A plate collecting apparatus

Abstract

The present application relates to a kind of polar plate collecting equipment, comprising: rack;Lower conveying system, it is installed to the bottom of rack, and is used to receive empty jig;Lifting module, it is located in the positive direction of the first direction of lower conveying system, and includes the support assembly capable of lifting, support assembly can receive empty jig from lower conveying system, and empty jig is lifted to predetermined height;Upper conveying system, it is located above lower conveying system;Module transfer mechanism, it is located above the rack, and is located in the positive direction of the second direction of upper conveying system and lifting module, module transfer mechanism includes the transport assembly capable of moving along the first direction;Wherein, transport assembly can be moved horizontally to first station and second station.The present application realizes the full automation integration of jig from recycling to loading to output, without manual intervention, reduce labor intensity.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of fuel cell production equipment technology, and in particular to electrode plate collection equipment. Background Technology

[0002] In automated production lines such as electrode plate dispensing, fixtures, as carriers of workpieces, need to be continuously recycled within the production line. Currently, there are two main types of fixture return methods commonly used in the industry: one is the planar return method, where the fixture completes the circulation within the same plane through multiple conveyor lines. This method occupies a large amount of workshop space, making the production line layout extremely inflexible; the other is the single-layer lifting return method. Although this method saves some space, it has a low degree of automation, requires manual assistance during the lifting and transfer of fixtures, and the flow and connection of fixtures between different conveyor mechanisms are not smooth enough, which restricts further improvement in production cycle time.

[0003] Furthermore, in existing fixture return equipment, after the fixture is lifted from the return channel to the upper level, it usually needs to be repeatedly transferred between multiple workstations to complete the receiving, waiting for loading, and output processes. This results in a loose equipment structure, a large footprint, a long fixture flow path, and low efficiency. At the same time, the existing equipment's conveying system mostly uses a single conveying method, which cannot adapt to the conveying needs of fixtures under different working conditions, resulting in poor operational stability and versatility. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Based on this, a plate collecting device is provided, which realizes the fully automated integration of jig from collection to loading to output, without manual intervention, thus reducing labor intensity. At the same time, the upper and lower double-layer structure integrates the lifting, loading and output of jig in the same vertical space, resulting in a short jig flow path and compact equipment structure, which greatly saves floor space. The connection between each conveying mechanism is smooth, and the jig flow is continuous and stable, effectively improving production efficiency.

[0005] This invention provides an electrode plate receiving device, comprising: a frame; a lower conveying system installed at the bottom of the frame for receiving empty fixtures; a lifting module located in a first direction of the lower conveying system and including a lifting support component capable of receiving the empty fixtures from the lower conveying system and lifting them to a predetermined height; an upper conveying system located above the lower conveying system; and a module transfer mechanism located above the frame and in a second direction of the upper conveying system and the lifting module, the module transfer mechanism including a transport component capable of moving along the first direction; wherein the transport component can move horizontally to a first station and a second station: at the first station, the transport component aligns with the lifting module to receive the empty fixtures and then receive the electrode plates; at the second station, the transport component aligns with the upper conveying system and transports the fixtures loaded with electrode plates to the upper conveying system.

[0006] In one embodiment, the lower conveying system includes: a first frame on which a double-speed chain extending along a second direction is mounted on its upper surface to receive an empty fixture; and a first lifting and reversing roller assembly installed inside the first frame, the first lifting and reversing roller assembly being movable in a vertical direction.

[0007] In one embodiment, the lower conveying system further includes a first positioning barrier disposed in the positive direction of a second direction of the first frame.

[0008] In one embodiment, the first lifting and reversing roller assembly includes: a first drive component mounted to the first frame; a first mounting plate mounted inside the first frame and connected to the first drive component, and capable of moving vertically under the drive of the first drive component; a plurality of first rollers rotatably mounted to the first mounting plate, each of the first rollers extending along a second direction; and a second drive component mounted to the first mounting plate and connected to at least one of the plurality of first rollers.

[0009] In one embodiment, the lifting module further includes: a vertical lifting frame extending in a vertical direction; and a third driving component connected to the support assembly, the support assembly being able to move up and down along the vertical lifting frame under the drive of the third driving component.

[0010] In one embodiment, the support assembly includes: a second frame on which a speed-multiplying chain extending along a second direction is mounted on its upper surface, the second frame being connected to the third drive component; a fourth drive component mounted to the second frame; a second mounting plate mounted inside the second frame and connected to the fourth drive component, and capable of moving vertically under the drive of the fourth drive component; a plurality of second rollers rotatably mounted to the second mounting plate, each second roller extending along the second direction; and a fifth drive component mounted to the second mounting plate and connected to at least one of the plurality of second rollers.

[0011] In one embodiment, the module transfer mechanism further includes: a guide rail mounted to the frame and extending along a first direction; the transport component includes: a third frame slidably mounted to the guide rail, the upper surface of the third frame having a double-speed chain extending along a second direction.

[0012] In one embodiment, the module transfer mechanism further includes a second positioning block disposed in the positive direction of the second direction of the third frame.

[0013] In one embodiment, the module transfer mechanism further includes: a sixth driving component, which is mounted to the third frame; and a pushing component, which is mounted to the positive direction of the third frame in a first direction and connected to the sixth driving component, and is used to push the empty fixture to move in the negative direction of the first direction under the drive of the sixth driving component for positioning.

[0014] In one embodiment, the upper conveying system includes a third positioning blocker disposed in the negative direction of the second direction of the upper conveying system.

[0015] The aforementioned electrode plate receiving equipment receives empty fixtures via a lower conveyor system. A lifting module raises the empty fixtures from the lower level to a predetermined height. The transport component of the module transfer mechanism aligns with the lifting module at the first station to receive the empty fixtures, loads the electrode plates, and then moves horizontally to the second station, aligning with the upper conveyor system and outputting the full-load fixture. This achieves fully automated integration of fixture collection, loading, and output without manual intervention, reducing labor intensity. Furthermore, the double-layer structure integrates fixture lifting, loading, and output within the same vertical space, resulting in a short fixture flow path and a compact equipment structure, significantly saving floor space. The smooth connection between the various conveyor mechanisms ensures a stable transition of fixtures between the lifting module and the module transfer mechanism, and between the module transfer mechanism and the upper conveyor system, guaranteeing the continuity and stability of fixture flow and improving production efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the electrode plate collection device provided in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Top view.

[0018] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A diagram with the rack removed.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the lower-level conveyor system.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting module.

[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the module transfer mechanism.

[0022] Figure 7 for Figure 6 Top view.

[0023] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the upper-level conveyor system.

[0024] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 100. Rack; 200. Lower conveyor system; 210. First frame; 220. First lifting and reversing roller assembly; 221. First drive component; 222. First mounting plate; 223. First roller; 230. First stop block; 300. Lifting module; 310. Support assembly; 311. Second frame; 313. Second mounting plate; 314. Second roller; 320. Vertical lifting frame; 330. Third drive component; 400. Upper conveyor system; 410. Third positioning stop; 500. Module transfer mechanism; 510. Transport component; 511. Third frame; 520. Guide rail; 530. Second positioning stop; 540. Pushing component; 591. First station; 592. Second station. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To make the above-mentioned objects, features, and advantages of the present invention more apparent and understandable, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention can be practiced in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0026] The following is combined Figures 1 to 8The electrode plate collecting device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0027] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the electrode plate receiving device of the present invention includes: a frame 100, a lower conveying system 200, a lifting module 300, an upper conveying system 400, and a module transfer mechanism 500.

[0028] The frame 100 supports the lower conveyor system 200, lifting module 300, upper conveyor system 400, and module transfer mechanism 500. It provides the mounting foundation for the relative positions of these mechanisms and the conveying paths of the fixtures, enabling each mechanism to operate in a pre-defined configuration. The frame 100 is welded from square steel and powder-coated, offering advantages such as high strength, corrosion resistance, and an attractive appearance. Adjustable feet and casters are installed at the four corners of the frame 100. The adjustable feet precisely adjust the level of the equipment, ensuring smooth operation of each conveyor mechanism; the casters facilitate movement and handling, improving the equipment's flexibility. A three-color warning light is installed on the top of the frame 100, displaying the equipment's operating status in real time. When a malfunction occurs or material shortage occurs, an audible and visual alarm signal is emitted to alert the operator.

[0029] The lower conveyor system 200 is installed at the bottom of the frame 100 and is used to receive empty fixtures.

[0030] The lifting module 300 is located in the positive direction of the lower conveying system 200 in the first direction X, and includes a lifting support assembly 310. The support assembly 310 can receive an empty fixture from the lower conveying system 200 and lift the empty fixture to a predetermined height. The predetermined height can correspond to the height at which the module transfer mechanism 500 receives the empty fixture, so that the empty fixture can be smoothly transferred between the lifting module 300 and the module transfer mechanism 500.

[0031] The upper conveying system 400 is located above the lower conveying system 200 and is used to receive the fixture for loading the electrode plates conveyed by the module transfer mechanism 500 and to convey the fixture for loading the electrode plates to the subsequent workstation.

[0032] The module transfer mechanism 500 is located above the frame 100 and in the positive direction of the second direction Y between the upper conveying system 400 and the lifting module 300. The module transfer mechanism 500 includes a transport component 510 that can move along the first direction X. By reciprocating along the first direction X, the transport component 510 can establish corresponding fixture transfer positions with the lifting module 300 and the upper conveying system 400, respectively.

[0033] The transport component 510 is capable of moving horizontally to the first station 591 and the second station 592.

[0034] At the first station 591, the transport assembly 510 is aligned with the lifting module 300 to receive the empty fixture, and then to receive the electrode plates. After the empty fixture enters the transport assembly 510, it can stay at a predetermined loading position so that the external electrode plate conveying mechanism or electrode plate transfer mechanism can place the electrode plates into the empty fixture in sequence.

[0035] At the second station 592, the transport assembly 510 aligns with the upper conveying system 400 and transports the fixture loaded with the electrode plates to the upper conveying system 400. During the process of the transport assembly 510 moving from the first station 591 to the second station 592, the fixture loaded with the electrode plates moves as a whole with the transport assembly 510, thereby avoiding the fixture having to travel a long intermediate transport path after the electrode plates are loaded.

[0036] This invention receives empty fixtures via a lower conveyor system 200, and a lifting module 300 raises the empty fixtures from the lower level to a predetermined height. The transport component 510 of the module transfer mechanism 500 aligns with the lifting module 300 at the first station 591, receives the empty fixture, loads the electrode plate, and then moves horizontally to the second station 592, aligning with the upper conveyor system 400 and outputting the full-load fixture. This achieves fully automated integration of fixture collection, loading, and output without manual intervention, reducing labor intensity. Simultaneously, the double-layer structure integrates fixture lifting, loading, and output within the same vertical space, resulting in a short fixture flow path, compact equipment structure, and significant space savings. The smooth connection between the various conveyor mechanisms ensures a stable transition of the fixture between the lifting module 300 and the module transfer mechanism 500, and between the module transfer mechanism 500 and the upper conveyor system 400, guaranteeing the continuity and stability of fixture flow and improving production efficiency. In addition, the lower conveyor system 200 is responsible for the return of empty fixtures, and the upper conveyor system 400 is responsible for the output of full fixtures. This allows empty and full fixtures to run on conveyor paths at different heights, which can reduce the possibility of conveyor interference between fixtures in different states and facilitate continuous cyclic operation of the production line.

[0037] The arrangement of the upper conveyor system 400 above the lower conveyor system 200 greatly improves space utilization. The layered layout also reduces the horizontal space occupied by the equipment, making it easier to place the plate collecting equipment in space-constrained production lines.

[0038] In an exemplary implementation, such as Figure 4 As shown, the lower conveying system 200 includes: a first frame 210 and a first lifting and reversing roller assembly 220.

[0039] A double-speed chain extending along the second direction Y is mounted on the upper surface of the first frame 210 to receive an empty fixture. Furthermore, the first frame 210 is also equipped with a seventh drive component, which drives the double-speed chain of the first frame 210 to rotate, thereby moving the empty fixture located on the double-speed chain along the second direction Y. The double-speed chain provides stable support for the empty fixture and allows it to enter the reversing position inside the first frame 210 according to a predetermined conveying direction.

[0040] The first lifting and reversing roller assembly 220 is installed inside the first frame 210 and can move vertically. When the first lifting and reversing roller assembly 220 descends, its upper surface is lower than the double-speed chain of the first frame 210, allowing the empty fixture to be normally conveyed by the double-speed chain. When the first lifting and reversing roller assembly 220 rises, it can receive the empty fixture and change its conveying direction.

[0041] After the empty fixture moves into position along the second direction Y on the double-speed chain of the first frame 210, the first lifting and reversing roller assembly 220 moves upward, making its upper surface higher than the double-speed chain of the first frame 210. This lifts the empty fixture and disengages it from the double-speed chain, facilitating its movement along the first direction X. The switching between double-speed chain conveying and roller conveying is completed by lifting, eliminating the need for the empty fixture to turn, thus allowing the conveying direction of the fixture to be changed while maintaining its basic posture.

[0042] In an exemplary implementation, such as Figure 4 As shown, the lower conveying system 200 also includes a first positioning stop 230, which is disposed in the positive direction of the second direction Y of the first frame 210. The first positioning stop 230 can restrict the empty fixture from continuing to move along the second direction Y, so that the empty fixture stops at the position corresponding to the first lifting and reversing roller assembly 220, which facilitates the first lifting and reversing roller assembly 220 to stably lift the empty fixture from the bottom of the empty fixture, while reducing the possibility of the empty fixture shifting position due to inertia.

[0043] In an exemplary implementation, such as Figure 4 As shown, the first lifting and reversing roller assembly 220 includes: a first drive component 221, a first mounting plate 222, a plurality of first rollers 223, and a second drive component (not shown in the figure).

[0044] The first drive component 221 is mounted to the first frame 210 and is used to provide the driving force required for the first mounting plate 222 to move vertically. The first drive component 221 may be a cylinder, an electric actuator, a hydraulic cylinder, or a linear drive mechanism composed of a motor and a lead screw mechanism.

[0045] The first mounting plate 222 is installed inside the first frame 210 and connected to the first driving component 221, and can move vertically under the drive of the first driving component 221. When the first mounting plate 222 rises, it can drive multiple first rollers 223 to rise synchronously, and when the first mounting plate 222 falls, it can drive multiple first rollers 223 to fall synchronously.

[0046] Multiple first rollers 223 are rotatably mounted to a first mounting plate 222, each first roller 223 extending along a second direction Y. The multiple first rollers 223 are arranged at intervals along a first direction X, so that the empty fixture can be supported at multiple positions, improving the stability of the empty fixture during reversing and conveying.

[0047] The second drive component is mounted to the first mounting plate 222 and connected to at least one of the plurality of first rollers 223. The second drive component drives the first rollers 223 to rotate around their own axes, thereby moving the empty fixture along the first direction X. The plurality of first rollers 223 can be linked together through a transmission structure, so that the plurality of first rollers 223 rotate synchronously, thereby subjecting the empty fixture to a more uniform conveying force. The second drive component can be a motor, such as a servo motor, stepper motor, or geared motor, which drives the plurality of first rollers 223 to rotate synchronously through a transmission structure such as a synchronous belt, chain, or gear.

[0048] In an exemplary implementation, such as Figure 5 As shown, the lifting module 300 also includes a vertical lifting frame 320 and a third drive component 330.

[0049] The vertical lifting frame 320 extends in the vertical direction and provides guidance for the lifting movement of the support assembly 310, enabling the support assembly 310 to move along a predetermined vertical path.

[0050] The third drive component 330 is connected to the support assembly 310, which, driven by the third drive component 330, can move up and down along the vertical lifting frame 320. The third drive component 330 can drive the support assembly 310 to reciprocate between the lower receiving position and the upper feeding position according to the transfer state of the empty fixture. The third drive component 330 can be a servo motor with a lead screw mechanism, a synchronous belt mechanism, or a chain mechanism, or it can be an electric cylinder.

[0051] After the empty fixture is transferred from the lower conveyor system 200 to the support assembly 310, the support assembly 310 moves upward along the vertical lifting frame 320 to the same height as the module transfer mechanism 500. After the support assembly 310 reaches the corresponding height, the empty fixture can be transferred from the support assembly 310 to the transport assembly 510 located at the first station 591 along the second direction Y.

[0052] In an exemplary implementation, such as Figure 5 As shown, the support assembly 310 includes: a second frame 311, a fourth drive component (not shown in the figure), a second mounting plate 313, a plurality of second rollers 314 and a fifth drive component (not shown in the figure).

[0053] A speed-multiplying chain extending along the second direction Y is mounted on the upper surface of the second frame 311, and the second frame 311 is connected to the third drive component 330. Furthermore, the second frame 311 is also equipped with an eighth drive component, which drives the speed-multiplying chain of the second frame 311 to rotate, thereby moving the empty fixture on the speed-multiplying chain along the second direction Y. After the support assembly 310 rises to a height corresponding to the transport assembly 510, the speed-multiplying chain of the second frame 311 can transport the empty fixture along the second direction Y to the transport assembly 510.

[0054] The fourth drive component is mounted to the second frame 311 and is used to drive the second mounting plate 313 to move up and down in the vertical direction. The fourth drive component may be a cylinder, an electric actuator, a hydraulic cylinder, or a motor and lead screw mechanism.

[0055] The second mounting plate 313 is installed inside the second frame 311 and connected to the fourth drive component, and can move vertically under the drive of the fourth drive component. When the second mounting plate 313 descends, the plurality of second rollers 314 are lower than the double-speed chain of the second frame 311; when the second mounting plate 313 rises, the plurality of second rollers 314 can be higher than the double-speed chain of the second frame 311 and support the empty fixture.

[0056] A plurality of second rollers 314 are rotatably mounted to a second mounting plate 313, each second roller 314 extending along a second direction Y. The plurality of second rollers 314 are spaced apart along a first direction X to form a roller conveying surface for supporting and conveying empty fixtures.

[0057] A fifth drive component is mounted to the second mounting plate 313 and connected to at least one of the plurality of second rollers 314. The fifth drive component drives the second rollers 314 to rotate around their own axes, thereby moving the empty fixture along the first direction X. It also cooperates with the second drive unit to drive the first roller 223 to rotate, thus transferring the empty fixture from the lower conveying system 200 to the support assembly 310 of the lifting module 300. During the transfer of the empty fixture, the first roller 223 and the second roller 314 can rotate in the same conveying direction, allowing the empty fixture to continuously cross the gap between the lower conveying system 200 and the support assembly 310, thereby reducing the possibility of the empty fixture stopping, deviating, or jamming at the junction.

[0058] The fifth drive component can be a servo motor, a stepper motor, or a geared motor.

[0059] In an exemplary implementation, such as Figure 6 As shown, the module transfer mechanism 500 also includes a guide rail 520, which is mounted to the frame 100 and extends along a first direction X. The transport component 510 can move horizontally along the guide rail 520 to a first station 591 and a second station 592. The guide rail 520 can restrict the direction of movement of the transport component 510 and improve the positional stability of the transport component 510 when it reciprocates between the first station 591 and the second station 592.

[0060] The transport assembly 510 includes a third frame 511, which is slidably mounted to the guide rail 520. A double-speed chain extending along the second direction Y is mounted on the upper surface of the third frame 511. The third frame 511 also has a ninth drive component, which drives the double-speed chain of the third frame 511 to rotate, thereby moving the fixture on the double-speed chain along the second direction Y. This, in conjunction with the double-speed chain of the support assembly 310, facilitates the transfer of the empty fixture from the support assembly 310 to the transport assembly 510. After the empty fixture is fully inserted into the third frame 511, the third frame 511 can carry the empty fixture and move along the first direction X with the transport assembly 510. The double-speed chain of the third frame 511 can also transport the fixture loaded with the electrode plates along the second direction Y to the upper transport system 400 after the transport assembly 510 reaches the second station 592.

[0061] In an exemplary implementation, such as Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the module transfer mechanism 500 also includes a second positioning stop 530, which is disposed in the positive direction of the second direction Y of the third frame 511. The second positioning stop 530 can restrict the empty fixture from continuing to move along the second direction Y after the empty fixture enters the transport assembly 510, so that the empty fixture stops at a predetermined position on the third frame 511, and facilitates the subsequent pusher 540 to further position the empty fixture.

[0062] In an exemplary implementation, such as Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the module transfer mechanism 500 also includes a sixth drive component (not shown in the figure) and a pusher 540.

[0063] A sixth drive component (not shown in the figure) is mounted to the third frame 511 and is used to drive the pusher 540 to move along the first direction X. The sixth drive component may be a cylinder, an electric actuator, an electric cylinder, or a motor and lead screw mechanism.

[0064] The pusher 540 is mounted to the third frame 511 in the positive direction of the first direction X and connected to the sixth drive component. Driven by the sixth drive component, it pushes the empty fixture to move in the negative direction of the first direction X for positioning. Specifically, the pusher 540 can apply a thrust to the empty fixture from the positive side of the first direction X, moving the empty fixture to a predetermined loading position. This reduces the positional deviation of the empty fixture after previous transport and improves the positional accuracy of the electrode plate entering the empty fixture. After positioning, the pusher 540 can be reset to avoid affecting subsequent transport of the fixture.

[0065] like Figure 8 As shown, the upper conveying system 400 includes a third positioning stop 410, which is located in the negative direction of the second direction Y of the upper conveying system 400. The third positioning stop 410 is used to block the fixture carrying the loaded electrode plates being conveyed along the upper conveying system 400, causing the fixture to temporarily stop at a predetermined position, thereby buffering the fixture. When the subsequent station is ready to receive the fixture, the third positioning stop 410 releases its obstruction of the fixture, allowing the buffered fixture to continue being conveyed along the upper conveying system 400, thereby coordinating the fixture conveying cycle between the preceding and following processes and reducing the possibility of fixture accumulation or conveying interruption caused by differences in the operating cycles of the preceding and following processes.

[0066] The upper surface of the upper conveyor system 400 is equipped with a double-speed chain extending along the second direction Y to receive the fixture loaded with electrode plates. The double-speed chain of the upper conveyor system 400 can cooperate with the double-speed chain on the third frame 511 to allow the fixture loaded with electrode plates to smoothly enter the upper conveyor system 400 from the second station 592 and continue to be conveyed to the subsequent process.

[0067] The seventh, eighth, and ninth drive components can be motors, such as servo motors, stepper motors, or geared motors. The motors can drive the double-speed chain to rotate cyclically through transmission structures such as sprockets and transmission chains.

[0068] The working process of the electrode plate collecting device of the present invention is described below.

[0069] The double-speed chain of the first frame 210 of the lower conveyor system 200 rotates under the drive of the seventh drive component to receive the empty fixture and move it along the second direction Y. After entering the first frame 210, the empty fixture continues to move along the second direction Y until it contacts the first positioning stop 230 or moves to the position corresponding to the first lifting reversing roller assembly 220.

[0070] After the empty fixture moves into position along the second direction Y on the double-speed chain of the first frame 210, the first lifting and reversing roller assembly 220 moves upward, making its upper surface higher than the double-speed chain of the first frame 210. This lifts the empty fixture and disengages it from the double-speed chain, facilitating its movement along the first direction X. Specifically, the first drive component 221 drives the first mounting plate 222 upward, and multiple first rollers 223 rise synchronously with the first mounting plate 222, receiving the empty fixture from its bottom. Subsequently, the second drive component drives the multiple first rollers 223 to rotate, while the fourth drive component drives the second mounting plate 313 to rise, and the fifth drive component drives the multiple second rollers 314 to rotate, transferring the empty fixture along the first direction X from the first lifting and reversing roller assembly 220 to the support assembly 310.

[0071] After the empty fixture enters the support assembly 310, the fourth drive component drives the second mounting plate 313 to descend, so that the empty fixture is supported by the double-speed chain of the second frame 311. The third drive component 330 then drives the support assembly 310 to move upward along the vertical lifting frame 320 until the support assembly 310 reaches the height corresponding to the transport assembly 510 located at the first workstation 591.

[0072] After the support assembly 310 reaches the corresponding height, the eighth drive component drives the double-speed chain of the second frame 311 to rotate, and the ninth drive component drives the double-speed chain of the third frame 511 to rotate. Under the combined action of the two sets of double-speed chains, the empty fixture enters the transport assembly 510 from the support assembly 310 along the second direction Y. After the empty fixture moves to the predetermined position on the third frame 511, the second positioning stop 530 restricts the empty fixture from continuing to move along the second direction Y.

[0073] Subsequently, the sixth driving component drives the pusher 540 to move in the negative direction of the first direction X, and the pusher 540 pushes the empty fixture to the predetermined loading position in the negative direction of the first direction X. After the empty fixture is positioned, the pusher 540 resets, and the external electrode plate conveying mechanism or electrode plate transfer mechanism sequentially loads the electrode plates into the empty fixture.

[0074] After the empty fixture completes the loading of the electrode plates, the transport assembly 510 moves along the guide rail 520 from the first station 591 to the second station 592. After the transport assembly 510 reaches the second station 592, the third frame 511 forms a corresponding transport position with the upper conveying system 400, and the ninth drive component drives the double-speed chain on the third frame 511 to rotate, so that the fixture loaded with electrode plates enters the upper conveying system 400 along the second direction Y.

[0075] After the fixture loaded with electrode plates enters the upper conveyor system 400, the double-speed chain of the upper conveyor system 400 continues to drive the fixture loaded with electrode plates to move along the second direction Y, and transports the fixture loaded with electrode plates to the subsequent workstation. At the same time, the transport component 510 can return to the first workstation 591 along the guide rail 520, and the support component 310 of the lifting module 300 can descend to the receiving height corresponding to the lower conveyor system 200 to receive the next empty fixture, thus forming a continuous cyclical working process of empty fixture input, reversal, lifting, transfer, electrode plate loading, and full fixture output.

[0076] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0077] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of the present invention, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of the present invention, and these all fall within the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of this invention patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A plate collecting device, characterized in that, include: frame; A lower-level conveyor system, which is installed at the bottom of the frame, is used to receive empty fixtures; A lifting module is located in the positive direction of the lower conveying system in a first direction and includes a lifting support assembly that can receive the empty fixture from the lower conveying system and lift the empty fixture to a predetermined height. An upper-level conveyor system, which is located above the lower-level conveyor system; A module transfer mechanism is located above the frame and in the positive direction of the second direction between the upper conveying system and the lifting module. The module transfer mechanism includes a transport component capable of moving along the first direction. The transport component is capable of horizontally moving to the first and second workstations. At the first station, the transport component is aligned with the lifting module to receive an empty fixture, and then to receive the electrode plate; At the second station, the transport component is aligned with the upper transport system and the fixture carrying the electrode plates is transported to the upper transport system.

2. The electrode plate collecting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower-level conveying system includes: The first frame has a double-speed chain extending along a second direction mounted on its upper surface to receive an empty fixture; The first lifting and reversing roller assembly is installed inside the first frame and is capable of moving in the vertical direction.

3. The electrode plate collecting device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The lower-level conveyor system also includes: The first positioning stop is positioned in the positive direction of the second direction of the first frame.

4. The electrode plate collecting device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first described lifting and reversing roller assembly includes: A first drive component is mounted to the first frame; The first mounting plate is installed inside the first frame and connected to the first driving component, and is capable of moving vertically under the drive of the first driving component; A plurality of first rollers are rotatably mounted to the first mounting plate, each of the first rollers extending along a second direction; A second drive component is mounted to the first mounting plate and connected to at least one of the plurality of the first rollers.

5. The electrode plate collecting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting module also includes: A vertical lifting frame that extends along the vertical direction; A third driving component is connected to the support assembly, which is able to move up and down along the vertical lifting frame under the drive of the third driving component.

6. The electrode plate collecting device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The support components include: The second frame has a speed-doubling chain extending along a second direction mounted on its upper surface, and the second frame is connected to the third drive component. The fourth drive component is mounted to the second frame; The second mounting plate is installed inside the second frame and connected to the fourth driving component, and is capable of moving vertically under the drive of the fourth driving component; A plurality of second rollers are rotatably mounted to the second mounting plate, each of the second rollers extending along a second direction; A fifth drive component is mounted to the second mounting plate and connected to at least one of the plurality of second rollers.

7. The electrode plate collecting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The module transfer mechanism also includes: A guide rail, which is mounted to the frame and extends along a first direction; The transport component includes: A third frame is slidably mounted to the guide rail, and a speed-multiplying chain extending along a second direction is mounted on the upper surface of the third frame.

8. The electrode plate collecting device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The module transfer mechanism also includes: The second positioning stop is positioned in the positive direction of the second direction of the third frame.

9. The electrode plate collecting device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The module transfer mechanism also includes: The sixth drive component is mounted to the third frame; A pusher is mounted to the positive direction of the first direction of the third frame and connected to the sixth drive component, and is used to push the empty fixture to move in the negative direction of the first direction under the drive of the sixth drive component for positioning.

10. The electrode plate collecting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper conveying system includes a third positioning blocking element, which is disposed in the negative direction of the second direction of the upper conveying system.

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