Packaging equipment and battery production line

Abstract

This application provides a battery packing device and a battery production line. The packing device includes a first transmission mechanism for conveying a first carrier carrying workpieces; a first transfer mechanism for transferring the workpieces conveyed by the first transmission mechanism; a second transmission mechanism for receiving and conveying the workpieces transferred by the first transfer mechanism; a third transmission mechanism for conveying a second carrier; and a second transfer mechanism for transferring the workpieces conveyed by the second transmission mechanism to the second carrier. By configuring three transmission mechanisms and two transfer mechanisms, the packing of incoming materials in battery production can be achieved, effectively alleviating the efficiency reduction and component wear problems caused by the need for secondary manual packing and transfer due to the numerous types of components in the incoming materials.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of battery production technology, and in particular relates to a packaging device and a battery production line. Background Technology

[0002] As natural resources are depleted and environmental damage worsens, there is growing interest in devices that can store and effectively utilize energy across various sectors. Batteries are systems that can be combined with each other to utilize new renewable energy sources.

[0003] The production of batteries involves numerous components, which affects production efficiency. Therefore, how to improve battery production efficiency is a pressing technical problem that needs to be solved in battery manufacturing technology. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application provides a packaging device and a battery production line that can improve the efficiency problem caused by the complexity of existing component packaging.

[0005] A first aspect of the embodiments of this application provides a dispensing apparatus, comprising:

[0006] The first transmission mechanism is used to transport the first carrier carrying the workpiece;

[0007] A first transfer mechanism is used to transfer the workpiece conveyed by the first transmission mechanism;

[0008] The second transmission mechanism is used to receive and transport the workpiece transferred by the first transfer mechanism.

[0009] The third transmission mechanism is used to transport the second vehicle;

[0010] The second transfer mechanism is used to transfer the workpiece conveyed by the second transfer mechanism to the second carrier.

[0011] By adopting the above structure and setting up three transmission mechanisms and two transfer mechanisms, the sub-packaging work of incoming materials from the transport vehicle to the processing vehicle in battery production can be realized. This effectively alleviates the efficiency problem of requiring a lot of manpower for manual sub-packaging due to the large variety of components in the incoming materials. It also avoids component damage caused by bumps and knocks due to non-standard manual operation during manual sub-packaging, thus effectively improving the production efficiency and product yield of the production line.

[0012] In some embodiments of this application, the first transmission mechanism includes a loading station and a processing station. The first transmission mechanism is used to transfer the first carrier and workpiece carried by the loading station to the processing station, and the first transfer mechanism is used to transfer the workpiece on the processing station.

[0013] With the above structure, the setting of the loading position and the processing position makes it easy to transport the first carrier carrying the workpiece to the first transmission mechanism, and makes it easy for the first transfer mechanism to pick up the workpiece located on the first carrier at the processing position. The first transfer mechanism can also transport the first carrier after picking up the workpiece.

[0014] In some embodiments of this application, the second transmission mechanism includes a second dispensing position and an assembly measuring position. The second dispensing position is used to receive the workpiece conveyed by the first transmission mechanism. The second transmission mechanism is used to transfer the workpiece carried on the second dispensing position to the assembly measuring position. The second transfer mechanism is used to transfer the workpiece on the assembly measuring position.

[0015] By adopting the above structure, the working positions on the second transmission mechanism can be divided by setting the second dispensing position and the assembly measurement position, which facilitates the transportation and transfer of workpieces on the second transmission mechanism.

[0016] In some embodiments of this application, the third transfer mechanism includes an assembly station, and the second transfer mechanism is used to transfer the workpiece to the second carrier on the assembly station.

[0017] With the above structure, the second carrier can be positioned at the corresponding position on the third transmission mechanism by setting the assembly position, which facilitates the receiving of the workpiece.

[0018] In some embodiments of this application, the third transmission mechanism further includes a discharge station, which is used to transfer the second carrier and workpiece carried on the assembly station to the discharge station.

[0019] With the above structure, the setting of the discharge position facilitates the simultaneous reception of the second carrier and the workpiece, which is beneficial for the continuous operation of the packaging process.

[0020] In some embodiments of this application, the dispensing device further includes a third transfer mechanism, which includes a placement position for carrying a second carrier, and the third transfer mechanism is used to transfer the second carrier on the placement position to the assembly position.

[0021] By adopting the above structure and setting up a third transfer mechanism and placement position, it is possible to store blank second carriers and orderly transfer blank second carriers to the assembly position, which meets the needs of the production process and provides second carriers for the assembly position.

[0022] In some embodiments of this application, the third transfer mechanism includes a moving guide rail and an adsorption claw. The moving guide rail extends from the placement position to the assembly position, and the adsorption claw is movable along the extension direction of the moving guide rail and is capable of adsorbing the workpiece.

[0023] The above structure, with its movable guide rail and suction claw, ensures the smooth movement of the second carrier between the placement and assembly positions, improving both movement efficiency and accuracy.

[0024] In some embodiments of this application, the third transfer mechanism further includes a lifting platform, the placement position is disposed on the lifting platform, and the lifting platform is used to lift the workpiece placed on the placement position to an adsorption height, at which the workpiece can be adsorbed by the adsorption claw.

[0025] By adopting the above structure and setting up the lifting platform, the vertical space at the placement position can be fully utilized, effectively improving the storage capacity at the placement position, reducing the operating pressure of the third transmission mechanism, and reducing resource waste.

[0026] In some embodiments of this application, a positioning element is provided on the assembly position, and the positioning element is used to position the second carrier on the assembly position.

[0027] With the above structure, the positioning components enable the second carrier to be accurately transported from the placement position to the assembly point on the assembly position. This allows the second transfer mechanism to transfer the workpiece to the bearing point on the second carrier according to preset parameters, ensuring the efficient operation of the second transfer mechanism during actual work.

[0028] In some embodiments of this application, the second transmission mechanism further includes a detection position between the second dispensing position and the assembly measurement position. The detection position is used to detect the appearance and size of the passing workpiece and mark the workpiece as qualified or unqualified.

[0029] By adopting the above structure and setting up detection positions, unqualified workpieces in the incoming materials are removed before being transferred to the second carrier, preventing defective workpieces from flowing into the subsequent processing and improving the battery yield.

[0030] In some embodiments of this application, the second transmission mechanism further includes a recovery position after the assembly measurement position, the recovery position being used to recover the workpiece marked as unqualified.

[0031] The above structure, with its designated recycling station, facilitates the unified collection and placement of defective workpieces.

[0032] In some embodiments of this application, multiple assembly measurement positions, second transfer mechanisms, third transmission mechanisms, and third transfer mechanisms are provided.

[0033] By adopting the above structure, and by setting up the assembly measurement and positioning, the second transfer mechanism, the third transmission mechanism, and the third transfer mechanism, the assembly efficiency between the workpiece and the second carrier can be accelerated, and the sub-packaging efficiency can be improved.

[0034] In some embodiments of this application, the first transmission mechanism further includes a first dispensing position, which is used to carry the first carrier transmitted by the first transfer mechanism.

[0035] With the above structure, the first dispensing position can receive the blank first carrier transmitted by the first transfer mechanism, which facilitates the recycling of the blank first carrier.

[0036] A second aspect of the embodiments of this application provides a battery production line, including the above-described packaging apparatus.

[0037] Compared with the prior art, the packaging device of this application, through the setting of three transmission mechanisms and two transfer mechanisms, can realize the packaging work of transferring incoming materials from the transport carrier to the processing carrier in battery production. It effectively alleviates the efficiency problem of needing a lot of manpower for manual packaging due to the large number of different types of components in the incoming materials. It can also avoid the damage caused by the collision of components due to non-standard and inconsistent manual operation during manual packaging, and effectively improve the production efficiency and product yield of the production line. Attached Figure Description

[0038] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the embodiments of this application will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0039] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of one embodiment of the dispensing device provided in this application.

[0040] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the dispensing device in the embodiment shown.

[0041] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the third transmission mechanism in the embodiment shown.

[0042] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the dispensing device provided in this application.

[0043] In the attached image:

[0044] 101. First transmission mechanism; 102. Second transmission mechanism; 103. Third transmission mechanism; 201. First transfer mechanism; 202. Second transfer mechanism; 203. Third transfer mechanism; 301. First carrier; 302. Workpiece; 303. Second carrier;

[0045] 11. Feeding position; 12. Processing position; 13. First dispensing position; 21. Second dispensing position; 22. Detection position; 210. Detection track; 220. Detector; 23. Assembly measurement position; 24. Recovery position; 31. Assembly position; 311. Positioning component; 312. Identification pattern; 32. Placement position; 33. Discharge position; 41. Adsorption claw; 42. Moving guide rail. Detailed Implementation

[0046] The embodiments of the technical solution of this application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. These embodiments are only used to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of this application and are therefore merely examples, and should not be used to limit the scope of protection of this application.

[0047] 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 pertains; the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the application; the terms “comprising” and “having”, and any variations thereof, in the specification, claims, and foregoing description of the drawings are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0048] In the description of the embodiments of this application, technical terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish different objects and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number, specific order, or primary and secondary relationship of the indicated technical features. In the description of the embodiments of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly defined.

[0049] In this document, the term "implementation" means that a specific feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an implementation may be included in at least one implementation of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same implementation, nor is it a separate or alternative implementation mutually exclusive with other implementations. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the implementations described herein can be combined with other implementations.

[0050] In the description of the embodiments in this application, the term "and / or" is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, and B existing alone. Additionally, the character " / " in this document generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.

[0051] In the description of the embodiments of this application, the term "multiple" refers to two or more (including two), similarly, "multiple groups" refers to two or more (including two groups), and "multiple pieces" refers to two or more (including two pieces).

[0052] In the description of the embodiments of this application, the technical terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of this application.

[0053] In the description of the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the technical terms such as "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0054] Currently, considering market development prospects and application trends, batteries have been widely used in various fields due to their advantages such as high energy density, high power density, high cycle life, and long storage time. These include energy storage power systems in hydropower, thermal power, wind power, and solar power plants, as well as powering high-power devices such as electric bicycles, electric motorcycles, and electric vehicles, and in military equipment and aerospace. With the continuous expansion of battery applications, market demand is constantly increasing, which also places higher demands on battery production efficiency.

[0055] The inventors of this application have noted that in existing battery production processes, due to the large number of components, they need to be produced by different manufacturers. To facilitate transportation, each manufacturer provides the components with carriers, such as pallets. However, because the sizes and specifications of the transport carriers used by different manufacturers are different, they cannot be directly used on the production line. Therefore, it is necessary to transfer the components from the transport carriers to the production carriers. Secondly, the aforementioned sub-packaging and transfer process is currently mostly carried out manually in actual production, which wastes labor costs, is inefficient, and is prone to damage due to bumps and knocks. For example, the aforementioned component is the end cap of a battery cell. In actual production, the end cap needs to be pre-processed into a semi-finished product before being transported to the assembly or processing site. Since the semi-finished product already has a relatively fine structure, it is often transported using incoming material pallets. However, due to the different manufacturers, the storage and load-bearing capacity of the incoming material pallets vary, and they cannot be directly used for subsequent production. It is necessary to remove the battery end caps from the pallets and transfer them to the processing pallets to adapt to the subsequent production line. Furthermore, the current process of repackaging battery end caps from incoming material trays to processing trays requires manual operation, which is inefficient and prone to collisions, resulting in damage to the battery end caps.

[0056] To alleviate the efficiency deficiencies in existing battery production lines, the applicant has discovered that by setting up multi-path transmission and transfer mechanisms, and utilizing a mechanical assembly line, the assembly of incoming battery components can be achieved, effectively mitigating the efficiency reduction and component loss problems caused by the large variety of types of components in the incoming materials.

[0057] Based on the above considerations, in order to solve the problem of packaging and transfer in existing battery production lines, the inventors of this application have conducted in-depth research and designed a packaging device and a battery production line.

[0058] The battery mentioned in the embodiments of this application refers to a single physical module comprising one or more battery cells to provide higher voltage and capacity. For example, the battery mentioned in this application may include a battery module or a battery pack. A battery generally includes a housing for encapsulating one or more battery cells. The housing prevents liquids or other foreign matter from affecting the charging or discharging of the battery cells. A battery cell generally includes an electrode assembly and a housing, with the electrode assembly housed within the housing. The housing may also be used to house an electrolyte, such as a liquid electrolyte solution. The housing may include a shell and an end cap; the shell is a hollow structure with an opening on one side, and the end cap closes to the opening of the shell to form a sealed connection, thereby creating a sealed space for housing the electrode assembly and the electrolyte.

[0059] The batteries mentioned in this application can be used, but are not limited to, in electrical devices such as vehicles, ships, or aircraft, or in power systems and electrical devices composed of batteries. Electrical devices can be, but are not limited to, mobile phones, tablets, laptops, electric toys, power tools, electric vehicles, electric cars, ships, spacecraft, etc. Electric toys can include stationary or mobile electric toys, such as game consoles, electric car toys, electric ship toys, and electric airplane toys, etc. Spacecraft can include airplanes, rockets, space shuttles, and spacecraft, etc.

[0060] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figure 1 As shown, Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of one embodiment of the packaging device provided in this application. A packaging device is provided, including a first transmission mechanism 101, a first transfer mechanism 201, a second transmission mechanism 102, a third transmission mechanism 103, and a second transfer mechanism 202. The first transmission mechanism 101 is used to transport a first carrier 301 carrying a workpiece 302. The first transfer mechanism 201 is used to transfer the workpiece 302 transported by the first transmission mechanism 101. The second transmission mechanism 102 is used to receive and transport the workpiece 302 transferred by the first transfer mechanism 201. The third transmission mechanism 103 is used to transport a second carrier 303. The second transfer mechanism 202 is used to transfer the workpiece 302 transported by the second transmission mechanism 102 to the second carrier 303.

[0061] The first carrier 301 can be a transport pallet or other transport component. The second carrier 303 can be an in-plant pallet or other in-plant transport component. The workpiece 302 can be a battery end cap, battery box, etc. The first transfer mechanism 101, the second transfer mechanism 102, and the third transfer mechanism 103 can be a conveyor belt, etc. The first transfer mechanism 201 and the second transfer mechanism 202 can be a robotic arm, etc. For example, refer to... Figure 1 The first transmission mechanism 101 and the second transmission mechanism 102 can be two rows of conveyor belts arranged in parallel.

[0062] By setting up a three-way transmission mechanism and a two-way transfer mechanism, the battery production process can realize the sub-packaging of incoming materials from the transport vehicle to the processing vehicle. This effectively alleviates the efficiency problem of manual sub-packaging due to the large number of different types of components in the incoming materials, which requires a lot of manpower. It also avoids the damage caused by the collision of components due to non-standard and inconsistent manual operation during manual sub-packaging, thus effectively improving the production efficiency and product yield of the production line.

[0063] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of one embodiment of the dispensing device provided in this application. Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The schematic diagram of the dispensing device in the embodiment shown is shown. The first transmission mechanism 101 includes a loading position 11 and a processing position 12. The first transmission mechanism 101 is used to transfer the first carrier 301 and the workpiece 302 carried by the loading position 11 to the processing position 12. The first transfer mechanism 201 is used to transfer the workpiece 302 on the processing position 12.

[0064] The loading station 11 is used to receive the first carrier 301 for dispensing. The loading station 11 and the processing station 12 can be located at opposite ends of the first transmission mechanism 101. In any case, a barrier plate is also provided on the processing station 12 in front of the first transmission mechanism 101 in the transmission direction. The barrier plate is used to prevent the first carrier 301 moving to the processing station 12 from moving along the first transmission mechanism 101. For example, refer to... Figure 2 The first transfer mechanism 201 is disposed above the processing position 12 and includes at least a clamping arm. The clamping arm can move from the first transfer mechanism 101 to the second transfer mechanism 102 to clamp and move the workpiece 302 placed on the first carrier 301 to the second transfer mechanism 102.

[0065] By setting up the loading station 11 and the processing station 12, the first carrier 301 carrying the workpiece 302 can be easily transported to the first transmission mechanism 101, and the first transfer mechanism 201 can easily pick up the workpiece 302 located on the first carrier 301 at the processing station 12. The first transfer mechanism 201 can also transport the first carrier 301 after picking up the workpiece 302.

[0066] In some embodiments of this application, the second transmission mechanism 102 includes a second dispensing position 21 and an assembly measuring position 23. The second dispensing position 21 is used to receive the workpiece 302 conveyed by the first transmission mechanism 101. The second transmission mechanism 102 is used to transfer the workpiece 302 carried on the second dispensing position 21 to the assembly measuring position 23. The second transfer mechanism 202 is used to transfer the workpiece 302 on the assembly measuring position 23.

[0067] The second dispensing position 21 may be located at one end of the second transfer mechanism 102 and spaced apart from the assembly measuring position 23. Invariably, the assembly measuring position 23 is equipped with a sensor for sensing the workpiece 302 entering the assembly measuring position 23. (See reference) Figure 2 The processing station 12 is located adjacent to the second packaging station 21.

[0068] By setting the second dispensing position 21 and the assembly measurement position 23, the working positions on the second transmission mechanism 102 can be divided, which facilitates the transportation and transfer of the workpiece 302 on the second transmission mechanism 102.

[0069] In some embodiments of this application, the third transfer mechanism 103 includes an assembly position 31, and the second transfer mechanism 202 is used to transfer the workpiece 302 to the second carrier 303 on the assembly position 31.

[0070] Assembly position 31 and assembly measurement position 23 are arranged adjacent to each other. Specifically, assembly position 31 has a planar structure, and the second carrier 303 can be placed on assembly position 31. The second transfer mechanism 202 is a robot arm that can clamp and move the workpiece 302 that has passed through assembly measurement position 23 to the second carrier 303 on assembly position 31. Indiscriminately, the second carrier 303 can carry multiple workpieces 302. For example, the second transfer mechanism 202 clamps a battery end cap and moves it to the in-plant tray on assembly position 31.

[0071] By setting the assembly position 31, the second carrier 303 can be positioned at the corresponding position on the third transmission mechanism 103, which facilitates the receipt of the workpiece 302.

[0072] In some embodiments of this application, the third transmission mechanism 103 further includes a discharge position 33, which is used to transmit the second carrier 303 and the workpiece 302 carried on the assembly position 31 to the discharge position 33.

[0073] The discharge position 33 is located on the side of the assembly position 31 away from the second transmission mechanism 102, and the discharge position 33 is located adjacent to the assembly position 31.

[0074] The setting of the discharge position 33 facilitates the simultaneous reception of the second carrier 303 and the workpiece 302, which is beneficial for the continuous operation of the packaging process.

[0075] In some embodiments of this application, the dispensing device further includes a third transfer mechanism 203, and the third transfer mechanism 103 further includes a placement position 32 for carrying the second carrier 303, and the third transfer mechanism 203 for transferring the second carrier 303 on the placement position 32 to the assembly position 31.

[0076] Placement position 32 is arranged adjacent to assembly position 31. The third transfer mechanism 203 may be a robotic arm, robotic hand, etc., used to move the blank second carrier 303 stored in placement position 32 to assembly position 31. For example, see... Figure 2 The third transmission mechanism 103 includes two rows of sub-transmission mechanisms arranged side by side, with the placement position 32 and the assembly position 31 on the side of the two rows of sub-transmission mechanisms closest to the second transmission mechanism 102, respectively, and the two rows of sub-transmission mechanisms operate in opposite directions.

[0077] By setting up the third transfer mechanism 203 and the placement position 32, the blank second carrier 303 can be stored and the blank second carrier 303 can be transferred to the assembly position 31 in an orderly manner, in accordance with the needs of the production process, and providing the assembly position 31 with the second carrier 303.

[0078] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, Figure 3 yes Figure 1 The schematic diagram of the third transfer mechanism 103 in the embodiment shown is shown. The third transfer mechanism 203 includes a moving guide rail 42 and an adsorption claw 41. The moving guide rail 42 extends from the placement position 32 to the assembly position 31. The adsorption claw 41 can move along the extension direction of the moving guide rail 42 and can adsorb the workpiece 302.

[0079] For example, refer to Figure 2 Both the placement position 32 and the assembly position 31 are rectangular, and the moving track is arranged in a straight line perpendicular to the adjacent sides of the placement position 32 and the assembly position 31. The adsorption claws 41 are provided in four ways. Specifically, the adsorption claws 41 can use negative pressure adsorption or magnetic adsorption.

[0080] The moving guide rail 42 and the suction claw 41 ensure that the second carrier 303 can move horizontally between the placement position 32 and the assembly position 31, thereby improving the moving efficiency and accuracy.

[0081] In some embodiments of this application, the third transfer mechanism 203 further includes a lifting platform, with a placement position 32 disposed on the lifting platform. The lifting platform is used to lift the workpiece 302 placed on the placement position 32 to the adsorption height. At the adsorption height, the workpiece 302 can be adsorbed by the adsorption claw 41.

[0082] The adsorption height is flush with the height of the second carrier 303 after it is placed on the assembly position 31. The lifting platform can be hydraulically lifted, regardless of the location.

[0083] By setting up the lifting platform, the vertical space at the placement position 32 can be fully utilized, effectively improving the storage capacity at the placement position 32, reducing the operating pressure on the third transmission mechanism 103, and reducing resource waste.

[0084] In some embodiments of this application, reference is made to Figure 3 The assembly position 31 is provided with a positioning component 311, which is used to position the second carrier 303 at the placement position 32 on the assembly position 31.

[0085] The positioning element 311 can be an image scanner. The second carrier 303 has a marking pattern 312. When the image scanner recognizes the marking pattern 312, it means the second carrier 303 is positioned at the assembly point. Indiscriminately, multiple positioning elements and multiple marking patterns 312 can be provided, with multiple positioning elements and multiple marking patterns 312 correspondingly arranged. For example, refer to... Figure 1 There are two locators and two identification patterns 312.

[0086] By setting the positioning component 311, the second carrier 303 can be accurately transported from the placement position 32 to the assembly point on the assembly position 31, so that the second transfer mechanism 202 can transfer the workpiece 302 to the bearing point on the second carrier 303 according to the preset parameters, ensuring the efficient operation of the second transfer mechanism 202 during actual work.

[0087] In some embodiments of this application, reference is made to Figure 2 The second transmission mechanism 102 also includes a detection position 22 between the second dispensing position 21 and the assembly measurement position 23. The detection position 22 is used to detect the appearance and size of the passing workpiece 302 and mark the workpiece 302 as qualified or unqualified.

[0088] The dispensing device also includes a controller capable of recording workpieces 302 identified as defective. Specifically, a detector 220 is provided at the detection station 22, which is used to detect the appearance and dimensions of the workpiece 302. Specifically, the detector 220 may be a vision sensor, such as a line laser measuring instrument. For example, see... Figure 1 The detection position 22 is also provided with a detection track 210, which is located above the second transmission mechanism 102. The detector 220 is located on the detection track 210 and can move along the detection track 210.

[0089] By setting the detection position 22, unqualified workpieces 302 in the incoming materials are removed before being transferred to the second carrier 303, so as to prevent defective workpieces 302 from flowing into the subsequent processing and improve the battery yield.

[0090] In some embodiments of this application, reference is made to Figure 2 The second transmission mechanism 102, after assembling the measuring position 23, also includes a recovery position 24, which is used to recover the workpiece 302 marked as unqualified.

[0091] The recycling position 24 is trough-shaped and is located at the tail end of the second transmission mechanism 102.

[0092] The setting of recycling position 24 facilitates the unified recycling and placement of unqualified workpieces 302.

[0093] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figure 4 As shown, Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the dispensing device provided in this application. Multiple assembly measurement positions 23, second transfer mechanism 202, third transmission mechanism 103, and third transfer mechanism 203 are correspondingly provided.

[0094] For example, refer to Figure 4 There are two of each of the following: assembly and measurement position 23, second transfer mechanism 202, third transfer mechanism 103, and third transfer mechanism 203.

[0095] By assembling the measuring position 23, the second transfer mechanism 202, the third transfer mechanism 103, and the third transfer mechanism 203, the assembly efficiency between the workpiece 302 and the second carrier 303 can be accelerated, and the sub-packaging efficiency can be improved.

[0096] In some embodiments of this application, reference is made to Figure 2 The first transmission mechanism 101 also includes a first dispensing position 13, which is used to carry the first carrier 301 transmitted by the first transfer mechanism 201.

[0097] The first dispensing position 13 is located on the side of the processing position 12 away from the second dispensing position 21. Invariably, the first transfer mechanism 201 also includes an adsorption arm for adsorbing and moving the empty first carrier 301 from the processing position 12 to the second dispensing position 21. For example, see... Figure 2 The first transmission mechanism 101 includes two rows of sub-transmission mechanisms arranged side by side, and the two rows of sub-transmission mechanisms are respectively processing position 12 and second packaging position 21 on the side closest to the first transfer mechanism 201, and the two rows of sub-transmission mechanisms operate in opposite directions.

[0098] The first dispensing position 13 is configured to receive blank first carriers 301 transmitted by the first transfer mechanism 201, which facilitates the recycling of blank first carriers 301.

[0099] This application also provides a battery production line, including the above-described packaging device.

[0100] Compared with existing technologies, the packaging device of this application, through the setting of a three-way transmission mechanism and a two-way transfer mechanism, can realize the packaging of incoming materials in battery production, effectively alleviating the problems of reduced efficiency and component damage caused by the need for secondary manual packaging and transfer due to the large variety of components in the incoming materials. For example, in actual production, battery end caps need to be pre-processed into semi-finished products before being transported to the assembly or processing site. Since the semi-finished products already have relatively fine structures, incoming material pallets are often used to assist in transportation. However, due to different manufacturers, the storage and load-bearing capacity of incoming material pallets vary, and they cannot be directly used for subsequent production. It is necessary to remove the battery end caps from the pallets and transfer them to processing pallets to adapt to the subsequent production line. Moreover, the current process of transferring battery end caps from incoming material pallets to processing pallets requires manual operation, which is inefficient and prone to bumps and collisions, causing damage to the battery end caps.

[0101] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and not to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. These modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, and they should all be covered within the scope of the claims and specification of this application. In particular, as long as there is no structural conflict, the various technical features mentioned in the various embodiments can be combined in any way. This application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but includes all technical solutions falling within the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A dispensing device, characterized in that, The application relates to a device for assembling and testing a workpiece, comprising: a first conveying mechanism for conveying a first carrier carrying the workpiece; a first transfer mechanism for transferring the workpiece conveyed by the first conveying mechanism; a second conveying mechanism for receiving and conveying the workpiece transferred by the first transfer mechanism; a third conveying mechanism for conveying a second carrier; a second transfer mechanism for transferring the workpiece conveyed by the second conveying mechanism to the second carrier; the second conveying mechanism comprises a second subassembly position for receiving the workpiece conveyed by the first conveying mechanism, and an assembly and testing position, the second conveying mechanism being used for conveying the workpiece carried by the second subassembly position to the assembly and testing position, and the second transfer mechanism being used for transferring the workpiece on the assembly and testing position; the second conveying mechanism further comprises a detection position between the second subassembly position and the assembly and testing position, the detection position being used for detecting the appearance and size of the workpiece passing through, and identifying the workpiece as qualified or unqualified.

2. The dispensing device of claim 1, wherein The first conveying mechanism comprises a feeding position and a processing position, the first conveying mechanism being used for conveying the first carrier and the workpiece carried by the feeding position to the processing position, and the first transfer mechanism being used for transferring the workpiece on the processing position.

3. The dispensing device of claim 2, wherein, The third conveying mechanism comprises an assembly position, and the second transfer mechanism is used for transferring the workpiece to the second carrier on the assembly position.

4. The dispensing device of claim 3, wherein, The third conveying mechanism further comprises a discharging position, and the third conveying mechanism is used for conveying the second carrier and the workpiece carried by the assembly position to the discharging position.

5. The dispensing device of claim 4, wherein, The third conveying mechanism further comprises a placing position for carrying the second carrier, and the third transfer mechanism is used for conveying the second carrier on the placing position to the assembly position.

6. The dispensing device of claim 5, wherein, The third transfer mechanism comprises a moving guide rail extending from the placing position to the assembly position, and a suction claw capable of moving along the extending direction of the moving guide rail and capable of sucking the workpiece.

7. The dispensing device of claim 6, wherein, The third transfer mechanism further comprises a lifting platform, the placing position being arranged on the lifting platform, and the lifting platform being used for lifting the workpiece placed on the placing position to a suction height, at which the workpiece can be sucked by the suction claw.

8. The dispensing device of claim 3, wherein, The assembly position is provided with a positioning member for positioning the placing position of the second carrier on the assembly position.

9. The dispensing device of claim 7, wherein, The second conveying mechanism further comprises a recycling position behind the assembly and testing position, the recycling position being used for recycling the workpiece identified as unqualified.

10. The dispensing device of claim 7, wherein, The assembly and testing position, the second transfer mechanism, the third conveying mechanism and the third transfer mechanism are correspondingly provided with a plurality of positions.

11. The dispensing device of claim 1, wherein, The first conveying mechanism further comprises a first subassembly position for carrying the first carrier transferred by the first transfer mechanism.

12. A battery production line, characterized by The device comprises any one of claims 1-11.

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