Labeling robot and labeling system

Abstract

The embodiment of the invention discloses a labeling robot and a labeling system. The labeling robot comprises a main body part, a driving mechanism, a first labeling assembly and at least two clamping jaw parts. The driving mechanism, the first labeling assembly and the at least two clamping jaw parts are connected to the main body part, the driving mechanism is provided with a transmission shaft, and the driving mechanism drives the transmission shaft to move in the first direction. The first labeling assembly comprises an adsorption part and a fixing part, the adsorption part is provided with an adsorption plane, the fixing part is connected to one end of the transmission shaft and comprises an abutting mechanism, the abutting mechanism is arranged on the side, away from the adsorption plane, of the adsorption part, and the clamping jaw part extends in the first direction. And the first labeling assembly further comprises an elastic supporting part, the elastic supporting part is arranged between the adsorption part and the abutting mechanism, one end of the elastic supporting part is connected to the adsorption part, and at least part of the area of the other end of the elastic supporting part right faces the abutting mechanism, so that the labeling reliability of the labeling robot can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of battery technology, and more specifically, to a labeling robot and a labeling system. Background Art

[0002] In the process of removing the label from the label providing component and sticking the label to the box component, it is difficult for the labeling robot to determine whether the movement range has met the requirements for adsorbing or attaching the label. If the label has been adsorbed or the box component has been pressed, further movement may cause damage and also affect the quality of labeling.

[0003] Therefore, how to improve the reliability of labeling of battery devices becomes an urgent problem to be solved. Summary of the invention

[0004] The embodiments of the present application provide a labeling robot and a labeling system, which can improve the reliability of labeling of a battery device.

[0005] In a first aspect, a labeling robot is provided, which is used to attach labels to box components. The labeling robot includes: a main body; a driving mechanism connected to the main body, the driving mechanism is provided with a transmission shaft, and the driving mechanism drives the transmission shaft to move in a first direction; a first labeling component, the first labeling component includes an adsorption portion, and an adsorption plane is provided on the side of the adsorption portion facing the first direction, the first labeling component also includes a fixing portion, the fixing portion is connected to one end of the transmission shaft, the fixing portion includes an abutment mechanism, and the abutment mechanism is provided on the side of the adsorption portion away from the adsorption plane along the first direction; at least two clamping jaws, at least two clamping jaws are connected to the main body, and the clamping jaws extend along the first direction; wherein the first labeling component also includes an elastic support portion, the elastic support portion is provided between the adsorption portion and the abutment mechanism, one end of the elastic support portion is connected to the adsorption portion, and at least a part of the other end of the elastic support portion is directly opposite to the abutment mechanism.

[0006] In the technical solution provided by the embodiment of the present application, the adsorption part is abutted against the abutment mechanism through the elastic support part, which reduces the risk of damaging the equipment when adsorbing or attaching the label, and the vibration and impact generated by the operation of the labeling robot are buffered, so the labeling is smoother and more stable, and the reliability of the labeling step is improved. On the other hand, the labeling robot can clamp the box assembly through the clamping claw part, adsorb and attach the label through the first labeling assembly, and the first labeling assembly can move along the first direction, thereby reducing the possibility of the clamping claw part or the first labeling assembly interfering with other equipment when the box assembly is clamped by the clamping claw part and when the first labeling assembly adsorbs the label, so that the handling of the box assembly and the label attachment are completed by a labeling robot, which improves the integration of the assembly equipment and further improves the production efficiency.

[0007] In some embodiments, the adsorption portion has a cavity, and the cavity is connected to a vacuum interface; wherein the adsorption plane is provided with a first through hole, and the first through hole is connected to the cavity.

[0008] In the technical solution provided in the embodiment of the present application, the gas in the adsorption cavity is extracted through the vacuum interface, so that negative pressure can be formed on both sides of the first through hole, so that the first through hole can more conveniently adsorb and desorb the label. The adsorption and desorption process is simple and efficient, and the label is not easily damaged, thereby improving production efficiency.

[0009] In some embodiments, the abutment mechanism includes: a receiving groove, the opening of the receiving groove is facing the first direction, the receiving groove includes a first side wall arranged relatively along a second direction, and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction; the elastic support portion includes an abutment plate, at least a portion of the abutment plate is facing the abutment mechanism, and the abutment plate includes an avoidance area, and the orthographic projection of the avoidance area along the first direction covers the orthographic projection of the first side wall along the first direction.

[0010] In the technical solution provided in the embodiment of the present application, the abutment mechanism accommodates the abutment plate connected to the end of the elastic support part through the accommodating groove, and the abutment plate is provided with an avoidance area, so that during abutment, the accommodating groove can accommodate part of the abutment plate, which can reduce the possibility of lateral movement during the label attachment process and improve the labeling stability.

[0011] In some embodiments, a light source and a light receiver are respectively disposed on opposite surfaces of the first side wall.

[0012] In the technical solution provided in the embodiment of the present application, by arranging a light source and a light receiver on the surface opposite to the first side wall, it is possible to determine whether the abutment plate enters the receiving groove, thereby controlling the movement amplitude of the first labeling component in the first direction, thereby improving the reliability of labeling.

[0013] In some embodiments, the elastic support portion includes an elastic rod, and the fixing portion includes: a fixing plate, the fixing plate is provided with a second through hole, and the elastic rod passes through the second through hole.

[0014] In the technical solution provided in the embodiment of the present application, the fixing plate includes a fixing plate, and the elastic support part passes through the second through hole of the fixing plate, so that the fixing plate can fix the elastic support part. At the same time, the abutment plate can cooperate with the fixing plate so that the adsorption part will not fall off during the movement of the labeling robot, thereby improving the reliability of the labeling robot.

[0015] In some embodiments, an extension plate is provided at the end of the fixing plate along the second direction, the extension plate extends in a direction away from the adsorption portion, and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction; wherein an abutment mechanism is provided on the side of the extension plate facing the opposite direction of the second direction.

[0016] In the technical solution provided in the embodiment of the present application, the fixed plate is connected to the extension plate, and the abutment mechanism is arranged through the extension plate. The overall structure is simple, occupies a small space, has a high degree of integration, facilitates the movement of the labeling robot, and improves the reliability of the labeling robot.

[0017] In some embodiments, the first labeling component also includes: a connecting plate, the connecting plate includes a first area extending along the second direction, the first area is fixedly connected to one end of the transmission shaft, and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction; the connecting plate also includes a second area extending in the opposite direction of the first direction, and the second area is connected to the fixed part.

[0018] In the technical solution provided in the embodiment of the present application, the connecting plate includes a second area extending in the opposite direction of the first direction, and is connected to the fixed part through the second area, so that the fixed part as a whole can be retracted in a direction close to the main body, which can reduce the possibility of mutual interference between the first labeling components and improve the reliability of the labeling robot.

[0019] In some embodiments, the connecting plate is connected to the transmission shaft by bolts penetrating the first region, and the labeling robot further includes: a blocking plate, which is arranged on a side of the nut of the bolt away from the first region.

[0020] In the technical solution provided in the embodiment of the present application, a blocking plate is arranged at the connection between the connecting plate and the transmission shaft. The blocking plate can block the path of the bolt from falling into the box assembly when the bolt falls off, thereby reducing product defects caused by the bolt falling off and improving production efficiency.

[0021] In some embodiments, a third through hole is disposed at a position of the blocking plate opposite to the nut, and a size of the third through hole in the second direction is smaller than a size of the nut in the second direction.

[0022] In some embodiments, a buffer structure is provided on a side of the clamping jaw portion facing the box assembly.

[0023] In the technical solution provided in the embodiment of the present application, a buffer structure is provided on the side of the two clamping jaws facing the box assembly, which can protect the box assembly, reduce the damage caused by the hard part of the clamping jaws scratching the box assembly, and improve product quality.

[0024] In some embodiments, the labeling robot further includes: a positioning component, the positioning component facing the first direction.

[0025] In a second aspect, a labeling system is provided, the labeling system comprising: a labeling robot as described in any one of the first aspects.

[0026] In some embodiments, the labeling system also includes: a box component storage portion, the box component storage portion includes two second side walls arranged opposite to each other, the two second side walls are provided with a first slide rail and a second slide rail along the direction of gravity, the first slide rail and the second slide rail respectively carry a box component storage bin, and each box component storage bin includes at least one box component storage position; wherein, at least one box component storage position is used to place a box component, and when any box component storage bin slides out to the first position along the slide rail, the orthographic projection of any box component storage bin in the direction of gravity does not overlap with the orthographic projection of other box component storage bins in the direction of gravity.

[0027] In some embodiments, the box component storage bin includes a plurality of box component storage locations, the plurality of box component storage locations are arranged in the same direction, and the box component storage bin further includes: a first detection device, the first detection device is arranged at one end of the plurality of box component storage locations.

[0028] In some embodiments, the labeling system also includes: a conveying component, the conveying component includes a conveyor belt and a pallet, the pallet is carried on the conveyor belt, and the pallet is used to place the box component; a lifting assembly, the lifting assembly is stationary relative to the ground, and the lifting assembly includes a second detection device and a lifting device; wherein the second detection device is used to detect the pallet above the lifting device, the lifting device is arranged below the conveyor belt, and the lifting device includes a cylinder that moves along the direction of gravity.

[0029] In some embodiments, the tray is an insulating tray.

[0030] In a third aspect, a method for labeling a box assembly is provided, the method comprising: The positioning component of the labeling robot positions the box component; the clamping component of the labeling robot clamps the box component; the positioning component of the labeling robot positions the label; the labeling component of the labeling robot grabs the label; the labeling component of the labeling robot attaches the label to the box component.

[0031] Optionally, the labeling robot controls the driving mechanism to move the first labeling component in a direction opposite to the first direction, thereby reducing the possibility of collision between the first labeling component and the box component storage portion.

[0032] Optionally, the labeling robot may control the driving mechanism to move the first labeling component along a first direction, thereby reducing the possibility of collision between the box component and the label providing component.

[0033] Optionally, the method may further include: when the light source received by the light receiver is interrupted, the driving mechanism stops driving the first labeling component to move in the first direction. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0034] Figure 1 The following illustrates a possible applicable scenario of the labeling robot provided by a certain embodiment of the present application; Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a labeling robot in an embodiment of the present application is shown; Figure 3 Shows this application Figure 2 An enlarged view of part A of the labeling robot; Figure 4 Shows Figure 2 A magnified view of another perspective of part A of the labeling robot; Figure 5 Shows Figure 2 A magnified image of part A of the labeling robot from another different perspective; Figure 6 Shows Figure 2 A magnified image of part A of the labeling robot from another different perspective; Figure 7 Shows Figure 2 A magnified image of part A of the labeling robot from another different perspective; Figure 8 In the embodiment of the present application, Figure 2 Another possible enlarged schematic diagram of part A at different angles; Fig. 9 In the embodiment of the present application, Figure 2 Another possible enlarged schematic diagram of part A at different angles; Fig.10 In the embodiment of the present application, Figure 2 Another possible side view of part A; Fig.11 A schematic diagram of a box component storage portion in a box component labeling system provided by a certain embodiment of the present application is shown; Fig.12 A schematic diagram of a lifting support assembly in a labeling system provided by a certain embodiment of the present application is shown; Fig.13 A side schematic diagram of a lifting assembly in a labeling system provided by a certain embodiment of the present application is shown; Fig.14 A flow chart showing a method for labeling a box assembly provided by a certain embodiment of the present application is shown; Reference numerals: 115-box assembly; 300-labeling system; 310-box assembly storage part; 320-label providing assembly; 330-labeling robot; 340-transmission assembly; 341-conveyor belt; 342-tray; 350-supporting assembly; 331-main body; 332-first labeling assembly; 333-positioning assembly; 410-gripping jaw; 420-buffering structure; 510-adsorption part; 511-adsorption plane; 5111-first through hole; 512-fixing part; 5121-fixing plate; 5122-extension plate; 5123-abutment mechanism; 5123a-accommodation groove; 5124-second through hole; 513-connecting plate; 5131-first area; 5132-second area; 514-vacuum interface; 516-elastic support portion; 520-driving mechanism; 530-blocking plate; 531-third through hole; 610-second side wall; 620-first slide rail; 630-second slide rail; 640-box component storage bin; 641-box component storage position; 650-first detection device; 711-second detection device; 712-supporting device; 713-bracket; In the drawings, the drawings are not drawn to scale. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0036] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the embodiments of the present application clearer, the technical solution in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0037] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this application have the same meanings as those commonly understood by technicians in the technical field of this application; the terms used in the specification of this application are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit this application; the terms "including" and "having" in the specification and claims of this application and the above-mentioned drawings and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions. The terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of this application or the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish different objects, rather than to describe a specific order or a primary and secondary relationship.

[0038] Reference to "embodiments" in this application means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in conjunction with the embodiments may be included in at least one embodiment of the present application. The appearance of the phrase in various locations in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it an independent or alternative embodiment that is mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It is explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described in this application may be combined with other embodiments.

[0039] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", and "attached" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two elements. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0040] The term "and / or" in this application is only a description of the association relationship of associated objects, indicating that there can be three relationships. For example, A and / or B can represent: A exists alone, A and B exist at the same time, and B exists alone. In addition, the character " / " in this application generally indicates that the associated objects before and after are in an "or" relationship.

[0041] In the embodiments of the present application, the same reference numerals represent the same components, and for the sake of brevity, detailed descriptions of the same components are omitted in different embodiments. It should be understood that the thickness, length, width and other dimensions of various components in the embodiments of the present application shown in the drawings, as well as the overall thickness, length, width and other dimensions of the integrated device are only exemplary descriptions and should not constitute any limitation to the present application.

[0042] The term "multiple" as used in the present application refers to more than two (including two). Similarly, the term "multiple groups" refers to more than two groups (including two groups), and the term "multiple sheets" refers to more than two sheets (including two sheets).

[0043] Unless otherwise specified, all embodiments and optional embodiments of the present application can be combined with each other to form a new technical solution.

[0044] During the power battery assembly process, the box assembly of the battery device requires labels to be affixed to the box components. The labeling process is rather cumbersome and requires the cooperation of multiple robots or manual labor during the assembly process, which results in low box assembly efficiency.

[0045] In the process of removing the label from the label providing component and sticking the label to the box component, it cannot be determined whether the movement range has met the requirements for adsorbing or attaching the label. If the label has been adsorbed or the box component has been pressed, further movement may cause damage and also affect the quality of labeling.

[0046] Therefore, how to improve the reliability of labeling of battery devices becomes an urgent problem to be solved.

[0047] Combine the following Figures 1 to 5 The labeling robot 330 provided in some embodiments of the present application is described.

[0048] Figure 1 The following diagram shows a possible applicable scenario of the labeling robot 330 provided in a certain embodiment of the present application; Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a labeling robot 330 in an embodiment of the present application is shown; Figure 3 Shows this application Figure 2 An enlarged view of a portion A of the labeling robot 330; Figure 4 Shows Figure 2 An enlarged view of another perspective of part A of the labeling robot 330; Figure 5 Shows Figure 2 FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of part A of the labeling robot 330 from another different perspective.

[0049] Labeling robot 330 can be used in Figure 1 The labeling system 300 shown is for labeling a box assembly 115. For example, the box assembly storage section 310 provides the box assembly 115 to the labeling robot 330, and the label providing component 320 provides the label to the labeling robot 330. After the labeling robot 330 clamps the box assembly 115 and the label, it places the box assembly 115 on the conveying component 340 for labeling. The embodiments of the present application are not limited to this.

[0050] In some possible embodiments, a labeling robot 330 is provided, and the labeling robot 330 is used to attach a label to the box assembly 115. The labeling robot 330 includes: a main body 331; a driving mechanism 520, which is connected to the main body 331, and the driving mechanism 520 is provided with a transmission shaft, and the driving mechanism 520 drives the transmission shaft to move along the first direction; a first labeling component 332, and the first labeling component 332 includes an adsorption portion 510, and the adsorption portion 510 is provided with an adsorption plane 511 on one side facing the first direction, and the first labeling component 332 also includes a fixing portion 5 12, the fixing portion 512 is connected to one end of the transmission shaft, the fixing portion 512 includes a contact mechanism 5123, and the contact mechanism 5123 is arranged along the first direction on the side of the adsorption portion 510 away from the adsorption plane 511; wherein, the first labeling component 332 also includes an elastic support portion 516, the elastic support portion 516 is arranged between the adsorption portion 510 and the contact mechanism 5123, one end of the elastic support portion 516 is connected to the adsorption portion 510, and at least a part of the other end of the elastic support portion 516 is opposite to the contact mechanism 5123.

[0051] The battery device may include a box body, and a plurality of battery cells are contained in the box body to provide electrical energy. The box body assembly 115 mentioned in the embodiment of the present application may be any part of the box body of the battery device, for example, an upper box body, a lower box body, or a frame, etc. The box body assembly 115 may also have other names, which are not limited in the embodiment of the present application.

[0052] The end of the labeling robot 330 may be provided with a driving mechanism 520 connected to the main body 331, and the main body 331 may include Figure 2 The base part, arm part and end part in the labeling robot 330 can also have other settings, and the present application is not limited to this.

[0053] The label may be a sticker with product-related information, such as the product number, product batch, product parameters, reminder mark and other information of the box assembly 115. The label providing component 320 may print the stickers therein and separate a single label from the rolled sticker set, and the first labeling component 332 may grab a single label so as to subsequently attach the label to the box assembly 115.

[0054] The adsorption portion 510 has an adsorption plane 511 , so that the label provided by the label providing component 320 can be adsorbed to the adsorption plane 511 , and in the subsequent process of labeling the box component 115 , the label is pressed and adhered to the box component 115 .

[0055] The adsorption portion 510 can adsorb the label and attach the label to the box assembly 115 by vacuum suction, adhesion, etc.

[0056] The driving mechanism 520 may be a cylinder, a motor, etc. The driving mechanism 520 is connected to a transmission shaft, and drives the first adsorption component to move along the first direction through the transmission shaft, thereby completing the operation of adsorbing and pasting the label along the first direction.

[0057] The first direction may be different at different times, and this embodiment of the present application does not limit this.

[0058] During the process of removing the label from the label providing component 320 and sticking the label to the box component 115, the first adsorption component moves along the first direction. However, during the operation, it cannot be determined whether the movement amplitude has met the requirements for adsorbing or attaching the label. If the label has been adsorbed or the box component 115 has been pressed, further movement will cause damage to the adsorption part 510, the label providing component 320 and the box component 115, and will also affect the quality of labeling.

[0059] Through the design of the elastic support part 516 abutting against the abutment mechanism 5123, during the movement of the first adsorption component along the first direction, the pressing force on the label providing component 320 or the box component 115 is buffered, and the driving mechanism 520 can drive the first adsorption component to move within a larger range without damaging the equipment.

[0060] On the other hand, the adsorption part 510 abuts against the abutment mechanism 5123 of the fixed part 512 through the elastic support part 516, which can provide elastic floating in the moving direction of the adsorption part 510, so as to facilitate the adsorption and attachment of labels by the adsorption part 510, and the elastic floating provided by the elastic support part 516 can effectively buffer the vibration and impact in the attachment process, and the attached label is more effective and reliable.

[0061] For example, the elastic support part 516 may be a connecting rod provided with a spring, and the elastic deformation capability is provided by the spring. The elastic support part 516 may also be a hydraulic rod or a hydraulic cylinder, and the elastic support is provided by hydraulic pressure, but the embodiment of the present application is not limited thereto.

[0062] For example, Figure 3 One end of the elastic support portion 516 away from the adsorption portion 510 is connected to a contact plate, but the embodiment of the present application is not limited to this. The elastic support portion 516 can also directly contact the contact mechanism 5123.

[0063] In the technical solution provided in the embodiment of the present application, the adsorption portion 510 abuts against the abutment mechanism 5123 through the elastic support portion 516, which reduces the risk of damaging the equipment when adsorbing or attaching the label. In addition, since the vibration and impact generated by the operation of the labeling robot 330 are buffered, the labeling is smoother and more stable, thereby improving the reliability of the labeling step.

[0064] In some possible embodiments, the labeling robot 330 further includes: a positioning component 333, and the positioning component 333 faces the first direction.

[0065] Exemplarily, the positioning component 333 may be a camera component, for example, it may be a device having the function of collecting pictures or point cloud maps, such as a monocular camera, a multi-eye camera, a lidar, etc. The positioning component 333 can process the collected pictures or point cloud maps to determine the position of the box component 115 or a label, etc. The embodiments of the present application are not limited to this.

[0066] The positioning component 333 faces a first direction so as to provide positioning for the first label.

[0067] The box assembly 115 can be transported to the box assembly storage portion 310 by humans or robots to be picked up by the labeling robot 330 .

[0068] In some possible embodiments, the adsorption portion 510 has a cavity, and the cavity is connected to the vacuum interface 514; wherein the adsorption plane 511 is provided with a first through hole 5111, and the first through hole 5111 is connected to the cavity.

[0069] The vacuum interface 514 connected to the cavity of the adsorption part 510 can be connected to a vacuum pipeline, and the vacuum pipeline can be connected to a vacuum device, which can be an air pump. The other end of the vacuum pipeline can be provided with an air pump to create negative pressure. Accordingly, a space for connecting a vacuum pipeline can be reserved in the structure of the adsorption part 510, and this embodiment of the application does not limit this.

[0070] The number of the first through holes 5111 can be one or more. When the number of the first through holes 5111 is multiple, the attraction of adsorption is more evenly distributed and dispersed, which is beneficial to protecting the integrity of the label and is also beneficial to the reliability of label adsorption.

[0071] The size of the first through hole 5111 is not limited, for example, Figure 4 The first through hole 5111 shown in the figure is a micro hole, which is conducive to the adsorption and desorption of the label. The first through hole 5111 can also be a larger hole, and the embodiment of the present application is not limited thereto.

[0072] In the technical solution provided in the embodiment of the present application, the gas in the cavity of the adsorption part 510 is extracted through the vacuum interface 514, so that negative pressure can be formed on both sides of the first through hole 5111, so that the first through hole 5111 can more conveniently adsorb and desorb the label, and the adsorption and desorption process is simple and efficient, and the label is not easily damaged, thereby improving production efficiency.

[0073] Figure 6 Shows Figure 2FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of part A of the labeling robot 330 from another different perspective.

[0074] In some possible embodiments, the abutment mechanism 5123 includes: a receiving groove 5123a, the opening of the receiving groove 5123a faces the first direction, the receiving groove 5123a includes a first side wall relatively arranged along a second direction, and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction; the elastic support portion 516 includes an abutment plate 517, at least a portion of the abutment plate 517 is directly opposite to the abutment mechanism 5123, and the abutment plate 517 includes an avoidance area, and the orthographic projection of the avoidance area along the first direction covers the orthographic projection of the first side wall along the first direction.

[0075] The abutment mechanism 5123 is provided with a receiving groove 5123a, and the elastic support portion 516 abuts against the receiving groove 5123a via the abutment plate 517. The abutment area is relatively large, which can allow a certain deviation during abutment, thereby reducing the possibility of damage to the abutment mechanism 5123. In addition, the abutment plate 517 is provided with an avoidance area, and the avoidance area avoids the first side wall, so that the abutment portion of the abutment plate 517 can be accommodated in the receiving groove 5123a, which can play a fixing role in reducing the lateral movement of the label during the labeling process.

[0076] In the technical solution provided in the embodiment of the present application, the abutment mechanism 5123 accommodates the abutment plate 517 connected to the end of the elastic support part 516 through the accommodating groove 5123a, and the abutment plate 517 is provided with an avoidance area, so that during abutment, the accommodating groove 5123a can accommodate part of the abutment plate 517, which can reduce the possibility of lateral movement during the label attachment process and improve the labeling stability.

[0077] In some possible embodiments, a light source and a light receiver are respectively disposed on opposite surfaces of the first side wall.

[0078] The light source may be infrared light, laser, etc., but the embodiments of the present application are not limited thereto.

[0079] The light source can emit light. When the light is blocked and cannot reach the light receiver, it means that the abutment plate 517 has entered the receiving groove 5123a. The driving mechanism 520 can judge whether the adsorption part 510 is pressed in place according to whether the light emitted by the light source can be normally received. When it is judged that the abutment plate 517 has entered the receiving groove 5123a, the driving mechanism 520 can stop driving the transmission shaft to move in the first direction.

[0080] In the technical solution provided in the embodiment of the present application, by arranging a light source and a light receiver on the surface opposite to the first side wall, it is possible to determine whether the abutment plate 517 enters the receiving groove 5123a, thereby controlling the movement amplitude of the first labeling component 332 in the first direction, thereby improving the reliability of labeling.

[0081] In some possible embodiments, the elastic support portion 516 includes an elastic rod, and the fixing portion 512 includes a fixing plate 5121 , wherein the fixing plate 5121 is provided with a second through hole 5124 , and the elastic rod passes through the second through hole 5124 .

[0082] In the technical solution provided in the embodiment of the present application, the fixing plate 5121 includes a fixing plate 5121, and the elastic support portion 516 passes through the second through hole 5124 of the fixing plate 5121, so that the fixing plate 5121 can fix the elastic support portion 516, and at the same time, the abutment plate 517 can cooperate with the fixing plate 5121 so that the adsorption portion 510 will not fall off during the movement of the labeling robot 330, thereby improving the reliability of the labeling robot 330.

[0083] In some possible embodiments, an extension plate 5122 is provided at the end of the fixed plate 5121 along the second direction, and the extension plate 5122 extends in a direction away from the adsorption portion 510, and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction; wherein the abutment mechanism 5123 is provided on the side of the extension plate 5122 facing the opposite direction of the second direction.

[0084] In the technical solution provided in the embodiment of the present application, the fixed plate 5121 is connected to the extension plate 5122, and the abutment mechanism 5123 is set through the extension plate 5122. The overall structure is simple, occupies a small space, has a high degree of integration, facilitates the movement of the labeling robot 330, and improves the reliability of the labeling robot 330.

[0085] Figure 7 Shows Figure 2 FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of part A of the labeling robot 330 from another different perspective.

[0086] In some possible embodiments, the first labeling component 332 further includes: a connecting plate 513, wherein the connecting plate 513 includes a first area 5131 extending along a second direction, wherein the first area 5131 is fixedly connected to one end of the transmission shaft, and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction.

[0087] The first region 5131 may be directly connected to the fixing plate 5121, for example Figure 7 The first labeling component 332 at the lower middle part; the first area 5131 can also be connected to the fixing part 512 in other ways.

[0088] Furthermore, the connecting plate 513 may further include a second region 5132 extending in a direction opposite to the first direction, and the second region 5132 is connected to the fixing portion 512 .

[0089] In the technical solution provided in the embodiment of the present application, the connecting plate 513 includes a second area 5132 extending in the opposite direction of the first direction, and is connected to the fixed part 512 through the second area 5132, which can make the fixed part 512 retract as a whole in the direction close to the main body 331, thereby reducing the possibility of mutual interference between the first labeling components 332 and improving the reliability of the labeling robot 330.

[0090] In some possible embodiments, the connecting plate 513 is connected to the transmission shaft via bolts penetrating the first region 5131 , and the labeling robot 330 further includes: a blocking plate 530 , which is disposed on a side of the nut of the bolt away from the first region 5131 .

[0091] When grabbing the box assembly 115, adsorbing labels, and attaching labels, the box assembly 115 is located below the connection of the connecting plate 513. Due to the vibration and impact during the operation of the labeling robot 330, this part of the bolts may fall off. After the bolts fall off, they enter the box assembly 115 and are assembled into the battery device 10 in the subsequent assembly process, which may cause a malfunction of the battery device 10. Therefore, a blocking plate 530 can be provided to block the bolt falling path.

[0092] In the technical solution provided in the embodiment of the present application, a blocking plate 530 is provided at the connection between the connecting plate 513 and the transmission shaft. The blocking plate 530 can block the path of the bolt from falling into the box assembly 115 when the bolt falls off, thereby reducing product defects caused by the bolt falling off and improving production efficiency.

[0093] In some possible embodiments, a third through hole 531 is provided at a position of the blocking plate 530 opposite to the nut, and a size of the third through hole 531 in the second direction is smaller than a size of the nut in the second direction.

[0094] The blocking plate 530 has a third through hole 531. When the connecting plate 513 is fixedly connected to the transmission shaft, the bolt can be tightened through the third through hole 531. At the same time, since the size of the third through hole 531 is smaller than the size of the nut, the bolt cannot fall out through the third through hole 531 when it falls off, and the fallen bolt can still be tightened through the third through hole 531.

[0095] In the technical solution provided in the embodiment of the present application, by setting the third through hole 531 on the blocking plate 530, the bolts at the connecting surface can be conveniently tightened through the third through hole 531, which is convenient for assembly and maintenance, while reducing product defects caused by bolt falling off and improving production efficiency.

[0096] Combine the following Figures 8 to 10 The labeling robot 330 provided in one embodiment of the present application is described.

[0097] Figure 8 In the embodiment of the present application, Figure 2 Another possible enlarged schematic diagram of part A at different angles; Fig. 9 In the embodiment of the present application, Figure 2 Another possible enlarged schematic diagram of part A at different angles; Fig.10 In the embodiment of the present application, Figure 2 Another possible side view of part A.

[0098] In some possible embodiments, the labeling robot 330 further includes: at least two clamping claws 410 connected to the main body 331 , and the clamping claws 410 extend along the first direction.

[0099] The clamping claw portion 410 of the labeling robot 330 extends along the first direction, so as to be able to clamp the box assembly 115 along the first direction.

[0100] When the clamping claw 410 clamps the box assembly 115, the first labeling assembly 332 may be damaged by collision, and when the first labeling assembly 332 adsorbs the label, the box assembly 115 may be damaged by collision. In the embodiment of the present application, when the driving mechanism 520 is capable of driving the first labeling assembly 332 to move in the first direction, the driving mechanism 520 can be used to retract the first labeling assembly 332 to reduce the possibility of the above problems.

[0101] The labeling robot 330 can clamp the box assembly 115 through the clamping claw part 410, and absorb and attach the label through the first labeling component 332, and the first labeling component 332 can move along the first direction, thereby reducing the possibility of the clamping claw part 410 and the first labeling component 332 interfering with other equipment when the clamping claw part 410 clamps the box assembly 115 and when the first labeling component 332 absorbs the label. In this way, the box assembly 115 can be transported and the label attached by one labeling robot 330, which improves the integration of the assembly equipment and further improves the production efficiency.

[0102] In some possible embodiments, a buffer structure 420 is provided on a side of the clamping jaw portion 410 facing the box assembly 115 .

[0103] The clamping jaw portion 410 clamps the box assembly 115 and may provide a greater clamping force to stabilize the box assembly 115. The contact area between the clamping jaw portion 410 and the box assembly 115 is too hard, which may cause damage to the box assembly 115 due to the hard contact. Providing a buffer structure 420 on the side of the clamping jaw portion 410 facing the box assembly 115 can reduce the possibility of the clamping jaw portion 410 scratching the box assembly 115.

[0104] The buffer component may be made of a soft non-metal material, such as foam, rubber, foam plastic, etc., but the embodiments of the present application are not limited thereto.

[0105] In the technical solution provided in the embodiment of the present application, a buffer structure 420 is provided on one side of the two clamping jaws 410 facing the box assembly 115, which can protect the box assembly 115, reduce the damage caused by the hard part of the clamping jaws 410 scratching the box assembly 115, and improve product quality.

[0106] Fig.11 A schematic diagram of a box assembly storage portion 310 in a box assembly 115 labeling system 300 provided in an embodiment of the present application is shown.

[0107] In some possible embodiments, the box component storage portion 310 includes: two second side walls 610 arranged opposite to each other, the two second side walls 610 are each provided with a first slide rail 620 and a second slide rail 630 along the direction of gravity, the first slide rail 620 and the second slide rail 630 respectively carry a box component storage bin 640, and each box component storage bin 640 includes at least one box component storage position 641; wherein, at least one box component storage position 641 is used to place the box component 115, and when any box component storage bin 640 slides out along the slide rail, the orthographic projection of any box component storage bin 640 in the direction of gravity does not overlap with the orthographic projection of other box component storage bins 640 in the direction of gravity.

[0108] Since the labeling robot 330 operates automatically and continuously, when the box component storage unit 310 is replenishing the box components 115, the labeling robot 330 needs to stop working until the box components 115 are replenished. The two box component storage bins 640 can slide in and out through two slide rails, and after sliding out, the two box component storage bins 640 do not overlap in the gravity direction. When replenishing the box components 115, the replenished box component storage bins 640 can be slid out, and the box components 115 can be replenished in the empty box component storage bins 640 in the other direction. In this process, the labeling robot 330 can normally locate and clamp the box components 115.

[0109] In the technical solution provided in the embodiment of the present application, when any of the two box component storage bins 640 slides out along the slide rail, the orthographic projection of any box component storage bin 640 in the direction of gravity does not overlap with the orthographic projection of the other box component storage bin 640 in the direction of gravity, and the labeling robot 330 can identify the two box component storage bins 640 without obstruction through the positioning device, and can continue to operate even when the box components 115 are replenished, thereby improving production efficiency.

[0110] In some possible embodiments, the box component storage bin 640 includes a plurality of box component storage positions 641, and the plurality of box component storage positions 641 are arranged along the same direction. The box component storage bin 640 also includes: a first detection device 650, and the first detection device 650 is arranged at one end of the plurality of box component storage positions 641 along the same direction; the labeling robot 330 is used to: control the positioning component 333 to position the box component 115 stored in the plurality of box component storage positions 641 when the first detection device 650 detects the presence of the box component 115 in the second direction of the first detection device 650.

[0111] The first detection device 650 can be a laser generator and a laser receiver, and when the laser is blocked, it determines that there is a box assembly 115 in that direction. The first detection device 650 can also be a camera or a radar, and determines whether there is a box assembly 115 based on the collected data, but the embodiment of the present application is not limited thereto.

[0112] A first detection device 650 is disposed at one end of the plurality of box component storage positions 641 , so that the labeling robot 330 can obtain the row where the box component 115 may exist before the labeling robot 330 takes a photo for positioning, thereby locating the box component 115 more accurately and efficiently.

[0113] In the technical solution provided in the embodiment of the present application, a first detection device 650 is arranged at one end of a plurality of box assembly storage positions 641 along the second direction, which can reduce the time for the labeling robot 330 to locate the box assembly 115 and improve production efficiency.

[0114] Combine the following Fig.13 and Fig.14 The jacking assembly 350 and the transmission assembly 340 provided in some embodiments of the present application are described.

[0115] Fig.12 A schematic diagram of a lifting assembly 350 in a labeling system 300 provided in an embodiment of the present application is shown; Fig.13 A side schematic diagram of a lifting assembly 350 in a labeling system 300 provided in an embodiment of the present application is shown.

[0116] In some possible embodiments, combined with Figure 1 , Fig.12 and Fig.13The labeling system 300 also includes: a conveying component 340, the conveying component 340 includes a conveyor belt 341 and a pallet 342, the conveyor belt 341 is used to transport the box assembly 115, the pallet 342 is carried on the conveyor belt 341, and the pallet 342 is used to place the box assembly 115; a lifting component 350, the lifting component 350 is stationary relative to the ground, the lifting component 350 includes a second detection device 711 and a lifting device 712, the second detection device 711 is used to detect the pallet 342 above the lifting device 712, and the lifting device 712 is arranged below the conveyor belt 341; wherein the lifting device 712 is configured to: in response to the second detection device 711 detecting the pallet 342, lift the pallet 342 to separate the pallet 342 from the conveyor belt 341.

[0117] The pallet 342 can be carried on the conveyor belt 341 so that the box assembly 115 placed thereon can be subsequently assembled. When the supporting assembly 350 supports the pallet 342 and separates it from the conveyor belt 341, the pallet 342 no longer moves forward with the conveyor belt 341, so that the assembly or labeling robot 330 can perform labeling operations.

[0118] The second detection device 711 of the supporting assembly 350 can be a camera or a laser radar. When the second detection device 711 detects that a tray 342 passes above, the tray 342 can be supported, thereby facilitating the placement of the box assembly 115 and the pasting of labels.

[0119] The lifting of the tray 342 can be accomplished by a lifting device 712 . Exemplarily, the lifting device 712 can be a lifting cylinder that can move up and down to achieve the lifting and lowering of the tray 342 .

[0120] The supporting device 712 can be fixed to the ground through a bracket 713 to improve stability.

[0121] In the technical solution provided in the embodiment of the present application, the lifting assembly 350 lifts the pallet 342 identified by the second detection device 711 through the lifting device 712, thereby facilitating the placement of the subsequent box assembly 115 and labeling by the labeling robot 330, thereby improving production efficiency.

[0122] In some possible embodiments, the tray 342 is an insulating tray.

[0123] In the technical solution provided in the embodiment of the present application, subsequent steps after going online may involve detection of the box assembly 115. The tray 342 is an insulating tray that can reduce the possibility of the box assembly 115 being charged through the tray 342, thereby reducing the impact on subsequent detection of the box assembly 115.

[0124] Fig.14A flow chart of a method for labeling a box assembly 115 provided in one embodiment of the present application is shown.

[0125] like Fig.14 As shown, the method includes: S810 , the positioning component 333 of the labeling robot 330 positions the box component 115 .

[0126] The positioning component 333 locates the box component 115 by taking a picture of the box component storage part 310 or collecting a point cloud map, and can obtain the position of the box component 115 stored in the box component storage part 310. The labeling robot 330 clamps the box component 115 according to the collected picture, and the online function of the box component 115 can be integrated into the labeling robot 330.

[0127] S820 , the clamping claw part 410 of the labeling robot 330 clamps the box assembly 115 .

[0128] The labeling robot 330 can control the main body 331 and the clamping jaw 410 to clamp the positioned box assembly 115. The present application exemplarily shows that the clamping jaw 410 clamps one box assembly 115 at a time, but the embodiments of the present application are not limited to this. The clamping jaw 410 can also clamp multiple box assemblies 115 at a time.

[0129] Optionally, the labeling robot 330 controls the driving mechanism 520 to move the first labeling component 332 in the opposite direction of the first direction before S820 , thereby reducing the possibility of the first labeling component 332 colliding with the box component storage portion 310 .

[0130] S830, the positioning component 333 of the labeling robot 330 positions the label.

[0131] The positioning component 333 can locate the label by taking a photo of the label providing component 320 or collecting a point cloud map, and can obtain the position of the label stored in the label providing component 320. For example, the label providing component 320 can be provided with a carrier table, and the label is supported by the carrier table, so as to facilitate the positioning component 333 to locate the label. The labeling robot 330 adsorbs the label according to the collected picture, and the adsorption and label attachment functions can be integrated into the labeling robot 330.

[0132] S840, the first labeling component 332 of the labeling robot 330 grabs a label.

[0133] The label can be captured by adsorption or clamping, and the embodiment of the present application exemplarily shows the adsorption of the label by vacuum adsorption, but the embodiment of the present application is not limited thereto.

[0134] Optionally, before S840 , the labeling robot 330 may control the driving mechanism 520 to move the first labeling component 332 along the first direction, thereby reducing the possibility of collision between the box component 115 and the label providing component 320 .

[0135] S850 , the first labeling component 332 of the labeling robot 330 attaches the label to the box component 115 .

[0136] Optionally, the method may further include: when the light source received by the light receiver is interrupted, the driving mechanism 520 stops driving the first labeling component 332 to move in the first direction.

[0137] The robot may place the box assembly 115 on the tray 342 and then apply the label, or may apply the label and then place the box assembly 115 on the tray 342 , but the embodiment of the present application is not limited thereto.

[0138] According to some embodiments of the present application, the present application further provides a battery device 10, including a box assembly 115 labeled using the labeling system 300 of any of the above embodiments, or, including a box assembly 115 labeled using the method of any of the above embodiments.

[0139] According to some embodiments, a labeling robot 330 is provided, and the labeling robot 330 is used to attach a label to a box assembly 115. The labeling robot 330 includes: a main body 331; a positioning assembly 333, the positioning assembly 333 is connected to the main body 331, and the positioning assembly 333 faces a first direction; two clamping claws 410 extending along the first direction, and the two clamping claws 410 cooperate to clamp the box assembly 115; a first labeling assembly 332, the first labeling assembly 332 includes an adsorption portion 510, and the adsorption portion 510 is provided with an adsorption plane 511 on one side facing the first direction, and the first labeling assembly 332 also includes a fixing portion 512, and the fixing portion 512 is connected to one end of the transmission shaft, and the fixing portion 512 is connected to the transmission shaft. The fixed portion 512 includes an abutment mechanism 5123, which is arranged on the side of the adsorption portion 510 away from the adsorption plane 511 along the first direction; wherein, the first labeling component 332 also includes an elastic support portion 516, which is arranged between the adsorption portion 510 and the abutment mechanism 5123, one end of the elastic support portion 516 is connected to the adsorption portion 510, and at least a part of the other end of the elastic support portion 516 is opposite to the abutment mechanism 5123, the adsorption portion 510 has a cavity, and the cavity is connected to the vacuum interface 514; the adsorption plane 511 is provided with a first through hole 5111, and the first through hole 5111 is connected to the cavity.

[0140] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, rather than to limit them; although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or replace some or all of the technical features therein by equivalents; and these modifications or replacements do not make the essence of the corresponding technical solutions deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, and they should all be included in the scope of the claims and specification of the present application. In particular, as long as there is no structural conflict, the various technical features mentioned in the various embodiments can be combined in any way. The present application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but includes all technical solutions that fall within the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A labeling robot, characterized in that: The labeling robot is used to attach a label to a box assembly (115), and the labeling robot comprises: Main body (331); A driving mechanism (520) connected to the main body (331), the driving mechanism (520) being provided with a transmission shaft, and the driving mechanism (520) driving the transmission shaft to move along a first direction; A first labeling component (332), the first labeling component (332) comprising an adsorption portion (510), a side of the adsorption portion (510) being provided with an adsorption plane (511) facing the first direction, the first labeling component (332) further comprising a fixing portion (512), the fixing portion (512) being connected to one end of the transmission shaft, the fixing portion (512) comprising an abutment mechanism (5123), the abutment mechanism (5123) being provided along the first direction on a side of the adsorption portion (510) away from the adsorption plane (511); At least two clamping claw portions (410) connected to the main body portion (331), the clamping claw portions (410) extending along the first direction; The first labeling component (332) further includes an elastic support portion (516), wherein the elastic support portion (516) is disposed between the adsorption portion (510) and the abutment mechanism (5123), one end of the elastic support portion (516) is connected to the adsorption portion (510), and at least a portion of the other end of the elastic support portion (516) is opposite to the abutment mechanism (5123).

2. The labeling robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adsorption portion (510) has a cavity, and the cavity is connected to a vacuum interface (514); Wherein, the adsorption plane (511) is provided with a first through hole (5111), and the first through hole (5111) is connected to the cavity.

3. The labeling robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The abutment mechanism (5123) comprises: an accommodating groove (5123a), the opening of the accommodating groove (5123a) facing the first direction, the accommodating groove (5123a) comprising first side walls arranged opposite to each other along a second direction, the second direction being perpendicular to the first direction; The elastic support portion (516) comprises an abutment plate (517), at least a portion of the abutment plate (517) is directly opposite to the abutment mechanism (5123), and the abutment plate (517) comprises an avoidance area, and the orthographic projection of the avoidance area along the first direction covers the orthographic projection of the first side wall along the first direction.

4. The labeling robot according to claim 3, characterized in that: A light source and a light receiver are respectively disposed on opposite surfaces of the first side wall.

5. The labeling robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The elastic support portion (516) comprises an elastic rod, and the fixing portion (512) further comprises: A fixing plate (5121), wherein the fixing plate (5121) is provided with a second through hole (5124), and the elastic rod passes through the second through hole (5124).

6. The labeling robot according to claim 5, characterized in that: An extension plate (5122) is provided at an end of the fixing plate (5121) along a second direction, the extension plate (5122) extending in a direction away from the adsorption portion (510), the second direction being perpendicular to the first direction; Wherein, the abutment mechanism (5123) is provided on a side of the extension plate (5122) facing in the opposite direction to the second direction.

7. The labeling robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first labeling component (332) further includes: a connecting plate (513), the connecting plate (513) comprising a first region (5131) extending along a second direction, the first region (5131) being fixedly connected to one end of the transmission shaft, the second direction being perpendicular to the first direction; The connecting plate (513) further comprises a second region (5132) extending in a direction opposite to the first direction, wherein the second region (5132) is connected to the fixing portion (512).

8. The labeling robot according to claim 7, characterized in that: The connecting plate (513) is connected to the transmission shaft via bolts penetrating the first region (5131), and the labeling robot further comprises: A blocking plate (530), wherein the blocking plate (530) is arranged on a side of the nut of the bolt away from the first area (5131).

9. The labeling robot according to claim 8, characterized in that: A third through hole (531) is provided at a position of the blocking plate (530) opposite to the nut, and the size of the third through hole (531) in the second direction is smaller than the size of the nut in the second direction.

10. The labeling robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: A buffer structure (420) is provided on a side of the clamping claw portion (410) facing the box assembly (115).

11. The labeling robot according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that: The labeling robot also includes: A positioning component (333), wherein the positioning component (333) faces the first direction.

12. A labeling system, characterized in that: The labeling system comprises: A labeling robot as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 11.

13. The labeling system according to claim 12, characterized in that: The labeling system also includes: A box component storage portion (310), the box component storage portion (310) comprising two second side walls (610) arranged opposite to each other, the two second side walls (610) being provided with a first slide rail (620) and a second slide rail (630) along the gravity direction, the first slide rail (620) and the second slide rail (630) respectively carrying a box component storage bin (640), each of the box component storage bins (640) comprising at least one box component storage position (641); Wherein, the at least one box component storage position (641) is used to place the box component (115), and when any of the box component storage bins (640) slides out to the first position along the slide rail, the orthographic projection of any of the box component storage bins (640) in the direction of gravity does not overlap with the orthographic projection of other box component storage bins (640) in the direction of gravity.

14. The labeling system according to claim 13, characterized in that: The box component storage bin (640) comprises a plurality of box component storage positions (641), wherein the plurality of box component storage positions (641) are arranged in the same direction, and the box component storage bin (640) further comprises: A first detection device (650), the first detection device (650) is arranged at one end of the plurality of box component storage positions (641).

15. The labeling system according to claim 12, characterized in that: The labeling system also includes: A conveying assembly (340), the conveying assembly (340) comprising a conveying belt (341) and a tray (342), the tray (342) being carried on the conveying belt (341), and the tray (342) being used to place the box assembly (115); A jacking assembly (350), the jacking assembly (350) being stationary relative to the ground, and the jacking assembly (350) comprising a second detection device (711) and a jacking device (712); The second detection device (711) is used to detect the tray (342) above the supporting device (712), the supporting device (712) is arranged below the conveyor belt (341), and the supporting device (712) includes a cylinder that moves along the direction of gravity.

16. The labeling system according to claim 15, characterized in that: The tray (342) is an insulating tray.

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