder 742. The first push plate 741 is disposed on the third side of the sliding tray 730. On the side, a first protective rubber block is provided on the side of the first push plate 741 near the material tray. A first side-push cylinder 742 is connected to the first push plate 741 and is located at the bottom end of the sliding tray 730. A second positioning mechanism 750 is located on the fourth side of the sliding tray 730. The second positioning mechanism 750 includes a second push plate 751 and a second side-push cylinder 752. The second push plate 751 is located on the fourth side of the sliding tray 730, and a second protective rubber block is provided on the side of the second push plate 751 near the material tray. The second side-push cylinder 752 is connected to the second push plate 751 and is located at the bottom end of the sliding tray 730. The longitudinal movement mechanism 720 can be an existing linear module.
[0052] The working principle of the feeding and loading device 700 is as follows: The material tray 760 has several material slots for accommodating batteries and for collecting battery cores with qualified electrode tab positions. The material tray 760 is placed on the sliding pallet 730. The sliding pallet 730 is moved longitudinally by the longitudinal movement mechanism 720, thereby moving the material tray 760. The first side of the sliding pallet 730 is provided with a number of first positioning blocks 731 to position the first side of the material tray 760. The second side of the sliding pallet 730 is provided with a number of second positioning blocks 732 to position the second side of the material tray 760. The first positioning mechanism 740 is provided on the third side of the sliding pallet 730. The first pusher cylinder 742 pushes the first pusher plate 741 to the third side of the material tray 760 for positioning. The second positioning mechanism 750 is provided on the fourth side of the sliding pallet 730. The second pusher cylinder 752 pushes the second pusher plate 751 to the fourth side of the material tray 760 for positioning. In this way, the material tray 760 can be positioned, clamped and fixed around its perimeter, thereby improving the accuracy of battery core unloading and tray loading.
[0053] Furthermore, the waste collection device 800 includes a waste box and a fixing base. The waste box is connected to the frame 100 through the fixing base. The waste box is used to collect battery cores with defective tab positions.
[0054] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of the present invention, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of the present invention, and these all fall within the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of this invention patent should be determined by the appended claims.
Claims
1. A battery unloading and traying device, characterized in that, Includes a transverse material handling device, a tilting device, and an electrode correction device. Electrode detection device, transverse feeding device, feeding and traying device, and waste collection device; the flipping device and the electrode correction device The positive device, the electrode detection device, the feeding and loading device, and the waste collection device are arranged in sequence, and the tilting device... The device is used to flip the battery. The tab correction device is used to correct the position of the battery tabs. The tab correction device includes a clamping mechanism, a rotating mechanism, and a detection mechanism. The rotating mechanism drives the battery to rotate and is located inside the clamping mechanism. The clamping mechanism clamps and positions the battery. The detection mechanism is located above the rotating mechanism and detects the position of the battery tabs. The tab detection device detects whether the battery tab position is acceptable. The unloading and traying device and the waste collection device collect batteries with acceptable tab positions and batteries with unacceptable tab positions, respectively. The lateral conveying device sequentially transports the batteries to the flipping device, the tab correction device, and the tab detection device. The lateral unloading device transports the batteries from the tab detection device to the unloading and traying device or the waste collection device. The rotating mechanism includes a rotating shaft, a transmission bearing, a bearing housing, and a rotating motor. A support column is provided on the rotating shaft. The transmission bearing is sleeved on the outside of the rotating shaft. The bearing housing is sleeved on the outside of the transmission bearing. The rotating motor is connected to the end of the rotating shaft away from the support column. The clamping mechanism includes a fourth lifting cylinder, a connector, a lever assembly, a pressure ring, a compression spring, and multiple positioning jaws. One end of the connector is connected to the fourth lifting cylinder, and the other end of the connector is connected to one end of the lever assembly. The other end of the lever assembly is connected to the pressure ring, which is sleeved on the outside of the rotating shaft. The compression spring is sleeved on the outside of the rotating shaft and is located between the pressure ring and the bearing seat. Multiple positioning jaws are hinged at intervals around the periphery of the rotating shaft. In one positioning jaw, one end of the positioning jaw abuts against the pressure ring, and the other end of the positioning jaw is provided with a connecting spring connected to the rotating shaft. A rotating pin hinged to the rotating shaft is provided in the middle of the positioning jaw. The lever assembly includes a pressure rod arm, a pressure rod seat, and a pivot shaft. The other end of the connector is hinged to one end of the pressure rod arm, and the other end of the pressure rod arm is hinged to the pressure ring. The middle of the pressure rod arm is hinged to the pressure rod seat via the pivot shaft.
2. The battery unloading and traying equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transverse material handling device includes a transverse fixed frame, a first transverse mechanism, a first material handling mechanism, a second material handling mechanism, and a third material handling mechanism. The first transverse mechanism is mounted on the transverse fixed frame, and the first, second, and third material handling mechanisms are connected to the first transverse mechanism at intervals. The first material handling mechanism includes a first lifting cylinder and a first opening / closing gripper. The first lifting cylinder is connected to the first transverse mechanism, and the first opening / closing gripper is connected to the first lifting cylinder. The second material handling mechanism includes a second lifting cylinder and a second opening / closing gripper. The second lifting cylinder is connected to the first transverse mechanism, and the second opening / closing gripper is connected to the second lifting cylinder. The third material handling mechanism includes a rotary cylinder, a third lifting cylinder, and a third opening / closing gripper. The rotary cylinder is connected to the first transverse mechanism, the third lifting cylinder is connected to the rotary cylinder, and the third opening / closing gripper is connected to the third lifting cylinder.
3. The battery unloading and traying equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flipping device includes a flipping fixing frame, a flipping cylinder, and a fourth opening and closing air gripper. The flipping cylinder is mounted on the flipping fixing frame, and the fourth opening and closing air gripper is connected to the flipping cylinder.
4. The battery unloading and traying equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The detection mechanism includes a fixed upright plate, a front-push cylinder, a fifth lifting cylinder, and a first detector. The front-push cylinder is mounted on the fixed upright plate, the fifth lifting cylinder is connected to the front-push cylinder, and the first detector is connected to the fifth lifting cylinder.
5. The battery unloading and traying equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electrode detection device includes a positioning frame, a fifth opening and closing gripper, a sixth lifting cylinder, two support blocks, and two second detectors. The two support blocks are spaced apart on the positioning frame. The fifth opening and closing gripper is provided with two positioning clamps for opening and closing, and the two positioning clamps are located between the two support blocks. The sixth lifting cylinder is connected to the fifth opening and closing gripper. The two second detectors are located on one side of the two support blocks respectively.
6. The battery unloading and traying equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transverse feeding device includes a support frame, a second transverse mechanism, a seventh lifting cylinder, a telescopic mechanism, and a suction cup. The second transverse mechanism is mounted on the support frame, and the seventh lifting cylinder is connected to the second transverse mechanism. The telescopic mechanism includes a cylinder connecting plate, a linear guide rail, a linear slider, a lifting slide plate, a spring baffle, and a telescopic spring. The cylinder connecting plate is connected to the seventh lifting cylinder, the linear guide rail is mounted on the cylinder connecting plate, the linear slider engages with the linear guide rail, the lifting slide plate is connected to the linear slider, the spring baffle is connected to the upper end of the cylinder connecting plate, one end of the telescopic spring is connected to the spring baffle, the other end of the telescopic spring is connected to the lifting slide plate, and the lifting slide plate is connected to the suction cup.
7. The battery unloading and traying equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding and loading device includes a feeding base plate, a longitudinal moving mechanism, a sliding pallet, a first positioning mechanism, and a second positioning mechanism. The longitudinal moving mechanism is disposed on the feeding base plate, and the sliding pallet is connected to the longitudinal moving mechanism. A plurality of first positioning blocks are disposed on the first side of the sliding pallet, and a plurality of second positioning blocks are disposed on the second side of the sliding pallet. The first positioning mechanism includes a first push plate and a first side-push cylinder. The first push plate is disposed on the third side of the sliding pallet, and the first side-push cylinder is connected to the first push plate. The second positioning mechanism includes a second push plate and a second side-push cylinder. The second push plate is disposed on the fourth side of the sliding pallet, and the second side-push cylinder is connected to the second push plate.