Battery continuous coding device and method

Abstract

The application belongs to the technical field of battery production device, and specifically discloses a continuous coding device for batteries, a metal detection mechanism is connected to a conveying mechanism and used for detecting the metal terminal of the battery; a material blocking mechanism is connected to the conveying mechanism upstream of the metal detection mechanism; a reversing mechanism is arranged above the conveying mechanism downstream of the metal detection mechanism and used for reversing the battery; the reversing mechanism comprises a rack, a lifting assembly is connected to the rack, a power output end of the lifting assembly is connected with a rotating assembly, and a clamping assembly is connected to the rotating assembly; a coding mechanism is arranged above the conveying mechanism downstream of the reversing mechanism; a position detection mechanism is connected to the conveying mechanism downstream of the reversing mechanism and used for detecting the position of the battery after reversing. Compared with the prior art, the application does not need to manually adjust the direction of the battery with wrong direction to the correct direction, ensures the continuity of the coding of the battery, improves the work efficiency, and reduces the labor cost of the enterprise.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the technical field of battery production equipment, and particularly relates to a continuous coding device and method for batteries. Background Technology

[0002] Lead-acid batteries are a mature type of rechargeable battery. Their electrodes are primarily lead and lead oxide, and the electrolyte is dilute sulfuric acid. They are inexpensive, have stable voltage, strong high-current discharge capability, are suitable for starting and energy storage, and offer reliable cyclic charging and discharging performance. They are widely used in automotive starting power supplies, electric bicycles, UPS backup power supplies, forklifts, energy storage systems, and other applications, making them a cost-effective power solution for both industrial and civilian use.

[0003] Battery coding assigns each battery a unique, lifelong "ID card," enabling full lifecycle management, anti-counterfeiting, after-sales service, and compliance. Coding includes the model number, specifications, voltage, capacity, production batch, date, and serial number, facilitating production traceability and quality control. It records production data, quickly locating problematic batches and reducing the risk of mass recalls. Furthermore, regional and channel codes can be used to monitor distribution and prevent cross-regional sales.

[0004] During the production process, the marking of batteries must be done in a uniform position. However, existing marking devices sometimes result in batteries being placed in the wrong position during operation. Specifically, for example... Figure 1 As shown, at this point, the coding device needs to be stopped, and the battery needs to be manually reversed. This method is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and it cannot guarantee the continuity of coding, thus affecting work efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a continuous coding device and method for batteries, which eliminates the need for manual adjustment of incorrectly oriented batteries to the correct orientation, ensuring the continuity of battery coding, improving work efficiency, and reducing labor costs for enterprises, thereby solving the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: A continuous coding device for storage batteries includes a conveying mechanism for transporting storage batteries; a metal detection mechanism connected to the conveying mechanism for detecting the metal terminals of the storage batteries; a blocking mechanism connected to the conveying mechanism upstream of the metal detection mechanism; and a reversing mechanism located above the conveying mechanism downstream of the metal detection mechanism for reversing the direction of the storage batteries. The reversing mechanism includes a frame with a lifting component connected to it. The power output end of the lifting component is connected to a rotating component, which drives the rotating component to approach or move away from the conveying mechanism. A clamping component is connected to the rotating component. A coding mechanism is located above the conveying mechanism downstream of the reversing mechanism. A position detection mechanism connected to the conveying mechanism downstream of the reversing mechanism is used to detect the position of the storage batteries after reversing.

[0007] A further improvement of the present invention is that the conveying mechanism includes a roller conveyor, and adjusting brackets are connected above both sides of the roller conveyor. Two guide plates are symmetrically connected on the brackets, and a moving channel for the battery is formed between the two guide plates.

[0008] A further improvement of the present invention is that the guide plate directly below the reversing mechanism has a discontinuous notch to avoid obstructing the rotating components of the reversing mechanism.

[0009] A further improvement of the present invention is that the metal detection mechanism includes a first support, the first support is connected to the conveying mechanism, and an inductive proximity switch is connected to the first support, with the detection surface of the inductive proximity switch facing downwards.

[0010] A further improvement of the present invention is that the material blocking mechanism includes a gantry frame connected to the conveying mechanism, a vertically arranged first cylinder connected to the gantry frame, and a baffle connected to the power output end of the first cylinder.

[0011] A further improvement of the present invention is that the lifting assembly includes a second cylinder vertically connected to the top of the frame, the power output end of the second cylinder is connected to a lifting plate, a sliding sleeve is connected to the frame, and the lifting plate is slidably engaged with the sliding sleeve via a sliding rod; the rotating assembly includes a rotating cylinder connected to the lifting plate, and a turntable connected to the power output end of the rotating cylinder.

[0012] A further improvement of the present invention is that the clamping assembly includes two symmetrically arranged third cylinders, which are horizontally and oppositely connected to the turntable. The power output end of the third cylinder is connected to a clamping plate, and the top end of the clamping plate is connected to the turntable through a linear guide rail. The clamping plate is L-shaped, and the bottom end of the clamping plate is a triangular support plate. The opposing surfaces of the two clamping plates are connected to a buffer pad.

[0013] A further improvement of the present invention is that the coding mechanism includes a laser marking machine, the optical path structure of the laser marking machine is connected to the slide of the hand-cranked screw linear slide module, the hand-cranked screw linear slide module is connected to the frame of the conveying mechanism, and the inkjet head of the laser marking machine faces the conveying mechanism.

[0014] A further improvement of the present invention is that the position detection mechanism includes a second support, which is connected to the conveying mechanism, and a capacitive proximity switch is connected to the second support.

[0015] A continuous coding method for storage batteries, using the aforementioned continuous coding device, includes the following steps: The battery flows out from the upstream process and enters the conveying mechanism, moving linearly in the moving channel formed between two guide plates. When it is in the correct position, the metal terminals of the battery are misaligned with the inductive proximity switch, meaning that the inductive proximity switch cannot detect the metal terminals of the battery.

[0016] When the battery coming out of the upstream process is placed in the wrong position, the metal terminals are aligned with the inductive proximity switch. When the inductive proximity switch detects the metal terminals of the battery, it sends a signal to the controller. The controller then issues a command, and the first cylinder extends, with the baffle blocking the subsequent batteries.

[0017] When the proximity switch on the reversing mechanism detects that the battery has moved to the bottom of the reversing mechanism in the wrong direction, the conveying mechanism stops running, the second cylinder extends, the clamping plate moves to both sides of the battery, the third cylinder retracts, the clamping plate clamps the battery, and the support plate supports the bottom of the battery; the second cylinder retracts, the rotary cylinder drives the battery to rotate 180°, and puts the battery back onto the conveying mechanism, thus completing the correction of the battery's direction, the conveying mechanism starts running again, and the battery continues to move.

[0018] When the battery moves to the underside of the capacitive proximity switch and is detected, the laser marking machine's inkjet printer starts working and completes the marking operation.

[0019] The beneficial effects of this invention are: The continuous coding device for batteries of the present invention eliminates the need for manual adjustment of incorrectly oriented batteries to the correct orientation, ensuring the continuity of battery coding, improving work efficiency, and reducing labor costs for enterprises.

[0020] The continuous coding device for batteries of the present invention has a disconnected notch on the guide plate directly below the commutation mechanism to ensure sufficient space for battery commutation.

[0021] The continuous coding device for batteries of the present invention has a triangular support plate at the bottom of the clamping plate, which facilitates the clamping plate to smoothly pick up the battery.

[0022] The continuous coding device for batteries of the present invention has a buffer pad connected to the opposing surfaces of the two clamping plates to ensure that the surface of the battery is not damaged.

[0023] The continuous marking device for batteries of the present invention has the optical path structure of the laser marking machine connected to the slide block of the hand-cranked screw linear slide module, which facilitates the adjustment of the height of the marking head to meet the marking requirements of batteries of different sizes. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a battery facing an incorrect orientation.

[0025] Figure 2This is a front view of the overall structure of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a local structure.

[0027] Figure 4 This is the right view of the reversing mechanism.

[0028] In the diagram: 1-Conveying mechanism, 101-Roller conveyor, 102-Adjusting bracket, 103-Guide plate, 2-Metal detection mechanism, 201-First support, 202-Inductive proximity switch, 3-Blocking mechanism, 301-Gantry frame, 302-First cylinder, 303-Baffle, 4-Reversing mechanism, 401-Frame, 402-Second cylinder, 403-Lifting plate, 404-Sliding sleeve, 405-Sliding rod, 406-Rotary cylinder, 407-Turntable, 408-Third cylinder, 409-Clamping plate, 410-Panel, 5-Marking mechanism, 501-Laser marking machine, 502-Marking dock, 503-Hand-cranked linear slide module, 6-Second support, 601-Capacitive proximity switch, 7-Battery, 701-Metal terminal. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The present invention will be further explained below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0030] Example 1: As Figures 2-4 As shown, a continuous coding device for a storage battery includes a conveying mechanism 1 for conveying a storage battery 7; a metal detection mechanism 2 connected to the conveying mechanism 1 for detecting the metal terminals 701 of the storage battery 7; a blocking mechanism 3 connected to the conveying mechanism 1 upstream of the metal detection mechanism 2; a reversing mechanism 4 disposed above the conveying mechanism 1 downstream of the metal detection mechanism 2 for reversing the storage battery 7; the reversing mechanism 4 includes a frame 401, on which a lifting component is connected, and a rotating component is connected to the power output end of the lifting component, the lifting component driving the rotating component to approach or move away from the conveying mechanism 1, and a clamping component is connected to the rotating component; a coding mechanism 5 disposed above the conveying mechanism 1 downstream of the reversing mechanism 4; and a position detection mechanism 6 connected to the conveying mechanism 1 downstream of the reversing mechanism 4 for detecting the position of the storage battery 7 after reversing.

[0031] The conveying mechanism 1 includes a roller conveyor 101. Adjustable supports 102 are connected to the upper sides of the roller conveyor 101. Two guide plates 103 are symmetrically connected to the supports, and a moving channel for the battery 7 is formed between the two guide plates 103.

[0032] The guide plate 103 directly below the reversing mechanism 4 has a discontinuous notch to avoid obstructing the rotating components of the reversing mechanism 4.

[0033] The metal detection mechanism 2 includes a first support 201, which is connected to the conveying mechanism 1. An inductive proximity switch 202 is connected to the first support 201, and the detection surface of the inductive proximity switch 202 is facing downward.

[0034] The material blocking mechanism 3 includes a gantry frame 301, which is connected to the conveying mechanism 1. A first cylinder 302 is vertically arranged on the gantry frame 301, and a baffle 303 is connected to the power output end of the first cylinder 302.

[0035] The lifting assembly includes a second cylinder 402 vertically connected to the top of the frame 401. The power output end of the second cylinder 402 is connected to a lifting plate 403. A sliding sleeve 404 is connected to the frame 401. The lifting plate 403 is slidably engaged with the sliding sleeve 404 via a sliding rod 405. The rotating assembly includes a rotating cylinder 406 connected to the lifting plate 403. A turntable 407 is connected to the power output end of the rotating cylinder 406.

[0036] The clamping assembly includes two symmetrically arranged third cylinders 408, which are horizontally and oppositely connected to the turntable 407. The power output end of the third cylinder 408 is connected to a clamping plate 409, and the top of the clamping plate 409 is connected to the turntable 407 through a linear guide rail. The clamping plate 409 is L-shaped, and the bottom end of the clamping plate 409 is a triangular support plate 410. The opposing surfaces of the two clamping plates 409 are connected to a buffer pad.

[0037] The coding mechanism 5 includes a laser coding machine 501, with the inkjet nozzle 502 of the laser coding machine 501 facing the conveying mechanism 1.

[0038] The position detection mechanism 6 includes a second support 601, which is connected to the conveying mechanism 1, and a capacitive proximity switch is connected to the second support 601.

[0039] Example 2: This example is a further improvement on Example 1. The main improvement is that, in Example 1, the spray nozzle 502 could not meet the coding requirements of batteries 7 of different sizes during operation; while in this example, the above-mentioned defects can be avoided. Specifically: The optical path structure of the laser marking machine 501 is connected to the slide of the hand-cranked screw linear slide module 503, which is connected to the frame of the conveying mechanism 1. In this embodiment, the optical path structure of the laser marking machine 501 is connected to the slide of the hand-cranked screw linear slide module 503, which facilitates the adjustment of the height of the marking head 502 to meet the marking requirements of batteries 7 of different sizes.

[0040] Apart from the above, this embodiment is exactly the same as Embodiment 1, and will not be described again here.

[0041] The specific working principle of this invention is as follows: This invention is equipped with a PLC controller, and each electrical component is electrically connected to the PLC controller to ensure the coordinated operation of each mechanism.

[0042] The battery 7 flows out from the upstream process and enters the conveying mechanism 1, and moves linearly in the moving channel formed between the two guide plates 103. When the battery 7 is in the correct position, the metal terminal 701 of the battery 7 is misaligned with the inductive proximity switch 202, that is, the inductive proximity switch 202 cannot detect the metal terminal 701 of the battery 7.

[0043] When the battery 7 flowing out from the upstream process is placed in the wrong position, the metal terminal 701 corresponds vertically to the inductive proximity switch 202. When the inductive proximity switch 202 detects the metal terminal 701 of the battery 7, it feeds a signal back to the PLC controller. The PLC controller issues a command, the first cylinder 302 extends, and the baffle 303 intercepts the subsequent battery 7.

[0044] When the proximity switch on the reversing mechanism 4 detects that the battery 7, which is in the wrong direction, has moved to the bottom of the reversing mechanism 4, the conveying mechanism 1 stops running. The second cylinder 402 extends, the clamping plate 409 moves to both sides of the battery 7, the third cylinder 408 retracts, the clamping plate 409 clamps the battery 7, and the support plate 410 supports the bottom of the battery 7. The second cylinder 402 retracts, the rotary cylinder 406 drives the battery 7 to rotate 180°, and puts the battery 7 back onto the conveying mechanism 1, thereby completing the correction of the direction of the battery 7. The conveying mechanism 1 starts running again, and the battery 7 continues to move.

[0045] When the battery 7 moves to the position below the capacitive proximity switch 602 and is detected, the inkjet printer 501's inkjet nozzle 502 operates, completing the inkjet printing work, and the battery 7 moves to the next process.

[0046] The above embodiments are only for illustrating the technical concept and features of the present invention, and are intended to enable those skilled in the art to understand the content of the present invention and implement it accordingly. They should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present invention. All equivalent transformations or modifications made in accordance with the spirit and essence of the present invention should be covered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A continuous coding device for storage batteries, characterized in that, include: A conveying mechanism (1) is used for the transfer of the storage battery (7); Metal detection mechanism (2), connected to conveying mechanism (1), is used to detect the metal terminals (701) of battery (7). The material blocking mechanism (3) is connected to the conveying mechanism (1) upstream of the metal detection mechanism (2); A reversing mechanism (4) is located above the conveying mechanism (1) downstream of the metal detection mechanism (2) and is used for reversing the battery (7). The reversing mechanism (4) includes a frame (401), a lifting component is connected to the frame (401), a rotating component is connected to the power output end of the lifting component, the lifting component drives the rotating component to approach or move away from the conveying mechanism (1), and a clamping component is connected to the rotating component. The coding mechanism (5) is located above the conveying mechanism (1) downstream of the reversing mechanism (4); The position detection mechanism (6) is connected to the conveying mechanism (1) downstream of the commutation mechanism (4) and is used to detect the position of the battery (7) after commutation.

2. The continuous coding device for storage batteries as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The conveying mechanism (1) includes a roller conveyor (101), with an adjusting bracket (102) connected above both sides of the roller conveyor (101). Two guide plates (103) are symmetrically connected on the bracket, and a moving channel for the battery (7) is formed between the two guide plates (103).

3. The continuous coding device for batteries as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The guide plate (103) directly below the reversing mechanism (4) has a discontinuous notch to avoid obstructing the rotating components of the reversing mechanism (4).

4. The continuous coding device for batteries as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The metal detection mechanism (2) includes a first support (201), which is connected to the conveying mechanism (1). An inductive proximity switch (202) is connected to the first support (201), and the detection surface of the inductive proximity switch (202) is facing downward.

5. The continuous coding device for storage batteries as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The material blocking mechanism (3) includes a gantry frame (301), which is connected to the conveying mechanism (1). A first cylinder (302) is vertically arranged on the gantry frame (301), and a baffle (303) is connected to the power output end of the first cylinder (302).

6. The continuous coding device for storage batteries as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting assembly includes a second cylinder (402) vertically connected to the top of the frame (401), the power output end of the second cylinder (402) is connected to a lifting plate (403), a sliding sleeve (404) is connected to the frame (401), and the lifting plate (403) is slidably engaged with the sliding sleeve (404) through a sliding rod (405); the rotating assembly includes a rotating cylinder (406), the rotating cylinder (406) is connected to the lifting plate (403), and a turntable (407) is connected to the power output end of the rotating cylinder (406).

7. The continuous coding device for batteries as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The clamping assembly includes two symmetrically arranged third cylinders (408), which are horizontally and oppositely connected to the turntable (407). The power output end of the third cylinder (408) is connected to a clamping plate (409), and the top of the clamping plate (409) is connected to the turntable (407) through a linear guide rail. The clamping plate (409) is L-shaped, and the bottom end of the clamping plate (409) is a triangular support plate (410). The opposing surfaces of the two clamping plates (409) are connected to a buffer pad.

8. The continuous coding device for storage batteries as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The coding mechanism (5) includes a laser coding machine (501). The optical path structure of the laser coding machine (501) is connected to the slide of the hand-cranked screw linear slide module (503). The hand-cranked screw linear slide module (503) is connected to the frame of the conveying mechanism (1). The inkjet head (502) of the laser coding machine (501) faces the conveying mechanism (1).

9. The continuous coding device for storage batteries as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The position detection mechanism (6) includes a second support (601), which is connected to the conveying mechanism (1). A capacitive proximity switch is connected to the second support (601).

10. A method for continuous coding of a storage battery, using the continuous coding device for a storage battery as described in any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: The battery (7) flows out from the upstream process and enters the conveying mechanism (1), and moves in a straight line on the moving channel formed between the two guide plates (103). The metal terminal (701) of the battery (7) in the correct position is misaligned with the inductive proximity switch (202), that is, the inductive proximity switch (202) cannot detect the metal terminal (701) of the battery (7). When the battery (7) flowing out from the upstream process is placed in the wrong position, the metal terminal (701) corresponds to the inductive proximity switch (202). When the inductive proximity switch (202) detects the metal terminal (701) of the battery (7), it feeds the signal back to the controller. The controller issues a command, the first cylinder (302) extends, and the baffle (303) intercepts the subsequent battery (7). When the incorrectly oriented battery (7) moves to the bottom of the reversing mechanism (4), the conveying mechanism (1) stops running, the second cylinder (402) extends, the clamping plate (409) moves to both sides of the battery (7), the third cylinder (408) retracts, the clamping plate (409) clamps the battery (7), and the support plate (410) supports the bottom of the battery (7); the second cylinder (402) retracts, the rotary cylinder (406) drives the battery (7) to rotate 180°, and puts the battery (7) back onto the conveying mechanism (1), thereby completing the correction of the direction of the battery (7), the conveying mechanism (1) runs again, and the battery (7) continues to move; When the battery (7) is detected to be moving below the capacitive proximity switch (602), the inkjet printer (501) operates at the inkjet terminal (502) to complete the inkjet printing.

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