Conveying devices and conveying systems

Abstract

The present application relates to a conveying device and a conveying system. The conveying device is used to convey an electrode assembly, and the conveying device includes a bracket, a first conveying member, a second conveying member and a control mechanism. The bracket has a conveying channel, and the right-angle turning area of ​​the conveying channel is divided into a first section and a second section along the diagonal line; the first conveying member is arranged in the first section; the second conveying member is arranged in the second section. When the piece to be conveyed enters the right-angle turning area, the control mechanism controls the first conveying member to rotate at a first preset speed, and controls the second conveying member to decelerate and convey the piece to be conveyed to the positioning area; when the piece to be conveyed leaves the right-angle turning area, the control mechanism controls the first conveying member to rotate at a second preset speed, and controls the second conveying member to accelerate and convey the piece to be conveyed out of the right-angle turning area, wherein the first preset speed is less than the second preset speed. The speed of the electrode assembly to be conveyed when passing through the right-angle turning area is reduced, thereby protecting the electrode assembly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of battery technology, and in particular to a conveying device and a conveying system. Background Art

[0002] During the battery production process, electrode assemblies are typically transported between different workstations using conveyors. Because different workstations are equipped with machines that perform different tasks, the conveyor's path isn't necessarily a straight line; it may also have turns. Electrode assemblies are prone to collisions when passing through turns, causing damage and impacting their quality. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of the above problems, the present application provides a conveying device and a conveying system, which can reduce the problem of electrode assemblies to be conveyed being damaged by collision in a turning area.

[0004] In a first aspect, the present application provides a conveying device for conveying an electrode assembly, the conveying device comprising a bracket, a first conveying member, a second conveying member, and a control mechanism. The bracket has a conveying channel, the right-angle turning area of ​​the conveying channel being divided into a first section and a second section along a diagonal line; the first conveying member is disposed in the first section; the second conveying member is disposed in the second section, and the second conveying member and the first conveying member jointly support and convey the object to be conveyed; the control mechanism is used to detect whether the object to be conveyed enters or leaves the right-angle turning area, and control the rotation speed and rotation direction of the first conveying member and the second conveying member based on the detection signal;

[0005] When the object to be conveyed enters the right-angle turning area, the first conveying member rotates at a first preset speed and decelerates together with the second conveying member to convey the object to be conveyed to the positioning area;

[0006] When the object to be conveyed leaves the right-angle turning area, the first conveying member rotates at a second preset speed and accelerates together with the second conveying member to output the object to be conveyed from the right-angle turning area, wherein the first preset speed is less than the second preset speed.

[0007] In the technical solution of the embodiment of the present application, a control mechanism is used to control the operating speed of the first conveyor and the second conveyor, so as to slow down the speed of the electrode assembly to be transported that has just entered the right-angle turn area and slowly transport it to the positioning area. The first conveyor and the second conveyor are then used to accelerate it and transport it out of the right-angle turn area. In this way, the electrode assembly to be transported can pass through the right-angle turn area smoothly, reducing the probability that the electrode assembly to be transported will collide with the bracket due to excessive speed when passing through the right-angle turn area, thereby protecting the electrode assembly while transporting it.

[0008] In some embodiments, the control mechanism includes a first detector, a second detector, and a driving member, wherein the first detector is provided at the first section and is used to detect whether the object to be conveyed enters the first section, and the second detector is provided at the second section and is used to detect whether the object to be conveyed enters the second section;

[0009] The first detector and the second detector are both electrically connected to the driving member and send signals to the driving member. The driving member controls the rotation speed and rotation direction of the first conveying member and the second conveying member according to the received signals.

[0010] In this way, by setting the first detector and the second detector to detect in real time whether the workpiece to be conveyed enters the first section and the second section, the detected signal can be sent to the driving member at any time, so that the rotation speed and rotation direction of the first conveying member and the second conveying member can be controlled in real time by the driving member to convey the workpiece to be conveyed at a preset speed, thereby improving the conveying efficiency and conveying stability of the workpiece to be conveyed.

[0011] In some embodiments, there are multiple first conveying members, all of which are spaced apart and arranged in a linked manner along the first direction, and one of the first conveying members is connected to the driving member;

[0012] When the object to be conveyed enters the right-angle turning area, all the first conveying elements rotate forward around the second direction; when the object to be conveyed leaves the right-angle turning area, the first conveying elements reverse around the second direction, and the second direction intersects with the first direction.

[0013] In this manner, all of the first conveying members are arranged in a linked manner, eliminating the need for multiple drive members to separately drive different first conveying members. This reduces the number of required drive members, simplifies the structure of the conveying device, and reduces the production cost of the conveying device. Furthermore, the linkage of all of the first conveying members facilitates controlling the operating speed of all of the first conveying members.

[0014] In some embodiments, when the object to be conveyed enters the right-angle turn area, the second conveying member reverses around the first direction at a third preset speed; when the object to be conveyed leaves the right-angle turn area, the second conveying member rotates forward around the first direction at a fourth preset speed, wherein the third preset speed is less than the fourth preset speed.

[0015] In this way, by adjusting the rotation direction and speed of the second conveying member to cooperate with the first conveying member, the conveying posture of the conveyed member is jointly adjusted to protect the conveyed member and reduce the probability of the conveying member colliding with the bracket due to changes in the conveying posture caused by excessive conveying speed.

[0016] In some embodiments, there are multiple second conveying members, all of which are spaced apart and arranged in linkage along the second direction, and one of the second conveying members is connected to the driving member.

[0017] In this manner, all the second conveying members are arranged in a linked manner, eliminating the need for multiple drive members to separately drive different second conveying members. This reduces the number of required drive members, simplifies the structure of the conveying device, and reduces the production cost of the conveying device. Furthermore, the linkage of all the second conveying members facilitates controlling the operating speed of all the second conveying members.

[0018] In some embodiments, the conveying device further comprises a plurality of transmission members, and two adjacent first conveying members share one transmission member and are connected by the transmission member;

[0019] Two adjacent second conveying members also share a transmission member and are connected through the transmission member.

[0020] This arrangement allows users to quickly locate and repair damaged at least one of the first or second conveying members during operation. Furthermore, compared to using separate linkage components to connect two adjacent first conveying members and two adjacent second conveying members, using a single transmission member only requires one mold to manufacture the transmission member, reducing mold production.

[0021] In some embodiments, the transmission member is detachably connected to the first conveying member, and the transmission member is also detachably connected to the second conveying member.

[0022] When any one of the transmission member, the first conveying member and the second conveying member is damaged, the damaged member only needs to be replaced, which reduces the maintenance cost compared to replacing the entire member.

[0023] In some embodiments, the driving member includes a first sub-member and a second sub-member, and the control mechanism further includes a first control member and a second control member. The first control member, the second control member, the first sub-member, and the second sub-member are all electrically connected to the first detector and the second detector. The first control member is disposed in the first section. The first control member controls the first sub-member according to a signal sent by the first detector to control the first conveying member. The second control member also controls the second sub-member according to the signal sent by the first detector to control the second conveying member.

[0024] The second control component is arranged in the second section. The first control component controls the first sub-component according to the signal sent by the first detector to control the first conveying component. The second control component controls the second sub-component according to the signal sent by the second detector to control the second conveying component.

[0025] The above arrangement improves the accuracy of the coordination between the first conveying member and the second conveying member, and can quickly deliver the conveyed member to the right-angle turning area.

[0026] In some embodiments, the bracket is divided into a first layer and a second layer along the vertical direction, and the first layer and the second layer are both provided with conveying channels. The conveying direction of the first layer is opposite to that of the second layer. One of the first layer and the second layer is used to convey the parts to be conveyed supported by the carrier, and the other is used to output the supporting parts that do not carry the parts to be conveyed.

[0027] In this way, two layers are arranged on the bracket in the vertical direction, which reduces the space used for recovering the carriers while realizing semi-automatic recovery of the carriers.

[0028] In some embodiments, an anti-collision portion is protruded from the bracket, and the anti-collision portion is arranged at the edge of the right-angle turning area.

[0029] When the conveyed part passes through the right-angle turning area, if the conveyed part has a tendency to move out of the bracket, the anti-collision part can block the conveyed part and confine it in the conveying channel, reducing the probability of it falling from the bracket and protecting the conveyed part.

[0030] In some embodiments, the first conveying member and the second conveying member are both detachably mounted on the bracket.

[0031] When the first conveying member and the second conveying member are damaged, it is convenient to disassemble and assemble the damaged components so as to replace them with new components, thereby reducing maintenance costs.

[0032] In a second aspect, the present application provides a conveying system, which includes a carrier and the conveying device in the above embodiment, wherein the carrier is used to carry the object to be conveyed and convey it through the conveying device.

[0033] The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of the present application. In order to more clearly understand the technical means of the present application, it can be implemented in accordance with the contents of the specification. In order to make the above and other purposes, features and advantages of the present application more obvious and easy to understand, the specific implementation methods of the present application are listed below. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0034] Various other advantages and benefits will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading the detailed description of the preferred embodiment below. The accompanying drawings are for illustration purposes only and are not to be considered as limiting the present application. The same reference numerals are used throughout the drawings to represent the same components. In the drawings:

[0035] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of an object to be conveyed entering the first section by a conveying device according to one or more embodiments.

[0036] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0037] Figure 3 This is a schematic structural diagram of an object to be conveyed leaving the first section after being conveyed by a conveying device according to one or more embodiments.

[0038] Figure 4 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point B in the middle.

[0039] The accompanying drawings in the specific implementation manner are as follows:

[0040] 1000, conveying device; 100, bracket; 10, conveying channel; 11, right-angle turning area; 111, first section; 112, second section; 200, first conveying member; 300, second conveying member; 400, control mechanism; 410, first detector; 420, second detector; 430, first control member; 440, second control member; 500, transmission member; 2000, supporting member; 3000, member to be conveyed; X, first direction; Y, second direction. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0041] The following embodiments of the technical solution of the present application will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following embodiments are only used to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of the present application and are therefore only examples and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present application.

[0042] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this application belongs; the terms used herein are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit this application; the terms "including" and "having" and any variations thereof in the specification and claims of this application and the above-mentioned figure descriptions are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions.

[0043] In the description of the embodiments of this application, the use of technical terms such as "first" and "second" is solely for distinguishing different objects and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the quantity, specific order, or primary and secondary relationship of the technical features indicated. In the description of the embodiments of this application, the meaning of "plurality" is more than two, unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0044] References herein to "embodiments" mean that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiments may be included in at least one embodiment of the present application. The appearance of this phrase in various places in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor does it constitute an independent or alternative embodiment that is mutually exclusive of other embodiments. It is understood, both explicitly and implicitly, by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein may be combined with other embodiments.

[0045] In the description of the embodiments of this application, the term "and / or" is used to describe the association relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A exists alone, A and B exist simultaneously, and B exists alone. In addition, the character " / " in this document, if it appears, generally indicates that the related objects are in an "or" relationship.

[0046] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, if it appears, the term "multiple" refers to more than two (including two). Similarly, "multiple groups" refers to more than two groups (including two groups), and "multiple pieces" refers to more than two pieces (including two pieces).

[0047] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, if any, technical terms such as "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", and "circumferential" indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of the present application 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. Therefore, they should not be understood as limitations on the embodiments of the present application.

[0048] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, technical terms such as "installed," "connected," "connected," and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integration; mechanical connections or electrical connections; direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; internal connections between two components or interactions between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the present application based on specific circumstances.

[0049] Currently, market developments indicate that power batteries are becoming increasingly widely used. They are not only used in energy storage systems such as hydropower, thermal, wind, and solar power plants, but are also widely used in electric vehicles like electric bicycles, electric motorcycles, and electric vehicles, as well as in military equipment and aerospace. As power battery applications continue to expand, market demand is also growing.

[0050] Electrode assemblies are a key component of battery devices. During the battery device manufacturing process, conveyors are typically used to transport electrode assemblies between different workstations. To facilitate layout and accommodate the actuators at different workstations, these conveyors typically have right-angle turns. Electrode assemblies are susceptible to collisions and damage when passing through these turns.

[0051] In order to solve the problem that the electrode assembly is easily damaged when passing through the right-angle turn area, an embodiment of the present application provides a conveying device, which includes a bracket, a first conveying member, a second conveying member and a control mechanism. The conveying channel of the bracket has a right-angle turn area, and the right-angle turn area has a first section and a second section. The first section is provided with a first conveying member, and the second section is provided with a second conveying member. The control mechanism controls the first conveying member and the second conveying member to decelerate together to slowly convey the part to be conveyed to the positioning area. After the part to be conveyed adjusts its posture in the positioning area, the control mechanism controls the first conveying member and the second conveying member to accelerate together to output the part to be conveyed from the right-angle turn area, so as to output the part to be conveyed from the right-angle turn area while protecting the part to be conveyed.

[0052] The conveying device disclosed in the embodiments of the present application can be used, but is not limited to, for a battery conveyor line, for example, a battery conveyor line that needs to detect whether the battery or tray is in place. Of course, those skilled in the art will understand that the conveying device provided in the embodiments of the present application can be used not only for a battery conveyor line, but also for conveying other workpieces.

[0053] See also Figures 1 to 4 Some embodiments of the present application provide a conveying device 1000 for conveying an electrode assembly. The conveying device 1000 includes a support 100, a first conveying member 200, a second conveying member 300, and a control mechanism 400. The support 100 has a conveying channel 10, wherein a right-angle turn region 11 of the conveying channel 10 is divided into a first section 111 and a second section 112 along a diagonal line. The first conveying member 200 is disposed in the first section 111; the second conveying member 300 is disposed in the second section 112. The second conveying member 300 and the first conveying member 200 jointly support and convey the object 3000 to be conveyed. The control mechanism 400 is used to detect whether the object 3000 to be conveyed enters or leaves the right-angle turn region 11, and to control the rotation speed and direction of the first conveying member 200 and the second conveying member 300 based on the detection signal.

[0054] When the object to be conveyed 3000 enters the right-angle turning area 11, the first conveying member 200 rotates at a first preset speed and decelerates together with the second conveying member 300 to convey the object to be conveyed 3000 to the positioning area; when the object to be conveyed 3000 leaves the right-angle turning area 11, the first conveying member 200 rotates at a second preset speed and accelerates together with the second conveying member 300 to output the object to be conveyed 3000 from the right-angle turning area 11, wherein the first preset speed is less than the second preset speed.

[0055] The bracket 100 is used to mount components such as the first conveying member 200, the second conveying member 300, and the control mechanism 400. The conveying channel 10 on the bracket 100 is used to connect two workstations to transport the conveyed member 3000 between different workstations. The first conveying member 200 and the second conveying member 300 have similar structures and are both used to transport the conveyed member 3000. The first conveying member 200 and the second conveying member 300 can be, but are not limited to, conveyed by belts or other devices. There can be multiple control mechanisms 400, for example, one control mechanism 400 controlling the first conveying member 200 and another control mechanism 400 controlling the second conveying member 300.

[0056] The working principle of the delivery device 1000 is described below in conjunction with the specific process of delivering the electrode assembly.

[0057] Assuming that an electrode assembly needs to be transported from a first workstation to a second workstation, the electrode assembly will pass through the right-angle turn area 11 of the transport channel 10 during transport. While passing through the right-angle turn area 11, the electrode assembly will sequentially pass through the first section 111 and the second section 112. When the electrode assembly moves toward the first section 111 in the transport channel 10 and has not yet reached the right-angle turn area 11, the electrode assembly is transported at a speed a.

[0058] When the electrode assembly begins to enter the right-angle turn area 11, that is, the electrode assembly enters the first section 111, it begins to be transported by the first conveyor 200. At this point, the control mechanism 400 controls the first conveyor 200 to operate at speed b (a first preset speed), where b is less than a, thereby slowing down the conveyance of the electrode assembly. Simultaneously with the operation of the first conveyor 200, the second conveyor 300 begins to operate. The control mechanism 400 controls the rotation of the second conveyor 300 to slow the movement of the electrode assembly and adjusts the posture of the electrode assembly so that it enters the positioning area in this posture.

[0059] When the electrode assembly is about to leave the right-angle turn area 11, the control mechanism 400 controls the operation of the first conveyor 200 and the second conveyor 300. The first conveyor 200 in the first section 111 runs at a speed c (a second predetermined speed). At this time, the second conveyor 300 in the second section 112 accelerates. The first conveyor 200 and the second conveyor 300 accelerate together to continue conveying the electrode assembly forward, thereby conveying the electrode assembly out of the right-angle turn area 11.

[0060] It should be noted that during the process of transporting the electrode assembly out of the right-angle turn area 11, the speed c of the first conveyor member 200 is greater than the speed b of the first conveyor member 200 when the electrode assembly enters the right-angle turn area 11. This is because when the electrode assembly enters the right-angle turn area 11, the speed of the electrode assembly entering the right-angle turn area 11 needs to be slowed down to prevent the electrode assembly from colliding with the bracket 100 due to excessive speed. Furthermore, the first conveyor member 200 cooperates with the second conveyor member 300 to adjust the posture of the electrode assembly so that it can be transported out in a specific posture.

[0061] Subsequently, the first conveyor 200 and the second conveyor 300 are accelerated to move the electrode assembly after adjusting its posture out of the right-angle turning area 11 .

[0062] In summary, the control mechanism 400 controls the operating speed of the first conveyor member 200 and the second conveyor member 300 to slow down the electrode assembly to be conveyed that has just entered the right-angle turn area 11 and slowly convey it to the positioning area. The first conveyor member 200 and the second conveyor member 300 are then used to accelerate it and convey it out of the right-angle turn area 11. This allows the electrode assembly to be conveyed to pass smoothly through the right-angle turn area 11, reducing the probability that the electrode assembly to be conveyed will collide with the bracket 100 due to excessive speed while passing through the right-angle turn area 11, thereby protecting the electrode assembly.

[0063] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the control mechanism 400 includes a first detector 410, a second detector 420 and a driving member. The first detector 410 is arranged in the first section 111 and is used to detect whether the object 3000 to be conveyed enters the first section 111. The second detector 420 is arranged in the second section 112 and is used to detect whether the object 3000 to be conveyed enters the second section 112.

[0064] The first detector 410 and the second detector 420 are both electrically connected to the driving member and send signals to the driving member. The driving member controls the rotation speed and rotation direction of the first conveying member 200 and the second conveying member 300 according to the received signals.

[0065] The structure of the first detector 410 is similar to that of the second detector 420. Both the first detector 410 and the second detector 420 include sensors for detecting the object to be transported 3000. The driving member may be, but is not limited to, a motor, a cylinder, or the like.

[0066] Exemplarily, when the article to be conveyed 3000 enters the first section 111, the first detector 410 can detect the article to be conveyed 3000 and send a relevant signal to the driving member. The driving member controls the first conveying member 200 to run at a first preset speed according to the received signal, and controls the second conveying member 300 to run, so as to slowly convey the article to be conveyed 3000 to the positioning area.

[0067] After the conveyed object 3000 is delivered to the positioning area, a portion of the conveyed object 3000 can enter the second section 112 and be detected by the second detector 420. Upon detecting the conveyed object 3000, the second detector 420 can send a signal to the drive element. Based on the received signal, the drive element controls the first and second conveying elements 200 and 300 to accelerate the conveying of the conveyed object 3000, thereby moving the conveyed object 3000 out of the right-angle turn area 11.

[0068] In this way, by setting the first detector 410 and the second detector 420 to detect in real time whether the workpiece 3000 to be conveyed enters the first section 111 and the second section 112, the detected signal can be sent to the driving member at any time, so that the rotation speed and rotation direction of the first conveying member 200 and the second conveying member 300 can be controlled in real time by the driving member to convey the workpiece 3000 at a preset speed, thereby improving the conveying efficiency and conveying stability of the workpiece 3000 to be conveyed.

[0069] In some embodiments, there are multiple first conveying members 200 , all of which are spaced apart and arranged in a linked manner along the first direction X, and one of the first conveying members 200 is connected to the driving member;

[0070] When the object to be conveyed 3000 enters the right-angle turning area 11, all the first conveying members 200 rotate forward around the second direction Y; when the object to be conveyed 3000 leaves the right-angle turning area 11, the first conveying members 200 reverse around the second direction Y, and the second direction Y intersects with the first direction X.

[0071] For example, the conveying member connected to the first section 111 conveys the object 3000 to be conveyed toward the first section 111 along the first direction X. The first conveying member 200 is configured as rollers, all of which are spaced apart along the first direction X. One of the rollers serves as a driving wheel connected to the driving member, and two adjacent rollers can be connected by a conveyor belt to achieve linkage between the rollers.

[0072] When the object 3000 to be conveyed enters the right-angle turn area 11, the driver drives one of the first conveying members 200 to rotate clockwise (forward) in the second direction Y. Driven by the first conveying member 200, the remaining first conveying members 200 also rotate clockwise in the second direction Y, slowly conveying the object 3000 forward. When the object 3000 to be conveyed is about to leave the right-angle turn area 11, the driver drives one of the first conveying members 200 to rotate counterclockwise (reverse) in the second direction Y. Driven by the first conveying member 200, the remaining first conveying members 200 also rotate counterclockwise in the second direction Y, accelerating the conveyance of the object 3000 out of the right-angle turn area 11.

[0073] In this manner, all of the first conveying members 200 are arranged in a linkage manner, eliminating the need for multiple driving members to separately drive different first conveying members 200. This reduces the number of required driving members, simplifies the structure of the conveying device 1000, and reduces the production cost of the conveying device 1000. Furthermore, arranging all of the first conveying members 200 in a linkage manner facilitates controlling the operating speed of all of the first conveying members 200.

[0074] In some embodiments, when the object to be conveyed 3000 enters the right-angle turn area 11, the second conveying member 300 reverses around the first direction X at a third preset speed; when the object to be conveyed 3000 leaves the right-angle turn area 11, the second conveying member 300 rotates forward around the first direction X at a fourth preset speed, wherein the third preset speed is less than the fourth preset speed.

[0075] For example, when the object 3000 to be conveyed enters the first section 111, the first conveying member 200 rotates clockwise (forward) at a speed b in the second direction Y, while the second conveying member 300 rotates counterclockwise (reverse) at a speed d (a third predetermined speed) in the first direction X. At this point, the first conveying member 200 and the second conveying member 300 can work together to slowly convey the object 3000 to the positioning area and adjust the posture of the object 3000 to ensure that the object 3000 is in dynamic equilibrium relative to the support 100. This prevents the object 3000 from colliding with the support 100 due to excessive conveying speed, which could cause a change in conveying posture and increase the likelihood of collision with the support 100.

[0076] When the object to be conveyed 3000 is about to leave the right-angle turn area 11, the first conveying member 200 rotates counterclockwise (reverse rotation) at a speed c in the second direction Y, while the second conveying member 300 rotates clockwise (forward rotation) at a speed e (a fourth predetermined speed) in the first direction X. At this point, the first conveying member 200 and the second conveying member 300 can accelerate the adjusted object to be conveyed 3000 out of the right-angle turn area 11.

[0077] In this way, by adjusting the rotation direction and speed of the second conveying member 300 to cooperate with the first conveying member 200, the conveying posture of the conveying member 3000 to be conveyed is jointly adjusted to protect the conveying member 3000 and reduce the probability of the conveying member 3000 to be conveyed colliding with the bracket 100 due to changes in the conveying posture due to excessive conveying speed.

[0078] Furthermore, in some embodiments, there are multiple second conveying members 300 , all of which are spaced apart and arranged in linkage along the second direction Y, and one of the second conveying members 300 is connected to the driving member.

[0079] For example, the second conveying member 300 is constructed as rollers, all of which are spaced apart along the second direction Y. Adjacent rollers can be connected by a conveyor belt to achieve linkage between the rollers. One of the second conveying members 300 is connected to a driving member. It should be noted that the first section 111 and the second section 112 can each be provided with a driving member, and different driving members can be used to drive and connect with the first conveying member 200 and the second conveying member 300 to better control the speed and rotation direction of the first conveying member 200 and the speed and rotation direction of the second conveying member 300.

[0080] In this manner, all the second conveying members 300 are arranged in a linkage manner, eliminating the need for multiple driving members to separately drive different second conveying members 300. This reduces the number of required driving members, simplifies the structure of the conveying device 1000, and reduces the production cost of the conveying device 1000. Furthermore, the linkage arrangement of all the second conveying members 300 facilitates controlling the operating speed of all the second conveying members 300.

[0081] Specifically, in some embodiments, the conveying device 1000 also includes multiple transmission members 500, and two adjacent first conveying members 200 share one transmission member 500 and are connected through the transmission member 500; two adjacent second conveying members 300 also share one transmission member 500 and are connected through the transmission member 500.

[0082] For example, the transmission member 500 may be prepared by using a wedge belt to reduce the difficulty of preparing the transmission member 500 and facilitate the preparation of the transmission member 500 .

[0083] The use of a single transmission member 500 to link two adjacent first conveying members 200 and two adjacent second conveying members 300 facilitates quick identification and repair of damaged first or second conveying members 200, 300 during operation. Furthermore, compared to using separate linkage components to connect two adjacent first conveying members 200 and two adjacent second conveying members 300, the use of a single transmission member 500 requires only one mold for the transmission member 500, reducing mold production.

[0084] More specifically, the transmission member 500 and the first conveying member 200 are detachably connected, and the transmission member 500 and the second conveying member 300 are also detachably connected.

[0085] The connection between the transmission member 500 and the first conveying member 200 can be, but is not limited to, sleeve connection or clamping. The connection between the transmission member 500 and the second conveying member 300 is the same as that between the transmission member 500 and the first conveying member 200, and will not be repeated here.

[0086] When any one of the transmission member 500 , the first conveying member 200 and the second conveying member 300 is damaged, the damaged component only needs to be replaced, which reduces the maintenance cost compared to replacing the entire component.

[0087] In some embodiments, the driving member includes a first sub-member and a second sub-member, and the control mechanism 400 also includes a first control member 430 and a second control member 440. The first control member 430, the second control member 440, the first sub-member and the second sub-member are all electrically connected to the first detector 410 and the second detector 420. The first control member 430 is arranged in the first section 111. The first control member 430 controls the first sub-member according to the signal sent by the first detector 410 to control the first conveying member 200. The second control member 440 also controls the second sub-member according to the signal sent by the first detector 410 to control the second conveying member 300.

[0088] The second control component 440 is disposed in the second section 112 . The first control component 430 controls the first sub-component according to the signal sent by the first detector 410 to control the first conveying component 200 . The second control component 440 controls the second sub-component according to the signal sent by the second detector 420 to control the second conveying component 300 .

[0089] For example, the first sub-assembly is disposed in the first section 111 and is drivably connected to one of the first conveying members 200. The first control member 430 is also disposed in the first section 111 and is electrically connected to the first sub-assembly. When the first detector 410 detects that the conveyed member 3000 has entered the first section 111, the first detector 410 sends a signal to the first control member 430 and the second control member 440. The first control member 430 controls the first sub-assembly based on the received signal and, through the first sub-assembly, drives the first conveying member 200 to rotate forward in the second direction Y at a reduced speed.

[0090] The second control member 440 controls the second sub-member according to the received signal, and drives the second conveying member 300 through the second sub-member to decelerate and reverse around the first direction X. In this way, the first conveying member 200 and the second conveying member 300 can cooperate in a timely manner to slowly convey the object 3000 to be conveyed that enters the first section 111 to the positioning area, and at the same time adjust the posture of the object 3000 to be conveyed.

[0091] When the object to be conveyed 3000 enters the second section 112 and is detected by the second detector 420, the second detector 420 sends a signal to the first control element 430 and the second control element 440. The first control element 430 controls the first sub-element based on the received signal and drives the first conveying element 200 to accelerate reverse rotation in the second direction Y through the first sub-element. The second control element 440 controls the second sub-element based on the received signal and drives the second conveying element 300 to accelerate forward rotation in the first direction X through the second sub-element.

[0092] In this way, the workpiece 3000 to be conveyed after adjusting its posture can be accelerated and output from the right-angle turning area 11.

[0093] The above arrangement improves the accuracy of the cooperation between the first conveying member 200 and the second conveying member 300 , and can quickly output the object 3000 to be conveyed from the right-angle turning area 11 .

[0094] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the first control component 430 is provided with a first operating portion for adjusting the rotation speed of the first sub-component, and the second control component 440 is provided with a second operating portion for adjusting the rotation speed of the second sub-component.

[0095] The user controls the first operating part to adjust the speed of the first sub-unit, thereby adjusting the speed of the first conveying member 200. The user controls the second operating part to adjust the speed of the second sub-unit, thereby adjusting the speed of the second conveying member 300. This arrangement facilitates user operation.

[0096] like Figure 4As shown, in some embodiments, the bracket 100 is divided into a first layer and a second layer along the vertical direction, and the first layer and the second layer are both provided with a conveying channel 10, and the conveying direction of the first layer is opposite to that of the second layer. One of the first layer and the second layer is used to convey the workpiece 3000 to be conveyed supported by the carrier 2000, and the other is used to output the supporting part that does not carry the workpiece 3000 to be conveyed.

[0097] In order to further protect the object 3000 to be transported, the object 3000 to be transported can usually be placed on a carrier 2000 (such as a pallet) for transportation.

[0098] For example, the conveying direction of the conveying channels 10 on the first layer is opposite to that of the conveying channels 10 on the second layer. The first layer of the rack 100 is used to convey the carriers 2000 on which the objects 3000 to be conveyed are placed, thereby conveying the objects 3000 to be conveyed. The second layer of the rack 100 is used to convey the carriers 2000 and to recover the carriers 2000.

[0099] When the carrier 2000 with the object 3000 to be transported is moved from the output end of the first layer to the receiving end, the user removes the object 3000 to be transported from the carrier 2000 and then places the empty carrier 2000 into the transport channel 10 of the second layer, thereby returning the carrier 2000. This process is repeated continuously, continuously transporting the object 3000 to be transported and collecting the carrier 2000.

[0100] Two layers are provided on the support 100 in the vertical direction, which reduces the space used for recovering the carrier 2000 while realizing semi-automatic recovery of the carrier 2000 .

[0101] In some embodiments, an anti-collision portion is protruded from the bracket 100 , and the anti-collision portion is disposed at the edge of the right-angle turning area 11 .

[0102] The anti-collision portion can be made of a material with a cushioning function, such as silicone or rubber. If the object 3000 to be conveyed tends to move out of the support 100 while passing through the right-angle turn area 11, the anti-collision portion can block the object 3000 to be conveyed, confining it within the conveying passage 10, thereby reducing the probability of it falling off the support 100 and protecting the object 3000.

[0103] Specifically, in some embodiments, the first conveying member 200 and the second conveying member 300 are both detachably mounted on the bracket 100 .

[0104] For example, the first conveying member 200 can be installed on the bracket 100 by, but not limited to, a clamping method. The installation method of the second conveying member 300 is the same as that of the first conveying member 200, and will not be repeated here.

[0105] When the first conveying member 200 and the second conveying member 300 are damaged, it is convenient to disassemble and assemble the damaged components so as to replace them with new components, thereby reducing maintenance costs.

[0106] In addition, some embodiments of the present application further provide a conveying system, which includes a carrier 2000 and the conveying device 1000 in the above embodiment. The carrier 2000 is used to carry the object 3000 to be conveyed and convey it through the conveying device 1000.

[0107] Based on the same inventive concept, since the conveying system includes the conveying device 1000 , the conveying device 1000 also includes all the beneficial effects of the conveying device 1000 , which will not be described in detail here.

[0108] Specifically, in one embodiment, the conveying device 1000 includes a support 100, a first conveying member 200, a second conveying member 300, and a control mechanism 400. The support 100 is divided into a first layer and a second layer in the vertical direction. The first layer and the second layer are both provided with a conveying channel 10. The conveying direction of the first layer is opposite to that of the second layer. The first layer is used to convey the objects 3000 to be conveyed supported by the carrier 2000, and the second layer is used to output the supporting members that do not carry the objects 3000 to be conveyed. The right-angle turning area 11 of each conveying channel 10 is divided into a first section 111 and a second section 112 along the diagonal line; the first conveying member 200 is disposed in the first section 111; the second conveying member 300 is disposed in the second section 112. The second conveying member 300 and the first conveying member 200 jointly support and convey the objects 3000 to be conveyed.

[0109] The control mechanism 400 is used to detect whether the conveying member 3000 enters or leaves the right-angle turning area 11, and controls the rotation speed and rotation direction of the first conveying member 200 and the second conveying member 300 according to the detection signal.

[0110] When the object 3000 to be conveyed enters the first section 111, the first conveying member 200 rotates clockwise (forward) in the second direction Y at a speed b, while the second conveying member 300 rotates counterclockwise (reverse) in the first direction X at a speed d (a third predetermined speed). At this point, the first conveying member 200 and the second conveying member 300 can work together to slowly convey the object 3000 to the positioning area and adjust the posture of the object 3000 to ensure dynamic equilibrium with the support 100. This prevents the object 3000 from colliding with the support 100 due to excessive conveying speed, which could cause a change in the conveying posture and increase the likelihood of collision with the support 100.

[0111] When the object to be conveyed 3000 is about to leave the right-angle turn area 11, the first conveying member 200 rotates counterclockwise (reverse rotation) at a speed c in the second direction Y, while the second conveying member 300 rotates clockwise (forward rotation) at a speed e (a fourth predetermined speed) in the first direction X. At this point, the first conveying member 200 and the second conveying member 300 can accelerate the adjusted object to be conveyed 3000 out of the right-angle turn area 11.

[0112] When the carrier 2000 with the object 3000 to be transported is moved from the output end of the first layer to the receiving end, the user removes the object 3000 to be transported from the carrier 2000 and then places the empty carrier 2000 into the transport channel 10 of the second layer, thereby returning the carrier 2000. This process is repeated continuously, continuously transporting the object 3000 to be transported and collecting the carrier 2000.

[0113] In summary, the control mechanism 400 controls the operating speeds of the first conveyor member 200 and the second conveyor member 300 to slow down the electrode assembly to be conveyed that has just entered the right-angle turn area 11, slowly conveying it to the positioning area while adjusting the posture of the conveyor member 3000. The first conveyor member 200 and the second conveyor member 300 are then used to accelerate it and transport it out of the right-angle turn area 11. This allows the electrode assembly to be conveyed to pass smoothly through the right-angle turn area 11, reducing the probability of the electrode assembly to be conveyed colliding with the bracket 100 due to excessive speed while passing through the right-angle turn area 11, thereby protecting the electrode assembly while conveying it.

[0114] The technical features of the above-mentioned embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. In order to make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above-mentioned embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0115] The above-described embodiments merely represent several implementation methods of the present application. While the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that a person of ordinary skill in the art may make various modifications and improvements without departing from the spirit of the present application, and these modifications and improvements fall within the scope of protection of the present application. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present patent application shall be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A conveying device for conveying an electrode assembly, characterized in that: include: The support has a conveying channel, wherein a right-angle turning area of ​​the conveying channel is divided into a first section and a second section along a diagonal line; a first conveying member, disposed in the first section; A second conveying member is provided in the second section, and the second conveying member and the first conveying member jointly support and convey the object to be conveyed; a control mechanism for detecting whether the conveyed member enters or leaves the right-angle turning area, and controlling the rotation speed and rotation direction of the first conveying member and the second conveying member according to a detection signal; When the object to be conveyed enters the right-angle turning area, the first conveying member rotates at a first preset speed and decelerates together with the second conveying member to convey the object to be conveyed to the positioning area. The first conveying member rotates forward in the second direction, and the second conveying member rotates reversely in the first direction at a third preset speed. When the object to be conveyed leaves the right-angle turn area, the first conveying member rotates at a second preset speed and accelerates together with the second conveying member to output the object to be conveyed from the right-angle turn area, and the first conveying member reverses around the second direction, the second direction intersects with the first direction, and the second conveying member rotates forward around the first direction at a fourth preset speed, wherein the first preset speed is less than the second preset speed, and the third preset speed is less than the fourth preset speed.

2. The conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that The control mechanism includes a first detector, a second detector, and a driving member. The first detector is provided at the first section and is used to detect whether the object to be conveyed has entered the first section. The second detector is provided at the second section and is used to detect whether the object to be conveyed has entered the second section. The first detector and the second detector are both electrically connected to the driving member and send signals to the driving member. The driving member controls the rotation speed and rotation direction of the first conveying member and the second conveying member according to the received signals.

3. The conveying device according to claim 2, characterized in that There are multiple first conveying members, all of which are spaced apart and arranged in a linkage manner along a first direction, and one of the first conveying members is connected to the driving member.

4. The conveying device according to claim 3, characterized in that There are multiple second conveying members, all of which are spaced apart and arranged in a linked manner along the second direction, and one of the second conveying members is connected to the driving member.

5. The conveying device according to claim 4, characterized in that The conveying device further comprises a plurality of transmission members, wherein two adjacent first conveying members share one transmission member and are connected by transmission via the transmission member; Two adjacent second conveying members also share one transmission member and are connected through the transmission member.

6. The conveying device according to claim 5, characterized in that The transmission member is detachably connected to the first conveying member, and the transmission member is also detachably connected to the second conveying member.

7. The conveying device according to claim 2, characterized in that The driving member includes a first sub-member and a second sub-member, and the control mechanism further includes a first control member and a second control member. The first control member, the second control member, the first sub-member, and the second sub-member are all electrically connected to the first detector and the second detector. The first control member is disposed in the first section. The first control member controls the first sub-member according to a signal sent by the first detector to control the first conveying member. The second control member also controls the second sub-member according to a signal sent by the first detector to control the second conveying member. The second control component is arranged in the second section. The first control component controls the first sub-component according to the signal sent by the first detector to control the first conveying component. The second control component controls the second sub-component according to the signal sent by the second detector to control the second conveying component.

8. The conveying device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that The bracket is divided into a first layer and a second layer along the vertical direction, and the first layer and the second layer are both provided with the conveying channel. The conveying direction of the first layer is opposite to the conveying direction of the second layer. One of the first layer and the second layer is used to convey the parts to be conveyed supported by the carrier, and the other is used to output the supporting parts that do not carry the parts to be conveyed.

9. The conveying device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that An anti-collision portion is protruding from the bracket and is arranged at the edge of the right-angle turning area.

10. The conveying device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that The first conveying member and the second conveying member are both detachably mounted on the bracket.

11. A conveying system, characterized in that: The invention comprises a carrier and a conveying device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the carrier is used for carrying the object to be conveyed and conveying the object through the conveying device.

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