Electrode transfer system
By designing an electrode transfer system, the electrodes are transferred from horizontal to vertical using the coordinated operation of conveying, lifting, flipping, and gripping mechanisms. This solves the problems of low efficiency and poor safety in traditional transfer methods, and achieves high-precision and high-stability electrode transfer.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-12-31
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-31
AI Technical Summary
Traditional electrode transfer methods are inefficient, labor-intensive, prone to damage, and affect product quality.
Design an electrode transfer system including a conveying mechanism, a lifting mechanism, a flipping mechanism, and a gripping mechanism. Through the coordinated operation of these mechanisms, the electrode is turned from horizontal to vertical, improving transfer accuracy and stability and reducing manual intervention.
It achieves high-precision and high-stability electrode transfer, reduces manual labor intensity, improves safety, and reduces the probability of electrode damage.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application belongs to the field of transportation equipment technology, and specifically relates to an electrode transfer system. Background Technology
[0002] During the electrode production process, long strip-shaped electrodes need to be transported to the electroslag furnace for further processing. The electrodes are quite heavy, and traditional electrode transfer methods often rely on hoisting and manual labor. The long length and heavy weight of the motor result in low transfer efficiency, high labor intensity for manual workers, and easy damage to the electrodes during the transfer process due to human factors, which affects product quality. Summary of the Invention
[0003] To address the current technical problem of low electrode transfer efficiency, this application provides an electrode transfer system.
[0004] In a first aspect of this application, an electrode transfer system is provided, comprising a conveying mechanism, a lifting mechanism, a flipping mechanism, and a gripping mechanism arranged sequentially. The conveying mechanism is used to transport horizontally placed electrodes; The lifting mechanism includes a first platform, a first limiting member, a first driving mechanism, and a second driving mechanism. The first limiting member is disposed on the first platform away from the conveying mechanism. The first driving mechanism is operable to lift, lower, and translate to transfer the electrode from the conveying mechanism to the first platform, and to make the sidewall of the electrode abut against the first limiting member. The second driving mechanism is capable of driving the electrode to move so that the electrode is transferred from the first platform to the flipping mechanism. The flipping mechanism includes a second platform, a flipping component, and a third driving mechanism. The flipping component is rotatably mounted on the second platform, and the third driving mechanism can drive the flipping component to flip so that the motor placed on the flipping component changes from a horizontal position to a vertical position. A gripping mechanism is disposed on one side of the flipping mechanism. The gripping mechanism includes a rotating shaft, a gripper, and a fourth driving mechanism. The gripper is disposed on the side wall of the rotating shaft. The fourth driving mechanism can drive the rotating shaft to rotate around the shaft. The gripper can clamp the electrode and keep the electrode in a vertical state.
[0005] In some embodiments, the first driving mechanism includes a lifting mechanism, a first driving member, and at least two tracks, each track being arranged in parallel and each track being connected to a first driving member so that the moving speed of each track is adjustable. The lifting mechanism is disposed on the first platform and is capable of driving each track and the first driving member to move up and down synchronously.
[0006] In some embodiments, the lifting mechanism is further provided with at least two first sensors, which are used to obtain the distance between different positions of the electrode and the first limiting member.
[0007] In some embodiments, the second drive mechanism includes a second drive member and a plurality of first rollers, the plurality of first rollers being spaced apart on the first platform, wherein the second drive member is capable of driving at least the first rollers near the flipping mechanism to rotate.
[0008] In some embodiments, the flipping mechanism further includes a clamping member disposed on the flipping member, the clamping member being operable to clamp the electrode.
[0009] In some embodiments, the flipping mechanism further includes a second limiting member disposed on one end of the flipping member away from the lifting mechanism, the second drive motor capable of driving one end of the electrode to move into the second limiting member, and the clamping member disposed on one end of the flipping member near the lifting mechanism, so that the second limiting member and the clamping member together limit the position of the motor on the flipping member.
[0010] In some embodiments, the second limiting member is provided with a second sensor, which is electrically connected to the third driving mechanism.
[0011] In some embodiments, a guide is provided on the side of the second limiting member near the lifting mechanism, and the electrode can enter the second limiting member after contacting the guide.
[0012] In some embodiments, the gripping mechanism further includes a base and at least one turntable, the rotating shaft is disposed on the base, each turntable is coaxially disposed on the rotating shaft, and each turntable has a plurality of notches evenly spaced around its perimeter, the size of the notches being larger than the cross-section of the electrode; The gripper includes two gripping arms, which are disposed opposite to each other on both sides of the notch. The gripping arms are pivotally connected to the turntable. The rotation axis of the gripper is parallel to the axis of the rotating shaft. The distance between the two gripping arms gradually decreases in the direction close to the notch. When the electrode squeezes the gripping arm, the gripping arm can rotate relative to the turntable until the electrode enters the notch. A reset element is also provided between the clamping arm and the turntable. After the clamping arm is no longer in contact with the electrode, the reset element drives the jaw to reset to the initial state. In the initial state of the jaw, the minimum distance between the two clamping arms is less than the minimum thickness of the electrode.
[0013] In some embodiments, the electrode transfer system further includes a transfer mechanism, with the gripping mechanism disposed at the top of the transfer mechanism, the transfer mechanism being capable of transporting the gripping mechanism to the target area.
[0014] The electrode transfer system provided according to one or more embodiments of this application completes the transfer of electrodes and the conversion of electrodes to a vertical position for subsequent operations through the joint operation of a conveying mechanism, a lifting mechanism, a flipping mechanism and a gripping mechanism. The transfer system has high accuracy and stability, requires little or no human intervention during the transfer process, and is highly safe. Attached Figure Description
[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the present invention and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0016] Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the electrode transfer system in an embodiment of this application is shown; Figure 2 It shows Figure 1 A top-view structural diagram of the electrode transfer system in the image; Figure 3 It shows Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the conveying mechanism in the diagram; Figure 4 It shows Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the conveying mechanism and the lifting mechanism in the middle; Figure 5 It shows Figure 4 A structural diagram from another perspective; Figure 6 It shows Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the lifting mechanism in the middle; Figure 7 It shows Figure 6 A structural diagram from another perspective; Figure 8 It shows Figure 6 A top-down structural diagram; Figure 9 It shows Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the flipping mechanism in the image; Figure 10 It shows Figure 9 A structural diagram from another perspective; Figure 11 It shows Figure 9 A top-down structural diagram; Figure 12 It shows Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the gripping mechanism in the image; Figure 13 It shows Figure 12 A top-down structural diagram; Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 100-Transfer mechanism, 200-Lifting mechanism, 210-First platform, 211-First limiting component, 220-First drive mechanism, 221-Lifting mechanism, 222-Rail, 223-First drive component, 230-Second drive mechanism, 231-First roller, 232-Second drive component, 300-Tilting mechanism, 310-Second platform, 320-Tilting component, 330-Third drive mechanism, 340-Clamping component, 350-Second limiting component, 360-Guide component, 400-Gripping mechanism, 410-Rotating shaft, 420-Gripper, 421-Clamping arm, 422-Reset component, 430-Turntable, 431-Notch, 440-Fourth drive mechanism, 500-Transfer mechanism, 600-Electrode. Detailed Implementation
[0017] To enable those skilled in the art to more clearly understand this application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.
[0018] This application is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments: Please see Figure 1-13According to a first aspect of this application, an electrode transfer system is provided, comprising a conveying mechanism 100, a lifting mechanism 200, a flipping mechanism 300, and a gripping mechanism 400 arranged sequentially. The conveying mechanism 100 is used to transport a horizontally placed electrode 600. The lifting mechanism 200 includes a first platform 210, a first limiting member 211 disposed on one side of the first platform 210, a first driving mechanism 220 and a second driving mechanism 230 disposed on the first platform 210. The first driving mechanism 220 is operable to move up, down, and translate to transfer the electrode 600 from the conveying mechanism 100 to the first platform 210, such that the sidewall of the electrode 600 abuts against the first limiting member 211. The second driving mechanism 230 is capable of driving the electrode 600 to move so that the electrode 600 is transferred from the first platform 210 to the flipping mechanism 300, and the length direction of the electrode 600 is perpendicular to the direction driven by the second driving mechanism 230. The directions of movement are consistent; the flipping mechanism 300 includes a second platform 310, a flipping component 320 rotatably disposed on the second platform 310, and a third drive mechanism 330. The third drive mechanism 330 can drive the flipping component 320 to flip so that the motor placed on the flipping component 320 changes from horizontal to vertical placement; the gripping mechanism 400 is disposed on one side of the flipping mechanism 300. The gripping mechanism 400 includes a rotating shaft 410, a gripper 420 disposed on the side wall of the rotating shaft 410, and a fourth drive mechanism 440 that drives the rotating shaft 410 to rotate around the shaft. The gripper 420 can clamp the electrode 600 and keep the electrode 600 in a vertical state.
[0019] Horizontal refers to the motor's length direction being horizontal or nearly horizontal, while vertical refers to the motor's length direction being vertical or nearly vertical. The conveying mechanism 100 is used to transport the electrode 600 from the previous working device to the lifting mechanism 200. The lifting mechanism 200 is used to remove the electrode 600 from the conveying mechanism 100 and transfer it again. It can drive the electrode 600 to move so that the electrode 600 abuts against the first limiting member 211, thereby allowing the length direction of the electrode 600 to approach or be parallel to the direction in which the second driving mechanism 230 drives the electrode 600 to move. This improves the stability of the movement, reduces the probability of the electrode 600 tipping over during the subsequent rotation of the flipping mechanism 300, and improves safety. After the rotating mechanism 300 drives the electrode 600 to rotate, the operation of changing the electrode 600 from a horizontal to a vertical position is completed. The gripping mechanism 400 removes the electrode 600 and maintains its vertical position, ready for subsequent transportation to the electroslag furnace for the next step of the operation. The rotating mechanism 300 can then be reset to allow the electrode 600 to be rotated. It is understood that this application, through the joint operation of the conveying mechanism 100, the lifting mechanism 200, the rotating mechanism 300, and the gripping mechanism 400, completes the transfer of the electrode 600 and the change of its position from horizontal to vertical to facilitate subsequent operations. The transfer is highly accurate and stable, with minimal or no manual intervention during the transfer process, resulting in high safety.
[0020] In some embodiments, the upstream of the conveying mechanism 100 can be a production line for producing electrodes 600, and the completed electrodes 600 are directly placed on the conveying mechanism 100. Alternatively, operators can use a forklift to place the stored electrodes 600 onto the conveying mechanism 100. The conveying mechanism 100 can be a chain conveyor or a belt conveyor. Considering the relatively long length of the electrodes 600, such as... Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, the conveying mechanism 100 may include two chain plate conveying mechanisms that operate synchronously to support the two ends of the electrode 600 respectively, thereby improving the stability and safety of transportation.
[0021] In some embodiments, the first drive mechanism 220 includes a lifting mechanism 221, at least two tracks 222 and a first drive member 223. Each track 222 is arranged in parallel and each track 222 is connected to a first drive member 223 so that the moving speed of each track 222 is adjustable. The lifting mechanism 221 is disposed on the first platform 210 and can drive each track 222 and the first drive member 223 to rise and fall synchronously.
[0022] The end of the conveying mechanism 100 is close to the middle of the track 222 of the first driving mechanism 220, so that the track 222 of the first driving mechanism 220 and the conveying mechanism 100 have an overlapping part on the movement path, so that the first driving mechanism 220 can remove the electrode 600 from the conveying mechanism 100.
[0023] Considering that the length direction of electrode 600 is inconsistent with the direction of electrode 600 transported by the second drive mechanism 230 during the transport of electrode 600 by the conveying mechanism 100, this application uses at least two tracks 222 to transport the same electrode 600. When electrode 600 is placed on the first drive mechanism 220, the two ends of electrode 600 are in contact with different tracks 222. When the angle between the length direction of electrode 600 and the length direction of track 222 is acute, the speed of some tracks 222 can be changed to make the speed of the two ends of electrode 600 different, thereby changing the angle between the length direction of electrode 600 and the length direction of track 222, so that the angle between the length direction of electrode 600 and the length direction of track 222 is 90° or close to 90°. Specifically, the first platform 210 is equipped with a liftable installation platform. The first drive component 223 and the track 222 are both mounted on the installation platform. The first drive component 223 is a motor, and the track 222 is a chain track 222, which has a driving wheel and a driven wheel. The output shaft of the motor is connected to the driving wheel of the chain track 222 via a chain. Rotation of the motor's output shaft causes the chain track 222 to rotate, thereby moving the electrode 600. The lifting mechanism 221 can be a hydraulic mechanism. The installation platform is lifted by the telescopic rod of the hydraulic mechanism, thus lifting the track 222 to raise the electrode 600 from the end of the conveying mechanism 100, allowing the electrode 600 to disengage from the conveying mechanism 100. The first platform 210 is equipped with a limit structure to keep the lifting platform moving vertically. The hydraulic mechanism can drive the lifting and lowering of the installation platform in two ways: the hydraulic mechanism's telescopic rod can be vertically positioned to directly drive the platform's lifting and lowering; alternatively, the hydraulic mechanism of the lifting mechanism 221 can have its hydraulic cylinder hinged to the first platform 210, with the telescopic rod hinged to the lifting platform via a linkage mechanism. By horizontally positioning the hydraulic mechanism, the overall height of the first platform 210 can be lowered to accommodate workers or the working environment. After the electrode 600 abuts against the first limiting member 211, the lifting mechanism 221 can descend, causing the electrode 600 to fall onto the second drive mechanism 230, thus separating the first drive mechanism 220 from the electrode 600.
[0024] In some embodiments, the lifting mechanism 200 is further provided with at least two first sensors, which are used to acquire the distance between different positions of the electrode 600 and the first limiting member 211. The data obtained from the first sensors allows for more precise adjustment of the moving speed of the different tracks 222, meaning the end of the drive electrode 600 farther from the first limiting member 211 moves faster than the other end, improving the accuracy of transporting the electrode 600. For example, the first sensor can be an infrared rangefinder mounted on the first limiting member 211. Two infrared rangefinders are used to measure the distance between the electrodes 600 on the two tracks 222 to determine the distance between the two ends of the same electrode 600 on the two tracks 222 and the first limiting member 211. Alternatively, the distance sensor can be a camera device mounted above the first platform 210, which acquires the distance between the two ends of the electrode 600 and the first limiting member 211.
[0025] Of course, such as Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the first limiting member 211 is a long plate-shaped structure with deformation resistance. The electrode 600 is continuously driven towards the first limiting member 211 by the first driving mechanism 220 until it abuts against the first limiting member 211. This can also make the length direction of the electrode 600 eventually the same as the direction in which the second driving mechanism 230 transports the electrode 600.
[0026] In some embodiments, the second drive mechanism 230 includes a plurality of first rollers and second drive members 232 spaced apart on the first platform 210. The second drive member 232 is capable of driving at least one of the first rollers near the flipping mechanism 300 to rotate. The axial direction of the first roller is perpendicular to the length direction of the first limiting member 211. The output shaft of the second drive member 232 is connected to at least one first roller via a transmission structure such as a chain. Rotation of the output shaft of the second drive member 232 causes the first roller to rotate, thereby driving the electrode 600 to move. Since the second drive member 232 can drive at least one of the first rollers near the flipping mechanism 300 to rotate, with the end of the motor near the flipping mechanism 300 as the head and the other end of the electrode 600 away from the flipping mechanism 300 as the tail, it can be understood that as the electrode 600 moves, the second drive mechanism 230 can drive both the head and tail of the electrode 600. In some embodiments, only the first roller near the flipping mechanism 300 may be connected to the second drive member 232 to reduce the complexity of the second drive mechanism 230 and thus reduce the cost of the electrode 600 transfer system. The second driving component 232 can be a motor.
[0027] Please see Figure 9-11In some embodiments, the flipping mechanism 300 further includes a clamping member 340 disposed on the flipping member 320. The clamping member 340 operably clamps the electrode 600, that is, after the second driving mechanism 230 drives the electrode 600 to move onto the flipping mechanism 300, the clamping member 340 can clamp the electrode 600, so that the flipping mechanism 300 can perform the operation of changing the electrode 600 from a horizontal state to a vertical state. The clamping member 340 may include two opposing clamping plates and a hydraulic mechanism for driving the two clamping plates to move closer or further apart. Of course, the clamping member 340 may also be other mechanisms capable of fixing the electrode 600.
[0028] In some embodiments, the flipping mechanism 300 further includes a second limiting member 350, which is disposed on the end of the flipping member 320 away from the lifting mechanism 200. The second driving mechanism 230 can drive one end of the electrode 600 to move into the second limiting member 350. A clamping member 340 is disposed on the end of the flipping member 320 near the lifting mechanism 200, so that the second limiting member 350 and the clamping member 340 together limit the position of the motor on the flipping member 320. Specifically, the second limiting member 350 includes two first baffles arranged opposite each other. The second baffle is disposed on the end of the first baffle away from the lifting mechanism 200, and the distance between the two second baffles is smaller than the distance between the two first baffles. The second baffles are used to support the bottom end of the electrode 600 after the flipping member 320 drives the electrode 600 to turn. Therefore, it can be understood that the side of the two first baffles near the lifting mechanism 200 is the entrance for the electrode 600 to enter the second limiting member 350.
[0029] In some embodiments, the second limiting member 350 is equipped with a second sensor, which is used to determine whether the electrode 600 is located within the second limiting member 350. The second sensor is electrically connected to the third driving mechanism 330. Specifically, the second sensor can detect whether the electrode 600 has entered the second limiting member 350. After the electrode 600 enters the second limiting member 350, the second sensor obtains data, at which point the clamping member 340 can clamp the electrode 600, and the third driving mechanism 330 can drive the flipping member 320 to rotate until the electrode 600 becomes vertical.
[0030] In some embodiments, a guide 360 is provided on the side of the second limiting member 350 near the lifting mechanism 200. The moving electrode 600 can enter the second limiting member 350 after contacting the guide 360. The guide 360 enables the electrode 600 to smoothly enter the second limiting member 350. Specifically, the guide 360 includes two rollers that are arranged opposite each other at the entrance of the second limiting member 350. The rollers are arranged vertically in the axial direction, and the minimum distance between the two rollers is not greater than the width of the entrance of the second limiting member 350.
[0031] Of course, in some embodiments, the two rollers are elastic elements, such as rubber or plastic. This reduces the probability of edge damage to the electrode 600 and also improves the adaptability of this embodiment to strips of different widths. In other embodiments, the rollers are mounted on the second platform 310 via support arms. The angle at the connection between the support arms and the second platform 310 is adjustable. It is understood that by adjusting the angle of the support arms on the second platform 310, the distance between the two rollers can be changed, further improving the adaptability of this embodiment to strips of different widths.
[0032] Please see Figure 12 and 13 In some embodiments, the gripping mechanism 400 further includes a base and at least one turntable 430. A rotating shaft 410 is disposed on the base, and each turntable 430 is coaxially disposed on the rotating shaft 410. Each turntable 430 has a plurality of notches 431 evenly spaced around its perimeter. The gripper 420 includes two gripping arms 421, which are disposed opposite to each other on both sides of the notches 431. The gripping arms 421 are pivotally connected to the turntable 430. The rotation axis of the gripper 420 is parallel to the axis of the rotating shaft 410. The distance between the two gripping arms 421 gradually decreases in the direction close to the notches 431. When the electrode 600 squeezes the gripping arms 421 under the action of inertia, the gripping arms 421 can rotate relative to the turntable 430 and change the distance between the two gripping arms 421 so that the electrode 600 can enter the notches 431.
[0033] A reset member 422 is also provided between the clamping arm 421 and the turntable 430. After the electrode 600 enters the notch 431 and the clamping arm 421 no longer contacts the electrode 600, the reset member 422 can drive the gripper 420 to reset to the initial state. In the initial state of the gripper 420, the minimum distance between the two clamping arms 421 is less than the minimum thickness of the electrode 600, so that when the electrode 600 is located in the notch 431, the notch 431 and the clamping arm 421 can jointly restrict the position of the electrode 600, thereby keeping the electrode 600 in a vertical or nearly vertical state.
[0034] The turntable 430 has 2, 3, 4, or 5 notches 431. After the gripping mechanism 400 finishes gripping an electrode 600, the fourth drive mechanism 440 drives the rotating shaft 410 to rotate by a set angle. The electrode 600 will move with the turntable 430, and the bottom of the motor will disengage from the flipping mechanism 300 and land on the top surface of the base. The other notches 431 on the turntable 430 will align with the flipping mechanism 300 to prepare for gripping another electrode 600. The rotation angle of the fourth drive mechanism 440 depends on the number of notches 431. If there are 2 notches 431, it rotates 180°; if there are 3 notches 431, it rotates 120°, and so on.
[0035] In some embodiments, the electrode 600 transfer system further includes a transfer mechanism 500, with a gripping mechanism 400 disposed at the top of the transfer mechanism 500. The transfer mechanism 500 can transport the gripping mechanism 400 to the target area. After the transfer mechanism 500 transports the gripping mechanism 400 to the vicinity of the electroslag furnace, the clamping device of the electroslag furnace clamps the top of the electrode 600 and removes the electrode 600 in a vertically upward direction. After all electrodes 600 have been removed, the transfer mechanism 500 transports the gripping mechanism to the flipping mechanism 300. A slide rail is provided within the plant area, and the transfer mechanism 500 is equipped with a limiting component that matches the slide rail to improve the stability of the transfer mechanism 500 during movement.
[0036] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature being directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.
[0037] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", and "counterclockwise" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.
[0038] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "connection," "fixed," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "fixed" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can mean a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can mean the internal communication of two components or the interaction 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.
[0039] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "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. In addition, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification.
[0040] Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but only if they are based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed in this application.
[0041] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations 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. An electrode transfer system, characterized in that, It includes a conveying mechanism, a lifting mechanism, a flipping mechanism, and a gripping mechanism arranged in sequence; The conveying mechanism is used to transport horizontally placed electrodes; The lifting mechanism includes a first platform, a first limiting member, a first driving mechanism, and a second driving mechanism. The first limiting member is disposed on the first platform away from the conveying mechanism. The first driving mechanism is operable to lift, move up and down and translate to transfer the electrode from the conveying mechanism to the first platform, and to make the sidewall of the electrode abut against the first limiting member. The second driving mechanism is capable of driving the electrode to move so that the electrode is transferred from the first platform to the flipping mechanism. The flipping mechanism includes a second platform, a flipping component, and a third driving mechanism. The flipping component is rotatably mounted on the second platform, and the third driving mechanism can drive the flipping component to flip so that the motor placed on the flipping component changes from a horizontal position to a vertical position. A gripping mechanism is disposed on one side of the flipping mechanism. The gripping mechanism includes a rotating shaft, a gripper, and a fourth driving mechanism. The gripper is disposed on the side wall of the rotating shaft. The fourth driving mechanism can drive the rotating shaft to rotate around the shaft. The gripper can clamp the electrode and keep the electrode in a vertical state.
2. The electrode transfer system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first driving mechanism includes a lifting mechanism, a first driving member, and at least two tracks. Each track is arranged in parallel, and each track is connected to a first driving member so that the moving speed of each track is adjustable. The lifting mechanism is disposed on the first platform and can drive each track and the first driving member to lift synchronously.
3. The electrode transfer system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The lifting mechanism is also equipped with at least two first sensors, which are used to obtain the distance between the electrode at different positions and the first limiting member.
4. The electrode transfer system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second driving mechanism includes a second driving member and a plurality of first rollers, which are spaced apart on the first platform. The second driving member is capable of driving at least the first rollers near the flipping mechanism to rotate.
5. The electrode transfer system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flipping mechanism further includes a clamping member disposed on the flipping member, and the clamping member is operable to clamp the electrode.
6. The electrode transfer system according to claim 5, characterized in that, The flipping mechanism further includes a second limiting member, which is disposed on the flipping member at one end away from the lifting mechanism. The second drive motor can drive one end of the electrode to move into the second limiting member. The clamping member is disposed on the flipping member at one end close to the lifting mechanism, so that the second limiting member and the clamping member together restrict the position of the motor on the flipping member.
7. The electrode transfer system according to claim 6, characterized in that, The second limiting member is equipped with a second sensor, which is used to determine whether the electrode is located within the second limiting member. The second sensor is electrically connected to the third driving mechanism.
8. The electrode transfer system according to claim 6, characterized in that, A guide is provided on the side of the second limiting member near the lifting mechanism, and the electrode can enter the second limiting member after contacting the guide.
9. The electrode transfer system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The gripping mechanism further includes a base and at least one turntable. The rotating shaft is disposed on the base, and each turntable is coaxially disposed on the rotating shaft. Each turntable has multiple notches evenly spaced around its perimeter, and the size of the notches is larger than the cross-section of the electrode. The gripper includes two gripping arms, which are disposed opposite to each other on both sides of the notch. The gripping arms are pivotally connected to the turntable. The rotation axis of the gripper is parallel to the axis of the rotating shaft. The distance between the two gripping arms gradually decreases in the direction close to the notch. When the electrode squeezes the gripping arm, the gripping arm can rotate relative to the turntable until the electrode enters the notch. A reset element is also provided between the clamping arm and the turntable. After the clamping arm is no longer in contact with the electrode, the reset element drives the jaw to reset to the initial state. In the initial state of the jaw, the minimum distance between the two clamping arms is less than the minimum thickness of the electrode.
10. The electrode transfer system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electrode transfer system also includes a transfer mechanism, with the gripping mechanism located at the top of the transfer mechanism, which can transport the gripping mechanism to the target area.