Sorting mechanism for flexible multi-variety button cell packaging

Abstract

The invention discloses a sorting mechanism for flexible multi-variety button cell packaging, which comprises a rotating disc, a plurality of loading and arranging dies for placing button cells are arranged on the rotating disc in an annular array, and a plurality of groups of sorting mechanisms corresponding to the loading and arranging dies are arranged on the outer side of the rotating disc. The sorting mechanism comprises a plurality of linearly arranged battery guiding mechanisms and a feeding mechanical arm used for placing button batteries on the upper sides of the battery guiding mechanisms, and a conveying belt mechanism used for conveying the arranged button batteries is arranged on the lower sides of the battery guiding mechanisms. According to the button cell packaging machine, various different types of button cells are sequentially moved into the cell positioning grooves, then the button cells in the cell positioning grooves are synchronously moved into the loading and arranging die through the electric suction cups, and packaging work of the button cells within twelve types can be achieved in combination with a plurality of sets of sorting structures.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of button battery packaging, and more specifically to a sorting mechanism for flexible, multi-variety button battery packaging. Background Technology

[0002] Button batteries, also known as coin cells, are batteries that are shaped like a small button. They are generally larger in diameter and thinner in thickness (compared to cylindrical batteries such as AA batteries on the market). Button batteries are classified by their shape. Corresponding battery categories include cylindrical batteries, square batteries, and irregularly shaped batteries.

[0003] When packaging button batteries, it is sometimes necessary to put in various types of button batteries of different sizes. If manual packaging is used, the efficiency is very low and the labor cost is high. Most of the current automatic battery packaging equipment can only package fixed types and quantities of button batteries and cannot adjust the battery packaging categories in real time according to the actual needs of customers. Therefore, this invention proposes a sorting mechanism for flexible multi-variety button battery packaging. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, the present invention provides a sorting mechanism for packaging flexible multi-variety button batteries. By setting multiple sets of battery guiding mechanisms, various types of button batteries are moved in an orderly manner into the battery positioning slot. Then, by using an electric suction cup, the button batteries in the battery positioning slot are moved synchronously into the packing mold. Combined with the multi-group sorting structure, the packaging of up to twelve types of button batteries can be achieved.

[0005] Technical solution

[0006] A flexible, multi-variety button battery packaging sorting mechanism includes a rotating disk. A plurality of packing molds for placing button batteries are arranged in a circular array on the rotating disk. A plurality of sorting mechanisms corresponding to the packing molds are arranged on the outer side of the rotating disk. Each sorting mechanism includes a plurality of linearly arranged battery guiding mechanisms and a feeding robot for placing button batteries on the upper side of the battery guiding mechanisms. A conveyor belt mechanism for transporting the arranged button batteries is arranged below the battery guiding mechanisms. A useful [feeding mechanism] is provided at one end of the conveyor belt near the rotating disk. The transfer mechanism places button batteries sequentially onto the packing mold. Before entering the sorting station, the packing mold contains battery packaging shells. When the feeding robot places the button batteries onto the battery guiding mechanism, the battery guiding mechanism arranges the button batteries in an orderly manner. After the arrangement is completed, the conveyor belt mechanism transports the arranged button batteries to the end near the rotating disk. Then, the transfer mechanism adsorbs and transports the arranged button batteries onto the battery packaging shells on the packing mold, thus realizing the packaging and sorting of button batteries.

[0007] Furthermore, the battery guiding mechanism includes a support platform disposed on one side of the rotating disk. A plurality of mounting brackets are fixedly disposed on the support platform. A guide plate is fixedly disposed on the upper side of the mounting bracket. A guide groove is disposed in the upper surface of the guide plate. A transparent observation plate is disposed above the guide groove. A conveyor belt structure is disposed at the upper end of the mounting bracket.

[0008] Furthermore, the lower part of the mounting frame is also provided with a track plate, and the track plate is also provided with several tracks for transporting button batteries. The exit of the track is provided with an outlet connection end. A sliding rod is also provided between the track plate and the guide plate, which is slidably connected to the surface of the mounting frame. The sliding rod can only slide left and right and a vibrating plate is fixed on its upper side. The vibrating plate is provided with a connecting channel for connecting the track and the guide groove. The mounting frame is also provided with a telescopic cylinder for driving the vibrating plate to move back and forth so that the button batteries can slide smoothly down.

[0009] Furthermore, the conveyor belt mechanism includes a conveyor belt disposed on the support platform. An inlet connection end is disposed on the upper side of the conveyor belt and connected to the outlet connection end. A limiting track frame is connected to the other side of the inlet connection end. A platform fixed to the support platform is disposed on the other side of the limiting track frame. A battery positioning groove is disposed on the inner surface of the platform for placing button batteries and waiting for the transfer mechanism to pick them up and transport them.

[0010] Furthermore, the transfer mechanism includes a support frame plate, with two slide rails on the upper side of the support frame plate. A horizontal plate is slidably connected through the slide rails, and a lifting cylinder is fixed on the horizontal plate. A connecting frame is connected to the other side of the lifting cylinder, and an mounting plate is fixed at the lower end of the connecting frame. A threaded shaft is also rotatably mounted on the support frame plate. The threaded shaft is driven by a motor unit and is threaded through and connected to one end of the horizontal plate.

[0011] Furthermore, a first connecting part is fixedly provided on the lower side of the mounting plate, and a control cylinder is also provided on the mounting plate. A second connecting part is connected to the other side of the control cylinder, and several electric suction cups are arranged on the lower side of both the first connecting part and the second connecting part.

[0012] Furthermore, the feeding robot arm is equipped with a feeding suction cup, which picks up and transports the evenly arranged button batteries to the upper side of the battery guiding mechanism.

[0013] Furthermore, the rotating disk and the support plate are mounted on the bracket.

[0014] Beneficial effects

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages:

[0016] By setting up multiple sets of battery guiding mechanisms, various types of button batteries are moved in an orderly manner into the battery positioning slot. Then, through an electric suction cup, the button batteries in the battery positioning slot are moved synchronously into the packing mold. Combined with the multi-group sorting structure, the packaging of up to twelve types (or even more) of button batteries can be achieved, and the number of packaging types can be adjusted according to actual needs. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a flexible multi-variety button battery packaging sorting mechanism according to the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the battery guiding mechanism;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the sorting mechanism;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the transfer mechanism;

[0021] Figure 5 for Figure 4 The left view;

[0022] Figure 6 for Figure 4 Top view;

[0023] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the track distribution structure for the four battery guiding mechanisms;

[0024] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the conveyor belt mechanism.

[0025] Attached icon number

[0026] 1. Support frame; 2. Assembly mold; 3. Rotating disc; 5. Conveyor belt mechanism; 501. Conveyor belt; 502. Inlet connection end; 503. Limiting track frame; 504. Battery positioning slot; 505. Platform; 6. Battery guiding mechanism; 6. Mounting frame plate; 601. Guide plate; 602. Slide rod; 603. Vibrating plate; 604. Track; 605. Outlet connection end; 606. Track plate; 607. Telescopic cylinder; 608. Transparent observation plate; 609. Guide slot; 610. Conveyor belt structure; 611. Connecting channel; 612. Support platform; 7. Transfer mechanism; 8. Support frame plate; 801. Motor unit; 802. Slide rail; 803. Connecting frame; 804. Lifting cylinder; 805. Mounting plate; 807. Control cylinder; 808. First connecting part; 809. Electric suction cup; 810. Second connecting part; 811. Horizontal plate; 812. Threaded shaft; 813. Feeding robot; 9. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To better illustrate the content of this invention, the following description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and examples:

[0028] have Figures 1-8 As shown, this invention discloses a sorting mechanism for flexible multi-variety button battery packaging, including a rotating disk 3. A plurality of packing molds 2 for placing button batteries are arranged in a circular array on the rotating disk 3. A plurality of sorting mechanisms corresponding to the packing molds 2 are arranged on the outer side of the rotating disk 3. Each sorting mechanism includes a plurality of linearly arranged battery guiding mechanisms 6 and a feeding robot 9 for placing button batteries on the upper side of the battery guiding mechanisms 6. A conveyor belt mechanism 5 for transporting the arranged button batteries is arranged below the battery guiding mechanisms 6. The conveyor belt 5 is positioned near the rotating disk 3. The end is provided with a transfer mechanism 8 for sequentially placing button batteries onto the packing mold 2. Before entering the sorting station, the packing mold 2 is filled with battery packaging shells. When the feeding robot 9 places the button batteries onto the battery guiding mechanism 6, the battery guiding mechanism 6 arranges the button batteries in an orderly manner. After the arrangement is completed, the conveyor belt mechanism 5 transports the arranged button batteries to the end near the rotating disk 3. Then, the transfer mechanism 8 adsorbs and transports the arranged button batteries onto the battery packaging shells on the packing mold 2, thus realizing the packaging and sorting of button batteries.

[0029] Furthermore, the battery guiding mechanism 6 includes a support platform 7 disposed on one side of the rotating disk 3. A plurality of equally spaced and uniformly distributed mounting plates 601 are fixed on the support platform 7. A guide plate 602 is fixed on the upper side of the mounting plate 601. A guide groove 610 is provided in the upper surface of the guide plate 602. A transparent observation plate 609 is also provided on the upper part of the guide groove 610. A conveyor belt structure 611 is also provided at the upper end of the mounting plate 601. The feeding robot 9 places the button battery on the conveyor belt structure 611. The conveyor belt structure 611 moves and transports the button battery to the side where the guide groove 610 is located. When the button battery moves to one end of the conveyor belt structure 611, it falls off by itself and enters the guide groove 610.

[0030] Furthermore, a track plate 607 is provided at the lower part of the mounting plate 601. The track plate 607 is also provided with several tracks 605 for transporting button batteries. An outlet connection end 606 is provided at the outlet of each track 605. A sliding rod 603 is slidably connected to the surface of the mounting plate 601 between the track plate 607 and the guide plate 602. The sliding rod 603 can only slide left and right, and a vibrating plate 604 is fixed to its upper side. The vibrating plate 604 is provided with a connection for communicating with the... The track 605 is connected to the guide groove 610 via a connecting channel 612. The mounting plate 601 is also equipped with a telescopic cylinder 608 for driving the vibrating plate 604 to move back and forth so that the button battery can slide smoothly down. The button battery that enters the guide groove 610 gradually enters the connecting channel 612 under the restriction of the funnel-shaped structure. Under the action of the telescopic cylinder 608 driving the vibrating plate 604 to move back and forth, the button battery can slide smoothly down and enter the track 605, so that the button battery can be arranged in an orderly manner.

[0031] Furthermore, the conveyor belt mechanism 5 includes a conveyor belt 501 disposed on the support platform 7. An inlet connection end 502, connected to the outlet connection end 606, is disposed on the upper side of the conveyor belt 501. A limiting track frame 503 is connected to the other side of the inlet connection end 502. A platform 505, fixed to the support platform 7, is disposed on the other side of the limiting track frame 503. A battery positioning groove 504 is disposed on the upper surface of the platform 505 for placing button batteries and awaiting pickup and transport by the transfer mechanism 8. After the batteries are arranged in an orderly manner via the track 605, they enter the limiting track frame 505. The button battery is placed inside the track frame 503 and rests on the upper side of the conveyor belt 501. It is driven forward by the movement of the conveyor belt 501. The presence of the limiting track frame 503 ensures that the button battery can be fed along a specified trajectory under the drive of the conveyor belt 501 and finally enter the battery positioning slot 504. After the button battery in the battery positioning slot 504 is removed, subsequent button batteries will be added into the battery positioning slot 504 under the drive of the conveyor belt 501. The lower surface of the button battery contacts the conveyor belt 501, and the upper side is limited by the limiting track frame 503. The limiting track frame 503 is a groove-shaped structure with an opening on the lower side.

[0032] Furthermore, the transfer mechanism 8 includes a support frame plate 801. Two slide rails 803 are provided on the upper side of the support frame plate 801. A horizontal plate 812 is slidably connected through the slide rails 803. A lifting cylinder 805 is fixed on the horizontal plate 812. A connecting frame 804 is connected to the other side of the lifting cylinder 805. An mounting plate 807 is fixed at the lower end of the connecting frame 804. A threaded shaft 813 is also rotatably provided on the support frame plate 801. The threaded shaft 813 is driven by a motor unit 802. The threaded shaft 813 is threaded through and connected to one end of the horizontal plate 812. When the motor unit 802 drives the threaded shaft 813 to rotate, it will drive the horizontal plate 812 to reciprocate on the slide rails 803. At the same time, the lifting cylinder 805 realizes the lifting and lowering of the button battery. The button battery is transported and transferred through the reciprocating movement and lifting and lowering actions.

[0033] Furthermore, a first connecting part 809 is fixedly provided on the lower side of the mounting plate 807, and a control cylinder 808 is also provided on the mounting plate 807. A second connecting part 811 is connected to the other side of the control cylinder 808. Several electric suction cups 810 are arranged on the lower side of both the first connecting part 809 and the second connecting part 811. The distance between the first connecting part 809 and the second connecting part 811 can be changed by the control cylinder 808 to adapt to different packaging specifications. After the button battery is adsorbed by the electric suction cup 810, the button battery is transferred to the packaging mold 2 by combining lifting and reciprocating movements. After the transfer is completed, the electric suction cup 810 releases the button battery.

[0034] Furthermore, the feeding robot 9 is equipped with a feeding suction cup, which picks up and transports the evenly arranged button batteries to the upper side of the battery guiding mechanism 6. The feeding robot 9 picks up the arranged button batteries through the feeding suction cup and transports them to the upper side of the conveyor belt structure 611.

[0035] Furthermore, the rotating disk 3 and the support frame plate 801 are mounted on the bracket 1.

[0036] Specifically, when the rotating disk 3 rotates, it drives the packing mold 2 to pass through the sorting mechanism's station in sequence, loading button batteries of different specifications into the packing mold 2. In practical applications, however, with the addition of... Figure 1 For example, with a total of 12 battery guiding mechanisms 6, up to 12 types of button batteries can be packed into the same battery package. The actual battery specifications and quantity can also be adjusted according to actual needs, allowing for arbitrary adjustment of 1 to 12 battery specifications.

[0037] In actual operation, the feeding robot 9 places the button battery on the conveyor belt structure 611. The conveyor belt structure 611 moves and transports the button battery to the side where the guide groove 610 is located. When the button battery moves to one end of the conveyor belt structure 611, it falls off and enters the guide groove 610. The button battery in the guide groove 610 is gradually guided into the connecting channel 612 by the funnel-shaped structure. Under the reciprocating motion of the vibrating plate 604 driven by the telescopic cylinder 608, the button battery can slide smoothly into the track 605. Inside, button batteries are arranged in an orderly manner. After being arranged in an orderly manner via track 605, the batteries enter the limiting track frame 503 and are placed on the upper side of the conveyor belt 501. They are driven forward by the movement of the conveyor belt 501. The existence of the limiting track frame 503 ensures that the button batteries can be fed along a specified trajectory under the drive of the conveyor belt 501 and finally enter the battery positioning slot 504. After the button batteries in the battery positioning slot 504 are removed, subsequent button batteries will be added into the battery positioning slot 504 under the drive of the conveyor belt 501.

[0038] The battery positioning slot 504 of the sorting mechanism can hold up to 12 batteries of up to 4 types at the same time. The three sorting mechanisms can pack up to 12 types of batteries into one package. In actual use, the battery guiding mechanism 6 with the corresponding number and position can be activated as needed.

[0039] When the battery needs to be picked up, the threaded shaft 813 is rotated by the battery pack 802, which in turn moves the horizontal plate 12 and the electric suction cup 810 mounted on the mounting plate 807 until they are moved to the upper side of the battery positioning groove 504. Then, the electric suction cup 810 is moved down by the lifting cylinder 805 and the button battery is picked up by the electric suction cup 810.

[0040] Then the button battery rises and moves to the upper side of the packing mold 2, and the button battery is placed inside the packing mold 2 by the electric suction cup 810, so as to realize the sorting and packaging of the battery.

[0041] After being sorted by three sorting mechanisms, the button batteries on the packing mold 2 are filled and placed, and can then be packaged at the next workstation.

[0042] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and not to limit them; although the technical solutions of the present invention have been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features; and these modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the various embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A sorting mechanism for packaging flexible multi-variety button batteries, characterized in that: The device includes a rotating disk (3), on which a plurality of assembly molds (2) for placing button batteries are arranged in a circular array. A plurality of sorting mechanisms corresponding to the assembly molds (2) are arranged on the outer side of the rotating disk (3). The sorting mechanism includes a plurality of battery guide mechanisms (6) arranged in a straight line and a feeding robot (9) for placing button batteries on the upper side of the battery guide mechanism (6). A conveyor belt mechanism (5) for transporting the arranged button batteries is arranged on the lower side of the battery guide mechanism (6). A transfer mechanism (8) for placing button batteries sequentially on the assembly molds (2) is arranged at one end of the conveyor belt (5) near the rotating disk (3).

2. The sorting mechanism for flexible multi-variety button battery packaging according to claim 1, characterized in that: The battery guiding mechanism (6) includes a support platform (7) disposed on one side of the rotating disk (3). Several mounting plates (601) are fixed on the support platform (7) and evenly distributed at equal intervals. A guide plate (602) is fixed on the upper side of the mounting plate (601). A guide groove (610) is provided in the upper surface of the guide plate (602). A transparent observation plate (609) is also provided on the upper part of the guide groove (610). A conveyor belt structure (611) is also provided on the upper end of the mounting plate (601).

3. The sorting mechanism for flexible multi-variety button battery packaging according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lower part of the mounting plate (601) is also provided with a track plate (607), and the track plate (607) is also provided with several tracks (605) for transporting button batteries. The exit end of the track (605) is provided with an outlet connection end (606). The track plate (607) and the guide plate (602) are also provided with a sliding rod (603) slidably connected to the surface of the mounting plate (601). The sliding rod (603) can only slide left and right and a vibrating plate (604) is fixed on its upper side. The vibrating plate (604) is provided with a connecting channel (612) for connecting the track (605) and the guide groove (610). The mounting plate (601) is also provided with a telescopic cylinder (608) for driving the vibrating plate (604) to move back and forth so that the button battery can slide smoothly down.

4. The sorting mechanism for flexible multi-variety button battery packaging according to claim 3, characterized in that: The conveyor belt mechanism (5) includes a conveyor belt (501) disposed on the support platform (7). An inlet connection end (502) connected to the outlet connection end (606) is disposed on the upper side of the conveyor belt (501). A limiting track frame (503) is connected to the other side of the inlet connection end (502). A platform (505) fixed on the support platform (7) is disposed on the other side of the limiting track frame (503). A battery positioning groove (504) for placing button batteries and waiting for the transfer mechanism (8) to pick them up and transport them is disposed on the upper surface of the platform (505).

5. A sorting mechanism for packaging flexible multi-variety button batteries according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that: The transfer mechanism (8) includes a support frame plate (801), two slide rails (803) are provided on the upper side of the support frame plate (801), a horizontal plate (812) is slidably connected through the slide rails (803), a lifting cylinder (805) is fixed on the horizontal plate (812), a connecting frame (804) is connected to the other side of the lifting cylinder (805), an mounting plate (807) is fixed at the lower end of the connecting frame (804), and a threaded shaft (813) is rotatably provided on the support frame plate (801). The threaded shaft (813) is driven by a motor unit (802), and the threaded shaft (813) is threaded through and threaded to one end of the horizontal plate (812).

6. A sorting mechanism for packaging flexible multi-variety button batteries according to claim 5, characterized in that: The mounting plate (807) is fixedly provided with a first connecting part (809) on its lower side. The mounting plate (807) is also provided with a control cylinder (808). The other side of the control cylinder (808) is connected to a second connecting part (811). Several electric suction cups (810) are arranged on the lower side of both the first connecting part (809) and the second connecting part (811).

7. A sorting mechanism for packaging flexible multi-variety button batteries according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding robot (9) is equipped with a feeding suction cup, which picks up and transports the evenly arranged button batteries to the upper side of the battery guiding mechanism (6).

8. A sorting mechanism for packaging flexible multi-variety button batteries according to claim 5, characterized in that: The rotating disk (3) and the support plate (801) are mounted on the bracket (1).

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