Storage battery terminal cap installation equipment and installation method

Abstract

The invention provides storage battery terminal cap mounting equipment and a mounting method, and belongs to the technical field of lead-acid storage battery packaging.The storage battery terminal cap mounting equipment integrates a battery conveying track, a storage conveying structure and an execution structure on a rack, the battery conveying track determines a mounting area, and the storage conveying structure is connected with the execution structure; a clear and fixed processing station is provided for the storage battery, and the clamping and locking actions of the execution structure on the terminal cap are matched, so that the problems of cover missing and wrong cover caused by manual installation or positioning deviation of traditional equipment can be effectively avoided; the clamping assembly is rotationally arranged on the machine base and has the freedom degree in the longitudinal direction, the clamping angle and height can be flexibly adjusted, it is ensured that the terminal cap is accurately aligned with the storage battery terminal and locked, installation consistency and firmness are guaranteed, and the product appearance and the terminal protection effect are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of lead-acid battery packaging technology, and more specifically, relates to a battery terminal cap installation device and installation method. Background Technology

[0002] In the battery production process, in order to ensure the contact effect of the battery terminals and the appearance of the battery, and to prevent the terminals from being oxidized or scratched before installation, terminal caps need to be installed on the battery terminals to prevent oxidation and scratches.

[0003] Currently, battery terminal caps are usually installed manually, which is not only inefficient but also prone to omissions or misplacements. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a battery terminal cap installation device and method, which aims to achieve automatic capping of terminals and improve production efficiency.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is: to provide a battery terminal cap installation device, comprising: The support structure includes a frame and a battery transport track, wherein the battery transport track is disposed on the frame and has an installation area. The storage and conveying structure includes a vibrating conveyor plate, which is mounted on the frame and located on one side of the battery conveying track; The execution structure includes a base and a clamping assembly. The base is mounted on the frame and located on one side of the battery conveying track. The clamping assembly is rotatably mounted on the base and has a longitudinal degree of freedom. The clamping assembly is used to clamp the terminal cap of the discharge port of the vibrating conveyor and lock it to the terminal of the battery.

[0006] In another embodiment of this application, the support structure further includes: A limiting mechanism is provided on the side of the battery transport track, the limiting mechanism has a degree of freedom in the width direction of the battery transport track, and the limiting mechanism is located in front of the installation area; Positioning mechanisms are arranged in pairs on both sides of the battery conveying track. The positioning mechanism is located on one side of the limiting mechanism and on the left and right sides of the installation area.

[0007] In another embodiment of this application, both the limiting mechanism and the positioning mechanism can be cylinders.

[0008] In another embodiment of this application, the clamping assembly includes: A telescopic arm, which is rotatably connected to the base; the telescopic arm has a longitudinal degree of freedom. A clamping seat is provided at the free end of the telescopic arm; A mounting clamp is disposed on the clamping seat, and the mounting clamp is used to clamp the terminal cap.

[0009] In another embodiment of this application, the mounting clamps are arranged in pairs on the clamping seat, and the clamping seat is provided with a slide rail, and the mounting clamps slide in cooperation with the slide rail; the mounting clamps are provided with a locking member, and the locking member is connected to the clamping seat to fix the mounting clamps.

[0010] In another embodiment of this application, the clamping base is further provided with a pressing block, which is used to press the terminal cap sleeved on the terminal.

[0011] In another embodiment of this application, the mounting clamp is an elastic gripper, and the inner sidewall of the elastic gripper is provided with an anti-slip pad.

[0012] In another embodiment of this application, the mounting clamp includes: A clip is mounted on the clamping seat, and the clip is provided with a mounting groove; An adsorption plate is installed at the bottom of the mounting groove and is used to adsorb terminal caps.

[0013] As another embodiment of this application, the storage and transport structure further includes: An airflow nozzle is located on one side of the discharge port of the vibrating conveyor plate; A recycling tank is located on the other side of the discharge port of the vibrating conveyor plate; The airflow nozzle is used to blow terminal caps that are not positioned at the correct angle into the recycling tank.

[0014] The beneficial effects of the battery terminal cap installation device provided by the present invention are as follows: Compared with the prior art, the battery terminal cap installation device of the present invention automatically moves the terminal cap in the storage and conveying structure to the top of the battery terminal in the installation area after clamping and fixing it in the execution structure, and presses the terminal cap on the corresponding terminal to improve the installation efficiency.

[0015] An installation area is set on the battery transport track. When the battery is transported to the installation area, the battery transport track stops running, the battery stops moving, and it is in a state of waiting to be installed.

[0016] After the vibratory conveyor is turned on, the terminal cap inside the vibratory conveyor moves toward the discharge port during vibration. When the terminal cap moves to the discharge port, the actuating end of the clamping component of the actuator moves to the discharge port of the vibratory conveyor and clamps the terminal cap.

[0017] With the combined action of the clamping assembly and the base, the clamping assembly extends downward at the discharge port of the vibrating conveyor until the clamping member clamps and fixes the terminal cap; then the clamping assembly retracts upward and rotates horizontally above the battery terminal; then the clamping assembly extends downward again, and the terminal cap on the clamping member covers the battery terminal and presses against the terminal.

[0018] The beneficial effects of the battery terminal cap installation device provided by the present invention are as follows: Compared with the prior art, by using a clamping component to clamp the terminal cap and install it on the battery terminal in the installation area, the terminal cap installation is automated, avoiding the time-consuming and laborious manual installation and the problems of missing or incorrect caps; at the same time, it ensures installation efficiency and improves the terminal protection effect.

[0019] A method for installing a battery terminal cap is also provided, which uses the aforementioned battery terminal cap installation equipment and includes the following steps: Place the terminal caps into the vibrating conveyor plate and output them outward through the discharge port of the vibrating conveyor plate; The battery is moved to the installation area via a battery transport track; The clamping assembly clamps the terminal cap at the discharge port of the vibrating conveyor. After the clamping assembly moves the terminal cap above the battery terminal, it presses the terminal cap onto the battery terminal. The clamping components are reset, and the battery moves out of the installation area along the battery transport track.

[0020] The beneficial effects of the battery terminal cap installation method provided by the present invention are as follows: Compared with the prior art, the battery terminal cap installation method of the present invention adopts the above-mentioned battery terminal cap installation equipment and has all its beneficial effects; it solves the problems of low efficiency and missing or incorrect capping in traditional manual installation, and greatly improves production efficiency and the stability of installation quality. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the battery terminal cap installation device provided in the first embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the storage and transport structure provided in the first embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the clamping base and the mounting clamp provided in the first embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 The installation process flowchart provided for the first embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the battery terminal cap installation device provided in the second embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the clamping seat and the mounting clamp provided in the second embodiment of the present invention; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the annular sleeve provided in the second embodiment of the present invention; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the battery transport track provided in the second embodiment of the present invention; Figure 9 A flowchart of the installation process provided for the second embodiment of the present invention; Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the mounting clamp provided in the third embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] In the diagram: 10. Frame; 11. Battery; 20. Battery conveying track; 21. Side limiting plate; 22. Limiting mechanism; 23. Positioning mechanism; 24. Positioning plate; 30. Vibrating conveyor plate; 31. Discharge port; 32. Photoelectric detection device; 40. Base; 41. Clamping assembly; 42. Clamping seat; 43. Mounting clamp; 44. Pressing block; 45. Annular sleeve; 46. Horizontal elongated hole; 47. Jacket; 48. Adsorption plate. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To make the technical problems to be solved, the technical solutions, and the beneficial effects of the present invention clearer, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0025] Please see Figures 1 to 10 The battery terminal cap installation device and installation method provided by the present invention will now be described. The battery terminal cap installation device includes a support structure, a storage and conveying structure, and an execution structure. The support structure includes a frame 10 and a battery conveying track 20. The battery conveying track 20 is disposed on the frame 10 and has an installation area. The storage and conveying structure includes a vibrating conveyor 30, which is disposed on the frame 10 and located on one side of the battery conveying track 20. The execution structure includes a base 40 and a clamping assembly 41. The base 40 is disposed on the frame 10 and located on one side of the battery conveying track 20. The clamping assembly 41 is rotatably disposed on the base 40 and has a longitudinal degree of freedom. The clamping assembly 41 is used to clamp the terminal cap of the discharge port 31 of the vibrating conveyor 30 and lock it onto the terminal of the battery 11.

[0026] In the existing technology, the terminal caps are installed manually on the terminals of the storage battery 11. This requires workers to manually select the positive and negative terminal caps and install them on the corresponding terminals of the storage battery 11. Manual operation is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and inefficient. Furthermore, there is a risk of missing or incorrect caps due to human error during installation.

[0027] This application indicates the use of an execution structure, which clamps and fixes the terminal cap in the storage and conveying structure and then automatically moves it to the top of the terminal of the battery 11 in the installation area, and presses the terminal cap onto the corresponding terminal to improve installation efficiency.

[0028] The frame 10 serves as a supporting structure, fixedly installed on the ground or workbench, and is used to support the battery transport track 20, storage and transport structure, and base 40. The frame 10 can be constructed from angle steel, steel pipes, iron rods, etc., and formed by welding or bolting to create a frame structure. At the upper end of the frame 10, there are three mounting surfaces: a first mounting surface for the battery transport track 20, a second mounting surface for the storage and transport structure, and a third mounting surface for the base 40. If the first, second, and third mounting surfaces are at the same height, they can be integrated into one unit.

[0029] The battery transport track 20 can be a belt conveyor, a roller conveyor, or a double-speed chain pallet conveyor. An installation area is set on the battery transport track 20. When the battery 11 is transported to the installation area, the battery transport track 20 stops running, the battery 11 stops moving, and is in a state awaiting installation.

[0030] After the vibrating conveyor 30 is turned on, the terminal cap inside the vibrating conveyor 30 moves toward the discharge port 31 during vibration. When the terminal cap moves to the discharge port 31, the actuating end of the clamping assembly 41 of the actuator moves to the discharge port 31 of the vibrating conveyor 30 and clamps the terminal cap.

[0031] The actuating end of the clamping assembly 41 moves above the terminals of the battery 11, covering the terminals with the clamped terminal caps. Specifically, the base 40 of the actuating structure is mounted on the third mounting surface of the frame 10. The clamping assembly 41 can rotate horizontally with the help of the frame 10. The clamping assembly 41 can be raised and lowered by the base 40 or has its own longitudinal extension function. The actuating end of the clamping assembly 41 is provided with a clamping member for clamping the terminal caps. Under the cooperative action of the clamping assembly 41 and the base 40, the clamping assembly 41 extends downward at the discharge port 31 of the vibrating conveyor 30 until the clamping member clamps and fixes the terminal caps; then the clamping assembly 41 retracts upward and rotates horizontally above the terminals of the battery 11; then the clamping assembly 41 extends downward again, and the terminal caps on the clamping members cover the terminals on the battery 11 and cover the terminals.

[0032] The battery 11 has positive and negative terminals. To facilitate differentiation between the positive and negative terminals, the terminal caps are also differentiated into positive and negative terminal caps. Two vibrating conveyor discs 30 are mounted on the frame 10, arranged side-by-side. Each vibrating conveyor disc 30 is used to hold the positive and negative terminal caps, respectively. The two vibrating conveyor discs 30 discharge the positive and negative terminal caps outwards through their respective discharge ports 31.

[0033] Two clamping members can be provided on the same clamping assembly 41. The two clamping members are used to clamp the positive terminal cap and the negative terminal cap respectively. During installation, the positive and negative terminal caps on the same battery 11 can be installed simultaneously through the two clamping members.

[0034] The battery terminal cap installation device provided by this invention has the following advantages compared with the prior art: (1) The battery conveying track 20, the storage conveying structure and the execution structure are all integrated on the frame 10, and the storage conveying structure and the execution structure are located on one side of the battery conveying track 20, which avoids the execution structure extending above the conveying track, making installation easier and providing operable space for subsequent maintenance.

[0035] (2) The battery conveying track 20 defines the installation area and provides a clear and fixed processing station for the battery 11. In conjunction with the clamping and locking action of the execution structure on the terminal cap, it can effectively avoid the problem of missing or incorrect caps caused by manual installation. At the same time, the clamping component 41 is rotatably set on the base 40 and has the freedom along the longitudinal direction. It can flexibly adjust the clamping angle and height to ensure that the terminal cap is accurately aligned with the terminal of the battery 11 and locked, ensuring the consistency and firmness of the installation, and improving the product appearance and terminal protection effect.

[0036] In some possible embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 5 and Figure 8 The support structure also includes a limiting mechanism 22 and a positioning mechanism 23; the limiting mechanism 22 is located on the side of the battery transport track 20, and the limiting mechanism 22 has a degree of freedom in the width direction of the battery transport track 20, and the limiting mechanism 22 is located in front of the installation area; the positioning mechanisms 23 are arranged in pairs on both sides of the battery transport track 20, the positioning mechanism 23 is located on one side of the limiting mechanism 22, and the positioning mechanism 23 is located on the left and right sides of the installation area.

[0037] Side limiting plates 21 are provided on both sides of the battery transport track 20, and the two side limiting plates 21 are arranged in parallel. A limiting mechanism 22 is installed laterally on the side limiting plates 21, and the limiting mechanism 22 can be a cylinder. The fixed end of the limiting mechanism 22 is installed on the side limiting plate 21, and its movable end faces the center of the battery transport track 20.

[0038] The limiting mechanism 22 corresponding to the same installation area is located in front of that installation area. Here, "in front" refers to the direction of travel of the battery transport track 20. One or two limiting mechanisms 22 may be installed in front of the same installation area.

[0039] When one limiting mechanism 22 is provided in the same installation area, the limiting mechanism 22 is installed on one side limiting plate 21 and extends toward the center of the battery transport track 20 to prevent the battery 11 from moving forward along the battery transport track 20. When two limiting mechanisms 22 are provided in the same installation area, the two limiting mechanisms 22 are symmetrically arranged on the side limiting plates 21 on both sides. The limiting mechanisms 22 extend toward the center of the battery transport track 20 until they reach the center of the battery transport track 20 to prevent the battery 11 from moving forward along the battery transport track 20.

[0040] Positioning mechanism 23 is also mounted on the side limiting plate 21 of the battery transport track 20. Positioning mechanisms 23 are arranged in pairs on the left and right sides of the installation area. Here, left and right refer to the two sides in the width direction of the battery transport track 11. Positioning mechanism 23 can also be a cylinder. Positioning mechanism 23 is fixed to the side limiting plate 21, and the free end of positioning mechanism 23 is used to abut against both sides of the battery 11, limiting the position of the battery 11 along the width direction of the battery transport track 20.

[0041] With the cooperation of the limiting mechanism 22 and the two positioning mechanisms 23, the battery 11 is positioned at a fixed position on the battery transport track 20 so that the actuator can smoothly place the terminal cap on the terminal of the battery 11.

[0042] Optionally, the positioning mechanism 23 includes a cylinder and a positioning plate 24. The positioning plate 24 is installed on the actuating end of the cylinder and is parallel to the side limiting plate 21. When the cylinder extends, the positioning plate 24 abuts against both sides of the battery 11. The positioning plate 24 increases the contact area between the cylinder and the battery 11, preventing excessive local pressure.

[0043] In some possible embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 5 The clamping assembly 41 includes a telescopic arm, a clamping seat 42, and a mounting clamp 43; the telescopic arm is rotatably connected to the base 40; the telescopic arm has a longitudinal degree of freedom; the clamping seat 42 is located at the free end of the telescopic arm; the mounting clamp 43 is located on the clamping seat 42 and is used to clamp the terminal cap.

[0044] The base 40 is fixedly mounted on the third mounting surface of the frame 10. A rotary motor is installed inside the base 40, and the output shaft of the rotary motor is arranged longitudinally. The telescopic arm is connected to the output shaft of the rotary motor, and the telescopic arm rotates horizontally under the drive of the rotary motor.

[0045] The telescopic boom has a horizontal extension section and a vertical mounting section. The extension section is rotatably connected to the base 40, and the mounting section is connected to the end of the extension section away from the base 40. A telescopic cylinder is mounted on the mounting section, and the free end of the telescopic cylinder is connected to a clamping seat 42. The clamping seat 42 achieves longitudinal lifting and lowering by means of the telescopic cylinder.

[0046] The clamping seat 42 can be a plate-shaped structure. The telescopic cylinder is connected to the upper end face of the clamping seat 42, and the mounting clamp 43 is located on the lower end face of the clamping seat 42.

[0047] Optionally, the clamping assembly 41 can be a SCARA industrial robot (Selective Compliance Assembly Robot Arm) or a six-axis industrial robot.

[0048] The extension section of the telescopic boom may include two or more horizontal sections that are hinged in sequence.

[0049] The mounting clamp 43 serves as a clamping element, which can clamp the terminal cover and carry it to the terminal of the battery 11.

[0050] The mounting clamp 43 of the SCARA industrial robot can adopt a toothed parallel gripper with an arc-shaped clamping part at the bottom of the gripper. The two arc-shaped clamping parts are symmetrically arranged and are used to clamp cylindrical terminal caps.

[0051] The mounting clamp 43 of the six-axis industrial robot can be a ring sleeve 45. Two symmetrical horizontal elongated holes 46 are formed on the outer wall of the ring sleeve 45, and elastic strips are respectively installed inside the two horizontal elongated holes 46. The two elastic strips are symmetrically arranged, and the distance between the two elastic strips is less than the inner diameter of the ring sleeve 45. When the ring sleeve 45 is fitted onto the terminal cap, the two elastic strips are respectively attached to both sides of the terminal cap and supported by the terminal cap. The two elastic strips use their own elasticity to clamp the terminal cap between them, preventing it from falling off.

[0052] Optionally, a photoelectric detection device 32 may also be provided on the clamping base 42 or the mounting clamp 43 to detect whether the terminal cap has been successfully clamped. For example, the photoelectric detection device 32 may be provided at the upper end of the arc-shaped clamping part or at the bottom of the annular sleeve 45.

[0053] The photoelectric detection device 32 is used not only to detect whether the terminal cap is successfully clamped, but also to detect whether the terminal cap has detached from the mounting clamp 43 before installation. If the terminal cap has detached, the clamping assembly 41 needs to be reset and re-grip the terminal cap. In addition, the photoelectric detection device 32 is also used to detect whether the terminal cap has detached from the mounting clamp 43 after the installation procedure. If the terminal cap has not detached, the clamping assembly 41 needs to be reset and the terminal cap installation procedure needs to be repeated.

[0054] In some possible embodiments, the mounting clamps 43 are arranged in pairs on the clamping base 42, and the clamping base 42 is provided with a slide rail, and the mounting clamps 43 slide in cooperation with the slide rail; the mounting clamps 43 are provided with a locking member, and the locking member is connected to the clamping base 42 to fix the mounting clamps 43.

[0055] Considering that the terminal cap includes a positive terminal cap and a negative terminal cap, two mounting clips 43 can be set on the same clamping base 42 during installation. The two mounting clips 43 are used to clamp the positive terminal cap and the negative terminal cap respectively. The distance between the two mounting clips 43 is adapted to the distance between the positive terminal and the negative terminal on the battery 11.

[0056] To accommodate different models of batteries 11, a slide rail is provided on the clamping base 42, with the length direction of the slide rail aligned with the length direction of the clamping base 42. Both mounting clamps 43 are slidably mounted on the slide rail, and the mounting clamps 43 can be aligned along the length direction of the slide rail.

[0057] The mounting clamp 43 is fixed to the clamping seat 42 by means of a locking member, which can be a set screw. Specifically, a threaded hole can be provided on the side of the clamping seat 42, and a set screw is provided in the threaded hole. The mounting clamp 43 is fixed by tightening it with the set screw.

[0058] The locking component can also be bolts. Multiple spaced bolt holes are provided on the clamping seat 42, and fixing holes are provided on the mounting clamp 43. Bolts pass through the corresponding bolt holes and fixing holes in sequence to fix the mounting clamp 43 to the clamping seat 42.

[0059] In some possible embodiments, the clamping base 42 is also provided with a pressing block 44, which is used to press the terminal cap sleeved on the terminal.

[0060] Two mounting clamps 43 are installed on the clamping base 42, and a pressing block 44 can also be set between the mounting clamps 43. The pressing block 44 is used to press the terminal cap.

[0061] When the two mounting clips 43 on the clamping seat 42 place the terminal cap on the terminal of the storage battery 11, the clamping seat 42 moves, causing the pressing block 44 to move above the terminal of the storage battery 11 and move downward. The pressing block 44 presses the terminal cap on the terminal downward until the pressing is completed.

[0062] The pressing block 44 is also connected to the clamping seat 42 via a cylinder. The cylinder is arranged longitudinally, and the pressing block 44 has a longitudinal degree of freedom. Specifically, three cylinders are arranged at intervals along the length direction on the clamping seat 42, and the actuating ends of the three cylinders are respectively fixed to the mounting clamp 43, the pressing block 44, and the mounting clamp 43.

[0063] After the terminal cap is installed on the terminal, the pressing block 44 applies a second press to ensure a tight fit between the terminal cap and the terminal. This prevents the terminal cap from loosening or falling off during subsequent transportation or use, ensuring the protective effect of the terminal cap and preventing the battery 11 terminal from being exposed due to a loose terminal cap. Furthermore, the pressing block 44 applies uniform pressure, ensuring consistent tightening of each terminal cap compared to manual pressing. This improves the stability of product installation quality and avoids the problem of some terminal caps being too loose or too tight due to uneven manual pressing.

[0064] In some possible embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 The mounting clamp 43 is an elastic gripper, and the inner wall of the elastic gripper is provided with an anti-slip pad.

[0065] The mounting clamp 43 uses elastic grippers, which can be toothed three-finger grippers or FR toothed parallel grippers. Anti-slip pads are provided on the inner side of the elastic grippers, and these pads can be made of silicone.

[0066] When the elastic grippers approach the terminal cap, they open and then gradually close, using the clamping force generated by elastic deformation to hold the terminal cap in place. The anti-slip pad is in close contact with the surface of the terminal cap, and the friction between the anti-slip pad and the terminal cap further enhances the stability of the clamping, preventing the terminal cap from slipping or falling off during clamping and transfer. The elastic properties of the elastic grippers provide a certain buffer space for the clamping force, avoiding the squeezing damage to the terminal cap caused by rigid clamping; the anti-slip pad, by increasing the coefficient of friction, compensates for the instability that may exist if the elastic grippers rely solely on elastic force for clamping.

[0067] In some possible embodiments, please refer to Figure 10 The mounting clamp 43 includes a clamp 47 and an adsorption plate 48; the clamp 47 is mounted on the clamping seat 42 and has an installation groove; the adsorption plate 48 is mounted on the bottom of the installation groove and is used to adsorb terminal caps.

[0068] The sleeve 47 is mounted on the movable end of the cylinder on the clamping seat 42. The sleeve 47 is a circular sleeve structure, with one end open and the other end closed. During installation, the closed end is connected to the cylinder, and the open end faces downward. An adsorption plate 48 is installed on the closed end of the sleeve 47. The adsorption plate 48 can use negative pressure adsorption. A cavity is formed between the closed end of the sleeve 47 and the adsorption plate 48, and this cavity is connected to a vacuum pump. The adsorption plate 48 has negative pressure adsorption holes.

[0069] After the terminal cap is installed on the terminal, the vacuum pump is turned off, and the adsorption plate 48 stops adsorbing the terminal cap.

[0070] In some possible embodiments, the storage and conveying structure also includes an airflow nozzle and a recycling trough. The airflow nozzle is located on one side of the discharge port 31 of the vibrating conveyor 30, and the recycling trough is located on the other side of the discharge port 31 of the vibrating conveyor 30. The airflow nozzle is used to blow terminal caps with incorrect placement angles into the recycling trough.

[0071] During the conveying of terminal caps by the vibrating conveyor plate 30, some terminal caps may be placed at angles that do not meet installation requirements due to vibration angle deviations (such as incorrect opening orientation or tilting). If these terminal caps are gripped by the clamping component 41, it will lead to installation failure or installation deviation. The airflow nozzle is connected to the compressed air system and can spray directional airflow; the recovery tank is used to collect the defective terminal caps that are blown off, making it easy to recover and put them back into the vibrating conveyor plate 30 for sorting.

[0072] A detection device (such as a photoelectric sensor) can be installed at the discharge port 31 of the vibrating conveyor 30 to detect whether the placement angle of the terminal caps is qualified. When a terminal cap with an unqualified angle is detected and moves to the discharge port 31, the detection device sends a signal to the control system. The control system triggers the airflow nozzle to spray airflow, which blows the terminal cap with the unqualified angle from the discharge port 31 to the recycling tank on the other side. Terminal caps with qualified placement angles pass smoothly through the discharge port 31 and wait for the clamping component 41 to grab them. Unqualified terminal caps in the recycling tank can be periodically recycled and put back into the vibrating conveyor 30 for secondary sorting and conveying.

[0073] The control system can utilize devices such as microcontrollers. The control system communicates with the detection device and the airflow nozzle. The airflow nozzle is connected to the air source.

[0074] The combination of the airflow nozzle and the recycling tank enables automatic screening of the terminal cap placement angle, effectively eliminating terminal caps with unqualified angles. This avoids installation failures, misplacement, or damage to terminal caps caused by incorrect terminal cap angles, ensuring the smooth progress of subsequent installation procedures and improving the installation success rate. The airflow nozzle has a rapid blowing action and can accurately target terminal caps with unqualified angles. The blowing force can be controlled by adjusting the compressed air pressure, ensuring that unqualified terminal caps are blown into the recycling tank while avoiding excessive blowing force that could blow off qualified terminal caps or damage them.

[0075] A method for installing a battery terminal cap is also provided, which uses the aforementioned battery terminal cap installation equipment and includes the following steps: The terminal caps are placed into the vibrating conveyor plate 30 and output outward through the discharge port 31 of the vibrating conveyor plate 30. Battery 11 is moved to the installation area via battery transport track 20; The clamping assembly 41 clamps the terminal cap at the discharge port 31 of the vibrating conveyor 30. After the clamping assembly 41 moves the terminal cap above the terminal of the storage battery 11, it presses the terminal cap onto the terminal of the storage battery 11. The clamping assembly 41 is reset, and the battery 11 is moved out of the installation area along the battery transport track 20.

[0076] The first step involves placing the terminal caps into the vibrating conveyor plate 30 (the positive and negative terminal caps are placed into their respective vibrating conveyor plates 30). After the vibrating conveyor plate 30 is started, the vibration will organize the terminal caps and transport them to the discharge port 31. At the same time, the airflow nozzles will filter out terminal caps with unqualified angles, ensuring that the terminal caps output from the discharge port 31 meet the installation requirements. Unqualified terminal caps will fall into the recycling tank.

[0077] In the second step, the battery 11 is transported via the battery transport track 20. When it moves to the installation area, the limiting mechanism 22 and the positioning mechanism 23 are activated to accurately position and fix the battery 11, and the battery transport track 20 stops running.

[0078] The third step is to rotate the clamping assembly 41 to the discharge port 31 of the vibrating conveyor 30, extend it longitudinally, and clamp the qualified terminal caps by installing the clamping body 43 (the clamping bodies 43 in pairs clamp the positive and negative terminal caps simultaneously). Then the clamping assembly 41 retracts and rotates to the top of the battery 11 terminal, and extends longitudinally again to put the terminal caps on the terminals. If there is a pressing block 44, a second pressing and locking can be performed.

[0079] In the fourth step, the clamping assembly 41 releases the terminal cap and retracts longitudinally and rotates to reset. The limiting mechanism 22 and the positioning mechanism 23 are released from positioning, the battery transport track 20 resumes operation, and the battery 11 with the terminal cap installed is moved out of the installation area to enter the next process.

[0080] The battery terminal cap installation method provided by this invention, compared with the prior art, utilizes the aforementioned battery terminal cap installation equipment and possesses all its beneficial effects. The battery terminal cap installation method provided by this invention solves the problems of low efficiency and missed or incorrect cap installation in traditional manual installation, significantly improving production efficiency and the stability of installation quality.

[0081] Example 1 When using a SCARA industrial robot to install 11-terminal caps on a battery, the workflow is as follows: Figure 4 As shown.

[0082] First, the uncapped battery 11 is moved onto the battery conveying track 20, which moves the battery 11 forward. Simultaneously, the positive and negative terminal caps are placed into their respective vibrating conveyor discs 30, and the vibrating conveyor discs 30 are turned on to move the terminal caps toward the discharge port 31. At this time, the detection device (such as a photoelectric sensor) at the discharge port 31 detects the terminal caps. If the terminal cap is detected as tilted, it is blown into the recycling tank; if the terminal cap is detected as normal, the next step is performed.

[0083] Then, the SCARA industrial robot is activated, moving the mounting clamp 43 to the discharge port 31 of the vibrating conveyor 30 and clamping the corresponding terminal cap. A photoelectric detection device 32 is installed on the mounting clamp 43, continuously detecting the clamping status of the terminal cap within the mounting clamp 43. If the terminal cap is detected as successfully clamped, the next step is performed; if the terminal cap is not successfully clamped, the clamping process is repeated.

[0084] Next, as the battery 11 moves to the installation area, the limiting mechanism 22 and the positioning mechanism 23 clamp and position the battery 11. After positioning, the clamping assembly 41 carries the terminal cap above the terminals of the battery 11. During this process, the photoelectric detection device 32 continuously monitors the status of the terminal cap within the mounting clamp 43. If the terminal cap falls off, the process must return to the previous step and re-clamp the terminal cap; if the terminal cap is normal, it is installed on the terminals of the battery 11.

[0085] Finally, move the pressing block 44 above the terminal cap to press the terminal cap firmly. The battery 11 terminal cap installation is complete, and it moves out with the battery transport track 20.

[0086] When using a six-axis industrial robot to install the 11-terminal caps on a battery, the workflow is as follows: Figure 9 As shown.

[0087] The six-axis industrial robot uses a ring sleeve 45 and an elastic band to grip the terminal cap.

[0088] First, the uncapped battery 11 is moved onto the battery conveying track 20, which moves the battery 11 forward. Simultaneously, the positive and negative terminal caps are placed into their respective vibrating conveyor discs 30, and the vibrating conveyor discs 30 are turned on to move the terminal caps toward the discharge port 31. At this time, the detection device (such as a photoelectric sensor) at the discharge port 31 detects the terminal caps. If the terminal cap is detected as tilted, it is blown into the recycling tank; if the terminal cap is detected as normal, the next step is performed.

[0089] Then, the six-axis industrial robot is activated, moving the mounting clamp 43 to the discharge port 31 of the vibrating conveyor 30 and clamping the corresponding terminal cap. The terminal cap is embedded in the annular sleeve 45 and secured by the elastic band within the annular sleeve 45. A photoelectric detection device 32 is installed on the mounting clamp 43, continuously detecting the clamping status of the terminal cap within the mounting clamp 43. If the terminal cap is detected as successfully clamped, the next step is performed; if the terminal cap is not successfully clamped, the clamping process is repeated.

[0090] Next, as the battery 11 moves to the installation area, the limiting mechanism 22 and the positioning mechanism 23 clamp and position the battery 11. After positioning, the clamping assembly 41 carries the terminal cap above the terminals of the battery 11. During this process, the photoelectric detection device 32 continuously monitors the status of the terminal cap within the mounting clamp 43. If the terminal cap falls off, the process must return to the previous step and re-clamp the terminal cap; if the terminal cap is normal, it is installed on the terminals of the battery 11.

[0091] Finally, move the pressing block 44 above the terminal cap to press the terminal cap firmly. The battery 11 terminal cap installation is complete, and it moves out with the battery transport track 20.

[0092] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A battery terminal cap installation device, characterized in that, include: The support structure includes a frame (10) and a battery transport track (20), the battery transport track (20) being disposed on the frame (10) and having an installation area on the battery transport track (20); The storage and conveying structure includes a vibrating conveyor plate (30), which is mounted on the frame (10) and located on one side of the battery conveying track (20); The execution structure includes a base (40) and a clamping assembly (41). The base (40) is mounted on the frame (10) and located on one side of the battery conveying track (20). The clamping assembly (41) is rotatably mounted on the base (40) and has a longitudinal degree of freedom. The clamping assembly (41) is used to clamp the terminal cap of the discharge port (31) of the vibrating conveyor (30) and lock it to the terminal of the battery (11).

2. The battery terminal cap installation device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The support structure also includes: A limiting mechanism (22) is provided on the side of the battery transport track (20), the limiting mechanism (22) has a degree of freedom in the width direction of the battery transport track (20), and the limiting mechanism (22) is located in front of the installation area; Positioning mechanisms (23) are arranged in pairs on both sides of the battery transport track (20). The positioning mechanism (23) is located on one side of the limiting mechanism (22) and on the left and right sides of the installation area.

3. The battery terminal cap installation device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, Both the limiting mechanism (22) and the positioning mechanism (23) can be cylinders.

4. The battery terminal cap installation device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping assembly (41) includes: Telescopic arm, which is rotatably connected to the base (40); the telescopic arm has a longitudinal degree of freedom; A clamping seat (42) is provided at the free end of the telescopic arm; A mounting clamp (43) is disposed on the clamping seat (42), and the mounting clamp (43) is used to clamp the terminal cap.

5. The battery terminal cap installation device as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The mounting clamps (43) are arranged in pairs on the clamping seat (42), and the clamping seat (42) is provided with a slide rail. The mounting clamps (43) slide in cooperation with the slide rail. The mounting clamps (43) are provided with a locking member, and the locking member is connected to the clamping seat (42) to fix the mounting clamps (43).

6. The battery terminal cap installation device as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The clamping seat (42) is also provided with a pressing block (44), which is used to press the terminal cap sleeved on the terminal.

7. The battery terminal cap installation device as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The mounting clamp (43) is an elastic gripper, and the inner sidewall of the elastic gripper is provided with an anti-slip pad.

8. The battery terminal cap installation device as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The mounting clamp (43) includes: A sleeve (47) is mounted on the clamping seat (42), and the sleeve (47) is provided with a mounting groove; An adsorption plate (48) is installed at the bottom of the mounting groove and is used to adsorb terminal caps.

9. The battery terminal cap installation device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The storage and transport structure also includes: An airflow nozzle is located on one side of the discharge port (31) of the vibrating conveyor plate (30); A recycling tank is located on the other side of the discharge port (31) of the vibrating conveyor plate (30); The airflow nozzle is used to blow terminal caps that are not positioned at the correct angle into the recycling tank.

10. A method for installing battery terminal caps, characterized in that, The battery terminal cap installation device as described in any one of claims 1-9 was adopted. Includes the following steps: The terminal caps are placed into the vibrating conveyor plate (30) and output outward through the discharge port (31) of the vibrating conveyor plate (30); The battery (11) is moved to the installation area via the battery transport track (20); The clamping assembly (41) clamps the terminal cap at the discharge port (31) of the vibrating conveyor (30). After the clamping assembly (41) moves the terminal cap above the terminal of the storage battery (11), it presses the terminal cap onto the terminal of the storage battery (11). The clamping assembly (41) is reset, and the battery (11) is moved out of the installation area along the battery transport track (20).

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