An automatic cell entering tube device and automatic feeding production line

Abstract

The application provides an automatic battery cell feeding device and an automatic feeding production line. The automatic battery cell feeding device comprises a rack, a jump mechanism, a lifting mechanism, a transfer mechanism, a feeding turnover mechanism and a discharging turnover mechanism on the rack. The jump mechanism comprises a jump frame and a jump assembly, N>=2, the jump frame has a feeding position, the feeding position is provided with a feeding position on both sides, the feeding position is provided with a pushing end and a resisting end at both ends, the resisting end is provided with an end face resisting assembly, the feeding turnover mechanism is located opposite to the feeding position, and the discharging turnover mechanism is located opposite to the discharging position. N battery cells are taken out by the transfer mechanism, N empty feeding barrels are taken out by the feeding turnover mechanism, the lifting mechanism and the jump mechanism perform the feeding barrel process of the N battery cells, finally, N full feeding barrels are taken out by the discharging turnover mechanism, and the automatic feeding barrel of multiple battery cells is completed. The efficiency of the automatic feeding barrel of the battery cell is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a battery cell loading machine, and more specifically, to an automatic battery cell loading device and an automatic feeding production line. Background Technology

[0002] After the cylindrical battery cells in the new energy battery industry are wound, they need to be removed from the unloading line and then loaded into the cell canister to complete the cell assembly. Current automatic cell loading devices typically move the cells from the unloading line to the push-in end of the loading position, move the canister on the conveyor line to the loading position, and then push the cells into the canister to complete the assembly. However, current automatic cell loading devices can only process one cell and canister at a time, resulting in low production efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To overcome the shortcomings of the existing automatic battery cell loading devices described in the background art, which can only process one battery cell and one barrel at a time and have low production efficiency, this invention provides an automatic battery cell loading device and an automatic feeding production line.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows:

[0005] An automatic battery cell loading device includes: a frame and a jumping mechanism, a loading and unloading mechanism located on the frame;

[0006] The jumping mechanism includes a jumping frame for carrying at least 3N material cylinders and a jumping component for transferring the position of at least N material cylinders on the jumping frame, where N≥2. The jumping component and the jumping frame are mounted on the frame. The jumping frame has a feeding position in the middle, and feeding and unloading positions are respectively provided on both sides of the feeding position. The two ends directly opposite each other at the feeding position are a pushing end and a supporting end. The supporting end is provided with an end face supporting component for supporting and positioning the bottoms of N empty material cylinders. The feeding and flipping mechanism is located directly opposite the feeding position, and the unloading and flipping mechanism is located directly opposite the unloading position. The frame also includes:

[0007] A lifting mechanism is used to transport N battery cells to the push end of the feeding position and push the N battery cells into the N empty material cylinders on the jumping mechanism. The lifting mechanism is located on the side of the feeding position opposite to the end face abutment assembly.

[0008] A transfer mechanism is used to transfer N battery cells from the battery cell unloading line to the lifting mechanism.

[0009] In one embodiment, the lifting mechanism includes a bracket, a lifting driver for driving the bracket to lift and lower to transport N battery cells to the push-in end, a push-in component for pushing the N battery cells on the bracket into the corresponding empty material cylinder at the feeding position, and a lifting frame. The lifting frame is disposed on the frame and is located on the side of the feeding position opposite to the end face abutment component. The lifting driver and the push-in component are spaced apart on the lifting frame. The lifting driver is driven to connect with the bracket. The bracket is slidably disposed on the lifting frame. N battery cell slots are opened on the top surface of the bracket, and the battery cell slots are correspondingly disposed with respect to the feeding position.

[0010] The transfer mechanism includes a transfer seat, a clamping assembly for clamping N battery cells, and a transfer drive assembly for driving the clamping assembly to move laterally and vertically so that the N battery cells move to the battery cell slot. The transfer seat is disposed on the frame and is located on the side of the lifting frame away from the jump frame. The transfer drive assembly is disposed on the transfer seat and is drivenly connected to the clamping assembly.

[0011] In one embodiment, the top surface of the jumping frame is provided with 3N material cylinder slots and through slots. The N material cylinder slots in the middle of the jumping frame are the material inlet positions, and the N material cylinder slots on both sides of the jumping frame are the material inlet positions and the material outlet positions, respectively. The end face abutment assembly includes an end face positioning driver and an abutment block for abutting the bottom of the N empty material cylinders. The end face positioning driver is located at the position directly opposite the material inlet position. The end face positioning driver is driven connected to the abutment block, and the abutment block is located at the abutment end.

[0012] The jumping component includes a base, a jumping plate for changing the position of the material cylinders, and a material cylinder jumping drive component for driving the jumping plate to move longitudinally and vertically to transfer each material cylinder to a designated material cylinder slot. The base is disposed on the frame and below the jumping frame. The material cylinder jumping drive component is disposed on the base and is drivenly connected to the jumping plate. The jumping plate is movably inserted into the through slot, and the bottom of the jumping plate is movably protruding from the top of each material cylinder slot. The length of the jumping plate is less than the length of the through slot, and the jumping plate has at least N slots.

[0013] In one embodiment, the transfer drive assembly includes a lateral transfer unit and a lifting transfer unit. The lateral transfer unit includes a lateral transfer driver and a lateral transfer slide plate. The lateral transfer driver is disposed on the transfer seat and is drivenly connected to the lateral transfer slide plate. The lateral transfer slide plate is slidably disposed on the top surface of the transfer seat. The lifting transfer unit includes N lifting transfer drivers, and the N lifting transfer drivers are spaced apart on the lateral transfer slide plate.

[0014] The clamping assembly includes N positioning frames, N transfer clamping drivers, and N transfer jaws. Each of the lifting transfer drivers is driven to each of the positioning frames, each of the transfer clamping drivers is mounted on each of the positioning frames, and each of the transfer clamping drivers is driven to each of the transfer jaws.

[0015] In one embodiment, the pushing assembly includes a top plate, N pushing drivers for pushing N battery cells on the pushing end into the corresponding material cylinder, N elastic top posts, and N pressure alarms for detecting the pressure when the battery cells are pushed in. The top plate is connected to the top of the lifting frame. The N pushing drivers are disposed on the top plate. Each pushing driver is driven and connected to each elastic top post. Each elastic top post is disposed directly opposite the feeding position. Each pressure alarm is electrically connected to each elastic top post.

[0016] In one embodiment, the lifting mechanism further includes an upper positioning component for positioning the upper outer surfaces of N material cylinders, the upper positioning component being disposed on the top plate and located above the material inlet.

[0017] In one embodiment, the upper positioning component includes an upper positioning driver and an upper positioning block. The upper positioning driver is disposed on the top plate and is drivenly connected to the upper positioning block, which is located above the feed position.

[0018] In one embodiment, the barrel jump drive assembly includes a longitudinal movement driver, a sliding seat, and a lifting jump drive. The longitudinal movement driver is disposed on the base and is drivenly connected to the sliding seat. The sliding seat is slidably disposed on the base. The lifting jump drive is disposed on the sliding seat and is drivenly connected to the jump plate.

[0019] In one embodiment, the feeding and flipping mechanism includes a feeding and flipping frame, a feeding and flipping driver, and a feeding and flipping gripper assembly. The feeding and flipping frame is located at the position directly opposite the feeding position. The feeding and flipping driver is located on the feeding and flipping frame. The feeding and flipping driver is drivenly connected to the feeding and flipping gripper assembly. The feeding and flipping gripper assembly is rotatably located on the feeding and flipping frame.

[0020] The material feeding and flipping mechanism includes a material feeding and flipping frame, a material feeding and flipping driver, and a material feeding and flipping gripper assembly. The material feeding and flipping frame is located at the position directly opposite the material feeding position. The material feeding and flipping driver is located on the material feeding and flipping frame. The material feeding and flipping driver is drivenly connected to the material feeding and flipping gripper assembly. The material feeding and flipping gripper assembly is rotatably mounted on the material feeding and flipping frame.

[0021] An automatic feeding production line includes the automatic battery cell feeding device described in any of the above embodiments, and further includes a conveying track for outputting empty material cylinders and transporting full material cylinders, and a battery cell unloading line for transporting battery cells. The battery cell unloading track and the conveying track are arranged on the frame. The battery cell unloading line is arranged close to the transfer mechanism, and the conveying track is located on the side of the loading and unloading flipping mechanism away from the jump frame.

[0022] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages are as follows: The transfer mechanism removes N battery cells from the battery cell unloading line in a single operation and transfers them to the lifting mechanism. The lifting mechanism transports the N battery cells, bringing them to the push-in end of the feeding position. Simultaneously, the loading and turning mechanism transfers N empty material cylinders from the conveyor line to the loading position, and then, through a jumper component, transfers the N empty material cylinders from the loading position to the feeding position. The lifting mechanism provides a pushing force to the N battery cells, while the end-face holding component acts as a retainer against the bottom of the N empty material cylinders from the holding end, allowing the N battery cells to be pressed into their corresponding empty material cylinders from the push-in end, resulting in N full material cylinders. The jumper component then transfers the N full material cylinders from the feeding position to the unloading position, and the unloading and turning mechanism transfers the N full material cylinders from the unloading position to the conveyor line, thus completing the automatic feeding of N battery cells. In this way, multiple battery cells can be automatically fed at once, effectively improving the production efficiency of automatic battery cell loading. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the automatic battery cell loading device from one direction.

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the automatic cell loading device from another direction;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the transfer mechanism in one direction;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the transfer mechanism from another direction;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the lifting mechanism in one direction;

[0028] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of the lifting mechanism from another direction;

[0029] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the jump mechanism in one direction;

[0030] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the jump mechanism from another direction;

[0031] Figure 9This is a schematic diagram of the flipping mechanism;

[0032] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of an automated feeding production line.

[0033] 10. Automatic cell loading device; 20. Automatic feeding production line; 100. Transfer mechanism; 110. Transfer seat; 120. Transfer drive assembly; 121. Transverse unit; 1211. Transverse driver; 1212. Transverse slide plate; 122. Lifting unit; 1221. Lifting and transfer driver; 130. Clamping assembly; 131. Positioning frame; 132. Transfer clamping driver; 133. Transfer gripper; 200. Lifting mechanism; 210. Lifting frame; 220. Lifting driver; 230. Bracket; 231. Cell slot; 240. Push-in assembly; 241. Top plate; 242. Push-in driver; 243. Pressure alarm; 244. Elastic top column; 250. Upper positioning assembly; 251. Upper positioning driver; 25 2. Upper positioning block; 300. Jumping mechanism; 310. Jumping frame; 311. Material cylinder groove; 312. Through groove; 320. Jumping assembly; 321. Base; 322. Jumping plate; 3221. Slot; 323. Material cylinder jumping drive assembly; 3231. Longitudinal drive; 3232. Sliding seat; 3233. Lifting jump drive; 330. End face abutment assembly; 331. End face positioning drive; 332. Abutment block; 400. Loading and turning mechanism; 410. Loading and turning frame; 420. Loading and turning drive; 430. Loading and turning gripper assembly; 500. Unloading and turning mechanism; 510. Unloading and turning frame; 520. Unloading and turning drive; 530. Unloading and turning gripper assembly; 600. Conveying track; 700. Frame. Detailed Implementation

[0034] The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting this patent. To better illustrate this embodiment, some components in the drawings may be omitted, enlarged, or reduced, and do not represent the actual dimensions of the product. It is understandable to those skilled in the art that some well-known structures and their descriptions may be omitted in the drawings. The positional relationships described in the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting this patent.

[0035] In the accompanying drawings of this invention, the same or similar reference numerals correspond to the same or similar components. In the description of this invention, it should be understood that terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "long," and "short," indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this invention 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, the terms describing positional relationships in the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting this patent. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms according to the specific circumstances. Furthermore, terms such as "first," "second," and "third," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. "Vertical" is not strictly vertical, but within the allowable error range. "Parallel" is not strictly parallel, but within the allowable error range.

[0036] In the description of this application, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they may represent a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they may represent a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; or they may represent the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0037] The technical solution of the present invention will be further described in detail below through specific embodiments and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings:

[0038] Example 1

[0039] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 9As shown, an automatic battery cell loading device 10 includes: a frame 700 and a switching mechanism 300, a loading and unloading mechanism 400, and an unloading and unloading mechanism 500 located on the frame 700; the switching mechanism 300 includes a switching frame 310 for carrying at least 3N battery cells and a switching component 320 for transferring the position of at least N battery cells on the switching frame 310, where N≥2. The switching component 320 and the switching frame 310 are disposed on the frame 700. The switching frame 310 has a loading position in the middle, and loading and unloading positions are respectively provided on both sides of the loading position. The two ends directly opposite the loading position are a pushing end and a resisting end. The holding end is provided with an end face holding component 330 for holding and positioning the bottom of N empty material cylinders. The feeding and flipping mechanism 400 is located directly opposite the feeding position, and the unloading and flipping mechanism 500 is located directly opposite the unloading position. The frame 700 is also provided with: a lifting mechanism 200 for transporting N battery cells to the push-in end of the feeding position and pushing the N battery cells into the N empty material cylinders on the jumping mechanism 300. The lifting mechanism 200 is located on the side of the feeding position opposite to the end face holding component 330; and a transfer mechanism 100 for transferring the N battery cells from the battery cell unloading line to the lifting mechanism 200.

[0040] Specifically, N=3. The transfer mechanism 100, lifting mechanism 200, and jumping mechanism 300 are arranged sequentially from left to right. The loading and unloading tilting mechanism 400, end face abutment component 330, and unloading tilting mechanism 500 are arranged sequentially on the side of the jumping frame 310 away from the lifting mechanism 200, and the loading and unloading tilting mechanism 400, unloading tilting mechanism 500, and end face abutment component 330 are spaced apart from each other. In the external conveying mechanism, battery cells are conveyed on the battery cell unloading line, which is adjacent to the transfer mechanism 100. Empty material cylinders are conveyed on the conveying line, which is adjacent to the loading and unloading tilting mechanism 400 and the unloading tilting mechanism 500. Along the conveying direction of the conveying line, the loading and unloading tilting mechanism 400 is located on one side of the loading position, and the unloading tilting mechanism 500 is located on one side of the unloading position. That is, the loading and unloading tilting mechanism 400 is located in front of the end face abutment component 330, and the unloading tilting mechanism 500 is located behind the end face positioning driver 331. The loading and unloading tilting mechanism 400 is used to transfer empty material cylinders on the conveyor line to the loading position of the jump frame 310, and the unloading tilting mechanism 500 is used to transfer full material cylinders on the unloading position to the conveyor line.

[0041] It is worth noting that the transfer mechanism 100 removes N battery cells from the battery cell unloading line at a time and transfers them to the lifting mechanism 200. The lifting mechanism 200 transports the N battery cells, bringing them to the push-in end of the feeding position. Simultaneously, the loading and turning mechanism 400 transfers N empty material cylinders from the conveyor line to the loading position, and the jump component 320 transfers the N empty material cylinders from the loading position to the feeding position. The lifting mechanism 200 provides a pushing force to the N battery cells, while the end face holding component 330 holds the bottom of the N empty material cylinders from the holding end, allowing the N battery cells to be pressed into the corresponding empty material cylinders from the push-in end, thus obtaining N full material cylinders. Then, the jump component 320 transfers the N full material cylinders from the feeding position to the unloading position, and the unloading and turning mechanism 500 transfers the N full material cylinders from the unloading position to the conveyor line, thus completing the automatic feeding of N battery cells. In this way, multiple battery cells can be automatically fed at once, effectively improving the production efficiency of automatic battery cell loading.

[0042] To facilitate the transfer mechanism 100 and the lifting mechanism 200 in transporting the battery cells from the conveyor line to the insertion end, such as Figures 2 to 6 and Figure 9 As shown, in this embodiment, the lifting mechanism 200 includes a bracket 230, a lifting driver 220 for driving the bracket 230 to lift and lower to transport N battery cells to the push-in end, a push-in component 240 for pushing the N battery cells on the bracket 230 into the corresponding empty material cylinder at the material position, and a lifting frame 210. The lifting frame 210 is disposed on the frame 700, and the lifting frame 210 is located on the side of the material position opposite to the end face abutment component 330. The lifting driver 220 and the push-in component 240 are spaced apart on the lifting frame 210. The lifting driver 220 is drivenly connected to the bracket 230, and the bracket 230 is slidably disposed on the frame 700. On the lifting frame 210, N cell slots 231 are provided on the top surface of the bracket 230, and the cell slots 231 are corresponding to the feeding positions; the transfer mechanism 100 includes a transfer seat 110, a clamping component 130 for clamping N cells, and a transfer drive component 120 for driving the clamping component 130 to move laterally and vertically so that the N cells move to the cell slots 231. The transfer seat 110 is disposed on the frame 700 and is located on the side of the lifting frame 210 away from the jump frame 310. The transfer drive component 120 is disposed on the transfer seat 110 and is drivenly connected to the clamping component 130.

[0043] Specifically, the lifting frame 210 and the transfer seat 110 are arranged adjacent to each other. The pushing component 240 is installed at the top of the lifting frame 210 and is directly opposite the feeding position. The lifting frame 210 is provided with a slide rail, and a lifting driver 220 is installed at the bottom of the slide rail. A limit plate is connected to the middle of the lifting frame 210, and a through hole is provided on the limit plate. A slide plate is provided on the bracket 230, and the bracket 230 is slidably mounted on the slide rail via the slide plate. The bracket 230 slides through the through hole on the mounting slide rail. The shape of the cell slot 231 is adapted to the shape of the cell. The clamping component 130 is correspondingly arranged with each cell slot 231 so that N cells on the clamping component 130 can be laterally transferred into N cell slots 231. The N cell slots 231 are correspondingly arranged with the feeding position so that the N cells in the cell slots 231 can be pushed into the N material cylinders at the feeding position. The lifting driver 220 is configured as a motor, and the way the motor drives the slide plate to slide on the slide rail is known to those skilled in the art and is feasible, so it will not be described in detail in this embodiment.

[0044] It is worth noting that, initially, each cell slot 231 is on the same horizontal plane as the cell unloading line. The transfer drive assembly 120 drives the clamping assembly 130 to move laterally, i.e., move left and right along the X-axis, thus bringing the clamping assembly 130 closer to and aligning it with N cells along the Z-axis. Then, the transfer drive assembly 120 drives the clamping assembly 130 to rise or fall along the Z-axis, bringing it closer to and clamping N cells from the cell unloading line. Finally, the transfer drive assembly 120 drives the clamping assembly 130 to move laterally from... N battery cells can be transported to the corresponding battery cell slot 231, and then the lifting driver 220 drives the bracket 230 to slide, so that the bracket 230 can pass through the perforation and move upward, so that the N battery cells reach the push-in end. At this time, the battery cells reach the designated position, and then the push-in component 240 pushes the N battery cells from the push-in end of the feed position, so that the N battery cells can enter from the push-in end of each material cylinder. That is, through the holding action of the end face abutment component 330 and the pushing action of the push-in component 240, the N battery cells can be pushed into the N empty material cylinders.

[0045] Furthermore, the cross-sectional area of ​​the cell slot 231 gradually increases from the end near the lifting driver 220 to the end away from the lifting driver 220. Specifically, the narrower bottom can limit the two sides of the cell, while the wider top facilitates the placement and removal of the cell. Even further, the cross-sectional shape of the cell slot 231 is set to trapezoidal.

[0046] To facilitate the operation of the jump mechanism 300, such as Figures 7 to 9As shown, in this embodiment, the top surface of the jump frame 310 is provided with 3N material cylinder slots 311 and through slots 312. The N material cylinder slots 311 in the middle of the jump frame 310 are the feeding positions, and the N material cylinder slots 311 on both sides of the jump frame 310 are the loading positions and unloading positions, respectively. The end face abutment assembly 330 includes an end face positioning driver 331 and abutment blocks 332 for abutting the bottom of N empty material cylinders. The end face positioning driver 331 is located at the position directly opposite the feeding position. The end face positioning driver 331 is drivenly connected to the abutment block 332, and the abutment block 332 is located at the abutment end. The jump assembly 320 includes a base 321 and a jump mechanism for changing the position of the material cylinders. The machine includes a plate 322 and a cylinder jumping drive assembly 323 for driving the jumping plate 322 to move longitudinally and vertically to transfer each cylinder to a designated cylinder slot 311. The base 321 is mounted on the frame 700 and is located below the jumping frame 310. The cylinder jumping drive assembly 323 is mounted on the base 321 and is drivenly connected to the jumping plate 322. The jumping plate 322 is movably inserted into the through slot 312. The bottom of the jumping plate 322 is movably protruding from the top of each cylinder slot 311, and the length of the jumping plate 322 is less than the length of the through slot 312. The jumping plate 322 has at least N slots 3221.

[0047] Specifically, the jump frame 310 is configured as an inverted U-shape. The center line of the material cylinder groove 311 and the center line of the through groove 312 are set perpendicular to each other. The shape of the material cylinder groove 311 and the shape of the slot 3221 are adapted to the shape of the material cylinder. Along the direction of the conveyor line, the N material cylinder grooves 311 in front of the feeding position are used to place N empty material cylinders, that is, the upper feeding position is used to place N empty material cylinders. The N material cylinder grooves 311 in the feeding position are used to place N empty material cylinders to be pushed into the battery cell. The N material cylinder grooves 311 behind the feeding position are used to place N full material cylinders, that is, the lower feeding position is used to place N full material cylinders. The end face positioning driver 331 is used to drive the abutment block to approach or move away from the bottom of the N empty material cylinders. During the movement of the jump plate 322, the material cylinder is supported and limited by the side wall of the slot 3221, which can prevent the material cylinder from deviating and sliding when the jump plate 322 moves. The end face positioning driver 331 is configured as a cylinder, and the method of the cylinder driving the abutment block is known to those skilled in the art and is feasible, so it will not be described in detail in this embodiment.

[0048] It is worth noting that when empty material cylinders on the conveyor line pass through the loading and turning mechanism 400, the mechanism rotates and clamps N empty material cylinders to the loading position. Then, the material cylinder jump drive assembly 323 drives the jump plate 322 to rise along the Z-axis, i.e., the jump plate 322 moves upward until it protrudes from the top of each material cylinder slot 311. At this point, the position of each empty material cylinder can be moved by moving the jump plate 322. The material cylinder jump drive assembly 323 drives the jump plate 322 to move longitudinally along the Y-axis, i.e., the jump plate 322 moves forward along the conveyor line, causing the N empty material cylinders on the loading position to move above the infeed position. Then, the material cylinder jump drive assembly 323 drives the jump plate 322 to descend along the Z-axis, i.e., the jump plate 322 moves downward, thus moving the N empty material cylinders to the infeed position. In other words, the N empty material cylinders can reach the designated position. Then, the end face positioning driver 331 drives the holding block 332 to approach each empty cylinder, so that the holding block 332 supports one end face of each of the N empty cylinders. Through the supporting action of the holding block 332 and the pushing force of the pushing component 240, N full cylinders are obtained. Then, the cylinder jumping drive component 323 drives the scaffold 322 to rise and move forward until the N full cylinders reach above the unloading position. Then, the cylinder jumping drive component 323 drives the scaffold 322 to descend, thereby moving the N full cylinders on the feeding position to the unloading position, so that the N full cylinders are moved into the clamping range of the unloading flipping mechanism 500, and the unloading flipping mechanism 500 clamps the N full cylinders onto the conveyor line.

[0049] Furthermore, the cross-sectional area of ​​the material cylinder groove 311 and the retaining groove 3221 gradually increases from the end near the base 321 to the end away from the base 321. Specifically, the narrower bottom end can limit the two sides of the material cylinder, while the wider top end facilitates the loading and unloading of the material cylinder. Even further, the cross-sectional shape of the material cylinder groove 311 and the retaining groove 3221 is set as trapezoidal.

[0050] To facilitate the transfer of N battery cells, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, in this embodiment, the transfer drive assembly 120 includes a lateral movement unit 121 and a lifting transfer unit. The lateral movement unit 121 includes a lateral movement driver 1211 and a lateral movement slide plate 1212. The lateral movement driver 1211 is disposed on the transfer seat 110 and is drivenly connected to the lateral movement slide plate 1212. The lateral movement slide plate 1212 is slidably disposed on the top surface of the transfer seat 110. The lifting transfer unit includes N lifting transfer drivers 1221, which are spaced apart on the lateral movement slide plate 1212. The clamping assembly 130 includes N positioning frames 131, N transfer clamping drivers 132, and N transfer grippers 133. Each lifting transfer driver 1221 is drivenly connected to each positioning frame 131, each transfer clamping driver 132 is disposed on each positioning frame 131, and each transfer clamping driver 132 is drivenly connected to each transfer gripper 133.

[0051] Specifically, the lateral movement driver 1211 is used to drive the lateral movement slide plate 1212 to move laterally, that is, the lateral movement driver 1211 is used to drive the lateral movement slide plate 1212 to move left or right, so that the lateral movement slide plate 1212 moves toward or away from the lifting frame 210. The lateral movement driver 1211 is driven to the lateral movement slide plate 1212 through the linkage eccentric wheel mechanism. Each positioning frame 131 is set to L-shape. Each lifting transfer driver 1221 is driven to one end of each positioning frame 131. Each other end of each positioning frame 131 is equipped with a transfer clamping driver 132. Each lifting transfer driver 1221 is used to drive each transfer clamping driver 132 to rise or fall along the Z-axis direction, that is, each lifting transfer driver 1221 is used to drive each transfer clamping driver 132 to rise or fall. The lateral drive 1211 drives each transfer gripper 133 to move laterally left and right, so that the transfer gripper 133 is above the N battery cells. Then, the lifting transfer drive 1221 drives each transfer gripper 133 to lift and lower, so that each transfer gripper 133 is close to the battery cells. Then, the transfer clamping drive 132 drives each transfer gripper 133 to clamp the N battery cells on the battery cell unloading line. Finally, the lateral drive 1211 drives the transfer gripper 133 to move laterally left and right, so that the N battery cells can be transported to the lifting mechanism 200. In this embodiment, the transverse drive 1211 is a motor, the lifting transfer drive 1221 is a cylinder, and the transfer clamping drive 132 is a cylinder. The motor drives the transverse slide plate 1212 to slide laterally on the top surface of the transfer seat 110 through the connecting rod eccentric wheel mechanism. The cylinder drives each positioning frame 131 to rise or fall, thereby driving the transfer gripper 133 to rise or fall. The cylinder drives the transfer gripper 133 to clamp or open. This is known to those skilled in the art and is achievable. It will not be described in detail in this embodiment.

[0052] To facilitate pushing N battery cells into the corresponding barrel, such as Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, in this embodiment, the pushing assembly 240 includes a top plate 241, N pushing drivers 242 for pushing N battery cells on the pushing end into the corresponding material cylinder, N elastic top posts 244, and N pressure alarms 243 for detecting the pressure when the battery cells are pushed in. The top plate 241 is connected to the top end of the lifting frame 210. The N pushing drivers 242 are disposed on the top plate 241. Each pushing driver 242 is driven and connected to each elastic top post 244. Each elastic top post 244 is disposed opposite to the material inlet position. Each pressure alarm 243 is electrically connected to each elastic top post 244.

[0053] Specifically, the top plate 241 and the lifting frame 210 are arranged perpendicularly to each other. When N battery cells reach the push-in end of the feeding position and N material cylinders reach the feeding position, each push-in driver 242 drives each elastic push column 244, thereby causing each elastic push column 244 to approach each battery cell and generate a pushing force on each battery cell, thus pushing each battery cell into the corresponding material cylinder. At the same time, each elastic push column 244 sends an electrical signal to each pressure alarm 243 through the control system, thereby effectively detecting the pressure generated by each elastic push column 244. Each push-in driver 242 is configured as a cylinder. The method of the cylinder driving the elastic push column 244 and the method of the pressure alarm 243 alarming when the pressure of the elastic push column 244 is too high are known to those skilled in the art and are achievable, and will not be described in detail in this embodiment.

[0054] To better push each battery cell into its corresponding barrel, such as Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, in this embodiment, the lifting mechanism 200 further includes an upper positioning component 250 for positioning the upper outer surface of N material cylinders. The upper positioning component 250 is disposed on the top plate 241 and is located above the material inlet.

[0055] Specifically, the upper positioning component 250 protrudes from one side of the lifting frame 210, so that the upper positioning component 250 can hold and position the tops of the N material cylinders. Before each battery cell is pushed into its respective material cylinder, the upper positioning component 250 holds the top of each material cylinder, thereby improving the retention effect of each material cylinder and facilitating the pushing of each battery cell into its corresponding material cylinder.

[0056] To facilitate the support and positioning of the upper positioning component 250, such as Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, in this embodiment, the upper positioning component 250 includes an upper positioning driver 251 and an upper positioning block 252. The upper positioning driver 251 is disposed on the top plate 241 and is drivenly connected to the upper positioning block 252. The upper positioning block 252 is located above the feed position.

[0057] Specifically, the upper positioning actuator 251 is disposed on the side of the top plate 241 near the jump frame 310 via an inverted concave plate, and the upper positioning actuator 251 protrudes from the side of the top plate 241 near the jump frame 310. When it is necessary to position and support the top of the material cylinders, the upper positioning actuator 251 drives the upper positioning block 252 to approach the N material cylinders, thereby supporting and positioning the top surfaces of the N material cylinders. The upper positioning actuator 251 is configured as a cylinder, and the method of driving the upper positioning block 252 with a cylinder is known to those skilled in the art and is feasible, and will not be described in detail in this embodiment.

[0058] To facilitate the movement of the springboard 322, such as Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, in this embodiment, the barrel jumping drive assembly 323 includes a longitudinal movement driver 3231, a sliding seat 3232, and a lifting jump driver 3233. The longitudinal movement driver 3231 is disposed on the base 321 and is drivenly connected to the sliding seat 3232. The sliding seat 3232 is slidably disposed on the base 321. The lifting jump driver 3233 is disposed on the sliding seat 3232 and is drivenly connected to the jump plate 322.

[0059] Specifically, the longitudinal movement driver 3231 drives the sliding seat 3232 to slide longitudinally along the Y-axis on the base 321, that is, the longitudinal movement driver 3231 drives the sliding seat 3232 to move forward or backward along the conveyor line direction. The lifting and jumping driver 3233 drives the jumping plate 322 to move up and down within the through groove 312, that is, the lifting and jumping driver 3233 drives the jumping plate 322 to rise or fall within the through groove 312. When it is necessary to move each material cylinder, the lifting and jumping driver 3233 drives the jumping plate 322 to rise, so that the jumping plate 322 protrudes from the top of the material cylinder groove 311. The longitudinal movement driver 3231 drives the sliding seat 3232 to slide, thereby moving the jumping plate 322 above the designated position. Then, the lifting and jumping driver 3233 lowers the jumping plate 322 to transfer it to the designated position. The longitudinal movement driver 3231 is configured as a cylinder, the lifting and jumping driver 3233 is configured as a cylinder, the way the cylinder drives the sliding seat 3232 to slide on the base 321, and the way the cylinder drives the jump plate 322 to rise and fall are known to those skilled in the art and are achievable, and will not be described in detail in this embodiment.

[0060] To facilitate the feeding of the feeding tilting mechanism 400 and the unloading of the unloading tilting mechanism 500, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 9 As shown, in this embodiment, the feeding and flipping mechanism 400 includes a feeding and flipping frame 410, a feeding and flipping driver 420, and a feeding and flipping gripper assembly 430. The feeding and flipping frame 410 is disposed at a position directly opposite the feeding position. The feeding and flipping driver 420 is disposed on the feeding and flipping frame 410 and is drivenly connected to the feeding and flipping gripper assembly 430. The feeding and flipping gripper assembly 430 is rotatably disposed on the feeding and flipping frame 410. The unloading and flipping mechanism 500 includes an unloading and flipping frame 510, an unloading and flipping driver 520, and an unloading and flipping gripper assembly 530. The unloading and flipping frame 510 is disposed at a position directly opposite the unloading position. The unloading and flipping driver 520 is disposed on the unloading and flipping frame 510 and is drivenly connected to the unloading and flipping gripper assembly 530. The unloading and flipping gripper assembly 530 is rotatably disposed on the unloading and flipping frame 510.

[0061] Specifically, the loading tilting frame 410 is located at the end of the jump frame 310 near the feed inlet of the conveyor line, that is, the loading tilting frame 410 is located on the side of the loading position near the conveyor line. The loading tilting driver 420 is located on one side of the loading tilting frame 410. The loading tilting driver 420 is used to drive the loading tilting gripper assembly 430 to rotate on the loading tilting frame 410. The loading tilting gripper assembly 430 is used to grip N empty material cylinders. The unloading tilting frame 510 is located at the end of the jump frame 310 away from the feed inlet of the conveyor line, that is, the unloading tilting frame 510 is located on the side of the unloading position near the conveyor line. The unloading tilting driver 520 is located on one side of the unloading tilting frame 510. The unloading tilting driver 520 is used to drive the unloading tilting gripper assembly 530 to rotate on the unloading tilting frame 510. The unloading tilting gripper assembly 530 is used to grip N full material cylinders. The loading tilting driver 420 drives the loading tilting gripper assembly 430 to rotate, so that the loading tilting gripper assembly 430 clamps N empty material cylinders from the conveyor line to the loading position, thereby completing the loading process of empty material cylinders. The unloading tilting driver 520 drives the unloading tilting gripper assembly 530 to rotate, so that the unloading tilting gripper assembly 530 clamps N full material cylinders from the unloading position to the conveyor line, thereby completing the unloading process of full material cylinders. The loading tilting driver 420 and the unloading tilting driver 520 are both motors. The method by which the motor drives the loading tilting gripper assembly 430 and the unloading tilting gripper assembly 530 to rotate is known to those skilled in the art and is feasible, and will not be described in detail in this embodiment. The loading tilting gripper assembly 430 includes N grippers and a connecting plate. The loading tilting driver 420 is driven and connected to the connecting plate. The N grippers are mounted on the connecting plate, and the N grippers are clamped or released by a cylinder. The unloading and flipping gripper assembly 530 includes N grippers and a connecting plate. The unloading and flipping driver 520 is connected to the connecting plate. The N grippers are set on the connecting plate, and the N grippers are clamped or released by a cylinder.

[0062] Example 2

[0063] This embodiment is similar to Embodiment 1, except that in this embodiment, N = 4.

[0064] Example 3

[0065] This embodiment is similar to Embodiment 1, except that in this embodiment, N = 2.

[0066] Example 4

[0067] This embodiment is a further implementation of Embodiment 1. In this embodiment: the jump mechanism 300 further includes a detector for detecting whether the material cylinder is a defective product and a waste material receiving plate for holding defective products. The detector is disposed at one end of the jump frame 310 near the material feeding and flipping mechanism 500. The detector is electrically connected to the material cylinder jump drive assembly 323. The waste material receiving plate is connected to one end of the jump frame 310 near the material feeding and flipping mechanism 500. The waste material receiving plate has a waste material groove. The jump frame 310 has an inclined groove at one end near the material feeding and flipping mechanism 500. The waste material groove and the inclined groove are interconnected. The cross-sectional area of ​​the inclined groove gradually increases from the end away from the waste material receiving plate to the end near the waste material receiving plate.

[0068] Specifically, when waste is detected, the waste cylinder is driven by the material cylinder jump drive assembly 323 to drive the jump plate 322 to move the waste cylinder to the inclined trough. Since the height of the end of the inclined trough near the waste receiving plate is lower than the height of the end away from the waste receiving plate, the waste cylinder can slide from the inclined trough into the waste trough under the action of gravity and be collected through the waste trough.

[0069] Furthermore, L-shaped baffles are provided on the two side walls of the inclined groove, and the two L-shaped baffles are parallel to each other and spaced apart from each other.

[0070] Example 5

[0071] This embodiment is similar to Embodiment 1, except that in this embodiment, the springboard 322 has 3N slots 3221.

[0072] Specifically, in the initial state, each slot 3221 is set to correspond one-to-one with each barrel slot 311. By matching the number of slots 3221 with the number of barrel slots 311, after the barrel jump drive assembly 323 drives the jump plate 322 to move multiple empty barrels from the loading position to the feeding position, the jump plate 322 is then driven to return to its original position. At this time, the battery cells are automatically inserted into the N empty cylinders at the material position, thus obtaining N full cylinders. At the same time, the feeding and flipping mechanism 400 clamps the N cylinders into the feeding position. In this way, the N full cylinders and the N empty cylinders are in the corresponding slots 3221. When the cylinder jumping drive assembly 323 drives the jumper plate 322 to move forward along the conveyor line, the N full cylinders can be transferred to the unloading position for unloading, and the N empty cylinders can be transferred to the feeding position to wait for the battery cells to be fed. In this way, multiple steps can be completed by a single movement of the jumper plate 322, which effectively shortens the working time and thus effectively increases the practicality of the automatic battery cell feeding device 10.

[0073] Example 6

[0074] This embodiment is a further implementation of embodiment 1, such as... Figure 2 and Figure 10 As shown in this embodiment: an automatic feeding production line 20 includes the automatic battery cell feeding device 10 described in any of the above embodiments, and also includes a conveying track 600 for outputting empty material cylinders and transporting full material cylinders, and a battery cell unloading line for transporting battery cells. The battery cell unloading track and the conveying track 600 are arranged on the frame 700. The battery cell unloading line is arranged close to the transfer mechanism 100, and the conveying track 600 is located on the side of the loading flipping mechanism 400 and the unloading flipping mechanism 500 away from the jump frame 310.

[0075] Specifically, the cell unloading track is located on the cell unloading line, the conveying track 600 is located on the conveying line, and the cell unloading track is located between the transfer mechanism 100 and the lifting mechanism 200. The conveying track 600 is adjacent to the loading and unloading tilting mechanism 400 and the unloading tilting mechanism 500, that is, the conveying track 600 is adjacent to the loading and unloading tilting frame 410 and the unloading tilting frame 510. The transfer mechanism 100 takes away the cell from the cell unloading track, and the loading and unloading tilting mechanism 400 takes away the empty material cylinder from the conveying track 600. The lifting mechanism 200 and the jumping mechanism 300 carry out the cell loading process. Finally, the unloading tilting mechanism 500 puts the full material cylinder into the conveying track 600, thereby completing the automatic loading of multiple cells into the cylinder.

[0076] Obviously, the above embodiments of the present invention are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present invention, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make other variations or modifications based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively describe all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic feeding production line, characterized in that, Includes an automatic cell loading device (10), the automatic cell loading device (10) comprising: A frame (700) and a jumping mechanism (300), a loading and unloading tilting mechanism (400) and an unloading and tilting mechanism (500) located on the frame (700); The jumping mechanism (300) includes a jumping frame (310) for carrying at least 3N material cylinders and a jumping component (320) for transferring the position of at least N material cylinders on the jumping frame (310), where N≥2. The jumping component (320) and the jumping frame (310) are mounted on the frame (700). The jumping frame (310) has a feeding position in the middle, and feeding and unfeeding positions are respectively provided on both sides of the feeding position. The two ends facing each other at the feeding position are a pushing end and a supporting end. The supporting end is provided with an end face supporting component (330) for supporting and positioning the bottom of N empty material cylinders. The feeding flipping mechanism (400) is located at the position facing the feeding position, and the unfeeding flipping mechanism (500) is located at the position facing the unfeeding position. The frame (700) is also provided with: The lifting mechanism (200) is used to transport N battery cells to the push end of the feeding position and push the N battery cells into the N empty material cylinders on the jumping mechanism (300). The lifting mechanism (200) is located on the side of the feeding position opposite to the end face abutment assembly (330). A transfer mechanism (100) is used to transfer N battery cells from the battery cell unloading line to the lifting mechanism (200); It also includes a conveying track (600) for outputting empty material cylinders and transporting full material cylinders and a battery cell unloading line for transporting battery cells. The battery cell unloading track and the conveying track (600) are arranged on the frame (700). The battery cell unloading line is arranged close to the transfer mechanism (100). The conveying track (600) is located on the side of the loading and unloading flipping mechanism (400) and the unloading and flipping mechanism (500) away from the jump frame (310).

2. The automatic feeding production line according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting mechanism (200) includes a bracket (230), a lifting driver (220) for driving the bracket (230) to lift and lower to transport N battery cells to the push-in end, a push-in component (240) for pushing the N battery cells on the bracket (230) into the corresponding empty material cylinder at the material position, and a lifting frame (210). The lifting frame (210) is mounted on the frame (700) and is located at the material inlet, facing away from the material inlet. The end face abutting component (330) is located on one side. The lifting driver (220) and the pushing component (240) are spaced apart on the lifting frame (210). The lifting driver (220) is driven connected to the bracket (230). The bracket (230) is slidably disposed on the lifting frame (210). N cell slots (231) are opened on the top surface of the bracket (230). The cell slots (231) are correspondingly disposed with the feed position. The transfer mechanism (100) includes a transfer seat (110), a clamping assembly (130) for clamping N battery cells, and a transfer drive assembly (120) for driving the clamping assembly (130) to move laterally and vertically so that the N battery cells are moved to the battery cell slot (231). The transfer seat (110) is disposed on the frame (700) and is located on the side of the lifting frame (210) away from the jump frame (310). The transfer drive assembly (120) is disposed on the transfer seat (110) and is drivenly connected to the clamping assembly (130).

3. The automatic feeding production line according to claim 2, characterized in that, The top surface of the jump frame (310) is provided with 3N material cylinder slots (311) and through slots (312). The N material cylinder slots (311) in the middle of the jump frame (310) are the material inlet positions, and the N material cylinder slots (311) on both sides of the jump frame (310) are the material inlet positions and the material outlet positions, respectively. The end face abutment assembly (330) includes an end face positioning driver (331) and an abutment block (332) for abutting the bottom of the N empty material cylinders. The end face positioning driver (331) is set at the position directly opposite the material inlet position. The end face positioning driver (331) is driven connected to the abutment block (332), and the abutment block (332) is set at the abutment end. The jumping assembly (320) includes a base (321), a jump plate (322) for transferring the position of the material cylinders, and a material cylinder jumping drive assembly (323) for driving the jump plate (322) to move longitudinally and vertically to transfer each material cylinder to a designated material cylinder slot (311). The base (321) is mounted on the frame (700) and is located below the jumping frame (310). The material cylinder jumping drive assembly (323) The material cylinder jumping drive assembly (323) is driven to connect with the jump plate (322) on the base (321). The jump plate (322) is movably inserted into the through groove (312). The bottom of the jump plate (322) is movably protruding from the top of each material cylinder groove (311). The length of the jump plate (322) is less than the length of the through groove (312). At least N slots (3221) are provided on the jump plate (322).

4. The automatic feeding production line according to claim 2, characterized in that, The transfer drive assembly (120) includes a lateral transfer unit (121) and a lifting transfer unit. The lateral transfer unit (121) includes a lateral transfer driver (1211) and a lateral transfer slide plate (1212). The lateral transfer driver (1211) is disposed on the transfer seat (110). The lateral transfer driver (1211) is drivenly connected to the lateral transfer slide plate (1212). The lateral transfer slide plate (1212) is slidably disposed on the top surface of the transfer seat (110). The lifting transfer unit includes N lifting transfer drivers (1221). The N lifting transfer drivers (1221) are spaced apart on the lateral transfer slide plate (1212). The clamping assembly (130) includes N positioning frames (131), N transfer clamping drivers (132), and N transfer jaws (133). Each of the lifting transfer drivers (1221) is driven to each of the positioning frames (131), each of the transfer clamping drivers (132) is disposed on each of the positioning frames (131), and each of the transfer clamping drivers (132) is driven to each of the transfer jaws (133).

5. The automatic feeding production line according to claim 2, characterized in that, The pushing assembly (240) includes a top plate (241), N pushing drivers (242) for pushing N cells on the pushing end into the corresponding material cylinder, N elastic top posts (244), and N pressure alarms (243) for detecting the pressure when the cells are pushed in. The top plate (241) is connected to the top of the lifting frame (210). The N pushing drivers (242) are arranged on the top plate (241). Each pushing driver (242) is driven and connected to each elastic top post (244). Each elastic top post (244) is arranged opposite to the feeding position. Each pressure alarm (243) is electrically connected to each elastic top post (244).

6. The automatic feeding production line according to claim 5, characterized in that, The lifting mechanism (200) further includes an upper positioning component (250) for positioning the upper outer surface of N material cylinders. The upper positioning component (250) is disposed on the top plate (241) and is located above the material inlet.

7. The automatic feeding production line according to claim 6, characterized in that, The upper positioning component (250) includes an upper positioning driver (251) and an upper positioning block (252). The upper positioning driver (251) is disposed on the top plate (241) and is drivenly connected to the upper positioning block (252). The upper positioning block (252) is located above the feed position.

8. The automatic feeding production line according to claim 3, characterized in that, The material cylinder jump drive assembly (323) includes a longitudinal movement driver (3231), a sliding seat (3232), and a lifting jump driver (3233). The longitudinal movement driver (3231) is disposed on the base (321) and is drivenly connected to the sliding seat (3232). The sliding seat (3232) is slidably disposed on the base (321). The lifting jump driver (3233) is disposed on the sliding seat (3232) and is drivenly connected to the jump plate (322).

9. The automatic feeding production line according to claim 2, characterized in that, The feeding and turning mechanism (400) includes a feeding and turning frame (410), a feeding and turning driver (420), and a feeding and turning gripper assembly (430). The feeding and turning frame (410) is located at the position directly opposite the feeding position. The feeding and turning driver (420) is located on the feeding and turning frame (410). The feeding and turning driver (420) is drivenly connected to the feeding and turning gripper assembly (430). The feeding and turning gripper assembly (430) is rotatably mounted on the feeding and turning frame (410). The unloading and flipping mechanism (500) includes an unloading and flipping frame (510), an unloading and flipping driver (520), and an unloading and flipping gripper assembly (530). The unloading and flipping frame (510) is located at the position directly opposite the unloading position. The unloading and flipping driver (520) is located on the unloading and flipping frame (510). The unloading and flipping driver (520) is drivenly connected to the unloading and flipping gripper assembly (530). The unloading and flipping gripper assembly (530) is rotatably mounted on the unloading and flipping frame (510).

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