Feeding device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a feeding device which is used for feeding workpieces and comprises a discharging device, a calibration device and a clamping device. The discharging device is used for outputting workpieces; the calibration device comprises a calibration platform, and the calibration platform is used for placing the workpieces output by the discharging device and calibrating the directions of the workpieces; the clamping device is used for placing the workpiece on the calibration platform. The workpiece can be calibrated and transferred through the calibration device and the clamping device, automatic calibration and carrying of the workpiece can be conveniently achieved, the automation degree of feeding work can be better improved, and the actual use requirement is better met. Meanwhile, the requirement for labor force in the feeding process can be reduced by replacing manual work with automatic equipment, the labor cost can be reduced, the automatic equipment further has the advantage of being high in working efficiency, the production and maintenance efficiency can be improved, the precision of cooperation between the workpiece and the feeding position in the feeding process can be improved, and the production efficiency is improved. And better working conditions are provided for subsequent processing.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of photovoltaic modules, and in particular to a feeding device. Background Art

[0002] Photovoltaic modules usually include a cover plate, a film and a battery string, wherein the battery string is composed of a plurality of battery cells welded together. With the development of the photovoltaic industry, the production and maintenance of photovoltaic modules are gradually becoming automated. In the prior art, manual methods are usually used to complete the assembly of photovoltaic modules or repair damaged photovoltaic modules, which makes the production and maintenance efficiency low. In addition, manual methods are prone to errors during the production or maintenance process, which can easily damage photovoltaic modules and lead to high production and maintenance costs. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, the present application provides a loading device to solve the technical problem of low efficiency in the prior art when assembling photovoltaic modules or repairing damaged photovoltaic modules manually.

[0004] The present application provides a loading device for loading a workpiece, the loading device comprising a discharging device, a calibration device and a clamping device. The discharging device is used to output the workpiece; the calibration device comprises a calibration platform, the calibration platform is used to place the workpiece output by the discharging device and to calibrate the orientation of the workpiece; the clamping device is used to place the workpiece on the calibration platform.

[0005] In the embodiment of the present application, the clamping device is located between the discharging device and the calibration device. After the discharging device outputs the workpiece, the clamping device can transfer the workpiece to the calibration platform of the calibration device, and calibrate the orientation of the workpiece through the calibration platform, thereby reducing the possibility of defects in the shape of the workpiece, which is beneficial to improving product quality. The degree of fit between the calibrated workpiece and the loading position will be tighter, reducing the possibility of a gap between the two, so as to provide better working conditions for subsequent processing. Specifically, the calibration platform can drive the workpiece to move in a plane relative to the clamping device to adjust the orientation of the workpiece, thereby completing the calibration of the workpiece. The plane is perpendicular to the height direction of the loading device. After the calibration device completes the calibration of the workpiece 7, the clamping device can transfer the calibrated workpiece to the loading position to complete the loading of the workpiece 7.

[0006] Therefore, in this embodiment, the calibration and transportation of the workpiece can be realized by the calibration device and the clamping device, which can facilitate the automatic calibration and transportation of the workpiece, which is conducive to improving the automation degree of the loading work and more in line with the actual use needs. At the same time, replacing manual labor with automated equipment can reduce the demand for labor in the loading process, which is conducive to reducing labor costs. The automated equipment also has the characteristics of high work efficiency, which can improve the efficiency of production and maintenance, and can also improve the accuracy of the matching between the workpiece and the loading position during the loading process, providing better working conditions for subsequent processing. Compared with manual labor, the possibility of errors in the loading process of automated equipment is lower, thereby ensuring the smooth progress of the loading work, which is conducive to reducing the defective rate of the final product and improving the quality of the final product.

[0007] In a possible implementation, the calibration device further includes a first detection device, the first detection device and the calibration platform are distributed along a first direction x, and the first detection device is used to detect the position of the workpiece on the calibration device.

[0008] In a possible embodiment, the feeding device also includes a control system and a first driving member, the first detection device, the calibration platform and the first driving member are respectively electrically connected or signal-connected to the control system, and the first driving member is connected to the calibration platform; the control system is used to drive the first driving member to work according to the detection result of the first detection device, and the first driving member can drive the calibration platform to move along the second direction y and / or the third direction z relative to the first detection device to adjust the orientation of the workpiece; the second direction y and the third direction z are both perpendicular to the height direction of the feeding device, and there is a preset angle between the second direction y and the third direction z.

[0009] In a possible implementation, the calibration device further includes an adsorption plate, which is installed on a side of the calibration platform facing the first detection device, and the adsorption plate can provide suction to the workpiece.

[0010] In a possible embodiment, the adsorption plate is provided with a plurality of through holes, and the plurality of through holes are spaced apart along the second direction y and the third direction z. The calibration device further includes a light-emitting component, and the light-emitting component is installed on a side of the adsorption plate away from the first detection device, and the light-emitting component can illuminate the workpiece through the plurality of through holes.

[0011] In a possible implementation, the loading device further includes a conveying device, the conveying device is located between the discharging device and the clamping device, and the conveying device is used to convey the workpiece to the clamping device.

[0012] In a possible embodiment, the loading device also includes a control system and a first detection switch, the first detection switch is installed on the conveying device, and the first detection switch and the clamping device are respectively electrically connected or signal-connected to the control system; the control system is used to drive the clamping device to work according to the detection result of the first detection switch, and the clamping device can place the workpiece on the calibration platform.

[0013] In a possible implementation, the loading device further includes a buffer device, the buffer device and the conveying device are distributed along a third direction z, and the buffer device is used to store part of the workpiece.

[0014] In a possible embodiment, the cache device includes a plurality of partitions, and the plurality of partitions are spaced apart along a first direction x, and adjacent partitions form a cache area, the cache area is used to accommodate the workpiece, and the partitions are used to support the workpiece; the cache device also includes a second driving member, the second driving member is connected to the cache device, and the second driving member can drive the partition to move along the first direction x.

[0015] In a possible embodiment, the loading device also includes a control system and a second detection switch, the second detection switch is installed on the cache device, and the second detection switch and the cache device are respectively electrically connected or signal-connected to the control system; the control system is used to drive the cache device to work according to the detection result of the second detection switch, and the cache device can place the workpiece in the cache space.

[0016] It should be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary only and are not restrictive of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, the drawings required for use in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative labor.

[0018] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of a feeding device provided in the present application in a specific embodiment;

[0019] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The structural diagram of the calibration device;

[0020] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure of the transmission device and the buffer device.

[0021] Description of reference numerals:

[0022] 1-Discharging device;

[0023] 11-discharging port;

[0024] 12- second detection camera;

[0025] 2- Calibration device;

[0026] 21- Calibration platform;

[0027] 22- first detection camera;

[0028] 23- first driving member;

[0029] 24- adsorption plate;

[0030] 241-through hole;

[0031] 25-light emitting element;

[0032] 3-Clamping device;

[0033] 4-Transmission device;

[0034] 41-first detection switch;

[0035] 42- third driving member;

[0036] 5- Cache device;

[0037] 51-partition;

[0038] 52- second driving member;

[0039] 53- second detection switch;

[0040] 6- Recycling bin;

[0041] 7-Workpiece;

[0042] 8- Workbench.

[0043] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the present application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0044] In order to better understand the technical solution of the present application, the embodiments of the present application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0045] It should be clear that the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in the field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0046] The terms used in the embodiments of the present application are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments, and are not intended to limit the present application. The singular forms "a", "said" and "the" used in the embodiments of the present application and the appended claims are also intended to include plural forms, unless the context clearly indicates other meanings.

[0047] It should be understood that the term "and / or" used in this article is only a description of the association relationship of associated objects, indicating that there can be three relationships. For example, A and / or B can represent: A exists alone, A and B exist at the same time, and B exists alone. In addition, the character " / " in this article generally indicates that the associated objects before and after are in an "or" relationship.

[0048] The embodiment of the present application provides a feeding device for feeding a workpiece, specifically, Figure 1 As shown, a workbench 8 is provided adjacent to the loading device, on which the workpiece to be processed is placed. The loading device is used to place the workpiece 7 at the loading position for subsequent processing.

[0049] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the feeding device includes a discharging device 1, a calibration device 2 and a clamping device 3. The discharging device 1 is used to output the workpiece 7; the calibration device 2 includes a calibration platform 21, which is used to place the workpiece 7 output by the discharging device 1 and to calibrate the orientation of the workpiece 7, wherein the orientation of the workpiece 7 can be the position and angle of the workpiece 7 when it is placed; the clamping device 3 is used to place the workpiece 7 on the calibration platform 21.

[0050] In the embodiment of the present application, the clamping device 3 is located between the discharging device 1 and the calibration device 2. After the discharging device 1 outputs the workpiece 7, the clamping device 3 can transfer the workpiece 7 to the calibration platform 21 of the calibration device 2, and calibrate the orientation of the workpiece 7 through the calibration platform 21, thereby reducing the possibility of defects in the shape of the workpiece 7, which is beneficial to improving product quality. The degree of fit between the calibrated workpiece 7 and the loading position will be tighter, reducing the possibility of a gap between the two, so as to provide better working conditions for subsequent processing. Specifically, the calibration platform 21 can drive the workpiece 7 to move in a plane relative to the clamping device 3 to adjust the orientation of the workpiece 7, thereby completing the calibration of the workpiece 7. The plane is perpendicular to the height direction of the loading device. After the calibration device 2 completes the calibration of the workpiece 7, the clamping device 3 can transfer the calibrated workpiece 7 to the loading position to complete the loading of the workpiece 7.

[0051] Therefore, in this embodiment, the calibration device 2 and the clamping device 3 can be used to calibrate and transport the workpiece 7, which can facilitate the automatic calibration and handling of the workpiece 7, which is conducive to improving the automation of the loading work and better meeting the actual use requirements. At the same time, replacing manual labor with automated equipment can reduce the demand for labor in the loading process, which is conducive to reducing labor costs. The automated equipment also has the characteristics of high work efficiency, which can improve the efficiency of production and maintenance, and can also improve the accuracy of the workpiece 7 and the loading position during the loading process, providing better working conditions for subsequent processing. Compared with manual labor, the possibility of errors in the loading process is lower in automated equipment, thereby ensuring the smooth progress of the loading work, which is conducive to reducing the defective rate of the final product and improving the quality of the final product.

[0052] In a specific embodiment, Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the calibration device 2 also includes a first detection device 22. The first detection device 22 and the calibration platform 21 are distributed along a first direction x. The first detection device 22 is used to detect the position of the workpiece 7 on the calibration device 2. The first direction x is parallel to the height direction of the feeding device.

[0053] In the embodiment of the present application, the first detection device 22 is located above the calibration platform 21 along the first direction x. When the clamping device 3 places the workpiece 7 on the calibration platform 21, the workpiece 7 can be located within the detection range of the first detection device 22 to enable the calibration device 2 to automatically detect the orientation of the workpiece 7.

[0054] Therefore, in this embodiment, the detection of the orientation of the workpiece 7 can be completed by the first detection device 22, and there is no need to measure and judge the orientation of the workpiece 7 manually, which is beneficial to improving the degree of automation of the detection work. At the same time, by detecting the orientation of the workpiece 7 by the first detection device 22, the detection efficiency and detection accuracy can be improved, so that in the subsequent calibration process, the calibration accuracy can be further improved, thereby reducing the error between the workpiece 7 and the loading position, which is beneficial to improving the quality of the final product and better meeting actual usage requirements.

[0055] In a specific embodiment, Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the loading device also includes a control system (not shown in the figure) and a first driving member 23. The first detection device 22, the calibration platform 21 and the first driving member 23 are respectively electrically connected or signal-connected to the control system, and the first driving member 23 is connected to the calibration platform 21.

[0056] Among them, the control system is used to drive the first driving member 23 to work according to the detection result of the first detection device 22. The first driving member 23 can drive the calibration platform 21 to move along the second direction y and / or the third direction z relative to the first detection device 22 to adjust the orientation of the workpiece 7. The second direction y and the third direction z are both perpendicular to the height direction of the feeding device (that is, the first direction x), and there is a preset angle between the second direction y and the third direction z.

[0057] In the embodiment of the present application, along the first direction x, the first driving member 23 is located on the side of the calibration platform 21 away from the first detection device 22, and is connected to the calibration platform 21, and is used to drive the calibration platform 21 to move along the second direction y and / or the third direction z. When the workpiece 7 is placed on the calibration platform 21, the first detection device 22 can identify the workpiece 7 and detect the orientation of the workpiece 7. After the first detection device 22 completes the detection of the orientation of the workpiece 7, the first driving member 23 can drive the calibration platform 21 carrying the workpiece 7 to move along the second direction y and / or the third direction z to achieve automatic adjustment of the orientation of the workpiece 7.

[0058] Specifically, the control system of the loading device is electrically connected or signal-connected with the calibration platform 21, the first detection device 22 and the first driving member 23 respectively. During the process of the calibration device 2 calibrating the orientation of the workpiece 7, the first detection device 22 can identify the workpiece 7 and detect the orientation of the workpiece 7. At the same time, the first detection device 22 can transmit the detection result to the control system in real time, so that the control system can judge whether the orientation of the workpiece 7 needs to be adjusted according to the detection result of the first detection device 22. When the control system determines that the orientation of the workpiece 7 needs to be adjusted, the control system can control the first driving member 23 to drive the calibration platform 21 to carry the workpiece 7 along the second direction y and / or the third direction z to achieve automatic adjustment of the orientation of the workpiece 7. When the control system determines that the orientation of the workpiece 7 does not need to be adjusted, the calibration device 2 completes the calibration of the orientation of the workpiece 7, and the control system can control the clamping device 3 to clamp the calibrated workpiece 7 and place it at the loading position of the workpiece to be processed.

[0059] Therefore, in this embodiment, the control system, the first detection device 22 and the first drive member 23 can realize automatic calibration of the orientation of the workpiece 7 by the calibration device 2, without the need to manually adjust the orientation of the workpiece 7, thereby realizing automatic calibration of the loading device, which is beneficial to improving the degree of automation of the loading device. At the same time, replacing manual labor with automated equipment can improve the efficiency and accuracy of calibration, which is beneficial to improving the work efficiency of the loading work and the matching accuracy between the workpiece to be processed and the workpiece 7, which is more in line with actual usage requirements.

[0060] In a possible implementation, when the control system determines that the orientation of the workpiece 7 needs to be adjusted according to the detection result of the first detection device 22, the control system can also control the clamping device 3 to repeat the action of clamping and placing the workpiece 7. During the clamping and placing process, the clamping device 3 can drive the workpiece 7 to rotate around the first direction x relative to the calibration platform 21 to adjust the angle of the workpiece 7 when it is placed, thereby assisting the calibration device 2 to automatically adjust the orientation of the workpiece 7. Specifically, during the process of calibrating the orientation of the workpiece 7, the calibration device 2 and the clamping device 3 work in cooperation with each other, or the calibration device 2 and the clamping device 3 work separately and independently.

[0061] In a specific embodiment, Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the calibration device 2 further includes a suction plate 24 , which is installed on a side of the calibration platform 21 facing the first detection device 22 , and the suction plate 24 can provide suction to the workpiece 7 .

[0062] In the embodiment of the present application, when the workpiece 7 is placed on the calibration platform 21, the adsorption plate 24 can provide suction to the workpiece 7, so as to reduce the possibility of the workpiece 7 falling from the calibration platform 21, and improve the stability and reliability of the connection between the workpiece 7 and the calibration platform 21, thereby improving the safety of the workpiece 7 during the movement of the calibration platform 21 along the second direction y and / or the third direction z.

[0063] In a possible implementation, the adsorption plate 24 and the workpiece 7 may be connected by magnetic attraction, which is helpful to reduce energy consumption during adsorption. Specifically, the adsorption plate 24 can also be electrically connected or signal-connected to the control system of the feeding device. When the first detection device 22 recognizes that the workpiece 7 is located on the calibration platform 21, the first detection device 22 can transmit the recognition signal to the control system, and the control system controls the adsorption plate 24 to open to achieve adsorption of the workpiece 7. At the same time, the first detection device 22 can also transmit the detection result to the control system in real time. When the control system determines that the orientation of the workpiece 7 needs to be adjusted, the control system can control the adsorption plate 24 not to be closed, and control the first driving member 23 to drive the calibration platform 21 to carry the workpiece 7 along the second direction y and / or the third direction z to adjust the orientation of the workpiece 7, or the control system controls the adsorption plate 24 to be closed, and controls the clamping device 3 to clamp the workpiece 7 to adjust the orientation of the workpiece 7, or the control system controls the adsorption plate 24 to be closed, and controls the first driving member 23 to drive the calibration platform 21 to move along the second direction y and / or the third direction z, while controlling the clamping device 3 to clamp the workpiece 7 to adjust the orientation of the workpiece 7.

[0064] In a specific embodiment, Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the adsorption plate 24 is provided with a plurality of through holes 241, and the plurality of through holes 241 are spaced apart along the second direction y and the third direction z. The calibration device 2 also includes a light-emitting component 25, which is installed on the side of the adsorption plate 24 away from the first detection device 22, and the light-emitting component 25 can illuminate the workpiece 7 through the plurality of through holes 241.

[0065] In the embodiment of the present application, the light emitting member 25 is disposed on the side of the adsorption plate 24 away from the first detection device 22, and can be disposed adjacent to the first driving member 23, so that the light emitted by the light emitting member 25 can pass through the through hole 241 on the adsorption plate 24 and illuminate the workpiece 7. In the perspective of the first detection device 22, when the workpiece 7 is placed on the adsorption plate 24, the workpiece 7 will block part of the through hole 241, so that there is a brightness difference between the surface of the workpiece 7 and the surface of the adsorption plate 24, so that the first detection device 22 can quickly locate and identify the workpiece 7 by brightness, so that there is a more obvious dividing line between the surface of the workpiece 7 and the surface of the adsorption plate 24, thereby improving the recognition accuracy of the first detection device 22, thereby reducing the possibility of large errors in the detection results of the first detection device 22, so that the orientation of the workpiece 7 can be adjusted more accurately later.

[0066] In a specific embodiment, Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the loading device further includes a conveying device 4 , which is located between the discharging device 1 and the clamping device 3 , and is used to convey the workpiece 7 to the clamping device 3 .

[0067] In the embodiment of the present application, the conveying device 4 further includes a third driving member 42, which is used to drive the conveying device 4 to move so as to transfer the workpiece 7. The conveying device 4 is located between the discharging device 1 and the clamping device 3, and along the transmission direction of the conveying device 4, for example, along the second direction y, a clamping station is provided at one end of the conveying device 4 close to the clamping device 3, and the clamping station is used to place the workpiece 7 waiting to be clamped by the clamping device 3, and the end of the conveying device 4 away from the clamping device 3 is connected to the discharging device 1.

[0068] Specifically, the conveying device 4 can also be electrically connected or signal-connected to the control system of the loading device. After the unloading device 1 outputs the workpiece 7, the control system controls the third driving member 42 to start, so as to drive the conveying device 4 to move, so that the workpiece 7 can be transported to the clamping station driven by the conveying device 4, so that the subsequent control system controls the clamping device 3 to clamp the workpiece 7 and place it on the calibration device 2 or the workbench 8. Therefore, the conveying device 4 can make the workpiece 7 after unloading go through at least two steps of conveying and clamping in sequence, so that the unloading device 1 and the clamping device 3 can work in coordination with each other, which is conducive to saving time for repositioning the workpiece 7 and improving the working efficiency of the loading device.

[0069] In a specific embodiment, Figure 1 and Figure 3As shown, the loading device also includes a first detection switch 41, which is installed on the conveying device 4. The first detection switch 41 is electrically connected or signal-connected to the control system. The control system is used to drive the clamping device 3 to work according to the detection result of the first detection switch 41. The clamping device 3 can place the workpiece 7 on the calibration platform 21.

[0070] In the embodiment of the present application, the first detection switch 41 can be set at the clamping station of the conveying device 4. When the workpiece 7 is transferred to the clamping station under the drive of the conveying device 4, the first detection switch 41 can detect the workpiece 7. At the same time, the first detection switch 41 can transmit the detection result to the control system in real time, so that the control system controls the clamping device 3 to clamp the workpiece 7 according to the detection result of the first detection switch 41, and transfers the workpiece 7 to the calibration platform 21 to complete the transfer of the workpiece 7.

[0071] Therefore, in this embodiment, the control system and the first detection switch 41 can realize automatic transportation of the workpiece 7, and there is no need to move the workpiece 7 manually, thereby realizing automatic transportation of the loading device, which is beneficial to improving the degree of automation of the loading device. At the same time, replacing manual labor with automated equipment can save labor demand and reduce labor costs. The first detection switch 41 is more sensitive to the detection of the workpiece 7 than manual labor, which reduces the possibility of the workpiece 7 staying at the clamping station for too long, improves the reliability of the loading device during operation, and is more in line with actual usage needs.

[0072] In a specific embodiment, Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the loading device further includes a buffer device 5 , and the buffer device 5 and the conveying device 4 are distributed along the third direction z, and the buffer device 5 is used to store part of the workpieces 7 .

[0073] In the present application embodiment, Figure 3 As shown, the buffer device 5 and the conveying device 4 are distributed along the third direction z, that is, the conveying device 4 passes through the buffer device 5 along the second direction y, so that the conveying device 4 and the buffer device 5 have an intersection position along the first direction x. Figure 1 As shown, the cache device 5 is located between the discharge device 1 and the clamping device 3, and along the transmission direction of the conveying device 4, a cache station is provided at one end of the conveying device 4 away from the clamping device 3, and the cache station is used to place the workpiece 7 waiting to be stored by the cache device 5.

[0074] Specifically, the cache device 5 can also be electrically or signal-connected to the control system of the loading device. After the discharging device 1 outputs the workpiece 7, the control system controls the third driving member 42 to start to drive the conveying device 4 to move, so that the workpiece 7 can be transferred to the cache station under the drive of the conveying device 4, so that the subsequent control system controls the cache device 5 to store the workpiece 7 or release the workpiece 7.

[0075] More specifically, during the process of the loading device loading the workpiece 7, if the discharging device 1 fails and stops discharging, the control system can control the buffer device 5 to start discharging, and the loading device can use the pre-stored workpiece 7 for loading, so as to ensure uninterrupted loading and maintain the working efficiency of the loading device. At the same time, during the process of the loading device using the workpiece 7 stored in the buffer device 5 for loading, it also provides time for the staff to repair the discharging device 1, so that the loading work of the loading device and the maintenance work of the discharging device 1 can be carried out simultaneously. When the staff completes the maintenance work of the discharging device 1 before the pre-stored workpiece 7 is consumed, the control system can control the buffer device 5 to stop discharging, and the loading device continues to use the workpiece 7 output by the discharging device 1 for loading.

[0076] Alternatively, during the process of the loading device loading the workpiece 7, the loading device may also preferentially use the workpiece 7 stored in the buffer device 5 for loading, and after the workpiece 7 stored in the buffer device 5 is consumed, use the workpiece 7 output by the discharging device 1 for loading.

[0077] Alternatively, during the process of the loading device loading the workpiece 7, when the loading speed of the loading device is greater than the discharging speed of the discharging device 1, the control system can control the discharging device 1 and the buffer device 5 to discharge alternately. For example, before the loading work starts, the control system controls the buffer device 5 to pre-store part of the workpiece 7. When the loading device starts loading, the control system controls the discharging device 1 to output the workpiece 7. The loading device can first use the workpiece 7 output by the discharging device 1 for loading; after the loading device completes loading the workpiece 7 and the discharging device 1 has not output a new workpiece 7, the control system controls the buffer device 5 to release the workpiece 7, and the loading device can use the workpiece 7 stored in the buffer device 5 for loading; after the loading device completes loading the workpiece 7, the discharging device 1 has output a new workpiece 7, and the loading device can reuse the workpiece 7 output by the discharging device 1 for loading, thereby realizing alternating discharging of the discharging device 1 and the buffer device 5, thereby shortening the waiting time of the clamping device 3, and further improving the working efficiency of the loading device.

[0078] Therefore, in this embodiment, the free switching between the discharge device 1 and the cache device 5 can improve the degree of automation of the loading device, and the cache device 5 can store the workpiece 7 in advance, which is beneficial to provide protection for the loading device during the loading process, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the loading device during operation.

[0079] In a specific embodiment, Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the cache device 5 includes a plurality of partitions 51, and the plurality of partitions 51 are spaced apart along a first direction x, and adjacent partitions 51 form a cache area, and the cache area is used to accommodate the workpiece 7, and the partitions 51 are used to support the workpiece 7; the cache device 5 also includes a second driving member 52, and the second driving member 52 is connected to the cache device 5, and the second driving member 52 can drive the partition 51 to move along the first direction x.

[0080] In the embodiment of the present application, during the process of storing the workpiece 7 in the cache device 5, the third driving member 42 drives the conveying device 4 to move, and the workpiece 7 can be transferred to the cache station under the drive of the conveying device 4. At the same time, the second driving member 52 drives the cache device 5 to move, and the workpiece 7 can be transferred to the cache space under the drive of the cache device 5.

[0081] Specifically, the buffer device 5 can also be electrically connected or signal-connected to the control system of the loading device. After the discharging device 1 outputs the workpiece 7, the control system can control the third driving member 42 to start, and the third driving member 42 drives the conveying device 4 to move, so that the workpiece 7 can be transferred to the buffer station under the drive of the conveying device 4. At the same time, the control system can control the second driving member 52 to start, and the second driving member 52 drives the buffer device 5 to move, so that the workpiece 7 can be transferred to the buffer space of the buffer device 5 under the drive of the partition 51, so as to realize the storage of the workpiece 7. Among them, the two ends of the workpiece 7 along the third direction z can be placed on the partition 51, so that in the process of the buffer device 5 transferring the workpiece 7 to the buffer space, the partition 51 can support the workpiece 7, so as to reduce the possibility of the workpiece 7 falling from the buffer device 5, and improve the stability and safety of the workpiece 7 moving in the buffer device 5.

[0082] When the cache device 5 is in a fully loaded state, along the third direction z, multiple partitions 51 are all located on the side of the cache device 5 facing the conveying device 4, and along the first direction x, the partitions 51 close to the conveying device 4 are flush with the surface of the cache device 5 used to transfer the workpiece 7, or, the partitions 51 close to the conveying device 4 are located at least partially above the conveying device 4, so that when the cache device 5 is in a fully loaded state, the workpiece 7 output by the discharge device 1 can pass through the cache device 5 smoothly under the drive of the conveying device 4, thereby reducing the possibility of interference between the workpiece 7 and the cache device 5 and improving the safety of the workpiece 7 during transportation.

[0083] In a possible implementation, the cache device 5 may be a transmission belt structure extending along the first direction x, so that the cache device 5 has the characteristics of simple structure and smooth transmission.

[0084] In a specific embodiment, Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the loading device also includes a second detection switch 53, which is installed on the cache device 5. The second detection switch 53 is electrically or signal-connected to the control system. The control system is used to drive the cache device 5 to work according to the detection result of the second detection switch 53. The cache device 5 can place the workpiece 7 in the cache space.

[0085] In the embodiment of the present application, along the first direction x, the second detection switch 53 can be set at the intersection of the conveying device 4 and the cache device 5. When the workpiece 7 is transferred to the cache station under the drive of the conveying device 4, the second detection switch 53 can detect the workpiece 7. At the same time, the second detection switch 53 can transmit the detection result to the control system in real time, so that the control system controls the cache device 5 to transfer the workpiece 7 to the cache space for storage according to the detection result of the second detection switch 53, so as to realize the storage of the workpiece 7.

[0086] Therefore, in this embodiment, automatic storage of the workpiece 7 can be achieved through the control system and the second detection switch 53, and there is no need to manually transfer the workpiece 7 to the cache space, thereby realizing automatic storage of the loading device, which is beneficial to improving the degree of automation of the loading device. At the same time, replacing manual labor with automated equipment can save labor demand and reduce labor costs. The second detection switch 53 is more sensitive to the detection of the workpiece 7 than manual labor, which reduces the possibility of the workpiece 7 staying in the cache station for too long, improves the reliability of the loading device during operation, and is more in line with actual usage needs.

[0087] In a specific embodiment, Figure 1 As shown, the discharging device 1 also includes a discharging port 11 and a second detection device 12. Along the first direction x, the second detection device 12 is installed above the discharging port 11. The second detection device 12 is used to detect whether the workpiece 7 is a qualified workpiece 7 or an unqualified workpiece 7. The loading device also includes a recycling box 6, which is used to store unqualified workpieces 7.

[0088] In the embodiment of the present application, the feeding device includes a recovery box 6 for storing unqualified workpieces 7. Along the transmission direction of the conveying device 4, the recovery box 6 is located on the side of the conveying device 4 away from the discharging device 1, and is arranged adjacent to the clamping device 3. After the workpiece 7 is output from the discharge port 11 of the discharging device 1, the workpiece 7 enters the detection range of the second detection device 12. The second detection device 12 can identify the workpiece 7 and detect the workpiece 7 to reduce the possibility that the defective workpiece 7 is placed on the workpiece to be processed by the feeding device, which is conducive to improving the quality of the final product and improving the yield rate of the final product.

[0089] Specifically, the second detection device 12 can also be electrically connected or signal connected to the control system of the loading device. When the workpiece 7 is output from the discharge port 11 of the discharge device 1, the workpiece 7 enters the detection range of the second detection device 12. The second detection device 12 can identify the workpiece 7 and detect the workpiece 7. At the same time, the second detection device 12 can transmit the detection result to the control system in real time, so that the control system can judge whether the workpiece 7 is qualified according to the detection result of the second detection device 12.

[0090] When the control system determines that the workpiece 7 is a qualified workpiece 7, the control system controls the conveying device 4 to transfer the qualified workpiece 7 to the cache station, and the control system controls the cache device 5 to transfer the qualified workpiece 7 to the cache space for preservation, so as to realize the storage of the qualified workpiece 7, or the control system controls the conveying device 4 to transfer the qualified workpiece 7 to the clamping station, and the control system controls the clamping device 3 to transfer the qualified workpiece 7 to the calibration device 2 and the workbench 8 in turn, so as to realize the loading of the qualified workpiece 7.

[0091] When the control system determines that the workpiece 7 is an unqualified workpiece 7, the control system controls the conveying device 4 to transfer the unqualified workpiece 7 to the clamping station, the control system controls the clamping device 3 to transfer to the top of the clamping station to clamp the unqualified workpiece 7, and transfer the unqualified workpiece 7 to the recycling box 6 to realize the recycling of the unqualified workpiece 7.

[0092] Therefore, in this embodiment, the control system and the second detection device 12 can realize automatic storage and automatic loading of qualified workpieces 7, so that unqualified workpieces 7 can be automatically recovered without the need to manually detect the workpieces 7, thereby realizing automatic detection of the loading device, which is beneficial to improving the degree of automation of the loading device. At the same time, replacing manual labor with automated equipment can improve the efficiency and accuracy of detection, which is beneficial to reducing the possibility of false detection and missed detection, improving the quality of the final product, and better meeting actual usage needs.

[0093] In summary, in the process of loading the workpiece 7 by the loading device provided by the present application, the workpiece 7 is first inspected after being discharged, and the control system determines whether the workpiece 7 is a qualified workpiece 7. If the workpiece 7 is qualified, the qualified workpiece 7 is stored or loaded. If the workpiece 7 is unqualified, the unqualified workpiece 7 is placed in the recycling box 6. After the workpiece 7 is judged, if the loading device needs to be stored, the control system controls the buffer device 5 to store the workpiece 7. If the loading device needs to load, the control system controls the clamping device 3 to transport the workpiece 7. During the transportation process, the workpiece 7 is first placed in the calibration device 2 for calibration. After the calibration of the workpiece 7 is completed, the clamping device 3 places the workpiece 7 on the workbench 8, so that the workpiece 7 and the loading position of the workpiece to be processed cooperate with each other, thereby completing the loading work.

[0094] Specifically, during the process of the loading device inspecting the workpiece 7, the discharge port 11 of the discharge device 1 outputs the workpiece 7. At this time, the workpiece 7 enters the detection range of the second detection device 12. The second detection device 12 recognizes the workpiece 7 and inspects the workpiece 7. At the same time, the second detection device 12 transmits the detection result to the control system in real time. The control system determines whether the workpiece 7 is qualified according to the detection result of the second detection device 12.

[0095] When the control system determines that the workpiece 7 is a qualified workpiece 7 , the control system controls the third driving member 42 to start, and the third driving member 42 drives the conveying device 4 to move, so as to transfer the qualified workpiece 7 to the buffer station or the clamping station.

[0096] When the control system determines that the workpiece 7 is an unqualified workpiece 7, the control system controls the third driving member 42 to start, and the third driving member 42 drives the conveying device 4 to move, so that the workpiece 7 can be transferred to the clamping station under the drive of the conveying device 4, and the control system controls the clamping device 3 to be transferred to the top of the clamping station to clamp the unqualified workpiece 7, and place the unqualified workpiece 7 in the recycling box 6 to complete the recycling of the unqualified workpiece 7.

[0097] Specifically, in the process of the loading device storing the workpiece 7, the control system controls the conveying device 4 to transfer the workpiece 7 to the cache station, and the second detection switch 53 can detect the workpiece 7. At the same time, the second detection switch 53 can transmit the detection result to the control system in real time, so that the control system controls the second driving member 52 to start according to the detection result of the second detection switch 53, and the second driving member 52 drives the cache device 5 to move. The workpiece 7 is driven by the partition 51 to be transferred to the cache space for storage to complete the storage of the workpiece 7.

[0098] Specifically, in the process of the loading device loading the workpiece 7, the control system controls the conveying device 4 to transfer the workpiece 7 to the clamping station, and the first detection switch 41 can detect the workpiece 7. At the same time, the first detection switch 41 can transmit the detection result to the control system in real time, so that the control system controls the clamping device 3 to clamp the workpiece 7 according to the detection result of the first detection switch 41, and transfers the workpiece 7 to the calibration device 2 to complete the first transfer of the workpiece 7.

[0099] Among them, during the process of the loading device loading the workpiece 7, if the discharging device 1 fails and stops discharging, the control system can control the buffer device 5 to start discharging, so that the loading device uses the pre-stored workpiece 7 for loading. At the same time, during the process of the loading device using the workpiece 7 stored in the buffer device 5 for loading, the staff can repair the discharging device 1, so that the loading work of the loading device and the maintenance work of the discharging device 1 can be carried out simultaneously. And when the staff completes the maintenance work of the discharging device 1 before the pre-stored workpiece 7 is consumed, the control system can control the buffer device 5 to stop discharging, and the loading device continues to use the workpiece 7 output by the discharging device 1 for loading.

[0100] Alternatively, the loading device may also preferentially use the workpieces 7 stored in the buffer device 5 for loading, and after the workpieces 7 stored in the buffer device 5 are consumed, use the workpieces 7 output by the discharging device 1 for loading.

[0101] Alternatively, during the process of the loading device loading the workpiece 7, when the loading speed of the loading device is greater than the discharging speed of the discharging device 1, the control system can control the discharging device 1 and the buffer device 5 to discharge alternately. For example, before the loading work starts, the control system controls the buffer device 5 to pre-store part of the workpiece 7. When the loading device starts loading, the control system controls the discharging device 1 to output the workpiece 7. The loading device can first use the workpiece 7 output by the discharging device 1 for loading; after the loading device completes loading the workpiece 7 and the discharging device 1 has not output a new workpiece 7, the control system controls the buffer device 5 to release the workpiece 7, and the loading device can use the workpiece 7 stored in the buffer device 5 for loading; after the loading device completes loading the workpiece 7, the discharging device 1 has output a new workpiece 7, and the loading device can reuse the workpiece 7 output by the discharging device 1 for loading, thereby realizing alternating discharging of the discharging device 1 and the buffer device 5, thereby shortening the waiting time of the clamping device 3, and further improving the working efficiency of the loading device.

[0102] Specifically, during the process of the loading device calibrating the workpiece 7, when the control system controls the clamping device 3 to place the workpiece 7 on the calibration platform 21, the first detection device 22 can identify the workpiece 7, and the control system controls the adsorption plate 24 and the light-emitting component 25 to turn on. At the same time, the first detection device 22 starts to detect the orientation of the workpiece 7, and transmits the detection result to the control system in real time, so that the control system can judge whether the orientation of the workpiece 7 needs to be adjusted according to the detection result of the first detection device 22.

[0103] When the control system determines that the orientation of the workpiece 7 needs to be adjusted, the control system can control the adsorption plate 24 not to be closed, and control the first driving member 23 to drive the calibration platform 21 carrying the workpiece 7 to move along the second direction y and / or the third direction z to adjust the orientation of the workpiece 7, or the control system controls the adsorption plate 24 to be closed, and controls the clamping device 3 to clamp the workpiece 7 to adjust the orientation of the workpiece 7, or the control system controls the adsorption plate 24 to be closed, and controls the first driving member 23 to drive the calibration platform 21 to move along the second direction y and / or the third direction z, while controlling the clamping device 3 to clamp the workpiece 7 to adjust the orientation of the workpiece 7, until the control system determines that the orientation of the workpiece 7 does not need to be adjusted.

[0104] When the control system determines that the orientation of the workpiece 7 does not need to be adjusted, the control system controls the adsorption plate 24 and / or the light-emitting component 25 to close, and controls the clamping device 3 to clamp the calibrated workpiece 7 and place it on the workbench 8, so that the workpiece 7 and the loading position of the workpiece to be processed cooperate with each other, thereby completing the loading work.

[0105] In a possible implementation, the workpiece to be processed may be a battery string, and the workpiece 7 may be a battery cell.

[0106] When the workpiece to be processed is a battery string and the workpiece 7 is a battery cell, the control system performs EL detection (Electro Luminescence) on the workpiece to be processed before loading the workpiece through the loading device to determine whether the workpiece to be processed has abnormal phenomena such as hidden cracks, fragments, cold solder joints, broken grids, etc. When the control system determines that the workpiece to be processed has abnormal phenomena, the control system controls the loading device to prepare for loading to improve the overall work efficiency.

[0107] The above describes in detail the structure, features and effects of the present application based on the embodiments shown in the drawings. The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present application, but the present application does not limit the scope of implementation to what is shown in the drawings. Any changes made in accordance with the concept of the present application, or modifications to equivalent embodiments with equivalent changes, which still do not exceed the spirit covered by the description and drawings, should be within the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A feeding device for feeding a workpiece (7), characterized in that: The feeding device comprises: A discharging device (1), the discharging device (1) being used to discharge the workpiece (7); A calibration device (2), the calibration device (2) comprising a calibration platform (21), the calibration platform (21) being used to place the workpiece (7) output by the discharge device (1) and to calibrate the orientation of the workpiece (7); A clamping device (3), wherein the clamping device (3) is used to place the workpiece (7) on the calibration platform (21).

2. The feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The calibration device (2) further comprises a first detection device (22), wherein the first detection device (22) and the calibration platform (21) are distributed along a first direction x, and the first detection device (22) is used to detect the orientation of the workpiece (7) on the calibration device (2).

3. The feeding device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The feeding device further comprises a control system and a first driving member (23); the first detection device (22), the calibration platform (21) and the first driving member (23) are respectively electrically connected or signal-connected to the control system; and the first driving member (23) is connected to the calibration platform (21); The control system is used to drive the first driving member (23) to work according to the detection result of the first detection device (22), and the first driving member (23) can drive the calibration platform (21) to move along the second direction y and / or the third direction z relative to the first detection device (22) to adjust the orientation of the workpiece (7); The second direction y and the third direction z are both perpendicular to the height direction of the feeding device, and a preset angle is formed between the second direction y and the third direction z.

4. The feeding device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The calibration device (2) further comprises an adsorption plate (24), wherein the adsorption plate (24) is mounted on a side of the calibration platform (21) facing the first detection device (22), and the adsorption plate (24) is capable of providing suction to the workpiece (7).

5. The feeding device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The adsorption plate (24) is provided with a plurality of through holes (241), and the plurality of through holes (241) are distributed at intervals along the second direction y and the third direction z. The calibration device (2) also includes a light-emitting component (25), and the light-emitting component (25) is installed on a side of the adsorption plate (24) away from the first detection device (22), and the light-emitting component (25) can illuminate the workpiece (7) through the plurality of through holes (241).

6. The feeding device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The loading device further comprises a conveying device (4), wherein the conveying device (4) is located between the discharging device (1) and the clamping device (3), and the conveying device (4) is used to convey the workpiece (7) to the clamping device (3).

7. The feeding device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The feeding device further comprises a control system and a first detection switch (41), wherein the first detection switch (41) is installed on the conveying device (4), and the first detection switch (41) and the clamping device (3) are respectively electrically connected or signal-connected to the control system; The control system is used to drive the clamping device (3) to work according to the detection result of the first detection switch (41), and the clamping device (3) can place the workpiece (7) on the calibration platform (21).

8. The feeding device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The loading device further comprises a buffer device (5), wherein the buffer device (5) and the conveying device (4) are distributed along a third direction z, and the buffer device (5) is used to store part of the workpiece (7).

9. The feeding device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The cache device (5) comprises a plurality of partitions (51), the plurality of partitions (51) are spaced apart along a first direction x, adjacent partitions (51) enclose a cache area, the cache area is used to accommodate the workpiece (7), and the partitions (51) are used to support the workpiece (7); The cache device (5) further comprises a second driving member (52), wherein the second driving member (52) is connected to the cache device (5), and the second driving member (52) is capable of driving the partition plate (51) to move along the first direction x.

10. The feeding device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The feeding device further comprises a control system and a second detection switch (53), wherein the second detection switch (53) is installed on the buffer device (5), and the second detection switch (53) and the buffer device (5) are respectively electrically connected or signal-connected to the control system; The control system is used to drive the cache device (5) to work according to the detection result of the second detection switch (53), and the cache device (5) can place the workpiece (7) in the cache space.

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