Cylindrical battery packing device and packing method

Abstract

The invention discloses a cylindrical battery packaging device and method.The cylindrical battery packaging device comprises a rack and a material distributing track, a temporary storage mechanism, a grabbing mechanism, a feeding module, a loading module and a loading mechanism which are arranged on the rack, the arranged temporary storage mechanism stores cylindrical batteries in a grouped mode, and therefore the cylindrical batteries can be conveniently transferred in a grouped mode through a transferring mechanism; the cylindrical batteries are transferred to the first conveying mechanism in a grouped mode through the transferring mechanism, then the cylindrical batteries are conveyed to the overturning station in a grouped mode through the first conveying mechanism, the batteries are clamped and overturned through the overturning mechanism so that the batteries can be kept upright, and then the upright batteries are grabbed and conveyed into the material frame through the loading mechanism. The transferring mechanism, the charging mechanism and the overturning mechanism are utilized to realize transferring, overturning and charging of battery groups, so that the trouble of manual participation is avoided, the labor cost is saved, and mixed charging of batteries and other quality problems caused by human factors are avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of operation transportation, and in particular to a cylindrical battery packaging device and a packaging method. Background Art

[0002] Cylindrical batteries are a common type of battery that is cylindrical in shape and usually has a metal casing. These batteries are commonly used in portable electronic devices such as flashlights, remote controls, electronic toys, etc., as well as some large devices such as power tools and electric vehicles.

[0003] After the cylindrical batteries are produced, they need to be classified according to different voltages, capacities and qualities. After classification, the cylindrical batteries need to be packaged. The previous packaging method relied on several or one worker to manually package different types of batteries at the final stage of the screening production line. The packaging efficiency was low and the labor input cost was high. Assembly line operations were often prone to mixed battery loading and other quality problems due to human factors. Summary of the invention

[0004] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present invention provides a cylindrical battery packaging device that can avoid the trouble of manual packaging, improve packaging efficiency and reduce the labor cost of packaging through mechanical packaging.

[0005] The invention also provides a method for packaging cylindrical batteries.

[0006] According to a first aspect of the present invention, a cylindrical battery packaging device comprises a frame and a material distribution track, a temporary storage mechanism, a gripping mechanism, a feeding module, a loading module and a loading mechanism arranged on the frame. A plurality of material distribution tracks are arranged, each of which is used to store a type of cylindrical battery. The temporary storage mechanism is arranged in front of the material distribution track. The temporary storage mechanism and the material distribution track are arranged one by one. The temporary storage mechanism is used to store cylindrical batteries of corresponding types in groups. The gripping mechanism is arranged above the material distribution track. The gripping mechanism is used to grab the cylindrical batteries on the material distribution track and store them in the temporary storage mechanism. The feeding module comprises a transfer mechanism, a first conveying mechanism and a flipping mechanism. The transfer mechanism, the first conveying mechanism and the flipping mechanism are all arranged on the frame. The first conveying mechanism comprises: the transfer mechanism is used to The cylindrical batteries are transferred in groups from the temporary storage mechanism to the first conveying mechanism. The flipping mechanism is used to grab the batteries on the first conveying mechanism and flip them 90°. The loading module includes a second conveying mechanism, a loading platform, a third conveying mechanism, a first pushing assembly and a second pushing assembly. The second conveying mechanism is used to convey the material frame. One end of the loading platform is connected to the second conveying mechanism, and the other end of the loading platform is connected to the third conveying mechanism. The first pushing assembly is arranged at the tail end of the second conveying mechanism. The first pushing assembly is used to push the material frame to the loading platform. The second pushing assembly is arranged on the loading platform. The second pushing assembly is used to push the material frame to the head end of the third conveying mechanism. The loading mechanism is used to grab the cylindrical batteries on the flipping mechanism and insert the cylindrical batteries into the material frame on the loading platform.

[0007] A cylindrical battery packaging device according to an embodiment of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects: the temporary storage mechanism stores the cylindrical batteries in groups, which is convenient for the transfer mechanism to transfer the batteries in groups; the transfer mechanism is used to transfer the cylindrical batteries in groups to the first conveying mechanism; the first conveying mechanism is used to convey the cylindrical batteries in groups to the flipping station; the flipping mechanism is used to clamp the batteries and flip them to keep the batteries upright; the upright batteries are then grabbed by the loading mechanism and sent to the material frame. In the present application, the transfer mechanism, the loading mechanism and the flipping mechanism are used to realize the transfer, flipping and loading of batteries in groups, eliminating the trouble of manual participation and saving labor costs; and the loading module does not require manual participation in loading from the empty material frame to the material frame returned to be filled with cylindrical batteries, thereby avoiding mixed loading of batteries and other quality problems caused by human factors.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first conveying mechanism includes a first conveyor belt and a material storage tool, the first conveyor belt is arranged on the frame, the material storage tool is connected to the first conveyor belt, the material storage tool is used to store a group of cylindrical batteries, and the material storage tool is provided with a plurality of first conveyor belts. The first conveyor belt is used to convey the cylindrical batteries to the next workstation. The first conveying mechanism has a simple structure, and utilizes the combination of the first conveyor belt and the material storage tool to realize the conveying of cylindrical batteries in groups.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the flipping mechanism includes a flipping cylinder and a first clamping tool, the flipping cylinder is connected to the frame, the first clamping tool is connected to the flipping cylinder, the flipping cylinder drives the first clamping tool to clamp a group of cylindrical batteries on the storage tool, and then flips them so that the axis of the cylindrical batteries is vertical.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the second conveying mechanism and the third conveying mechanism both include a second conveyor belt and a limiting track groove, the limiting track groove is arranged on the frame, the second conveyor belt is accommodated in the limiting track groove, the conveying directions of the second conveying mechanism and the third conveying mechanism are opposite, the second conveying mechanism is used for inputting material frames, and the third conveying mechanism is used for outputting material frames, the second conveying mechanism and the third conveying mechanism have simple structures, and cooperate with the loading mechanism to realize the input, loading and output of material frames.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first pushing assembly and the second pushing assembly both include a driving member and a pushing plate, the driving member is connected to the frame, the pushing plate is transmission-connected to the driving member, and the driving member is used to drive the pushing plate to push the corresponding material frame along a straight line.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a detection member is further included, wherein the detection member is arranged at the tail end of the third conveying mechanism, the detection member is electrically connected to the third conveying mechanism, and the detection member is used to detect the material frame. When the detection member detects the material frame, the third conveying mechanism stops operating. The detection member is arranged so that the third conveying mechanism stops operating when the material frame is present at the tail end, so that the operator can take out the material frame conveniently.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the loading mechanism includes a robotic arm and a second clamping tool, the second clamping tool is transmission-connected to the robotic arm, the second clamping tool is used to absorb the cylindrical battery on the first clamping tool, and the robotic arm is used to drive the second clamping tool to insert the cylindrical battery into the material frame.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a sticker module is further included, which includes a battery rack, a paper tape winder and a sticker cylinder. The battery rack is connected to the frame, and the transfer mechanism is used to transfer the cylindrical batteries from the temporary storage mechanism to the battery rack in groups. The paper tape winder is arranged on the frame, and the paper tape winder is used to straighten the paper tape and make the straightened paper tape pass vertically through the side end of the battery rack. The sticker cylinder is arranged on both sides of the battery rack, and the sticker cylinder is used to push the insulating paper on the paper tape to the end of the cylindrical battery on the battery rack. After the sticker is completed, the transfer mechanism transfers the cylindrical batteries on the battery rack to the first conveying mechanism.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the temporary storage mechanism includes a material storage box, an upper end of the material storage box is provided with an opening, a bottom of the material storage box is provided with a support plate, and the support plate is liftably arranged in the material storage box.

[0016] A cylindrical battery packaging method according to a second aspect of an embodiment of the present invention is applied to a cylindrical battery packaging device, and the packaging method comprises the following steps:

[0017] S1, the cylindrical batteries after screening are input into the material distribution track by category, and when the material distribution track stores at least one group of cylindrical batteries, the grabbing mechanism grabs the cylindrical batteries on the material distribution track and stores them in the temporary storage mechanism;

[0018] S2, the transfer mechanism transfers the cylindrical batteries from the temporary storage mechanism to the battery rack in groups, the paper tape rewinder rewinds the paper tape so that the circular blanks on the paper tape are aligned with the ends of the cylindrical batteries on the battery rack, and then the sticker cylinder pushes the circular blanks on the paper tape to squeeze them onto the ends of the corresponding cylindrical batteries, so that the circular blanks are attached to the ends of the corresponding cylindrical batteries;

[0019] S3, after the sticker is applied, the transfer mechanism transfers the cylindrical batteries on the battery rack to the first conveying mechanism, the first conveying mechanism conveys the cylindrical batteries forward in groups to the flipping station, and the flipping mechanism grabs the batteries on the first conveying mechanism and flips them 90°;

[0020] S4, placing a material frame on the second conveying mechanism, when the material frame is conveyed to the tail end of the second conveying mechanism, the first pushing assembly pushes the material frame to the loading platform, at this time the loading mechanism grabs the cylindrical batteries on the flipping mechanism, and inserts the cylindrical batteries into the material frame on the loading platform, after the material frame on the loading platform is filled with batteries, the second pushing assembly pushes the material frame to the head end of the third conveying mechanism, the third conveying mechanism outputs the material frame filled with batteries, and the operator takes out the material frame and stacks it for storage to complete the packaging.

[0021] A method for packaging cylindrical batteries according to an embodiment of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects: the temporary storage mechanism stores the cylindrical batteries in groups, which is convenient for the transfer mechanism to transfer the batteries in groups; the transfer mechanism is used to transfer the cylindrical batteries in groups to the battery rack; after the battery rack is labeled with stickers, the transfer mechanism is used to transfer the cylindrical batteries in groups to the first conveying mechanism; the first conveying mechanism is used to convey the cylindrical batteries in groups to the flipping station; the flipping mechanism is used to clamp the batteries and flip them to keep them upright; the upright batteries are then grabbed by the loading mechanism and sent to the material frame; in the present application, the transfer mechanism, the loading mechanism and the flipping mechanism are used to realize the transfer, flipping and loading of batteries in groups, eliminating the trouble of manual participation and saving labor costs; and the loading module does not require manual participation in loading from the empty material frame to the material frame returned to be filled with cylindrical batteries, thereby avoiding mixed loading of batteries and other quality problems caused by human factors.

[0022] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be given in part in the following description and in part will be obvious from the following description, or will be learned through practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and easily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0024] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a cylindrical battery packaging device according to an embodiment of the present invention from a top view Figure 1 ;

[0025] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of a cylindrical battery packaging device according to an embodiment of the present invention from a top view Figure 2 ;

[0026] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the temporary storage mechanism of the cylindrical battery packaging device from a left angle is shown;

[0027] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing a cylindrical battery packaging device in which the turning mechanism does not grab a cylindrical battery;

[0028] Figure 5 for Figure 1 The schematic diagram of the turning mechanism of the cylindrical battery packaging device grabbing the cylindrical battery and turning it;

[0029] Figure 6 for Figure 1A schematic diagram showing a cylindrical battery packing device in which a loading mechanism grabs a cylindrical battery on a flipping mechanism;

[0030] Figure 7 for Figure 1 The structural schematic diagram of the loading module of the cylindrical battery packaging device is shown;

[0031] Figure 8 for Figure 1 The structural schematic diagram of the sticker module of the cylindrical battery packaging device is shown;

[0032] Fig. 9 Schematic diagram of paper tape.

[0033] Frame 100a, material distribution track 100;

[0034] Temporary storage mechanism 200, material storage box 210, and support plate 211;

[0035] Feeding module 300, transfer mechanism 310, first conveying mechanism 320, first conveyor belt 321, material storage tool 322;

[0036] Flipping mechanism 330, flipping cylinder 331, first clamping tool 332;

[0037] The loading module 400, the second conveying mechanism 410, the loading platform 420, the third conveying mechanism 430, the first pushing assembly 440, and the second pushing assembly 450;

[0038] The second conveyor belt 460a, the limiting track groove 460b, the driving member 470a, and the push plate 470b;

[0039] Material frame 480;

[0040] A loading mechanism 500, a mechanical arm 510, and a second clamping tool 520;

[0041] Sticker module 600, battery rack 610, paper tape reel 620, sticker cylinder 630;

[0042] Grasping mechanism 700 , detection element 800 , cylindrical battery 900 , paper tape 910 . DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0043] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and cannot be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0044] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that descriptions involving orientations, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., and orientations or positional relationships indicated are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0045] In the description of the present invention, "several" means one or more, "more" means two or more, "greater than", "less than", "exceed" etc. are understood as not including the number itself, and "above", "below", "within" etc. are understood as including the number itself. If there is a description of "first" or "second", it is only used for the purpose of distinguishing the technical features, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying the relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0046] In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined, terms such as setting, installing, connecting, etc. should be understood in a broad sense, and technicians in the relevant technical field can reasonably determine the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific content of the technical solution.

[0047] Reference Figures 1 to 9A cylindrical battery packaging device includes a frame 100a and a material distribution track 100, a temporary storage mechanism 200, a grabbing mechanism 700, a feeding module 300, a loading module 400 and a loading mechanism 500 arranged on the frame 100a. The material distribution track 100 is provided with a plurality of tracks, each of which is used to store a type of cylindrical battery 900. The temporary storage mechanism 200 is arranged in front of the material distribution track 100. The temporary storage mechanism 200 corresponds to the material distribution track 100 one by one. The temporary storage mechanism 200 is used to store the cylindrical batteries 900 of the corresponding type in groups. The grabbing mechanism 700 is arranged above the material distribution track 100. The grabbing mechanism 700 is used to grab the cylindrical batteries 900 on the material distribution track 100 and store them in the temporary storage mechanism 200. The feeding module 300 includes a transfer mechanism 310, a first conveying mechanism 320 and a flipping mechanism 330. The transfer mechanism 310, the first conveying mechanism 320 and the flipping mechanism 330 are all arranged on the frame 100a. The first conveying mechanism 320 includes: the transfer mechanism 310 is used to transfer the cylindrical batteries 900 from the temporary storage mechanism 200 to the first conveying mechanism 320 in groups; the flipping mechanism 330 is used to grab the batteries on the first conveying mechanism 320 and flip them 90°; the loading module 400 includes a second conveying mechanism 410, a loading platform 420, a third conveying mechanism 430, a first pushing assembly 440 and a second pushing assembly 450; the second conveying mechanism 410 is used to convey the material frame 480; one end of the loading platform 420 is connected to the second conveyor The first pushing assembly 440 is arranged at the rear end of the second conveying mechanism 410, and the first pushing assembly 440 is used to push the material frame 480 to the loading platform 420. The second pushing assembly 450 is arranged on the loading platform 420, and the second pushing assembly 450 is used to push the material frame 480 to the head end of the third conveying mechanism 430. The loading mechanism 500 is used to grab the cylindrical battery 900 on the flipping mechanism 330 and insert the cylindrical battery 900 into the material frame 480 on the loading platform 420. The temporary storage mechanism 200 is arranged to store the cylindrical batteries 900 in groups, so as to facilitate the transfer mechanism 310 to transfer the cylindrical batteries 900 in groups. The batteries are transferred to the first conveying mechanism 320 in groups, and then the cylindrical batteries 900 are conveyed to the flipping station in groups by the first conveying mechanism 320. The flipping mechanism 330 is used to clamp the batteries and flip them to keep the batteries upright. The upright batteries are then grabbed by the loading mechanism 500 and sent to the material frame 480. In the present application, the transfer mechanism 310, the loading mechanism 500 and the flipping mechanism 330 are used to realize the transfer, flipping and loading of batteries in groups, eliminating the trouble of manual participation and saving labor costs. In addition, the loading module 400 is set up from sending the empty material frame 480 to returning the material frame 480 filled with cylindrical batteries 900. There is no need for manual participation in the loading process, thereby avoiding mixed loading of batteries and other quality problems caused by human factors.

[0048] In some embodiments, the first conveying mechanism 320 includes a first conveyor belt 321 and a storage jig 322. The first conveyor belt 321 is set on the frame 100a, and the storage jig 322 is connected to the first conveyor belt 321. The storage jig 322 is used to store a group of cylindrical batteries 900. The storage jig 322 is provided with several, and the first conveyor belt 321 is used to transport the cylindrical batteries 900 to the next workstation. The first conveying mechanism 320 has a simple structure and utilizes the combination of the first conveyor belt 321 and the storage jig 322 to realize the conveying of cylindrical batteries 900 in groups.

[0049] In some embodiments, the flipping mechanism 330 includes a flipping cylinder 331 and a first clamping fixture 332. The flipping cylinder 331 is connected to the frame 100a, and the first clamping fixture 332 is connected to the flipping cylinder 331. The flipping cylinder 331 drives the first clamping fixture 332 to clamp a group of cylindrical batteries 900 on the storage fixture 322, and then flips the cylindrical battery 900 so that the axis of the cylindrical battery 900 is vertical. It can be understood that the first clamping fixture 332 is actually an air suction fixture, which uses a negative pressure pump to create negative pressure. The cylindrical battery 900 is adsorbed on the first clamping tool 332. The first clamping tool 332 can be an adsorption block. A semi-cylindrical groove matching the shape of the cylindrical battery is provided on the adsorption block. A rubber pad and an adsorption hole are provided in the semi-cylindrical groove. The adsorption hole passes through the rubber pad. The rubber pad ensures the fit of the cylindrical battery 900, and the adsorption hole adsorbs the cylindrical battery 900. In addition, an electromagnet can be provided to adsorb the cylindrical battery 900, or a finger cylinder can be provided to clamp the cylindrical battery 900.

[0050] In some embodiments, the second conveying mechanism 410 and the third conveying mechanism 430 both include a second conveyor belt 460a and a limiting rail groove 460b. The limiting rail groove 460b is arranged on the frame 100a, and the second conveyor belt 460a is accommodated in the limiting rail groove 460b. The conveying directions of the second conveying mechanism 410 and the third conveying mechanism 430 are opposite. The second conveying mechanism 410 is used to input the material frame, and the third conveying mechanism 430 is used to output the material frame. The second conveying mechanism 410 and the third conveying mechanism have a simple structure, and cooperate with the loading mechanism 500 to realize the input, loading and output of the material frame 480.

[0051] In some embodiments, the first pushing assembly 440 and the second pushing assembly 450 both include a driving member 470a and a pushing plate 470b, the driving member 470a is connected to the frame 100a, and the pushing plate 470b is transmission-connected to the driving member 470a, and the driving member 470a is used to drive the pushing plate 470b to push the corresponding material frame along a straight line. It can be understood that a sensor is provided at the tail end of the second conveying mechanism 410, and the sensor is electrically connected to the driving member 470a. When there is a material frame 480 at the tail end of the second conveying mechanism 410, after the sensor detects the material frame 480, the first pushing assembly 440 pushes the material frame 480 to the loading platform 420 for loading batteries. A CCD camera is also provided on the loading platform 420 to detect whether the material frame 480 is full. If the material frame 480 is full of batteries, the second pushing assembly 450 electrically connected to the CCD camera pushes the material frame 480 to the third conveying mechanism 430.

[0052] In some embodiments, a detection member 800 is further included. The detection member 800 is arranged at the tail end of the third conveying mechanism 430. The detection member 800 is electrically connected to the third conveying mechanism 430. The detection member 800 is used to detect the material frame 480. When the detection member 800 detects the material frame, the third conveying mechanism 430 stops operating. The detection member 800 is arranged so that the third conveying mechanism 430 stops operating when there is a material frame 480 at the tail end, so that the operator can take out the material frame 480. It can be understood that the detection member 800 can be an infrared radiation sensor or a distance sensor, etc.

[0053] In some embodiments, the loading mechanism 500 includes a robotic arm 510 and a second clamping tool 520, the second clamping tool 520 is transmission-connected to the robotic arm 510, the second clamping tool 520 is used to suck the cylindrical battery 900 on the first clamping tool 332, and the robotic arm 510 is used to drive the second clamping tool 520 to insert the cylindrical battery 900 into the material frame. It can be understood that the second clamping tool 520 is provided with a plurality of suction nozzles, each suction nozzle corresponds to a cylindrical battery 900, and the number of suction nozzles is the same as the number of batteries in a group of cylindrical batteries 900, and each suction nozzle sucks the end of the cylindrical battery 900 along the axial direction of the cylindrical battery 900. When the first clamping tool 332 and the second clamping tool 520 are docked, the first clamping tool 332 is released, and the second clamping tool 520 adsorbs or clamps the cylindrical battery 900, and then the robotic arm 510 inserts the cylindrical battery 900 into the material frame 480.

[0054] In some embodiments, a sticker module 600 is also included, and the sticker module 600 includes a battery rack 610, a paper tape reel 620 and a sticker cylinder 630. The battery rack 610 is connected to the frame 100a, and the transfer mechanism 310 is used to transfer the cylindrical batteries 900 from the temporary storage mechanism 200 to the battery rack 610 in groups. The paper tape reel 620 is set on the frame 100a, and the paper tape reel 620 is used to straighten the paper tape 910 and make the straightened paper tape 910 move along the The sticker cylinder 630 passes vertically through the side end of the battery rack 610 and is set on both sides of the battery rack 610. The sticker cylinder 630 is used to push the insulating paper on the paper tape 910 to the end of the cylindrical battery 900 on the battery rack 610. After the sticker is completed, the transfer mechanism 310 transfers the cylindrical battery 900 on the battery rack 610 to the first conveying mechanism 320. It can be understood that the paper tape 910 is an insulating paper used to encapsulate the outer edge ring of the bottom of the cylindrical battery 900.

[0055] In some embodiments, the temporary storage mechanism 200 includes a material storage box 210 , an upper end of the material storage box 210 is provided with an opening, a bottom of the material storage box 210 is provided with a support plate 211 , and the support plate 211 is arranged in the material storage box 210 in a liftable manner.

[0056] A cylindrical battery packaging method is applied to a cylindrical battery packaging device, and the packaging method comprises the following steps:

[0057] S1, the cylindrical batteries 900 after screening are input into the material distribution track 100 by category. When the material distribution track 100 stores at least one group of cylindrical batteries 900, the grabbing mechanism 700 grabs the cylindrical batteries 900 on the material distribution track 100 and stores them in the temporary storage mechanism 200;

[0058] S2, the transfer mechanism 310 transfers the cylindrical batteries 900 from the temporary storage mechanism 200 to the battery rack 610 in groups, the paper tape reel 620 reels the paper tape 910 so that the circular blanks on the paper tape 910 are aligned with the ends of the cylindrical batteries 900 on the battery rack 610, and then the sticker cylinder 630 pushes the circular blanks on the paper tape 910 to squeeze the ends of the corresponding cylindrical batteries 900, so that the circular blanks are attached to the ends of the corresponding cylindrical batteries 900;

[0059] S3, after the sticker is finished, the transfer mechanism 310 transfers the cylindrical batteries 900 on the battery rack 610 to the first conveying mechanism 320, the first conveying mechanism 320 conveys the cylindrical batteries 900 forward in groups to the flipping station, and the flipping mechanism 330 grabs the batteries on the first conveying mechanism 320 and flips them 90°;

[0060] S4, place the material frame 480 on the second conveying mechanism 410. When the material frame 480 is conveyed to the tail end of the second conveying mechanism 410, the first pushing assembly 440 pushes the material frame 480 to the loading platform 420. At this time, the loading mechanism 500 grabs the cylindrical battery 900 on the flipping mechanism 330 and inserts the cylindrical battery 900 into the material frame 480 on the loading platform 420. After the material frame 480 on the loading platform 420 is full of batteries, the second pushing assembly 450 pushes the material frame 480 to the head end of the third conveying mechanism 430. The third conveying mechanism 430 outputs the material frame 480 filled with batteries. The operator takes out the material frame 480 for stacking and storage to complete the packaging.

[0061] The temporary storage mechanism 200 is set to store the cylindrical batteries 900 in groups, which is convenient for the transfer mechanism 310 to transfer the cylindrical batteries 900 in groups. The transfer mechanism 310 is used to transfer the cylindrical batteries 900 in groups to the battery rack 610. After the stickers are attached to the battery rack 610, the transfer mechanism 310 is used to transfer the cylindrical batteries 900 in groups to the first conveying mechanism 320. The first conveying mechanism 320 is used to convey the cylindrical batteries 900 in groups to the flipping station. The flipping mechanism 330 is used to clamp the batteries and flip them to keep the batteries upright. The upright batteries are then grabbed by the loading mechanism 500 and sent to the material frame 480. In the present application, the transfer mechanism 310, the loading mechanism 500 and the flipping mechanism 330 are used to realize the transfer, flipping and loading of battery groups, eliminating the trouble of manual participation and saving labor costs. In addition, the loading module 400 is set from sending into the empty material frame 480 to returning to the material frame 480 filled with cylindrical batteries 900. There is no need for manual participation in the loading process, thereby avoiding mixed loading of batteries and other quality problems caused by human factors.

[0062] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings, but the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various changes can be made within the knowledge scope of ordinary technicians in the relevant technical field without departing from the purpose of the present invention.

Claims

1. A cylindrical battery packaging device, characterized in that: It comprises a frame (100a) and arranged on the frame (100a): A plurality of material distribution tracks (100) are provided, each of the material distribution tracks (100) being used to store one type of cylindrical battery (900); A temporary storage mechanism (200) is arranged in front of the material distribution track (100), the temporary storage mechanism (200) and the material distribution track (100) are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence, and the temporary storage mechanism (200) is used to store cylindrical batteries (900) of corresponding types in groups; A grabbing mechanism (700) is arranged above the material distribution track (100), and the grabbing mechanism (700) is used to grab the cylindrical battery (900) on the material distribution track (100) and store it in the temporary storage mechanism (200); A feeding module (300), comprising a transfer mechanism (310), a first conveying mechanism (320) and a flipping mechanism (330), wherein the transfer mechanism (310), the first conveying mechanism (320) and the flipping mechanism (330) are all arranged on the frame (100a), the transfer mechanism (310) is used to transfer cylindrical batteries (900) in groups from the temporary storage mechanism (200) to the first conveying mechanism (320), and the flipping mechanism (330) is used to grab the batteries on the first conveying mechanism (320) and flip them by 90 degrees; The loading module (400) comprises a second conveying mechanism (410), a loading platform (420), a third conveying mechanism (430), a first pushing assembly (440) and a second pushing assembly (450), wherein the second conveying mechanism (410) is used to convey a material frame (480), one end of the loading platform (420) is connected to the second conveying mechanism (410), and the other end of the loading platform (420) is connected to the third conveying mechanism (430), the first pushing assembly (440) is arranged at the rear end of the second conveying mechanism (410), the first pushing assembly (440) is used to push the material frame (480) to the loading platform (420), the second pushing assembly (450) is arranged on the loading platform (420), and the second pushing assembly (450) is used to push the material frame (480) to the front end of the third conveying mechanism (430); The loading mechanism (500) is used to grab the cylindrical battery (900) on the flipping mechanism (330) and insert the cylindrical battery (900) into the material frame (480) on the loading platform (420).

2. The cylindrical battery packaging device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first conveying mechanism (320) comprises: A first conveyor belt (321) is arranged on the frame (100a); A material storage tool (322) connected to the first conveyor belt (321), the material storage tool (322) being used to store a group of cylindrical batteries (900), and the material storage tool (322) being provided with a plurality of; The first conveyor belt (321) is used to convey the cylindrical battery (900) to the next workstation.

3. The cylindrical battery packaging device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The turning mechanism (330) comprises: A turning cylinder (331) connected to the frame (100a); The first clamping tool (332) is connected to the flipping cylinder (331), and the flipping cylinder (331) drives the first clamping tool (332) to clamp a group of cylindrical batteries (900) on the storage tool (322), and then flips the cylindrical batteries (900) so that the axis is vertical.

4. The cylindrical battery packaging device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The second conveying mechanism (410) and the third conveying mechanism (430) both comprise a second conveying belt (460a) and a limiting track groove (460b); the limiting track groove (460b) is arranged on the frame (100a); the second conveying belt (460a) is accommodated in the limiting track groove (460b); the conveying directions of the second conveying mechanism (410) and the third conveying mechanism (430) are opposite; the second conveying mechanism (410) is used for inputting a material frame, and the third conveying mechanism (430) is used for outputting a material frame.

5. The cylindrical battery packaging device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first pushing assembly (440) and the second pushing assembly (450) both include a driving member (470a) and a pushing plate (470b), wherein the driving member (470a) is connected to the frame (100a), and the pushing plate (470b) is transmission-connected to the driving member (470a), and the driving member (470a) is used to drive the pushing plate (470b) to push the corresponding material frame along a straight line.

6. The cylindrical battery packaging device according to claim 5, characterized in that: It also includes a detection member (800), which is arranged at the rear end of the third conveying mechanism (430), and the detection member (800) is electrically connected to the third conveying mechanism (430). The detection member (800) is used to detect the material frame. When the detection member (800) detects the material frame, the third conveying mechanism (430) stops operating.

7. The cylindrical battery packaging device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The loading mechanism (500) comprises a robotic arm (510) and a second clamping tool (520), wherein the second clamping tool (520) is transmission-connected to the robotic arm (510), and the second clamping tool (520) is used to absorb the cylindrical battery (900) on the first clamping tool (332), and the robotic arm (510) is used to drive the second clamping tool (520) to insert the cylindrical battery (900) into the material frame.

8. The cylindrical battery packaging device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: Also included is a sticker module (600), the sticker module (600) comprising: A battery rack (610) connected to the rack (100a), wherein the transfer mechanism (310) is used to transfer cylindrical batteries (900) in groups from the temporary storage mechanism (200) to the battery rack (610); A paper tape reel (620) is arranged on the frame (100a), and the paper tape reel (620) is used to straighten the paper tape (910) and make the straightened paper tape (910) pass through the side end of the battery frame (610) in the vertical direction; A sticker cylinder (630) is arranged on both sides of the battery rack (610), and the sticker cylinder (630) is used to push the insulating paper on the paper tape (910) to stick to the end of the cylindrical battery (900) on the battery rack (610); After the sticker is completed, the transfer mechanism (310) transfers the cylindrical battery (900) on the battery rack (610) to the first conveying mechanism (320).

9. The cylindrical battery packaging device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The temporary storage mechanism (200) comprises a material storage box (210), the upper end of the material storage box (210) is provided with an opening, the bottom of the material storage box (210) is provided with a support plate (211), and the support plate (211) is arranged in the material storage box (210) in a liftable manner.

10. A cylindrical battery packaging method, characterized in that: Applicable to the cylindrical battery packaging device according to claim 8, the packaging method comprises the following steps: S1, the cylindrical batteries (900) after screening are input into the material distribution track (100) by category, and when the material distribution track (100) stores at least one group of cylindrical batteries (900), the grabbing mechanism (700) grabs the cylindrical batteries (900) on the material distribution track (100) and stores them in the temporary storage mechanism (200); S2, the transfer mechanism (310) transfers the cylindrical batteries (900) from the temporary storage mechanism (200) to the battery rack (610) in groups, the paper tape reel (620) reels the paper tape (910) so that the circular blanks on the paper tape (910) are aligned with the ends of the cylindrical batteries (900) on the battery rack (610), and then the sticker cylinder (630) pushes the circular blanks on the paper tape (910) to squeeze the ends of the corresponding cylindrical batteries (900), so that the circular blanks are attached to the ends of the corresponding cylindrical batteries (900); S3, after the sticker is completed, the transfer mechanism (310) transfers the cylindrical batteries (900) on the battery rack (610) to the first conveying mechanism (320), the first conveying mechanism (320) conveys the cylindrical batteries (900) forward in groups to the flipping station, and the flipping mechanism (330) grabs the batteries on the first conveying mechanism (320) and flips them 90°; S4, placing a material frame (480) on the second conveying mechanism (410), when the material frame (480) is conveyed to the tail end of the second conveying mechanism (410), the first pushing assembly (440) pushes the material frame (480) to the loading platform (420), at which time the loading mechanism (500) grabs the cylindrical battery (900) on the flipping mechanism (330), and inserts the cylindrical battery (900) into the material frame (480) on the loading platform (420), after the material frame (480) on the loading platform (420) is filled with batteries, the second pushing assembly (450) pushes the material frame (480) to the head end of the third conveying mechanism (430), the third conveying mechanism (430) outputs the material frame (480) filled with batteries, and the operator takes out the material frame (480) for stacking and storage, completing the packaging.

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