Battery turnover system

Abstract

This application relates to the field of battery manufacturing technology, and discloses a battery flipping system, including: a flipping device, which includes a device base, a flipping cage, and a clamping mechanism. The flipping cage is rotatably disposed on the device base and forms a placement space. The clamping mechanism includes a first clamping component, a second clamping component, and a third clamping component. The first clamping component is used to clamp or release the module to be flipped, the third clamping component is used to clamp or release the module to be flipped, and the second clamping component is used to clamp or release the module to be flipped. Therefore, the flipping device can clamp and fix the module to be flipped in multiple directions, reducing the risk of the module falling and thus reducing the risk of safety accidents caused by the module falling. Furthermore, it helps to reduce the overall height of the battery flipping system, thereby facilitating the miniaturization design of the battery flipping system and making it easier to install and position.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of battery manufacturing technology, and in particular to a battery flipping system. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, during the production process of battery devices, a flipping device is required to flip the battery modules of the battery device 180°. A battery module is a block structure composed of multiple battery cells. However, during the flipping process, the battery modules are prone to falling off the flipping device, which can cause damage to the battery modules and may injure workers, potentially leading to safety accidents. In addition, existing flipping devices require lifting the battery modules to a certain height before flipping them, resulting in a large overall height of the flipping device, which makes the installation and placement of the flipping device very difficult. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This application aims to address at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, one objective of this application is to propose a battery flipping system that can reduce the risk of the module to be flipped falling during the flipping process, facilitates the miniaturization design of the battery flipping system, and thus facilitates the installation and placement of the battery flipping system.

[0004] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide a battery flipping system, including:

[0005] The flipping device includes a device base, a flipping cage, and a clamping mechanism. The flipping cage has a central axis extending in a first direction. The flipping cage is rotatably disposed on the device base about the central axis. The flipping cage forms a placement space for placing the module to be flipped. In a second direction, both ends of the placement space are open to form pick-and-place openings. The clamping mechanism is disposed on the flipping cage.

[0006] The clamping mechanism includes a first clamping component, a second clamping component, and a third clamping component. The first clamping component is used to clamp or release the module to be flipped in a first direction. At least a portion of the third clamping component is disposed within the placement space. The third clamping component includes a supporting clamping frame and a supporting block. The supporting block is fixed to the supporting clamping frame. The supporting clamping frame is used to clamp or release the module to be flipped in a third direction. The supporting block is used to support the module to be flipped. The second clamping component is disposed on the supporting clamping frame. The second clamping component is used to clamp or release the module to be flipped in a second direction. The first direction, the second direction, and the third direction are perpendicular to each other.

[0007] In the above technical solution, the flipping device can clamp and fix the module to be flipped in the first, second and third directions, reducing the risk of the module falling during the flipping process, thereby reducing the risk of damage to the module and the risk of workers being injured by the module, thus reducing the risk of causing safety accidents. Furthermore, by flipping the module through the flipping cage, it is not necessary to raise the module to be flipped, which helps to reduce the overall height of the battery flipping system, thus facilitating the miniaturization design of the battery flipping system and making it easier to install and position the battery flipping system.

[0008] In some embodiments, the tilting cage includes: two rotating disks and two mounting brackets, the two rotating disks being spaced apart along a first direction, and the two mounting brackets being connected between the two rotating disks and spaced apart along a third direction, so that the two rotating disks and the two mounting brackets together define a placement space; the third clamping assembly includes two supporting clamps, the two supporting clamps being spaced apart along a third direction, the two supporting clamps being movably disposed on the two mounting brackets along the third direction, and each supporting clamp having a support block on the side facing the other supporting clamp.

[0009] In the above technical solution, the third clamping component includes two supporting clamping frames, which can achieve the effect of clamping or releasing the module to be flipped. In addition, it is beneficial to simplify the structure of the third clamping structure and facilitate the production and manufacturing of the third clamping structure, thereby further improving the production efficiency of the flipping device and further reducing the production cost of the flipping device.

[0010] In some embodiments, along a third direction, two support clamping frames are respectively located on both sides of the first clamping assembly. The first clamping assembly includes: a plurality of first clamping structures, which are respectively disposed on two rotating disks, and at least part of each first clamping structure is located within the placement space. The plurality of first clamping structures cooperate to clamp or release the module to be flipped.

[0011] In the above technical solution, the first clamping component is set on two rotating disks, which facilitates the first clamping component to clamp or release the module to be flipped in the first direction, so that the first clamping component is set in a reasonable position. By setting multiple first clamping structures on two rotating disks respectively, after the module to be flipped is placed in the placement space, along the first direction, multiple first clamping structures are located on both sides of the module to be flipped, so that multiple first clamping structures can clamp or release the module to be flipped together.

[0012] In some embodiments, the first clamping structure includes a first clamping block and a first driving member. The first clamping block is located in the placement space, and the first driving member is fixed to the corresponding rotating disk and connected to the first clamping block. The first driving member is used to drive the first clamping block to move along a first direction so that the first clamping block clamps or releases the module to be flipped.

[0013] In the above technical solution, the first clamping structure includes a first clamping block and a first driving component, which can achieve the effect of clamping or releasing the module to be flipped by the first clamping component. In addition, it is beneficial to simplify the structure of the first clamping structure and facilitate the production and manufacturing of the first clamping structure, thereby improving the production efficiency of the flipping device and reducing the production cost of the flipping device.

[0014] In some embodiments, the mounting bracket is provided with a plurality of first driving units, which are respectively connected to a corresponding support clamping frame. The first driving units are used to drive the corresponding support clamping frame to move along a third direction.

[0015] In the above technical solution, by setting a first driving unit, when the first driving unit is working, it can drive the corresponding support clamping frame to reciprocate along a third direction, thereby enabling the third clamping component to clamp or release the module to be flipped.

[0016] In some embodiments, the flipping device further includes: a plurality of second driving units, at least one rotating disk is provided with a second driving unit, the plurality of second driving units are respectively connected to two support clamps, and the second driving units are used to drive the corresponding support clamps to move along a third direction.

[0017] In the above technical solution, by setting a second driving unit, when the second driving unit is working, it can drive the corresponding support clamping frame to reciprocate along a third direction, thereby enabling the third clamping component to clamp or release the module to be flipped. Furthermore, by cooperating with the first driving unit and the second driving unit to drive the same support clamping frame to move along a third direction, the movement reliability of the support clamping frame can be improved, and the risk of the support clamping frame falling off the corresponding mounting frame can be reduced.

[0018] In some embodiments, a first drive unit is located on the side of a corresponding support clamp facing away from another support clamp, and the first drive unit has a first drive rod that extends and is movable in a third direction, and the first drive rod is fixedly connected to the corresponding support clamp; and / or a second drive unit is located on the side of a corresponding support clamp facing another support clamp, and the second drive unit has a second drive rod that extends and is movable in a third direction, and the end of the second drive rod facing the corresponding support clamp is fixedly connected to the corresponding support clamp.

[0019] In the above technical solution, along a third direction, the first driving part is located on the side of the corresponding support clamping frame away from another support clamping frame, and the second driving part is located on the side of the corresponding support clamping frame facing another support clamping frame. The first driving rod and the second driving rod are respectively located on both sides of the corresponding support clamping frame. The first driving rod and the second driving rod cooperate to reliably support the corresponding support clamping frame along the third direction. The first driving rod and the second driving rod can synchronously drive the corresponding support clamping frame to move along the third direction, thereby further improving the moving reliability of the support clamping frame and further reducing the risk of the support clamping frame falling off the corresponding mounting frame.

[0020] In some embodiments, the flipping device further includes: a plurality of locking mechanisms, which are respectively disposed on two mounting brackets, and are used to lock or unlock the corresponding support clamps.

[0021] In the above technical solution, by setting multiple locking mechanisms, each of which is used to lock or unlock the corresponding support clamping frame, when two support clamping frames clamp the module to be flipped, the corresponding support clamping frame is locked by the locking mechanism, reducing the risk of the support clamping frame moving in the third direction and reliably positioning the support clamping frame in the clamping position. After the flipping module is flipped, the corresponding support clamping frame is unlocked by the locking mechanism, and the support clamping frame can move in the third direction, which is conducive to achieving the effect of the third clamping component releasing the module to be flipped.

[0022] In some embodiments, the second clamping assembly includes a second clamping structure, wherein each support clamping frame is mounted with a second clamping structure on the side facing the other support clamping frame, the second clamping structure being used to clamp or release the module to be flipped.

[0023] In the above technical solution, a second clamping structure is installed on the side of each support clamping frame facing another support clamping frame, so that the second clamping structure is set on the side of the support clamping frame facing the module to be flipped, which makes it convenient for the second clamping structure to clamp or release the module to be flipped.

[0024] In some embodiments, the second clamping structure includes two first clamping units, the two first clamping units of the second clamping structure are arranged along a second direction, and the two first clamping units of the second clamping structure cooperate to clamp or release the module to be flipped.

[0025] In the above technical solution, the second clamping structure includes two first clamping units, and the two first clamping units of the second clamping structure are arranged along the second direction. After the module to be flipped is placed between the two support clamping frames, along the second direction, part of the structure of the module to be flipped is located between the two first clamping units of the second clamping structure. The two first clamping units of the second clamping structure can clamp or release the module to be flipped.

[0026] In some embodiments, the first clamping unit includes: a second clamping block and a second driving member, the second driving member being fixed to a corresponding support clamping frame and connected to the second clamping block, the second clamping blocks of the two first clamping units of the second clamping structure being opposite to each other along a second direction, and the second driving member being used to drive the corresponding second clamping block to move along the second direction so that the second clamping structure clamps or releases the module to be flipped.

[0027] In the above technical solution, by including a second clamping block and a second driving member in the first clamping unit, the two first clamping units of the second clamping structure can clamp or release the module to be flipped. Furthermore, it is beneficial to simplify the structure of the first clamping unit and facilitate the production and manufacturing of the second clamping structure, thereby further improving the production efficiency of the flipping device and further reducing the production cost of the flipping device.

[0028] In some embodiments, the second clamping assembly further includes a third clamping structure. Along a third direction, the third clamping structure is located on the side of the second clamping structure away from the corresponding support clamping frame. The third clamping structure includes a second clamping unit and a third clamping unit. The second clamping unit and the third clamping unit are movably disposed on the two support clamping frames along a second direction. The second clamping unit and the third clamping unit are arranged along the second direction. The second clamping unit and the third clamping unit cooperate to clamp or release the module to be flipped.

[0029] In the above technical solution, the second clamping component includes a third clamping structure, which includes a second clamping unit and a third clamping unit. The second clamping unit and the third clamping unit cooperate to clamp or release the module to be flipped. Furthermore, by simultaneously clamping the module to be flipped in the second direction through the second clamping structure and the third clamping structure, the module to be flipped can be positioned more reliably in the second direction during the flipping process, thereby reducing the risk of the module to be flipped moving along the second direction.

[0030] In some embodiments, the module to be flipped includes: a tray structure and a battery module, a first clamping component adapted to correspond to the battery module along a first direction to clamp or release the battery module, a second clamping structure adapted to correspond to the corresponding tray structure along a second direction to clamp or release the tray structure, and a second clamping unit and a third clamping unit adapted to correspond to the battery module along the second direction to clamp or release the battery module.

[0031] In the above technical solution, the battery module is clamped or released by the first clamping component, and the tray structure is clamped or released by the second clamping structure. The second clamping unit and the third clamping unit clamp or release the battery module, which enables the clamping mechanism to clamp different parts of the module to be flipped, thereby reliably clamping the module to be flipped in the flipping cage.

[0032] In some embodiments, the flipping device further includes a drive mechanism, which is mounted on the device base and connected to the flipping cage via a transmission connection. The drive mechanism is used to drive the flipping cage to drive the clamping mechanism to rotate synchronously.

[0033] In the above technical solution, by setting a driving mechanism, the flipping cage is used to drive the clamping mechanism to rotate synchronously, thereby realizing the flipping of the module to be flipped. There is no need to manually drive the flipping cage to rotate, which is conducive to realizing the automated driving of the flipping cage to rotate.

[0034] In some embodiments, the battery flipping system further includes a transport device located on one side of the flipping device, the transport device being configured to transport the module to be flipped into a placement space, and the transport device being further configured to remove the module to be flipped from the placement space.

[0035] In the above technical solution, by setting up a conveying device, the module to be flipped can be transported to the placement space, and the module to be flipped can also be taken out from the placement space. Only one conveying device is needed to realize the loading and unloading of the module to be flipped, which helps to simplify the structure of the battery flipping system.

[0036] In some embodiments, the conveying device includes: a mounting frame and a fork mechanism, the fork mechanism being disposed on the mounting frame, the mounting frame being used to drive the fork mechanism to lift and lower, the fork mechanism including forks, the forks being movable relative to the mounting frame along the arrangement direction of the conveying device and the flipping device, and the forks being used to convey the module to be flipped.

[0037] In the above technical solution, the transport device includes an installation frame and a fork mechanism to realize the transfer of the module to be flipped between the battery transport vehicle and the flipping device, realize the transfer of the module to be flipped at different heights, and satisfy the functions of the fork lifting the module to be flipped from the battery transport vehicle and placing the module to be flipped into the flipping cage, as well as the function of placing the module to be flipped in the flipping cage onto the battery transport vehicle.

[0038] Additional aspects and advantages of this application will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of this application. Attached Figure Description

[0039] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this application will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0040] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the cooperation between the battery flipping system and the battery transport vehicle according to an embodiment of this application;

[0041] Figure 2 This is another schematic diagram of the battery flipping system and battery transport vehicle in cooperation according to an embodiment of this application;

[0042] Figure 3 This is a side view of a battery flipping system according to an embodiment of this application;

[0043] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0044] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a flipping device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0045] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 Enlarged view at point B in the middle;

[0046] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the flipping device according to an embodiment of this application from another angle;

[0047] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 Enlarged view at point C;

[0048] Figure 9 This is an assembly diagram of the second clamping component and the third clamping component according to embodiments of this application;

[0049] Figure 10 yes Figure 9 Enlarged view at point D;

[0050] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram from another angle showing the second and third clamping components assembled according to embodiments of this application;

[0051] Figure 12 yes Figure 11 Enlarged view at point E in the middle;

[0052] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the tray clamping structure of the second clamping component according to an embodiment of this application;

[0053] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of a transport device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0054] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the installation frame according to an embodiment of this application;

[0055] Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of a forklift mechanism according to an embodiment of this application;

[0056] Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram of the first driving unit according to an embodiment of this application.

[0057] Figure label:

[0058] Battery flipping system 100;

[0059] Tilting device 10;

[0060] Device base 11;

[0061] Tilting cage 12; Placement space 121; Retrieval port 1211;

[0062] Rotating disk 122; Reversing gear 1221;

[0063] Mounting bracket 123;

[0064] First drive unit 124; First drive rod 1241;

[0065] Clamping mechanism 13;

[0066] First clamping assembly 131; first clamping structure 1311; first clamping block 1312; first driving component 1313;

[0067] Second clamping assembly 132; second clamping structure 1321; first clamping unit 1322; second clamping block 1323; second driving member 1324;

[0068] Third clamping structure 1325; Second clamping unit 1326; Third clamping unit 1327;

[0069] Third clamping assembly 133; support clamping frame 1331; locking mating part 1332; locking hole 1333; support block 1334; limit plate 1335;

[0070] Second drive unit 14; Second drive rod 141;

[0071] Locking mechanism 15;

[0072] Drive mechanism 16; fourth drive motor 161; first reducer 162; first transmission shaft 163;

[0073] Transmission gear assembly 164; driving gear 1641; driven gear 1642;

[0074] Drive structure 17;

[0075] Transport device 20;

[0076] Mounting frame 21;

[0077] Frame body 211; Third slide rail 2111;

[0078] Lifting assembly 212; Lifting seat 2121; Fourth slider 2123; Sixth drive motor 2124; Right angle commutator 2125; Second drive screw 2126; Third transmission shaft 2127;

[0079] Fork mechanism 22; Fork 221; Mechanism body 222;

[0080] 200 battery transport vehicles;

[0081] Tray structure 300; battery module 400; module to be flipped 500. Detailed Implementation

[0082] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0083] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this application have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains; the terminology used in the description of this application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the application; the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, in the description, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. The terms "first," "second," etc., in the description, claims, or accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish different objects, not to describe a specific order or hierarchy.

[0084] In this application, the reference to "embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment that is mutually exclusive with other embodiments.

[0085] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "attachment" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0086] In this application, the term "and / or" is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, R and / or S can represent: R existing alone, R and S existing simultaneously, or S existing alone. Additionally, in this application, the character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.

[0087] In the embodiments of this application, the same reference numerals denote 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 this application shown in the accompanying drawings, as well as the overall thickness, length, width, and other dimensions of the integrated device, are merely illustrative and should not constitute any limitation on this application.

[0088] Unless otherwise specified, all embodiments and optional embodiments of this application can be combined to form new technical solutions.

[0089] Unless otherwise specified, all technical features and optional technical features of this application may be combined to form new technical solutions.

[0090] In this application, "multiple" means two or more (including two).

[0091] The battery device mentioned in the embodiments of this application may include multiple battery cells, which are fixedly assembled to form a battery module. The multiple battery cells are connected in series, parallel or mixed through a busbar component.

[0092] In this embodiment of the application, the battery cell can be a secondary battery, which refers to a battery cell that can be recharged to activate the active materials and continue to be used after the battery cell has been discharged.

[0093] The battery cell can be a lithium-ion battery, sodium-ion battery, sodium-lithium-ion battery, lithium metal battery, sodium metal battery, lithium-sulfur battery, magnesium-ion battery, nickel-metal hydride battery, nickel-cadmium battery, lead-acid battery, etc., and the embodiments of this application are not limited to this.

[0094] Battery cells can be cylindrical, flat, cuboid, or other shapes, and this application embodiment is not limited to any of these. Battery cells are generally classified into three types according to their packaging method: cylindrical battery cells, square battery cells, and pouch battery cells, and this application embodiment is not limited to any of these types either.

[0095] A battery cell includes a casing, electrode assembly, and electrolyte. The casing houses the electrode assembly and electrolyte. The electrode assembly consists of an anode electrode, a cathode electrode, and a separator. The battery cell primarily functions by the movement of metal ions between the anode and cathode electrodes. The anode electrode includes an anode current collector and an anode active material layer. The anode active material layer is coated on the surface of the anode current collector. The uncoated anode current collector protrudes beyond the coated anode current collector and serves as the anode tab. Taking a lithium-ion battery as an example, the anode current collector can be made of aluminum, and the anode active material can be lithium cobalt oxide, lithium iron phosphate, ternary lithium, or lithium manganese oxide, etc. The cathode electrode includes a cathode current collector and a cathode active material layer. The cathode active material layer is coated on the surface of the cathode current collector. The uncoated cathode current collector protrudes beyond the coated cathode current collector and serves as the cathode tab. The cathode current collector can be made of copper, and the cathode active material can be carbon or silicon, etc. To ensure that a large current can be passed without melting, there are multiple anode tabs stacked together, and there are multiple cathode tabs stacked together.

[0096] The separator can be made of PP (polypropylene) or PE (polyethylene), etc. Furthermore, the electrode assembly can be a wound structure or a stacked structure; the embodiments of this application are not limited to these.

[0097] In recent years, the vehicle industry has developed rapidly. Taking new energy vehicles as an example, the battery device, as a core component of the vehicle, plays an irreplaceable and important role.

[0098] In related technologies, during the production process of battery devices, a flipping device is required to flip the battery modules of the battery device 180°. A battery module is a block structure composed of multiple battery cells. However, during the flipping process, the battery modules are prone to falling off the flipping device, which can cause damage to the battery modules and may injure workers, potentially leading to safety accidents. In addition, existing flipping devices require lifting the battery modules to a certain height before flipping them, resulting in a large overall height of the flipping device, which makes the installation and placement of the flipping device very difficult.

[0099] Based on the above considerations, in order to solve the problems of battery modules falling off during the flipping process and the large overall height of the flipping device, a battery flipping system was designed after in-depth research. The system includes: a flipping device comprising a base, a flipping cage, and a clamping mechanism. The flipping cage has a central axis extending in a first direction and is rotatably mounted on the base around the central axis. The flipping cage forms a placement space for placing the module to be flipped. Along a second direction, both ends of the placement space are open to form pick-and-place openings. The clamping mechanism is located within the flipping cage. The clamping mechanism includes a first... The device comprises a first clamping assembly, a second clamping assembly, and a third clamping assembly. The first clamping assembly clamps or releases the module to be flipped within a placement space in a first direction. At least a portion of the third clamping assembly is located within the placement space. The third clamping assembly includes a supporting clamping frame and a supporting block. The supporting clamping frame is fixed to the supporting clamping frame and is used to clamp or release the module to be flipped in a third direction. The supporting block supports the module to be flipped. The second clamping assembly is located on the supporting clamping frame and is used to clamp or release the module to be flipped in a second direction. The first, second, and third directions are perpendicular to each other. Therefore, the flipping device can clamp and fix the module to be flipped in the first, second, and third directions, reducing the risk of the module falling during the flipping process, thereby reducing the risk of damage to the module and the risk of workers being injured by the module, thus reducing the risk of safety accidents. Furthermore, by using a flipping cage to flip the module, it is not necessary to raise the module before flipping, which helps to reduce the overall height of the battery flipping system, thus facilitating the miniaturization design of the battery flipping system and making it easier to install and position.

[0100] The following is for reference. Figures 1-17 This application describes a battery flipping system 100 according to an embodiment of the present application. The battery flipping system 100 is used to flip a module 500 to be flipped. Exemplarily, the battery flipping system 100 is used to flip the module 500 to be flipped by 180°. As an example, the module 500 to be flipped may include a battery module 400 and two tray structures 300. When the battery flipping system 100 flips the module 500, the battery module 400 is placed on the tray structures 300, and the battery module 400 is located between the two tray structures 300. As an example, the module 500 to be flipped may include a battery module 400. This application describes the module 500 to be flipped as including a battery module 400 and two tray structures 300.

[0101] like Figure 1 , Figure 5 , Figure 7 and Figure 9As shown, the battery flipping system 100 according to an embodiment of this application includes: a flipping device 10, which includes a device base 11, a flipping cage 12, and a clamping mechanism. The flipping cage 12 has a central axis extending in a first direction. The flipping cage 12 is rotatably disposed on the device base 11 about the central axis. The flipping cage 12 forms a placement space 121 for placing the module to be flipped. In a second direction, both ends of the placement space 121 are open to form a pick-and-place port 1211. The clamping mechanism is disposed on the flipping cage 12. The clamping mechanism 13 includes a first clamping component 131, a second clamping component 132, and a third clamping component 133. The first clamping component 131... 31 is used to clamp or release the module 500 to be flipped in the first direction. At least a portion of the third clamping assembly 133 is disposed in the placement space 121. The third clamping assembly 133 includes a support clamping frame 1331 and a support block 1334. The support block 1334 is fixed to the support clamping frame 1331. The support clamping frame 1331 is used to clamp or release the module 500 to be flipped in the third direction. The support block 1334 is used to support the module 500 to be flipped. The second clamping assembly 132 is disposed on the support clamping frame 1331. The second clamping assembly 132 is used to clamp or release the module to be flipped in the second direction. The first direction, the second direction and the third direction are perpendicular to each other.

[0102] The battery flipping system 100 includes a flipping device 10, which flips the module 500 to be flipped. The flipping device 10 includes a base 11, a flipping cage 12, and a clamping mechanism 13, operating vertically (i.e.,...). Figure 1 (in the Z direction), the tilting cage 12 can be located above the device base 11. The tilting cage 12 is rotatably mounted on the device base 11. As an example, the tilting cage 12 is provided with a pivot shaft, and the device base 11 has a pivot hole. A bearing structure is installed in the pivot hole, and the pivot shaft passes through the bearing structure, thereby allowing the tilting cage 12 to be rotatably mounted on the device base 11. As another example, the tilting cage 12 is provided with a pivot shaft, and the device base 11 has a pivot hole. The pivot shaft passes through the pivot hole, thereby allowing the tilting cage 12 to be rotatably mounted on the device base 11. The tilting cage 12 has a central axis extending along a first direction, the first direction being... Figure 1 In the X direction, the flipping cage 12 can rotate relative to the device base 11 around the central axis.

[0103] The tilting cage 12 has a placement space 121 for placing the module 500 to be tilted. When the tilting cage 12 rotates to... Figure 1 When in the middle position, the second direction is Figure 1In the Y direction, along the second direction, the two ends of the placement space 121 are open, so as to form pick-and-place ports 1211 on both sides of the flipping cage 12 along the second direction. The module 500 to be flipped can be placed into the placement space 121 through the pick-and-place ports 1211, and the module 500 to be flipped in the placement space 121 can also be taken out from the placement space 121 through the pick-and-place ports 1211. Figure 1 As shown, this application uses the example of the flipping device 10 flipping the module 500 to be flipped 180° in the horizontal direction to illustrate the application. At this time, the second direction is parallel to the horizontal direction.

[0104] The clamping mechanism 13 is disposed on the tilting cage 12. The assembly method of the clamping mechanism 13 and the tilting cage 12 is not specifically limited; it is sufficient that the clamping mechanism 13 is installed on the tilting cage 12. The clamping mechanism 13 includes a first clamping component 131, a second clamping component 132, and a third clamping component 133. The first clamping component 131 can be directly or indirectly installed on the tilting cage 12. When the tilting device 10 tilts the module 500 to be tilted, the first clamping component 131 clamps the module 500 to be tilted. The first clamping component 131 limits the module 500 to be tilted in a first direction, reducing the risk of the module 500 moving in the first direction. The second clamping component 132 can be directly or indirectly installed on the tilting cage 12. When the tilting device 10 tilts the module 500 to be tilted, the second clamping component 132 clamps the module 500 to be tilted. The second clamping component 132 limits the module 500 to be tilted in a second direction, reducing the risk of the module 500 moving in the second direction. The third clamping component 133 can be directly or indirectly installed on the tilting cage 12. When the tilting device 10 tilts the module 500 to be tilted, the third clamping component 133 clamps the module 500 to be tilted. The third clamping component 133 limits the module 500 to be tilted in a third direction, reducing the risk of the module 500 to be tilted moving in the third direction. When the tilting cage 12 rotates to... Figure 1 When in the middle position, the third direction is Figure 1 In this context, the Z-direction can also be understood as the vertical direction. After the flipping device 10 flips the module 500 to be flipped, the first clamping component 131, the second clamping component 132, and the third clamping component 133 all release the module 500 to be flipped, allowing the module 500 to be removed from the placement space 121. As an example, the first clamping component 131, the second clamping component 132, and the third clamping component 133 can all be gripper structures. The specific structure of the first clamping component 131, the second clamping component 132, and the third clamping component 133 is not specifically limited, as long as they can clamp or release the module 500 to be flipped.

[0105] The third clamping assembly 133 includes a support clamping frame 1331 and a support block 1334. The support block 1334 is fixed to the support clamping frame 1331. The support block 1334 can be welded to the support clamping frame 1331, or it can be bolted to the support clamping frame 1331. After the module 500 to be flipped is placed in the placement space 121, the support block 1334 supports the surface of the module 500 to be flipped. As an example, there are two support clamping frames 1331, which are opposite to each other and spaced apart along a third direction. After the module 500 to be flipped is placed in the placement space 121, it is located between the two support clamping frames 1331. By moving the two support clamping frames 1331 closer to or further away from each other, the module 500 to be flipped is clamped or released in a third direction. In this embodiment, the support block 1334 is fixed on the side of the support clamping frame 1331 facing the module 500 to be flipped. As another example, the support clamp 1331 includes a first part and a second part, which are opposite to and spaced apart along a third direction. After the module 500 to be flipped is placed in the placement space 121, the module 500 is located between the first part and the second part. By the first part and the second part moving closer to or further apart from each other, the module 500 to be flipped is clamped or released in a third direction. In this embodiment, a support block 1334 is fixedly provided on the side of the first part facing the module 500 to be flipped and on the side of the second part facing the module 500 to be flipped. After the module 500 to be flipped is placed in the placement space 121, the support block 1334 can reliably support the module 500 to be flipped, which helps to improve the clamping stability of the module 500 to be flipped.

[0106] When using the flipping device 10 of this application to flip the module 500 to be flipped, the flipping cage 12 is rotated so that the second direction is parallel to the horizontal direction, that is, the flipping cage 12 is rotated so that the two pick-up and put-out ports 1211 are arranged in the horizontal direction. The module 500 to be flipped is placed into the placement space 121 from the pick-up and put-out port 1211. The first clamping component 131, the second clamping component 132 and the third clamping component 133 clamp and fix the module 500 to be flipped. Then the flipping cage 12 rotates 180° to complete the flipping of the module 500 to be flipped. The first clamping component 131, the second clamping component 132 and the third clamping component 133 release the module 500 to be flipped and take the module 500 to be flipped out from the placement space 121.

[0107] By using the flipping device 10 of this application to flip the module 500 to be flipped, during the flipping process, the first clamping component 131, the second clamping component 132, and the third clamping component 133 clamp and fix the module 500 to be flipped in the first, second, and third directions, respectively, so that it can be reliably fixed in the flipping cage 12, reducing the risk of the module 500 falling during the flipping process, thereby reducing the risk of damage to the module 500 to be flipped, and also reducing the risk of workers being injured by the module 500 to be flipped, thus reducing the risk of causing safety accidents. Furthermore, by rotating the flipping cage 12 to flip the module 500 to be flipped, it is not necessary to raise the module 500 to be flipped, which helps to reduce the overall height of the flipping device 10 and the battery flipping system 100, thereby facilitating the miniaturization design of the battery flipping system 100, and thus making the installation and placement of the battery flipping system 100 easier.

[0108] In the above technical solution, the flipping device 10 can clamp and fix the module 500 to be flipped in the first direction, the second direction and the third direction, reducing the risk of the module 500 falling during the flipping process, thereby reducing the risk of damage to the module 500 and the risk of workers being injured by the module 500, thus reducing the risk of causing safety accidents. In addition, the flipping cage 12 flips the module 500 without raising it, which helps to reduce the overall height of the battery flipping system 100, thus facilitating the miniaturization design of the battery flipping system 100 and making it easier to install and position the battery flipping system 100.

[0109] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figure 5 and Figure 7 As shown, the tilting cage 12 includes two rotating disks 122 and two mounting brackets 123. The two rotating disks 122 are spaced apart along a first direction, and the two mounting brackets 123 are connected between the two rotating disks 122 and spaced apart along a third direction, so that the two rotating disks 122 and the two mounting brackets 123 together define the placement space 121. The third clamping assembly 133 includes two supporting clamping brackets 1331. The two supporting clamping brackets 1331 are spaced apart along a third direction. The two supporting clamping brackets 1331 are movably disposed on the two mounting brackets 123 along the third direction. Each supporting clamping bracket 1331 has a support block 1334 on the side facing the other supporting clamping bracket 1331.

[0110] The tilting cage 12 includes two rotating disks 122 and two mounting brackets 123. The two rotating disks 122 are arranged opposite to each other and spaced apart along a first direction. The two mounting brackets 123 are located between the two rotating disks 122 along the first direction and extend along the first direction. The mounting brackets 123 are fixedly connected to the two rotating disks 122. The mounting brackets 123 can be welded to the rotating disks 122 or bolted to them. The two mounting brackets 123 are spaced apart along a third direction, so that the two rotating disks 122 and the two mounting brackets 123 together define a placement space 121. Along the first direction, the placement space 121 is located between the two rotating disks 122, and along the third direction, the placement space 121 is located between the two mounting brackets 123.

[0111] The two support clamps 1331 may have the same structure. At least a portion of each support clamp 1331 is located within the placement space 121. The two support clamps 1331 are arranged spaced apart along a third direction. One support clamp 1331 is movably mounted on a mounting frame 123 along a third direction, and the other support clamp 1331 is movably mounted on another mounting frame 123 along a third direction.

[0112] As an example, each mounting bracket 123 is provided with a first slide rail extending in a third direction, and each support clamp 1331 is fixedly provided with a first slider. The first slider is slidably disposed on the corresponding first slide rail in a third direction, thereby allowing the support clamp 1331 to be movably disposed on the corresponding mounting bracket 123 in a third direction. Exemplarily, each mounting bracket 123 is provided with a first drive motor, and the output shaft of the first drive motor is fixedly provided with a motor gear. Each support clamp 1331 is fixedly provided with a first drive rack extending in a third direction. The motor gear meshes with the first drive rack on the corresponding support clamp 1331. The first drive motor drives the motor gear to rotate, and the motor gear can drive the corresponding first drive rack to move the corresponding support clamp 1331 in a third direction.

[0113] When the third clamping component 133 needs to clamp the module 500 to be flipped in the placement space 121, the module 500 to be flipped is located between two support clamping frames 1331. The two support clamping frames 1331 are driven to move closer to each other along a third direction until the module 500 to be flipped is clamped between the two support clamping frames 1331. At the same time, the support blocks 1334 on the two support clamping frames 1331 support the module 500 to be flipped, thus achieving the effect of the third clamping component 133 clamping the module 500 to be flipped. When the third clamping component 133 needs to release the module 500 to be flipped in the placement space 121, the two support clamping frames 1331 are driven to move away from each other along a third direction, thus achieving the effect of the two support clamping frames 1331 releasing the module 500 to be flipped.

[0114] In the above technical solution, the third clamping component 133 includes two supporting clamping frames 1331, which enables the third clamping component 133 to clamp or release the module to be flipped. Furthermore, it simplifies the structure of the third clamping component 133, facilitates its manufacturing, and thus further improves the production efficiency of the flipping device 10 and reduces its production cost. Additionally, by setting two rotating disks 122 and two mounting frames 123, a placement space 121 is formed, which also simplifies the structure of the flipping cage 12.

[0115] In some embodiments, the first clamping component 131 may include two parts, which are respectively disposed on two rotating disks 122. After the module 500 to be flipped is placed in the placement space 121, the module 500 to be flipped is located between the two parts of the first clamping component 131 along the first direction. By moving the two parts of the first clamping component 131 closer to or further away from each other, the first clamping component 131 clamps or releases the module 500 to be flipped in the first direction. Since the two rotating disks 122 are arranged along the first direction, by disposing the first clamping component 131 on the two rotating disks 122, it is convenient for the first clamping component 131 to clamp or release the module 500 to be flipped in the first direction, thus making the placement of the first clamping component 131 reasonable.

[0116] Since the third clamping component 133 clamps the module 500 to be flipped, by setting the second clamping component 132 on the third clamping component 133, it is convenient for the second clamping component 132 to clamp or release the module 500 to be flipped in the second direction, so that the second clamping component 132 is set in a reasonable position.

[0117] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figure 2 As shown, along the third direction, two support clamping frames 1331 are respectively located on both sides of the first clamping assembly 131. The first clamping assembly 131 includes: a plurality of first clamping structures 1311. The plurality of first clamping structures 1311 are respectively disposed on two rotating disks 122, and at least a portion of each first clamping structure 1311 is located in the placement space 121. The plurality of first clamping structures 1311 cooperate to clamp or release the module 500 to be flipped.

[0118] The first clamping structure 1311 can be provided in two, three, four, five, or other quantities. A portion of the first clamping structures 1311 are disposed on one rotating disk 122, and another portion is disposed on another rotating disk 122. This application uses two first clamping structures 1311 as an example for illustration. The two first clamping structures 1311 are respectively disposed on two rotating disks 122, and the two first clamping structures 1311 can be arranged opposite each other and spaced apart along a first direction. Part of the structure of the first clamping structure 1311 is located within the placement space 121, or the entire structure of the first clamping structure 1311 is located within the placement space 121. As an example, the first clamping structure 1311 is a first linear motor. The first linear motor has a first clamping shaft extending along a first direction. The end of the first clamping shaft facing the placement space 121 extends into the placement space 121, and the end of the first clamping shaft facing the placement space 121 has a first clamping part. The first clamping shaft is driven by the first linear motor to move the first clamping part synchronously, so that the two first clamping parts of the two first clamping structures 1311 clamp or release the module 500 to be flipped.

[0119] In the above technical solution, by distributing multiple first clamping structures 1311 on two rotating disks 122, after the module 500 to be flipped is placed in the placement space 121, the multiple first clamping structures 1311 are located on both sides of the module 500 to be flipped along the first direction, achieving the effect of multiple first clamping structures 1311 jointly clamping or releasing the module 500 to be flipped. The placement of the first clamping assembly 131 on the two rotating disks 122 facilitates the clamping or releasing of the module 500 to be flipped in the first direction, thus ensuring a reasonable position for the first clamping assembly 131.

[0120] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figure 2 As shown, the first clamping structure 1311 includes a first clamping block 1312 and a first driving member 1313. The first clamping block 1312 is located in the placement space 121. The first driving member 1313 is fixed to the corresponding rotating disk 122 and connected to the first clamping block 1312. The first driving member 1313 is used to drive the first clamping block 1312 to move along a first direction so that the first clamping block 1312 clamps or releases the module 500 to be flipped.

[0121] The first clamping structure 1311 includes a first clamping block 1312 and a first driving member 1313. The first clamping block 1312 is the aforementioned first clamping part, disposed within the placement space 121. The first clamping block 1312 can be a plate-like structure. The first driving member 1313 is fixed to the corresponding rotating disk 122. The first driving member 1313 can be detachably installed on the corresponding rotating disk 122, either by bolts or by snap-fit. The first driving member 1313 is fixedly connected to the first clamping block 1312. As an example, the first driving member 1313 is a first driving cylinder, which has a first moving shaft extending along a first direction. The free end of the first moving shaft is fixedly mounted with the first clamping block 1312, and the first clamping block 1312 is driven to move along the first direction by the movement of the first moving shaft along the first direction. When it is necessary to clamp the module 500 to be flipped in the placement space 121, the first driving member 1313 of the multiple first clamping structures 1311 drives the corresponding first clamping block 1312 to move closer to the module 500 to be flipped along the first direction until the first clamping block 1312 abuts against the module 500 to be flipped, so that the multiple first clamping structures 1311 clamp the module 500 to be flipped together. When it is necessary for the first clamping component 131 to release the module 500 to be flipped, the first driving member 1313 of the multiple first clamping structures 1311 drives the corresponding first clamping block 1312 to move away from the module 500 to be flipped along the first direction, so that the first clamping block 1312 separates from the module 500 to be flipped, so that the first clamping component 131 releases the module 500 to be flipped.

[0122] In the above technical solution, the first clamping structure 1311 includes a first clamping block 1312 and a first driving member 1313, which can achieve the effect of clamping or releasing the module 500 to be flipped by the first clamping component 131. In addition, it is beneficial to simplify the structure of the first clamping structure 1311 and facilitate the production and manufacturing of the first clamping structure 1311, thereby improving the production efficiency of the flipping device 10 and reducing the production cost of the flipping device 10.

[0123] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, the mounting bracket 123 is provided with a plurality of first drive units 124, and the plurality of first drive units 124 are respectively connected to the corresponding support clamping brackets 1331. The first drive units 124 are used to drive the corresponding support clamping brackets 1331 to move along a third direction.

[0124] Each of the two mounting brackets 123 is provided with at least one first drive unit 124. This application describes an example where each mounting bracket 123 is provided with two first drive units 124. As an example, the first drive unit 124 includes a second drive motor and a first drive screw. The second drive motor is fixed to the corresponding mounting bracket 123. The support clamp 1331 has a first threaded hole extending in a third direction. The first drive screw extends in a third direction and passes through the corresponding first threaded hole. The output shaft of the second drive motor extends in a third direction and is connected to the corresponding first drive screw. When the output shaft of the second drive motor rotates, it can drive the first drive screw to rotate. When the first drive screw rotates, it can drive the corresponding support clamp 1331 to move in a third direction. As another example, the first drive unit 124 is a synchronous lifter.

[0125] In the above technical solution, by setting a first driving unit 124, when the first driving unit 124 is working, it can drive the corresponding support clamping frame 1331 to reciprocate along a third direction, thereby enabling the third clamping component 133 to clamp or release the module 500 to be flipped.

[0126] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figure 5 and Figure 8 As shown, the flipping device 10 further includes: a plurality of second drive units 14, at least one rotating disk 122 is provided with a second drive unit 14, the plurality of second drive units 14 are respectively connected to two support clamps 1331, and the second drive units 14 are used to drive the corresponding support clamps 1331 to move along a third direction.

[0127] The flipping device 10 may further include a plurality of second driving units 14. The number of second driving units 14 can be two, three, four, five, six, etc., and the number can be reasonably selected according to actual conditions. As an example, the plurality of second driving units 14 are all disposed on the same rotating disk 122. As another example, the plurality of second driving units 14 are disposed on two rotating disks 122 respectively, that is, each rotating disk 122 is provided with a second driving unit 14. A portion of the plurality of second driving units 14 is connected to a support clamp 1331, and another portion of the plurality of second driving units 14 is connected to another support clamp 1331. This application uses an example of four second driving units 14, each support clamp 1331 being connected to two second driving units 14, and each rotating disk 122 having two second driving units 14 for illustration.

[0128] As an example, the second drive unit 14 includes a third drive motor and a second drive screw 2126. The third drive motor is fixed to the corresponding rotating disk 122. The support clamping frame 1331 has a second threaded hole extending in a third direction. The second drive screw 2126 extends in a third direction and passes through the corresponding second threaded hole. The output shaft of the third drive motor is connected to the corresponding second drive screw 2126. When the output shaft of the third drive motor rotates, it can drive the second drive screw 2126 to rotate. When the second drive screw 2126 rotates, it can drive the corresponding support clamping frame 1331 to move in a third direction. As another example, the second drive unit 14 is a synchronous lifter.

[0129] In the above technical solution, by setting a second drive unit 14, when the second drive unit 14 is working, it can drive the corresponding support clamping frame 1331 to reciprocate along a third direction, thereby enabling the third clamping component 133 to clamp or release the module 500 to be flipped. Furthermore, by cooperating with the first drive unit 124 and the second drive unit 14 to drive the same support clamping frame 1331 to move along a third direction, the movement reliability of the support clamping frame 1331 can be improved, and the risk of the support clamping frame 1331 falling off the corresponding mounting frame 123 can be reduced.

[0130] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figure 5 and Figure 8 As shown, the first drive unit 124 is located on the side of the corresponding support clamp 1331 facing away from the other support clamp 1331. The first drive unit 124 has a first drive rod 1241 that extends and is movable in a third direction. The first drive rod 1241 is fixedly connected to the corresponding support clamp 1331. And / or the second drive unit 14 is located on the side of the corresponding support clamp 1331 facing the other support clamp 1331. The second drive unit 14 has a second drive rod 141 that extends and is movable in a third direction. The end of the second drive rod 141 facing the corresponding support clamp 1331 is fixedly connected to the corresponding support clamp 1331.

[0131] As one example, a first drive unit 124 is located on the side of a corresponding support clamp 1331 facing away from the other support clamp 1331. The first drive unit 124 has a first drive rod 1241 extending in a third direction and movable therein, and the first drive rod 1241 is fixedly connected to the corresponding support clamp 1331. As another example, a second drive unit 14 is located on the side of a corresponding support clamp 1331 facing the other support clamp 1331. The second drive unit 14 has a second drive rod 141 extending in a third direction and movable therein, and the end of the second drive rod 141 facing the corresponding support clamp 1331 is fixedly connected to the corresponding support clamp 1331. As another example, a first drive unit 124 is located on the side of a corresponding support clamp 1331 facing away from the other support clamp 1331. The first drive unit 124 has a first drive rod 1241 that extends and is movable in a third direction. The first drive rod 1241 is fixedly connected to the corresponding support clamp 1331. A second drive unit 14 is located on the side of a corresponding support clamp 1331 facing the other support clamp 1331. The second drive unit 14 has a second drive rod 141 that extends and is movable in a third direction. The end of the second drive rod 141 facing the corresponding support clamp 1331 is fixedly connected to the corresponding support clamp 1331.

[0132] like Figure 5 As shown, the first drive unit 124, corresponding to the upper support clamp 1331, is located on the upper side of the upper support clamp 1331, and the first drive unit 124, corresponding to the lower support clamp 1331, is located on the lower side of the lower support clamp 1331. As an example, the first drive unit 124 is a synchronous lifter, with its lifting rod extending along a third direction; the lifting rod of the synchronous lifter is the first drive rod 1241. As another example, the first drive unit 124 is a second drive cylinder, having a cylinder rod extending along a third direction and movable along that direction; the cylinder rod of the second drive cylinder is the first drive rod 1241. When the first drive rod 1241 moves along the third direction, it can drive the corresponding support clamp 1331 to move synchronously along the third direction.

[0133] like Figure 5As shown, the second drive unit 14, corresponding to the upper support clamp 1331, is located below the upper support clamp 1331, and the first drive unit 124, corresponding to the lower support clamp 1331, is located above the lower support clamp 1331. As an example, the second drive unit 14 is a synchronous lifter, with its lifting rod extending along a third direction; the lifting rod of the synchronous lifter is the second drive rod 141. As another example, the second drive unit 14 is a third drive cylinder, having a cylinder rod extending and movable along a third direction; the cylinder rod of the third drive cylinder is the second drive rod 141. When the second drive rod 141 moves along the third direction, it can drive the corresponding support clamp 1331 to move synchronously along the third direction.

[0134] In the above technical solution, along the third direction, the first driving part 124 is located on the side of the corresponding support clamp 1331 away from the other support clamp 1331, and the second driving part 14 is located on the side of the corresponding support clamp 1331 facing the other support clamp 1331. The first driving rod 1241 and the second driving rod 141 are respectively located on both sides of the corresponding support clamp 1331. The first driving rod 1241 and the second driving rod 141 cooperate to reliably support the corresponding support clamp 1331 along the third direction. The first driving rod 1241 and the second driving rod 141 can synchronously drive the corresponding support clamp 1331 to move along the third direction, thereby further improving the moving reliability of the support clamp 1331 and further reducing the risk of the support clamp 1331 falling off the corresponding mounting bracket 123.

[0135] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figure 8 and Figure 12 As shown, the flipping device 10 also includes: a plurality of locking mechanisms 15, which are respectively disposed on two mounting brackets 123, and are used to lock or unlock the corresponding support clamping brackets 1331.

[0136] The locking mechanism 15 can be configured in the form of two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, etc., with each mounting bracket 123 having at least one locking mechanism 15. This application uses an example of four locking mechanisms 15 per mounting bracket 123 for illustration. As an example, the locking mechanism 15 is a snap-on locking mechanism. The support clamp 1331 has a slot, and the locking mechanism 15 has a snap-on. By snapping the snap-on into or out of the slot, the locking mechanism 15 locks or unlocks the corresponding support clamp 1331. As another example, the locking mechanism 15 includes a locking cylinder fixed to a corresponding mounting bracket 123. The locking cylinder has a locking rod along a third direction. A locking engagement portion 1332 is provided on the side of the support clamp 1331 away from the other support clamp 1331. The locking engagement portion 1332 extends along a third direction. The locking engagement portion 1332 and the locking mechanism 15 are provided in a one-to-one correspondence. Each locking engagement portion 1332 forms a plurality of locking holes 1333 arranged along a third direction.

[0137] When the support clamp 1331 moves to the corresponding position along the third direction, the locking rod of the locking cylinder inserts into the locking hole 1333, thereby locking the support clamp 1331. The support clamp 1331 cannot move along the third direction, thus reliably positioning the support clamp 1331 in the corresponding position. When the two support clamps 1331 clamp the module 500 to be flipped, they can reliably clamp the module 500 to be flipped. When it is necessary for the support clamp 1331 to move along the third direction, the locking rod of the locking cylinder moves out of the locking hole 1333, thereby unlocking the support clamp 1331, allowing it to move along the third direction.

[0138] In the above technical solution, by setting multiple locking mechanisms 15, each locking mechanism 15 is used to lock or unlock the corresponding support clamping frame 1331. When two support clamping frames 1331 clamp the module 500 to be flipped, the corresponding support clamping frame 1331 is locked by the locking mechanism 15, which reduces the risk of the support clamping frame 1331 moving in the third direction and reliably positions the support clamping frame 1331 in the clamping position. After the module 500 is flipped, the corresponding support clamping frame 1331 is unlocked by the locking mechanism 15, and the support clamping frame 1331 can move in the third direction, which is conducive to achieving the effect of the third clamping component 133 releasing the module 500 to be flipped.

[0139] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figure 5 and Figure 9 As shown, the second clamping assembly 132 includes a second clamping structure 1321, wherein each support clamping frame 1331 is equipped with a second clamping structure 1321 on the side facing the other support clamping frame 1331, and the second clamping structure 1321 is used to clamp or release the module 500 to be flipped.

[0140] The second clamping assembly 132 includes a plurality of second clamping structures 1321, which are respectively disposed on two support clamping frames 1331. Each support clamping frame 1331 is provided with at least one second clamping structure 1321. Along a third direction, the second clamping structure 1321 is installed on the side of each support clamping frame 1331 facing the other support clamping frame 1331. This application describes an example where each support clamping frame 1331 is provided with two second clamping structures 1321. The two second clamping structures 1321 on each support clamping frame 1331 are arranged sequentially along a first direction. Exemplarily, the second clamping structure 1321 is a claw structure.

[0141] After the module 500 to be flipped is placed in the placement space 121, the module 500 to be flipped is located between the lower support clamp 1331 and the upper support clamp 1331. The lower support clamp 1331 and the upper support clamp 1331 clamp the module 500 to be flipped along a third direction. The second clamping structure 1321 clamps the module 500 to be flipped and restricts the module 500 to be flipped from moving along a second direction.

[0142] In the above technical solution, a second clamping structure 1321 is installed on the side of each support clamping frame 1331 facing the other support clamping frame 1331, so that the second clamping structure 1321 is located on the side of the support clamping frame 1331 facing the module 500 to be flipped, which makes it convenient for the second clamping structure 1321 to clamp or release the module 500 to be flipped.

[0143] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, each support clamp 1331 has a support block 1334 on the side facing the other support clamp 1331. Each support clamp 1331 can have multiple support blocks 1334. After the module 500 to be flipped is placed in the placement space 121, the module 500 is placed on the support block 1334 of the lower support clamp 1331. When the two support clamps 1331 clamp the module 500 to be flipped, the module 500 to be flipped is clamped between the support blocks 1334 of the two support clamps 1331. By setting the support blocks 1334, the support blocks 1334 can reliably support and position the module 500 to be flipped.

[0144] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figure 10 and Figure 13As shown, along the third direction, the end of the support block 1334 away from the corresponding support clamp 1331 is provided with a limiting plate 1335. The limiting plate 1335 can limit the pallet structure 300 placed on the support block 1334 along the second direction, thereby positioning the pallet structure 300 in the second direction.

[0145] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, the second clamping structure 1321 includes two first clamping units 1322. The two first clamping units 1322 of the second clamping structure 1321 are arranged along the second direction. The two first clamping units 1322 of the second clamping structure 1321 cooperate to clamp or release the module to be flipped.

[0146] The second clamping structure 1321 includes two first clamping units 1322, which can be arranged at intervals along the second direction.

[0147] As an example, the first clamping unit 1322 is a second linear motor. The second linear motor has a second clamping shaft extending in a second direction. The end of the second clamping shaft opposite to the other first clamping unit 1322 has a second clamping part. By driving the corresponding second clamping shaft through the two second linear motors of the two first clamping units 1322, the second clamping parts are moved synchronously, so that the second clamping parts of the two first clamping units 1322 move closer or further away from each other, thereby clamping or releasing the module 500 to be flipped by the two second clamping parts of the two first clamping units 1322.

[0148] In the above technical solution, the second clamping structure 1321 includes two first clamping units 1322, and the two first clamping units 1322 of the second clamping structure 1321 are arranged along the second direction. After the module 500 to be flipped is placed between the two support clamping frames 1331, along the second direction, part of the structure of the module 500 to be flipped is located between the two first clamping units 1322 of the second clamping structure 1321. The two first clamping units 1322 of the second clamping structure 1321 can clamp or release the module 500 to be flipped.

[0149] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figure 9 and Figure 10As shown, the first clamping unit 1322 includes a second clamping block 1323 and a second driving member 1324. The second driving member 1324 is fixed to the corresponding support clamping frame 1331 and connected to the second clamping block 1323. The second clamping blocks 1323 of the two first clamping units 1322 of the second clamping structure 1321 are opposite to each other in a second direction. The second driving member 1324 is used to drive the corresponding second clamping block 1323 to move in the second direction so that the second clamping structure 1321 clamps or releases the module 500 to be flipped.

[0150] The first clamping unit 1322 includes a second clamping block 1323 and a second driving member 1324. The second clamping block 1323 can be the second clamping part mentioned above, and can be disposed within the placement space 121. The second driving member 1324 is fixed to the corresponding support clamping frame 1331, and can be detachably installed on the corresponding support clamping frame 1331. The second driving member 1324 can be installed on the corresponding support clamping frame 1331 by bolts or by snap-fit. The second driving member 1324 is fixedly connected to the second clamping block 1323. As an example, the second drive member 1324 is a fourth drive cylinder. The fourth drive cylinder has a second moving shaft extending in a second direction. A second clamping block 1323 is fixedly mounted on the end of the second moving shaft opposite to the other first clamping unit 1322 in the second direction. The second clamping block 1323 is driven to move in the second direction by moving the second moving shaft in the second direction. When it is necessary to clamp the module 500 to be flipped in the placement space 121, the second driving members 1324 of the two first clamping units 1322 of the second clamping structure 1321 drive the corresponding second clamping block 1323 to move closer to the module 500 to be flipped along the second direction until the second clamping block 1323 abuts against the module 500 to be flipped, so that the two first clamping units 1322 of the second clamping structure 1321 jointly clamp the module 500 to be flipped. When it is necessary for the second clamping structure 1321 to release the module 500 to be flipped, the second driving members 1324 of the two first clamping units 1322 of the second clamping structure 1321 drive the corresponding second clamping block 1323 to move away from the module 500 to be flipped along the second direction, so that the second clamping block 1323 separates from the module 500 to be flipped, so that the two first clamping units 1322 of the second clamping structure 1321 release the module 500 to be flipped.

[0151] In the above technical solution, by including the second clamping block 1323 and the second driving member 1324 in the first clamping unit 1322, the two first clamping units 1322 of the second clamping structure 1321 can clamp or release the module 500 to be flipped. In addition, it is beneficial to simplify the structure of the first clamping unit 1322 and facilitate the production and manufacturing of the second clamping structure 1321, thereby further improving the production efficiency of the flipping device 10 and further reducing the production cost of the flipping device 10.

[0152] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figure 5 , Figure 7 , Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, the second clamping assembly 132 further includes a third clamping structure 1325. Along the third direction, the third clamping structure 1325 is located on the side of the second clamping structure 1321 away from the corresponding support clamping frame 1331. The third clamping structure 1325 includes a second clamping unit 1326 and a third clamping unit 1327. The second clamping unit 1326 and the third clamping unit 1327 are movably disposed on the two support clamping frames 1331 along the second direction. The second clamping unit 1326 and the third clamping unit 1327 are arranged along the second direction. The second clamping unit 1326 and the third clamping unit 1327 cooperate to clamp or release the module 500 to be flipped.

[0153] The second clamping assembly 132 further includes a third clamping structure 1325. Along a third direction, the third clamping structure 1325 is located above the second clamping structure 1321 of the lower supporting clamping frame 1331 and below the second clamping structure 1321 of the upper supporting clamping frame 1331. The third clamping structure 1325 includes a second clamping unit 1326 and a third clamping unit 1327, which are located between the two supporting clamping frames 1331. The structures of the second clamping unit 1326 and the third clamping unit 1327 can be identical. The second clamping unit 1326 and the third clamping unit 1327 are respectively disposed on two support clamping frames 1331. One support clamping frame 1331 is provided with the second clamping unit 1326, and the other support clamping frame 1331 is provided with the third clamping unit 1327. The second clamping unit 1326 is movably disposed on the corresponding support clamping frame 1331 along the second direction, and the third clamping unit 1327 is movably disposed on the corresponding support clamping frame 1331 along the second direction.

[0154] The second clamping unit 1326 and the third clamping unit 1327 are arranged spaced apart along the second direction. The second clamping unit 1326 is movably disposed on the corresponding support clamping frame 1331 along the second direction. As an example, each support clamping frame 1331 is provided with a second slide rail extending along the second direction. The second clamping unit 1326 is fixedly provided with a second slider, which is slidably disposed on the corresponding second slide rail along the second direction, thereby making the second clamping unit 1326 movably disposed on the corresponding support clamping frame 1331 along the second direction. The third clamping unit 1327 is movably disposed on the corresponding support clamping frame 1331 along the second direction. As an example, the third clamping unit 1327 is fixedly provided with a third slider, which is slidably disposed on the second slide rail of the corresponding support clamping frame 1331 along the second direction, thereby making the third clamping unit 1327 movably disposed on the corresponding support clamping frame 1331 along the second direction.

[0155] As another example, both the second clamping unit 1326 and the third clamping unit 1327 are claw structures.

[0156] After the module 500 to be flipped is clamped between the two support clamping frames 1331, the second clamping unit 1326 and the third clamping unit 1327 are opposite each other along the second direction. At least a part of the structure of the module 500 to be flipped is located between the second clamping unit 1326 and the third clamping unit 1327. The second clamping unit 1326 and the third clamping unit 1327 approach each other until they abut against the module 500 to be flipped, so that the second clamping unit 1326 and the third clamping unit 1327 jointly clamp the module 500 to be flipped. When the third clamping structure 1325 needs to release the module 500 to be flipped, the second clamping unit 1326 and the third clamping unit 1327 move away from the module 500 to be flipped along the second direction, so that the second clamping unit 1326 and the third clamping unit 1327 are separated from the module 500 to be flipped, so that the third clamping structure 1325 releases the module 500 to be flipped.

[0157] In the above technical solution, the second clamping component 132 includes a third clamping structure 1325, which includes a second clamping unit 1326 and a third clamping unit 1327. The second clamping unit 1326 and the third clamping unit 1327 cooperate to clamp or release the module 500 to be flipped. Furthermore, the second clamping structure 1321 and the third clamping structure 1325 simultaneously clamp the module 500 to be flipped in the second direction. During the flipping process of the module 500, the module 500 to be flipped can be positioned more reliably in the second direction, reducing the risk of the module 500 moving in the second direction.

[0158] In some embodiments of this application, the module 500 to be flipped includes: a tray structure 300 and a battery module 400, a first clamping component 131 adapted to correspond with the battery module 400 along a first direction to clamp or release the battery module 400, a second clamping structure 1321 adapted to correspond with the corresponding tray structure 300 along a second direction to clamp or release the tray structure 300, and a second clamping unit 1326 and a third clamping unit 1327 adapted to correspond with the battery module 400 along a second direction to clamp or release the battery module 400.

[0159] The device includes two tray structures 300. Along a third direction, the battery module 400 is positioned between the two tray structures 300. Two support clamping frames 1331 clamp the module 500 to be flipped. A second clamping structure 1321, located on the upper support clamping frame 1331, clamps the upper tray structure 300, and a second clamping structure 1321, located on the lower support clamping frame 1331, clamps the lower tray structure 300. A first clamping structure 1311 corresponds to the battery module 400 along a first direction, thereby clamping or releasing the battery module 400. A second clamping unit 1326 and a third clamping unit 1327 correspond to the battery module 400 along a second direction, thereby clamping or releasing the battery module 400.

[0160] In the above technical solution, the battery module 400 is clamped or released by the first clamping component 131, and the tray structure 300 is clamped or released by the second clamping structure 1321. The battery module 400 is clamped or released by the second clamping unit 1326 and the third clamping unit 1327, which enables the clamping mechanism 13 to clamp different parts of the module 500 to be flipped, thereby reliably clamping the module 500 to be flipped in the flipping cage 12.

[0161] In some embodiments of this application, the flipping device 10 may further include: a drive structure 17, wherein both support clamping frames 1331 are provided with a drive structure 17, the drive structure 17 on one support clamping frame 1331 is connected to the second clamping unit 1326, and the drive structure 17 on the other support clamping frame 1331 is connected to the third clamping unit 1327. The drive structure 17 connected to the second clamping unit 1326 is used to drive the second clamping unit 1326 to move along a second direction, and the drive structure 17 connected to the third clamping unit 1327 is used to drive the third clamping unit 1327 to move along the second direction. Exemplarily, the drive structure 17 is a second linear motor or a fifth drive cylinder, etc.

[0162] In the above technical solution, by setting the driving structure 17, the second clamping unit 1326 and the third clamping unit 1327 can be driven to move along the second direction, thereby facilitating the second clamping unit 1326 and the third clamping unit 1327 to clamp or release the module 500 to be flipped.

[0163] In some embodiments of this application, the flipping device 10 further includes a drive mechanism 16, which is mounted on the device base 11 and is connected to the flipping cage 12 in a transmission manner. The drive mechanism 16 is used to drive the flipping cage 12 to drive the clamping mechanism 13 to rotate synchronously.

[0164] The drive mechanism 16 is mounted on the device base 11, and the drive mechanism 16 can be located above the device base 11. As an example, such as... Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the drive mechanism 16 may include: a fourth drive motor 161, a first reducer 162, a first transmission shaft 163, and a transmission gear assembly 164. Each rotating disk 122 is fitted with a reversing gear 1221, which is fixed to the corresponding rotating disk 122. The fourth drive motor 161 and the first reducer 162 are both fixed to the device base 11. The first transmission shaft 163 extends along a first direction and is connected to the first reducer 162. Along the first direction, the first transmission shaft 163 is provided on both sides of the first reducer 162. There are two transmission gear assemblies 164, which are respectively provided with the two rotating disks 122. The two transmission gear assemblies 164 are respectively meshed with the reversing gears 1221 on the two rotating disks 122 and are connected to each other. The first transmission shaft 163 is connected to the transmission gear assembly 164 on the corresponding side. When the fourth drive motor 161 is working, it drives the first transmission shaft 163 to rotate through the first reducer 162. When the first transmission shaft 163 rotates, the transmission gear assembly 164 drives the flipping gear 1221 to drive the rotating disk 122 to rotate around the first direction, thereby causing the flipping cage 12 to drive the clamping mechanism 13 to rotate synchronously. During the rotation of the flipping cage 12, it can drive the module 500 to be flipped to rotate so as to flip the module 500 to be flipped.

[0165] For example, such as Figure 6 As shown, the transmission gear assembly 164 may include: a driving gear 1641 and a driven gear 1642. The driven gear 1642 meshes between the corresponding driving gear 1641 and the corresponding reversing gear 1221. The driving gear 1641 is fixed to the corresponding first transmission shaft 163. When the first transmission shaft 163 rotates, it can drive the driving gear 1641 to rotate. The rotation of the driving gear 1641 drives the driven gear 1642 to rotate. The rotation of the driven gear 1642 can drive the corresponding rotating disk 122 to rotate.

[0166] As another example, the drive mechanism 16 may include a fifth drive motor, a second reducer, a second transmission shaft, and a drive wheel assembly. Both the fifth drive motor and the second reducer are fixed to the device base 11. The second transmission shaft extends along a first direction and is connected to the second reducer. Along the first direction, second transmission shafts are provided on both sides of the second reducer. There are two drive wheel assemblies, each corresponding to one of the two rotating disks 122. Each drive wheel assembly may include a first pulley, a second pulley, and a belt. The first pulley is fixed to the corresponding rotating disk 122, the second pulley is fixed to the corresponding second transmission shaft, and the belt is sleeved on the corresponding first and second pulleys. When the fifth drive motor operates, it drives the second transmission shaft to rotate via the second reducer. When the second transmission shaft rotates, it drives the first pulley to synchronously rotate the corresponding rotating disk 122, thereby causing the tilting cage 12 to synchronously rotate the clamping mechanism 13. During the rotation of the tilting cage 12, it can rotate the module 500 to be tilted, thus tilting the module 500.

[0167] In the above technical solution, by setting a drive mechanism 16, the drive mechanism 16 is used to drive the flipping cage 12 to drive the clamping mechanism 13 to rotate synchronously, thereby realizing the flipping of the module 500 to be flipped. There is no need to manually drive the flipping cage 12 to rotate, which is conducive to realizing the automated driving of the flipping cage 12 to rotate.

[0168] In some embodiments of this application, the battery flipping system 100 further includes a transport device 20, which is located on one side of the flipping device 10. The transport device 20 is configured to transport the module 500 to be flipped into the placement space 121, and the transport device 20 is also configured to remove the module 500 to be flipped from the placement space 121.

[0169] Among them, such as Figure 1 As shown, the battery flipping system 100 may further include a transport device 20, which is located on one side of the flipping device 10 along the second direction. For example, the transport device 20 may be a robotic arm, which can grasp the module 500 to be flipped and transport it into the placement space 121, thereby placing the module 500 on the lower support clamp 1331. After the module 500 is flipped, the robotic arm grasps the module 500 in the placement space 121 to remove it from the placement space 121.

[0170] In the above technical solution, by setting up a conveying device 20, at least a part of the module 500 to be flipped can be transported to the placement space 121, and the module 500 to be flipped can also be taken out from the placement space 121. Only one conveying device 20 is needed to realize the loading and unloading of the module 500 to be flipped, which helps to simplify the structure of the battery flipping system 100.

[0171] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figure 1 and Figure 14 As shown, the conveying device 20 includes a mounting frame 21 and a fork mechanism 22. The fork mechanism 22 is mounted on the mounting frame 21. The mounting frame 21 is used to drive the fork mechanism 22 to lift and lower. The fork mechanism 22 includes forks 221. The forks 221 are movable relative to the mounting frame 21 along the arrangement direction of the conveying device 20 and the flipping device 10. The forks 221 are used to convey the module 500 to be flipped.

[0172] The conveying device 20 may include a mounting frame 21 and a fork mechanism 22. For example... Figure 14 As shown, the mounting frame 21 may include: a frame body 211 and a lifting assembly 212, such as... Figure 14 As shown, the frame body 211 can be a gantry frame structure. The lifting assembly 212 is installed on the frame body 211. The lifting assembly 212 includes a lifting seat 2121 and a lifting drive unit. The lifting seat 2121 is movably disposed on the frame body 211 in the vertical direction. For example, the frame body 211 is provided with a third slide rail 2111 extending in the vertical direction. The lifting seat 2121 is fixedly provided with a fourth slider 2123. The fourth slider 2123 is slidably disposed on the third slide rail 2111 in the vertical direction, so that the lifting seat 2121 is movably disposed on the third slide rail 2111 in the vertical direction.

[0173] like Figure 14 As shown, the lifting drive unit may include: a sixth drive motor 2124, a right-angle commutator 2125, and a second drive screw 2126. The lifting seat 2121 has a second threaded hole extending vertically through it. The second drive screw 2126 passes through the second threaded hole and extends vertically. Both the sixth drive motor 2124 and the right-angle commutator 2125 are fixed to the frame body 211 and are connected in a transmission manner. Vertically, the right-angle commutator 2125 is located above or below the second drive screw 2126, and is also connected in a transmission manner to the second drive screw 2126. When the sixth drive motor 2124 is working, it drives the right-angle commutator 2125 to rotate the second drive screw 2126. The rotation of the second drive screw 2126 drives the lifting seat 2121 to rise and fall, thus achieving the lifting effect of the lifting seat 2121.

[0174] As an example, there are multiple right-angle commutators 2125 and multiple second drive screws 2126. The multiple right-angle commutators 2125 are arranged sequentially along the first direction, and the multiple second drive screws 2126 are arranged sequentially along the first direction. The multiple right-angle commutators 2125 and multiple second drive screws 2126 are connected one-to-one. Any two adjacent right-angle commutators 2125 are connected by transmission through the third transmission shaft 2127. When the sixth drive motor 2124 is working, it simultaneously drives the multiple right-angle commutators 2125 to drive the multiple second drive screws 2126 to rotate synchronously, thereby achieving the lifting effect of the lifting seat 2121. Since multiple second drive screws 2126 are set to drive the lifting seat 2121 to lift synchronously, the lifting seat 2121 can be lifted and lowered smoothly, which is beneficial to improving the lifting reliability of the lifting seat 2121.

[0175] The fork mechanism 22 is fixed to the lifting seat 2121 of the mounting frame 21, and the fork mechanism 22 is located above the lifting seat 2121. During the lifting process of the lifting seat 2121, it can drive the fork mechanism 22 to lift synchronously, realizing the transfer of the module 500 to be flipped at different heights. Figure 14 As shown, the fork mechanism 22 may also include a mechanism body 222, which is fixed to the lifting seat 2121. The forks 221 are movably disposed on the mechanism body 222. The forks 221 are movable relative to the mechanism body 222 along the arrangement direction of the conveying device 20 and the flipping device 10. In other words, the forks 221 are movable relative to the mechanism body 222 along a second direction. The forks 221 are used to transport at least a portion of the structure of the module 500 to be flipped.

[0176] The fork mechanism 22 may further include a motion drive unit, at least partially disposed on the mechanism body 222 and connected to the fork 221 in a transmission manner. The motion drive unit is used to drive the fork 221 to move along a second direction. As an example, the motion drive unit includes a seventh drive motor and a drive gear. The fork 221 is provided with a second drive rack extending along the second direction. The drive gear is fixed to the motor shaft of the seventh drive motor and meshes with the second drive rack. When the seventh drive motor is working, it drives the drive gear to rotate. The rotation of the drive gear drives the second drive rack to move the fork 221 back and forth along the second direction. As another example, the mobile drive unit includes an eighth drive motor, a first sprocket, a second sprocket, and a chain. The eighth drive motor is fixed to the mechanism body 222, the first sprocket is fixed to the motor shaft of the eighth drive motor, the second sprocket is rotatably mounted on the mechanism body 222, and the chain is sleeved on the first and second sprockets. The chain is fixedly connected to the fork 221. When the eighth drive motor is working, it drives the first sprocket to rotate. When the first sprocket rotates, it drives the chain to move, thereby causing the chain to drive the fork 221 to reciprocate along a second direction. By reciprocating along the second direction with the fork 221, the loading and unloading of the module 500 to be flipped is achieved, realizing the transfer of the module 500 to be flipped between the battery transport vehicle 200 and the flipping device 10. The lifting assembly 212 drives the forks 221 to lift and lower, enabling the transfer of the module 500 to be flipped at different heights. This satisfies the functions of the forks 221 in picking up the module 500 to be flipped from the battery transport vehicle 200 and placing the module 500 to be flipped into the flipping cage 12, as well as placing the module 500 to be flipped from the flipping cage 12 onto the battery transport vehicle 200.

[0177] Specifically, the module 500 to be flipped may include a battery module 400 and two tray structures 300. When flipping the module 500 using the battery flipping system 100 of this application, one tray structure 300 is placed on the battery transport vehicle 200, the battery module 400 is placed on the tray structure 300 on the battery transport vehicle 200, and the other tray structure 300 is clamped and fixed by a second clamping structure 1321 located on the upper support clamping frame 1331. The battery module 400 is large in size; for example, the battery module 400 is 2.5 meters long and 1.6 meters wide.

[0178] The battery transport vehicle 200 transports the battery module 400 and a pallet structure 300 to the transport device 20. The lifting assembly 212 drives the fork mechanism 22 to move vertically to a suitable height position. Then, the moving drive unit drives the forks 221 to move in a second direction toward the battery transport vehicle 200, so that the forks 221 extend below the pallet structure 300 on the battery transport vehicle 200. Then, the lifting assembly 212 drives the fork mechanism 22 to rise vertically to a suitable height position. Finally, the moving drive unit drives the forks 221 to support the pallet structure 300 and the battery module 400. 00 moves synchronously along the second direction towards the tilting cage 12, then the lifting assembly 212 drives the fork mechanism 22 to move vertically to a suitable height position, then the moving drive unit drives the fork 221 to carry the pallet structure 300 and battery module 400 and move synchronously into the placement space 121, then the lifting assembly 212 drives the fork mechanism 22 to descend vertically to a suitable height position, placing the pallet structure 300 and battery module 400 on the support block 1334 of the lower support clamp 1331, then the moving drive unit drives the fork 221 to move out of the placement space 121. The second clamping structure 1321 on the lower support clamping frame 1331 clamps the tray structure 300 located below. The first driving unit 124 drives the corresponding support clamping frame 1331 to move along the third direction, so that the two support clamping frames 1331 move closer to each other until the two support clamping frames 1331 clamp the battery module 400 and the two tray structures 300 (the battery module 400 is clamped between the two tray structures 300). The second clamping unit 1326 and the third clamping unit 1327 are opposite each other along the second direction, and the second clamping unit 1326 and the third clamping unit 1327 are located on both sides of the battery module 400. The second clamping unit 1326 and the third clamping unit 1327 move closer to each other to clamp the battery module 400 of the module 500 to be flipped, so that the battery module 400 is fixed in the second direction position. In addition, the first clamping component clamps the battery module 400, so that the battery module 400 is fixed in the first direction position. Then, the drive mechanism 16 drives the tilting cage 12 to rotate the clamping mechanism 13 and the module 500 to be tilted 180° synchronously. Then, the first clamping component 131, the second clamping component 132 and the third clamping component 133 release the module 500 to be tilted. The first drive unit 124 drives the corresponding support clamping frame 1331 to move along the third direction, so that the two support clamping frames 1331 move away from each other until the two support clamping frames 1331 are reset. Then, the drive fork 221 is extended into the pallet structure 300 below. The fork mechanism 22 uses the fork 221 to synchronously transfer the battery module 400 and the pallet structure 300 below to the battery transport vehicle 200.

[0179] According to some embodiments of this application, see Figure 1As shown, this application provides a battery flipping system 100, including a flipping device 10 and a transport device 20. The flipping device 10 includes a device base 11, a flipping cage 12, and a clamping mechanism 13. The flipping cage 12 has a central axis extending in a first direction. The flipping cage 12 is rotatably disposed on the device base 11 about the central axis. The flipping cage 12 forms a placement space 121 for placing a module 500 to be flipped. In a second direction, both ends of the placement space 121 are open to form pick-and-place openings 1211. The clamping mechanism... 13 is disposed in the flipping cage 12. The clamping mechanism 13 includes a first clamping component 131, a second clamping component 132 and a third clamping component 133. The first clamping component 131 is used to clamp or release the module 500 to be flipped located in the placement space 121 in a first direction. The second clamping component 132 is used to clamp or release the module 500 to be flipped located in the placement space 121 in a second direction. The third clamping component 133 is used to clamp or release the module 500 to be flipped located in the placement space 121 in a third direction.

[0180] The flipping cage 12 includes two rotating disks 122 and two mounting brackets 123. The two rotating disks 122 are spaced apart along a first direction, and the two mounting brackets 123 are connected between the two rotating disks 122 and spaced apart along a third direction, so that the two rotating disks 122 and the two mounting brackets 123 together define a placement space 121. A first clamping assembly 131 is disposed on the two rotating disks 122, a third clamping assembly 133 is disposed on the two mounting brackets 123, and a second clamping assembly 132 is disposed on the third clamping assembly 133. A conveying device 20 is located on one side of the flipping device 10. The conveying device 20 is configured to convey the module 500 to be flipped into the placement space 121, and the conveying device 20 is also configured to remove the module 500 to be flipped from the placement space 121. The conveying device 20 includes a mounting frame 21 and a fork mechanism 22. The fork mechanism 22 is mounted on the mounting frame 21. The mounting frame 21 is used to drive the fork mechanism 22 to lift and lower. The fork mechanism 22 includes forks 221. The forks 221 are movable relative to the mounting frame 21 along the arrangement direction of the conveying device 20 and the flipping device 10. The forks 221 are used to convey the module 500 to be flipped.

[0181] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other.

[0182] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0183] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of this application, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A battery flipping system, characterized in that, include: A flipping device, comprising a device base, a flipping cage, and a clamping mechanism, wherein the flipping cage has a central axis extending in a first direction, the flipping cage is rotatably disposed on the device base about the central axis, the flipping cage forms a placement space for placing a module to be flipped, and the two ends of the placement space are open in a second direction to form a pick-and-place opening, and the clamping mechanism is disposed on the flipping cage. The clamping mechanism includes a first clamping component, a second clamping component, and a third clamping component. The first clamping component is used to clamp or release the module to be flipped in the first direction. At least a portion of the third clamping component is disposed within the placement space. The third clamping component includes a supporting clamping frame and a supporting block. The supporting block is fixed to the supporting clamping frame. The supporting clamping frame is used to clamp or release the module to be flipped in a third direction. The supporting block is used to support the module to be flipped. The second clamping component is disposed on the supporting clamping frame. The second clamping component is used to clamp or release the module to be flipped in the second direction. The first direction, the second direction, and the third direction are perpendicular to each other. The third clamping assembly includes two support clamping frames, which are spaced apart along the third direction and are movably disposed on the tilting cage along the third direction. The second clamping assembly includes a second clamping structure and a third clamping structure. Each of the supporting clamping frames has a second clamping structure installed on the side facing the other supporting clamping frame. The second clamping structure is used to clamp or release the module to be flipped. Along the third direction, the third clamping structure is located on the side of the second clamping structure opposite to the corresponding supporting clamping frame. The third clamping structure is used to clamp or release the module to be flipped.

2. The battery flipping system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tilting cage includes two rotating disks and two mounting brackets. The two rotating disks are spaced apart along the first direction, and the two mounting brackets are connected between the two rotating disks and spaced apart along the third direction, so that the two rotating disks and the two mounting brackets together define the placement space. Two support clamps are movably disposed on the two mounting brackets along the third direction, and each support clamp has a support block on the side facing the other support clamp.

3. The battery flipping system according to claim 2, characterized in that, Along the third direction, the two support clamping frames are respectively located on both sides of the first clamping assembly. The first clamping assembly includes: a plurality of first clamping structures. The plurality of first clamping structures are respectively disposed on the two rotating disks, and at least part of each first clamping structure is located within the placement space. The plurality of first clamping structures cooperate to clamp or release the module to be flipped.

4. The battery flipping system according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first clamping structure includes a first clamping block and a first driving member. The first clamping block is located in the placement space. The first driving member is fixed to the corresponding rotating disk and connected to the first clamping block. The first driving member is used to drive the first clamping block to move along the first direction so that the first clamping block clamps or releases the module to be flipped.

5. The battery flipping system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The mounting bracket is provided with a plurality of first driving units, and the plurality of first driving units are respectively connected to the corresponding support clamping frame. The first driving units are used to drive the corresponding support clamping frame to move along the third direction.

6. The battery flipping system according to claim 5, characterized in that, The flipping device further includes: a plurality of second driving units, at least one of the rotating disks is provided with a second driving unit, the plurality of second driving units are respectively connected to two of the support clamps, and the second driving units are used to drive the corresponding support clamps to move along the third direction.

7. The battery flipping system according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first drive unit is located on the side of the corresponding support clamp facing away from the other support clamp, and the first drive unit has a first drive rod extending and movable along the third direction, the first drive rod being fixedly connected to the corresponding support clamp; and / or The second drive unit is located on the side of the corresponding support clamp facing the other support clamp. The second drive unit has a second drive rod that extends and is movable along the third direction. The end of the second drive rod facing the corresponding support clamp is fixedly connected to the corresponding support clamp.

8. The battery flipping system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The flipping device further includes: multiple locking mechanisms, which are respectively disposed on the two mounting frames, and are used to lock or unlock the corresponding support clamping frame.

9. The battery flipping system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second clamping structure includes two first clamping units, which are arranged along the second direction. The two first clamping units cooperate to clamp or release the module to be flipped.

10. The battery flipping system according to claim 9, characterized in that, The first clamping unit includes a second clamping block and a second driving member. The second driving member is fixed to the corresponding support clamping frame and connected to the second clamping block. The second clamping blocks of the two first clamping units of the second clamping structure are opposite to each other along the second direction. The second driving member is used to drive the corresponding second clamping block to move along the second direction so that the second clamping structure clamps or releases the module to be flipped.

11. The battery flipping system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The third clamping structure includes a second clamping unit and a third clamping unit. The second clamping unit and the third clamping unit are movably disposed on the two support clamping frames along the second direction. The second clamping unit and the third clamping unit are arranged along the second direction. The second clamping unit and the third clamping unit cooperate to clamp or release the module to be flipped.

12. The battery flipping system according to claim 11, characterized in that, The module to be flipped includes a tray structure and a battery module. The first clamping component is adapted to correspond with the battery module along the first direction to clamp or release the battery module. The second clamping structure is adapted to correspond with the corresponding tray structure along the second direction to clamp or release the tray structure. The second clamping unit and the third clamping unit are adapted to correspond with the battery module along the second direction to clamp or release the battery module.

13. The battery flipping system according to any one of claims 1-12, characterized in that, The flipping device further includes a drive mechanism, which is mounted on the device base and is connected to the flipping cage in a transmission manner. The drive mechanism is used to drive the flipping cage to drive the clamping mechanism to rotate synchronously.

14. The battery flipping system according to any one of claims 1-12, characterized in that, The battery flipping system further includes a transport device located on one side of the flipping device. The transport device is configured to transport the module to be flipped to the placement space and is also configured to remove the module to be flipped from the placement space.

15. The battery flipping system according to claim 14, characterized in that, The conveying device includes a mounting frame and a fork mechanism. The fork mechanism is disposed on the mounting frame, and the mounting frame is used to drive the fork mechanism to lift and lower. The fork mechanism includes forks, which are movable relative to the mounting frame along the arrangement direction of the conveying device and the flipping device. The forks are used to convey the module to be flipped.

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