A digital twin factory system

By simulating the factory production process through the digital twin factory system and using logic programming control modules and sensors to automatically control the battery loading, conveying, flipping and assembly modules, the problem of limited teaching resources in universities has been solved, and teaching effects and practical abilities have been improved.

CN117302925BActive Publication Date: 2025-10-03QST INNOVATION TECH GRP CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202311401327.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-10-25
Publication Date
2025-10-03
Estimated Expiration
2043-10-25

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Technical Problem

The limited teaching resources in colleges and universities make it difficult to conduct practical learning in factories, resulting in weak teaching effects.

Method used

A digital twin factory system is provided, including battery loading, conveying, flipping and assembly modules, which are automatically controlled by logic programming control modules to simulate the factory production process. It is combined with identification sensors, temperature and humidity acquisition modules to achieve automation and real-time monitoring.

Benefits of technology

Provide an intuitive hardware environment during the teaching process, cultivate students' practical ability, monitor and control each module through logic programming control module and touch screen module, and improve teaching effect.

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Abstract

The present application relates to a digital twin factory system, belonging to the technical field of factory teaching, including: a battery loading module including a discharge pipe, a discharge box, a pushing cylinder and a discharge platform, the discharge box being mounted on the discharge platform, the discharge pipe being vertically mounted above the discharge box, the discharge pipe being connected to the discharge box, the pushing cylinder being mounted on the discharge platform, the piston rod of the pushing cylinder extending into the discharge box, and a discharge port being provided on the side of the discharge box away from the pushing cylinder; a battery conveying module including a first conveyor belt and a second conveyor belt, the first conveyor belt being adjacent to the discharge port of the discharge box, the output end of the first conveyor belt being adjacent to the input end of the second conveyor belt; a battery flipping module being mounted between the first conveyor belt and the second conveyor belt; a battery assembly module being mounted above the second conveyor belt; and a logic programming control module being electrically connected to the battery loading module, the battery conveying module, the battery flipping module and the battery assembly module. The present application has the effect of improving teaching and training.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of factory teaching, and in particular to a digital twin factory system. Background Art

[0002] The equipment manufacturing industry is developing towards "intelligent" advanced control technology, and there is an urgent market demand for talent and technology. Advanced control technology involves the comprehensive application of intelligent control algorithms and simulation, motion control, real-time communication technology, intelligent sensing technology, and robotics technology. Most factories use automatic assembly lines for their products, and most of the intelligent equipment in the factory is composed of multi-degree-of-freedom machinery.

[0003] At present, due to the limited teaching resources of various universities, it is difficult to let students conduct experimental learning in factories. Guidance through textbooks is not conducive to carrying out teaching activities and the training effect is not strong. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In order to improve the effect of teaching and training, this application provides a digital twin factory system.

[0005] The digital twin factory system provided in this application adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] A digital twin factory system, comprising:

[0007] The battery loading module includes a discharge pipe, a discharge box, a pushing cylinder and a discharge platform. The discharge box is installed on the discharge platform, the discharge pipe is vertically installed above the discharge box, the discharge pipe is connected to the discharge box, the pushing cylinder is installed on the discharge platform, the piston rod of the pushing cylinder extends into the discharge box, and the discharge box is provided with a discharge port on the side away from the pushing cylinder.

[0008] The battery conveying module includes a first conveyor belt and a second conveyor belt, wherein the first conveyor belt is adjacent to the discharge port of the discharge box, and the output end of the first conveyor belt is adjacent to the input end of the second conveyor belt;

[0009] A battery flip module is installed between the first conveyor belt and the second conveyor belt, and is used to flip the battery;

[0010] A battery assembly module is installed above the second conveyor belt and is used to assemble batteries;

[0011] The logic programming control module is electrically connected to the battery loading module, the battery conveying module, the battery flipping module and the battery assembly module, and is used to control the battery loading module, the battery conveying module, the battery flipping module and the battery assembly module.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, by simulating the various module components in the digital factory, the battery loading module, battery conveying module, battery flipping module and battery assembly module are controlled through the logic programming control module, providing a hardware environment for practical teaching, facilitating a more intuitive understanding of the product production process during the teaching process and cultivating practical skills.

[0013] Preferably, an identification sensor is provided in the discharge box, and the identification sensor is electrically connected to the logic programming control module. When there are batteries in the discharge box, the identification sensor sends a first material presence signal to the logic programming control module.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the discharge box is detected through the identification sensor. When there are batteries in the discharge box, the identification sensor sends a first material signal to the logic programming control module. The logic programming control module controls the pushing cylinder to push the batteries onto the first conveyor belt to realize automatic control.

[0015] Preferably, a cleaning gluing module is provided above the first conveyor belt, and the cleaning gluing module includes a gluing tube, an air blowing tube and a material guide roller. A baffle corresponding to the discharge port is provided on the first conveyor belt. Two material guide rollers are provided and installed on both sides above the first conveyor belt. A gluing valve is provided at the output port of the gluing tube.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, the air blower blows air to the battery surface to provide clean pressurized air, simulating the battery production process to clean impurities and dirt on the surface of battery parts, and opens the glue valve to simulate glue coating on the battery parts.

[0017] Preferably, the battery flipping module includes a material handling component and a material flipping component, the material handling component includes a first clamping claw and a first movable guide rail, the first movable guide rail is horizontally arranged, the first clamping claw can move along the first movable guide rail, the material flipping component includes a storage box, a flip frame and a flip motor, the flip frame is installed on one side of the second conveyor belt, the flip motor is installed on the flip frame, the storage box is connected to the output shaft of the flip motor, the storage box is located above the second conveyor belt, and the storage box has openings on the side away from the second conveyor belt and the side close to the first conveyor belt.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, the batteries coated with glue on the first conveyor belt are placed into the storage box one by one through the first clamping claw, and the adjacent batteries in the storage box are bonded together by the glue on the battery surface to form a battery pack. When the number of batteries in the storage box reaches the specified number, the flip motor controls the storage box to rotate, and the battery pack in the storage box falls along the side opening of the storage box onto the second conveyor belt for transportation.

[0019] Preferably, the battery assembly module includes a second clamping claw and a second movable guide rail, the second movable guide rail is horizontally arranged, the second clamping claw can move along the second movable guide rail, a third conveyor belt is arranged adjacent to the output end of the second conveyor belt, a material box is arranged on the third conveyor belt and moves along with the third conveyor belt, and the third conveyor belt is provided with an anti-entry member for preventing the material box from moving.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, the second gripping claw places the battery pack on the second conveyor belt into the material box, simulating the battery parts assembly process.

[0021] Preferably, a material detection camera is provided above the third conveyor belt, the material detection camera is electrically connected to the logic programming control module, and the logic programming control module is electrically connected to the feed-blocking component.

[0022] By adopting the above technical solution, the material detection camera detects whether there is a battery pack in the material box. When the material detection camera recognizes that there is a battery pack in the material box, it sends a second material presence signal to the logic programming control module. After receiving the second material presence signal, the logic programming control module controls the feed resistance to open so that the material box containing the battery pack is transported along with the third conveyor belt.

[0023] Preferably, a temperature acquisition module is also included, which is electrically connected to the logic programming control module. The temperature acquisition module includes several temperature sensors, which are respectively installed on the battery loading module, the battery conveying module, the battery flipping module and the battery assembly module. The temperature acquisition module is used to collect the operating temperatures of the battery loading module, the battery conveying module, the battery flipping module and the battery assembly module and generate a temperature signal to send to the logic programming control module.

[0024] By adopting the above technical solution, the temperature acquisition module monitors the temperature of each module in the system, and generates a temperature signal to send to the logic programming control module, and the logic programming control module monitors the temperature of each module.

[0025] Preferably, a humidity sensor is also included, and the humidity acquisition module is electrically connected to the logic programming control module. The humidity acquisition module includes several humidity sensors, and the several humidity sensors are respectively installed on the battery loading module, the battery conveying module, the battery flipping module and the battery assembly module. The humidity acquisition module is used to collect the working humidity of the battery loading module, the battery conveying module, the battery flipping module and the battery assembly module and generate a humidity signal to send to the logic programming control module.

[0026] By adopting the above technical solution, the humidity acquisition module monitors the humidity of each module in the system, and generates a humidity signal and sends it to the logic programming control module, which monitors the humidity of each module.

[0027] Preferably, it further comprises a touch screen module and a network module, and the touch screen module is connected to the logic programming control module via the network module.

[0028] By adopting the above technical solution, the touch screen module is connected to the logic programming control module through the network module. The touch screen module controls each module in the system through the logic programming control module. At the same time, the logic programming module sends the collected temperature and humidity of each module to the touch screen module, making it convenient for users to view and monitor.

[0029] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0030] 1. By simulating the various module components in the digital factory, the battery loading module, battery conveying module, battery flip module and battery assembly module are controlled through the logic programming control module, providing a hardware environment for practical teaching, facilitating a more intuitive understanding of the product production process during the teaching process and cultivating practical skills. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0031] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of the present application.

[0032] Figure 2 It is a system structure block diagram of an embodiment of the present application.

[0033] Figure 3 This is a block diagram showing the connection structure of the logic programming control module in an embodiment of the present application.

[0034] Description of reference numerals:

[0035] 1. Battery loading module; 11. Discharge pipe; 12. Discharge box; 13. Push cylinder; 14. Discharge platform; 15. Identification sensor; 2. Battery conveying module; 21. First conveyor belt; 211. First motor; 212. First speed control module; 213. First positioning sensor; 214. Second positioning sensor; 22. Second conveyor belt; 221. Second motor; 222. Second speed control module; 223. Guide plate; 224. Third positioning sensor; 23. Cleaning and gluing module; 231. Gluing pipe; 2311. Gluing valve; 23 2. Air blowing pipe; 233. Material guide roller; 3. Battery flipping module; 31. Material handling assembly; 311. First gripping claw; 312. First movable guide rail; 32. Material flipping assembly; 321. Storage box; 322. Flipping rack; 323. Flipping motor; 4. Battery assembly module; 41. Second gripping claw; 42. Second movable guide rail; 43. Third conveyor belt; 431. Material detection camera; 44. Feed-blocking element; 5. Temperature acquisition module; 6. Humidity acquisition module; 7. Logic programming control module; 8. Network module; 9. Touch screen module. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] The following is combined with Figures 1 to 3 This application is described in further detail.

[0037] An embodiment of the present application discloses a digital twin factory system.

[0038] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 A digital twin factory system includes a battery loading module 1, a battery conveying module 2, a battery flipping module 3, a battery assembly module 4, a temperature acquisition module 5, a humidity acquisition module 6, a logic programming control module 7, a network module 8 and a touch screen module 9.

[0039] The logic programming control module 7 is a programmable logic controller (PLC), a digital electronic device with a microprocessor. It is used for automated control and can load control instructions into memory for storage and execution at any time. The PLC is modularly composed of an internal CPU, instruction and data memory, input and output units, power supply modules, digital analog modules, and other units. It can receive (input) and transmit (output) various types of electrical or electronic signals and use them to control or monitor nearly all types of mechanical and electrical systems. This is prior art and will not be further described in this application.

[0040] Reference Figure 1The battery loading module 1 includes a discharge pipe 11, a discharge box 12, a push cylinder 13, and a discharge platform 14. The discharge box 12 is mounted on the discharge platform 14, and the discharge pipe 11 is vertically mounted above the discharge box 12. The discharge pipe 11 is connected to the discharge box 12, and the push cylinder 13 is mounted on the discharge platform 14. The piston rod of the push cylinder 13 extends into the discharge box 12, and the discharge box 12 has a discharge port on the side away from the push cylinder 13. Battery parts are placed through the opening of the discharge pipe 11 on the side away from the discharge box 12. The battery parts fall into the discharge box 12, and the push cylinder 13 extends to push the battery parts out of the discharge port of the discharge box 12.

[0041] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 3 An identification sensor 15 is installed in the discharge box 12. The identification sensor 15 is electrically connected to the logic programming control module 7, and the logic programming control module 7 is electrically connected to the pushing cylinder 13. When there are batteries in the discharge box 12, the identification sensor 15 sends a first material-presence signal to the logic programming control module 7. After receiving the first material-presence signal, the logic programming control module 7 controls the pushing cylinder 13 to extend and push the battery parts out from the discharge port of the discharge box 12. When the identification sensor 15 identifies that there is no battery pack in the material box, it sends a first no-material signal to the logic programming control module 7. After receiving the first no-material signal, the logic programming control module 7 controls the piston rod of the pushing cylinder 13 to retract, thereby realizing automatic control.

[0042] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 3 The battery conveying module 2 includes a first conveyor belt 21 and a second conveyor belt 22. The first conveyor belt 21 is adjacent to the discharge port of the discharge box 12, and the output end of the first conveyor belt 21 is adjacent to the input end of the second conveyor belt 22. The first conveyor belt 21 is controlled to rotate by a first motor 211, and the second conveyor belt 22 is controlled to rotate by a second motor 221. The first motor 211 and the second motor 221 are respectively electrically connected to a first speed regulation module 212 and a second speed regulation module 222. The first speed regulation module 212 and the second speed regulation module 222 can adjust the movement speed of the first conveyor belt 21 and the second conveyor belt 22. The first speed regulation module 212 and the second speed regulation module 222 are respectively electrically connected to the logic programming control module 7.

[0043] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 3A cleaning and gluing module 23 is installed above the first conveyor belt 21. The cleaning and gluing module 23 includes a gluing tube 231, an air blowing tube 232, and a guide roller 233. One end of the air blowing tube 232 faces the surface of the first conveyor belt 21, and the other end is connected to an air source. The air blowing tube 232 blows clean pressurized air onto the surface of the battery parts conveyed by the first conveyor belt 21, providing clean, pressurized air to simulate the removal of impurities and dirt from the surface of the battery parts during battery production. The first conveyor belt 21 is provided with a baffle corresponding to the discharge port. The baffle blocks the battery parts pushed onto the first conveyor belt 21 by the push cylinder 13. Two guide rollers 233 are provided and installed on both sides above the first conveyor belt 21. The paint tube is located above the guide roller 233 with the tube opening facing the first conveyor belt 21. A gluing valve 2311 is provided at the output port of the gluing tube 231. Opening the gluing valve 2311 simulates gluing on the battery parts.

[0044] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 3 The first conveyor belt 21 is provided with a first positioning sensor 213 located on the side of the guide roller 233 close to the output end of the first conveyor belt 21. The first positioning sensor 213 identifies the position of the battery parts on the first conveyor belt 21. The first positioning sensor 213 is electrically connected to the logic programming control module 7. After the first positioning sensor 213 identifies that there are battery parts on the first conveyor belt 21, it sends a first positioning signal to the logic programming control module 7. The logic programming control module 7 is electrically connected to the glue valve 2311. The logic programming control module 7 sends an open signal to the glue valve 2311 to control the glue valve 2311 to open and apply glue to the surface of the battery parts. When the first positioning sensor 213 identifies that there are no battery parts on the first conveyor belt 21, it sends a first no material signal to the logic programming control module 7. After receiving the first no material signal, the logic programming control module 7 sends a close signal to the glue valve 2311 to control the glue valve 2311 to close.

[0045] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 3The battery flip module 3 is installed between the first conveyor belt 21 and the second conveyor belt 22. The battery flip module 3 includes a material handling component 31 and a material flip component 32. The material handling component 31 includes a first clamping claw 311 and a first movable guide rail 312. The first movable guide rail 312 is arranged horizontally. The first clamping claw 311 can move along the first movable guide rail 312. The first movable guide rail 312 can control the first clamping claw 311 to move back and forth between the first conveyor belt and the second conveyor belt. The material flip component 32 includes a storage box 321, a flip frame 322 and a flip motor 323. The flip frame 322 is installed on one side of the second conveyor belt 22, and the flip motor 323 is installed on the flip frame 322. The storage box 321 is connected to the output shaft of the flip motor 323. The storage box 321 is located above the second conveyor belt 22. The storage box 321 has openings on both the side away from the second conveyor belt 22 and the side close to the first conveyor belt 21. The batteries coated with glue on the first conveyor belt 21 are placed into the storage box 321 one by one through the first clamping claw 311. The adjacent batteries in the storage box 321 are glued together by the glue on the battery surface to form a battery pack. When the number of batteries in the storage box 321 reaches the specified number, the flip motor 323 controls the storage box 321 to rotate, and the battery pack in the storage box 321 falls along the side opening of the storage box 321 onto the second conveyor belt 22 for transportation.

[0046] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 3 A second positioning sensor 214 is installed on the first conveyor belt 21 near the output end of the first conveyor belt 21. The second positioning sensor 214 is electrically connected to the logic programming control module 7. When the second positioning sensor 214 recognizes that there are battery parts on the second conveyor belt, it sends a second positioning signal to the logic programming control module 7. After receiving the second positioning signal, the logic programming control module 7 sends a stop signal to the first speed regulation module 212 that controls the rotation of the first conveyor belt to control the first conveyor belt to stop running. The first clamping claw 311 moves the battery parts. When the second positioning sensor 214 recognizes that there are no battery parts on the second conveyor belt, it sends a second no material signal to the logic programming control module 7. After receiving the second no material signal, the logic programming control module 7 sends a start signal to the first speed regulation module 212 that controls the rotation of the first conveyor belt to control the first conveyor belt to run.

[0047] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 3The battery assembly module 4 includes a second gripping claw 41 and a second movable guide rail 42. The second movable guide rail 42 is arranged horizontally, and the second gripping claw 41 can move along the second movable guide rail 42. A third conveyor belt 43 is installed adjacent to the output end of the second conveyor belt 22. The second movable guide rail 42 can control the reciprocating movement of the second gripping claw 41 between the second and third conveyor belts. A material box is installed on the third conveyor belt 43, which moves with the third conveyor belt 43. The third conveyor belt 43 is also equipped with an advance blocker 44 to prevent the material box from moving. The second gripping claw 41 places the battery pack on the second conveyor belt 22 into the material box, simulating the battery parts assembly process.

[0048] Reference Figure 1 Guide plates 223 are installed on both sides of the second conveyor belt above the second conveyor belt. The guide plates 223 have openings near the input end of the second conveyor belt. Space for the battery pack to pass through is formed between the two guide plates 223 to limit and guide the battery pack to prevent the battery pack from shifting during transportation on the second conveyor belt.

[0049] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 3 The second conveyor belt is provided with a third positioning sensor 224 located on the guide plate 223 near the output end of the second conveyor belt. The third positioning sensor 224 is electrically connected to the logic programming control module 7. When the third positioning sensor 224 recognizes that there are battery parts on the third conveyor belt, it sends a third positioning signal to the logic programming control module 7. After receiving the third positioning signal, the logic programming control module 7 sends a stop signal to the second speed regulation module 222 that controls the rotation of the second conveyor belt to control the second conveyor belt to stop running. The second clamping claw 41 moves the battery parts. When the third positioning sensor 224 recognizes that there are no battery parts on the third conveyor belt, it sends a third no material signal to the logic programming control module 7. After receiving the third no material signal, the logic programming control module 7 sends a start signal to the second speed regulation module 222 that controls the rotation of the second conveyor belt to control the second conveyor belt to run.

[0050] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 3A material detection camera 431 is installed above the third conveyor belt 43 . The material detection camera 431 is electrically connected to the logic programming control module 7 , and the logic programming control module 7 is electrically connected to the resistance member 44 . The material detection camera 431 detects whether there is a battery pack in the material box. The anti-feed component 44 includes an anti-feed cylinder and an anti-feed block. The anti-feed block is installed at the end of the piston rod of the anti-feed cylinder. When the piston rod of the anti-feed cylinder is extended, the anti-feed block blocks the material box. When the piston rod of the anti-feed cylinder is retracted, the anti-feed block moves to make the material box move along with the third conveyor belt 43. When the material detection camera 431 recognizes that there is a battery pack in the material box, it sends a second material signal to the logic programming control module 7. After receiving the second material signal, the logic programming control module 7 controls the piston rod of the anti-feed cylinder to retract so that the material box with the battery pack is conveyed along with the third conveyor belt 43. When the material detection camera 431 recognizes that there is no battery pack in the material box, it sends a second no-material signal to the logic programming control module 7. After receiving the second no-material signal, the logic programming control module 7 controls the piston rod of the anti-feed cylinder to extend.

[0051] Reference Figure 2 The temperature acquisition module 5 is electrically connected to the logic programming control module 7. The temperature acquisition module 5 includes several temperature sensors, which are respectively installed on the battery loading module 1, the battery conveying module 2, the battery flipping module 3 and the battery assembly module 4. The temperature acquisition module 5 is used to collect the operating temperatures of the battery loading module 1, the battery conveying module 2, the battery flipping module 3 and the battery assembly module 4 and generate temperature signals to send to the logic programming control module 7. The temperature acquisition module 5 monitors the temperature of each module in the system and generates temperature signals to send to the logic programming control module 7. The logic programming control module 7 monitors the temperature of each module.

[0052] Reference Figure 2 The humidity acquisition module 6 is electrically connected to the logic programming control module 7. The humidity acquisition module 6 includes a plurality of humidity sensors, which are respectively installed on the battery loading module 1, the battery conveying module 2, the battery flipping module 3 and the battery assembly module 4. The humidity acquisition module 6 is used to collect the operating humidity of the battery loading module 1, the battery conveying module 2, the battery flipping module 3 and the battery assembly module 4 and generate a humidity signal to send to the logic programming control module 7. The humidity acquisition module 6 monitors the humidity of each module in the system and generates a humidity signal to send to the logic programming control module 7. The logic programming control module 7 monitors the humidity of each module.

[0053] Reference Figure 2The touch screen module 9 is connected to the logic programming control module 7 via the network module 8. The network module 8 primarily uses industrial switches to connect the controllers, sensors, computers, and other devices on the entire device through communication protocols, forming a complete network architecture that enables industrial network communication, data transmission, network monitoring, and data analysis. This allows industrial data to be integrated from the underlying devices through controllers and other devices, then analyzed or visualized on edge devices. Furthermore, the data can be transmitted to a big data analysis platform via the network for analysis and visualization, thus achieving cloud-edge-end integration. The touch screen module 9 utilizes a color multi-touch screen, offering comprehensive functionality, ease of operation, excellent visibility, and strong maintainability. Connecting to the logic programming control module 7 via the network module 8 enables fast and convenient implementation of field data collection, visualization, and control. Users can build their own application systems through simple modular configuration. For example, they can flexibly configure various intelligent instruments, data acquisition modules, paperless recorders, unmanned field data collection stations, and other device information with a PLC controller, displaying data and controlling device operations on the touch screen.

[0054] The touch screen module 9 is connected to the logic programming control module 7 through the network module 8. The touch screen module 9 controls each module in the system through the logic programming control module 7. At the same time, the logic programming module sends the collected temperature and humidity of each module to the touch screen module 9, which is convenient for users to view and monitor.

[0055] The implementation principle of a digital twin factory system in an embodiment of the present application is: by simulating the various module components in the digital factory, the battery loading module 1, the battery conveying module 2, the battery flipping module 3 and the battery assembly module 4 are controlled through the logic programming control module 7, providing a hardware environment for teaching practice, facilitating a more intuitive understanding of the product production process during the teaching process and cultivating practical ability.

[0056] The present application also discloses a digital virtual teaching system that can be applied to a computer and includes a computer program carried on a machine-readable medium, the computer program including program code for presenting, on the computer, a three-dimensional view of the hardware devices disclosed in the digital twin factory system. The digital virtual teaching system remotely interacts with the logic programming control module 7 via the network module 8. The operating status of the battery loading module 1, the battery conveying module 2, the battery flipping module 3, and the battery assembly module 4, as well as the information collected by the logic programming control module 7 and the temperature acquisition module 5 and the humidity acquisition module 6, are sent to the digital virtual teaching system. The user can use the digital virtual teaching system to dynamically respond to the digital twin factory system in real time, facilitating a more intuitive understanding of the product production process during the teaching process and cultivating practical skills.

[0057] The above are all preferred embodiments of the present application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present application. Therefore, any equivalent changes made based on the structure, shape, and principle of the present application should be included in the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A digital twin factory system, characterized in that: include: A battery loading module (1) comprises a discharge pipe (11), a discharge box (12), a pushing cylinder (13) and a discharge platform (14); the discharge box (12) is mounted on the discharge platform (14); the discharge pipe (11) is vertically mounted above the discharge box (12); the discharge pipe (11) is connected to the discharge box (12); the pushing cylinder (13) is mounted on the discharge platform (14); the piston rod of the pushing cylinder (13) extends into the discharge box (12); and a discharge port is provided on a side of the discharge box (12) away from the pushing cylinder (13); A battery conveying module (2) comprises a first conveyor belt (21) and a second conveyor belt (22), wherein the first conveyor belt (21) is adjacent to the discharge port of the discharge box (12), and the output end of the first conveyor belt (21) is adjacent to the input end of the second conveyor belt (22); A battery turnover module (3) is installed between the first conveyor belt (21) and the second conveyor belt (22) and is used to flip the battery; A battery assembly module (4) is installed above the second conveyor belt (22) and is used to assemble batteries; a logic programming control module (7), electrically connected to the battery loading module (1), the battery conveying module (2), the battery flipping module (3), and the battery assembly module (4), and used to control the battery loading module (1), the battery conveying module (2), the battery flipping module (3), and the battery assembly module (4); Wherein, a cleaning and gluing module (23) is provided above the first conveyor belt (21); The battery flip module (3) includes a material handling component (31) and a material flip component (32), the material handling component (31) includes a first gripping claw (311) and a first movable guide rail (312), the first movable guide rail (312) is horizontally arranged, the first gripping claw (311) can move along the first movable guide rail (312), the material flip component (32) includes a storage box (321), a flip frame (322) and a flip motor (323), the flip frame (322) is installed on one side of the second conveyor belt (22), the flip motor (323) is installed on the flip frame (322), the storage box (321) is connected to the output shaft of the flip motor (323), the storage box (321) is located above the second conveyor belt (22), and the storage box (321) has openings on both the side away from the second conveyor belt (22) and the side close to the first conveyor belt (21); The first gripping claw (311) sequentially places the batteries coated with glue on the first conveyor belt (21) into the storage box (321), and the adjacent batteries in the storage box (321) are bonded together by the glue applied on the battery surface to form a battery pack. When the number of batteries in the storage box (321) reaches a specified number, the flip motor (323) controls the storage box (321) to rotate, and the battery pack in the storage box (321) falls along the side opening of the storage box (321) onto the second conveyor belt (22) for transportation. By simulating various module components in a digital factory, the battery loading module (1), the battery conveying module (2), the battery flipping module (3) and the battery assembly module (4) are controlled by a logic programming control module (7), providing a hardware environment for teaching practice.

2. The digital twin factory system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The discharge box (12) is provided with an identification sensor (15), which is electrically connected to the logic programming control module (7). When there are batteries in the discharge box (12), the identification sensor (15) sends a first material presence signal to the logic programming control module (7).

3. The digital twin factory system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning glue coating module (23) comprises a glue coating tube (231), an air blowing tube (232) and a material guide roller (233); a baffle corresponding to a material outlet is provided on the first conveyor belt (21); two material guide rollers (233) are provided and installed on both sides above the first conveyor belt (21); a glue coating valve (2311) is provided at the output port of the glue coating tube (231).

4. The digital twin factory system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The battery assembly module (4) includes a second clamping claw (41) and a second movable guide rail (42), the second movable guide rail (42) is arranged horizontally, the second clamping claw (41) can move along the second movable guide rail (42), a third conveyor belt (43) is arranged at a position adjacent to the output end of the second conveyor belt (22), a material box is arranged on the third conveyor belt (43) and moves along with the third conveyor belt (43), and the third conveyor belt (43) is provided with a blocking member (44) for preventing the material box from moving.

5. The digital twin factory system according to claim 4, characterized in that: A material detection camera (431) is provided above the third conveyor belt (43), the material detection camera (431) is electrically connected to a logic programming control module (7), and the logic programming control module (7) is electrically connected to an advance resistance member (44).

6. The digital twin factory system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The invention also includes a temperature acquisition module (5), which is electrically connected to the logic programming control module (7). The temperature acquisition module (5) includes a plurality of temperature sensors, which are respectively installed on the battery loading module (1), the battery conveying module (2), the battery flipping module (3) and the battery assembly module (4). The temperature acquisition module (5) is used to collect the operating temperatures of the battery loading module (1), the battery conveying module (2), the battery flipping module (3) and the battery assembly module (4) and generate temperature signals to send to the logic programming control module (7).

7. The digital twin factory system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The invention also includes a humidity sensor. The humidity acquisition module (6) is electrically connected to the logic programming control module (7). The humidity acquisition module (6) includes a plurality of humidity sensors, which are respectively installed on the battery loading module (1), the battery conveying module (2), the battery flipping module (3) and the battery assembly module (4). The humidity acquisition module (6) is used to collect the working humidity of the battery loading module (1), the battery conveying module (2), the battery flipping module (3) and the battery assembly module (4) and generate a humidity signal to send to the logic programming control module (7).

8. The digital twin factory system according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a touch screen module (9) and a network module (8), wherein the touch screen module (9) is connected to the logic programming control module (7) via the network module (8).

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